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Multi-Agency Resource and Recovery Center formed By Kathy J. Prater, Editor For those who have suffered immeasurable loss in the recent flash flooding that ravaged the Flat Gap community, trying to pick up the pieces and move on is a daunting task. Many are now left with no home, no vehicle and relying on others to help them. Sources of information previously used may no longer be available such as cell phones, home phones and computers. With that realization in mind, the Johnson County MultiAgency Resource and Recovery Center has now been formed. “The purpose of the multi-agency resource center is to provide citizens a ‘one stop shop’ for local, state and federal assistance,” said Nancy Price, Johnson County MARRC (Multi-Agency Resource
and Recovery Center) coordinator. The Multi-Agency Resource and Recovery Center will bring together an array of government and non-profit organizations focused on helping victims of the disastrous flooding piece their lives back together. Replacing lost legal documents, applying for insurance assistance, locating temporary housing, help with home repair and rebuilding costs – even tips on how to survive living with another family for an extended period of time, are all immediate needs in the lives of flood victims. For those working with limited resources, without a personal means of travel and relying on others, finding answers and assistance in one location should prove to be a remarkable help, saving time
from having to go from one office to another or making numerous phone calls. The MARRC will be located within the Johnson County Public Library. Those needing assistance may access the MARRC’s services on Thursday, Aug. 6, from 1-6 p.m.; Friday, Aug. 7, from 10 a.m-3 p.m; and, Saturday, Aug. 8, from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Evening and Saturday hours have been scheduled in order to reduce the amount of time applicants will need to take off from work. Among the agencies that will have workers located in the MARRC are the County Court Clerk’s office, the Circuit Court Clerk’s office, Kentucky Housing Corporation, the state Vital Statistics office, the Social Security Administration, Christian Appalachian Project, the Johnson
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County Long Term Recovery Committee, SNAP, the county Property Valuation Administrator’s office, the Johnson County Library,and more. There is no cost and agency workers will be prepared to provide direct service and guidance, in accordance with agency missions and capacity, to needy citizens – not just be present as a means for providing information but to actually assist citizens with their needs. During the sessions scheduled, Price says agencies will “help refile for birth certificates … fill out applications for replacement of lost social security cards; the USDA will share information and take applications for loans and/or grants. There are far too many to mention,” she said.
Price also says the MARRC will serve not only citizens of Johnson County but surrounding counties, as well. “It is for those that have been affected by any of this year’s flooding and need help from a local, state or federal office,” she said. The MARRC is a first for the state of Kentucky and will serve as a model for citizen and community recovery across the Commonwealth. Those with questions may call Jim Garrett, Kentucky Emergency Management, at 502-607-5742 or Nancy Price, at 606-2641943. The Johnson County Public Library is located at 444 Main Street, in downPhotos by Anne town Paintsville. The Stephens number to the library is 606789-4355.
Veterans Day assembly at Campbell Elem School. Ms. June Whitt’s 3rd grade students listen to Medal of Honor recipient Ernie West as he answers their questions. Emily Fredrick and Chaise Conley, members of the Raceland High School Band, play Taps at the Campbell Elementary School Veterans Day Assembly.
Red Bush community comes together for flood relief
Over 600 meals served per day to those in need Crawford honored as Trailblazer
er and making sandwiches and taking them out on brary Science to advance in at the Rock and Roll Hall of gree to meet with university tour of community engageSpecial to the road to people we saw the field, but I had no clue Fame in Cleveland, Ohio, in admissions representatives. ment activities throughout The Greenup Beacon working and helping.” RSVPs can be made at http:// the Commonwealth. This Sara Crawford was a re- what I wanted to receive my some capacity. Cantrell added that as “But there are so many roadto.nku.edu/. trip to Ashland was the sixth cipient of the Northern Ken- bachelor’s in. she and volunteers from the “I was really excited to exciting possibilities, I can’t The #RoadToNKU is a of eight stops through Dec. 4. tucky University Trailblazer community saw the need Award for Leadership in Li- learn that NKU offered the make up my mind at the mogrowing each day, they brary Informatics Nov. 6 at library informatics program. ment,” she said. decided to begin cooking Sara will join four area the Ashland Plaza Hotel and It’s a wonderful opportunity hot meals in the Red Bush Convention Center in Ash- to acquire the technical skills mathematics teachers who Community Center. A new needed and really familiarize will also be honored with the land. neighbor, Susan Brewer, The presentation was part myself with the field before NKU Trailblazer Award for who had just moved to of the 2014 #RoadToNKU starting on a graduate de- persistence in making a difthe area from Indiana with gree. For instance, the library ference in the mathematics Commonwealth Tour. her husband Phillip, imSara is a resident of Rus- I work in is a federal deposi- skills of our children. mediately stepped aboard “The Trailblazer Award is sell, Kentucky, and is a stu- tory, so the government docalongside Melanie and dent in NKU’s library infor- uments class I plan on taking recognition of those citizens began helping organize. matics program. She works in the spring will serve me throughout the state who are “Phillip turned out to be a changing lives through new as a library assistant at the well.” good cook so we utilized The support Sara has re- and innovative education Ashland Community and his skills,” Cantrell said. Technical College. Sara was ceived at NKU has already programs,” NKU President As the days progressed, Geoffrey S. Mearns said. a student worker at the li- served her well. Cantrell said electric com“I didn’t know what to ex- “With improved math skills brary before completing an pany crews and road workassociate of arts degree last pect during my first semester and added library capacity, ers were stopping in for The Red Bush Community Center has become a hub of activity as volunteers have banded together at NKU as an online trans- Kentucky’s children will be May. a quick breakfast while to help feed those at work helping restore homes and utilities to the area. Pictured are a few memfer student, I have hadBranch better of prepared to meetoftheJesus Christ of Latter-day Saints preparing and “Books and the written bers of the but Wittensville the Church others came for lunch and such a apleasant experience demands of this century.” word have always been a serving soup bean dinner with fresh vegetables and corn bread. Cantrell said many local churches dinner. “We were feeding The event is open to the passion of mine and librar- so far,” Sara said. “Everymore than 300 people at and organizations have prepared meals and donated food to help feed workers and survivors in the one has been so supportive public and will include an ies brought me hours of area. least twice a day at first but comfort and joy when I was throughout the journey and opportunity for high school it has slacked off quite a bit vaging what they could said the need for meals has to be provided as long as we will,” she added. younger,” Sara said. “I knew my teachers are wonderful.” students and adults internow,” she said. With many and leaving behind con- lightened up but that meals a need exists. “And if they Sara’s dream job is to work ested in completing their deSara Crawford I needed my Master of LiRelief cont. on page 8 families finished with sal- demned homes, Cantrell at the center will continue need us to deliver to them,
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Lawrence County Fair kicks off with 2015 Pageant
The “Prettiest Babies” in Lawrence County are, from left: Prettiest Baby title winner Amelia Whitt, the daughter of Kyle Whitt and Amanda Skaggs; Mila Blankenship,first runner-up, is the daughter of Brandon and Kasey Blankenship; and, Adalynn Mellert, second runner-up is the daughter of Chris and Megan Mellert.
The Lawrence County Fair 2015 Pageant was held Tuesday, July 28, at the Lawrence County Extension Office. The fair celebrated its fifth year July 29 through August 1 with livestock shows, oldfashioned canning and food prizes, a car show, tractor pull, craft and food vendors, and live entertainment.
Miss Lawrence County Fair Nicole Christian, right, is pictured with Little Miss Lawrence County Fair Emily Ferrell. Nicole is the daughter of Timmy Christian and Sara Sammons. Emily is the daughter of Clyde and Nita Ferrell.
The Cutest Toddlers of Lawrence County are: Cutest Toddler title winner Sarie Pavlovski, center, the daughter of Robert and Donna Winning the “Most Photogenic” title was Pavlovski; Madalyn Blankenship, left, first runner-up is the daughbaby Adalyn Caseman, the daughter of Todd ter of Brandon and Kasey Blankenship; and, Kaylee Nolan, right, second runner-up is the daughter of Briana Nolan. and Amanda Caseman.
Tiny Mr. Lawrence County Fair is Treygan Adkins, the son of Billy and Juli Adkins.
‘Bouncing Back for Kids’ event Flood relief update from county offices Staff Report of distribution are 8 a.m. 800-335-1337. held at Flat Gap Elementary According to informa- until 5 p.m., seven days a The emergency manage-
By Kathy J. Prater, Editor As residents of the Flat Gap community rebuild not only their homes, but their lives, as well, neighbors from a couple of counties away visited on Saturday, July 25, in an effort to relieve them of the daily stress and worry of starting all over again. “It just brings joy to my heart. To see these kids smile and to know that we’re offering a little ray of light and hope back into their lives, that’s why we’re here,” said Elkhorn City Mayor Mike Taylor. Taylor said residents of Pike County knew how devastating flooding can be as that area was also hit hard by flooding in 2010. “It’s sad, It’s disheartening … we’re just here to help bring back a few smiles and give everybody a break,” Taylor said. Taylor also shared that on the night of the flooding and in the the first few days following, he, along with other volunteers from Pike County, brought meals out to those affected. “We had pulled pork and sandwiches – hot food – donated by Texas Roadhouse,” he said. The Pike County group has also been visible throughout the past two weeks, bringing cleaning supplies and a truck load of boots to those now faced with cleaning up the muddy mess left behind by the raging water. In addition to a lunch of hot dogs, chips, cookies and watermelon, children also enjoyed running through sprinklers, jumping on inflatables, having their faces painted and other games and activities. Taylor also said volunteers were taking down the clothing sizes of each child whose family was affected by the flooding. “We’re going to buy them new clothes,” he said. “They deserve to have new things and we intend to get it for them.” The “Bounce Back for Kids” event was organized
Enjoying hot dogs, snacks, cold drinks and neighbors, people attending the “Bounce Back for Kids” event received a well-deserved break away from stress and worry.
tion received from the Paintsville/Johnson County Emergency Management Office and the office of Johnson County JudgeExecutive Tucker Daniel, some items are still needed for flood relief efforts. These items include laundry detergent, extension cords, electric fans, plastic totes, zip-lock bags, razors, mouthwash, pull-up (training) diapers, new socks and new underwear for both males and females, powdered milk, canned pasta, canned soups, canned beef stew and canned Vienna sausages. The primary point of distribution at which items may be both dropped off and picked up is located at Mayo Plaza, beside Big Sandy Furniture. The hours
week. The contact number for the distribution center is 606-792-5105. The American Red Cross, Christian Appalachian Project and other organizations remain in the area to provide immediate assistance to individuals affected by the flood event. Jill Stafford is the contact person for those needing assistance with flood cleanup, debris cleanup and home repairs. She may be reached at 606-789-8016. Any volunteer organization requesting or wishing to volunteer assistance, should contact Harold Underwood at 606-789-8016 Also, grief counselors with the Billy Graham Rapid Response Team remain in the area. If you need help, please call 980-254-3658 or
ment office and Judge Daniel also want to give credit to the Johnson County Health Dept. for giving 238 tetanus shots to residents, volunteers and workers in the affected area. Additional shots are available at the Johnson County Health Dept. Johnson County appreciates the generous outpouring of donations. However, donation centers have now reached their capacity for accepting used clothing. For more information, call Paintsville/Johnson County Emergency Management at 606-789-2260. All donated supplies are taken to the Disaster Relief Distribution Center in Mayo Plaza.
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SPORTS LOUNGE Employees of Texas Roadhouse, in Pikeville, volunteered their time to cheer children with face painting and other activities at the “Bounce Back for Kids” event.
Flat Gap Elementary School Principal Robert Younce’s t-shirt says it all: “One School, One Community, One Family.” by Taylor, Ann Damron and Aimee Norman. It was sponsored by United Steel-
workers Local 14581 and Texas Roadhouse of Pikeville.
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August 4, 2015
Local News
OBITUARIES Robert L. Fisher, 88
Robert L. Fisher, 88, of Renfrew, died Tuesday, July 28, 2015, at Butler Memorial Hospital. Born May 8, 1927, in Renfrew, he was the son of the late Lewis Cochran and Mary (Nicklas) Fisher. He was a WWII US Navy veteran, life member of VFW Post No. 249, No. 694 Masonic Lodge, New Castle Scottish Rite, Syria Temple and the Butler Caravan No. 14. He was a member of the Nixon United Methodist Church and enjoyed hunting, fishing and carpentry. He was a retired carpenter from Armco after 36 years of service. Surviving are his wife, Bonnie (Cooper) RuppFisher of Renfrew; a daughter, Cheryl Turner of Renfrew; a son, Robert L. (Marlene) Fisher, Jr. of Butler; eight grandchildren, Shawn Fisher, Christine (Daryl) Shipos, Melissa Fisher, Kimberly Fisher, Sara Fisher, S.Sgt Michael Fisher, Katrin (Jarret) Haug and John “Jack” Turner Jr.; and a great-grandson, Maverick Haug; two step-
daughters, Sarah (Todd) Blanchard of Dallas, Texas and Jodie Rupp of Pittsburgh; one step-son, Jason (Christy) Rupp of Mars and four step-grandchildren, Anabelle and Lily Rupp and Christian and Quin Blanchard. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Betty G. (Hoover) Fisher who died on Oct. 25, 1995; and a brother, William S. Fisher. Funeral services were conducted Friday, July 31, with pastor James Cannistraci officiating. Interment in the Rose Hill Cemetery, Butler with military honors by VFW Post No, 249 and American Legion No. 778.
Garry Lee Fannin, 62
Garry Lee Fannin 62 of Van Lear died Saturday, July 25, 2015. Born Aug.10, 1952, the was the son of the late Southie and Margie Jean Powers Fannin. He was the owner of Fannin’s Plumbing and a member of the Auxier Freewill Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife, Vanessa Craft Fannin; two sons, Barry Fannin of Wittensville and Joe Fannin of Prestonsburg; four
brothers, Darrell Fannin of Staffordsville, Southie Fannin Jr. of Offutt, Billy Fannin and Paul Fannin both of Van Lear; two sisters, Kathy Arnett of Van Lear, Jennifer Blanton of Oil Springs; and four grandchildren. Funeral services were held Tuesday July 28, at the Auxier Freewill Baptist Church with Bobby Joe Spencer officiating. Burial followed in the Fannin Family Cemetery at Van Lear.
William Donald Music, 52
William Donald Music, 52 of East Point, died Sunday, July 26, 2015. Born March 2, 1963, in Johnson County, he was the son of Emma Jean Ramey Music of Paintsville and the late Billy D. Music. In addition to his mother he is survived by one son, William Alex Music of Grayson; and two sisters, Teresa McFaddin of Nippa and Susie Colburn of Grove City, Ohio. Funeral services were held Wednesday, July 29, at Tom’s Creek Freewill Baptist Church with James Kelly Caudill officiating. Burial followed in Sadler
Cemetery at Nippa. In lieu of flowers the family has requested that contributions be made to the Tom’s Creek Freewill Baptist Church.
ters, Stephanie Smith of Austin, Texas and Aleah Meeks of Colorado Springs, Colo.; one step-daughter, Alisha Pope of Byhalia, Miss.; three brothers, Bill Meeks of Grand Rapids, Mich., Ernie Lee Meeks of Mt. Sterling, Jr. Meeks of West Van Lear, Susie Blair of East Point, Sandy Conley of Michigan; and three grandchildren. There will be no visitation or services.
Edith Brown, 77 Edith Brown, 77, of Lucy Castle Hollow, River, died July 28, 2015, at her home. Born June 7, 1938, in Johnson County, she was the daughter of the late O’Rear and Mollie VanHoose. She is survived by one son, Roger Brown of River; three daughters, Wanda VanHoose of Staffordsville, Melody Conley of Salyersville and Tressia Dutton of River; two brothers, Kermit VanHoose of Nippa and Scottie VanHoose of Wabash, Ind.; three sisters, Mazie Quillen of Norwood, Ohio, Linda Lou Wicker
Paul Roberts Gearheart, 90, of Harold, Floyd County, died July 24, 2015, surrounded by his family. Born July 23, 1925, near the head of Toler Creek, a tributary of Big Mud Creek in Floyd County, he was the son of the late Fred Gearheart and Rachael Roberts Gearheart of Harold. He was the third of six children, having one brother, Walter Fred Gearheart of Harold; four sisters, the late Daisy Mavis Gearheart Kelly, the late Helen Gayle Gearheart Whitt, the late Nell Aileen Gearheart and Billie Sue Gearheart (Keith) Abbott of Shelbyville. Paul was a devoted husband of Elaine Ward Gearheart. To this union of 62 years, he was blessed with three children, Stephen Eugene Gearheart (preceded him in death May 18, 1968), Paul Douglas, his wife Linda, Gearheart and Susan Gearheart, her husband John, Schmoldt of Harold; six grandchildren, Adam Douglas Gearheart, Heather Mashea Gearheart, Crys-
tal Elaine Gearheart Frazier, Ashley Nicole Gearheart Williams, Paul Jacob Hans Schmoldt and Clay Gearheart Schmoldt; eight great-grandchildren, Elaine Alexxa Kay Gearheart, Alivia Myrea Gearheart, Paul Clark Wesley Frazier, Landon Eli Ward Frazier, Abigail Free Adams, Emily Grace Gearheart, Lindy Sue Reagan Gearheart and Mylee Nycole Williams. Funeral service were conducted Tuesday, July 28, in the Hall Funeral Home Chapel, Martin with entombment following in the Davidson Memorial Gardens, Ivel.
Betty Louise Maynard Johnson, 66 Betty Louise Maynard Johnson, 66, of Jackson Ohio, formerly of Beauty, died Friday, July 24, 2015, in Jackson Ohio, due to complications with Alzheimer’s disease. She was the daughter of the late Nathan and Viola Sartin Maynard. Betty owned and ran Ron’s Pawn Shop at Beauty for more than 20 years. She is survived by three brothers, Elmer (Joann Davis) Maynard of West Van Lear, Leonard Maynard of Davella and James Maynard of Ohio; three sisters, Christine Maynard of Davella, Merline (Glen) Maynard of New Plymouth, Ohio and Irene Marcum of Circleville, Ohio; special nieces;,Teresa Louise and Leola Grisco both of Davella; special great-nieces and nephews, Mike Grisco,
of Prestonsburg and Hedy Campbell of Elizabethtown; nine grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, James Brown; two brothers, Jack VanHoose and Joe Alvin VanHoose; and two sisters, Ollie Mae Castle and Jewell Colleen Kimbler. Funeral services were held Friday, July 31, in the Jones-Preston Funeral Chapel with Steve Hazelett officiating. Burial followed at the Brown Family Cemetery, Wiley Branch, River.
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Sherry Hamilton, 66, of Tutor Key, died July 30, 2015. Born Nov. 18, 1948, she was the daughter of the late William and Elizabeth Stanley Adkins. She is survived by one daughter Teresa Mitchell of Tutor Key; one sister, Linda Castle of Sandusky, Ohio; seven grandchildren; and
(StatePoint) Local roads, bridges, and other transit are integral parts of the national park experience. However, parks and their transportation infrastructure are facing a mounting financial challenge, say experts. Under the current law, the National Park Service is guaranteed $240 million per year for transportation projects through the Federal Highway Trust Fund, which advocates say is only one quarter of the amount needed annually to guarantee safe access to national parks. “With national park visits at an all-time high, more park funding, not less, is what’s needed to address the $6 billion worth of overdue and delayed transportation projects on the table,” says Laura Loomis, National Parks Conservation Association’s deputy vice president of government affairs. The National Park Service manages 1,500 bridges and about 10,000 miles of roads nationwide, including rural national park drives and major urban thoroughfares. From corroding support beams on park bridges to outmoded roads that create dangerous drop-offs, unfunded projects can pose a safety hazard to motorists, cyclists, hikers, park staff, emergency responders and wildlife. “Not only should Con-
gress ensure national parks are safe, but investing in them spurs economic growth and supports jobs,” says Loomis. “The 100th anniversary of the National Park System in 2016 is a historic opportunity for Congress to ensure our national parks have the resources they need to thrive.” Information about transportation needs and funding opportunities in national parks can be found by visiting www.npca.org. National parks around the country provide natural, educational, recreational, cultural and historical experiences for millions of visitors. In fact, there were 292.8 million visits to national parks in 2014, breaking the previous record of 287.2 million visits set in 1987. With national parks more popular than ever, it’s likely you’ll find yourself on a park road soon enough. Experts say that well-funded national park roads and bridges will help keep visitors safer and make their national park experiences more enjoyable.
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T.C Meade, Jamie Meade and T.J. Lafferty; and many other nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by the love of her life, her husband, Ronnie Lee Johnson; two brothers, Nathan Jay and Tennis Maynard; one special nephew, Elmer Lee Maynard, whom she loved so much. She was laid to rest in the Maynard Cemetery, Warfield.
two great-grandchildren. Along with her parents she is preceded in death by her husband, Frank Hamilton. Funeral services were held Sunday, Aug. 2, at the Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Hedgel Golden officiating. Burial followed in the Richmond Cemetery at Paintsville.
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Oil Drum Dave I recently wrote about David D. Diddle, also known as “Oil Drum Dave”, and of a particular time when Tommy, Billie, and I visited him when we were about twelve. Dave now had only a few teeth but it was a great benefit to him. He gummed his tobacco and could spit it out without opening his mouth. You knew an interesting story was coming when he would say “Let me tell you something boys.” Dave was probably in his mid-fifties when we knew him, and he decided to tell us a story about his participation in WWII. Dave said he had an affair with Eva Braun, the mistress of Adolf Hitler. He went on to say he was in part responsible for the success of the Allies. Dave said this was because when Hitler was told of the inva-
sion, he was distracted from the war, just having learned of Eva’s indiscretion. The generals asked Hitler what should be done and Hitler exclaimed. “Forget about the Allies, get me David D. Diddle.” Billy spoke up, and said “If that were true, how did you meet Eva.” Dave replied “Don’t bother me with details, son.” “Let me tell you something boys, people don’t believe it, but there are sharks in Levisa Fork. It was about ten years ago, I was fishing on the side of the river and accidentally fell in trying to retrieve a bottle of Kentucky Bourbon I was drinking. A big old shark came swimming toward me and we grappled in the water until I managed to drag the shark up on the river bank. I then looked around for my whiskey, but
gkwells1@gmail.com Attorney at Law still couldn’t find it. I cut the shark open, and sure enough he had drank my Kentucky Bourbon, bottle and all. I felt really bad after that because I realized me and the shark where two of a kind.” Tommy asked, “What did you do with the shark after that?” To which Dave again replied, “Don’t bother me with details boy.” Dave also told me, Tommy and Billie about the time he was a Revenuer when he was suppose to break up moonshine stills because the whiskey tax was not being paid to the government. I asked him how many stills he destroyed. Dave indicated he never actually broke up
the stills because he had to make sure the product was whiskey first. He continued, “You’d be surprised boys how long it takes to make sure it’s whiskey.” Dave then said he believed, for historical purposes, it would be better to take the whiskey stills home rather than break them up, for the benefit of posterity. Billy asked Dave, “Where do you store all those stills?” Dave replied, “I had so many, I ran right out of room and had to start selling them and I don’t have one left.” I asked Dave isn’t that the same as helping to sell illegal whiskey? He said, “Don’t bother me with details, boy.” Dave said, “Let me tell
you something else boys, but this really ticks me off.” He said he was in Washington DC between the time President Kennedy was elected, but before the inauguration. He ran into President Elect Kennedy at the Lincoln Memorial with his secret service bodyguards. Dave said Kennedy waived him over and asked what he thought of government. Dave replied “I am from Johnson County, Ky. and I always say, “Ask not what Johnson County can do for you but what you can do for Johnson County”. Dave then looked right at us and said: “Don’t you know that man used almost the same words in his inaugural speech. I wrote Kennedy for three years trying to get royalties to no avail, but quit after he was killed. I thought “What the heck, let him have his moment in the sun”. Tommy asked why Kennedy called him over to which Dave replied, “Don’t bother me
with details, son.” Dave had an old car near his trailer which obviously had not run for many years, the weeds having grown up all around it. We asked why it was there. He said there was nothing like a fancy car in the driveway to attract the ladies. He told us he was having another hauled in but it would have to be put up on blocks. He laughed heartily, which he did often, saying “Those women don’t stand a chance. Tommy asked him why women would be attracted to cars on blocks but then caught himself saying, “I know, I shouldn’t bother you with details.” It was getting late and it was time to go. We left with Dave warming his hands, feeling the heat from the fire in the oil drum. We heard him holler as we rode away. “Remember boys, I always say We Have Nothing to Fear but Fear itself.”
Here and There, Then and Now By Joe Weddington
Grandpa ... Tell me about the good ol’ days What has become of the nation that we call home? Once proud and prosperous, a symbol of hope for all that was right and desirable, she has degraded into something that is disgraceful and without value or virtue, a symbol of greed, decadence and all that is wrong with the world. How did we let this happen? I think that we have reaped what we have
It was a moment frozen in time. We had worked for the previous two weeks to get to that moment. A Clinical Consultant had come in to spend an hour to teach us about the new procedure. Although it was new to my staff, I had been researching it for a few years. This was a chance to actually repair tissue. The science was good, results somewhat amazing. But even things that work don’t always succeed in veterinary medicine. Hyperbaric oxygen is a great
sowed. It starts with greed and a willingness to suppress the values of our parents and grandparents in a quest to take care of number one. To help us suppress those values we got rid of reminders of who we once were and from where we came. Take the Ten Commandments out of the schools, forbidding prayer at school and at school functions was a good start. I person-
example. It is very effective, but no matter how good the science is, clients have to be able to pay for it. An exciting thing now was that this treatment would be a third of the cost of the old treatments. We decide to start slow to make sure that it is not too good to be true. After the sales pitch, a staff advocate volunteered. Carly would be the liaison and take the lead on scheduling our first trial. At a meeting, recommendations were made on who would make
ally know of a child who was all but vilified by his teachers on an occasion of being upset when he asked to speak to his Pastor or at least be allowed to seek comfort from his Bible. In my eyes, that was a terrible form of abuse and a violation of the child’s civil rights and someone should have been jailed for it. The Ten Commandments, wow, my Dad ran for Senate back in 1979 on the premise of keeping them posted in the schools, his point? How are children to know, if not taught by parents, that it is wrong to murder, steal or commit adultery if the information is not made available to them? Dad was soundly defeated because people simply do not like facing the fact that they are predisposed to doing wrong. Many government bodies used to begin meetings with
up the first patients to get treatment. I would spend three to four hours on a cold Sunday researching the data base to make sure that it was safe enough for my patients. After determining the best candidates, we called to schedule them in. The company would subsidize these first treatments so that we could become familiar and have some cases to show clients how well it worked. After careful consideration, we determined that we would take some of our toughest cases: Woofer has stage 3 (of 4) kidney failure; Shooter, an amputee, has a cruciate tear; Max, is an employee dog with a cruciate tear; and, Wix, who has two torn cruciates. Tiger will
prayer and official proclamations would include references to the Christian heritage and values of our nation. Even the recording dates of deeds referenced “.... in the year of our Lord ...” and our national motto “In God we Trust.” was not an issue of embarrassment but a matter of God bless America pride. Greed, pleasing everyone with political correctness, the I want it right now attitude of a brattish child, turning our backs on our heritage and our Lord have all contributed to the national demise and now we find ourselves twenty trillion dollars in debt. Four more trillion folks and it is broken, the system breaks down. No medicines in the pharmacy, no food in the grocery, no public utilities and no American way. We had better start electing men and women of good upbringing and vir-
tue, those who were raised in hard working homes and in spite of interference by social services, raised at the end of a belt. We need a leadership who knows what it is to put in a day’s work for a day’s pay, successful folks who tell it like it is without regard to stepping on toes and hurting feelings. Many will oppose my thought that our President should be required to serve a term of military service but I stand by that. If you are going to send our kids to war, a Commander in Chief should know what it is to go to war. I live in a dream world though, a world where the neighborhood kids could safely play unsupervised until dark, a world of walking across the bottom to church and hearing the church bell ring, a world where the television channels, all three of them, ended their day with
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get an ocular treatment. Some of the animals will require anesthesia for the treatment. All of them arrive the day before so that we can get the blood work and other diagnostics before treatment. Wednesday is not a normal day for tests, but the staff pitches in and gets everything done. The shipment arrives, but we are directed to not open it until the next day. The excitement on Thursday morning is almost palpable. Appointments run smoothly and are on time, but there is an unspoken buzz throughout the clinic. Carly admits that she was up in the middle of the night, thinking and worrying that everything would go well. Then our clinical con-
sultant is here. It is time. We are about to do something that we have not been able to do before. Although under the weather, our clinical consultant seems as excited as we are. He mostly will be here to make sure that we thaw the injections properly. Shooter is first. He must be under anesthesia for his injection, so his owner requested he get his teeth cleaned at the same time. Shooter’s knee has caused him increasing problems, but because he has lost one leg already, he is not a good candidate for surgery. The injection goes very well. And Kara takes over cleaning his teeth. McCann is here on his day off and steps in to assist and monitor anesthesia.
the National Anthem, and images of our national heritage. In my world the Constitution and the flag were respected, our elders worked to build things with made in America pride, we shopped at locally owned businesses, you actually got service at a service station, mom and dad stayed married no matter what and it was safe to travel the nation freely without a loaded pistol in the glove box. Oh my I even sleep with a pistol in hand. (Shaking head.) Corruption, greed, decadence and selfishness, we have become all of the things that the communist empire of the Soviet Union once accused us of being. What a shame what my country has become. We have to turn it around folks and we have to do it now or twenty years from now, there will be nothing left for our children worth saving.
Woofer is next up. With later stage kidney failure, this is hope where she doesn’t have much. Her injection is IV, so she does not have to have anesthesia. The injection must be given slowly over several minutes, so an IV catheter is placed. Carly is left to supervise the thirty minute injection process while Brian holds Woofer. Woofer seems to like the attention so holding is an easy job. Two patients down and two to go. Wix is up next. Wix is too active for her own good. Still quite young she has torn not one, but two cruciate ligaments. One is worse than the other, but as soon as something is done for the Pets cont. on page 6
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These Thoughts By Kathy J. Prater
A midsummer’s dream
First came the rain, next came the heat. I would now venture to ponder on which is worse but considering the circumstances brought about the recent heavy rains, I think we all know the answer to that. Still yet, the hot weather can really sap your energy. I have never been a fan of summer weather and in younger years, the only way I really coped with it was to sit daily beside a swimming pool. Memories of long summer days at Archer Park pool and, as a teen, Lake Pool, still drift in my mind. I can hear the radio over the loudspeaker, as well as the shouts of the lifeguards to “stop running” as the young kids slapped their feet along the wet concrete laughing and racing to the be the next on the water slide or diving board. Those were the days of baby-oiled bodies and hair lightened by either lemon juice or “Sun In,” a popular product of the day.
They were also the days I sported a teeny-weeny tiny bikini and a haughty “only in your dreams” attitude. Nowadays, it’s only in my dreams that trim, taut body exists. I learned how to swim in the Archer Park pool. I was 9 years old and signed up for early morning swimming lessons. I’ll never forget the first time I stepped into that cold, cold water at 9 a.m. Not only did the chilly water take my breath away but the sensation of being in water nearly up to my chest did, as well. I had few experiences with being in swimming pools outside the blow up ones I splashed in in my parent’s backyard. I recall being filled with fear but then being calmed as my older, college-aged sister told me everything would be all right, that she wouldn’t let anything bad happen to me. Before too many days had passed by, I was floating and dog paddling and then actually swimming –
even underwater, for goodness sakes! It was a whole new world and one that I loved from then on out. My teen years, however, were spent at a quieter, less busy, more “chic” locale than Archer Park. Archer Park pool was where the “children” played. I, no longer being a child, begged my father each day to drive me to the Dewey Lake pool, where a calmer, less inane crowd tended to gather. It was there I lolled by the pool and nurtured my tan. I read magazines and books, swam until exhausted and met a few interesting folks who were in the area working at Jenny Wiley Amphitheatre. I sensed the lives of these artistic beings were the lives of dreams. Stage actors, singers, dancers – I had a few brief conversations with a few of them but mostly, I watched – and listened – as their days in the sun played out before my eyes. It was those days that probably most inspired wanderlust to grow in my heart – to yearn to see what sorts of people and lands and attractions lay beyond these hills. In my adult life, I have seen some of those far away lands and attractions – oh, not so great a many and not so very far away, but enough to know that life in eastern Kentucky is unlike life anywhere else. Unlike anywhere else, and, you know, not so bad. Not so bad at all.
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General News The Tri-State Ticket Do you enjoy your morning coffee or do you just drink it mindlessly to get going? Do you make your own coffee or do you buy coffee at a restaurant or gas station? Do you drink it black or must you add cream and/or sugar? Do you ever think about experimenting with your coffee to see if there is a better way? If you don’t know where to start, you can begin by going to the Coffee House event at the Greenup Extension Service on Friday, November 14th. This will be the third Coffee House event sponsored by Greenup Arts, the council supporting the Fine Arts Program through the Greenup Extension Service. Danny
Craig will lead the group in the process of roasting coffee beans from green to grind. If you haven’t ever seen a green coffee bean, you may be surprised! The sights and smells of the roasting process are amazing. You may be inspired to try it at home! We can help you learn how to do it and where to purchase the green beans. You can even learn how to roast the beans to your own personal liking. After the roasting class, the evening will be filled with music and poetry…and of course, coffee. There will be an open mic time where people can share, family friendly please, poems and/or music of any style. We encourage original material, but it is not
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A quick Google search that there are caffeine subers please submit them to info@aroundpaintsville.com as a JPEG file There are also many benIf you are looking for a will show that Americans stitutes such as Ginseng and and include a brief description of the photograph. consume 400 million cups of Ginkgo Biloba for those who efits to caffeine. Michigan nice relaxing evening out, coffee per day. That is a lot want to stay away from caf- State University has shown close to home, low cost, and that caffeine has been proven family friendly, come to the of coffee! Coffee provides feine. to have some health benefits: Extension office for CofGAMC and my staff. We no-show, so we determine 1. Research indicates that fee House! There are two Pets are doing good. We are that this will have to be a caffeine may help protect hu- dates for the event in 2014: helping animals a brave treatment. continued from 4 man brain cells, in which low- prepaid Novemberonly 14 and Decemnew way. 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Fried Favorites Summer time and the living is easy...fish are jumping and the cotton is high. And just in case you have not noticed the okra and tomato crops are coming in, big time. You will want to make a trip to the Johnson County Farmers Market located near the Johnson County Extension office to pick up some fresh produce as soon as you can next Tuesday or Thursday afternoon. Everyone I meet has a different recipe for fried green tomatoes but virtually no one knows what to do with okra. Those who do usually make Cajun dishes like Gumbo or Jambalaya. A lot of people shy away from okra because they think it is slimy... and it is, but adds great flavor to stews and helps
thicken them. Personally I like okra breaded and fried. My recipe is very simple. All you need for a big batch of fried okra is a large iron skillet, two good sized bowls, some vegetable oil and the following ingredients. SOUTHERN COUNTRY FRIED OKRA Wet Ingredients: 3 egg whites whipped to the frothy stage 2 tablespoons of water Dry ingredients: 1 cup of plain cornmeal (yellow or white) 1/4 cup of all-purpose flour 1 scant teaspoon of salt 1/4 teaspoon of cayenne First remove the stem
and slice into coin shaped one inch pieces. Dip into the egg white mixture and then into the dry ingredients. Shake off the excess breading and drop into hot oil. Okra will fry up quickly so have your serving dish ready with a paper towel to absorb any extra oil. While the okra is still hot give it a dash or two of garlic salt. You may use whatever you prefer to dip the okra in such as ketchup, tartar sauce, buttermilk salad dressing, or even thousand Island dressing. Personally I like okra just fried with no dipping at all. Paired with cottage fried potatoes and a pork chop, nothing else is necessary. SUMMER COMFORT FOOD FRIED GREEN TOMATOES As any southerner either upper or deep south knows... the only two things money can’t buy is true love and home grown tomatoes. I knew that the first time I ever heard Bill Barker and Bob Meek say it on their WSIP morning drive time show a few years ago. It rang true then and it still covers all the bases in love and good country cooking to this day.
3 medium firm green tomatoes 1/2 all-purpose flour 1/4 cup of milk 2 beaten eggs 2/3 cup of white or yellow cornmeal 1/4 cup of vegetable oil The secret to getting good breading on green tomatoes is to slice them the
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In a six-quart pot of boiling water, blanch tomatoes, drain and cool under cold water. Peel and coarsely chop. Return chopped tomatoes to pot, bring to boil and reduce heat. Skim juice from top of tomatoes and reserve, if you’d like, for another use. Do not overcook and allow tomatoes to remain chunky. In two quarts of boiling salted water, add chopped bell peppers, celery, jalapenos, garlic, green chilies and cook until all ingredients are tender. Drain and add vegetables to tomatoes. Add salt, oregano, black pepper and cilantro. Simmer gently for 15 minutes. Hot pack the salsa in clean pint jars. Follow manufactures suggestions on preparing the lids and jars for proper sealing.
thickness you like, sprinkle with salt and pepper and let stand about 15 minutes before you dip them into the milk. Then dredge the seasoned okra into flour, followed by dipping into the slightly beaten egg mixture, completing the process by dredging into the cornmeal. Let stand a few extra minutes before dropping into hot
oil. Fry for about five or six minutes depending on the thickness of the tomato slice. You will know when to turn them when they become light brown. Fry on medium heat for best results Add more cooking oil if necessary. Taste and add a little more salt and pepper if needed. The dredging method is messy, but the end result is worth it.
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Local News Daniel continued from front
Pepper Bottling now Nordin’s Eye Center and Grim Beverage over by F.S. Vanhoose which has long since been gone. Coca-Cola, owned by Harold Britton, had Lawrence County basically but made in roads to Johnson in the late 70’s. Pikeville Coca Cola covered Floyd and Pike counties. Britton and Bentley were the last independent franchise owners. At one time RC in Eastern Kentucky was the only bottler that still used cane sugar in their ingredients. A family came from New Iberia, La., to load up vehicles for their Grandmother because of the cane sugar. Supposedly it was medicinal. Jim notes she “felt good” after a few bottles. Unlike Coke’s cocaine in the 20’s that really “picked you up”. In the mid 80’s, RC Bottling ceased being a bottling plant as glass bottles and sugar got to high to purchase. That and workers sometimes failed to
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Cantrell said that the work at the community center could not have been done without the coming together of an entire community and surrounding communities. “We’ve had people from different churches come in to help and to cook. We’ve had people just come in and drop off food. Local farmers have brought in fresh produce and the Mennonites brought in meat. We’ve been able to make vegetable soups and chili, it’s been amazing, really,” she said. “The Red Bush fire department has helped, Whayne Supply has helped … I even had one little man give me eight dollars
show up. Mr. Bentley went around that obstacle to stay in business by buying RC from a Louisville distributor. In the early years many workers would stay on there as Mr. Bentley would have yearly picnics, Christmas parties, and contests for truck drivers monthly. My first bike came from there in grade school as my father won it in a contest. The workers got paid good had great insurance and were basically a family. Very few quit working because of their affection for Brad. Bentley was very community oriented sponsoring road races and donating soda for events throughout the years. Upon talking to him a few years back he still could tell you human interest stories and had a great memory and fondness for the Paintsville area and his former workers. The building that housed the plant still exists on Euclid Avenue. Jim Daniel has moved on and can be seen at Treasures On Main where he has an antique booth.
to help and I know that eight dollars meant a lot to him,” she added. Help for the Flat Gap survivors has come from many sources – the Red Cross, Christian Appalachian Project, Samaritan’s Purse, the recent Sundy Best benefit concert and local radio and television stations. “Just too many to name, really,” Cantrell said. “To try to name them all, you only scratch the surface.” Cantrell said the Red Bush – Flat Gap community is “like one big family, with the elementary school being the hub, or center, of it all. We may squabble from time to time, like any family, but when it’s time to pull together, we’re there for one another.”
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By Kathy J. Prater, Editor Opening ceremonies for the 30th Van Lear Town Celebration were held Friday, July 31 at the Coal Miner’s Museum. Several awards were given out by Tina Webb, president of the Van Lear Historical Society, to miners that were present and Rep. Hubert Collins also presented Kentucky Colonel certificates to several present. Those awarded Kentucky Colonel recognition included Deborah Hackworth, Greg Blair, Randy Blair, Marshall Blair Jr. and
Maxine Blair. Members of the Van Lear Honored Family, the Moore Family, were also named Kentucky Colonels but were not present to receive their certificates. Rep. Collins said those individuals would be given their certificates at a later date. Among those named but not present were Betty Moore, matriarch, Charles Moore, Brenda Moore Castle and Linda Moore Frisby. Following the awards ceremony, a soup bean dinner was held while games, music and other forms of entertainment got underway on the grounds outside.
At age 94, Bill Rucker was the Oldest Coal Miner present at the Van Lear Town Celebration opening ceremonies, held July 31.
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By Kathy J. Prater, Editor Under sunny blue skies, the 30th Annual Van Lear Town Celebration Parade was held this past Saturday, August 1. Leading the parade as Grand Marshal was There will be a “Keys Mrs. Maxine Blair. She to Healthy Living Class” was followed by Johnson at the Johnson County ExCounty Sheriff Dwayne tension office By Hank Bondlocated at Price, tal then 32 years at the “I started gardening by trial source of information as well at the memorial in front of the a spent Kentucky State 826The F.M. Stafford Avenue Greenup Beacon Greenup County Health De- and error. I would watch the teacher. old Russell Depot. Police cruiser, local EMT Thursday, Aug. 13 at 1 p.m. partmentRep. as aHubert staff nurse then Victory Garden on PBS every “By reading and also pick“We are trying to get a Monvehicles, ColCall to pre-register 606Butterflies bring an exceparch Waystation garden started nursing administrator prior to Sunday afternoon and actually ing up on shows like the Viclins, Fiscal Court Com789-8108 or for more infortional amount of beauty to the on the Extension property but my retirement. take notes. tory Garden is how I came to missioner Paul “Barber” mation. world. Monarch butterflies are have had some problems get“I do some part time nursing “This was early on before learn about the plight of the Daniel, the Blair Family, **** a The sourceFestival of beautyofand great inting it going due to water isback at the health department Greenup County had a Master Monarch butterflies, their loss the Corps of Engineers, a Artists terest to Nannette when needed. have“Van been a Gardener program. I would of habitat, etc and the Mon- sues and such. trick car,I the has returned onceStevens. again to Shriner go where they Lear Master Gardener since 2006 also pick up garden books and arch Watch organization. Mafia,” an assortment the“Butterflies OSCAR Center in Oil See Monarch please – and they ofand currently the on secretary started my li- Mafia” “Whensquirted available parade I will gowatchers local residents four- forMembers Springs and please it is where bigger of own the reference “Van Lear with water go.”better - unknown our organization. I serveand on theguns brary. Once the program was to seminars I did The so last On Page and than ever. On wheelers and ATV’s, and threw water balloons into theetc. crowd. antics were11welcomed Stevens Aug. offers 15, a habitat County Extension Council atonstarted in Greenup up spring and learned more about Saturday, fromfor others. the hot summerI signed afternoon. butterflies they out migrate the Monarchs.” 10-3 p.m., ascome and to the Greenup County Coopera- and learned so much more. participate in art the south each year.contests, tive Extension. I am a member “I developed my love of garThis ties into her interest and artist demonstrations and of of the hand bell choir at Ad- dening as a child following my activities with the Master GarNanette is the daughter exhibits, live music, the late William andhandThelma vance for many years. grandfather Raymond Stevens deners group. made goods, Stevens. She arts wasand borncrafts, at Bain“I also am a board member of Russell around his garden. “The Master Gardeners are antiques and vintage items, bridge Naval Station Maryland of the Remote Area Medical He was an avid rose grower. a small group but we are inhands-on workshops, dance - Kentucky affiliate. I also take and has lived in the Russell “As a child I have a very volved in some community and actingarea competitions, Flatwoods since 1960. water color classes from Janice tiny veggie garden next to our projects. a food and the so much She court attended Russell LeBrun. I think that’s about it,” garage in Russell. I helped my “We developed and mainmore. Plenty of entertainSchool system and graduated she said in accessing how her grandfather deadhead his roses tain the flower garden at the ment forShe kids and adultsthe life has been. in 1972. then attended and generally got in his way,” Greenup County War Memoboth. For more informaKing’s Daughters’ School of Her life also includes the she explained with a laugh. rial. We received tulip bulbs tion, call (606) 789-8108 Nursing and then earned an adlove of nature and specifically “I continue to read books from around the state capitol or visiting their Facebook ditional degree from Bellarmthis time of year, butterflies. and magazines on gardening buildings through Tanya Pulpage at: facebook.com/OSine College School of Nursing. “I have been a Master Garand pick the brain of other lin and planted them at the War CARcenter. “I began **** my nursing career dener since taking the course gardeners. Linda Hieneman the Family Veteransrode Cem-along in the annual Members Memorial, of the Blair atJammin’ Kings Daughters Hospiin 2006. our Ag. Agent has been a great etery, the Extension office and received Nannette Stevens By the Creek, procession. Many of the members Kentucky Van Lear Town Celebration Grand an evening of live music, Colonel certificates during opening ceremonies FriMarshal Mrs. Maxine Blair, driven by will be held Saturday, Aug. day, July 31. Miss Lauren McCoart. 15 at 7 p.m. At the Paint Creek Park in Downtown Paintsville. Admission is free. Concessions will be sold. Brought to you by the Paintsville Main Street Association. **** A Bluegrass benefit, “From the Heart...A Bluegrass Story,” will be held on Saturday, Aug. 23 from 1-6 p.m. at Johnson Central High School to benefit the Johnson County flood victims. Larry Cordle, Jason Goble and Kelsie May are scheduled to perform. Cost Local residents on an assortment of four-wheelers and ATV’s rode to enter is $10 per adult. along at the end of the procession. Flood victims and children 12 and under get in free. Dumas Rescue will also attend to collect money to help families and animals A lone affected by the flooding. Rep. Hubert Collins is a Shriner took fixture in the annual paPhotos by Anne Stephens part in the rade during which he parade in a greets locals and hands hot pink trick out candy. car.
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Place your event in our Honoring calendar those who have served email to info@ Veterans Day assembly at Campbell Elem School. Ms. June Whitt’s 3rd grade students listen to Medal of Honor aroundpaintsville.com recipient Ernie West as he answers their questions. Emily Fredrick and Chaise Conley, members of the Raceland High School Band, play Taps at the Campbell Elementary School Veterans Day Assembly.
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Martin takes Invitational Title
Jordan Stewart tees off on 8. By John Rowland Paintsville - Last weekend, the Paintsville Golf Course hosted its 75th Annual Invitational Tournament. The tournament hosted over 100 golfers over the course of the weekend. In the Pro division, Ryan Martin took top honors,
shooting 65-69 or a total of 134. On Saturday, he finished with 4 straight birdies en route to shooting 65. Robert Damron would take second place by shooting a 138. One shot off the lead going into Sunday, Damron would strike his tee shot well on number 16 that would not be found.
Leading to a retee, Damron would not be able to overcome the deficit. Jason Crum finished with a 146 total, edging Patrick Damron out by 4 strokes. In the Championship Flight, Mike Damron took the top spot by shooting 136. Josh Sine would fall in second two strokes behind while Will Boyd took third place. David Gilles would finish fourth while Walt Crace finished fifth overall. For the first flight, Derek Adams claimed first place. Tyler Vanhoose would finish second one shot behind Adams. Colton McDonald finished one shot off Vanhoose to take home third place honors. Timmy Miller earned the fourth position and Bobby Kelsey took fifth. In the second flight, Bart Willis seized first place with a 144 total. Bill Adams would take second finishing three shots back. He along with Jim McKenzie and Neil West would finish
in a playoff for the second, third and fourth place. Adams would come out victorious of the three, while McKenzie topped West to take third. For the third flight, first place would be taken by Kyle Runyon who fired a 152. Behind him by four shots finished John Gregory. Third place would be taken by Jake Workman and finishing fourth was Keith Abbott. In the fourth flight, Kyle Hunt took first place by shooting 160. Charlie Mowell would also shoot 160 but would be defeated in a playoff to finish second in the flight. Again, a playoff was required for third and fourth place finishers Earl Gillispie and Dale Massie. Each shot 163 but Gillispie would earn the win in the playoff. And in the fifth and final flight, Drew Richards fired a 174, finishing in first place. Chris Ginter would finish one shot back to take second while Mike Vasar-
Kash Crum hits his drive on the 14th. helyi took third and Larry Gillispie finished fourth. The Paintsville Golf Course is open seven days a week. This year, an 18 hole green fee plus cart fee is $20 throughout the week and is $30 on the weekend.
Membership applications can be found in the Pro Shop. Memberships also include other City facility uses like the Paintsville City Pool and enrollment in a class of your choice in the Recreation Center.
Ranier Racing-a family tradition
Kentucky BC 14U Blue Season ends One player’s dreams remain By John Rowland and Lisa Trusty-Roberts The Kentucky Baseball Club (KBC) saw it’s season come to an end last weekend at the Indianapolis Baseball Youth Championships. Earlier in the season, they were crowned Runner-up in the 14U Perfect Game National Championship in Fort Myers, FL. Seth Williams of Paintsville had an impressive showing at the 14U Super 25 All-Tourney. Williams racked up 6 hits, 2 doubles, 4 RBIS, 6 runs, one walk, and two stolen bases. Batted a .375 average, reached base was .412, and slugging percentage was .500. At the end of the Tournament, he had claimed AllTournament Team honors. We took a moment to speak to Seth and his family about his passion for the sport. Seth began playing as a youngster of five when he became part of a Little League team. At age twelve, he began playing with the KBC. Says mom, Amy Williams, “He just loves it. He has traveled all over the country to play the game. Seth would love to continue playing and
By John Rowland Prestonsburg - Racing seems to be a portion of the culture we have in East Kentucky. From Thunder Ridge, to the 201 Speedway, to the Hillbilly Arm Drop Drags held at the Combs Airport; we seem to have it all on a local level. One family; though, has made it on an even bigger stage and has set a museum in Prestonsburg to display their accomplishments. Led by the family patriarch, Harry Ranier, Ranier Racing fielded cars in the NASCAR Winston Cup series that dominated the Daytona 500 from 19791984. During that span, Cale Yarborough took back to back titles in 1983 and 1984. In previous years,
the team claimed the second place honors in the race. Drivers for the family during their time as owners include: Lennie Pond, Buddy Baker, Bobby Allison, Cale Yarborough and Davey Allison. During their span with the Ranier group: Buddy Baker set the fastest winning speed in the Daytona 500 in 1980 with a speed of 177.602 mph while Bobby Allison claimed the 1982 victory at Daytona. Currently Harry’s son, Lorin Ranier, serves as a spotter for Jamie McMur-
ray in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series. This year alone, Ranier has aided in McMurray’s 7 top-10 finishes and 16 top 20’s. Jamie currently sits number 9 in the Sprint Cup Series. He is also thirteenth in purse winnings, accruing $3,125,935 this year. The Ranier Racing Museum offers a wide variety of memorabilia such as trophies, pictures and uniforms. They are open: Monday thru Friday- 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Weekend and evenings are also made possible by appointment, their phone number is 800844-4704. *McMurray’s season stats and earnings are as of August 1*
Arm Drop Drags held at Combs Field Airport Staff Report Drag racing fans got their fix this past weekend at the Paintsville-Prestonsburg Combs Field Airport when dragsters of all shapes and sizes (and we’re talking about vehicles, not people) came to the tarmac to show what they were made of. The summertime “test and tune” event was also held, with gates opening at 9 a.m. and drag racing beginning at 11 a.m. and lasting until 7 p.m. Another “test and tune” will be held Aug. 15. To learn more about upcoming events, connect with the Paintsville-Prestonsburg-Combs Field Airport on Facebook.
make it a career.” Seth told us the number one team he cheers for is the Cincinatti Reds. Being part of the Kentucky Baseball Club is taking Seth one step closer to his dream. Overall, the team fin-
ished 31-6-1 on the season. The KBC is hosting tryouts on various dates for the different age groups. More info can be found at www.kentuckybaseballclub.com
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Local News Meet the Pastor
Paintsville First United Methodist Church
Summer of songs wraps up season at Reno’s Roadhouse The Tuesday Night “Songwriter’s Scene” events for the summer of 2015 wrapped up this past Tuesday, July 28, at Reno’s Roadhouse in Prestonsburg. Local songwriters and singers performed on the outdoor porches of the popular gathering place. Pictured is Troy Burchett, performing an original song, with 2014 Road to Fame winner Jason Goble pictured in the background. The Songwriter’s Scene events were sponsored by the Prestonsburg Convention and Visitors Bureau.
Pastor Bruce N. Lee began to serve in the United Methodist Church in 1987 and was licensed to preach in 1988. He attended Lindsey Wilson College and earned an associate degree in business management in 1987. He graduated college with a bachelor degree in business administration in 1989. He began his seminary work at Asbury Theological, Louisville Presbyterian and graduated Southern Baptist Theological Seminary with a Master of Divinity Degree in 1995. He was ordained deacon in 1994 and ordained elder in full connection in 1998. He is the co-founder and has served as co-chair of the Southeastern Kentucky Ministerial Alliance. He currently serves on the Henderson Settlement board of directors Mission Advancement Chairperson. He is on the Kentucky East District Trustees United Methodist Corporate board of directors. He is the senior pastor of Paintsville First United
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Methodist Church. “I absolutely love the city of Paintsville. Since moving here in late June it has been nonstop. The people at First Methodist are great and have huge hearts. The way they have welcomed me as part of their family says a lot. Also the way the church has responded to the recent flood disaster has truly been amazing. These people and this church and this community are awesome. It is a great place to call home.” Pastor Lee said.
505 Main Street, Paintsville 41240 Phone: 606-789-4354 E-mail: info@paintsvillefumc.net Website: www.paintsvillefumc.org Pastor: Bruce Lee Youth Pastor: Leigh Ann Maynard Worship Pastor: Michael Hall Worship Leader: Todd Maynard Secretary: Robin Slone Service Times: Sunday: 8:30 a.m.-Traditional Service 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:45 a.m. Blended service with traditional and contemporary music 6:30 p.m. Contemporary Worship Service Wednesday: 5:30 p.m. GROW Meal 6:30 p.m. Bible Study Thursday: 6:30 p.m. Celebrate Recovery Last Saturday of the Month—Saturday Night ALIVE Youth Service 6 p.m.
Operation School Shoes provides ‘first step’ back to school By Kathy J. Prater, Editor Though the program’s true mission is to “spread the love of Jesus,” as Natasha Lafferty, founder, Operation School Shoes, said, that, and more was handed out on Saturday, July 25, at Johnson County Middle School. Beginning with approximately 750 pairs of brand new, name brand, shoes, children’s sizes 11 and up, over 500 students received a pair of new shoes at the annual event. In addition, each child in attendance was given a goody bag filled with school supplies along with a New Testament, courtesy of Dorothy and Jim Cox, of Paintsville, and children and their parents were treated to snacks and refreshments, “Getting the shoes helps a lot,” said Robin Damron, a parent of two. “My sixyear-old has a tiny foot and they don’t have sizes to fit him but getting the one pair for my daughter is a big help to me.” Lafferty said she knew the need would be great this particular year in light of recent flooding in the Flat Gap community, but with the generous donations of local residents and
organizations, volunteers were more than prepared to help out Johnson County families. “Just seeing the smiles, that’s more than enough,” she said. Nancy Hitchcock Watkins, the owner of Savannah’s Salon, in Paintsville, met her goal of collecting 100 pairs of shoes for the program at her shop. Watkins said donors dropped off 45 pairs of new shoes to her salon and that others donated enough money to purchase the remaining pairs of shoes so that she could meet her goal. “This is a wonderful program. I had no idea until I really got involved,” she said. “The smiles on those little faces. This is about much more than shoes. This program is about God and his love for his children. I’m just so happy to have been a part of it all.” Children receiving new shoes also received three pairs of new socks tucked into the new shoe boxes. Those who may have missed the event but who have a need within their family may contact the director of their child’s Family Resource Center for additional help.
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This young lady, named Destiny, had enjoyed snacks and having her face painted and was ready to go home after being fitted with a new pair of shoes during Operation School Shoe, held July 25, at Johnson County Middle School.
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Already fitted and carrying her new shoes home in a shopping bag, this little girl is on her way to being ready for school to start.
The Free Pentecostal Church of Dwale Pastor William Jarrell (606) 874-2466 Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. —John 15:13
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Calvary Church Of God Pastor: Chester E. Keathley 218 Pine St., Paintsville Phone: 606-792-8903
Highland Elementary School classmates Lexis Sparks and Macy Bayes show off the new shoes they received at the Operation School Shoes event.
Dorothy and Jim Cox, founders of Camp Caleb, handed out New Testaments to children receiving shoes at the highly attended event.
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First Christian Church Pastor: Wesley Stedfield 514 Main St., Paintsville Phone: 606-789-4480 First Church Of God Pastor: Dan Heaberlin 205 8th St.,, Paintsville Phone: 606-789-3995 First Church Of The Nazarene 421 College St., Paintsville Phone: 606-789-9245 First United Methodist Church Pastor: Ken Spurrier 505 Main St., Paintsville Phone: 606-789-4354 Hager Hill Free Will Baptist Pastor Ronnie Spriggs 2344 KY Route 1428 HagerHill KY Phone: 606-789-4427 Highland Church Of Christ Pastor: J. M. Scott 821 Euclid Ave., Paintsville Phone: 606-789-6433
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 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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Tinseltown Talks By Nick Thomas
Theodore Bikel still Entertaining Growing up in Austria, young Theo Bikel dreamt of performing. He would achieve that goal, and more. “I was 19 when I first performed professionally on stage, and now I’m 90,” said Bikel from Los Angeles. But that long career might never have happened, had his family not fled their homeland in 1938. “That’s when the Germans took over, and Austria became a strange, alien, and solemn country,” said Bikel, who recalled being beaten up at school and chased through parks. “We went from consulate to consulate and embassy to embassy to find a country that would take us, and eventually settled in Palestine.” Before fleeing, 13-yearold Bikel glimpsed the face behind those dark, evil days. “We lived on a wide thoroughfare and saw the military march through with tanks,” he recalled. “One of the vehicles was an open limousine with Hitler riding in it, as it passed right by our home. We were very afraid.” Bikel moved to London in 1945, and the U.S. a decade later, becoming a successful actor, folk singer, author, and lecturer, but never forgot the horror from his childhood. “It certainly influenced much of my life and my dedication to human and civil rights,” he said. “I
cannot bear to see injustice of any kind.” Bikel’s greatest professional stage success came in 1967 as Tevye, the milkman in “Fiddler on the Roof,” a character he portrayed for four decades in over 2,000 performances across North America. But when the 1971 movie version was filmed, the part was given to Israeli actor Topol. “I was really hoping to get the role, but (director) Norman Jewison thought otherwise,” he said. By then, Bikel’s film career was well underway, having begun in 1951 with his first screen appearance in “The African Queen” with Humphrey Bogart. Largely filmed on location in the Congo, Bikel was spared the disease, heat, and wild animals that the rest of the cast endured. “All my scenes were filmed on a London studio backlot, shooting during the day and appearing in a play at night,” he recalled. “Bogart was tremendous, very relaxed and we played chess. I would see him sitting in the make-up chair in the morning mumbling lines to himself. Then, half an hour later, he was on the set giving a perfect fullblown performance.” Bikel attended the 1959 Academy Awards after he and three other cast members were nominated for performances in “The Defiant Ones.” Was there anything memorable about the ceremony?
“Yes,” he replied, “I didn’t win!” Neither did co-stars Tony Curtis, Sidney Poitier, or Cara Williams, although the film grabbed Oscars for best screenplay and cinematography. Another small but memorable role came in 1964 when Bikel was cast as Hungarian phonetician Zoltan Karpathy in “My Fair Lady.” “The director wanted someone with an impeccable accent and a lot of hair, so I qualified,” said Bikel. “I really wanted to play Alfred Doolittle, but the role went to Stanley Holloway. I had to dance with Audrey Hepburn, so I insisted they give me ballroom dancing lessons – I wasn’t going to tread on her toes!” In 1966, Bikel joined Carl Reiner, Alan Arkin, and Jonathan Winters in the comedy “The Russians Are Coming! The Russians Are Coming!” “That was a superb experience with a great cast and we loved spending time together on and off screen,” he noted. Bikel made over 150 TV and film appearances, but one role that eluded him was master villain in James Bond’s “Goldfinger.” “I did a screen test and they even dyed my hair gold,” said Bikel. “They don’t tell you why you don’t get a role. Maybe I just wasn’t strange enough!” Currently, Bikel is making limited trips around the
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Pubicity still from The African Queen. Bikel (left) with Bogart in foreground. country to talk about “Theodore Bikel: In the Shoes of Sholom Aleichem,” his documentary about Yiddish author and playwright Aleichem (see www.bikel. com). “Theo: An Autobiography” was also updated and re-released last summer, detailing Bikel’s professional career and lifelong concern for progressive causes. “In the new edition, at
90, I look at myself from the inside and see what I learned from my life,” he said. “Maybe I can teach others from my experiences.” ~~~ Nick Thomas teaches at Auburn University at Montgomery, Ala., and has written features, columns, and interviews for over 500 magazines and newspapers.
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Praising his name-Awaken concert event held at JCHS By Kathy J. Prater, Editor Awaken Ministries visited Johnson County for a twoday concert event held on the grounds of Johnson Central High School, July 2425. The Australian Christian rock band, King & Country, headed by brothers Luke and Joel Smallbone were headliners for the event. The Awaken concert began at 5 p.m. Friday and continued beginning at 2 p.m. Saturday. Though music was the forefront of the event, it was a message of Christian fellowship that fueled the event. Breakout sessions of Christian teachings, worship, and testimony highlighted the event. This is the second time Awaken Ministries has visited Johnson County with its twoday concert event. Photos courtesy of Zach and Jenn Parrign/Awaken 2015 website
Christian rock band King & Country performed at the Awaken event held July 24-25 on the Johnson Central High School football field.
A young woman pledges her life to Jesus Christ during worship and testimony segments of the concert event.
Joel Smallbone, right, and brother Luke of King & Country.
A young woman raises her hand in praise.
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Amy Chapman, of Flat Gap, third from left, and son Andrew, second from left, with Luke Smallbone, left, and Joel Smallbone, of King & Country Christian rock band,
Concertgoers kneel to pray as dusk begins to settle prior to the evening’s performances.
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