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Shows set are Drop-off locations also archived on the webup in various locations sites. around the area, call 789-3636 for more information.

By Bond tal then spent 32 years at the “I started gardening by trial source of information as well at the memorial in front of the ByHank Kathy J. Prater The Greenup Greenup County Health De- and error. I would watch the teacher. old Russell Depot.

EditorBeacon partment as a staff nurse then Victory Garden on PBS every “By reading and also pick“We are trying to get a MonTreasures on Main held Butterflies bring excep- nursing administrator prior to Sunday afternoon and actually ing up on shows like the Vic- arch Waystation garden started a Christmas Open an House tional amountNovember of beauty 14. to the my retirement. take notes. tory Garden is how I came to on the Extension property but on Saturday, world. Monarch “I do some part time nursing “This was early on before learn about the plight of the have had some problems getArtists, crafters,butterflies and ven-are a source of beauty andvariety great in- back at the health department Greenup County had a Master Monarch butterflies, their loss ting it going due to water isdors selling a wide terest to from Nannette Stevens. when needed. I have been a Gardener program. I would of habitat, etc and the Mon- sues and such. of items paintings and “Butterflies they Master Gardener since 2006 also pick up garden books and arch Watch organization. other forms ofgoartwhere to jewpleaseclothing, – and please where they and currently the secretary for started my own reference li“When available I will go See Monarch elry, collectibles, go.” - unknown our organization. I serve on the brary. Once the program was to seminars etc. I did so last On Page 11 Kentucky Mountain CofStevens habitat for County Extension Council at started in Greenup I signed up spring and learned more about fees, and offers U.K. amerchanbutterflies as hand they migrate the Monarchs.” dise were on to greet to the Greenup County Coopera- and learned so much more. the south each year. tive Extension. I am a member “I developed my love of garThis ties into her interest and visitors.

Nanette is the welcome, daughter of of the hand bell choir at Ad- dening as a child following my activities with the Master GarAs a special the late Williamwere and Thelma vance for many years. grandfather Raymond Stevens deners group. refreshments also Stevens. She born at Bain“I also am a board member of Russell around his garden.

“The Master Gardeners are served as was customers bridge Naval of the Remote Area Medical He was an avid rose grower. a small group but we are inshopped and Station chattedMaryland with and another. has livedIninaddition the Russell “As a child I have a very volved in some community one to - Kentucky affiliate. I also take Flatwoods area since 1960. water color classes from Janice tiny veggie garden next to our projects. its many vendors, She attended LeBrun. I think that’s about it,” garage in Russell. I helped my “We developed and mainTreasures on the MainRussell is School system she said in accessing how her grandfather deadhead his roses tain the flower garden at the the select homeand of graduated Louisa in 1972.Greg She Painter. then attended and generally got in his way,” Greenup County War Memopainter Paint-the life has been.

King’s Daughters’ Her life also includes the she explained with a laugh. rial. We received tulip bulbs er shares that any School of his of Nursing and then earned “I continue to read books from around the state capitol original paintings now an forad- love of nature and specifically ditional fromonly Bellarmthis time of year, butterflies. and magazines on gardening buildings through Tanya Pulsale can degree be found at ine CollegeonSchool “I have been a Master Gar- and pick the brain of other lin and planted them at the War Treasures Main.of Nursing.

“I began my nursingis career dener since taking the course gardeners. Linda Hieneman Memorial, the Veterans CemTreasures on Main loat Kings Daughters Hospi- in 2006. our Ag. Agent has been a great etery, the Extension office and Nannette Stevens cated at 405 Main Street in the old G.C. Murphy Building. Treasures on Main offers layaway. Call 606-789-1661 for more in- What to choose was the only hard part of the day as visitors enjoyed the many sweets, appetizers and refreshing beverages served during the Open House event. More photos on page 8. formation.

Nashville recording artist …

Brittany Taylor to perform tonight in Prestonsburg

The Lawrence County Historical Nashville recording art- She moved to Nashville Society will host a ist and Knott County native when she was 17 years old meeting Nov. 28, at 10 Brittany Taylor will head- and attended Middle Tena.m., in the old Bank Russell Dec.in4 line the Fall Artist Series in nessee State University, of BlaineParade building, The Russell the Gearheart Auditorium where she graduated with Blaine.

CoffeeChristmas should Parade, hosted the on the Prestonsburg campus a degree in music business. be brewing by 9by a.m., Downtown Russell of Big Sandy Community She then pursued songwritand brunch will Busibe ness Association, served during the will meet-be and Technical College at 7 ing full time while making held Dec.notify 4, beginning p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 24. ends meet playing gigs in ing. on Please a Soatciety 7 p.m.

The series, sponsored by downtown Nashville. member ahead of The ifevent, which will the BSCTC Fine Arts dept.

Taylor eventually signed time you plan to atbe held on the streets of and the Mountain Arts Cen- with CAL 4 music publishtend. downtown Russell, will ter, will conclude with the ing (which is now Spirit lineRecycled up between 6 and Prestonsburg Songwriters Music) in Nashville. She is Jewelry 6:30 p.m. Ornament on Clinton Series Thursday, Dec. 3. part of the up-and-coming Christmas Street directed toby be the “This is an opportunity trio Triple Run. how-to-class Photos by Anne Stephens Russell Depart- to not only hear some great Jeremy Dempsey, a comtaught atPolice the OSCAR ment. music, but to learn and betmunications professor at Thur., Dec. 3 at 10 a.m. parade will kick off ter understand the craft BSCTC, will serve as TaybyThe Paula Blair. $10 will atprovide 7 p.m. all needed maof song writing,” Clayton lor’s opening act.

The featured float will Case, director of Fine Arts are $10 andElem can be School. Ms. June Whitt’s 3rd grade students listen to Medal of Honor terials.

Pre-registration Veterans Day assembly Tickets at Campbell be Mr. andToMrs. Santa at BSCTC, said. “We are purchased at the Mountain required. register, recipient Ernie West as he answers their questions. Emily Fredrick and Chaise Conley, members of the Raceland High Claus, as pictures willorbe thrilled to have this caliber Arts Center, online at www. call (606) 789-8018 allowed after the parade School Band, play Tapsmacarts.com, at the Campbell Elementary School Veterans Day Assembly. of artists and writers on our or by phone (606) 297-3915 or mesinsage frontthe of the fire station. stage.” at 1-888-MAC-ARTS. All Nashville recording artist Brittany Taylor will perform at the Fall Artist SeOSCAR on Organizers that there Taylor was a member of funds raised by the events ries in the Gearheart Auditorium on the BSCTC Prestonsburg campus at Facebook at as facebook. be no other Santas in the the Kentucky Opry Jr. Pros will go to the BSCTC Big 7 p.m., tonight, Tuesday, Nov. 24. com/OSCARcenter. parade. for 10 years and attended Sandy Singers Scholarship tion on the Fall Concert Case at (606) 886-7388 or edu<mailto:ccase0005@ News, cont. on page 8 A chili/cookie dinner the Governor’s School for Fund.

Series, contact Clayton email ccase0005@kctcs. kctcs.edu>. will be served at the Rus- the brary advance in at the Rock and Roll Hall of gree to meet with university tour of community engageSpecial Arts intoMusical Theater.

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I would take it out ter, my dad, Sister Nancy, On Page 2 Sara’s dream to workminutes ested on in 1completing their deSara Crawford I needed Grandpa is okay, Gravy, and degree. When oven and job put issome $100. my Master of Li- of the OLM students paint turkeys on paper plates as Fluffy, Milo, Rocky, my Spencer Closson: I lettuce on it and ketchup they discuss what the holiday means them.

Thanks, cont. on page 8 Phillip Wessell house, and my car. would go to the grocery and then eat it! I am thankJulietoM. Westlake Administrative Assistant Pre-Need Advisor

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November 24, 2015

Regional Science Fair—More than 45 students from across the region participated in the Regional Science Fair Saturday, Nov. 7, on the Prestonsburg campus of Big Sandy Community and Technical College.

EKSC hosts regional Science Fair

The East Kentucky Science Center and Varia Planetarium (EKSC) held its Regional Science Fair Saturday, Nov. 7 on the Prestonsburg campus of Big Sandy Community and Technical College (BSCTC).

More than 45 students participated in the event, which awarded cash prizes to first-, second- and thirdplace winners as well as teachers of the first-place winner. The Regional Science Fair was presented by Highlands Regional Medical Center. Other sponsors were Summit Engineering, Ross Tarrant Architects, Steve and Jan Russo, Rosenburg and Associates, the Henry Davidson Fitzpatrick Charitable Trust and Lula Bowling.

“It’s always an exciting time when you see children engaged in science,” said Steve Russo, director of the EKSC. “We had some great entries, and we are so fortunate to have great partners within our school districts.”

Devin Stephenson, president of BSCTC, said the EKSC is the premier STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) facility in the region.

“If we want a brighter future, we have to create it,” said Dr. Stephenson.

“If we inspired one person through this event, it was worth it. It’s about presenting opportunities that can

change lives and change our region.”

Below is a recap of the winners: Fourth Grade First place—Todd Prater, Duff Elementary School, BristleBots: The Need for Speed; Second place—Erin Lucas, Valley Elementary School, Cold, Cold and Cooler; Third place—Brody Jones, Prestonsburg Elementary School, Mentos vs. Diet Coke.

Fifth Grade First place—Gatlin Vanover, Robinson Elementary School, Going Green as you Clean; Second place—Parker Williams, Hazard Middle School, Will an Aspirin a Day Keep the Doctor Away; Third place—Isabella Blackburn, Duff Elementary School, Starburst Challenge Sixth Grade First place—Lauren Mullins, Valley Elementary School, Does Insulation Matter; Second place—Alexa Muha, Hazard Middle School, Sugar Rush; Third place—Lauryn McCoy, Wesley Christian School, How Random Seventh Grade First place—Taylen Hylton, East Perry Elementary School, What’s in Your Wallet; Second place— Haley Bowling, Hazard Middle School, Which Container Traps the Most Heat; Third place—Jordon Boyd, Allen Elementary

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School, The Splatter Matter Eighth Grade First place—Edwin Fields, Hazard Middle School, What’s Really in Water; Second place—Riele Holbrook, June Buchanan School, The Effect of Different Beverages on the Heart Ninth Grade First place—Eden Slone, Knott Central High School, Happy Feet; Second place—Jacob Morris, Allen Central High School, The Effects of Hand Sanitizer on the Growth of Bacteria; Third place—Chris Gipson, David School, Magic Balloon Tenth Grade First place—Kade Meade, Betsy Layne High School, Vinegar Acidity; Second place—Nadia Richardson, Knott Central High School, Who’s Afraid of the Dark; Third place— Devan Shepherd, David School, Testing Electromagnets 11th Grade First place—Ariana Velasquez, Pikeville High School, The Effects of Altitude on Temperature; Second place—Adam Hotelling, Knott Central High School, The Effect of Cap Diameter on Spray Height; Third place—Mary Lucas, Shelby Valley High School, Plop, Plop, Fizz, Fizz Fair cont. on page 6

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Larry Daniels Memorial Scholarship named to benefit the Highlands Center for Autism A memorial scholarship to benefit the Highlands Center for Autism has been named to honor Larry Daniels, a former employee who passed away earlier this year.

Larry began his career of almost forty one years at the old Prestonsburg General Hospital and was among the first group of employees to move into the newly constructed Highlands Regional Medical Center when it opened in January 1973. Throughout his career Larry worked in the laboratory as a phlebotomist. During his career, HRMC patients always appreciated Larry’s warm personality, courtesy and ability to draw blood almost painlessly.

After Larry’s unfortunate passing this summer, Highlands felt it was important to something to honor his dedication to his work at the hospital. Knowing that Larry always loved children and was particularly fond of the children at the Highlands Center for Autism, Highlands decided to name a scholarship to the HCA in memory of Larry. His widow, Sandy, their daughter Christie, and other family members remarked on how much Larry would have appreciated this scholarship and would truly be proud and honored.

Employees, administration, board members, members of the community, friends and family are invited to make contributions to the Larry Daniels’ scholarship fund. Contributions should be made to Highlands Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Highlands Regional Medical Center, or Highlands Center for Autism. Designate all checks for the Larry Daniels Memorial Scholarship Fund. Both the Foundation and the Center for Autism are 501 c (3) non-profit organizations and donations are tax deductible according to IRS Guidelines. Contributions can also be made online at the Foundation website www.highlandsfoundation.com.

One in ever 68 children in the U.S. have autism spectrum disorder, according to the most recent data from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) making it the fastest growing developmental disability affecting children. Four out of five children diagnosed are boys. While there is no obvious cause or cure for autism, it is treatable. Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is considered a best practice treatment by the U.S. Surgeon General and the American Psychological Association. The Highlands Center for Autism (HCA) was the first and continues to be the only center based program in the commonwealth exclusively using ABA in a clinical setting. Children at the Highlands Center for Autism receive intensive one to one ABA treatment with a goal of after three years of treatment to transition a child back in to their local school district. The Highlands Center for Autism is changing the lives of children and giving them and their families the opportunity for a brighter future. The Center’s biggest challenge is funding the fee assistance program to help families without insurance coverage afford the high cost of the intensive year round ABA treatment program. Generous support from donors and special events help fund the program.

Highlands also is working with the University of Kentucky to further develop its diagnostic services. Developmental Pediatrician and Behavioral Medicine Specialist, Dr. Daniel Larrow, from UK, sees children at Highlands via telemedicine and makes an onsite visit once a month.

In addition, Highlands had recruited Dr. Peter Oliver, a Duke University trained psychiatrist with a focus on child and adolescent needs. This means the Highlands Center for Autism can now provide in depth diagnostics in addition to the intense Applied Behavior Analysis treatment program for autism spectrum disorder. If you would like further information about the scholarship or the Center for Autism call 606-889-6271.

November 24, 2015

Betty Bryan Bushong, 87

Betty Bryan Bushong, 87, of Arcadia, Calif., died Monday, Nov. 9, 2015, in Arcadia.

Born Sept. 7, 1928, in Buchannon, she was the daughter of the late Jess and Laura Church Bryan.

Survivors include a son, Charles Bushong of Church Hill, Tenn.; a daughterin-law, Pam Bushong of Sierra Madre, Calif.; a daughter and son-in-law, Debra (Danny) Miranda of

Coosbay, Oregon; a daughter, Betty Ann Bushong, also of Coosbay; a brother and sister-in-law, Tom and Iris Bryan of Catlettsburg; six grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.

Graveside services were conducted Nov. 21, at the Bryan Family Cemetery, Catlettsburg.

Arrangements under the care of Young Funeral Home, Louisa.

Myrtle “Hookie” Short, 80 Myrtle “Hookie” Short, 80, of Crum, West Virginia, died Friday, Nov. 13, 2015, at her home.

Born Nov. 16, 1934, in Crum, she was the daughter of the late Wade Chaffins and Rosa Copley.

She was a homemaker and a member of the Webb Freewill Baptist Church.

She was an animal lover.

She is survived by Craig and Barbara Williamson of Webb, W.Va., and Matt and Vanessa Williamson Spaulding of Bulls Gap, Tenn.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Short.

Funeral services were

conducted Nov. 15, at Webb Freewill Baptist Church with Rev. Charles Parsley and Rev. Andy Lovins officiating.

Burial followed at the Webb Community Cemetery. Arrangements under the care of Young Funeral Home, Louisa.

Ernestine B. LeCompte, 81

Ernestine B. LeCompte, 81, of Ashland, died Sunday, Nov. 15, 2015, at her home.

Born Oct. 10, 1934, in Fallsburg, she was the daughter of the late Charlie M. and Emma Maddie Ball.

She was a homemaker and of the Methodist Faith.

Survivors include two daughters, Holly Ann (Wayman) Ng of Fallschurch, Va., and Christine L. (James) Howard of Ashland; and one grandson.

In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, James C. LeCompte.

A memorial service was conducted Nov. 20, at Young Funeral Home Chapel.

Arrangements under the care of Young Funeral Home, Louisa.

Louisa; two nieces, Susan (Steve) Little of Louisa, and Cari (Thomas) Bradley of Georgetown; one grandson; and one great-granddaughter.

In addition to her parents and her husband, she was also preceded in death by one son, Marty James.

Funeral services were conducted Nov. 17, at Wilson Funeral Home with Rev. Chuck Price officiating.

Anna Louise Hall, 35

Anna Louise Hall, 35, of Lowmansville, died Saturday, Nov. 14, 2015, at Pikeville Medical Center in Pikeville.

Born in Paintsville on Feb. 13, 1980, she was the daughter of Hershel Boggs of Louisa and the late Glenda Dixon Boggs.

In addition to her father, she is survived by her husband, John Hall Jr. of Lowmansville; one daughter, Katelyn Hall of Lowmansville; her step-mother, Nikki Boggs; and two siblings, Nyoka Dawson and Hope

Obituaries

Mavin Ernestine Cope, 83 Mavis Ernestine Cope, 83, died Sunday, Nov. 15, 2015.

Born June 27, 1932, she was a daughter of the late Ernest and Taxie Bailey Ross.

She was a claims clerk for K-Mart, and a 25-year manager for Terry Office Supply. She was a member of the Upper Room Church.

She is survived by one son, Van (Shirley) Cope of Paintsville; one

Linda Darnell Evans, 66 Linda Darnell Evans, 66, of Louisa, died Friday, Nov. 13, 2015, at Kings Daughters Medical Center, in Ashland.

Born June 1, 1949, in Matewan, W.Va., she was the daughter of the late Virgil and Doris Grimett Moore.

She is survived by her husband, Ralph Evans; three daughters, Tammy (Thurman) Endicott, Lori Garten, and Nett (Eldon) Muncy, all of Louisa; three brothers, Buddy Boy (Sue) Moore, Donnie (Lori) Moore, and Sol (Virginia) Moore, all of Louisa; one sister, Peggy Whitt, of Van Lear; 13 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.

In addition to her par-

Ward both of Lowmansville.

In addition to her mother, she was also preceded in death by one son, Jacob Hall.

Funeral services were held at the Meades Branch Freewill Baptist Church in Louisa, Nov. 19.

Burial followed at the Hall Cemetery in Tomahawk.

Arrangements under the direction of the RichmondCallaham Funeral Home, Inez.

Jennifer DeRossett Morrison, 52, of Lexington, died Friday, Nov. 13, 2015, at her residence.

Born April 18, 1963, in Floyd County, she was the daughter of the late Robert DeRossett and Virginia Deason DeRossett.

She was a restaurant manager and a member of the Freewill Baptist faith.

She is survived by her husband, Melvin “Bud” Morrison; a son, Jason Patton of Prestonsburg; a daughter, Jessica Ann Webb of Prestonsburg; step-children, Melvin Richard Morrison of Bowling Green, Kevin Morrison of Lexington, Jack T. Morrison of Mauston, Wisconsin, Mary Vanhoose, Shelton Conn and Raelynn Bires all of Mauston, Wis., and a brother, Robert Mat-

Betty Sue Rose Blevins, 81, of Tram, died Saturday, Nov. 14, 2015, at her residence.

Born March 4, 1934, in Pike County, she was the daughter of the late Walker L. Rose and Myrtle Bartley Rose.

She was a homemaker, and a member of the Church of God of Prophecy.

She was the widow of Myrl David Blevins.

She is survived by her children, Myrl Baker of Tram, Jesse Floyd Blevins of Harold, Deloris Johnson of Tram, Minervia Parsons of Miller; seven grandchil-

She was preceded in death by her father, Charles Hershell Colvin; her mother, Fannie Mae Trimble Colvin; her husband, William C. Meadows; and one brother, Gerald Colvin.

Funeral services were conducted Nov. 13, in the Jones-Preston Funeral Chapel with Ronnie Spriggs and James Kelly Caudill officiating.

Burial followed at Lakeview Memorial Cemetery, Staffordsville.

Obituaries are updated daily at www.aroundpaintsville.com

Wade Castle, 74

Wade Castle, 74, of Drift, died Sunday, Nov. 15, 2015, at Pikeville Medical Center.

Born Aug. 15, 1941, in Floyd County, he was the son of the late Don and Goldie Sexton Goble.

He was a disabled coal miner.

He is survived by one son, Philip Wade Castle of St. George, Utah; one daughter, Missy Peppi of Prestonsburg; siblings, David Castle of Drift, Donald Castle Jr. of Prestonsburg, Larry Castle of Drift, Benny Castle of New Jersey, Jack Castle of Drift,

Charlie Castle of Minnie, Annette Kidd of Drift, and Karen Short of New Jersey; and five grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by two brothers, Tommy Castle and Richard Castle.

Funeral services were held Wednesday, November 18, at Drift Pentecostal Church, Drift. Ted Shannon officiated.

Burial was in Big OakSexton Cemetery, in Drift.

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

Georgia Lou Boyd Akers, 80

ents, she was also preceded in death by one son, Ralph Evans Jr.; and one daughter, Julie Ferrell.

Funeral services were conducted Nov. 17, at the New Friendship Church.

Burial followed in Short Cemetery, in Louisa.

Arrangements under the care of Phelps & Son Funeral Home, Inez.

Georgia Lou Boyd Akers, 80, of Dana, died Saturday, Nov. 14, 2015, at Signature Healthcare, in Pikeville.

Born Oct. 4, 1935, at Dana, she was the daughter of the late Estill and Rosa Jarrell Boyd.

She is survived by her husband, Ray Akers; three daughters, Roma (Tim) Newsome of Harold, Jeannie (Dean) Nelson of Banner, and Janet (Virgil) Slone of Dana; six grandchildren; and four greatgrandchildren.

In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by one brother, Graham “Bud” Boyd.

Funeral services were conducted Monday, Nov. 16, in the Hall Funeral Home Chapel, with Sonny Boyd and Barry Clark officiating.

Burial followed in the Akers Family Cemetery, Dana.

James Lawrence Howard

thew DeRossett of Venice, Fla. Funeral services were conducted Nov. 16, at Auxier Freewill Baptist Church, Auxier. Bobby Joe Spencer and Clifford Austin officiated.

Burial was in Morrison Family Cemetery, Prestonsburg.

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

Betty Sue Rose Blevins, 81

dren; nine great-grandchildren; and one great-great grandchild.

In addition to her parents, and her husband, she was also preceded in death by her children, Danny Eugene Blevins, James Ellis Blevins, and Alice Blevins; and one grandson.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, November 17, at Riverside Baptist Church, Tram, Baptist ministers officiated.

Burial was in Davidson Memorial Gardens, Ivel.

Arrangements under the care of Nelson Frazier Funeral Home.

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JoAnn Meadows, 81

JoAnn Meadows, 81, of Wittensville, died Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2015, at Mountain Manor Nursing Home, Paintsville.

She is survived by two sons, William Gregory “Greg” (Della) Meadows, and Larry Joe “Bub” (Joyce) Meadows, both of Wittensville; one daughter, Kristie Renae (Brian) Phillips of Wittensville; one sister, Vivian Preston Hitchcock of Nippa; five grandchildren; and one great-grandson.

daughter,Vickie (James) Pennington of Flat Gap; one sister, Fran Kelly of Flat Gap; one brother, William Joseph Ross of Paintsville; and two grandchildren.

Graveside services were held Nov. 17, at the Kelly Family Cemetery at Flat Gap, with Tim Salyer officiating.

Arrangements under the care of Preston Funeral Home, Paintsville.

Jennifer DeRossett Morrison, 52

Janet Rebecca Richards, 68 Janet Rebecca Richards, 68, of Louisa, died Sunday, Nov. 15, 2015, at The Jordan Center in Louisa. She was the widow of Dr. Arthur Richards.

Born Feb. 13, 1947, in Louisa, she was the daughter of the late Ray and Elizabeth (Blankenship) Ferguson.

She was a homemaker and a member of First Baptist Church, Louisa.

She is survived by one sister, Linda Rae Burke of

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Funeral services for James Lawrence Howard were held Saturday, Nov. 21, in the Hall Funeral Home Chapel, in Martin.

Following he was laid to rest in the Howard Family Cemetery, at Pyramid.

He was the son of the late Ellis Howard and Lula Prater Howard, both of whom died while James was still a child. He and his five siblings were raised by an uncle, the late Grayden Howard, and his wife, Julia Prater Howard.

He is survived by his wife, Wanda Louise Bradley Howard; his son, James Ellis Howard; daughter-inlaw Laurie Ellen Sharpe; grandson, James Andrew Howard; sisters, Bobby Jean Howard Prater, June Howard Hall, and Mildred Howard Whitaker; special cousin, Priscilla Howard Allen; and a multitude of nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, and his Uncle and Aunt

Howard, he was also preceded in death by a brother, Lowell Howard; and a sister, Goldie Howard Stephens; and cousins, Clara Howard Stephens, Bryan Howard, and Gladys Howard Shepherd.

He was a former factory worker and was retired from Columbia Gas Transmission at Beaver Creek Compressor Station near Maytown, after 44 years of service.

He enjoyed gardening, swimming, raising horses, being outdoors and U.K. basketball.

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Opinion

These Thoughts By Kathy J. Prater

Memories Thanksgiving memories.

I’m sitting here with my laptop trying to recall some of my more fonder ones and realizing that many are much the same while others are a little, well, heartbreaking.

For the most part, Thanksgiving evokes memories of my parent’s home and how it would fill with the tempting aroma of a turkey baking in the oven for hours on end. My mother would get up very early on Thanksgiving morning, before daylight, and get her stuffed turkey in the oven to slow bake until around noon or 1 p.m., when she

would serve her Thanksgiving meal.

That turkey, along with her creamy mashed potatoes, home canned green beans, deviled eggs, “brown and serve” rolls, and holiday punch and apple pie made for the best meal ever.

Those days are warm memories of a time now gone—watching the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade while my mother busied herself in the kitchen, sharing a wonderful meal with family and then heading back to the television set to listen to my dad and sister hoot and holler over a

football game. Good times, indeed. I never cared much about the football game, I was much more concerned about putting up the Christmas tree which my mother promised we would do right after Thanksgiving.

The words “right after Thanksgiving” meant immediately after the meal to me, but to my mother, I soon found out, they meant more like “the next day.”

Thanksgivings in the years that followed were not always filled with such pleasant memories—I recall the one year that my ex-husband and I had to split the day with our children’s visitation. He picked them up early, promising to spend the morning with them and have them back by mid-afternoon for dinner. As it turned out, they were very late and had not only eaten breakfast out but had already had a Thanksgiving meal as well.

So I sat, my meal spread upon the table and watched as my children tried, but just couldn’t eat one more

bite. They were already stuffed and my heart was broken, mostly by the fact that they were so young and yet trying so hard to eat because they didn’t want to disappoint me. That particular year, I felt I missed Thanksgiving. It somehow came and went without me.

Another saddening Thanksgiving memory is of the year my mother served up a half-baked, still cool and honestly, quite raw, Tom Turkey. That was the year we began to realize that a few of the “quirky” things she had been doing could no longer be ignored.

I know I have already mentioned that this month is National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month and if I have seen you, you may have noticed that I have been wearing my purple awareness bracelet. Alzheimer’s affects so many of us whether we fall victim to it ourselves or become caregivers for others. Before the month ends, I will share one more Alzheimer’s related thing

with you – a poem.

Heart Memories

By Louise M. Eder I remember you with my heart, My mind won’t say your name.

I can’t recall where, or if, I knew you, Who you were, or from where you came.

Maybe I grew up with you or, Maybe we worked together.

Or did we visit yesterday?

There is something wrong with my memory, But I do know you, I know I do.

I know I know you, Because of how you make me feel.

I remember the feelings we shared, My heart remembers.

It cries out in loneliness

for you, For the feeling you give me now.

Today I’m happy that you have come, When you leave, my mind will not remember you were here. But my heart remembers.

Remembers the feeling of friendship, and of love returned.

Remembers that I am less lonely and happier today, Because of the feeling – because you have come.

Please, please don’t forget me, And please, don’t stay away, Because of the way my mind acts.

I can still feel you.

I can still remember you with my heart.

And a heart memory is maybe, The most important sort of all.

Here and There, Then and Now By Joe Weddington

A hard look …

What has happened to the country I loved so much? The country that I, my father, my uncles and grandfather proudly and willingly served? A generation of “Me first” parents have bred a generation of broken, despondent and Godless children who have big ideas and notions of silliness for the world around them that are grounded in nonsense. Is it no wonder there is a labor problem in this country when you are hard pressed to find a

teenage boy who can tie knots, sharpen a knife or even build a proper fire to warm himself? They can sure rack up high scores on Grand Theft Auto, though.

Where will the world be when all of this geewhiz convenience of doit-for-me electronics and technologies fail? We are producing a generation of architects and engineers who cannot draw, mechanics who cannot fix things, pilots who cannot read a compass and doctors who

have to google up symptoms on a handheld device to come up with a diagnosis and prescribe a treatment. I recently had to correct a youthful practicing physician more than half a dozen times as to drug interactions concerning what was being prescribed to me.

“Common sense is not so common.” my Dad would often say and that statement rings so true today when such a commodity is even less common. Why is Islam taking over in this world? Because Western Christians have turned their back on God. We think we are so powerful and knowledgeable that the notion of a supreme being has become offensive to us.

God has turned his back on this nation because this nation first turned its back on God. Our President has intentionally sent our indebted-

ness spiraling out of control, he has weakened our military and takes every opportunity to shun our national heritage, custom and values. Employment numbers are a lie generated in Washington when in fact, unemployment, hunger and homelessness are at record highs. If one took a good hard look at the little town I call home with a population of around 1,400, there is a working population of about 350 people. We lost 70 jobs last week, that was 20 percent of the jobs in a town already looking at real unemployment of 20 percent and right smack dab in the middle of the President’s multi-billion dollar “Promise Zone.”

Another thing Dad would say is that “If it looks like and smells like bull (crap) it is probably bull crap.” So much of that applies to the United States, its leadership and people today. Now in a

nation unable to house and feed its own, unable to care for the protectors of the very freedoms we enjoy as Americans, the President wants us to accept untold thousands of Muslim refugees. I have heard all of the whining arguments for compassion from those so liberal they make Jimmy Carter look conservative and it is nothing more than self programmed rhetoric and party generated propaganda on a level that would make the sleaziest con artists in the world a bit queasy. Take a good, hard look at what is going on in Europe today as their nations are being overrun with invading bands of refugees whose ranks are infiltrated and filled with those meaning to do their nations harm.

We cannot allow our nation to be further eroded by allowing these folks to come here. We simply can-

not. I do not see the world community accepting a percentage of the illegals who cross our borders every day of the week and until we can care for our own people, we do not need to be spending our tax dollars caring for others.

That’s my two cents worth on this. I know a lot of people will shed tears of empathy for my speaking out against those who want to destroy us or against a man who will go down in history as the worst President ever, but living in a nation that I love where declining morals, knowledge and faith have become the norm, I have to speak out.

“In God we Trust,” our national motto, will be next to go. Please call your senators and representatives and let them know how you feel. Please pray for our nation and may God bless America again.

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Theme: Books First Place: Mary Daniel Title: Speckles the napping cat.

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Tinseltown Talks General News

By Nick Thomas

The Tri-State Ticket

Dawn Wells explains marooned Mary Ann’s fate

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It felt like we GCHS; were Lakin Nichols, GCHS, A great cup of coffee is deAllison Tracey, GCHS; GCHS; Cecelia Bellew, The film opens with While Mary Ann was really on an island with no licious black and strong.

By Anne Stephens

Area students in APES program

Sometimes, if I have coffee in the evening, I will add a little cream. I don’t like sugar in my coffee. Everyone has their own personal taste. Don’t be afraid to experiment.

The Coffee House will have a few choices of coffee, freshly ground, for you to try.

We will even have decaffeinated coffee for those who Freakin’ Island.”

Photo can’t drink the regular version in the evening. Tea has a reduced level of caffeine.

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Followevening @Tinselclose to home, low cost, and townTalks. family friendly, come to the Extension office for Coffee House! There are two dates for the event in 2014: November 14 and December 12 with roasting class at Damron, Elemen6:00 and Valley open mic starting tary School; Wooat 6:30.

WeDebbie love to have ten, Eastshare Perrypoetry Elementary people and muSchool; JoAnn sic so spread theHall, word!HazThis ard is anMiddle informalSchool; event. AnOpen gela KnottBring Central to theKing, public. your High Kari Cornett, familySchool; and friends.

Learn Betsy Laynenew Highand School; something enjoy the local talent ofPikeville Greenup Susan Kennon, CountySchool; and our and surrounding High Paul Tri-State area.

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Russell Parade Dec. 4 The Russell Christmas Parade, hosted by the Downtown Russell Business Association, will be held on Dec. 4, beginning at 7 p.m.

The event, which will be held on the streets of downtown Russell, will line up between 6 and 6:30 p.m. on Clinton Street directed by the Russell Police Department.

The parade will kick off at 7 p.m.

The featured float will be Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus, as pictures will be allowed after the parade in front of the fire station.

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

A chili/cookie dinner will be served at the Russell Fire Station immediately following the parade with musical entertainment provided.

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Monarch waystations: nature’s beauty stop

-7 p.m. and will be held at both Hager Hill and Pikeville office locations.

Light By refreshments Hank Bond will be tal then spent 32 years at the “I started gardening by trial source of information as well at the memorial in front of the served all are welcome The and Greenup Beacon Greenup County Health De- and error. I would watch the teacher. old Russell Depot. to attend. Those with quespartment as a staff nurse then Victory Garden on PBS every “By reading and also pick“We are trying to get a Montions may call Butterflies bring606-432an excep- Khrys garden nursingVarney administrator prior to Sunday and actually ingusual up on shows like thesmile Vic- arch was on hand at the afternoon Open House with her welcoming andWaystation a multitude of started 2112 606-789-3841. tionaloramount of beauty to the delicious my retirement. take notes. tory Garden is how I came to on the Extension property but treats. world. Monarch butterflies are “I do some part time nursing “This was early on before learn about the plight of the have had some problems getcancer aFree source ofcolon beauty and great in- back at the health department Greenup County had a Master Monarch butterflies, their loss ting it going due to water isscreenings the Stevens.

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Honoring those who have served

Photos by Anne Stephens

Veterans Day assembly at Campbell Elem School. Ms. June Whitt’s 3rd grade students listen to Medal of Honor recipient Ernie West as he answers their questions. Emily Fredrick and Chaise Conley, members of the Raceland High School Band, play Taps at the Campbell Elementary School Veterans Day Assembly.

Crawford honored as Trailblazer Special to The Greenup Beacon Sara Crawford was a recipient of the Northern Kentucky University Trailblazer Award for Leadership in Library Informatics Nov. 6 at the Ashland Plaza Hotel and Convention Center in Ashland.

The presentation was part of the 2014 #RoadToNKU Commonwealth Tour.

Sara is a resident of Russell, Kentucky, and is a student in NKU’s library informatics program. She works as a library assistant at the Ashland Community and Technical College. Sara was a student worker at the library before completing an associate of arts degree last May. “Books and the written word have always been a passion of mine and libraries brought me hours of comfort and joy when I was younger,” Sara said. “I knew

brary Science to advance in the field, but I had no clue what I wanted to receive my bachelor’s in.

“I was really excited to learn that NKU offered the library informatics program.

It’s a wonderful opportunity to acquire the technical skills needed and really familiarize myself with the field before starting on a graduate degree. For instance, the library I work in is a federal depository, so the government documents class I plan on taking in the spring will serve me well.”

The support Sara has received at NKU has already served her well.

“I didn’t know what to expect during my first semester at NKU as an online transfer student, but I have had such a pleasant experience so far,” Sara said. “Everyone has been so supportive throughout the journey and my teachers are wonderful.”

at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland, Ohio, in some capacity.

“But there are so many exciting possibilities, I can’t make up my mind at the moment,” she said.

Sara will join four area mathematics teachers who will also be honored with the NKU Trailblazer Award for persistence in making a difference in the mathematics skills of our children.

“The Trailblazer Award is recognition of those citizens throughout the state who are changing lives through new and innovative education programs,” NKU President Geoffrey S. Mearns said.

“With improved math skills and added library capacity, Kentucky’s children will be better prepared to meet the demands of this century.”

The event is open to the public and will include an opportunity for high school students and adults inter-

gree to meet with university admissions representatives.

RSVPs can be made at http:// roadto.nku.edu/.

The #RoadToNKU is a

tour of community engagement activities throughout the Commonwealth. This trip to Ashland was the sixth of eight stops through Dec. 4.

November 24, 2015

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Golden Eagles stun Scott Eagles Staff Report Johnson Central never led the Regional Championship game against Scott High School last Friday night with time on the clock. Down 26-21 with 7 seconds left on the clock Coach Jim Matney called for a crossing route that didn’t break open initially. Senior quarterback Bryce Workman scrambled around trying to keep the Golden Eagles at flight for a little longer, with time expired he seen Junior Wide Receiver break his route off and head for the corner of the end zone. Workman fired the pass. Blanton caught the pass and secured Johnson Central’s second semifinal appearance in school history with the 27-26 victory.

Covington Scott High School controlled the first half of the ball game. Johnson Central took the opening kickoff and looked to be doing what they wished with the Scott defense when sophomore fullback Gunner Slone fumbled the ball. Scott recovered and took advantage quickly.

The Eagles of Scott would run halfback throw back pass that would cover 53 yards for the touchdown.

The PAT attempt was good giving Scott the lead 7-0.

Johnson Central would answer on the next drive as they would cap off their second offensive drive

with a six yard touchdown run by sophomore halfback Tyrese Allen. Senior Kicker Tyler Pack was good for the PAT. The Golden Eagles evened the contest 7-7 with the score.

Scott’s next offensive possession would stall.

The Eagles elected to punt from deep in their own territory. However, Blanton would get called for roughing the kicker after barley missing the block on the punt. The penalty was all the Eagles needed as they drove the ball down the field and scored on a 14 yard pass taking back the lead 14-7 with the converted PAT. Johnson Central turned the ball over on their next possession on an interception. Scott would once again take full advantage as they would drive the ball down the field and cap it off with a touchdown.

After the second period touchdown Blanton would do something that would pay dividends in the end.

He blocked the PAT attempt.

The second half belonged to Johnson Central as they outscored Scott 20-6 to steal away the win from the beak of the Scott Eagles. Blanton scored with :28 seconds left in the third quarter on a 3 yard run and Pack converted the PAT closing the gap to 2014 still in favor of the Scott

Turnovers cost Dawgs this time

35 point outburst takes Belfry to state semifinals Belfry football is hitting its best stride. And at the right time.

The Pirates turned away a very good Lawrence County team that had won five straight games.

In fact, Belfry held the Dawgs’ high flying offense (over 40 points per game average) to just a pair of scores to win another Class 3A regional title in an impressive 52-12 fashion.

This was the same Lawrence County team that had the Pirates on the ropes in October before Belfry escaped with a 27-23 win- in fact it was the last time the Dawgs lost a game- October 9.

Lawrence County ends a great season with a 9-4 record.

Belfry (12-1) marches on to the state semifinals to host Corbin this week.

In the previous meeting this season it was seven turnovers by Belfry that almost cost them the game.

On Friday, Lawrence County coughed up the ball five times and could not recover.

Belfry piled up 35 points in the second period for the second consecutive week.

The Pirates led 14-0 after one period on a Noah Corbett 8 yard run and a pick six by T.J. Dotson from 48 yards away.

Lawrence County did cut the deficit to 14-6 as Robert Dalton caught a 43 yard touchdown pass from Grant Kiser at the 10:53 mark of the second period.

And after a Corbett 9 yard score, Timmy Dalton hauled in a 64 yard pass from Kiser to make it 21-

12.

Then the onslaught ensued.

Xondre Willis, who had 155 rush yards on 9 carries, scored on a 73 yard run at the 7:55 mark.

Belfry scored three more times in the period and twice in a 14 second span.

Derek Wellman ran a score in from 2 yards and then Dotson picked up a fumble (during a kickoff) and ran it in from 10 yards away for his second defensive touchdown of the game.

Andrew Fletcher scored with 23 seconds left from a yard away to make it 49-12 at halftime.

A running clock was used for the remainder of the game.

The lone score of the second half came on an Austin Woolum 24 yard field goal in the third period for Belfry.

Kiser ended his great season and great career under center by hitting on 14 of 33 passes for 234 yards and two touchdowns but had four interceptions. He ran for 31 yards.

Robert Dalton caught seven passes for 110 yards and Timmy Dalton had 4 catches for 82 yards.

Belfry did not attempt a pass.

“We are trying to stay in the game in the second period and they made a play,” Lawrence County coach Joey Cecil said. “They were very opportunistic on both sides of the football and special teams.”

Belfry extended its home win streak to 21 games.

The last time they were defeated at Cam Stadium it was to Johnson Central on Nov. 1, 2013.

Paintsville Tigers roared as the team took the regional championship this past Friday.

Johnson Central players, coaches and fans celebrated their regional championship. The Golden Eagles will go to Wayne County this week for the Class 4A semifinal.

Eagles. With 11:47 left in Bryce Skaggs had 3 carthe contest Scott would in- ries for 14 yards, Slone had crease their lead with a 78 2 carries for 2 yards and a yard run placing the score touchdown, Sophomore at 26-14 Scott. The Eagles Trevor May had 3 carries would go for two and be for 26 yards and Blanton turned away by the Golden had 4 carries for 7 yards Eagles. Slone would reach and a touchdown. Passthe end zone with 8:49 re- ing offense for the Golden maining closing the gap Eagles seen Blanton with to 26-21 with Pack’s PAT. 5 catches for 61 yards and Then with no time on the a touchdown, Junior tight clock Blanton would make end Noah Frisby had 1 his immaculate reception catch for 5 yards, and May to secure the win for the had 2 catches for 12 yards.

Golden Eagles.

Johnson Central will Offensively for the Gold- travel to the shores of Lake en Eagles, senior halfback Cumberland this Friday Conner Ratliff finished night as they will play in with 14 carries for 149 Monticello against the yards, Allen had 11 carries Wayne County Cardinals. for 84 yards and a touch- Game time is slated for down, Senior halfback 7:30 p.m.

Luke Trimble kisses regional championship trophy flanked by teammates Kent Phelps, left, and Kash Daniel, right.

Tigers roll in regional championship Sets up rematch with Pikeville in state semifinals For the first time since 2001 the Paintsville Tigers are headed to the Class A state semifinals.

The Tigers took care of previously unbeaten Paris on the road 48-28 to claim the Region 3 championship Friday night at Blanton Collier Stadium.

The Tigers grabbed a 21-0 lead and went ahead by as many as 34 to claim the title and improve to 13-0 on the season.

Kash Daniel got it rolling with a 44 yard touchdown run with 6:44 left in the first period.

The Daniel hit Darrin Morris on a 16 yard pass for a score which was completed after a tipped ball by a Paris defender. Jonathan Lemaster ran in the conversion for a 15-0 lead.

Kent Phelps ran away from the Greyhounds’ defense with 9:49 left in the half for a 21-0 lead.

Paris got on the scoreboard just before the half as Aaron Maggard found James Clark for 24 yard

score.

Paintsville led 21-7 at the break.

Paris struck first in the second half to make it look they would make a game of it all. Koebe Garrard got a one yard touchdown to make it 21-14 with 10:16 to play in the third period.

But Daniel cashed in quickly finding James Allen on a 75 yard pass play for paydirt at the 8:53 mark to make it 28-14.

Daniel followed with another 9 yard touchdown run and then found Morris for their second hookup of the game from 20 yards away.

Phelps scored again seconds into the fourth period on a 12 yard run.

Phelps finished with 130 yards on 13 carries.

Paintsville led 48-14 before Paris got two fourth period touchdowns- one by Garrard and one by Jawan Dumphord on a pass from Maggard.

Daniel, who had 47 rushing yards and two rushing

Senior Kirkland Fletcher topped Paintsville’s runners at the KHSAA Class A State Cross Country Championships. Fletcher was 136th in 19:23.72.

Paintsville senior Ryan Murray also competed in his final high school cross country meet by placing 187th in 20:56.10 at the KHSAA Class A State Championships.

Paintsville players were jubilant as they celebrated Class A Region 3 win with a 48-28 score over Paris. scores, threw for two more touchdowns on 9 of 14 passing and 202 yards.

Morris caught both touchdowns and took in five catches for 68 yards.

Luke Trimble had 7 touches for 81 total yards.

Chistion Keeton and Dalton Daniels picked up fumbles for the Tigers.

Maggard hit on 12 of 28 passes for Paris. He had 183 yards and one inerception- picked off by Chris Allen in the second period.

Clark led Paris with 140

yards on 21 carries and caught 60 more yards.

The win sets up a huge rematch at Memorial Field on Black Friday as Paintsville will host Pikeville.

The Tigers outlasted the Panthers on September 4 in overtime by a 23-22 score.

This time more is on the line- a trip to Bowling Green and the Class A championship game.

Beechwood and Russellville will square off in the other semifinal.

Johnson Central’s Jacob Rice placed 61st to top the Golden Eagles in the KHSAA State Class AA Cross Country Championships. A freshman, Rice covered the 5K course in 17:47.57.

Junior Micailyn Pierce paced Johnson Central’s girls at the KHSAA State Class AA Cross Country Championships. Pierce was clocked in 21:22.23 and finished in 54th.

State Semi-Finals Class A Pikeville (11-2) @ Paintsville (13-0) Beechwood (12-1) @ Russellville (11-2) Class AA Danville (12-1) @ Newport Cent Cath (8-5) DeSales (11-2) @ MayField (12-1) Class AAA Corbin (9-4) @ Belfry (12-1) Lexington Catholic (10-3) @ E-town (13-0) Class AAAA

Johnson Central (11-1) @ Wayne County (11-2) Shelby Co (12-1) @ South Warren (13-0) Class AAAAA Pulaski Co (12-10 @ Highlands (8-5) Fern Creek (12-1) @ Bowling Green (12-1) Class AAAAAA Lafayette (11-2) @ Simon Kenton (13-0) Male (13-0) @ Central Hardin (10-3)

Photos by Brad Laux/1016sports.

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Obituaries Edgar Stephens, 68 Edgar Stephens, 68, of Prestonsburg, died Tuesday Nov. 17, 201,5 at his residents.

Born May 23, 1947, in Floyd County, he was the son to the late Thomas W. Stephens and Arvilla Ousley Spradlin.

He was a retired mechanic of Dowell-Well, and a founding member and former chief of the Middle Creek Volunteer Fire Department. He was a member of the West Prestonsburg Baptist Church.

He is survived by his wife, Vicki Jasper Stephens of Prestonsburg; his children, Dewey E. Stephens of Charlotte, N.C., Angela Stephens Meek of Myrtle Beach, S.C., Tommy Wells of Lots Creek, W.Va., and Tracy Wells of Cincinnati, Ohio; 10 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

Along with his parents,

he was preceded in death by his first wife, Loretta Prater Stephens; his stepfather, Cager Spradlin; and several brothers and sisters.

Funeral services were conducted Nov. 21, at Nelson Frazier Funeral Home.

Mabry Holbrook and Brian Bailey officiated.

Burial was in the Ousley Family Cemetery, Stephens Branch, Caney Creek, Martin.

Bobbie Lynn McKinney, 51 Bobbie Lynn McKinney, 51, of Grethel, died Wednesday, November 18, 2015, at her residence.

Born March 13, 1964, in Pikeville, she was the daughter of the late Bobby and Nancy Keathley Spurlock.

She was the wife of Steve McKinney.

She was a member of the Betsy Layne Freewill Baptist Church and the owner of Mountain Pre-Blast Services.

In addition to her husband, she is also survived by two daughters, Stephanie Lynn (Brandon) Barker of Morehead, and Brittany Renee McKinney of Grethel; one brother, Kenneth (Julie) Spurlock of Harold; one sister, Kathy (Tony)

Adkins of Harold; and one grandson.

In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by a brother, Dale Spurlock.

Funeral services were conducted Saturday, November 21, in the Hall Funeral Home Chapel, with Barry Clark officiating.

Burial followed in the Tackett and Hamilton Cemetery, Grethel.

Comellia G. Hamilton Martin, 67

Comellia G. Hamilton Martin, 67, McDowell, died Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2015, at her residence.

Born Dec. 30, 1947, in Ligon, she was the daughter of the late Junior and Magdalene Tackett Hamilton.

She was a homemaker, and was the widow of William Martin.

She is survived by nieces and nephews: Connie Jackson, Dana Hall, Jerry Tackett, Stephanie Johnson, Michael Marcum, and Maggie Williams.

Services were held Nov. 20, at Nelson Frazier Funeral Home. Gilford Hall officiated.

Burial was in Roe Henson Cemetery, Beaver.

EKSC to feature ‘Season of Light’ The East Kentucky Science Center and Varia Planetarium (EKSC) announces a new show for the holiday season.

“Season of Light” explores the reasons humans are so fascinated with lighting up their lives during the December holiday season. It’s an exploration of the astronomical meanings behind seasonal traditions, including the “Star over Bethlehem.”

This show was created

by Loch Ness Productions and is narrated by NPR

Radio personality and Ashland native, Noah Adams.

Season of Light will play each Tuesday and Friday at 2 p.m. and each Saturday at 12:30 p.m. and 2 p.m. beginning Dec. 1.

The EKSC will host a special showing of Season of Light and Laser Holidays at 7 p.m., Friday, December 4. Tickets are $5.

For more information, contact Steve Russo, director, EKSC, at (606) 889-4809 or email srusso0002@kctcs.edu.

Established over 100 years ago We love others because God first loved us.

Homemakers clubs seek new members The Lawrence County Homemakers Club is looking for new members. Currently, three active clubs exist within the county with approximately 65 total members.

Each Homemakers Club meets once a month, usually at the Lawrence County Extension Office, where they plan and discuss upcoming events and fundraisers which are used to help provide scholarships to area students. There is also a Craft Corner which

meets once a month that allows members to participate in a variety of craft projects.

Membership fees are $10 per year, which includes a monthly newsletter. The clubs are most active from September to May, taking time off for the winter holidays and winter season.

Those interested in more information may contact the Lawrence County Extension Office at 606-6739495.

Smith, Ousley featured in McCall Gallery The McCall Art Gallery will feature the artwork of Tim Smith and Tina Ousley through the end of November.

Smith and Ousley both teach at Big Sandy Community and Technical College (BSCTC). Smith is an associate professor of Art, while Ousley serves as an associate professor of Biology.

“This is an opportunity for us to showcase our love for art,” said Smith. “This is a fun exhibit that high-

lights a lot of different elements.”

The exhibit features sculptures, paintings and a mixture of abstract, expressive and surrealist images.

The McCall Art Gallery is located on the Prestonsburg campus of BSCTC. It is open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 9 a.m. to noon on Friday.

For more information, contact Tim Sizemore at (606) 886-3863, Ext. 64736.

Days Gone By...

daughter, Jaymi (Chris) Music of Paintsville; one brother, Fred (Pam) Nelson of East Point; one sister, Barb (Randall) Branham of Paintsville; and five grandchildren.

Private funeral services were held later.

Jones Preston Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Karla Huff, Kevin (Carol) Huff, Mike (Debbie) Copley, Gary (Debby) Steele; 15 grandchildren; and 22 great-grandchildren.

In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her first husband, William Huff; second husband, George Steele; and brothers, Kenneth, Wilburn, Willis and Wilford Napier.

Funeral services were held Friday, Nov. 20, at Wilson Funeral Home with Rev. Jim Bevins officiating.

Burial followed in the Napier Cemetery, off Tolsia Highway, in Fort Gay, W.Va.

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The Miller’s Creek Railroad Bridge, crossing the Big Sandy River as it was under construction in the West Van Lear area. This photo was taken looking toward West Van Lear.

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Effie Napier Huff Steele, 81 Effie Napier Huff Steele, 81, of Louisa, died Nov. 18, 2015, at St. Mary’s Hospital, Huntington, W.Va. Born March 6, 1934, in Haney, W.Va., she was the daughter of the late Elzie and Ella Napier.

She was retired from the Wayne County Public School System and was a member of the Lighthouse Freewill Baptist Church.

She is survived by sisters, Anna Jean O’Brian, Janice Branham and Joyce Wellman; brother, Wilkie Napier; children, Gary A. (Janet) Huff, Mike (Cathy) Huff, Dreama (Gary) Gillette, Torry (Nora) Huff, Donovan “Chip” Huff,

Services: Sunday: 9:30 a.m., Breakfast 10:00 a.m., Sunday School 11:00 a.m., Worship Service Pastors: McCoy Taylor and John Back

Calvary Church Of God Pastor: Chester E. Keathley 218 Pine St., Paintsville Phone: 606-792-8903

Connie Kay Castle, 63 Connie Kay Castle, 63, of Preston Street, Paintsville, died Thursday, Nov. 19, 2015, at her home.

Born April 19, 1952, in Johnson County, she was the daughter of Rosie Gasparac Nelson of Paintsville and the late Isacc Nelson.

She is survived by her husband, Jim Castle Jr.; one son, James David (Megan) Castle of Flat Gap; one

Oil Springs United Methodist Church

First Christian Church Pastor: Wesley Stedfield 514 Main St., Paintsville Phone: 606-789-4480 First Church Of God Pastor: Dan Heaberlin 205 8th St.,, Paintsville Phone: 606-789-3995

Paintsville Phone: 606-789-6433 House of Refuge 416 Main St., Paintsville Phone: 606-789-9777 Pastors Mike and Doris Blevin Little Paint Church of God Pastor Jeff White 671 Little Paint Creek Road East Point 606-886-3699 Mayo Memorial United Methodist Church Pastor: Dr. John W. Hatton 325 Court St., Paintsville Phone: 606-789-3296 Mountain Community Fellowship Pastor: Jason Hutchinson PO Box 313, Paintsville Phone: 606-793-1179 Paintsville Church Of Christ Pastor: Keith Olbricht PO Box 1225, Paintsville Phone: 606-789-6219 Phillip Cove Freewill Baptist Church 805 Hammond Rd. Paintsville Phone: 606-298-4147

First Church Of The Nazarene Rock House Freewill 421 College St., Paintsville Baptist Church Phone: 606-789-9245 Pastor Richard B. Williams 138 Robinson Dr. First United Paintsville Methodist Church Phone: 606-297-6835 Pastor: Bruce Lee 505 Main St., Paintsville St. Michael Catholic Phone: 606-789-4354 Church Pastor: Hager Hill Free Will Terence Hoppenjans Baptist 720 Washington Ave. Pastor Ronnie Spriggs Paintsville 2344 KY Route 1428 Phone: 606-789-4455 Hager Hill, KY Phone: 606-789-4427 Toms Creek Freewill Baptist Church Highland Church Of Pastor: Kelly Caudill Christ 81 Church Dr., Paintsville Pastor: J. M. Scott Phone: 606-297-6101 821 Euclid Ave.,

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Lifestyles The Coal Miner’s Bride By Nikki Bradley

Thanksgiving­— have it your way

It is Thanksgiving week and I’m ready to do three things: eat, nap and repeat.

Thanksgiving is such a wonderful holiday because everyone wakes up feeling extra thankful, family come in, food is being prepared and if you’re like me, you wear stretchy pants for those two extra pieces of pumpkin pie.

I can’t recall how long ago it was that we had our backyard Thanksgiving, but I do remember it being one of my favorite Thanksgivings of all time. For whatever reason, my family decided to grill steaks instead of fixing a turkey.

It was a warm afternoon and we sat around on the patio in comfy clothes and enjoyed our meal together.

There was nothing at all traditional about that particular Thanksgiving, except Sis made her famous cranberry salad which is a must for me. I didn’t miss the turkey, sitting at the dining room table, the candied sweet potatoes or even the pumpkin pie. I had all the important things around me and that was those whom I love.

It doesn’t matter where you sit, what you eat or what you wear on Thanksgiving or any day, really.

Wake up every day thankful for what you have worked for and those who love you

unconditionally. Regardless if you’re having the traditional turkey dinner, grilling steaks or having fast food, be thankful this Thanksgiving and every day.

Try this not so traditional slaw to serve at your traditional or nontraditional dinner. It’s beautiful color, crispness and flavor will have you feeling thankful.

Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours!

Honey Apple Carrot Slaw with Cranberry & Feta 1 diced red apple 3 diced green apples 1 cup dried cranberries 6 cups of matchstick carrots 2 tablespoons of fresh lemon juice 2/3 salad dressing or mayonnaise 2/3 sour cream 5 tablespoons of honey 4 teaspoons of apple cider vinegar 1-1/2 cup feta cheese 1. Combine apples and carrots in a pretty bowl.

2. In a separate bowl, whisk together lemon juice, mayonnaise, vinegar, honey and sour cream.

3. Pour dressing over the carrot combination and fold the dressing into the mix with a spatula to combine.

4. Sprinkle feta cheese over the slaw. Serve chilled.

Apple slaw is a delicious and surprising dish for any Thanksgiving meal – traditional or non-traditional.

Jammin Roast Potatoes for holiday celebration

Dinner is often a focal point of holiday celebrations. Thanksgiving dinner, for example, is something many people look forward to all year long. But just because holiday dinners are a beloved tradition for many families, that does not mean home cooks cannot experiment in the kitchen come the big day. Those who want to add some flare to a favorite side dish may want to consider the following recipe for “Jammin’ Roast Potatoes” from Helen Willinsky’s “Jerk From Jamaica” (Ten Speed Press).

1 red bell pepper, seeded, deribbed, and cut into 1/4inch pieces 5 cloves garlic, minced 1 habanero or serrano chili, seeded and minced 5 tablespoons vegetable oil 3 tablespoons Dry Jerk Seasoning (see box) 2 tablespoons hot sauce 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 teaspoon salt Scrub the potatoes and

dice into 1/2-inch cubes.

Place the diced potatoes in a bowl and cover with cold water, and let them soak for about 20 minutes. Drain the potatoes and spread them out on a towel to let them dry a bit.

Preheat the oven to 350 F. Place the potatoes in a bowl with the onions, bell pepper, garlic, and chili, and toss them with the vegetable oil to coat. Mix the dry jerk seasoning, hot sauce, black pepper, and

salt with the potatoes. Pour the potato mixture onto a baking sheet and spread out evenly. Put in the oven and, after 20 minutes, turn the vegetables. Continue baking for another 20 minutes, or until the potatoes are lightly browned and crisp (if they aren’t, continue baking and check them every 10 minutes).

Remove from the oven, scrape into a serving bowl, and serve hot.

Jammin’ Roast Potatoes Serves 4 to 6 3 pounds potatoes 1 medium red onion, cut into 1/4-inch slices 1 medium yellow onion, cut into 1/4-inch slices

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