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Welcome

Tri-StateLiving Fall 2010

Editorial

Vol. 1, Number 1

Michael Caldwell, Publisher Benita Heath, Staff Writer Lori Kersey, Staff Writer Michelle Goodman, Staff Writer

MICHAEL CALDWELL is the publisher and president of Ironton Publications, Inc. A life-long resident of the Tri-State, he grew up in Ashland, Ky., went to college in Huntington, W.Va., and has worked in Ironton for the past decade.

to the inaugural edition of Tri-State Living.

You hold in your hands a labor of love that has been years in the planning and months in the actual works.

“What are we all about?,” you might ask. Or “Why do we need another regional magazine?” is one we’ve heard a few times.

The answer is simple: We love this region and want to showcase the people, places, events and attractions that make it special.

And we think we are uniquely positioned to do it as well or better than anyone else. As part of Ironton Publications, Inc., most people are familiar with our core products — The Tribune newspapers.

Although that is what we do for a living, it isn’t all we can do. Often, there are things we want to do that simply don’t fit in a daily newspaper.

That is where Tri-State Living comes in.

You won’t find any bad news here. We simply want to feature all that is great about our home.

Arts & Culture. Living. Homes. Food.

Shopping. Dining. People.

Those will be the things that make us go and readers will find standing features they can look forward to each edition.

Happy to have you join us on this magical ride that has a common thread: A passion for the Tri-State.

Jennifer Chapman, Staff Writer Tammie Hetzer-Womack, Contributor Gaillynn Bowman, Contributor news@tri-stateliving.com

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Jessica St. James, Photographer

Tri-State Living is published four times per year by Ironton Publications, Inc. P.O. Box 647, Ironton, Ohio 45638 www.tristateliving.com (740) 532-1441

Advertising rates and information available upon request. Subscriptions are $20 annually; $40 for international subscriptions. Please make checks payable to Ironton Publications, Inc., P.O. Box 647, Ironton, OH 45638

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It’s no secret that women are different from men. So why do hospitals treat men and women the same?

Actually, not all do.

The new Women’s Surgical Program at Cabell Huntington Hospital combines the expertise of the region’s most qualified breast and gynecologic surgeons with today’s most advanced technology – in a comforting environment designed especially for women.

So if you’re a woman with surgery in your future, don’t accept the “one-size-fits-all” philosophy of most hospitals. Turn to Cabell Huntington Hospital, where the differences are celebrated.

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arts & culture Contents | fall 2010

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Tri-State Scene w Tri-Staters are out and about

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Out on the town w The world of arts in the Tri-State has it all

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On display w From hobby to gallery

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in print w Jesse Stuart, the eccentric man behind the beloved writer.

living

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to see pride restored. People being proud of where they are living.

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— Billie Smith ‘Difference Makers’ | Page 46

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The Pulse w Advice for weekend warriors

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life 101 w Good party punch and a great jack-o-lantern

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healthy life w Getting fit 20 minutes at a time

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The greenbriar w America’s luxe resort keeps the tradition alive

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Shawnee Resort w Perfect for family outings or solitary retreats

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difference makers w Billie Smith is changing Lawrence County’s look

shopping on the cover Carter Taylor Seaton has never back down from a challenge whether it is taking up marathon running in her 50s or becoming a sought-after sculptor and author.

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unique finds w Gift shopping from unique to antique

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Contents | fall 2010

50 features 66 Carter taylor seaton

w She lets nothing stop her 73 Keith-Albee

w Grande dame of movie

houses shines

homes 80

home showcase w Ohio River home has rich heritage

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diy w Change can be in the air for fall dĂŠcor

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food 88

In the kitchen w Master chef cooks up a hideaway restaurant

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from the cookbook w Fancy pastries without fancy recipes

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on the stove w Tailgating goes Cajun

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your letters w Let us know what you think of our first edition

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off the air w What makes a home?

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w Volunteers make a difference

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Quality care - with a woman’s touch.

It takes more than pretty pink robes, dedicated rooms and a host of other creature comforts to call yourself a Women’s Surgical Program.

That requires leading-edge technology, state-of-the-art surgical facilities and a team of highly trained and experienced breast and gynecologic surgeons.

Of course, it doesn’t hurt to have those other things, too.

With Cabell Huntington Hospital’s new Women’s Surgical Program, women can have it all – the peace of mind knowing there’s no better surgical care anywhere, and the comfort of a program designed especially for women.

Because men and women are different.

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your letters

So, what do you think?

We want to know!

Send us your feedback: Snail mail: Tri-State Living, P.O. Box 647, Ironton, OH 45638 E-mail: feedback@tri-stateliving.com

Give us your feedback on the inaugural edition of Tri-State Living. What sections did you like? What would you like to see included? Do you have story ideas for one of the standing features?

Our goal is to create a magazine that our readers enjoy and look forward to in each publication.

Part of that is featuring a variety of features that will showcase a new story on a specific topic each edition.

Here are a few examples: • Life 101 will always offer a little how-to advice to make your life simpler or more enjoyable.

• Difference Makers will recognize some of the selfless Tri-State residents who go above and beyond to make our region great.

• On the Town offers a little helpful advice on where to go and what to do.

• From the Kitchen will serve up the dish on some of the region’s tasty dining destinations as well as the men and women who give them the local flavor.

• Are you a Fashonista? Do you want to be?

Keep up with the hottest trends and coolest fashions in local shops.

And these are just a few of the things we will touch on each quarter to showcase all that is great about Tri-State Living.

So, tell us what you’d like to see.

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Uniquely home Comedian and W.Va. native Tom Foss tells this joke: “People ask me why I live in West Virginia. I tell them it’s where my stuff is.”

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any of us who live in the Ohio Valley have gotten that odd look from out-of-state relatives and friends wondering (sometimes rudely) why we would want to live “out there,” as if we’ve been jettisoned to some far peninsula.

Simple — it’s where our stuff is: our families, our friends, and most cherished memories. We’ve got the Herd, Wildcats, Buckeyes, Bobcats and even them ‘Eers. More importantly, we have an identity among ourselves that we often take for granted, if we recognize it at all.

The first time I went to Paris, I went by myself. I couldn’t afford it; I spoke no French and had nobody to go with. All I had was enthusiasm and a complete lack of sense.

One night, as I watched the moon rise over the Seine, a man stopped to ask me a question in French. I shook my head, helpless in the language. Fortunately his English was better than my French and he graciously welcomed me to his city.

Sheila Redling is the host of “Sheila and Jim” on 100.5 WKEE. A graduate of Georgetown University. Sheila lived in New York and California before returning to Huntington, W.Va. She is also a novelist and an avid traveler.

You can reach her at sheila.redling@yahoo.com.

“The most beautiful place I have ever seen is in United States,” he said, sounding exactly like Charles Boyer. “But is very small. Is called —” and with that uniquely French flair, he uttered the words with delight.

“West Virginia.”

His friend had married a girl in West Virginia the previous October and a dozen Frenchmen had seen our area at its most beautiful. A year later, they were still singing its praises to complete strangers.

Hearing a chic Parisian delight in my home state opened my eyes in ways that only travel really can. And with all the trips I’ve taken since, no matter how exotic, the best part is always coming home to the Ohio Valley.

After all, this is where my stuff is.

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up close For Barbara Delligatti, a hobby has grown into the central point of her life. The Ashland, Ky. woman enjoys showcasing her work and the work of other Tri-State artists.

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Tri-State residents enjoy a good time and the region has plenty to offer. From riverboat cruises to hot dog festivals to arts and entertainment, there is always something going on.

(ABOVE) Bryce, Sophia and Blake Balestra, pictured left to right. (BELOW) Sisters Lynda Sadowski, left, and Susan Sheridan, right, during the Belle of Cincinnati boat cruise.

River Cruise July 30 (ABOVE) Tyler and Julie Walters, left, and Juli and Jason Stephens, right, during the Belle of Cincinnati boat cruise.

(RIGHT) Glenda Tillis and Sarah Kyllo, from Ohio University Southern.

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Tri-State Scene

(CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT) Janie Payne and Sue Rodriguez of Ironton. Robert Hunt, Mary Ann Hunt and Liz Hock Clark, of Ironton. Diane Clement, of Franklin Furnace, and Phyllis Howell, of Kitts Hill. Alex Brown, Leslie Delawder and Jerrod Laber of Ironton.

Ruth and Doug Cade and Ironton Mayor Rich Blankenship and his wife Carla.

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Tri-State Scene

Paramount’s Sneak Peek Aug. 5 (ABOVE) Jack and Delores Flemming, of Ashland, Ky., during the Paramount season preview party.

(RIGHT) Emily Donaldson with sons Matthew, 6 center, and Noah, 9, during the Paramount’s season sneak peek.

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Tri-State Scene

Hot Dog Festival | July 31

(LEFT) Nine-year-old Brooke Stover and Oscar during the 7th annual West Virginia Hog Dog Festival in Huntington, W.Va.

(ABOVE) Gaby Thomas and Melody (RIGHT) Myriah Hisam, Hot Dog Festival Queen, with Ty Smith, Little Mr. Top Dog, and Macy Smith, Little Miss Teenie Weenie.

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Tri-State Scene

Hot Dog Festival | July 31 (ABOVE) Jana Riggs and the Ohio University Bobcat mascot during the Hog Dog Festival in Huntington, W.Va. (LEFT) Mary Ann Bickar and Stinker

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Tri-State Scene

First Friday Art Walk September 3 (ABOVE) Bud and Donese Anderson, of Kenova, W.Va., participated in the antique car show during the First Friday Art Walk in downtown Ashland, Ky. (RIGHT) John Cannon, left, and Stacy Brock, right, with The Zone are seen during the First Friday Art Walk.

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Tri-State Scene

Julie Westlake performs zumba with other members from The Zone during the First Friday Art Walk in downtown Ashland, Ky.

Cathy Henderson, left, and Lisa Thompson, of Adams County.

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Enjoy a live show or theater a little off Broadway? Seeking some cultural enlightenment or historical perspective?

The Tri-State has something for everyone.

Paramount Arts Center

1300 Winchester Avenue • Ashland, KY 41101 (606) 324-3175 • www.paramountartscenter.com.

The Paramount Arts Center is an historic Kentucky landmark. It has been a fixture in downtown Ashland since 1931, when it was called the Paramount Theatre.

For many years, it was the Tri-State’s only talking movie theater.

In 1972, the theater was bought by the Foundation for the Tri-State Community and established as a performing arts center. Over the years, the theater has been renovated to restore its original art deco look.

Some notable performers that have graced the stage at the Paramount include: Tony Bennett, Billy Ray Cyrus, Ray Charles, George Carlin, Marcel Marceau, Bela Fleck, Don McLean, Joan Baez, the Judds and Waylon Jennings. But the great performers aren’t just relegated to the past.

Leann Rimes will perform on October 30 and Boys II Men will perform on November 11.

The PAC also has a Broadway Series that opens in about September and runs through May. On Oct. 25, Legally Blonde: The Musical will take the stage.

Also this fall, the Paramount will dedicate several evenings to the life and works of Edgar Allan Poe. On Oct. 4, there will be a Poe Parade and Thriller Dance Competition. Nightfall with Edgar Allan Poe will be on Oct. 14.

The PAC will host the Bayanihan Philippine National Dance on Oct. 26 and the Great Russian Nutcracker Moscow Ballet on Dec. 20.

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Huntington Museum of Art 2033 McCoy Road • Huntington, WV 25701 (304) 529-2701 • www.hmoa.org

The Huntington Museum of Art has been displaying various types of art for more than 50 years. They boast a large collection of American, European and Asian works.

They also have a nature conservatory and guided tours on their nature trail.

The museum has four permanent galleries and five temporary, rotating galleries.

The British Portraits include 18th century paintings

by Sir Henry Raeburn, Sir William Beechey and John Hoppner.

The Silver Collection boasts teapots, plates, cups, candelabra and candlesticks from the 18th century as well. Some of the silver is by artists such as William Shaw, John Chartier and James Gould.

The Glass Gallery shows about a fourth of the 4,000 pieces that the museum owns. The pieces range from ancient glass to contemporary work from all over the world including the Ohio Valley area.

The Touma Near Eastern Gallery is home to Middle Eastern art from places such as Ottoman Turkey, India and North Africa.

Admission is $5 per person or $18 for a family of four or more. Admission is free on Tuesdays.

The museum is open from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Tuesdays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Wednesdays through Saturdays and noon to 5 p.m. on Sundays.

Southern Ohio Museum 825 Gallia Street • Portsmouth, Ohio 45662 740-354-5629

The Southern Ohio Museum, located in downtown Portsmouth, offers local and regional art as well as educational activities for children and an off-site circus arts troupe.

The museum opened to the public in 1979. It is currently home to a permanent gallery of American Scene paintings by Portsmouth native, Clarence Holbrook Carter (1904-2000).

There is also a permanent gallery of Native American art and objects from the Charles and William Wertz Collection.

The 10,000 pieces in the Art of the Ancients: The Ohio Valley gallery range in age from 1,500 to 8,000 years old.

There are also three other galleries at the museum that house contemporary works by Ohio and regional artists.

A reading room is equipped with over 1,000 volumes and exhibits of local, historic photographs.

The circus arts troupe, Cirque d’Art, performs ballet, tap, jazz, acrobatics, trapeze routines and more.

The Southern Ohio Museum is open Tuesdays through Fridays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturdays from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Admission is $2 for the public and $1 for students and children under 12 years old. On Fridays admission is free.

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arts & culture | On Display

Barbara Delligatti Ashland artist leaving an impression Story Michelle Goodman Photography Jessica St. James

For Barbara Delligatti, her interest in art began as a hobby but has been painted onto the canvas of her life over the past 25 years.

Born in 1953, the Youngstown, Ohio, native has been painting since 1985. She began working in oils, starting recreationally after the birth of her twins. She decided to take classes in oil painting, but felt compelled to learn more than her instructors were offering. She began teaching herself through books and videos. Still evolving as an artist, Barbara began painting in watercolors in 2000.

The artist studied for two years before opening her first gallery, The Upstairs Gallery, in Ashland, Ky., located at 1428 Winchester Ave., above her husband’s insurance company.

“When I told my husband I’d really like to put an art gallery up here, he said ‘Go for it,’” Barbara said. “I’m an artist. What better place to get your work out than in a permanent home?

This is when my hobby turned into business with local artists displaying their talents. The hobby part always remains.”

The gallery space was once upon a time an apartment.

Its bedrooms and living areas have been converted into showrooms to display more than 25 Tri-State artists’ paintings, photography and sculptures.

Considering herself an impressionist, Barbara has completed around 400 pieces. Some of them she sells and some she gives as gifts. She says she tries to paint for herself everyday. “I usually have some sort of music on in my studio which reflects the mood I’m presently in. This in turn reflects on my style of painting from classical to hard rock. I totally black out any outside noises, concerns or problems as I am absorbed in my work.”

Barbara’s classes are held every Thursday from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. in the gallery.

She charges $20 per class with the first class free.

“I love painting, not only for myself, but to be able to share my knowledge with my students. Everyone has a Godgiven talent of some sort and when you discover it … explore it to the max!”

The Upstairs Gallery is open every Tuesday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. or by appointment. The gallery offers refreshments and live music on First Fridays.

Featured artists are on hand to meet and greet visitors. Barbara can be reached at (606) 325-0233 or (304) 633-4401 or by e-mail at barbiedell53@hotmail.com.

In Print | arts & culture

Jesse Stuart: An Extraordinary Life

by James M. Gi˜ord and Erin R. Kasee

Jesse Stuart was a paradox. For a period of his life, he slept with a loaded gun under his pillow, yet he also carried a typewriter with him wherever he went.

He courted women with mud on his boots and pistols on his hips, but he had wildflowers in his hands and chickenscratched poems in his pockets. He was petty yet often kind, mean-spirited but truly helpful to beginning writers.

This biography traces his long, successful life as a writer, educator, far-sighted conservationist and revered spokesman for the people of Appalachia.

It tells how his childhood impacted his character and personality and how his marriage to Naomi Deane Norris ushered in a new era of productivity and focus in his life.

Gifford and Kazee have relied on neverbefore-seen letters, first-hand accounts shared by family members and friends and more. This biography provides insight into how both Stuart’s closest friends and most distant fans viewed him, without hiding his eccentricities.

Journey of Faith: Familiar Strangers

by Donna Connelly Stephens

In “Journey of Faith: Familiar Strangers,” Rebecca O’Brian must walk by faith as she decides her future after the death of her Uncle Hess. She will not accept the marriage to George Pickett arranged by her uncle in his will.

As she escapes West, she finds herself agreeing to marry a complete stranger. Joshua Holt is a confirmed bachelor who doesn’t think he needs a wife, but his older brother, Matthew, seems to know better. Matthew sends Rebecca to a ranch in Colorado before Josh has time to protest.

All is not bliss in Colorado, however, when George Pickett follows Rebecca’s trail and kidnaps her to take her back home to marry him.

Join Rebecca as she trusts God and begins her Journey of Faith to find love, marriage and motherhood.”

Ghost Stories of Lawrence County

by Lori Shafer

Published in 2009, “Ghost Stories” was written with one goal… to collect as many of the legends and ghosts stories in Lawrence County, Ohio, as possible, so they can be shared for years to come.

Not only are current legends included, but also readers will find themselves learning about stories told almost a century ago.

In many cases, the history of the building or its owners is included in the story. Stories of the death of Dr. Joseph Lowry, the Ballerina of Woodland cemetery, baby ghosts and headless horsemen can be found in the book.

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eing committed to a sport or activity in our adult life is enjoyable. It provides numerous internal and external physical benefits, harnesses mental discipline, and allows development of unique social relationships.

In fact, healthierus.gov states that being active for 30 to 60 minutes on most days can help you build strength and fitness, reduce stress, gain energy and improve sleep. It may also decrease your risk of heart disease, diabetes, colon cancer, high blood pressure and osteoporosis (frail bone disease).

Unfortunately life, work, and family demands often limit the time available to prepare for high-intensity activity: many a person who would prefer to be a “trained expert” instead makes do as a “weekend warrior.” This calls for caution: Doing more than your training allows can lead to injury, and too much training without rest can cause overuse injuries.

Many factors contribute to this increased risk of injury, including poor physical conditioning, failure to warm up muscles adequately, overuse of joints, and high competition intensity.

Maintaining an adequate fitness level with regular stretching and strengthening will promote flexibility and conditioning, and appropriate warm-up and cool-down periods are essential. It is also important to increase activity levels slowly and to use proper form, technique and equipment. Be sure to listen

to your body; the adage, “no pain, no gain” definitely does not apply to the weekend warrior.

When injuries do strike, start with the acronym R.I.C.E: Rest, Ice, Compression and Elevation. These steps resolve many problems.

However, you should seek medical attention

When injuries do strike, start with the acronym R.I.C.E.: Rest, Ice, Compression and Elevation. immediately if you are having symptoms and signs of infection include fever, redness or warmth; locking of the knee or inability to move the knee; dizziness, confusion or loss of consciousness.

Be sure to follow up with a physician if you are unable to tolerate any weight on the area, the injury caused a deformity around the joint, or the pain is uncontrolled despite following the R.I.C.E protocol.

For injuries that don’t respond to the above R.I.C.E management, a coordinated program of targeted physical therapy coupled with input from an athletic trainer can help weekend warriors get off the “disabled list” as quickly as possible.

Staying off the disabled list, of course, is even better. Preparation, simple precautions and common sense are keys to continuing to enjoy the many physical and mental benefits an active lifestyle provides.

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Picking your Design You will want to pick your face or design before picking the actual pumpkin. Decide if you want to have a scary face or a silly face. The traditional triangle eyes, nose and toothy grin are a good place to start if you want to go simple. Start by tracing a face on paper. You can also find templates online if drawing is not your forte.

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Carving Before you start carving, put down several layers of newspaper on your workspace.

Things will get messy. Wipe the surface of your pumpkin with a clean, damp cloth. You can use a bleach solution to prevent mold.

Before carving the face, you will need to take the insides out of your pumpkin. Using a long, thin bladed knife cut a hole in the top of the pumpkin large enough so you can fit your hand inside.

Angle the knife so that the lid and hole are somewhat cone shaped. This will prevent the lid from falling into the hole. Once you’ve

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Picking your Pumpkin Grocery stores and farmer’s markets will stock pumpkins. A pumpkin patch is also a fun place to pick your own right off the vine. If you chose an elaborate design to carve, you will want to consider using a larger pumpkin to give yourself a big enough canvas to work with. Most designs will normally only require a

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medium sized pumpkin. Make sure the pumpkin is uniformly orange and free of bruises, nicks and cuts. Find one that is as smooth as possible with no dents.

Also, do not carry the pumpkin by the stem. If it breaks, the rotting process will accelerate. Make sure your pumpkin can sit upright without falling over. You don’t want to get home with a pumpkin that will roll off your front porch.

got the top off, reach in and pull out the seeds and stringy membrane.

You can use a large spoon to scrape the sides or an old soup ladle. Also, scrape the bottom of the pumpkin flat so your candle will sit level.

Find the smoothest side of the pumpkin for carving. Tape your template to the surface and score the outline of the drawing by punching holes through the paper into the pumpkin with a pin or nail.

Remove your template and cut out the shapes using a serrated knife. Pumpkin carving kits can be found during pumpkin season and contain small-serrated saws.

Lighting For a traditional look, use a regular votive candle in a clear candleholder. You can also get batteryoperated candles that are safer than using a real flame. Some battery-operated candles flicker and there are a variety of colors to choose from.

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othing says, “It’s party time!” like a big batch of punch.

When gathering your friends, family or co-workers together, party punch is the perfect icebreaker. It can free you up from playing bartender and allow you to mingle with guests. It’s also a quick, easy and inexpensive way to serve large groups.

make party punch What you’ll need • One 2-liter ginger ale, chilled • Two quarts of pineapple juice, chilled • One container of raspberry sherbet

Pour the ginger ale and pineapple juice into a large punch bowl.

Scoop the sherbet into the punch bowl with an ice cream scoop. That’s it! And you’re ready to ladle it into your festive party cups or glasses.

Variations • For a more celebratory punch, substitute the pineapple juice with a bottle of champagne.

Sparkling apple cider is great for Christmas parties, too.

• You can also use orange or lime sherbet or even the rainbow mix.

• The punch bowl can be garnished with fruit slices of pineapple, orange, limes or any fruit that complements the flavors of your punch.

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20 minutes to a better you Story Jennifer Chapman | Photography Jessica St. James

“I just don’t have time to work out.” We’ve all said it. Driving to the gym takes too long and we don’t want to spend the money on exercise equipment.

Excuses are easy to come by. But, this is where you are going to find yourself excuse-free.

Fitness experts with the Huntington Y have offered

up some tips on what to do if you’re at home and have just 20 minutes a day.

To lose one pound a week, a person needs to get rid of 500 calories a day. That can be done by cutting back on the calories you take in, or by burning more.

So, let’s get going!

Here are five exercises to get you started at home. The clock is ticking!

1.

What it is: Walking lunges What it works: Buttocks Standing straight, with feet slightly apart, take a step forward with your right leg.

Lower your body until your right thigh is 90 degrees from your right calf. Stand back up, bringing your left foot beside your right foot and you are standing up straight again. Move your left foot forward a step, lower your body until the left thigh is 90 degrees from your left calf, and then rise again to a standing position, bringing your right foot beside your left foot.

Repeat this 12 times, two sets. Remember to keep your back straight during this exercise.

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2.

What it is: Pushups What it works: Upper torso Begin on all fours, with your knees on the floor and your body extended slightly past your knees. Keep your back straight, and slowly lower your upper body to the floor, inhaling as you go down. Slowly push back up, exhaling. Repeat this 12 times, two sets.

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5.

What it is: Butt-blaster What it works: Buttocks Begin on all fours, with thighs and calves at a right angle. Keeping back straight, slowly raise your right leg, with knee still bent, until the thigh is even with the upper body.

Slowly bring the right leg back down and begin the exercise with the left leg.

Repeat 12 times, two sets.

What it is: Crunch What it works: Abdominal muscles Lying on your back, lift your legs and arms straight and toward the ceiling. Keeping that position, slowly raise your shoulders off the ground and then lower.

Repeat 12 times, two sets.

What it is: Wall squats What it works: Thighs and buttocks Begin leaning against the wall, your feet about 2 feet away from the wall. Slowly lower your body until you are in a sitting position and hold that pose for as long as you can. Fifteen seconds is a good start, but the time will increase as you develop endurance.

Some extra tips: • Check with a doctor before beginning.

• Keep moving. Every extra thing you do counts. Instead of taking the elevator, take the stairs. Stand up when you could be sitting. Park a little farther away from work.

• Invest in a good pair of tennis shoes.

• Always work opposing sides.

• Have fun with it!

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A M E R I C A ’ S R E S ORT

a taste of...

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‘America’s Resort’ is changing with the times with culinary cuisine leading the way The historic Greenbrier Resort in White Sulphur Springs, W.Va., has undergone a whirlwind of change worthy of “Gone With the Wind.”

Over the past few months, the 232-year-old resort has experienced a renaissance under the leadership of Jim Justice, a West Virginia native and the new owner. With an investment of more than $80 million, he has refurbished the hotel, installed an underground casino, initiated the Greenbrier Golf Classic and opened several resort restaurants.

The renovation of the resort was challenging, said Greenbrier’s Executive Chef Rich Rosendale. “You know, you could always use more time, and if you have two years, you will use two years, and, like our situation, if you have 10 months, you will use 10 months,” he said. “Everything about this year was done at an accelerated rate, supercharged!”

Rosendale has seen The Greenbrier when it wasn’t supercharged. He worked there as an apprentice in the culinary program for six years and returned in early September 2009, to experience a tumultuous year. “We were all exposed to tremendous circumstances, and I must say, that brought out the best in everyone,” he said.

Bringing out the best is core to Justice’s vision, and that includes Richard Rosendale, Executive Chef harvesting quality produce, such as bok choy, carrots, radishes and specialty Asian greens from The Greenbrier’s 40-acre farm.

“From a chef’s perspective, it is so much easier to cook great food,” said Rosendale. “The produce we have been using would be considered ‘specialty’ by most vendors’ standards. So, we have Tri-StateLiving | 35

Greenbrier Amenities • 6,500 acre estate • 721 rooms • 33 suites • 96 guest and estate houses • 10 lobbies • More than 85,000 sq. ft. of meeting areas • More than 40 meeting rooms and event venues • More than 50 recreational activities • 3 championship golf courses: The Old White, The Greenbrier Course and The Meadows Course • Indoor and outdoor tennis courts • A 40,000 square-foot spa • Greenbrier Culinary Arts Center • Greenbrier Off-Road Driving School • Sporting clays • Indoor and outdoor swimming pools • Croquet • Mountain biking • Falconry • Trap and skeet shooting • Kayaking • Whitewater rafting • Bowling • Hiking and jogging trails • Horseback riding and carriage rides • Fishing • 3,700 square-foot Monte Carlo-style Casino Club featuring blackjack, roulette, three-card poker, slot machines and video poker • Over 30 shops and stores

been blessed with this farm and Mr. Justice’s vision to create it,” he said. “I have to pinch myself every day as a chef, that I actually get to work with this product and it is considered the norm. It’s not just for special parties; we even use it in the cafeteria.

What a treat!”

The Greenbrier’s In-Fusion Restaurant, located in the casino, had its own challenges— training the staff in Asian fare.

To prepare for the latest in dining experiences, Rosendale drew on the talents of Chef Bua Mayo, a highly trained chef in Asian cuisine, and a graduate of The Greenbrier Culinary Apprenticeship Program.

“She was a huge help in creating the menus, the sauces, and developing the techniques,” he said. “We are very fortunate here to be surrounded with so many gifted culinarians, and we try to take advantage of their wide range of expertise. It only makes sense to do so”.

The expanded variety of menus provides guests’ the opportunity to explore

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We are very fortunate here to be surrounded with so many gifted culinarians ...

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— Chef Rich Rosendale

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Fried Green Tomato Sandwich 16 slices Green tomatoes (sliced 3/8” thick) 1 cup Flour 4 Eggs ½ cup Buttermilk 2 Tbsp Chopped parsley 2 Tbsp Chopped cilantro 2 cups Bread crumbs Salt & pepper 8 slices Apple wood smoked bacon (cooked) 16 slices Chevre cheese 2 Tbsp Dijon Mustard 2 Tbsp Honey

{Makes 4 sandwiches}

½ cup Mayonnaise 4 Kaiser rolls 4 ounces Spinach leaves 1 Red onion shaved thin Mix mustard honey and mayonnaise together and set aside.

Combine crumbs and herbs together. Whip together eggs and buttermilk. Dust both sides of tomatoes with salt, pepper and flour. Dip dusted tomato in egg wash and drain.

Coat in breadcrumbs completely.

Deep fry tomatoes in 350-degree oil until crisp. Drain.

To assemble: Place cheese on top of 4 tomatoes and melt cheese under broiler. Top with 2 slices of bacon, 1 tablespoon honey mustard mayonnaise on roll. Top with spinach leaves and red onion. Place on bun and cut in half.

— courtesy of The Greenbrier

Dining destinations Café Carleton Co˜ee shop o˜ering readymade sandwiches and pastries Draper’s Restaurant All-day dining featuring traditional Southern dishes The Forum Authentic dishes with influences from all of Italy The Gourmet Shoppe Stop in for co˜ee, sandwiches, fruit and other snacks In-Fusion Adults-only dining with a Sushi Bar and Pacific Rim cuisine Lobby Bar Warm and friendly place to meet friends for a drink The Main Dining Room The essence of The Greenbrier fine dining experience Prime 44 West The Greenbrier’s steakhouse honoring Jerry West Rhododendron Café Light lunch, snack, or smoothie near the Spa & Indoor Pool Room Service In room dining to please even the most discriminating of taste Sam Snead’s at The Golf Club Fine dining in a relaxed environment, featuring authentic regional fare Slammin’ Sammy’s Sports lounge, with light snacks and beverage service Tree Tops Café Great for a leisurely outdoor lunch

The Greenbrier welcomes non-registered guests for any occasion but suggests when your visit includes dinner, that you make an advanced reservation.

For reservations, call 800-453-4858.

— courtesy of The Greenbrier

diverse cuisine styles. “Years ago,” said Rosendale, “we had the Main Dining Room, and that restaurant had to be everything to everybody.

We now have different restaurants with different food options for every guest.”

The long-standing Greenbrier culinary traditions, however, have not been lost, but remain an integral part of the resort experience.

“One of the more popular ones that we have featured in the Main Dining Room is the Barbeque Oysters,” said Rosendale. “It is lightly dusted in barbeque spiced flour, and then quickly sautéed in a little clarified butter, until just cooked and a light and sweet crust has developed on both sides. We serve that with some blue cheese sauce, finely chopped spinach, pickled red onions, and carrots, and then garnish it with fried sweet potatoes. People love them.” 

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A hidden gem Shawnee Lodge a rustic retreat for families and couples Story Tammie Hetzer-Womack Photography Jessica St. James

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WEST PORTSMOUTH — William Griffin loves fall travel season around Shawnee State Park Lodge. He’ll walk up to the upper veranda and dining room and look out, taking in the reds and oranges touching the brushwood of Turkey Creek Lake down below.

Trail hikers catch a quick glimpse of deer herds, as beavers toil at the dam they’ve built. Rare orchids and wildflowers make their seasonal departure from the countryside, while wild turkey, frogs and native birds hide in the forest’s shade. Out on Shawnee Golf Course, Griffin stops at hole five, overlooking the Ohio River. Golfers tee off in the crisp air, as their kids, out of school on fall break, take on arcade hits in the game room.

As general manager of Shawnee State Park Lodge, Griffin

On the Road | living enjoys seeing folks unwind with their families on holiday.

With its full-service eatery, gift shop, meeting rooms with audio-visual equipment ready to host a conference, 50 guestrooms and 25 cottages with two bedrooms and housekeeping amenities, the hotel combines a restful retreat with recreational opportunities.

With indoor and outdoor pools, tennis and basketball courts, shuffleboard and volleyball and 18 holes of championship golf, there’s something for every sports fan.

At Shawnee for seven years now, Griffin brings a heap of experience to the chalet. He worked at Yellowstone National Park for many years prior to taking a job here. It’s much smaller, but unique.

“Our guests, just like all of us, have relatively few hours to spend quality time with their families. Being a vacation destination, knowing that my staff and I are able to help by offering our facilities for people to get the most out of their time together and have a great time is very rewarding,” Griffin says. “The beauty of the area and the setting for the lodge make it a special place to be on a daily basis.”

Griffin describes the guestroom décor as rustic, yet upscale, with Native American flair. Framed with timber, the large lobby teems with seating areas to create a homey, yet intimate, first impression checking-in. Local artisans’ wares rest on coffee tables, hang on walls. The villa caters to many types of guests — from sightseers to brides.

“Travelers come here for a variety of reasons, some for business meetings, family reunions, weddings, and a surprising number of local guests just to have that great vacation experience without breaking the bank,” Griffin

described. “The majority of our guests, however, are from within a 4-hour drive, specifically to be at Shawnee itself and near all the things the area has to offer, such as Shawnee Forest — the largest state forest in Ohio with over 63,000 acres.”

For the outdoor lover, there are more than 65 miles of hiking trails linking to the Buckeye Trail and on to the Appalachian Trail.

Birdwatchers converge in the forest, while green thumbs and fauna-studying elementary school classes hit Flora Quest in springtime for field trips. From a November quilting weekend, to May triathlon, vacationers and day-trippers abound, he said.

It brings joy to Griffin seeing visitors share a weekend away.

“It makes it all worthwhile to see people who mention to us they’ve been coming here since the lodge was built with their parents. And now they’re coming with their kids or grandkids. One of the best feelings is when I’m stopped by someone who says they want to thank us for helping them de-stress enough to forget what day of the week it is.”

The lodge purposely targets tense explorers, a quiet place to put your feet up, leave work behind, and take it easy.

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In addition to hiking, or taking a load off in the hot tub, sauna or pools, there’s a park naturalist offering guided hikes, “a chance to reconnect with nature,” Griffin said.

“We are a place of solace, because even though we’re within two hours of both Columbus and Cincinnati, we’re far enough away from the mainstream that it kind of feels like a different world, where everyday worries are set aside — at least for a little while,” he said.

Plus, it’s wholesome and easy on the pocketbook for budget-conscious traveling families. Teenage hot spots are the basketball court or pool. The lodge keeps them busy — giving parents much-appreciated quiet time — with its helpful summertime recreation staff. Weekend activities include tie-dying T-shirts, gathering up with a tub of popcorn at movie nights, roasting marshmallows fireside, or showing off artistic knack at craft tables.

“It’s close to home, so, with gas prices as they are, it saves you money before you even arrive. There are a variety of things to do to keep everyone entertained. Children and adults alike get the most enjoyment out of the simple things — skipping rocks, wading in the creek, sitting around a bonfire, canoeing,” Griffin says. “All things we offer that don’t cost any money or very little money.”

There’s lots of history surrounding the state park. The land was acquired for the park in 1922. First operated as Theodore Roosevelt State Game Preserve, six Civilian Conservation Corps camps were located there in the 1930s.

In that era, many of the roads and lakes were constructed.

In 1949, the area became a state park and forest and the name was changed to Portsmouth State Park, but since been changed to Shawnee State Park. The lodge was opened in January 1974.

With its being a state park, the lodge, park and forest are

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all owned by the state of Ohio. The lodge and golf course are operated by Xanterra Parks & Resorts. It runs eight lodges in Ohio, as well as many national parks and resorts, such as the south rim of the Grand Canyon, Yellowstone National Park, Mount Rushmore, Rocky Mountain National Park, and many others, Griffin explained.

From olden times until now, the rich story of the forest brings lush legends and lore. Griffins heard that Daniel Boone once jumped off Raven Rock in a nearby state nature preserve and shimmied down a tree fleeing the Shawnee Indians who used the area as hunting grounds.

Young historians can take in the nearby outdoor drama, “Tecumseh!” to learn more about the saga.

Exemplified by Griffin as “fun, beautiful and relaxing,” he recommends getting up early to enjoy the sunrise, horseback riding, a visit to the Nature Center, or a self-guided auto tour through the Buckeye State’s largest forest. The riverside marina hosts recreational boating or riverboat cruises, while canoes, kayaks and paddleboats await rental lakeside.

If you’re up for a techie scavenger hunt, rent a GPS geocaching unit at the front desk and head out to the hundreds of area caches found in the park’s surroundings, Griffin urged.

For day trippers heading from the lodge, Serpent Mound Memorial and the Portsmouth riverfront murals are popular destinations. The Amish community living near West Union offers a cultural setting to shop for handmade goods and traditional, home-style food.

Speaking of foodies, there are plenty of delicious treats awaiting those who travel for the fixins.

The lodge’s O-Hee-Yuh Restaurant plates up all-youcan-eat Catfish Friday; a scrumptious sweet potato fries appetizer with a maple syrup dipping sauce; the juicy turkey parmesan sandwich — a grilled, sliced, smoked breast of

turkey with flame-roasted onions and peppers, pepper jack cheese and their secret sauce, all sandwiched between two slices of grilled parmesan-crusted sourdough bread, and there’s the not-to-be-missed Chocolate Confusion Cake, with chocolate crust, chocolate mousse, chocolate cake, chocolate brownie and chocolate kisses.

The inn also offers a special chow-down service. They’ll pack a yummy picnic lunch in a backpack. Toss one over your shoulder to walk around and see the sights with the kids.

Heading over into Portsmouth for a flavorsome quick bite? Hickies Old Fashioned Hamburger Inn is a hometown favorite with plenty of local memorabilia. The Scioto Ribber is the most succulent barbeque rib joint, Griffin says.

As vivid fall foliage drops and weather cools-off, Shawnee’s heating up with lots of events, Griffin proposes.

An autumn hike and spooky Halloween campout is in store around the “Little Smokies.” In early November, several local garden clubs transform the lodge into Santa’s Workshop with dozens of holiday trees twinkling with tens of thousands of ornaments and lights. Illuminated until early January, Shawnee holds a free annual open house in early

December with refreshments and choir carols, inviting locals to share the yuletide season.

Griffin thinks Shawnee is a well-kept secret he’d love to introduce to everyone. He receives flattering remarks.

“I’ve been told several times that Shawnee has all the best parts of Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge, without all the hype.

But my best compliment was Shawnee was like their own little piece of heaven,” Griffin applauded.

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Staying at Shawnee Shawnee Lodge and Conference Center offers plenty of special rates, promotions and packages.

Call the central reservations center at 1-800-AT-A-PARK (282-7275). Locally, dial (740) 858-6621.

Or log onto: www.shawneestateparklodge.com

Ask for further information on these upcoming packages: • Picnic in the Park – Stay the night at Shawnee Lodge and explore the park. Package includes lodging for one night, a picnic lunch for two, and an Ohio Nature Guide book.

• Family Escape Package – Escape to Shawnee with this great deal, including lodging for one night, a large pepperoni pizza, a two-liter Coca-Cola product, a DVD player and two free movie rentals.

• One Night Pizza Package – Enjoy Shawnee by day and return to your room for a hot, fresh pizza. Package includes lodging for one night, one large two-topping pizza and four sodas.

• Two Night Pizza Package – Explore Shawnee for two days and nights and enjoy a hot, fresh pizza on one of those nights. Package includes lodging for two nights, one large two-topping pizza and four sodas.

• Stays for A’s – The Ohio State Park Lodges & Conference Centers congratulate students and families for all their hard work during the school year. For every “A” that a student receives on his or her report card, the Ohio State Park Lodges and Conference Centers will discount $10 off the published room rate.

• New Year’s Eve Two Night Package – Ring in the New Year at Shawnee. Package includes lodging for two nights; dinner buffet for two, New Year’s Day brunch for two, a $10 certificate to the gift store, special welcome gift and two tickets to the New Year’s Eve party, serving appetizers with a champagne toast at midnight (Must be 21 to attend party.

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A separate kids’ party will also be held.)

• Celebration Gift – The Ohio State Park Lodges specialize in creating unforgettable memories.

Whether you’re celebrating a birthday, honeymoon, special anniversary or a romantic evening, it’s the perfect gift. Celebration Gift includes a bottle of Ohio’s own Firelands Riesling sparkling wine, two blue stemmed etched glasses, a box of Harry London’s famous chocolates, and a special note from you. Show that special someone how much you care for only $39.99 plus tax. Call to add gift on to your reservation.

If making reservation online, you’ll still need to contact Shawnee via phone to add this special gift. 1.800.AT.A.PARK (282.7275); E-mail: reserve-shawnee@xanterra.com • Park & Play Package – Includes one night of lodging (no cottages). Also included is one round of golf (18 holes per person based on two occupants) with cart. Club or shoe rental not included. Prices are based on two occupants per hotel room for one night. Call ahead for tee times.

Proctorville resident Billie Smith couldn’t sit idly on the side lines as the Tri-State faced challenges

Pushing Positive Change Story Benita Heath | Photography Jessica St. James

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It started with the passion to see change, to get other people involved who wanted to see change too.

”

The Lawrence County that Billie Smith knew growing up had changed a lot by the time she returned after 35 years away.

And what she saw made her sad and disappointed.

Smith had lived in big cities and small towns across the United States as wife to a corporate airlines pilot. She was at ease living anywhere, whether it was California, Virginia or Atlanta.

Smith knew how other communities cared about how they looked. But that wasn’t the case, it seemed when she came back to Southern Ohio, a bride for the second time to high-profile television newsman and economic development promoter Bob Smith.

“I came back after my first husband died while I was in Atlanta. Coming back home the economy had taken its toll on our area,” the Proctorville, Ohio, resident recalled recently. “Because I am from here, I was very passionate about the area. I wanted to see pride restored. People being proud of where they are living.”

That disappointment quickly dissipated as it galvanized Smith into doing a special kind of cleaning job on the streets where she now lived.

“I just had this great burst of inspiration,” she said.

“Instead of complaining about it, try to do something about it.”

Enlisting the help of Taunya Wilson and her sister, Kathy Gue, Smith came up with a grass-roots organization in all senses of that word.

“The three of us got some of our county officials together and told them what we would like to see happen,” Smith said. “We made some phone calls and got people together.”

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Operation TLC, or Tidy-up Lawrence County, had its first litter cleanup in April 2005.

“Our goal was to have 100 participate or 10 teams of 10,” she said. “We ended up with just around 90 volunteers.”

Now TLC has cleanups three times a year, but Smith and the group want more. They recently had a master plan for beautification projects drawn up, the first step in getting grants to fund their plan.

They want to make sure the grass is greenest just where they’re at.

“It started with the passion to see change, to get other people involved who wanted to see change too,” Smith said.

“Everybody we’ve talked to, businesses, politicians. I don’t care. When we go to them, they have been so supportive.

Every door has opened to us.” a

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Poo–Pourri Air freshener designed to be sprayed directly onto the toilet bowl water before you go. Small bottle $9.95, large bottle $15.95. Found at Merle Norman in Ironton, Ohio.

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175th Anniversary Martin guitar features a picture of the Martin namesake. $999.99 from Mack & Dave’s in Huntington, W.Va.

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Wheel-etched glass Cut glass with starburst and flowers etched into it.

Found at Shobe’s Stained Glass in Huntington, W.Va.

Stained glass lampshade with 3,000 pieces of blue and green glass. Around $2,000 from Shobe’s Stained Glass in Huntington, W.Va.

Pocket watches Various types and sizes. Prices range from $60 to $100. Found at Pawn Shop Express in Ashland, Ky. Kaleidoscope/music box Plays Chariots of Fire. $78.

Found at Reggie’s Attic in Ashland, Ky.

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A Boutique 1616 Carter Ave., Ashland, Ky. 606-324-1082 Owned by Carolyn Runyon, Julie Runyon, Jennifer Runyon

Look good, feel great Finding the right fall fashions is all about style and function.

Two Ashland, Ky., specialty shops share some of the hottest items.

Metallic gray v-neck dress with ruched sides; shoulder draped in the front and back, by Suzie Chinn. $145.95 Jewelry by Brighton • Midnight Star earrings — $36 • Crystal box bracelet — $78 • Crystal box necklace — $86 Original art piece handbag, handmade from acacia wood; black, half-moon shape with Swarovski crystal butterfly closure. $299.95

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Plum, boiled wool jacket with ruffled lapel and pleated peplum in back,

by Tribal. $124.95 Black, long-sleeved turtleneck with smocked neck and cuffs, by Tribal. $ 64.95 Plum and charcoal plaid skirt with ruffle inset on the side. Shown with black, wide leather belt. $99.95 Jewelry by Brighton • Mingle French wire earrings $28 • Mingle necklace $36

Long, black, multi-colored jacket with plum, turquoise and orange yarn in zigzags throughout, by Adieu. $161.95 Solid, plum turtleneck, by Tribal. $64.95 Black slacks, by Sharon Young. $91.95 Jewelry by Brighton • St. Croix necklace $62 • St. Croix bangle $48 • St. Croix earrings $42

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Oatmeal turtleneck with ruched sides and sleeves,

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Long, wool multi-brown skirt with eyelash trim.

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by Lana Lee. $98.95 Jewelry by Brighton • Pipeline gold earrings $44 • Secret of Love necklace $58 • Secret of Love bracelet $54

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Jewelry Bird ring by Lenora Dame $58 Bangle bracelets by David Aubrey $60

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Black, off the shoulder dress with ruffle trim neckline

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Brown mini dress with lace bell sleeves

by Judith March $88 Lace scarf by Johnny Was $78 Jewelry by Lenora Dame • Pearl ring $52 • Alphabet bracelet $60

Long sleeve mini dress with puff sleeves by French Connection $168 Earrings by Turq $120 Suede pumps by Betsey Johnson $165

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Mauve, doublebreasted admiral’s sweater with antique colored buttons

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Military style corduroy riding jacket with a two-tiered ruffled hem by Free People $128 Eagle lace tee by Free People $68 Jewelry by Lenora Dame • Lace earrings — $58 • Lace and pearl ring — $32

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living | In the Biz

Pet Pampering Ironton’s The BARKer shop offers spa treatment for those four-legged family members Story Lori Kersey | Photography Jessica St. James

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The clients at Kate and Tony Barker’s shop never complain about their haircuts. And while they never even bother to check a mirror before walking out the door, they do sometimes drool and occasionally bark.

The Barkers are the owners of The BARKer Shop, a dog grooming business and obedience school in downtown Ironton.

The shop, which has been open since 2006, is the realization of a lifelong dream for Kate.

“It’s always been my dream to open my own grooming shop,” Kate said. “Where else can you bring your dogs to work everyday?”

Kate was originally planning to run the shop by herself, but when the store was booked shortly after

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opening, she had to call for reinforcement. Tony was working as a funeral director at the time. “(Tony) quit his job and since then it’s been growing and growing,” Kate said.

These days the business stays booked about two months in advance and grooms about 23 to 25 dogs everyday. They also offer obedience-training classes once a week.

Besides the dog grooming business, Kate also grooms dogs competitively. She recently took third place at an international dog grooming competition in Chicago.

“I know people who have been doing it for six or seven years and haven’t even placed at all and it’s my second show in Chicago and I got third. I was very happy,” Kate said.

Tony helps his wife prepare for the shows.

“I’m more of a behind-the-scenes type of guy. I don’t like to be out front,” he said.

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her dog Boaz, a giant schnauzer, would be an even more unusual feat.

“A giant schnauzer that I know of has never been on the cover,” she said.

The husband and wife, who are 27 and 30-years-old respectively, have been married nine years and are expecting their first child.

The couple enjoys working together. Each of them has a different skill set and handles a different aspect of the business –Tony takes care of marketing and advertising, while Kate enjoys working with people.

“We complement each other,” Tony said.

The two have worked hard — a fact not lost on BARKer Shop customers, Kate said.

“I think a lot of customers see that and they like that,” she said. “We’ve stayed late hours, and come in early.

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Carter Taylor Seaton

Huntington, W.Va., woman uses artists’ eye to sculpt a charming story With her gun-metal gray pixie haircut and her boyish frame, Carter Taylor Seaton looks as if she should be gamboling about the stars like a modern-day Peter Pan. And while she’s spent her 60-something years earthbound, in her own way Seaton has danced through the universe, grabbing with both hands all it has to offer.

Whether it’s running the New York Marathon in her 50s or getting the commission to sculpt the likeness of Marshall football great Nate Ruffin, it all has gone together to shape a fantasy life.

“I guess I am one of those people willing to take on a challenge,” Seaton said recently from her Kanawha Terrace home in Huntington, W.Va. There in a duplex with walls splashed a terra cotta pink she lives with her husband, Richard Cobb, along with a long-haired Persian cat named Casper and art work, art work, everywhere there’s art work.

On one wall is an oil painting of her daughter as a pre-

teen ballerina painted by Seaton’s mother. A coffee table nearby holds the pastel-splashed bust of woman in mourning sculpted by Seaton. Then there are oils of Seaton and her mother painted by family friend and Southwest regional artist Marilyn Bendall. And over in a chair in the corner, on a plump cushion oblivious to the world, lies Casper.

Just as Peter Pan was never bound by the dictates of age, so does Seaton blissfully ignore anyone who might dare to tell her she can’t.

Big Apple marathon Case in point: Running her first marathon.

Seaton, a native of Huntington, W.Va., who had a couple of years at Marshall University under her belt, had moved to Georgia in 1985 to work as the marketing director for the convention center in Columbus and a special events coordinator in Atlanta. That’s where she started running.

“Atlanta is a wonderful place to run. The running community is huge. The weather, you can run all year round,” she said. “It just started as a recreation, something to do and I thought it was a good way to get involved with some folks. Next thing I knew I was training for a marathon.”

First thing she did was get a book. More precisely one by Jeff Galloway, the Olympian who has run 130 marathons.

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Carter Taylor Seaton

“I followed his plan. One step at a time. It took about 30 weeks,” she said. “Running is sort of a metaphor for life. To me, if you set yourself a goal like that, you absolutely have to be disciplined to follow those steps. It’s a way to show yourself whatever the hurdle, be it a pulled muscle or bad weather, you can overcome it.”

So under a Georgia winter sky on Thanksgiving Day in 1990, she crossed the finish line at Piedmont Park five hours — plus those 30 weeks of training — after she started. That adrenaline high pushed her north the next year taking on the world-famous New York City Marathon.

There one among 25,000 other runners, Seaton took off at the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge, churning through all five boroughs to match her time of five hours.

“I can’t even talk about it without getting choked up,” she said. “That was the most amazing thing to have those people I didn’t know standing there cheering whether you were the winner or were five hours later.”

Clay way of expression Equally as serendipitous was how Seaton became a sculptor. With her mother a self-taught painter, Seaton lived and breathed art vicariously, occasionally dipping a brush into tubes of paint, but not quite getting pulled in.

“Art has always been something in my home,” she said. “I have always been an appreciator, but not a practitioner until I moved back to Huntington.”

That’s when she took a beginner’s pottery class at the Huntington Museum of Art and found getting her hands sloppy with clay brought an unbelievable satisfaction.

“I used to think if I could just get my hands inside that painting I could make it work. It never occurred to me 3-D was it,” she said. “People are either two or three-dimensional artists. I have to touch it and feel it.”

Her first forays were small figurative pieces that she liked to call vignettes or sculptures that told a story. Soon she was studying up on patina techniques to use on larger pieces. Her latest commission is of Ruffin that will stand in the lobby of the Marshall Foundation headquarters on campus. She created it using a variety of poses and ages of the football hero, who in Nov. 14, 1970, gave up his seat on the ill-fated plane that crashed at Tri-State Airport, virtually wiping out the entire football program at Marshall.

“As I worked on this, I began to know I knew Nate,” she said. “All of a sudden you see the person’s face in there. It looks back at me and that is it.”

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Writing for joy About the same time she was exploring clay, she found the medium of language could be more than simply a way to make her bread and butter. It could take her imagination soaring.

“Because of my marketing profession, writing is something I have always done. But it wasn’t creative writing. It was business stuff,” she said.

But when she told a friend in Atlanta a family story she had stumbled upon, Seaton got the push she needed to expand her creativity into the world of literature.

“I bought all these books on how to write a novel,” she said.

“I’ve always bought into the theory that if you could buy a book, you can learn.”

It took her 20 years of research but in 2003 Seaton’s first novel, “Father’s Troubles,” was published and named a finalist in the historical fiction category of ForeWord Magazine’s 2003 Book of the Year awards.

Those accomplishments are added on to Seaton’s already extensive resume that includes a Ladies Home Journal nomination for its “Women of the Year” award.

Right now she is working on revisions for her second novel, “Amo, Amas, Amat,” which she calls a love story set in the South in the 1980s.

“It’s a gay message in a straight envelope,” Seaton said.

“It’s a woman who inadvertently marries a closeted gay man and after she discovered it, divorces him. Then she is befriended by gays and lesbians and comes to understand what her husband had been dealing with.”

Sitting in her Huntington home recently Seaton philosophized on what inspires her as a creative writer. The simple answer is human nature.

“What is it that makes people do what they do, whether it is good stuff or bad stuff” she asks. “What motivates people, how do they act out their lives.”

Where she looks at running as a way to prove what she can to do herself, Seaton sees writing and sculpting as ways to give to another.

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UNTINGTON, W.Va. — David Tyson knows small acts make a difference.

For every shingle of roof nailed on top of the Keith-Albee Performing Arts Center, a tiny tap dancer breaks into show business, a patron is gripped by a mystery, and an ensemble hits a high note.

That’s why the Huntington attorney serves as copresident of the Keith-Albee Foundation alongside W.Va. Sen. Bob Plymale. With continuing work, they’ll witness Tri-State generations shaped by the arts.

Growing up here, Tyson remembers the Keith-Albee as a “centerpiece for the city of Huntington.”

Built in 1928, the 2,500 seat theatre positioned on Fourth Avenue was the largest arts setting between the Big Apple and St. Louis. Hosting famed vaudeville acts, the ornate showpiece with its opulent chandeliers and lavish balconies was built by Brothers A. B. and S. J. Hyman, as magnates B. F. Keith and Edward Albee looked over its construction.

Time passed and vaudeville flailed in the 1930s after Wall Street’s crash, forcing the Keith-Albee to shut its doors. Making a comeback, it later became a movie theater with four screens.

“Everyone in Huntington who’s now old and graying went to the Keith-Albee as a child,” Tyson chuckled.

But, as cinema multiplexes took over, much-loved movie houses were demolished.

“There’s only 40 such theaters left in the U.S. that’s not fallen victim to a wrecking ball,” Tyson said.

Praying to save the Keith-Albee, the Hyman family deeded it to the Marshall University Foundation who operates it as a high-quality arts venue. After shutting down as a movie theater in 2006, organizers were thrilled with a surprise announcement the Keith-Albee would be the setting for the anticipated Dec. 2006 “We Are Marshall” movie world premiere, hosting Hollywood superstars.

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carpet affair.

“People from ages 8 to 80 showed up to volunteer their time. …It was a real tribute to our community,” Tyson remembered.

With the beauty and importance of the Keith-Albee spotlighted, the stage was set for a sweeping renovation effort. They replaced the pulley system – it wouldn’t hold actors of today’s larger weights – so Peter Pan may fly again in shows at the Keith-Albee Performing Arts Center.

Lighting is refurbished; a $60,000 handicap bathroom upgrade is now-completed, just right of center stage.

Wooden lobby showcases got a new coat of stain to the

tune of $18,000, while the biggest job is overhauling the roof. They anticipate spending close to $900,000 on the roofing project at fruition, tallied Tyson, who once served on the appointed Presidential Advisory Committee for the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, DC. With little cash flow, Keith-Albee renovations are slow-going, so they’re taking it “one step at a time,” with fundraising and state grant dollars, Tyson explained.

Today, they have no idea how much money it will take to bring the theater back to the jewel it once was.

But Tyson is waiting in the wings, understanding the

magnitude and worth of the Keith-Albee renewal mission – preserving arts memories for years to come. It’s a platform for economic development and a big undertaking requiring completion.

They’ve come a long way, refitting and patching up.

Now home to Huntington Symphony Orchestra and the popular Marshall Artist Series – the second oldest collegiate series in America – the Keith-Albee is lit up with love and support of Huntingtonians.

Business owners revel in holiday parties there. Brides say their nuptials on stage.

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Marshall Artist Series lights up Keith-Albee, area HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — It’s another star-studded lineup of entertainment this upcoming 74th Marshall Artist Series season, showcasing polished Broadway favorites, tunes, and the arts’ finest. Film, comedy acts, thespian flair, or a yuletide sing-along, there’s a sampling for every playhouse taste.

Marshall Artists Series organizers are thrilled and proud of their much-planned 2010 – 2011 season and dubbed it a “gateway to the world of cultural entertainment in the TriState and at Marshall University.”

“The Marshall Artists Series 2010 – 2011 season will broaden your view of our world and through art — whether it be an opera, a foreign film, Broadway musical or a fascinating presentation of rarely seen corners of our planet, you will be transported and transformed emotionally, intellectually and spiritually,” touted Penny Watkins, executive director.

Baxter Series:

• Celebrate the Holidays with Marvin Hamlisch and J. Mark McVey – Dec. 6, 7:30 p.m., at the Keith-Albee Performing Arts Center. Enjoy holiday hits and the best of Broadway for one unforgettable night.

• “A Chorus Line” – Feb. 24. 2011, 7:30 p.m. at the KeithAlbee Performing Arts Center. In an empty theater, on a bare stage, casting for a new Broadway musical is almost complete. For 17 dancers, this audition is the chance of a lifetime. It’s what they’ve worked for — with every drop of sweat, every hour of training, every day of their lives.

Winner of nine Tony Awards, including “Best Musical” and the Pulitzer Prize for drama, this singular sensation is the longest-running American Broadway musical in history.

• “The Color Purple” – Apr. 1, 2011, 8 p.m., at the Keith Albee Performing Arts Center. From Oprah Winfrey and Quincy Jones comes Broadway’s “The Color Purple,” a soulstirring musical based on the classic Pulitzer Prize-winning novel by Alice Walker and the moving film by Steven Spielberg. It’s the inspiring story of a woman named Celie who finds her unique voice in the world.

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The following events are featured on this season’s Mount Series:

• The Doobie Brothers – Nov. 16, 7:30 p.m. at the KeithAlbee Performing Arts Center. The Doobie Brothers are one of America’s most loved rock and roll bands, achieving a phenomenal level of success, sustaining it for decades. The legendary hit makers are known for their smash hits such as “Black Water,” “China Grove,” “What a Fool Believes,” “Long Train Runnin’,” “Minute by Minute,” and many more.

• “Stomp” – Jan. 11 and 12, 2011, 7:30 p.m., at the Joan C. Edwards Performing Arts Center. The 8-member troupe uses everything but conventional percussion instruments – matchboxes, wooden poles, brooms, garbage cans, Zippo lighters, hubcaps – to fill the stage with magnificent rhythms.

• Video Games Live™ – Feb. 3, 2011, 7:30 p.m., at the Keith-Albee Performing Arts Center. Video Games Live™ is a concert event spectacular featuring music from the most popular video games of all time including Mario, Zelda, Halo, Tomb Raider and Guitar Hero, among others.

• “Spring Awakening” – Mar. 29, 2011, 7:30 p.m., at the Keith-Albee Performing Arts Center. Winner of eight Tony Awards including Best Musical, “Spring Awakening” explores the journey from adolescence to adulthood with poignancy and passion. The landmark musical is an electrifying fusion of morality, sexuality, and rock and roll exhilarating audiences across the nation.

Belanger Specials:

• Pablo Ziegler Trio – Oct. 15, 7:30 p.m., at the Joan C. Edwards Performing Arts Center. Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month at Marshall University with Latin Grammy award-winning pianist, Pablo Ziegler who artfully blends classic tango rhythms with jazz improvisations.

• Daniel Tosh – Oct. 19, 7:30 p.m., at the Big Sandy Superstore Arena. The unusual mind of Comedy Central star Daniel Tosh earned him the admiration of his peers by winning over audiences with his unique brand of stand-up comedy.

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Fall, Spring International Film Festival: • The Fall International Film Festival is held Oct. 1-7 at the Keith Albee Performing Arts Center .

• The Spring International Film Festival is held Mar. 3 - 9, 2011 at the Keith Albee Performing Arts Center.

Season Ticketing Information The Marshall Artists Series 2010 – 2011 season is proudly sponsored by the West Virginia Division of Culture and History.

• Superticket: Baxter, Mount + choice between International Film Festival, Pablo Ziegler Trio & Daniel Tosh. Adult/Youth Price - $578, $528, $430, $375 (price includes Keith-Albee Restoration fee) • Baxter Series: 4 Events – Liza Minnelli, Marvin Hamlisch & Mark McVey Holiday Show, A Chorus Line & The Color Purple. Adult/Youth Price - $316, $266, $210, $170 + $10 Keith-Albee Restoration Fee • Mount Series: 4 Events – The Doobie Brothers, Stomp, Video Games Live & Spring Awakening. Adult/Youth Price $277, $227, $185, $170 + $10 Keith-Albee Restoration Fee • International Film Festival: (12 Films), Adult Price - $75 (price includes Keith-Albee Restoration Fee). International films are not generally recommended for youth.

The Marshall Artists Series is once again offering the Two-Payment Plan. Last year, the plan offered patrons greater flexibility in season planning. If interested, call (304) 696-3313.

Marshall Artist Series • The Marshall Artists Series accepts all major credit cards. Season tickets may be ordered via telephone by calling the administrative offices at (304) 696-3326. Orders may also be mailed in to Marshall Artists Series, One John Marshall Drive, Huntington, WV 25755-2210. Order may also be faxed to (304) 696-6658.

• The Marshall Artists Series office is located in the Jomie Jazz Center on Fifth Ave., across from Marshall University’s Student Center. Hours are Monday through Friday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Email questions to: artistsseries@marshall.edu.

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up close If America is a melting pot of cultures and ethnic backgrounds, then the same holds true for Tri-State architecture. With a name like Journey’s End, you just know the Chesapeake, Ohio, home has a story to tell.

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Journey’s End Story Benita Heath | Photography Jessica St. James

Located along the banks of Symmes Creek, the Chesapeake home stands out for its looks and history

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t stands like an elegant sentinel on the Ohio River with the romantic name.

Journey’s End’s was created from the desire of some of the first entrepreneurs in the region to have a home of luxury and convenience.

For more than 150 years the two-story whitewashed brick mansion has been a home to four families. Built in 1847 by brothers, Martin Frampton and J.H. Frampton, who gained their wealth from farming and the Rockwood Timber Co., Journey’s End started out as a Federalstyle house,but later was transformed into an Italianate structure when it became the home of

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entrepreneur Fred Edwards.

In the 1960s it was purchased by Edward and Mary Louise Tweel Haddad, who ran a variety of Tri-State businesses including the Ironton cab company.

The latest to call Journey’s End their home are Bill and Kay Ransbottom who bought the house tucked away by a ravine next to Symmes Creek in Chesapeake about a decade ago.

Since then, Kay has combined the many architectural features of the house with her own brand of decorating to come up with a home both stunning and unique.

“I’m all about light,” Kay said, explaining why she likes to use a soft touch on the window treatments in the house to allow sunshine and the vistas from the blue Ohio River to pour in both upstairs and down.

Off the front door is a wide foyer that leads to a rectangular-shaped dining room where a massive mural by Huntington artist Angela Underwood dominates. Each panel recreates a memory for the couple including a scene from the West Virginia Belle where the Ransbottoms’ daughter was married.

Centered over the oval dining table is an eight-tiered drop crystal chandelier that dates back to the 1930s when Huntington industrialist Fred Edwards lived there. In his day, Edwards was known as a “mattress king,” as owner and CEO of the National Mattress Co., based in the Tri-State.

Today the Edwards’ name is known throughout the region thanks to the philanthropic largess of his daughterin-law, Joan Edwards, from Marshall’s Joan C. Edwards

Football Stadium to the Edwards Cancer Center at Cabell Huntington Hospital.

One feature missing from the Ransbottom dining room is the original curving marble mantel that Edward’s daughter asked her father for when she married.

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“Can you imagine asking for a mantel for a wedding present?” Kay laughs.

Above the mantel are two gold sconces and a triptych mirror that Kay bought from a catalogue because it reminded her of one she had seen at the General Lewis Inn at Lewisburg, W.Va. However when it came it looked too brassy for her taste so she had it antiqued along with the sconces.

Across from the mantel is a mahogany teacart that Kay found at an antique shop in Myrtle Beach that had once graced an antebellum house in Virginia.

“This is me,” she said. “I like looking at things around me that tell a story.”

Across the foyer is the formal living room whose focal point is the massive Italianate marble mantel, also from the Edwards era, where a dream world of Grecian figures dance across its face. Diamond dust sprinkled on the marble catches the sun’s rays by day and lamplight by night. Within 82 | Tri-StateLiving

the hearth is brickwork done in a herringbone pattern.

Complementing the mantle is the faux marbleized finish on the walls of pale gold and eggnog rich cream.

Off from the foyer is the enclosed porch that looks over to Huntington, across the river.

“This is a combination of everything,” Kay said about the décor here. “I don’t do drapes out here. I want to be able to see the porch.”

Up a honeyed maple staircase lie bedrooms each with a sitting room or dressing room and bath. Again the views from the river dominate the décor especially in the sleeping porch where a department store mannequin left by the former owners reigns.

When contractors were doing renovations for the Ransbottoms, Kay was asked if she wanted the dummy dumped. Decidedly not. Now she stays on the enclosed porch upstairs year-round.

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Ashland, Ky. designer Michael Quade has some fun, easy tips to help you usher in autumn Football, crunchy leaves and apple cider — autumn is here, and we’re welcoming it with open arms.

With the change of seasons, it’s time to think about changing the atmosphere of our homes as well.

The weather is cooling down, but the decorating theme is all about warmth.

If you don’t have the resources or desire to spice up the entire house, focus on spaces that will make the biggest splash.

Michael Quade, owner of Michael Quade Designs in Ashland, Ky., has more than 20 years of experience in decorating and design and said the place that makes the most impact is the foyer. He said changes in kitchens, dining rooms and living rooms can make a big difference as well.

He also recommends doing some decorating on porches, but says to keep it simple, maybe sticking with fall flowers, like pansies, and a wreath for the front door.

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A splash of color What you decide to change will depend on how drastic you want to go. Quade said something rather inexpensive, but very effective, is paint.

Painting warmer colors on the wall can change the whole look of a room for minimal cost, especially if you do it yourself.

See the pattern?

Quade said fabric is probably the most important thing you can do to finish a room. “A small pattern, no pattern or a big floral pattern, can really change the effect or the mood of the room.” Fabric can be anything from new window treatments or table linens to throw pillows.

Going floral For a simple change, Quade recommended floral arrangements. These are very effective in setting a

tone in a foyer or on the dining room table.

He also noted that the front door isn’t the only setting where a wreath can add a little something.

He recommended adding them over a mantel if there is blank wall space, or if you have regular artwork hanging there, consider replacing it with a wreath for the season.

“Anything from typical reds and oranges, into some dustier purples are really good this time of year,” Quade said. “Nothing bright.” He also said to remember that you don’t have to go for the traditional round, floral wreath, opting for a square shape to keep it different and interesting.

Wreathes Quade opts to purchase his, and said places like Tri-State Liquidation in Ashland, Ky., will let you decide between hundreds of options for what you want to include in your wreath. Just be sure not to go overboard.

Quade said there is such a thing as too much, and added that heavy trim or large wrapping or bows can seem gaudy and heavy.

Shine on Lighting is another way to change the feel of a room without a big change. Using a dimmer switch or lower wattage bulbs in light fixtures can make a room seem more intimate.

Candles can add to a room two ways. The flickering light can make the room inviting and the fragrance of the candle can also give it the feel of fall, especially scents like pumpkin, cinnamon or gingerbread. “I like aromatherapy. It’s wonderful. It makes you feel really into the season and lifts your spirits,” Quade said.

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up close Nothing says American tradition like a home-made apple pie.

The congregation at Hanging Rock Nazarene Church shares their tasty recipe.

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inspiration

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Huntington Prime opened in a hideaway in downtown Fourth Avenue earlier this year If great cooking is all in the wrist, then Michael Bowe must have some pretty fine carpal bones. With a simple flick of those Culinary Institute-trained hands, Bowe tosses into a black cast iron skillet a silver skinned trout so fresh it practically drips the West Virginia waters it once called home. Making sure its grapefruit pink side is up, he lets the sizzling magic begin.

It’s such skill and attention to detail that has brought to Huntington the Tri-State’s latest “in” place to dine. That and a strong definitive philosophy of what a restaurant should be.

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and unique, just the way Bowe wants it.

Lamb shanks from Waverly, W.Va., promise to be slow cooked with garlic, onions and oregano, then drizzled with blackberry and balsamic reduction sauce just before the plate comes to the table.

Huntington Prime opened in a shotgunBuying local long hideaway on downtown Fourth Avenue Bowe deals with six to eight farmers on a earlier this year where wall coverings of regular basis to get the freshest produce he taupe and dark greens work in tandem with can. Like homegrown eggplant stuffed with accents of red to showcase a wood-burning boursin cheese, couscous, fireplace and highly sun-dried tomatoes and polished light oak bar.

Huntington Prime parmesan cheese. Then It’s a restaurant it’s dusted with panko where ambiance works 910 Fourth Ave. Huntington, W.Va. bread crumbs and topped synergistically with 304-697-1113 off with house made cuisine to create a unique Huntington Prime features locally pungent marinara sauce. dining experience. And grown produce, trout and meats.

With the strapping the packed houses of build of a triathlete and a appreciative diners show Specialties: Wilson Mills Rainbow Trout; Gardners wicked impish grin, Bowe Huntington Prime has a Farms Lamb Shanks, offers a resume of a man bright future.

Shrimp Bruschetta Pizza. born to cook. Growing up near the New River Gorge Showcasing region of West Virginia, he found the kitchen Appalachian cuisine a place where he was comfortable when he “I wanted the city of Huntington to have was 10. That love of food and creating dishes a place where they could go and eat with inspired him to take the full curriculum friends and family and feel like they knew at the Culinary Institute of America, the where the food came from,” Bowe said as he premier culinary school in the world, in Hyde took a quick break between the lunch and Park, N.Y. dinner crowds to talk about his venture.

For the past 12 years he has called “We specialize in local cuisine, local food.

Huntington home coming here after a stint This is fine Appalachian cuisine that is very carefully prepared. Trout from Bluefield, pork as the corporate executive chef for Hartman and Tyner, a Miami-based parent company of from Putnam County.” a chain of casinos.

Locally bought meats, fish, produce and Bowe left Hartman to earn a management herbs equates to a menu that is both elegant

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degree from Marshall University and begin teaching at Marshall’s culinary school. Teaching let him scout out his dream and serendipitously find his right hand man in the restaurant, his chef de cuisine, Bruno Young, a onetime student of Bowe.

Modern ambience But Young isn’t alone in the kitchen as eight other chefs, plus pastry chef Cheri Godfrey, perform in unison like a seasoned orchestra creating night after night symphonies of dining pleasure.

It’s not simply the food side of the restaurant that consumes Bowe. He knew what he wanted as far as ambience and he got it.

“It is very a comfortable, very modern West Virginia environment to let people feel like they were going to a friend’s cabin,” Bowe said.

Dine Time “I would be completely thrilled if I could put in Monday: Lunch only, 10 to 3 a glass ceiling so people could see the blue skies.”

Tuesday, Wednesday, It all goes together Thursday: Lunch is to show how Bowe sees 10 to 3; dinner is Huntington Prime, more 5 to 10 than a business, more than Friday: Lunch is 10 a place for fine dining. to 3; dinner is 5 to midnight.

“I am an artist and I like to paint,” he said.

Saturday: Dinner only, 5 to midnight.

From the restaurant’s treefork logo representing Sunday: Brunch, 10 to 3 the farm-to-table way to great cuisine to the manner a reduction sauce is stroked across a filet mignon or a pan of jumbo seared scallops, it’s all about the delight of the senses.

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Seared Trout One of the specialties of Huntington Prime is its Wilson Mills Rainbow Trout. Fresh trout is lightly dusted with seasoned flour then seared quickly in a hot cast iron skillet. Fresh extra virgin olive oil coats the pan and the trout goes in skin side first to crisp it quickly. Trout is flipped onto the meat side for a few minutes, then is ready to serve with fresh kale braised with onions and bacon in beef bouillon. The plate is garnished with broiled Campari tomatoes.

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Parmesan Knots 1 Ÿ cup olive oil 2 tsp. garlic salt 1 tbsp. oregano ½ cup Parmesan cheese 1 tbsp. parsley 3 cans buttermilk biscuits

Mixture: mix all ingredients except biscuits in a gallon size bag.

Cut each biscuit into three strips; pull and tie into a knot. Bake as directed. As soon as out of oven, pour in bag mixture. Turn often. Cool completely. Freezes well.

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Apple of My Pie ¼ cup light brown sugar ¼ cup granulated sugar 1 tbsp all purpose flour ¼ tbsp cinnamon ¼ tbsp nutmeg Six medium tart apples, peeled, cored, and sliced ½ cup of raisins 9-inch unbaked pie crust Glaze: 1 large egg, beaten 1 tsp granulated sugar ¼ tsp cinnamon

Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Spray a 9-inch deep-dish pie plate with vegetable cooking spray. In a large bowl, combine brown sugar, granulated sugar, flour, cinnamon, and nutmeg.

Mix well. Add apples to mixture; stir until coated. Stir in raisins. Pour into prepared plate.

Place pie crust on top of filling. Cut steam vents in crust. To glaze, lightly brush pie crust with beaten egg. Sprinkle with sugar and cinnamon.

Bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until golden brown.

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Huntington, W.Va. dentist shares tailgating specialties When dental patients go in for their appointments with Dr. Jim Butler, there’s no question which college football team he roots for. From a Marshall University scoreboard clock, green carpet with the MU logo on it and even a buffalo-shaped topiary outside the front door, his office at 324 29th Street in the east end of Huntington, W.Va. makes his love for the Thundering Herd crystal clear.

“I grew up in the area, and when I was a kid, I fell and scraped my knee, and looked down and the blood was green,” he laughed. He has been a dentist for 31 years and has been an avid tailgater at Marshall football games for almost as long.

Butler said his main reason for tailgating is socializing with his friends and family. His son lives out of town, but his two daughters and their families or friends join him and his wife, and so does his father.

“My dad, he’s 82, and he still goes to tailgates,” Butler said.

Butler said he usually has a good guess about how many people will show up, but always makes a little more food, just to be safe.

If game day is Saturday, Butler said he usually starts early planning on Tuesday or Wednesday,

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looking at the weather forecast and trying to determine what food would fit best. If it is a warm day, he will go with steak sandwiches or metts, and he said his favorites for cold days are chili or jambalaya.

After deciding the menu, the next step is the market, which is usually done on a Thursday. This leaves time on Friday to do any prep work a dish might require. On game days, he said he tries to leave his house about three hours before the game, so he can be set up and cooking two hours before kickoff.

“Usually I’ll bring the one dish and some drinks and everybody else fills in the rest with things like baked beans, potato salad, cookies, vegetable trays, that sort of thing,” he said.

Butler offered a couple of tips for fellow and future tailgaters. First is that if something is supposed to be refrigerated. Don’t leave it setting out during the game.

The other tip is to keep all non-perishable tailgating supplies together in a container to make transporting everything a little easier.

How does he know when it’s been a successful tailgating experience?

“When I’m full, the people have had fun, and the food’s gone.” a

When I’m full, the people have had fun, and the food’s gone.

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Here are a couple of recipes Dr. Jim Butler shared for a cold-weather game:

Cajun Jambalaya with Shrimp 4 pounds of chicken breast, diced salt and pepper 1 pound smoked sausage or ham, diced 1 pound of shrimp, cleaned and deveined 2 tablespoons of shortening 2 tablespoons of flour 2 medium onions, minced 3 cups tomatoes, peeled and diced 1 large bell pepper, minced 1 small jalapeno pepper, minced 1 clove of garlic, crushed 3 cups of water 1 ½ tsp salt ½ tsp thyme ½ tsp Louisiana hot sauce ½ tsp black pepper ½ bunch of parsley, minced ½ bunch of green onions 2 cups of raw rice Dice chicken, adding salt and pepper to it. Melt shortening in a heavy pot and fry the chicken until brown.

Remove from pot and set aside. Make soup by adding flour to drippings and stir until light brown.

Add cooked sausage or ham. Then add cooked chicken, onions, bell pepper, jalapeno pepper, tomatoes, garlic and shrimp. Cook, stirring constantly, for 10 minutes.

Add 3 cups water, salt, thyme, hot sauce and black pepper. When the water boils, pour in raw rice. Let mixture come to a boil again, stir thoroughly.

Cover and simmer until rice is tender. Add parsley and green onions. Stir. Cover for 5 minutes. Serves 8.

Items to pack in your tailgating container:

Dr. Jim Butler a Huntington, W.Va., dentist, is an avid Marshall University fan and tailgater.

He has been filling the mouths of his family and friends on game days for decades with sandwiches, soups and breads he cooks himself.

Mexican Cornbread 2 tablespoons of sugar 2 cups of self-rising cornmeal 1 cup of self-rising flour 1 can whole corn, drained 1 medium onion, chopped ½ green pepper, chopped 3 jalapeno peppers, chopped 2 banana peppers, chopped 6 tablespoons of bacon drippings 1 pound of bacon 1 ½ cup of cheddar cheese (Colby also works) ½ cup of milk ½ cup of buttermilk 4 eggs ½ teaspoons of garlic powder 2 tablespoons of green chilies 1 4 oz. jar of pimentos

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uality of life. Those three words speak untold volumes about why I love the Tri-State. By virtually any standard, we share a quality of life reminiscent of what many would call “happier times.” The spirit we share is still reflected by friendly visits; of neighbors tending to and helping others; and of children still able to enjoy the experiences of growing up in small-town America.

Our three-state region has largely been defined by the timeless churning of the Ohio River. However, a sense larger than that of state pride was evident: The Tri-State creates a kinsmanship among folks in Ohio, Kentucky and West Virginia. Our quality of life is not found in affluence but in shared values.

I love our geography. The wonders of nature have made themselves abundantly clear, providing recreational options too numerous to count.

Perhaps most of all, however, I love the spirit of community; a can-do attitude which isn’t restrained by state lines. Together, we have learned the power of people working together in common causes which embrace civic, church, charitable, educational, youth and economic development endeavors.

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years in banking. My career choice has allowed me the privilege of working to help friends and neighbors achieve their financial goals and help local businesses open their doors or expand.

It has also given me the opportunity to invest my time and efforts in many community-based projects and organizations.

Many of the organizations and activities in which I am involved help raise the quality of life we share. It’s such a satisfying feeling to know that efforts you’ve offered are making a difference in someone’s life.

As a member of the Board of Big Brothers/Big Sisters or the Tri-State, I join volunteers who see children at-risk benefit from the guidance and friendship of mentors.

As a member of the Ironton Port Authority, I have enjoyed making a difference in economic development, promoting Lawrence County and the Tri-State. The IPA board promotes a strong economy while trying to improve the standard of living through job creation and job retention.

As a committee member of Friends of Ironton, a non-profit group, I am able to work to increase economic activity with events such as the annual Gus Macker 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament and Rally on the River in the streets of downtown Ironton.

I go through this litany of

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organizations because I have experienced, and continue to do every day, the power of people coming together with common goals.

I have seen the results in families where employment issues threatened the fiber of the family unit. I’ve seen new businesses settle into the area and marvel at the abilities and willingness of the work force confirming their decision to open doors here. And I’ve seen the eyes of children sparkle as they recognize their abilities and realize the future is bright.

Volunteer opportunities are available to all who are willing to give of their time and talents. It pays dividends for a lifetime.

Certainly, the Tri-State Region has a wide array of differences, but that which separates us is miniscule compared to that which draws us together. Indeed, I love the Tri-State region and have for a lifetime. One doesn’t have to travel far to find themselves longing to come home.

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