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By By Hank BondOlbricht Keith TheAround GreenupPaintsville Beacon All across the state of Butterflies March bring an Kentucky, hasexcepbeen tional amount of beauty to the declared Severe Weather world. Monarch butterflies are Awareness Month by Gov, aSteve source Beshear. of beauty andThis greatpast interest to Nannette Stevens. Tuesday, March 10, students “Butterflies go participated where they across Kentucky please – and please where drill. they in a statewide tornado go.” unknown The annual drill was part offers a habitat ofStevens an effort by state and for lobutterflies as to they migrate to cal officials ensure in the the south year. weather event ofeach inclement Nanette is the daughter of that Kentuckians are prethe late William and Thelma pared to take appropriate acStevens. tions. She was born at Bainbridge Naval Station Maryland As Director of Emergency and has lived in the Russell Management for Paintsville Flatwoods area since 1960. and Johnson County, Gary She attended the Russell McClure coordinates these School system and graduated and other events with loincal1972. She then the schools and attended public entiKing’s Daughters’ School of ties. Having been involved Nursing and thenservices earned ansince adin emergency ditional degree from Bellarm1980 and having held the ine College School of Nursing. position of director of emer“I began my nursing career gency management since at2003, Kings HospiGaryDaughters is well aware of the dangers that can be pre-
tal then by spent years at Just the sented the32 weather. Greenup Health within theCounty past few yearsDethe partment a staffaffected nurse then area hasasbeen by nursing administrator priorand to an ice storm, a tornado, my retirement. significant flooding. On the “I do some part time nursing shield representing Paintsback at the health department ville/Johnson County Emerwhen I have are beenthe a gencyneeded. Management Master 2006 words Gardener “Prepare,since Respond, and currently the secretaryfeels for Recover.” McClure our organization. I serve on the these words truly reflect County Extension Council at what emergency managethe Greenup ment is allCounty about. CooperaThings tive I amdrill a member likeExtension. the tornado rather of the hand bell choir at Adobviously fall into the catvance years. egoryfor of many preparation. “I alsoa am a board member Not traditionally active of thefor Remote Area Medical area tornadoes, the one Kentucky affiliate. I also take that passed through Magofwater color classes from Janice fin and Johnson Counties LeBrun. I think that’sbrought about it,”a on March 2, 2012 she said in accessing her heightened sense ofhow awarelife has been. ness to the community. ForHer lifeMcClure also includes the tunately, says that love nature andmeasures specifically thereofare many in this timetoofhelp year, butterflies. place provide pro“I haveand beenmany a Master Gartection, of these dener since taking the course measures center around earin ly2006. warning. The radio and television stations of this
“I started gardening sources by trial area are wonderful and error. I would watchtimes the of information during Victory Garden on PBS every of crisis, and McClure enSunday afternoon and actually courages residents to use take thesenotes. to stay up-to-date on “This was weather. early on before developing In adGreenup County a Masteris dition, Johnsonhad County Gardener would served byprogram. NOAA IWeather also pickwhich up garden books and Radio, locally should started my toown referenceAnd libe tuned 162.525. brary. Once the program was then, Johnson County utistarted I signedalert up lizes in a Greenup phone-based and learned so much more.RED system called CODE “I developed my love of garwhich can be used to call you dening as a child following my on your home phone or cell grandfather Raymond Stevens phone when a weather emerof Russell around his garden. gency occurs. McClure feels He avid rose grower. thatwas theanCODE RED system a childvaluable. I have a very is“As extremely This tiny veggie garden next towhen our system was in place garage in Russell. I helped my the tornado struck in 2012 grandfather deadhead his and he is confident thatroses the and generally got inbyhisit way,” warning provided saved she explained a laugh. lives here in with Johnson Counto CODE read books ty.“I Incontinue 2013 the RED and magazines on Paintsville gardening system used by and the brain of other and pick Johnson County was gardeners. Linda Hieneman upgraded. Under the old our Ag. Agent has been a great system, warnings issued by the National Weather Service
source of information as well at the memorial in front of the teacher. old Russell Depot. “By reading and also pick“We are trying to get a Moning up on shows like the Vic- arch Waystation garden started tory Garden is how I came to on the Extension property but learn about the plight of the have had some problems getMonarch butterflies, their loss ting it going due to water isof habitat, etc and the Mon- sues and such. arch Watch organization. “When available I will go See Monarch to seminars etc. I did so last On Page 11 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 projects. “We developed and maintain the flower garden at the Greenup County War MemoGary McClure, Director of rial. We received tulip bulbs Emergency Management from around the state capitol buildings through Tanya Pulwere by the dis- system receives warnings lin andreceived planted them at 911 the War patch center, then the alert Memorial, the Veterans Cemhad tothebeExtension initiated office manually etery, and Nannette Stevens by the dispatchers. The new McClure cont. on page 2
Making a difference-Notre Dame students visit OLM By Elena Silla The Notre Dame students class to spend time with all Despite the rainy weather, spent their times in various of them. The Notre Dame both the students of Our Lady classrooms. They helped the students especially enjoyed of the Mountains School and fifth grade class learn about spending time in preschool, the visiting students from the the Korean war, and read but they sometimes wished University of Notre Dame along with the sixth grad- they could have taken some had a blast this past week. ers as they tried to solve of the energy from the kids! Every spring and fall, the the mystery of The Westing One of the most meaningUniversity of Notre Dame Game, by Ellen Raskin. Two ful projects that the Notre sends six students to Paints- of the students, Sandrine La- Dame students participated ville, Kentucky to spend reine and Zoe Han, both of in was offering one-on-one their school breaks working whom are math majors, spent tutoring after school every with the children of OLM. most of their time in Ms. day last week. Tutoring is They serve as both tutors and Halliday’s mathematics class usually available only on role models to the children, and worked with the stu- Tuesdays and Thursdays and the children love having dents on difficult multiplica- to help students with their the older students around to tion and division problems, homework, having six tutors learn more about what col- among other things. McK- every day for a week allowed lege life is like. The Notre enna Kirkwood, Elena Silla, many students to catch up on Dame students benefit as and Anna Burbank worked their work or work on conwell, as many of the students with the second and third cepts that were giving them Photos by Anne Stephens who spend time at OLM are graders on writing creative trouble. Around six students discerning becoming teach- stories for their books. The daily took advantage of beers or careers with children boys at OLM enjoyed hav- ing able to have a one on one Pictured from left, are Patrick Kenney, Carter or simply want to spend ing Patrick Kenney around tutor, with positive results. Lauffer, Anna Burbank and Jack Blankenship shartheir break doing meaningful as an older male role model, ing some with to blocks in OLM’s PreVeterans Day assembly at Campbell Elem School. Ms. June Whitt’s 3rd gradecreativity studentstime listen Medal of Honor work. and he traveled from class to Students cont. on page 2 school class. recipient Ernie West as he answers their questions. Emily Fredrick and Chaise Conley, members of the Raceland High
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A Super Hero confirmsRealas Heroes Read Crawford honored Trailblazer
and raise a child. But by addscheduled ing Meeting the reading hat to your The Flatwoods Lions collection, you also add great Club will meet Thursday, rewards: November 13 atare7 read p.m. to at Children who The meeting will be home have a higher success held at Giovanni’s on Arrate in school. gillite Road.who read freChildren Non-members welquently develop stronger come. reading skills. To get kids excited about See News On Page 2
Special to The Greenup Beacon Sara Crawford was a recipient of the Northern Kentucky University Trailblazer Award for Leadership in Library Informatics Nov. 6 at the Ashland Plaza Hotel and Convention Center in Ashland. The presentation was part of the 2014 #RoadToNKU Commonwealth Tour. Sara is a resident of Russell, Kentucky, and is a stureading and encourage more dent in NKU’s library inforadults to spend She time works readmatics program. inga with their children, the as library assistant at the National Education AssociaAshland Community and tion (NEA)College. launched the was first Technical Sara Read acrossatAmerica aNEA’s student worker the liday inbefore 1998. completing On March an 2, brary 2015, NEA’s across associate of artsRead degree last America marked seventeen May. years of celebrating “Books and the reading written and thehave birthday of Dr.been Seuss. word always a The Johnson Real passion of mineCounty and librarHeroes Readmeschool ies brought hours tour of comfort and joy when I was younger,” Sara said. “I knew I needed my Master of Li-
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at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland, Ohio, in some capacity. “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 to read more and citizens achieve recognition of those great thingsthe in life.” throughout state who are Batman lives is part of the new Hechanging through roes4Higher groupeducation of Super and innovative Heroes fromNKU WestPresident Virginia programs,” who recognizes that, “ChilGeoffrey S. Mearns said. dren face many math challenges “With improved skills in their lives, as docapacity, adults. and added library We believe that whether Kentucky’s children willthat be challenge is bullying, illbetter prepared to meet the ness, tough family situations demands of this century.” orThe countless event others; is openthis to one the truth can “If we public and prevail... will include an opportunity for high school students and adults interested in completing their de-
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tour of community engagement activities throughout the Commonwealth. This trip to Ashland was the sixth of eight stops through Dec. 4.
can change the way they view their situation; we can empower them to overcome it!” Heroes4Higher visits not only schools but also churches, hospitals, hospice, home visits and birthday parties. Another “local” hero, our very own Johnson Central Golden Eagle mascot, joined the Batman in empowering students with the love for
reading. Best summed up by Mister Rogers (Who inspired and educated a generation.), “Anyone who does anything to help a child in his life is a hero to me.” We agree! Other activities included visits during the week from retired teachers and JCBOE employees to read to stu-
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continued from front via satellite directly from the National Weather Service and automatically initiates the alerts. The result is that subscribers now receive the warning calls faster than ever, and that is important in situations where a few minutes or even seconds could make a difference between life and death. But McClure’s concerns go far beyond preparing for the obvious things like tornadoes. The past several weeks have seen other worries from the weather with the potential for ice, extremely cold temperatures, and then flooding from area rivers and streams. All of these things have made for a busy month, especially since these events essentially affected the entire state. McClure says he has had to maintain almost constant contact with all of the fire departments and emergency responders here within the county, and he has been in frequent contact with officials from the state with almost daily conference calls and webinars that had to be attended. In addition, while keeping a close eye on the forecasted river levels he says he feels like he has worn out the phone lines between his office and the National Weather Service office in Jackson. Over the years, McClure has developed a close working relationship with officials from all of these entities, and these are ties that are invaluable to providing exceptional ser-
vice to our area. McClure knows the value of preparation but also knows that preparation is always going to have its limitations. Despite that, he feels that the Paintsville and Johnson County areas are wellprepared to help ensure the safety of the citizens here, and well-prepared to respond should an emergency situation arise. The preparation, training, and dedication of McClure and his team for response to everything from severe weather to hazardous material incidents is evidence of the value that they place upon their responsibilities as servants of this community and of the respect they have to its citizenry. Whether it falls frequently into the public eye or not, Paintsville/Johnson County Emergency Management is busy working for you. While it would be wonderful to live in a world where such services were not necessary, that is unfortunately not always the case. As long as difficult and unexpected situations will arise, our local Emergency Management is ready to Prepare, Respond, and Recover. (CODE RED is a free service to provide notification to the residents of this community. If you are not a subscriber and wish to be added, you can follow the link that is located on the Paintsville/ Johnson County Emergency Management website at www.johnsonem.org, or you can call the Emergency Management office at 606789-2260. You can also stay abreast of local events by following their Facebook page.)
This Town, Our World
By Allen Bolling
Students in Ms. Halliday’s Mathematics class benefit from Notre Dame experience.
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continued from front My favorite part of the week was working with the Notre Dame students on math after school,” said Jack Witten, a fourth grader at OLM who worked with McKenna on multiplication and converting fractions to decimals. The students really enjoyed having the Notre Dame students around, showing this through many hugs and drawings for the older students. Chloe Wiley, a third grade student, stated, “I liked having the Notre Dame students here because we had extra people at recess and could play more games.” Other students concurred. “It was fun having the Notre Dame students because they helped us a lot and they’re perfect. We will miss them a lot,” exclaimed Jordan RayBohr, who is in fourth grade. Her sister, Jada, agreed, saying, “I loved meeting the Notre Dame students.” At the end of the week, the
students of OLM performed a little skit to show their appreciation for the older students coming. However, they were not left empty-handed. The Notre Dame students gave them a poster, to be hung up in the school, to show OLM just how much they appreciated spending the week there and how much they learned. They also wrote letters to every student with a memory of something that they did during the week. All of the Notre Dame students, including Patrick, were profoundly affected by the week. Patrick said of the week: “You go into a service project thinking that you’re going to come down and make a difference, but you don’t realize how much of a difference the kids will make on you.” Last week was certainly something special for both the Notre Dame students and the kids at OLM. Both groups were sad to see the week come to a close, but it will definitely be a week that neither group will forget!
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“Oh, The Places You’ll Go!” to W.R. Castle 5th graders continued from front and then encouraged them to think about their futures and setting goals. He asked dents. Noel Crum, Innova- them to start thinking about tion Coordinator for John- college and what they were son County Schools, read
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Monarch waystations: natu Friendship Day Thursday, March 26 from noon-1 p.m. A KY Proud meal will be served ($5 donation). AfterBy Hank words, you Bond can create a beauThefloral Greenup Beacon with tiful arrangement Cindy Blair free of charge. bring an excepToButterflies register call 789-8108 or tional amount of beauty to the 297-3915. world. Monarch ***butterflies are a source beauty inThere ofwill be and a great Healthy terest Nannette Stevens. Eatingto workshop sponsored go where they by“Butterflies the Big Sandy Area Complease pleaseProgram where they munity– and Action at go.” - unknownCounty Extenthe Johnson Stevens a habitat for sion Officeoffers Monday, March butterflies as For theymore migrate to 30 at 2 p.m. inforthe southcall each year. mation 606-789-8108. Nanette is *** the daughter of theAlate William and Thelma Community Easter Egg Stevens. born atHome BainHunt at She the was Mountain bridge Naval Maryland Place will beStation held Saturday, and has4 lived in the Russell April at noon. Age groupsFlatwoods are: ages area 0-3 since years1960. of age, attended 4-7Sheyears of agetheandRussell 8-10 School years ofsystem age. and Thisgraduated event is in 1972. Shebythen attended the sponsored Food City and King’s SchoolFor of is free Daughters’ to the public. Nursing and then earned admore information callan606ditional degree from Bellarm297-1850. ine College School *** of Nursing. “I began my nursing Main Street Playerscareer will at Kings“Dorothy Daughtersin Hospipresent Wonderland-The Musical” at the Historic SIPP Theatre beginning Friday, April 24 through Saturday, May 2. For more information call
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606-791-2372. *** The Big Sandy Shrine Club presents this year’s tal then spent 32 years the CASTING FOR KIDSatSatGreenup County Health Deurday, May 2 from 7 a.m. partment nurse then To 3 p.m.as ata staff the Paintsville nursing administrator prior to Lake Marina. Call 793-2894 my retirement. for more information on how do some part time nursing to “I register. back at the health department when needed. I have been a Master Gardener since 2006 and currently the secretary for our organization. I serve on the County Extension Council at the Greenup County Cooperative Extension. I am a member of the hand bell choir at Advance for many years. “I also am a board member of the Remote Area Medical Kentucky affiliate. I also take water color classes from Janice LeBrun. I think that’s about it,” she said in accessing how her life has been. Her life also includes the love of nature and specifically this time of year, butterflies. “I have been a Master Gardener since taking the course in 2006.
*** Registration is now underway for 4-H Camp which will be held June 1-4 . Fees “I registration started gardening by trial and packets are and Friday, error. I would watch the due May 22. There Victory Garden PBS every is an early bird on special. For Sunday afternoon and actually more information contact the take notes.County Extension Johnson “This was early on before office at 789-8108. 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 tiny veggie garden next to our garage in Russell. I helped my grandfather deadhead his roses and generally got in his way,” she explained with a laugh. “I continue to read books and magazines on gardening and pick the brain of other gardeners. Linda Hieneman our Ag. Agent has been a great
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OBITUARIES Greg Hamilton, 66 Greg Hamilton, 66, of Flat Gap, Master of Dance and husband of Linda Carroll Hamilton, died Wednesday, March 11, 2015. In addition to his wife, Linda, he is survvied by one son, Christopher Ginter; one daughter, Brooke Ginter; one sister, Mary Jane Logan; two brothers, George David and John Wallace Hamilton; and father and mother-in-law, Joe and Alma Carroll. A celebration of life service was held Sunday, March 15 at the Pikeville Airport Hanger, Pikeville. In lieu of flowers, love of-
ferings can be made to the Mountain “Ballay” by contacting the Paintsville Funeral Home at 606-789-5125. Arrangements are under the direction of the Paintsville Funeral Home.
Janet Marie Mollett, 57 Janet Marie Mollett, 57 of Blaine, died Saturday, March 14, 2015, at Paul B. Hall Medical Center. Born in Franklin County, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Francis Eugene Wheeler and Pearly Jane McCoy Hashman. She is survived by her husband Edgar Mollett of Blaine; two daughters, Debra Wells and husband Timothy and Donnie Burchett and husband Scott all of Blaine; three step-sons, Marvin Mollett, Jeffery Mollett and Edgar Mollett Jr., all of Ohio; two brothers, Russell
Hashman and Mark Wheeler both of Louisa; one sister, Teresa Wheeler of Louisa; one son-in-law, John Thompson; nine grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and several step-grandchildren. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one son, Mark Mollett also one daughter, Cheryl Thompson. Funeral services were held Wednesday, March 18, in the Jones-Preston Funeral Chapel with Jimmy VanHoose officiating. Burial followed in the Mollett Family Cemetery, Blaine.
Dora M. Daniel, 80 Dora M. Daniel 80, of Paintsville, died Friday March 13, 2015. Born March 20, 1934, she was the daugher of the late Claude and Ruby Blair Hamilton. She is survived by her husband Paul E. Danie;, two sons, Jeffery Paul Daniel of Paintsville and David Daniel of Sitka; two daughters, Cheryl Davis of Sitka and Shawn Gullett of Paintsville;
four sisters, Helen Welch of Tutor Key, Margaret Stroud of Charleston, W.Va, Ann Blanton of Sciotoville, Ohio, and Kay Slone of Tutor Key; eight grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Monday, March 16, at the Preston Funeral Home Chapel with John Scarbro officiating. Burial followed in the Lakeview Memorial Cemetery at Staffordsville.
Library Notes Author Spotlight-Terry Pratchett
Terry Pratchett, in full Sir Terence David John Pratchett (born April 28, 1948, Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire, England—died March 12, 2015, near Salisbury, Wiltshire), English author, predominantly of humorous fantasy and science fiction, best known for his Discworld series. Pratchett was raised in Buckinghamshire, the son of an engineer and a secretary. He became enamoured with science fiction and fantasy at a young age and published his first story, “The Hades Business,” in a school magazine in 1961. The story was published commercially two years later in Science Fantasy magazine. At age 17 Pratchett left school in order to pursue a career in journalism. About this time he began working on his first novel, The Carpet People, which was published in 1971 (it was heavily revised and republished in 1992). The lighthearted tale, aimed at children, centres on the exploits of two brothers who live inside a carpet and battle the evil concept of Fray. Pratchett continued to work in newspaper journal-
ism and then in public relations throughout the 1970s and most of the ’80s. He published two more standalone novels, The Dark Side of the Sun (1976) and Strata (1981), before the first book in his Discworld series, The Colour of Magic, was published in 1983. The series continued with The Light Fantastic (1986), which was quickly followed by Equal Rites (1986) and Mort (1987). In 1987 Pratchett left his office job to become a full-time writer. Pratchett’s Discworld series, a collection of satirical fantasy novels set on a disc-shaped world that rests on the backs of four giant elephants atop a humongous turtle, proved wildly popular worldwide, and he published one or more nearly every year into the early 21st century. The series also spawned video games, plays, television adaptations, and several supplemental volumes, including books of maps of the Discworld. While the bulk of the series was aimed at an adult audience, it was also popular with children, and Pratchett
Wandena Young, 77 Wandena Young, 77 of Van Lear, died Thursday, March 12, 2015, at Mountain Manor of Paintsville. Born April 16, 1937, in Johnson County, she was the daughter of the late Leonard Dennison and Sylvia Collins Dennison. She is survived by one son, Leroy Young and wife Becky of Van Lear; two daughters, Greta Tackett and husband Ben of Staffordsville and Melanie Cantrell and husband Greg of Red Bush; one brother, Claude Dennison and wife Faye of Catlettsburg; nine grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Everett Young;
one son, Ronald Gene Young; one brother, Prince Dennison; and two sisters, Eunice Hites and Eileen Stambaugh. Funeral services were held Saturday, March 14, in the chapel of the Phelps and Son Funeral Home with Joe Hill officiating. Burial followed in the Wells–Collins Cemetery at Daniels Creek.
Bethel Stafford, 71
Bethel Stafford, 71, of Paintsville, died Thursday, March 12, 2015, at Fountain Circle in Winchester. Born Aug. 19,, 1943 in Pike County, she was the daughter of the late Phines and Laura Thacker Smallwood. She is survived by one son, Leroy Johnson Jr. of Paintsville; one daughter, Beckie Woods of Clay City; three grandchildren; two stepgrandchildren; and six greatgrandchildren. In addition to her parents,
she is preceded in death by her husband, Jerry Roger Stafford; and three brothers, James, Adam and Donald Smallwood. Funeral services were held Sunday, March 15, at the First Freewill Baptist Church, Third Street, Paintsville with Larry Blair officiating. Burial followed at Lakeview Memorial Cemetery, Staffordsville. Arrangements are under the direction of the JonesPreston Funeral Home.
Benita Stambaugh, 58 Benita Stambaugh, 58, died Thursday, March 12, 2015. Born Oct. 13, 1956, she was the daughter of Okie Patrick Stambaugh and the late Minyard Stambaugh. She is survived by one son, A.J. Stambaugh of Mt. Vernon, Ill.; one daughter, Ashley Stambaugh of Thelma; one brother, Minyard Carl Stambaugh of Sitka; two sispenned several novels that were set on the Discworld and aimed specifically at a younger audience. In addition to those in the Discworld universe, Pratchett published several other novels for children, notably the Bromeliad trilogy (1989–90), about four-inch-high aliens living on Earth, and the Johnny Maxwell trilogy (1992– 96), about a young video game aficionado who finds himself in fantastic situations. Dodger (2012) relays the adventures of a young man in Victorian London, where he encounters a Dickensian array of characters—among them Charles Dickens himself. The Long Earth (2012; with Stephen Baxter) and The Long War (2013; also with Baxter) concern the ramifications of the discovery that humans can access numerous parallel Earths. Dragons at Crumbling Castle (2014) was a collection of comic children’s stories about a young boy’s attempts to defeat a group of dragons. In 2007 Pratchett was diagnosed with posterior cortical atrophy, a variant of earlyonset Alzheimer disease. He subsequently became an outspoken advocate for Alzheimer research and awareness, donating $1 million to the cause and appearing in a 2009 BBC documentary about his life with the disease. Although his illness affected his ability to read and write, Pratchett continued to regularly publish books, and in 2010 he became an adjunct professor of English at the University of Dublin. A Slip of the Keyboard (2014) amalgamated some of his earlier nonfiction writings with musings on his Alzheimer diagnosis and invectives about contemporary social ills. Pratchett was the recipient of numerous honours and awards for his work; he was appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire in 1998 and was knighted in 2009. (Biography Courtesy of Alison Eldridge.)
ters, Tamera McKenzie of Paintsville and Pamela Jenkins of Flat Gap. In addition to her father she was preceded in death by her husband, Alvin Stambaugh. Graveside services were held Saturday March 14, the Stambaugh Church of Christ Cemetery at Stambaugh. Arrangements are under the direction of the Preston Funeral Home.
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Eggs are symbolic of Easter. They’re colored, decorated, hidden, and used in decorative items for the home. The one caveat to eggs is that they are quite fragile, and even hard-boiled eggs can be rendered useless with one accidental drop or blow. Instead of relying on breakable eggs for Easter fun, consider making stronger ones instead. Symbolic of rebirth and renewal, eggs are an integral part of setting the scene come early spring. Selecting a less fragile material to create the looks of real eggs can increase the potential for using them in many different applications. One of the easiest ways to create harder-tobreak eggs is to make them out of clay. Modeling clay is a versatile medium that can be used to make everything from clay eggs to bunny figurines to religious items synonymous with Easter. A visit to the local craft store or even a chain retailer will likely turn up different clay products, which come in a variety of colors. You can create pastel-colored clay by mixing primary colors with white clay if you cannot find pastel colors in the store. There are two main ways to create egg shapes out of a ball of clay. One way is to roll a ball out of the clay and then roll it vertically between your hands to make the smaller end of the egg. Another is to use a plastic egg as a mold and stuff the clay inside. Pop open the top of
the plastic egg and then gently tap the clay out. You don’t even have to color your clay if you don’t feel up to it. You may also use white clay, allow to dry, and then paint them using acrylic paints. Mix two clay colors together before forming into an egg to achieve a marbled effect. Also think about adding embellishments like stickers, ribbon, bows, and flowers to the eggs, much in the same way you would decorate real eggs. To display clay eggs in a vase or to attach to a spring wreath, thread a dowel or piece of florist’s wire into the egg before allowing to harden completely. Then attach them as needed. Clay eggs can be used in place of regular eggs in just about every traditional egg use -- except of course for making egg salad! Plus, making clay eggs is a fun and safe craft for all ages. Eggs in a Nest Here’s a creative way to show off clay eggs. Materials: 2 to 3 eggs depending on size Moss or raffia Ribbon Florist wire Weave or shape the raffia or moss into a nest shape large enough to fit the clay eggs. Secure as necessary with the wire. Decorate with bows made out of ribbon. Place the eggs into the nest and display where desired.
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Musings (Part 3 of 3) Sometimes we would stop at Malcolm’s, a restaurant at the corner of Court Street and Second Street, but just for a few minutes usually if was full of high school kids. One of my friends once blew his nose and wiped it off with his arm. When his arm came down, snot flew on the plate of a large boy, who looked 17 or 18, needless to say, we were out of the place before he could even get out of his seat. We walked further down Court Street and went into the newsstand which I believe was beside the Hotel
Hitchhiking to Paintsville Herald. I seem to remember there was a door directly from the motel to the the newsstand so patrons would not have to go outside to enter each. We looked at comic books, which cost 12 cents then, such as Marvel’s Spiderman, Fantastic Four, and X-Men or DC’s Superman and Batman. We would buy snacks along the way on or travels, making sure to save enough if we wanted to go to the movies. I seem to recall the SIPP used to show 3 movies in a roll on Saturday. Then again you will have to check
By George Keith Wells gkwells1@gmail.com my memory. I do recall there was a man named always Cain checking the isle with a flashlight. I am not sure what he was looking for or what he would do if he found it. Perhaps he was looking
to see if anyone had brought in their own food, which was not permitted or to stop anyone from making out. We may have been guilty of the former but I was not guilty of the latter. If I had two
friends with me I can’t speak for them on either. There are other things I will mention about the SIPP. I always bought a cherry Coke and to this day I get a cherry Coke when I go to the movies even if I don’t drink it otherwise. I am like Pavlov’s dog. The first date I ever had with my wife was at the SIPP. We saw, “Dog Day Afternoon” with Al Pacino. This is not exactly a good first date movie but I fell in love that night. By then, it was getting toward the late afternoon and early evening. If we did not
want to walk over to Williams Grocery across the road from the railroad at a electric pole when you hitchhiked we would ride the bus that ran from Paintsville through West Van Lear, also known as Van Lear Junction and on to Van Lear. Other buses were sent to other parts of the county. The cost for us was 25 cents each. We would call the bus, “The Blue Goose”. We parted when we go home but each of us were excited because it was only 7 days until another Saturday came and we could do it all over again.
Business Innovations Have you thought about protecting your business with video surveillance that you can access remotely? Sure, there are expensive ways to do this, including installing expensive CCTV or DVR systems. What happens if someone breaks into your business (or home) and steals the DVR unit itself? Do you have a backup plan for that? These are important questions you need to ask yourself when protecting your venture. Remotely accessing your security cameras is cheaper and easier to set up than ever. Before you begin looking at options, it is important to determine your Internet connection speed. To adequately stream your video to your smartphone or computer from a remote location, your Internet connection will push it from your business through a variety of servers. When your connection is pushing
things to the Internet, this is called upload or “upstream” in service provider terms. You will need at least a .5 mbps connection upstream to push less-than-HD-quality video online. Normally, I would suggest more, but modern cameras are good at compressing data for poor connections. If HD cameras are needed for higher resolution images, I suggest using a connection with at least 1 mbps upstream. Once you determine that your connection is adequate, it’s time to think about backup power. At my house, all of my Internet-connected devices have a backup battery. My cable modem, router, and cameras all have a backup battery that will last approximately two hours if electricity is lost (or if a thief attempts to cut power). Backup batteries can be relatively inexpensive depending on the size you buy. My
Protecting your business on the go By Justin Prater backup batteries cost $50.00 each. One backup battery can power both a cable modem and router for a few hours, so there’s no need to purchase one for each. Selecting a camera can be a daunting task. There are several brands and types to choose from. If cost is as important to you as it is me, the D-Link Cloud Camera 1200 is a good option. This camera is affordable ($99.00
at Staples) and is a great solution for your indoor needs. If you need an outdoor camera, D-Link offers another Cloud Camera, the DCS 2330L. This camera can be purchased online for around $150.00 and is an HD camera. These cameras do not require wiring other than for power, so you don’t have to worry about running Ethernet cables to your routers. Combined with a backup
battery, these cameras provide an excellent solution to your needs and require no DVR or other type of ‘hub’ to operate. Setting up these security cameras is not a difficult process. Simply plug the camera in, use the provided Ethernet cable to connect it to your router (only needed during setup), and run the software from the website listed in the instructions. Once you set the camera up and connect it to your home or business network, it is possible to unplug the Ethernet cable and move it somewhere else in your house or business. Be sure to link the camera to a mydlink.com account so that you can view it within the iPhone or Android application. So how does this protect you if someone steals the camera? During setup, you can go into advanced settings on the camera. You can open
“setup” and scroll to motion detection to select the area you wish the camera to look for motion. When it detects motion, you can set up the camera to email you a video clip of up to 15 seconds after motion is detected. This is a great feature because the camera will send the email quickly (depending your upstream, of course). Before the thief has a chance to realize the camera is there, the email will have already sent to you and you can then forward it to the police. Do you need assistance in setting up your IP Cameras or need advice on anything else related to your small business? I am here to help you, free of charge. If you are not yet in business but are seeking to start a venture, we are here to assist you with that as well. You may contact me at justinprater@upike.edu or call 606-218-5053.
is how big coal operates. Small Operators, lets call them “Little Coal” meet their obligations, try to work within the environmental framework of law, take care of their workers and meet their financial obligations head on. The biggest arguments you will find against “Little Coal” is their non-compliance with reclamation issues, dust issues, road damage and bridge damage, all of which are things they do their best at but simply cannot afford to do and still turn a profit. The solution for three fourths of these issues are in my opinion to levy a $25 per truck toll in the communities in which they operate and have the fiscal court earmark such money solely for claims within that community. I could go on about the effects of living near coal fired plants and yadda, yadda, yadda but my point being is that there is a middle ground as I can easily see both sides. Procoal people, usually lo-
cal folks, see themselves as saviors of our economy and our way of life. Anti-coal people, usually outsiders who have come to save “our” mountains are often outsiders with good intention and motivation if not altogether cognizant of the snowball effect of their actions. A return to highwall, thin seam, deep, auger and contour mining seems to be a middle ground that is workable for removing coal for metallurgical purposes and does away with MTR / Hollow Fill type operations that forever scar the land. Steam coal, that is coal used for power generation will become a thing of the past three decades from now as Lockheed-Martin has perfected an economical and portable fusion generator that will serve the power needs of future generations in a non-polluting manner, but for now it is what it is and we have to work with what we have got until future technologies are in place to allow us to do better.
Here and There, Then and Now In a general way I am in support of organizations that are pro-coal and which stand against the President’s so-called “War on Coal”, a campaign which has removed something on the order of half a billion dollars from local economies and from counties who depend on coal severance taxes to survives, most are looking at million dollar plus shortfalls. In the 10 Eastern Kentucky counties that produced the most coal in 2011, production in 2012 was down a total of 28.9 percent, according to information provided by the state Department for Energy Development and Independence, using federal production data. The drop was steeper in some counties — 46 percent in Martin County, 45 percent in Knott County and 36 percent in Letcher County Just last month, U.S. Coal ceased operations in Magoffin County and there is now no mining in Magoffin County, one of the states poorest counties, at all. I am seeing bond defaults
in the future of many investors. So from a funding, job providing and tax paying perspective, coal has indeed been our friend. But coal has also been our enemy and its actions over a long history of getting its own way has been simply criminal. Pollution, payoffs, damages, deaths and disrespect for the rights of landowners has cast coal in a negative light for many over the years and to men hacking what remains of their life away from decades of labor underground to landowners who have been cheated out of millions of dollars in rightfully due royalties and those suffering terrible bouts of cancer or other disorders from water supplies have been forever contaminated with chemical compounds discharged from mines, coal is seen as an enemy. I am stuck in the middle, a frienemy of coal. I have owed much of my living to coal over thirty plus years to coal,
Frienemies of Coal By Joe Weddington
operating a trucking company hauling from point A to point B, an excavation contractor reclaiming abandoned mines and logging before mine operations, operating a mineral consulting and appraisal firm and being employed as everything from a belt line worker picking rock, to an equipment operator loading coal and pushing fill, to a logistics manager seeing that coal was efficiently moved from the mine to the end user. On the other side, my father filed the largest damage law suit ever filed in Kentucky seeking damages in excess of $1.2 Bil-
lion ... Yes, billion with a “B” ... from a big coal company who simply moved onto land he had bought and paid for and spent the next thirty years mining millions of tons of coal without paying Dad a nickel in royalties. We got a favorable judgment in federal court by the way, for around $800 Million but the coal company simply filed bankruptcy, got out of paying us and others fractions of pennies on the dollar, ran off with their worker’s retirement benefits and opened up in a few months, business as usual, under another name. That
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Leadership Unplugged By Bob Gound The Absolute Leader
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Where “Yes” Leads It was the Thursday afternoon before the Friday that I was supposed to leave for vacation. I was trying to figure out how I was can get all of the things done that I needed to do before I left that following evening. Thinking to myself “Bob, how can you be sitting here with all of these things still left to do! You said last time that this would never happen again.” Undeniably, I found myself there again. It was partly because I had procrastinated some things and it was partly because I did not manage my time wisely. It was mostly because… I had said “YES” to too many people, projects or individuals seeking help and advice. I know, that sounds pretty harsh, but a fact. As leaders and individuals we tend to say “YES” to most things that we are asked to because we care and want to help. We do it because it gives us a sense of satisfaction and at times really feels good as these requests feed our egos. This is where the problem lies. It lies in wait like a junkyard dog to the gateway of your vacation. This is why we find that the Thursday and Friday before you take vacation are the one or two most productive days of your year. Because you’re scrambling to get done all those things that you said “YES” too. These are the items above and beyond the call of duty (or our job description) that stretches is so thin that we don’t get the job done, or when we do. We’ve done just a mediocre job at
best. Let’s take a look at a few ways to manage the “YES” (or no’s) and lead from our strengths zone based on our principles and priorities. First, you have to see what’s on your plate already and assess how well (or not so well) you are managing it. If you are managing it well. You need to consider your possible “YES” if it fits within your values, falls into your mission, and can be formed by your strengths. Know that if you have a passion or desire for the “YES”, then you will make the time to make it happen. If you’re not managing it so well, then you will need to conduct a root cause analysis to pinpoint what is causing you to struggle. Sometimes, that will mean you need to possibly say “NO” the pending opportunity or cut loose some other projects/programs that do not need your immediate attention or that you can delegate. You may also need to reevaluate your participation in projects, committees, or boards that may not align as well with your mission, vision or strengths. This is not a bad thing. There are times in our lives in our careers that we need to move on to something different. To pass the baton if you will, to the next generation of servant leaders. Second, would be organizing and managing your commitments. This can be one of the tougher pieces could. It’s a lot harder to see. Many of us (whether we like to admit it or not) managed
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by crisis. In many people don’t do a good job at that. Let’s visualize it like this; your house is on fire, but you have the water hose on the doghouse to make sure it doesn’t catch fire next. It just doesn’t make much sense. The priority should be. The house itself, not the doghouse because it’s easier to deal with and not quite as hot. So, make sure you look at what’s important first priHuman gesture and expression are the essence of photography. oritize within that and add it It’s not about lights or fast lenses and fast film. It’s the ability to capture a to your calendar. The calenmoment in time. To capture the spirit of someone in that magic box is dar will give you a visual of time that you have available wonderful. It’s what I fell in love with as a kid. outside of those priorities. - John Shearer Then you can get a handle on those things, and at the extracurricular meaningful projects that you would like to take on. Third, I would recommend that you recruit and develop individuals that can take on some of those long-term projects that you have grown past or through. This will free up more time for you to take on new and possibly stretch projects or assignments that will help you grow as a leader. I want everybody to understand that I’m not saying that “YES” is a bad thing. I’m just saying that “No” can be difficult to say, yet it can be freeing. There are seasons in the year that we don’t need our schedule packed full with everything under the sun. We need to spend a little time relaxing Title: A Cost for Freedom and engaging our family and Photographer: Emily Meadors friends. You can also spend some of that down time to My emotions run deep when I see our Flag, but more so when it is displayed in honor of our fallen heroes! reflect on your day, month or year and refocus and have clarity of your life’s misTitle: Love Doesn’t sion statement. It can open Have To Hurt up the time that you need to Photographer: recharge and rejuvenate your Jennifer Conley heart, mind and spirit. I encourage you to say This image is from “YES” to those meaningful a Domestic violence things in your life and career. Remembrance proWe’ve been put on this earth gram put on by the to serve, but I caution you, Sandy Valley Abuse there are times that you will Center... In Rememneed to say “NO” to ensure brance of Vadie that you continue to serve Michelle Maynard. with peace, joy and love. The reflection shows To learn more about how to a brother and cousin say “YES”, “NO” or “Let me still in hurt of someconsider that.” Feel free to thing that shouldn’t contact me at BobGound@ have happened to TheAbsoluteLeader.com such a great woman. Always remember there are people out there to help.
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By Sydney Becknell Around Paintsville Everyone hears about Susan B Anthony and other women’s rights activists, but what are some other important women in history? In honor of International Women’s Day on March 8th, I’m going to list several of the most important women in history. The first woman I will be discussing is Marie Curie. Marie Skłodowska-Curie was a Polish physicist and chemist who conducted research on radioactivity. She was the first woman to win a Nobel Prize, the first person and only woman to win twice, the only person to win twice in multiple sciences, and was part of the Curie family legacy of five Nobel Prizes. She was also the first woman to become a professor at the University of Paris, and in 1995 became the first woman to be entombed on her own merits in the Pan-
théon in Paris. The next important woman is Ellen Ochoa. Ochoa became the first Hispanic woman in the world to go to space when she served on a nine-day mission aboard the shuttle Discovery in 1993. The astronauts were studying the Earth’s ozone layer. In her honor, Pasco School District # 1 in Pasco, Washington, Ellen Ochoa Elementary School in Cudahy, CA had named their newest schools after her, and in 2014 Green Dot Public Schools will open Ánimo Ellen Ochoa Charter Middle School in East Los Angeles, CA. The next important woman was the beautiful Eleanor Roosevelt. Anna Eleanor Roosevelt (October 11, 1884 – November 7, 1962) was an American politician, diplomat, and activist. She was the longest-serving First Lady of the United States, holding the post from March 1933 to April 1945 during
her husband President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s four terms in office. President Harry S. Truman later called her the “First Lady of the World” in tribute to her human rights achievements. In conclusion, women are amazing people whom are underestimated in most fields. Several other women across the world are trying to make a difference in their society such as these women did. My mother always said I can be what I want to be and the celebration of women’s history and of women today should encourage all women to realize our potential. We are more than mothers.
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General News The Tri-State Ticket Do you enjoy your morning coffee or do you just drink it mindlessly to get going? Do you make your own coffee or do you buy coffee Page 6 at a restaurant or gas station? Do you drink it black or must you add cream and/or sugar? Do you ever think about experimenting with your coffee to see if there is a better way? If you don’t know where to start, you can begin by going to the Coffee House event at the Greenup Extension Service on Friday, November 14th. This will be the third Coffee House event sponsored by Greenup Arts, the council supporting the Fine Arts Program through the Greenup Extension Service. Danny
Craig will lead the group in the process of roasting coffee beans from green to grind. If you haven’t ever seen a green coffee bean, you may be surprised! The sights and smells of the roasting process are amazing. You may be inspired to try it at home! We can help you learn how to do it and where to purchase the green beans. You can even learn how to roast the beans to your own personal liking. After the roasting class, the evening will be filled with music and poetry…and of course, coffee. There will be an open mic time where people can share, family friendly please, poems and/or music of any style. We encourage original material, but it is not
You can read about stud- Sometimes, if I have coffee ies that tell you to drink cold in the evening, I will add water to get your metabo- a little cream. I don’t like lism going in the morning. sugar in my coffee. EveryStretching is supposed to one has their own personal March 17, 2015 Around stimulate your body’s “wake taste. Don’tPaintsville be afraid to exup” messages. Simply eating periment. breakfast will help your body The Coffee House will create energy. We don’t al- have a few choices of coffee, ways need that cup of coffee, freshly ground, for you to try. unless we are so used to it We will even have decaffeinrequired. The sound system 75% of the caffeine that that we DO need it! Caffeine ated coffee for those who will be provided. Come and Americans consume daily. is highly addictive. Anyone can’t drink the regular vershare, or just relax and listen. Do we really need all of that who routinely drinks coffee sion in the evening. Tea has A variety of coffee and light caffeine? What else can we will report that they get head- a reduced level of caffeine. refreshments will be avail- do to get a “kick start” in the aches without the caffeine. If We will also have some tea able. The event is free and mornings? Most general in- you decide to replace or re- on hand for those who prefer open to the public. ternet searches will tell you duce your caffeine intake, be a hot cup of tea in the evening. A quick Google search that there are caffeine sub- careful to do it slowly. There are also many benIf you are looking for a will show that Americans stitutes such as Ginseng and consume 400 million cups of Ginkgo Biloba for those who efits to caffeine. Michigan nice relaxing evening out, coffee per day. That is a lot want to stay away from caf- State University has shown close to home, low cost, and that caffeine has been proven family friendly, come to the of coffee! Coffee provides feine. to have some health benefits: Extension office for Cof1. Research indicates that fee House! There are two caffeine may help protect hu- dates for the event in 2014: man brain cells, which low- November 14 and Decemers the risk of developing ber 12 with roasting class at some diseases, such as Par- 6:00 and open mic starting kinson’s. at 6:30. We love to have 2. Regular cups of coffee people share poetry and mumay stimulate the gallblad- sic so spread the word! This der and reduce the risk of is an informal event. Open gallstones. to the public. Bring your Aside from the caffeine, I family and friends. Learn believe that the best part of something new and enjoy a good cup of coffee is hold- the local talent of Greenup ing the warm cup and“Photo enjoy-Courtesy Countyofand ourL.surrounding Walter Preston Front Porch Pickin’ at the Country Music Highway Museum had a very special ing the aroma. My husband Tri-State area. surprise guest this past Thursday. Kelsie May, a Louisa native, is no stranger the BEST cup bridge of cof- circa 1946/47. The Paint Creek to makes Jenny’s Creek to Front Porch Pickin’, in fact she sang there on Thursday nights as a young fee. We have found some Contact Anne Stephens, child. Most local folks will recognize Kelsie from the NBC hit TV show, “The Photo by submitted favorite whole bean coffee Extension Agent for Fine Voice” where she is now a part of Team Blake. Tourism Director Tia Campbell and he grinds it to make each Arts in Greenup County at says, “We are honored that Kelsie decided to join us for Front Porch Pickin’ pot of coffee. When I first 606-836-0201 or anne.steonce again with all her new found success! She was thrilled to see how many started drinking coffee many phens@uky.edu. Educationpeople came out to hear her sing!” Kelsie performed the first song that she If you have a photograph that you would like to share with The five on topThe scoring in theYou’re American Private Enterprise System (A.P.E.S.) Program. years ago, I added cream and al programs of Kentucky performed Voice,students Loretta Lynn’s” looking at Country” as well our readers please submit to info@aroundpaintsville. sugar. I them have since learned Cooperative Extension serve asPictured “You Ain’tleft Woman EnoughKirby to Take My Man.” UK You Ag can Economics see Kelsie’s perforto right: Whittaker, Student; Katie Richard, RWHS, how to enjoy black coffee. all people regardless of race, com as a JPEG file and include a brief description of the mances Front Porch Pickin’ at ,Chapman www.facebook.com/paintsvilleadventures. Allisonat Tracey, GCHS; Todd II, GCHS; Cecelia Bellew, GCHS; Lakin Nichols, GCHS, A great cup of coffee is de- color, age, sex, religion, disphotograph. Campbell says, “We all are so proud of her!” licious black and strong. ability, or national origin. and Aaron Boyd, Greenup County 4-H Youth Development Agent.
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Lifestyles The Cooker Woman Eloise Reynolds Delzer
Winter Fruit Cobbler If you are looking for an easy dessert to satisfy your sweet tooth, this easy cobbler will fill the bill. It is easy and quick. We generally think of cobblers with peaches or summer fruit but this one incorporates all of these old favorites courtesy of the freezer section of your local grocery store. Count this recipe as one of your go-to favorites when dessert is needed for unexpected guests or family suppers on cold damp evenings. Keep the ingredients in your freezer for a quick go-to solution to what’s for dessert. A friend of mine told me on more than one occasion that any recipe with more than six ingredients is tossed aside.
This one meets her criteria and I hope yours as well. 2 bags (12 ounces each) thawed frozen mixed berries 1 can ( 21 ounce apple pie filling) 1/3 cup granulated sugar 1-1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 roll (18 ounce) refrigerated sugar cookie dough Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Prepare an 8 x 8 inch baking dish coated by a vegetable oil cooking spray In a large bowl combine the thawed fruit, apple pie filling, sugar and cinnamon and mix well. Pour into prepared pan. Crumble cookie dough over fruit, covering thickly and completely. Bake uncovered until cookie crust is golden
and crisp; approximately 45 minutes. ( fruit juices will be bubbly and thick). Remove from oven and place on wire rack to cool slightly. Serve with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream. ~~~~ PREDICTOR OF SPRING... THE LENTEN ROSE Last week I stood in line at a local pharmacy and listened to people clearly tired of winter, snow and rain. The discussion was whether Spring had arrived or was still waiting in the wings. One lady wearing rubber boots and holding the purchase of a blue bird house said she was sure Spring was on the way as she heard frogs croaking in a pond near her barn. A fellow allowed as how he saw a Robin run across his back yard searching for worms in the ground after a recent downpour. I personally knew both of them were right about their assessment but I had proof positive Spring had arrived a couple of weeks prior to the great rains and flooding. In my yard I knew for sure I had a Hellebore also known as a Lenten Rose happily blooming. When it began to bloom there was still snow on the plant and the buds were weighted down. The Lenten Rose blooms in late winter, earliest of Spring usually about Good Friday around the time farmers plant their peas. When I walked around the corner of the house there it was in multiple bud stage. In
a couple of days pale lavender and yellow flowers looking much like a single petal rose were in full bloom. That is how I know Spring is here. A few years ago I attended a Garden Club of Kentucky meeting at Carter Caves State Park and was presented a tiny Dixie cup with a plant I did not recognize, as a party favor. At the time I had never heard of a Hellebore let alone a Lenten Rose. The speaker provided the name and history of the plant and asked that we plant it in a semi shaded location. I did that thinking it looked so pitiful it would never make much of a show stopper. That was twelve years ago and my Lenten Rose has bloomed beautifully ever since and provided the first sign of Spring like clock work. The little plant that came in a Dixie cup is now the size of a washtub with beautiful dark green foliage all year long. This year the foliage went through a rough winter and is tattered and brown but it bloomed beautifully just the same. The blooms remind me of how the seasons move on as sure as the sun comes up and within pretty much the same schedule every year. No matter what comes or goes nature just keeps on coming, season after season. We get impatient for warm weather but nature knows when it is time. I find this oddly comforting that there is a master plan for everything and that there are still some things we can always depend on, rain shine or snow.
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Bryan Fraizer presents Jim Gambill with Kiwanian of the Year award.
Jim Gambill receives 2014 Kiwanian of the Year award
Kiwanis Club of Paintsville president Bryan Fraizer presented Jim Gambill with the honor of being named Kiwanian of the Year for 2014 this past week. On being recognized Gambill says, “I certainty appreciate the honor, but it could have easily have been awarded to a number of others that make the Paintsville Kiwanis a strong civic organization. Our primary goal is to assist the youth of Paintsville and Johnson County through our
service projects.” Fraizer says, “There is no one more deserving of this award than Jim Gambill.” The Kiwanis Club of Paintsville was founded in 1957. Kiwanis Club of Paintsville serves the children and youth of our community through activities to promote health, education and leadership. Kiwanis also sponsors youth service clubs with thousands of members. The club is well known for it’s Kettle Korn that is sold
throughout the year at various events in our community. Funds from this as well as the sell of cookbooks and other events go towards it’s mission. In addition, the club maintains a 1.54 mile walking trail at the Paintsville Lake to promote health and wellness for the entire community. For more information about the Kiwanis Club of Paintsville visit their Facebook page.
How a healthy diet helps you and the environment The right dietary choices can not only improve your health but the environment as well. But urbanization and increasingly busy schedules force many people to seek the most convenient, and not necessarily the healthiest, foods. The growing reliance on processed foods may be hurting humans and the planet they call home. Processed foods tend to be loaded with starches and preservatives, increasing consumers’ risk of diabetes and being obese. In addition, many prepackaged foods are shipped from faraway processing plants, and vast amounts of fuel must be consumed for products to get from those plants to local grocery stores. But subtle shifts in dietary habits and trends can
decrease mortality rates and reduce global greenhouse gas emissions resulting from food production. Adopting alternative diets that feature a higher ratio of fish, whole grains and locally grown produce can greatly reduce an individual’s carbon footprint. The “New Nordic Diet” is one example of a growing dietary trend that has the potential to improve the health of humans and the environment. So says Henrik Saxe, an associate professor who specializes in sustainability at Copenhagen University. Researchers found a reduction in greenhouse gases of at least 6 percent with the New Nordic Diet, as compared to typical diets in Denmark. The following are a few ways average men and wom-
punch. Float spoonfuls of lime sherbet on top, which will gradually melt into the punch. Spoon into green plastic cups. * Children enjoy pinatas because they get to break them open and find the treasure inside. Purchase a treasure chest, shamrock or another pinata shape that will tie into your theme. Fill with stickers, gold coins, candy, and other St. Patrick’s Day items. * Be sure to have foods on hand that children will enjoy. Anything can be turned festive with a hint of green food coloring. Tint macaroni and cheese green and serve in little bowls. Color biscuit dough and wrap around mini frankfurters for clever “pigs in a blanket.” Serve chicken strips with green-hued mashed potatoes. Cut sandwiches into four-leaf clovers with the appropriate cookie cutter. Think creatively to put smiles on the faces of children. Even adults may appreciate the creativity put
The Johnson Central High School’s HOSA (Health Occupations Students of America) Chapter competed this past weekend at the HOSA 2015 State Conference bringing home many awards as well as having a total of 28 National Qualifiers. The organization placed first in Outstanding Attendance. 1st place winners included: Annelise Small, Hillary Slone and Brooke RatliffOutstanding HOSA Chapter, Madison Carpenter-Medical Reading, Mont Copley-Human Growth and Development, Sarah Terry-Nursing Assisting, Rachel Branham-Cert Skills, Brooke Burchett-Cert Skills, Olivia Burchett, Kenzie McCall, Quin Bowling, Molly Francis,Paige Rowland and Bailey Ward-Public Health,Tazneem Khataab, Sarah Jafaar and Peyton Bartley-Community Awareness. Second place winners included: Kathryn Branham-Dental Terminology, Hannah Butcher, Donovan Ferguson, Kenndra Martin, Daniel Bosse-Joseph and Ladonna Damron-MRC, Garrett Pelphrey and Montana Minix-Forensic Medicine. Third place winners included: Mattia Goble-Medical Law and Ethics, Josh Loredo and Alli Russel- Medical Innovations.
Explaining the mythical leprechaun
en can eat to promote their own health while simultaneCeltic culture is ripe with ously protecting the environlegends and myths that help ment. to entertain and explain the mysteries of life. Among · Adopt climate-friendly such lore are leprechauns, eating habits that rely on which are mythological figmore domestic, in-season ures that continue to impart foods. whimsy into St. Patrick’s · Cut down on meat conDay celebrations even now. sumption. The word “leprechaun” is · Eat organic foods as derived from the Irish lu chormuch as possible. pain, meaning “small body.” · Avoid seafood harvested Various attributes have been from fish farms which can used to describe leprechauns. negatively impact your own While the origins and the hishealth and marine life. tory surrounding leprechauns · Grow your own fruits and differ, one common thread is vegetables. that these creatures are sur· Shop at local markets that rounded in magic. Some support nearby farms and believed leprechauns were farmer’s markets. descendents of the Goddess · Purchase products with Danu and the Tuatha De Dathe least amount of packagnaan. They inhabited Ireland ing. long before the Celts arrived, and when the Celts did come, brandishing iron swords that could penetrate the leprechauns’ magic, leprechauns fled to underground abodes in the soil shielded by magical, hidden entrances. Some say leprechauns still reside into food and beverages. under the damp soil. People of all ages and culOther stories describe leptures gather together for St. rechauns as smart, devious Patrick’s Day festivities. creatures of fairy folk who were the only fairies to have a profession other than cattle
Fun ways kids can celebrate St. Patrick’s Day
St. Patrick’s Day is a time of year when everyone gets to celebrate Irish heritage. Although once celebrated primarily by those people of Irish descent, St. Patrick’s Day is now celebrated by people of various ethnic backgrounds. Many of the festivities surrounding St. Patrick’s Day are geared toward adults. However, any celebration can be customized to include enjoyable activities for younger celebrants. Before buying supplies for the party, make a list of guests who have acknowledged they will attend the festivities. This will help determine just what is needed for the party based on the number of participants and age groups. Here are some other ideas for success * Create a specialized beverage that children will enjoy. It’s easy to make a bowl of punch with a few ingredients. Mix seltzer water with a green- or yellow-hued fruit
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trading. Leprechauns were shoemakers to the fairies who took the shape of men wearing green or red coats and hats and participated in mischief. Leprechauns hoarded all of their gold coins in a pot under a rainbow. Catching a leprechaun was tricky, as these “wee folk,” as they were often described in folk tales, were quite adept at remaining out of arm’s reach. Should one be captured by a human, folklore stated that the leprechaun must grant three wishes to earn his release. Some viewed leprechauns as serious sorts, keeping people away from sacred places and helping to control people’s behaviors. Historians believe this was one for leaders to establish societal rules. Descriptions of leprechauns and tales of their antics have survived in Ireland for centuries. When the Irish began emigrating to America during the Great Potato Famine, they brought with them their mythology and stories. However, the tale of the leprechaun has changed over time. The Irish-American view of the leprechaun differed
from the more traditional Irish view. Americans saw leprechauns as frivolous and silly. Leprechauns were depicted with broad, pug noses and out-of-style ratty clothing. Many negative stereotypes Americans directed at the swarms of Irish immigrants arriving in the United States were exemplified in the insensitive and, at times, hateful illustrations of leprechauns. Leprechaun mythology has been alive and well in Ireland for more than a thousand years and will likely live on for centuries more.
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Johnson Central takes fourth straight title Third team in 15th Region to reach four straight
By John Rowland Around Paintsville Pikeville - “My goal when I took over as Johnson Central head coach was to make us competitive through all levels: District, Region, and State,” said Tommy McKenzie. “We’re capable. I’ve been blessed with an amazing staff, assistants, community and players to make it all possible.” McKenzie has certainly hit his marks. He has been able to reach the Regional tournament all of the last 5 years, including winning his 4th straight Regional title. After a back and forth ballgame where the largest lead was held by Johnson Central with 12 points after three quarters of play. Lawrence County was in a strikingly similar position for the semi-finals as they were the Championship game. They ended the semi-final game against Sheldon Clark on a 13-2 run in the closing minute to overcome
Johnson Central Golden Eagles Boys Basketball Team a 10 point lead. The difference in the championship though? They would not be able to overcome their deficit in the final minute. The Johnson Central Golden Eagles (23-9) were able to defeat the Lawrence County Bulldogs (19-13) by a final of 67-60 in the 15th Region Championship. Johnson Central’s Ma-
son Blair scored the first 8 points for the Golden Eagles. Following him in order, Braxton Blair put in 4 points and Josh Hitchcock gave 5 points in the first quarter. In the second quarter of play, Braxton Blair put up 8 points over the span of 4 minutes. Johnson Central was able to look to the bench for production on championship night. Josh Hitchcock was able to produce 9 points and big man Tyler Pack was able to pour in 11 points. “As a player coming in from the bench anytime during a game, the hardest thing is having your number called,” stated McKenzie. “But tonight, they (Hitchcock and Pack) answered the call. Things changed when they entered the game.” For Lawrence County, four players scored all but 4 of their team’s scoring total. Timmy Dalton lead the way with a game high 17 points, Robert Dalton chipped in 15, Brandon Richardson with 13, and Grant
Kiser finished with 11. Johnson Central was lead in scoring by the Tournament MVP Braxton Blair. He had 16 points on the night. Tyler Pack followed with 11 and Mason Blair finished with 10. Johnson Central had 5 players grab All-Tournament Team honors. Receiving these honors were: Sophomore Mason Blair, senior Kyle Gullett, senior Patrick Rice, senior Dalton Adkins. Senior Braxton Blair was recipient of MVP for the tournament. Johnson Central is slated to play Ballard at Rupp Arena on Thursday, March 19th and Noon. Johnson Central - 17 15 20 15 - 67 D. Adkins 2 (1) 2-2 9; B. Blair 7 2-6 16; M. Blair 2 (2) 2-2 10; K. Gullett 2 (1) 3-5 8; J. Hitchcock 1 (2) 1-2 9; T. Pack 5 1-3 11; P. Rice 0 4-4 4 Lawrence County - 13 12 16 19 - 60 A. Chaffins 0 (1) 1-2 4; R. Dalton 6 3-7 15; T. Dalton 5 7-8 17; G. Kiser 4 (1) 0-0 11; B. Richardson 0 (3) 4-5 13
Congratulations Teams! Lady Eagles pick up win at Diddle
Dalton Adkins draws a foul then completes the old school 3-point play.
Ali May takes the ball up the floor on her way to scoring a basket.
Lady Eagles fall short of Royals
First Elite 8 in Johnson Co. History
By John Rowland Around Paintsville Bowling Green - If one could believe it, there was actually a team younger than Johnson Central at the State Tournament. Johnson Central’s upperclassmen are composed of four juniors and two seniors, rest being sophomore or younger. The Mason County Lady Royals had only one senior and no juniors. The Johnson Central Lady Eagles (22-12) they would see their season come to an end in E.A. Diddle Arena. The Mason County Lady Royals (23-11) would hand them a 52-34 loss in the KHSAA Girls’ Elite 8 round of competition. Johnson Central was able to pull ahead early in the game, leading 8-2 just over 3 minutes in the game. Mason County would answer by going on a 10-2 run in the next two and half minutes. “We just had a really difficult time with their defensive pressure,” stated
Johnson Central head coach Darrin Rice. “They were able to force us into some uncomfortable situations and we were unable to finish some plays. Their quickness and length was a big obstacle to overcome.” It was the quickness and length that allowed the Lady Royals to hold Johnson Central to three single digit scoring quarters. The Lady Eagles scored 14 in the first, 7 in the second, 7 in the third, and 8 in the fourth. “We’re a young team and I feel like we’ll do well again next year,” says Bailey Daniel. “We’re returning a lot of juniors and sophomores and we should still be good over the next two to three years.” Mason County’s sophomore Jordan Frodge led the game with 15 points. She was followed by Briana McNutt. Johnson Central was lead in scoring by Ali May with 10. Jayla Spurlock followed with 8.
First win for Lady Eagles at State Competition
By John Rowland Around Paintsville Bowling Green - If you’ll recall from last week’s quote from Darrin Rice following the Regional Championship, numerous players have potential to take over a ball game for Johnson Central. In the first round of the KHSAA Girls’ State Tournament, Bailey Daniel would be the spark needed. Her spark lifted the Johnson Central Lady Eagles (22-11) over the Letcher County Central Lady Cougars. In the first half, Daniel provided 3 points. Also in the first half, 7 Lady Eagles would go on to score at least 2 points. In the second half, Daniel scored 23 points, 16 of which came in the fourth quarter. “I knew I had to step up and hit them,” stated Dan-
iel who closed the game going 3 of 4 from the freethrow line. “This was big for my school and it was nice to step up and hit them for my team.” The Lady Cougars would certainly go with their chance to seal the deal. Letcher County Central would take the lead with 2:15 in the first quarter and would not give it up until Bailey Daniel hit the breakaway lay-up with six seconds left. Kristina Bentley, Cheyanne Stidham, and Courtney Brock would lead the way for Letcher County Central. Combined, they would score 51 of their team’s 60 points. The Johnson Central Lady Eagles would go on to play the Mason County Lady Royals in the Elite 8. They would lose by a final score of 52-34. Bailey Daniel hit this lay-up to seal history for Johnson Central, advancing them to their first Elite 8.
Golden Eagle Wrestlers finish at State Tournament Geordan Blanton places first in 138
By John Rowland Around Paintsville Lexington-Johnson Central’s wrestling team recently finished up their season. Last week, they competed in Lexington for State Honors. Geordan Blanton was able to bring home first place in the 145 lb. division.
Though he was not able to pin an opponent, he was able to outscore his last 3 opponents by a combined 28-13. In his final round, he would earn a 3-2 win over Max Andreoni of Woodford County. In the 160 lb. class, Joe Jackson would earn 3 wins then drop his next two.
He would earn 6th place in his class. Aaron King went 4-2 in the State tournament. He would place 7th overall in the 182 lb. class. Sam Griffith would go 4-3 in the 170 lb. class. He would earn a 6th place finish, overall. As a team, they would fin-
ish 11th with 71.5 points. Joe Slone earned 3 team points, Blake Gamble added 4, Edmond Collins earned 5, Aaron King with 8 and Nathan King with 6. Geordan Blanton’s 1st place finish earned him 25.5 points total. Sam Griffith earned 11 points, and Joe Jackson earned 9.
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Maranda Finney, of Wesley Christian High School, was crowned the winner of the Big Sandy Idol Regional Competition presented by Gearheart Communications and Big Sandy Community and Technical College on Saturday, March 14 at the Mountain Arts Center in Prestonsburg. Finney is shown with Clayton Case, director of Fine Arts at BSCTC, and Haley Sullivan and Clarke Sexton, who won the 2014 Big Sandy Idol Regional Competition.
Finney wins Big Sandy Idol Regional competition
When Maranda Finney heard her name announced as the winner of the Big Sandy Idol Regional Competition presented by Gearheart Communications and Big Sandy Community and Technical College, it took a second to sink in. Finney, 16, a junior at Wesley Christian School, performed “Hurt” by Christina Aguilera flawlessly in front a sold out crowd at the Mountain Arts Center to capture the coveted title of Big Sandy Idol. “So many great performers took the stage and nailed it,” said Finney, who also takes three classes at Big Sandy Community and Technical College. “It was an honor to compete with so many outstanding performers.” More than 30 participants performed during the twonight event. Ally Davis, a sophomore at Prestonsburg High School, was first runner-up and performed “A Man’s World” by James Brown. Lauren Dotson was second runner-up. The junior from Phelps High School performed “Something in the Water” by Carrie Underwood. Finney earned a full-paid scholarship to BSCTC, a cash prize, a full album recording and a spot on the Big Sandy Singers and Band. Caitlin Conley, of Paintsville High School, also earned a spot on the Big Sandy Singers and Band and was awarded the Senior Award. She performed “I Wonder” by Kelly Pickler. “The song I performed was special to me, and it was easy to pour my heart and soul into it,” said Conley. Payton Trout, a sophomore at Belfry High School, won the crowd favorite award during the final round. He performed “A Change is Gonna Come” by Sam Cooke.
Roger Hall, a senior at Betsy Layne High School, won the crowd favorite award on Friday. He performed “House of the Rising Sun” by the Animals. Alex Meade, a junior at Betsy Layne High School, won the essay contest. Clayton Case, director of Fine Arts at BSCTC, said this year’s Big Sandy Idol Regional Competition highlighted the very best our region has to offer. “All of our performers did an outstanding job,” he said. “These young men and women gave the people of Eastern Kentucky a glimpse of the tremendous talent walking the halls of our local high schools.” Haley Sullivan, a first-year member of the Big Sandy Singers and Band who was recently selected to the prestigious music program at Belmont University in Nashville, Tenn., and Clarke Sexton, a senior at Johnson Central High School and 2014 Big Sandy Idol Regional Competition winner, performed “Poison and Wine” by the Civil Wars. Sullivan and Sexton also debuted their full album at the Big Sandy Idol Regional Competition.
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March 17, 2015
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Entertainment
Tinseltown By Nick Thomas
Mitchum’s Journey to Hollywood, Part 2 You would think appearing in three popular John Wayne westerns in the space of two years would ignite a young actor’s career, especially if the actor’s father was Robert Mitchum. And in the early 1970s, Hollywood did indeed seem ready to welcome a new Mitchum to the big screen. “After ‘Big Jake’ I was on Johnny Carson’s show several times, I was one of Box Office Magazine’s top new actors, and was twice on the cover of Seventeen Magazine,” said Mitchum from Santa Barbara. “Then suddenly, I couldn’t get a job in Hollywood and even my agent didn’t know why.” So when an offer came to star in a film overseas, Mitchum accepted. “I went to Spain and made ‘Summertime Killer’ in 1972 with Karl Malden and Olivia Hussey,” he explained. “It was very popular in Europe and Asia, and led to more work offers over there.” At the time, French actor Alain Delon was a top star in Europe, although he was little known in the U.S. “He was number one, and Clint Eastwood, Charles Bronson and myself were two, three or four in Europe depending on who had the most recent release,” said Mitchum, who still recalls a publicity tour in Japan for
“Summertime Killer.” “I arrived in Osaka where a wall of police with riot shields lined up to keep back some 2,000 fans trying to see me as I got off the train. It was just crazy.” After returning to America, Mitchum interviewed for the 1973 crime comedy “Steelyard Blues.” “The casting director took one look at me and said ‘Oh, you’re THAT Chris Mitchum, I can’t hire you.’ When I asked why not, she said because you worked with John Wayne.’” Wayne was a well-known conservative and seen as a supporter of the Vietnam War by the ‘60s anti-war movement, especially after his 1969 film “The Green Berets” which critics regarded as a propaganda film. But John Wayne was too big to take down, as large in life as he was on screen. “So liberal Hollywood went after actors who worked with him, and I was blacklisted” said Mitchum. “But Duke loved our troops and couldn’t do enough for them. Today, people understand that you can support our troops but not a war. That wasn’t so clear-cut during Vietnam.” Like Wayne, Mitchum’s dad was also politically conservative. “He was also a radical,”
said Mitchum. “In fact, Hollywood never really understood my father because of his disdain for Hollywood ‘games’ like campaigning for Oscars.” Nor did his dad always display tolerance for authority. “He used to drive up and down Sunset Boulevard at 100 mph – he had a wall covered with speeding tickets! One day, he was in his ’52 XK120 jaguar and got pulled over. Recognizing him, the cops called up their buddies to come over and meet Robert Mitchum. But dad was in a hurry and getting impatient, so he just took off. They arrested him and it was front-page news the next day. I was kicked out of elementary school to avoid any future bad publicity.” In the 1970s, Chris continued to star in overseas productions, but also returned to work in America starring in “Stingray” (1978), “The One Man Jury” (1978), and “The Day Time Ended” (1979). “I also had nine films published overseas and am currently writing a murder mystery that was put on hold while I ran for Congress last year,”noted Mitchum. While his own star status in the U.S. fell far short of his dad’s, Mitchum accepted the challenges of being the son of a Hollywood icon.
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Photos provided by Chris Mitchum Deana Martin, Robert Walker Jr., David Carradine, and Chris Mitchum from Young Billy Young (1969). “I don’t believe I ever got an acting job because I was Robert Mitchum’s son,” he said. “In fact, I had to be better than anyone else auditioning for a part so they would hire me because of my performance rather than who I was.” And even though his father never told him so directly, he knew his dad was proud of his achievements. “I heard it from many friends and people he worked with over the years.” Mitchum also remembers a story his father would relate after returning from making “The Yakuza” in Japan in 1974. “During that trip, a girl came up to him and asked ‘Are you Chris Mitchum’s father? Can you get me his autograph?’” recalled Chris. “He loved telling that story.” *** Nick Thomas teaches at Cast of Big Jake. John Wayne and Maureeen Auburn University at Mont- O’Hara in back; Patrick Wayne (L) and Chris Mitgomery, Ala., and has written chum in front. features, columns, and interviews for over 550 magazines and newspapers. Follow on Visit www.aroundpaintsville.com Twitter @TinseltownTalks.
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Cardio or Weight Training? How About Both? Being in the fitness industry, I hear so many women say, “I don’t want to lift weights, it will make me look like a man.” Or I get the famous line, “I think I will run on the treadmill. I need to lose weight before I can build muscle.” I am here to put your mind at ease and tell you that you won’t look like a man if you lift weights or losing weight before lifting to tone is not necessary, but just silly! Did you know that by doing weight training you can burn calories up to 36 hours after your workout is complete? Your body will burn on average 60 calories an hour, but with consistent weight training, your body is capable of burning 70 calories an hour. I know your probably thinking 10 calories isn’t a big deal, but look at the big picture. Your body is burning this 36 hours after your workout, talk about maximizing your time! With cardio, you may get 40-80 calories total after your workout depending on the intensity of your session. In order to create a high post calorie burn, your cardio session would have to be long and intense. With weight training overtime, you will be able to build muscle and re-shape your body to its natural curves. With strictly cardio training, you are only allowing yourself to burn calories. This will of course help you to lose weight, but in the end
you are only going to see a smaller version of your current self. What weight training will enable you to do is build up a larger degree of lean muscle mass, which then basically serves as your calorie burning powerhouse in the body. Therefore, the more muscle you have on your body, the higher this rate will be and the better the calorie burning results you will obtain 24/7 (bodybuilding.com). Weight training can also help you prevent osteoporosis- related fractures. Strength training over a period of time can help prevent bone loss and can even help build new bone. A recent study preformed on bone density and exercise, older women who did high-intensity weight training 2 days per week for a year were able to increase their bone density by one percent while a control group of women that did not exercise lost 1.8%2.5%. Calcium supplements are also shown to help with added bone density, while
performing strength training exercises help assimilate calcium into your bones. Increased bone density, improved muscle strength, and better balance are three things that will dramatically improve your later years and increase your longevity. Is this article saying that cardio is bad or that you shouldn’t do it? Absolutely not! Cardio also plays a key role in your overall health and weight loss goal, and an even bigger impact on your cardiovascular health. The point that I am trying to prove is that weight training is just as important to your achieving your goals as cardio is. Don’t use the excuse anymore that you don’t want to get big by lifting weights or fear that you have to lose weight before you tone. Take my advice, put more effort into strength training than those long hours on the track or treadmill. Combine the two and you will not only see better results, but quicker results as well!
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The 2014-15 Johnson Central Golden Eagles, pictured above, are: Dalton Adkins, Tyrese Allen, Braxton Blair, Mason Blair, Dalton Collins, Cole Crace, Austin Davis, Steven Gound, Kyle Gullett, Josh Hitchcock, Jerry McCarty, Tyler Pack, Caleb Price, Jacob Rice, Patrick Rice, Luke Vance and Cody Wheeler. The JC Golden Eagles will face Ballard at Rupp Arena on Thursday, March 19 at noon. The Johnson Central 2014-15 Lady Eagles, pictured at left, are: Mikka Ward, Ali May, Lauryn Salyer, Bailey Daniel, Lauren Delong, Jayla Spurlock, Paige McPeek, Lauren Preston, Ashley Belcher, Alaina Castle, Haley Pie, Cheyanne Ross, Kelsie Auxier, Micailyn Pierce and Drew Spriggs. This Lady Eagles team is the first in Johnson Central history to make the Elite 8. They fought hard but fell to the Lady Royals of Mason County.
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