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News To Use The Johnson County Extension Service Beacon Videois currently taking applications News Magazine forThis Seniorweek’s Vouchers for Greethis year’s Farmer’s Marnup Beacon Video News ket. Applicants be Magazine will must stream age from 60 or the over, a Johnson live new official Co. resident, meet the home of theandmagazine: Federal Poverty Income the McConnell House in Guidelines. Applicants Wurtland with special must bring proof of who age guest Pam Wright, proof of income. For isandprincipal at Russell more information, contact Primary School. A secBrianguest Jeffiers, Agriculture ond will be Sean and Natural Resources Horne, Supt. of Russell Agent, atto(606)789-8108. Schools discuss his district. We’ll**** also include Camp Lewis is with cela cooking segment ebrating its 80th year of Brittnany Hoback and see sharing love with just whatGod’s she has cooked children. The camp is up for this week. Join host located on Ky. Rt. 30 in Brittnany Hoback and coBreathitt host Hank County. Bond at 1Camp p.m., fee isgreenupbeacon.com $55 and you may on: register at www.camor greenupbeacon2.com plewis.com. Wednesdays. There Shows will are be three weeks also archived on of thecamp: webJune 9-12 is Teen Week sites. for ages 13-18 ; June 1519 is for ages 10-12 and June 22-25 for ages 7-9. There will be a camp reunion on Saturday, June 13. For more information, call (859) 516-2909. **** The Johnson PubRussell ParadeCo. Dec. 4 licThe Library will be hostRussell Christmas ing a summer Parade, hosted reading by the program Wednesdays in Downtown Russell BusiJune and July. Meeting ness Association, will be dayson areDec. June4,17 and 24, held beginning and July 1, 8, 15 and 22. at 7 p.m. The a The“Every event, Hero whichHas will Story” program for ages be held on the streets of birth through children downtown Russell, will who finished kindergarten line up between 6 and will meet The 6:30 p.m.10-11 on a.m. Clinton “Every Hero Has a Story” Street directed by the program Police for children enRussell Departtering first-sixth grades ment. will 1-2will p.m. Themeet parade kickThe off “Unmasked” program for at 7 p.m. youth entering float sevemth The featured will -ninth will Santa meet be Mr. grades and Mrs. 1-2 p.m. For more Claus, as pictures will inbe formation call (606) 789allowed after the parade 4355. in front of the fire station. **** Organizers as that there be no other Santas in the News, cont. on page 2 parade. A chili/cookie dinner will be served at the Russell Fire Station immediately following the parade with musical entertainment provided. The parade committee welcomes all participants: floats, walkers, bands, fire trucks and others. The grand marshals of the parade this year will be Bucky Jones and Mark Ballard, longtime Russell residents and volunteers. For additional information please call Cheryl Jones, 502-314-4662.
November 11, 2014
Russell/Flatwoods/Greenup, KY
‘Songwriter’s Scene’ showcases local talent Monarch waystations: nature’s beauty stop By J. Prater, Editor ByKathy Hank Bond Around The GreenupPaintsville Beacon It was a night for music, meeting friends enjoyButterflies bringand an exceping a good meal at the tional amount of beauty toLong the BranchMonarch Restaurant when are the world. butterflies dining establishment hosted a source of beauty and great intheir tofirst Tuesday terest Nannette Stevens.Night Songwriter’s Scene on they June “Butterflies go where 16. The event, which brought please – and please where they in several artists from Hazgo.” - unknown ard to Pike, Floyd and Boyd Stevens offers a habitat for Counties, created a packed butterflies as they migrate to house theyear. Long Branch the southfor each and a chance to perform Nanette is the daughter of original material for local the late William and the Thelma talent. She was born at BainStevens. Sponsored by theMaryland Prestonsbridge Naval Station burg Convention & Visitors and has lived in the Russell Bureau, Misha Curnutte, Flatwoods area since 1960. administrative assistant for the She attended the Russell tourism entity, said she was School system and graduated pleased with the evening’s in 1972. She then attended the turnout.Daughters’ “It’s really a good King’s School of group of artists and we Nursing and then earned anhave ada big crowd out ditional degreethat’s from come Bellarmto listen. We’re happy,” she ine College School of Nursing. said. “I began my nursing career artists performat Among Kings the Daughters Hospiing that night were Jason Goble, Mandy Conn, Adam
Williamson Troy atBurtal then spent and 32 years the chett, all of Prestonsburg, Greenup County Health DeCorban Booher, Catlettspartment as a staffofnurse then burg, Hassell Bryant, of Elknursing administrator prior to horn City, and others. The my retirement. music beganpart at time 8 p.m, and “I do some nursing was still going as midnight back at the health department drew near. “I’ve spentbeen many when needed. I have a years playing at small placMaster Gardener since 2006 es,”currently said 22-year-old Bryant, and the secretary for who says he is passionate our organization. I serve on the about making music his life County Extension Council at career. Available for hire for the Greenup County Cooperaweddings, parties other tive Extension. I am aand member venues, Bryant shared that he of the hand bell choir at Adenjoys pop rock and the blues, vance for many years. “but I canam play any style,” he “I also a board member said. Bryant shared the spotof the Remote Area Medical light Tuesday evening with Kentucky affiliate. I also take another fellow blues aficionawater color classes from Janice do, Adam Williamson. Many LeBrun. I think that’s about it,” will recognize Williamson she said in accessing how her from performances with life hashis been. theHer Ky life Opry. also includes the Conn also took a few molove of nature and specifically ments to speak with Around this time of year, butterflies. Paintsville saying she also “I have been a Master Garenjoys playing a variety of dener since taking the course music styles but that country in 2006.
“I started gardening by trial source of information as well at the memorial in front of the and error. I would watch the teacher. old Russell Depot. Victory Garden on PBS every “By reading and also pick“We are trying to get a MonSunday afternoon and actually ing up on shows like the Vic- arch Waystation garden started take notes. tory Garden is how I came to on the Extension property but “This was early on before learn about the plight of the have had some problems getGreenup County had a Master Monarch butterflies, their loss ting it going due to water isGardener program. I would of habitat, etc and the Mon- sues and such. also pick up garden books and arch Watch organization. started my own reference li“When available I will go See Monarch brary. Once the program was to seminars etc. I did so last On Page 11 started in Greenup I signed up spring and learned more about and learned so much more. the Monarchs.” “I developed my love of garThis ties into her interest and dening as a child following my activities with the Master Gargrandfather Raymond Stevens deners group. of Russell around his garden. “The Master Gardeners are He was an avid rose grower. a small group but we are in“As a child I have a very volved in some community tiny veggie garden next to our projects. garage in Russell. I helped my “We developed and maingrandfather deadhead his roses tain the flower garden at the and generally got in his way,” Greenup County War Memoshe explained with a laugh. rial. We received tulip bulbs “I continue to read books from around the state capitol and magazines on gardening buildings through Tanya Puland pick the brain of other lin and planted them at the War gardeners. Linda Hieneman Memorial, the Veterans Cemour Ag. Agent has been a great etery, the Extension office and Nannette Stevens Hassell Bryant showcased his pop rock/blues songwriting and instrumental Songwriter cont. on page 2 skills.
Every good thing begins with a vision
doors to a brand new, fully operational animal shelter. Already working with the county to rescue and transport animals to either foster, adoptive or out-of-county By Kathy J. Prater, Editor shelter care, W.O.W. President Lisa Trusty-Roberts Around Paintsville Animal rescue has been said it wasn’t long before ongoing in Johnson County she and other members of for many years but it was in the shelter project began to 2011 that a vision of a new see that an in-county animal animal shelter for the county shelter was the true solution was formed by a dedicated needed. “We knew how imgroup of individuals. Com- portant rescue was but also ing together as W.O.W. knew that while we focused (Whiskers or Wags) The on the shelter other caring Johnson County Animal people and rescue groups Shelter Project, an initial would step up and take on group of less than a dozen in- that role. And they have.” Photos by Anne Stephens dividuals answered Founder said Trusty-Roberts. Whiskers or Wags continSusan Johnson’s plea to help local animals when they be- ued their efforts lobbying for gan to meet weekly at the a shelter by showcasing the for a shelter toElem the JohnVeterans assembly at Campbell School. Ms. June Whitt’sputting 3rd grade students listenontothe Medal of Honor old JohnsonDay County Court- need Mae Shurow is shown the finishing touches office/adoption son County Fiscal Court, the house. From that time until room. recipient Ernie West as he answers their questions. Emily Fredrick and Chaise Conley, members of the Raceland High present day, supporters have Paintsville City Council and School Band, play Taps the Campbell Elementary School Veterans Assembly. through interviews on local Roberts, Johnson, and otherDay media accounts, and inter- pers to get the word out. grown and the county now at finds itself within less than cable channel Hometown W.O.W. members organized viewed with local television Vision cont. on page 2 two weeks from opening the TV. Additionally, Trusty- fundraisers, set up social news stations and newspa-
New animal shelter doors to open July 1
Honoring those who have served
Crawford honored as Trailblazer
Robert Hazlette turning small town dreams into reality
Meeting scheduled The Flatwoods Lions Club will meet Thursday, November 13 at 7 p.m. Robert Hazlette The meeting will be held at Giovanni’s on ArBy Kathy J. Prater. Editor gillite Road. Around PaintsvillewelNon-members From the small streets of come. Paintsville to the larger avenues of Branson, Missouri, See News On Page 2
Special to The Greenup Beacon Sara Crawford was a recipient of the Northern Kenone Johnson County native tucky University Trailblazer is proving that if you want it Award for Leadership in Libad enough, you can make it brary Informatics Nov. 6 at happen. theRobert Ashland Plaza Hotel and Hazlette, 24, was Convention Center in Ashalready falling in love with land. the performing arts before he Thebegan presentation was part even kindergarten. By of the the age 2014 of four,#RoadToNKU he was singCommonwealth ing and dancingTour. for family Sara is a resident Rusand friends. “He wasofalways sell, Kentucky, and is a And stutalking, a real comedian. dent in NKU’s library inforhe would sing and dance for matics program. Shemother, works anyone,” said his as a library assistant at the Vonetta Hazlette. Ashland Community and As the years passed, RobTechnical College. Sara was ert continued to show an ainterest studentinworker the lidance, atlearning brary before an tap, jazz and completing ballet. A forassociate of arts mer student of degree Pointe last of May. Joy Performing Arts, Robert “Books and the written performed in local venues word always beenthea such ashave the Sipp Theatre, passion mineCenter, and librarMountainof Arts and ies brought hours of in school stagemeproductions. 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 therehisare so many accomplish goals. Robexciting ert was possibilities, always true Itocan’t his make myImind the modreamsupand am soatproud of ment,” said. them,” she him forshe following Sara will join four area said. mathematics teachersRobert who Most recently, will honored with the couldalso bebeseen in the 2015 NKU Trailblazer Award for live stage production of persistence in making“Lovin’ a difSteve Kinworthy’s ference in theofmathematics Every Minute It” in Branskills of our children. son. Although the show’s run “The Trailblazer cut Award is was unexpectedly short, recognition of those citizens it received rave reviews and throughout are Robert saidthe hestate was who excited changing through new to be a partlives of the production and toinnovative education work with such a proprograms,” NKU President fessional company. “It was a Geoffrey Mearns said. great cast,”S.he said. “With improved Though Robertmath hadskills aland library capacity, readyadded made his television deKentucky’s children be but (CBS’ “Under the will Dome” better prepared “Nashville”), to meet the and ABC’s demands of this century.” he has appeared this sumThe is open to the mer on event the Oxygen Network public and of willtheinclude an in several station’s opportunity for high school students and adults interested in completing their de-
gree to meet with university admissions representatives. RSVPs can be made at http:// roadto.nku.edu/. “Snapped: Killer Couples” The 5#RoadToNKU is a Season episodes. “The feeling of any accomplishment is a great thing, but for me to have done all I have since ‘leaping’ for it, is incredible. I still pinch myself to make sure I’m awake and truly not just dreaming. There is so much still to accomplish, but I consider myself to be off to a great start,” he said. On the road to Branson, Robert also landed stints in some of the country’s most beloved theme parks such as Dollywood and the Tweetsie Railroad. One thing Robert is a firm believer of is that no stage is too small, no town too tiny and no dream is too big to follow. However, RobHazlette cont. on page 2
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Robert played the role of an invading Indian during a summer spent at the Tweetsie Railroad theme park.
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responsible pet care while promoting spaying and neutering services. “In the months to come, we plan to offer low-cost spay/ neuter and rabies clinics,” said W.O.W. President Lisa Trusty-Roberts. “We also want to be able to microchip animals at some point so that if an animal is lost and ends up in our shelter, we’ll be able to locate its owners.” The procedure will remain the same for reporting stray animals, Trusty-Roberts said. The public will need to notify the Johnson County Road Dept. garage to report a stray animal in need. The county’s Animal Control Officer (ACO) will then be dispatched to pick up the animal and will deliver it to the shelter. Once at the shelter, the animal will be placed in quarantine while its general medical condition is evaluated. Once medically cleared, it may join other healthy animals in the kennels. “We purposely asked that two of our kennels be built bigger to accommodate Mama dogs and their babies” Trusty-Roberts said. Animals will receive a clean bill of health, will be spayed/neutered, and will receive vaccinations before being placed for adoption. Animals eligible for adop“I started gardening trial tion will have their by photos and I wouldinformation watch the and error. background Victory Garden on PBS every posted on the shelter’s webSunday afternoon and actually site (wowanimalshelter.org). take notes.who has a lost dog Anyone “Thisalso wasgoearly onwebsite before should to the Greenup as well. County had a Master Gardener I would “Rescueprogram. groups and transalso pickwill up garden porting remainbooks suchand an started my part ownofreference liimportant saving the brary. Once theanimals.” program says was lives of these started in Greenup IWe signed Trusty-Roberts. hadupa and learned so much more. chance to speak with Cindy “I developed my love of who garSmith from Missouri dening a child following my works as with the rescue group, grandfather Friends of Raymond Johnson Stevens County of Russell around garden. Animals. The his group has He was anbeen avid rose grower.and actively rescuing “As a child animals I have a from very transporting tiny veggieCounty. garden next to our Johnson Over the garage in Russell. helpedhave my last year alone, I they grandfather his roses transporteddeadhead at least 400 aniand 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
After much hard work from many including the Johnson County Animal Shelter Board Members: Pat Wood, Cassie Picklesimer, George Burgess, Jeff and Mae Shurow, Mary Daniels, Sha Reynolds and Valerie Murray and overcoming many challenges the shelter will open its doors July 1. An official ribbon cutting, and open house will be held Sunday, June 28, at 2 p.m. The shelter is located just off Ky. Rt. 460 – look for the sign that reads “Shelter Way.” Alfred is a Johnson County Garage dog. Many “It’s beautiful, just really times shelters do have pure bred dogs come beautiful,” said Trusty-Robthrough. Please adopt, don’t shop. erts of the new shelter, “the mals. Says Smith, “We are and it’s animals and we rekennels are built with block so excited that the shelter is ally, really appreciate all to reduce interaction between finally opening. We have his efforts and support,” she the dogs. Many dogs come spent a fortune in boarding said. “And special thanks in scared, hungry and may and vetting. The shelter will also goes to some really spehave been abused in the past. help rescue and transporting cial angels – John and Dawn These kennels will provide a tremendously and we look Neilsen, Bill Meade and Brycalmer place for them to stay forward to working with an Cole who literally put up until they find their forever them.” our walls for us. We truly aphomes.” Though much work The Johnson County Animal Shelter will house 38 Volunteers are needed to preciate all they have done,” has been done, Trusty-Robdogs including two special kennels built for mothget the shelter off to its best she added. erts said W.O.W. members possible start and those interThe shelter will continue to ers and their puppies. are still looking to the public ested in helping may visit the seek and accept donations in for help. At present, the need shelter website and submit the form of both money and is greatest for additional cat a volunteer form electroni- items such as dog food, blanAmerica’s Unfinished Revo- cages, or “kitty corners,” as cally. “If you want to help, kets, towels, toys, collars and lution, 1863-1877 by Eric Trusty-Roberts calls them. we’ll find something suited leashes, grooming products Foner led by Judge John Da- One “kitty corner” will hold to you,” Trusty-Roberts said, and any other animal care vid Preston Tuesday, July 14 ninethen catsspent and 32 Trusty-Roberts By Hank Bond tal years at the source of information as well at the memorial in front of the “from walking dogs to clean- item. “Probably at this time, at The 6 p.m. Books are available says the County new shelter in Greenup Beacon Greenup HealthisDeteacher. old Russell Depot. ing kennels, helping with our greatest need will be food for checkout now. Stop by partment need of atasleast fournurse more. At a staff then “By reading and also pick“We are trying to get a Monpaperwork, lawn care, and donations,” Trusty-Roberts theButterflies library to bring get your of nursing a cost of $3,000 each, puban copy excepadministrator prior to ing up on shows like the Vic- arch Waystation garden started posting photos on the web- said. “And we would also the book or call 789-4355 to my lic retirement. donations are very much tional amount of beauty to the tory Garden is how I came to on the Extension property but site. There will be a lot to do like to encourage the $300 place one on reserve. “Wepartare world. Monarch butterflies are needed. “I do some timeoffering nursing learn about the plight of the have had some problems getand we’ll be happy to find sponsorships, they would **** sponsorships at $300 dollars a source of beauty and great in- back at the health department Monarch butterflies, their loss ting it going due to water isContinued from front any volunteer a job well suit- help so very, very much.” The First Church of God each,” Trusty-Roberts said. terest to Nannette Stevens. when needed. I have been a of habitat, etc and the Mon- sues and such. ed to them,” she said. FosThe W.O.W. Johnson Little Paint Lick will be host“For $300, an individual’s Beacon Video “Butterflies go where they Master Gardener since 2006 arch Watch organization. ter care for injured animals, County Animal Shelter also ing a “Moving Forward” name, an organization, or Magazine – and please where they and currently the secretary for “When available I will go See Monarch TheNews Johnson County Re- please senior animals, and animals has a “Wish List” on AmaHigh Power Soccer camp even a memorialIto a beloved week’s Gree- unknown our organization. serve on the to seminars etc. I did so last On Page 11 lay This for Life event will take go.” with other types of special zon.com that those interested nightly from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. pet may be placed upon a nup Friday, BeaconJune Video offers a habitat for County Extension Council at spring and learned more about place 26 News from 6 forStevens needs will also continue to in donating may access. children K-fifth grade and plaque that County will be Cooperaattached Magazine as they migrate to the Greenup the Monarchs.” p.m.-12 a.m. will at the stream Johnson butterflies be needed. “The Johnson County Anipreschoolers 3-5 years old tive to a kennel or a cat cage,” she live from the new official the south each year. Extension. I am a member This ties into her interest and Central High School. Lots of beginning Sunday, July 19 Trusty-Roberts says she mal Shelter is beautiful. I encontinued. homefunofand theactivities magazine: Nanette is the daughter of of the hand bell choir at Adactivities with the Master Garfood, with through thanks the entire commucourage everyone to come to July 23. RegistraWith a mission to continue McConnell Houseto in late William and Thelma vance for many years. deners group. allthemoney rasied going the the nity for their support toward the open house. And the lotion for the High Power Socand adopWurtland Cancer with special She was born at Bain- rescue “I alsoand amfoster a board member “The Master Gardeners are American Society. Stevens. helping get the animal shelter cation couldn’t be better. We cer Camp is $20 prior to July tivetheservices guest Pam who Naval Station Maryland of Remote for Areaneglected, Medical a small group but we are inYou may alsoWright, purchase Lu- bridge established but offers special have plenty of room and it’s 12 ($25 after). Campers will abused, stray and surrenis principal at Russell has lived in the Russell - Kentucky affiliate. I also take volved in some community minaries in memory of honor and thanks to Johnson County a very, very peaceful spot,” receive a t-shirt, backpack, dered animals, the Johnson A calling sec- Flatwoods area since 1960. water color classes from Janice projects. ofPrimary someoneSchool. special by Judge-Executive Tucker Trusty-Roberts said. water bottle, wordless braceCounty IAnimal Shelter ond guest will be day Seanof She attended the Russell LeBrun. think that’s aboutwill it,” “We developed and main606-264-3056 or the Daniel. “He went above and let, andsystem a soccer camp book- she also strive to educate the Horne, Supt. of Russell School and graduated said in accessing how her tain the flower garden at the the event. beyond for Johnson County let.1972. Registration Kickstart public and offer training on Schools to **** discuss his dis- in She thenfor attended the life has been. Greenup County War Memois $10 Daughters’ prior to JulySchool 12 ($15 trict. We’ll lessons also include of Her life also includes the rial. We received tulip bulbs Swimming will be King’s after). Campers will a cooking segment withon Nursing and then earnedreceive an ad- love of nature and specifically from around the state capitol available at the City Pool a shirt degree and other goodies this time of year, butterflies. Brittnany Hoback and see ditional from Bellarmbuildings through Tanya PulHazlette Tuesdays-Fridays on the fol- throughout the week. Class just what sheJune has9-12, cooked College School of Nursing. continued “I have been from a Master Garlin and planted them at the War lowing dates: June ine front sizes are limited so preregisup forJuly this7-10, week.and Join host “I began my nursing career dener since taking the course Memorial, the Veterans Cem23-26, July 21- tration is highly encouraged. Brittnany and coKings Daughters Hospi- in 2006. etery, the Extension office and Nannette Stevens 24. Classes Hoback will be from 9-10 at Call the church at 886-3699 ert says he also believes that host Hank Bond at 1 p.m., a.m. and 10:15 – 11:15 a.m. to register or for more inforin cases such as his – growon: 4 and greenupbeacon.com ages up. Cost is $10 per mation. ing up in a small, rural town or greenupbeacon2.com day/per child. Space is lim**** – that “you have to leave the Wednesdays. Shows are ited to 10 children per swimThe Johnson County Pub- shelter that the rural area also archived on the webming session. For registration lic Library will be having a provides to fully understand orsites. questions call 789-2597. “Christmas in July” Fam- how much work, discipline, **** ily Fun Day Saturday, July The Johnson County Public 25 from 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. For and fight it takes to make it. You have to learn to give up Library will host a discussion more information call 789things you thought you once of the book Reconstruction: 4355. wanted to understand what you really need. I was always taught that in this business, remember everyone you meet on the way up the ladRussell Parade Dec. 4 der and treat them with the The Russell Christmas utmost respect because you Parade, hosted by the might need them if you ever Downtown Russell Busicome back down the ladder. ness Association, will be I try to always honor that adheld on Dec. 4, beginning vice,” he said. at 7 p.m. Realizing that young peoThe event, which will ple – and even older ones be held on the streets of Robert Hazlette is turning small town dreams into big city reality. – in the local area were in downtown Russell, will need of a Paintsville venue bers are grateful for Robert’s opportunities to all children one ‘yes,’ there will be ten line up between 6 and in which to explore the arts work in paving the way for of the area,” Parsons said. ‘no’s’ to follow. If you want 6:30 p.m. on Clinton and their creativity, Robert the theatre company. “We To those with dreams of it, you can make it happen Street directed by the worked as a founding mem- are thankful for his vision forging careers in the perbut know that itStephens takes will, Photos by Anne Russell Police Departber of the city’s Main Street and passion for the arts in forming arts, Robert has this dedication and faith.” ment. Players. Today, the Main East Kentucky. Robert pro- to say: “My advice to anyone Robert is a graduate of The parade will kick off Street Players are still going vided a foundation for Main with hopes of doing this as Johnson Central High School at 7 p.m. strong and current Executive Street Players that we have a career is don’t give up on and is the son of Scott and The featured float will Veterans Day assembly at Campbell Elem School. Ms. June Whitt’s 3rd grade students listen to Medal of Honor be Mr.Conn, and Mrs. Santa Mandy of Prestonsburg, performed barefoot Director Jeremiah Parsons built upon to provide qual- your dreams. Don’t let rejec- Vonetta Hazlette, of Paintsrecipient Ernie as he their questions. Emily Fredrick and Chaise Conley, members of the Raceland High saidanswers the association’s mem- ity educational and theatrical tion define you. For every ville. as pictures willScene be atClaus, the Songwriter’s event held last West week at allowed the Restaurant. parade School Band, play Taps at the Campbell Elementary School Veterans Day Assembly. the Long after Branch in front of the fire station. Organizers as that there Songwriter be no other Santas in the continued from front parade. A chili/cookie dinner is her preferred genre. Conn will be served at the Rus- Special to brary Science Swift, to advance in at the Rock and Roll Hall of gree to meet with university tour of community engagelists Taylor Johnny sell Fire Station immedi- The Greenup Beacon the field, but I had no clue Cash, Patsy Cline, Elvis, and Fame in Cleveland, Ohio, in admissions representatives. ment activities throughout ately following the parade I wanted receiveinflumy some capacity. RSVPs can be made at http:// the Commonwealth. This Sara Crawford was a re- what Ed Sheeran as to musical with musical entertain- cipient of the Northern Ken- bachelor’s in. to play guitar “But there are so many roadto.nku.edu/. trip to Ashland was the sixth ences. “I love ment provided. “I a was really excited to exciting possibilities, I can’t The #RoadToNKU is a of eight stops through Dec. 4. tucky University Trailblazer and career in music is my The parade committee Award for Leadership in Li- learn thatsaid NKU the make up my mind at the modream,” the offered 24-year-old welcomes all participants: brary Informatics Nov. 6 at library informatics program. Morehead State University ment,” she said. floats, walkers, bands, fire the Ashland Plaza Hotel and It’s a wonderful Sara will join four area student. Speakingopportunity of Conn, trucks and others. acquire the technical skills mathematics teachers who Convention Center in Ash- to Long Branch owner Tommy The grand marshals of land. needed really familiarize Lawsonand said, “She’s my girl, will also be honored with the the parade this year will with the field before The presentation was part myself she’s a regular here on our NKU Trailblazer Award for be Bucky Jones and Mark of the 2014 #RoadToNKU starting a graduate de- persistence in making a difstage. Theoncrowd loves her.” Ballard, longtime Russell Commonwealth Tour. gree. For instance, the library Among the crowd gath- ference in the mathematics residents and volunteers. work in is a federal deposiSara is a resident of Rus- Iered at the Long Branch for skills of our children. 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Melissa Carol Kestner, 42
Melissa Carol Kestner, 42, of Sitka, died Friday, June 19, 2015, at Staffordsville. Born Feb. 5, 1973, in Johnson County, she was the daughter of Roger and Evelyn Lemaster Kestner. She was preceded in death by her brother, Roger Lee Kestner. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Tuesday, June 23, in the chapel of the Phelps and Son Funeral Home with Steve and Kevin Memorial Park at StaffordsHazelett officiating. Burial ville. will follow in the Highland
Charles D. Daniels, 81 Charles D. Daniels, 81, of Tutor Key, died Wednesday, June 17, 2015, at the Prestonsburg Healthcare Center. Born on June 18, 1933, in Nippa, he was the son of the late Jeff and Sibyl Daniels Daniels. He is survived by his wife, Fay Daniels; one son, Danny Daniels of Sitka; two step-sons, Ted Daniels of Paintsville and Roy Dan-
iels of Dingus, W.Va.; one step-daughter, Shelva Smith of Edison, Ohio; 18 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and 26 great-greatgrandchildren. Funeral services were held Friday, June 19, in the Preston Funeral Chapel with Ray Pennington officiating. Burial followed in the Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville.
Steve Price, 74 Steve Price, 74, of River, died Thursday, June 18, 2015, in Ashland. Born on April 25, 1941, in Johnson County, he was the son of the late Cecil and Gladys Boyd Price. He is survived by his wife, Charlotte Booth Price; one son, Steven Robert Price and wife, Kendra of River; one daughter, Rebecca “Becky” Baldwin and husband, Wade of Thelma; two brothers, Randy Price of River and Kenny Price of Van Lear; two sisters, Vonda Howard and June Reynolds both of Paintsville; and four grandchildren, Rachel Ann Price, Leah Marie Price, Mason Robert Baldwin and Reid
Stephen Baldwin. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by two brothers, Roger and Gary Cecil Price; and Laura Mae Geeting and Naomi Clark. Funeral services were conducted Saturday, June 20, in the Southside Free Will Baptist Church, Paintsville with Wayne Price officiating. Burial followed in the Price Cemetery, River. Auxier Chapter 18 DAV conducedt full military honors. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations are suggested to Community Hospice, 2330 Pollard Road, Ashland, Ky., 41101.
William Bill Garey, 89
William Bill Garey, 89 of Flat Gap, passed away died Monday, June 15, 2015, at Highlands Regional Medical Center in Prestonsburg. Born Nov. 28, 1925, in Baltimore, Maryland, he was the son of the late George and Nettie Brehm Garey. He worked as a railroad conductor and was a U.S. Army Veteran. He is survived by his wife, Betty Picklesimer Garey; two sisters, Berniece Hartoulis and Audrey Kult; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by three brothers, George, Stanley and Robt.
Funeral services were held Friday, June 19, in the chapel of the Phelps & Son Funeral Home with Jonathan Picklesimer officiating. Burial followed in the Picklesimer Family Cemetery.
Adaptability important in the workplace Employee turnover, downsizing, an economy in flux, and many other factors contribute to the ever-changing face of business. While men and women might once have hoped to grow old with a company, today’s workers are more inclined to switch jobs several times before they retire. Companies routinely evolve to serve their customers, a learning process that will include some trial and error. Companies should be willing to try new strategies as they adapt to ever-changing markets. Workers who are flexible and able to adapt to adjustments in the workplace are among the most desireable employees. What defines adaptability varies depending on the profession, but taking the time to learn how to accommodate the needs of bosses and other workers can be a great way for men and women to ensure their long-term success. · Recognize the likelihood of change. Professional environments are fluid, and employees who resist change
may find their employers deem them expendable. Employees must recognize that change is part of the business world and must go with the flow to maintain their good standing with employers. · Look for benefits. A willingness to be flexible can benefit employees just as much as it benefits employers. Employees may find that a flexible schedule or the ability to telecommute presents new opportunities that can make life easier. · Keep lines of communication open. Many men and women like working for companies that are willing to try new things. Keep lines of communication with supervisors open to ensure your ideas are heard, and encourage subordinates to offer their ideas at every turn. · Don’t equate flexibility with being a pushover. Flexibility should not go so far that an employee feels taken advantage of. As companies change, the process is best if it involves give and take on the part of employees and their employers.
Many working professionals have hectic schedules. Perhaps due to technology that now allows men and women to stay connected to the office no matter where they might be, a great number of men and women now exceed the traditional fulltime employment standard of 40 hours per week. In fact, data from the 2013 and 2014 Gallup Work and Education polls indicates that adults employed full time in the United States work an average of 47 hours per week, almost an entire extra workday. Some working professionals have little recourse with regard to reducing the number of hours they work each week. But those who find themselves unknowingly working extra hours, whether it’s by checking work emails at home or answering business calls even after leaving the office, can take steps to regain their downtime for themselves. Schedule activities during before or after office hours. Men and women who want to take back their downtime may benefit if they start to schedule activities dur-
ing those hours that aren’t meant to be spent at the office. Rather than planning on going to the gym, plans that can easily fall apart if a particularly difficult project lands on your desk, schedule sessions with a physical trainer or sign up for classes with a friend or family member. You will be less likely to work during your downtime if you have already paid for a training session or class or have scheduled a dinner date or another activity with a loved one. Especially busy professionals can plan activities for one or two weeknights per week so they know they are leaving the office on time no less than 20 percent of the time. Encourage team-building activities with coworkers. One way to ensure you get out of the office on time is to promote team-building activities with your coworkers. Propose a company softball team or encourage your bosses to sponsor a company bowling team. Such activities can create stronger bonds between you and your coworkers, and they also ensure all of you get out of the office on time at least once
Women’s heart attack symptoms can differ from men’s Symptoms of a heart attack can include radiating pain down the arm and tightness in the chest. While these may be universally recognized symptoms of heart attacks for men, new studies have shown such symptoms are not necessarily what women can expect if they’re having a heart attack. Research indicates women may experience symptoms quite different from men when it comes to heart attacks. Dismissing the symptoms of a heart attack can delay life-saving actions. It is critical for women to recognize warning signs. Even when signs are subtle, the results can be deadly. The American Heart Association notes that a heart attacks occurs when blood flow that brings oxygenrich blood to the heart is slowed down or cut off. Arteries that supply blood flow to the heart may gradually become blocked by cholesterol, fat and plaque. The National Institutes of Health indicate women often experience new or unusual physical symptoms as early as a month before experiencing a heart attack. Women’s symptoms may not be as predictable as men’s, but there are still some signs to consider: * sweating, * pressure in the chest and back that may feel like a rope being tightened around the body, * nausea, * pain in the back, neck, jaw or stomach, * shortness of breath without having exerted yourself, * lightheadedness, * chest pain may be present, but fewer than 30 percent of women actually experience any pain in their chest, * unusual fatigue, * indigestion, and/or * sleep disturbances. If a woman experiences any of the above symptoms and suspects a heart attack, it is better to be safe than sorry. First, call 9-1-1 and make sure to follow the operator’s instructions. Chew and swallow an aspirin (325 mg) if you have one available. Aspirin will prevent platelets in the blood from clotting and further blocking up an affected artery. This prevents any other heart muscle cells from dying from a clot obstruction. If you suspect you are having a heart attack, do
not drive yourself to the hospital. Wait for paramedics or have someone else drive if you have no other choice. Lie down and try to remain as calm as possible until emergency responders arrive. Be somewhere safe in case you lose consciousness and have the door unlocked so that EMTs can get inside your home should you lose consciousness. One of the best ways to remain healthy with regard to heart attack is to take certain preventative measures to reduce your risk of heart attack. Quitting smoking, walking 30 minutes per day and choosing foods that are lower in fat and dietary cholesterol can help prevent heart attacks.
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Working professionals looking to spend less of their downtime working can avoid checking work emails after leaving their offices for the day per week. While you won’t necessarily avoid talking about work, you will be out of the office and having fun while you relax rather than sitting at your desk and burning the midnight oil. Turn off your devices. Professionals who own smartphones or tablets can now check work emails or monitor work projects whether they’re sitting in their offices or lounging on the couch at home with their families. Working men and women looking to work less during their downtime should consider turning off those devices that keep them connected to their offices. This may
be more difficult than you think, as a 2013 survey conducted by Opinion Matters on behalf of GFI Software found that 39 percent of participants acknowledged checking work emails outside of standard work hours, while a whopping 81 percent of the more than 500 respondents said they check their work email on weekends. Men and women who want to regain their downtime for themselves can try turning off their devices upon leaving the office, resisting the temptation to check work emails on nights and weekends
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Musings Murders in Johnson County
A serialized short story (Part One) It was 1968 and Elgin Gibbons was troubled. He had been working for the Johnson County Times for over fifteen years and was disappointed in how his life was progressing. He was a slight man but well proportioned to his height of 5 foot 9 inches. Even that bothered him because his parents always told him he would be six foot tall like his brother Clark. They kept saying “Give it time. Give it Time.” However, that time never came. Elgin was no head turner for the ladies but would not be considered ugly.
He had created his own phrase to describe his appearance. It was “Take a Chance On Me”. He dressed nicely but did not over dress, preferring dress pants and slacks to suits. He also wore black penny loafers to match the color of his hair, but unlike others changed the pennies to the current year when they were issued by the US Mint. He had been kidded about his name many times. Who names a child Elgin, which was the same as a wrist watch. Kids nicknamed him Timex as he was growing up and delighted in always asking him “What time is it?”. He would sometimes
when he replied to to an innocent inquiry only to find the man’s wife had died only two days before. He of course asked his parents about his name. He was told by his mother it was the name given to many of his ancestors and was considered lucky. Elgin told her “How can you say that”? His grandmother had left his Grandfather, Agnostis Elgin Gibbons, for another man. His Uncle Lenny Elgin Gibbons had been hit by a bus
when he was only 32 years of age. His mother looked thoughtful and replied “I remember, those were certainly hard times.” Luckily, the nickname passed as he got older, and was rarely used. However one of his old classmates did pass him on the street last week saying “It takes a licking but keeps on ticking”. Elgin could live with his name but was most bothered by his lack of a real success in his career. He dreamed of being a journalist and was above average intelligence. However he had not applied himself when he attended Paintsville High School, believing anything above a “C” was just extra work. He had told his grade school teachers his dog ate his homework so many times that all of them asked to see his kennel while failing him
on that assignment. However, he did graduate and there he sat at the graduation ceremony. The other seniors might be thinking deep thoughts about the future or the parties they were going to attend that night, but Elgin thought it would be funny if one of his classmates fell as he or she walked off the stage after receiving the diploma. He thought about it so much that it was his feet which got tangled up as he walked off the stage, causing him to fall and go sprawling on the floor. Half of those present feared he had been hurt and the other half laughed as his diploma fell from his hand. They laughed even harder when the seeing eye dog of a blind man sitting in the front roll took the diploma in his mouth and began to chew on it. Continued next week.
his daughter, a busy Nurse Practitioner who lived in a small rural community just thirty miles away or maybe he would hear from one of his grandchildren. There were his son’s kids, both girls who were eight and thirteen, his daughter’s children, all boys, were more spaced out at sixteen, twenty four and thirty two. The twenty four year old was a drunk and although he loved him, he knew the reality was that the kid would never amount to much more than a youthful corpse. In great contrast, the oldest was in his second year of law practice working for a large firm in Atlanta and the youngest was being scouted by the largest professional baseball franchises because of his unheard of ability to drive the ball into or over the fence three times out of every four he stepped up to the plate. The phone remained silent and he was disappointed with his feelings a bit hurt. He sighed and hoped they knew how much loved them as he drained his glass. He let his hand rest in his pants pocket around the handle of
a .38 Smith and Wesson revolver that lived there and eventually fell asleep in the old rocker, vaguely aware of the occasional passage of vehicles out on the county road. The dog settled onto a rug by his feet to watch over him, a task she instinctively felt was her job. The dreams came then..... they always did. He heard the distant sound of gunfire and eventually realized he was acyoung man again, a twenty six year old Army Staff Sergeant in the Infantry. He was kneeling in a field of scrubby brush and sandy, gravel filled dirt, with the southern suburbs of Baghdad visible less than three miles away. Heccould actually hear the clacking and whine of armored vehicles and smellcthe fumes of Diesel fuel as he said something aloud to someone in the pastcand heard his own voice in the present, rousing him from his nap. He realized with disgust that he was old and stood, rising slowly and weathering the pain of strained joints and muscles that had sat in the
chair for too long. He went back inside, remembering that eight of their own had died that night and that the platoon had killed more than ten dozen of the enemy. The dog was at his heels and made his way to his bedroom where he cast a tight lipped sorrowful glance at the portrait of his wife on the wall. She had died when a weakened railing broke and she had fallen from an interior sixth floor balcony of a Vegas hotel fifteen years before. She’d had a few drinks at the tables before getting ready to go to a show. He distinctly remembered how he had twice told her to not lean on that rail. Could he ever forgive her for causing him to remember her in such a way? He settled into bed and passed the time looking at photos of the kids when they were small. He was smiling just before he felt a moment of sharp pain in his head and the darkness claimed him. Two days later the phone rang and rang throughout the day and into the night, as both daughter and son wondered why he did not answer their calls.
generation to generation, something not often done or recognized in the U.S. For instance, Greece or Greek culture honors the elders as the center of a family. Native Americans continue to look to their elders for traditions and the community approach to raising a child. China, Korea, India are other countries who place much respect and admiration on the grandparents or elders of their community. I know many children in my school who are embarrassed because they don’t live in a traditional family home with a mother and father. Some kids make this status less than a whole family as if a single parent could not provide the needs of a
child. I believe the truth is in the child. If you are raised in a loving home, with support of your needs and open communication to deal with issues all children have, then you are in a good home. Who has a right to say which is right and which is wrong? The world is every changing and the future is its children. That is a lot of stress to bear for any person, let alone a kid. And whether anyone believes it or not, many of us think about what that future might be. The world is an open book—the internet hides nothing, so maybe you should ask your child what they think about the future or what part they would like to play.
By George Keith Wells gkwells1@gmail.com Attorney at Law retort when he was young “Time for you to get a brain”. When he got to be an adult and was asked by a married man, he sometimes replied “Time for the mailman to leave your house.” However, he learned to be careful with that reply. Once he was innocently asked by a minister as to the time and he made his usual reply. The minister rushed home and the mailman had actually been at his house for over an hour. Another time was tragic
Here and There, Then and Now By Joe Weddington
The Old Man
He had made it through another winter, his seventy third now, and could legitimately lay claim to being an old man. He was young at heart though and remained active into his later years and most people thought him to be around fifty five or so and were often shocked to learn his true age. Although there would likely be some more cold weather, the March morning was unseasonably pleasant and the forecast was for mild conditions throughout the week. The thought occurred to him that he should get his peas out as he sat on the covered front porch of the old two story farm house his
great-grandparents had built in the 1890’s, rocking gently and enjoying the warmth of a hazelnut laced cup of coffee as he relaxed in the old Sears and Roebuck rocker his grandfather had bought for himself just after the first World War. His thumb absently traced an indentation on the end of the right arm of the heavily painted chair where his own father had cracked walnuts with a hammer as a boy during the years of the Great Depression. His Dad had once related to him how he would get a whipping for doing it and the next time he had some walnuts he would do it again
because on the hard oak surface, they cracked open perfectly every time. He looked up on the hill where five generations of his family rested. He missed his Dad, he had been gone forty years now, his Mother, gone almost fifty years, was a faint memory and a photo on his dresser. It bothered him that he could not remember her voice. There was work to do, he decided, as he drained his cup and he grunted for his lab-beagle mix dog to follow him to the barn. He spent the rest of the day on the big orange Komatsu tractor, tilling up the six acres of fenced off bottom land behind the house, stopping only to have a meager lunch of a peanut butter sandwich, water and an apple. That evening, he poured four fingers of Makers Mark over ice before he went out onto the front porch again, settling into the rigid old rocker and pulling a blanket over his lap, hoping the phone would ring and maybe it would be a call from his successful entrepreneurial son, who lived and worked in New York City or from
Our opinions matter —student essays By Sydney Becknell
Celebrating our parents Every year we celebrate and honor fathers and mothers for their support in our lives. There are 40 plus countries that celebrate parents in many ways. Mothers Day was first observed in 1908 when Anna Jarvis, of Graf-
ton, W.Va. celebrated her mother and showed her commitment by continuing her work. Other similar events that are celebrated include Children’s Day, Siblings Day and Parent’s Day. Father’s Day is the most highlighted
of these celebrations. Sonora Dodd, of Washington celebrating the first Fathers Day on July 19, 1910. In 1924, President Calvin Coolidge urged the government to officially observe Father’s Day. In today’s society the traditional family no longer exists. Many families have single parents or grandparents providing care for the largest portent of youth. About 85 percent of children live with either a mother or father, of whom 38 percent are divorced; 35 percent were never married; 19 percent were separated; four percent were widowed; and four percent had a spouse that lived somewhere else. Statistics show in 2010, that one in every 14 U.S.
children live with a grandparent. Grandparents heading a household have increased the use of the term multigenerational as a category. This number continues to grow. There were three percent in 1970 to seven percent in 2010 of homes headed by grandparents. The growth seems to coincide with the increasing drug problems and rising unemployment. The support of our elders in the rearing of grandchildren or the raising of children by the whole family or community seems to be seen in many cultures. Many countries celebrate aging and utilize the knowledge base that can be passed down from
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These Thoughts
By Kathy J. Prater
Don’t worry, be happy Life’s daily frustrations and disappointments can really pull me down at times. And at those times, it seems I become completely unaware of all that I have and how truly fortunate I am. It seems there are always worries – if I’m not worrying about money or if I’m ever gonna lose weight, then I’m worrying about scheduling or if my kids are all okay. I suppose as long as there is life, there will always be something to worry about. Though I do believe the good book directs us to not worry, it’s advice that I somehow have never been able to take to heart. I envy those who can wake in the morning and go obliviously about their day, paying no mind to how the day may unfold or where it may take them. I don’t believe I’ve had a day like that since childhood. However, I do have my moments of carefree abandonment. Just this morning, I looked out my kitchen window to spy not only one of God’s little creatures eating and frolicking in my backyard, but three – a chipmunk, a squirrel and a crimson red Cardinal. Then, to top the morning off, as I was backing out of my drive, I spied a big, fat
rabbit leisurely enjoying a small patch of clover. It was at that moment that I remembered to thank God. A simple prayer that began with thanking my Maker for allowing me to see the beauty of the wildlife and natural habitat around me also reminded me to thank Him for the very good life He has provided for me and mine. We may not have all the things we wish for – and most likely do not need them, but we do have all that we need and more. When you’ve known nothing else, it’s difficult to realize that others in our world have so little and that by their standards, even our very poorest may appear to them to be rich, indeed. Employment, shelter, food in the cupboards, family, friends, pets, reliable transportation (even if it is a little worse for wear) – all things to be truly grateful for. And a beautiful granddaughter to boot! Our little Lila Jane – soon to be one year old, has brought nothing but joy into our lives. Yes, friends, summer is here and as the old song says, “the livin’ is easy.” I, for one, will strive to remember that it truly is.
Porter team takes third place in community problem solving Porter Elementary’s Community Problem Solving Team, better known as S.W.A.G, took third place in the 2015 State Governor’s Cup competition, held in Louisville,in March. The team also recently participated in this year’s 2015 Future Problem Solving Internationals in Ames, Iowa. The team was evaluated on presentation, display of project and team interview.
Team members who traveled to Iowa were Caroline Marcum, Hilal Sofyan, Dustyn Cunigan and Chloe Dyer. There were other team members who were not able to attend the Iowa competition but who, nonetheless, played an important role in the overall project. These members included Ryssa Skaggs, Julia Maynard, Joel Salyer, Laci Hitchcock and Dalton Limle.
This Town, Our World By Allen Bolling
Eastern Kentucky Camera Club’s Eye on Photography
Hot Rods ... Eye on Photography’Helpful Hints Are you often confused by some of the things your photographer friends say? Like any hobby or pastime, there are common photography terms that we all come to learn and then there is some of the more bizarre slang you can spend a lifetime behind the lens never understanding. So, I thought it might be helpful to share some of them with you. Blown out: (No, I am not talking about a tire, lol…) Bright areas in a photo that are overexposed are said to be blown out. They won’t hold any detail and will be bleached white. Chimping: (I am sure that none of use do this one.) The act of looking at pictures on the back of the camera as soon as you’ve taken them, usually accompanied by lots of ‘ooh-ooh-oohing’, hence the name. Stand around chimping and the chances are you’ll be missing some great photo opportunities kicking off right in front of you. Doughnuts: (Yummm) The name given to the ringshaped bokeh created by the unique construction of a mirror lens. Dust bunnies: In the wider world, dust bunnies are clumps of dust and fluff that you find drifting around wooden floors. In the camera world, dust bunnies are the annoying dots of sensor dust that show up in the same place in consecutive photos. Glass: As in ‘that’s a lovely piece of glass.’ Glass is another term for lenses, generally used by photographers that understand that quality of a lens matters more than the quality of the camera attached to it. Grip and rip / Spray and pray: Both of these terms refer to the act of setting the camera to its highest continuous drive mode and keeping the shutter button held down to try and capture a fleeting moment. The theory is that the more frames you fill, the more chance there is of at least one of them being acceptably composed and sharp. Hope these hints were helpful. So now, all you need to do is just get out there and shoot something.
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Title: Going Down the Highway Photographer: Tracy DeAtley When you’re at a Stop sign, what do you do when you see a little muscle driving up the road? … Ah, stop and take a picture out your car window.
Title: Hot Rod Photographer: Bill Fultz Hot Rods—Well not really, it’s a cruiser. This is my 1968 Chevrolet Impala convertible, original 327 engine with a powerglide two speed automatic transmission. My dad bought it off the showroom floor of Joseph Chevrolet in Cincinnati, Ohio in August of 1968 and when I was born this was the car I came home from the hospital in.
Title: Purple Passion Photographer: Peggy Boyd This was taken at the car show at the Spring Fling.
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Lifestyles The Cooker Woman Eloise Reynolds Delzer Since we are still in the month of June a short tutorial on setting up a wedding reception table that won’t break the bank and keep the crowd moving toward seating and celebrating the bride and groom might be in order. If you are not going to do a sit down dinner for your guests you are probably going to offer cake,, mints. and something salty with punch
and drinks. Your reception table need only feature mints, mixed nuts, a punch bowl and a drink station with glasses already set up on a table a few steps away from the cake and punch table. My mother had a set of little glass plates with an indented place for a punch cup she used from time to time. I suspect every hostess south of the Mason Dixon Line had
at least twelve of them on hand, to serve the preacher and a few ladies who lunch. I myself have a service for twenty four. I acquired the first set of six at my own wedding shower back a hundred years ago from an aunt who wanted me to be ready to join the ranks of southern women who were always at the ready with spiced tea and Bridge Cake. My mother gave me a set of 6 when she stopped doing much entertaining of the Lottie Moon Circle. Then my daughter Susan came across 12 of the exact sets at a consignment antique shop here in Paintsville. She proudly presented them to me and said...”Now mom you have two dozen plates and cups enough to serve your Christmas buffet in style.” Many
years ago most people did wedding receptions in the church hall and having the plates was a real plus. Neighbors borrowed them from each other in order to have enough for a large crowd. People still do receptions in church facilities but many depend on a hotel or some other venue that provides everything from soup to nuts. Still some do smaller weddings and even entertain wedding guests in their homes. Glass plates make a real statement in these cases. One mistake most often in evidence with many buffets and reception tables is made by offering eating utensils and napkins along with plates at the beginning of the serving process. Your guests need not be burdened by juggling
Zucchini Bread 3 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 cup egg substitute 1/3 cup canola oil 1 teaspoon grated lemon rind 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1 large egg, lightly beaten 1 1/2 cups sugar 3 cups shredded zucchini (12 ounces) 1/4 cup coarsely chopped walnuts, toasted Cooking spray Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Lightly spoon flour into dry measuring cups; level with a knife. Combine flour and next 4 ingredients (through baking soda) in a large bowl. Combine egg substitute and next 4 ingredi-
flatware and a napkin until the end of the service line. A plate at the beginning is all the guest needs to collect the refreshments. This method is best especially with female guests who are carrying handbags or trying to manage small children. The drink table for those not choosing punch should be set up a few steps from the buffet table to allow free flow of those selecting an alternate drink. I learned all this from a cookbook I purchased many years ago written by some ladies in the western part of Kentucky. It featured all sorts of good advice on planning parties and larger events in addition to lots of unique recipes. We all like to think we know how to get an invitation to the printer in the cor-
rect way but this book takes all the guess work out of that chore. Even if you Google the subject it is still nice to see the illustrations on table settings, correct shaped glass for wine and a guide that tells you what food to pair with what wine and all sorts of conversion recipes for making your own buttermilk when none is in the fridge. I found the book helpful in a whole myriad of situations. I would publish the recipe for Kentucky Hoe Cake and beaten biscuits ... but alas it is copyrighted. This cookbook/ planning guide may still be in print. The address for ordering is: Creations by Mary Allendar “The Hamilton Cooks of Kentucky, P. O. Box 33, Columbia, Ky., 42728
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Turning Pointe Dance Centre holds first dance recital
By Kathy J. Prater. Editor Around Paintsville Turning Pointe Dance Centre held its first dance recital, June 13, in the Paintsville High School Gymnasium. Family members, friends and guests enjoyed the production titled, “Dancing Disney.” Students from Johnson, Magoffin, Martin and Lawrence performed in the dance recital. Alli Wireman Adams is the owner/instructor of Turning Pointe Dance Centre. Alli, who began dancing at the age of eight, is a 2010 graduate of Paintsville High School and a 2013 graduate of Radford University from which she holds a bachelor’s degree in Dance. While studying at Radford, Alli also danced with the Radford University Rockers Dance Team which is a NCAA Division 1 school team. Alli also competed at the NDA Collegiate Nationals in Daytona Beach, Florida, for three years. Turning Pointe Dance Centre opened in August 2014 offering Pre-Ballet, Ballet, Pointe, Jazz, Tap, Contemporary, and Hip-Hop dance
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The entire dance troupe enjoys the audience applause following the recital. instruction. The dance studio is located on Starfire Hill in Paintsville. The studio will be offering a Summer Dance Camp, to be held July 13-17. Fall registration will be held July 20-23. Call the studio at 606264-7045, visit it on Facebook, or visit the website www.turning-pointedance. com for more information.
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Highlands Regional Medical Center receives Nuclear Cardiology Accreditation Cardiovascular diseases are the No. 1 cause of death in the United States. On average, one American dies every 39 seconds of cardiovascular disease – disorders of the heart and blood vessels. According to the American Heart Association, the total direct and indirect cost of cardiovascular disease and stroke in the U.S. for 2010 was an estimated $503.2 billion. Early detection of life threatening heart disorders and other diseases is possible through the use of nuclear cardiology procedures performed within hospitals, outpatient centers and physicians’ offices. While these tests are helpful, there are many facets that contribute to an accurate diagnosis based on Nuclear Cardiology testing. The skill of the technologist performing the examination, the type of equipment used, the background and knowledge of the interpreting physician and quality assurance measures are each critical to quality patient testing. Highlands Regional Medical Center located in Prestonsburg, KY has been granted a three-year term of accreditation in Nuclear Cardiology by the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC). Accreditation by the IAC means that Highlands Regional Medical Center has undergone a thorough review of its operational and technical components by a panel of experts. The IAC grants accreditation only to those facilities that are found to be providing quality patient care, in compliance with national standards through a comprehensive application process including detailed case study review. IAC accreditation is a “seal of approval” that patients can rely on as an indication that the facility has been carefully critiqued on all aspects of its operations considered
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House of Refuge 416 Main St., Paintsville Phone: 606-789-9777 Pastors Mike and Doris Blevin Little Paint Church of God Pastor Jeff White 671 Little Paint Creek Road East Point KY 606-886-3699 Mayo Memorial United Methodist Church Pastor: Dr. John W. Hatton 325 Court St., Paintsville Phone: 606-789-3296 Mountain Community Fellowship Pastor: Jason Hutchinson PO Box 313, Paintsville Phone: 606-793-1179 Paintsville Church Of Christ Pastor: Keith Olbricht PO Box 1225, Paintsville Phone: 606-789-6219 Phillip Cove Freewill Baptist Church 805 Hammond Rd. Paintsville Phone: 606-298-4147 Rock House Freewill Baptist Church Pastor Richard B. Williams 138 Robinson Dr. Paintsville Phone: 606-297-6835 St. Michael Catholic Church Pastor: Terence Hoppenjans 720 Washington Ave. Paintsville Phone: 606-789-4455 Toms Creek Freewill Baptist Church Pastor: Kelly Caudill 81 Church Dr., Paintsville Phone: 606-297-6101
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Ashland 76ers pick up two wins in home opener By John Rowland Around Paintsville Ashland - Much like the Little League and Cal Ripken leagues, summer baseball is just around the corner. For other teams, first games come sooner than others. Reinforcing this is the Ashland Post 76 19U baseball team. The 76ers are comprised of players from multiple counties and school districts, including six of our own. Johnson Central’s Colton Bayes, J.D. Harless, Jacob Patton and Josh Hitchcock accompany Paintsville’s Tommy McCormick, Matt Miller and Andrew Rice to represent Johnson County. Their home openers would be played against the Hammond Hornets last Thursday, where they earned two wins. In the first game, Matt Miller would get the starting nod for third base along with J.D. Harless at second. Matt finished this game with a single and a double off the yellow lining of the outfield fence. His double scored two runs as well. J.D. Harless would ground into several fielder’s choices, advancing a runner to third who would later score. Tommy McCormick would also score courtesy running for the catcher. Offensively in this game, the 76ers scored 10 runs on
13 hits, including a two-run homerun in the first. They earned a 10-7 victory in a complete game seven innings. In the second game, Andrew Rice would start on the mound, Matt Miller was called to be designed hitter, Colton Bayes would start in left field and Jacob Patton would start in right field. Rice would pitch two innings, seeing three runners cross in the first. In the second, he retired two out of four batters via strikeout allowing him to finish with three on the evening. Matt Miller would score one run after earning a single late in the game. Colton Bayes would also score following a single in the bottom of the fourth. Tommy McCormick would go 3-3 reaching base all four at bats (hit by pitch in last at-bat). He hit two singles and a double. He scored once and J.D. Harless would courtesy run for him who later scored as well. Jacob Patton would be hit by a pitch and after advancing to third would be thrown out at home on a double play ball. The 76ers would explode for 7 runs in the fourth inning along with 6 in the 6th. The final score would be 15-5. The 76ers will return home for a game in Central Park Tuesday, June 23.
J.D. Harless assists in a 6-4-3 double play. Photos by John Rowland/Around Paintsville
Johnson County Cal Ripken Softball and Baseball League 2015 All Star Roster 8U SOFTBALL Makenzie Burkett, Keelee Blair, Maci DeLong, Elena Goble, Kileah Robinette, Abby Stambaugh, Adyson Burchett, Josie Dials, Abby Rohr, Jaden Estep, Kylee Webb and Ava Cantrell
Paintsville’s Matt Miller applies the tag to thwart a runner’s steal attempt.
10U SOFTBALL Destiny Tackett, Macy Conley, Claire Gamble, Kaleigh Welch, Zoey Butcher, Randi DeLong, Kay Kay Vannoy, Grace Jude, Abby Joseph, Olivia Spradlin, Leslie Jeffers and Kellie Horn 12U SOFTBALL Clara Blair, Callie Blair, Morgan Williams, Jaden Bowling, Chloe Lafferty, Hannah DeLong, Skylar Waszil, Sidney Pinson, Chloe Vanhoose, Brooklyn Music, Audrianna Pierce and Hannah Hackworth 8U BASEBALL Dalton Matney, Brady Adkins, Logan Morrow, Logan Rice, Cam Lykins, Levi Pennington, Brayden Shepherd, Gabe Conley, Tristen Jenkins, Weston Jude and Dalton Boner 9U BASEBALL Garrison Ousley, Skylar Bennett, Jacob Marcum, Dalton Pennington, Ethan McCarty, Toby Kelly, Seth Davis, Jacob Breeding, Jaxson Fannin, Cash Parks, Zach McCoart and Tyler Murphy 10U BASEBALL Ryan Rice, Tanner Castle, Cam Kelsey, Brayson Cook, Hunter Burchett, Seth Fitch, Nic Kidd, Dylan Spencer, Trenton Sherman, Blake Blanton, Lucas Ward and Tate Tackett
Seth Fitch was recently announced to the 10U AllStar team.
Tate Tackett will represent the Cubs on the 10U All-Star team.
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First round of Road to Fame semi-finals held By Kathy J. Prater, Editor Around Paintsville It won’t be long now until the area’s newest singing sensation is named at the Mountain Arts Center. With only one more round of semi-finals to go, the contest is heading into a dead heat as musicians and singers begin to imagine the taste of the sweet nectar of victory.
Second round to be held June 25
Semi-final results from the June 18 competition had the following individuals qualifying for the final round: Maranda Finney, of Paintsville; Katelyn Fitch, of Staffordsville; Ciara James, of Ashland; Gracie Thompson, of Lackey, Floyd County; and, the only male performer left standing Thursday evening – Ryan Howard, of Salyersville.
Ashley Mitchell, of Slemp, in Perry County, will also move forward as the audience choice winner from Thursday’s competition. The next, and final, round of semi-finals will be held Thursday, June 25, at 7 p.m., at the Mountain Arts Center. The audience will get to choose one performer to advance to the finals on this
night, also. The ‘Road to Fame,’ now in its fourth year, is a talent search looking for the next potential star from the eastern Kentucky area along the U.S. 23 highway where so many now famous were born. The counties along this road of musical talent have produced such stars as Loretta Lynn, Ricky Skaggs, Patty Love-
less, Dwight Yoakum, Larry Cordle, Crystal Gayle, Billy Ray Cyrus, The Judd’s, and more. “East Kentucky is a hot bed of extreme talent and we are glad to play a role in helping artists work toward their goals and dreams,” said Bernard Porter, president, PCG Nashville. The winner of the CMH
Road to Fame will win a grand prize package as well as acting as an ambassador representing the Country Music Highway at various events throughout the coming months along with the top ten finalists. The CMH Road to Fame final competition will be held Thursday, July 2, at the Mountain Arts Center.
Johnson County students excel in Iowa conference By Kathy J. Prater, Editor Around Paintsville Students from Johnson County recently participated in the Future Problem Solving International Conference, held at Iowa State University, in Ames, Iowa, on June 14. This is a competitive component of Future Problem Solving in which participants research multiple global topics and learn a six-step creative problem solving process prior to competition. During the two-hour competition, participants are presented with an imagined situation set in the future to which they apply their research and creative problem solving skills. Placing first place in the junior division of the Global Issues Problem Solving Individual category was Highland Elementary student Maci Conley. Taking second
place in the senior division of the Global Issues Problem Solving Individual category was Johnson Central High School student Emily Adkins. The Porter Elementary Future Problem Solving Team was awarded second place in the Global Issues Problem Solving Team competition. The Porter Future Problem Solving (FPS) team competed against 56 teams from the United States and countries all around the world, including New Zealand, Singapore, and Hong Kong. This is the second year in a row the Porter FPS team placed second in the FPS International Conference. Team members included Zoe Castle, Peyton Sergent, Savanna Holbrook, and Kennedy Little. The Porter team is coached by Suzette Fairchild. The team qualified for the Interna-
tional Conference after being awarded first place for Future Problem Solving in March at the KAAC State Tournament in Louisville. Also placing in the international competition, in the senior division of the Global Issues Problem Solving Teams was the Johnson Central High School FPS team, taking sixth place in the competition. The JCHS team was comprised of Kathryn Branham, Summer Daso, Jake Halsey, and Matt O’Bryan. Editor’s Note: The Around Paintsville staff is proud of other students from Johnson County and Paintsville who may have participated in the international conference as well but as of press time, no further information was able to be obtained. We will publish an update once informa- Porter Elementary students are pictured with the trophy they brought back to Johnson County from the international conference in Iowa. From left are, Zoe tion is received. Castle, Peyton Sergent, Savanna Holbrook and Kennedy Little.
Kids explore their creativity at the OSCAR Still time to register for upcoming classes
By Kathy J. Prater, Editor Around Paintsville Summer has barely begun and already kids from around the local area have learned that the OSCAR (Oil Springs Cultural Arts and Recreation) Center is the place to go to get in touch with their creative side and to have a little vacation fun. Earlier this month, on June 11, Johnson County Extension Program Assistant Emily Baldridge conducted a ceramics class for kids in which each child created their own “pinch pot.” “Once these are finished, you can use them to hold coins or jewelry or any number of things,” Baldridge told the children.
To begin, each child was given a lump of clay from which they formed a pot by first making an indentation in the center of the pot and then pinching and stretching what would eventually turn into the rim in order to form a small bowl. Afterwards, the pots were placed in a hot oven in order to permanently save their shapes and after cooling, were painted and decorated by each child. “I really like it. It’s fun,” said Ryan Rice, a student in the class. More classes for children are scheduled to take place at the OSCAR this summer. On July 16, a class to teach children how to make a terrarium dish garden will be taught by Cindy Blair. Cost of the class is only $8. The class is scheduled to begin at 1 p.m. On July 23, also at 1 p.m., resident potter Martha
A young student concentrates on painting her pinch pot in a ceramics class taught at the OSCAR. Risner will teach a pottery class for children, ages 6 and up. The cost of the pottery class will be $20. All needed items will be provided and children get to keep the items they create. For more information, call
789-8108 or 297-3915. Classes for adults in stained glass making and beginning quilting are also on the upcoming summer schedule for adults. Call the numbers listed above to learn This young man painted his pinch pot in Paintsville more. School’s colors.
Students satisfied with their final results.
OSCAR volunteer Cindy Blair helps students prepare their pots for the oven.
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Entertainment
Tinseltown By Nick Thomas
At 90, June Lockhart looks beyond Monsters and Mutts Since the 1960s, June Lockhart has been widely recognized as the practical and protective TV mom from “Lost in Space” and “Lassie.” But her extensive career stretched beyond zany aliens and courageous canines. Her body of work includes some 200 stage, film, and TV roles – including two seasons on “Petticoat Junction” and numerous television guest-starring appearances since the 1950s. Westerns were among her favorites. “I worked in many early TV westerns,” said Lockhart, a longtime Santa Monica resident, who turns 90 this month. “I loved the period costumes with the long gowns and their cinched in waists. The stories were also marvelously written and could be quite provocative for their time.” In ‘The Sarah Drummond Story,’ a 1958 “Wagon Train” episode, her character gives birth to an Indian child after being raped. “The husband wants nothing to do with the baby, so it’s a very emotional and thought provoking episode,” noted Lockhart. “This was also a time when pregnant women on network TV series were shown like they were always only three months pregnant. But I was huge!” The same year, her character in a “Gunsmoke” episode (‘Dirt’) probably also challenged the censors. “I played a hooker and wore a very low-cut dress, which was interesting since they just didn’t show a lot of cleavage on TV in those days.” In two episodes of “Have
Gun will Travel,” set after the Civil War, Lockhart plays a physician confronting prejudice towards female doctors. “Women doctors were certainly not common back then, or even in the 1950s when the show aired,” she said. “My first husband and his sister were doctors and, despite excellent grades, her admittance to medical school was held up because the nuns at her upscale girl’s school delayed forwarding her records. They claimed ‘Our graduates don’t go to medical school!’ This was in the late 1940s, but she turned out to be a great doctor and the one I went to—not my husband!” Lockhart revisited the same theme in 1970, with a rural comic twist, as Dr. Janet Craig in her first “Petticoat Junction” episode. The story focused on the town’s men, led by Edgar Buchanan (Uncle Joe), who attempted to sabotage Dr. Craig’s medical practice. By contrast, the cast were most welcoming to Ms. Lockhart, who joined the series following the death of popular Bea Benaderet – the show’s matriarch (Kate Bradley) for 175 episodes. “On the first day, I walked onto the set and called out ‘Good morning everybody!’ and they returned the greeting. We knew everything would be fine. They had done their grieving over the loss of Bea and knew we had to get straight to work.” Veteran character actor Buchanan appeared throughout the series seven year run and was, says Lock-
hart, a real character. “He was quite a dear, but very naughty. He would tell the filthiest jokes right up until the cameras started rolling, so one had to compose oneself before the scene started. He had originally been a dentist which always amused me because he had the worst teeth!” Lockhart’s first professional acting appearance occurred when she was 8 years old at New York’s Metropolitan Opera House in a pantomime scene in the opera “Peter Ibbetson.” “I was a ballet student at the Met and also danced in several operas with the corps de ballet,” she recalled. Her film career began in 1938 as a child actor working alongside her parents (Gene and Kathleen Lockhart) in “A Christmas Carol.” She went on to appear in other classics such as “Meet Me in St. Louis” and “Sergeant York” – some 40 feature films in all. In “Time Limit” (1957), Lockhart shared a lengthy, dramatic scene with Richard Widmark. “I had seen the play on Broadway and was impressed with the actress (Patricia Benoit) who played the wife’s role. I happened to be on the studio lot when Richard Widmark and the director, Karl Malden, were planning the film version and they walked by. They said ‘June, we’re doing Time Limit, do you want to play the wife?’ Of course I said yes.” Lockhart says there was talk her performance might lead to an Acad-
Scene from Lockhart’s latest film The Remake - Photo credit Jacopo Manfren emy Award nomination. “But the character was never brought back in the film to tie up her role,” she explained. “So my name was never submitted. However, I knew I had done a good job.” Despite the Oscar absence, Lockhart’s trophy shelf isn’t exactly bare and includes a 1947 Tony Award and NASA’s prestigious Exceptional Public Achievement Medal awarded for her support and promotion of the space agency following her “Lost in Space” days. As she looks back on nine decades of acting, Lockhart also celebrates a milestone birthday with the classic ‘60s sci-fi series – the first episode aired 50 years ago this year and will be commemorated with the release of the complete series on Blu-ray in September. But she also looks forward to new projects, including her most recent role as a grandmother in the independent film, “The Remake,” currently in post-production. “June was a total delight to work with and plays a wonderful ‘spunky’ character,” said co-director/producer and writer Lynne Alana Delaney. “She’s an amazing little fireball of energy, even after a 12-hour day on set!”
Lockhart plays Beulah, in the 1958 Gunsmoke episode Dirt - CBS publicity still And even on her June 25th birthday, Lockhart will be working when she introduces Gary Greene and his Big Band of Barristers at the Beverly Cañon Gardens, in Beverly Hills. “I’ve had many opportunities that just dropped into my lap over the years and I’m glad I was equal to them,”
she says. “I used to think 90, gosh, that’s old. But I feel 55. I’m very fortunate to still be active and working.” Nick Thomas teaches at Auburn University at Montgomery, Ala., and has written features, columns, and interviews for over 600 magazines and newspapers.
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Outdoor Living
The Camo Chronicles By Wm. Wade Smith @wadesmith007 on Twitter It’s never too soon to get educated about hunting safety. And in Kentucky, it’s the law. Take time this Summer to get prepared for the fall by taking or volunteering for Hunter Safety classes. Here is what the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife has to say via their website: Hunter Education Requirement Effective March 1, 1991, all hunters born on or after Jan. 1, 1975, shall while hunting carry a valid hunter education course completion card in addition to the appropriate Kentucky hunting license. A bow hunter not in possession of a firearm may carry a “National Bowhunter Education Program” course completion card in lieu of the hunter education card. Get Hunter Education Certified There are three ways to get certified in hunter education: Take the entire traditional course at a location near you. Take the course online either at http://www.hunter-ed.
com/kentucky or http://hunteredcourse.com/state/Kentucky. Take the course by CDROM call 800-858-1549 FREE ext. 4404 to request a copy of the CD-ROM by mail. If you took the course either online or by CD-ROM, you must complete the course by finding a Range Day. Hunter Education Volunteer Instructor Becoming certified as a Hunter Education Instructor is a great way to insure the continuation of Kentucky’s hunting tradition. Every year over 15,000 Kentucky citizens learn about safe and ethical hunting by participating in the ten (10) hour Kentucky Hunter Education Course. On an average year from 800 to 1,000 Kentucky Hunter Education Instructors team up to teach around 400 individual courses all over the state. Subject matter for a Hunter Education course includes but is not limited to training in firearms, am-
Get your hunters education this summer and be prepared for this fall munition, first aid, survival in the outdoors, wildlife identification and management, and basic bowhunting. Students participate in classroom sessions and live fire field training with guns and archery tackle. The twelve (12) hour Hunter Education Instructor Course will prepare participants to take an active part in this program. The content of a typical instructor course includes Kentucky Hunter Education Policies and Procedures, practice teaching of classroom and range subjects, use of audio visual equipment, and a 100 question written test. You must have completed the ten (10) hour student course prior to taking the Instructor Course. The program can always use a few more good men and women who are interested in insuring a future for hunting and shooting sports. Temporary Hunter Education Exemption Permit The temporary hunter education exemption permit allows a person to hunt for one year without first completing a hunter education course.
The permit will be available online for a $5 fee and is available to both Kentucky residents and nonresidents. “License sales have been going down over the years, and we were looking for a solution to the problem,” said Bill Balda, hunter education supervisor for the Kentucky Dept. of Fish and Wildlife Resources. “We want people to try hunting, to take advantage of Kentucky’s wildlife resources,” Bill Balda, KDFWR, said. Kentucky’s hunter education law requires all licenserequired hunters born on or after Jan. 1, 1975, to pass a hunter education course and carry the course completion card when hunting. However, hunters who have the new permit will be exempt from this law for one year from the date of purchase. “We made the permit effective for 12 months from the date of purchase, to give hunters an opportunity to try all the hunting opportunities Kentucky has to offer,” Balda said. The permit is available only one time. Once it expires, hunters are no longer exempt and must
Movies, actors and the Paintsville connection By Rick Roberts and Lisa Trusty-Roberts Do you know the first film every shot in our neck of the woods? Most of the population in the 45-50 age bracket know. But for the rest, our beautiful little town became a real life movie set when crews came to shoot Kentucky Woman in 1983. The movie has a cast of actors well know during that time. Cheryl Ladd, a former Charlie’s Angels in the 80’s along with Ned Beatty, a Louisville character actor, Peter Weller, also known as RoboCop, and Tess Harper who starred in No Country for Old Men which took home the Oscar in 2007 for Best Picture. The synopsis of the story goes like this: Ned gets Black Lung and can’t work. Cheryl’s character, Maggie, takes on her father’s job to keep the family up. She has a hard time from fellow male and female miners throughout the movie but perseveres. The movie was directed by Walter Doniger for CBS television when T.V. movies were being shown frequently. You see quite a bit of Paintsville throughout the movie: Castle’s Busy Bee Restaurant which is now a vacant lot which sat beside the old Paintsville Herald building at the corner of W. Third across from Third St. Freewill church. It was renamed Chicken Charlie’s
for the movie. Paintsville Elementary was shown as Cheryl picked her son up after school. There is also a scene at Ed’s Surplus( Upper Room Church) and PorterSchmidt-Banks and Baldwin where Cheryl kisses Weller in a night scene. They would finish up at the Paintsville Country Club at a mine party. Several locals got scenes and lines. Those receiving lines were Laurie Keller who played Martha Obermeyer, Madonna Rice and Robin Allen as wife’s No. 1 and No. 2 at the Country Club. Booten Castle, a former wrestler from Paintsville, had a fight scene as he roughs up Peter Weller at Chicken Charlie’s over leaving a tip. “We don’t need handouts from you Yankees!” Former Mayor Robin Cooper can be seen dancing and Rick Roberts got his first feature extra scene walking into the Country Club behind Cheryl. Clyde Pack and David “Duke” LeMaster are seen in a scene at Mayo School in a community meeting. If you missed that era and the movie, now it can be seen as the Johnson County Public Library has it on the shelves along with other movies with a Paintsville-Johnson County connection. For a complete description of each movie and their local connections to our area visit aroundpaintsville.com. Passenger Pigeons (2010)
Let It Be War (2012) Dawn (2012) Stateside (2004) We are Marshall (2006) Southern Belles (2005) Blackwood (2008) Racing For Sage (2012) Zero Deficit (2007) Close Your Eyes (2006) The Rivalry: Red V. Blue (2014) Toxic Soup (2010) The Very Worst Thing (2010) A Life of it’s own (2014) A Cut Above: The Legend of Larry Roberts (2013) Moving Mountains, (2014) The Death of Floyd Collins (2015) Tom Carter, Paintsville Class of 1973, is now head of the Missouri State University television station and produces and directs documentaries for Ozark PBS. Here are some of the titles available at the library. Route 66-Missouri’s Mother Road (2010) O’Reilly General HospitalThe Hospital With a Soul (2012) Laura Ingalls Wilder: The Life Stories of a Pioneer Girl (2012) Tent Theatre: 50 Seasons (2012) Ozark Jubilee: A Living Legacy of Country Music (2011) Link to the Past, Fairways to the Future (2014) Community Ties: The Frisco Railroad in Southeast Missouri (2014)
With House Bill 340 signed May 7 by Governor Steve Besher, we could see even more film and television production companies visiting our quaint town. The Bill improves a series of financial incentives the state offers to qualified productions including a jump from the previous 20 percent to as much as 30 percent in refundable income tax credit. An additional five percent incentive is also available for the use of Kentucky resident labor. And that is where we come in Paintsville and Johnson County. With the abundance of talent and producer/directors in our own backyard we can continue the connection for years to come.
successfully complete a hunter education course. Hunters who carry the permit must be accompanied by a properly licensed adult hunter at least 18 years old who meets the hunter education requirement. The adult must remain in a position to take immediate control of the exempted hunter’s bow or firearm while hunting. Adult supervision is also required for all hunters under the age of 10, and for all firearm deer, elk and turkey hunters 15 and under. “We did not want the accident rate to go up,” Balda said. “Texas began a similar permit in 2004, and there was no increase in hunting incidents.” Kids don’t have to take the course until they turn 12 years old, instead of the previous age of 10. Also, kids cannot take the hunter education test until they turn nine. During the three-year window between ages nine and 12, kids have many opportunities to take a course. More than 300 hunter education courses are scheduled throughout Kentucky each year. Landowners who are hunting on their own land, and other license-exempt hunters, are
not required to take a hunter education course. However, the course is strongly recommended. For complete information on hunter education, call 1-800-858-1549 FREE. Exceptions Children under 12 years of age may hunt without a course completion card, but shall be accompanied by an adult of at least 18 years of age. One adult shall not accompany more than two children at one time. Persons exempt from buying a license are not required to possess a hunter education course completion card (i.e., resident owners of farmlands, tenants, etc.). Instructor Contact Information Region 1 Bobby McKee (270) 526-3023 Robert.Mckee@ky.gov Region 2 Dan Wilson (502) 352-0550 Dan.Wilson@ky.gov Region 3 Will Connelly (606) 335-9437 willconn@tvs.cable.com
How to handle weed growth
Homeowners who take pride in their lawns and gardens know just how problematic weeds can be. Weeds can make otherwise well-manicured and thriving lawns and gardens appear unhealthy and ill-kempt. But homeowners don’t have to sit back and accept weeds as an inevitable byproduct of warm weather. The following are a handful of ways homeowners can handle weed growth so all their hard work is not masked by unwelcome weeds. · Pull weeds after watering. It might seem odd to water weeds, but watering weeds can actually make it easier to pull them out so they never return. When you pull weeds from soggy soil, you can more easily pull weeds’ entire root system from the ground. That means you aren’t just pulling the stems and leaves, but the entire weed from the ground. ·Lay mulch. Mulch can benefit a garden in many ways, not the least of which is helping to prevent the growth of weeds. Mulch prevents sunlight from reaching weed seeds, helping to prevent the growth of weeds before they even appear to cause you headaches. In addition, mulch helps soil retain moisture, which benefits
plants as summer temperatures rise. · Lay landscape fabric. Homeowners who want to do more than mulch can lay landscape fabric in their gardens as well. Landscape fabric will work in much the same way as mulch, blocking sunlight from reaching weed seeds and therefore preventing the weed seeds from germinating. When laying landscape fabric, simply cut holes in the fabric where the plants will be, lay the fabric down and then cover the fabric with mulch. · Plant strategically. How you plant also can help defeat weeds before they ever appear. Speak with your landscaper or a local lawn and garden professional before planting, asking if it’s possible to plant particular plants close together to prevent weed growth. Plants that are planted in close proximity to one another will block sunlight from reaching the soil, which will make it more difficult for weed seeds to germinate. Weeds are a formidable and unwelcome foe to homeowners who take pride in their lawns and gardens. But there are several ways to combat existing weed infestations and prevent their return in the future.
Arts at the Amphitheater with
The Main Street Players Saturday, June 27 at 7 p.m. at The Mountain Home Place
According to the United States Environmental Protection Agency, Earth’s average temperature has risen by 1.4 degree F over the last 100 years. The EPA also notes that the average temperature is projected to rise even more over the next century, rising an estimated 2° F during that span. Though such incremental increases may seem insignificant, even small changes in the average temperature of the planet can have a dramatic effect on cli-
mate and weather. The EPA points out that many regions have already begun to experience the effects of the rise in temperature. For example, changes in average rainfall in certain areas have led to more flooding for some regions and more drought in others. Rising sea levels are another potential concern, as the warming of the planet has led to warmer oceans and melting ice caps. If ignored, climate change, which includes significant changes
in temperature, precipitation and wind patterns, can have a substantial impact on human beings and their way oflife, affecting human health, water supplies, agriculture, and power and transportation systems. Though the impact of climate change has the potential to be devastating, the EPA notes that reducing greenhouse gas emissions can reduce risks from climate change. Learn more at www. epa.gov/climatechange.
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