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Tuesday, October 6, 2015 Volume 1, Number 46

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News Hannah Fitzpatrick trains to professional fight To Use Quilt Block Mural classes will be held Thursday, Oct. 8, at 10 a.m., at the OSCAR. Preregistration is a must. To register, call 789-8108 or 297-3915. You may also message the OSCAR on Facebook at facebook. com/OSCARcenter.

An Autumn Holiday Clothespin Wreath class, taught by Cindy Blair, will be held Thursday, Oct. 15 at 1 p.m., at the OSCAR. Pre-registration is a must. To register, call 789-8108 or 297-3915. You may also message the OSCAR on Facebook at facebook. com/OSCARcenter.

A Community Health Fair hosted by Big Sandy Community and Technical College, in conjunction with its Phi Theta Kappa program, will be held Tuesday, Oct. 20 in the Prestonsburg campus Student Center. Health screenings provided will include: Blood Pressure Testing, Pulse Oximetry Testing, Blood Glucose Testing and Oral Cancer Screenings. Information on mental and physical health will also be available. For more information contact Dr. Kathryn Miller at (606) 218-1259 or by email at kmiller0045@kctcs.edu.

A Sawblade Painting class, with lunch, will be held Thursday, Oct. 22 at 10 a.m., at the OSCAR. Pre-registration is a must. To register, call 789-8108 or 297-3915.

You may also message the OSCAR on Facebook at facebook.com/ OSCARcenter.

News, cont. on page 8

by Kevin Horn There are some that believe if you have a dream, you have to fight for it every day. Hannah Fitzpatrick takes that sentiment literally.

The Banner, Floyd County, native has been in Las Vegas for the past six to eight months training in the mixed martial arts to improve her skills with the ambition of becoming a full time, professional fighter.

Fitzpatrick’s time out west has allowed her the opportunity to meet professionals in the sport that have become good friends.

“I’ve gotten to meet a lot of cool people and train with a lot of big name fighters,” she said. “Roxanne Modaferri, who kind of got me out to Vegas, she’s a really good friend, and Misha Tate. They’re the two main female fighters I’ve gotten to work with.”

Fitzpatrick, whose fighting nickname is “Goldilocks” due to her blonde

highlighted braids, calls the gym Syndicate her home while training, though she has also gotten to train at Xtreme Couture. Xtreme Couture is one of the premier training facilities in the sport of mixed martial arts, founded by UFC Hall of Famer Randy Couture in 2007. Other UFC connections Fitzpatrick has made is that of the owner and president of the organization himself, Dana White, whom she has met on several occasions.

“I’ve had conversations with him two to three times,” she recalled. “He definitely knows I’m on the scene. That’s why I’m trying to make the race to go pro asap and take it from there. Him knowing who I am is a good thing, but really my skill as a fighter has got to show up because he wants fighters who have something to bring to the table.”

Fitzpatrick’s current amateur fight stats are 9 fights

on record with 1 fight off record. Her profile on MixedMartialArts.com show her win-loss record as 5-4. Her quickest victory came in 2010 against Nicole Webber via submission strikes in the first round at 1:51.

“I had three losses in a row and was pretty much on a losing streak,” Fitzpatrick said. “But I think I’ve been turning that around with my last fights where I’ve been working on my wrestling more.”

The short amount of time in each round 3 minutes, is one aspect Fitzpatrick credits as a need to improve her all around fighting skill, as the time doesn’t always allow for a proper submission to be locked in. But when preparing for an upcoming bout, the fight itself is one of the last things she worries about.

“When you’re in camp, the first thing is nutrition, then ‘Are you training the right way? Are you over training? Are you getting

Hannah Fitzpatrick, of Banner, has recently returned to eastern Kentucky from training in Las Vegas. She is scheduled to fight Oct. 24, at the Jenny Wiley Convention Center. enough sleep? Are you drinking enough water?’” she said. “The way you’re dieting, if you do something wrong, you can throw

yourself out of whack really easily.”

The weight cutting for Fighter cont. on page 8

Chamber hosts annual awards dinner

Area first responders recognized

By Kathy J. Prater Editor The Paintsville/Johnson County Chamber of Commerce held its annual awards dinner last week at the Ramada Inn. Jared Arnett, executive director, Shaping Our Appalachian Region (SOAR), served as keynote speaker at the event saying he had a mission “to make a difference” in the lives of those living in eastern Kentucky and that partnerships among local Chambers of Commerce were important to building both community and the local economy.

Following Arnett’s talk, Mark McKenzie, president, Paintsville/Johnson County Chamber of Commerce, and Fran Jarrell, executive director, presented the 2015 line-up of awards.

Being recognized as the

2015 recipient of the Small Business of the Year Award was Country Cottage, owned by Peggy Calhoun; Big Sandy RECC was recognized as the Large Business of the Year; Jerry Daniel, owner, EspressO Cafe, was recognized as Business Person of the Year; Paul Woosley received the Executive Director’s Volunteer of the Year Award; and Deborah Trimble, Paul B. Hall Medical Center, received the O.T. Dorton Presidential Award for 2015.

Recognized as Community Service Award winners were both Johnson County and City of Paintsville police officers, sheriff, deputies, coroner, firefighters from each community fire department, the emergency management office, and all emergency medical personnel. Jarrell and McKenzie offered praise to the unified effort each department gave to

Area first responders were recognized for their unified effort during the July flooding. They received the 2015 Community Service Award. the community during the devastating July flooding as those in attendance gave the emergency responders a standing ovation.

Also recognized at the event were the members of the 2015 Leadership Johnson County class which included the following: Tia Marie Campbell, Community Trust Bank; Melissa Ann Castle, Citi-

zens National Bank; Travis M. Scott, Gearheart Media; Shawna Marie Kelly, Carl D. Perkins Vocational Training Center; Stephanie Healy, Appalachian Hospice; William Scott Wells, The Wells Group; Donna Spears, Century 21 Unlimited Realty; Ciara Jade Caudill, 1st Commonwealth Bank; Sarabeth Blankenship, Highlands

Foundation; and, Cindy Lee McKenzie, Big Sandy C&TC. Editor’s Note: More photos than those that are included in today’s edition of the Chamber Awards event may be viewed on Around Paintsville’s Facebook page.

Additional photos on page 8.

BSACAP celebrates 50 years of serving community

By Kathy J. Prater Editor “Community Action changes people’s lives, embodies the spirit of hope, improves communities, and makes America a better place to live. We care about the entire community, and we are dedicated to helping people help themselves and each other.”

So goes the Community Action Promise, read before each local Community Action program board meeting and recited by all those in attendance at last week’s observation of the Big Sandy Area Community Action Program’s 50th anniversary celebration.

The agency is one of 23 Community Action Programs in the state and one of 1,100 nationwide.

The Big Sandy Area Community Action Pro-

gram (BSACAP) was chartered on September 28, 1965, following the Economic Opportunity Act of 1964 and the national “War on Poverty” initiative.

Served by BSACAP are Johnson, Floyd, Pike, Martin, and Magoffin Counties.

Speaking at the anniversary event, Johnson County Judge-Executive Tucker Daniel noted the many community service programs offered by BSACAP improved the lives of Johnson County residents.

“From Head Start to senior citizens to weatherization … where would we be without these fine progams?,” Daniel queried.

Daniel went on to relate a story of how his own grandmother was helped when BSACAP volunteers installed insulation and made other improvements

to her home, “without costing her a single nickel,” he said.

Mike Howell, executive director, BSACAP, gave a brief history of the organization and introduced guest speakers that included former BSACAP deputy director and former EKCEP (East Kentucky Concentrated Employment Program) director Virgil Osborne, Susan Howard, director, Johnson County office of the state Cabinet for Family and Health Services, and Executive Director, Community Action Kentucky, Rob Jones.

In his talk, Howell pointed out that the BSACAP had provided a foundation for other community service agencies that now stand alone such as Big Sandy Healthcare and the Appalachian Research and

Defense Fund (AppalRed).

The agency, Howell also informed, is made up of a 30 member board of directors, with six representatives from each county.

Board members include elected officials, low-income representatives, and representatives from various community organizations. Howell said he credited the BSACAP board with being deserving of much of the credit for the continued success of the organization.

“It’s been amazing, really, what our board has been able to do, especially with having to rely on state and federal funding for all these years,” he said.

Howell was hired by BSACAP in 1980 and became its executive director BSACAP cont. on page 8

Mike Howell, executive director, Big Sandy Area Community Action Program, gave a brief history of the organization and welcomed guest speakers during a 50-year anniversary celebration of the agency.

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October 6, 2015

Local News

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Big Sandy Idol held a competition at Prestonsburg High School on Friday, September 25. Shown are participants Alex Campbell, Kayleah Robinette, Zach Rose, Ally Davis, Wesley Hager, Makayla Parker, Andrew Wike, Isabella Jacobs, Kelsey Wireman and Raven Morrison.

Big Sandy Idol contest held at Prestonsburg High School Big Sandy Community and Technical College (BSCTC) held its Big Sandy Idol Competition at Prestonsburg High School Friday, Sept. 25.

Big Sandy Idol is sponsored

by Gearheart Communications.

Ten students participated for coveted spots for the annual Big Sandy Idol Regional Competition, which will be held in March at the Mountain Arts Center. Ally Davis was crowned the winner, and Wesley Hager and Alex Campbell finished as runner-ups. Both will advance to the Regional Competition and have a chance to earn a spot on the Big Sandy Singers, an album recording and other prizes. “The talent was unbelievable,� said Clayton Case, Director of Fine Arts at BSCTC. “It seems like each year the talent increases throughout our region.�

Students at Prestonsburg were also treated to a concert by the Big Sandy

Alex Campbell, left, and Wesley Hager, right, were named runner-ups in the Prestonsburg Big Sandy Idol competition Friday, Sept. 25. Ally Davis, center, was crowned the winner.

Singers and Band, an elite group of vocalists and musicians comprised of BSCTC students.

Big Sandy Idol is celebrating its tenth season.

More than 1,200 students have participated in Idol over the past nine years.

The Big Sandy Idol competition along with the Big Sandy Singers programs

have awarded more than $250,000 in scholarships over the years.

For more information about Big Sandy Idol or the Big Sandy Singers and Band, contact Clayton Case at (606) 886-7388 or email ccase0005@kctcs. edu or Candace Kelly at (606) 886-7384 or email fkelly0004@kctcs.edu.

Public library to host Needs of Child and yoga programs The Johnson County Public Library, in partnership with Johnson County Community of Hope, announces its October programs.

Needs of the Child: Teens will meet Friday, Oct. 9, and Friday, Oct. 16, from noon to 2 p.m. The session Oct. 9 will feature nurse educators from the Johnson County Health Dept., Kevin Fleming with Protection and Advocacy, and Shawnann Crider, High Expectations Coordinator for Johnson County and Paintsville schools.

Included on the panel for Oct. 16 will be Jennifer Wilson Admissions Advisor with Big Sandy Community & Technical College, Grace Nelson with Anthem/Blue Cross Blue Shield speaking on Medicaid, Shauna Patton of

Johnson County Schools, and Karen Salyer of Johnson Central High School representing Family Resource and Youth Service Centers. Each session will allow ample time for questions and answers.

On Thursday evening, Oct. 8, at 5:30 p.m., Lora Jane Hyden, owner and instructor of Pointe of Joy Performing Arts in Paintsville, will lead “Yoga and Relaxation,� which will include an introduction to yoga and techniques such as massage and deep breathing for relaxation.

Participants should dress comfortably, as they will learn basic yoga poses with modifications to accommodate persons at any level of fitness.

JCCOH is a recently formed organization where community members from

all aspects of Johnson County come together to explore and provide opportunities to help local families. The mission of JCCOH is to utilize the compassion, skills, and resources of the community to strengthen our families and improve child and family well-being.

These programs are free, open to the public, and all needed materials are provided. Seating is limited to twenty-five participants.

Childcare will be provided if requested by any participant upon preregistration.

Snacks will be provided.

For more information or to preregister, call the library at (606) 789-4355 and ask for Christy Terry.

Johnson County Public Library is located at 444 Main Street in Paintsville.

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Highlands announces childbirth classes Pregnancy is a time of excitement and anticipation. That’s why Highlands Health System is offering free classes exclusively for moms and their significant others.

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Obituaries Gary Lee “Big Red” Meyers, 61 Gary Lee “Big Red” Meyers, 61, of Wheelwright, died Tuesday, Sept.

29, 2015.

Born Nov. 3, 1953, he was the son of the late Curtis Earl Meyers Sr. and Goldie Hall Meyers.

He is survived by his wife, Teresa Lynn Turner Meyers.

He was a retired coal miner.

He is survived by his wife, Teresa Lynn Turner Meyers; daughters, Stacie Leigh (Chris) Snapp of Paris, Amy Dawn (Michael Ray) Spears of Bevinsville and Kayla Renee Meyers of Wheelwright; siblings, Stanley Meyers of Bevinsville, Curtis John Meyers of Bevinsville, Charles “Pee Wee” Meyers of Cardington, Ohio, Debby Engle, Ruby Elaine Hall, and Melanie Tackett, all of

Wheelwright; and seven grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by one brother, Larry Ross Isaac.

Funeral services were conducted Oct. 2, at Joppa Old Regular Baptist Church in Melvin. Old Regular Baptist ministers officiated.

Burial was in Buckingham Cemetery, Bevinsville.

Betty Ross Riley, 70 Betty Ross Riley, 70, of Prestonsburg, died Thursday, Sept. 24, 2015.

Born Aug. 9, 1945, in Floyd County, she was the daughter of the late Paul and Wilma Justice Ross.

She is survived by sons James Robert (Joyce) Riley of Port Charles, Fla., and John “JJ” Joseph of Tampa, Florida; siblings, Ledford Ross of Hi Hat and Stella White of Dorton; and one grandchild.

In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by brothers, J.C. Ross and Michael Ross.

Funeral services were conducted Monday, Sept.

28, at Nelson Frazier Funeral Home, Martin. Tom Blackburn officiated.

Burial was in Gethsemane Gardens, Prestonsburg.

Bishop Jackson “BJ” Newsome, 67 Bishop Jackson “BJ” Newsome, 67, of Prestonsburg, died Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2015, at his residence.

Born Sept. 20, 1948, in Floyd County, he was the son of the late Noah and Vernia Hunter Newsome.

He was the owner/operator of BNL Enterprise Landscaping.

He is survived by his wife, Cathea Banasch Newsome; one son, Bud (Taylora) Newsome of Harold; two daughters, Heather (Mike) Cecil of Lexington and Wendy Newsome of Prestonsburg; two brothers, Rick Newsome, of Betsy

Layne and Tim Newsome, of Harold; four sisters, Roberta Sturgill, Ethel Sturgill and Rhyonda Collins, all of Betsy Layne and Jacqueline Fannin of Harold; seven grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by one brother, Bill Newsome.

Funeral services were conducted Oct. 2, at the Prestonsburg Church of Christ, Lancer. Shawn Slone officiated. Burial was in Bush Cemetery, Harold.

Arrangements under the care of Nelson Frazier Funeral Home.

Jackie Garland Conn, 62 Jackie Garland Conn, 62 of Printer, died Friday, Sept. 25, 2015, at McDowell ARH, in McDowell.

Born Jan. 18, 1953, in Martin, he was the son of Alberta “Byrd” Conn Blackburn.

He was a retired carpenter.

In addition to his mother, he is also survived by sons, Jared (Jamie Mitchell) Conn of Versailles and Joshua (Lauren Felts) Conn of Anna, Texas; brothers, James (Elizabeth) Halbert of Stroh, Ronnie (Helen) Blackburn, Mike (Sandy Chatt) Blackburn and Terry Blackburn, all of Drift; sisters, Brenda (Mac) Bolen of Drift, Freda (Ray) Hagans of Langley, Linda (Donnie) Shannon of Drift and Sherry (Virgil) Paige of McDowell.

Glenda Mae Hackworth, 72, of Prestonsburg, died Friday, Sept. 25, 2015, at Highlands Regional Medical Center.

Born Nov. 7, 1942, in Floyd County, she was the daughter of the late John and Eliza Prater Sanders.

She was the widow of the late Rebel Hackworth.

She was a homemaker and a member of the Dwale Pentecostal Church.

She is survived by a son, Roy (Pat) Hackworth of Prestonsburg; daughters, Linda Frasure of Martin, Wanna (Kenneth) Stephens of Richmond, Barbara (Jim) North of Indiana, and Betty Hackworth of Martin; one nephew; and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

In addition to her parents and her husband, she was

also preceded in death by siblings, Paul Sanders, Walter Sanders, Billie, Tootsie, Marie and Bonnie; and one niece and three nephews.

Funeral services were conducted Monday, Sept.

28, at Nelson Frazier Funeral Home, Martin. Bud Crum officiated.

Burial was in Jack Arnett Cemetery, Prestonsburg.

Irvin Arrowood Senters, 84 Irvin Arrowood Senters, 84, of Indianapolis, Ind., formerly of Michigan, and Floyd County, died Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2015 at the Carmel-St. Vincents Hospital, Carmel, Ind. Born Aug. 1, 1931 in Drift, he was a son of the late Carl Lee and Ethel Miller Senters.

He was a retired foreman for the General Motors Corporation, and a veteran of the Korean Conflict.

He is survived by one daughter, Lisa (Rob) Hargis of Carmel, Ind.; three brothers, Buddy Boy (Phyllis) Senters, Betsy Layne, Willis (Dolly) Senters, Loraine, Ohio, and Bobby (Lola) Senters, New London, Ohio; one sister, Georgene (Paul) Irick, Marion, Ohio; and, two grandchildren.

In addition to his parents,

he was preceded in death by several brothers and sisters.

Funeral services were conducted Monday, Oct. 5, in the Hall Funeral Home Chapel with Tommy DeHart officiating.

Burial followed in the Davidson Memorial Gardens, Ivel.

Arrangements under the care of Hall Brothers Funeral Home, Martin.

Joey E. Mullins, 51 Joey E. Mullins, 51, of Whitehouse, died Sunday, Sept. 27, 2015, at Community Hospice Care Center, in Ashland.

Born Feb. 24, 1964, in Wyandotte, Mich., he was the son of Sallie Newsome Mullins, of Lincoln Park, Michigan, and the late Milford Mullins.

In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife, Patricia Howard Mullins; three sons, Matthew Mullins of Monroe, Mich., Richard Mullins and Shawn Mullins, both of Whitehouse; one daughter, Shanna Mulllins of Monroe, Mich.; two brothers, Dale Mullins, of Lincoln Park, Mich., and Royce Mullins, of Southgate, Mich.; two sisters, Susan (Roger) Piche of Southgage, Mich., and Ruby Jones of Wyandotte, Mich.;

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Maryland and Mary Conn.

Funeral services were conducted Sept. 29, at Drift Pentecostal Church, Drift.

Ted Shannon officiated.

Burial was in Drift Cemetery.

Arrangements under the care of Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home, Martin.

grandson; and one granddaughter.

In addition to her parents and her husband, she was also preceded in death by two brothers, Virgil Fairchild and Glen Fairchild; and three sisters, Pearly and Beulah Fairchild and Rushia Hannah.

Funeral services were conducted Sept. 28, in the Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel, with J.M. Sloce officiating.

Burial was in the Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville.

Bonnie Plummer Burke, 84 Bonnie Plummer Burke, 84, of Hager Hill, died Thursday, Sept. 24, 2015, at Cabell Huntington Medical Center. She was the widow of William “Bill” Burke.

Born Aug. 13, 1931, in Johnson County, she was the daughter of the late Ballard Plummer and Cloteen Williams Plummer.

She is survived by four sons, Randy Burke of Sandy Hook, Jimmy Burke of Albany, Ohio, Chuck Burke, of Van Lear, and Brian Burke of Paintsville; one daughter, Glenna Music, of Van Lear; one brother, Ballard Plummer Jr. of Prestonsburg; and several grandchildren and greatgrandchildren.

In addition to her parents

and her husband, she was also preceded in death by one son, William “Buddy” Burke.

Funeral services were conducted Sept. 27, in the Phelps and Son Funeral Home Chapel. Tommy Meade officiated.

Burial was in the Preston Cemetery, in Paintsville.

Woodrow Spurlock, 76 Woodrow Spurlock, 76 of Allen, died Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2015, at Pikeville Medical Center.

Born Sept. 3, 1939, in Martin, he was the son of the late Frank and Ruth Johnson Spurlock.

He was a retired steel mill laborer, and a U.S. Army veteran.

He is survived by his companion, Elizabeth Settles; siblings, Charles Spurlock and Darrell Spurlock both of Endicott, Ted Spurlock of Columbus, Ohio, Arnold Spurlock and Ethel

Mae Spurlock both of Millersburg, Ohio, and Juanita Humble of Michigan.

In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by four brothers, Denver Spurlock, Kenneth Spurlock, A.C. Spurlock and Marvin Spurlock; and one sister, Bonnie Sue Roberts.

Funeral services were conducted Oct. 4, at Nelson Frazier Funeral Home, Martin. Old Regular Baptist ministers officiated.

Burial was in Halbert Cemetery, Printer.

Pearle Johnson, 91 Pearle Johnson, 91, of Fort Gay, W.Va., died Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2015, at Wayne Nursing Home.

Born Nov. 15, 1923, in Wayne County W.Va., he was a son of the late Edward and Bessie Stump Johnson.

He was a United States Air Force veteran, having served in WWII, the Korean War and the Vietnam War. He is survived by many nieces and nephews and other relatives.

In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by brothers, Ben, Walter, Bob and Everett Johnson; sisters, Opal Lampbert, Mary Etta Thompson and Jeanette Johnson.

Graveside services were conducted Oct. 1, at Lakin Cemetery, Big Hurricane, W.Va. with Rev. Roy Akers officiating.

Arrangements under the care of Young Funeral Home.

Michael Neal “Poppy” Ward, 48 and one granddaughter.

In addition to his father, he was also preceded in death by one sister, Darla K. Mullins; and one sisterin-law, Linda Loveday.

Funeral services were conducted Sept. 30, in the Phelps & Son Funeral Home Chapel. Dorsey Fields and Jack Woody officiated.

Burial was in the Mullins Family Cemetery at Whitehouse.

Darrell McKinley Spaulding, 59

Eula Ann Fairchild Ratliff, 74 Eula Ann Fairchild Ratliff, 74 of Staffordsville, died Friday, Sept. 25, 2015, at her home. She was the widow of William Harrison Ratliff.

Born Aug. 10, 1941 in Johnson County, she was the daughter of the late Virgil and Rosa Collins Fairchild.

She is survived by one son, William Edward Ratliff of Staffordsville; one daughter, Patricia Ann (Herbert) Ealey of Staffordsville; one sister, Freda Davis of Staffordsville; one

Glenda Mae Hackworth, 72

Darrell McKinley Spaulding 59, of Louisa, died Monday, Sept. 28, 2015, at Community Hospice Care Center in Ashland.

Born Sept. 10, 1956, in Williamson, W.Va., he was the son of the late Irvin and Annie Spaulding.

He is survived by his wife, Mary Spaulding; daughters, Veronica Stracener of Arkansas, and Sarah Marcum of Nolan, W.Va.; one son, Darrell M. Spaulding Jr. of Wayne, W.Va.; six siblings, Billy Messer of Columbus, care of Richmond-CallaOhio, Homer Messer of ham Funeral Home, Inez.

Louisa, Clyde Messer and Connie Messer both of Fort Gay, W.Va., Irene Stover of Galesburg, Ill., and Estella Parsley of Stonecoal, W.Va.; four grandsons; two granddaughters; and two nieces.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one son, Tyson Jude; two sisters; and one brother.

Funeral services were held at the Golden Springs Freewill Baptist Church on Thursday, Oct. 1 with Ken Allen officiating. Burial was in the Marcum-Spaulding Cemetery.

Arrangements under the New

Michael Neal “Poppy” Ward, 48 of Van Lear, died Monday, Sept. 28, 2015.

Born Oct. 31, 1966, he was the son of Edward and Dolores Howell Ward.

He was a coal miner with Excell Mining.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by his wife, Pamela Gail Butcher Ward; one son, Joseph Edward Ward of Prestonsburg; one daughter, Micah Leeann Curtis of Mar-

tha; one sister, Markquita Smith of Van Lear; and six grandchildren.

Funeral services were held Wednesday, Sept.

29, at the Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Roland Eugene Cook and Gary Butcher officiating.

Burial was in the Collins Cemetery at Spradlin Branch, Prestonsburg.

Arrangements under the care of Preston Funeral Home, Paintsville.

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October 6, 2015

Opinion

These Thoughts By Kathy J. Prater

The news—it’s not all bad I don’t think I’ve taken the time to say it, but I am really pleased, grateful and just downright tickled to work for a publication with a mission such as ours to share good news and happenings in our local communities.

I can’t, however, say anything bad about the publications I worked for prior to coming to our little group of “Around� papers because each provided a learning forum and, of

course, a paycheck. But I can say I certainly don’t miss spending my days writing about car accidents, drug busts or taking phone calls from “anonymous� individuals with an obvious bone to pick.

From a very young age, I have always enjoyed the printed word. My father was a school teacher (later to become Director of Pupil Personnel for Floyd County Schools) and he taught me to read before I

ever attended my first day of public school. Together, my father and I explored the world of Dick and Jane, Spot, and all their daily happenings.

I also spent time in my father’s lap while he read the daily comics to me from the Courier-Journal that was delivered to our door each morning. The Sunday funnies were the best – more pages, larger pictures, and color! I don’t know, but I would guess my love for newspapers was born during these father-daughter times that I found to be so special.

My mother, too, had her own influence. She loved magazines, and through the years, I became a lover of those glossy paged periodicals that arrived each month. Good Housekeeping, Ladies Home Journal, Redbook, and McCall’s come instantly to mind.

And, of course, I had my own subscriptions – I looked forward to receiv-

ing both Humpty Dumpty and Highlights magazines as a child, later joined by a Scholastic Book publication that, I believe, was offered during summer months only.

When I was growing up, the county library was on the first floor of the building my father worked in – the Floyd County Board of Education building.

Though my dad’s office was on the second floor, it wasn’t too hard a task to get some nice lady who worked on the first to keep a watch on me as I perused the library offerings. I don’t know how often the library was used in those days but I do remember that nearly each time I went in, the door leading in had to be unlocked. Guess they just didn’t leave it open unless someone wanted in.

A few years later, the Floyd County Library was built in downtown Prestonsburg and my, what a wonder it was! And better

yet, it was built right next door to the board of education office which meant I could go to work with my dad and spend a few hours (until lunchtime, usually) in the new library. Though my parents lived in town, and only a few streets away from the library, it was a while before I was allowed to either walk, or ride my bicycle, to the library on my own. But when that time did come, I can tell you, I spent many a summer day in that new library – in air-conditioned comfort surrounded by words and images galore!

Looking back, I suppose it is little wonder that I turned out to be a writer.

The written word has always been my friend. A refuge, a means to expression when too shy, too awkward or too embarrassed to say the words out loud myself, a way to explore – the world, other cultures, other personalities.

In high school, I was on

the staff of our school publication – “The Blackcat.�

In those days, I dreamed of becoming an editor – of a magazine or a newspaper, or a reporter/columnist. I envisioned myself living in New York City and going to work each day to my office in a skyscraper. (Do I hear Carrie Bradshaw calling my name?)

Well, I’ve traveled a tiny bit and seen a few big cities, even, in my life but, dagnabbit, no place has ever come close to the home we have here in eastern Kentucky. Can’t say I’ll never stray again, but for now, I’m loving our little towns and loving the challenge of making these little newspapers something our readers will look forward to picking up each week.

Thanks, Bob! And to our readers, remember to fill me in when you have something good going on!

Reach me at info@aroundpaintsville.com or 606792-5221.

Here and There, Then and Now By Joe Weddington

Social injustice Many times people act without thinking, not looking before they leap as the saying goes. I am seeing that people are not the only group capable of making really bad decisions. Businesses and governments are as well. Case in point, the current debacle surrounding the former disability clients of a local attorney.

There are probably very few people within 50 miles of Stanville, Kentucky who have not at least heard of Eric C. Conn. His billboards, commercials and

publicity stunts are epic as is the Statue of Liberty and Lincoln Memorial erected before his office complex of interconnected trailers.

As “Obama girl� sings “....a super hero, without a cape� in her rocked up remake of a bluegrass song, the dangerous reality is that even though Mr. Conn is just having some fun with his media gimmicks, some folks really buy into his larger than life portrayal of himself. In having a little fun, he has hyped himself to his clients as being something larger than

life and there is more than a few of them who look at him as a cult leader of the downtrodden.

I wrote that last paragraph and am reminded of my late father’s words to me many years ago, “The best attorneys do not need to advertise and will have only a small sign on their office door, if that, and a tiny single-line listing in the phone book. The rest of them, the ones who holler ‘look at me’ the loudest are all ambulance chasers of one sort or another.�

Advertising gimmicks, star endorsements, rumors of grandeur, driving a Rolls and hanging out with Jessco White aside, if attorney Eric C. Conn is charged, his guilt is proven and he is convicted of wrongdoing then the United States government has probable cause to individually investigate the circumstances surrounding the award of benefits to his former clients for evidence of wrongdoing and

fraud, but the wholesale suspension of benefit payments to so many people at once just because they picked the wrong attorney is absolutely wrong, and while many able-bodied welfare cheats will no doubt be taken off of the public teat in this manner, there will be a great number of innocents who suffer needlessly, going without food and needed medicine, while the process takes years to grind along and sort itself out.

What will happen to these people? What will they do? My prediction is that many of those unable to buy life-giving medication will no doubt die as a result, others who are unable to feed their families and unable to find conventional employment in an area so economically depressed by the President’s “War on Coal� will turn to surviving by whatever means necessary. Theft, robbery, scams of one sort or another and these

crimes, born of desperation will no doubt lead to more deaths as people defend themselves, their families, businesses and property against the criminal element manufactured by the alleged greed of an individual and the short shortsightedness of our government.

It is no secret that President Obama is against Kentucky because by and large, Kentuckians were not for him. Through the administrative actions of his Cabinet, the President has destroyed the economy of the mountains, robbed our cities of their slices of the coal severance tax pie and now he is taking aim at the poor, the result of which could become very volatile when people cannot feed themselves. Criminal activity and outright rioting is not just possible under the current scenario, it is indeed likely. With advance knowledge of such actions against our citizens, I sup-

pose this does explain in part the Social Security Administration’s need to stockpile hundreds of thousands of rounds of ammunition.

There is a right way and a wrong way to go about things. Is Eric C. Conn guilty of wrongdoing? The information revealed by reports in the media indicate that this is likely the case but the media does not have the final say in matters of justice, the courts do. If the government has a case to present, they should charge Conn formally and honor his right to defend himself in a court of law.

If he is found guilty, only then, should the validity of his clients claims be investigated on a case by case basis, reserving action for such a time that their claim for disabilities have been disproved. To act in any other mann

Our opinions matter—student essays By Sydney Becknell

Sports and Health Sports are a highlight for many. Whether you like football, basketball, soccer or baseball, and whether or not you prefer the boy’s or the girl’s games. Sports have become not only the most watched of programming but hold the highest paid players of any career choice. With that in mind,

parents of children with a gift for sports often place great emphasis and invest lots of money in making that option better for their child to reach the big times.

Sports have also become a very effective way to get into a high ranking college with benefits of sponsors

or grants to cover the cost of your education. This makes taking a risk to play even more worth the effort. Many high schools support sports for a reason of team building or health fitness but the degree that the youths are now taking to make themselves better can be a high price to pay in the long run.

What are often not considered are the health injuries that can and do happen to many youth and college players. It takes only one minor injury to knock a hopeful athlete down. Sports come with a variety of possible medical conditions such as severe head trauma, cervical spine injury or tearing

of muscles, to name but a few. The most common injuries are head, 14 percent; face, seven percent; fingers, 12 percent, knees, nine percent, and ankles, 15 percent.

Statistics show that on average across the US, high school athletes suffer 2 million injuries, 500,000 doctor visits and 30,000 hospitalizations each year.

Oddly enough 62 percent of organized sports-related injuries happen during practice when kids are pushing their hardest to please a coach or compete with their peers.

It is no surprise that in the top ranking sports for youth 19 years and under are injuries starting with

football, basketball, soccer, baseball, softball, volleyball, wrestling, cheerleading, gymnastics and track. The age group with the highest concussions is 12 to 15 at 47 percent.

Female players suffer 68 percent more concussions than males. A few health issues not often thought about are heat stroke from dehydration, cardiac arrest (seen in 1 in 10 players) and exercise induced asthma leading to other more serious conditions.

As students, we see sports as a ticket to college or to the big leagues and we want to make our parents, coaches and peers proud when we play. It is tough to keep all of this stress to

achieve under control. 3.6 percent of high school students take steroids without a physician’s prescription. 40 percent of boys in middle and high school say they exercise with the goal of increasing muscle mass. 38 percent of these boys say they use protein supplements. There were 1,499 energy drink related emergencies in the 12 – 17 year old age group in recent years.

Safety in sports comes in lots of ways with uniforms, gear and knowing that we are part of a team that protects each other.

Youth, parents and coaches need to work together to keep sports fun and safe.

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Mini Princess

Mia Simpkins, the daughter of Shane and Kristi (Lafferty) Simpkins, was named 2015 Mini Apple Princess in the recent Kentucky Apple Festival Pageants.

2015 Jr. Miss Apple Blossom

Kelsi Pennington, a seventh grader at Johnson Central Middle School, was the winner of the 2015 Jr. Miss Apple Blossom Pageant. Kelsi is the daughter of Jeff and Sherri Pennington of Flat Gap.

Casey King, at left, a senior at Johnson Central High School, was named 2015 Miss Apple Blossom Runner-up.

She is the daughter of Arthur Kirk of Coatesville, Pennsylvania, and Jennifer Tackett of Paintsville.

Lauren McCoart, a Johnson Central High School senior, was crowned the 2015 Miss Apple Blossom Saturday evening at the Johnson Central High School Fieldhouse.

McCoart was also awarded the Miss Sunshine and Best Costume titles. She is the daughter of Tony and Teresa McCoart of Van Lear.

Lydia Jenkins, 2015 Media Award winner.

Apple Baby Boy: Jayce Scott McCoy Parents: Stephanie and Scotty McCoy, Staffordsville

Baby Mr. Photogenic: Layne Scott Parents: Loyota and Daniel Scott, Hager Hill

Lauryn Blanton, 2015 Talent Award winner.

Lawrence County Public Library job openings

Best Costume: Rylan Matthew Blair Parents: Brittany Wells and Ryan Blair, Paintsville

Apple Baby Girl: Graycee Jo Harless Parents: Dacia York and Daniel Harless, Lovely

Baby Miss Photogenic: Emily Faith Renay Chaffins Parents: Victoria and Jamison Chaffins, Printer

Best Costume: Neva Rae Kimbler Parents: Chris and Billie Jo Kimbler, Flat Gap

The Lawrence County Public Library is accepting applications for part-time Library Clerks and a part-time School Liaison. The application and job descriptions can be found at: http://lcplky.org/aboutus/employment/. Applications must be submitted or postmarked by Nov. 1, 2015. Applications may be submitted at the library circulation desk, mailed, or emailed to lcplky.org@gmail.com.

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF ACTION FILED NOVEMBER 25, 2014 KENNY PACK, EDNA PACK and/or THEIR UNKNOWN HEIRS

Property located at or near Van Lear, Kentucky RE: Johnson Circuit Court, Civil Action 14-CI-424 Joe Short vs. Kenny Pack, Edna Pack and/or their unknown heirs

By Order of the Johnson Circuit Court, I have been appointed as Warning Order Attorney in the above lawsuit which has been filed against Kenny Pack, Edna Pack and/or their unknown heirs on November 25, 2014.

It is my duty, as warning order attorney, to advise you that you may have a proprietary interest in the property which is the subject of this lawsuit. The lawsuit is being filed as a result of a delinquent tax lien on property located at or near Van Lear, Johnson County, Kentucky. This action has been filed by Joe Short.

It is also my duty to advise you that you have 50 days from August 21, 2015, to file an answer to the Complaint. If you do not file an answer to the Complaint within 50 days, the Court, in all probability, will enter a default judgment against all parties and the plaintiff, Joe Short, will be granted the relief against all parties that it has requested in its Complaint. This is a serious matter and I would advise you seek and/or retain legal counsel to represent you in this action.

A copy of the Warning Order and Complaint may be obtained at the following address: Brad R. Teeters Law Office, 982 Broadway Plaza, Paintsville, Kentucky 41240 or you may contact me at (606) 264-5955.

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Do you enjoy your morn- Craig will lead the group in ou can read about stud- Sometimes, if I have coffee ing coffee or do you just the process of roasting coffee ies that tell you to drink cold in the evening, I will add drink it mindlessly to get go- beans from green to grind. water to get your metabo- a little cream. I don’t like ing Do you make your own If you haven’t ever seen a lism going in the morning. sugar in my coffee. Everycoffee or do you buy coffee green coffee bean, you may Stretching is supposed to one has their own personal at a restaurant or gas station be surprised The sights and stimulate your body’s “wake taste. Don’t be afraid to exDo you drink it black or must smells of the roasting process up” messages. Simply eating periment. you add cream and/or sugar are amazing. ou may be inbreakfast will help your body The Coffee House will Do you ever think about ex- spired to try it at home We create energy. We don’t al- have a few choices of coffee, “The Flintstones” a popular 60syou car-learn father’s perimenting with yourwas coffee can help how toradio do shows. ways need that cup of coffee, freshly ground, for you to try. first aired TV 55to purchase After moving to California, Reed’s fatotoon see ifseries there that is a better way onitABC and where the unless we are so used to it We will even have decaffeinago this pastwhere monthto(Sept.

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Danny original material, but it is not of coffee Coffee provides feine. inevitably flounder. commercials,” said Reed, who used his Vander Pyl (Wilma) and to have some health benefits: Extension office for Cof“I was in my 20s and involved with my father’s incomplete autobiography to pub1. Research indicates that fee House There are two Bea Benaderet (Betty). own career when ‘The Flintstones’ was lish “Yabba Dabba Doo: The Alan Reed “Unlike today’s animated caffeine may help protect hu- dates for the event in 2014: first broadcast, so I never really watched it Story” with coauthor Ben Ohmart from features where the actors man brain cells, which low- November 14 and Decemthen,” said Reed. “But in later years when BearManor Media in April. may record their parts sep- ers the risk of developing ber 12 with roasting class at I did, it was wonderful to discover the The book’s title came from Fred’s sigarately, ‘The Flintstones’ some diseases, such as Par- 6:00 and open mic starting nuances and cleverness that dad and the nature expression of enthusiasm, “Yabba at 6:30. We love to have cast recorded the show to- kinson’s. other actors created.”

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Regular cups of coffee people share poetry and mugether and interacted. They Reed’s father wasn’t the first choice for improvised during an early script reading. absolutely got along well may stimulate the gallblad- sic so spread the word This Fred, however.

“It called for Fred to yell ‘Yahoo!’ but together and I think that der and reduce the risk of is an informal event. Open “There was a short pilot called ‘The dad felt it didn’t have the exuberance that to the public. Bring your comes across in their per- gallstones.

Flagstones’ with Daws Butler as the voice was needed,” he said. “So he spontaneAside from the caffeine, I family and friends. Learn formances. My dad’s voice of Fred,” recounted Reed. “He was a great ously came up with ‘Yabba Dabba Doo!’ believe that the best part of something new and enjoy is especially full of heart voice actor for Hanna-Barbera, but just during a recording session and Joe (Bara good cup of coffee is hold- the local talent of Greenup and warmth.” ing the warm cup and enjoy- County and our surrounding didn’t come up with the sound that the bera) liked it. I also recorded an audio Reed says his dad lived ing the aroma. My husband Tri-State area. producers had in mind for Fred. Dad had book with Joe Bevilacqua who uncovered “Yabba, Dabba, Doo: The Alan Reed Story” was the good life, but was a makes the BEST cup of cofthat natural gruff, heavy tone that could many recordings of my dad’s, so they are released earlier this year. heavy smoker through fee. We have found some Contact Anne Stephens, be excitable and funny, but with a warm a great tribute to him.” mostPhoto of it. by s b tte favorite ful spirit, openness and Extension whole bean coffee Agent for Fine Nick Thomas teaches twinkle about it at the same time.”

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some is one of the most difficult parts, with her stating she had to cut 25 pounds for her last fight. Having become more accustomed to this pre-fight ritual, she knows to begin her cut early, starting at least two months out from a weighin. While some of the cut is from fat, almost half the weight cut is from water.

Her degree in physical education has also helped her with the science behind of a healthy diet and how best to come back physically from a fight.

“Eating clean is fine, but your body also needs macronutrients that you don’t always get from that,” she said. “If your body isn’t getting the proper minerals and nutrients, then you’re

not going to recover the right way.”

One take away from her love of the sport is that it allows her to incorporate discipline from every aspect of her life, including her Christian faith, to condition her mind, body and soul.

“It helps you face your fears, and every fight is different,” she said. “A lot of us put limits on ourselves and it makes you push those limits, every single fight.”

Although she never thought her fighting career would go beyond her first fight, she now has her professional aspirations set on Invicta, an all female fighting league, and possibly Bellator on her way to the UFC. Fitzpatrick expects her next fight to take place on October 24 in Prestonsburg at the Jenny Wiley Convention Center.

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The Prestonsburg Rotary Club meets Thursdays from noon to 1 p.m. at Reno’s Roadhouse. For more information contact Paula Howard at 263-3225 or Tommie Layne at 8864585. Everyone is welcome.

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The Floyd County Democratic Women Club meets the third Thursday of each month, at 6 p.m., at the Floyd County Rescue Squad Building. All interested are invited to attend.

A Ceramic Holiday Decor class, with lunch, will be held Thursday, Nov. 12, at 10 a.m., at the OSCAR. Pre-registration is a must.

To register, call 789-8108 or 297-3915. You may also message the OSCAR on Facebook at facebook.com/ OSCARcenter.

The Paintsville High School Class of 1969 will host its 46th class reunion Sunday, Oct. 4, from 12 to 4 p.m., at the Ramada Inn. Group picture will be taken at 3 p.m. Please plan to attend!

Join “The Original Front Porch Pickin’ at the MAC” each Friday at 7 p.m. at the Mountain Arts Center Prestonsburg. For more information call (606) 889-9125.

The Prestonsburg High School Majorette Alumni meetings are held the second Saturday of each month at First Presbyterian Church in Prestonsburg at 1 p.m. All alumni are welcome and encouraged to attend.

Free colon cancer screenings the Floyd County Health Dept. for men and women, age 50+ (age 45+ for African Americans). To be eligible, you must be uninsured, low income, and a resident of Kentucky. To learn more, call 606-8862788 or 606-793-7006.

Medicare open enrollment available soon: Big Sandy Area Development district has staff available to assist with Medicare questions and plans. If you are new to Medicare and interested in open enrollment, or just need to check on a different plan, stop in our office at 110 Resource Court in Prestonsburg, or call at (606) 886-2374 or 1-800737-2723 between 8 a.m.4:30 p.m., Monday-Friday.

The 2015 Leadership Johnson County class is pictured with mentors Bobby McCool, Big Sandy Community & Technical College and Fran Jarrell.

Deborah Trimble (center), Paul B. Hall Medical Center, received the 2015 O.T. Dorton Presidential Award. Pictured with her are Fran Jarrell and Mark McKenzie.

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in 1996.

“Making a difference in people’s lives and keeping that promise we just read, that’s what has kept us going for 50 years …

Big Sandy Area Community Action Program is a success story. It’s a success because of the people working today, and before, who do, and did, what they were supposed to do, the best they could. I hope this agency is still around, and better and stronger, 50 more years from now,”

said Osborne, after being invited to speak by Howell. “I have to say, the Lord has been on our side,” he added.

In her talk, Howard complimented the working relationship the agency has had with the Cabinet for Families and Children and said she has always been proud of eastern Kentucky and its people. “Programs like this affect the entire community. When someone succeeds and gets a job, that builds self esteem in addition to building the economy,” she said.

Howell said he hopes to see money continue to

Jerry Daniel, owner, Espress-O Cafe received the Business Person of the Year Award. come into the area to help those in need. “So many we serve just need a little boost, a little boost to be able to help themselves.

That can come from help getting into college or help with job training. That boost can help them and eventually help boost our local economy,” he said.

Those in attendance were treated to a meal of barbecue sandwiches, salads, desserts and beverages. The event was open to the public.

Big Sandy Area Community Action Program oversees the following programs in Johnson and

surrounding counties: Head Start, weatherization, LIHEAP (Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program), SCSEP (Senior Community Service Employment Program), WIA (Workforce Investment Act) programs for both adults and youth, emergency food and shelter, garden seed program, educational scholarships, and more.

To learn more about the Big Sandy Area Community Action Program, visit www.bsacap.org, or call (606) 789-3641, in Johnson County.

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This Town, Our World By Allen Bolling

A look back ...

Back in the day, folks in Prestonsburg knew where to go to find a bargain on clothing, shoes, household goods and more. The Prestonsburg Bargain Store was located on Court Street, at the end of College Lane, a mere walk away from Prestonsburg Elementary School. (Photo courtesy of the Allen Bolling collection.)

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Golden Eagles thwart Raiders invasion attempt Staff Report The 2015 addition of the Johnson Central Apple Bowl featured the host Golden Eagles taking on the visiting East Carter Raiders. The Raiders attempted invasion of Eagle Field resulted in massive failure as the Golden Eagles turned the Raiders away and sent them back to Grayson with a 52-7 loss.

Things would get ugly for the Raiders early and stay that way as senior running back Bryce Skaggs would take the opening handoff from the Golden Eagle 39 yard line and launch through the Raider defensive for a 61 yard opening touchdown. Senior kicker Tyler Pack converted the PAT to put the Raiders into a hole they would never recover from.

The Raiders would go three and out on their opening offensive possession.

Johnson Central would take advantage again as

on their seventh offensive play of the game freshman running back Joe Jackson would shoot off tackle for a 15 yard touchdown. Pack would connect for the PAT increasing the lead to 14-0.

After the Central defense held the Raiders to yet another three and out senior quarterback Bryce Workman would cap off a four play drive with an 8 yard touchdown run on the keeper with 4:42 left in the first period. Pack was once again money on the PAT increasing the lead 21-0 The Golden Eagles would continue to cruise through the district contest they closed out the game with the 52-7 victory. East Carter’s only successful drive came in the fourth period as they world reach pay dirt and convert the PAT for their 7 points in the contest.

Johnson Central finished with 367 yards rushing and 102 yards passing for

a total offensive output of 389 yards. Contributing to the Golden Eagle offensive output were: Skaggs 127 yards rushing and a touchdown, Tyler Pack 7 for 7 on PAT attempts and connected for a 29 yard field goal, Gunner Slone had 39 rushing yards, Bryce Workman went 8 for 11 passing for 102 yards and a touchdown while also rushing for 49 yards and a touchdown, Conner Ratliff had 62 yards rushing and 40 yards receiving, Joe Jackson had 53 yards rushing and a touchdown, Trevor May had 4 yards rushing, Jordan Blanton had 17 yards rushing and 41 yards receiving, Blake Gambill had 5 yards rushing, Nathan Begely had 2 yards rushing, Tyrese Allen had 13 yards rushing, Curtis Dorton had 4 yards rushing and a touchdown, Steven Gound had 9 yards receiving, Noah Frisby had 1 yard receiving, Tristen

JCHS Golden Eagle Joe Jackson had 53 yards rushing and a touchdown in this past weekend’s game against the East Carter Raiders.

Hoaglin had two yards receiving.

The Golden Eagles will

be in action again next Friday night as they travel to Greenup County High

School for a district show down with the Musketeers.

Kickoff is set for 7:30 pm.

THE LADY EAGLES golf team took runner-up at the regional tournament last week.

Paintsville captures regional golf crown

UK Coach Mark Stoops takes a moment to autograph a football for a youngster during last week’s game between the Paintsville Tigers and Pike County Central Hawks.

Tigers roll Hawks in Thursday Defense holds Pike Central to 42 night game yards on 42 plays Seven up. Seven down.

The Paintsville Tigers made short work of visiting Pike County Central Thursday night at Memorial Field.

The Tigers won 56-7 behind three touchdown runs from Kent Phelps. Phelps hit the end zone on a 73 yard run, a 52 yard run and a 5 yard run.

Phelps had 151 yards on the ground on just 9 carries.

Paintsville (7-0) had six rushing touchdowns on the night. Luke Trimble, Kash Daniel and Chris Allen each scored on the ground.

Daniel, who brought the attendance of UK coach Mark Stoops in the house, completed on just one of five passes. However, the one completion was a 43 yard strike to Darrin Morris for a touchdown.

But Coach Stoops wasn’t there to see Daniel’s QB skills. He was there to see him fly to ball and impact the game on defense.

Which he did with 13 tackles (6 solo) and a fumble recovery.

And Daniel’s leadership on defense helped hold the Hawks to an average of one yard per play. The Hawks (2-4) had 42 yards on 42 plays in the game.

They had 23 rushing yards on 30 carries and 19 passing yards. They scored early on a Seth Conn 1 yard touchdown run.

“I will do whatever Coach Stoops wants me to at UK,” Daniel said. “If it’s carrying the water cooler

Conn takes individual title with a 73 The Paintsville Tiger boys’ golf team ran away with the KHSAA 11th region golf championship Monday in Jenkins.

The Tigers, who will compete at state in Bowling Green this week, were led by Logan Conn (medalist) with a leading score of 73.

Roger Maynard and Nick Vanhoose each finished with a 74. Kash Crum totaled a 77 and Kenyon Crum an 83.

The Tigers had a 298 team total to win the regional title. The top 4 scores are taken for the team total.

Pikeville was second 28 strokes back of the Tigers with a 326; Estill County had a 333, Jackson City finished fourth with a 336.

Johnson Central finished fifth with a 342 score.

Will Hedrick led the

Golden Eagles with a 77.

He advanced to state as an individual. Mason Blair was two strokes behind Hedrick with a 79. Luke Vance carded a 92 and Cole Crace a 94. Caleb Price shot a 109.

The top two teams advanced to state (Paintsville and Pikeville).

Other individuals qualifying for state along with Hedrick were Jacob Beverly of Shelby Valley and Joe Benton of Estill County.

Conn of Paintsville was first overall with a 73.

Maynard, Nick VanHoose and Benton each scored a 74. Beverly came in with a 75. Kash Crum. Hedrick, Noah Thornsbury (Pikeville) Ryan Smith (Hazard) and Taylor Wells (Pikeville) rounded out the top 10 with scores of 77.

Prestonsburg player Ben Branham led the Blackcats with an 83; Dawson Hamilton 85; Nick Rowe 86; and Mason Compton 99.

***** JCHS girls take second at region Crum overall champion The Johnson Central girls’ golf team took runner-up at their respective region held at Raven rock Golf Course.

Freshman Zoee Crum was the overall champion with a round of 74 besting Boo Newsome of Sheldon Clark by one stroke. However, the Lady Cards of Sheldon Clark won their first ever regional title in golf as a team.

Courtney Collins scored a 107; Hannah Varney a110; Quin Bowling a 113 and Ally Windland a 14 to round out the Lady Eagles score cards.

The Lady Cards shot a 367 as a team way ahead of the other eight teams in the field. The Lady Eagles’ 404 was second place.

Tiger pic 1: UK coach Mark Stoops was on hand for Paintsville’s lop-sided 56-7 win over Pike County Central last Thursday. Tigers are 7-0. then that’s what I will do.”

The Tigers also got a fumble recovery return for a touchdown from Silas Stambaugh from 47 yards away. Stambaugh also caused a fumble.

The Tigers had 311 rushing yards as a team. Behind Phelps was Trimble with 61 yards. Stambaugh rushed for 53.

Trevor Preston ran for a two point conversion in the game and kicker Brett Bartley hit on six extra point attempts.

Morris helped with eight tackles and Scotty Sexton had seven.

Luke Trimble also nabbed an interception.

Paintsville was penalized 10 times for 95 yards. The first penalty coming after Phelps ran back the opening kick off for a touchdown.

The Tigers will see its first district action as it travels to Fairview this Friday night. The Eagles are 4-3 this season.

Paintsville boys golf won the Region 11 golf tournament last week at Jenkins. Coached by David Vanhoose.

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October 6, 2015

Salyer working hard to get on field for UK

By Aaron Snyder/ Ashland Daily Independent

LEXINGTON—The words “preferred walk-on” don’t always carry a glamorous connotation.

Kentucky’s Tristen Salyer wasn’t privy to a sideline spot for an exhilarating win at South Carolina, and he won’t be for any road games. He also likely won’t see the field this season.

However, the 6-foot5, 325-pound Johnson Central graduate couldn’t imagine a better position to be in.

The freshman offensive lineman is on UK’s roster.

He’s No. 61. Right now, that’s enough.

“To me, it feels like everything,” Salyer said. “I don’t know the actual percentage of getting to play at the SEC level, but being at a D-I school in the SEC, staying within UK’s facility, dressing up, going out and practicing, it feels amazing; it’s just exciting to get out there every single day.”

An essential part of the Wildcats’ scout team, Salyer frequently blocks defensive line regulars Regie Meant (6-4, 302), C.J. Johnson (6-3, 300), Farrington Huguenin (6-4, 282) and Denzil Ware (6-2, 255).

“Going from high school to blocking people that’s

been in college for three, four years, you can tell a difference in experience, strength,” Salyer said.

“There’s a lot of them that appreciate my work. They tell me that I’m doing good, that all my techniques and everything are good.”

Salyer enjoyed a fine high school career with the Golden Eagles. He started as a junior and senior. The Golden Eagles went 22-2 in those two seasons.

Salyer paid witness to Johnson Central’s 42-28 victory at Lexington Catholic on Sept. 4. He said his time spent under the direction of Golden Eagles head coach Jim Matney helped pave the course to college.

Matney owns 235 total wins in stints at Sheldon Clark and Johnson Central, which places him 23rd on the all-time list in Kentucky.

“Coach Matney does a good job,” Salyer said.

“Johnson Central prepared me in the mental state, to always be prepared for hard opponents and be ready for adversity that you might go through.”

Salyer envisions Johnson Central soaring to more success this season, perhaps complete with a storybook state-title ending now that powerhouses Covington Catholic and Highlands are no longer obstacles in Class 4A. “I always wish that I had

one more year, finish that state title,” Salyer said.

“Being here, I’m grateful, thankful and I enjoy it, but a little piece of me wants to go back and get me a ring.”

Former Golden Eagles teammate Dalton Adkins also attends UK. He was at Commonwealth Stadium, as were three Johnson Central assistants, to support Salyer and the Wildcats against Florida on Sept. 19.

Salyer said Saturdays surrounded by 67,000, primarily Big-Blue-clad, fans are second to none.

“Going from Friday nights against teams like Ashland to going to a game against Florida, it’s unbelievable standing on the field,” Salyer said. “Last year I was watching them on TV. Now I’m actually there. I’ve got so many people saying I’m famous now. The very first game (against Louisiana-Lafayette), people said they’d seen me on TV; they sent me Facebook messages.

All that just determines me to work a lot harder, just to make everybody more proud.”

UK offensive line coach John Schlarman first contacted Salyer in 2012. Last spring, Schlarman extended Salyer a preferred walkon spot.

“I’ve always loved UK football,” Salyer said. “I just wanted to go to UK. For him to say that, my in-

stant mindset was, I have to go there.”

Salyer religiously set the alarm clock for 5:30 a.m. virtually every day during the summer. He had to be up and at ’em in the E.J. Nutter Training Facility. A dream of trotting inside the lines drives him.

“I’m determined every single day to get on the field,” he said.

Salyer watched the Wildcats’ captivating 26-22 defeat of South Carolina — UK’s first SEC road win since 2009 — from the confines of his house.

When Ware recovered a loose ball on a Gamecocks two-point conversion try and trucked the length of the field for two Kentucky points, Salyer couldn’t contain his emotions.

“I just jumped out of my chair,” Salyer said.

“I was excited. Now that I’m there, I know everybody. If they mess up, or if they do something good, I’m always hollering their name.”

Salyer isn’t just working to make a name for himself on the football field. Basically, he already has. According to ncaa.org, only 6.5 percent of high school football players eventually suit up in the NCAA. He’s also a diligent student.

Salyer is studying animal sciences. He aspires to be a veterinarian.

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Men’s Ministry: Monthly prayer breakfast, area men’s meetings and other programs.

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JCEAA seasons end

APPLE CUP WINNERS—Annie VanHoose and Peyton Cantrell posed with the trophy after Central’s 6-3 win in girls’ soccer.

Paintsville boys, Central girls take Apple Cup The Paintsville boys’ soccer team defeated Johnson Central 1-0 during the Apple Cup last Wednesday.

The Johnson Central girls’ team defeated the Lady Tigers 6-3 in their respective Apple Cup. Brett Bartley scored the lone goal of the game in the boys’ match. Mikey Robbins had the assist.

The Tigers are 8-5-1 this season and will host Shelby valley today.

Johnson Central fell to 4-11 and will be at Belfry

Thursday.

Belfry is the top team in the region at 12-2.

The Lady Eagles improved to 12-2 and hosted Sheldon Clark yesterday for the final regular season game.

The Lady Tigers are 7-91. They had two goals from Tori Nordin in the Apple Cup and one from Alexia Shemaeizadeh. Berry Banks, Abby James and Shemaeizadeh had assists.

The Lady Tigers will host Shelby valley today.

The Johnson County Elementary Athletic Association girls’ basketball and football regular seasons have come to an end.

In the girls’ elementary basketball season, the Central Elementary Lady Eagles finished a perfect 10-0 and will be the number one seed in the post season tournament which begins October 20 at Johnson Central High School.

Meade (7-3) earned the second seed and Highland came in third with a 5-5 record.

W.R. Castle and Porter finished in a tie for fourth (4-6) and will square off in the first game of the tournament. They split in their two games during the regular season.

Flat Gap will be the No. 6 seed and will face Highland in the tournament.

The top two seeds battled it out in the final game of the regular season with Central beating Meade 22-19 last week. Brooklyn Music, who had 16 points, hit back-to-back layups with Meade leading by one to put Central in the lead for good. Mallorey Holbrook, Hennessy Ermac and Haley Butcher each added two points. For Meade, they were led by three players with four points each; Emily Spriggs, Kara Ward and Klara Spriggs. Becca Wright scored three while

Makayla McCoy and A. Mckenzie had two points apiece.

The tournament will be played at Johnson Central High School October 20th and 22nd and finals on the 24th.

Central (5-0) also earned the top seed in 5th/6th grade football. The Eagles will play Highland in the semifinals October 13.

Highland who was the fourth seed defeated Flat Gap last week in the first round.

Meade is the two seed with a 4-1 mark and they will face W.R. Castle (3-2) who beat Porter in the first round last week.

The championship games are set for October 17 at JCHS Football Field.

Johnson County Schools are on Fall Break this week (October 5-9).

JCEAA Regular season final standings Girls Basketball Central 10-0 Meade 7-3 Highland 5-5 Porter 4-6 WR Castle 4-6 Flat Gap 0-10 Football Central 5-0 Meade 4-1 WR Castle 3-2 Flat Gap 1-4 Porter 0-5

Dawgs drop the ball late, lose to Rams

Lawrence County looked to stay on a roll as time was running out Friday night.

And it appeared they would Leading by two at home with under a minute to go the Dawgs had the ball on its own 30.

But something crazy happened. The Raceland Rams got a spectacular play from its defense as Bailey Walker stripped the ball from Cole Mosley and ran back for a touchdown and win the game 26-20.

In a back and forth game, Lawrence County (4-2) was about to win its fourth straight game. But it was literally snatched from them by Walker.

Mosley did have a good game. He ran for 79 yards including a 28 yard score in Dalton Frasure led the the 3rd period.

Nathaniel Davidson Blackcats to a 49-0 win scored both Rams’ touchagainst East Ridge. downs in the first half. He had a 5 yard run in the first

and a 4 yard run in the second period.

Timmy Dalton had a 49 yard run in the first quarter for the Dawgs and followed that with a 65 yard run in the second period.

Lawrence County led 1312 at halftime.

After Mosley ran in his score with 9:54 in the third period the Dawgs led 2012.

Kane Snyder had a one yard run for Raceland with 4:34 left in the third period but the conversion failed and Lawrence still led 2018.

Then the unthinkable happened.

“We knew we had to run a play as they (Raceland) had timeouts left with over 50 seconds remaining,” Lawrence County coach Joey Cecil said. “They made a play. Our game was just trying to fight for extra yards. It’s life. I hate we

were on the wrong end of this.”

The Dawgs’ made a couple other miscues earlier that helped the Rams.

During a Raceland punt, the ball hit a Lawrence County player allowing Davidson to scoop and run it in.

Dalton led Lawrence County with 125 yards on five carries.

Snyder led the Rams with 142 yards on 29 totes.

Grant Kiser threw for 63 yards and two interceptions for LC. Davidson had 57 passing yards for the Rams.

A bad snap led to other Davidson score as the Rams began on the 24 yard line.

Both teams start district play in their next game.

The Rams will be off before playing Fairview and LC will play Belfry Friday.

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Lifestyles The Coal Miner’s Bride By Nikki Bradle

Appalachian wedding tradition Apple stack cake Hi, all! It’s finally fall in the mountains and I couldn’t be happier about it. I feel as if fall is only here for a short while so we must embrace all the wonderful things that it brings to us before the trees go bare: Pumpkin everything, apple pies, hay rides, football games, making big pots of soup on lazy Saturdays and … festivals. Ah, I love it!

I hope everyone got the chance to attend Paintsville’s 53rd Apple Day Festival this past weekend. Apple Days have food booths galore with fried apple pies like your grandmothers used to founder you on when you were a child; maybe that was just me, but I’m not complaining nary bit. After all, a fried apple pie a day keeps the doctor away, or something like that.

Usually when discussing seasonal fall produce, pumpkins get all the glory, but I want to shine the light in a different direction and talk about apples.

My childhood home has a row of what happens to be three apple trees. They’ve been there for much longer than the 23 years I’ve been in the world and were planted by the hands of the first coal miner I ever fell in love with, my grandfather. Home to me is where

the apple trees be.

I’ll be marrying the coal miner I fell in love with, Wayne, next June and with Appalachian culture and tradition running deep in our bones, we want to honor some of those traditions on our wedding day. One way we will be honoring our mountain home is by serving the traditional Appalachian Wedding Cake, also known as Apple Stack Cake. I adore the history behind this tradition. Without fine bakeries and little money in the old days of Appalachia, guests would bake a layer of molasses cake and bring to the wedding where the bride’s family would stack it as high as the layers would allow: In between each layer of cake, homemade apple pie filling or apple butter prepared by the bride’s family served as icing, holding the cake together.

The bride’s popularity was based on the height of the cake; a tall cake with many layers meant a more popular bride.

This fall is going to be a little different and a lot more special as my family and I are going to can apple butter for stacking molasses cake layers on our cake on our wedding day. Since this tradition isn’t one that’s common anymore, I have just asked some of

the important mountain women in my life to be a part of building our Appalachian Wedding Cake.

I want to know what traditions mean to you. What Appalachian traditions do you and your family value the most? Visit www. coalminersbride.com and leave me feedback. Can’t wait to hear from you!

Apple Stack Cake Ingredients for cake layers: 2 cups white sugar I cup shortening 2 eggs 1/2 cup buttermilk 1 teaspoon baking soda 3 teaspoons baking powder 6 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons vanilla extract Ingredients for filling: 2 pounds chopped dried apples 2-1/2 cups water, or as needed 1-3/4 cups packed brown sugar 4 teaspoons ground cinnamon

1 teaspoon ground cloves 1 teaspoon ground allspice Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).

Grease and flour six 8-inch pans.

2. In a large bowl, mix together white sugar, shortening, eggs, soda, baking powder, flour, salt, buttermilk, and vanilla. Batter will be thick. Divide batter into 6 equal parts and press into prepared pans.

3. Bake layers in preheated oven until edges are golden and tops spring back when touched lightly with a fingertip, about 10 minutes.

4. To Make Filling: Combine dried apples and water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer until apples are tender, about 25 minutes. Stir occasionally; add more water if needed to prevent sticking. Alternately, remove lid from pan if mixture is too wet.

Remove from heat; mash apples slightly.

5. Stir in the brown sugar, cinnamon, cloves, and allspice. Lay 1 cake layer on a plate or platter and spread filling on top.

Repeat with remaining layers, finishing by spreading filling on the top and sides of the cake. Top cake with waxed paper and wrap in plastic wrap. Let stand at least 12 hours before cutting.

(Source: allrecipes.com)

Apple Muffins

Apple Crisp 2 1/2 cups apples - peeled, cored, and sliced 1 cup sifted all-purpose flour 1 cup white sugar 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup butter, softened Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease an 8-inch square baking dish.

Arrange apple slices evenly in prepared baking dish.

Sift flour, sugar, cinnamon, and salt in a bowl. Cut in butter using a pastry blender or 2 knives until mixture resembles coarse cornmeal; sprinkle over apples.

Bake in preheated oven until topping is golden, 40 to 45 minutes. Cool slightly before serving.

2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 cup granulated sugar 3 teaspoons baking powder 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, divided 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 eggs 3/4 cup milk 1 apple, peeled, cored, and finely chopped (about 1 cup) 6 tablespoons butter, melted 1/3 cup chopped walnuts 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar What To Do: Preheat oven to 375 degree F. Coat a 12-cup muffin tin with cooking spray.

In a large bowl, combine flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, and the salt; mix well.

In a medium bowl, beat eggs with milk. Stir in chopped apple and melted butter. Add apple mixture to flour mixture and stir just until moistened. (Batter will be very stiff.)

Fill muffin cups 2/3 full with batter, distributing evenly.

Combine walnuts, brown sugar, and remaining cinnamon; mix well. Sprinkle nut mixture evenly over batter.

Bake 20 to 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Immediately remove from muffin tin. Serve warm.

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