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Tuesday, May 5, 2015 Volume 1, Number 24

Covering Life in Greenup County

Volume 5, No. 40

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Russell Parade Dec. 4 **** Christmas The Russell The Johnson County Parade, hosted by the Public Library will host Downtown Russell Busi“Story Hour Day at the ness be Park”Association, Wednesday,will May held on Dec. 4, beginning 6 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. At at 7 p.m. Park. There will Thealka The event, type which will be carnival games, be held on the streets of prizes, stories and more. downtown Bring your Russell, own lunchwill to line 6 and eat atupthebetween picnic shelter.

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The Johnson County The for parade kickwill off Relay Lifewill Kickoff take place at the Paintsat 7 p.m. ville Center The Recreation featured float will Saturday, May 9, from be Mr. and Mrs. Santa9 a.m.- 4as p.m.

Their will will be Claus, pictures Team Registration, ACS allowed after the parade Education, Luminary in front of the fire station.

Sales, Vendors, Organizers as Car thatWash, there Food, MusicSantas and more. be no other in the parade. **** Appalachian Roots will A chili/cookie dinner holdbe a spring will served gala at theSaturRusday,Fire MayStation 9 from immedi6-8 p.m. sell ately following thepage parade News, cont. on 3 with musical entertainment provided.

The parade committee welcomes all participants: floats, walkers, bands, fire Rick Roberts trucksBy and others.

Around Paintsville The grand marshals of Theparade Kentucky Baseball the this year will Club has roots in be Bucky Jones and Eastern Mark Kentucky as well asRussell the rest Ballard, longtime ofresidents this Commonwealth. and volunteers. It wasFor founded in 2006

by Ken additional informaJackson a former UK basetion please call Cheryl ball player.

His father was Jones, 502-314-4662. a scout for the Cincinnati Reds.

Ken also went to UK Meeting scheduled LawThe School.

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Butterflies bring an exceptional By amount RyanofS.beauty Packto the world.Around Monarch butterflies are Paintsville a source beauty andhonor great inI hadofthe great to terest to Nannette Stevens. speak with Cindy Legg and I “Butterflies go where they now see Rotarians in a much please – and please where different light after we they had go.”

- unknown finished our conversation.

Stevens offers a habitat forI Like far too many people, butterflies as they migrate to had a totally misinformed the south each year. preconception of what RoNanette thewhat daughter of tary was isand Rotarthe late William and Thelma ians do. I had Stevens. was born at Bainheard ofSheRobridge Naval Station Maryland tary most of and has lived in the Russell my life and Flatwoods area since 1960. had the mental She of attended image suc- the Russell School cessful system busi- and graduated in 1972. attended the ness menShe andthen women, eating King’s Daughters’ School of lunch and talking about how Nursing and then earned an adto make our town prettier. I ditional degree from Bellarmcould not have been more ine College School of Nursing. wrong.

“I began career After justmy a nursing few moments at Kings Daughters Hospispeaking to Legg, listening

to the passion and determination in her voice as she explained the real reason Rotary exists, I began to realize that my conception of this group of dedicated, driven

tal then spent 32 years at the Greenup County Health Department as a staff nurse then nursing administrator prior to my retirement.were not bandindividuals some part ing“I do together to time havenursing fancy back at the health department lunches…they were banding when needed.

I have a together to change thebeen world, Master Gardener since 2006 one step at a time. And they and secretary havecurrently done sothevery muchfor to our organization.

I serve on the do just that, yet very few reCounty Extension at alize that Rotary Council was even the Greenup County Cooperainvolved. A strange analogy tive Extension.

I ampeople a member perhaps, but these are of the hand bell choir Admuch like the super at heroes vance for many years. of myth, secretly stepping in “I also am a board to fix a problem, thenmember fading of theinto Remote Area Medical back the day-to-day obKentucky I also take scurity of affiliate. their lives. water color classes from Janice A small bit of background LeBrun.

I think that’s about Rotary is in about order,it,”I she said in accessing how this her believe.

Formed in 1905, life has been. one hundred and ten year life also isincludes the oldHerinstitution headquarlove of nature and specifically tered in Evanstan, Illinois. this time isof ayear, butterflies.

Rotary globally recog“I have been a Garnized group, withMaster 1.2 million dener since taking the course members worldwide. There in are2006.

34,282 individual Rotary groups. Rotary is a secular organization open to all people, regardless of race, creed, religion, or political orientation. The motto of Rotary is “Service Above Self”, a

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

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

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

He was an avid rose grower.

“As a child I have a very tiny veggie garden next to our garage in Russell. I helped my grandfather deadhead his roses and generally got in his way,” she explained with a laugh.

“I continue to read books and magazines on gardening and pick the brain of other gardeners. Linda Hieneman our Ag. Agent has been a great

source of information as well teacher.

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

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

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

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

“We developed and maintain the flower garden at the Greenup County War Memorial. We received tulip bulbs from around the state capitol buildings through Tanya Pullin and planted them at the War Memorial, the Veterans Cemetery, the Extension office and

motto the organization seeks to live up to with the purpose of being the catalyst for professional and business lead-

ers, and anyone else with the ensure peace and goodwill desire to provide humanitar- throughout the world. ian services, encourage high Leggcont. on page 2 ethical standards, and help to

at the memorial in front of the old Russell Depot.

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

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Nannette Stevens

Big Sandy Shrine Club Casting for Kids a huge success

By Lisa Trusty-Roberts Around Paintsville This past weekend was all about fishing in Johnson County. The Casting for Kids Open Bass Tournament kicked off Friday night with registration and a meal for some hungry anglers. It was standing room only at the Country Music Highway Museum as well over 100 fishermen registering by the end of the evening. But this wasn’t about just having a chance to win a payout total- Organizer Chris FerguPhotos by Anne Stephens ing $20,000. No, this was son excited about the Paintsville Lake overflowing with boats filled with anglers ready to take part in Casting for Kids. about the kids and families turnout and support. that the Shriners help every total number of miles logged strumental in organizing the with the help of anglers from night’s sleep these anglers of single day.

ChrisJune who hails from 3rd all over our region. all ages headed out a fog109,000. A total School. of event.Ms. Veterans Day assembly Elem Whitt’s grade students listen to Medal of to Honor As the Big Sandy Shrine inatatCampbell Wittensville has always been We met Davey Conley gy Paintsville Lake Marina at 2,760 man hours where put Club’s President, recipient ErnieEddie WestHaas he answers their questions.

Emily Fredrick and Chaise Conley, members ofa.m. theToRaceland High an avid fisherman, fishing who had come all the way 5 launch their boats in by the dedicated drivers of zelett, spoke to the crowd School Band, play Taps at the Campbell Elementary School Veterans Day Assembly. he relayed the importance the who serve the local unit from one end of the coun- from Ashland to enjoy the and get to fishing during of providing transportation including Johnson, Martin, try and back. He says, “ I fishing tournament with his what turned out to be a near for children and families and Maggofin Counties as well have a little girl, Faith, with family and a friend who says perfect day to be on the lake.

Cerebral Palsy and I asked although he wasn’t a fisher- The Paintsville Kiwanis Club what an honor it was for the as part of Floyd County.

So how did this wonderful what I could do to help them man he, “ just came to sup- also came out to support the Shriners to so. In 2014, a event with their Kettle Korn total of 194 children where event come to fruition? We (Shriners). I wanted to give port Davey.” brary Science tocatch advance in at the Rock and Roll Hall of gree to meet with university tour of community engageSpecial to back.”

And indeed, he has After a hearty meal blessed had a chance to up with transported to Lexington and the field, but I had no clue Fame in Cleveland, Ohio, in admissions representatives. ment activities The Greenup Beacon Casting cont. onthroughout page 2 20 to Cincinnati putting the Chris Ferguson who was in- found just the way to do that by Darrin Rice and a good RSVPs can be made at http:// the Commonwealth. This Sara Crawford was a re- what I wanted to receive my some capacity.

“But there are so many roadto.nku.edu/. trip to Ashland was the sixth cipient of the Northern Ken- bachelor’s in.

“I was really excited to exciting possibilities, I can’t The #RoadToNKU is a of eight stops through Dec. 4. tucky University Trailblazer Award for Leadership in Li- learn that NKU offered the make up my mind at the mobrary Informatics Nov. 6 at library informatics program. ment,” she said.

Sara will join four area the Ashland Plaza Hotel and It’s a wonderful opportunity Taylor a sophomore They have a sort of farm from 9-18 in age, this being Convention Center at in EKU. Ash- to acquire the technical skills mathematics teachers who Blair now is a bull pen coach club in Eastern Kentucky their first year they are doing needed and really familiarize will also be honored with the land. forThe the presentation San Diego Padres.

He area and Huntington, W.Va. well. was part myself with the field before NKU Trailblazer Award for leaves every February for the They are called the HuntingWe thought that baseball of the 2014 #RoadToNKU starting on a graduate de- persistence in making a difwarm climate of California. ton Hounds and they play had ended in Eastern Kengree.

For instance, the library ference in the mathematics Commonwealth Tour.

In talking to Craig Snipp in the Ashland-Huntington tucky when the New York Sara is a resident of Rus- I work in is a federal deposi- skills of our children.

Isell, learned some interesting area.

Most of the players Yankees farm club pulled out “The Trailblazer Award is Kentucky, and is a stu- tory, so the government docinformation about KBC. are from Central Kentucky. in the early 80’s along with dent in NKU’s library infor- uments class I plan on taking recognition of those citizens Snipp played baseball as a Laurel County and BardPikeville’s Cubs.

There was 2006 from UK played on the have moved on that played in in the spring will serve me throughout the state who are matics program. She works southpaw pitcher.

Pitched stown field a lot of players. a long drought before baseSEC Championship team as KBC to the major leagues? changing lives through new as a library assistant at the well.” three years for the Wildcats They play in tournaments in ball returned to the Coma fifth year Sr. Afterwards Snipp noted that Ben Revere The support Sara has re- and innovative education Ashland Community and until he hurt his arm resulthe would play has threealready years programs,” starting center fielder for the Florida and play other games monwealth in the Lexington at NKU NKU President Technical College.

Sara was ceived ing in Tommy John surgery. of Independent Pro basePhiladelphia Phillies was served her well.

Geoffrey S. Mearns said.a within a five hour driving ra- Legends. Now we still see a student worker at the liFor those reading and not unour young dedicated playball.

He got involved with first round draft pick from “I didn’t know what to ex- “With improved math skills dius. brary before completing an derstanding the above, John Their website is kentuckyers get a second chance to KBC in 2009-10.

His role Lexington Catholic.

Another associate of arts degree last pect during my first semester and added library capacity, was a pitcher who had rebaseballclub.com.

There perform in KBC. AROUND would increase to managing Lexington Tates Creek alum at NKU as an online trans- Kentucky’s children will be May. constructive surgery that was have been 300 college basePAINTSVILLE salutes KBC Champion Sports.

There are is Robbie Ross who pitches fer student, but I have had better prepared to meet the “Books and the written successful to return to the big ball players who have comand hopes for continued suctwo different entities in KBC for the Boston Red Sox. He word have always been a such a pleasant experience demands of this century.” leagues. mitted to the program.

They cess. both nonprofit. was a 2008 second round The event is open to the passion of mine and librar- so far,” Sara said. “EverySnipp who graduated in also have youth programs I had to inquire how many draft pick. ies brought me hours of one has been so supportive public and will include an comfort and joy when I was throughout the journey and opportunity for high school younger,” Sara said. “I knew my teachers are wonderful.” students and adults interSara’s dream job is to work ested in completing their deSara Crawford I needed my Master of Li-

Honoring those who have served

Crawford honored as Trailblazer

Johnson County Talent prevalent in Kentucky Baseball Club

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General News continued from front Rotarians (the title of a member of Rotary) do indeed meet weekly for a breakfast, lunch, or dinner. However, these are working meals.

While dining, Rotarians seek ways to be the conduit to connect those that have to those that need. Ideas are bounced off one another, and there is a speaker invited to these meals to give Rotarians reports of what is amiss in the community, and ideas about how to rectify them. But before you visualize smartlydressed professionals eating good food and generally having a social get-together, you should know that there are, at this moment, Rotarians in Afghanistan, Pakistan, India, and countless other countries, attempting to administer the inoculation to eradicate polio. In America, the very word “polio” brings to mind old pictures of a crippling disease that is a thing of the past. And for us, this is true. Unfortunately, in the above mentioned countries and others, it is a very real part of life. Children stricken with this disease are called “Crawlers” due to the crippling effect of the disease upon their limbs, and are treated as little more than animals.

The word “Afghanistan” has become synonymous on the mind of Americans with violence and war, pain and loss. But into this very dangerous area, one can find Rotarians valiantly attempting to overcome the cultural mistrust of Americans by tribal elders, some of whom believe that the polio inoculation is, in fact, a drug that will render their children sterile. And with such suspicion, in many cases, the inoculations are refused. Far from saving their children, these elders are condemning them to the very real chance that they too will become “Crawlers”, outcasts in their own communities. While U.S. military members risk their lives in an attempt to root out the elusive Taliban, Rotarians risk the same to root out disease.

Clean water is a cause that has been gaining the attention of the world for some

time now. And the Rotarians are in the thick of that fight as well. However, you must now shift your mind’s eye from the far-off Third World and simply look around.

Cindy Legg lives on a road that reaches two miles into a hollow. In the early Nineties, city water was run up her holler. However, after reaching the one-mile point, it was necessary to install a water station, something the people living there did not want in their front yard. As a result, the second mile of the hollow was forced to go without city water. Cindy has been blessed with a good, clean well and as such, has no problem with clean water.

However, her neighbor isn’t so lucky. Her well is so bad she cannot wash clothes, her hair, and most certainly cannot drink it without risking her health. With the help of the Rotarians, Cindy’s neighbor now has water filters and purification and can turn on the tap and get a glass of water, something so many of us take for granted. This is not the Helmand Province in Afghanistan, this is in Johnson County, Kentucky. And in both places, you can find Rotarians, fighting for the things that so many of us simply expect to be there.

You may be wondering why it is that if the Rotarians have done so many things, all across the globe, you haven’t heard about it. Therein lies the rub. Rotarians seek no recognition for their acts, preferring to remain in the background. However, this has created a problem, or as Cindy puts it, “It blew up in our faces, because (the Rotariansand never took credit, so no one ever knew about them.” A problem, indeed, but one that Rotary is even now rectifying. A Facebook page is in the works, and Rotary International will begin to venture into social media.

A presence is needed, faces to put on these quiet volunteers. On April 18, Johnson Central hosted the Area 3 and 9 Track and Field Meet for the Special Olympics. Rotary was there, running the concession stands. The food, mostly donated, was sold and all proceeds given to the Special Olympics. However, the Rotarians weren’t finished.

Seeing the prepared food and soda left over, they didn’t

throw it away or split it up amongst themselves… they took it all to Venture Home Again Nursing Facility, where they gave the residents the remaining food, ensuring they had a nice dinner.

Rotary is also very active in the school systems and with young people in general. They have several programs aimed at different age groups that are aimed at helping mold the leaders of tomorrow. These groups include children and young people from the ages of eight to thirty. As you can see, all age groups are covered, a hallmark of Rotary; to ensure that everything that can be done is done. Cindy quoted a past Rotary International President Sakuji Tanaka (2012-2013) and for me, it summed what Rotary truly is: “One cannot be at peace if hungry. One cannot be at peace without health care.

One cannot be at peace without the ability to read. One cannot be at peace without clean water.”

As for Cindy herself, one would think that she would be so busy between Rotary and her work at Redd, Brown, & Williams that she would have little time for anything else.

Nothing could be further from the truth. She is an avid gardener and loves to can her vegetables. She has recently converted a building in the rear of the house into a canning room. “You can’t can on these new, flat stovetops”, she says. “They cut on and off, and you need constant heat to can. So I use propane to can.” My Granny would have agreed with her completely. Cindy is the mother of three, aged twenty-three to forty, and the grandmother of four, aged three to twentyone. She has three generations to hand down her love of self-sufficiency. The traditions of Appalachia are alive and well in the Legg home.

Cindy Legg has, in one simple conversation, completely changed my notions of Rotary. I believe the same could happen to all of us here in Johnson County. If you know a Rotarian, ask them about what they do and what they represent. I think that you, like I, will be amazed at the answer you receive.

Amazed, and ready to lend a hand.

Casting

continued from front with all proceeds going to the Big Sandy Shrine Club to help purchase a much needed new van.

When all was totaled and weighed in Greg Perry and Andrew Scites came in first with 23.48 lbs and the $10,500 prize as well as winning the Days Boat Sales Big Fish Award for $1,250 bringing their total earnings for the day to $11,750. Second place went to Dean Harless and M. Harless catching a total of 13.51 lbs. with a prize of $4,000. Third place prize of $2,000 went to Larry Crum and Larry Stambaugh with 10.49 lbs. and a prize of $2,000. Rounding out the field was the fourth place prize of $1,000 to Keith Simmons and Greg Bryant bringing in 9.67 lbs. 5th Place Prize went to Jimmy Daniels and Scott Daniels with 9.23 lbs. and a $800 prize. 6th Place winners were TJ McDonald and Coleton McDonald catching a total of 9.22 lbs. and taking home $600.

Also, 7th-10th place prizes of $400 went to: 7th Keith Jenkins and Nicholas Howard—8.78 lbs.

8th Jeremy Jarrell and Nate Fraley —7.73 lbs.

9th Kraig Grayson and David Porter—7.18 lb.

10th Adam Bryant and Ryan Collins —6.22 lb.

Other participants included: Greg Vanhoose and Freddy Adkins—5.67 lbs.

Tanner Carroll and Mike Fitch —5.29 lbs. winning the POPS CHEROLET Big Fish Award of $500.

Todd Conley and Brandon Pack—5.17 lbs.

Members of the Big Sandy Shine Club register anglers for the event.

A jam packed pre-event dinner was served at the CMHM. Jason Kinner and Mikey Burchett—5.07 lbs.

Mitch Atkinson and Frank Johnson—5.05 lbs.

Taylor Stumbo and Loran Stumbo—5.05 lbs.

Mike Castle and William Mccarty—4.39 lbs.

Darrick Preston and Randy McCarty —.24 lbs.

Danny Mooney and Jonathan Durham —3.97 lbs.

Jason Crisp and William Strange—3.95 lbs Mike Conley and Craig Welch­—3.42 lbs.

Frank Collins and Ken Gardner—3.14 lbs.

Glen Smith and Glen Smith Sr.—3.11 lbs.

Dennis Greer and Brandon Fletcher—3.06 lbs.

Jason Rice and Darrin Rice —2.89 lbs Mark Ward and Mike Day —2.73 lbs Brad Meadows and Mike Hicks —1.99 lbs.

All fish caught in the tournament were released back into the Paintsville Lake.

All and all, everyone came out winners but most importantly the children did in a beautiful event filled with fishing and fun.

This Town, Our World By Allen Bolling

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Volume 5, No. 40

OBITUARIES Madonna Jean Senters, 70 Madonna Jean Senters, 70 of Paintsville, died Friday, May 1, 2015, at Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center.

Born Feb. 10, 1945, in Johnson County to the late Hubert Senters and Anna Arms Senters Lawrence.

She is survived by two brothers, Gary Senters of Stambaugh and Michael Lawrence of West Van Lear; one sister, Lavonda Vanhoose of West Van Lear; three nephews; eleven great-nephews; one great-great nephew; four nieces; seven great-nieces; and one great-great niece.

In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by one brother, Larry Senters.

Funeral services were held

Monday, May 4, in the chapel of the Phelps & Son Funeral Home with Pastor Josh Huffman officiating. Burial followed in the Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville.

Pamela Rose Hamilton, 42 Pamela Rose Hamilton, 42, died Tuesday, April 28, 2015.

Born Jan. 5, 1973, she was the daughter of Estill Eugene Campbell and Bogaline Newsome Hamilton. Surviving are her husband Delmer Hamilton; step-father, Delmer Hamilton; two sons, Travis Shane Hamilton and Darv Hamilton both of Ivel; two sisters, Carol (David)

Wakeland of Betsy Layne and Edna Adkins of Wheelwrigh.

Funeral services were held Saturday, May 2, at the Symaria Old Regular Baptist Church at Dana with Johnny Hamilton and Ledis Hamilton officiating. Burial followed in the Jones Cemetery at Banner.

Preston Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Charles Tilford Stambaugh, 72 Charles Tilford Stambaugh, 72, died April 29, 2015.

Born May 7, 1942, he was the son of the late Floyd and Eula VanHoose Stambaugh.

He was member of the Cannons Chapel Enterprise Baptist, a microwave technician for AT&T and he served his country in the United States Army.

He is survived by five sons James Pruitt of Stambaugh, Joey David Stambaugh of River, Jon Robert Stambaugh and Charles Jeffery Stambaugh, both of Lowmansville, David Joe Stambaugh of West Liberty; one

daughter, Brandi Nicole Holbrook of Nippa; one brother, Dwight Wade Stambaugh of Thelma; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and special niece, Donna Waddell.

Along with his parents he is preceded in death by his wife, Joyce Ann Pruitt Stambaugh.

Funeral services were held Sunday, May 3, at the Preston Funeral Home, with Richard Salyers officiating. Burial followed in the Roy Meadows Cemetery at Nippa.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Preston Funeral Home.

Alice Renee Gatewood Kimbler, 27 Alice Renee Gatewood Kimbler, 27, of Sitka, died Tuesday, April 28, 2015, at her home.

Born Aug. 27, 1987, in Lawrence County, she was the daughter of Teresa Carol McKenzie Gatewood of Van Lear and the late Brian Lamar Gatewood.

She is survived by her husband, Michael Scott Kimbler of Sitka; one son, Michael

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Lamar Gatewood; one brother, Brian Keith Gatewood of Van Lear; and one sister, Diana Faye Gatewood of Paintsville.

Graveside services were Friday, May 1, at Highland Memorial Park, Staffordsville.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Jones Preston-Funeral Home.

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Monarch The Super Saturday Sidewalk Sale in Downtown Paintsville will take place Saturday, May 23 from 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

By Hank BondMany items marked 50-75 Beacon percent off.

The Greenup Many unique vendors will also be set upbring along an Court and Butterflies excepMain amount Street. of Forbeauty more to infortional the mationMonarch contact butterflies Mischelleare at world. a789-1661. source of beauty and great in****Stevens. terest to Nannette The Paintsville is “Butterflies go City wherePool they scheduled openwhere Memorial please – andtoplease they Day -Weekend go.” unknownbeginning Saturday, May 23.a Hours Stevens offers habitat will for be Monday-Saturday from to 1butterflies as they migrate 5 p.m. Parties are available. the south each year.

For more information call Nanette is the daughter of 789-2597. the late William ****and Thelma Stevens. wastoborn Make She plans beatatBainthe bridge Naval Station Maryland Bluegrass and Gospel sing at and lived in Home the Russell The has Mountain PlaceFlatwoods area Hammertowne since 1960.

Farm to see She attended the May Russell perform Saturday, 23.

School system and graduated All day wrist bands are $5. in 1972. then get attended the Kids 12 She & under in free.

King’s Daughters’ **** School of Nursing earned an adOpen and Callthen acting auditions ditional from Bellarmfor The degree Story Patch will take ine College School of Nursing. place Saturday, May 30 from 10“Ia.m.-noon. the OSCAR began myAt nursing career located old Oil Springs at Kingsin the Daughters HospiSchool Building. **** Swimming lessons will be available at the City Pool on Tuesdays-Fridays on the following dates: June 9 - June 12, June 23- 26, July 7- 10, and July 21 - 24. Classes will be from 9-10 a.m. And 10:1511:15 a.m. Ages 4 and up.

Cost is $10 per day/per child.

Space is limited to 10 children per swimming session.

For registration or questions please call 789-2597. **** The Johnson County Public Library will be having a “Christmas in July” Family Fun Day Saturday, July 25 from 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. For more information call 7894355.

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ShowsStreet’s are Paintsville Main also archived on the web2015 SPRING FLING will sites.place Saturday, May take 16 in Downtown Paintsville.

There will be an Open Mic Night at the SIPP Theatre beginning at 7:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome. Registration deadline is May 8. To register, email sipp.theatre@gmail. com. For more information callRussell 606-792-2747.

Parade Dec. 4 **** Christmas The Russell Registration is now Parade, hosted by underthe way for 4-H Camp which will Downtown Russell Busibeness heldAssociation, June 1-4. Fees and will be registration packets are due held on Dec. 4, beginning Friday, May 22. There is an at 7 p.m. earlyThe birdevent, special.

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The parade will kick off at 7 p.m.

136 Main Street The featured float will Veterans Day assembly Paintsville, be Mr. and Mrs. Santa Ky. 41240 Claus, as pictures will be recipient Ernie West as h 606-789-4212 allowed after the parade School Band, play Taps a in front of the fire station.

Harry Wallen Organizers as that there be no other Santas in the parade.

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Convention Center in Ash- t The grand marshals of land. n the parade this year will The presentation was part m be Bucky Jones and Mark of the 2014 #RoadToNKU s Ballard, longtime Russell Commonwealth Tour. g residents and volunteers.

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Motorcycle Run for Johnson County Special Olympics

By Lisa Trusty-Roberts Around Paintsville This Saturday nearly 25 motorcycle enthusiasts headed out from Jenny Wiley State Park to enjoy the beautiful weather while supporting the Johnson County Special Olympics. The run was sponsored by Cryptic Knights-Chapter of Widows Sons MRA, an organization that also dedicated time helping with the Special Olympic District Games at JCHS this past month. Money raised will go towards funding the trip to the Kentucky State Special Olympics in June.

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Opinion

Musings

My wife Teresa and I always called each other Bub or Bubby as a term of endearment. I had long forgotten where it originated until I read letters recently we wrote to each other while I was in law school. I noted the early letters started with Dear Bubby and what we called each other all of our lives was a derivative of that salutation.

I recall sitting in the corner of the bedroom by myself while she lay on the bed after she passed away. Just before the funeral home came, I walked around to the side of the bed, kissed her on the forehead, and said,

“You’re OK now bubby. “ I knew with all my heart she was then in the loving arms of God because of the way she lived her life. That is why I wrote this poem.

By George Keith Wells

WHEN DEATH DID COME FOR ME I died while I was sleeping sound My heart gave out you see: I did not see it coming When death did come for me.

I saw the life I had lived But time had passed no plea: There was nothing I could change

gkwells1@gmail.com Attorney at Law When death did come for I married with love in my me. heart Honor my parents did I Did such so lasting be: give Was I kind or harsh and Or pain them needlessly: cold Did they know my love When death did come to for them me.

When death did come for me.

Our children born and was

I glad As we became a family: Did I nurture or stand apart When death did come to me.

Did I covet how others lived So filled with jealously: Or was I thankful for what I had When death did come to me.

Did I lie, steal, and hate And hurt others amid much glee: Or was I kind to all I knew When death did come for me.

Was I selfish, angry, and cruel

Or like branches on a tree: Let good spread out from all I did When death did come for me.

Did I know Christ as Savior When my soul was then set free: Or had I turned my back on him When death did come for me.

How will I feel when I look back On a life I chose as key: Will I fear to see my God When death did come for me.

Business Innovations

University of Louisville, UPIKE Teams Win Idea State U Business Competition By Justin Prater A student team from the University of Louisville could be the future of cyber security and marketing. And, if so, team members can say they got their start at Idea State U. Two dozen college teams participated in the Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development’s Idea State U Business Plan Competition. The two-day student event, which was held at the Lexington Center over the weekend, identifies and supports the next generation of Kentucky innovators and entrepreneurs.

The teams presented their ideas before a panel of judges for the opportunity to win prizes.

Engagely, a team from the University of Louisville, won the top prize of $30,000. The company has developed software that replaces the standard tests used in computing to determine whether or not a user is human. Instead of the user having to type squiggly, fuzzy characters that are often difficult to read, the software asks users to answer a ques-

tion. The program is designed to defend websites from hackers.

The company also uses the answers, along with other publicly available information (IP address and geolocation), to generate consumer research data. This data helps web publishers better understand their audience and prove user demographics to advertisers, winning better ad revenue while decreasing costs associated with spam.

“This could change the way security and marketing are done on websites,” said Engagely CEO Gil Roberts, a UofL graduate student. “We intend to grow this company right here in Kentucky. This funding will allow us to go back and start hiring people.

The Idea State U judges also provided excellent feedback on how we can improve our model.”

Rhizofeed, an herbal extraction company from the University of Pikeville, took home the top prize in the business model portion of the competition. The company

aims to target poultry producers looking for alternatives to probiotics or antibiotics.

Using bloodroot harvested in eastern Kentucky, Rhizofeed extracts whole rhizomes for use in poultry feed.

Less expensive and more stable than probiotics, rhizome extract has anti-inflammatory properties and has been linked to improving the immune system.

“Our team is mostly science majors, so we’re really learning how to build a business from the ground up,” said Erica Newsome, a UPIKE student and one of Rhizofeed’s founders. “It has been such a valuable learning experience to participate in Idea State U, get feedback from the judges and discuss ways to move our business forward.”

Other top winners from the business plan competition include the following * Homegrown Brewing—University of Louisville: Homegrown Brewing is a microbrewery that will collaborate with the local craft beer community to create its beer. The goal is to develop beer that is “crafted by the people, for the people.” * Red Natural—University of Kentucky: Red Natural is positioned to become a leading supplier of natural, non-GMO, red food coloring replacing Red 40, a synthetic chemical used in the food industry. * Taboo Dance & Fitness—Western Kentucky

Teams from the University of Kentucky, Northern Kentucky University, Western Kentucky University, Lindsey Wilson College, Berea College and Owensboro Community and Technical College also take home prizes.

University: TD&F introduces new ideas of fitness to the current women’s dance fitness market. The company goes beyond traditional health and fitness to create a sanctuary for building confidence and motivation among women.

Other top winners from the business model competition include the following: * EasySync—Northern Kentucky University: EasySync is a smartphone app that increases the organizational skills of students. By simply taking a picture of a syllabus, a student can import all-important exam and assignment dates to his or her calendar. * Eco Clean—Berea College: Eco Clean provides a coin-operated laundry service for customers, along with a fluff-and-fold service and ac-

Here and There, Then and Now A mere minute of ducking into a building for a quick smoke break and there I was, alone in an alley in an occupied village. I did not have time to wonder where my Squad had gotten off to because the enemy soldiers were on me like a pack of wolves about to make a meal of a straggling deer. I was in trouble and I knew it as I dropped to one knee behind the cover of a dumpster. “Bravo Three Six this is Bravo Three Four.” I hissed into the boom microphone that extended from beneath my helmet. “Location, over.” I waited a long sixty seconds and received no response. Idiots.

They didn’t even know they had lost me. I bet that new guy, Private Whats His Name with the messed up teeth had never thought once to look and see if I was behind him.

The cursing I did just then is not fit for print.

A sniper’s bullet rang the dumpster like a bell and at the same time gave his position away. I emerged from behind cover and squeezed off a pair of three round bursts and was rewarded by a grunt of pain and his weapon falling to the street from the roof of a three story building across the alley. I didn’t know if I’d gotten him or not but at least the scoped rifle was out of play.

They had my location, it was time to move or die. Cautiously, my rifle pointed down the alley the entire time, I duck walked back to the same doorway I had ducked into for my earlier smoke break and slipped into the back of what had once been a hardware store. Good move on my part as I heard a whoosh and then felt the deep thump of

A War Story By Joe Weddington

the detonation that propelled the dumpster to tumble past the doorway, trailing flaming garbage after being hit with a rocket propelled grenade.

“Not today my friend.” I said aloud with a bit of a grin on my face, knowing even then the other guy was locking another round into place.

I found a doorway that led upstairs to an open efficiency

apartment. I went upstairs hoping to flank the RPG gunner. Locking the door behind me, I found there was no one in residence and no windows facing the alley. I felt the remains of some sort of mystery meat on a plate on a small table and found them to be cold which told me no one had been having a bite just before my entry. I

cess to the Internet, comfortable seating and entertainment. * Tree Huggie—Owensboro Community and Technical College: Tree Huggie allows people to customize their indoor and outdoor trees with “outfit” designs. Ideas for design patters can be inspired from sports teams, holidays, special occasions and more. * Thread Watch—Lindsey Wilson College: Thread Watch has developed an app that allows users to keep up with the latest fashion trends.

It also offers price matching so shoppers can get the most of their money.

Idea State U featured 24 student teams from the following schools: University of Kentucky, University of Louisville, Northern Kentucky University, Georgetown Col-

lege, University of Pikeville, Berea College, Morehead State University, Eastern Kentucky University, Murray State University, Western Kentucky University, Owensboro Community and Technical College and Lindsey Wilson College.

The winning student teams shared $100,000 in cash prizes. Cash prizes were weighted to provide larger awards to those teams whose entries are more fully developed and therefore, more likely to succeed. Most of the money can be only claimed as reimbursements for specified business expenses after the team forms a legal company in Kentucky.

For more information about Idea State U, visit www.

IdeaStateU.com.

cleared the bathroom before I moved to check the curtain covered sliding glass door on the opposite side of the room.

I carefully pulled back on the edge of the heavy curtain and found that it led to an outside balcony. I peeked further around the edge of the curtain and saw an enemy soldier armed with a rifle about to enter. He came through the door, his AK-47 cautiously probing through the curtains ahead of him, I drew my bayonet, grabbed the barrel of his weapon and pulled him into the room. We struggled briefly but the Sheffield steel blade made his passing a silent and quick event. I wiped the blade on his shirt before placing it back in its nylon sheath on my left hip.

Sweating profusely, I grabbed my canteen and took a moment to hydrate and eat

a protein bar as I checked out the street below. No sign of my Squad but it looked to be clear of enemy gunners as well for the moment. I finished the last bit of the protein bar and washed it down with a long pull from the canteen before stowing it away. Just as I was about to go out onto the balcony and make my way across to the charred ruins of an elementary school, someone started banging on the stairway door behind me.

I tried to ignore them but the knock was insistent. “Who is it?” I finally called out in the enemy’s native tongue.

“Come on Dad, cut the crap already and open the door, it’s my turn to play X-Box!” My teenage son answered and just like that, I laid down my controller and the war was over for me.

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Leadership Unplugged By Bob Gound The Absolute Leader

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A Flight of Influence I remember being a young boy and my parents invited a strange man into the house.

They spent quite some time at the kitchen table discussing the importance of knowledge and information. By the time that salesman left the house. My parents had purchased the complete set of the Encyclopedia Britannica.

They displayed them proudly on a shelf in the hall as if they were a trophy of worldly understanding. I found in the summer of 1972 that encyclopedias were indeed a gateway to the amazing world outside of Cornell Avenue. As I began thumbing through the first volume. I stumbled across this section labeled “Airplanes.” I was hooked for the summer of 72’ on aircraft and aviation.

If you have ever been mesmerized while standing on the tarmac of the military base. Watching in amazement while every type of aircraft perform incredible feats, while defying the laws of gravity. You too have stood in my shoes of astonishment. Let’s take a look of how influence and leadership connect with flight.

Every aircraft, whether it be a helicopter, airplane or rocket, are affected by four opposing forces: Thrust, Lift, Weight and Drag. Likewise, a leader can positively or negatively affect the people that surround him or her with similar types of psychological forces.

First, let’s look at the thrust. Thrust is the force that propels an aeronautical vehicle in the direction of motion. The thrust of leadership is not one of force, but one of influence and motivation. This is not something that a leader learns to do overnight. We must get to

know the people that we are trying to lead and influence.

This takes time and many listening sessions to get to know what makes an individual tick, what they care about and how they react to guidance in many different emotional states. Many times we struggle with thrust because it’s so easy to put on our managerial hat and just give direction and manage tasks. Truly getting to know somebody and care about an individual enough to lead them, in a very unique way can be emotionally draining to a leader.

Second is Lift. Lift is the force that acts at a right angle to the direction of motion through the air. It is created by the differences in air pressure to raise the aircraft. Lift impacts a person in a couple of different ways. You lift followers through development and mentorship. You develop them to take on not only the next level of responsibility, but more importantly the next step up the ladder of self-confidence. As we lift an individual’s self-confidence.

They are more apt to take on stretch assignments and for that matter, promotional opportunities. We can also lift an individual by expressing our gratitude and appreciation for a job well done. We must never forget that we all like to be recognized for our contributions at least every once in a while. Even though many of us say that we do not need a pat on the back.

It is still a proven fact that a well-timed “thank you, we could not have done it without you.” Will lift the spirits of even the most engaged employee.

Third is Weight. Weight is the force of gravity. It acts in a downward direc-

tion, toward the center of the earth. It is the first of our two forces that negatively affect flight. Weight can also distress a leader and their followers. This can be that person that always tells you that idea or change just won’t work. No matter what you do or say the emotional weight of this team member can be catastrophic, as they dump their emotional baggage into every situation. A leader and their team members can change this type of individual. You must ensure that you are always proactive in language and action.

When the Weight begins to dump negativity into a situation, immediately begin to discuss the positives.

Challenge the individual to impact the conversation by finding what is good in the situation. If you’re always driving positive they will become positive or depart. In any case, either would be a good outcome.

Finally, we have Drag.

Drag is the force that acts opposite to the direction of motion. Drag is caused by friction and differences in air pressure. These are the whiny people that always expect somebody else to motivate them. They are the people that always depend on somebody else for their happiness. After a while you get tired of dragging them around. Anytime I think about this type of person.

I think about Eeyore from Winnie the Pooh. They always expect to lose and usually do. The way to inspire these people is to celebrate their small wins and point out how they were successful in front of others. This doesn’t mean you don’t have the hard conversations with them. You just need to help reprogram their thought processes towards the positive.

In time they will not be such a drag…

If you focus on and practice these high flying principles of leadership. You will find yourself and your followers soaring like a rocket into the heavens. If you would like more information on leading with Lift and Thrust rather than weight or drag. Feel free to contact me at BobGound@theabsoluteleader.com Happy flying!

TIE: 3rd Place Winner: Stephanie Bunyard Title: Rocks on the way to Clingmans Dome, above 3rd Place Winner: Kathy Castle Gullet Title: The Wrigley Arch, at bottom

Eastern Kentucky Camera Club’s Eye on Photography

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Join us for the monthly meeting of the Johnson County Camera Club, May 14th at 6 p.m. at the Paintsville Recreation Center. Everyone welcome regardless of skill level.

If you have a question that you would like to have answered or if you would like to become a member of the online group, “Eastern Kentucky Camera Club” or a member of the (local group which meets the second Thursday of each month) Johnson County Camera Club, please email: awilson41240@gmail.com.

Send me your questions and I will post answers and suggestions each week.

As always, “Get Out There and Shoot Something”!

1st Place Winner: Alexander Cox Title: The Old Man of Cumberland Falls​

Landscape Photography Tips 1. Maximize your Depth of Field While there may be times that you want to get a little more creative and experiment with narrow depth of fields in your Landscape Photography – the normal approach is to ensure that as much of your scene is in focus as possible.

The simplest way to do this is to choose a small Aperture setting (a large number) as the smaller your aperture the greater the depth of field in your shots.

Do keep in mind that smaller apertures mean less light is hitting your image sensor at any point in time so they will mean you need to compensate either by increasing your ISO or lengthening your shutter speed (or both).

2. Use a Tripod As a result of the longer shutter speed that you may need to select to compensate for a small aperture you will need to find a way of ensuring your camera is completely still during the exposure. In fact even if you’re able to shoot at a fast shutter speed the practice of using a tripod can be beneficial to you.

Also consider a cable or wireless shutter release mechanism for extra camera stillness.

3. Look for a Focal Point All shots need some sort of focal point to them and landscapes are no different – in fact landscape photographs without them end up looking rather empty and will leave your viewers eye wondering through the image with nowhere to rest (and they’ll generally move on quickly).

Focal points can take many forms in landscapes and could range from a building or structure, a striking tree, a boulder or rock formation, a silhouette etc.

Think not only about what the focal point is but where you place it. The rule of thirds might be useful here.

4. Think Foregrounds One element that can set apart your landscape shots is to think carefully about the foreground of your shots and by placing points of interest in them. When you do this you give those viewing the shot a way into the image as well as creating a sense of depth in your shot.

5. Consider the Sky Another element to consider is the sky in your landscape.

Most landscapes will either have a dominant foreground or sky – unless you have one or the other your shot can end up being fairly boring.

If you have a bland, boring sky – don’t let it dominate your shot and place the horizon in the upper third of your shot (however you’ll want to make sure your foreground is interesting). However if the sky is filled with drama and interesting cloud formations and colors – let it shine by placing the horizon lower.

Consider enhancing skies either in post production or with the use of filters (for example a polarizing filter can add color and contrast).

6. Lines One of the questions to ask yourself as you take Landscape shots is ‘how am I leading the eye of those viewing this shot’? There are a number of ways of doing this (foregrounds is one) but one of the best ways into a shot is to provide viewers with lines that lead them into an image.

Lines give an image depth, scale and can be a point of interest in and of themselves by creating patterns in your shot.

TIE: 2nd Place Winner: Kathy Castle Gullett Title: Looking Glass Rock

2nd Place Winner: Tracy DeAtley Water Scene at Coastal Maine​

– however landscapes are rarely completely still and to convey this movement in an image will add drama, mood and create a point of interest.

Examples – wind in trees, waves on a beach, water flowing over a waterfall, birds flying over head, moving clouds.

Capturing this movement generally means you need to look at a longer shutter speed (sometimes quite a few seconds). Of course this means more light hitting your sensor which will mean you need to either go for a small Aperture, use some sort of a filter or even shoot at the start or end of the day when there is less light.

8. Work with the Weather A scene can change dramatically depending upon the weather at any given moment. As a result, choosing the right time to shoot is of real importance.

Many beginner photographers see a sunny day and think that it’s the best time to go out with their camera – however an overcast day that is threatening to rain might present you with a much better opportunity to create an image with real mood and ominous overtones.

Look for storms, wind, mist, dramatic clouds, sun shining through dark skies, rainbows, sunsets and sunrises etc and work with these variations in the weather rather than just waiting for the next sunny blue sky day.

9. Work the Golden Hours I chatted with one photographer recently who told me that he never shoots during the day – his only shooting times are around dawn and dusk – because that’s when the light is best and he find that landscapes come alive.

These ‘golden’ hours are great for landscapes for a number of reasons – none the least of which is the ‘golden’ light that it often presents us with. The other reason that I 7. Capture Movement love these times is the angle of the When most people think about light and how it can impact a scene landscapes they think of calm, – creating interesting patterns, diserene and passive environments mensions and textures.

10. Think about Horizons It’s an old tip but a good one – before you take a landscape shot always consider the horizon on two fronts.

Is it straight? – while you can always straighten images later in post production it’s easier if you get it right in camera.

Where is it compositionally? – a compositionally natural spot for a horizon is on one of the thirds lines in an image (either the top third or the bottom one) rather than completely in the middle. Of course rules are meant to be broken – but I find that unless it’s a very striking image that the rule of thirds usually works here.

11. Change your Point of View You drive up to the scenic lookout, get out of the car, grab your camera, turn it on, walk up to the barrier, raise the camera to your eye, rotate left and right a little, zoom a little and take your shot before getting back in the car to go to the next scenic lookout.

We’ve all done it – however this process doesn’t generally lead to the ‘wow’ shot that many of us are looking for.

Take a little more time with your shots – particularly in finding a more interesting point of view to shoot from. This might start with finding a different spot to shoot from than the scenic look out (wander down paths, look for new angles etc), could mean getting down onto the ground to shot from down low or finding a higher up vantage point to shoot from.

Explore the environment and experiment with different view points and you could find something truly unique.

Darren Rowse is the editor and founder of Digital Photography School and SnapnDeals. He lives in Melbourne Australia and is also the editor of the ProBlogger Blog Tips. Follow him on Instagram, on Twitter at @digitalPS or on Google+.

General News The Tri-State Ticket Do you enjoy your morn- Craig will lead the group in ing coffee or do you just the process of roasting coffee drink it mindlessly to get go- beans from green to grind. ing? Do you make your own If you haven’t ever seen a coffee or do you buy coffee green coffee bean, you may Page 6 May 5, 2015 at a restaurant or gas station? be surprised! The sights and Do you drink it black or must smells of the roasting process you add cream and/or sugar? are amazing. You may be inDo you ever think about ex- spired to try it at home! We perimenting with your coffee can help you learn how to do to see if there is a better way? it and where to purchase the If you don’t know where to green beans. You can even required. The sound system 75% of the caffeine that start, you can begin by going learn how to roast the beans will be provided. Come and Americans consume daily. to the Coffee House event at to your own personal liking. share, or just relax and listen. Do we really need all of that the Greenup Extension SerAfter the roasting class, the A variety of coffee and light caffeine? What else can we vice on Friday, November evening will be filled with refreshments will be avail- do to get a “kick start” in the 14th. music and poetry…and of able. The event is free and mornings? Most general inThis will be the third Cof- course, coffee. There will be open to the public. ternet searches will tell you National Small Business week off at their office lo- events, you may visit the fee House event sponsored an open mic time where peoA quick Google search that there are caffeine subWeek will be celebrated cated at 224 Main Street in MSU SBDC Web site at

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Lifestyles The Cooker Woman Eloise Reynolds Delzer

Made for Mom Stuffed French Toast Remember when you checked your piggy bank to see if you had enough money to buy your mom a Mother’s Day gift? I do.

Out of my Log Cabin improvised bank I managed to find just the right amount to buy my mother two beautiful dark wood framed pictures of Marie Antoinette period French ladies in beautiful gowns and powdered white wigs. I picked them up at the local five and dime. Had my eye on them for a while. My mother had a beautiful Duncan Phyffe white and maroon stripped sofa. It looked beautiful with her cherry and leather end tables and the obligatory coffee table in our living room. The sofa sat in front of a bank of windows covered by wooden Venetian blinds and rich dark green tapes that held the mechanism for lifting and closing. There was a space by a large mirror that would be just the perfect place for the two pictures I purchased.

In my early interior decorating mind these pictures and

our old mahogany upright Adler piano would complete the living room.

I grudgingly added my brothers name to the card I purchased and placed in the package with the pictures as he had a couple of quarters in the Log Cabin bank as well.

My mother proudly hung the pictures where I suggested and allowed as how they were the perfect accompaniment to her carefully planned living room. The pictures stayed with the sofa for many years until the Kentucky Department of Highways decided to demolish our house in favor of a new and improved Kentucky 15. We did not have the clout of Bobby Ann Mason to stop them from erasing our history, so what was our old home is now a gas station and a Baskin Robbins ice cream shop. We suffered the loss of our home and a two hundred year old cemetery with a Revolutionary War soldier buried there to prove it. The new highway split the cemetery almost in half and we were left with

a steep incline to negotiate for funerals and Decoration Day. It seemed like an insurmountable problem to make peace with, but we did. We had to accept time and progress march on, an inexorable tide, which eventually sweeps away memories of a time and place that no longer exists. My mother is 95 years young as of March 17, 2015 and lives near the old cemetery, on what was an old golf course in the thirties, near Whitesburg, Kentucky. And yes she is in relative good health.

MADE FOR MOM STUFFED FRENCH TOAST 8 slices of white bread, (cubed) 2 8-ounce packages of cream cheese ( low fat will work) 1 dozen slightly beaten eggs 2 cups sweet milk 1/3 cup maple syrup (This recipe can be reduced by half for smaller families.)

Spray a two-quart casserole with vegetable spray and layer with cubed bread and cream cheese. Combine slightly beaten eggs with milk and maple syrup. Pour over bread, cream cheese and,egg mixture. Refrigerate overnight and bake at 375 degrees for 45 minutes.

Serve in squares with hot maple syrup. This recipe can be mastered by children with a little help from dad.

As a child I remember when someone woke up with a hankering for pancakes and we did not have syrup on

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By W.R. Castle Elementary’s Mrs. Meade’s and log cabin. Your dad’s strong Mrs. Oliver’s Kindergarten classes arm and a manual can opener could transform the container Trenton Kylee Byrd Cassie Leah Pelton into a useful, brightly colored Music Blanton “Going with “Her puts bank to deposit coins for spe- “She buys me “Mom plays her to us to bed.” cial gifts like Mother’s Day. XBOX with things.”

Kentucky.” me.”

It did not take much to make us happy in the fifties. HunMalechi Brandon Samantha Brennon dreds of dollars for computer Blanton Barrett Marcum Daniels games and spiffy phones “She loves “She’s going “She has a “She is with apps for everything cats.” to have a baby called Issa sweet.” baby.” (twin sister).” were not on the radar, but miraculously we were happy Nathaniel Abraham Kiara Breanna with an afternoon at the air Blanton Gussler Stapleton Melvin conditioned Aleene Theater, “She plays “She gives me “She’s “I love her.” sitting in the dark watching shooting hugs.” loving.” the latest shoot-em-up, eatgames with me. ing popcorn and sipping a Gunner Taylor Logan coke after a hot sunny day at Virgil Green “She gets lots of money.

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

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Pierce hurls one hitter against Lady Hornets

By John Rowland Around Paintsville Paintsville - Not only was Johnson Central’s Micailyn Pierce able to throw a one hitter last Tuesday, for the boys Josh Hitchcock threw a no-hitter in Salyersville against the Hornets.

Pierce would lose her quest for perfection in the top of the sixth where both a batter reached on an error and a bloop single was allowed.

Despite this minimal damage, the Johnson Central Lady Eagles (13-4) were able to defeat the Magoffin County Lady Hornets (8-9) by a final score of 4-0. This win notched the Lady Eagles fourth win in their last five games.

The Lady Hornet’s Mahallie Ratliff would hit a sharp ball to Lauren Delong that would take a big hop resulting in an error. After retiring two more batters, Alexis Montgomery would

hit a bloop behind Rebeckah Fairchild at third base. Montgomery and Ratliff would account for the only batters to reach base for Magoffin County.

Early in the game, Johnson Central would establish its presence at the plate as well. In the bottom of the first, Bailey Daniel would be walked and would later score on an error. Rachelle Fairchild would be left on second base, and in the bottom of the second Shelbie Cantrell would be left at third and Micailyn Pierce would make her way to second.

After leaving three runners in scoring position in the first 3 innings, the Lady Eagles were able to capitalize on scoring opportunities. Three runs would come across in the bottom of the third. Bailey Daniel, who lead off the inning, would score the first run. She was able to score from second after a late throw

from left field. Rachelle Fairchild would follow with a single and would be scored by twin-sister Rebeckah Fairchild who hit a double to the left center field wall.

After a series of wild pitches, Rebeckah would score as well.

Micailyn Pierce was able to force 10 fly-outs, seven groundouts and three strikeouts in her complete game.

Upcoming, the Lady Eagles of Johnson Central will host the Boyd County Lady Lions May 5 and travel to play East Carter May 5.

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Rebeckah Fairchild, at right, hits a ball to the leftcenter fence on her way to a double. Photo by: John Rowland/Around Paintsville

Tigers down Cardinals in District play

To face Johnson Central for regular season championship

By John Rowland Around Paintsville Paintsville - Like their cross city counterparts, the Paintsville Tigers have improved to 4-0 in District play and will face the Johnson Central Golden Eagles on Tuesday and Wednesday with the regular season District title on the line. Moreover, this will determine who will be ranked first and second going into the District Tournament.

To improve to their 4-0 District record, the Paintsville Tigers (15-4) first played Sheldon Clark Cardinals (9-10) at Sheldon Clark Ben Daniels hits a single that scored a runner from second in the Tigers home and would walk away with game against Sheldon Clark. Photos by John Rowland/Around Paintsville.

a 12-1 victory in 5 innings.

Kash Daniel would lead the team with three RBI’s in the game. Andrew Rice, Ben Daniels, Matt Miller and Kent Phelps would also have an RBI apiece, as well.

In the second game, Paintsville would overcome an early Cardinal lead to come away with the 10-8 win. The Tigers would find themselves down 5-1 after 2 innings, but they would rally in the third and fourth inning, putting up three runs in each.

On Friday, Paintsville also traveled to Prestonsburg for a 15th Region match-up with the Prestonsburg Blackcats.

The Tigers would come away

with a 10-2 victory. Leading the way offensively was Lucas Adkins, Kash Daniel and Gabe Burchell. Each had 2 RBI’s in the game and Burchell notched a triple as one of his hits. Tanner Miller would earn the win.

He pitched 4 innings, allowed 4 hits, 3 hits, and 3 strikeouts. The two Blackcat runs would come across on his time on the mound, one run would be earned.

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Our opinions matter — Student Essays Kentucky Derby

By Sydney Becknell Around Paintsville In honor of the recent passing annual Kentucky Derby, I thought that I would enlighten you with the background of the famous horse race. Most everyone is aware of the world famous race, but some are unaware of the iconic celebration that is held at Church Hill Downs every year.

The Kentucky Derby is a horse race held annually in Louisville, Kentucky on the first Saturday in May. The Kentucky Derby Festival is two weeks long and is capped by the horse race. The race is a Grade I stakes race for threeyear-old Thoroughbreds with a length of one and a quarter miles at Churchill Downs.

Colts and geldings carry 126 pounds and fillies 121 pounds during the race.

The race is known in the United States as “The Most Exciting Two Minutes in Sports” or “The Fastest Two Minutes in Sports” for its approximate duration, and is also called “The Run for the Roses” for the blanket of roses draped over the winner. It is the first leg of the American Triple Crown and is followed by the Preakness Stakes, then

the Belmont Stakes. Unlike the Preakness and Belmont Stakes, which took hiatuses in 1891-1893 and 19111912, respectively, the Kentucky Derby has been run every consecutive year since 1875. A horse must win all three races to win the Triple Crown. In the 2015 listing of the International Federation of Horse racing Authorities (IFHA), the Kentucky Derby tied with the Whitney Handicap as the top Grade 1 race in the United States outside of the Breeders’ Cup races.

The 141st running of the Kentucky Derby was ran Saturday, May 2, 2015 with a $2 million guarantee.

In 1872, Col. Meriwether Lewis Clark, Jr., grandson of William Clark of the Lewis and Clark expedition, traveled to England, visiting the Derby, a famous race that had been running annually since 1780. From there, Clark went on to Paris, France, where in 1863, a group of racing enthusiasts had formed the French Jockey Club and had organized the Grand Prix de Paris at Longchamps, which at the time was the greatest race in France. Returning home to Kentucky, Clark organized the Louisville Jockey Club for the purpose of raising money to build quality racing facilities just outside of the city.

The Kentucky Derby was

first run at 1 1⁄2 miles, the same distance as the Epsom Derby. The distance was changed in 1896 to its current 1 1⁄4 miles. On May 17, 1875, in front of an estimated crowd of 10,000 people, a field of 15 three-year-old horses contested the first Derby. Under jockey Oliver Lewis, a colt named Aristides, who was trained by future Hall of Famer Ansel Williamson, won the inaugural Derby. Later that year, Lewis rode Aristides to a second-place finish in the Belmont Stakes.

Although the first race meeting proved a success, the track ran into financial difficulties and in 1894 the New Louisville Jockey Club was incorporated with new capitalization and improved facilities. Despite this, the business foundered until 1902 when Col. Matt Winn of Louisville put together a syndicate of businessmen to acquire the facility. Under Winn, Churchill Downs prospered and the Kentucky Derby then became the preeminent stakes race for threeyear-old thoroughbred horses in North America.

The fastest time ever run in the Derby (at its present distance) was set in 1973 at 1 minute 59 2/5 seconds when Secretariat broke the record set by Northern Dancer in 1964. Not only has Secretariat’s record time stood for

41 years, but in the race itself, he did something unique in Triple Crown races: each successive quarter, his times were faster. Though times for non-winners were not recorded, in 1973 Sham finished second, two and a half lengths behind Secretariat in the same race. Using the thoroughbred racing convention of one length equaling onefifth of a second to calculate Sham’s time, he also finished in less than two minutes. Another sub-two-minute finish, only the third, was set in 2001

by Monarchos at 1:59.97.

In addition to the race itself, a number of traditions play a large role in the Derby atmosphere. The mint julep, an iced drink consisting of bourbon, mint, and sugar syrup, is the traditional beverage of the race. The historic drink can be served in an ice-frosted silver julep cup, but most Churchill Downs patrons’ sip theirs from souvenir glasses (first offered in 1939 and available in revised form each year since) printed with all previous Derby winners. Also, burgoo, a thick stew of beef, chicken, pork, and vegetables, is a popular Kentucky dish served at the Derby. Extravagant hats are also a well known tradition at the race; people from all over come to display their wonderfully crafted and imaginative hats during the festival.

In conclusion, the Kentucky Derby is a large event that is known all over the world and will most likely withstand the test of time. I have never personally been one to watch the Derby, but those who do will hopefully have been informed about the wonderful tradition that is horse racing.

Several students qualify for SkillsUSA

By John Rowland Around Paintsville Louisville - With SkillsUSA Nationals being moved from Kansas City to Louisville this year, several local students will see Louisville again June 22-26 for the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference.

To move on, students must have won their competition.

If the first place winner defers, it would be passed on to the second place finisher or third if the second also defers.

Johnson Central continued their dominance in Quizbowl, as they took first place.

Members of this group are: Lauren Endicott, Michael Hamilton, Katie McMahon, Tyler Ratliff and Alec Salyer.

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Notching their second straight win, Reiley Crum, Connor Murray, Clay Smith and Daniel Williams too first place in Broadcast News Production. Finishing in third was Jacob Chaney, Grant Burkett, Cari Hall and Lauren McCoart. Jake Halsey and Matt O’Bryan took first place honors in Mo-

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Entrepreneuralship-State Runner-Up winners are Kathryn Branham, Dalton Oney, Matt OBryan & Rachel Branham (not pictured) bile Robotics Technology.

Josh Webb and Brooke Hall would take second place.

First place in Engineering Technology and Design was earned by: Jonathan Jewell, Mason Ritz and Zac Wright.

William Blazer and Nicholas Robinette claimed first in Principles of Engineering.

Kathyrn Branham, Rachel Branham, Gregory O’Bryan and Dalton Oney would take second place in Entrepreneurship earning $4,000 in scholarships.

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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

Principles of Engineering and Technology - State Champions are Nick Robinette and William Blazer.

The Quiz Bowl Team won a State Championship as well. But were not available for a picture as of this time. The members include: Katie McMahan, Michael Hamilton, Lauren Endicott and Alec Salyer.

Highland Church Of Christ Pastor: J. M. Scott 821 Euclid Ave., Paintsville Phone: 606-789-6433 Mobile Robotics Technology - State Runner-Up are Josh Webb and Brooke Hall.

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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 Paintsvile 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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By Lisa Trusty-Roberts Around Paintsville This past week, Ashley Lemaster’s first grade class did something very few of us get to do. They had their very first book signing. Every student came dressed as professional authors and read their pieces from the book.

Parents, grandparents, family and friends showed up to make attendance for the event of nearly 100 people.

When asked why she chose this particular project she said, “This whole thing came into the works because I wanted to find a way to get students really involved. I really wanted to spark the childrens’ attention and go through the whole process of writing. Also, I wanted them to feel a sense of accomplishment with their writing.”

The book entitled, “When I Grow Up...” contains pieces from every student. When completed the book was actually sent to a publishing company to be published.

Lemaster conveyed the importance of the project when telling us about one of her students. We have one little boy who was very shy throughout the year and re-

ally couldn’t look me in the eye. But the night of the signing he read his piece in a really loud voice. He gave me a hug and said he loved the book signing. That meant a lot to me.”

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Around Paintsville

May 5, 2015

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Tinseltown

By Nick Thomas

Peter Ford Remembers Tap Dancing Mom Eleanor Powell Imagine growing up with not one, but two renowned actors as parents.

Peter Ford’s father was Glenn Ford (1919-2006), a popular box office draw in the ‘40s and ‘50s with memorable performances in classics such as “Gilda” and “The Blackboard Jungle.”

Married four times, Ford’s first marriage was to Eleanor Powell (1912–1982). Their union lasted 16 years and produced one child, Peter.

“She was a shy little girl and at seven took dancing lessons,” explained Peter from Los Angeles. “Her mother recognized her talent and she began dancing at twelve in Atlantic City. At fifteen, they moved to New York City and she became friends with Bill “Bojangles” Robinson and the two often performed together at local private parties.”

After some New York stage roles, Powell moved to Hollywood and was signed

by Louis B. Mayer at MGM where she starred in “Broadway Melody of 1940” with Fred Astaire and “Born to Dance” with Jimmy Stewart.

Though she only appeared in a dozen movies, “Ellie” was regarded by many as the best female tap dancer to ever appear on screen.

Peter remains in awe of his mother’s talents on the dance floor.

Eleanor Powell with Fred Astaire in Broadway Melody of 1940 MGM. “My mother was the greatest dancer in film!” he stated proudly. “This assessment is not only held by me and many other students of the field of dance, but Fred Astaire as well. Fred told me this in-person.”

Peter’s parents met just before the Second World War. “Mom and actor Pat O’Brien met on a U.S. Bond tour together,” said Peter.

“Pat had worked with my dad and thought they would make a nice couple and had a party after the tour specifically to introduce them.”

In Peter’s 2011 insightful biography of his father, “Glenn Ford: A Life” (see www.peterford.com), he describes his father’s first impression upon seeing his future wife in person: “I had only seen her in black-and-white movies, and in person I was struck

by her coloring, her chestnut hair, worn in soft waves to her shoulders, this glowing complexion, and beautiful cornflower blue eyes. And when she smiled, I was captivated.”

That rare glimpse of his parent’s first meeting was possible from Ford’s own writings.

“My father kept a diary every day of his life since 1933 and I have every one of them,” said Peter. “If you picked any day since then, I could tell you what he had for breakfast, where he went, what he did, what he thought, who he talked to, etc.”

Powell stopped working in film shortly before Peter was born in 1945, her final role being a brief cameo in “Duchess of Idaho” five years later.

“She had no regrets when she left dancing,” said Peter.

“She had a new role as wife and mother and threw herself into these new duties with the same zeal that she approached her dancing.”

Once Peter reached his teen years, his mother returned to performing mostly out of necessity. She had received the family home after divorcing Ford, along with a modest alimony settlement, but the house was huge and expensive to run.

“She had a major comeback after her divorce from

Eleanor Powell and Glenn Ford with son Peter Ford around1950

Eleanor Powell and son Peter Ford in the early 1950s. my father in 1959 that took her to Las Vegas and venues throughout the United States and Europe. She really only did it because she needed the money, then retired again after about three years.”

In addition to being a devoted mother, Eleanor Powell was dedicated to humanitarian causes that included supported charities, such as children’s hospitals. She also promoted racial equality, a social issue that concerned

her since her youth when working with Bill Robinson.

“She and Bill were required to enter mansions from the back – the service entrance,” writes Peter in his book. “My mother was offered the opportunity to be treated differently from Bill Robinson, but she declined …. where Bill went, so did she.”

“I was blessed with having the best mom a young man could possibly have,” says

Peter. “She was kind, honest, sweet, caring of all humanity – the best.”

Nick Thomas teaches at Auburn University at Montgomery, Ala., and has written features, columns, and interviews for over 550 magazines and newspapers.

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May 5, 2015

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Golden Eagles take series over Hornets Paintsville, KY - Like their cross city counterparts, the Johnson Central Golden Eagles have improved to 4-0 in District play and will face the Paintsville Tigers on Tuesday and Wednesday with the regular season District title on the line. Moreover, this will determine who will be ranked first and second going into the District Tournament.

In the first game, Johnson Central (12-8) defeated the Magoffin County Hornets (5-9) by a final score of 3-0.

Josh Hitchcock was able to shut-down the Hornets and earn the win. He would rack up 15 strikeouts and allow two walks in his complete game.

Hitchcock strikes out 15 in no hitter

Hitchcock wasn’t alone on the mound, Magoffin County’s Jarin Lovely was able to hold the Golden Eagles to a minimum on offense until the sixth inning. Zac Slone would open the top of the sixth with a single. Following Slone, Garret McCloud would be issued a walk and Geordan Blanton would hit a single. Zac Salyer would hit a double, scoring Slone and McCloud would be tagged out in his effort to reach home.

Jacob Patton would hit a single to score both Blanton and Salyer. Hitchcock retired the last 6 batters of the game via strikeout.

In the second game, John-

son Central would also have an explosion of runs. It would come in the bottom of the fourth, as they scored four runs. Zac Salyer would lead off the inning with a double and would later score on a Jacob Patton single. Blake Gamble hit a double to score Patton. Gamble would later score when Braxton Kelly reached on a fielder’s choice.

In the first inning, both Magoffin County and Johnson Central would score one run apiece. For Magoffin County, their lone run was scored

by Jarin Lovely on a sacrifice fly by Jaden Soward.

Upcoming, the Eagles will face Paintsville at away May 5 and play at home May 6.

Geordan Blanton hits this pitch to deep left field in the first inning.

Power tool safety tips

Power tools can dramatically reduce the time it takes to complete home improvement projects. Professional contractors regularly rely on power tools for cutting and sanding and many doit-yourself renovators follow suit and invest in power tools to help get the job done. But power tools, in spite of their usefulness, are not without risk. According to the Work Safe Center, power tool injuries account for as many Zac Salyer rips this pitch between the short stop and thirdbaseman for a sin- as 400,000 emergency room gle in the Golden Eagle’s victory at home. Photos by: John Rowland/Around visits in the United States each year. Power nailers, Paintsville chain saws and table saws ac-

count for the greatest number of injuries. Keeping safe is of the utmost priority when using power tools. Here’s how: • Read all manufacturers instructions and guidelines before use.

• Keep your tools clean and in proper operating condition.

• Use the right tool for the job.

• Always wear eye protection, such as safety glasses or goggles.

• Wear standard cotton or leather work gloves to protect hands.

• Consider the use of ear-

plugs or earmuffs with loud power tools.

• Always check that wires are kept away from blades.

• Maintain a tight grip on a tool.

• Only use attachments specifically recommended for the power tools and ensure proper installation.

• Unplug all power tools during breaks and anytime when tools are not in use.

• Routinely inspect tools for damage.

• Keep tools stored in secure locations when not in use.

FINANCIAL FOCUS

Be Aware of the Need for Disability Insurance

It probably doesn’t show up on your calendar, but May is Disability Insurance Awareness Month. And you might agree that such a month is useful, when you consider the following: • Three in 10 workers entering the workforce today will become disabled before retiring, according to the Social Security Administration.

• At age 42, you are four times more likely to become seriously disabled than to die during your working years, according to National Underwriter Life & Health.

• Disability causes nearly 50% of all mortgage foreclosures, according to Health Affairs, a health policy research journal.

Given these statistics, it’s not surprising that the Life and Health Insurance Foundation for Education (LIFE) sponsors Disability Insurance Awareness Month to encourage Americans to address their disability income needs. Here’s the bottom line: You can be really good at budgeting your money and you can be a disciplined long-term investor — but unless you’ve protected at least a reasonable percentage of your income, your whole financial strategy is incomplete. And all your goals, such as a comfortable retirement, could be jeopardized.

Of course, you may not be totally unfamiliar with disability income insurance; if you work for a large employer, a group disability policy may be part of your employee benefits package.

If so, you should certainly accept the coverage, which may be offered to you free, or at minimal cost. However, this coverage might be inadequate to replace the income needed to allow your family to maintain its lifestyle without dipping into your investments.

Consequently, you might need to think about purchasing an individual disability

insurance policy. Here are some tips: • Look for a policy that is “non-cancellable” until you reach age 65. When you purchase a non-cancellable policy, your policy premiums can’t be changed, provided you pay them on time.

• Pick the right waiting period. Typically, disability insurance policies don’t start paying benefits immediately; there’s usually a waiting (or “elimination”) period ranging from 30 days to two years. Obviously, a shorter waiting period is more desirable, but it’s probably also going to be more expensive.

You may be able to give yourself the flexibility of choosing the longer waiting period if you have created

an emergency fund containing six to 12 months’ worth of living expenses, kept in a liquid account that offers significant preservation of principal.

• Avoid overly restrictive policies. You may want to avoid an “accident-only” policy or one with a limited benefit term (five and 10 years are common). These policies may be cheaper, but they don’t cover either a disabling illness or the entirety of your working life.

• Consider adding appropriate “riders.” It will likely add to the cost of your policy, but a cost-of-living rider will help protect your future benefits from the effects of inflation. You also might want to add a future income options

(FIO) rider, which provides you with the ability to purchase additional coverage in the future with no further medical underwriting.

These suggestions are general in nature. Your financial advisor can help you determine if you need a private disability insurance policy — and, if so, what type of policy is best suited for your needs.

But don’t wait too long to take action in this area. You can’t predict the future, but you should still prepare for the unexpected.

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