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Mommy & Baby Fair
Serving Clay, Leslie & Owsley Counties August 26, 2014
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Elderly Endangerment Case Dropped Man Accused of Leaving Elderly Tenants in Building Without Heat in Freezing Temperatures Says There Was No Truth to the Accusations The case against the manager of a Clay County apartment complex, Jim Oberly, has been dropped.
Officers also stated Oberly smelled of alcohol. A massive community effort, involving numerous organizations, churches and government agencies, formed to transport the senior citizens to shelters. 19 of the residents were taken to church shelters, 8 were transported to the Best Western Motel in Manchester, others were taken in by family members.
Oberly faced 19 counts of wanton endangerment for allegedly leaving 54 Manchester Heights senior citizens in the cold following a power outage.
The Manchester Police stated that when they responded to a call about a problem at the Phillips Hill Drive Authorities accused Oberly of waiting building, Oberly said everything was 6 hours before calling the fire depart- fine and then left the building. Acment when the complex lost power cording to officers, they later discovduring sub-zero temperatures last win- ered power to the building had been ter. lost for six hours.
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CLAY WINS FIRST PLACE AT FAIR Mommy & Baby Fair 2014 is Tuesday, August 26 at EKU Manchester from 10 am to 2 pm. P3
OWSLEY FAIR
On Thursday, Clay County's Kentucky State Fair exhibit was awarded First Place in Pride of the Counties of the Commonwealth. Pride of the Counties allows fairgoers to take an exciting trip around the state without ever leaving the grounds. As they pass through each exhibit, they learn about the many wonderful things the Commonwealth has to offer. Every county in Kentucky has a different story to tell, revealing its unique society and industry in displays of items ranging from historic objects and crafts to local treasures and commercial commodities. Fairgoers realize there is more to discover in their own backyard.
Owsley County Fair Days have been set for September 2 to September 8, 2014. The theme of this year’s fair is “Entertainment on Parade”. P4
Raising Grandchildren
Representatives from Manchester and Clay
Manchester City Council met on Monday. Topics of discussion included water rates, the budget and air evacuation services.
“She loved everybody here and she loved to show up for work,” said Mayor Saylor.
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The volunteers educated thousands of fairgoers on the many tourist attractions and events available in Clay. The Clay County booth contained photos, brochures, videos, art and other materials representing the county. Many of the volunteers also wore costumes to represent Clay County's rich history. Fairgoers were able to learn many interesting facts about Clay. The booth contained information on Clay's attractions, swinging bridges, nature, trails, parks, history and more. (See page 3)
Budget Adopted, Water Rates May Increase
Mayor George Saylor requested a moment of silence for former employee, Lois Scott, who died recently following a battle with cancer. Scott was a longtime firefighter in Clay County.
Clay County has a high percentage of grandparents raising grandchildren. Clay County Cooperative Extension Office is offering a program for these grandparents. P11
County volunteered at the Kentucky State Fair in Louisville from August 14-24. Members of the Clay County Tourism Board, Stay In Clay, the Trail Town Task Force, the Chamber of Commerce, the City of Manchester, Clay County and additional groups volunteered to represent the county at the Pride Of The Counties exhibit.
Funeral services took place on Tuesday. A procession included all county fire departments. The proposed Annual Budget for July
1, 2014 to June 30, 2015 was adopted following a second reading. Mayor Saylor stated they had removed the donation to the library during the first reading, then determined the donation was intended for the historical society housed in the library building. A donation of $1,000 to the Historical Society was added to the budget. $5,000 was budgeted for Clay County Little League. Over $10,000 is being spent on computer and Internet fees. The fees include the utilities billing software. Over $5,000 will be needed to update the software. Air Methods, an air medical transport company, approached council to introduce their company to the City of
Manchester. A crew member is on location at Memorial Hospital; the nearest office is in London. A special meeting will be held Monday, August 25, at 6 pm to review the city's water ordinance. No increase has yet been made to repay a $2.3 million loan taken out for the water plant. Water rates have not increased since 1992. “We're having a terrible time collecting water bills,” stated Saylor. Changes being proposed include nonrefundable hookup deposits; $50 transfer fees; $70 disconnect/ reconnect fees; increased water rates; additional maintenance (See page 3)
Tigers Step Up Defensive Play One of the goals the Clay County Tigers football team has for the 2014 season is to step up their defensive play. And step up their play they did in their 27 – 7 win over the visiting Perry Central Commodores last Friday night. The defense did not allow a single point in the game, with the only touchdown being scored by Perry Central coming on a fumble recovery midway through the third quarter. The Tigers got on the board first when they took the opening kickoff and put together a 49-yard drive that was capped by a 4-yard touchdown run by Jacob Reid. With the extra point, the Tigers were on top 7 – 0. The Commodores came out on their opening possession and drove the ball down to the Tigers 1-yard line on a 39-yard busted play and scramble by quarterback Seth Napier.
Nic Alevras stretches for extra yardage in the Tigers’ 27 But a loss of yardage on the next three plays set up a – 7 victory over Perry Central last Friday night. Alevras fourth-and-goal from the 8-yard line for the Commodores. would score a touchdown for the Tigers later in the same drive. Photo by: Mike Birch (See page 3)
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SEMESTER KICK-OFF PARTY
EKU Manchester faculty, staff and students celebrated a Fall 2014 Semester Kick-off Party on Thursday, August 21. Food, games, music and
other activities were offered before and after classes. EKU Manchester campus serves students from Clay, Bell, Laurel,
Owsley, Perry, Knox, Jackson, Leslie and the surrounding area, offering more than 100 classes each semester to more than 300 students.
Elderly Endangerment Case Dropped (From page 1) Authorities later de-
Court officials state the county attortermined the building ney has now filed an oral motion for lost power when an electrical box the case to be dismissed without prejcaught fire. Little damage was caused udice, meaning the case cannot be to the building, but power and heat brought back up. were lost. Oberly, who has maintained his innoThe Manchester Police Department cence from the beginning, stated the stated the incident was only the begin- court originally wanted to dismiss the ning of a much bigger investigation case with prejudice, meaning the case into Oberly. Oberly denied the allega- could be brought up. tions and later pleaded not guilty.
“I didn't do anything wrong,” said Oberly. “This needs to be over.”
“I followed all the proper procedures and never endangered anyone,” said Oberly. “There was no truth to the Oberly stated he originally considered allegations.” taking legal action against the Manchester Police Department, the Clay According to Oberly, he has always County Sheriff, and local media been dedicated to maintaining the sources. He later decided that Manapartment complex and assisting its chester is his home and he didn't want residents, whom he considers like to prolong the issue. family. He continues to manage the complex. Oberly stated he feels someone was out to get him. Why, he doesn't know.
PEAK SEASON Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 11 announces the beginning of the 2014 Adopt-a-Highway Poster Contest.
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 encour-
aging children not to litter and to spread the message to others. “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
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-ahighway.ky.gov/, where you can click on the “Art Contest Deadline” link. Entries must be postmarked by September 30, 2014.
The Owsley County Farmers Market had a large turnout on Saturday. Owsley producers offered a large variety of fruits and vegetables, with many tall tales being told. Being the peak of the season, it's a good time to visit the market which is open on Tuesdays and Saturdays. Help support the local farmers and get some fresh, high quality fruits and vegetables at a great price. The Owsley County Farmers Market has a few remaining Senior Vouchers available. Visit the office to receive a voucher. An ID and proof of income is required.
Clay Students Receive Dental Screenings Dr. Ben Hensley and staff, of The Elgin Children's Foundation (Elgin), began dental screenings at Clay County schools for the new school year last week. Dedicated to breaking the cycle of poverty for the youngest, poorest, and most vulnerable children in rural Southern Appalachia, The Elgin Children's Foundation is a publicly funded, 501(c)(3) non-profit foundation. The foundation serves children in rural Southern Appalachia to encourage the habits of lifetime wellness, educate them to become lifelong learners, and empower communities to act proactively to create and provide environments where every child will flourish and mature into productive citizens. Clay County school-based dental liaisons met with staff members from Dr. Hensley's dental office earlier this month. All Clay County elementary schools scheduled dental screenings to be completed before September 1. Dr. Hensley gave each Clay student a new notebook and pencil when they finished their screening.
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Lady Tigers On The Road With their first eight games of the 2014 season being played on the road, Willie Nelson’s “On the Road Again” could defiantly be the volleyball team’s theme song. But so far the road has been good for the Lady Tigers and first-year head coach, Amy Burns. The team finished the week 3 – 0, including last Wednesday’s 2 – 1 (25 – 17, 23 – 25, 25-14) win over the North Laurel Jaguars. Following an easy victory in the first game of last Wednesday’s match, the Lady Tigers pulled out to a 5 – 0 in the second game before the Lady Jaguars called a timeout. Following the timeout, the Lady Jaguars went on a 7 – 3 run that allowed
them to pull within 1 point of the Lady Tigers at 7 – 8.
back up. But when they do, they can play.”
From there, the teams exchanged “Everyone played real good as a team leads several times before the Lady tonight,” continued Burns. Jaguars eventually took the game 25 – The Lady Tigers have two more 23. weeks on the road before their first In the third and decisive game, the home game, which will be a rematch Lady Tigers again pulled out to a 7 – against North Laurel on September 8. 3 lead, which forced another Jaguars “We’ve got five more games on the timeout. road before we come home,” said The timeout allowed the Lady Jags’ to Burns, “and we’ll be ready to come regroup and take a 12 – 11 lead in the home.” game, but that would be their last lead Pictured Right: Katelyn White of the night. scores for the Lady Tigers in their 2 The Lady Tigers made a final 14 – 2 – 1 (25 – 17, 23 – 25, 25- 14) win run to take the game and the match. over the Lady Jaguars last Wednesday night. With the win, the Lady “We got down on the second set,” Tigers improved to 3 – 0 on the seasaid coach Burns, “and when they get son. Photo by: Mike Birch down it takes a lot for them to come
Tigers Step Up Defensive Play (From page 1) A fumble recovery by Jacob Reid on forth down halted the scoring threat. After taking over on downs, the Tigers put together an 11-play, 86-yard scoring drive that featured Nic Alevras scoring from the 7-yard line. The point after made it 14 – 0 in favor of the Tigers at the end of the first quarter.
the third quarter with Perry Central driving deep into Tigers territory. But once again it was the Tigers’ defense that stepped up to the challenge and kept the Commodores out of the end zone when Adam Smith sacked the Commodores’ Seth Napier on a fourth-down play from the Tigers’ 16-yard line.
Unshaken by the turnover, the Tigers’ offense went back to work and put together another long scoring drive that was capped by a Sam Carr 17 yard touchdown run. The extra point made it 21 – 7 early in the fourth quarter.
Dokota Byrd closed out the scoring for the Tigers with 6:03 left in the contest on a 34-yard touchdown run. Following the turnover on downs, the A missed extra point made the final With lightning flashing in the northern Tigers drove the ball to the Perry Censcore 27 – 7 in favor of the Tigers. sky, the Tigers made another strong tral 30-yard line. defensive stand to stop a Perry Central But not all the news was good for the On second down from there, Tyler drive at the Clay County 13-yard line Tigers on this Friday night. Jacob Eldridge picked up a fumble for Perry that sent the teams to the locker room Reid suffered a knee injury midway Central and raced 72-yards for a at the half. through the second quarter that retouchdown that cut the Tigers’ lead to quired his being assisted off the field Following a 90-minute delay due to 14 – 7 with 3:22 left in the third quarwith the help of coaches and trainers. lightning in the area, play resumed in ter.
The full extent of Reid’s injury was unknown at press time; however, family members have expressed concern that it may be the end of the season for the senior linebacker. Reid was the teams leading tackler in 2013 and was expected to play a big role in the Tigers’ offense as well this season. The Tigers will be on the road this week when they travel to Harlan County Friday night to take on the Black Bears in the ARH Bowl. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30. For more sports news and pictures, follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ClayCountyChro nicleSports.
Mommy & Baby Fair 2014 The annual Mommy & Baby Fair was created to support new mothers and answer any questions regarding pregnancy or the development of their newborn baby. The Mommy & Baby Fair 2013 was not only a first for Manchester Memorial Hospital, but for Clay County as well.
Care, newborn gift packages and other programs available at Willowbrook Women’s Center. Manchester Pediatrics staff will be in attendance as well to help with any questions you might have about the development of your newborn. Question & Answer sessions are to be held periodically during the fair. Morgan Bowling will provide information regarding the guiding principles of Creation Health.
Mommy & Baby Fair 2014 is Tuesday, August 26, at EKU Manchester from 10 am to 2 pm. Health information, free health screenings, Question & Answer sessions, refreshments, photo sessions, free massages, give-aways and shopping are just a few of the attractions for this year's fair. An Information Area will include several booths from community resources such as Wellcare, WIC, the HANDS Programs, Helping Hand Adoption Agency, the Willowbrook Women’s Center and many others. The Mission in Motion mobile health unit will be on-site conducting free health screenings and answering any questions you may have about
Megan Kunkel, Memorial Hospital Diabetes Educator, will explain gestational diabetes, and Kellie Gray, Dietician, will be leading a discussion concerning diet changes that promote better health in expectant mothers and newborns.
health and wellness during your pregnancy or regarding your baby. Willowbrook Women's Center providers, Dr. Ian Sink and Dr. Sandra Murphy, will provide information about free childbirth classes, Kangaroo
Budget, Water Rates (From page 1) fees; $250 theft charges; broken lock fees; and requiring landlords to notify the city when tenants move.
The public is encouraged to attend the meeting on August 25 at 6 pm.
Ron Curry addressed council with concerns regarding the City of “We're talking about doing nothing Manchester information on state that no other cities don't do,” said websites not having been updated Saylor. “If something ain't done with since 2007. Curry also criticized the amount of city and county taxpayer our water fees...the state will take money spent at the State Fair. our water company over. We're going to have to get our hands on The next day Curry called the state this situation. We have no reserve governor, who stated he would see funds to fix East Manchester's to it the Manchester information on lines...estimated at $10 million. state websites would be updated. There ain't no grants for that.”
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Give-aways include baby gift baskets, car seats, and a travel system graciously donated by Dobson & Keith, Willowbrook Women’s Center, and Walmart. Memorial Hospital Gift Gallery will also have a booth featuring baby accessories, stuffed toys, and Mud Pie brand clothing.
1st Place State Fair (From page 1) "Wow! And to think
other booth workers were paid $100 a just a few weeks ago day plus expenses." we were being tackled by the NY “We were told that this was a unaniTimes about being such a bad place to mous vote by all three judges - one live," stated Vanda Rice. from KY Farm Bureau, one from the Despite tough competition, Clay fair board and one from the state tourCounty's exhibit beat out all other ism office,” stated Pam Asher. booths for first place. "Way to go Clay County and a big "It just goes to show you how hard thank you to the people that worked work and dedication pays off," said so hard to put the booth together and Ronnie Miller. "Some of those coun- stayed and worked it," said Betty Jo ties had spent over $50,000 on their Morrison. "So proud of Clay Counbooths, not to mention almost all the ty."
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BROWN BAG PROGRAM IN OWSLEY B+H Apothecary Pharmacist, Joe B. Hall, was warmly welcomed at the Owsley County Senior Citizens Center on Wednesday to conduct a "Brown Bag" medication review. The "Brown Bag" review encouraged the seniors to bring their medications and supplements for Hall to answer questions regarding side effects, drug interactions, proper use, etc. The program improves communication about medications between patients and staff giving B+H Apothecary the information needed to help provide the best care for community residents.
Students Win Award Hannah Combs and Kaitlyn Bowling, from Owsley County, received the Barbara James Service Award at this year's HOSA Conference. Kentucky students were among some of the top finishers at the recent 2014 HOSA–Future Health Professionals Conference held in Orlando, Florida.
Each senior received a free B+H Apothecary T-Shirt. B+H Apothecary is owned and operated by Joe B. Hall. The soon-toopen pharmacy is located in Booneville. Specialties include management of diabetes, COPD and heart disease. B+H offers monthly educational classes in each of these common health issues. Hall graduated from the University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy in 2007, receiving the title “Doctor of Pharmacy”. He has had much experience in retail pharmacy and his professional interests include Diabetes Mellitus, Coronary Artery Disease and Preventative Care.
Lights, Camera, Save!
solving skills. Top state winners then are eligible to compete for honors at the national leadership conference each summer. Kim Nealis, state HOSA co-advisor, stated, “How thrilling it is to watch our members grow over the year and have an opportunity like this that is a result of being in a CTSO.”
The HOSA–Future Health Professionals national competitive event program, aligned with the National Healthcare Foundation Standards, recognizes and rewards member excellence. Students have the opportunity to graduate and be college-and career-ready through this rigorous curriculum. Through regional, state and national competitive event programs, students have the opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge, skills and leadership abilities in a variety of venues that promote their interpersonal, team and problem
The purpose of HOSA is to develop leadership and technical HOSA skill competencies through a program of motivation, awareness and recognition. “Kentucky HOSA was proud to be a part of the 37th Annual National Leadership Conference. Our 281 state delegates participated in educational symposiums, exhibits, delegate sessions and the competitive event program”, said Elizabeth Bullock, state HOSA advisor.
Hyden Citizens Bank will participate in the Lights, Camera, Save! program again this year. The bank will work with local teens to create digital videos that teach others how to save money. The project was a success last year and will work with students at LCHS again this year. Ms. Feltner's Drama Club will be taking the lead in making the films, but all LCHS students age 13-18 will be eligible to win cash prizes.
Lights, Camera, Save! is a video contest that encourages teens to educate themselves and their peers about the value of saving and using money wisely. Videos are entered at participating banks. These banks then choose a local winning video and submit it for judging at the national level. Three national winners will be announced in March 2015. National winners receive money to fund their savings goal, plus a scholarship for their teacher(s).
OWSLEY COUNTY FAIR IS COMING Owsley County Fair Days have been set for September 2 to September 8, 2014. The theme of this year’s fair is “Entertainment on Parade”.
$4.00 and a blue ribbon, second place will receive $2.00 and a red ribbon and third place will receive a white ribbon.
All entries will be judged on Wednesday after 2 pm. Ribbons will be placed on winning entries by Thursday morning.
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
The entries must fit into one of the categories and classes listed and should not have been entered before. No new classes will be added. Fair entries can be entered on Tuesday, September 2, from 8:30 am until 5:30 pm or on Wednesday, September 3, from 8:30 am to 2 pm.
The exhibits area will be open for viewing on Thursday from 8:30 am until 5:30 pm and on Friday from 8:30 am until right before the parade begins at 11 am.
Local Performs at Fair
The event will follow the same guidelines as last year. The exhibit items must be made or grown by children if it is entered in their name. The issue in the past has been that items have been entered in children's names but have not been grown or made by them, and those items were in competition with other children’s items. Adults and 4-H/Youth/FFA can enter any category. The only change is the division of the Fine Arts category into age groups.
All entries must be picked up by Friday, September 7 after the parade; 4:30 pm.
Clay Photo Show The annual Clay County Homemakers Photography Show will be held at the Clay County Extension Office in Manchester. Enter pictures on Wednesday, August 27 from 11:30 am to 6 pm. Photographs will be on display and open to the public on Thursday, August 28 from 12 pm to 4 pm and on Friday, August 29 until 3:30 pm.
Mickayla Mason, and her family, of Owsley County, traveled to the Kentucky State Fair last week. Mason performed for the Owsley County
Cooperative Extension Services 4-H District Day. Mickayla won County Variety Show Champion in April in her division.
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Entry fee is $5 per picture. Categories include youth, professional, black and white and color. Smallest size is 5x7 and the largest can be 16x20. Pictures may be matted, but not framed. Pictures need to have been taken in the last 2 years. Half of the show proceeds will be donated to Ovarian Cancer Research
with the University of Kentucky. The remaining proceeds will be used to conduct programs for Clay County Homemakers. 1st place Best of Show wins $25 and 2nd place Best of Show wins $10. 1st and 2nd place ribbons will be given in each category. For more information, call 606-5982789.
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NEW EVENT ALTERNATIVE TO CLAY CO DAYS Following the cancellation of Clay County Days, Big Barn Radio and several organizations have planned “Big Barn Days” to be held from 5 pm, August 29 to 11 pm, August 30. Ron Curry, event organizer, stated the event will take place rain or shine on Curry Branch Road. The event will be presented by Big Barn Radio, Clay Co News and Clay County Cruisers to benefit FURS Foundation. FURS Foundation assists low income families with funds for spaying and neutering their animals. Visit fursfoundation.org for details.
The event will feature food, music, games, a car show, bonfires and local musicians. Restroom facilities will be provided. Trash containers will also be provided. Attendees are asked not to litter.
“It’s going to be fantastic,” said Curry. “Volunteers have been working hard to prepare. There will be classic cars, trucks, hot rods, rat rods and motorcycles…weather permitting.
Clean, Separate, Cook and Chill Children are at high risk of contracting foodborne illness because their immune systems are still developing. In fact, children under the age of five have the highest incidence of Campylobacter, E. coli, and Salmonella infection among any other age group in the United States. This highlights the importance of following the USDA’s four food safety steps whenever preparing meals: Clean, Separate, Cook and Chill. To help families teach the importance of the four steps to young children, the USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has developed a food safety “science experiment” that parents and children can carry out together to make sure school lunches are safe to eat come lunchtime. To start, parents should pack their child’s lunch and have their child store it as they would at school. After the normal time between lunch
The 15th annual East 80 Yard Sale covers more than 22 miles. Property owners along the route are encour-
Curry stated the event will not be a political rally, but all politicians and candidates are welcome to attend and introduce themselves.
packing and consumption has passed, parents should help their child take the temperature of the lunch contents. Cold items should still be below 40 °F and hot items should be above 140°F. If food in is in the Danger Zone, between 40 °F and 140 °F, parents can use the following tips to ensure their child’s lunch remains safely outside the Danger Zone for future preparations: If the lunch contains perishable food items like luncheon meats, eggs, or yogurt, make sure to pack it with at least two freezer packs. Harmful bacteria multiply rapidly in the Danger Zone, so perishable food transported without an ice source won't stay safe long. Frozen juice boxes or water can also be used as freezer packs. Freeze these items overnight and use with at least one other freezer pack. By lunchtime, the liquids should be thawed and ready to drink. Pack lunches containing perishable food in an insulated lunchbox or soft-sided lunch bag. Perishable food can be unsafe to eat by lunchtime if packed in a paper bag.
22 Mile Yard Sale
The biggest yard sale in Southeastern Kentucky will take place Labor Day weekend, stretching from London to Manchester on East HWY 80. The East 80 Yard Sale will take place from August 28 to September 1.
Admission is free.”
aged to participate. Sales are also encouraged on the side roads along East 80. Sellers are asked to place sale signs where they are visible enough for cars to have plenty of room to signal and stop. The route is extremely busy during the yard sale dates. Shoppers are asked to use turn signals and to give plenty of warning when turning.
Owsley Gets Award broad cross sections of the community in a systemic process for positive change, and the drive to recreate the landscape of rural public education. The collaborations developing through ARI are catalysts for positive change that can break The Appalachian Renaissance historical patterns and capitalize on Initiative is part of the U.S. the strength and energy of Department of Education Race to the extraordinarily resilient Top Grant. Public school systems in professionals. The project serves as the Appalachian region of Kentucky an important, significant, and are poised to emerge as national and effective model to dramatically international leaders in rural improve educational outcomes for education. The region has long been students across Kentucky and in rural measured by the challenges that face schools nationally. its education systems rather than the opportunities that exist. The mission of the Owsley County School district is to create an Those opportunities include: a innovative learning environment that unified consortium of school districts breaks down all barriers to student committed to putting students first, learning and prepares all students for the willingness to share resources college, career, and the 21st century and strategies in a cross-district world. collaborative, the capacity to engage
Friday night will include a bonfire; Saturday a cookout. Soft drinks will be available with proceeds benefiting FURS Foundation, Clay County Cruisers and the local food pantry. A limited number of tent camping spaces will be available. Call Curry at 606-658-6187 to reserve a spot.
If possible, a child’s lunch should be stored in a refrigerator upon arrival. But leave the lid of the lunchbox or bag open in the fridge so that cold air can better circulate and keep the food cold. If packing a hot lunch, like soup, chili or stew, use an insulated container to keep it hot. Fill the container with boiling water, let stand for a few minutes, empty, and then put in the piping hot food. Tell children to keep the insulated container closed until lunchtime to keep the food hot - 140 °F (73.9 °C) or above. After lunch, discard all leftover food, used food packaging, and paper bags. Do not reuse packaging because it could contaminate other food and cause foodborne illness. If packing a child’s lunch the night before, parents should leave it in the refrigerator overnight. The meal will stay cooler longer because everything will be refrigerator temperature when it is placed in the lunchbox. By following these tips, parents can reduce the risk that their child will be kept home from school due to a foodborne illness.
WMU Hosts Shower
The WMU at Macedonia Baptist Church hosted a Heart and Soul Life Center baby shower last week for a Heart and Soul client. The many gifts will help the baby get off to a good start, while the ladies offered support to the young mother. Heart and Soul is a Pregnancy Help Center dedicated to helping individu-
als who are facing an unplanned pregnancy or who need extra support during a pregnancy. As an incentive for completing at least twelve prenatal education sessions, the organization offers to host a baby shower for for clients. Church groups or organizations assist by helping to host the baby shower.
Bryant Wins 3 Ribbons
The Owsley County Board of Education was recently awarded the Da Vinci Award by the Appalachian Renaissance Initiative for transforming education in Eastern Kentucky.
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Olivia Bryant, from Owsley County, won three blue awards for her Kentucky State Fair project entries. Opportunities will be available throughout the 4-H program year to participate in workshops with a focus on projects that can be entered in the County and State Fair.
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COMMUNITY EVENTS CALENDAR
LABOR DAY CLOSING The Clay County Clerks Office will be closed on Saturday, August 30 and Monday, September 1 for the Labor Day Holiday.
AREA EVENTS Cruisin’ In The Park
the menus either through Facebook (friend Clay County Extension) or through email. Facebook participation will be through a closed group. To participate, call 606-598-2789. Homemakers Photo Show August 27 to August 29, Clay Extension Office, Manchester
The annual Clay County Homemakers Photography Show will be held at the Clay County Extension Office in Manchester in August. Enter pictures Cruisin In The Park takes place on the on Wednesday, August 27 from 11:30 fourth Sunday of each month May am to 6 pm. Photographs will be on thru October, from 1 pm to 4 pm, at display and open to the public on Rawlings/Stinson Park. The event Thursday, August 28 from 12 pm to 4 features music, food, Clay County pm and on Friday, August 29 until Cruisers car show, contests, raffles 3:30 pm. Entry fee is $5 per picture. and door prizes. Additional details Categories include youth, professiononline at ClayCountyKentucky.org. al, black and white and color. SmallClay County Farmers Market est size is 5x7 and the largest can be 16x20. Pictures may be matted, but Saturdays, 9 am, Manchester B not framed. Pictures need to have School, HWY 421 been taken in the last 2 years. Half of The Clay County Community the proceeds will be donated to OvariFarmers Market takes place at 9 am an Cancer Research with the Univeron Saturdays at the historic sity of Kentucky. The remaining Manchester B School on HWY 421. proceeds will be used to conduct proThe Clay County Community grams for Clay County Homemakers. Farmers Market is Manchester's 1st place Best of Show wins $25 and connection for locally-grown farm 2nd place Best of Show wins $10. 1st products and area crafts. and 2nd place ribbons will be given in Red Bird Farmers Market each category. For more information, call 606-598-2789. Saturdays, 9 am, Community Store East 80 Yard Sale Don't miss out on the delicious produce at the Red Bird Mission August 28 to September 1, East 80 Farmers Market in front of the Community Store on Saturdays from The biggest yard sale in Southeastern Kentucky will take place Labor Day 9 am until noon, or until the produce weekend, stretching from London to is sold out. The Market will be open every Saturday until the last Saturday Manchester on East HWY 80. The East 80 Yard Sale will take place in October. from August 28 to September 1. The Clay County Cruisin’s 15th annual East 80 Yard Sale covers more than 22 miles. Property owners Every Thursday, 6 pm, Huddle along the route are encouraged to parHouse, Manchester ticipate. Sales are also encouraged on Weekly Cruisin’s take place at the the side roads along East 80. Sellers Huddle House in Manchester on are asked to place sale signs where Thursdays, hosted by Clay County they are visible enough for cars to Cruisers, starting at 6 pm. Clay Counhave plenty of room to signal and ty Cruisers is a non-profit organizastop. The route is extremely busy durtion of classic car enthusiasts ing the yard sale dates. Shoppers are dedicated to promoting tourism in asked to use turn signals and to give Clay County. The organization hosts plenty of warning when turning. numerous car shows and cruisin's Clay County Days throughout the year to draw visitors into the county while offering family CANCELED fun events for Clay County residents. 4-H Teen Club Booneville Cruise In August 29, 6 pm, EXCEL building 1st and 3rd Fridays, 6 pm, Spencer’s, beside McDonalds, Manchester Booneville The next Clay County 4-H Teen Club Cruise in’s take place at Spencer’s in meeting will be held on August 29 at Booneville the 1st and 3rd Friday of 6 pm at the EXCEL building beside each month. Cars begin rolling in McDonalds in Manchester. If you are around 6 pm, and continue to come between the ages of 12 and 17, and throughout the evening. are looking for something different to be involved in and still trying to find Meal A Month Club where you might fit in, 4-H could be Need quick, easy, nutritional menu for you. It is an opportunity to be insuggestions? The Clay County Extenvolved in something new and unique. sion Office Family & Consumer SciThere will be at least one teen club ence Program is offering a Meal A meeting every month. Members don’t Month Menu Suggestion. Participants have attended all meetings, and youth will receive one menu a month for can join any time. either breakfast, lunch or supper that can be prepared for the family. Menus Check out the club and see if 4-H is will include recipes and a grocery list right for you. Studies have shown that for the meals. Participants will receive youth involvement in 4-H helps their Fourth Sundays, 1 pm to 4 pm, May thru October, Rawlings/Stinson Park, Manchester
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relationships with others, helps youth to be more engaged and contributive to their communities, and members are more likely to go to college and be engaged in school. 4-H members also have a better chance at living a healthy lifestyle, and are many times more likely to plan a career in a science field. Customer Appreciation Day September 5, 10 am to 2 pm, Clay County Garrard Office
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
Co-op members will receive free buckets and CFL light bulbs from 10 am to 2 pm at Jackson Energy. Free lunch and door prizes will also be offered.
3rd Thursdays, 12:30 pm, Leslie County Public Library
Smokeout September 19 to September 21, Ponderosa Pines, Manchester 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.
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 Last Fridays, 5 pm, Library Meeting Room, Downtown Manchester
1st Annual Walk For Life October 1, 10 am to 12 pm, Rawlings/Stinson Park, Manchester 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 Center. T-shirt orders will be taken up when the team in confirmed.
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. Woman's Club of Manchester 2nd Mondays Except Jan., June, July
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 improvement. Through its volunteer service, 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 involved in her community is welOctober 17-18, Salt Works Pioneer come to join the organization. For Village, Manchester more information, call 606-598-2033 Monkey Dumplin’s Story Telling the- or follow the club on Facebook. ater presents "Buggerman in the Drug Free Communities Bushes". The show will highlight scary stories handed down thru the 2nd Thursdays, 12 pm, Owsley years. More songs will feature espeCounty Action Team, Booneville cially old ballads. Monkey Dumplin's Drug Free Communities meets on the Story Telling Theater harvests local 2nd Thursday of each month at 12 pm stories by teaching the art of story telling, then capturing and performing at Owsley County Action Team Office, Booneville. the fascinating oral history of Clay Clay Board of Education County on stage.
MEETINGS
1st Mondays, 6 pm, Manchester
Trail Town Committee
The Clay County Board of Education meets monthly on the first Monday of
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each month at 6 pm at the Clay Coun- Oneida Lodge #736 ty Board of Education Office in Man- 2nd Saturdays, 7 pm, Oneida chester. Oneida Lodge #76 meetings are held Owsley Board of Education on the 2nd Saturday of each month 2nd Tuesdays, 6 pm, Owsley County above the Oneida Post Office starting Board of Education Office, at 7 pm. All Masons are welcome. Downtown Owsley Robert Clark Lodge
City of Booneville
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.
2nd Thursdays, 6 pm, Horse Creek Holiness Church Fellowship Hall
Clay County Circuit Court 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, 7 pm, Sextons Creek
Friends of Owsley Library
the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 4 pm in Downtown Booneville.
2nd Mondays 5 pm, Owsley County Library, Booneville
Vietnam Vets #868
The Friends of the Owsley County Library meet on the 2nd Monday of each month at 5 pm at the Owsley County Library, Booneville.
Clay County Vietnam Veterans Chapter #868 meets at 6 pm on the 2nd Thursday of each month at Horse Owsley County Action Team Creek Holiness Church Fellowship 3rd Thursdays, 6 pm, Owsley County Hall. The organization conducts all military Funeral Honors for Clay Action Team Office, Booneville Veterans. Members must have served The Owsley County Action Team is on Active Duty in one of the US dedicated to providing the leadership Armed Forces from February 28 1961 to enable the citizens of Owsley through May 7 1975. Others may be County to achieve self-empowerment, Associate Members. sustainable community development and an enriched quality of life. Meet- Owsley Lions Club ings are held on the 3rd Thursdays of 3rd Wednesdays, 6:30 pm, Owsley each month at 6 pm at the Owsley Senior Citizens Building, Booneville County Action Team Office. The Owsley Lions Club meets on the Clay County Chamber 2nd Wednesdays, 12 pm, City Hall, Downtown Manchester
The Manchester-Clay County Chamber of Commerce meets at 12 Owsley County Fiscal Court meets on pm on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at Manchester City Hall in the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 5 pm at the Owsley County Courthouse Downtown Manchester. in Downtown Booneville. Manchester City Council 2nd Mondays,7 pm, Fall Rock
The City of Booneville meets on
Robert Clark Lodge #646 on Sextons Creek meets on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 7 pm.
2nd Tuesdays, 5 pm, Owsley County Courthouse, Booneville
Clay Lodge #798
2nd Wednesdays, 4 pm, Booneville
District Health Department conference room.
3rd Mondays, 6 pm, City Hall, Downtown Manchester
Clay Lodge #798 F&AM at Fall Rock The City of Manchester City Council meets at 6 pm on the 3rd Monday of meets on the 2nd Monday of each each month at Manchester City Hall, month at 7 pm. Downtown Manchester.
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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
Community Education meets on the 3rd Tuesday of every other month (beginning in July) at 5:30 pm at the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 6:30 Owsley County Action Team Office, pm at the Owsley County Senior Booneville. Citizens Building, Booneville. Owsley Art Council 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
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.
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al cleaning, etc. 1 resident from Bell County and 1 resident from The Clay County booth at the Clay County Kentucky will be Kentucky State Fair is a perfect hired. The applicant must be at example of what can happen least 55 years of age and meet when we work together. This Vanda Rice specific income requirements. booth was made possible by Contact Sarah Mills at 606-864HELP WANTED countless volunteer hours who 7391 or smills@cvadd.org for sacrificed time, yards, gardens Two part time positions are an application and to set up an and money. Clay County Fiscal available through the Cumberinterview appointment. These Court, City of Manchester, Clay land Valley Area Development positions fill up quickly. Take County Historical Society, Clay District to be on site at the De advantage of this wonderful opCounty Public Library, local Wall Senior Center. These posi- portunity. artists and craftsman, All Things tions will help with cooking, Good, Appalachian Dawn, Gary Meals On Wheels routes, generRed Bird Mission
OBITUARIES Mr. Houston Hicks Mr. Houston Hicks, age 80 of Roots Branch departed this life on Thursday, August 21, 2014 at the Manchester Memorial Hospital. He was born on Tuesday, November 7, 1933 in Clay County, Kentucky to the union of Acie and Minnie Hatfield Hicks. He was a coal miner and logger. He leaves to mourn his passing his wife: Bessie Hubbard Hicks, his step-children: Susan Sawyers of Muddy Gap, Juanita Hicks of Roots Branch, Zelma Caldwell of London, Homer Henson of Shelbyville, Woodrow Henson of Shelbyville, William Henson of West Liberty, Lisa Hicks of Roots Branch, Timothy Henson of Roots Branch, and Norma Hacker of London, these children: Rose Fox, Eva Sue Brumley, Danny Hicks, Harold Hicks, Eric Zane Hicks, and Tammy Stewart all of Roots Branch. Also surviving are 38 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren and these brothers and sisters: Daniel Hicks, Lee Hicks, Jimmy Hicks, Troy Hicks, and Millie Hammons all of Manchester, and Julie Rowe of Mt. Vernon, as well as a host of other relatives and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents: Acie and Minnie Hicks, his children: Virgil and Scotty, and several brothers. Ms. Delphia Hale Delphia Hale, 94, of Manchester, was born, August 12th, 1920 and passed away, Tuesday, August 19th, 2014 at the Manchester Memorial Hospital. She is survived by her children, Lonnie Hale, and wife Elaine, of Gray hawk, KY, Ronnie Hale, and wife Mary Lou, of Doolittle, KY, Conley Hale, and wife Betty, of Chastworth, GA, Doris Hinkle, and husband, Everett, of Manchester. She was blessed to be the grandmother of nine grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. She also leaves a host of other relatives and friends to mourn her death. Mrs. Betty Hensley Betty Hensley, 58, of Manchester passed away Wednesday August 20th, 2014 at her home. She was a member of the Morgan Branch Pentecostal Church and a retired employee of 22 years at Colson's BP. She is survived by her husband Jim Hensley, her parents, Calvin and Malvery Martin, and the following children: Marlene Henson and husband Charles, Tony Ray Hensley and wife Liana, Manchester, Christopher Ralph Hensley and wife Marcella, East Bernstadt, Bradley Clay Ruth and Angela, Manchester, and Tina Michelle Hensley, Manchester. She is also survived by one brother Darrell Gibson, Oneida, and these sisters: Martha Feltner, Oneida, Mellie Sue Sizemore, Manchester, and Barb Sizemore, London. She leaves behind these grandchildren: Kaitlyn Bowling, Emily Henson, Bryan Hensley, Dominik Hensley, Ethan Hensley, Bailey Hensley, Zander Hensley, Josh Ruth, Cohen Ruth, Cody Burkhart, and Brooklyn Burkhart, as well as one great grandchild on the way. She is preceded in death by her sister Dorothy Sizemore.
Mrs. Lois Jean Scott, age 67 of Manchester went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, August 16, 2014 at her home. She was born on Monday, June 9, 1947 in Clay County, Kentucky to the union of Luther and Maddie Smith Bowling. She was a cook at the Laurel Creek Health Care Center, worked for the City of Manchester, attended the Island Creek Missionary Baptist Church and was a member of the Burning Springs Fire Department. She leaves to mourn her passing her husband: Roy Scott, her children: Roy David Scott and his wife Gail, Karen Sue Rock and her husband Darrell, and Deborah Wells. Also surviving are her grandchildren: Bradley Scott and his wife Jennifer, Jennifer Nunn, Christopher Rock, Jonathan Tyler Rock, Kristi Wells, 7 great grandchildren and her brothers: Ronnie Bowling, Edward Bowling and Larry Bowling.
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Mr. Johnny William Brown Mr. Johnny William Brown, age 74, departed this life on Saturday, August 16, 2014. He was born on Tuesday, September 26, 1939 in Owsley County, Kentucky to the union of Carlos Brown and Leona Whicker Brown Brandenburg. He was a heavy equipment operator and a member of the Pine Grove Church of Christ. He leaves to mourn his passing his children: Russell Brown and his wife Mary, Daphene Lewis and her husband Jimmy, and Darlene Martin and her husband Lonnie, these grandchildren: Rebecca Faye Owens, Emily Rachelle Jackson, Miranda Gayle Swafford, John Rusty Martin, Michael Wayne Martin, Rachel Katie Martin, Calley Elaine Lewis and 9 Great Grandchildren. Also surviving are these brothers and sisters: Denver Brown, Denzil Brown, Freddy Brandenburg, Joyce Rose, and Jerry Brandenburg. He is preceded in death by his parents: Carlos Brown and Leona Brown Brandenburg, his wife: Amy Faye Brown, and these brothers and sisters: Bobby Brown, Andy Brown, Harold Brandenburg, and Darrell Brandenburg.
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.
Mrs. Jewell Couch Mrs. Jewell Couch, age 75 departed this life on Saturday, August 16, 2014 at her home. She was born on Sunday, January 15, 1939 in Clay County, Kentucky to the union of Dudley and Maggie Burns Barger. She was a homemaker and a member of the Garrard Holiness Church. She leaves to mourn her passing her children: Ralph Couch and his wife Ollie and Pauline Sparks and her husband Orville. Also surviving are 5 grandchildren: Reena Philpot, Melissa Smith, Scott Sparks, Eric Sparks and Angela Wombles, 5 great grandchildren: Korey Philpot, Ben Philpot, Ciara Sparks, Elyse Sparks, and Callen Smith. These brothers and sisters also survive: Burley Sizemore, Jr., Felsie Couch, Dessie Blackwell, Alton Barger, and Wanda Collins. She is preceded in death by her parents: Dudley and Maggie Barger, her husband: Herbert Couch, her daughters: Darlene Woods and Regina Hotler and her grandson: Timothy Sparks. Submit Obituaries for Free to news@ClayCounty Chronicle.com
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STATISTICS DEEDS $0, Brightshade Area, Christopher and Sharon Smith to Pauline Smith, 8/11/14. $4, Frazier Road, Eddie and Donna Frazier to Jason Earls, 8/11/14. $0, Yager Branch of Paw Paw, T.C. Smith and Orville Lee Smith to T.C. and Orville Lee Smith, 8/6/14. $4, Fall Rock Branch of Laurel Creek, Clayton and Brenda Hacker to Bill Warren, 8/7/14. $5, Gum Branch of Burning Springs, Derhonda Collett to Ronald Hacker, 8/6/14. $0 Bales Creek, First Covenant Trust, Fae Simpson, Nathan Hyde to Nathan Hyde, 8/11/14. $200, Greenbriar, Alfred and Judy M Holland to Robert F and Sheila R. Moniz, 8/7/14. MARRIAGES Tiffany Louise Webb, N/A, to Darrell Bishop Jr., Lineman, 8/1/14. Danielle Denise Roark, N/A, to Aaron Randy Byrd, ABC Automotive, 8/9/14. Dronda Rechell Mills, N/A to James Tyler Napier, N/A, 8/5/14.
Nicole Renee Smallwood, Student, to Clarence Russell Hoskins, self employed, 8/10/14. Stephanie Lynn Taylor, N/A, to Brandon Bilbrey, N/A, 8/8/14. LAWSUITS Midland Funding LLC vs. Steve Smith. Baptist Healthcare Systems, INC vs. Rella. Mitchell Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital, LLC vs. Lenni Smith. Midland Funding LLC vs. Peggy Sams. Millard Fultz vs. Chrysler Capital, et al. Midland Funding LLC vs. Andrew Byrd. Southern States London Coop vs. Bruce Harris. Midland Funding LLC vs. Chasity Hinkle. Mt. View Heights Apartments vs. Tiffany Sammons. US Bank Trust vs. Denise Hoskins, et al. Midland Funding LLC vs. Brenda Hoskins. Ray D. Bowling & Sons vs. Mack Roberts, et al. Midland Funding LLC vs. Peggy Sams.
SHERIFF'S REPORT Russell Gray-Driving DUI on suspended license. Thomas Guth-possession of controlled substance 1st degree, 1st offense. Jamie Sizemore-serving warrant for other police agency. Donna Lovell-flagrant non support, persistent felony offender 2nd. Jamie Henson-receiving stolen property under $10,000. Tina Stidham-assault 4th degree. Kevin Lyttle-possession of controlled substance 1st degree, 1st offense. Thomas C. Platt-serving warrant for Ohio. Cordia Gray-assault 4th degree. Gregory Bowling-serving warrant for other police agency. Desmond ThompsonEscape 2nd degree. Jerusalem Roark-serving bench warrant for court. Michele Jordan-employee aiding others to defraud assistance program. Andrea Ruth-promoting contraband 2nd degree.
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Andrea Ruth-serving warrant for court. Jennifer Kay Robinsonemployee aiding others to defraud assistance program. Jerusalem Roark-serving bench warrant for court. Robert Vaughn-terroristic threatening, theft by unlawful taking under $500. Michele Jordan-theft by failing to make required disp. of property, criminal mischief 3rd degree. Michele Jordan-assault 4th degree. Gregory Bowling-serving warrant for other police agency. Michele Jordan-4 counts of trafficking controlled substance 1st offense. Hazel L. Gray-assault 4th degree. Jamie Sizemore-possession of controlled substance drug unspecified 3rd degree, possession of controlled substance 1st degree,1st offense, possession of control substance, 1st offense, (methamphetamine), promoting contraband, 1st degree. Teddy Madden-alcohol intoxication in a public place 1st and 2nd offense.
Jamie Sizemore-public intoxication controlled substance (excludes alcohol), possession of marijuana, possession of controlled substance 1st degree 1st offense drug unspecified, possession of controlled substance 2nd degree drug unspecified. Derrick G. Chadwellpublic intoxication of controlled substance (excluding alcohol). POLICE REPORT Tonya England-executed warrant. John R. Bowlingobstructed view/busted windshield, disregarding traffic control device. Terry Holland fleeing/evading police on foot, criminal mischief, 3rd degree. Brandon B. Jones-executed warrant. Brandi D. Johnson-failure of owner to maintain required insurance 1st, failure to use child restraint device. Alyssa Noble-improper turning, no operators license, operating on suspended operators license. Clifford Jarvis-no motorcycle license, no/expired registration
plates, no registration receipt, failure of owner to maintain required insurance 1st. Cecil Smith-improper turning. Terry Holland-executed warrant. Brandi D. Johnson-failure to register/transfer motor vehicle, no/expired registration plates, no registration receipt, failure to produce insurance card.
to register/transfer motor vehicle. Rafael Roark-falsely reporting an incident, possession of radio that sends/receives police messages, alcohol intoxication. Marion S. Longno/expired registration plate, no registration receipt, failure to notify address change. Drew Roark-executed warrant.
John R. Cotton-speeding 15mph over limit.
Bertha Williams-executed warrant.
Bessie Carol Smith no/expired registration plate, no registration receipt.
Jerry Bowling Jr.-operating ATV on roadway, driving DUI on suspended license 2nd offense, disregarding stop sign, no operators license.
Roy Hall-executed warrant. Jessica N. Davidson-license to be in possession, failure to register/transfer motor vehicle, operating on suspended license, no operators license. Sherry A Hall-failure to register/transfer motor vehicle, failure to wear seat belt. Cory T. Jackson-failure to wear seat belt, failure
Carlie Smith-possession of marijuana, disorderly conduct 2nd degree, public intoxication-controlled substance, assault 4th degree (domestic violence). Gregory S. Davidsonno/expired registration plate, no registration receipt, failure to register/ transfer motor vehicle. Tyler Jarvis- disregarding traffic control device, failure of non-owner to maintain required insurance, instructional permit violation, failure to notify of address change. Essie Nolan-improper registration plates, no registration receipt.
Jason Carpenter-theft by unlawful taking (shoplifting).
Carrie B. Asher-theft by unlawful taking (shoplifting).
Christopher Swafforddisregarding traffic control device.
Mary C. Asher-driving DUI on suspended license 3rd offense, no rear view mirror, reckless driving, no license.
Brandi Gambrell-executed warrant. Helena Hubbard no/expired registration plates. Jerry Bowling Jr.-executed warrant.
Myrtle S. Smith no/expired registration plate, no registration receipt. Evelyn Murrell-executed warrant.
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Dear Reverend Roberta, An old friend of mine has always been a little odd. She gets depressed every now and then and won’t go out or even answer her phone. So when I don’t hear from her I give her the benefit of the doubt. But now I’m the one that’s sad. I just had my hip replaced and all my other friends have been helping me get along. I don’t know what I’d have done without them. But I only
heard from my old friend once. Then she went silent for more than two weeks. I got worried that she was depressed again so I called her. Turns out she’d gone on a short vacation trip and when she got home she was busy with picnics and such. I even asked her if she’d been feeling depressed or anything and she said no. Am I wrong to be hurt, Reverend? –Hurting Hilda Dear Hilda, You did the right thing. Your “odd” friend did not. I have friends that suffer from depression too and, just like you,
I make all sorts of allowances for them. But it seems your friend isn’t only prone to depression, she has bouts of selfishness. I wish there was a medication for that, but I don’t know of one. Still, it sounds like you go back a ways, so I’d just try to take the bitter with the sweet. By the way, I’ve had my hip replaced too. You’ll be better soon. Take good care, Hilda. Dear Reverend Roberta, My wife and I took a long drive last Sunday and had supper in a little town we’d never been to before. Our waitress was very good. She brought
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our food real quick and got our orders right but the dinner was terrible. It tasted like hospital food. We left most of what was on our plates. My wife was mad we wasted our money and didn’t want to leave a tip but I said it wasn’t the girl’s fault the food was bad. She’d done her job and done it well so I went ahead and left her a big tip. My wife didn’t speak to me all the way home. Who was right? –Terry the Tipper
generosity. Your wife should have asked to speak to the owner or manager. When the food isn’t acceptable, you should tell them. Sometimes you’ll get a break on the bill, but there are also times when criticism is shrugged off with a weak apology or a coupon for next time, as if you’d ever come back. The bigger issue here is your wife’s behavior. Shame on her for blaming the poor girl and shame on her for ruining your Sunday drive.
Dear Terry, Send Right or Wrong questions You were absolutely right. to Rev. Roberta at Your waitress did a good job and deserved to be tipped with revroberta@ ClayCountyChronicle.com.
All Creatures Great & Small By Hattie Dutton BIRD BREEDING AND KEEPING BIRDS AS “PETS”
2) Birds eat continuously throughout the day, dropping and discarding bits of food everywhere. 3) Birds are instinctively programmed to chew and shred wood, whether it is a perch, a toy or your furniture. Birds will also chew electrical cords, paper, and curtains.
Every year, thousands of captive birds are abandoned to shelters and rescue groups or wrongly set free. The problem has become epidemic due to overpopulation caused by profit-motivated 4) Parrots are extremely social anibird breeders and unqualified ownermals. Their emotional needs have ship.
health. And birds must have a minimum of 10 hours sleep every night. 8) Birds are very sensitive to air quality. Unlike humans, a bird replaces nearly all the air in its lungs with each breath. Because no residual air is left in the lungs during the ventilation cycle of birds, they transfer more oxygen and more pollutants during each breath. Birds should never be exposed
Even in tropical areas, captive birds cannot be returned to the wild. They do not possess the learned skills necessary to survive. They often end up isolated in back rooms and basements, where they are confined in barren cages.
Many bird owners are not committed caretakers and eventually decide that it’s too much trouble to devote the necessary time and attention to their captive birds. Even those responsible enough to adopt a bird rather than buy from a bird breeder should be educated about the commitment they need to make. It is very important to understand that parrots and other exotic birds are not domesticated animals. Domestic animals are animals that have been bred for hundreds of years to live in the care of humans and are distinct from their wild ancestors. Captive birds are the wild birds of other countries and all captive birds, even those born in captivity, will remain wild at heart. Their inherent behavioral and physical needs will remain intact their entire lives. All captive birds, from parakeets to parrots, like other exotic wild animals, are programmed by evolution to display natural instincts, needs, and behaviors that are crucial for survival in their native habitats. Many of these behaviors are not considered desirable “pet” qualities. Too often, when the reality of living with a captive bird becomes too difficult, unprepared caretakers can become disenchanted and seek to be rid of the responsibility for providing lifetime care for them. Before adopting please, consider the following: 1) Parrots, including lovebirds, parakeets, and cockatiels, are noisy and messy, and can be destructive. Vocalizing (squawking, chirping, talking) is an important part of any parrot's social communication.
Thanks to the efforts of devoted rescue organizations there are those fortunate bird that will be rescued and cared for in shelters, until carefully screened and educated adopters can be found. But by far the luckiest, only a few of the thousands of displaced birds will make it to bird sanctuaries to live out their lives among other birds. Quality shelters and sanctuaries, many founded by former breeders who discovered most customers could not provide adequate care for the animals, are filling up fast.
been compared to human toddlers, but, unlike children, they never grow up. 5) Birds are active and inquisitive and must be provided with ample stimulation and room to move about and play. For proper exercise, your bird will need an indoor or sheltered outdoor aviary or a flight safe room (windows covered, no cats/dogs, no ceiling fans, etc.) that will allow him or her to fly. Birds with clipped wings can get exercise by climbing, swinging, and flapping and must be provided with ample space, toys, and climbing structures. 6) All birds need a varied diet, not just seeds or pellets, but also grains, beans, fruits and vegetables. 7) Light exposure and sleep are very important to birds. Birds need at least 4 hours exposure to UVA and UVB rays from sunlight or full-spectrum lighting to provide them with vitamin D, which promotes vitamin A absorption, critical for upper respiratory
We have an ethical responsibility to provide the best care possible for those birds living in to tobacco smoke, chemical fumes captivity. If you love birds and would (hairspray, cleaners, etc.), or Teflon coated materials. Chronic exposure to like to share your life with a captive bird, please become educated on their other toxins can lead to premature care and the behaviors you should exdeath and some toxic inhalants can pect from them. Whether you adopt or cause immediate death. not, please spread the word about bird 9) Birds need veterinary care from a overpopulation to your fellow bird veterinarian that specializes in birds. lovers. Let others know, “Never breed Proper vet care for birds can be expen- birds” and “never buy a bird ; always sive. Smaller birds require the same adopt”. veterinary care as large birds. Birds deserve the same efforts to pro10) Many of the larger species can mote public education, protective leglive 40-80 years and often outlive their islation, and responsible sheltering caretakers. Arrangements must be and placement as afforded to other made for these birds to live out their companion animals. lives in comfort and security. For more information on captive bird When people do not know or underadoption and issues visit: stand what it is to care for a captive http://www.avianwelfare.org/index.h bird, many unwanted birds become tm victims of neglect or abuse. They are often shut up away from human inter- "If you have men who will exclude action except to be fed. They will be any of God's creatures from the passed from home to home or relinshelter of compassion and pity, you quished to over-crowded shelters. will have men who will deal likewise Some will be sadly abandoned to fend with their fellow men." St. Francis for themselves outdoors. of Assisi
Healthy Mountain Living HEALTHY MOUNTAIN TIP
● Reassure the child that he or she is safe. Offer plenty of positive thoughts.
● Don't let your child watch scary TV shows or movies.
A child's fear can interfere with sleep, but parents can offer soothing words of calm and reassurance.
● Make a game out of being in the dark, such as flashlight tag.
● Offer the child a reward for staying in bed all night.
● Creatively encourage your child's imagination to battle fears. For example, use a "monster spray" to get rid of monsters.
● Check on the child frequently.
The National Sleep Foundation suggests how to help a child deal with fears at bedtime: ● Listen to your child and understand what's behind the fear. Do this during the day. ● Don't tease or dismiss a child's worries, no matter how unrealistic.
● Allow your child to have a security object at bedtime. ● Allow a pet to sleep with the child.
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● Deploy a nightlight.
HEALTHY MOUNTAIN RECIPE Parmesan Rice, Pasta Pilaf
After the pasta and onion are sautéed, the oil is drained to minimize the fat content of this interesting pilaf. ● 2 Tbsp olive oil ● ½ cup vermicelli, uncooked and finely broken ● 2 Tbsp onion, diced ● 1 cup long-grain white or brown rice, uncooked ● 1¼ cups hot vegetable stock ● 1¼ cups hot water
By Betty Baker ● 1 bay leaf ● Tbsp Parmesan cheese, grated 1. In a large skillet, heat oil. Sauté vermicelli and onion until golden brown, about 2-4 minutes over medium-high heat. Drain off oil. 2. Add rice, stock, water, pepper, and bay leaf. Cover and simmer 15-20 minutes. Fluff with fork. Cover and let stand 5-20 minutes. Remove bay leaf. 3. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and serve immediately.
● ¼ tsp ground white pepper
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Kitchen on the Creek The kids are back in school and your schedules and routines have been pushed to the max. The last thing you want to do is have hungry little ones running around you in the kitchen while you're trying to make supper. There's no need in handing them a bag of cookies or chips. Here are a couple of healthy snacks for the kids to keep them at bay until meal time!
Frozen Yogurt Blueberries Ingredients ● 1 (6 oz) Container of fresh blueberries ● 1 (6 oz) container nonfat blueberry Greek yogurt.
Instructions 1. Start by washing your blueberries and lining a small baking sheet with parchment or wax paper. 2. Using a toothpick, dip each blueberry into the Greek yogurt and swirl until the blueberry is nicely coated with yogurt. Place on baking sheet. Continue this until all blueberries are coated. 3. Place baking sheet into freezer, and let freeze for at least an hour. 4. After about an hour, your Frozen Yogurt Covered Blueber-
Mountain Stories Come With Me to a Place Down Home
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ries can be placed in a ziplock baggie and stored in the freezer. Take out what you need for snack time and enjoy!
Yogurt Peanut Butter Dip Ingredients ● 1 6 oz container of plain Greek yogurt ● 1 tbsp honey ● 1 tbsp peanut butter (natural peanut butter is a better choice) ● 1 tsp vanilla extract ● ¼ tsp cinnamon
Instructions
By Stephen Hollen
are renewed as you find that one person you know an' love that was waitin' for you to arrive.
You just know it is goin' to be a wonderful weekend, filled with music an' stories, good food, laughter, maybe some bittersweet tears shared over a memory or reThere is a place, in my dreams and daytime imaginings, membrance of those gone home to glory. The basket down yonder in the hills of home where the whippoor- full of goodies an' meal fixin's you brought are fetched will's forlorn cries sing counterpoint to the hum and out of your car and put away as a cup of coffee is put buzz of cicadas. A place not so very far from my home- into your hands. town of Beloved, just up the road from OZ and not so You warm your hands on the coffee and are invited to very far from Brigadoon. Way up a holler you'll find look around. As you look around you see that there are this place after you cross through two shallow creeks fewer bedrooms than folks an' wonder about where evand over a low water bridge. You'll know you are goin' eryone will sleep... especially you as you seem to be down the right road when you see an ol' swingin' bridge one of the last to arrive. Yes, each room is laid out with crossin' the river and an ol' red barn proudly remindin' huge featherbeds loaded down with beautiful old quilts. you to "Chew Mail Pouch". There are a few couches that could be recruited as a Down at the end of the road is a holler wrapped round bed, but you suspect folks will have to sleep on the the place in my dreams. The hills on either side rise up floor. It is a wonderful day, however an' you decide you with the worn look of all mountains in Appalachia. Full will take whatever piece of floor offered to you. of red an' white oaks, tall pines an' here an' yonder are Warm soup an' them rosemary rolls fill every belly an' sourwood trees aburden with blooms. Bees are a worfolks settle down as guitars an' fiddle are taken up. Dulkin' the sourwood as you pull up an you can hear the cimers find laps an' that ol' banjo is tuned up. An old constant buzz as they carry away the sweet sourwood feller pulls out a harmonica an' plays a mournful mounnectar. Spring has filled the mountains with promise. tain tune. Others join in an' those that know the song An ol' dog rises up in the yard to see who it is an' drops join in. Oh My Darlin' opens an ottoman an' pulls out right back down, too worn out to make a fuss. On the well worn songbooks, turns to the right page an' hands edge of the hill chickens scratch an' whisper "cuck a you a book. cluck" as they seek out bugs an worms in the dirt. Oh, we all wish that night would never end as stories There is a short white fence with gate wide open, more are told, songs played an' sung, faces about to crack for looks than keepin' anyone out or in. Ramblin' roses from laughin' an' smilin' so much. It is finally time to follow along the fence, new red blossoms are layin' turn in. I accuse folks of bein' sorry ahead of time, agin the white fence. knowin' sunrise come early in the mountains an' I plan The ol' log cabin don't look so big from the front, but it on all of us hikin' to the ridge to see the sunrise. I hand out lanterns an' flashlights in preparation for the hike fools folks when they see it. It is deep inside and wide open so those within can sit an' talk an' visit. Though it an' you ask where you can unroll a sleepin' bag you alis still daylight you see lights in each window that wel- ways keep in your car. come and wait for those who might be tryin' to get Folks chuckle at your question an' I take you by the home. arm an' tell you I'll take you to your sleepin' place. As Inside the front is open with plenty of chairs, love seats we go to an' through the back door you get a worried an' couches for folks to find a place an' rest their bones. look, wonderin' if I intended for you to sleep in the barn or on the back porch. A fire is already goin' in the stone fireplace an' you smell soup as soon as you walk in. Books rest on 'bout Others follow an' stand around, waitin' as I point into every table, a fiddle, banjo an' a couple guitars sit in the holler an' up the hill. All around are lights strung in stands. A couple dulcimers stand in a corner as if a the trees that are filled with buds an' new leaves. The band just walked away. You know somehow that they strings of lights are illuminatin' several elevated walkare there for you to pick up an' strum if you can. ways and miniature swingin' bridges leadin' up high into the trees. Forty an' fifty feet an' more you see five Though the front room is warm and welcoming, you make your way to the big eat in kitchen where Oh My small tree houses wrapped around ancient oaks an' Darlin' is busy with buttery rosemary yeast rolls in cast hickory trees. Lights are on in each one an' folks are already walkin' toward them with bags an' suitcases. iron skillets. Mismatched soup bowls are stacked high on the counters an' soup spoons rest in mason jars. I am Each tree house is between 15 and 30 feet in the canopy of trees. The lights strung throughout the trees make the at the stove with a huge pot of soup foggin' my readin' scene look like an Appalachian Fairy Land. You look glasses. I turn an' see you an' both of us stop to come around, expectin' to see elves peekin' from the trees. over an' hug your neck. Others stand to greet you with hugs an' introductions an' the kitchen fills with joyful Some of the tree houses have bunk beds, one bigger laughter as new friends become old friends, friendships tree house has three sets of bunk beds, another has two ol' iron beds. All have featherbeds fluffed high an' cov-
Thought & Poem You know how they say, “Don’t bother crying over spilt milk?” I mean really, you can’t do much about it, except to mop it up. Well, I think it is the same when it comes to people. You can’t get everyone you meet to like you in the way you want them too. So why do we get upset when someone we “want” to like us doesn’t want to like us? I’m not talking boy/girl relationships; I am talking about families. You have Moms and Dads, brothers and sisters. For some reason, and at some point, you find yourself drifting away in your relationship with them. You try with everything you can think of to keep your emotional boat from drifting out any
further. The more you try, the more you drift. Why is that? If “blood is thicker than water,” shouldn’t we be a lot closer? Now, if you spilt milk on the floor, after it is wiped up, you have less milk…but you have a clean floor. A floor that needed washed anyway, but you may not have wanted to have to do it when a hot meal was on the table and you were hungry. But when it comes to fixing families and how they can drift apart, now this is a hard thing to fix. Sometimes you can’t change anything. You don’t like it…but you still have to move on. You would think that moving on and away from someone who doesn’t want to be part of your life, family or not, should
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● Mix all ingredients together and enjoy with fresh fruit or animal crackers!
be an easy thing to do. Just walk away. But, it is NOT that simple, especially when you are drawn out of love to want to be closer. Our hearts have a way of storing the bags of pains we feel when someone rejects us and our efforts. Unfortunately, unlike the milk, after we wash the floor we pour ourselves another glass of milk. With families, we need to go on with life as if nothing happened and try to mask the rejection by finding something else to do or finding someone else to share our love with. Sigh, spilt milk is an easy fix. Families…well, not so much. Love to the Highest Degree When love directs every step we take,
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ered with quilts, just invitin' folks to rest. Right in the center is a tree house with no beds but with a sink an' even runnin' water! Yep, there is even a compostin' toilet in there so you don't have to wander all the way to the cabin in the middle of the night. You find a place to lay your head an' find that the day has left you and your roommates wide awake. You tell stories as each lay in bed too excited to sleep. Sleep finally sneaks in but all to soon I knock at the door, telling everyone that coffee is on, bathrooms are available an' "dawn won't wait for y'all!". With travel mugs in hand we all make our way to the top of the ridge in the dark. Our lanterns an' flashlights bob along to illuminate our path but all are extinguished at the top. There are planks elevated on rocks so folks can sit an' sip their coffee as we wait real quiet like, as if a show is about to begin. Whispered comments are met with smiles an' muffled laughter. Then it begins. You know then and appreciate why we chose that spot to live our lives together, Oh My Darlin' and me. Not jealous, but wishin' you too could stay there for the rest of your days, knowin' we were blessed. The wind is gentle as it pushes through the trees. Birds begin to wake, a couple squirrels bounce an' dance through last fall's leaves. Down the hill a deer walks cautiously along a path, stoppin' to nibble at new blades of greenery. The sunrise is glorious with bright yellow, oranges and reds. The sky is so dark along the ridges but graduates to the purest silver blue high in the heavens. No one speaks for ever so long as we watch the glory of the mountains. Oh, what a grand day we have been given. Together we walk back down an' begin preparin' a breakfast of cat head biscuits, dozens of fresh eggs gathered from our hens, ham, sausage an' bacon, country gravy peppered just right, fresh fruit in bowls, a deep dish of pears an peaches comes out of the oven, each one sprinkled with cinnamon and dabbed with butter. An ancient bowl is filled with fried apples that make your mouth water. Large pitchers of milk from our neighbor's dairy sit in bowls of ice. Over to one side a feller shows off his muscles as he squeezes fresh orange juice for all. There are grits, of course an' maple syrup an' fresh churned butter. Two coffee pots simmer on the stove, Tea cozys cover tea pots for those that choose tea. Of course there is sourwood honey, robbed back last fall from my four hives just out back by the sourwood trees. We eat and sit forever at the long table. No one wants to get up, each enjoys the magic of good company. We laugh, remember, tell tales on each other an' finally smile as someone says, "That reminds me of a story...".
By Jeanne Claire Probst Every breath; each moment we are awake, It will guide our hearts, To live our lives to the fullest; never failing to do our part. To share the joys we have to share; To leave our smiles everywhere. Then we will have all the memories we will need, To guide us through the times when we are weak. So whether you are a husband or a wife, Or whether you are the children of those who share married life, Or work a job, or are unemployed,
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Love from our heart helps us to remember our joys. We can love our dogs and cats, And although these do love us back, We can have even greater joys in life, If we reach out and endeavor to receive love in its greatest light. Never should we fail to open our hearts, And always remember to offer the best we can give from the start, To all we meet, to ourselves, and to our families, Then you will reap all the joys life has to offer and you will experience love to the highest degree.
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Making Good Health Contagious A health revolution is taking Appalachian Kentucky by storm. Microclinic International (MCI), a not-for-profit health and development organization, is working with local partners across eight counties in Southeastern Kentucky to tackle the high rates of chronic disease in the region. The Microclinic Program (MCP), locally known as “Healthy Clay”, is an innovative solution to curb preventable diseases, like diabetes, heart disease, and obesity by focusing on empowering small groups of people, called ‘microclinics’, who influence each other and their community to make simple changes and adopt healthy lifestyles. To date, hundreds of people have successfully completed the program, showing improvements in blood pressure, weight, or body mass index (BMI) readings. Most importantly, these participants were able to maintain these improvements 16 months after starting the program. David Smith recalls his experience with the program. “It’s hard to put
gious. Smith, who has been in the program for six weeks, can already see how he is influencing friends and loved ones around him. “My wife is watching me cut back on my portions, so she’s been trying to cut back on hers. If you’re eating healthy, and your family is watching you eat healthy, then they become more interested in being healthy. If you are eating smaller portions, people who know you are seeing this and watching you lose weight, and you inspire them.” With diabetes and obesity rates skyrocketing, the need is great for programs such as this. Residents are learning how to take control over their health and reverse the chronic disease trend in the region. To learn more about how you can be a part of this change, please into words just one thing – there’s just “Each group strives to get to their goal email: so much I’ve learned from it!” For with their group. You don’t want to kentuckyMCP@microclinics.org. Smith, the structure and support of the let the rest of the group down, so you program is a unique feature that he try harder – it keeps you accountable.” Microclinic Programs are currently available in Bell, Clay, Jackson, believes really helps people make The positive impact of the program Knox, Rockcastle and Whitley counhealthy changes. spreads beyond just its participants, ties. showing how health really is conta-
Raising Grandchildren
Real Life Learning
Clay County has a high percentage of grandparents raising their grandchildren. The Clay County Cooperative Extension Office is offering a program for these special grandparents on September 25 from 9 am to 2:30 pm at the Extension office in Manchester. Several presentations will include topics on: Helping Your Grandchild Succeed in School, How Child Services Can Help You, Managing Conflict, Internet Safety and Drug Education for the Grandparent. Guest speakers will include Judge Gene Clark, Police Chief Chris Fultz, Shan Sears, Deva Smith and Deann Allen.
Registration will be from 8:30 am to 9 am. Lunch will be provided. The program is free, but you must call 606-598-2789 to register.
The USDA visited the Owsley County School District last week to discuss new food guidelines. Sixteen additional locations joined the discussion via Lync. Students were able to watch and participate from their classrooms via Lync.
The Dietary Guidelines encourage Americans to focus on eating a healthful diet—one that focuses on foods and beverages that help achieve and maintain a healthy weight, promote health, and prevent disease.
FREE COLON SCREENINGS Colon cancer screening saves lives. Yet despite the preventable nature of this disease, colon cancer is still the second leading cause of cancer death in Kentucky. Over 2,600 cases of colon cancer are diagnosed in Kentucky each year, with more than half of those cases diagnosed at a late stage.
The Kentucky Cancer Program (part of the cancer control programs at University of Kentucky/Markey Cancer Center and University of Louisville/James Graham Brown Cancer Center) will be working with health departments to assist in educating the public about the importance of screening and the availability of the health Tragic, because when detectdepartments’ colon cancer ed early, the 5-year survival screening resources. Men and rate for colon cancer is more women who are age 50+ (age than 90%, and at least 60% of 45+ for African Americans) colon cancer deaths could be or at high risk for colon canprevented altogether with cer should be screened. regular screenings. Thus far, more than 1,212 Kentucky Colon Cancer Kentuckians have been Screening Program screened through the KCCSP, (KCCSP)—a public/private with 8 cancers detected and partnership—will again be 156 patients had polyps defunding colon cancer screentected and removed before ing during 2014-16 for eligithey turned into cancer. ble uninsured, low income, legal residents of KY (either KCCSP trained patient navicitizens or legal immigrants) gators will guide patients in fifteen health departments through the process of being throughout Kentucky. screened for colon cancer,
either with a FIT take home test, or a colonoscopy if a patient is at high risk or their FIT is positive. The KCCSP has not only increased screening, but it’s affected the lives of many Kentuckians. Visit http://www.coloncancerpreve ntionproject.org/component/c ontent/article/142.html to learn more about the stories of Kentuckians impacted through this life-saving program. For more information about colon cancer screening in the Kentucky River District (including Perry, Knott, Leslie, Letcher, Lee, Owsley, Wolfe, and Breathitt Counties) and eligibility for the KCCSP program, contact any local health department, or call the district office at 606-439 2361. Or, call Ashley Teague at the regional office of the Kentucky Cancer Program at 606-233-1627.
The Clay County Historical Society, using donations and proceeds from book sales, recently erected a new sign. Mike White and M.c. Edwards (pictured left to right) installed the sign in Downtown Manchester last week. Edwards volunteered himself to construct the frame to hang it. The new sign makes the Historical Society a little easier to find. The Society offices, located above the Clay County Public Library in Manchester, are open from 9 am until 3 pm Thursdays and Fridays or by special appointment. Ample city parking is nearby. Call 606-598 5507 for more information.
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New Program at EKU Manchester
EKU Manchester announces a new Adult Completion Degree Program with professional tracks in: Business, Human Services, Public Administration, Paraeducator-General and ParaeducatorSpecial Education. Visit www.finish.eku.edu and complete the Learn More information to start your new career path today. Completing your college degree at EKU Manchester can lead to a higher paying career.
EKU’s Adult Completion Program prepares graduates with the skills employers desire most: Critical & Creative Thinking, Effective Communication, and Professional Leadership. Applications for Fall 2014 B-term are due September 12. Classes begin October 13. For more information, visit www.finish.eku.edu or call 606598-8122.
Clay County Logo Items “Land of Swinging Bridges” T-shirts, Post Cards & Greeting cards are now available at All Things Good in Downtown Manchester, and Thersey’s Diner in Manchester Square Shopping Plaza. Proceeds benefit the Eco Tourism Fund. Additional Clay County “Land of Swinging Bridges” logo items are available at ClayCountyKentucky.org.
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