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Monarch waystations: nature’s beauty stop Thousands throng to see By Hank Bond The Greenup Beacon
tal then spent 32 years at the Greenup County Health Department as a staff nurse then nursing administrator prior to my retirement. “I do some part time nursing back at the health department when needed. I have been a Master Gardener since 2006 and currently the secretary for our organization. I serve on the County Extension Council at the Greenup County Cooperative Extension. I am a member of the hand bell choir at Advance for many years. “I also am a board member of the Remote Area Medical Kentucky affiliate. I also take water color classes from Janice LeBrun. I think that’s about it,” she said in accessing how her life has been. Her life also includes the love of nature and specifically this time of year, butterflies. “I have been a Master Gardener since taking the course in 2006.
“I started gardening by trial and error. I would watch the Victory Garden on PBS every Sunday afternoon and actually take notes. “This was early on before Greenup County had a Master Gardener program. I would also pick up garden books and started my own reference library. Once the program was started in Greenup I signed up and learned so much more. “I developed my love of gardening as a child following my grandfather Raymond Stevens of Russell around his garden. He was an avid rose grower. “As a child I have a very tiny veggie garden next to our garage in Russell. I helped my grandfather deadhead his roses and generally got in his way,” she explained with a laugh. “I continue to read books and magazines on gardening and pick the brain of other gardeners. Linda Hieneman our Ag. Agent has been a great
source of information as well teacher. “By reading and also picking up on shows like the Victory Garden is how I came to learn about the plight of the Monarch butterflies, their loss of habitat, etc and the Monarch Watch organization. “When available I will go to seminars etc. I did so last spring and learned more about the Monarchs.” This ties into her interest and activities with the Master Gardeners group. “The Master Gardeners are a small group but we are involved in some community projects. “We developed and maintain the flower garden at the Greenup County War Memorial. We received tulip bulbs from around the state capitol buildings through Tanya Pullin and planted them at the War Memorial, the Veterans Cemetery, the Extension office and
at the memorial in front of the old Russell Depot. “We are trying to get a Monarch Waystation garden started on the Extension property but have had some problems getting it going due to water issues and such.
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Butterflies bring an exceptional amount of beauty to the world. Monarch butterflies are a source of beauty and great interest to Nannette Stevens. “Butterflies go where they please – and please where they Kathy J. Prater go.”By - unknown StevensEditor offers a habitat for Man has always fas- to butterflies as theybeen migrate cinated with flight and, even the south each year. more so when it comes to of Nanette is the daughter Santa andWilliam his reindeer. But the late and Thelma when theShe reindeer are atrestStevens. was born Baining up for their Christmas bridge Naval Station Maryland Eve has to and excursion, has lived inSanta the Russell make his early anFlatwoods areavisits sincevia 1960. other means – this past SatShe attended the Russell urday meant in Schoolthat system andflying graduated on a helicopter and landing in 1972. She then attended the square the middleSchool of Ky. of King’s inDaughters’ Rt. 321, in front of Premier Nursing and then earned an adMotors. ditional degree from BellarmHosted Premier and ine CollegebySchool of Nursing. Pop’s Chevrolet, Santa flew “I began my nursing career in the delight of hundreds attoKings Daughters Hospiof children lining the automotive dealership lot for a chance to sit on Santa’s knee and share Christmas secrets. While they waited, the children and their families
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Santa Claus crossed the highway in front of Premier Motors on Saturday morning, escorted by Bruce Ritz and Brian Nelson.
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By Kathy J. Prater with their favorite police “This is a tremendous Editor officer. asset to our children, we As if they don’t devote Families also received show them that we are their enough of their time to ser- groceries for a holiday din- friend and they can come vice, the Paintsville Police ner and lunch and snack to us anytime,” said Police Department stepped it up foods for the children to Chief Bill Holbrook. a notch this past Tuesday enjoy during Christmas Gina Holbrook also said when they hosted the PPD break. each child in each family “Shop With a Cop” event, Though the department would receive a free Happy serving 22 children and got started a little late on Meal from McDonald’s their families a holiday sur- organizing the event, Gina following their shopping prise. Holbrook, wife of Po- spree at Wal-Mart. Targeted students from lice Chief Bill Holbrook, Paintsville Recreation Photos by Anne Stephens each school within Paints- said the community re- Director “Shoes” Hale also ville city limits – Paints- ally pulled together to help announced that each child ville Elementary, Central make a merry Christmas participating in this year’s Elementary, for the children. Shop With a Cop will reVeterans Day assembly at Campbell June passWhitt’s 3rd grade students listen to Medal of Honor and Our Lady of the “It’s been amazingElem what School. ceive freeMs. swimming Mountains were treated in just a short es to the Paintsville City and Chaise Conley, members of the Raceland High recipient–Ernie West ashas hehappened answers their questions. Emily Fredrick to a pizza party lunch with time,” she said. Pool this coming summer. School Band, play Taps at the Campbell Elementary School Veterans Day Assembly. their families, a visit with The families chosen to Santa, a gift bag containing participate were selected $100 worth of clothing, a with the help of the indicandy/fruit bag, and after- vidual school’s family rewards, a trip to Wal-Mart source centers, Holbrook More photos on page 8. So many goodies to choose from – Police Chief for a $100 shopping spree added. brary Science to advance in at the Rock and Roll Hall of to meetand witha university of community engageSpecial to Billgree Holbrook young fan tour debate over choossell Fire Station immedi- The Greenup Beacon the field, but I had no clue Fame in Cleveland, Ohio, in ment ingadmissions a cupcake representatives. or a cookie. Why notactivities both? throughout ately following the parade RSVPs can be made at http:// the Commonwealth. This Sara Crawford was a re- what I wanted to receive my some capacity. with musical entertain- cipient of the Northern Ken- bachelor’s in. “But there are so many roadto.nku.edu/. trip to Ashland was the sixth ment provided. “I was really excited to exciting possibilities, I can’t The #RoadToNKU is a of eight stops through Dec. 4. tucky University Trailblazer The parade committee Award for Leadership in Li- learn that NKU offered the make up my mind at the mowelcomes all participants: brary Informatics Nov. 6 at library informatics program. ment,” she said. floats, walkers, Sara will join four area AshlandPruitt, Plazabusiness Hotel and It’s a wonderful opportunity By Kathy J. bands, Praterfire the Lynnette trucks andEditor others. to acquire the technical skills mathematics teachers who Convention Center in Ashmanager for the Mountain marshals of HomePlace needed and really familiarize will also be honored with the land. ItThe wasgrand an old-fashioned said this year’s the paraderecently this yearat will Thewas presentation wasand part myself with the field before NKU Trailblazer Award for Christmas the event even bigger be Bucky Jones and Mark starting on a graduate de- persistence in making a difof the 2014 #RoadToNKU Mountain HomePlace as better than in year’s before Ballard, longtime Russell gree. For instance, the library ference in the mathematics Commonwealth Tour. visitors gathered to hear with added lights and acresidentsdrink and volunteers. Sara is“It’s a resident Rus- I work in is a federal deposi- skills of our children. carolers, hot cocoa, tivities. the firstofyear additional “The Trailblazer Award is sell, Kentucky, and is a stu- tory, so the government docandForeven take ainformahorse- we’ve held a tree lighting, tion please call Cheryl uments class I plan on taking recognition of those citizens dent in NKU’s library infordrawn carriage ride. so that’s been pretty speJones, 502-314-4662. in the spring will serve me throughout the state who are matics program. She works Walking the Home- cial for us,” she said. changing lives through new a library assistant at the well.” Place grounds, visitors en- asThe special Mountain Meeting The support Sara has re- and innovative education Ashland Community countered a scheduled live Nativity HomePlace Christmasand The Flatwoods Lions ceived at NKU has already programs,” NKU President Technical College. Sara was scene in one of the farm’s weekend event was sponClub will meet Thursday, served her well. Geoffrey S. Mearns said. a student worker at the libarns, and were granted sored through a partnerNovember 13 atto7hear p.m.the ship “I didn’t know what to ex- “With improved math skills brary before the opportunity with completing Paintsville an The meeting be Tourism associate and of arts degree last pect during my first semester and added library capacity, Christmas story will as read Paintsville/ held at Giovanni’s on Arat NKU as an online trans- Kentucky’s children will be May. from the Holy Bible by Johnson County Chamber gillite Road. fer student, but I have had better prepared to meet the “Books and the written Paintsville Minister Wes of Commerce. Non-members wel- word havemore always Stedtefeld. To learn aboutbeen the a such a pleasant experience demands of this century.” come. so far,” Sara said. “EveryThe event is open to the passion ofHomePlace, mine and librar“We’re celebrating the Mountain loone has been so supportive public and will include an ies brought me hours of birth of Christ and we’re cated in Staffordsville near throughout the journey and opportunity for high school comfort and joy when I was See News taking our message from Paintsville Lake, call 606my teachers are wonderful.” students and adults interyounger,” Sara said. “I knew the Word,” Stedtefeld said. 297-1850 or visit www. On Page 2 Sara’s dream job is to work ested in completing their deSara Crawford I needed my Master of Li“Christmas is still what it visitpaintsvilleky.com/ always has been,” he add- things-to-do/mountain- The holiday lights at the Mountain HomePlace set the 1800s historic farm aglow. (Photos by Scott Hall) More photos on page 8. Phillip Wessell ed. homeplace. Julie M. 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Local News Fun New Year’s Eve activities Recovering from identity theft The crimes of identity for adults and children alike fraud, Theft Statement. • Speak with a banking a situation in which New Year’s Eve is one of the most festive nights of the year, when friends and families gather to count down the waning moments of the year as they anticipate the fun times ahead in the year to come. While adults tend to look forward to New Year’s Eve festivities more than children, there are ways parents can ring in the New Year with their kids. * Invite kids into the kitchen. New Year’s Eve festivities often include food, so why not invite youngsters into the kitchen to cook alongside you? Kids may not be interested in preparing the main course, but let youngsters get involved when baking the night’s more delectable treats, like cookies and cakes. Little ones can choose their favorite treats and then help Mom and Dad prepare those treats for guests coming over to join in the festivities. Decorate cakes and cookies with a New Year’s Eve theme. * Pick funny resolutions out of a hat. New Year’s resolutions are a big part of the holiday, and families who want to add some fun to this tradition can sit down and write their own funny resolutions. Keep the resolutions you write down to yourself, place each person’s ideas in a hat and then pick them out before the kids go to bed or right after the clock strikes midnight, whichever happens to come first. * Make a New Year’s pinata. Many people love to watch the ball drop from Time’s Square in New York City on New Year’s Eve. Celebrants can bring a taste of this beloved tradition into their own homes come New Year’s Eve by creating a pinata that looks exactly like the ball in
Time’s Square. Fill the ball with treats and games for youngsters, who can take chances trying to break the pinata once the clock strikes midnight or earlier if they aren’t likely to still be awake by the time the new year begins. * Make predictions for the year to come. Another fun and wholesome New Year’s Eve activity parents can enjoy with their children is making predictions for the year to come. Ask young sports fans to predict which teams will win championships in their respective leagues while encouraging other youngsters to share their predictions on awards shows or other popular social events for the coming year. Younger
kids might not be able to make such specific predictions, so ask them to write down what they hope to see happen in the new year. * Ring in the new year under the stars. Families who live in warm climates might want to forgo television countdowns in favor of spending the final hours of the year under the stars. A New Year’s Eve camping trip is a great way for families to bond and spend time together at the end of what is often a hectic time of year. Instead of hoisting champagne or sparkling cider at the stroke of midnight, share some s’mores and hot chocolate around the campfire as everyone gazes up at the stars.
someone’s personal information is used to access money, and identity theft have grown increasingly common in recent years. The number of identity fraud victims jumped to 13.1 million in 2013, according to a report by Javelin Strategy & Research. Data breaches and hacker activity account for a growing number of identity theft cases. In addition, criminals have grown more adept at using information they obtain about others to take over consumers’ finances. So how do those victimized by identity theft repair the damage and recover their good names? The process can be both timeconsuming and frustrating, but the following is a plan to help men and women recover from identity theft. • Do not panic if you learn of a data breach or even if your personal information has been compromised. In many instances, banks, retailers and other companies that store personal data have safeguards in effect to prevent widespread distribution or use of stolen information. A data breach may mean account numbers were stolen but not PIN codes. Get the facts first and then you can go from there. • Americans victimized by identity theft can file an official report with a local law enforcement agency as well as the Federal Trade Commission. Keep a copy of the police report as well as the contact information of the fraud investigator who handled your case. Many creditors will require a police report when individuals try to resolve problems with them. Canadians can log on to the Anti Fraud Centre (www.antifraudcentre-centreantifraude.ca) and download an Identity
• Contact one of the three major credit monitoring bureaus and ask to have a fraud alert placed on your credit report. After an alert is placed by one credit bureau, the others should follow suit. Give the police report number or any claim number to the credit bureau as well. Here are the numbers for the credit bureaus: Equifax: 800-525-6285 Experian: 888-397-3742 TransUnion: 800-6807289 • Contact your credit card companies promptly and inform them of the identity breach. They can put notes on your account to verify purchases and also to go over any purchases made recently that may be suspect. Just to be safe, ask each of your creditors to issue new cards with a different account number.
representative if you are a frequent user of an ATM card or debit card. Review your latest banking statement to see if there are any suspect transactions on the account. Request a new debit card be issued. • In some instances, identity thieves change your address in order to facilitate additional crimes, such as the delivery of credit cards and fraudulently purchased merchandise. If you suspect that this has happened to you, notify your area’s postal inspector. • If you suspect official documents and identification numbers, such as passports or licenses, have been compromised, you must contact those agencies directly and follow their guidelines.
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Ronald Eugene Samons, 49 Ronald Eugene Samons, 49, of Martin, died Thursday, Dec. 17, 2015, at his residence. Born May 4, 1966, in Lexington, he was a son of Louvina Samons. He was a disabled factory worker. Along with his mother he is survived by one daughter, Andrea Lynn Samons of Martin; one brother, Adam Samons of Madisonville; one sister, Selina
Dale of Pikeville; and his special aunt, Nancy and Uncle Ricky Amburgey. He was preceded in death by one sister, Vonda Gayheart. Funeral services were conducted Dec. 21, at Nelson Frazier Funeral Home, Martin. Burial was in SamonsBradley Cemetery, (Pickle Bean, Arkansas Creek) Martin.
Kenneth O. “Kenny” Webb, 69 Kenneth O. “Kenny” Webb, 69, of Langley, died Friday, Dec. 18, 2015, at the Greg and Noreen Wells Hospice Care Center in Hazard. Born Jan. 26, 1946, in Martin, he was a son to the late Tom Webb and Gertrude H. Webb. He was a retired florist, having owned and operated Kenny’s Floral in Martin. He was a Vietnam War Veteran, a Mason, a member of the John W. Hall Masonic Lodge and a member of Allen Baptist Church. He is survived by his brothers, Earl Edward (Mary) Webb, Thurmal Merle Webb, David Carl Webb and Thomas Dean (Teresa) Webb, all of Langley; sisters, Sheba Sue Webb Prater, Madella Sharon Webb and Patricia Lou
(Alden) Maynard, all of Langley and Cheryl Lynn (Charles G.) May of Allen; and two “children at heart,” Chad Webb and Lindsay Webb O’Quinn. Funeral services were conducted Dec. 20, at Nelson Frazier Funeral Home, Martin. Roy Harlow officiated. Burial was in Thomas Webb Cemetery, Langley.
Pamela Sue Ousley, 50 Pamela Sue Ousley, 50, of Prestonsburg, died Friday, Dec. 18, 2015, at Pikeville Medical Center. Born July 2, 1965, in McDowell, she was the daughter of Curtis Ousley of Printer and Joyce Brown Ousley of Martin. In addition to her parents, she is also survived by her companion, Chester Shepherd; a son, Robert McKinney of Martin; daughters, Charlie Ousley of Martin and Stephanie McKinney of Harold; brothers, James Ousley of Langley and Jake McCoy of Printer; a sister, Deborah Ousley of Martin; and one grandchild, Faith McKinney. She was preceded in
death by a son, Brenan McKinney; and a brother, John Ousley. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday, Dec. 22, at Nelson Frazier Funeral Home, Martin. Bill Collins officiated. Burial was in Martin Cemetery, Martin.
Melvina Johnson, 57
Melvina Johnson, 57, of Dema, died Friday, Dec. 18, 2015, at Pikeville Medical Center. Born Oct. 24, 1958, in Lackey, she was the daughter of the late Frank Thornsberry and Leona Thornsberry Thornsberry. She was a homemaker. She is survived by her husband, Woodrow Johnson; and several siblings and extended family members. She was preceded in death by her parents. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday, Dec. 22, at Nelson Frazier Fu-
neral Home, Martin. Larry Patton and others officiated. Burial was in Joe Hall Cemetery, Topmost.
Judy Huff Hall, 56
Judy Huff Hall, 56, of Wayland, died Saturday, Dec. 18, 2015, at Cleveland Clinic, in Cleveland, Ohio. Born Nov. 7, 1959, she was the daughter of the late Richard and Alvertie Sparkman Huff. She is survived by her husband, James Darrell Hall; a son, Jeremy Darrell (Kamista) Hall; brothers, Roy Huff, Andrew Huff, Lloyd Huff, Doffie Huff, Willie Huff, John Huff, Ronnie Huff and Paul Huff; sisters, Jannette Cau-
dill and Collen Hall; and four grandchildren. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by sisters, Corrine Huff, Lonnie Huff and Irene Terry. Funeral services were conducted Dec. 23, at the Hemphill Baptist Church in Jack Horn. Danny Hearst officiated. Burial was in Reen Hall Cemetery, Topmost. Arrangements under the care of Nelson Frazier Funeral Home, Martin.
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Obituaries
Elmer Bishop, 80
Elmer Bishop, 80, of Ashland, died Friday, Dec. 18, 2015 at Kings Daughters Medical Center. Born May 19, 1935, in Blaine, he was a son of the late Henry and Rotha Bowling Bishop. He was a retired floor covering installer, and was a member of the Cannonsburg Church of Christ. He is survived by his wife, Julia J. Evans Bishop; two brothers, Jack Bishop of Marysville, Ohio, and Junior Bishop of
Plain City, Ohio; one sister, Gladys Wright of Lancaster, Ohio, and Brenda (Everett) Jenkins of Kittsville, Ohio, who he thought of as a daughter. Funeral services were conducted Dec. 21, at Cannonsburg Church of Christ with Ministers Mike Fyffe and Sam Meek officiating. Burial followed at the Sparks Cemetery, Blaine. Arrangements under the care of Young Funeral Home, Louisa.
Kenneth “Chig” Greer, 52
Kenneth “Chig” Greer, 52, of Prestonsburg, died Saturday, Dec. 19, 2015, at his residence. Born Sept. 14, 1963, in McDowell, he was the son of Bertha Bryant Greer of Prestonsburg, and the late Elmer Greer. In addition to his mother, he is survived by a son, Kenneth Lee (Rachel) Greer of Georgetown; his companion, Wanda Moore Greer; step-children, Austin Gunnels, Beverley Gunnels and Jennifer Gunnels; brothers, Fred (Dorothy) Greer of Prestonsburg, Larry (Karen) Greer of Meta and Jerry Greer of Prestonsburg; sisters, Ruth (Randy) Hall of Craynor, Bessie (Ed) Carver of Print-
er, Tessie (William) Jarrell of Prestonsburg, Melissa (Wendle) Riddle of Printer, Violet (Todd) Blanton of Indiana and Betty (Robert) Shell of Prestonsburg; two grandchildren; and five step-grandchildren. Along with his father, he was also preceded in death by a brother, Delmer Greer; and a sister-in-law, Tammy Greer. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday, Dec. 22, at Dwale Pentecostal Church, Dwale. William Jarrell officiated. Burial was in Boyd Cemetery, Hi Hat. Arrangements under the care of Nelson Frazier Funeral Home, Martin.
Rebecca Murphy, 82
Rebecca Murphy, 82, of Langley, died Monday, Dec. 21, 2015, at her residence. She was the widow of John Murphy Sr. Born Nov. 23, 1933, in Langley, she was the daughter of the late Joe Sr. and Tonia Reynolds Patton. She was a homemaker. She is survived by her children, John Edward (Malissa) Murphy of Langley, Wanda (Robert) Duncan of Hueysville, Toni E. (Libby) Smith of Georgetown, Beulah (Berk) Hayes of Langley and Donna
(Robert) Vance of Lackey; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. In addition to her husband and her parents, she was also preceded in death by several siblings. Funeral services were conducted Dec. 23, at Nelson Frazier Funeral Home, Martin. Brent Tackett officiated. Burial was in Murphy Family Cemetery, Langley. Arrangements under the care of Nelson Frazier Funeral Home, Martin.
Laura Belle Preston, 105 Laura Belle Preston,105, died Friday, Dec. 18, 2015, in Minnie. She was the widow of Ishmael Preston. Born July 19, 1910, in Prestonsburg, she was a daughter to the late William S.C. and Laura Owens Fraley. She was a homemaker, and a member of the Pentacostal Church of God, in Drift. She is survived by her children, Rita (Jimmy) Stumbo of Minnie, Jack (Alice) Fraley of Kendallville, Ind., Herbert (Maria) Preston of Drift and Ishmael Jr. (Song) Preston of Lexington; and many grandchildren and greatgrandchildren. In addition to her parents and her husband, she was also preceded in death by one son, Billy Fraley; one
Thomas Murphy, 85, of Wayland, died Friday, Dec. 18, 2015, at the Hazard ARH. Born March 24, 1930, in Johnson County, he was a son to the late Lewis and Pearl Bentley Murphy. He was a coal miner, and a member of the UMWA. He is survived by his wife, Patsy Jones Murphy; one son, Tom (Mary) Murphy of Wayland; one sister, Myrtle Bentley of Wabash, Ind.; and one granddaughter, Brittany Murphy. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by four brothers, Leon, Mickey, Kermit and Lewis Murphy Jr.
Funeral services were conducted Monday, Dec. 21, in the Hall Funeral Home Chapel with Jack Howard officiating. Burial followed in Davidson Memorial Gardens, Ivel.
Shirley Osborne Sublett, 65 Shirley Osborne Sublett, 65, of Brown Branch, Sitka, died Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2015, at Paul B. Hall Medical Center, Paintsville. Born June 28, 1950, in Johnson County, she was the daughter of the late Ray and Josephine Daniels VanHoose. She is survived by her husband, Garry “Cowboy” Sublett; one son, Scott (Donnie) Burchett of Blaine; one daughter, Lisa Burchett of East Point; one brother, Carey VanHoose of Tallahassee, Florida; two sisters, Leatrice Miller of Grove City, Ohio and Jewell Johnson of Sitka; nine grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by four brothers, James VanHoose,
Jimmy VanHoose, Larry VanHoose, and Gary VanHoose; and two sisters, Emma Sue VanHoose and Wanda Blanton. Funeral services were conducted Dec. 20, in the Jones-Preston Funeral Chapel with Jimmy VanHoose and Ronnie Spriggs officiating. Burial followed in the Family Cemetery, Blaine.
Mary Blanton VanHoose, 67 Mary Blanton VanHoose, 67, of Columbus, Ohio, formerly of Johnson County, died Saturday, Dec. 19, 2015, at Mount Carmel East Hospital, Columbus. Born May 13, 1948, in Paintsville, she was the daughter of the late Cline and Louanna McCarty Blanton. She is survived by two sons, Jeffrey Scott Williams of Mt. Home, Arkansas and Jeremy Michael VanHoose of Dade City, Fla.; two daughters, Melissa Kaye Williams Swartzlander of Johns Island, S.C., and Michelle Leigh Williams LaShelle of Columbus, Ohio; two sisters, L. Joyce Williams of Pickerington, Ohio and Crystal Maxine Penix of Staffordsville; and three grandchildren, Rylan Scott
Williams, Greyson Jeffrey Williams and Lily Adele LaShelle. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by two sisters, Nevelyn “Jean” Fitch and Jo Ann Powers. Funeral services were conducted Dec. 23, in the Jones-Preston Funeral Chapel. Burial followed in the Blanton Cemetery, Oral Branch, Stone Coal.
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Wade Akers, 56
Wade Akers, 56, of Dana, died Saturday, Dec. 19, 2015, at Pikeville Medical Center. Born Nov. 24, 1959, he was a son of the late Richard Akers and Goldie Akers. He is survived by his wife, Glyndora Justice Akers; a son, Daniel Austin Akers, of Dana; a daughter, Breann Nicole (Matt) Boyd of Bowling Green; one sister, Pamela Sue Akers of Rose Hill, Mich.; one brother, McKinley Akers of Dana; and two grandchildren, Trenton William Stanley and Kyleigh Shae Boyd. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded
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daughter, Sylvia Green; and six siblings, Joe, Jake, Robert, Ethel Simpson, Edith Simpson and Verna Price. Funeral services were conducted Dec. 21, in the Hall Funeral Home Chapel with Ted Shannon officiating. Burial followed in the Drift Cemetery, Drift.
Thomas Murphy, 85
in death by one brother, Dickie Akers; and one sister, Elaine Akers. Funeral services were conducted Dec. 23, in the Hall Funeral Home Chapel. Burial followed in the Boyd Family Cemetery, Dana.
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Opinion
Why Cats Don’t Like Christmas By Nick Thomas The holiday season should be a joyous time for all members of the household, even the four-legged ones. Unfortunately, some cats only reluctantly seem to embrace the Christmas spirit. So if you have a puss that starts pouting over the holidays, don’t blame him or her entirely ‒ pet owners might bear some of the responsibility. Consider our cat, for instance. Each Christmas, he usually finds himself decorated with a brightly colored, cheerful holiday hat, vest, and matching multicolored collar studded with numerous festive brass bells, by a family member
who has threatened to do the same with me if I identify her. Personally, however, I find decorating a cat rather pointless. After all,they can’t see color as distinctly as we do, so fail to appreciate the sartorial splendor of such glamorous body ornamentation. Then there’s those infuriating collar bells that drive both me and the cat nuts. No self-respecting feline can be expected to maintain its dignity, let alone a good disposition, with a constant tingling tormenting it night and day. The perpetual, shrill jingling will disrupt essential activities, such as maintaining personal hy-
giene and the satisfaction derived from a session of vigorous scratching. And as far as stalking is concerned, mice can hear even the most stealthy cat tinkling from three blocks away, so hunting must be suspended until the new year. It’s enough to unhinge the most congenial feline temperament. With the appearance of the Christmas tree, we usually hope that kitty will begin to enjoy the spirit of the season. But in reality, the tree holds few fond memories for the cat ever since he chewed through the light cord as an adventurous young kitten. Sure, that was the year he broke the neighborhood tree
climbing record ‒ reaching the top in a mere three milliseconds ‒ but at what cost? He forever remains cynical of nature’s greatest seasonal scratching post. Christmas Eve brings more torment in the form of a delicious glass of creamy milk that mysteriously appears out of reach, high on a shelf above the lounge room fireplace. But just as the cat devises a plan to scale the furniture and reach the tasty white nectar for a midnight snack, some paunchy, bearded intruder breaks into the house ‒ materializing in the hearth, of all places ‒ and drinks it. And just when kitty thought someone with whiskers
The author’s rather disgruntled cat doesn’t appreciate dressing for the holiday season. Photo by Nick Thomas. named Santa Claws might be a pal. Needless to say, the cat is unimpressed, and by Christmas day its nerves
are shot to hell. If you think your sweet little kids can turn nasty when they don’t Cats cont. on page 5
Here and There, Then and Now By Joe Weddington
Simpler times The nation and world was in many ways advanced enough by 1989 and a much better place prior to that in my opinion. It was simply so much less chaotic to live in. Things did not move at the speed of the internet, credit was easily built and repaired and what we loosely referred to as “The American Dream” was achievable. Even in the 1970s and 80s, we played ball in someone’s yard or a field, rode bicycles, ran just for the sake of running and we played (unsupervised) and scraped knees and elbows, got black eyes and “pump knots” and drank from water hoses until the
street lights came on or we heard our Moms yell for us to come home. There were times we even fought one another in reality, which is to say we physically did all of these things, instead of playing them out in worlds without consequence on a computer or television screen, Rock ‘em Sock ‘em Robots not withstanding. Business people, bankers and lawyers were honest people of good character because people would not tolerate otherwise. There were fewer self-inflated egos and those that had a little something did not try to rub it in the faces of those who had less. We had a few cops around, they
Student Essays By Sydney Becknell The Realist movement in French art flourished from about 1840 until the late nineteenth century, and sought to convey a truthful and objective vision of contemporary life. Realism emerged in the aftermath of the Revolution of 1848 that overturned the monarchy of Louis-Philippe and developed during the period of the Second Empire under Napoleon III. As French society fought for democratic reform, the Realists democratized art by depicting modern subjects drawn from the everyday lives of the working class. Rejecting the idealized classicism of academic art and the exotic themes of Romanticism, Realism
was based on direct observation of the modern world. In keeping with Gustave Courbet’s statement in 1861 that “painting is an essentially concrete art and can only consist in the representation of real and existing things,” Realists recorded in often gritty detail the present-day existence of humble people, paralleling related trends in the naturalist literature of Émile Zola, Honoré de Balzac and Gustave Flaubert. The elevation of the working class into the realms of high art and literature coincided with Pierre Proudhon’s socialist philosophies and Karl Marx’s Communist Manifesto, published in 1848, which urged a pro-
were trustworthy men and women who were interested in keeping the peace and maintaining a good relationship with the citizens in their community. They were respected by the communities they served and were not decked out in full military combat gear with automatic weapons, as has become necessarily common today. Anymore I will tell you from personal observation that teachers, who were once respected and held in the highest regard, should be trained in self defense and teach from within a bulletproof booth. I speak with some authority on teacher issues having been married to a teacher (who came from a family of teachers) for many years and having a niece who was a teacher for a time. My former wife has somehow stuck it out and is approaching retirement, (if the thieves in Frankfort have left her any). Good for her! My niece Nichola left the teaching world for the corporate world after she was assaulted by a high school boy in the parking
lot after school. It would have turned out bad for her if not for the intervention of another high school boy who happened to be standing nearby. That is plain and simple sorry non-parenting. If I got in trouble at school, I was in ten times as much trouble at home and I knew well that there were boundaries. If I had been so disrespectful and sorry enough to assault a teacher, I am convinced that my Dad would have concluded I was good for nothing, shot me and buried me in the back yard. Kids don’t fear their parents retribution these days because there is none and therefore they have no respect for their parents. And guns did not cause violence, then as now, people were the problem. You could walk in any store and buy a full automatic M-16, a Tommy Gun or even a belt fed M-60 Machine Gun if you wanted. The unchecked violence of today I think is the kids that my generation raised never knew the sting of a switch or the meaning of the word
“No.” These kids, with increasingly rare exception, became the disrespectful young adults of today who never got the benefit of a well deserved jab in the mouth when they needed it. I still think of a parent staring in open mouthed amazement when I told my kids to do something and they snapped to it immediately. “Why …. they ….. they mind you!” She stammered in awe, the concept of obedient children being completely foreign to her. John Wayne, CB radios, LPs, three television channels on a non-remote television, big gas guzzling cars with V-8 engines and 8 track tapes were just fine with me. I will be the first to admit that we could have done without a few advances of the time such as Disco, Wal-Mart, and the Ford Pinto, but I must admit I am glad we outgrew party lines, rotary dial phones and the occasional outdoor toilet. When my Dad and his siblings constructed a modern indoor bathroom in their parent’s house following their Dad having
a heart attack in the late 1960s, my grandfather Harry Weddington, who was a fire and brimstone devout Christian and was rarely given to cursing or even raising his voice arrived home from the hospital to comment: “I built this house at a time when I was earning a dollar a day in the mines. Some of you were born in this house, we have our family gatherings and dinners in this house, we celebrate our holidays in this house and our loved ones are buried in front of this house. I – will – be damned if I will allow anyone to (defecate) in this house!” I was thinking just now how I miss the personal touch of someone sitting down to write me a letter in their best penmanship and how the concept of good manners have somehow gone out of style. We had different parents, different values, different ways of doing business, different ways of doing things in general, different lifestyles and a different culture that all added up to simpler times.
Realism letarian uprising. Courbet established himself as the leading proponent of Realism by challenging the primacy of history painting, long favored at the official Salons and the École des Beaux-Arts, the statesponsored art academy. The groundbreaking works that Courbet exhibited at the Paris Salons of 1849 and 1850–51—notably A Burial at Ornans and The Stonebreakers portrayed ordinary people from the artist’s native region on the monumental scale formerly reserved for the elevating themes of history painting. At the time, Courbet’s choice of contemporary subject matter and his flouting of artistic convention was interpreted by some as an anti-authoritarian political threat. Proudhon, in fact, read The Stonebreakers as an “irony directed against our industrialized civilization ... which is
incapable of freeing man from the heaviest, most difficult, most unpleasant tasks, the eternal lot of the poor.” To achieve an honest and straightforward depiction of rural life, Courbet eschewed the idealized academic technique and employed a deliberately simple style, rooted in popular imagery, which seemed crude to many critics of the day. His Young Women from the Village, exhibited at the Salon of 1852, violates conventional rules of scale and perspective and challenges traditional class distinctions by underlining the close connections between the young women (the artist’s sisters), who represent the emerging rural middle class, and the poor cowherd who accepts their charity. As a result of Courbet’s political activism during the Paris Commune of 1871, he too was jailed. Incarcerated at Versailles
before serving a six-month prison sentence for participation in the destruction of the Vendôme Column, Courbet documented his observations of the conditions under which children were held in his drawing Young Communards in Prison, published in the magazine L’Autograph, one of a small number of works inspired by his experiences following the fall of the Commune. During the same period, Jean-François Millet executed scenes of rural life that monumentalize peasants at work, such as Sheep Shearing Beneath a Tree. While a large portion of the French population was migrating from rural areas to the industrialized cities, Millet left Paris in 1849 and settled in Barbizon, where he lived the rest of his life, close to the rustic subjects he painted throughout his career. The Gleaners, exhibited at the Salon of 1857,
created scandal because of its honest depiction of rural poverty. The bent postures of Millet’s gleaners, as well as his heavy application of paint, emphasize the physical hardship of their task. Like Courbet’s portrayal of stonebreakers, Millet’s choice of subject was considered politically subversive, even though his style was more conservative than that of Courbet, reflecting his academic training. Millet endows his subjects with a sculptural presence that recalls the art of Michelangelo and Nicolas Poussin, as seen in his Woman with a Rake. His tendency to generalize his figures gives many of his works a sentimental quality that distinguishes them from Courbet’s unidealized paintings. Vincent van Gogh greatly admired Millet and made copies of his compositions, including First Steps, after Millet.
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Wayne Stambaugh is the newest GED graduate from the Johnson County Adult Education program thanks in part to the support of the Johnson County Farm Bureau. Stambaugh is shown with Dr. Jennifer Leedy, director of the Johnson County Adult Education program (far left), Greg Meade (second from left) and Roger Murray (right) of Johnson County Farm Bureau.
Stambaugh earns GED with support of Johnson County Farm Bureau
A Facebook message literally changed Wayne Stambaugh’s life. The 29-year-old Paintsville resident asked the simple question on Facebook one day as to why most jobs require a high school diploma or GED. A friend responded with the question: “Why, don’t you have your GED?” For Stambaugh, it wasn’t for a lack of determination. It was a lack of finances. “I never thought I couldn’t pass the test,” he said. “I thought I couldn’t afford the test.” Enter Johnson County Adult Education and the support of the Johnson County Farm Bureau and its Board of Directors as well as Treasurer Greg
Meade and President Roger Murray. Now, Stambaugh couldn’t afford not to take the test. “Someone told me to call Dr. [Jennifer] Leedy, and I did,” said Stambaugh. Dr. Jennifer Leedy is the director of the Johnson County Adult Education program on the Mayo campus of Big Sandy Community and Technical College. “I went in on a Monday and started on a Tuesday. I learned about the program from the Johnson County Farm Bureau and how they would help me cover the cost of taking the GED test.” Three weeks from the time he enrolled, he passed his GED, scoring honors - and in the 90th percentile - in two areas. He will
pursue an automotive collision repair credential from Big Sandy Community and Technical College in January. “We work diligently to try to remove any barriers students face in obtaining their GED,” said Dr. Leedy. “It is so humbling to work with students and help them navigate the waters of getting their GED. We couldn’t do it without our staff and great community partners like the Johnson County Farm Bureau.” For Stambaugh, the sky is the limit. “Without knowledge, we are nothing,” he said. “I feel like I have something that no one can take away from me.”
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receive that much sought after present on their wish list, wait until you experience a crabby kitty Christmas. I should also offer an additional warning to fellow cat owners. Don’t fall for that old Christmas stunt our cat pulls every year. You know, a desperate attempt for revenge by rolling over kind of sickly looking, just as we’re all sitting down to dinner, clutching his side and meowing like some frantic feline in agony: “Meow, my spleen, meow, my spleen – I’m dying here, take me to the Doc....NOW!” Naturally we fell for it the first year. Well, after spending three hours looking for a vet open on Christmas Day, the doc smirked and said: “Fell for that old trick, huh? Cats don’t have spleens, dummy! That’ll be $150, please. And Merry Christmas.” Nick Thomas teaches at Auburn University at Montgomery, Ala., and has
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Heeere’s Johnny— Back again nightly in 2016
Do you enjoy your morn- Craig will lead the group in You can read about stud- Sometimes, if I have coffee ing coffee or do you just the process of roasting coffee ies that tell you to drink cold in the evening, I will add drink it mindlessly to get go- beans from green to grind. water to get your metabo- a little cream. I don’t like ing? Do you make your own If you haven’t ever seen a lism going in the morning. sugar in my coffee. Everycoffee or do you buy coffee green coffee bean, you may Stretching is supposed to one has their own personal at a restaurant or gas station? be surprised! The sights and stimulate your body’s “wake taste. Don’t be afraid to exDo you drink it black or must smells of the roasting process up” messages. Simply eating periment. 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What else can we will report that they get head- a reduced level of caffeine. fullExtension shows have Withthe the Carson comvice Friday,aired November will be filled with refreshments availneveron been since evening pany on-board, the next Broadcasts will will be also be do to get a “kick start” in the aches without the caffeine. If We will also have some tea 14th. of able. The event and mornings? Most general in- you decide to replace or re- on hand for those who prefer Johnny walked off the air music hurdleand was poetry…and to approach the seasonally timed isor free coordiwill said be the third Cof- course, coffee. There be open the public. inThis 1992,” Sean Compentertainment guildswilland natedtowith topical current ternet searches will tell you duce your caffeine intake, be a hot cup of tea in the evefee eventofsponsored open mic time where peo- events. ning. 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Federation of Television Day shows in February,” feine. to have some health benefits: Extension office for CofBut getting Carson back & Radio Artists, the Di- said Compton. “On March 1. Research indicates that fee House! There are two on Late Night didn’t hap- rector’s Guild, the Screen 4, we’ll have the Jim Valcaffeine may help protect hu- dates for the event in 2014: pen overnight. Actors and the Writer’s vano episode to coincide man brain cells, which low- November 14 and Decem“First, I had to con- Guilds to make sure every- with the NCAA basketball ers the risk of developing ber 12 with roasting class at vince Jeff Sotzing, presi- one was treated fairly and championship. And for the some diseases, such as Par- 6:00 and open mic starting dent of Carson Entertain- got their royalties. It took a Super Bowl, we’ll have the kinson’s. at 6:30. We love to have ment Group that owns the long time.” show with Art Donovan as 2. Regular cups of coffee people share poetry and mushows, that our network That’s because the chan- guest. So the schedule is stimulate the gallbladsic soJanuary. spread the word! This Johnny’s back –may courtesy of Antenna TV this was the right home for nel won’t just be running now set for the entire first der and reduce the risk of is an informal event. Open Johnny,” said Compton, a handful of shows and year.” gallstones. to the public. Bring your who re-branded the show repeating them over and Carson hosted the “To- porary stars will include talk Aside caffeine, familycanandsuspend friends.everyLearn showfrom host.the“He could I they as simply “Johnny Car- over. night Show” for 30 years, Robin Williams, Martin be believe that the best part of something new and enjoy funny without the shock thing else that’s happening son” to avoid any conflict “We’ll be showing 366 beginning in 1962. With Short, Chevy Chase, El- value a goodof cuptoday’s of coffee is holdthe local talent of Greenup comedi- in real time by just looking with the current “Tonight unique shows in 2016 – it’s the exception of a few len Degeneres, and Eddie ans.” ing the warm cup and enjoy- in County and ourmirror surrounding the rear view and the aroma. My husband Tri-State area. Show” on NBC. a leap year!” noted Comp- clips, most programs from Murphy who will kick off ingCompton also believes enjoying some real classic makes the BEST cup of cofBeing a multicast net- ton. “I had to watch every the first decade were not the guest list on the first the New Year is an ideal television history.” fee. We have found some Contact Anne Stephens, work, Antenna TV pro- show several times and preserved, falling victim to show (see http://antennatv. time to whole begin bean airing coffee the Extension Agent for Fine Photo by submitted favorite grams are delivered to work through all the rights the early frugal production tv for schedule). Nickin Greenup Thomas County teaches at show. and he grinds it to make each Arts customers through both issues for each one.” practice of reusing video“We also have the clas- pot“People are still in a nosat Auburn University at of coffee. When I first 606-836-0201 or anne.stecable and traditional overSince most episodes con- tapes. So only shows from sics such as Orson Welles, talgic Montgomery, Ala., and has mood after Christstarted drinking coffee many phens@uky.edu. 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A great cup of coffee is decolor, age, sex, religion, disAllison Tracey, GCHS; Todd Chapman II, GCHS; Cecelia Bellew, GCHS; Lakin Nichols, GCHS, Compton. other day we licensed ‘The the 2016 season, contem- Carson as a one-of-a-kind for a few minutes each day, licious black and strong. ability, or national origin. and Aaron Boyd, Greenup County 4-H Youth Development Agent.
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in Pikeville on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays by appointment. Veterans By Hank Bondand their tal then spent 32 years at the “I started gardening by trial source of information as well at the memorial in front of the dependents may receive The Greenup Beacon Greenup County Health De- and error. I would watch the teacher. old Russell Depot. assistance filing for fedpartment as a staff nurse then Victory Garden on PBS every “By reading and also pick“We are trying to get a MoneralButterflies and state benefits. bring an This excep- nursing administrator prior to Sunday afternoon and actually ing up on shows like the Vic- arch Waystation garden started service is provided free toofthe my retirement. tional amount of beauty take notes. tory Garden is how I came to on the Extension property but charge by the butterflies Kentuckyare world. Monarch “I do some part time nursing “This was early on before learn about the plight of the have had some problems getDepartment of and Veterans a source of beauty great in- back at the health department Greenup County had a Master Monarch butterflies, their loss ting it going due to water isAffairs. apply,Stevens. veterans terest to To Nannette when needed. I have been a Gardener program. I would of habitat, etc and the Mon- sues and such. need to furnishgocopies “Butterflies where of they Master Gardener since 2006 also pick up garden books and arch Watch organization. pertinent please – anddocumentation please where they and currently the secretary for started my own reference li“When available I will go See Monarch togo.”verify eligibility. For - unknown our organization. I serve on the brary. Once the program was to seminars etc. I did so last On Page 11 further information, pleasefor County Extension Council at started in Greenup I signed up spring and learned more about Stevens offers a habitat call toll free 1-866-647butterflies as they migrate to the Greenup County Coopera- and learned so much more. the Monarchs.” 2926. the south each year. tive Extension. I am a member “I developed my love of garThis ties into her interest and Nanette is the daughter of of the hand bell choir at Ad- dening as a child following my activities with the Master GarWelate want to know the William andwhat’s Thelma vance for many years. grandfather Raymond Stevens deners group. going onShe inwas andborn around Stevens. at Bain“I also am a board member of Russell around his garden. “The Master Gardeners are your Send Maryland your bridge town! Naval Station of the Remote Area Medical He was an avid rose grower. a small group but we are inevent announcement to us - Kentucky affiliate. I also take and has lived in the Russell “As a child I have a very volved in some community atFlatwoods info@aroundpaintsville. area since 1960. water color classes from Janice tiny veggie garden next to our projects. com. 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- Bruce love ofRitz, nature andaccepts specifically “I continue to read books from around the state capitol is an important part left, an award from Max BradSharing Christmas wishes ditional degree from Bellarm- ford this for timehis of year, butterflies. andbring magazines on gardening buildings through TanyaThis Pul- little girl got the opwork with helping Christmas to of the holiday season. ine College School of Nursing. Eastern “I haveKentucky been a Master Gar- for and the pickpast the 40 brain of other lin and planted the Warin the Premier Motors children years portunity to sit them withatSanta “I began my nursing career while denerSanta since taking Memorial, the Veterans Cemlooksthe on.course gardeners. Linda Hieneman offices on Saturday. at Kings Daughters Hospi- in 2006. our Ag. Agent has been a great etery, the Extension office and Nannette Stevens
Santa continued from front
were treated to grilled hot dogs, hamburgers, chips and soda. Each child was able to visit with Santa, receive a candy/fruit bag, and a toy or a bicycle. Children drew tickets from a box as they waited in line to visit with Santa Claus. Blue tickets Russell Parade Dec. 4 meant they had won a bike. The Russell Christmas “But,” said Bruce Ritz, Parade, hosted by the event organizer, “those that Downtown Russell Busidrew tickets for other gifts ness Association, will be still received a present of held on Dec. 4, beginning equal value to the bicycles.” at 7 p.m. Ritz said approximately The event, which will 300 bicycles had been purbe held on the streets of chased for give-away to the downtown Russell, will Approximately 300 children received new bicycles during an event sponchildren. line up between 6 and sored Saturday by Premier Motors and Pop’s Chevrolet. Brian Nelson, who 6:30 p.m. on Clinton worked alongside Ritz in Street directed by the “It’s been blessing to organizing the event, said Bradford, who also as- Christmas to these kids,” Photos by aAnne Stephens Russell Police Departsisted in organizing the he said. “It’s all about these be able to see all the chilhe expected to serve “about ment. dren and families come 2,000 kids” on Saturday. event, presented Ritz with smiles.” The parade will kick off Ritz said he has been and be able to help them at “It’s a blessing to have such a plaque for his work and at 7 p.m. a turnout and we want to dedication to organizing working to make Christmas Christmas,” Bradford said. The featured float will Veterans Day assembly at‘Merry Campbell Elem Ms. June Whitt’s 3rd grade to Medal Honor and promoting the event a merry event forstudents Eastern listen The three men saidof they keep Christmas’ in School. be Mr. and Mrs. Santa each year. Kentucky for members the hope to the event High hemessage,” answers their questions. Emily Fredrick and Chaisechildren Conley, ofcontinue the Raceland he said. Claus, as pictures will be recipient Ernie West asthe “It’s all about bringing past forty years. into future years. Nelson, along with Max Each child gotthe a turn sitting on Santa’s knee and allowed after parade School Band, play Taps at the Campbell Elementary School Veterans Day Assembly. sharing Christmas wishes. in front of the fire station. Organizers as that there be no other Santas in the parade. A chili/cookie dinner will be served at the Rus- Special to brary Science to advance in at the Rock and Roll Hall of gree to meet with university tour of community engagesell Fire Station immedi- The Greenup Beacon the field, but I had no clue Fame in Cleveland, Ohio, in admissions representatives. ment activities throughout ately following the parade RSVPs can be made at http:// the Commonwealth. This Sara Crawford was a re- what I wanted to receive my some capacity. with musical entertain- cipient of the Northern Ken- bachelor’s in. “But there are so many roadto.nku.edu/. trip to Ashland was the sixth ment provided. “I was really excited to exciting possibilities, I can’t The #RoadToNKU is a of eight stops through Dec. 4. tucky University Trailblazer The parade committee Award for Leadership in Li- learn that NKU offered the make up my mind at the mowelcomes all participants: brary Informatics Nov. 6 at library informatics program. ment,” she said. floats, walkers, bands, fire the Ashland Plaza Hotel and It’s a wonderful opportunity Sara will join four area trucks and others. Convention Center in Ash- to acquire the technical skills mathematics teachers who The grand marshals of land. needed and really familiarize will also be honored with the the parade this year will The presentation was part myself with the field before NKU Trailblazer Award for be Bucky Jones and Mark of the 2014 #RoadToNKU starting on a graduate de- persistence in making a difBallard, 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. matics program. She works in the spring will serve me throughout the state who are changing lives through new as a library assistant at the well.” Meeting scheduled The support Sara has re- and innovative education Ashland Community and The Flatwoods Lions Technical College. Sara was ceived at NKU has already programs,” NKU President Club will meet Thursday, a student worker at the li- served her well. Geoffrey S. Mearns said. November 13 at 7 p.m. “I didn’t know what to ex- “With improved math skills brary before completing an The meeting will be associate of arts degree last pect during my first semester and added library capacity, held at Giovanni’s on Ar- May. at NKU as an online trans- Kentucky’s children will be gillite Road. “Books and the written fer student, but I have had better prepared to meet the Non-members wel- word have always been a such a pleasant experience demands of this century.” It was a day of smiles, laughter and merriment at come. The event is open to the passion of mine and librar- so far,” Sara said. “Everythe Paintsville Rec Center on Tuesday. Santa, Police Chief Holbrook, PPD officers and some lucky pose for apublic groupand photo has children been so supportive will before include an ies brought me hours of one heading out to Wal-Mart. comfort and joy when I was throughout the journey and opportunity for high school See News younger,” Sara said. “I knew my teachers are wonderful.” students and adults interOn Page 2 Sara’s dream job is to work ested in completing their deSara Crawford I needed my Master of Li-
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The Daily Independent All-Area Large School football team
Central’s Matney collects third straight Coach of Year award
The Daily Independent’s All-Area Large School football team continues to feature the same two faces beside the best labels. Ashland’s Quinton Baker racked up his third consecutive Player of the Year award while Johnson Central’s Jim Matney collected his third straight Coach of the Year honor. Neither, though, is the same person he was in 2013. Baker couldn’t totally accept that he is the greatest running back in school history. The numbers supply solid evidence. His 6,234 rushing yards, 6,643 yards of offense and 526 points are all Tomcat marks. Matney and the Golden Eagles, meanwhile, knocked down a previously impervious barrier to Bowling Green, where they fell to South Warren in their program’s first state championship appearance. The revolving door of talent surrounding Baker and Matney on the AllArea crew offers a slightly different look, one that is increasing in skill, said Baker. “There’s an unbelievable amount of talent around here,” Baker said. “So that’s why I am fortunate to be Player of the Year again. There are a lot of athletes around here. Everybody’s going for that main goal of playing at the next level.” Baker, a Western Kentucky University commit, amassed 1,976 yards and 26 touchdowns on the ground this fall. He also had three catches, two interceptions — one of which turned into a TD — and a special teams score. An ankle injury forced the Mr. Football candidate to the sideline for much of the playoffs. Ashland inserted him late in the regional semifinal round against Scott as the Tomcats desperately attempted to rally, ultimately to no avail. “That’s probably the hardest thing I’ve had to go through, watching that,” Baker said. “I thought we had the game in the bag. We were up 18-0.” The Tomcats recorded a 9-3 season. “It might sound crazy, but I don’t care if we didn’t win the state championship,” Baker said. “That was a goal, but at the end of the day, I’d much rather be a Tomcat than anything else.” Fellow All-Area member, and teammate, Drew O’Bryan signed with WKU on Wednesday. The 6-foot-4 linebacker paced the team in tackles en route to his third consecutive AllArea selection. “It seems like the senior class had a different goal this year. We were kinda sold out on that state championship,” O’Bryan said. “Coming up short kinda hurt, but it was a really good run with my brothers.” Johnson Central used a breathtaking offensive burst to break past Scott, 27-26, in the regional final. Golden Eagles quarterback Bryce Workman hooked up
with Geordon Blanton — both are All-Area honorees — in the end zone as time expired. A win at Wayne County followed, paving the path to pit Johnson Central against eventual Class 4A state champion South Warren. The Spartans took down a banged-up Golden Eagles bunch, 36-6. “It was a trip; I hadn’t seen nothing like it,” senior All-Area offensive lineman Dan Meade of the memorable trek to Feix Field. “I’m just glad to be part of the team that made it to State. I can’t explain it, but it was very exciting.” Johnson Central finished 12-2, giving Matney 243 career victories. A COY award three-peat just means “you’ve got good players and good assistants,” deadpanned Matney. “That’s what it means. We have a great place to work, a tremendous community. When you’re surrounded by those things, it’s easy to succeed.” Said Meade: “He’s very serious, sometimes, but he can be funny at times. He tells a lot of stories about whenever he played. He gives really good advice.” Blanton (848 receiving yards, 11 total TDs), Workman (1,071 passing, 422 rushing, 20 TDs), Meade, Conner Ratliff (1,033 rushing), Tylor Patrick (O-line), Aaron King (58 tackles), Blake Martin (63 stops), Devon Patrick (82 halts), Bryce Skaggs (defensive back) and kicker/punter Tyler Pack gave Johnson Central a Large Schoolhigh 10 representatives. Pack cracked into the top spot in the state record book with an 89-yard punt this season. He already owned the state field goal mark with a 60-yarder. Matney referenced a talented bunch of returners when he said “this was not an ending, it was a beginning.” Joining Baker and O’Bryan (109 tackles, 16 for loss) from Ashland were offensive linemen Clay Goble and Grant Krueger, defensive lineman Taylor Broughton (55 tackles, five sacks) and Jay Layne (53 halts, 7 TFL), and defensive back Josh Bradley. Suiting up as All-Area members for Greenup County were Ryan Byrd (727 rushing), Parker Clarke (272 receiving, 5 TDs), Ethan Coldiron (Oline), Peyton Ailster (64 tackles), Riley Hamm (56 thwarts) and Jared Hunt. Hunt, both the starting quarterback and punter, made the team as a punter. Boyd County produced a trio of selections: Tanner Edmonds, a defensive back who also made a significant impact as the Lions’ quarterback, Taylor Campbell (offensive lineman) and Austin Terry (linebacker). Rowan County produced a pair: D-lineman Andrew Kelsey (65 tackles, seven sacks) and tight end Blake Chapman. East Carter’s Darin Phillips, at defensive back, and Peyton Wilburn, at linebacker, also punched AllArea tickets. The newspaper’s sports
staff selected individual honors. Area coaches determined the team. 2015 ALL-AREA LARGE SCHOOL FOOTBALL TEAM OFFENSE QUARTERBACK Bryce Workman (Johnson Central) RUNNING BACK Quinton Baker (Ashland) Ryan Byrd (Greenup County) Conner Ratliff (Johnson Central) RECEIVERS/TIGHT ENDS Geordon Blanton (Johnson Central) Blake Chapman (Rowan County) Parker Clarke (Greenup County) OFFENSIVE LINE Taylor Campbell (Boyd County) Ethan Coldiron (Greenup County) Clay Goble (Ashland) Grant Krueger (Ashland) Dan Meade (Johnson Central) Tylor Patrick (Johnson Central) KICKER Tyler Pack (Johnson Central) DEFENSE DEFENSIVE LINEMEN Peyton Ailster (Greenup County) Taylor Broughton (Ashland) Andrew Kelsey (Rowan County) Aaron King (Johnson Central) Jay Layne (Ashland) Blake Martin (Johnson Central) LINEBACKERS Drew O’Bryan (Ashland) Devon Patrick (Johnson Central) Austin Terry (Boyd County) Peyton Wilburn (East Carter) DEFENSIVE BACKS Josh Bradley (Ashland) Tanner Edmonds (Boyd County) Riley Hamm (Greenup County) Darin Phillips (East Carter) Bryce Skaggs (Johnson Central) PUNTER Jared Hunt (Greenup County) PLAYER OF THE YEAR Quinton Baker (Ashland) COACH OF THE YEAR Jim Matney (Johnson Central) HONORABLE MENTION ASHLAND — Dylan Blevins, Kurtlen Brown, Jaxson Pruitt, Noah Roberts, Jalen Taylor. BOYD COUNTY — Christian Braly, Brandon Burroughs, Seth Deborde, Chase Goble, Clayton Graham, J.D. Workman. EAST CARTER — Jett Carter. GREENUP COUNTY — Dylan Craycraft, Jherrell Jackson, Eli Skaggs, Cade Warnock. JOHNSON CENTRAL — Tyrese Allen, Noah Frisby, Blake Gamble, Nathan King, Gunner Slone, Dawson Stalker, Nathaniel Wilcox. ROWAN COUNTY — Blake Carver, Devin Helvey, Jeffrey Masters, A.J. Smith.
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Kash Daniel, left, receives his award as the state’s top high school football player from former NFL star Paul Hornung. (Destinie Graves Photo)
Kash Daniel receives Hornung Award Staff Report Paintsville High School football player Kash Daniel recently received the Paul Hornung Award at a ceremony held at the Big Spring Country Club in Louisville on December 22. The Hornung Award may not be the last honor for Daniel. Winning Mr. Football would complete the trifecta of Player of the Year awards for Daniel, who will compete in the U.S. Army All-American Bowl on Jan. 9 in San Antonio, Texas alongside fellow UK commits Drake Jackson and Landon Young. Daniel said “it would be
pretty cool” to win the title of Mr. Football but noted that “a lot of great players in the state of Kentucky” are deserving of the honor. “I’m just blessed to be mentioned in the conversation … I cannot thank the Louisville Quarterback Club enough. This means a lot to me. My teammates, my coaches and my school are all proud of me. This is something I can tell my kids, and grand kids, about. I am just so honored,” Daniel said at the ceremony. The Paul Hornung Award is given by the Louisville Quarterback Club. Daniel was also awarded the Kentucky Gatorade
Player of the Year Award earlier this year. The Gatorade award “recognizes not only outstanding athletic excellence, but also high standards of academic achievement and exemplary character demonstrated on and off the field.” Daniel maintains a 3.02 grade-point average and has volunteered locally on behalf of flood recovery efforts and youth football programs. Daniel is now a finalist for the Gatorade National Football Player of the Year, to be announced later. Daniel will enroll at UK for the spring semester in early January.
Nine seniors nominated for Kentucky Mr. Football Award Daniel defensive stats outweigh competition
Nine seniors have been nominated for The Associated Press’ Kentucky Mr. Football award. Here is the list with their stats from the 2015 season. The winner will be announced later this month: * Mason Alstatt, Lafayette, running back, committed to Wofford, 183 carries, 1,558 yards, 17 TDs; 34 catches, 349 yards, 3 TDs; seven returns for TDs * Quinton Baker, Ashland Blazer, running back, committed to Western Kentucky, 195 carries, 1,976 yards, 26 TDs; 3 catches, 38 yards * Rodjay Burns, Trinity, wide receiver/defen-
sive back, committed to Louisville, 44 catches, 744 yards, 14 TDs; 22 tackles, 4 interceptions * Kash Daniel, Paintsville, quarterback/linebacker, committed to Kentucky, 117 carries, 926 yards, 22 TDs; 73 of 123, 1,319 yards, 15 TDs, 5 INTs; 158 tackles (91 solo), 4 fumble recoveries * Riley Hall, Pulaski County, quarterback, 216 of 304, 3,147 yards, 35 TDs, 3 INTs; 53 carries, 336 yards, 5 TDs * Lamarius Kinslow, Fern Creek, wide receiver/linebacker, committed to Western Kentucky, 43 catches, 783 yards, 12
TDs; 108 tackles (50 solo), 27 tackles for loss, 7 sacks, 1 INT * Steven Nelson, North Laurel, running back/defensive back, 271 carries, 2,292 yards, 36 TDs; 50 tackles (18 solo), 5 INTs * Hayden Shelton, Male, quarterback, 144 of 238, 2,780 yards, 30 TDs, 7 INTs; 39 carries, 188 yards, 6 TDs * Luke Woods, Whitley County, quarterback/defensive back, 125 of 212, 1,778 yards, 18 TDs, 11 INTs; 204 carries, 1,764 yards, 19 TDS; 31 tackles (22 solo)
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December 29, 2015
Obituaries Paul David Brown Sr., 81
Paul David Brown Sr., 81, died Monday, Dec. 21, 2015. Born Dec. 1, 1934, he was a son to the late Frank and Celia Brown. He was a graduate of Paintsville High School, Class of 1953 and attended both Transylvania University and the Universty of Kentucky. He was in the insurance, real estate and appraisal business, a member of the Board of Directors of Citizens National Bank and was a property developer. He is survived by his wife, Peggy Brown; four children, Judy (Mark) Grim of Paintsville, Paul David (Cathy) Brown Jr. of Hager Hill and Cathy (Rick) Wright of East Point; 10 grandchildren;
and 14 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted Wednesday, Dec. 23, in the First Baptist Church, with Dr. Wayne Cornett officiating. Burial followed in the Highland Memorial Park, Staffordsville. Arrangements under the care of Jones Preston Funeral Home, Paintsville.
Eugenia Price Lewis, 66
Eugenia Price Lewis, 66, of Louisville, formerly of Paintsville, died Saturday, Dec. 19, 2015, at her residence. Born March 3, 1949, in Paintsville, she was a daughter of the late Eugene and Edna Sammons Price. She is survived by her husband, James M. Lewis;
a son, James E. (Kelly) Lewis; and one granddaughter, Jamie Lewis. Graveside services were conducted Dec. 23, at the William Johnson Family Cemetery with Dewey Mullins officiating. Arrangements under the care of Preston Funeral Home, Paintsville.
Fred Samuel Meade, 83
Fred Samuel Meade, 83, of Powell Addition, Van Lear, died Monday, Dec. 21, 2015 at Highlands Regional Medical Center. Born Sept. 27, 1932, in Hammond, he was a son of the late Curtis and Eulah Castle Meade. He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth Kay Brown; one daughter, Katrina (Gary) Melvin of Paintsville; two grandchildren, Kyle Melvin and Ashley Melvin (Mike) Kirk of Paintsville; one great- granddaughter, Callie Morgan Kirk; three sisters, Judy Butcher of Paintsville, Florine Cook of Kopperston, W.Va., and Pauline Scarberry of Bluefield, Va. Funeral services were
held Thursday Dec. 24, at the Paintsville Church of Christ with Kyle Melvin officiating. Burial followed at the Highland Memorial Park, Staffordsville. Arrangements under the care of Preston Funeral Home, Paintsville.
Patricia Kirk Cornett, 47 Patricia Kirk Cornett, 47, of Louisa, died Thursday, Dec. 17, 2015, at her residence. Born Nov. 8, 1968, in Wyandotte, Mich., she was the daughter of Ruth Moore, of Pikeville and the late Russell “Pat” Fields. In addition to her mother, she is survived by one son, Joseph Howard,of Pilgrim; one daughter, Heather Robinson of Lake, W.Va.; one brother, Thomas Fields of Wyandotte, Mich.; two sisters, Faye Conley of Inez and Lois Hamilton of Pikeville; and four grandchildren. In addition to her father, she was also preceded in death by one brother, Jim Fields; and one sister, Brenda Fields.
Richard Ivan Skaggs, 59
Richard Ivan Skaggs, 59, of Thelma, died Monday, Dec. 21, 2015, at his residence. Born Dec. 28, 1955, in Hamilton, Ohio, he was the son of Leo and Vivian Ywan Skaggs, of Oil Springs. In addition to his parents, he is also survived by his wife, Lena Blackburn Skaggs; one son, Jason Leo (Brionna) Skaggs of Paintsville; two step-daughters, Recie Darnell Taylor of Mt. Sterling, and Elizabeth Grace Wells of David; one brother, Michael John Skaggs of Paintsville; two sisters, Alisa Irene Skaggs of Oil Springs, and Sue Ellen Keaton of Wittensville; and 12 grandchildren.
Belle Ramey, 85, of Paintsville, died Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2015, at Paul B. Hall Medical Center. Funeral arrangements
were incomplete at press time and being handled by Phelps & Son Funeral Home, Paintsville.
Juanita Queen Blankenship, 86 Juanita Queen Blankenship, 86, of Louisa, died Sunday Dec. 20, 2015, at her home. Born Dec. 6, 1929, in Portsmouth, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Joseph Frank and Neva Hall Meek. She was a retired beef and dairy farmer. She was a member of the Willard Missionary Baptist Church, the Eastern Star, the Rebekah’s, the DAR, and the Lawrence County Democrat Woman’s Club. She is survived by two daughters, Ruth Ann (Larry) Fordham of Lenoir City, Tenn., and Karla (Gary) Wells of Louisa; two grandchildren, Crystal (Levi) Constant and Reva Traugott; two great-grand-
children, Kendall Constant and Knox Constant; three sisters, Jewell Dixon of Florida, Martha Walters of Catlettsburg, and Bobbie Meek of Louisa; and, a brother, Frank Meek, of Louisa. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by husbands Ray Queen and John T. Blankenship; two brothers, Billy Joe Meek and Clarence Meek; and a sister, Lillian Short. Funeral services were held Wednesday Dec. 23 at the Wilson Funeral Home with Bro. Ronnie Graves officiating. Burial followed in the Queen Cemetery at Glenwood.
Patricia I. Hall, 77, of Prestonsburg, died Monday, Dec. 21, 2015, at Paul B. Hall Medical Center. Born June 8, 1938, in Bluefield, W.Va., she was the daughter of the late Franklin and Virginia Kincaid Young. She was a homemaker, and a truck driver. In addition to her husband, Donald Hall, she is also survived by her children, Terri McClung Batemann of Prestonsburg, Michelle Hall of Warsaw, Ind., Stacy Deeter of Ligonier, Ind., Clara Rogers of Warsaw, Ind., Donna Michael Bolton of Johnson City, Tenn., and Brett Lee
Funeral services were conducted Dec. 21, in the Phelps & Son Funeral Home Chapel. Denny Ray Moore officiated. Burial was in the Fields Roberta Gross, 71, of Cemetery. Arrangements under the Prestonsburg, died Moncare of Phelps & Son Fu- day, Dec. 21, 2015, at Parkview Nursing Home. neral Home, Inez. Born April 12, 1944, in Floyd County, she was the daughter of the late Fred and Mary Boyd Jarrell. She was a homemaker, and the widow of John Ballard “Marshall” Gross.
Mann of Lexington; brother, Jeff Young of Charlotte, N.C.; sister, Pam Bennette of West Virginia; 12 grandchildren; and two greatgrandchildren Along with her parents, she was also preceded in death by one son, Richard Lee McClung; a brother, Todd Pomeroy; and sisters, Jackie Talbit and Charlotte Carmen. Funeral services were conducted Dec. 24, at Nelson Frazier Funeral Home, Martin. Donnie Patrick officiated. Burial was in Mayo Cemetery, Prestonsburg.
Roberta Gross, 71 Funeral services were conducted Dec. 24, at Little Salem Old Regular Baptist Church, Dana. Old Regular Baptist ministers officiated. Burial was in Bush Cemetery, Harold. Arrangements under the care of Nelson Frazier Funeral Home, Martin.
Libby Ann Pack, 50
ard Castle. Funeral services were conducted Dec. 23, at the Meally Freewill Baptist Church. Greg Coleman, Larry Smith, and Roger Fannin officiated. Burial followed in the Lakeview Memorial Cemetery, Staffordsville. Arrangements under the care of Phelps & Son Funeral Home, Paintsville.
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Libby Ann Pack, 50, of Williamsburg, died Sunday, Dec. 20, at her residence. Born Nov. 15, 1965, in Richmond, W.Va., she was the daughter of Linda Horne Pack of Williamsburg and the late Johnny Pack. She was a medical assistant. She is survived by her husband, Bob Reck; one daughter, Samantha Pack of Hueysville; and two sisters, Tamala Singer and Teresa Munschauer, both of Cinncinatti, Ohio. Funeral services were conducted Dec. 23, at Nelson Frazier Funeral Home,
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held Saturday, Dec. 26, at the Pilgrims Home Old Regular Baptist Church, Grethel. Burial followed in the Newman-Kidd Cemetery, Grethel. Arrangements under the care of Hall Funeral Home, Martin.
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Gary Lee Castle, 57 Gary Lee Castle, 57, of Thealka, died Sunday, Dec. 20, 2015, at his home. Born July 19, 1958, in Johnson County, he was the son of the late Henry and Alafir Smith Castle. He is survived by his wife, Pamela Lyons Castle; one son, Gary Matthew Castle of Paintsville; one daughter, Stacey Lee Castle of Paintsville; two brothers, James (Mary Beth) Castle of Stambaugh and Michael (Angie) Castle of Thealka; one sister, Patricia (Roger) Fannin,of Thealka; and four grandchildren, Megan and Blake Vanhoose, Bailee Ratlff and Sophia Castle. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by one brother, Rich-
He was preceded in death by one son, Richard Ivan Skaggs Jr. Funeral services were conducted Dec. 23, in the Phelps & Son Funeral Home Chapel. Steve Rose officiated. Burial followed in the Family Cemetery.
Rodney Dale Frasure, 52
Rodney Dale Frasure, 52, of Grethel, died Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2015 at the University of Kentucky Chandler Medical Center, in Lexington. Born June 24, 1963, in Grethel, he was the son of Willie and Patsy Newman Frasure of Grethel. He was a member of the Little Rachel Old Regular Baptist Church, and the Wheelwright Masonic Lodge #889. He is survived by one son, Eric Sebastian Frasure, of Grethel; one daughter, Alyssa Jade Frasure, of Paintsville; and two granddaughters, Haley Nicole Burke and Arianna Elizabeth Sky Frasure. Funeral services were
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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 06-789-3168 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
Paintsville Phone: 606-789-6433 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
First Church Of The Nazarene Rock House Freewill 421 College St., Paintsville Baptist Church Phone: 606-789-9245 Pastor Richard B. Williams 138 Robinson Dr. First United Paintsville Methodist Church Phone: 606-297-6835 Pastor: Bruce Lee 505 Main St., Paintsville St. Michael Catholic Phone: 606-789-4354 Church Pastor: Hager Hill Free Will Terence Hoppenjans Baptist 720 Washington Ave. Pastor Ronnie Spriggs Paintsville 2344 KY Route 1428 Phone: 606-789-4455 Hager Hill, KY Phone: 606-789-4427 Toms Creek Freewill Baptist Church Highland Church Of Pastor: Kelly Caudill Christ 81 Church Dr., Paintsville Pastor: J. M. Scott Phone: 606-297-6101 821 Euclid Ave.,
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Lifestyles The Coal Miner’s Bride By Nikki Bradley
Nana Ann’s 30-Day Friendship Cake I’ll admit, I had never heard of this cake until Nana Ann recently told me about it. Wayne and I were visiting with her before Christmas and she had a gallon jug of fruit sitting on her kitchen counter that she insisted I needed to smell. It smelled heavenly! The fermentation of the fruit was starting to shine its aroma. She told me that a friend of hers had given her some “starter” and she was almost to the end of her 30 days of brewing her own fruit mixture to make Friendship Cake. The cake gets its name because of the passing around of the starter. You save some starter for yourself to use the next time you make Friendship Cake
and give the other leftover starter to friends and family so they can make their own. Before we get started, I must make something clear. This is a cake that contains fruit. It could be considered a fruit cake, but it’s not the fruit cake you’re thinking of. The fruit cake you’re thinking of is something I would not dare touch to my taste buds. I tried it when I was younger and it left a scarring, ugly, awful, scary impact on my life. I know that was dramatic, but I hate ugly fruit cake. We shall call this Friendship Cake pretty fruit cake, because (1) it’s pretty and (2) it’s delicious. If you want to make this cake, but do not have starter, you can make your own
starter by following this recipe for Fruit Starter. Fruit Starter 1 (15 oz.) can pineapple chunks, drained 1 (15 oz.) can apricot halves, drained 1 (15 oz.) sliced peaches, drained 1 (15 oz.) jar maraschino cherries, drained 1-1/4 cup brandy 1-1/4 cup white sugar In a large jar, combine fruit, brandy and sugar. Stir the mixture twice a week for three weeks. Drain and reserve the liquid. The liquid is your starter for Friendship Cake. Here is the recipe for Friendship Cake that Nana Ann gave me. Friendship Cake 1st Day: Combine 1-1/2 cup starter juice from friend who has made the cake or your own fruit starter with 1 (15 oz.) can of sliced peaches with their juice along with 2-1/2 cups of white sugar. Cover the mouth of the jar stirring daily with a wooden spoon for 10 days. 10th Day: Add 2-1/2 cups of white sugar and 1 (15 oz.) can of pineapple chunks with their juice. Stir daily with a wooden spoon for 10 more days. 20th Day: Add 2 (9 oz.)
Nana Ann’s gorgeous and delicious, 30-day Friendship Cake. jars of drained maraschino cherries. Do not add cherry juice. Stir daily with a wooden spoon for 10 more days. 30th Day: Drain fruit and save juice for starters. Keep 1-1/2 cups for yourself and give the rest to those who want to make their own Friendship Cake. The starter can be frozen if not used right away. Cake instructions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Mix in a stand mixer or bowl: 1-1/2 cups of fruit of drained fruit from starter that has been finely chopped 1 box of yellow cake mix or butter pecan cake mix (omit pudding if in the cake box) 2/3 cup of oil 1 cup of chopped pecans or walnuts 1/2 cup of coconut (optional) Pour batter into a greased bundt pan. Bake for 45-60
minutes using the toothpick method to check for doneness. Remove from oven and cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan. After the cake has completely cooled, ice with cream cheese frosting or don’t frost it all. Yes, it’s a serious process and it takes patience. But ya’ll, it’s so worth it! If you try making this 30 Day Cake, send photos of your processing to Coal Miner’s Bride on Facebook.
Holbrook named ‘Officer of the Year’ 2015 Paintsville Police Chief Bill Holbrook was chosen as the city’s “Officer of the Year” for 2015 and was also chosen to receive a Certificate of Valor and a Certificate of Merit in recognition of his service during the July 2015 flooding. Chief Holbrook was presented with the awards Dec. 14, by Paintsville Mayor Bob Porter during a meeting of the Paintsville City Council. Holbrook said he is “honored and humbled” by the awards and that he considers it “a privilege to serve this community Paintsville Police Chief Bill Holbrook, left, receives his awards from Paintsville Mayor Bob Porter, right. Also pictured but partially hidden is Officer Mike Roe.
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