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News To Use The East Kentucky Science Center and Planetarium will host aVideo watch party Beacon of NASA’s Orion space News Magazine flight a.m., Thursday, Thisat 8week’s GreeDec.Beacon 4, on the Prestonsnup Video News burg campuswill of Bigstream Sandy Magazine Community live from the and new Techniofficial cal College. more inhome of theFormagazine: formation, call House 606-889the McConnell in 8260.

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Shows are a Christmas event at 7 also archived on the webp.m., Friday, Dec. 5, feasites. turing the Star of Bethlehem and Laser Holidays.

Located on the Prestonsburg campus of Big Sandy Community and Technical College (BSCTC), the EKSC will open the doors of its state-of-theart planetarium Russell Parade for Dec.two 4 special shows. The Star of The Russell Christmas Bethlehem allowsbyguests Parade, hosted the to travel back in timeBusiwith Downtown Russell the help of the will GOTO ness Association, be Chronos Star Projector held on Dec. 4, beginning and Spitz SciDome fullat 7 p.m. dome to look at The projector event, which will theheld sky on exactly as it was be the streets of 2,000 years ago.

This is an downtown Russell, will original production line up EKSC between 6 and produced 6:30 p.m.by the on Mountain Clinton Arts Center.

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by Holithe days features favorite holiRussell Police Departday tunes such as “Sleigh ment.

Ride,” Rudolph The parade will the kickRed off Nosed at 7 p.m.Reindeer,” “Jingle Bell The Rock,” featuredand floatmore. will Admission $5. Santa For be Mr. and isMrs. more asinformation, Claus, pictures willcall be 606-889-8260. allowed after the parade ***fire station. in front of the Christmas on Organizers as the thatCounthere tryno Music be otherHighway Santas inHalfthe Marathon and 5K will be parade. held Saturday, Dec. A on chili/cookie dinner6 at 8 be a.m. sharp.at For will served the more Russell Fire Station immediNEWS, cont. on 8 ately following thepage parade with musical entertainNext week’s Aroundment provided. paintsville.com video news The parade committee magazine feature Dan welcomes will all participants: Heaberlin, pastor of fire the floats, walkers, bands, Paintsville First Church of trucks and others.

God speaking about the of loThe grand marshals cal bank, Panthe food parade thisGod’s year will try.

We’ll also have be Bucky Jones andfootage Mark from the longtime Kiwanis Russell Club of Ballard, Paintsville’s Shoe Giveresidents and volunteers. away the Ramada Inn. For at additional informaAlso, streaming live on tion please call Cheryl December 8th will be the Jones, 502-314-4662.

December Johnson County Fiscal Court scheduled Meeting.

Meeting We will also the The Flatwoodshave Lions December 1st Thursday, Paintsville Club will meet Utilities meeting November 13 at 7available p.m. online under thewillLocal The meeting be Meetings tab. held at Giovanni’s on ArCheck out our website gillite Road. forNon-members video archives ofwelpast governmental meetings as come. well as special features.

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By Hank Bond The Beacon ThisGreenup coming Saturday, Dec. 6, marks the 15th Annubring Christmas an excepal Butterflies Clyde Bowling tional of beauty to the in the amount Highlands. world.

Monarch are Bowling, whobutterflies was born aand source of beauty and great inraised in Butcher Holterest to Nannette low in Van Lear,Stevens. began the “Butterflies go money where they event to raise and please and please where they gather–new toys for children go.”

- unknown in need.

Bowling, a wellStevens offersofa both habitatbluefor known singer butterflies they music, migratehas to grass and as gospel the southwith eachthe year. played likes of Bill Nanetteand is Earl the daughter Monroe Scruggs. of theBowling late William andneed Thelma saw the on a Stevens.

She born at Bainvisit back towas Johnson County bridge Naval Station Maryland and did something about it. and has lived the Russell With a lineup in of unbelievable Flatwoods areathe sinceBluegrass 1960. talent from Shethat attended theCoaltown Russell field includes School system and Goins graduated Dixie and Melvin and in 1972.Mountain.

She then attended the Windy The eveKing’s School of ning is Daughters’ sure to please anyone Nursing and then earned an adwho attends. ditional degree from We recently had Bellarmthe opine College School of Nursing. portunity to sit down with “I began my nursing Paintsville local Mikecareer Danat Daughters ielsKings who plays banjo forHospiheadling band, Turning Ground, to talk about the band and his own musical journey.

Daniels shared with us that the band formed in January 2013 and incudes members Nathan Arnett, Jonathan Arnett, Ralph Adams and Daniels on Banjo. New addition Kayla Ambur grey playing bass rounds out the band.

Of the band, Daniels says, “We’ve been very blessed, fortunate with what we’ve been able to do these two years.”

When asked to describe how he would classify the sound of the band he said, “We lean towards the traditional side but we put a lot of contemporary edge to

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tal then spent 32 years at the Greenup Deit. We’veCounty got ourHealth own little partment as a staff nurse then twist to it.” About 90 percent nursing administrator to of the song writing prior for the my retirement. band comes from lead vocaldo some time nursing ist“Iand guitarpart player Nathan back at the health department Arnett of Salyersville. when I havereleased been a Withneeded. two newly Master 2006 albums,Gardener “March since 2, 2012” and secretary for and currently “Cell of the Mine,” Turning our organization.

I serve on the Ground is wasting no time County Extension Counciltalat in sharing their musical the Countyinfluences Cooperaent Greenup and hometown tive I amThe a member withExtension. the world. album of the hand bell choir at Ad“March 2, 2012” in particuvance for manythat years. lar showcases hometown “I also amItawas board member influence. written by of the Remote Areatornadoes Medical Nathan about the Kentucky affiliate.

I also take that hit Eastern Kentucky on water Marchcolor 2. classes from Janice LeBrun.

I think that’s about it,” Daniels says, “Our tenor she saidRalph in accessing singer, Adamshow was her dilife hasaffected. been. rectly He is a vetHer lifeand alsowas includes erinarian out of the his love nature specifically homeof for fiveand months.

We this year, butterflies. all time knewof people that were “I have been Master Garaffected by it. a It’s a pretty dener since taking the course moving song

by Nathan and in did2006. well for us when it came out.”

Daniels started playing in 1987 at the age of 16. He’s always loved it (music) but didn’t grow up listening to bluegrass. “Like everyone else I listened to pop and heavy metal. Dad had an electronic store and he’d traded for a little old cheap banjo and was playing around on it.

I thought that looks different.

I took it up and have been playing it ever since.” He played fourteen years with Hylo Brown, four years with Emma Smith and another ten with a regional band out of Ohio.

Being a part of the lineup for last year’s Christmas in the Highlands event, Dave

“I started gardening by trial and error. I would watch the Victory Garden on PBS every Sunday afternoon and actually take notes.

“This was early on before Greenup County had a Master Gardener program. I would also pick up garden books and started my own reference library. Once the program was started in Greenup I signed up and learned so much more.

“I developed my love of gardening as a child following my grandfather Raymond Stevens of Russell around his garden.

He was an avid rose grower.

“As a child I have a very Bowling asked the band to tiny veggie garden next to our play again. The band easily garage in Russell. I helped my agreed. Daniels says, “It is grandfather deadhead his roses for a great cause to help chiland generally got in his way,” dren in Eastern Kentucky esshe explained with a laugh. pecially in Johnson County.

“I continue to read books Some kids that otherwise and magazines on gardening might not have a Christmas, and pick the brain of other wouldn’t get presents and gardeners. Linda Hieneman stuff to help them have a betour Ag. Agent has been a great ter Christmas.”

And that is a theme that seems to go hand in hand with, Turning Ground, helping others. Whether it is through the expression of the devastation felt from the tornadoes that hit our region in their music or giving their time to benefit others.

Daniels invites everyone to come out and bring the family to the 15th Annual Clyde

source of information as well teacher.

“By reading and also picking up on shows like the Victory Garden is how I came to learn about the plight of the Monarch butterflies, their loss of habitat, etc and the Monarch Watch organization.

“When available I will go to seminars etc. I did so last spring and learned more about the Monarchs.”

This ties into her interest and activities with the Master Gardeners group.

“The Master Gardeners are a small group but we are involved in some community Bowling Christmas in the projects.

Highlands event at the Coun“We developed and maintry Music Highway Museum tain the flower garden at the on Dec. 6 from 7-9 p.m. AdGreenup County War Memomission is $10 or a new unrial. We received tulip bulbs wrapped toy. from around the state capitol Turning Ground will also buildings through Tanya Pulbe performing Dec. 11 in lin and planted them at the War Whitesburg at the AppalMemorial, the Veterans Cemshop Bluegrass Live and etery, the Extension office and headlining “Bluegrass and Beans” Dec. 13 at the Highland Elementary School at 6 p.m. Other bands will also be there including Salvation Rain. All you can eat chili and soupbeans and some great entertainment for only $15 per person. All proceeds benefit the Pigeon Enterprise Baptist Church.

You can purchase a copy of the “March 2, 2012” album

at the memorial in front of the old Russell Depot.

“We are trying to get a Monarch Waystation garden started on the Extension property but have had some problems getting it going due to water issues and such.

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Nannette Stevens

at any of their shows, from band members or by contacting them via their website, www.turninggroundbluegrass.com. “Cell of Mine” is now available on iTunes, Amazon and Google Play.

We are truly blessed to have such wonderful talented people here in Eastern Kentucky call these mountains home.

Mistletoe & Magic Tour of Homes

will be held on Sunday, Dec. 7 from 1:30 -4:30 p.m. This year’s homes include: Terri Hall, 113 Franks St., Cross Creek Todd and Lisa Meade, 149 East St., Cross Creek Rosa Lee Pack, Rockhouse Road and Buckingham Place See photos on page 11

Photos by Anne Stephens

One of theDay most assembly beloved of and are excited.”

Veterans at we Campbell Elem School. Ms. June Whitt’s 3rd grade students listen to Medal of Honor all Christmas ballets is comAn abundance of dancers recipient Ernie West as he answers their questions.

Emily Fredrick and Chaise Conley, members of the Raceland High ing to the City of Paintsville. totaling 60-70 are needed to Pointe of Band, JOY and the Taps JOY- at fill the the casting needs Elementary of The School play Campbell School Veterans Day Assembly.

House Dance Company will perform their first ever performance of The Nutcracker on Saturday, Dec. 6.

The ballet is based on the book called Special to “The Nutcracker and Greenup the MouseBeacon King” writThe tenSara

by E.T.A. Hoffman. is Crawford was a Itrethe story young German cipient of of thea Northern Kengirl who dreams Trailblazer of a Nuttucky University crackerfor Prince and a infierce Award Leadership Libattle Informatics against a Mouse brary Nov. King.

6 at In 1891, the legendary chorethe Ashland Plaza Hotel and ographer Marius Petipa comConvention Center in Ashmissioned Tchaikovsky to land. write music for was The NutThe the presentation part cracker ballet.#RoadToNKU The familiar of the 2014 cords of “DanceTour. of the Sugar Commonwealth Plum in many the SaraFairy” stir is a resident of Rusessence of what and is Christmas. sell, Kentucky, is a stuLora Jane Hyden, dent in NKU’s library owner inforof Pointe of JOYShe & instrucmatics program. works tor/choreographer the as a library assistantforat the JOYHouseCommunity Dance Company Ashland and says of theCollege. upcoming perforTechnical Sara was a year, every amance, student“Once worker at the liother before year wecompleting do a perforbrary an mance such thisdegree so students associate of asarts last can learn Classical composers May. and choreographers.

We’ve “Books and the written never done (The Nutcracker word have it always been a ballet) but kids most cerpassion of our mine and librartainlybrought deserve me the opportunity ies hours of comfort and joy when I was younger,” Sara said. “I knew I needed my Master of Li-

Nutcracker. This includes about twenty “tiny dancers” between the ages of 2-5 years old and 5-6 principals including those who are pre-Pointe, PointeScience and advanced Pointe. brary to advance in In addition, stuthe field, but Ballroom I had no clue dentsI as well to as receive fathers my of what wanted students have bachelor’s in. joined in to present experi“I wasa wonderful really excited to ence to all who it. learn that NKUsee offered the Wheninformatics speaking to Hyden library program. it isaeasy to see what a famIt’s wonderful opportunity ilyacquire and even efto the community technical skills fort it takes to execute each needed and really familiarize JoyHouse Company myself withDance the field before production. starting on a Hyden graduatesays, de“The For set was created gree. instance, thequickly! library helped.deposiAlso, IMoms work & in Dads is a federal Paintsville Main Street docdotory, so the government nated a class wall for us to and uments I plan onuse taking BigtheSandy is letin springFurniture will serve me ting us borrow furniture. It is well.” very and a Sara collaborative Thecool support has reprocess.” ceived at NKU has already Principal dancers for The served her well.

Nutcracker include “I didn’t know whatWilliam to exUnderwood, 16,first who began pect during my semester dancing twoanyears agotransand at NKU as online earlier this year fer student, but I attended have hada summer dance experience workshop such a pleasant withfar,” theSara prestigious Ballet so said. “EveryMagnificat! be playone has beenHesowill supportive throughout the journey and my teachers are wonderful.”

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“But there are so many exciting possibilities, I can’t make up my mind at the moment,” she said.

Sara will join four area mathematics teachers who will also be honored with the NKU Trailblazer Award for persistence in making a difference in the mathematics skills of our children.

“The Trailblazer Award is recognition of those citizens throughout the state who are changing lives through new and education ing theinnovative role of Caviler, prince programs,” NKU President and the mayor.

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Olivia Dale is a student at “With improved math skills Paintsville Middle School and capacity, and added is fromlibrary Flat Gap. She Kentucky’s children began dancing at thewill age be of better elevenprepared and doestoallmeet typesthe of demands of this dance. She willcentury.” be performThe event is dance open (Chocto the ing the Spanish public and will include an opportunity for high school students and adults interested in completing their de-

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Lexie Callaham is a senior at Paintsville High School.

She began dancing at the age of three. She has been dancing with Pointe of JOY for the last five years. She will play the role of the Sugar Plum

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Jill Terry, 16, is a student at Paintsville High School. She has been with JOYHouse for seven years and will be performing the principal role of Marie.

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OBITUARIES Carl E. McKenzie Jr., 61 Carl E. McKenzie Jr., 61, of Thealka, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2014, at his home.

He is survived by one sister, Cheryl McKenzie of Thealka; and two nieces, Kristen McKenzie of Paintsville and Lauren McKenzie

of Prestonsburg.

A memorial service will be conducted 3 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 2, in the Jones-Preston Funeral Chapel with Larry Blair officiating. Entombment will follow at Highland Memorial Park, Staffordsville.

Friends may call at JonesPreston Funeral Home from 2 p..m. until time of service at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 2.

Arrangements are by the Jones-Preston Funeral Home, Paintsville.

Robert E. Hamilton, 73

Robert E. Hamilton, 73, of Boyd Branch, Thealka, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2014, at his home.

He was born on Oct. 26, 1941. in Johnson County, son of the late Claude and Ruby Blair VanHoose.

He is survived by his wife, Winnie Lyons Hamilton; one son, Robert Lee Hamilton and wife Linda of Tutor Key; one daughter, Diane Owens and husband Matthew of

Moultrie, Ga.; five sisters, Helen Welch and Kaye Slone of Tutor Key, Dora Daniels of Paintsville, Ann Blanton of Stockdale, Ohio, Margaret Stroud of Charleston, W.Va.; and four grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by three brothers, Paul, Frank, and Hollie Hamilton; and one sister, Claudette Conley.

Funeral services were conducted Sat., Nov. 29, in

Hollie Ratliff, 61 Hollie Ratliff, 61, of Red Bush, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2014, in the Morgan County A.R.H. Hospital.

Born Feb. 4, 1953, in Johnson County, she was the son of the late Topsy and Ruby VanHoose Ratliff.

He is survived by his wife, Judy Ann Clark Ratliff; three sons, Joey Ratliff and wife Flora Ann of Newtown, W.Va., Hollie Dwayne Ratliff and wife Melissa of Blaine, Christopher Shawn Ratliff and wife Marie of Redbud, Ill.; one daughter, Larena Moore and husband Robert of Red Bush; one

brother, Lawrence Ratliff of Tutor Key; one half-brother, Jay Ratliff of Indiana; three sisters, Ollie Southern and Martha Kidd both of Denver, Mary Pennington of Meally; two half-sisters, Ella Ratliff of Denver and Ruth Ann Fitch of Meally; and nine grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by one son, Steven Ratliff; and one daughter, Joann Ratliff.

Funeral services were held on Sunday, Nov. 30, in the Jones-Preston Funeral Chapel with David Wolfenbarger, Perry Moore and Keith Wells officiating.

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Hobert Meek, 85, of Williamsport, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2014, at Three Rivers Medical Center in Louisa.

Born July 9, 1929 in Johnson County, he was the son of the late Elias Meek and Mary Staniford Meek.

He is survived by his wife, Trixie Spence Meek of Williamsport; six sons, Hobert Meek Jr. of Hager Hill, Jerry Mitchell Meek of Greenup, Paul Rick Meek of Nippa, Thomas Meek of Meridian, MS, Huston Meek of Nippa, Maurice Meek of Hager Hill; four daughters, Brenda

the Thealka Freewill Baptist Church with Gary Blair and Red VanHoose officiated.

Burial followed in the Highland Memorial Park, at Staffordsville.

Full military rites were conducted by Auxier Chapter 18 D.A.V. Arrangements were proIrene Slone, 85, of Flat vided by the Jones-Preston Gap, passed away WednesFuneral Home, Paintsville. day, Nov. 19, 2014, at Mountain Manor Nursing Home of Paintsville.

Born Jan. 10, 1929, in Johnson County to the late Elbert Murray and Oma Salyers Murray.

She is survived by two sons, Darrell (Karen) Slone and Ricky (Ruby) Slone both of Lexington; one daughter, Roxann (Crawford) Akers of Flat Gap; four brothers, Thomas Murray of Hager Hill, Phillip Murray of Springfield, Ohio, Robert Murray of Dayton, Ohio, Troy Ray Murray of Colum-

Burial followed at the Topsy Ratliff Cemetery, Denver.

Arrangements were provided by the Jones-Preston Funeral Home, Paintsville.

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Hobert Meek, 85

tigue. A more quality night’s rest improves vitality, making it easier for women to exercise and make it through the day without feeling fatigued. * Exercise benefits those with limited mobility. Women over 50 with limited mobility may feel that exercise serves no purpose because of their disability or physical condition. But even women confined to wheelchairs or those forced to walk with a cane or walker can benefit from cardiovascular exercise and even light strength training. Such exercises can improve a woman’s range of motion while reducing her risk of heart disease.

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Ratliff of Mt. Sterling, Linda Watkins of South Point, Ohio, Tammy Scarberry of Stambaugh, Michelle Watts of South Point, Ohio; one brother, Clyde Meek of Williamsport; one sister, Estelle Fyffe of Ohio; thirteen grandchildren; and nine great grandchildren.

Funeral services were held Saturday, Nov. 29, in the chapel of the Phelps and Son Funeral Home. Burial followed in the Meek Family Cemetery at Williamsport.

Arthur Scarberry and Hobert Meek Jr. officiated.

Military services were

conducted by the DAV Chapter 18, Auxier.

Arrangements were provided by the Phelps and Son Funeral Home, Paintsville.

Irene Slone, 85

bus, Ohio; one sister, Lorraine Harris of Flat Gap; nine grandchildren; and 12 great grandchildren.

In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband, Ora Lloyd Slone {1997}; one son, Leon Slone; one daughter, Brenda Neal; four brothers, Elbert Jr., Cecil Douglas, Paul, and Clarence Murray; four sisters, Helen Jean Murray, Hermalee Ross, Nevalena Justo, and Maxine Ripley.

Funeral services were held Monday, Nov. 24, at the Old Hood United Baptist Church at Blaine. Burial followed in the Sparks Cemetery, Blaine.

Johnny Mollett, Gene May and Claude Mollett officiated.

Arrangements were provided by the Phelps and Son Funeral Home, Paintsville.

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Opinion

Forced Collecting The Ghost of Jenny Wiley

This is a true story. I write it with all due respect to Jenny Wiley, what she and her family suffered, and the legacy she left to our area.

When I was 16, I was talking to one of my friends of the same age, who I will call Tom, about Jenny Wiley as I had just read, “White Squall”. He asked me if I knew about her ghost and I said, “No”. Tom told me the ghost of Jenny Wiley rose from her grave located at River at midnight on Halloween. I guess he mentioned this because it was mid October with Halloween around the corner.

I told Tom we should go upon the gravesite when her ghost was supposed to manifest herself and see for ourselves. He was reticent, having a great fear of the paranormal.

However, I was then and am now eager to see something I could not explain. I have an open mind and am always willing to be convinced of something I

otherwise believe was not true.

It was October 31st, 1969 when Tom, another friend my age, who I will call Bill, and Tom’s 15 year old cousin met at my house at 10 p.m.

He convinced Bill and his cousin to go too I think believing there was safety in numbers. I told all of them not to worry. If a ghost attacked, I would be right behind them.

We started the drive to River about 11:15 p.m. and sat in the car when we got there. I do not know what it looks like now but in 1969 there was nothing around and a creaky and rusty turnstile was located at the base of the hill. You went through the turnstile, then up a dirt path to the top of the hill where the grave was located.

We got out of my 1969 Dodge Dart which needed work. However, it was a true getaway car if you didn’t want to go over 45 miles per hour. I remember it was

By George Keith Wells very dark and the air was cool and crisp. The cousin began to think this was not such a good thing to do. I had my own apprehension at the thought of seeing a ghost. Perhaps it would be a friendly ghost like Casper and not an evil demon looking to feed on who might disturb her.

It had the feeling of the Blair Witch Project long before it was ever filmed.

However there was no way they could have gotten me to put my face close up in a camera and cry. We only had one flashlight and it took longer than we thought to make the drive and climb the hill.

It was just a couple minutes past midnight when we got to the grave.

If the story was true, that meant the ghost had just left

the grave and was nearby.

You could feel the tension and some fear as we looked around us. Bill was carrying the flashlight and he tripped over a rock or branch dropping it. It must have done something to the bulb because it would not work after that. Tom was of the opinion this was no accident but was caused by the ghost so we would be incased in total darkness. It is true I could not see anything.

However, I thought I heard the creaking of the turnstile as if someone else was coming up the hill. Now I was somewhat scared. I thought who would want to be on this hill at this time of night except four idiots our age and some cult I had no desire to meet. I did not have much time to think about it as sud-

denly the cousin screamed out, “THERE SHE IS!” and tore down the hill. He could not see the path and ran where he could. We could hear him tearing through the brush until he let out this blood curdling scream.

It was then I saw a white shadow, which was clearly obvious, and pointed it out to Tom and Bill. We all took down the hill not caring whether the ghost was good or bad. I heard Tom reciting The Lord’s Prayer as he ran.

We got to the car and the cousin was there bent over with his hands on his knees.

His face was all scratched and bleeding. Apparently he had not been attached by the ghost, but fell into a thick briar patch. We drove off fully convinced we had seen the ghost of Jenny Wiley.

However, the next day I drove to River and parked in the same place. There was a fence coming down the hill on the left and a horse, which was almost completely white, behind it. Did we see the ghost or a horse? I guess I will never know.

If you have any comments about his story or ideas for future stories e-mail me at

gkwells1@gmail.com. __________________

ille Office and the University of Pikeville Coleman College of Business will continue to host the Startup Challenges during April and December. If you would like free assistance with your business idea or for more information on the UPIKE Startup Challenge, contact me at justinprater@upike. edu or call 606.218.5053.

You may also visit our website at www.upike.edu/mba/ startup for more information. __________________

from the University of Pikeville. Mr. Prater has six years of experience in the telecommunications industry and is the former Director of Tourism for the City of Pikeville. The Kentucky Innovation Network consists of thirteen offices statewide whose mission is to help entrepreneurs start and grow their businesses. Mr. Prater uses his business education, expertise in technology and entrepreneurship to serve the needs of small business owners and students in Eastern Kentucky. He currently resides in Pikeville where he enjoys fishing, four-wheeling, traveling, and technology

George Keith Wells is the son of Thelma Setser Wells and George M. Wells, who owned and operated a general store in Van Lear until his death in 1979. He is a life long resident of Johnson County, having grown up in West Van Lear. George Keith obtained his undergraduate degree from the University of Kentucky in 1976 and his law degree from the University Of Kentucky College Of Law in 1979. He opened his law firm in Paintsville in 1984 and has continued to work that practice here since that date.

He married Teresa Daniels, also a life long resident of Johnson County and the daughter of Paul Daniels and Dora Daniels. Teresa passed away in 2010. George Keith and Teresa have three children. A daughter, Laura, 31 years old and identical twin sons, Christopher and Kevin, 28 years of age. He has one grandchild who turned on year of age whose name is Hawthorn Gable Wells, but referred to as HG Wells.

Business Innovations It’s that time again. Yes, Christmas is fast approaching and Thanksgiving is already behind us. Do you know what else it is time for? $5,000 in cash prizes!

The Kentucky Innovation Network Pikeville Office and the University of Pikeville is excited to host the December UPIKE Startup Challenge. Since the first UPIKE Startup Challenge in April, entrepreneurship has become a buzzword in the mountains.

Entrepreneurs from anywhere in Eastern Kentucky with a background in anything were invited to submit their plans. The University of Pikeville Coleman College of Business being a part of this event did not limit the

entries to college student.

In other words, any entrepreneur with an idea for a business was invited to participate in the event as long as they were located east of Interstate 75.

The call for entries ended on November 29th. Entrepreneurs submitted five-plan conceptual business plans.

The top eight teams were notified yesterday (December 1st) of their acceptance.

Immediately following notification of acceptance, teams are asked to prepare a ten-minute presentation to pitch. Very similar to Shark Tank, the Startup Challenge requires participants to pitch their business idea to a panel of judges for a chance at winning money towards starting

By Justin Prater their business.

The December UPIKE Startup Challenge will be held on December 6th beginning at 9:30 AM. The event will take place at the University of Pikeville Coleman College of Business on the second floor. Eight teams will pitch their company to a panel of local judges and finalist will be selected. After

the final four teams are selected, companies will present again to a new panel of judges. First place prize will be $2,500, second place will win $1,500, and third place will bring home $1,000.

If you missed the deadline this time, there will be more opportunities for you in the near future. The Kentucky Innovation Network Pikev-

Justin Prater is the Assistant Director of the Kentucky Innovation Network, Pikeville office. He earned his B.B.A from the University of Pikeville and is currently pursuing his M.B.A.

For Your Pets (Note: If you must share holiday food with your pets, think about eating pet food with them. Or at least only feed them veggies.)

‘Twas the night before Thanksgiving, when all through the house Cranberry sauce was stirring, laughter filling the house.

The pies were warming in the oven with care, In hopes that friends and family soon would be there.

The children were gaming and hiding in their beds, But the pets all lined up with visions of dropped food in their heads.

Finally with Matt in his shorts, and I in sweats and my cap, We had just settled our brains for a long winter’s nap.

When down in the kitchen there arose such a clatter,

I sprang from the bed to see what was the matter.

Away down the steps I flew like a flash, Threw open the kitchen door to strewn about trash.

Powdered sugar covered all like new fallen snow I could not walk for all the objects below.

When, what to my wondering eyes should appear, But eight eyes in pairs looking up so dear.

I knew that the puppy, so lively and quick, Had caused his share, because it was so thick.

More rapid than eagles the children they came, And I whistled, and shouted, and called them by name!

“Now Half! now, Worf! I said Matt and M’Kinzy!

Down Ranger! Down Crash! Gastritis I foresee!

What a malee!

To the top of the counter!

to the sides of the wall!

The prancing and pawAnd all that vomit kept Now clean this up! Clean ing ruined all of the pudding coming like he was just it up all!” proof. opening his pack.

We went to Guardian Animal, distinctly unmerry!

My cheeks were like roses, my nose like a cherry!

My droll little mouth was drawn down like a bow, But the gums of Ranger were as white as the snow.

I put in an IV with gritted teeth, As sounds from his bowels went round beneath.

Ranger had a broad face As dry leaves that before As I drew in my head, and and a little round belly, the wild hurricane fly, was turning around, That shook when he puked, When they meet with an Ranger ate one last sau- like a bowlful of jelly! obstacle, they cleaned with sage, downed it with a bound.

Grubby, in need of a stoma sigh.

The next day he was vom- ach pump, he was a right sick So up with the sponge iting through his head from old elf, mop, I enforced as they flew, his foot, And I cried when I saw With the bag full of trash And his fur was all tar- him, in spite of myself! and now chicken food, too. nished with bile. It was caBut fluids did run and But most of the night’s put.

Ranger raised his head, work might have been just a I wondered out loud how And soon gave me to know spoof. he got it on his back, I had nothing to dread.

By MJ Wixsom, DVM, MS

He spoke not a word, but was quiet to avoid my irk, But he acted so sick, I felt like a jerk.

For his part, Ranger put his paws by his nose.

I think if he could, he would have given an “I’m sorry” rose.

Two days later he sprang to his feet, responded to my whistle, And I thought if anything would teach him, this’ll.

But I heard him rummage, ‘ere he dove out of sight “There is food! Food to all, and to all a good-night!”

__________________ Dr. MJ Wixsom owns and practices at Guardian Animal Medical Center on Bellefonte Road in Flatwoods.

606-928-6566. Online at www.GuardianAnimal.com.

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Leadership Unplugged By Bob Gound

Reflect & Plan December is a month that is dedicated to family gatherings, holiday parties, remembrance and faith. As traditional and important as all these things are, we need to take on a different perspective, and process during this last month of the calendar year, if we want to succeed and meet our goals and attaining our dreams in the year to come. Reflecting on the year that we are finishing up, and planning of the year to come can be the difference between your success and failure going forward. So let’s finish the year strong and begin next year even stronger! Here’s how to do it.

Many people will tell you that “experience is the best teacher”. I don’t find that to necessarily be true. The fact of the matter is it is not the experience that teaches us anything. It’s the reflection after the experience that we gain knowledge and wisdom. What I mean by that is, that when we can have a bad experience and get lost in the state of regret and depression and not learning anything from what has just taken place, or we can reflect on the experience in detail, and come to the root cause of why situation ended in a way that was less than gratifying.

You can literally conduct a mental simulation of what took place and reprogram the way you think and act in the future. Notice that I put “think” before “act”. That is because there will always be a thought before an action.

So, as you reflect on this year’s goals, successes and failures, you need to carve out in schedule reflection time every day, for at least a week in the month December. This will allow you to reveal your thoughts and actions, as you apply them to your hopes, plans and dreams for the year. At that point you will be able to decide on what you would like to do different and continue to do in the upcoming year.

Mark your reflection time on your calendar now, so you will make it happen.

Now that you have reflected on your year it is time to plan the next. If you don’t take the time to plan the things you want to do and the goals that you have for your life, you will be thinking about the same things this time next year and still wanting to achieve what you should’ve already made come true. There’s nothing more disheartening than having short or long-

term goals that keep coming up year after year. It’s like having a goal that should take two years to attain. A year goes by, and it is still two years away. That is because we do not take the time to plan accordingly.

Alan Lakein said it best, “failing to plan is planning to fail”. I firmly believe that you must take the time to plan each area in your life.

I prefer to prioritize my life and planning with faith, family, career, and personal/ professional development.

These are the most important pieces of my life or as Steven Covey puts it “the big rocks”. If we plan the big things in our life than all the little things will fall into place around them. And if one of little things drops through the cracks, it just doesn’t matter. It’s the most important things that matter. If we plan those, we will find that life is a lot easier and more enjoyable.

You may be thinking to yourself “how am I supposed to plan this crazy life of mine?” I don’t want to think about that!” Well, check this out… A series of eleven studies were conducted by the University of Virginia, that revealed 67% of men and 25% of women would rather shock themselves than sit quietly and think! Sitting quietly and thinking is part of planning.

I know, when you try to look at your entire life, all at one time, it can be extremely overwhelming. This is part of the reason people don’t like to think. That’s why you need to eat life one bite at a time. Take those things that are most important in your life and break them down. If it happens to be your family for instance…

What is it that you want to do differently? Where do you want to get by the end of next year? Then, you can break it down into what the next step needs to be. Then, put those next steps on your calendar. Don’t try to solve all the issues that you have in particular areas of your life all at one time. You will never stay on course and do the things you want to do. You will just be overwhelmed. Next steps are the key to keeping it simple and getting to where you want to go in your plan and in your life. Now it’s time to take action. Take the time to reflect and plan, and you will have a great year!

Bob Gound - The Absolute Leader ______________ Bob Gound is positioning himself as Eastern Ken-

tucky’s leadership expert.

He is a member of the John Maxwell Team and is mentored by John and his international team of leadership experts. Bob has delivered many leadership teachings to area businesses, professionals, groups and educational institutions. He has partnered with leadership at Big Sandy Community Technical College and the University of Pikeville to bring L2: Learn-Lead to Eastern Kentucky. These were two of only 300 exclusive simulcast sites in the world.

Mr. Gound, 49, is the founder of The Absolute Leader. A leadership development company that is focused on developing leaders across our great nation.

Bob will be writing a weekly column that will focus on building the leadership acumen in eastern Kentucky to assist in his mission of “Developing the Leaders of Today & Building the Leaders of Tomorrow”. He will share his leadership insights and assist ordinary people, to lead in extraordinary ways.

After serving in the Army at the 2nd/75th Ranger Battalion Fort Lewis, Washington, and the 2nd/187th Airborne Battalion Fort Kobbe, Panama, he went into retail leadership. He has spent the last 21 years of his leadership career developing hundreds of leaders for the world’s largest retailer.

He has served the company in the capacity of Assistant Manager, Co-Manager, Store Manager, Pharmacy District Manager, and Market Human Resource Manager. He has led the organization in Arkansas, California, Oregon, Florida and Kentucky. Bob has led project teams and developed leadership programs that have been adopted and rolled out nationwide. He is turned to daily by organizational leadership for his advice on leadership development and human resource guidance. Mr. Gound is also an Adjunct Professor, teaching leadership and human resources for BSCTC. Bob is a community minded leader. He serves on the board of directors for Christian Appalachian Project, board chair for the American Red Cross (Big Sandy Chapter), Work Ready Committee, Advisory Board member for the Rockhouse Volunteer Fire Department, and volunteers his time teaching leadership to the youth of Eastern Kentucky.

He was commissioned as an Honorable Kentucky Colonel for his service to eastern Kentucky communities during the tornado outbreak in March 2012.

Most importantly, Bob is a man following God and serving his family. He is married to his wife Alisa and they have six children; Katie, Zach, JP, Steven, Landon and Amelia.

You can learn more about Bob at www.TheAbsoluteLeader.com and contact him at BobGound@TheAbsoluteLeader.com.

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Come November, Henry cluding being praised for its a character,” said Darrow.

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Coffee providestenfeine. tation. see all the great cowboy stars ing episode, after a turkey is interviews for over 450 mag“A burro!” recalled Dar- like Charlie Starrett (the finally caught and cooked, azines and newspapers. row, laughing. “I can still Durango Kid), Buck Jones, Darrow repicture myself riding that Gene Autry, and Roy Rog- m e m b e r s animal – it was very boney ers,” he recalled. “Then, as a Mitchell sayand uncomfortable!” young adult, I got to play one ing he would Darrow published his au- on TV!” serve the tobiography “Henry Darrow: Darrow says he wanted peas, leaving Lightning in the Bottle,” Manolito to have his own the mashed co-written with Jan Pippins, easy-going personality, but potatoes for in 2012 (see www.henrydar- also drew on previous stage Darrow. row.com) and has appeared work.

“But Cam in over 130 film and televi“I styled him after two grabbed the sion roles including all 98 Shakespearean characters I p o t a t o e s , ” “High Chaparral” episodes. played: Mercutio from Ro- laughed DarThe series has yet to be re- meo and Juliet, which added row. “He was leased on DVD in the U.S., a comedic touch, and Iago always doing but can be seen weekly on from Othello, which mixed a s o m e t h i n g Photo by submitted the INSP cable channel. little darkness to the charac- unexpected.”

Back in the 60s, the show ter. He was a free spirit!”

The meal was one of numerous TV “High Chaparral” also was also inwesterns dominating net- starred Leif Erickson, as terrupted by work television. head of the Cannon family’s neighbors and The five top scoring students in the American Private Enterprise System (A.P.E.S.) Program.

“About 15 of the top 20 Arizona ranch, as well as local Apache Pictured left to right: Kirby Whittaker, UK Indians, Ag Economics Student; Katie Richard, RWHS, shows were westerns,” said Linda Cristal, Mark Slade, each Darrow.

ButTracey, the seriesGCHS; stood and Cameron Mitchell. c l aCecelia i m i n gBellew, GCHS; Lakin Nichols, GCHS, Allison Todd Chapman II, GCHS; outand for Aaron several Boyd, reasons,Greenup in“Cam (Mitchell) quiteDevelopment ownership of Agent.

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Area students in APES program

You can read about studies that tell you to drink cold water to get your metabolism going in the morning.

Stretching is supposed to stimulate your body’s “wake up” messages. Simply eating breakfast will help your body create energy. We don’t always need that cup of coffee, unless we are so used to it that we DO need it! Caffeine is highly addictive. Anyone who routinely drinks coffee will report that they get headaches without the caffeine. If you decide to replace or reduce your caffeine intake, be careful to do it slowly.

There are also many benefits to caffeine. Michigan State University has shown that caffeine has been proven to have some health benefits: 1. Research indicates that caffeine may help protect human brain cells, which lowers the risk of developing some diseases, such as Parkinson’s.

2. Regular cups of coffee may stimulate the gallbladder and reduce the risk of gallstones.

Aside from the caffeine, I believe that the best part of a good cup of coffee is holding the warm cup and enjoying the aroma. My husband makes the BEST cup of coffee. We have found some favorite whole bean coffee and he grinds it to make each pot of coffee. When I first started drinking coffee many years ago, I added cream and sugar. I have since learned how to enjoy black coffee.

A great cup of coffee is delicious black and strong.

Sometimes, if I have coffee in the evening, I will add a little cream. I don’t like sugar in my coffee. Everyone has their own personal taste. Don’t be afraid to experiment.

The Coffee House will have a few choices of coffee, freshly ground, for you to try.

We will even have decaffeinated coffee for those who can’t drink the regular version in the evening. Tea has a reduced level of caffeine.

We will also have some tea on hand for those who prefer a hot cup of tea in the evening.

If you are looking for a nice relaxing evening out, close to home, low cost, and family friendly, come to the Extension office for Coffee House! There are two dates for the event in 2014: November 14 and December 12 with roasting class at 6:00 and open mic starting at 6:30. We love to have people share poetry and music so spread the word! This is an informal event. Open to the public. Bring your family and friends. Learn something new and enjoy the local talent of Greenup County and our surrounding Tri-State area.

Contact Anne Stephens, Extension Agent for Fine Arts in Greenup County at 606-836-0201 or anne.stephens@uky.edu. Educational programs of Kentucky Cooperative Extension serve all people regardless of race, color, age, sex, religion, disability, or national origin.

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Fixins’ and Flowers With Thanksgiving 2014 in the record book, a little departure from rich food might just be what the doctor ordered. On these occasions my go-to recipe is a warm bowl of an old family favorite called Baby Bear Soup.

Baby Bear Soup 1-1/2 pounds ground chuck 1 tsp. celery seed Garlic salt to taste 2 medium sized onions, chopped 1-16 ounce package of mixed frozen vegetables 1-17 ounce can chopped stewed tomatoes (undrained) 2 tablespoons of A-1 steak sauce 1-46 ounce can V-8 Directions: Brown meat with chopped onions, celery seed and garlic salt to taste in skillet.

Brown at low heat with no

oil. Drain off any grease or pat with paper towels to defat soup. Add mixed vegetables, tomatoes, A-1 and V-8 to soup pot and browned meat mixture. Cook on lowmedium heat until hot and bubbly.

This recipe truly proves necessity is the mother of invention. I used leftovers such as wilted cabbage and small amount of peas, carrots and corn in the original soup in order to utilize that which I was too frugal to put down the garbage disposal. The starving children of China story and a predisposition for thrift influenced what lay a’mouldering in the fridge to become a budget friendly pot of soup. If I felt especially energetic I peeled a potato or two and added the cubes to get tender before I added the frozen vegetables. When my

“The Cooker Woman” aka Eloise Reynolds Delzer only child went off to college I switched to frozen mixed vegetables. I knew this one was a winner when visiting classmates began to request the soup via telephone prior to their weekend arrival.

A few years later this recipe was chosen for the Lexington Herald-Leader “Rush Hour” column by Food Editor Sharon Thompson. This series of recipes featured meals that could be brought from the stove to the table in

less than an hour.

A nice grilled cheese and a bowl of this soup is all you need to satisfy any appetite. *** Right now all the grocery stores and big box stores are stocking gloriously red, pin, white and coral poinsettia’s for your holiday decorating.

I am partial to the traditional red. One very large florist poinsettia may be all you need as the larger ones make a real impact on any room.

This plant is fairly forgiving for even those without a green thumb. Just water the plant well as soon as you bring it into your warm home. Place the plant in a draft free environment and poke your finger into the soil now and again to check for moisture enough to keep the leaves from dropping.

My favorite way to display this plant is in front of a mirror over my dining room sideboard. The mirror reflecting a large poinsettia makes a real statement, especially if it is accompanied by lighted candles ... just says Christmas to me and all the memories of holidays gone by. *** “The Cooker Woman” cookbook is available on Amazon and Ebay for $10 plus shipping. “The Return

of Harry a Christmas Miracle,” a children’s holiday reading gift idea for ages 4 to 9 is also available on Amazon and Ebay. ________________ The author of the “Cooker Woman”, Eloise R. Delzer is a former bank marketing professional whose only claim to fame in the writing game was thirty second radio commercials and print ads, for a mid-market audience in Central Kentucky. Her roots and heart were never far from the mountains of eastern Kentucky, where she now lives with her husband, an international mining engineer, a daughter and her extended family. She collects cook books, travels with her husband and cultivates a large woodland flower garden.

Holiday films to lift your spirits Many families have their own unique holiday traditions, but some traditions transcend familial lines to become an integral part of many people’s holiday celebrations. One of the more popular traditions during this festive time of year is to watch a favorite holiday film with family and friends. With that in mind, the following are some of the most beloved holiday movies ever to make it onto the big screen.

•“It’s a Wonderful Life”: Perhaps no holiday film is more beloved than this 1946 Frank Capra-directed classic. Screen legend Jimmy Stewart plays a desperate busi-

nessman contemplating suicide during the holiday season. But a guardian angel helps • “Miracle on 34th Street”: Natalie Wood him realize all the good fortune in his life by stars in this 1947 classic that follows the trishowing him what life might have been like al of Kris Kringle, who claims to be Santa if he had never existed.

Claus and must prove otherwise to avoid being institutionalized. Nominated for Best • “White Christmas”: This 1954 song-and- Picture at the 1948 Academy Awards, “Mirdance film stars Bing Crosby and Danny acle on 34th Street” won three of the prestiKaye as a pair of longtime friends and ex- gious statuettes, including a Best Supporting military men who fall in love with a sister Actor Oscar� for Edmund Gwenn, who act team that includes famous singer (and played the jolly old man in the red suit. aunt to George Clooney) Rosemary Cloo• “Bad Santa”: Though not quite as heartney. Crosby and Kaye join forces to save the failing Vermont inn of their beloved former warming as many holiday films, this 2003 black comedy stars Billy Bob Thornton as commander.

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• “A Christmas Carol”: Those looking for a more traditional take on holiday films need look no further than this 1951 adaptation of the Charles Dickens novella, which tells the tale of bitter miser Ebenezer Scrooge as he is haunted by three ghosts on Christmas Eve.

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Monarch waystations: nature’s beauty stop

sions and much more. Ad- Roy F. Collier Community mission is $10.00 or one new, Center in Inez on Thursday, NUTCRACKER continued from front unwrapped toy.

Dec. 11 at 6 p.m. Enjoy a PoBy Hank Bond tal spentthemed 32 yearsevening at the “I started gardening by trial source of information as well at the memorial in front of the *** lar then Express The Greenup Beacon County HealthClaus, De- andHaving error. Ihad would the teacher. old Russell Depot. thewatch pleasure Pointe of JOY Perform- Greenup with Santa and Mrs. partment as a staff nurse then Victory Garden on PBS every “By reading and also pick“We are trying to get a Monof watching a behind the ing Arts and the JOY House hot chocolate, story time, Butterflies bring antheexcepadministrator priorthe to Sunday afternoonitand actually ing up on shows like the Vic- arch Waystation garden started scenes rehearsal is obvious dancers will present clas- nursing gifts and more. Dress tional of beauty the my retirement. how notes. much talent these young tory Garden is how I came to on the Extension property but sical amount Christmas ballet,toThe children in their best pajamas take world.

Monarch butterflies are “I do some part time nursing “This was early before people possess.

Theontime and learn about the plight of the have had some problems getNutcracker on Saturday, and don’t be late for a magical aDec. source of beauty and great inback at the health department Greenup County had a Master Monarch butterflies, their loss ting it going due to water isdedication each of these danc6 at the Paintsville High night! terest to Nannette Stevens.

I have been a Gardener program. would ers have lent to theirI craft is of habitat, etc and the Mon- sues and such.

School.

There will be two when needed.*** “Butterflies go where Gardener sinceChrist2006 also pick up garden a testament to just books that. and So, arch Watch organization. performances at 11 a.m. they and Master A Winter-Tainment please – and please where they and currently the secretary for started my own reference li“When available I will go See Monarch if you are looking for a very 6 p.m. Tickets are $5 and can mas Movie Marathon will be go.” unknown our organization.

I serve on the brary.

Once the program was to seminars etc. I did so last On Page 11 special Christmas tradition be purchased at the door or by held on Friday, Dec. 12 from Stevens offers a habitat for County Council at started Greenup signedand up spring and learned more about to startinwith your Ifamily calling: 606-788-9150.

9-9 p.m.Extension at the Country Music butterflies as *** they migrate to the Greenup Countyin Cooperalearned much more.per- the Monarchs.” friends, ThesoNutcracker Highway Museum Paints- and theAsouth each year. tive Extension.

I am a member “I developed my love of garThis ties into her interest and formed by the JOYHouse roadblock donation drive ville, Kentucky. Santa will Nanette is the daughter of of the hand bell choir at Addening as a child following my activities with the Master GarDance Company is just the will be held on Saturday, Dec. be there from 5-9 p.m. Adthe William and Thelma forismany Raymond Stevens deners group. place to start.

6 tolate benefit Premier’s Christ- vance mission free. years.

Please bring a grandfather Stevens.

She was born at Bain“I unwrapped also am a board Russell around his garden.

“The Master Gardeners are performances will be mas for Kids.

Volunteers will new toy. member One toy of Two bridge Naval Station Maryland of the Remote Area Medical He was an avid rose grower. a small group but we are inheld on Saturday, December be at various intersections in per family. Go to facebook. and has lived in the Russell Kentucky affiliate.

I also take “As a child I have a very volved in some community 6th at the Paintsville High the City of Paintsville to take com/paintsvilleadventures Flatwoods areathis since 1960. classes from Janice veggieAn garden nextperforto our projects.

School. earlier donations for very worthy water for thecolor movie schedule.

Call tiny She toattended Russell I think for that’s about it,” garage Russell.

I helped my “We developed and mainmance in will be at 11 a.m. and event support the local chil- LeBrun.

606-297-1469 more inforSchool system and graduated she said in accessing how her grandfather deadhead his roses tain the flower garden at the an evening performance at 6 dren in need. mation. in 1972. She then attended the life has been. and generally got in his way,” Greenup County War Memop.m.

The cost of admittance *** *** King’s Daughters’ School of Her the she with Tickets a laugh.can rial. We received tulip bulbs is $5explained per person.

Mistletoe and Magic Tour Therelife willalso be includes a Christmas Nursing and will then earned an adof nature and specifically continueattotheread doorbooks or by from around the state capitol of Homes be held on love Give-A-Way sponsored by be“Ipurchased ditional degree from Bellarmthis time of year, butterflies. and magazines on gardening calling 606-788-9150.

Spe- buildings through Tanya PulSunday, Dec. 7 from 1:30- the House of Refuge on Satine College School of Nursing.

“I have been a Master Garand pick the brain of other cial seating is available at no lin and planted them at the War 4:30 p.m. This years homes urday, Dec. 13 from noon-3 “I began nursingFranks career dener since are taking course gardeners.

Linda additional cost withHieneman advance Memorial, the Veterans Ceminclude TerrimyHall,113 p.m. They nowthe accepting at Kings Daughters Hospi2006. until December 1st our Ag. Agent great etery, the Extension office and Nannette Stevens notice.

To has findbeen outa more Street, Cross Creek; Todd and in donations about Pointe of JOY and the Lisa Meade, 149 Easy Street, (New or used clothing of all JOYHouse Dance Company Cross Creek; Rosa Lee Pack, sizes & new or used toys for Rockhouse Road and Buck- all ages). For More Informa- visit them on the web at http:// ingham Place, Euclid Avenue. tion Call: 606-789-9777 •If www.pointeofjoy-joyhouseFor more information or to you would like to get involved dance.com/ or check them out purchase tickets contact the in serving your community, on Facebook at https://www. facebook.com/PointeOfJoy. Paintsville/Johnson County volunteer help is needed.

Watch interviews with Chamber of Commerce at *** Lora Jane Hyden and 606-789-5688 or 606-422A Winter Wonderland wamembers of the cast of The 8204 or e-mail: franjarrell@ tercolor painting class at the pjcchamber.com.

OSCAR center in the old Oil Nutcracker plus a sneak *** Springs School will be held peak at the performance on Art with Paula Blair will be on Thursday, Dec. 18 at 10 aroundpaintsville.com. held at the OSCAR Center at a.m. and 5 p.m. $10 per perthe Oil Springs School at 10 son. Call 789-8108 or 297a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 9. Cre- 3915 for more information. ate beautiful, sentimental pic*** tures using old jewelry. All This year’s Premier Auto materials are provided. Cost Sales’ Christmas for Kids will is $10 per person. be held on Saturday, Dec. 20. *** Santa will be flying in with There will be a Mystery his helpers and giving out all Dinner Theater at the Historic kinds of Christmas goodies Stafford House on Tuesday, and toys. So bring the little Dec. 9 at 5 p.m. Cost is $15 ones on out to tell Santa what per person. To pre-register they’ve been wanting for call 789-8108.

Christmas.

Photos by Anne Stephens *** *** The Eastern Kentucky A Children’s Holiday DisCamera Club will meet on ney Princess Ball at the OSThursday, Dec. 11 from 6-8 CAR center featuring Belle p.m. at the Day Paintsville Rec- from Beauty and Elem the Beast Veterans assembly at Campbell School. Ms. June Whitt’s 3rd grade students listen to Medal of Honor reation Center. For more in- will be held on Saturday, Jan. recipient Ernie West as he answers their questions.

Emily Fredrick and Chaise Conley, members of the Raceland High formation, call 606-324-9945 17 at 5-7 p.m. All children School play Taps at Campbell School Veterans Day Assembly. or e-mailBand, easternkycameraare the invited to dress as Elementary Disney club@gmail.com. characters and enjoy snacks, *** dance, make ornaments, take Come out for “A Christmas pictures, and more! $10 for Dream Come True!” at the each child.

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News Magazine This week’s GreeThe Beacon Van Lear Historical nup Video News Society will will be sponsoring Magazine stream “Breakfast Santa” with live from with the new official yummy eggs, gravy home sausage, of the magazine: &thebiscuits at theHouse Van Lear McConnell in Coal Minerswith Museum Wurtland specialon Saturday, Dec.Wright, 6 fromwho 9:00 guest Pam a.m.

-12:00 p.m.at Cost is $7 is principal Russell per person. School.

Children A under Primary sec-10 are $5.guest A picture ond willwith be Santa Seanis also $5. Supt. of Russell Horne, *** Schools to discuss his disThe Downtown trict. We’ll also Paintsville include Christmas will with be on a cookingparade segment Saturday, 6 at 5:30 p.m.

BrittnanyDec. Hoback and see Leading up she to the parade will just what has cooked beupa for treasure hunt at noon this week. Join hostto register children forand a drawBrittnany Hoback coing a Christmas stockhostfor Hank Bond at 1 p.m., ing. can make an on: Children greenupbeacon.com ornament at City Hall and or greenupbeacon2.com everyone can enjoy freeare hot Wednesdays.

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Some also archived on thefantastic webentertainment will be providsites. ed on the in front of the old courthouse. For more information call Main Street Director Bonnie Porter at 606789-6487. *** An “Enchanted Christmas Party with Belle” will be held at theParade HistoricDec. Stafford Russell 4 House Paintsville, Ky. on TheinRussell Christmas Saturday, 1-4 Parade, Dec. hosted6 from by the p.m.

Kids will enjoy BusiBelle’s Downtown Russell favorite Christmas stories and ness Association, will be holiday and4, crafts.

Cost held onarts Dec. beginning isat$10 per child. Pre-registra7 p.m. tionThe is required 1-619-807event, atwhich will 0278 or 606-789-8108. be held on the streets of downtown *** Russell, will The up 15th Annual6 Clyde line between and Bowling “Christmas in the 6:30 p.m. on Clinton Highlands” will bebyheldtheon Street directed Saturday, 6 at the CounRussell Dec. Police Departtry Music Highway Museum ment. in The Paintsville, from parade will kick 7-10 off p.m.

Featured will be Turnat 7 p.m. ing The Ground, CJ THE DJ,will Coal featured float Town Dixie, Goins be Mr. and Melvin Mrs. Santa and Windy Mountain, The Claus, as pictures will be Kevin Prater Band & The allowed after the parade Highland Quarin front ofBluegrass the fire station. tet. Organizers There willasbethatdancing, there a be 50/50 drawing, Live no other Santas in Aucthe tion with Jim O’Bryan, Cake parade.

Walk, Claus, dinner concesA Santa chili/cookie will be served at the Rus- Special to brary Science to advance in at the Rock and Roll Hall of gree to meet with university tour of community engagesell Fire Station immedi- The Greenup Beacon the field, but I had no clue Fame in Cleveland, Ohio, in admissions representatives. ment activities throughout ately following the parade RSVPs can be made at http:// the Commonwealth. This Sara Crawford was a re- what I wanted to receive my some capacity. with musical entertain- cipient of the Northern Ken- bachelor’s in.

“But there are so many roadto.nku.edu/. trip to Ashland was the sixth ment provided.

“I was really excited to exciting possibilities, I can’t The #RoadToNKU is a of eight stops through Dec. 4. tucky University Trailblazer The parade committee Award for Leadership in Li- learn that NKU offered the make up my mind at the mowelcomes all participants: brary Informatics Nov. 6 at library informatics program. ment,” she said. floats, walkers, bands, fire the Ashland Plaza Hotel and It’s a wonderful opportunity Sara will join four area trucks and others.

If turkey is not normally Convention Center in Ash- to acquire the technical skills mathematics teachers who of land. needed and really familiarize will also be honored with the on The yourgrand lunchmarshals or dinner the parade thisholiday year will The presentation was part myself with the field before NKU Trailblazer Award for menu, come the seabe it’s Bucky Jones and Mark son bound to show up in of the 2014 #RoadToNKU starting on a graduate de- persistence in making a difBallard, longtime Russell Commonwealth Tour. gree. For instance, the library ference in the mathematics abundance. As soon as the residents and volunteers.

Sara is a resident of Rus- I work in is a federal deposi- skills of our children. weather cools and informathe crispFor additional “The Trailblazer Award is sell, Kentucky, and is a stu- tory, so the government docness of late autumn is in the dent in NKU’s library infor- uments class I plan on taking recognition of those citizens tion please call Cheryl air, thoughts turn to more matics program. She works in the spring will serve me throughout the state who are Jones, 502-314-4662. hearty meals, and of course, as a library assistant at the well.” changing lives through new the fall piècescheduled de résistance: Ashland Community and Meeting The support Sara has re- and innovative education The Flatwoods Thanksgiving dinner. Lions Technical College. Sara was ceived at NKU has already programs,” NKU President Club willtakes meetcenter Thursday, Geoffrey S. Mearns said.

Turkey stage a student worker at the li- served her well.

13 at 7 p.m. din- brary before completing an “I didn’t know what to ex- “With improved math skills onNovember many Thanksgiving meeting will be ner The tables, even though his- associate of arts degree last pect during my first semester and added library capacity, heldsuggests at Giovanni’s Ar- May. at NKU as an online trans- Kentucky’s children will be tory it likelyonwasn’t gillite Road.

“Books and the written fer student, but I have had better prepared to meet the served at the first ThanksgivNon-members wel- word have always been a such a pleasant experience demands of this century.” ing.

Despite this historical come.

The event is open to the passion of mine and librar- so far,” Sara said. “Everydiscrepancy, turkey and all Turkey is lowme in fat and of full one of protein andsoother nutri- public and will include an has been supportive ies brought hours the trimmings continue to be ents, making it awhen worthy addition to yourthe dietjourney no matter throughout and opportunity for high school comfort and joy I was See News traditional fare for big holi- the my teachers are wonderful.” students and adults interyounger,” Sara said.

“I knew time of year.

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Do not seek revenge or bear a grudge against anyone among your people, but love your neighbor as yourself. I am the LORD. Leviticus 19:18 Wise men and women of various faiths have told us that we should never return evil for evil, but should conquer evil with acts of kindness and goodness. The Dhammapada puts it this way: “Hatreds never cease through hatred in this world; through love alone they cease. This is an eternal law.” Saint Paul advises us in the twelfth chapter of Romans to “Never repay injury with injury” and then quotes the Proverb “If your enemy is hungry, give him food to eat; if he is thirsty, give him water to drink. In doing this, you will heap burning coals on his head, and the Lord will reward you.” (Proverbs 25:21-22) Saint Paul concludes his kindly advice by saying “Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.” (Romans 12:21) The curious part of the quoted proverb is the notion that in being kind to someone who has harmed you, you will be “heaping burning coals on his head,” which sounds plainly vindictive. Without knowing what the exact meaning and implication of this phrase is, and scholars have suggested everything from inciting anger in your enemy to giving them coals to carry home for their own hearth, perhaps the best interpretation is that in doing so you will be remonstrating against your enemies’ evil and causing them to have remorse. They will indeed carry these hot coals home with them, but these coals will be their own conscience, reminding them they will always be burned by vengeance.

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First Church Of God Pastor: Dan Heaberlin 205 8th St.,, Paintsville Phone: 606-789-3995 Highland Church Of Christ Pastor: J. M. Scott 821 Euclid Ave., Paintsville Phone: 606-789-6433 Masters Miracle 620 S. Mayo Trl., Paintsville Phone: 606-789-3036 Mountain Community Fellowship Pastor: Jason Hutchinson PO Box 313, Paintsville Phone: 606-793-1179 First Christian Church Pastor: Wesley Stedfield 514 Main St., Paintsville Phone: 606-789-4480 Upper Room Church 416 Main St., Paintsville Phone: 606-789-5598 Phillip Cove Freewill Baptist Church 805 Hammond Rd. Paintsville Phone: 606-298-4147 Baker Branch Freewill Baptist Church Pastor: Jeremy Estep 187 Baker Branch, Tutor Key 606-789-0032 First Church Of The Nazarene 421 College St., Paintsville Phone: 606-789-9245

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Holiday Tour of Homes Terri Hall­— 113 Franks Street

Todd and Lisa Meade 149 Easy Street

The Paintsville/Johnson County Chamber of Commerce’s Holiday Tour of Homes will be held Sunday, Dec, 7, 1:30-4:30 p.m.

This year’s tour includes the homes of Terri Hall on 113 Franks St. and Todd and Lisa Meade on 149 Easy Street both located in Cross Creek. Then we move on over to Rosa Lee Pack’s home on Rockhouse Road. Rounding out the tour we have the cozy feel of Buckingham Place located on Euclid Ave. Set aside some time to see a little glimpse of Christmas from another’s eye! Beautiful homes all decorated up and sometimes a little treat to eat as well. Admission is $10 or 2/$15.

For more information or to purchase tickets contact the Paintsville/Johnson County Chamber of Commerce at 606-789-5688 or 606-422-8204 or e-mail: franjarrell@pjcchamber.com.

Rosa Lee Pack—Rockhouse Road

Buckingham Place­­­­—Euclid Avenue

Paintsville Church of Christ Thanksgiving Dinner

To some thankfulness means giving back to others. This past Thursday the Paintsville Church of Christ served a free Thanksgiving dinner to those in our community. According to Deacon L.B. Lemaster, whose role includes that of community outreach, said, “We delivered meals to the High Rise and various apartment complexes. Many people couldn’t get out to enjoy a nice Thanksgiving dinner. We also provided transportation from the High Rise for those that did want to come and join us at the church for dinner. I’d say we served about 50 people here and delivered about 130 meals.” Members of the church helped serve dinner including Elders Johnnie Lemaster, Steve Trimble and Stanley Blevins. The church also delivered meals to the City of Paintsville’s Dispatch workers in appreciation of the great service they do for our community. Lemaster expressed that, “Hopefully some (visitors) will come back and join us for service.”

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