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The Kentucky Art TribeBeacon will host a recepVideo tionNews for itsMagazine Black/White exhibit Tuesday,GreeOct. This onweek’s 4, from 6 to 8 p.m., at nup Beacon Video News the Mountain Arts CenMagazine will stream ter. from The exhibit relive the newwill official main on display through home of the magazine: Oct.McConnell 31. the House in Wurtland with special FreePam FAFSA Workguest Wright, who shop to be held Thursis principal at Russell day, Oct. 6, on the Primary School. A secBSCTC Prestonsburg ond guest will be Sean campus,Supt. fromof5:30 to Horne, Russell 7:30 p.m., in the GearSchools to discuss his disheart We’ll Auditorium. For trict. also include more information, cona cooking segment with tact Rosella PenningBrittnany Hoback and see ton at 606-889-9468 or just what she has cooked email to rosella.penup for this week. Join host nington@kctcs.edu. Brittnany Hoback and cohost Hank Bond at 1 p.m., National Diaon:CDC greenupbeacon.com betes Prevention Proor greenupbeacon2.com gram to be conducted Wednesdays. Shows are at the Lawrence County also archived on the webHealth Department. sites. Lifestyle coaches will work with participants on weight loss skills and increasing physical activity in order to prevent Diabetes or to reverse Prediabetes. Information session will be held on Monday, Oct.Dec. 11, 4at Russell Parade 5 The p.m.,Russell at the Lawrence Christmas County Health Parade, hosted Departby the ment. Classes will begin Downtown Russell Busion Oct. 18. Class size ness Association, will be limited. To register, or held on Dec. 4, beginning more information, atfor 7 p.m. call 606-638-9500. The event, which will

be held on the streets of East KyRussell, Roadside downtown will Festival will be 6 held line up between and Saturday, from 6:30 p.m.Oct. on 15,Clinton 11 a.m.directed to 5 p.m., in Street by the East Point. Crafts, food, Russell Police Departgames, music by Luke ment. Trimble, Tanner The parade will kickand off Amanda Blevins, and at 7 p.m. Wicked Peace.float Come The featured will out to a family fun day be Mr. and Mrs. Santa and join Find the fesClaus, as in! pictures will be tival on Rt. 1100, just allowed after the parade U.S.of 23, before the inofffront the fire station. Johnson/Floyd County Organizers as that there line. be no other Santas in the parade. Kentucky ChauAA chili/cookie dinner tauqua presentation, will be served at the RusMadeline McDowell sell Fire Station immediBreckinridge: ately following the“Votes parade for Women,” will be with musical entertainheld provided. Tuesday, Oct. 18, ment atThe 6 p.m., at thecommittee Johnson parade County Public Library. welcomes all participants: The program is free floats, walkers, bands,and fire open to theothers. public. Light trucks and refreshments will beof The grand marshals served. Call 789-4355 the parade this year will forBucky more information. be Jones and Mark Ballard, longtime Russell East Kentucky Sciresidents and volunteers. ence Center and PlanFor additional informaetarium will host tion please call “Laser Cheryl Pink Floyd, Dark Side Jones, 502-314-4662. of the Moon” on Friday, Oct. 14, at 7 p.m. Meeting scheduled Admission is $5/person. The Flatwoods Lions For will moremeet information, Club Thursday, call 606-889-8260. November 13 at 7 p.m. The meeting will be SPARK (Supporting held at Giovanni’s on ArParents to Assure Ready gillite Road. Kids) event will be held Non-members welSaturday, Oct. 15, from come. 12-4 p.m., at the East KY Science Center. See News On Page 2 News, cont. on page 8

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By Hankstate Bondassessment Recent The Greenup Beacon results for Floyd County schools show the district Butterflies excepcontinues to bring be a an Distintional amount of beauty guished District and, to thethe world.school Monarch butterflies only in the state toare a source of beauty great be classified as and such forinterest consecutive to Nannette Stevens. three years. “Butterflies go where they “We’re ecstatic to anplease – that and please they nounce Floydwhere County go.” - unknown schools has met its goal of Stevens offers habitat being in the Top a10 in thefor butterflies as they migrate state as our district now to the south each ranks sixth outyear. of 173 pubis thesaid daughter licNanette districts,” Floyd of the late William Thelma County Schools and SuperinStevens.Dr. SheHenry was born at Baintendent Webb. bridge Naval Station Maryland Additionally, Floyd and has Russell County lived has in18theschools Flatwoods area since now categorized as 1960. ProfiShe orattended the Russell cient better, with each Schoolschool systembeing and graduated high classiin 1972. She then or attended fied as Proficient higher,the King’s Daughters’ and every middle School and el- of Nursing andschool then earned an adementary as Disditional degree from Bellarmtinguished. Twelve Floyd ine College Schoolare of Nursing. County schools in the “I began my nursing career 95th percentile or higher. at With Kings five Daughters Hospielementary schools in the state’s Top 20; one middle school placed as number one in

Josh Lowe art exhibit in BSCTC gallery reception Prestonsburg native and ered Instagram. In the raphy. While most of his photographer Josh Lowe beginning it was photos of work centers on Kentucky, has brought his print col- the kids and daily life, but he is also recognized for lection to the Art Gallery slowly I began to take pho- his scenes of the ocean of Big Sandy Community tos of the occasional sun- and the magnificent natural and Technical College. The rise or sunset on my daily landmarks to the west. collection is now on dis- commute,” he said. “Why do I love photogplay at the gallery. Josh’s Lowe completed the raphy? That’s is the simwork also appears in social general education require- plest question with the media on Facebook, Twit- ments for his bachelor’s most complex answer, but ter and Instagram @the_ degree at Big Sandy Com- in lowe_life. He has over munity and Technical Colshort: because of the 3,500 followers and has lege. He then transferred to places it has taken me, and frequent shares. His work the University of Kentucky the friends I have made. It is often featured on Ken- earning a Bachelor of Arts is something that I can do tucky Tourism, Kentucky degree with a double major any time; but most imporfor Kentucky and Shop Lo- in Business Administration tantly, it allows me to capcal Kentucky. Marketing and Manage- ture the moments in my life Lowe says he always ment in 2001. After spend- that I don’t want to forget.” Photos by Anne Stephens loved photographs. “I re- ing several years at Chase A reception for Lowe member looking at the Bank in loan servicing, he will be held Thursday, photo albums my mom became a financial analyst Oct. 6 from 5-7 p.m. in created when I was a child. for a large defense contrac- the Big Sandy CommuJust prior to the birth of my tor.atHeCampbell continues toElem work School. nity and Technical College Veterans Day assembly Ms. June Whitt’s 3rd grade students listen to Medal of Honor own first child, I purchased for this company as a se- Art Gallery in the Magofrecipient Ernie West as he answers their questions. Emily Fredrick my first DSLR camera. nior project manager. fin Building located on and Chaise Conley, members of the Raceland High School Taps at Elementary School Veterans Day Assembly. This was Band, my wayplay to capIn the JuneCampbell 2015, Lowe the Prestonsburg campus. ture the childhood mo- launched @the_lowe_life, The gallery is open from 9 ments I loved remember- first on Instagram where a.m. until 3 p.m. Monday ing through photographs. most of his work centers through Thursday, and FriPhotographer Josh Lowe at Grotto Falls in the Shortly after I purchased around landscapes, wa- day 9 a.m. until noon. Great Smoky Mountain National Park. my first iPhone, I discov- terfalls and night photogbrary Science to advance in at the Rock and Roll Hall of gree to meet with university tour of community engageSpecial to the field, but I had no clue Fame in Cleveland, Ohio, in admissions representatives. ment activities throughout The Greenup Beacon 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 mofor hiking and librarytrails informatics program. ment,” she said. brary Informatics Nov. 6 at carved By Kaye Burke Willis biking. The trails It’s a wonderful opportunity Sara will join four area theAround Ashland Plaza Hotel and mountain Prestonsburg in technical difficulty to acquire the technical skills mathematics teachers who Convention Center in Ash- vary By Kaye Burke Willis but mostand arereally listedfamiliarize at an needed will also be honored with the land. Hiking is fast becoming level. myself with the field The before NKU Trailblazer Award for The presentation was part intermediate an that#RoadToNKU can be en- system startinghasonbeen a developed graduate depersistence in making a difof activity the 2014 joyed by everyone. Often in a spirit of cooperation gree. For instance, the library ference in the mathematics Commonwealth Tour. weSara planisjourneys to of beauof PresI work inthe is aCity federal deposi- skills of our children. a resident Rus- between tiful forests andand mountain andgovernment Jenny Wiley tory, so the doc“The Trailblazer Award is sell, Kentucky, is a stu- tonsburg tops enjoy the fall seaPark. There uments class I planare ontwo taking recognition of those citizens dent to in NKU’s library infor- State son withprogram. our families. the upper trail-me throughout the state who are in the spring will serve matics She Now works trailheads; we stay assistant at home at andthe head is located on Stonewell.” changing lives through new as acan library enjoy our natural beauty on andsupport is called The SaraSugarhas re- and innovative education Ashland Community and crest brand newCollege. trails right here Mountain ceived at NKUTrailhead. has already programs,” NKU President Technical Sara was camp in Prestonsburg. It can be reached from Geoffrey S. Mearns said. a student worker at the li- served her well. Sugarcamp Mountainan Stonecrest turning “I didn’tby know what off to ex- “With improved math skills brary before completing Trails is aofnewly developroad to semester Meff pectmain during myonfirst and added library capacity, associate arts degree last the ing trail system for use by Road, thenasyou’ll find the at NKU an online trans- Kentucky’s children will be May. hikers, bikers immediately ad-had better prepared to meet the fer student, but I have “Books and and the horsewritten trailhead men. Sugarcamp water tower at such to a the pleasant experience demands of this century.” word have always offers been a jacent about of the so top far,” Sarahill. said. “EveryThe event is open to the passion8 ofmiles mine of andhorse librar- the friendly, machine builtof one Thehas other trailhead is lobeen so supportive public and will include an ies brought me hours trails that awesome in Jenny parkand opportunity for high school throughout theWiley journey comfort andoffer joy when I was cated group prepares to embark on a seasonal hike on the newly developed views of Jenny is calledare thewonderful.” Arrow- A students my teachers and adults interyounger,” Sara Wiley said. “IState knew and Sugarcamp Mountain Trails. The trails link StoneCrest mountain to Jenny Park. Additionally, there Sara’s dream job is to work ested in completing their deSara Crawford I needed my Master of LiTrails cont. on page 8 Wiley state park. are about 15 miles of hand

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tal then 32 years at the “I started gardening by trial source of information as well at the memorial in front of the the state spent for the second Greenup County Health old Russell Depot. consecutive year; and threeDe- and error. I would watch the teacher. partment as a staff nurse then Victory Garden on PBS every “By reading and also pick“We are trying to get a Monmiddle schools in the Top nursing prior to Sunday afternoon and actually ing up on shows like the Vic- arch Waystation garden started 20, Webbadministrator says the district retirement. take notes. tory Garden is how I came to on the Extension property but ismy “the highest performing “I dosystem some part “This was early on before learn about the plight of the have had some problems getschool intime the nursing reback at the health department Greenup County had a Master Monarch butterflies, their loss ting it going due to water isgion.” when The needed. district I have has been 12 a Gardener program. I would of habitat, etc and the Mon- sues and such. Master of Gardener sinceAd2006 also pick up garden books and arch Watch organization. schools distinction: and Middle, currentlyAllen the secretary “When available I will go See Monarch ams Central for started my own reference liour organization. I serve on the brary. Once the program was to seminars etc. I did so last On Page 11 Middle, Allen Elementary County Extension Council at started in Greenup I signed up spring and learned more about (K5), Allen Elementary the Greenup and learned so much more. the Monarchs.” (6-8), Betsy County LayneCooperaEltive Extension. I am aBetsy member “I developed my love of garThis ties into her interest and ementary (K-8), of the hand bell choir at Addening as a child following my activities with the Master GarLayne Elementary (6-8), vanceA. forDuff manyElementary, years. grandfather Raymond Stevens deners group. James “I M. alsoStumbo am a board member of Russell around his garden. “The Master Gardeners are John Elemenof the Remote AreaValley Medical He was an avid rose grower. a small group but we are intary (K-5), May Kentucky affiliate. I also takeStudents “As a child have a Layne very volved in some community fromI Betsy and Osborne Elementaries celebrated this Elementary, Prestonsburg water color classes Janicepast tinyweek veggieupon gardenlearning next to our thatprojects. the Floyd school district had ranked among Elementary, Southfrom Floyd LeBrun. think that’s about it,”the garage in Russell. I helped “Weondeveloped state’s Top 10. Moremy photos page 8. and main(6-8), andIStumbo Elemenshe said in accessing how her grandfather deadhead his roses tain the flower garden at the tary (6-8); three schools life are has categorized been. and generally in hisnoway,” Greenup Countyever Warfor Memothat as dis“For the firstgottime, to be the highest tations because until we Her life also she explained with a laugh. rial. We received tulip tinguished: Betsyincludes Layne theFloyd County school is in our district,” Webb said. bulbs have every child in every love ofSchool, nature and specifically continue to read books from we around the state High John M. the “INeeds Improvement “While are more thancapitol classroom mastering evthis timeElementary of year, butterflies. and magazines gardening buildings Tanya PulStumbo (6-8), category. This isonsignifithrilled withthrough this amazery concept and being colhave been a Master andbecause pick theit brain and planted themwe’re at the War and“I McDowell Elemen-Gar-cant showsofallother ing linachievement, lege and career ready, then denerand, since three taking schools the courseFloyd gardeners. Memorial, the Veterans tary; CountyLinda kidsHieneman are already beginning discus-Cemthere’s work to do. That’s in 2006. our Ag. Agent has been a great etery, thenew Extension Stevens categorized as proficient: receiving a quality educasions about goals. office But and what Nannette we mean when we Allen Central High School, tion. Also, we believe our what we won’t change is say, ‘Every Child, Every Prestonsburg High School, average ACT score of 18.6 continuing to raise expec- Day.’” and South Floyd (9-12).

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with the state park, the top of the mountain with the head Point trailhead. This lake.” trailhead can be found near Most of the volunteers where the old horse stables responsible for the mounused to be. I spoke with two tain bike single track also Kentucky Summer Sunset by Josh Lowe. of the trail volunteers, Josh devote countless hours Turner and Beau Spurlock, maintaining and groomand I could easily sense ing this multi-use trail. ical practice. More info: their excitement about the Beau explained, “The area jmlumberg@hotmail.com, project. Josh said, “It start- mountain bike community or call 602-330-1589. Fee ed with a few of us, Timbo has really come together Branham, Tyler Burke, and to drive this project, and to is $10 per person. By Hank Bond tal then yearsthe at theensure “I started Beau and spent I were32riding that it gardening is done inbya trial source of information as well at the memorial in front of the The Greenup Beacon Greenup County Health Deand error. I would watch the teacher. old Russell Depot. Appalachian Hospice few trails that were avail- way that is very high qualpartment as a staff nurse then Victory Garden on PBS every “By reading and also pick“We are trying to get a MonCare will offer grief sup- able and talking about the ity. Part of the reason is so Butterflies bring an excep- potential. nursing administrator prior tolocal Sunday afternoon and actually ing up on shows like the Vic- arch Waystation garden started But none of this riders have a great port meetings every first tional amount of beauty to the my retirement. take notes. tory Garden is how I came to on the Extension property but Thursday of the month. would have been possible place to ride, but the part world. Monarch butterflies are without “I do some part time nursing “This was early on before learn about the plight of the have had some problems getPrestonsburg’s that drives a lot of us is the will last from Planetarium shows, activi- Meetings a source of beauty and great in- Mayor, back atLes the Stapleton. health department Greenup County had a Master Monarch butterflies, their loss ting it going due to water isLes opportunity to provide a p.m. and will be ties for 2-5 year olds, free 4:30-5:30 terest to Nannette Stevens. when needed. Ithehave been areal Gardener program. I for would of habitat, etc and the Mon- sues and such. was able to get project biking destination held at both Hager Hill and resources for families. Beacon Video This “Butterflies go where they headed Master inGardener 2006those also outside pick up garden the rightsince direcof the books area. and arch Watch organization. office locations. FREENews eventMagazine is being host- Pikeville please – and please where they tion andby currently the secretary for started my own reference “When available I will go See Monarch working with Jen- We want it to be a catalyst liLight refreshments will be ed This by the week’s Floyd County Gree- go.” - unknown our organization. I serve on the brary. Once the program was to seminars etc. I did so last On Page 11 served and all are welcome ny Wiley’s Director Julian for change in Prestonsburg, Community nup Beacon Early Video ChildNews Stevens offers a habitat for Slone. CountyTogether ExtensionLes Council atin started in Greenup Iinsigned up spring and learned more about and Floyd County and the attend. Those with queshood Council.will stream to Magazine butterflies as they migrate to the Greenup County Coopera- and learned so much more. the Monarchs.” tions may call 606-432- Julian were able to ‘clear region. None of this could live from the new official the south each year. tive Extension. I am a member “I developed my love of garThis ties into her interest and a path’ for the volunteers have been achieved withor 606-789-3841. “Fall ofInto – 2112 home the Colors” magazine: Nanette is the daughter of toofget theinhand bell choir at Addening as a child following my activities with the Master Garthere and map out out the countless hours of FREE family art night with the McConnell House in the late William and Thelma the vance fornatural many years. grandfather Raymond Stevens deners group. best lines for work donated by many, The National FamThis “The gorgeous can now art teacher Wendy to Stevens. Wurtland with Poe, special She was born at Bain“I also am a board member of Russell around his garden. Masterview Gardeners are be easily accessed ily Caregiver Support Pro- hiking and biking paths.” many volunteers, we can’t on the newly developed Sugarcamp Mountain be held Pam Thursday, Oct.who 20, bridge guest Wright, Naval Station Maryland Beau of theexplained, Remote Area Medical He was an avid rose grower. a small group but we are in“About thank them enough!” gram helps people aged Trails. atis Prestonsburg principal at ElemenRussell and has lived in the Russell - three Kentucky affiliate. I also take “As a child I have a very volved in some community years ago when we The next step that fol60 years and over who are tary, 5:30School. to 6:30A p.m. Primary sec- Flatwoods area since 1960. water color Janicelowed tiny veggie next to our projects. started ridingclasses in thefrom mounwas garden the addition taking care of loved ones season“We continues. challenging, off the hook For age be fiveSean and ondchildren guest will She attended the Russell tains, LeBrun. I think that’s abouta it,”of garage in Russell. Iahelped developed and mainthere was about route signs and trail my or grandparents who are If you would like to hike downhill on your mountain under, theirof families. Horne,and Supt. Russell School system and graduated 3-mile she said in accessing how her grandfather deadhead his roses tain the flower garden at the network of existing head. The trails are still a raising grandchildren. Serthe trails, a great place bike, or a nice horse ride Sponsored by the his Floyd Schools to discuss dis- in 1972. She then attended the trail. life has been. and generally got in his way,” Greenup County War MemoWe’ve expanded that work in progress, but every include: educational to rial. start We is at Sugarcamp with your best friend, you County Community Early vices trict. We’ll also include King’s Daughters’ School of original Her life also includes theweek she explained with a laugh. received tulip bulbs trail to nearly 15 progress is made. A information on various Mountain Trailhead. Beau can enjoy nature at it’s best Childhood a cookingCouncil. segment with Nursing and then earned an ad- miles love of nature and specifically “I continue to read books from around the state capitol of narrow mountain website has been created, topics, free training for and Josh suggest going at Sugarcamp Mountain. Brittnany Hoback and see ditional degree from Bellarm- bike thistrail, time of year, butterflies. and magazines on gardening buildings through Tanya Pulknown as ‘single www.sugarcamptrails. caregivers, support groups, with a buddy and parking Imagine spending a SaturEtsywhatCraft Entreprejust she has cooked ine College School of Nursing. track.’ “I have been a Master Garand pick the brain of other lin and planted them at the War This was done in com which has everything respite serviconeMemorial, car at thethe Arrowhead day afternoon in the woods neurship program willhost be temporary up for this week. Join “I began my nursing career about denertwo since taking the courseneeded gardeners. Linda Hieneman Veterans Cemand a half years to educate hikes to “give caregivers a Point Trailhead, then loadwith Nannette your family, teaching presented the Johnson Brittnany at Hoback and co- at Kings Daughters Hospi- time, in 2006. our Ag. Agent has been a great etery, the Extension office and Stevens with thousands of ers, bikers and horsemen. break,” and other types of ing up in the other car and your children the joys of County Library host Hank Bond on at 1Saturp.m., hours of volunteer labor. In addition, each Sunday day, 22. Classes will assistance. The program While these trails were get- afternoon, Les and Kar- driving up to the Sugar- life away from a computer, on: Oct. greenupbeacon.com meet 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., links caregivers with any ting built, the City of Pre- en Stapleton are leading camp Mountain Trailhead or a solitary hike with your or from greenupbeacon2.com community resource that with a break for Shows lunch. This Wednesdays. are stonsburg was busy con- group hikes to help every- on the mountain top, then dog and your camera capseries of free classes for may be available to them structing a nearly 8-mile, one get to know the trails. you have a downhill hike or turing images of the glory also archived on the is webindividuals who wish to and helps some caregivers multi-use trail that would Currently, the group hikes ride. There’s something for of fall. sites. It’s all waiting for you market handmade or vin- with supplemental services be open to hiking, biking are leaving at 4:30 p.m., everyone to enjoy on Sugtage items using the online such as building a handicap and horseback riding. This but that time will move to arcamp Mountain Trails. this season at Sugarcamp marketplace “Etsy.” Only ramp, buying supplies or eight foot wide trail serves earlier in the day as the fall Whether you want a tough, Mountain Trails. 12 spots are available. To providing transportation. reserve your spot, call 606- For more information, con789-4355 and be prepared tact Tara Little at 1-800to give your name, phone 737-2723 or tara.little@ number, physical address, bigsandy.org. continued from front

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andRussell email address. Parade Dec. 4 The Russell Christmas Entrepreneurship in ApParade, hosted by the palachia, a regional sumDowntown Russell Busimit, be held Nov. nesswill Association, will17be 18, onon theDec. BSCTC campus, held 4, beginning Prestonsburg. First 100 at 7 p.m. to register will which attend will free The event, ofbecharge. to held onOpportunity the streets of learn, teach, Russell, win $5,000 downtown will with campus project. line your up between 6 and Sponsored 6:30 p.m.by Appalachian on Clinton Regional Commission. Street directed by the Register www.nacce. Russell at Police Departcom/2016arcsummit. ment. The parade will kick off atBSCTC 7 p.m. Dental Clinic offers services The low-cost featured float will including cleanings, sealbe Mr. and Mrs. Santa ants, bleaching and will mouth Claus, as pictures be protectors. for allowed afterPrices the parade cleanings from $20 in front ofrange the fire station. for Organizers children and to as seniors that there $30 for other adults.Santas To schedule be no in the an appointment, call Linda parade. Daniel at 606-886-7352 or A chili/cookie dinner email: will beldaniel0010@kctcs. served at the Rusedu. hours are 8 a.m. sell Clinic Fire Station immeditoately 5 p.m., Wednesdays and following the parade Fridays. with musical entertainment provided. Yoga certiThe classes parade with committee fied yoga instructor Julie welcomes all participants: Lumberg are heldbands, each Satfloats, walkers, fire urday, 9:00 to 10:15, trucksfrom and others. at The the grand Lawrence County marshals of Community Center. the parade this yearClass will isbeforBucky any/all levels of Mark pracJones and tice and incorporates breath Ballard, longtime Russell work, meditation and physresidents and volunteers. For additional information please call Cheryl Jones, 502-314-4662.

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Free colon cancer screenings the Floyd County Health Department; 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 606-886-2788 or 606793-7006. Veterans Benefits Field Photos by Anne Stephens Representative, Brian Bowman, is located at the Pike County Courthouse in Pikeville on Mondays, Veterans Day assembly at Campbell Elem School. Ms. June Whitt’s 3rd grade students listen to Medal of Honor Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays by appointrecipient Ernie West as he answers their questions. Emily Fredrick and Chaise Conley, members of the Raceland High ment. Veterans and their School Band, Taps at the Campbell Elementary School Veterans Day Assembly. dependents may play receive assistance filing for federal and state benefits. This service is provided free of charge by the Kentucky Department of Veterans brary Science to advance in at the Rock and Roll Hall of gree to meet with university tour of community engageSpecialTo to apply, veterans Affairs. the field, but I had no clue Fame in Cleveland, Ohio, in admissions representatives. ment activities throughout The Greenup Beacon need to furnish copies of what I wanted to receive my some capacity. RSVPs can be made at http:// the Commonwealth. This Sara Crawford was a repertinent documentation bachelor’s in. “But there are so many roadto.nku.edu/. trip to Ashland was the sixth cipient of the Northern Kento verify eligibility. For “I was really excited to exciting possibilities, I can’t The #RoadToNKU is a of eight stops through Dec. 4. tucky University Trailblazer further information, please learn that NKU offered the make up my mind at the moAward for Leadership in Licall toll free 1-866-647brary Informatics Nov. 6 at library informatics program. ment,” she said. 2926. Sara will join four area the Ashland Plaza Hotel and It’s a wonderful opportunity to acquire the technical skills mathematics teachers who Convention Center in AshWe want to know what’s needed and really familiarize will also be honored with the land. going on in and around myself with the field before NKU Trailblazer Award for The presentation was part your town! Send your starting on a graduate depersistence in making a difof the 2014 #RoadToNKU event announcement to us gree. For instance, the library ference in the mathematics Commonwealth Tour. at info@aroundpaintsville. I work in is a federal deposi- skills of our children. Sara is a resident of Ruscom. “The Trailblazer Award is sell, Kentucky, and is a stu- tory, so the government docdent in NKU’s library infor- uments class I plan on taking recognition of those citizens matics program. She works in the spring will serve me throughout the state who are changing lives through new as a library assistant at the well.” The support Sara has re- and innovative education Ashland Community and Technical College. Sara was ceived at NKU has already programs,” NKU President Geoffrey S. Mearns said. a student worker at the li- served her well. “I didn’t know what to ex- “With improved math skills brary before completing an associate of arts degree last pect during my first semester and added library capacity, at NKU as an online trans- Kentucky’s children will be May. “Books and the written fer student, but I have had better prepared to meet the word have always been a such a pleasant experience demands of this century.” The event is open to the passion of mine and librar- so far,” Sara said. “Everyies 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-