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News To Use The Johnson County Public Library Beacon Video will hostNews a discussion Magazine of the book “Lord Greeof This week’s the Beacon Flies” by William nup Video News Golding Thursday, Jan. Magazine will stream 28, 12:10– 12:50 p.m. live from the new official Bring of your sack home theown magazine: lunch and drink.

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Russell the Johnson County Schools to discuss his disPublicWe’ll Library trict. also“Loveinclude Winter segment Crafts and alycooking with Games” Saturday, Jan. Brittnany Hoback and see 30, what 10 a.m.-noon.

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Wednesdays.

Shows are also archived on the webFather Daughter sites.

Dance to be held at the Paintsville Country Club Friday, Feb. 19, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tickets are $35 for each father/ daughter couple and $10 for each additional child. The dance will be hosted the Johnson RussellbyParade Dec. 4 Central Lady Christmas Eagles The Russell Softball hosted Team. AbyporParade, the tion of proceeds Downtownthe Russell Busiwill Association, be donated towill Cys-be ness tic Fibrosis held on Dec.research.

4, beginning at 7 p.m.

Appalachian Hospice The event, which will Care offerstreets griefof be heldwill on the support meetings downtown Russell, evwill ery first Thursday line up between 6 of and the month.

6:30 p.m. onMeetings Clinton will lastdirected from 6 -7byp.m.

Street the and will be held atDepartboth Russell Police Hager Hill and Pikevment. ille locations.

The office parade will kick off atLight 7 p.m. refreshments will served float and all Thebefeatured will are welcome to attend. be Mr. and Mrs. Santa Those aswith questions Claus, pictures will be may callafter 606-432-2112 allowed the parade orfront 606-789-3841. in of the fire station.

Organizers as that there National be The no other SantasFamin the ily Caregiver Support parade.

Program helps people A chili/cookie dinner aged 60 years and will be served at theover RuswhoFire are Station taking care of sell immedilovedfollowing ones orthegrandately parade parents who areentertainraising with musical grandchildren.

Services ment provided. include: educational The parade committee information on variwelcomes all participants: ous topics, freebands, training floats, walkers, fire for caregivers, trucks and others.support The grand marshals of News, cont.this on year pagewill 8 the parade be Bucky Jones and Mark Ballard, longtime Russell residents and volunteers.

For additional informaKentucky tion please Chautauqua, call Cheryl will “Rosemary Jones,present 502-314-4662.

Clooney: A Sentimental Journey” at 6scheduled p.m., TuesMeeting day,The Feb. Flatwoods 9, at the Johnson Lions County Public Library.

Club will meet Thursday, Rosemary 13 Clooney was November at 7 p.m. bornThein meeting Maysville,willKenbe tucky She became held in at 1928.

Giovanni’s on Arangillite internationally known Road. singer of pop, big band Non-members weland jazz music. Rosemary come. recorded with big-name labels some of the greatSeeand News est musicians of her time — On Page 2 Bing Crosby, Gene Autry, Nelson Riddle and Frank Sinatra.

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November 11, 2014

Russell/Flatwoods/Greenup, KY

Monarch waystations: nature’s beauty stop

Snow Day = Fun Day!

By Hank Bond The Greenup Beacon

tal then spent 32 years at the “I started gardening by trial source of information as well at the memorial in front of the Greenup County Health De- and error. I would watch the teacher. old Russell Depot. partment as a staff nurse then Victory Garden on PBS every “By reading and also pick“We are trying to get a MonButterflies an excep- nursing administrator prior to Sunday afternoon and actually ing up on shows like the Vic- arch Waystation garden started

By Kathy bring J. Prater tional amount of beauty to the my retirement. take notes. tory Garden is how I came to on the Extension property but Around Paintsville world. Monarch butterflies are “I do some part time nursing “This was early on before learn about the plight of the have had some problems geta Adults source of may beauty complain and great in- back at the health department Greenup County had a Master Monarch butterflies, their loss ting it going due to water isbut really, we’re all kids at terest to Nannette Stevens. when needed. I have been a Gardener program. I would of habitat, etc and the Mon- sues and such. heart when Mother Nature “Butterflies go where they Master Gardener since 2006 also pick up garden books and arch Watch organization. and Old Manplease Winter conplease – and where they and currently the secretary for started my own reference li“When available I will go See Monarch spire to turn the outdoors go.” - unknown our organization. I serve on the brary. Once the program was to seminars etc. I did so last On Page 11 intoStevens a winter wonderland! offers a habitat for County Extension Council at started in Greenup I signed up spring and learned more about Here are a as fewthey photos tak- to the Greenup County Coopera- and learned so much more. butterflies migrate the Monarchs.” en and thethis southpast eachThursday year. tive Extension. I am a member “I developed my love of garThis ties into her interest and Friday as Johnson County of of the hand bell choir at Ad- dening as a child following my activities with the Master GarNanette is the daughter kids enjoyed a snow day the late William and Thelma vance for many years. grandfather Raymond Stevens deners group. “play day!”

Stevens.

She was born at Bain“I also am a board member of Russell around his garden.

“The Master Gardeners are bridge Naval Station Maryland of the Remote Area Medical He was an avid rose grower. a small group but we are inand has lived in the Russell - Kentucky affiliate. I also take “As a child I have a very volved in some community Flatwoods area since 1960. water color classes from Janice tiny veggie garden next to our projects.

She attended the Russell LeBrun. I think that’s about it,” garage in Russell. I helped my “We developed and mainSchool system and graduated she said in accessing how her grandfather deadhead his roses tain the flower garden at the in 1972. She then attended the life has been. and generally got in his way,” Greenup County War MemoKing’s Daughters’ School of Her life also includes the she explained with a laugh. rial. We received tulip bulbs Nursing and then earned an ad- love of nature and specifically “I continue to read books from around the state capitol ditional degree from Bellarm- this time of year, butterflies. and magazines on gardening buildings through Tanya Puline College School of Nursing. Kolton “I have been ashowed Master Garand as pick brain of other lin andRobinson planted themtakes at the War Welch no fear hethe plummeted Preston cover in a shoveled out “I began my nursing career into denerseveral since taking gardeners.

Linda Hieneman Memorial, feet the of course snow in his grandparent’s snow tunnel.the Veterans Cemat Kings Daughters Hospi- yard in 2006. on Roberts Branch. our Ag. Agent has been a great etery, the Extension office and Nannette Stevens

Clayton Caudill and Domanic Greathouse have fun with a sled and a fourwheeler.

Brenda Moore Castle said her granddaughter Layla Castle enjoyed the snow but cautioned her grandma against “eating the yellow snow!”

John Parker Brown to be remembered in memorial 5K open-heart surgeries, could see in his eyes that he upside down, he still took something the toughest of was beyond devastated, but the time to walk up to me us could not even begin to my mind was still in denial and thank by meAnne for writing Photos Stephens In May of 2015, I wrote contemplate. and, for the briefest instant, that story. In my story, I an article that appeared However, on September I almost said, “Hey, Ryan. spoke of Parker’s courage, in this paper about Parker 3, 2015, Parker finally lost How is Parker?” In that of which he was blessed Brown and Team Parker, a battle that few could have instant, as I mentally re- with a plethora that goes Veterans atbegun Campbell 3rdingrade students of Honor and a bloodDay driveassembly being even to fight. Elem When School. Ms. June Whitt’s coiled terror about what listen beyond to myMedal comprehenhosted in his Ernie honor. West asI he heard of his passing, I I had almost Conley, said, my mind sion. Iofnow I know High recipient answers their questions.

Emily Fredrick and Chaise members thethink Raceland At that time, I had the think I must have mentally finally opened up and alwhere he got that trait.

BeSchool Band, play Taps at the Campbell Elementary School Veterans Day Assembly. privilege of donating blood shut down that news, as a lowed the fact that Parker tween Ryan, Amber, and and meeting Parker’s par- self-defense mechanism. had passed to truly become Addy, Parker’s big sister, ents, Ryan and Amber. I, myself, have a baby sisa reality. All of this hap- I now believe that courage Ryan and I spoke at length ter born with a congenital pened in nanoseconds, and is as much a family trait as about Parker, his condi- heart defect who has unI hoped that Ryan didn’t the color of one’s eyes. The The TeamParker Foun- see my terror. What he said Brown family has enough tion, and the reasons for dergone multiple openbrary Science to advance indation’s at the Rock and Roll 5K Hall of gree to meet with university tour of community engageSpecial to annual the blood drive and the heart surgeries, myclue Fame infirst nextadmissions quite nearly representatives. undid me. of itment that they can lend it the field, but and, I hadinno Cleveland, Ohio, in activities throughout The Greenup Beacon Run/Walk will be held goals of Team Parker. Ryan cowardice, I refused to “Ryan, I just wanted to to those, like myself, that what I wanted to receive my some capacity.

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Sara Crawford was a rein honor of John Park- thank you for your story need it in moments of cri- This is a large man with a quiet, process the fact in. that Parker er “But there pictured are so many roadto.nku.edu/. trip to Ashland was the sixth cipient of the Northern Ken- bachelor’s Brown, calm voice, and one of the had “I passed. about The Parker.

We appreci- is sis. was really excited tohere, exciting possibilities, I can’t #RoadToNKU a of eight stops through Dec. 4. tucky University Trailblazer unforget- ated it very much.” nicest people I have ever However, only offered a short the makewhose This writing is not a bethat NKU up myaside mind at the moAward for Leadership in Li- learn table smile, from met. later, I was standing I was amazed. Where did lated obituary. This is not library informatics program. ment,” shefaded said. away brary Informatics Nov. 6 at while Parker, it turns out, front of Dairyopportunity Queen memory, this man find the strength a memorial. This story is a wonderful Sara will join four area the Ashland Plaza Hotel and inIt’s this past September. was born with congenital with my son, to thank me, of all things? meant to be a celebration. the waiting technicalfor skills mathematics teachers who Convention Center in Ash- to acquire diaphragmatic hernia, or our order, when a quiet, With all that was going on said, “Ryan?”

I turned, and needed and really familiarize will also be honored with the land.

Brown, cont. on page 8 CDH. He survived three calm voice from behind me in his life, his world turned there stood Ryan Brown.

I myself with the field before NKU Trailblazer Award for The presentation was part of the 2014 #RoadToNKU starting on a graduate de- persistence in making a difgree. For instance, the library ference in the mathematics Commonwealth Tour.

Sara is a resident of Rus- I work in is a federal deposi- skills of our children.

“The Trailblazer Award is sell, Kentucky, and is a stu- tory, so the government docperformance mother moving away her family and her tory, addiction and Ameriuments class I plan on takingkeep recognition of those citizens dent in NKU’swith libraryBing infor- her Crosby in White She Christher own failed melove of Kentucky as who top are can popular music. She has the spring will serve throughout the state matics program. works toinremarry, mas continues to captivate marriage.

And, after she priorities in her life. served as an artist-on-tour changing lives through new as a library assistant at the well.” audiences even today.

And witnessed the assassination Bet Stewart portrays for the Ohio Arts Council, The support Sara has reand innovative education Ashland Community and her songs College.

“Come-On-aher friend Bobby for an artist in schools for the at NKU hasKenalreadyRosemary programs,”Clooney NKU President Technical Sara was ofceived My-House” and “This Ole li- nedy during his presiden- Kentucky Kentucky Center for the served her well.

Geoffrey S.Chautauqua.

Mearns said. a student worker at the House” placed her at the tial campaign rally, ClooStewart is the artistic direcArts and has participated in “I didn’t know what to ex- “With improved math skills brary before completing an top of Billboard charts. ney lost touch with reality. tor of Intuition Theatre in the Kentucky Arts Counpect during my first semester and added library capacity, associate of arts degree last But behind this small- She was hospitalized She earnedwill a be cil’s Arts in Education proat NKU as an onlineand trans-Cincinnati.

Kentucky’s children May. town-girl-rises-to-fame eight years treat-hadbachelor of arts degree in the gram. fer student, but in I have better prepared to meet “Books and the written spent story is also one of extraorment recovering from her speech, theatre and comKentucky Chautauqua word have always been a such a pleasant experience demands of this century.” dinary perseverance and mental and emotional illmunication arts from the is an exclusive presentaso far,” Sara said.

“EveryThe event is open to the passion of mine and librardedication, one me that teaches shesobounced Cincinnati tion of the Kentucky Huone hasBut been supportiveUniversity public andof will include an ies brought hours of nesses. itcomfort is possible to overcome as she the always did.andandopportunity has conducted manities Council, Inc. with throughout journey for research high school and joy when I was back, the worst to become the Before her death in 2002, and written scripts for 19 support from the National Bet Stewart, artistic director younger,” Sara said. “I knew my teachers are wonderful.” students and adults interfor Intuition Theatre in Cinbest.

Clooney coped with resurrect plays about social Endowment for the Hu- Crawford Sara’s would dream job is to workoriginal ested in completing their deSara I needed my Master of Li- Clooney cinnati, will portray Rosemany difficult obstacles her career, marry the love and historical topics in— her father’s alcoholism, of her life and continue to cluding 20th century his- Clooney, cont. on page 8 mary Clooney at the JohnBy Ryan S. Pack Around Paintsville

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January 26, 2016

Local News BSCTC president addresses Floyd Chamber Devin Stephenson, president of Big Sandy Community and Technical College (BSCTC) was the keynote speaker during a network luncheon sponsored by the Floyd County Chamber of Commerce Tuesday, Jan. 12 at Peking restaurant.

“I’m here to tell you the good news that higher education is thriving in Floyd and surrounding counties,” Stephenson said. “The future of our region depends upon our ability to be flexible and receptive to changes that keep our programs relevant to the industry sectors currently in our area and those who plan who invest in our region.”

Since his arrival in June.

Stephenson has the college functioning at a record level. Last year, the college received more than $2.2 million in funding from the Economic Development Agency to construct the state’s first Broadband Technology Center. That was coupled with an additional $1 million—$500,000 each from the Appalachian Regional Commission and a Community Development Block Grant.

“We will be on the front-

Devin Stephenson, center, BSCTC president, is pictured with Rick Hughes, chair, Floyd County Chamber of Commerce Board of directors, and Kathy Allen, executive director, Floyd County Chamber of Commerce.

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Stephenson highlighted the strong working relationship with Floyd County Schools. The college and school district created one of the first early college

academies in the state in 2012. Since its inception, 28 Floyd County students have graduated high school with an associate degree.

“Those graduates have earned more than $2.5 million in scholarships,” he added. “Because of the partnership with Henry Webb and the school district, we have early college academies in four of the five counties we serve.”

Currently, more than 100 students are enrolled in the college’s Early College Academy.

Stephenson said the importance of dialogue between chambers, their members and the college are critical in ensuring that “our programs are relevant now and for years to come.”

Paintsville

Three players record double-double

Lawrence County had five players in double figures in scoring including three players which posted double doubles as they routed host Paintsville last week.

The Dawgs improved to 17-3 on the season in a 9565 win.

Timmy Dalton had 23 points and 12 rebounds and his brother Robert Dalton poured in 21 points and grabbed 14 rebounds.

The Dawgs shot 46 percent from the field includ-

ing 29 percent from the three-point line- making 7 of 24. They struggled at the charity stripe making just 15 of 33 free throws.

The Tigers which was coming off a 69-67 win at Greenup County dropped to 5-10 on the season.

Grant Kiser also recorded a double double for Lawrence County with 16 points and 10 rebounds.

Austin Chaffin added 14 points and Brandon Richardson scored 11 points.

Both teams have district

matchups coming up soon.

The Tigers will be at Sheldon Clark Thursday while Lawrence County will go to Belfry tonight and host Pike County Central Thursday and then entertain PhelpsFriday.

cat boys basketball team defeated visiting Jenkins 77-40 last week to run its record to 4-13. They have very important games on the horizon as they play 58th District opponents.

Prestonsburg will visit Allen Central tonight and Betsy Layne Wednesday.

The Blackcats are currently 1-1 in district action.

They beat Allen Central at home but lost to South Floyd on the road this season.

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Time: 5-6 p.m.

Location: Highlands Medical Office Building, Meeting Rooms A & B, Prestonsburg, Ky., 41653 Dates: Jan. 28­—Diet: Getting Back on Track Feb. 25—Heart Health & Diabetes March 31—Yoga for Diabetics with Zina Goble April 28—Medications & Diabetes: Kidney Killers May 26—Sanofi “Taking Control” Drew Rainwater June 30—Diabetes Monitoring & Complications July 28—Diabetes & Dental Health Aug. 25—Diabetes Foot Care: Toni Kincheloe, PBH Wound Center Sept. 29—Sanofi “Managing Diabetes: The Next Step” A1C Champion program Oct. 20—Holiday Dinner: Join us for our holiday meal

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January 26, 2016

Henry Hamilton, 80

Henry Hamilton, 80, of Teaberry, died Thursday, Jan. 14, 2016.

Born July 29, 1935, he was the son of the late Effort and Lily Mae Bartley Hamilton.

Henry is survived by one daughter, Garnet Hamilton (husband Rexel) of Teaberry; one son, Frank Dotson (wife Sharon) of Martin; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; one niece; and one great-nephew.

In addition to his wife, Martha Story Hamilton, and his parents, he was also preceded in death by three brothers, Earl Hamilton Millis Hamilton and Rufus Hamilton; and one sister, Bernice Reynolds.

Funeral services were conducted Monday, Jan. 18, at Samaria Old Regular Baptist Church, Teaberry.

Old Regular Baptist ministers officiated.

Burial was in Henry Hamilton Cemetery, Teaberry.

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

James Paul “J.P.” Proffitt, 83 James Paul (“J.P.”) Profitt, 83, of Pine Top, died Friday, Jan. 15, 2016, at Hazard ARH. Born Feb. 10, 1932, he was the son of the late Ira and Ella Hall Profitt.

He was a United States Army Veteran, having served in the Korean War, and was a lifetime member of the Knott County DAV Chapter #171.

He is survived by a stepdaughter, Mary Y. Stausmire; sisters, Anita Bowen, Ivaleen Austin, and Peggy Thomas; brothers, Charlie Hall and Jack Profitt; a special friend, Yvonne Cornett; a special pet, “Digger”; and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife, Myrtle

Smith.

Funeral services were conducted Monday, Jan. 18, at the Nelson Frazier Funeral Home Chapel.

Military honors were performed by the Knott County DAV Chapter No. 171. Mike Caudill officiated.

Burial was in the Profitt Family Cemetery, Pine Top.

Gloria Taylor, 71

Gloria Taylor, 71, of Auxier, died Saturday, Jan. 16, 2016, at Pikeville Medical Center.

Born June 21, 1944, in Ville Platte, Louisiana, she was the daughter of the late Clyde Leggett and Verda Campbell Leggett.

She was a homemaker, and a member of the Caney Bible Church, Martin.

She is survived by her husband, Willie “Russ” Taylor; her sons, Michael Taylor of Harrogate, Tennessee and Mark Taylor of Carrollton, Georgia; a brother, Clive Leggett of Mamou, Louisiana; a sister, Margaret Marcantel of Pineville, Louisiana; four grandchildren; and two great-grand-

children.

In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by a sister, Nancy Sajjadia.

Graveside services were conducted Monday, Jan. 18, at Gethsemane Gardens, Prestonsburg.

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

Charles Bentley, 71

Charles Bentley, 71, of McDowell, died Sunday, Jan. 17, 2016, at Pikeville Medical Center.

Born Dec. 5, 1944, in Dony, he was the son of the late Reece Bentley and Flotine Howell Jones.

He was a retired coal miner.

He is survived by siblings, Larry (Becky) Bentley of Ypsilanti, Michigan, Kenny (Kathy) Jones of McDowell, Wilma Bentley of McDowell, Clara Tackett of Beaver, Rita (Bob) Varney of McDowell, Bil-

lie Isaac of McDowell, and Joy (Larry) Hall of Printer.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Funeral services were conducted Wednesday, Jan. 20, at Little Rosa Old Regular Baptist Church (IBA) McDowell. Old Regular Baptist ministers officiated.

Burial was in the Osborne Cemetery, McDowell.

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

Vina Sue Branham, 61

Vina Sue Branham, 61, of Prestonsburg, died Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2016, at UK Medical Center, in Lexington.

Born Dec. 29, 1954, in Floyd County, she was the daughter of the late Ernest and Lucy Adams Campbell.

She was a homemaker.

She is survived by her husband, Dallas Branham; one son, Brandon (Ashley) Branham of Paintsville; and several brothers and sisters.

Funeral services were conducted Friday, Jan. 22, at Nelson Frazier Funeral

Home. Richard Williams and James M. McKenzie officiated.

Burial was in the Branham Family Cemetery, Corn Fork, Prestonsburg.

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Obituaries

Charlene Ousley, 64

Charlene Ousley, 64, of Prestonsburg, died Monday, Jan. 18, 2016, at her residence.

Born Nov. 26, 1951, in Martin, she was the daughter of the late Troy Calhoun and Violet Parsons Calhoun McGuire.

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

She is survived by her husband, Dennie Ousley; three daughters, Toni Ousley of Mt. Sterling, Janet Jarrell of Prestonsburg, and Deanna Cole of Salyersville; siblings, Tony Calhoun Jr. of Allen, Donald Calhoun of Allen, Bonnie Stephenson of Jacksonville, Florida, Minerva Osborne of Prestonsburg, and Judy Flanery of Mar-

tin; and four grandchildren.

In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by one brother, Larry Calhoun.

Funeral services were conducted Wednesday, Jan. 20, at Nelson Frazier Funeral Home. Bill Collins officiated.

Burial was in the Anderson Ousley Cemetery, Prestonsburg.

Ezra Thornsberry, 81

Ezra Thornsberry, 81, of Dutch Run Road, Beaver, Ohio, died Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2016, at his home.

Born Feb. 24, 1934 in Wheelwright, he was the son of the late Ellis Thornsberry and Herma (Hall) Thornsberry.

He was a member of the Old Regular Baptist Church. He loved going to church, helping those in need, traveling, and fishing.

Ezra was married to his first wife, Clementine, in 1953. That union bore four children, Ricky (Trudy) Thornsberry of New Hudson, Michigan, Randy (Sherry) Thornsbery of Wellington, Ohio, Vicki (Denny) Murphy of Morehead, and Sandi Thornsberry of Lagrange, Ohio, who all survive.

Clementine died in 1988 and in 1990, Ezra married his second wife, Romaine C. Skaggs Mathews Thornsberry, who survives.

Also surviving are ten step-children: Johnny W. Mathews of Bear Creek, Ohio, Ishmael R. Mathews of Paynesville, Ohio, Shirley A. Helmedach of Colorado, Lowell E. Mathews of Florida, George L. Mathews Jr., of Beaver, Ohio, Carolyn A. Wallin of Beaver, Ohio, Paul D. Mathews of Beaver, Ohio,

and Rachel M. Brown of Beaver, Ohio.

Also surviving is one brother, Harold Thornsberry of Norwalk, Ohio; three sisters, Charalette Howard of Virginia, Georgia Thornsberry of Topmost, and Vanessa Cook of Topmost; and numerous grandchildren, greatgrandchildren, and greatgreat-grandchildren.

Along with his parents, and his first wife, he was also preceded in death by a step-daughter, Dianna L. Stoler, and a step-son, Leonard Mathews.

Funeral services were conducted Friday, Jan. 22, at the Boyer Funeral Home in Waverly, Ohio, with Elder Buddy Carty and Elder Danny Carty officiating.

Burial followed in Tuttle Cemetery, Knott County.

Arrangements under the direction of Nelson Frazier Funeral Home, Hindman.

two sisters, Irene Gayheart and Esta Smith.

Funeral services were conducted Jan. 16, in the Hall Funeral Home Chapel, with William Jarrell and Edward Varney officiating. Burial followed in the Davidson Memorial Gardens, Ivel.

Michael Colvin, 56

Michael Colvin, 56, of Dogwood Lane, Paintsville, died Monday, Jan. 18, 2016, at his home.

He is survived by his wife, Kelly Colvin; two daughters, Olivia Katheryn Colvin and Sarah Elizabeth Colvin both of Paintsville; one brother, Mark (Anita) Colvin of Paintsville; and one nephew, Clay Colvin, also of Paintsville.

Funeral services were conducted Jan. 22, at Mayo Memorial United Methodist Church, Paintsville, with John Hatton and

Charles Ray Martin, 86 Charles Ray Martin, 86, of Topmost, died Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2016, in the Greg and Noreen Wells Hospice Care Center, Hazard.

Born June 25, 1929, in Glo, he was the son of the late Reb and Lucy Sherman Martin.

He was a retired superintendent for E.Q.T. Gas Co., a member of Providence Old Regular Baptist Church, a former member of the Wayland Masonic Lodge, 32nd degree, and a Shriner.

He is survived by his wife, Emma Lou Cook Martin; three sons, Jack (Denise) Martin of San Antonio, Texas, Roger (Brenda) Martin of Pikeville, and Jerry (Beth) Martin of Benton, Louisiana; one brother, Wade Martin of Dema; one sister, Elizabeth Joyce Ratliff of Pikeville; six grandchildren; four stepgrandchildren; 10 great-

grandchildren; and seven step-great-grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, Charles was also preceded in death by two brothers, Paul Randall Martin and Forrest Martin; and, two sisters, Mabel Doris Welch and Gwendolyn Sue Barnett.

Funeral services were conducted on Saturday, Jan. 16, in the Hall Funeral Home Chapel, with Old Regular Baptist ministers officiating.

Burial followed in the Joe Hall Cemetery, Topmost.

Nannie Mae Conn, 84

Pauline Wallace, 90 Pauline Wallace, 90, of Allen, died Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2016, at her residence.

Born June 9, 1925, in Floyd County, she was the daughter of the late Lon and Anna Gibson Workman.

She was a retired nurse.

She is survived by one brother, Leonard Workman of Pikeville; two sisters, Betty Daniels of Stanville, and Lockie Little of Pikeville.

In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, John F. Wallace; two brothers, John Workman and Robert Workman; and,

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Mike Schmitt officiating.

Burial followed at Highland Memorial Park, Staffordsville.

Arrangements under the direction of Jones Preston Funeral Home, Paintsville.

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Nannie Mae Conn, 84, of Banner, died Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2016, at Pikeville Medical Center.

Born Feb.27, 1931, in Honaker, she was the daughter of the late Andrew Jackson and Etta Akers Case.

She was a member of the Little Salem Regular Baptist Church.

She is survived by her husband, Hubert Conn; two sons, Wade (Ruby) Conn and Hugh David Conn, both of Banner; three daughters, Linda Conn Samons of Pikeville, Eva (Robert) Young of Ypsilanti, Mich., and Regina Conn of Prestonsburg; one brother, Thomas Case of Marion, Mich.; 14 grandchildren; 25 great- grandchildren; and five greatgreat-grandchildren.

In addition to her par-

ents, she was also preceded in death by one son, D.J. Conn; two brothers, Okie Case and Bert Case; and two sisters, Margie Conn and Margaret Harris.

Funeral services were conducted Sunday, Jan. 17, in the Hall Funeral Home Chapel with Old Regular Baptist ministers officiating.

Burial followed in the Fred Conn Cemetery, Dana

Kermit R. Rowe, 70

Kermit R. Rowe, 70, of Dana, died Sunday, Jan. 17, 2016, at Pikeville Medical Center.

Born June, 1945, in Allen, he was the son of the late Grover C. and Magdalene Hinton Rowe.

He was a member of the Little Salem Old Regular Baptist Church, and an honorary sheriff.

He is survived by his wife, Lenore Boyd Rowe; one son, Kermit Dwayne (Karen) Rowe of Banner; two daughters, Stacey D. (Scott) Mullins of Pikeville, and Amanda L. Rowe of Dana; three brothers, Billy (Shelia) Rowe of Allen, James (Judy) Rowe of Martin, and Bobby (Teresa) Rowe of Beaver; one sister, Brenda (Kenneth) Wells of Maricopa, Arizona; and six grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by one grandson, Casey A. Rowe.

Funeral services were conducted Thursday, Jan. 21 at the Little Salem Old Regular Baptist Church, Dana. Burial followed in the Boyd Cemetery, Dana.

Arrangements under the direction of Hall Funeral Home, Martin.

Robert Lee Honeycutt, 18 Robert Lee Honeycutt, 81, of Meally, died Monday, Jan. 18, 2016 at Paul B. Hall Medical Center.

Born April 30, 1934 in Johnson County, he is survived by one sister, Margaret Craft Williams of Meally; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were conducted Thursday, Jan. 21, in the Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel.

Burial followed in the Honeycutt Cemetery, Kite Hollow, Meally.

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Obituaries Patsy Jane Jones Murphy, 83

Patsy Jane Jones Murphy, 83, of Wayland, died Sunday, Jan. 17, 2016, at Hazard ARH. Born June 5, 1932, in Floyd County, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Ruth Hobbs Jones.

She was a former employee of the Wayland Fountain, U.S. Shoe, and a member of the Wayland United Methodist Church.

She is survived by one son, Tom (Mary) Murphy of Wayland; one brother, Ronald (Jean) Jones of Shelby, Ohio; one sister, Phyllis (Edgar) Craft of Allen; and one grandchild, Brittany Murphy.

In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Thomas “T.J.” Murphy; three brothers, Michael

Jones, Walter Eugene Jones, and Donald Jones; and one sister, Nancy Jones.

Funeral services were conducted Thursday, Jan. 21 in the Hall Funeral Home Chapel, with Jack Howard officiating.

Burial followed in the Davidson Memorial Gardens, Ivel.

Elhanan Pete Grigsby Jr. Elhanan Pete Grigsby Jr. died Monday, Jan. 18, 2016.

Born Aug. 25, 1934, in Bypro, he was the son of the late Elhanan Pete Grigsby and Marena Hayes Grigsby.

He served the Kentucky public school system for over 54 years, primarily in Floyd County, as a teacher, a basketball and baseball coach, a principal, an assistant superintendent, and superintendent.

He coached basketball at McDowell High School, where, during his 13-year stint, he led the McDowell DareDevils to the 15th Regional Finals five times, winning the title in 1966, 1971 and 1973.

Growing up, he excelled in basketball, baseball and music. He was a FirstTeam All-State player in 1952, and was recruited by the legendary Adolph Rupp to play for the UK Wildcats where he was a member of the undefeated 1953-54 squad.

He was a devoted member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

He is survived by three children: Melinda Gay (Lee) Majakey of Lexing-

ton, Geri Eileen Grigsby of Lexington, and Elhanan Pete (Michelle) Grigsby III, of Blue Springs, Missouri; five grandchildren, Meredith Majakey (Steve) Sleight; Lauren Ann Majakey; Erin Leigh Majakey (Brian) Crenshaw; Elhanan Pete Grigsby IV, and Nyla Katherine Grigsby; two great-grandchildren, Gabriella Melinda Sleight and Thomas Lee Sleight; two brothers, Jerry Roger Grigsby and Richard Van (Phyllis) Grigsby; two sisters, Marena Grigsby (Gary) Evans, and Margaret Lynn Grigsby Hamilton; a sister-in-law, Brenda “Sparkle” Grigsby; and, numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, and his wife, Phyllis Eileen Martin Grigsby, he was also preceded in death by his brothers, Dr. Charles Grigsby, David Lee Grigsby, and Stephen Jan Grigsby.

Funeral services were held Thursday, Jan. 21, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Martin Ward.

Arrangements under the direction of Hall Brothers Funeral Home, Martin.

Clora King Cantrell, 93 Clora King Cantrell, 93, of Sitka, died Saturday, Jan. 16, at Pikeville Medical Center.

Born Sept. 3, 1922 in Johnson County, she was the daughter of the late Floyd King and Julia Delphia Burton King.

She is survived by three sons, Tommy (Mildred) Cantrell, Paul (Julie) Cantrell, and Homer Cantrell all of Sitka; one brother, Howard King of Sitka; and several grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-

grandchildren.

In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Walter Cantrell; one daughter, Julie Castle; and several brothers and sisters.

Funeral services were conducted Wednesday, Jan. 20, in the Sitka Free Will Baptist Church with Jim McKenzie officiating.

Burial followed in the Cantrell Family Cemetery, Sitka.

Arrangements under the direction of Jones Preston Funeral Home, Paintsville.

Larry Gene VanHoose, 68 Larry Gene VanHoose, 68, of Paintsville, died Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2016 at his home.

Born Oct. 21, 1947 in Johnson County, he was the son of the late Proctor and Hazel VanHoose.

He was an employee of the Johnson County Sheriff’s Department.

He is survived by his wife, Patty Conley VanHoose; one brother, James O. (Ernestine) VanHoose of Flat Gap; one sister, Janie Harlow of Paintsville; and several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.

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evening, Jan. 22.

Funeral services were conducted Saturday, Jan. 23, in the Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with John Hatton and Father Terence Hoppenjans officiating. Burial followed in the Highland Memorial Park, Staffordsville.

Callie Salyers, 93 Callie Salyers, 93, died Thursday, Jan. 21, 2016, in Paintsville.

She was born April 5, 1922.

Funeral services were conducted Monday, Jan.

25, at Carter Funeral Home with Bennie Marshall and Kenneth Poe officiating.

Burial followed in the Richmond Cemetery, Prestonsburg.

Patsy Pelphrey Blevins, 100

Patsy Pelphrey Blevins, 100, died Friday, Jan. 15, 2016 at Highland Regional Medical Center.

Born Oct. 30, 1915 in Johnson County, she was the daughter of David Paris “Deal”and Laura Alice Trimble Pelphrey.

She was a member of the Barnetts Creek United Baptist Church.

She is survived by two sons, Harold (Sina Mae) Blevins of Oil Springs, and Wayne Roger (Joyce) Blevins of Staffordsville; five daughters, Imogene (David) Paine of Dayton, Ohio, Neva (Donnie) Whitt of Lexington, Opal (Jeff) Ward of Paintsville, Anna (Dillard) Blancett of Staffordsville, and Edith (Jack) Haley of West Van Lear; 24 grandchildren; and a total of 92 great, great-great, and great-great-greatgrandchildren.

In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Pluma Blevins; one daughter, Georgene Salyer; one

son, Dorris Blevins; six brothers, Bradley Pelphrey, Frank Pelphrey, Chaille Pelphrey, Trimble Pelphrey, Jessie Pelphrey, and James Pelphrey; three sisters, Martha Salyers, Rouie Pelphrey, and Murzie Meade; four grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and one great-great grandchild.

Funeral services were conducted Monday, Jan. 18, in the Jones-Preston Funeral Chapel with Sammy Reed officiating.

Burial followed in the Blevins Family Cemetery, Pickle Fork, Staffordsville.

Emma Jean Blair Adams, 71 Emma Jean Blair Adams, 71, of West Van Lear, died Friday, Jan. 15, 2016 at Salyersville Health Care Center.

Born June 4, 1944, in Johnson County, she was the daughter of the late Virgil and Retta Mae Music Blair.

She is survived by one daughter, Tina (Don) Williams of Preston Branch, Meally; two brothers, Roger Blair of Lexington, and Kenneth Blair of West Van Lear; two grandchildren; and a daughter-in-law, Patti Adams of Barbourville.

In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Billy Ray Adams Sr.; one son, Billy Ray Adams Jr.;

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Funeral services were conducted Monday, Jan. 18, in the Jones-Preston Funeral Chapel with Isaac Rowland and Gary Blair officiating.

Burial followed in the Johnson County Memorial Cemetery, Staffordsville.

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Funeral services were conducted Friday Jan. 22, in the Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Lenny Wheeler and Curt Howard officiating.

Burial followed at the Highland Memorial Park in Staffordsville.

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Cordia Castle, 97 Cordia Castle, 97, of Paintsville, died Monday, Jan. 18, 2016 at the Mountain Manor Nursing Home.

She was the daughter of the late Kie and Beulah Castle.

She is survived by one son, Jack Thomas Patrick of Covington; one daughter, Flora Lee Montgomery of Winchester; two broth-

(Joyce) Stapleton, Terry M. Stapleton, and William S. Stapleton all of Louisa; three brothers, Bob Terry of Columbus, Ohio, Ronald Terry and Larry Milton Terry of Louisa; 15 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; and one greatgreat-granddaughter.

In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Clarence Stapleton.

Funeral services were conducted Thursday, Jan. 21, at the Richardson Chapel Church with Bro. Claude Mollett, Bro. Tommy Meade, and Bro. Brad Dutton officiating.

Burial followed in the Stapleton Cemetery at Nats Creek.

Arrangements under the direction of Wilson Funeral Home, Louisa.

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Ruby Jayne Colgrove, 68 Ruby Jayne Colgrove, 68, of Prestonsburg, died Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2016 at Riverview Health Care Center.

Born May 4, 1947, in Lackey, she was the daughter of the late Marlin and Beulah Hicks Ratliff.

She is survived by one daughter, Chandra Ratliff of Prestonsburg; one brother, Jones Aster (Ruth) Ratliff of Kinderville, Ind.; one sister, Jacqueline Caudill of Wayland; one grandson, Carl Andrew (Amanda) Gibson; and one granddaughter, Crystal Rose Gibson.

In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband,

Nora Jean Stapleton, 83, of Nats Creek, died Sunday, Jan. 17, 2016 at her home.

Born Oct. 10, 1932, at Richardson, she was the daughter of the late William and Elizabeth Louise Fitch Terry.

She was a homemaker, and a member of the Richardson Chapel Church.

She is survived by six daughters, Bonnie Lou (Richard) Meade of Louisa, Alice Stapleton of Louisa, Mary Elizabeth (Frankie) Howell of Fallsburg, Julia K. Stapleton and husband Ron Gilmer of Columbus, Ohio, Brenda G. Stapleton and husband Victor Seidlertz Jr. of Columbus, Ohio, and Nora (Frank) Truitt of Louisa; four sons, Clarence E. (Angela) Stapleton, Johnny R.

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Born in Wabash Indiana, he was the son of Nicholas and Betty Howard Daniels.

He was a member of the Blaine Church and Outreach; and was a Fiber Optic installer for Telecom.

In addition to his parents, he is also survived by his wife, Pamela Fyffe Daniels; four step-sons, Gary W. Butcher of Paintsville, Gerrin Butcher of Lexington, Cory Butcher of Sitka, and Jacob Butcher of Staffordsville; one brother, Robert Darren Daniels of Van Lear; and three grand-

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Opinion

The strip mines of Johnson County An eyesore?

Not from where I’m standing

By Ryan S. Pack Guest opinion I have often heard it said that strip mines are an ugly scar that cut through the natural beauty of our county. Perhaps when in full operation, with loud equipment and rattling coal trucks raising dust up and down the mountains, I might be inclined to agree.

However, what about when the equipment is gone, and the trucks stop running?

I will be the first to admit that I was not what one could label a “Model Child” (As my parents would readily and heartily agree). That said, it is a fact that I spent a great deal of my youth in a wild and unruly state of mind. All young people go through

a stage where they live to party, and I was certainly no exception.

However, I had a conundrum: While I was deeply enthralled of the wiles of beer, I was not a fan of large social gatherings where said beer could be found. Large parties were just not my scene. I invariably wound up getting into an altercation with someone every time I attended one. So, what to do?

Enter the strip mines of this great county. These unused strip mines became a focal point of my younger years, a place where I and my small group of friends could go and have a good time under the stars (and occasionally in a raging snowstorm, we weren’t particular). These mines offered what we sought: Privacy and the great outdoors. Have you ever tried to start a bonfire in the middle of a party at some-

one’s house? I assure you, you will be cordially asked to leave, sometimes with a police escort.

The abandoned mines gave us a place to do such things, build huge bonfires under a sky far more full of stars than could be seen from the light-polluted, heavily-populated town.

Before you form a mental image of a gang of hooligans burning down half the mountainside in a drunken stupor, let me put that image to rest. All right, we were a gang of hooligans, and we did build some almighty big fires, but we never let them get out of control, and I think you would be quite shocked at the subject matter being discussed at these outings.

You see, my friends and I were not nearly as shallow and barbaric as we appeared. The conversations that took place on those mountaintops ranged from

God to love, war to science.

Yes, you read that sentence correctly. We would sit and look up at the misty arm of the Milky Way and discuss how, exactly, Man could actually make the journey from Earth to a far-away star, even going so far as to map out our different theories as to how such a journey could take place. (I still stand by mine, a series of rapidly rotating satellites that catch a passing spacecraft and release it at an exponential rate with each satellite… but that’s not important.)

We would discuss God, and religion in its various forms. We were an eclectic bunch, with everything from Christians, Pagans, and Agnostics among us, so you can well imagine how lively those conversations were. We would discuss love, some of us heralding its beauty and others of us, brokenhearted, calling

for its immediate removal from the pantheon of human emotion. In short, we sat around our bonfire and discussed the Human Condition, with all that entails.

However, if forced to find a common thread through all of this, it would have to be the indescribable beauty of the place we had these conversations. The abandoned mines, sitting so high on the mountain, gave us a view of the sky that you cannot find down in the valleys of civilization.

The cool wind blowing across us in the oppressive summer heat as the sun began to set was as gentle and loving as a mother’s hand on a fevered brow. No matter what we were doing, sunset and sunrise ended it. We would all fall silent and simply stand in our private awe at the beauty that unfolded before us, a magnificent painting brought to life as we looked on. These

moments were a balm to my soul, and are even now.

And, as beautiful as those sunsets were, we knew that it was just the opening act of the evening.

The stars that I previously mentioned? You cannot see such a thing in the confines of the valleys. On that mountaintop, we had an uninterrupted, 180 degree view of the night sky, with all of its glorious patterns, meteor showers, and lunar eclipses. The sight cannot be adequately described in words, it must be seen to be understood.

So, are strip mines ugly?

I suppose it depends on who you ask. To me, they are one of the very few places that I found peace during the troubled years of my youth. Without them, I would not be who I am today. Ugly? No, I can’t say that I would agree with that statement.

Not at all.

Here and There, Then and Now By Joe Weddington

The making of a fan I saw a thirty-eight-yearold actor on the television show called “Person of Interest” who reminded me of a young Jimmy Walker and a bit of Chris Rock.

I thought this was his natural persona until I realized that it was an act within his act and had nothing to do with who

he actually was or the part that he played. The simple truth was that he had adopted certain aspects of both Rock and Walker’s speech, look and body language to give a subtle, barely detectable and quite subliminal similarity to express to other’s that he was a “RockWalker-ish” acting

homeless guy.

I decided to do some digging on the guy and was truly impressed with what I found.

His name is Francois Battiste, a Chicago-born and Julliard-trained actor who made his Broadway debut as “Tom” in “Prelude to a Kiss” (Roundabout).

Off-Broadway he starred as “Pelzie Sullivan” in “The Good Negro” at the Public Theater for which he won an Obie Award and was nominated for a Lucille Lortel Award.

Other Off-Broadway credits include “Broke-ology” (LCT) and “10 Things to Do Before I Die” (Second Stage Theatre).

Regionally, he has appeared in productions by Williamstown, NYS&F,

Sundance Theatre Lab, Dallas Theater Center, Chicago Shakespeare, The Goodman, Victory Gardens, Damous Door, Chicago Theatre Company, Illinois Shakespeare Festival and Looking Glass Theatre.

His burgeoning film credits include “One Week,” and “The Disappearance of Donnie Bishop.”

A fan comment left on the IMDB website reads: “I recently saw Battiste play Orlando in a third year production of ‘As You Like It’ at Juilliard. He was quite good, quite compelling. I look forward to his professional career, as he’s got what it takes to make it.

Best of Luck!”

I read an online inter-

view and decided that this guy is practical, witty and intelligent shown by his answers to the question: “If you were stranded on a deserted island, what three items would you take with you?” Battiste responded, “ Three items I would take if stranded on a deserted island? A helicopter, fuel and a pilot.”

I sure can’t fault his logic, or his acting; and getting back to the RockWalker persona, I cannot get over how good those attributes shown through in his own interpretation of his character portrayal as a streetwise homeless guy. It wasn’t that he wanted people to see Francois Battiste the actor as being RockWalker-ish but he wanted his audience to see

Francois Battiste (Photo courtesy of ContactMusic.com) his character as being so.

At least I got it and walked away a fan of this young man’s acting ability.

I truly expect to see more of him in the future.

Charity begins at home – how to help your neighbors

By Sheena Wright Maynard Winter is here and Mother Nature is holding nothing back.

We here in Eastern Kentucky seem to have been rather lucky so far, with mild temperatures and just a hint of snowfall. Christmas was warm enough to grill out and local stores were starting to worry whether or not they would actually sell their surplus of snow shovels.

Kids across the county and those surrounding us are rejoicing in the thoughts of snow days to come. But adults know that winter storms are, in fact, a very serious matter.

Besides the snow, falling temperatures create several hazards around the home and daily commutes. Many people don’t have snow days to help out at work and frozen water pipes can be a long term nightmare.

However, these types of problems would be a blessing to some in our community. The number of homeless people and families in our area is on the rise. It’s a problem that has been addressed in the past and members of the community are working diligently on solving it. But until a shelter is in place, homeless persons and families are in need of assistance.

Winter is no time for families to be going without the most basic of needs. In Floyd County, Sister Judy and a team of volunteers with the St. James Episcopal Church are working daily to help ease the struggle for those in need.

On Tuesday’s the church offers a soup kitchen from 1 p.m. until 5 p.m. for anyone in need of a hot meal.

On that day, as well as on Thursday of each week, the church operates a food pantry that is open to the

public. “We’re a small church, about 20 families attend here,” Sister Judy said. “We have a small thrift store that helps us pay the utilities. People usually clean out their closets and bring it to us to sell. Anything helps.” She says anyone is welcome to come out and shop at the thrift store. St. James also welcomes donations to go directly to the homeless community. Currently, they have a “free” table full of coats, winter gloves and caps that are free to those in need. Any donations brought in specifically for those without shelter are kept separate from thrift store items and are distributed as those individuals come into the church.

In the past, the church was able to house homeless families overnight, but the utilities were skyrocketing and finding volunteers to stay and keep the church open all night became dif-

ficult. However, the church is very active in the fight for a homeless shelter and continues to offer as much help as possible until that day comes. Sister Judy further explains the needs of the church for the community; “When school is out it’s a little harder on parents. When school is in, the kids can eat two meals free there. That makes a big difference. A lot of families in our community are way below the poverty level.”

The pantry has essentials such as canned vegetables and other items to make meals like noodles and pasta sauce. But Sister Judy knows the needs of the children. “We need things like oatmeal packets, different flavors. Things that Mom or whoever can add water to and microwave.

Peanut butter is a big help.

Kids love it, it’s filling and you don’t need electric to feed the kids with it. Another thing that is a huge

help to these families are those cartons of milk you can buy straight off the dry goods shelf. It doesn’t need refrigerated which will come in handy if the power goes out. Power or not, kids still have to eat.”

The stigma that surrounds the homeless is that these are people who are rarely seen or people who are homeless because of drug problems or alcohol related problems. However, that’s not always the case. These are people you may work with. These are kids who your children see at school every day. You may attend church with them or sit next to them at your kid’s ballgames.

Poverty doesn’t have a look. Hunger is everywhere, but so is the power to change that. Being part of a community is helping the community around you.

Items that seem like trash to you could change someone’s life for the better.

Rethink tossing that old, faded winter jacket. Just because your little girl got a new, sparkly pair of winter boots doesn’t mean her old pair won’t put a sparkle in another little girl’s eyes.

St. James and it’s members welcome donations of any kind. Though they aren’t the only food pantry in Floyd County, they serve a great number of families and individuals.

Those numbers are on the rise not only because of weather, but because of financial hardships. If you’d like to find out more about how you can help or if you or someone you know is in need, please call Sister Judy at (606) 886- 8046.

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Most general in“That monster was maritime disaster. memories the event. dressed loved ones. ternet This will be the third Cof- course, coffee.of There will be open to theto public. searches will tell you enormous!” she added, only re- an I don’t recall went Google on a tour of that fee “Our Houseversion event sponsored open mic timethem wheretellpeo- “We A quick search there are subreferring to caffeine the 12-ft ceived one Oscar for ing us any specific stothe States and Paraby Greenup Arts, the council ple can share, family friendly will show that Americans stitutes such as Ginseng and pneumatically conwriting,”the said ries ofpoems the sinking mount arranged supporting FineMs. ArtsDalPro- please, and/or other music consume 400 million for cupsus of Ginkgo Biloba for those who trolled creature she ton, through who turns 82 on ofthan horror coffee to actually deliver gram the Greenup any the style.general We encourage per day.

That issome a lot want to stay away from cafeluded and which was Jan. 21, from her home of it.” letters in person if the Extension Service. Danny original material, but it is not of coffee! Coffee provides feine. in Saddleback Valley, Irish born Dalton addresses coincided curiously called a repCalifornia. “But the was 17 when her fam- with the cities we vis- tile in the original trailer, but was actually a special effects were ily moved to London ited.” pretty good for 60 years where she studied at Dalton went on to giant mollusk in the ago.” the Royal Academy of appear in another 15 film.

Among her numerous The cast included Dramatic Art and was films, including a small Barbara Stanwyck and soon noticed by a film role in 1958’s “Separate TV western roles, DalClifton Webb, who de- executive.

Tables” with David ton appeared in “Waglighted ‘40s and ‘50s “Paramount brought Niven, Burt Lancast- on Train,” “Gunsmoke,” movie audiences with me over to the U.S. er, Rita Hayworth and and “Bonanza,” but wasn’t always at ease his acerbic, snobbish on a 7-year contract Deborah Kerr. characters, most nota- beginning with ‘The “We rehearsed for on the sets.

“I hate horses!” she bly in three Mr. Belve- Girls of Pleasure Is- three weeks and shot admitted.

“I mean, I’m dere films. land,’” she explained. it in sequence, which “He was a little bit like Set on a South Pacific was very unusual,” she really scared to death of them. In one show, I that and mostly kept to Island toward the end said. “Niven was a himself,” recalled Dal- of World War II, the wonderful, funny had to ride down a very hill and felt sure ton. “But he was very 1953 comedy was actu- man, a great raconteur. steep Photo by submitted funny with a sharp wit. ally released while the It was great to just sit I was going to fall. I got Barbara Stanwyck was Korean War was still in quietly in a chair and through it, but when a dream – the ultimate progress. listen to his wicked the scene was over the director asked, ‘Could pro, always prepared “To promote the film, sense of humor.”

The top in the Enterprise Program. do it again, this andfive ready to scoring help.” students we were sentAmerican to Seoul Private Hayworth, a boxSystem of- you(A.P.E.S.) time Richard, with yourRWHS, eyes Pictured to right: Economics Student; Dalton left recalls the Kirby where Whittaker, it premieredUK forAgfice favorite from the Katie cast welcoming some Todd the Chapman troops,” said Dal- ‘30s and ‘40s, surprised Allison Tracey, GCHS; II, GCHS; Cecelia Bellew, GCHS; open?’”

Lakin Nichols, GCHS, Dalton’s movie career special guests during ton.

“It’s dated now, Dalton. and Aaron Boyd, Greenup County 4-H Youth Development Agent. lasted until 1965 dur-

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You can read about stud- Sometimes, if I have coffee ies that tell you to drink cold in the evening, I will add water to get your metabo- a little cream. I don’t like lism going in the morning. sugar in my coffee. EveryStretching is supposed to one has their own personal stimulate your body’s “wake taste. Don’t be afraid to exup” messages. Simply eating periment. breakfast will help your body The Coffee House will create energy. We don’t al- have a few choices of coffee, ways need that cup of coffee, freshly ground, for you to try. unless we are so used to it We will even have decaffeinthat we DO need it! Caffeine ated coffee for those who is highly addictive. Anyone can’t drink the regular verwho routinely drinks coffee sion in the evening. Tea has will report that they get head- a reduced level of caffeine.

Audrey Dalton is pictured studio aches without the caffeine.

If Wehere will in alsoa have somepic tea withdecide the monster “The you to replacefrom or re-theon1957 hand film, for those whoMonprefer ster your that caffeine Challenged duce intake,the be World.” a hot cup of tea in the evecareful to do it slowly. ning. ing which she also There are time also many ben- to Ifacting. you are looking for a raised family. Michigan nice “Just as well,” efits to acaffeine. relaxing eveningshe out, “I had four has children can low be cost, a difState University shown said. close to“Ithome, and in caffeine six years between I did a that has been proven ficult family business. friendly, come to the to have some health benefits: Extension officefilms for and Cof1953-1959.

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Each picture of Parker that I saw, the emotion I felt was not one of sadcontinued from front Connie Scarberry ness or anger that a child submitted this phoA celebration of a baby boy should have to bear such that word in a sentence, to of a cute snow that in his short life touched a burden, but happiness. I because I have none of it, bunny preparing for so many and gave so many found myself smiling right compared to children like some winter fun! hope and strength. While back at those photos, an Parker and my baby sister.

Because that’s what I never had the incredible automatic response to such honor of meeting Parker, I an incredible smile. As I Parker did. He brightened have gone through picture mentioned, I have been the room. He gave off after picture of him while at the bedside of my baby strength and courage in writing that first story. And sister after her surgeries, waves, shoring up those no matter what was going seeing those same tubes around him when they ment on the day you wish call at (606) 886-2374 or on with his body, no matter running into her body, her felt as if they were falterto be seen. The charge is 1-800-737-2723 between what physical condition he eyes tired and her body ing. Parker had but a brief $25 for self-pay patients; 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Monday- was in, one thing remained exhausted. But instead of time on this earth, but in most insurances becoming that at scant time, he accompicture: An inBy Hank Bond are ac- Friday. tal then spent 32 years at thein every “I started gardening by trial source ofemotional informationand as well the memorial in front of the cepted. than this writsmile thatwatch my theteary-eyed The Greenup Beacon Greenup County Health De-credible and error.

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Butterflies bring an excep- nursing administrator prior tobegin Waystation garden Sunday and actuallymight ing expect, up on shows like the VicBowman, is located at the Free colon cancer brought back a memory of because of that smile.

The sheer joy that radiated tional amount of beauty to the my retirement. take notes. tory Garden is how I came to on the Extension property but County Courthouse screenings Floydare Pike“I do sister,about unable talk,of theThat unforgettable smile. getthat child’s eyesonwas world.

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For district hasarea staff available Primary School.

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For more information, con- to assist with Medicare further information, please Foundation, Endowment for the ond guest will be Sean She attended the Russell LeBrun.

I think that’s about it,” garage in Russell. I helped myHeisel“WeSule developed and maintact Tara Little at 1-800- questions and plans. If you call toll free 1-866-647Clooney Lindsey Wilson College, Humanities. It is not a Horne, Supt. of Russell School system and graduated she said in accessing how her grandfather deadhead his roses tain the flower garden at the 737-2723 or tara.little@ are new to Medicare and 2926.

Morehead State University, state continued from front Schools to discuss his dis- in 1972. She then attended the life has been. and generally got in his way,” Greenup County War Memo- agency, but is a proud bigsandy.org.

State University, partner of Kentucky’s interested in open enrolltrict. We’ll also include King’s Daughters’ School of Her life also includes the she explained with a laugh. Murray rial. We received tulip bulbs Paducah Bank, PNC, and Tourism, Arts and Heritage We want to know what’s ment, or just need to check manities and from: Christia Flu cooking with Nursing and then earned an ad- love of nature and specifically “I continue to read books from around the state capitol shots segment are now availToyota Motorthrough ManufacturCabinet. For information, on ofinyear, andbutterflies. around naand on a different plan, stop in going Leemagazines Brown, theonBrownBrittnany Hoback and see ditional degree from Bellarmthis time gardening buildings Tanya Pulable at the Johnson County our office at 110 Resource your town! Send your ing North America, Inc. visit kyhumanities.org or Corporation, just what she has cooked College School of Nursing.

“I have been a Master Gar-Forman and pick the brain oftheother lin and planted them at the War Health Department.

Call ine The Kentucky Humanicall (859) 257-5932. event announcement to us Court in Prestonsburg, or Charitable up for this for week. host “I began my nursing career dener since taking the courseCarson-Myre gardeners. Linda Hieneman Memorial, the Veterans Cem789-2590 an Join appointties Council is a non-profit at info@aroundpaintsville.

Foundation, the Cralle Brittnany Hoback and co- at Kings Daughters Hospi- in 2006. our Ag. Agent has been a great etery, the Extension office and Nannette Stevens com.

Foundation, Eastern Ken- Kentucky corporation afhost Hank Bond at 1 p.m., tucky University, the Elsa filiated with the National on: greenupbeacon.com PAINTSVILLE TOURISM or greenupbeacon2.com EXECUTIVE OPENING Wednesdays.

ShowsDIRECTOR are also archived on the webelle Hunt, of Prestonsburg.

LeAnne and Britt Stephen Paintsville Tourism is looking for a self motivated, sites.

Dec. 14, a girl, Sadie MaJohnson, of Virgie. organized individual with strong communication skills. rie Salisbury, to Connie and Dec. 23, a girl, Preston Must have experience managing day to day Daniel Salisbury, of River.

Johnson, to Amy and Steve operations and staff, experience in marketing and a Dec. 14, a girl, Julianna Johnson, of Melvin. bachelor degree is preferred.

Marie West, to Kristen MaDec. 27, a boy, ZackIf interested please send your resume to rie West and Kyle Michael ary Alexander Harmon, to paintsville23@gmail.com West, of Flat Gap. Karen Mills and Jeremy Dec. 14, a girl, Chloe Harmon, of Lovely.

Leenise Campbell, to Misty Dec. 28, a boy, Caden Russell Parade Dec. 4 Highlands Regional Collins, of Pippa Passes.

Christopher Pruitt, to Lisa Mae and William Michael Applications Applications The Russell Christmas Medical Center Dec. 15, a girl, Mattie Ann and Chris Harold Robinson, of Inez.

Parade, by the Being hosted Accepted Being Accepted Jan. 1, 2016. a boy, Qorbin Dec. 9, a girl, Harper Ma- Joel Hatton, to Elexas and Pruitt, of West Van Lear.

Downtown Russell BusiFor 1-Bedroom Kai Tuttle, to Chelsie Leigh rie Johnson, to Caitlin Ja- Joseph Hatton, of PrestonsDec. 28, a girl, Addalynn For 1, 2, 3,4 ness Association, will be Tuttle, of McDowell. burg.

Elizabeth Grace Tackett, to nise and Austin Paine JohnApartments for Bedroom held on Dec. 4, beginning Dec. 2015 Dec. 16, a girl, Madelyn Lavanna Lashae Tackett, of son, of Martin. atpersons 7 p.m.

62 and Apartments Dec. 6, a girl, Janorah Dec. 9, a boy, Austin Ryan Grace Collins, to Sadie Louisa.

The event, olderwhich will Grace Blanton, to Janna Ni- Rose, to Jessica and Jeffery Slone and Chad Collins, of Dec. 29, a boy, MadLocated in Prestonsburg be held on the streets of cole Blanton, of Paintsville. Rose, of Salyersville.

Dana. dix Lee Adams, to Tiffany in Highland Heights downtown Russell, will Located on Mays Branch Dec. 6, a girl, Tayah Dec. 16, a girl, Lilliana Blevins and James Adams, Dec. 9, a girl, Brylie Apartments in Goble Prestonsburg. line inup between 6 and Marie Pratt, to Savannah Grayson Mae Castle, to of Blue River.

JaLynn Cook, to Brianna Roberts addition and All utilities 6:30 p.m. included, on Clinton Campbell and Joshua Pratt, Maranda Jarrell and Cody Dec. 29, a boy, Carter LaShae Halbert and Trevor Cliffside Apartments on rent is based on gross Street directed by the of Hazard.

Castle, of Printer.

James Wilson, to Shelby Cook, of Langley.

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Russell Police Depart- Cliff Road. Rent is based Dec. 7, a girl, Callie Dec. 17, a boy, Elijah Wilson and Dallas Wilson Dec. 9, a boy, Jeremiah on gross monthly income.

Several activities such ment.

Dawn Short, to Amber Cross Robbins-Cope, to Michael Spears, to Kellie Jr., of Van Lear.

All utilities included at asThe lineparade dancing, willcrafts, kick off Leigh Short, of Garrett.

Dec. 29, a girl, Maci OlShiloh Druckermiller and Dawn and Tony Michael Highland Heights and a atchurch 7 p.m. services, hair Dec. 7, a girl, Avery ElizSpears, of Van Lear. ivia Lewis, to Lauren and Jeremy Robbins-Cope, of utility allowance at salon.

Furnished withwill The featured float abeth Collins, to Jessica Dec. 18, a girl, Khloe Andrew Lewis, of Martin.

Hager Hill.

Veterans Day assembly at Campbell Elem School.

Ms. June Whitt’s 3rd grade students listen to Medal of Honor Cliffside.

Learning refrigerator, be stove, Mr. and Mrs. Santa Renea Powell and Tyler Brooke Moore, to Kayla Dec. 30, a girl, Skylar Dec. 9, a girl, Addison centers at both sites with recipient Ernie West as he answers their questions.

Emily Fredrick and Chaise Conley, members of the Raceland High emergency alarm Claus, as pictures will be Wayne Collins, of Prestons- Faith Gilliam, to Kristen Crace, of Martin.

Dani Renee Akers, to Lecomputers available. system and air allowed after the parade School Band, play Tapsburg. at the Campbell Elementary Veterans Day Dec.Assembly.

20, a boy, Julius Lo- Shawna Wesley, of StanMaynard,School of Warfield.

For more information inconditioner. front of theFor firemore station.

Dec. 7, a boy, Ethan Pasrenzo Naud, to Kimberly ville.

Dec. 10, a boy, Bentley call Highland Heights at information, Organizersplease as thatcall there cal Jenkins, to Angel and Pierce Hall, to Anysa and Cole and Julius Naud, of Dec. 30, a girl, Blair (606) 886-1819, Highland Terrace at be no other Santas in the Nicholas Jenkins, of Pippa Prestonsburg.

Elizabeth VanHoose, to KiJames Hall, of Mousie.

TDD: 1-800-648-6056 (606) 886-1925; parade.

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Dec. 20, a girl, Jaleia sha and Jared VanHoose, of Dec. 11, a girl, Madison or 711 or come by the TOO 1-800-648-6056 A chili/cookie dinner Dec. 7, a girl, Sophia Danielle Cook, to Racheal May Daniels, to Joshayla Salyersville. offices for an application. or 711 or come by the will be served at the Rus- Special to brary Cole, Science advance inand atAustin the Rock andofRoll Hall ofLamore gree to meet with DanuniversityDec. tour30, of acommunity engagePaige to toKimberly and Mason girl, Brinley Cook, Drift.

Highland Heights and office for animmedisell Fire Station the field, but I had no clue Fame in Cleveland, Ohio, in admissions representatives. ment activities throughout The Greenup Beacon and Brian Cole, of Gunlock.

Michelle Holbrook, to BriDec. 10, a girl, Madison iels, of Salyersville.

Cliffside Apartments application. ately following the parade I8,wanted to receive myHope someLashae capacity.

RSVPs can be made at http:// SaranotCrawford wasina re- what Dec. a girl, Briella RoDec. 21, a girl, Kaylee annatheLeeCommonwealth.

Holbrook and This Mullins, to do discriminate Highland Terrace does with musical entertainbachelor’s in.

“But there are so many roadto.nku.edu/. trip to Ashland the sixth cipient of the Northern Kenchelle Hariel, to Jennifer Morgan Puckett and Timo- Noel Howard, to Danielle Joshua Lee Clifton, was of Preadmission or employment notprovided. discriminate in ment “I was really excited to exciting possibilities, I can’t The #RoadToNKU is a of eight stops through Dec. 4. tucky University Trailblazer E. Majolanski and Brian N and James Howard Jr., of stonsburg. thy Mullins, of Prestonsin subsidized housing on admission or employment The parade committee Award for Leadership in Li- Hariel, learn that NKU offered the make up my mind at the moof Prestonsburg.

Salyersville.

Dec. 30, a girl, Finley burg. account of race, color, in subsidized on welcomes all housing participants: informatics program. Dec. ment,”10, sheasaid. brary Informatics Nov. 6 at library Dec. 8, a girl, Jimah Dec. 21, a boy, Colton Ray Hunt, to Kristy and boy, Lucas religion, gender, national account of race, color, floats, walkers, bands, fire the origin, It’s a wonderful SaraJude, willtojoin four areaBrice Chaffins, to Elise Ni- Rosley Hunt, of Harold.

Ashlanddisability Plaza Hotel Kern, to opportunity Aleisha Thomas Cassandra or and Rahnea religion, gender, national trucks and others. to acquire theand technical skillsBooth mathematics teachers Convention Center in AshRenea King Jimmy Dec. 31, a girl, Rilynn Familial status. and Johnny Jude, ofwhocole Collins and Jerry Lee origin, disability or The grand marshals of land. needed and really familiarize will also be honored with theChaffins, of Bulan.

Kash King, of Langley.

McKenna Bailey, to Dustin Warfield.

Familial status. the parade this year will the field before Dec. NKU12, Trailblazer Award for Dec. 22, a boy, Kaden and Courtney Bailey, of The presentation was part myself Dec. 8,with a girl, Ryleigh a girl, Alexanbe Bucky Jones and Mark of the 2014 #RoadToNKU Rose starting on a graduate depersistence in making a dif-James Johnson, to Megan Prestonsburg.

Robinson, to Jessica dria Kay Brown, to DaniBallard, longtime Russell Commonwealth Tour. gree. For instance, the library ference in the mathematics residents and volunteers.

Sara is a resident of Rus- I work in is a federal deposi- skills of our children.

For additional informa- sell, Kentucky, and is a stu- tory, so the government doc“The Trailblazer Award is tion please call Cheryl dent in NKU’s library infor- uments class I plan on taking recognition of those citizens Jones, 502-314-4662. in the spring will serve me throughout the state who are

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Golden Eagles takes win streak to eight games Johnson Central has won eight games in a row.

They now stand at 11-7 and undefeated in 57th District play at 3-0.

The Golden Eagles defeated visiting Knott County Central 67-58 last Tuesday night in a matchup of teams that has won their respective region the last four seasons.

Johnson Central has won the 15th the last four years and Knott County has took the 14th in the same time frame. Both teams are in somewhat of a transition season after losing players to graduation.

Cole Crace led the way with 18 points and Mason Blair added 17.

Johnson Central led 2115 after one period and 3228 at halftime.

After taking a 50-41 lead the Golden Eagles led by double digits with four minutes to play.

They played an even fourth period to extend their win streak.

Johnson Central got a big

boost as senior Josh Hitchcock returned after a knee injury. Hitchcock scored seven points in five minutes of action. He hit both three-point field goals he attempted.

Jacob Rice also had seven points and dished out five assists.

Steven Gound scored eight points on a pair of three-pointers. Jerry McCarty and Tyler Pack scored four each -- McCarty left the game with a cut above his right eye after receiving an elbow from a Patriot player. The cut required several stitches but McCarty was said to be fine.

Luke Vance scored two points. Dalton Collins did not play due to a wrist injury.

The Golden Eagles shot 44 percent from the field32 percent from threepoint range (9 for 28).

The Patriots shot 47 percent but only attempted 9 three-point goals hitting four.

Knott County Central was led by Isaac Caudill with 22 points. Branson Couch scored 11. Freshman Cameron Jones scored nine points and had eight rebounds.

Knott County has dropped five games straight and fell to 7-10 on the season.

The Golden Eagles also took care of visiting Henry County Jan. 16 on Hall of Fame night at JCHS. Mason Blair poured in 40 points and had eight steals to lead JCHS to an 84-69 victory.

It was Blair’s second 40 point night this season.

Cole Crace followed with 15 points. Jacob Rice and Luke Vance had eight points each. Rice also had five assists and three steals.

Jerry McCarty had five points and nine rebounds while Tyler Pack scored two points and grabbed seven boards.

Blake Delong, Austin Davis and Steven Gound had two points each.

COLE CRACE shot in the lane against Knott County. Crace led the Golden Eagles with 18 points.

The Johnson Central wrestling team represented the county last weekend winning the Lexington/East Ky Regional Dual tournament: 1st round de- TYLER PACK tried to power up a layup against Cameron Jones of Knott feated Montgomery Co. 42-26; 2nd round beat PL Dunbar 66-7; semi- County. Pack finished with four points in the win. finals defeated Tates Creek 50-21; and in the championship defeated Madison Central 49-21. The team’s season record is now 19-1 starting 8 freshmen and younger.

Snow hampers games in area Key district games coming up The recent winter storm has caused several cancellations of games that has affected area teams.

The Johnson Central Lady Eagles cancelled a pair of games notably one at home Friday with Magoffin County. Both teams are 2-0 in the 57th District despite the Lady Eagles owning a win over the Lady Hornets during the holiday tournament. That game has been rescheduled for Wednesday, January 27.

The Lady Eagles were scheduled to host Russell last night and Sheldon Clark Thursday. They stand at 9-7. T he Lady Tigers of Paintsville cancelled a district game with Sheldon Clark

Friday and a road game with Morgan County Saturday. No make up has been scheduled as of press time.

The Lady Tigers fell to Hazard 67-63 on Jan. 19 suffering a third straight loss. They stand at 7-9.

The Lady Tigers host East Ridge Wednesday and Magoffin County Friday. The Lady Tigers and Sheldon Clark are both 0-2 in 57th District play: The Lawrence County Lady Bulldogs are 8-12 on the season and 1-3 in 60th District games. They recently dropped two games-one to district foe Pike Central 46-40 on Jan. 19.

Kendra Spaulding had 13 points and 12 rebounds for the Dawgs. Alexis Ratliff scored 14.

Kara Williamson scored 7 points and had 12 rebounds. They dropped a 68-38 game to Wayne WVA on Jan. 18. William-

son had 11 points and 7 rebounds.

The Lady Dawgs recently beat Wolfe County 4241, Jan. 16.

Ratliff scored 14 and Williamson had 11 points.

They also beat Phelps on Jan. 15, 58-32. Williamson had 17 points and 15 rebounds. Spaulding scored 12 and Kassidi Cavins had 12.

Lawrence County will play Phelps Friday and Belfry Feb. 5 to finish up district play. They were scheduled to host Prestonsburg Monday.

The Lady Blackcats are 2-16 this season after dropping games to East Ridge 66-55 and Southwestern 66-30. They have lost 9 games in a row. The Lady Blackcats are scheduled to play two road district games at Allen Central Wednesday and at Betsy Layne Thursday. They are 0-2 in district games.

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Local News Willie Doug Rice, 70 Willie Doug Rice, 70, of West Van Lear, died Monday, Jan. 18, 2016, at the University of Kentucky Medical Center, in Lexington.

Born Feb. 21, 1945, in Johnson County, he was the son of the late Dewey and Ollie Conley Rice.

He is survived by his wife, Bonnie DeLong Rice; one son, Roger (Peggy) Rice, of Georgetown; one brother, Caul Rice, of Dayton, Ohio; two sisters, Hermalee Andy, of California, and Garnett Moore,

of Dayton, Ohio; and three grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by five brothers, Willis Rice, John R. Rice, Charles B. Rice, Paul Rice, and Lindsey Rice; and two sisters, Helen Violet and Alka Johnson.

Upon his request, no public funeral service or visitation will be held. A memorial service will be conducted at a later date.

Arrangements under the direction of Phelps & Son Funeral Home, Paintsville.

Shelva Jean Montgomery, 75

Shelva Jean Montgomery, 75, of Paintsville, died Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2016, at Riverview Healthcare Center, Prestonsburg.

Born May 23, 1940, in Magoffin County, she was the daughter of the late Clayton and Madge Skaggs Montgomery.

She is survived by one sister, Sue Baldridge, of Paintsville; and two nephews, Kermit (Robin) Baldridge III, of Vero Beach, Florida, and Paul Michael Baldridge, of Lexington.

In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by one brother, Elden Montgomery.

Marlene Elizabeth Dingus Soard, 61 Marlene Elizabeth Dingus Soard, 61, died Thursday, Jan., 7, 2016, at Bright Cavanagh House (Hospice Centers of Iowa).

Born Oct. 4, 1954, in Martin, she was the daughter of the late Walter Clyde Dingus Sr. and the late Winnie Calton Dingus.

She was a 1972 graduate of Martin High School, and a 1976 graduate of Berea College.

She was a member of the Martin United Methodist Church and later, the Martensdale Church of Christ, Prole, Iowa.

She is survived by her husband, Jerry Soard, and her son, Joshua Soard, both of New Virginia, Iowa; siblings, Dollie Dingus, of Danville, Ill., Walter

Dingus, of Martin, Lenora (Zion) Swetnam, of Pleasant Grove, Ala., Wilton Dingus, of Martin, Charles Dingus, of Martin, and Thomas (Kathy) Dingus, of Clintwood, Va.; and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by two brothers, Chad Dingus and Mark Dingus; and one sister, Doris Dingus.

Funeral services were held Sunday, Jan. 10, at the Martensdale Church of Christ. Her ashes will be interred in the P.M. Dingus Family Cemetery, in Martin, this coming summer.

Obiturary courtesy of Phelps & Son Funeral Home, Paintsville.

Josephine West Perry, 66 Josephine West Perry, 66, of Louisa, died Saturday, Jan. 16, 2016, at J.J. Jordan Care Center.

Born Aug. 9, 1949, she was the daughter of the late Noah and Mertie Ferguson West.

She is survived by her husband, James Perry of Louisa; a daughter, Valerie Ferguson Gallion of Willard; a son, Andrew Noah (Sheila) Ferguson also of Willard; six brothers, James, Gene, Floyd (“Buck”), Don, Paul and Eddie West; three sisters,

Edith Walker, Leatrice Kelly, and Lana Wright; five grandchildren; two step- grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by a daughter, Robin Jo Ferguson; a son, Clayton Parker Ferguson; and a brother, Claude West.

Graveside services were conducted on Wednesday, Jan. 20, at Yatesville Memorial Gardens.

Arrangements under the direction of Wilson Funeral Home, Louisa.

Douglas Eugene Stambaugh, 59

Douglas Eugene Stambaugh, 59, of Louisa, died Monday, Jan. 18, 2016 at his home.

Born Sept. 26, 1956, in Paintsville, he was the son of the late John and Margaret Rose Dickerson Stambaugh.

He was a retired truck driver, and was a member of the Fallsburg Tabernacle Church.

He is survived by his wife, Penny Burchett Stambaugh; two sons, Raymond Douglas Stambaugh and David Eugene Stambaugh both of Louisa; two grandchildren, Andrew

Douglas Stambaugh and Christopher James Waddle; two brothers, James Stambaugh of Paintsville, and Joe Stambaugh of LaGrange.

In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by a son, Timothy Andrew Stambaugh.

Funeral services were conducted Jan. 21, at Fallsburg Tabernacle Church with Pastor Greg Caudill officiating. Burial followed at the Burchett Cemetery, Louisa.

Arrangements under the direction of Young Funeral Home, Louisa.

After Hours Care Vesta Pauline Kitchen, 82

Funeral services were conducted Monday, Jan. 25, at Phelps & Son Funeral Home. Larry Blair officiated.

Burial followed in the Head of Coon Cemetery, Magoffin County.

David Lee Wilson, 71 David Lee Wilson, 71, of Lexington, died Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2016 at his home.

Born Nov. 19, 1944, in Louisa, he was the son of the late Lawrence and Helen Faye Hampton Wilson.

He was a retired college professor with the University of Kentucky and the Bluegrass Community and Technical College System.

David studied at the University of Kentucky, University of Leeds at Leeds,

Vesta Pauline Kitchen, 82, of Louisa, died Friday, Jan. 22, 2016, at the Jordan Center.

Born Feb. 14, 1933, in Louisa, she was the daughter of the late Carl Moore and Jetti Berry.

She was a homemaker, and was of the Baptist faith.

She is survived by five sons, William (Barbara) Kitchen Jr., Roger (Dixie) Kitchen, Robert (Shirley) Kitchen, and Richard (Barbara) Kitchen, all of Fallsburg, and Gary Kitchen of South Shore; six daughters, Gloria (Mike) Diamond, Pam (Jim) Osborne, and Debbie Butcher, all of Fallsburg, Cindy (Mike

Howard) Delong of Louisa, and Kim Cordle and Christy (Kennith) Tackett, all also of Fallsburg; 24 grandchildren; and, 15 great-grandchildren.

In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, William D. Kitchen Sr.; a son, Thomas Michael Kitchen; and a granddaughter, Stacey Diamond.

Graveside services were conducted Jan. 25, at the Kitchen Cemetery, Spankem Branch Road, with Pastor Jim Osborne officiating.

Arrangements under the direction of Young Funeral Home.

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William Sherman Evans, 83

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England, and Indiana University. He was a world traveler, musician, and singer.

Survivors include two daughters, Kristall Morris and Rosalee Wilson, both of Lexington; a sister, Linda Adams of Catlettsburg; and a brother, Mike Wilson of Louisa.

Funeral services were conducted on Saturday, Jan. 16, at the Wilson Funeral Home with Rev. Chris Wilson officiating.

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William Sherman “Carl” Evans, 83, of Louisa, died Tuesday Jan. 12, 2016.

Born Feb. 11, 1932, at Holty, he was the son of the late Sherman and Minnie Muncy Evans.

He was a retired coal miner with the Wolf Creek Collieries, and a member of the Louisa Church of God. Survivors include his wife Lois Maynard Evans; two daughters, Magdalene (Gary) Maynard of Versailles and Judith (William) Bowen of Falls-

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burg; a son, Timothy (Angie) Evans of Louisa; five grandchildren; and five great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Funeral services were conducted Jan. 16, at the Louisa Church of God with Rev. Paul Stepp officiating.

Burial followed in the Bowen Family Cemetery at Fallsburg.

Arrangements under the direction of Wilson Funeral Home, Louisa.

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Lifestyles The Coal Miner’s Bride By Nikki Bradley

Keeping family recipes alive

Winter has struck and we have experienced our first snow-in of the year! One of my worst habits while being snowed in is overeating. My body goes into “bear preparing for hibernation” mode and I want everything in my cabinets all at once!

One of my favorite snow day foods is homemade vegetable soup. It warms your bones while keeping your belly full as you snuggle under your favorite

quilt with your pooch on the couch. Or maybe that’s just me.

Anyhow, it’s easy to throw together in a pot and forget about until you’re hungry. You and your family can get at it throughout the day as hunger strikes and flavor only gets better as the day goes on.

We like beef in our soup, because, well, we’re carnivores. I have a recipe for Tender Pot Roast & Carrots on my website and it is

the ultimate starter for my veggie soup. This recipe is for LOTS of pot roast so you can have leftovers for your soup starter. When you make the pot roast, you end up with flavorful homemade beef broth. This stuff makes all the difference, people. Homemade broth versus store bought is no comparison: Trust me on this one.

I usually get about 6-8 cups of broth out of my roasts. Transferring all of the broth to a stock pot, add 3 large cans of petite diced tomatos, 1 can of sweet corn with juice, 1 can of green beans with juice, 2 peeled and diced Russet potatoes, 2 cups of shredded cabbage, 2 tablespoons of dried parsley, 1

teaspoon garlic, 2 small cans of tomato paste, and, if you want, a few red pepper flakes. We like red pepper flakes in ours for some added heat.

Add water to thin out the soup as needed.

Add your leftover roast and carrots.

Keep soup mixture on medium high heat for about 30 minutes and then place on simmer or low heat all day, covered. Check on the soup throughout the day, adding water if needed, and stirring.

Serve with cornbread and a glass of ice cold milk. What is your snow day favorite food go-to?

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A hearty bowl of vegetable beef soup and a slice of hot cornbread help to warm a body on a cold winter’s day.

Snow Cream

Ingredients 3 cups loose clean snow 2 tablespoons milk 1/4 cup sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Directions Thoroughly mix all ingredients.

Taste and add sugar and vanilla, as needed.

BSCTC recognizes the late Rev. Gene Layne for service Devin Stephenson, president of Big Sandy Community and Technical College (BSCTC), presented Sandy Layne with a citation honoring her late husband, Rev. Gene Layne’s, service to the college’s board of directors. Gene Layne worked for the Kentucky State Highway Department for 34 years until his death Sept. 17, 2014. “Gene’s contributions to the community and our college were countless,” said Stephenson. “His legacy continues to live through the many lives he touched.”

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