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SEPTEMBER 9, 2014

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Chronicle Expanding Coverage & Distribution Changes Aim to Increase Tourism & Promote Local Culture

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Exciting changes are in the works for the Clay County Chronicle. As additional communities continually request to have their “good news” and events included in the Chronicle, and counties currently covered by the paper seek exposure of their tourism efforts outside of their counties, the Chronicle will soon expand its coverage and distribution.

itive aspects of Clay County nine months ago, quickly grew into a tri-county newspaper including Owsley and Leslie counties with over 10,000 readers.

the Kentucky Appalachian region under the name “Appalachian Advocate”. The improved publication will be published as a free monthly magazine, highlighting Clay, Owslie, Leslie and additional Southeastern Kentucky counties.

The Chronicle will now work to spread the word about the many efforts in these counties to improve their communities and establish tourism to a wider audience. Beginning in OcWhat started as an effort to tober, the publication will communicate the many pos- be distributed throughout

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B+H Opens in Booneville

In addition to regional news, a tourism guide will

Owsley Fair & Parade Owsley County Fair Days took place September 2 to September 8. The theme of this year’s fair was “Entertainment on Parade”. The Owsley County Cooperative Extension Service hosted exhibits for the county fair at the Owsley County Elementary School Library.

be included in each Advocate, as well as photos and event listings. Watch for the Appalachian Advocate throughout the region coming this Fall.

Arson Results in Death in Clay On Friday, August 29 at approximately 5:36 pm Kentucky State Police Post 11 was notified by the Clay County 911 Center regarding a structure fire in which a deceased body had been located inside the burned residence. The home was located on Rocky Branch Road in Clay County. Two local fire departments had responded to the fire. Detectives arrived on scene and determined the cause of the fire to be arson. The body was later identified as Mickey Henson, 30, of Manchester. The body was taken to the State Medical Examiner’s Office where an autopsy was performed.

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"Preliminary autopsy findings indicate smoke inhalation," stated Danny L. Finley, Clay County Coroner. "Carbon Monoxide levels to be determined." Henson was a father of three children.

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Funeral services were held on Wednesday. KSP Arson Investigator Detective Brian Lewis is in charge of the investigation and was assisted by KSP SGT Greg Hill, Detective Justin Oliver, Trooper Ritchie Baxter, Clay County Sheriff’s Office, Lockards Creek Fire Department, Manchester Fire Department and the Kentucky State Fire Marshals Office.

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Booneville Lions Making a Difference Healthy Walking, Healthy Life is a program for the family that wants to start walking and making small changes that can lead to large changes in their life. P5

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Need glasses and can't afford them? Let the Booneville Lions Club help you. The Lions Club works closely with the community to provide glasses to those in need. The organization has never had to deny a request and is seeking more Owsley residents in need of glasses. For children, clear vision means a better education, healthier development and a better quality of life. For adults, it means greater employment opportunity and economic strength. For seniors it means less dependence on others.

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The process is quick and easy. Simply visit the Owsley County Health Center (Health Department) and tell them you want to apply for glasses through the Booneville Lions Club. Following the exam, take your paperwork to Mike Mayes' office in the Court House on the second floor. Mike Mayes will then direct you from there. Booneville Lions are currently forming a Leo club in Owsley County. Leo clubs provide young people with the opportunity to develop valuable leadership skills through service in Leo clubs are established with the aptheir community and around the proval and guidance of a Lions club world. As an affiliation of Lions clubs, sponsor. (See page 3)

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Clay County Photo Show The Clay County Homemaker Photography Show held last week, sponsored by the Clay County Homemakers, received 44 entries from talented photographers in Clay County. 50% of all proceeds from the show will be donated to the Ovarian Cancer Research Fund at the University of Kentucky. The remainder will be used to conduct programs for Clay County Homemakers.

Animals/Wildlife: Blue – Ashton Jarvis; Red – Lauren Reid

The following is a list of categories, ribbon winners and participants:

Nature/Flowers: Blue – Camillia Gregory; Red – Kylie Gibson; Green – Danielle Reid

Youth/Color

People/Adults: Blue – Cassidy Neeley

Animals/Domestic: Blue – Grace Sink

People/Children: Blue – Cassidy Neeley

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Insects: Blue – Ashton Jarvis Nature/Scenery/Summer: Blue – Lauren Reid; Red – Brianna Cupp; Green – Jonathon Sink, Ethan Ledford, Cassidy Neeley

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On September 11, 2014 America remembers those lost on September 11, 2001 and honors first respondors, of then and now, who risk their lives each day to serve and protect their communities. In New York, a major ongoing focus is on the completion of the new One World Trade Center in downtown Manhattan. In 2013, construction workers finally placed the final pieces high atop New York City's newest skyscraper, making it the tallest building in the Western hemisphere at 1,776 feet. The single skyscraper replaces the iconic Twin Towers, destroyed on September 11, 2001. Meanwhile, in cities and neighborhood across the US, solemn ceremonies and events are planned every year to mark the day, considered one of the darkest in America's history. More recently, the country has been placing less emphasis on the events of the day, and focusing more on the natural resilience of the US in the face of utter tragedy. To that end, volunteering has markedly increased since the attack, as more Americans take part in community service in a positive step to commemorate the lives lost on September 11, 2001. September 11 is also a time to express appreciation to police, firefighters, paramedics and other first responders.

Remembering Those Lost, Honoring First Responders

Robert Stivers Senate President

Clay County Sheriff Kevin Johnson

City of Manchester Mayor Saylor & Staff

Hometown Service and Modern Banking

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CLAY COUNTY PHOTO SHOW (From page 1) Miscellaneous: Blue - Danielle Reid; Red – Anna Sink Youth/Black & White

People/Children: Blue – Maggie Napier Architecture: Blue – Kayla Davidson Jones; Red – Wanda Reid

Animals/Domestic: Blue – Sarah Sink Holiday: Blue – Stephanie Jarvis Regular/Color Animals/Domestic: Blue – Stephanie Jarvis Animals/Wildlife: Blue – Donald Kiely; Red – Kayla Davidson Jones Insects: Blue – Maggie Napier

Sports: Blue – Karen Begley; Red – Stephanie Jarvis Automobiles/Trucks: Blue – Donald Kiely Miscellaneous: Blue – Maggie Napier; Red – Karen Begley; Green – Donald Kiely and Kayla Davidson Jones

Nature/Scenery/Summer: Blue – KarRegular/Black & White en Begley; Red – Donald Kiely; Green – Wanda Reid, Kayla Davidson Animals/Domestic: Blue – Kelly Jones Richards Nature/Scenery/Fall: Blue – Wanda Reid Nature/Scenery/Winter: Blue – Kayla Davidson Jones

Nature/Scenery/Summer: Blue – Donald Kiely (1st Place Best of Show)

Right to Left” Donald Kiely – 1st Place Best of Show; Karen Begley – 2nd Place Best of Show

People/Children: Blue – Stephanie Jarvis

People/Adults: Blue – Karen Begley (2nd Place Best of Show); Red – Kay- Architecture: Blue – Stephanie la Davidson Jones Jarvis; Red – Kayla Davidson Jones

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Mike Smith Player of the Week "I just followed all of my assignment; listened to Coach and did what he told me to do." Mike Smith was soft-spoken and humble after being handed the honorary game ball signifying his standing as the current Hyden Citizens Bank Player of the Week. But his actions on the field resulted in success on both the offensive and defensive sides of the ball last Friday. "Mike mainly received player of the week due to his play on defense. Knott Central's chief play on offense was the dive run, and Mike was key in clogging up the middle and keeping them from moving the ball. He can play nose guard or tackle and he does a great job at both for us." Eagles Head Coach Eddie Melton was very impressed with Smith's effort last Friday. "He really controlled the line of scrimmage and plugged up the 'A' gap." And with a 43-6 victory against the Knott County Central Patriots in their rearview, Smith and

have a great shot at winning our District."

the rest of the Eagles are now preparing for their next game against Morgan County. "We're working hard up front to really work together. I think if we can come together as a group, we

Owsley Fair & Parade

Joel Brashear from Hyden Citizens Bank was on hand to deliver the honorary game ball. "It's always great to see one of the lineman get recognized and Mike is a fine young man. He's got tons of potential and it's great that he's coming into his own on the field." Brashear also noted the impact the Player of the Week programs are having. "I know the students who receive these awards are really touched by them. I've heard from several parents just how special this program is to their son or daughter. And to us at Hyden Citizens Bank, we feel honored to be able to recognize these student athletes. This is a great way for us to connect with the community that we've been a part of for 110 years and I hope to continue and expand it for years to come."

Booneville Lions

(From page 1) Prizes were given

(From page 1) By sponsoring a Leo Each year the Lions host two dinners

for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place for each class. First place received $4 and a blue ribbon, second place received $2 and a red ribbon and third place received a white ribbon.

club, Lions have a positive influence on today’s youth and young adults, giving them a strong foundation as they learn the meaning of leadership and service.

The exhibits area was open for viewing on Thursday and Friday, followed by the parade.

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to raise funds to purchase glasses and award scholarships. The Booneville Lions Club meets the third Wednesday each month at 6:30 pm at Hometown Cafe in Booneville.

The Booneville Lions Club also helps To join the Lions Club or Leo Club, local students by sponsoring scholarsend a message through the Boonevships. ille Lions Club Facebook page or call 606-493-5665.

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B+H Apothecary Opens in Booneville B+H Apothecary opened in Booneville on September 2. The mayor, store staff and members of the community gathered for a ribbon cutting ceremony. A Grand Opening will be hosted at the new pharmacy in the near future. B+H Apothecary is an affordable, forward thinking pharmacy specializing in the prevention and management of Diabetes and Heart Disease; offering monthly educational classes in each of these common health issues. They also offer a variety of immunizations, pet meds and free delivery. B+H Apothecary is owned and operated by Joe B. Hall, PharmD. Hall graduated from the Universi-

ty of Kentucky College of Pharmacy in 2007, receiving the title, Doctor of Pharmacy. Hall is married to Brittany Bobrowski, also from Booneville, who graduated from the Kentucky College of Osteopathic Medicine at the University of Pikeville. She plans to return to Booneville to establish a practice, following residency. The couple has a son, Eelan, who is 3 years old. Together they look forward to making a positive impact on local health care. The pharmacy is located at 99 HWY 11 S in Booneville. Call 606-593-6337 or visit bhapothecary.com for more information.

Baby Workshop in Owsley The KIDS NOW Plus program at KRCC's Regional Prevention Center will be hosting a community wide Healthy Baby Workshop, in Owsley County, on Tuesday, September 16. The event will be held at the Owsley County Action Team Building from 12 pm to 2 pm. Workshop activities include information about having a healthy baby. All women completing the workshop will receive free baby items plus door prizes and refreshments. All pregnant women in Owsley County, up to two months post-partum, are invited to attend. Participants may bring a family member, a friend, or another support person. For more information, call 606-4364124. KRCC Regional Prevention Center provides education and training for

Clay Cooking School

adults on the effects of alcohol and other drug abuse. Prevention services are provided at worksites, churches, schools, and other sites in the community

Plate It Up Cooking School will be held on September 23 at 6 pm at the Clay County Extension Office.

KIDS NOW Plus helps identify and provide services for women at risk for substance use during pregnancy. Participants are screened and offered prevention, intervention, or treatment services. The prevention services provide information on reducing harm to the baby from substance use during pregnancy along with reducing risk for developing an alcohol or drug use problem across the lifespan. The Enhanced Care Specialist can assist with linking you to services for you and your baby. The services are available throughout your pregnancy and for up to two months after delivery.

Participants will be sampling 3 Plate It Up recipes. Plate It Up recipe foods can be grown and preserved by Clay County gardeners. Learn cooking techniques, cooking safety and taste some wonderful food. All participates will receive 3 recipe cards. There is no charge for this program, but pre-registration is required. Call 598-2789 to register. The class is open to the public.

Clay County Cooperative Extension Service is located at 69 Jameson Road in Manchester.

State Property Campuses Ban Smoking Citing Kentucky’s continued worst state ranking in smoking and cancer deaths, Governor Steve Beshear announced that all executive branch state property campuses will be tobacco-free effective November 20 – the day of the Great American Smokeout.

sidewalks, and green space). Tobacco users will have to leave the property to smoke or use other tobacco products.

That means no cigarettes, tobacco products or e-cigarettes may be used in state-owned or leased buildings, in state-owned vehicles or on state property (including parking lots,

The Commonwealth also leases space in 568 other structures, and the Finance Cabinet will work with those landlords to post signs indicating the tobacco-free zones.

Kentucky is the fifth state to institute such a policy. State government is the largest single employer in Kentucky, and the tobacco-free rule will affect approximately 33,000 state The policy impacts 2,888 state owned buildings – making more than workers, as well as hundreds of thou26.4 million square feet newly tobac- sands of visitors to these state offices and properties. co-free.

Kentucky Misses the 80’s According to a study by Estately, Kentucky loves and misses the 1980's the most compared to all other states.

● Ronald Reagan (the President) ● Mr. T (actor who pities fools) ● Dirty Dancing (movie)

The study analyzed Facebook user data to determine the most interest in these 15 bands, movies, companies, people and pop culture icons most representative of the 1980's: ● Whitney Houston (singer) ● Michael Jackson (performer) ● Van Halen (band) ● Madonna (performer) ● Pee-wee Herman (TV personality)

● The Breakfast Club (movie) ● Dallas (TV show) ● Miami Vice (TV show) ● The Cosby Show (TV show) ● The Golden Girls (TV show) ● Atari (video game company) ● DeLorean DMC-12 (car from Back to the Future) The study clearly showed enthusiasm for 1980's pop culture is strongest in the Midwest and Appalachia, particularly Kentucky.

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A primary goal of kyhealthnow initiative is to reduce smoking rates by 10 percent by 2019. There are a few exceptions to the policy: State Parks, the Kentucky

Horse Park, Kentucky State Fairgrounds, Bluegrass Station, wildlife management areas, state rest areas, Military Affairs training centers and armories and certain state residential health facilities The order also encourages all state and local government facilities, public and private school districts, universities and businesses to consider limiting use of tobacco products on their properties.

Special Trail Town Speaker A Clay County Trail Town meeting will be held on Tuesday, September 9 at 6 pm at City Hall in Downtown Manchester. The meeting will feature a special guest speaker, Mayor Jason Medley from Livingston, KentuckyTrail Town. Mayor Jason Medley will discuss how Livingston became a Trail Town and will answer questions about becoming a Trail Town. "I am very excited about this group's visit," stated Betty Jo Morris. "Myself and Brittany Craney, our Hiking/Biking Chairperson, drove to Livingston and took a tour. It is amazing what that town is doing and the tourism that is coming into their town."

the distinction of being surrounded by nature’s natural wonders. Winding roads of pavement, gravel or dirt take visitors on a scenic journey. You can follow the Rockcastle River...one of Kentucky’s last great places to visit according to writer Thomas Barnes, take historic routes such as the Wil"The City of Livingston is located on derness Road and Skagg’s Trace on U.S. 25 between I-75 Exits 59 and 49, foot, or travel on horseback through just north of London and south of Mt. the Daniel Boone Forest. Cyclists, Vernon," stated Mayor Medley. "It is hikers, horseback riders and canoe a small city (population 400) but has adventure seekers will enjoy what this area has to offer."

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2014 Great American Dulcimer Convention Dulcimer players from far and near will gather September 26-27 at Pine Mountain State Resort Park at Pineville for a music festival devoted to dulcimers – the 2014 Great American Dulcimer Convention.

singing, folk dancing and playing an array of instruments. Convention activities begin with an 8 pm Friday evening (September 26) concert by all six acts. Saturday morning (September 27), the performers teach mountain and hammered dulcimer classes at beginning, intermediate and advanced levels. Afternoon activities include a group jam, open stage for dulcimer players, learning workshops and informal performances. The event winds up with a Saturday evening concert.

The Appalachian dulcimer is a sweet-sounding string instrument played on the lap. Similarly named but unrelated is the many-stringed hammered dulcimer, which dates back to ancient times. Both types are spotlighted in the convention’s concerts by professional musicians and in workshops, open stage opportunities and jams open to all. This year’s returning performers include Kentuckians Anne MacFie, a songwriter and balladeer, who organizes the festival; and multi-instrumentalist Randy Wilson, as well as mountain dulcimer champion Gary Gallier of Springfield, Missouri. Making their first performance at Pine Mountain are Steve and Ruth Smith, a hammered dulcimer-banjo duo

from North Carolina; Square Thirteen, an Ohio band featuring the mountain dulcimer of Laura Elder; and from Rhode Island, Aubrey Atwater and Elwood Donnelly, a husband/wife duo excelling in

Information about tickets, lodging and dining is available at http://parks.ky.gov/parks/resortparks/ pine-mountain/default.aspx or by calling 800-3251712. More information on the festival can be found at http://americandulcimerconvention.com.

Adopt-A-Highway Poster Contest Deadline Nears Kentucky Transportation Cabinet eager to ‘sdopt’ your student’s ideas as the deadline for the Adopt-a-Highway poster contest, September 30, nears.

“Increasing environmental awareness and stewardship among children is the goal of this program. Our hope is to bring about a change in attitudes and behaviors concerning a growing problem with litter,” Transportation Secretary Mike Hancock said. “A pleasing change of scenery can be accomplished with your child’s help.”

Students across the Commonwealth are invited to submit creative works for use in the Adopt-a-Highway calendar for 2015. The contest is open to all Kentucky students of elementary, middle and high school age. Exposure to the contest and to the Adopt-a-Highway program provides young people with a sense of ownership in Kentucky’s highways and stresses the importance of keeping Kentucky’s highways clean and free of litter. The contest is aimed at educating and encouraging children not to litter and to spread the message to others.

Learn to Crochet Participants will learn how to crochet a cotton dish cloth now so that when fall and winter arrive, they will be able to make different items for family and friends.

Stitches in Time: Crochet will be held on September 11 at 6 pm at the Clay County Extension Office. Learn the art of crochet, a heritage skill that can keep you busy this fall and winter.

There is no cost for the program, but you must bring all supplies – one crochet hook G or H and 100% cotton yarn (Sugar Crème or Peaches & Cream). Call 606-598-2789 to register. The workshop is free and open to the public. Class is limited to 20 participants.

Bike & Hot Rod Sunday Bike & Hot Rod Sunday will take place at Manchester Pentecostal Church on Sunday, September 21. Registration will begin at 2 pm. Dash plaques will be awarded to entrants registered. All makes and models are welcome. There will be no entry fee. Door prizes, music, guest speakers, concessions and event t-shirts will be offered. Manchester Pentecostal Church is located behind Bishop Building on Courthouse Hill in Downtown Manchester. A rain date has been set for Sunday, October 12. For additional information, contact Pastor Dean Lawson at 606-731-1179 or 606-594-0280, Paul Stewart at 606-260-2299 or Eddie Miller at 606-4385657.

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Parents, teachers and family members are asked to encourage children to participate in the contest. The entry form with the necessary certificate of authenticity can be obtained by contacting KYTC’s Office of Public Affairs at 502-546-3419. The form is also available online at http://adopt-a-highway.ky.gov/, where you can click on the “Art Contest Deadline” link. Entries must be postmarked by September 30, 2014.

New Traffic Light? Clay County High School is hoping to secure a new traffic light to help improve traffic flow. The Clay County Public School district is working closely with the Department of Transportation to have a traffic light installed on HWY 421 at Clay County High School. An accurate count of traffic at the high school, both entering and exiting, was needed. On Thursday, September 4, the new entrance to the high school was the only way to access the high school

campus, both in the morning and afternoon. The entrance that runs behind Manchester Elementary adjacent to Tiger Stadium was closed the entire day. All traffic - buses, parents, staff, etc. were affected to take the traffic count.

Healthy Walking, Healthy Life Family Focus – Healthy Walking, Healthy Life is a program for the family that wants to start walking and making small changes that can lead to large changes in their life. The Clay County Cooperative Extension Service is sponsoring the program from September 15 to November 21. Participants will need to walk for 30 minutes at least 3 to 5 times per week for three months. Families will receive calendars to record walking times. Calendars need to be returned to the Extension Office every 2 weeks. They can be dropped off, emailed or mailed to the Clay County Extension Office, PO Box 421, Manchester, KY 40962. Participants will receive, via email or handouts, “Small Steps to Health and Wealth” every two weeks for three months. Families must return 3 logs (calendars) to receive a t-shirt (halfway through the program) that can be worn for the rest of the program while walking. After returning 5 logs, participants will receive a certificate of completion for the program. Program registration is $10. Call 606-598-2789 to register. Provide your name, address, phone number, email address and t-shirt size.

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tries can be entered on Tuesday, September 2, from 8:30 am until 5:30 pm Cruisin’ In The Park or on Wednesday, September 3, from 8:30 am to 2 pm. All entries will be Fourth Sundays, 1 pm to 4 pm, May thru October, Rawlings/Stinson Park, judged on Wednesday after 2 pm. Ribbons will be placed on winning Manchester entries by Thursday morning. The exCruisin In The Park takes place on the hibits area will be open for viewing fourth Sunday of each month May on Thursday from 8:30 am until 5:30 thru October, from 1 pm to 4 pm, at pm and on Friday from 8:30 am until Rawlings/Stinson Park. The event right before the parade begins at 11 features music, food, Clay County am. All entries must be picked up by Cruisers car show, contests, raffles Friday, September 7 after the parade; and door prizes. Additional details 4:30 pm. online at ClayCountyKentucky.org. Owsley Baby Workshop Clay County Farmers Market September 16, 12 pm to 2 pm, OwsSaturdays, 9 am, Manchester B ley County Action Team Building, School, HWY 421 Booneville The Clay County Community The KIDS NOW Plus program at Farmers Market takes place at 9 am KRCC's Regional Prevention Center on Saturdays at the historic will be hosting a community wide Manchester B School on HWY 421. Healthy Baby Workshop, in Owsley The Clay County Community County, on Tuesday, September 16. Farmers Market is Manchester's The event will be held at the Owsley connection for locally-grown farm County Action Team Building from products and area crafts. 12 pm to 2 pm. Workshop activities

AREA EVENTS

Don't miss out on the delicious produce at the Red Bird Mission Farmers Market in front of the Community Store on Saturdays from 9 am until noon, or until the produce is sold out. The Market will be open every Saturday until the last Saturday in October.

include information about having a healthy baby. All women completing the workshop will receive free baby items plus door prizes and refreshments. All pregnant women in Owsley County, up to two months post-partum, are invited to attend. Participants may bring a family member, a friend, or another support person. For more information, call 606-436-4124.

Clay County Cruisin’s

Smokeout

Every Thursday, 6 pm, Huddle House, Manchester

September 19 to September 21, Ponderosa Pines, Manchester

Weekly Cruisin’s take place at the Huddle House in Manchester on Thursdays, hosted by Clay County Cruisers, starting at 6 pm. Clay County Cruisers is a non-profit organization of classic car enthusiasts dedicated to promoting tourism in Clay County. The organization hosts numerous car shows and cruisin's throughout the year to draw visitors into the county while offering family fun events for Clay County residents.

Cruise in’s take place at Spencer’s in Booneville the 1st and 3rd Friday of each month. Cars begin rolling in around 6 pm, and continue to come throughout the evening.

Ponderosa Pines Posse presents Smokeout In The Hills, an SASS Kentucky State Black Powder Championship, at Ponderosa Pines from September 19 to September 21. Ponderosa Pines Posse meets every third Saturday of the month. Sign in starts at 9 am; matches begin at 10 am. Match fees are $15. Matches take place March through September. Ponderosa Pines Posse is a member of the Single Action Shooting Society, preserving and promoting the sport of Cowboy Action Shooting: competing with firearms typical of those used in the taming of the Old West. Ponderosa Pines is located at 242 New Truckers Road in Manchester. Call 606-599-5263 or visit www.ponderosa-pines.com for more information. Camping is available.

Owsley County Fair Days

1st Annual Walk For Life

September 2-8, 2014, Owsley County

October 1, 10 am to 12 pm, Rawlings/Stinson Park, Manchester

Red Bird Farmers Market Saturdays, 9 am, Community Store

Booneville Cruise In 1st and 3rd Fridays, 6 pm, Spencer’s, Booneville

Owsley County Fair Days will take place September 2 to September 8, 2014. The theme of this year’s fair is “Entertainment on Parade”. The Owsley County Cooperative Extension Service will be hosting the exhibits for the county fair at the Owsley County Elementary School Library. Entries will cost 50¢ per entry or 3 for $1.00. Prizes will be given for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place for each class. First place will receive $4.00 and a blue ribbon, second place will receive $2.00 and a red ribbon and third place will receive a white ribbon. Fair en-

Heart and Soul Life Center will host the first Annual Walk for Life on Saturday, October 11, 2014 at Rawlings/Stinson Park from 10 am until noon. Individuals, businesses and churches are invited to organize teams to participate in the walk to help fund Heart and Soul Life Center. To register a team, contact the Center at 606-599-8283 or 606-813-1397. Each team will be allowed an unlimited number of members and will be responsible for raising $500 for the

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Center. T-shirt orders will be taken up ment. Through its volunteer service, when the team in confirmed. the club strives to enhance the lives of others. Any woman age 18 and above Monkey Dumplin's who has been looking for a way to be October 17-18, Salt Works Pioneer involved in her community is welVillage, Manchester come to join the organization. For Monkey Dumplin’s Story Telling the- more information, call 606-598-2033 or follow the club on Facebook. ater presents "Buggerman in the Bushes". The show will highlight Drug Free Communities scary stories handed down thru the 2nd Thursdays, 12 pm, Owsley years. More songs will feature especially old ballads. Monkey Dumplin's County Action Team, Booneville Story Telling Theater harvests local Drug Free Communities meets on the stories by teaching the art of story 2nd Thursday of each month at 12 pm telling, then capturing and performing at Owsley County Action Team the fascinating oral history of Clay Office, Booneville. County on stage. Clay Board of Education

MEETINGS

1st Mondays, 6 pm, Manchester

Trail Town Committee

The Clay County Board of Education meets monthly on the first Monday of each month at 6 pm at the Clay County Board of Education Office in Manchester.

2nd Tuesdays, 6 pm, City Hall, Downtown Manchester Clay County Kentucky Trail Town meetings are held on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 6 pm at City Hall in Downtown Manchester. Any area resident interested in joining one of the Trail Town Committees is asked to attend. The committees include: Trail Route Advisory, Funding/PR/Education, Merchant, Volunteer and Signage. Porch Swing Readers

Owsley Board of Education 2nd Tuesdays, 6 pm, Owsley County Board of Education Office, Downtown Owsley The Owsley County Board of Education meets on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 6 pm at the Owsley County Board of Education Office, Downtown Owsley. Clay County Circuit Court

3rd Thursdays, 12:30 pm, Leslie County Public Library The Porch Swing Readers is a book club for adults that meets every third Thursday at the Leslie County Public Library at 12:30 pm. The Library supplies the books and snacks. Join the crew for good reading, good food, and good friends. Call 606-672-2460 for more information. Stay In Clay 2nd Thursdays, 6:30 pm, City Hall, Downtown Manchester Stay In Clay is comprised of progressive Clay County residents who have come together to cross all boundaries of race, economic, and social class, to empower our people, bond our community, and strengthen our local economy...to move Clay County forward with pride and purpose. Projects include murals, salt kettle pots, Appalachian Homecoming Salt Works Festival, Monkey Dumplin’s Story Telling Theater, River Walk Trail Project. DAV Chapter 137

1st Mondays, 9 am, Circuit Court Building, Manchester Clay Circuit Court meets at 9 am on the 1st Monday of each month at the Circuit Court Building, Manchester. Clay County Fiscal Court 2nd Thursday of Each Month, 3 pm, County Administration Building Clay County Fiscal Court meets at 3 pm on the 2nd Thursday of each month at the County Administration Building, Downtown Manchester. Owsley Fiscal Court 2nd Tuesdays, 5 pm, Owsley County Courthouse, Booneville Owsley County Fiscal Court meets on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 5 pm at the Owsley County Courthouse in Downtown Booneville. Clay Lodge #798 2nd Mondays,7 pm, Fall Rock Clay Lodge #798 F&AM at Fall Rock meets on the 2nd Monday of each month at 7 pm.

Last Fridays, 5 pm, Library Meeting Room, Downtown Manchester

Oneida Lodge #736

All veterans are welcome to join the Clay County DAV Chapter 137. The chapter meets at 5 pm on the last Friday of each month in the Clay County Public Library Meeting Room in Manchester.

Oneida Lodge #76 meetings are held on the 2nd Saturday of each month above the Oneida Post Office starting at 7 pm. All Masons are welcome.

2nd Saturdays, 7 pm, Oneida

Robert Clark Lodge

Woman's Club of Manchester

2nd Tuesdays, 7 pm, Sextons Creek

2nd Mondays Except Jan., June, July

Robert Clark Lodge #646 on Sextons Creek meets on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 7 pm.

Except for the months of January, June and July, the club meets the second Monday of each month at 6 pm. The Woman's Club of Manchester is dedicated to community improve-

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Owsley County Action Team 3rd Thursdays, 6 pm, Owsley County Action Team Office, Booneville The Owsley County Action Team is dedicated to providing the leadership to enable the citizens of Owsley County to achieve self-empowerment, sustainable community development and an enriched quality of life. Meetings are held on the 3rd Thursdays of each month at 6 pm at the Owsley County Action Team Office. Clay County Chamber 2nd Wednesdays, 12 pm, City Hall, Downtown Manchester The Manchester-Clay County Chamber of Commerce meets at 12 pm on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at Manchester City Hall in Downtown Manchester. Manchester City Council 3rd Mondays, 6 pm, City Hall, Downtown Manchester The City of Manchester City Council meets at 6 pm on the 3rd Monday of each month at Manchester City Hall, Downtown Manchester. City of Booneville 2nd Wednesdays, 4 pm, Booneville The City of Booneville meets on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 4 pm in Downtown Booneville. Vietnam Vets #868 2nd Thursdays, 6 pm, Horse Creek Holiness Church Fellowship Hall Clay County Vietnam Veterans Chapter #868 meets at 6 pm on the 2nd Thursday of each month at Horse Creek Holiness Church Fellowship Hall. The organization conducts all military Funeral Honors for Clay Veterans. Members must have served on Active Duty in one of the US Armed Forces from February 28 1961 through May 7 1975. Others may be Associate Members.

Community Education meets on the 3rd Tuesday of every other month (beginning in July) at 5:30 pm at the Owsley County Action Team Office, Booneville. Owsley Art Council Quarterly 2nd Tuesdays, Owsley County Action Team Office, Booneville The Owsley County Art Council meets quarterly on the 2nd Tuesday of the month at the Owsley County Action Team Office, Booneville. Next meeting is October 14 at 5:30 pm.

CLAY COUNTY COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SERVICE PROGRAMS Meal a Month Meal a Month will be available for 12 months beginning September 2014 through August 2015. Need quick, easy meals? Grocery list and recipes are included. You can receive your meal a month by becoming a friend on Facebook of Clay County Extension and sending a message. The Cooperative Extension Service will post the meals to a closed group. Or, call 606-598-2789, if you would like to receive a meal a month by mail or email. Stitches in Time: Crochet Stitches in Time: Crochet will be held on September 11 at 6 pm at the Clay County Extension Office. Learn the art of crochet, a heritage skill that can keep you busy this fall and winter. Learn how to crochet a cotton dish cloth now so that when fall and winter arrive you will be able to make differ-

ent items for family and friends. There is no cost for the program, but you must bring all supplies – one crochet hook G or H and 100% cotton yarn (Sugar Crème or Peaches & Cream). You must call 606-598-2789 to register. The workshop is free and open to the public. Class is limited to 20 participants.

large changes in their life. The Clay County Cooperative Extension Service is sponsoring the program from September 15 to November 21. Participants will need to walk for 30 minutes at least 3 to 5 times per week for three months. Families will receive calendars to record walking times. Calendars need to be returned to the Extension Office every 2 weeks. They Beekeepers Association can be dropped off, emailed or mailed Southeast Kentucky Beekeepers Asto the Clay County Extension Office, sociation will have their next meeting PO Box 421, Manchester, KY 40962. on September 18 at 6 pm at the Laurel Participants will receive, via email or County Extension Office. Jim Coss handouts, “Small Steps to Health and will be discussing “Winterizing your Wealth” every two weeks for three Bees.” Meetings begin with a potluck months. Families must return 3 logs dinner, so please bring a covered dish (calendars) to receive a t-shirt (halfto share. Whether you’re an experiway through the program) that can be enced beekeeper, or just starting out, worn for the rest of the program while everyone is welcome. walking. After returning 5 logs, participants will receive a certificate of Plate It Up Cooking School completion for the program. Program Plate It Up Cooking School will be registration is $10. Call 606-598-2789 September 23 at 6 pm at the Clay to register. Provide your name, adCounty Extension Office. Participants dress, phone number, email address will be sampling 3 Plate It Up recipes. and t-shirt size. Plate It Up recipe foods can be grown Cake Decorating and preserved by Clay County gardeners. Learn cooking techniques, Cake Decorating will be held on Sepcooking safety and taste some wontember 25 at the Clay County Extenderful food. All participates will resion Office at 6 pm. Participants will ceive 3 recipe cards. There is no be perfecting the technique of making charge for this program, but pre-regis- roses. Kay Garrison will be teaching tration is required. Call 598-2789 to the class. Call 606-598-2789 to regisregister. The class is free and open to ter. the public. Family Focus – Healthy Walking, Healthy Life Family Focus – Healthy Walking, Healthy Life is a program for the family that wants to start walking and making small changes that can lead to

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Owsley Lions Club 3rd Wednesdays, 6:30 pm, Owsley Senior Citizens Building, Booneville The Owsley Lions Club meets on the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 6:30 pm at the Owsley County Senior Citizens Building, Booneville. Healthy Clay 3rd Thursdays, 12 pm, Cumberland Valley District Health Department Healthy Clay is a coalition of organizations and individuals working together to encourage healthy lifestyle choices by those living and working in Clay County through policy and community change. Normal meeting arrangements for Healthy Clay is the 3rd Thursday of every month from 12-1 pm at the Cumberland Valley District Health Department conference room. Friends of Owsley Library 2nd Mondays 5 pm, Owsley County Library, Booneville The Friends of the Owsley County Library meet on the 2nd Monday of each month at 5 pm at the Owsley County Library, Booneville. Owsley Library Board 1st Mondays, 5 pm, Owsley County Library, Booneville The Owsley County Library Board meets on the 1st Monday of each month at 5 pm at the Owsley County Library, Booneville. Community Education 3rd Tuesdays of Every Other Month, 5:30 pm, Owsley County Action Team, Booneville

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Letters to the Editor To the Editor,

iel Boone National Forest is amazing. The swinging bridges I recently visited your county to are a wonderful representation photograph nature and the of Appalachiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s unique history. swinging bridges. The beauty of I hope your county will preserve your natural areas and the Dan- them for many more years to

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come. Clay County is a beautiful area that I plan to return to often. Thank you for making me aware of this well-kept secret. Jason Hammon

OBITUARIES by her parents Taylor and Mellie Hibbard, one granddaughter, Samantha Gail Hensley, three Mr. Homer Wolfe, age 94 of Manchester, depart- brothers, Joe, George, and Charlie Hibbard, two ed this life on Tuesday, September 2, 2014 in sisters, Nancy Belle Jones and Katie Lou HibHazard, Kentucky. He was born on Sunday, Au- bard. She also leaves a host of other relatives and gust 8, 1920 in Clay County, Kentucky to the friends to mourn her death. In lieu of flowers the union of Shelby and Molly Herd Wolfe. He was family has requested donations be made to them a carpenter, a member of the Pleasant Run Baptist for Bitha's final expenses. Church where was former Chairman of the DeaMr. Calvin Davidson cons, and a veteran of World War II where he served in the United States Army. He leaves to Calvin Davidson, 87, of Oneida, was born, Aumourn his passing his daughter: Virginia Farmer gust 7th, 1927, and passed away Wednesday, and her husband Richard of Greenbriar, his stepSeptember 3rd, 2014 at the VA Hospital in Lexdaughter: Lela Hughes and her husband Ken of ington. He is survived by his wife, Sophia DavidGreenbriar, his grandchildren: Rhonda Monroe son of Oneida, and these children, James and her husband Johnny, Richie Farmer, and John Davidson and wife Glenna of Laurel Creek, Gary Russell Farmer and his wife Jenny, 2 step grandDavidson and wife Tammy, Terry Davidson and children: Kendra Samples and her husband Bryan wife Amy, all of Oneida, eleven grandchildren, and Christopher Hughes and his wife Amanda. two great grandchildren, one brother, Carl Wayne Also surviving are 7 great grandchildren, and 3 Davidson, and one sister Rosie Combs, both of step great grandchildren. He is preceded in death Oneida. He is preceded in death by his parents, by his parents: Shelby and Molly Wolfe, his Estill and Mae Reed Davidson, one son, Darrell wives: Veatrice Wolfe and Malvery Wolfe, his Davidson, one brother, Roy Estill Davidson, two sons: Billy Wolfe, Terry Wolfe, and Russell Morsisters, Lorraine Mobley and Earlene Smith. He ris Wolfe, and his brothers and sisters: Clint also leaves a host of other relatives and friends to Wolfe, Arthur Wolfe, John Wolfe, Carlo Wolfe, mourn his death. Jack Wolfe, Ed Wolfe, Ernest Wolfe, George Wolfe, and Maude Ramsey and Pearl Hayes. In Mr. Michael Sizemore lieu of flowers, the family has requested donaMichael Sizemore, 45, of Manchester passed tions be made to the Eastern Kentucky Veterans away Thursday September 4th, 2014 at the UniCenter, 200 Veterans Drive, Hazard, Kentucky versity of Tennessee Hospital in Tennessee. He is 41701. survived by three children: Michael Lucky Allen Mr. Gilbert Hacker Sizemore, Manchester, Travis Sizemore, Cleveland, OH, and Rodney Sizemore, Manchester. He Gilbert Hacker, 80, of Manchester passed away is also survived by the following sisters: Linda Wednesday September 3rd, 2014 at his home. He Smallwood, Lorene Kelsey, Indianapolis, IN, is survived by two sons, Anthony Wayne Hacker Loreda Smith, London, Carolyn Guth, Manand wife Tammy, Manchester, and Charles Gilchester, Beverly Benge, London, and Katrina bert and wife Cheryl, of Horse Creek. He is also Sizemore, Manchester. He is preceded in death survived by 4 grandchildren and 1 great grandby his parents John Henry and Chelsie Sizemore, child as well as one on the way. He is preceded in and the following brothers: Lucky Sizemore, death by his parents Carl Britt and Polly Hacker, Johnny Sizemore, Jerry Sizemore, and Eugene his brother Charles Philpot and sister Imogene Sizemore. Scalf, and one son Delbert Lee Hacker.

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Michael Mynatt

Mr. Homer Wolfe

ADOPTABLES Knox-Whitley Animal Shelter is a non-profit organization, located on 5th Street Road in Corbin, dedicated to placing abandoned or relinquished animals into appropriate homes. KWAS serves Knox, Whitley, Mccreary and Clay. Open to the public for adoptions on Tuesday 11 am to 4 pm, Wednesday through Friday 11 am to 3 pm, and Saturday from 10 am to 1 pm. Call 606-526 6925 for more information.

Mr. Mickey Henson

Mrs. Bitha Hensley Bitha Hensley, 75, of Manchester, was born October 21st, 1938, and passed away, Tuesday, September 2nd, 2014. She is survived by her husband, Henry P. Hensley of Manchester, and these children, Bobby Hensley and wife Martha, Frank Hensley and Fiance' Patty Wilburn, Marilyn Hammons and husband J.D., all of Manchester, Susie Charles and husband Michael Lee, of London, nine grandchildren, and seven great grandchildren, along with one sister, Rose Wagoner of Willington, OH. She is preceded in death

Mickey Henson, 30 of Manchester, passed away August 29th, 2014. He is survived by three children: Austin Lee Grant Henson and Dustin Mickey Ray Henson, both of London, and Hunter Nehemiah Henson, Big Creek. He is also survived by his parents A.C. and Fannie Mae Henson. He is preceded in death by his sister Marcella Mae Henson. Submit Obituaries for Free to news@ClayCounty Chronicle.com

STATISTICS DEEDS $0-Melissa Lewis and Whitney Reach to Katherine Roark, Cool Springs Road, 8/15/14. $0-Leonard Jacob Asher to Chasity Dawn Sandlin, Johnson Branch, 8/19/14. $1.50-Wayne Wagers, Janice Wagers and Justin Wagers to Tommy Jr. Wagers, Mary Olga Wagers, May Fork Road, 8/18/14.

Brushy Branch Road, 8/15/14. $1-Betty Lou and Rodney Roark to Ralph Harris, Harris Hollow Road, 8/13/14. $0-Estate of Alza and Flora Bowling, Biram G. and Judy A. Bowling, Susan D. Bowling, Gwyneth B. and Ronald Kerr, David and Sandra Bowling, Joshua A. and Nancy Bowling, Marcia B. Sheegog to Commonwealth of Kentucky, Bullskin Area, 8/15/14.

MARRIAGES Teia Leann Watts, Housewife, to Eric Dewayne Durham, Laurel Cookie Factory, 8/15/14. Amy Carolyn Webb, N/A, to Andy Glenn Martin, Data Entry, 8/22/14. Victoria Brooke Spurlock, Cashier, to Ryaan Dale Johnson, Jr., US Army, 8/18/14.

Carolyn Lynn Smith, $0-Michael and Hope Self Employed to Smith to Michael and Christian Michael CaHope Smith, Martins vanaugh, Self Em$21-Clay County Board Creek Area, 8/19/14. ployed. of Education to James $15-ZelIa Darlene Theresa Lynn Collins, and Angela Mills, Wright to Vernon and Farm Worker, to David HWY 80, 8/16/14. Carol Gay, Oneida Arnett, Tree Service, $7-Wendy Fawbush Bullskin Area, 8/18/14. 8/25/14. and Mark Allen Faw$0-Anthony Ryan Beat- bush to Joe Henson, Stacy Ann Witt, Housety, Arnold Bradley Kincaid Road, 8/15/14. wife, to Jason Glen Bishop, Megan MiranCouch, Disabled, $95-Joyce Roark to da Bishop, Arnold Bar8/14/14. Johnny Wayne and Jury Bishop, Shawn Casey Marie Sizemore, dy Sheryl Campbell, Michael Bishop to DelRegistered Nurse to Island Creek Area bert and Janet Smith, Timothy Chase Gibbs, 8/14/14. 1/2 Acre, 8/14/14. Correctional Officer, $0-Margaret Campbell $0-Kentucky Mountain 8/23/14. to Larry Campbell, Housing to Rhonda Ely, Jessica Shantell Wilson, HWY 11, 8/14/14. Sales Rep. to Kevin

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Shane Hicks, Sales Rep., 8/16/14. DIVORCES Russell Kyle Bowling vs. Kandi Nicole Bowling. LAWSUITS Midland Funding vs. Kimberly Vaughn.

Brian S. Abner-serving bench warrant.

River Country Rentals, LLC. vs. David Hubbard.

Eric T. Jones-serving warrant for another state.

Alivia S. Williams-theft by unlawful taking (shoplifting). John W. Smith-public intoxication.

Credit Acceptance Cor- Pebbles Hubbard-public Kayla Barrett-theft by poration vs. Ronnie intoxication of conunlawful taking (shopHenson. trolled substance (exlifting). cludes alcohol). SHERIFF'S REPORT Montana Hensley-operating motor vehicle unCarlos Wagers-criminal POLICE REPORT der influence of mischief 2nd degree. Tony L. Hinkle-theft by alcohol/drugs 1st ofunlawful taking (shopCheryl L. Smith-servfense. lifting). ing bench warrant. Jamie Sizemore Brandon Davidson-pubRobert Smith-serving no/expired registration lic intoxication. bench warrant. plate, no registration Vickie Lewis-theft by receipt, failure of nonErica Louise White-emunlawful taking (shopowner to ployee aiding others to defraud assistance pro- lifting). maintain insurance, gram. Vickie Lewis-executed failure to register/transfer vehicle. Melissa Wagers-assault warrant. 4th degree (no visible injury).

John A. Bowling-executed warrant.

Cheryl L. Smith-serving warrant for court.

Corey Keeton-executed Jason Fields-executed warrant. warrant.

Dewey Wagers-executed warrant.

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Right or Wrong? Dear Flora, I’m sorry, yes it is wrong to buy any product that causes animals to suffer. The boycott is a powerful weapon and change will come only when Dear Reverend Roberta, everyone does the right thing. The small grocery store near- If you have to pay a little by sells chicken they get from more for a clear conscience, a local farm. The hens are out- it’s worth it. side all day. But that chicken costs more than I pay at Wal- But even small groceries have sales. If you possibly can, why mart. I heard about chickens not buy ahead and freeze it? on big company farms. It’s horrible and I don’t like to When being a vegetarian isn’t think about it. But money isn’t your choice, please choose humanely. easy to come by Reverend. Am I wrong to buy the cheaper chicken when my conscience bothers me? –Free-range Flora

Dear Reverend Roberta, I’m involved with this group to improve our county. We’re

trying to bring tourism to our town and create jobs for people.

By Reverend Roberta

Dear Rita,

That’s really not right and I hate to hear it. It makes me Well, I was visiting with a few especially mad when a man women after church and one steals a good idea from a of them had a real good idea. I woman-not that it isn’t just as was going to bring it up at the wrong to take credit for anothnext meeting but before I er man’s good thinking. But could one of the men piped up you could have trouble if you with the same idea and sure try to unmask him for the enough that’s the plan we de- smarmy thing he is. However, cided on. Everybody congrat- there may be a way. ulated him and said he should Before or after the next meethave run for a county position ing (not during), when you or something. can find some of the most inThat man goes to my church fluential people in the group and I’m betting he overheard maybe just visiting, like you us. I just hate to see him take do after church, join in. As credit. What should I do? – casually as you can, say, Righteous Rita “That sure was a good idea ____ came up with. I was just

visiting with ____ at church a week or so ago and wouldn’t you know, she was saying the very same thing.” Don’t expect any reaction right away, but it may set them thinking. I know this isn’t as direct as you or I would like, but trust me, it’s the best way to shame the man. Send Right or Wrong questions to Rev. Roberta at revroberta@ ClayCountyChronicle.com.

All Creatures Great & Small they prefer to eat the cone seed of conifers. They also like mushrooms.

Ever wonder how squirrels Baby squirrels are usually born in the early spring. find the nuts The average litter consists of four. If there is an adethey bury? quate food supply, a second litter can occur in mid Squirrels belong to the order "Rodentia". It is the A squirrel largest group of living mammals, with 1650 species. summer. A female squirrel will choose the strongest will first break the shell of a nut with his teeth, and male during mating season, but is unlikely to breed Kentucky has four native species of squirrel-the then lick it or rub it on his face before he buries it. Eastern Gray Squirrel, the Eastern Fox Squirrel, the with that male again. This is nature’s way of reduc- This marks the nut with the squirrel’s scent and ing inbreeding. American Red Squirrel and the Southern Flying helps him find it again, even under the winter snow. Squirrel. The Eastern Gray Squirrel Squirrels have sweat glands located is found mostly east of the Missisbetween the footpads of their feet sippi River and is the most comand on their paws between the toes. mon squirrel in Kentucky. It is the When hot or excited a squirrel will State’s official mammal. leave wet tracks on a dry surface. Gray Squirrels come in many colThe sweat leaves a scent that marks ors. Shades of gray are the most the trees in the squirrel’s territory. common followed by shades of Squirrels are the cleanest members brown. There are also pure white of the rodent family. The male tree and pure black squirrels, but both squirrel takes twice as long as the are genetic variations of the Gray female to groom itself. If a squirSquirrel. The Gray squirrel averagrel’s nest becomes infested with es 8 to 10 inches in body length. fleas or other parasites, it will build The Eastern Fox Squirrel is the a new one. This is why there may largest tree dwelling squirrel in the be more nests then squirrels in a United States, reaching lengths of given area. 16 inches. It is best known for its A squirrel’s teeth grow continuousbushy red, fox-like tail, but its colly. Their incisors grow six inches or pattern varies by area found. In per year, but the teeth stay short the Northeast, its body is gray due to constant wear. Both Gray above with a yellowish underside. and Fox Squirrels feed on acorns, In the South, it has a black and which are rich in tannins. Tannins white stripe on its face and a white are poisonous to many animals, tip on its tail. In the West, it is gray including parasitic worms. This is above and rust colored on its unwhy squirrels are usually not bothderside. ered with roundworms or tapeThe Southern Flying Squirrel can worms. have olive to gray fur with a white The squirrel's erratic path while underbelly and is smaller than othcrossing a street is an attempt to er tree squirrels, with an average confuse the oncoming vehicle, body length of about 5 A squirrel's brain is about the size of a walnut but, thereby causing it to change direction. This is too inches. These shy little squirrels have an extra flap as anyone knows who has ever tried to keep a squiroften a squirrel’s biggest, and often last, mistake. of skin that connects their front and back legs and rel from a bird feeder, they are clever problem solvallows them to “fly”. They don’t actually fly, but ers. A squirrel’s eyes are located high, and on each Learning about the lives and behaviors of the creajump from treetops and glide to the ground or to tures that live all around us is the first step toward other trees. They can glide as far as 100 feet. Flying side of its head. This allows it a wide field of vision, treating them with respect and compassion. Unless without turning its head. A squirrel's eyes are alSquirrels are seldom seen since they are nocturnal, ways looking for predators and rarely focus on what you and your family are starving, there is no longer with large eyes that help them see at night. a need to hunt the adorable and intelligent squirrels they are eating. Squirrels communicate through a of our mountains. The American Red Squirrel is typically smaller than series of chirps. The frequency and the duration of other Kentucky tree squirrels, but can reach a body the notes communicate everything from laughter to size of 8 inches long with a 7-inch tail. Their range alarm. These sounds, when used in conjunction with "If you have men who will exclude any of God's in Kentucky is mostly in the Eastern Appalachian creatures from the shelter of compassion and tail gestures, form the basis of area. They are also called Pine Squirrels because pity, you will have men who will deal likewise squirrel communication. with their fellow men." St. Francis of Assisi

PLEASE DON’T EAT THE SQUIRRELS

Healthy Mountain Living HEALTHY TIP You may be able to convince your brain that healthy foods taste better than unhealthy ones, new research suggests. The study included eight overweight and obese people who were enrolled in a newly designed weight-loss program meant to change how people react to different foods. These participants were compared to a control group of five overweight and obese people who weren't in the program. Both groups had MRI brain scans at the start of the study and again six months later. The scans revealed that the people in the weight-loss program had changes in areas of the brain reward center involved in learning and addiction. Specifically, this area showed increased sensitivity to healthy, low-cal-

By Betty Baker

orie foods and decreased sensitivity to higher-calorie foods, according to the study in the journal Nutrition & Diabetes.

● 2 cans (16-oz) peaches, sliced, packed in juice, and drained (or 1 3/4 lb fresh)

This conditioning happens over time in response to eating -- repeatedly -what is out there in the toxic food environment.

● 1 cup pancake mix, dry

HEALTHY RECIPE

● 2/3 cup evaporated milk, fatfree

6. In another bowl, combine pancake mix, flour, sugar, and melted margarine. Stir in milk.

Peach Cobbler

● non-stick cooking oil spray (for baking dish)

7. Quickly spoon this mixture over peach mixture.

Cooking oil spray helps to coat the pan with little fat or calories. ● 1/2 tsp cinnamon, ground ● 1 Tbsp vanilla extract ● 2 Tbsp cornstarch ● 1 cup peach nectar ● 1/4 cup pineapple juice or peach juice

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● 1 Tbsp soft (tub) margarine

3. Reduce heat and simmer for 5-10 minutes. 4. In another saucepan, melt margarine and set aside. 5. Lightly spray an 8-inch-square glass dish with cooking oil spray. Pour hot peach mixture into the dish.

● 2/3 cup all-purpose flour ● 1/2 cup sugar

Topping:

8. Combine nutmeg and brown sugar. Sprinkle mixture on top of batter.

● 1/2 tsp nutmeg ● 1 Tbsp brown sugar 1. Combine cinnamon, vanilla, cornstarch, peach nectar, and pineapple or peach juice in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir constantly until mixture thickens and bubbles.

9. Bake at 400° F for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown. 10. Cool and cut into eight squares. Yield: 8 servings Serving size: 1 square

2. Add sliced peaches to mixture.

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Kitchen on the Creek What's not to love about chicken wings? We've all had BBQ and buffalo wings, so I thought I would share a new one for you to try. The brown sugar gives them a hint of sweetness and a beautiful colored crust. Pair these with a salad and call it supper!

● 2 teaspoons smoked paprika ● 1 teaspoon onion powder ● Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Roasted Red Pepper Cream Sauce

Baked Brown Sugar Chicken Wings

● 1/3 cup roasted red pepper, chopped

Ingredients

● 2 ounces goat cheese

● 2 pounds chicken wings

● 2 tablespoons sour cream

● 2 tablespoons olive oil

● 1/4 teaspoon salt

● 2 teaspoons brown sugar ● 2 teaspoons garlic powder ● 2 teaspoons chili powder

By Lisa Bourque

Instructions ● Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with foil.

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● To make the dipping sauce, combine roasted red pepper, goat cheese, sour cream and salt in the bowl of a food processor until emulsified; set aside. ● In a large bowl, combine wings, olive oil, brown sugar, garlic powder, chili powder, paprika, onion powder, salt and pepper to taste. ● Place wings onto the prepared baking sheet and bake for 25 minutes, using metal tongs to turn at halftime.

By Stephen Hollen an' Gib told her to start writin' the names on the stones on the petitions, usin' different ways to sign the names till they got the names they needed.

Big Dad Walker Though the world has changed so much in the last 40 or 50 years, I can still remember the ol' fellers that would sit on the front porch over to Feltner's Store up on Spring Creek. They would arrive after chores were done an' just sit, talk an' whittle away with their Case knives. There is an art to whittlin' that most folks don't really understand. They weren't carvin' anything. They was just shavin' long curls of wood off the sticks they carried, just to have them curl off an' lay in great piles at their feet. One of my favorites was ol' Big Dad Walker. Him an' Big Mom lived just up the road from the store an' he would walk down most afternoons to sit with the other fellers an' jaw for a while. I always had to laugh when folks mentioned Big Mom for she was about 5'2" and can't have weighed 100 pounds drippin' wet. Big Dad Walker was over 6' tall and a pretty big feller like his name said. Don't know why folks had to call his wife Big Mom. I remember stoppin' by the store years ago. Big Dad an' Henry Feltner were the only ones sittin' on the porch. Henry Feltner would come out an' sit with a cup of coffee when there was no customers. Henry was right quiet an' liked to listen to the others as they spun yarns. Both men greeted me as I climbed the steps an' they told me to not be in a hurry, to sit an' visit for a while. Henry went back into the store to refill his coffee an' came back out with a paper cup of coffee for me just the way I liked it, two sugars an' enough cream to make the coffee all caramel lookin'. He told me Big Dad had been talkin' about the sheriff election an' that Gib Gilbert was about to be reelected again. Gib had been sheriff for as long as I could remember.

Now, Mrs. Gilbert knew better than to correct her man. After all, he was a politician an' he know how these things worked. Who was she to argue? They both went to work, signin' up the folks who was buried there. cup, knowin' I was gettin' Big Dad primed, loaded an' ready to go. “I know right smart," he said quiet like, "but I'll just tell y'all of one incident that happened when he was collectin' names on his petition to run. It is bound to make a feller stop an' think when they gets into the votin' booth. Way I hear it, Gib Gilbert had been collectin' names on his petition of folks who would support his run. He started awful late, don't you know, just forgot to start the petitions, y'see, since he had been Sheriff so long. When he realized he was almost a hundred names short on his petition the deadline was the very next day. Mrs. Gilbert told him she didn't think he had time to go round an' gather up that many names on the petitions. But ol' Gib is an inventive man, just like all the folks in your family," Big Dad said with a sly smile.

That was true enough. My Great Grandpa had invented the paper airplane years before the Wright boys ever flew. They was cousins of ours, don't you know. They done stole his idea an' became famous, y'see. Other kin invented them bobble heads they give away at the ball parks, the weed whacker an' even nicotine gum...'cept it was really just some country ham, sliced That was all the cue that Big Dad needed. Henry real thin like an' applied to the skin with a piece of grinned an' winked at me real sly like as he sat back in duck tape, smoked good an filled with nicotine after his ol' ladder back chair. Big Dad peeled off one of the it hung for a year over Sophie Precious as she smoked longest curls of pine off the stick he was whittlin' on, 3 packs a day at the counter of her store, Precious cleared his throat an' spoke up... Smoked Meats, but that is another story for another “Well sir, I heard some rumors an' goin's on about Gib day. Gilbert. Don't know as what you'll be wantin' to hear Big Dad went on, “As I heard it, bein' inventive an' them, seein' as how y'all are kin an' all,” he said as he all, he loaded Mrs. Gilbert up in the truck, grabbed the looked over his glasses at me. clipboards with the petitions an' took off down the Big Dad knew that Gib an' I both went back to ol' Fe- road. He stopped over to the graveyard by Booger Holler Holiness Church where your cousin, Hazel lix Gilbert who was my Great Great Great Grandpa. Nutt Budder is married to the preacher, Woodrow Gib was maybe my 5th cousin, maybe a 6th cousin. Budder. I spoke quickly, not wantin' the story to get away, “Kin is kin, but politics is different, Big Dad. The vot- They drove half way round the circular road through the graveyard an' stopped. Gib an' Mrs Gilbert got out ers want to know.” Henry chuckled into his coffee

Thought & Poem stunned at how I could multitask around their needs as infants, then as toddlers, and so on and so on, all the while working a job outside the home, and maintaining other responsibilities that come with family life. Yet, as long as I could keep up with my children as they aged, I never reI think back in my younger ally noticed that I too had years when I had all this eneraged; that time was robbing gy bottled up inside me that I me of my youth. would think that I had better get going in finding out how I Often during these years, I felt was going to use this energy as if “time” played a game or else…time was going to with my life. There were years where I was so busy I use it up for me. It did not didn’t even know time was take me long but I can look back and honestly say that passing, some years where most of my energy and time they did not pass by fast was used up getting older as I enough and then the years raised my children. I am where time went about at a Did you imagine your life turning out the way it has? No-Way-Jose…I did NOT! Especially the part of my life that has to do with “time” and how it has flown by so quickly…but not before leaving behind the “changes” that we go through getting there.

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normal pace. Maybe I felt this last bit of time went by at a “normal pace” because these did not seem to bother me as much. The truth of the matter is that by the time I got to this point, “time” had run me ragged and I had become numb to the effects and blind to the fact that as my children aged…so did I. I need grandbabies…these will get me feeling energetic and young again!

After a while Mrs. Gilbert counted the names on the petition on her clipboard, went over an' counted the names on Gib's petition an said, ‘Gib, we have done collected 131 names, more than you need to turn in your petitions. I reckon we can go on home now.’ Gib looked at her like she was some sort of Martian or Yankee or somethin'. ‘What?, he said. ‘Quit now? No mam.’ Gib pointed to all the gravestones on the other side of the cemetery. ‘See all them graves? Them folks have just as much right to vote as these other do! We are gonna work till we have ever' one of them registered.’” “That is exactly what he said to her. That is the way I heard it told to me,” Big Dad whispered to us with a crooked smile on his face. Henry Feltner sat there for a minute or so studyin' on what Big Dad had said, shook his head, threw the cold coffee in his cup onto the ground an' went into the store. I sat back an' laughed as Big Dad lowered his head, peeled off another long curl of pine an' grinned to himself, “Yessir, that is just the way it happened, least that was how I heard it an' all.” I can still see him there in my mind, gray hair pushed under his ol' beat up hat, long grizzled beard coverin' his chest an' much of the black tie he wore with his white shirt most days, black coat an' ol' work pants completed his wardrobe an' were always clean though well worn. His smile an' them dark brown eyes were always full of orneriness an' stories. He always had a good word for folks, always was the first to laugh at himself an' the stories he told. Visit MountainStories.net for more stories by Stephen Hollen, acclaimed story teller and author.

By Jeanne Claire Probst And see if we can tame, “Time” from moving forward so fast,

On this turn we will start to live our lives more fully…so “bring it on,” let our new life begin.

So we can all stay younger Then we will replace all the longer and in our youthfulness worn body parts, and get the bask. new parts we need, We’ll roll the dice to see who And when all have had this goes first, turn, then with the game we And then we’ll turn in our will proceed. gray hairs for whatever they For our last roll, we will harare worth. ness “time,” On our next turn we will land And not let it move forward in What about you? What part in on the “energy” space, your life or mine. the game of “time” did you And this will allow us to run We will all be winners in notice yourself aging? faster than we have ever run these game, if these things we before, and with a herd of runcould do, ning horses, we will be able to So may the “game makers” keep pace. produce such a game…one When we roll the dice again, Let’s play a game, for me and one for you!

Time

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