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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 bringisan excep- nursing administrator prior to Sunday afternoon and actually ing up on shows like the Vic- arch Waystation garden started Some say home where tional amount beauty to the my retirement. take notes. tory Garden is how I came to on the Extension property but you hang yourofhat, others world. “I do some part time nursing “This was early on before learn about the plight of the have had some problems getsay it isMonarch where abutterflies trustwor-are a source of beauty and great in- back at the health department Greenup County had a Master Monarch butterflies, their loss ting it going due to water isthy and loving companion terest toyour Nannette Stevens. when needed. I have been a Gardener program. I would of habitat, etc and the Mon- sues and such. awaits return each day.“Butterflies go where they Master Gardener since 2006 also pick up garden books and arch Watch organization. please – and please they and currently the secretary for started my own reference li“When available I will go See Monarch For residents of where Moungo.”Manor, - unknown our organization. I serve on the brary. Once the program was to seminars etc. I did so last On Page 11 tain in Paintsville, Stevens offers aa rescued habitat for County Extension Council at started in Greenup I signed up spring and learned more about home is where butterflies they Johnson migrate to the Greenup County Coopera- and learned so much more. the Monarchs.” pup from as the the south Animal each year. Shelter tive Extension. I am a member “I developed my love of garThis ties into her interest and County the daughter nowNanette residesis with them as of of the hand bell choir at Ad- dening as a child following my activities with the Master Garthenewest late William and vance for many years. grandfather Raymond Stevens deners group. the member of Thelma their Stevens. She was born at Bain- Residents “I also amofa board member of Russell his garden. “The Master Gardeners are family. Mountain Manor werearound all smiles bridge Station Maryland of thethey Remote Area Medical He was an avid rose grower. a small group but we are inKathyNaval Meadows, assis- when met the newest member of their famiand has lived in theof Russell affiliate.morning, I also take “Joseph,” “As a child I have a very volved in some community tant administrator the - lyKentucky last Thursday the resident Flatwoods area the sincearrival 1960. pet. water color classes from Janice tiny veggie garden next to our projects. facility, says attended Russell LeBrun. I think that’s about it,”have garage in Russell. “We developed and mainof She “Joseph” hasthe already to watch him Iahelped little my row said it was an emotionSchool system and graduated she said in accessing how herforgrandfather deadhead his roses tain the flower garden at the brightened the dispositions now but once he’s acclially charged meeting as Jothen attended life has been. and generally got in his way,” Greenup County War Memoofin 1972. manyShe residents. “Wethe seph quickly made friends mated to the environment, King’s Daughters’ School life also includes thehe she explained with a laugh. rial. We received tulip bulbs have so many residents that of withHer will have free reign to residents who were Nursing and then earnedand an ad- love of nature and specificallygo wherever “I continue to read books from around the state capitol had animals at home he wants and awaiting his arrival. “It ditional this time of year, butterflies. visit andfrom magazines on gardening buildings through Tanya Pulthat lovedegree pets. from The Bellarmemo- brings room to room … tears to your eyes,” ine College School to of Nursing. “I have been a Master Gar-Heand pick the brain of other lin and planted them at the War tional attachment a pet he said. will definetely be a part “I began my nursing career dener since taking the courseof gardeners. Linda Hieneman Memorial, the Veterans Cemis real. We had a dog here the family,” she added. Annette Cash, who lives at Kings Daughters Hospi2006. our Ag. Agent has been a great etery, the Extension office and Nannette Stevens previously but she was a atinMountain Emily Jones-Gray, adManor, said service dog and was called she grew up with dogs ministrator, says she exback to duty. Our residents around and that meeting pects to see Joseph gain missed her so much that we Joseph and knowing he will a few pounds from the soon began looking for an- be a new companion makes many treats she suspects other dog to join our fam- her “very, very happy.” residents will sneak to him ily,” she said. Now that Joseph has met the activities staff at “Joseph is still a pup,” from time to time. Jeff Shurow, board Meadows said, “and he has “He will be a compan- his new home, he is ready to get going. member, Johnson Coun- a little training yet left such ion. They can play with ty W.O.W. (Whiskers or as learning to not go bound- him and have a good time,” spacious courtyard where doors once warmer weathWags) delivered Joseph to ing out the automatic doors Jones-Gray said. residents and Joseph can er arrives. his new home at Mountain each time they open, so we The facility also boasts a begin spending time outManor last Thursday. Shu-
Doing what comes naturally
You see him most any- mastered putting U.S. state Today, nearly eight years where you go, as long as puzzles together, memolater, Adam says his days in where you are going is rized states and capitals, radio have already provided where news is happening. and dreamed of being ‘the him with many memorable He’s funny, engaging, weatherman’ one day. moments. “My most memcurious and energetic – his I was around 12 or so orable radio moment would name is Adam Preece and when my parents gave me a have to be the night of he is one of the lucky few video camera (I think it was March 2, 2012. A date that that actually get to turn for Christmas). I would go divided time in our area. I a love for a hobby into a around the house and gather still have the broadcast of Photos by Anne meaningful career. news – even if it was just a my afternoon show Stephens from If you have ever tuned strange cat wandering in the that day, as we were broadyour radio to K-lite 94.7 backyard – it was still news casting information on the (WKLW), you have un- for me and my camera,” he tornadoes likely moving doubtedly heard Adam – said. into the to area. That night, Adam Preece, with Whitt’s wife Ally,3rd in the broadcasting Veterans Day assembly at Campbell Elem School. Ms. June grade students listen Medal of Honor whether he is giving a news At about the same age he room at K-lite 94.7. Alan and I put callers live on recipient West asreceived he answers questions. Emily Fredrick and Chaise Conley, members the Raceland update, doingErnie an “on-thehis videotheir camera, the airof – asking if we knew High lite by Alan Burton. “That hear my station,” he said. spot” broadcast, informing Adam said he bought an if the storms hit particuSchool Band, play Taps at the Campbell Elementary School Veterans Day Assembly. It was Kathy Puckett at was the summer I graduat- lar areas…asking if their us about the weather, or FM transmitter and set up simply spinning our favor- his very own country mu- WRLV in Salyersville that ed high school. Alan famil- loved ones were okay… ite tunes, Adam says we can sic station, operating it out first put Adam on the air- iarized me with all aspects and people were even callbe sure he is performing a of his parent’s garage. “It waves of an actual station. of the radio industry – from ing back informing previjob he loves. (the listening range) only He recalls that he was only programming to engineer- ous callers that their loved ing…to sales andwith producold at time. “As a child. a mile or from in15 atyears onestour had ofbeen accounted brary Science to so advance the Rock andthe Roll Hall of gree to meet university community engageSpecial to I first had a reached tion, and well beyond,” he Later, in the summer of big in Beacon weather – my thehouse, field, but Imy hadneighno clue Fame in Cleveland, Ohio, in admissions representatives. ment activities throughout Theinterest Greenup Adam was hired at K- said.RSVPs can be made at http:// Preece, on page 8 This andSara the weather maps, too.a Ire- bors thought it was cool to my2008, what I wanted to receive some capacity. the cont. Commonwealth. Crawford was “But there are so many roadto.nku.edu/. trip to Ashland was the sixth cipient of the Northern Ken- bachelor’s in. “I was really excited to exciting possibilities, I can’t The #RoadToNKU is a of eight stops through Dec. 4. tucky University Trailblazer Award for Leadership in Li- learn that NKU offered the make up my mind at the mobrary Informatics Nov. 6 at library informatics program. ment,” she said. Sara will join four area the Ashland Plaza Hotel and It’s a wonderful opportunity pals are quickCenter to point and the to circumstances acquire the technical skills mathematics teachers who Convention in out Ash- the that it’s really been the best needed and familiarize will also be honored with the land.the schools are con- scenario, tinuing to operate indepenpossible transistion we myself with the field before NKU Trailblazer Award for The presentation was part dently have not been could haveon had.” starting a graduate de- persistence in making a difof theand 2014 #RoadToNKU merged. Young the commugree. Forsaid instance, the library ference in the mathematics Commonwealth Tour. “We own sepaeffort in amerging the I work in is federal deposiskills of our children. Sarahave is a our resident of Rus- nity rate entrances, our own two schools is one he has tory, so the government doc“The Trailblazer Award is sell, Kentucky, and is a stuseparate corridors, onlyclass threeItimes in his uments plan on taking recognition of those citizens dent in NKU’s library our infor- seen own separate staff,” thespring first was the me throughout the state who are in –the willwith serve matics program. She said works life Stephen Young, Central tornado, the second well.” changing lives through new as a library assistant at the 2012 Elementary principal. “It’sand withThe thesupport 2015 Sara flooding, has re- and innovative education Ashland Community been an enormous effort,was and the third, “this ceived at NKU haseffort already programs,” NKU President Technical College. Sara on extremely short at notice, hereher with Central and served well. Geoffrey S. Mearns said. a student worker the li- right but it’s before not beencompleting a bad tran- an Meade,” he said. “I didn’t know what to ex- “With improved math skills brary sisiton at all … the com-last pect Bothduring principals my first noted semester and added library capacity, associate of arts degree munity Centralasstudents have at NKU an online trans- Kentucky’s children will be May. has really jumped that in and helped,” said.written graciously fer student, butwelcomed I have had better prepared to meet the “Books andhethe Meade Memorial their such astudents pleasantinto experience demands of this century.” word have alwaysPrincibeen a Meade pal Brenton Dials echoed building and that the two so far,” Sara said. “EveryThe event is open to the passion of mine and librarYoung’s statements, say- of groups one hashave beenexperienced so supportive public and will include an ies brought me hours from ing, “Theand most problems the withjourney gettingandStudents opportunity forboth high Meade school Memorial and Central Elementary returned to comfort joy important when I was nothroughout in the goal for us Sara was to keep One Central stu- school my teachers are wonderful.” students andsame adultsbuilding inter- following over a week away from school due younger,” said. “I our knew along. to heavy snow. Principals say the transistition to a shared kids as our kids. We’re badent, Kiley Hall, was even Sara’s dream job is to work ested in completing their de-of both schools Sara Crawford I needed my Master of Libuilding has gone well. sically running two schools under one roof but given Students cont. on page 8 Julie M. Westlake
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Johnson County Camera Club’s Eye on Photography
This week’s Johnson County Camera Club featured member is Randy K. Wilson. Randy is the club’s vice-president and he shoots with a couple of Nikons (a D7100 and a D300S). His favorite things to photograph are nature, landscapes, and, of course, his grandchildren!
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Patricia Ann Myers
Patricia Ann Myers, 74, of South Point, Ohio died Saturday, Jan. 30, 2016, at St. Mary’s Medical Center in Huntington, W.Va.. Born June 14, 1941, in Fort Gay, W.Va., she was a daughter of the late Otis Franklin and Elmira Vanhoose Webb. She was a member of Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband,William M. Myers; a daughter, Robin Michelle Scott of Columbus, Ohio; a son, Richard Lee Ferguson of Heilbronne, Germany; a brother, Joe Douglas Webb of Kenova, W.Va.; a sister, Sandra
Faye Napier of Prichard, W.Va.; 11 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; one nephew; and two nieces. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by two sons, Brian Timothy Ferguson and Rodney Keith Ferguson; and one brother, Bennie Webb. Funeral services were conducted Feb. 2, at Young Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Ron Scarberry officiating. Burial followed at Hillcrest Cemetery, Kenova, W.Va.. Arrangements under the direction of Young Funeral Home, Louisa.
James Larry Hayton
James Larry Hayton, 62, of Prestonsburg, died Jan. 28, 2016, at his residence. Born Feb. 10, 1953, in Pikeville, he was the son of the late Delmon Sr. and Gustavia Thacker Hayton. He is survived by one son, Larry Roger Hayton of Missouri; siblings, Buster (Marcella) Hayton of Prestonsburg, Mike (Brenda) Hayton of Garrett, Janet (Lee) Crum of Prestonsburg, and Patricia (Jimmy) Little of Jackson; and three grandchildren. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his brothers, Jimmy Hayton, Billy Hayton, Delmon Jr. Hayton, Roger Hayton, and Bobby
Hayton. Funeral services were held Sunday, Jan. 31, at Nelson Frazier Funeral Home. Burial was in Gethsemane Gardens, Prestonsburg.
a daughter, Lydia Bentley; a brother, David Bentley; and a sister, Paula Cornwell. He was preceded in death by his parents. Funeral services were conducted Feb. 6, at the Rock Fork Regular Baptist Church in Garrett. Burial was in Isaac Cemetery, Topmost. Arrangements under the direction of Nelson Frazier Funeral Home, Hindman.
Anna Marie Nichols
Anna Marie Nichols, 66, of East Point, died Monday, Feb. 1, 2016, at Highlands Regional Medical Center. Born April 13, 1949, in Prestonsburg, she was the daughter of Stella Sweeney. She was a homemaker and a member of Pleasant Home Baptist Church. She is survived by her mother, her husband, James Nichols; two daughters, Kathy (Teddie) Frasure of East Point, and Angie (Mike) Maynard of Frankfort; six grandchildren,Trent Frasure, Kassidy Frasure, Miguel Maynard, Lauryn Maynard, Bryan Maynard and Alayna Maynard; four great-grandchildren: Kaiden Ousley, Branson Ou-
sley, Kinzley Frasure and Lillian Frasure. She was preceded in death by a son, James “Jimmy” Nichols Jr. Funeral services were conducted Feb. 4, at Nelson Frazier Funeral Home. Mark Tackett officiated. Burial was in Gethsemane Gardens, Prestonsburg.
Eddie Ray Schrader
Eddie Ray Schrader, 79, of Auxier, died Monday, Feb. 1, 2016, at Kings Daughters Medical Center, Ashland. Born April 16, 1936, in Dema, he was the son of the late Preston Schrader and the late Essie Little Schrader Nichols. In addition to his wife, Bernadine Shelton Schrader, he is also survived by two sons, Jeff and Troy Schrader both of Willard, Ohio; one step-daughter, Lori Kopylarz, of LaGrange, Ohio; one brother, Bill Schrader, of Plymoth, Ohio; and two grandchildren. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by two brothers, Jim
Grover C. Bradford
Grover C. Bradford, 77, died Thursday, Jan. 28, 2016, at UK Medical Center, Lexington. Born June 27, 1938, he was a son to the late Johnny Bradford and Ann Prater Bradford. He was a retired coal miner and member of the UMWA. He is survived by his wife, Jolene Slone Bradford; two daughters, Lilieann Bradford Neeley of Prestonsburg and Demetra Lynn Bradford of Pikeville; one granddaughter, Kristi Ann Silvey; two brothers, Marvin Ray Bradford and Ronald Lee Bradford both of Prestonsburg; three sisters, Julean Hall of Lebanon, Tenn., Lemozine Willis and Maxine Rose both of Prestonsburg.
Along with his parents he was also preceded in death by one sister, Anna Jean Bradford; and four brothers, Hi Morgan, Fairley Jay Bradford, Johnny Bradford Jr. and Arnold B. Bradford Funeral services were conducted Jan. 31, at Nelson Frazier Funeral Home. James Douglas Muncy officiated. Burial was in Bradford Cemetery, (Middle Creek) Prestonsburg.
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Charles William Bentley
Charles William Bentley, 53, of Indianapolis, Indiana, formerly of Knott County, died Friday, Jan. 29, 2016. Born Jan. 14, 1963, he was the son of the late Paul Virgil Bentley and Virginia Carol Haftley. He was a member of Light House Community Church in Indianapolis, Indiana. He is survived by his wife, Diane Hicks Bentley; a son, Paul Robert Bentley;
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and Kelly Schrader; and two sisters, Mary Simmons and Betty Mosley. Funeral services were conducted Feb. 4, in the Hall Funeral Home Chapel, Martin, with Ted Shannon officiating. Burial followed in Gethsemane Gardens, Prestonsburg.
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Orville Tackett, 76 of Teaberry, died Friday, January 29, 2016, at UK Medical Center, Lexington. Born July 27, 1939, in Floyd County, he was the son of the late Ellis and Millie Bentley Tackett. He was a disabled coal miner. He is survived by his wife, Lonnie Louise Newsome Tackett; a son, Kevin Erik (Melissa Grace) Tackett of Lexington; a daughter, Janella (Russell) Chappell of Hyden; two grandchildren; siblings, George Tackett of Teaberry, Charles Terry Tackett of Beaver, Sarah Faye Hamilton of Teaberry, Wanda Lee Hamilton of Teaberry, Dixie Lee McKinney of Toler, Dorothy Beatrice Hall of Teaberry, and Eileen Tussey of Beaver. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded
in death by a son, David Tackett; siblings, Andy Lee Tackett, Arnold Lee Tackett, Donald Ray Tackett, Edith Jones, Wilma Lee Tackett and Maudie Florence Tackett. Funeral services were held Tuesday, February 2, at Samaria Old Regular Baptist Church, Teaberry. Old Regular Baptist ministers officiated. Burial was in Frank Hamilton Cemetery, Teaberry. Arrangements under the direction of Nelson Frazier Funeral Home, Martin.
Mazie Mullins Mazie Mullins, 53, of Dema, died Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2016, at her residence. Born April 18, 1962, in Floyd County, she was the daughter of Minnie Johnson Caudill, of Melvin, and the late Berlin Caudill. She was a homemaker. In addition to her mother, she is also survived by her husband, Jackie Mullins; her children, Johnny Ray Mullins of Dema, Jackie Ray Mullins of Dema, and Penny Lynn Mullins of Knott County; a step-son and step-daughter, Tracy Mullins and Janie Wright both of Martin; sisters, Cynthia Mullins of Dema, and Pearlie Porter of Grayson; six grandchildren; and four step-grandchildren. In addition to her father, she was also preceded in
Cynthia Lois Allen Cynthia Lois Allen, 55, of Prestonsburg, died Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2016, at Highlands Regional Medical Center. Born April 9, 1960, in Martin, she was the daughter of Donald Woodrum, of Ripley, West Virginia, and the late Marie Cole Woodrum. She was a retired school teacher from Betsy Layne Elementary, and a member of Allen Baptist Church. In addition to her father, she is also survived by her step-mother, Dolores Woodrum; her husband, Christopher Allen; one son, Zachary Cole Allen of Morehead; a brother, Rod (Julie) Woodrum of Wilmington, North Carolina; a sister, Debbie (Bill) Click of Cottageville, West Virgina; and several
nieces and nephews. Along with her mother, she was also preceded in death by one son, Christopher Jordan Allen; and a sister, Donna Woodrum. Funeral services were conducted Feb. 6, at Nelson Frazier Funeral Home, Martin. Arnold Turner officiated. Burial was in Gethsemane Gardens, Prestonsburg.
Kenneth Akers Kenneth Akers, 75, of Martin, died Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2016. Born June 4, 1940, he was the son of the late Nelson Akers and Sally Mitchell Akers. He was a retired coal miner. He is survived by his wife, Patty Conn Akers; two sons, Hershell Akers of Grethel and Kenneth Akers Jr. of New York; two daughters, Julie Akers of Grethel and Kim Harris of Harold; step-sons, Jimmy Carroll and Cody Carroll; a step-daughter, Lisa Chaffins; a sister, Rooney Akers of New York; 17 grandchildren; 27 greatgrandchildren; six stepgrandchildren; and, three step-great-grandchildren. Along with his parents, he was also preceded in death by his first wife, Zellie Rose Akers; one son, David Akers; one stepdaughter, Jamie Crum; four sisters, Bambie Tay-
lor, Verdie D. Akers, Virgie Akers and Gerdie Akers; and seven brothers, Richard Akers, Willie Akers, Curt Akers, Sie Akers, John B. Hall, Robert Akers and Tivis Akers. Funeral services were conducted Feb. 6, at Old Time Baptist Church, Printer. Larry Patton, Denver Meade and Josh Meade officiated. Burial was in Kenneth Akers Cemetery, (Branhams Creek) Harold. Arrangements under the direction of Nelson Frazier Funeral Home, Martin.
Mildred Begley Stewart
death by a daughter, Jaclyn Mullins; and, a sister, Brenda Kay Pennington. Funeral services were held Saturday, Feb. 6, at Joppa Old Regular Baptist Church, Melvin. Old Regular Baptist ministers officiated. Burial was in the Mullins Family Cemetery, Dema. Arrangements under the direction of Nelson Frazier Funeral Home, Martin.
Denver Dean Harless
Denver Dean Harless, 82, of Prestonsburg, died Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2016. Born Nov. 6, 1933, in Floyd County, he was the son of the late James Samp and Clara Goble Harless. He was an excavator operator for East KY Pipeline, and a member of the House of Prayer, Prestonsburg. He is survived by his companion of 24 years, Lorraine Mollette; siblings, William “Pete” (Betty) Harless of Van Lear, Montaine Harless of Columbus, Ohio, Norcie Collins of Portsmouth, Ohio, Bonnie Goble of Columbus, Ohio, Georgia Ann Eden of St. Augustine, Fla., and Markquitta Whitt of Minford, Ohio. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in
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death by one brother, Rufus Harless. Funeral services were conducted Feb. 6, at Nelson Frazier Funeral Home, Martin. Brent Tackett officiated. Burial was in Goble Cemetery, Prestonsburg.
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Mildred Begley Stewart, 97, of Langley, died Sunday, Jan. 31, 2016, at Kings Daughters Medical Center, Ashland. Born May 21, 1918, in Langley, she was the daughter of the late George and Nora Mayo Begley. She was a homemaker, and a member of the Graceway United Methodist Church. She is survived by two sons, Keith Stewart and Kenny (Glenda) Stewart, Langley; one daughter, Shelia Ann Stephens, Lexington, three grandchildren; eight great-
grandchildren; and one great-great-grandson. In addition to her husband, Roger Clark Stewart, and her parents, she was also preceded in death by one sister, Pauline Begley May; and one grandson, Steve Stephens. Funeral services were conducted Feb. 3, in the Hall Funeral Home Chapel with Roy Harlow officiating. Burial followed in Davidson Memorial Gardens, Ivel. Arrangements under the direction of Hall Funeral Home, Martin.
Juliette Brault
Juliette Brault, 95, of Paintsville, died Jan. 31, 2016 at Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center. She was a homemaker, and a volunteer at Mountain Outlet. She is survived by two sons, John R. and Gary A. Brault, both of Albuquerque, New Mexico; one daughter, Joann Conley of Leander; six grandchildren; five greatgrandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jean Thevenot and Agethe Bessy of Lyon, France; and one daughter, Mary Ann Brault. A Funeral Mass was con-
ducted Feb. 6, at St. Luke’s Catholic Church in Salyersville, with Father Bob Dameron officiating. Burial followed at Conley Family Cemetery, at Leander. Arrangements under the direction of Paintsville Funeral Home, Paintsville.
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Obituaries Andy Hall Andy Hall, 59, of Frankfort, formerly of Floyd County, died Jan. 28, 2106 at his residence. Born Jan. 22, 1957, in Grethel, he was the son of the late James Hall and Martha Adams Hall. He was a retired electronic technician for the Kentucky State Police. He is survived by one brother, Matthew Hall, of
Grethel; one sister, Judy Lovas, of Ohio; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents. Graveside services were conducted Sunday, Jan. 31, at the Hall Family Cemetery, Grethel. Arrangements under the direction of Hall Funeral Home, Martin.
Douglas Gene Keathley
Douglas Gene Keathley, 62, of Prestonsburg, died Monday, Feb. 1, 2016, at Highlands Regional Medical Center. Born Nov. 7, 1953, in Floyd County, he was the son of the late Clarence Keathley and Bloomie Conn Damron. He was a disabled coal miner. He is survived by his wife, Helen Delong Keathley; sons, Douglas Todd Keathley, Clarence Heath Keathley and Tristin Michael Keathley, all of Prestonsburg; a step-son, David
Chaffins of Prestonsburg; seven grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by siblings, Charles Keathley, Donald Ray Keathley, Sam Keathley, Clarence Keathley and Betty Kidd. Funeral services were conducted Feb. 4, at Nelson Frazier Funeral Home, Martin. Mark Hunt and Bill Collins officiated. Burial was in Keathley Cemetery (Cold Water) Betsy Layne.
Walter Lee Thompson Walter Lee Thompson, 66, of Staffordsville, died Monday, Feb.1, 2016, in Ashland. Born Feb. 14, 1949, he was the son of the late Edgar Glen and Sarah Elizabeth Cox Thompson. He was an equipment operator with R&R Construction. He is survived by his wife, Virginia Rose Wilson Thompson; three daughters, Rosa Lee Thompson Sexton of Staffordsville, Elizabeth Marie Thompson of Thealka, and Jenni-
fer Lee Thompson Ward of Staffordsville; one brother, Harvey Thompson of Jeffersonville, Ohio; and one sister, Stella Florence Burgess of Hager Hill; and eight grandchildren. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by one grandchild. Funeral services were conducted Feb. 5, at the Preston Funeral Home Chapel, with Larry Blair officiating. Burial followed in the Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville.
Greg L. Webb Greg L. Webb, 54, of Red Bush, died Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2016 at his home. He is survived by his parents, Buell and Francis Webb; his wife, Belinda; two sons, Paul and Phillip Webb, both of Red Bush; two sisters, Veva (Jeff) Reed of Prestonsburg and Geneva (Paul) Salyer of
Red Bush; six grandchildren; and one step-grandchild. Funeral services were conducted Feb. 7, in the Chapel of the Paintsville Funeral Home with Rev. Bobby Fultz officiating. Burial followed at the Webb Family Cemetery in Red Bush.
Frances W. Blanton Frances W. Blanton, 85, of Paintsville, died Friday, Jan. 29, 2016, at Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center. Born May 24, 1930, in Dickenson County, Va., she was the daughter of the late John Andrew and Lula Margaret Phillips Hamilton. She is survived by a son, Gary Dean (Judy) Blanton of Staffordsville; a daughter, Sandra Joan (Joe) Roberts of Lexington; one sister, Dorothy (Claude) Fuller of Cedar Bluff, Va.;
three grandchildren; and one great-grandson. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Mitchell Blanton; four brothers, Garnett, Jesse, Clarence and Lloyd Hamilton. Funeral services were conducted Feb. 1, in the Phelps & Son Funeral Home Chapel. John East officiated. Burial followed in the Johnson County Memorial Cemetery, Staffordsville.
German Walters Jr. German Walters, Jr., 100, of Louisa, died Thursday, Jan.28, 2016, at his home. Born Sept. 26, 1915, in Catlettsburg, he was the last surviving child of 10 children born to the late German Walters Sr. and Lena Hager-Walters. He was a devoted Christian and a member of the Eloise United Baptist Church and the Favorite United Baptist Church during his lifetime. He is survived by five daughters, Sonja Fairchild, Linda May, Jean LeMaster and Victoria Compton, all of Louisa and Gladys Wood of Huntington, West Virginia; one son, Larry Walters of Bellevue, Ohio; 13 grandchildren; 10 greatgrandchildren; 18 greatgreat-grandchildren; and seven great- great-greatgrandchildren.
In addition to his parents and his nine siblings, he was also preceded in death by his wife, Clara Bellomy-Walters; one son, Buren; and one daughter, Mary. Funeral services were conducted at the Young Funeral Home Chapel on Sunday, Jan. 31. Burial followed at Greenlawn Cemetery in Louisa.
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Johnie Rackey
Johnie Rackey, 84, of Hi Hat, died Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2016, at his residence. Born Aug. 24, 1931, in Bevinsville, he was the son of the late Wallace and Flora Vance Rackey. He was a member of the Little Rosa Old Regular Baptist Church (Indian Bottom Association), the United Mine Workers Association, and was given the honors of Kentucky Colonel and of being a former deputy sheriff. He is survived by one son, Glenn D. (Stella) Rackey, Hi Hat; four daughters, Tammy (Sammy) Hall of Clay City, Betty (Leslie) Mullins, Tillie (Freddie) Gibson, and Patricia Conn all of Hi Hat; 16 grandchildren; 39 greatgrandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren. In addition to his wife, Ruth Little Rackey, and his parents, he was also preceded in death by two sons, Johnny Wayne (Charlene)
Rackey and Verlon Dean Rackey; one brother, Jessie Blackburn; three sisters, Mary Eldridge, Floetta Lobe and Francis Tackett; and one granddaughter, Sharon Kaye Gibson. Funeral services were conducted Feb. 5, at the Little Rosa Old Regular Baptist Church (Indian Bottom Assoc.), McDowell. Burial followed in the Newman Cemetery, Hi Hat. Arrangements under the direction of Hall Funeral Home, Martin
Opal May Opal May, 94, of Webbville, died Friday, Jan. 29, 2016, at Three Rivers Medical Center. Born April 26, 1921, in Johnson County, she was the daughter of the late Levi and Elmina Kimber Lemaster. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband Morgan May who died in 1977. Survivors include a son, Morgan L. (Sarah) May of Webbville; a daughter, Rita Carol (Harold) Hutchison
of Louisa; three brothers, Russell Lemaster, Hebert Lemaster and Leonard Lovely; a sister, Ruth Kimbler; six grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and numerous great- greatgrandchildren. Graveside services were conducted Jan. 31, at Yatesville Memorial Gardens with Rev. Jack Savage and Rev. Tommy Adams officiating. Arrangments under the direction of Wilson Funeral Home, Louisa.
James Allen “Jimmy” Ramey
James Allen “Jimmy” Ramey, 67, of Blaine, died Saturday, Jan. 30, 2016 at his home. Born Oct. 9, 1948, in Blaine, he was the son of Lula Osborne Ramey, and the late James Harrison Ramey. He was a retired telephone foreman, and a farmer. In addition to his mother, he is also survived by his wife, Rosemary Ramey; three sons, James Allen Jr. (Tonya) Ramey of Isonville, Danny (Rhonda) Ramey, and Joseph Michael Ramey of Blaine; one daughter, Gloria (Jason) Stepp of Morehead; two step-children, Rowena Smith and Jonathan King of Winchester; eight grandchildren; three stepgrandchildren; two brothers, Bobby (Carol) Ramey, and Larry Ramey, both of
Blaine; four sisters, Wanda (Gene) Cordle of West Jefferson, Ohio, Nancy (James) Cordle of Blaine, Jane (Cleve) Gillman of Westerville, Ohio and Debbie (Mike) Ferguson of Fort Gay, West Virginia; and several nieces and nephews. Along with his father, he was also preceded in death by one son, Bobby Ray Ramey; and one sister, Gloria Marie Johnson. Funeral services were conducted Feb. 1, at the Big Blaine United Baptist Church with Elders Eulas Adams, Phillip Caudill, and Charles Poe officiating. Burial followed in the Ramey Cemetery at Blaine. Arrangements under the direction of Wilson Funeral Home, Louisa.
Donald Elza Vaughn Donald Elza Vaughn, 70, of Fallsburg, died Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2016, at his home. Born June 14, 1945, in Ashland, he was the son of the late Harry Bryant and Flora Ellen Elam Vaughn. He was a carnival worker. Survivors include a daughter, Donna Vaughn Duarte of Livemore, Calif.; two sisters, Teresa Stidnam and Doris Howell both of Louisville; four
brothers, Gene Vaughn of Florida, Jimmy Vaughn of North Carolina, Steve Vaughn of Oregon, and Paul Vaughn of Columbus Grove, Ohio; and, a niece Dorothy Vaughn of Fallsburg. In keeping with his wishes, his body will be cremated. Arrangements under the direction of Wilson Funeral Home, Louisa.
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Wright earns UK provost scholarship Andrew Wright is wise beyond his years. The 18-year-old Paintsville High School senior secretly applied for the Early College Academy program at Big Sandy Community and Technical College (BSCTC) without telling his father, Jimmy, the dean of student affairs at the college. “I wanted to earn my spot,” said Andrew. He’s done just that. Andrew has been accepted to the pre-engineering program at the University of Kentucky. Earlier this month, he was notified that he received the Provost Scholarship. “I want to become a civil engineer,” said Andrew. “This scholarship makes that possible and validates my work and those who have invested their time and effort in my success.” He specifically mentioned Toufic Saad, a professor of mathematics at BSCTC. “Professor Saad was not only a teacher, but he also was a mentor and was very helpful in me learning more about the pre-engineering program at the University of Kentucky,” Andrew added. “I was honored that he was willing to write my recommendation letter.” Andrew will graduate in May with an Associate of Science degree from BSCTC. He’ll be part of the inaugural Early College Academy graduating class from Paintsville and Johnson Central high schools. “Being a part of the Early College Academy allowed me the opportunity to advance myself,” Andrew said. “It’s incredible to think that I will be a college junior when others are just entering college.” The challenge of being
Andrew Wright, a senior at PHS and a member of the Early College Academy at BSCTC, has earned the UK Provost Scholarship. an 18-year-old college junior is daunting. “I admit, I feel nervous sometimes,” Andrew admitted. “I think about how I will measure up, but I know that I have been given the tools to be successful.” Chuck McClure, principal at Paintsville High School, said the Early College Academy has provided new opportunities for his students to succeed. “I’m proud of Andrew and all of our Early College Academy students,” he said. “This is our first class, and they have certainly set a standard for others to follow.” Andrew said being successful in an Early College Academy setting comes down to time management. “You have to schedule your time precisely, and you have to find time for the things you love to do,” he said. Andrew is a prominent member of the community theatre scene in Paintsville. He has appeared in ten shows and hopes to continue this while at the University of Kentucky.
church directory Baker Branch Freewill Baptist Church Pastor: Jeremy Estep 187 Baker Branch, Tutor Key 606-789-0032 Calvary Church Of God Pastor: Chester E. Keathley 218 Pine St., Paintsville Phone: 606-792-8903 Church of Christ 2480 KY Route 302 Van Lear, KY 606-454-2320 First Baptist Church of Paintsville Pastor Dr. Wayne Cornett 330 College Street Paintsville 606-789-3168 First Baptist Church, Pastor Chuck Price 301 West Pike Street Louisa 606-638-4861 First Christian Church Pastor: Wesley Stedfield 514 Main St., Paintsville Phone: 606-789-4480 First Church Of God Pastor: Dan Heaberlin 205 8th St.,, Paintsville Phone: 606-789-3995
House of Refuge 416 Main St., Paintsville Phone: 606-789-9777 Pastors Mike and Doris Blevin Little Paint Church of God Pastor Jeff White 671 Little Paint Creek Road East Point 606-886-3699 Mayo Memorial United Methodist Church Pastor: Dr. John W. Hatton 325 Court St., Paintsville Phone: 606-789-3296 Mountain Community Fellowship Pastor: Jason Hutchinson PO Box 313, Paintsville Phone: 606-793-1179 Paintsville Church Of Christ Pastor: Keith Olbricht PO Box 1225, Paintsville Phone: 606-789-6219 Phillip Cove Freewill Baptist Church 805 Hammond Rd. Paintsville Phone: 606-298-4147
Rock House Freewill Baptist Church First Church Of Pastor Richard B. Williams The Nazarene 138 Robinson Dr. 421 College St., Paintsville Paintsville Phone: 606-789-9245 Phone: 606-297-6835 First United Methodist Church Pastor: Bruce Lee 505 Main St., Paintsville Phone: 606-789-4354
St. Michael Catholic Church Pastor: Terence Hoppenjans 720 Washington Ave. Paintsville Phone: 606-789-4455
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Hager Hill Free Will Baptist Pastor Ronnie Spriggs Toms Creek Freewill 2344 KY Route 1428 Baptist Church Located in Paintsville, Kentucky — “The City Between Hager Hill, KY Pastor: Kelly Caudill Phone: 606-789-4427 81 Church Dr., Paintsville n 133 Guest Rooms n Indoor/Outdoor Phone: 606-297-6101Pool Highland ChurchnOf Gaming West Area Van n Banquet Rooms Christ Lear MissionRESTAURANT & LOUNGE Pastor: J. M.FULL-SERVICE Scott ary Baptist Church 821 Euclid Ave., Pastor: Bro. Tom Winston 624 James S.Paintsville Trimble Blvd., Paintsville • 606.789.4242 or 800.951.4242 • www.ramadapain Sunday School 10 a.m. Phone: 606-789-6433 Worship 11 a.m. Evening 6 p.m.
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Opinion
The Camo Chronicles By Wm. Wade Smith @wadesmith007 on Twitter
Predator Hunting Kentucky The Polar Vortex has settled on Eastern Kentucky, well we use to call it winter, but that doesn’t have a good ring to it in today’s marketing world. Winter doesn’t sell milk and bread. Polar Vortex, Siberian Express, and Nor’easter are all more catchy then winter. Our ancestors survived much tougher winter conditions than what we have now
and all without HVAC, furnaces, insulation, double pane windows, road salt, heated seats, and Gore-Tex. Now, if we walk from our heated cars to our heated homes we complain about the 30-second walk for a half a day on Facebook. So, what to do in these frigid temperatures while you’re waiting on your iPhone to charge, which
has been drained by giving minute-by-minute updates to all your friends on social media on mounting snow accumulations whom all live within 20 minutes of you and may be too lazy to look out the window for themselves? Well, if you’re the outdoorsy type you can try predator hunting. What are predators? No, they are not people always snooping in your business, those are called Eastern Kentuckians; predators are organisms that eat other organisms. Predatory animals can be a long list including barn owls, bats, fish, and a host of other species. So what kind of predators are we talking about here? Specifically, we are talking about predators that prey on other animals such as deer, cattle, goats, chickens, and other domesticated animals or wildlife, which cause a nuisance in society. For example, in Eastern Kentucky, predators would be
Coyotes, Bobcats, and Red and Gray Foxes. Pumas, Mountain Lions, Panthers, and other names for Cougars have been classified as extinct in Kentucky since there has only been one confirmed sighting since the Civil War. Where do you find these predators? Pretty much any patch of woods holds some sort of predator. I have seen coyotes inside the City of Paintsville. They will search far and wide to find food in the winter, which makes it a great time to do some hunting. Like any wild animal they are extremely keen to their environment and have excellent sight and smell. Hunting them can prove difficult if you don’t have the right equipment and tactics. In Kentucky, you can hunt Coyotes year round, day or night with a few exceptions that can be found on the Kentucky Fish & Wildlife website. There are season dates and guide-
lines for hunting Bobcats and for trapping Foxes. Please get very familiar with all state laws before hunting any species. What do you need? It is going to be cold, so good insulated clothing in layers is a must. Camouflage in color to avoid detection and boots that are made for the specific terrain. Game calls are very helpful and there is a slew to choose from. Mouth calls, hand calls, and electronic calls are all very effective and helpful when hunting predators. For example, if you are hunting Coyotes or Bobcats, you may want to use a rabbit in distress call or similar distress call since these animals prey on animals in distress or animals that are injured. Which weapon should you choose? Most folks use a rifle for predator hunting with an appropriate caliber for the species. You can use a shotgun for close range hunting or a bow for the most challenging hunt.
The most important part of any hunting trip is safety. Always familiarize yourself with the weapon you are using and have a means to contact someone in case of emergency if you are hunting alone. Make sure you always get permission to hunt on the land you choose. Predator hunting usually is easier to get permission for from landowners especially from farmers who may have lost stock. If predator hunting appeals to you I recommend renting or buying a DVD to see first hand how and when to use game calls. Randy Anderson from Team Primos has numerous videos on predator hunting. You can order DVD’s, game calls, and other accessories at www. primos.com. Again, study all hunting laws and regulations before entering the woods and enjoy your time out there! Follow me on twitter @ wadesmith007
Here and There, Then and Now By Joe Weddington
Deer populations out of control So, I ran up on some deer, eight does, four young and three old, a young buck and an old buck. I knelt down as I shouldered my Dad’s old .30-30 Winchester; it was tempting to take the old one down, sixty yards, light snow, no wind and an easy shot. Of course I held off. I was not out here to hunt, the truth is I am too lazy to clean anything bigger than a turkey unless I
am presented with a true survival situation but I enjoy taking daily walks in the mountains and sometimes in the heavy forests along the river banks, so I just knelt there and watched them a bit. Most were resting, bedded down in a hide of bare ground and protected by an oval wall of snow packed evergreens and underbrush. It was a little after 2 p.m. and they were all
Student Essays By Sydney Becknell In today’s economy, there are poverty-stricken cities across the country. Unfortunately, that includes our humble state of Kentucky. With the mining industry declining, the rate of people in the lower class has been increasing over the last two years. Jobs have become more scarce, and people have been forced to take monetary precautions just to get by in a month. In a New York Times article that was published, the author states that “Eastern Kentucky just might be the hardest place
to live in the United States, statically speaking.” The article then goes on to talk about Clay County. The county was put under a series of statistical tests and the results were far from pleasing. “The median household income there is barely above the poverty line, at $22,296, and is just over half the nationwide median. Only 7.4 percent of the population has a bachelor’s degree or higher. The unemployment rate is 12.7 percent. The disability rate is nearly as high, at 11.7 percent. Life expectancy is six years
about thirty yards from the edge of the Licking River. The younger male and one of the females were at a slightly iced over puddle of pooled water and having a drink down by the river’s edge while the old male kept watchful eye over his herd. The herd would roam tonight, they would eat and drink their fill under the cover of darkness and safe from predators while the old buck and the young one would take turn about filling up near their oval shaped hide during the day. For now, the old buck watched. He had not seen me yet but I knew he eventually would, I had not come out here to hunt so I had not come covered in deer urine and wearing a dirty shirt but going to see my SMC in a little bit, my dress ran more along the lines of Armani body spray, jeans and a
U.K. hoodie. Not something that would earn me a stamp of approval from the early morning hunter’s association of Magoffin County during their regular 4 a.m. meeting at North Magoffin BP, but something that would keep the deer, turkey and bunny rabbit populations thriving as they could see and smell me a mile away. No bother, I should get a smile from that mean woman that makes my breakfast, anyway. The herd should not be surprised to see me, as my walk this morning was not in the wilderness but in my yard, within the city limits of Salyersville and in full view of Ramey Park, First Baptist and most of downtown. I am not surprised to see them, either. Last night, I encountered them on the road right out in front of the pawn shop and Little Caesar’s. Which makes me wonder, “Should I be
killing these critters off in wholesale fashion and doing a service for the community?” I mean these things are becoming a serious hazard to traffic and can cause injury and death to motorists as they wander onto the highways. My personal toll is 17 deer over the years, all taken down with a vehicle except for one. I counted 56 of them one night while driving along Route 40 between Oil Springs and Salyersville, that is an incredible number and something is going to have to be done about this. The deer population is growing out of control, they are hungry and becoming an increasing menace to humans as their travels bring them into head-on contact with late night vehicle travel. The coyotes don’t seem to be doing their job, neither do the primitive weapons hunters or bow hunters. Not being for an
increase in coyote populations, I can only be a proponent for a longer modern gun season and allowing hunters a larger trophy take in the field. Now, I have seen fewer turkeys this year, so those reintroduced rattlesnake populations must be doing fine. (Wasn’t THAT a great feat of wildlife management?) but really folks, we have got to do something about these deer. I am seeing six or more deer per mile, and that is just the ones I see. Who knows how many I actually pass and by the way, I am averaging two per trip who either try to or actually do jump out in front of me. Not cool. Our wildlife people say the herds are properly managed, I say our wildlife people need to take a drive down a Kentucky back road some cold winter night and do a recount.
Eastern Kentucky Poverty
shorter than average. Perhaps related, nearly half of Clay County is obese.” Clay County is known to be a coal mining area, but unfortunately the numbers aren’t adding up. In the first quarter of 2014, just 54 people were employed in coal mining in Clay. In Clay’s 1980 coal spike, nearly 2.5 million tons of coal were taken out of the ground. In 2014, however, the county has produced a fraction of that – only 38,000 tons. Former mines have been reclaimed and turned into shopping malls, a golf course, and even a medium security prison. Nothing seems to match up with the large industry that they once had, however. “The desperation in coal
country is hard to square with the beauty of the place — the densely flocked hills peppered with tiny towns. It’s magical. But it is also poor, even if economic growth and the federal safety-net programs have drastically improved what that poverty looks like.” In conclusion, the decline in coal has taken an extreme toll on the flourishing Eastern Kentucky we once came to know. The rate of poverty is growing and the decline of the state is coming to a tremendous high. Maybe with the help of the government, one day Eastern Kentucky will be restored to its previous beauty.
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But Midwest charm, the when I want someone studio or film set all her laid back style is Missouri native effort- to talk to because they day has no appeal for still grittier than the Photo by submitted lessly skewers all who don’t have relation- Madigan, despite some tame veteran comediembody the absurdi- ships either!” attractive offers. ans of yesteryear such ties of life: self-inflated One of her buddies is “NBC had a sitcom as Jack Benny or Bob celebrities, pompous Lewis Black, who per- with Craig Robinson Hope. politicians, formedininthe Montgomery (‘Mr. Robinson’) where The five toppreachy scoringacstudents American Private Enterprise System“I(A.P.E.S.) was too Program. young to quaintances, and the earlier in January. he played a music Katie be influenced coPictured left to right: Kirby Whittaker, UK Ag Economics Student; Richard, by RWHS, wacky stranger en“When we hang out, teacher and they ap- medians of that era. I Allison Tracey, GCHS; Todd Chapman II, GCHS; Cecelia Bellew, GCHS; Lakin Nichols, GCHS, countered at an airport we just do ordinary proached my agent mostly watched Johnny
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The Greenup Beacon
Tinseltown Talks General News By Nick Thomas
The Tri-State Ticket
Kathleen Madigan: Standing out in the stand-up crowd
By Anne Stephens
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for. With lines down and power out in many areas, the radio was the only link of instant communication for many that night…and though it was emotional, I feel blessed to have been a part of it,” he said. The ice storm of 2009 is also a memorable event for Adam. “I had been with Klite 94.7 for about a halfyear. I was on air for well over 13 hours one day when all the other local stations were off air. Alan delivered food to me and worked to keep the station on the air, while Don Goble and I worked to keep listeners informed. I recall stories of people telling us they had no power and no source of information aside from the radio – and one man told me he even ran a speaker of some sort from his vehicle into his house just to hear
February 9, 2016 our information,” he said. Though the majority of his work days find Adam creating and building music logs, visiting community events, updating the station’s Facebook presence, assisting clients with advertising needs and other duties he finds interesting, he does inform us that one aspect of his job that he doesn’t particularly care for is “delivering bad news. It especially hits home for me when something tragic happens to someone I know,” he said. His favorite aspect of radio broadcasting, Adam says, is building relationships with the local communities. “I’ve met so many great people throughout our community. There is power in radio—radio connects people with one another. As broadcasters, we provide a companion in the vehicle on a normal day, but a reliable source of information on an uncertain
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Russell Parade 4 17th Annual BigDec. Sandy The Russell Christmas Women’s Business SymParade,will hosted the posium be heldbyTuesDowntown Russell Busiday, Feb. 23, from 8:30 ness toAssociation, be a.m. 2:30 p.m., will at the held on Dec. 4, beginning Wilkinson-Stumbo Conat 7 p.m.Center. Theme: vention The event, whichConwill “Laugh, Change, be held on the streets of quer.” Keynote speakers downtown Russell, will Dianne Leveridge and Salup between 6 and lyline Baskey; entertainment 6:30 p.m. on Clinton by Maranda Finney. To Street call directed by the register, 606-788-7272 Russell Police or 606-432-5848. Department. The parade will kick “Buffalo Night” will off be at 7 p.m. held Saturday, February featured floatState will 27, The at Jenny Wiley be Mr. and Mrs. Santa Resort Park. The event Claus, as pictures will be will feature presentations allowed after the parade on the music, religion and in front of the fire station. dance of the Cherokee Inthat there dianOrganizers Nation byas Jeff Hatbe no other Santas in the maker, in the Goldenrod parade.at 6 p.m. Cowboy Room, A chili/cookie dinner singer Rob McNurlin will will be served at the perform at 7 p.m. A Rusbufsell Fire Station immediately following the parade with musical entertainment provided. The parade committee welcomes all participants: floats, walkers, bands, fire trucks and others. The grand marshals of the parade this year will be Bucky Jones and Mark Ballard, longtime Russell residents and volunteers. For additional information please call Cheryl Jones, 502-314-4662.
day. Our local presence is why I do what I do. It’s a hobby that doubles as a career,” he said. As Valentine’s Day approaches, Adam is making plans for his first married Valentine’s Day. He married his wife, Ally, this past July 2015, after four years of dating. Ally teaches school in Floyd County but she and Adam make their home in Paintsville, along with their “furbabies” Whiskey, a Yorkie, and their cat, Atticus. Both pets were already named when Adam and Ally gave them their forever homes, or as Adam says, “Before they were ours, or we were theirs, because we aren’t sure yet!” As far as future career plans, Adam says he plans to remain in radio. “I used to dream of doing radio in the large market, but this is home. I’m comfortable on the air here. I can be me,” he said.
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quoted as saying, that the two school groups are now “one big family in the same school.” Young said several Central students wore badges welcoming Meade students to their building last Monday morning while others wore t-shirts in Meade colors and hung welcome posters in the hallways. Though all has gone well with the two groups coming together, Dials was quick to point out that, “We, as a whole, are not what you could call ‘happy.’ We’re appreciative and we’re glad things are going well, but we still want our own school and we want to be back across the hill in our own community.” What to do about Meade Memorial’s future is an issue that will be discussed and decided in the months
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fet meal featuring carved cepted. buffalo, buffalo chili, and Free colon cancer more will be featured in Floyd theBy lodge Hankdining Bond area. For screenings tal then spentthe 32 years at the “I started gardening by trial source of information as well at the memorial in front of the more call 606- County Theinformation Greenup Beacon GreenupHealth County DepartHealth De- and error. I would watch the teacher. old Russell Depot. ment; for men 889-1790. partment as aand staffwomen, nurse then Victory Garden on PBS every “By reading and also pick“We are trying to get a Mon50+ (age 45+ for prior Af- to Sunday afternoon and actually ing up on shows like the Vic- arch Waystation garden started Butterflies bring an excep- age nursing administrator Americans). To be Teamamount Parker Fountional of beauty to the rican my retirement. take notes. tory Garden is how I came to on the Extension property but be undation’s 1st Annual 5Kare eligible, world. 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I am a membermoody “I developed my love of garThis ties into her interest and t o m s / c o n 2 0 0 2 1 0 4 7 > . males are four times more or irritable during com. Proceeds the of district Nanette is the from daughter of the has handstaff bell available choir at Ad-a particular dening as a child following my activitiesmay with the Master GarSymptoms start out likely to suffer from the time of the assist Medicare race willWilliam go toward the late and helpThelma tovance for with many years. grandfather Raymond Stevens deners group. mild but progress as the disorder than men. Your year, you may suffer from If member you ing families need. Stevens. Sheinwas bornLearn at Bain- questions “I alsoand am plans. a board of Russell around his garden. Master Gardeners season“The wears on for some are risks also increase the farseasonal affective disorder are new to Medicare and more at Team Parker Founbridge Naval Station Maryland of the Remote Area Medical(SAD). 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People pression linked to seasonal our office at 110 Resource Care will offer grief supSchool system and graduated she said in accessing how herchanges, grandfather deadhead his roses tain the flower garden at the feel blue for multiple days can even develop the disand it begins and in been. Prestonsburg, or port meetings firstthe Court in 1972. She thenevery attended life has andaround generally got in time his way,” Greenup County War Memoat a time, it is best to make order by moving to more ends the same at (606) 886-2374 or the she explained with a laugh. Thursday of the School month. of call Her King’s Daughters’ life also includes rial. We received tulip bulbs an appointment to see your northern climates. every year. For the majorMeetings will last froman6ad- 1-800-737-2723 Nursing and then earned love of nature andbetween specificallyity of“I people, continue symptoms to read books fromWhile aroundthere the state doctor. is nocapitolFor more information on 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Monday-7 p.m. and will be held ditional degree from Bellarm- this time of year, butterflies. start andin magazines gardening through Tanya waybuildings to prevent SAD, a Pulfamily-related topics, visit the fall oronwinter atineboth Hager and Friday. College SchoolHill of Nursing. “I have been a Master Gar-butand pick the brain of other lin and planted them at the War health care professional the Johnson County Coopquit with the coming of Pikeville locations. “I beganoffice my nursing career dener since taking the coursespring gardeners. Linda Hieneman Memorial, the Veterans Cemcan diagnose the disorder erative Extension Office at or early summer. Veterans Light refreshments willHospibe at Kings Daughters in 2006. Benefits Field our Ag. hasfeelings been a great the Extension office and Nannette Stevens and etery, prescribe treatments 826 F.M. Stafford Ave. in SAD canAgent cause Brian served and all are welcome Representative, to help you better manPaintsville, Kentucky or of depression for most of to attend. Those with ques- Bowman, is located at the tions may call 606-432- Pike County Courthouse the day or even nearly ev- age the symptoms. Such give them a call at (606) in Pikeville on Mondays, ery day. Other symptoms treatments might include 789-8108. 2112 or 606-789-3841. Educational programs of Tuesdays, Wednesdays, include low energy, loss brightening up your environment, getting outside the Cooperative Extension of interest in activities you The National Family and Thursdays by appointmore and making physical Service serve all people used to enjoy, problems Caregiver Support Pro- ment. Veterans and their activity a regular part of regardless of race, color, sleeping, loss of appetite, gram helps people aged dependents may receive sex, religion, disability or 60 years and over who assistance filing for fed- irritability, low energy and your day. If you think you might national origin. concentrating. are taking care of loved eral and state benefits. This difficulty suffer from SAD, you are A full list of symptoms ones or grandparents who service is provided free of are raising grandchildren. charge by the Kentucky Services include: educa- Department of Veterans tional information on vari- Affairs. To apply, veterans ous topics, free training for need to furnish copies of caregivers, support groups, pertinent documentation temporary respite servic- to verify eligibility. For es to “give caregivers a further information, please break,” and other types of call toll free 1-866-647assistance. The program 2926. links caregivers with any community resource that may be available to them and helps some caregivers with supplemental services such as building a handicap ramp, buying supplies or providing transportaPhotos by Anne Stephens tion. For more information, contact Tara Little at 1-800-737-2723 or tara. little@bigsandy.org.
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Place your announcements in the Honoring those who News tohave Use served free ofElem School. Ms. June Whitt’s 3rd grade students listen to Medal of Honor Veterans Day assembly atsection Campbell recipient Ernie Flu shots are now West avail- as he answers charge.their questions. Emily Fredrick and Chaise Conley, members of the Raceland High able at the Johnson County School Band, play Taps at the Campbell Elementary School Veterans Day Assembly. Health Department. Call Email your informa789-2590 for an appointment on the day you wish tion to info@aroundto be seen. The charge is $25 for self-pay patients; paintsville.com most insurances are ac-
Meeting scheduled The Flatwoods Lions Club will meet Thursday, November 13 at 7 p.m. The meeting will be held at Giovanni’s on Argillite Road. Non-members welcome. See News On Page 2
Crawford honored as Trailblazer Special to The Greenup Beacon Sara Crawford was a recipient of the Northern Kentucky University Trailblazer Award for Leadership in Library Informatics Nov. 6 at the Ashland Plaza Hotel and Convention Center in Ashland. The presentation was part of the 2014 #RoadToNKU Commonwealth Tour. Sara is a resident of Russell, Kentucky, and is a student in NKU’s library informatics program. She works as a library assistant at the Ashland Community and Technical College. Sara was a student worker at the library before completing an associate of arts degree last May. “Books and the written word have always been a passion of mine and libraries brought me hours of comfort and joy when I was younger,” Sara said. “I knew I needed my Master of Li-
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at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland, Ohio, in some capacity. “But there are so many exciting possibilities, I can’t make up my mind at the moment,” she said. Sara will join four area mathematics teachers who will also be honored with the NKU Trailblazer Award for persistence in making a difference in the mathematics skills of our children. “The Trailblazer Award is recognition of those citizens throughout the state who are changing lives through new and innovative education programs,” NKU President Geoffrey S. Mearns said. “With improved math skills and added library capacity, Kentucky’s children will be better prepared to meet the demands of this century.” The event is open to the public and will include an opportunity for high school students and adults interested in completing their de-
gree to meet with university admissions representatives. RSVPs can be made at http:// roadto.nku.edu/. The #RoadToNKU is a
tour of community engagement activities throughout the Commonwealth. This trip to Ashland was the sixth of eight stops through Dec. 4.
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Central beats Paintsville to earn 5-1 district record
The Johnson Central Golden Eagles defeated host Paintsville 72-47 Thursday night to earn a 5-1 57th District record and at least a tie for 1st place. Mason Blair led the way with 15 points. Cole Crace added 13 and Jerry McCarty poured in 11 points. Austin Davis finished with nine. The Golden Eagles led 19-13 and then 33-20 at halftime. They shot 38 percent from the field hitting 25 of 66. The Tigers shot just 22 percent hitting 12 of 55 shots. James Allen led the Tigers with 13 points. Ryan Maynard added nine and Chris Allen scored seven. The Tigers fell to 2-4 in district play earning the 3rd seed. Golden Eagles clip Cardinals in OT; lose to Raiders in double OT When it comes down to it winning any district is not always easy despite what it may look like on paper. Sheldon Clark brought a winless record into district last Monday (Feb. 1) as they hosted Johnson Central but the game indicated both were legitimate contenders. The Golden Eagles (12-8 overall) held on in overtime 76-75 to beat the Cardinals at Martin County Middle School- despite a late technical foul on Central center Tyler Pack with just 8 seconds left. Cole Crace came up big for Johnson Central. The junior poured in 25 points, most of them coming from
drives to the basket. Mason Blair surpassed the 1,000 point plateau scoring 13. Sheldon Clark led 1813 but trailed 35-31 as the Golden Eagles charged back with a 22-13 second period. The game was tied 69-69 headed to overtime. Luke Vance (16 points) hit a basket to make it 71-69 but the Cardinals got a bucket and a free throw by Heath Maynard to go up 72-71. Jacob Rice nailed a threepointer for a 74-72 lead. After Sheldon Clark tied it, Crace drove to the basket and scored to make it 76-74. The Cardinals missed on their next possession and Pack rebounded and it was fouled but Pack was called for a technical for an elbow. Pack missed his bonus and the Cardinals went to the line for the technical hitting one of two to make it 76-75. The Golden Eagles denied the Cards a winning basket and won the game. Rice had eight points. Pack scored 6. Bradley Dalton scored 25 points to lead the Cards including 7 three pointers. The Golden Eagles lost at South Floyd last Tuesday in double overtime 8886. Mason Blair scored 41 points (15 of 38 shooting) to lead Central. Cole Crace added 20. Luke Vance added nine and Tyler Pack scored eight points and grabbed nine rebounds.
Lady Eagles nip Lady Hornets at home Step closer to number one seed in district The Johnson Central Lady Eagles have won four games in a row to push their record to 13-8. Their recent win over Magoffin County 69-68 at home Friday put them at 4-1 in district play. One more win and they will claim the top seed. They host Paintsville Friday. The Lady Eagles trailed early to the Lady Hornets by double digits but battled back to a 38-31 deficit by halftime after a Bailey Daniel buzzer beater. It wasn’t long the Lady Eagles got back in it behind back to back scores from Jayla Spurlock. Spurlock surpassed the 1,000 point mark for her career as she led the way with 17 points. The contest went back and forth and came down to final possessions. A three-pointer by Alexis Montgomery got the Lady Hornets within 61-58. Then it came down to foul shots. Jayla Spurlock hit three of four and Lauren Delong hit four of four down the stretch to help se-
cure the win. Bailey Daniel added 13 points and Ali May scored 11. Delong finished with 9 and Lauryn Salyer scored 8. Micailyn Pierce scored five. Jazzy Howard had 22 points for Magoffin County. Montgomery scored 14 while Leslee Howard and Kennedi Stacy scored 13 each. The Lady Hornets fell to 13-8 and 3-2. Lady Eagles knock off East Ridge and Knott County On Jan. 30 the Lady Eagles beat host East Ridge by a 69-55 score. Lauren Delong scored 19. Jayla Spurlock and Lauryn Salyer scored 10 points and had 7 rebounds. Bailey Daniel scored 9. The Lady Eagles defeated Knott County 63-53 at Pike Central on Jan. 31. Jayla Spurlock scored 20 points and hit 13 of 15 free throws. Lauryn Salyer had a double double with 12 points and 11 rebounds. Ali May scored 11 points and Bailey Daniel scored nine. The Lady Eagles hit 29 of 40 foul shots.
JAYLA SPURLOCK blocked a shot by Magoffin County’s Jazzy Howard. Spurlock reached 1,000 points for her career and the Lady Eagles won 69-68.
COLE CRACE challenged a shot by Luke Trimble. Crace had 13 points and Trimble had 5.
Jenkins senior sets all time state scoring record in PHS gym There have been many historical games played and many great players to adorn the gym at Paintsville High School. However, not sure if any more important has ever played in the historic gym than Whitney Creech of Jenkins. Creech became the all time leading scorer in the state of Kentucky high school ranks for both boys and girls. When she scored her 63rd point with two minutes left in overtime she earned the record. Creech went on to score 71 in a 90-87 win. She became the player with the most points in a game in the PHS gym. Jenkins went out to a 15-0 lead before the Lady Tigers got a basket by Swoop Williams with 3:11 left. Although the night belonged to Creech, the Lady Tigers may have been in awe early. They battled through and once they took a lead kept it for most of the game. With the game tied at 7171 Williams nailed a threepointer with 12 seconds left to give Paintsville the
lead. But Creech, who rarely shoots three-pointers, got the in bounds and dribbled straight to the top of the key and drained a three to tie the game sending it into overtime. Creech owned the overtime scoring 13 points including the base -line jumper that got the record. Creech had the first six points of OT and Jenkins led 84-79. Presley Chirico hit back to back baskets for the Lady Tigers to make it 87-84 but then Alexis Stambaugh made two foul shots to make it 89-84. Stambaugh, who had four fouls the entire second half and OT, came up big for Jenkins hitting three threepoint shots in the fourth period to help the Lady Cavs stay close. She also made three of four foul shots in OT for 12 points. All others combined for 7 points. The Lady Tigers who led by as many as 8 in the second half were led by Swoop Williams with 30 points and she hit 13 of 14 free throws. She also had 7 steals. Chirico added 23. Anna Keeton and Abby James
WHITNEY CREECH went up for two of her career high 71 points against the Lady Tigers last Tuesday night. Creech became the all time scoring leader in Kentucky- boys and girls. She now has over 5,000 points. scored 13 each. Katie Fitch poured in eight tough points in the paint. But for the focal point of the game she was not all about herself. “I am so glad we won the game,” Creech said. “That is what’s is most important. The record is great but I couldn’t do that without all my teammates, coaches and fans.” Creech broke Jaime Waltz’s 20 year old record
of 4,948 points. Waltz played for Highlands where she now coaches. Creech, who had 23 points at halftime, hit 28 of 49 shots including the one three-pointer that tied the game. She took five threes. She hit 14 of 18 foul shots and had three nullified on a lane violation. Jenkins improved to 11-11. Creech will play at Western Kentucky next season.
Lady Tigers beat Lady Cards, still alive for top seed The Paintsville Lady Tigers defeated the Lady Cardinals of Sheldon Clark Friday night by a score of 51-44 at PHS gym. The win gave the Lady Tigers a chance to still get the top seed in the 57th District Tournament. With games left with Johnson Central (Feb. 12) and another at Sheldon
Clark Feb. 11 the Lady Tigers could finish in a tie for the top spot. Presley Chirico led the way with 18 points for Paintsville. The Lady Tigers got 12 points from Abby James. Paintsville led 12-8 after one period and 25-15 at halftime. The Lady Cards led by
Hope Lafferty with 33 points battled back with a 16-9 third period to pull within 34-31. But that was as close as they could get. Anna Keeton added 11 points and Swoop Williams scored six. Sonia Williams and Katie Fitch scored two apiece. The Lady Tigers shot 32
percent hitting 21 of 66 shots compared to 28 percent (13 of 47 for Sheldon Clark. The Lady Tigers outrebounded their opponent 48-28 in the game which made the difference. The Lady Tigers are 1110 overall and 2-2 in 57th District. The Lady Cards are 9-13 and 0-4.
Sports Briefs Dawgs get 20th win The Lawrence County boys basketball team got its 20th win as they defeated host Pike County Central 94-79 in a 60th District matchup. The Dawgs are 4-0 in district play. They will go to Belfry Feb. 8 and Phelps Feb. 12 to wrap up district action. Blackcats drop second game to Bobcats The Prestonsburg Blackcats stand at 6-16 on the season. They dropped a 63-54 game at home to district rival Betsy Layne. The Blackcats are 1-3 on the season in 58th District games. The hosted South Floyd Feb. 6 and went to
Allen Central Feb. 8 to wrap up league play. Lawrence Co. girls wrap up district play The Lady Dawgs wrapped up district play losing at Belfry 65-30 Friday night. The loss placed the Lady Dawgs in third in the 60th District standings. They will have home games on Feb. 11 with Rose Hill and Feb. 12 with South Floyd. Two JCHS players reach 1,000 points Senior Jayla Spurlock reached the milestone in a win over Magoffin County Friday while junior Mason Blair reached it at Sheldon
Clark on Feb. 1. Lady Blackcats drop three of four home games The Prestonsburg girls’ basketball team did beat Allen Central in an important 58th District con- TYLER PACK went up strong for test Jan. 30 by two of his four points. JC won 72a 79-65 score. 47 over Paintsville. But since then have dropped 11 rebounds), to Pikeville home games to Paintsville 52-45 on Feb. 42-34 Feb. 2 and Betsy 1 (Swoop Williams led the Layne 50-32 Feb. 3. They Lady Tigers with 22 points will wrap up district games while Presley Chirico Feb. 6 with South Floyd scored 22 points and had and Feb. 9 at Allen Central. The Black cats are 4-20.
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BSCTC announces Dean’s List for fall 2015 semester
Pictured, left to right, are: Debbie Ousley, HRMC Director Cardio Diagnostics, Vickie Risner, HRMC Director of Education, Rich Pinson, HRMC Director of Emergency Services, Allie Perkins, HRMC Director of Nursing, Tanya Slone, HRMC Director of Performance Improvement, Sharon Perkin, KHA Director of Health Policy, Charlie Kendell, KHA External Communications Coordinator, Kim Dees, RN, BSN, KHA Vice President of Health Professions and Becky Osborne, HRMC PI Coordinator.
Highlands Regional Medical Center continues improvements in patient safety
Big Sandy Community and Technical College (BSCTC) President Dr. Devin Stephenson is pleased to announce the Dean’s List for the Fall 2015 semester. To qualify for the Dean’s List, students must be enrolled full-time at BSCTC (completing 12 or more hours) and maintain a 3.5 grade-point average. Floyd County Erick Huffman, Anderson Salmons, Christopher Ryan, Joanie Helton, Tabatha Shepherd, Michael Blackburn, Myra Moore, Crystal Horn, Jeffrey Goble, Corey Grimm, Maria Holbrook, Stevi Conn, Christina Morris, Ryan Shepherd, Gordon Porter, Amanda Thacker, Rebecca Jones, Michael Preston, Page Castle, Nancy Lawson, Carla Lemaster, James Rowland, Jason McKinney, Sheena Alcantar, Christine Taul, Amanda Blair, Trista Tackett, Jodi Spears, Jonathan Day, Richa Cochran, Aaron McCown, Casey Gayheart, Ashley Poston, Brandi Frasure, Kristen Neeley, Kelsi Tackett, Brandon Sparks, Samantha Hall, Joseph Meade, Mark Helton, Gerri Hatfield, Dylan Mullins, Amanda Phillips, Katlyn Tackett, Leighton Stevens, Rachael Hall, Jessika Stanley, Megan Newsome, Brittany Isaac, Brandy Morrow, Tanisha Elkins, William West, Jesse Tackett, Nicholas Osborne, Joshua Murphey, Brandon Daniels, Briana Reed, Nicholaus Kendrick, Antonia Vance, Hannah Spurlock, Bethany Scarberry, Whittney Slone, Mary Meade, Nicholas
Hites, Zachary Patrick, Tyler Wicker, Nathan Kidd, Andrea Cicchetti, Randy Jones, Kennady Newsome, Wendy Adkins, Sarah Craft, Lisa Branham, Coby Ray, Kenneth Murray, Elizabeth Campbell, Davy Akers, Caleb Hall, Kyle Hall, Donnie Jarvis, Gregory Stanley, Aaron Curnutte, Andrea Condia, Teressa Lewis, Kionna Vance, Kaegan Dove, Kristen Daniels, Melvin Click, Daniel Hayden, Erica Sharpe, Hannah Little, Faith Thornsbury, William Hayes, Kaitlyn Campbell, Taylor Hackworth, Allison Hale, Makala Jones, Katelyn Rose, Jordan Carroll, Jerica Grim, Max Bailey, Dylan Stapleton, Amanda Gearheart, Logan Mullins, Ashley Garrett, Jeffery Coleman, Amber Bradshaw, Byron Cox, Jazmyn Elswick, Krista Parsons, Megan Coleman, Candace Whited, Kimberly Prater, Jennifer Lawson, Tristan Syck, Terry Adams, Marissa Risner, Tiffany Whitaker, Chelsea Austin, Racheal Collins, Timothy Hall, Jordan Pack, Harvey Giese, Zachary Skaggs, William Salisbury, Jared Greene, Wyatt Martin, Sydney Hackworth, Kevin Reid, Tanner Shepherd, Jordan Slone, Catherine Spurlock, Courtney Slone, Anthony Branham, Catherine Spurlock, Courtney Slone, Anthony Branham, Casey Dyer, Gypsy Riley, Ethan Johnson, Austin Lafferty, Matthew Music, Shaelynn Hicks, Joshua Music, Joel Wright, Dwayne Clarke, Joshua Hayes, Kaitlyn Justice, Gillian Downs,
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Through the Kentucky Hospital Association and part of the American Hospital Association/Health Research and Educational Trust Hospital Engagement Network (AHA/HRET HEN), Highland Regional Medical Center (HRMC) continues its efforts in reduce preventable hospitalacquired conditions and readmissions. Through the Partnership for Patients initiative —a nationwide public-private collaboration that began in 2011 to reduce preventable
Big Sandy Idol held its competition at Paintsville High School on Wednesday, December 16. Those who participated were: (left to right) Katelyn Fitch, Grace Hicks, Kelli Hall, Grace Maynard, Andre Faria, Seth Ousley and Brent Bartley. Maynard, was crowned winner with Fitch placing runner-up.
hospital-acquired conditions by 40 percent and 30-day readmissions by 20 percent—HRMC is participating in the second round of the Kentucky Hospital Engagement Network (KHEN) to improve patient care in the hospital setting. Tanya Slone, HRMC Director of Performance Improvement, said, “Highlands is working very hard to provide the highest quality and safest care possible. We are constantly adopting new evidence-based practices that will improve
our patient outcomes. This work is never finished, and we proudly pledge to continue finding ways to sustain the patient safety gains we have made, while improving overall quality and safety across Kentucky.” “The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid’s (CMS) Partnership for Patients’ selection of the AHA/HRET HEN can be seen as a testament to Kentucky hospitals’ steadfast and ongoing patient safety and quality improvement efforts. We appreciate CMS’ support
and the resources it will continue to provide Kentucky hospitals. This quality collaborative will continue to assist hospitals in their ongoing efforts to improve patient safety and the delivery of health care,” said Donna Meador, KHA director of patient safety and quality and project director for K-HEN. For more information on the Partnership for Patients and the Hospital Engagement Networks, visit: partnershipforpatients.cms. gov.
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the biggest commitment to your forever Valentine! My advice to ya’ll is to take it all in and don’t immediately start wedding planning. Take time to enjoy being engaged and enjoy this special time of your life. I recommend to everyone to have an engagement party! Whether it’s a nice dinner with friends and family or a backyard BBQ like Wayne and I had. Wayne and I had an engagement party thrown for us by our family in my Aunt Cheryl and Uncle Woody’s backyard. It was simple, filled with blueberries, lemons and love.
We thought it was absolutely beautiful. Our guest list consisted of family members only and we kept it small and intimate. We ate from Blue Willow dishes that were once my greatgrandmother’s and the set of Blue Willow that Wayne had given me as a gift. The other dishes belonged to my Nana and others from my mother. Personalizing your engagement party by using family heirlooms makes it so much more intimate. Our sign-in table had a photo album for all guests to sign and I filled it with photos from the engagement party after they were printed. I used an old window frame as a backdrop to place photos of our guests that consisted of Wayne’s family and mine to let them visually see that we are one family, instead of two. My uncle smoked six chickens in his smoker and then my mom and aunt shredded them all and simmered them in homemade BBQ sauces for slider sandwiches. We played games, enjoyed lemon and blueberry
desserts and gifted our soon-to-be in-laws with Kentucky blueberry wine. We did a champagne toast towards the end of the party, where I spoke about how blessed we are to have such amazing families. We wanted our guests to know that, although this was an engagement party for us, that we were really honoring them. Without our families, Wayne and I wouldn’t be the people we are today. Without our family’s guidance and support, we may have never crossed paths. The unconditional love they have provided us since we have been in this world has taught us how to love one another unconditionally. We had a really great time mingling among everyone and seeing our families laugh and smile with one another. If you’re engaged, don’t skip out on having an engagement party. It’s the first wedding event you’ll have and seeing both of your families as one big family is something that really makes your heart swell. For full engagement party details, free engagement
liam McCown, Judy Lemaster, Amanda Bowen, Krystal Blackmon, Joy Meade, Richard Rohr, Heather Dalton, Jeffery Burkett, Ashley Perry, James Charles, Timothy Goble, Matthew Salyers, Latanya Maples, Coty Marcum, Vencil Skaggs, Vanessa Skeens, Derek Christian, Ashlie Daniels, Megan Caldwell, Maddisson Casey, Shelby Pack, Hannah Dials, Amber Brown, Brooke Goble, Cory Sexton, Derek McKenzie, Tylor Meadows, Erica Pelphrey, Jacob Arrowood, Cody Barker, Casandra Hall, Amanda Workman, Rachel Hunter, Matthew Meek, Jayme
Morgan, Joshua Mullins, Bethany Runyon, Bobby Weighman, Paul Blanton, Natasha Caldwell, Amber Keen, Caleb Campbell, Jeremiah Music, Kealy Daniel, Rachel VanHoose, Joseph Clevinger, Daniel Williams, Joshua Gound, Logan Wireman, Maranda Blazer, Alexus Jude, Hunter Kestner, Alexis Chafin, Alexus Butcher, Jacob Ray, Alexander Pelphrey, Corey Fraley, Madison Saad, Marlene Lemaster, Matthew Daniel, Samuel Griffith, Michael Hamilton, Robert Robinson, Olivia Slone, Timothy Bowen, Kayti Maynard, Jessie Skaggs, James Hensley, Zachariah
Meade, Dustin Music, Dustin Ramsey, Paul Vanhoose, Bart Horne, Selena Jarrell, Stanley McCarty, Olivia Colvin, Chase Keeton, Taylor Moore, James May, Tyler Rice, Megan Vanhoose, Kathleen Williams, Laken Adams, Sandra Cavins, Roger Fannin, Gregory Hazelett, Tavis Root, Hannah Rice, Emma Baldwin, Kirkland Fletcher, Malinda Porter, Parisa Shamaei Zadeh, Jillian Terry, Laura Keeton, Maranda Finney, Leslie Carrothers, Julie Matijasic, Jacob Williams, Kelsie May, Haley Johnson, Reiley Crum, Abby Miller, Harlee Pennington, Jacob Plum-
The Coal Miner’s Bride By Nikki Bradley
Celebrate your engagement We are currently right in the middle of a wonderful season. I’m not talking about winter. I’m talking about engagement season! If you have social media, you know what I’m talking about. Starting around Christmas then continuing throughout February can basically be considered as engagement season for the obvious reason: tons of engagements! This is for those of you who have a family member who is engaged or maybe you’re engaged yourself! An engagement is so exciting because it’s the start to
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Ladonna Griffey, Michelle Slone, Victoria Johnson, Justin Rowe, Cameron Goble, Hannah Depoy, Kayla Cobern, Emily Dillon, Brianna Branham, Mariana Jacobs, Edward Strawder, Zachary Akers, Carly Burchett, Jessica Smith, Kylee Starcher, Laura Maynard, Rudi Larue, James Epling, Devontae Lewis, Emma Estep;, Gabriel Fields and Madison Grierson. Johnson County Tara Rowland, Darla Sands, Brandy Rogers, Kimberly Hayden, Wil-
Nora Grace, who will serve as flower girl in our upcomine wedding, enjoyed eating a mini blueberry pie at our engagement party this past year. game printables and more, visit www.coalminersbride.
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ley, William Varney, Jacub Colvin, Andrew Chapman, Kenzi Butcher, Micailyn Pierce, Joseph Slone, Caleb Price, Slex Salyer, Dillon Conley, Ricky Wells, Lauren O’Bryan and Kenzie McCall. Lawrence County Joshua Blackburn, Roger Johnson, Brittany Harless, Jeffrey Cyrus, Jennifer Smith, Nathan Gudino, Joseph Shannon, Thomas Jude, Joshua Dillon, Steven Schmidt, Bridgett Fitch, Tezra Blakeman, Lorenzo Antignano, Kristen Tarring, Gregory Castle, Brooke Griffith, Braxton Burke, Anthony Preece, Karleigh Branscome and Bradford Cordle.
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