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News Parking Monarch waystations: beauty stop spaces dedicated nature’s to nation’s Veterans To Use

By Hank Bond tal then spent 32 years at the “I started gardening by trial source of information as well at the memorial in front of the The Greenup County Health De- and error. I would watch the teacher. old Russell Depot.

By Greenup Kathy J.Beacon Prater partment as a staff nurse then Victory Garden on PBS every “By reading and also pick“We are trying to get a MonAround Paintsville Butterflies bring an excep- nursing administrator prior to Sunday afternoon and actually ing up on shows like the Vic- arch Waystation garden started Theyamount give ofmuch, tional beautyand to the my retirement. take notes. tory Garden is how I came to on the Extension property but they deserve even more inare world. Monarch butterflies “I do some part time nursing “This was early on before learn about the plight of the have had some problems getreturn. 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 isOn toFriday, March 11, terest Nannette Stevens. when needed. I have been a Gardener program. I would of habitat, etc and the Mon- sues and such.

Paintsville Mayor Bob “Butterflies go where they Master Gardener since 2006 also pick up garden books and arch Watch organization.

Porter ceremony setplease held – anda please where they and currently the secretary for started my own reference li“When available I will go See Monarch ting aside three downtown go.” - unknown our organization. I serve on the brary. Once the program was to seminars etc. I did so last On Page 11 parking spaces usedfor County Extension Council at started in Greenup I signed up spring and learned more about Stevens offerstoa be habitat by our nation’s armed ser- to the Greenup County Coopera- and learned so much more. butterflies as they migrate the Monarchs.” vices veterans only.

Porter the south each year. tive Extension. I am a member “I developed my love of garThis ties into her interest and saidNanette he was approached is the daughter of of the hand bell choir at Ad- dening as a child following my activities with the Master Garwith the idea

by Paintsville the late William and Thelma vance for many years. grandfather Raymond Stevens deners group. businessman Jimborn Gambill Stevens. She was at Bain“I also am a board member of Russell around his garden.

“The Master Gardeners are and agreed it Station was a positive bridge Naval Maryland of the Remote Area Medical He was an avid rose grower. a small group but we are inmove forlived the community. and has in the Russell - Kentucky affiliate. I also take “As a child I have a very volved in some community for Purple Heart recipi- may enjoy the privileges in Partnering Flatwoods areawith sinceanother 1960. water color classes from Janice tiny veggie garden next to our projects. ents only, and the other for living in a free nation. “Just local Shebusinessman, attended the Wade Russell LeBrun. I think that’s about it,” garage in Russell. I helped my “We developed and mainhandicapped veterans. A remember them,” Murphy Smith, Porter said Smith School system and graduated she said in accessing how her grandfather deadhead his roses tain the flower garden at the space is designated said, “remember the sacripainted spaces,the third in 1972.the Sheparking then attended life has been. and generally got in his way,” Greenup County War Memofor our country’s Wounded fice and remember to give which are located on Court King’s Daughters’ School of Her life also includes the she explained with a laugh. rial. We received tulip bulbs Warriors. respect.”

Street nearthen Espress-O Nursing and earned an ad- love of nature and specifically “I continue to read books from around the state capitol Murphy noted in his Also on hand for the Cafe, and his office made ditional degree from Bellarmthis time of year, butterflies. and magazines on gardening buildings through Tanya Pulwords to those assembled ceremony was the Comarrangements to secure the ine College School of Nursing.

“I have been a Master Gar- and pick the brain of other lin and planted them at the War that each citizen should mander of Post 117, Thursignage.

“I began my nursing career dener since taking the course gardeners. Linda Hieneman Memorial, the Veterans Cembe aware of the sacrifices man Mullins, DAV ChapFollowing a few words at Kings Daughters Hospi- in 2006. our Ag. Agent has been a great etery, the Extension office and Stevens Ballard Shepherd from Doug Murphy, di- made by the nation’s mili- ter 18 Commander Ballard From right, DAV CommanderNannette rector, Veterans Referral tary personnel and that Shepherd, Korean War Vet- and Post 117 Commander Thurman Mullins unCenter, and a prayer of- each veteran, and each eran Harrison Howard, and veil signage located on Court Street designating fered by city employee man and woman currently Main Street Association three parking spots for the use of veterans only Joe Keaton, the assembled serving, should be treated Director Bonnie Porter, as Mayor Bob Porter looks on. Along with the crowd moved to watch the with the respect deserving along with several com- signage, the curb along the parking spaces has unveiling of the two signs of those who sacrifice their munity members and local also been painted a bright purple, in honor of our nation’s wounded.

– one designating parking own comforts so that others veterans.

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Book Talk at the Johnson County Public Library will focus on the book “The Bourbon Kings” by J. R. Ward Thursday, March 17, 12:10-12:50 p.m.

By Kathy J. Prater Please bring your own Around Paintsville sack lunch and Dec. drink.4 Russell Parade ToThe reserve a book or for Russell Christmas “The best part about havmore information, Parade, hosted by call the ing him home is getting to the library atRussell (606) 789Downtown Busi- hold him whenever I want, 4355.Association, will be ness without having to ask,” held on Dec. 4, beginning said Heather O’Brian, the at 7Stained p.m. glass craftmother of one-year-old tors sent her to first to The munity held a prayer vigil ing class will which be taught The event, will Colton Ramey, referred Women’s Hospital at St. for Colton, whose father, Tuesday, 15, atof be held onMarch the streets to locally as “The Miracle Joseph East, in Lexington, Bill Ramey, is a Paints1 p.m., at the OSCAR. from where she was then ville police officer. In the downtown Russell, will Baby.”

Classupfeebetween is $35 which line 6 and Colton, who celebrated transferred to UK Medical year that has followed, it includes has been a game of touch6:30 p.m.all onmaterials Clinton his first birthday this past Center. and crafters After several days of at- and-go as both Colton and Street directedwillbytake the March 5, was born pretheir finished glass Photos by Anne Stephens Russell Police Departmaturely last year, via an tempting to get O’Brian’s Heather have faced health piece home.

Call 297preeclampsia symptoms challenges.

Among them, ment. emergency Cesarean-sec7775 morewill informaThe for parade kick off tion, weighing only 1 lb., under control, with ultra- Heather had to undergo a attion 7 p.m.

7 oz. at birth. Suffering sounds being performed procedure to remove three The featured float will from preeclampsia, symp- each day, O’Brian said doc- blood clots from her left Veterans Day assembly at Campbell Elem School. Ms. June Whitt’s 3rd grade students listen to Medal of Honor Canvas be Painting Mr. and onMrs. Santa toms of which are danger- tors finally told her that she leg, and little Colton had to recipient Ernie West as he answers their questions. Emily Fredrick and Chaise Conley, members of the Raceland High class as willpictures be held Claus, willatbe ously high blood pressure was going to have to un- be transferred to a Cincinthe OSCAR Saturday, a c-section, bringing nati hospital whereVeterans a stent allowed after the parade and School Band, playsaid Tapsdergo at the Campbell Elementary School Day Assembly. swelling, O’Brian March 19,theatfire 10station. a.m. tiny Colton into the world was placed in his heart “Miracle Baby” Colton Ramey celebrated his in front of she sensed something had Cost is $15;as students due to a sixty-five percent first birthday on March 5 with his parents, family Organizers that there gone wrong with her preg- struggling for his life.

Last April, the local comblockage. At the time of the members and friends. be no other Santas in the nancy before her local docNews, cont. on page 8 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

By Kathy J. Prater The parade committee learn that NKU offered the make up my mind at the moAward for Leadership in LiAround Paintsville welcomes all participants: brary Informatics Nov. 6 at library informatics program. ment,” she said. floats, fire the Ashland Plaza Hotel and It’s a wonderful opportunity Sara will join four area A newwalkers, season bands, was hertrucks and others. to acquire the technical skills mathematics teachers who Convention Center in Ashalded in this past Saturday The grand County marshals of land. needed and really familiarize will also be honored with the at the Johnson Pubparadeas this will The presentation was part myself with the field before NKU Trailblazer Award for licthe Library staffyear and visibe Bucky Jones and Mark of the 2014 #RoadToNKU starting on a graduate de- persistence in making a diftors enjoyed a “Welcome Ballard, longtime Russell gree. For instance, the library ference in the mathematics Commonwealth Tour.

Spring!” Family Fun Day, residents Sara is a resident of Rus- I work in is a federal deposi- skills of our children. held from and 10 volunteers. a.m. to 12 additional informa“The Trailblazer Award is p.m.For Childen crafted yarn- sell, Kentucky, and is a stu- tory, so the government doction please call Cheryl uments class I plan on taking recognition of those citizens dent in NKU’s library inforwrapped eggs, “boo-boo Jones, 502-314-4662. in the spring will serve me throughout the state who are matics program.

She works bunnies,” friendship bracechanging lives through new lets and necklaces, played as a library assistant at the well.”

Meeting The support Sara has re- and innovative education Easter Bingo,scheduled and enjoyed Ashland Community and The Flatwoods Lions ceived at NKU has already programs,” NKU President Technical College.

Sara was a variety of other activities.

Club will meet Thursday, served her well.

Geoffrey S. Mearns a student worker at the liThe library offers several Familysaid.

Fun Days at the liNovember 13 at 7 p.m.for brary before completing an “I didn’t know what to ex- “With improved brary math skills activities and classes make Saturday mornmeeting including will be associate of arts degree last pect during my first semester and added libraryings capacity, all The age groups fun. held at Giovanni’s on Arat NKU as an online transKentucky’s children will be May. a weekly “Story Hour,” gillite Road.

“Books and the written fer student, but I have had better prepared to meet the needlework classes, “Book Non-members wel- word have always been a such a pleasant experience demands of this century.”

A bright smile says “WelTalk” discussion meetings, come. Chautauqa per- passion of mine and librar- so far,” Sara said. “EveryThe event is open to the come, Spring!” and “HapKentucky py Easter!” formances, and multi-level ies brought me hours of one has been so supportive public and will include an See News computer classes. For more comfort and joy when I was throughout the journey and opportunity for high school Children crafted yarninformation, On Page 2 stop by the younger,” Sara said. “I knew my teachers are wonderful.” students and adults interSara’sand dream is to work ested in completing their deSara Crawford Baldridge, hisjob18-month-old daughter, I needed my MasterofofRichmond, Liwrapped Easter eggs at library at 444 Main Street Elliott the Saturday “Welcome in downtown Paintsville or Lila Jane, learned how to make a “BooBoo Bunny” with the help of Georgean Daniel.

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March 15, 2016

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Artwork of mother and daughter featured in BSCTC art gallery

The Big Sandy Community and Technical College (BSCTC) Art Gallery will feature the artwork of Laura Ford Hall and her mother Janice B. Ford through April 15.

The art showcase, entitled “Blessed,” will feature 40 paintings in watercolor, oil, acrylic, tempra, drawing pencil, and colored pencil created by the mother and daughter duo.

Janice, who passed away in 2007 of cancer, taught her daughter, Laura, art lessons nearly every day, according to Laura. “We were always into some kind of artistic project when I was little,” Laura said. “As far back as I can remember, when I was age three or so, I remember painting with my first watercolors, colored pencils and crayons. She would teach me how to mix colors even when I was very young. When I got older, my mother taught me to use acrylics and tempra.

And when I got into high school, I became even more interested in art taking art courses at the high school, and my mother would help me learn more at home with every painting or project that I did.

Then, when I became a college student, I enrolled in my mother’s classes at the University of Pikeville.

I cannot remember a time in my life when I was not having art lessons from my mother.”

Janice, who was from Pikeville, was an art teacher, and she was an artist from her early years and studied art on all levels of schooling. She was a graduate of Pikeville High School (1960), Pikeville College (1963), and obtained her Masters Degree from the University of Tennessee (1969). A master teacher, her teaching career in art spanned 41 years.

She began her teaching career at the age of 20 at Johns Creek Elementary.

She later taught art for the Pikeville Independent Schools, and concluded her teaching career as Associate Professor of Art at The University of Pikeville. Janice was married to Bob Ford for 43 years, and Laura was their only child.

“In 2007, when my mom was age 64, she went to be with our Lord and Savior after a short battle with Multiple Myleoma, a cancer of the blood plasma. It broke me in two. I didn’t pick up a paint brush for a long time, but I realized that would be the last thing she would want from me... to stop creating. So, I dove back in, and continued to use the techniques she taught me.”

Laura, also from Pikeville, is an Associate Professor of Communication at BSCTC. Laura began teaching in 2004, and she was the founder of the Big Sandy Singers and Little Sandy Singers. She was

Loretta Lynn releases new album “Full Circle” The Big Sandy Community and Technical College Art Gallery will feature the artwork of mother and daughter: the late Janice B. Ford and her daughter Laura Ford Hall through April 15. Pictured are Laura, left, and her mother Janice.

By Kathy J. Prater She may be 83 years old but Johnson County native and country music legend Loretta Lynn still has plenty of wind in her lungs and fire in her soul.

Just this past week, Lynn released her newest album – her first since 2004’s “Van Lear Rose.”

This newest release, entitled “Full Circle” includes the first song Lynn ever wrote – “Whispering Sea” – as well as 13 other songs.

Among the list are “Fist City,” “Everybody Wants to Go to Heaven,” and the Appalachian mountain classic “In the Pines.”

The album was produced

by Lynn’s daughter, Patsy Lynn Russell, and the son of Johnny Cash and June Carter Cash, John Carter Cash. Lynn says the album tells the story of her life, “full circle” from Butcher Holler to international fame and back once again to her Johnson County roots.

Lynn is joined on the album in select tracks with Elvis Costello (“Everything It Takes”) and Willie Nelson (“Lay Me Down”).

A documentary about Lynn’s life, “Loretta Lynn: Still a Mountain Girl,” premiered on PBS on Friday, March 4, coinciding with the release of “Full Circle.”

After Hours Care the co-founder of the Big Sandy Idol Program. She serves as an advisor and the Chairperson of Big Sandy O.N.E. (the Orientation for New Employees Program).

Laura loves to sing. She sang with the Kentucky Opry for 14 years before coming to BSCTC. She now sings in the praise team at her church and also directs the children’s choir. She is married to Brad N. Hall. They have no children, but they adore their Bichon Frise puppy, Sammy.

The works of Laura and Janice portray cheerful subject matter with bright

colors. Because of this, the show featuring their work is entitled “Blessed.”

“The most special part of the art showcase to me are two paintings that my mother was working on when she passed. This year, I picked up where she left off and finished them,” Laura said. “These two paintings are more precious than gold to me.”

The BSCTC Art Gallery is located on the first floor of the Magoffin Learning Resource Building on the Prestonsburg Campus and is open daily from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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Diabetes Support Group Reminder Every month, Highlands offers a new exciting topic for diabetics in the area. As February is heart disease awareness month, this month’s topic will be ‘Heart Health & Diabetes.’ Join us Thursday, Feb. 25, to learn more. You can find all other details, along with the year’s remaining support group dates, listed below.

Time: 5-6 p.m.

Location: Highlands Medical Office Building, Meeting Rooms A & B, Prestonsburg, Ky., 41653

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Dates: March 31—Yoga for Diabetics with Zina Goble April 28—Medications & Diabetes: Kidney Killers May 26—Sanofi “Taking Control” Drew Rainwater June 30—Diabetes Monitoring & Complications July 28—Diabetes & Dental Health August 25—Diabetes Foot Care: Toni Kincheloe, PBH Wound Center September 29—Sanofi “Managing Diabetes: The Next Step” A1C Champion program October 20—Holiday Dinner: Join us for our holiday meal

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Saturday – Sunday 10:00am – 7:00pm

In the diabetes support group, you will find both educational information and emotional support. This group provides a great way to meet others and share your common experiences living with diabetes. You may be able to figure out solutions to common problems, while learning new ideas about how to manage your diabetes. It is also great to hear that other people have the same problems as you and learn how they cope with them. Plus, you’ll also enjoy a diabetes-friendly snack and a door prize.

The Highlands Diabetes Program is recognized by the American Diabetes Association as meeting their standards for providing diabetes self-management education. Individual counseling sessions are available by appointment and with physician referral. For more information about Highlands diabetes services call (606) 886-7490 or ask your doctor.

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David Michael Jordan

David Michael Jordan, 37, of Louisa, died Tuesday, March 8, 2016, at Pikeville Medical Center.

Born Nov. 14, 1978, in Louisa, he was a son of Kimberly Shane Robertson Cantrell and the late Harold David Jordan.

He was a cellular technician.

In addition to his mother, he is also survived by his wife, Virgie Johnson Jordan; his children, Corbin David Jordan and Gavin Michael Jordan, both of Louisa; his stepfather, Richard Cantrell, of Louisa; a sister, Rena (Lyle) Harper of Huntington, W. Va.; half-sisters, Sherry Mosley of Louisa; Michelle (Tim) Stratton of Fallsburg; step-sisters, Cassie Allred and Jenna Cantrell, of Arizona; a step-brother, Cordell

Cantrell of Arizona; a special nephew, Braxton Harper, of Huntington, W. Va.; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and other relatives.

Funeral services were conducted Sunday, March 13, at Young Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Roger Jordan officiating.

Burial followed at Riverview Memorial Gardens, Louisa.

Betty Lou Salmons Betty Lou Salmons, 72, of Marysville, Ohio died Tuesday, March 8, 2016, at Ohio State University Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio.

Born June 19, 1943, in Webb, W.Va., she was a daughter of the late Monroe and Sarah Chaffin Copley.

She was a self-employed homemaker, and a member of the Church of God in Lancaster, Ohio.

She is survived by her husband, William Salmons; three sons, Ricky G. Salmons, Billy Salmons, and Philip Salmons, all of Marysville; five grandchildren; and siblings, Judy Daniels, Ralph Copley, Lexie Short, Ermel Copley, and Claude Copley.

In addition to her parents, she was also preceded

in death by a son, William Lyn Salmons; and siblings, Earnest Copley, Reba Bowen, Junior Copley and Virginia Copley.

Funeral services were conducted Saturday, March 12, at Young Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Curtis Ward officiating.

Burial followed at the Webb Community Cemetery.

Delmar Rogers Delmar Rogers, 95, formerly of Paintsville, died Sunday, March 6, 2016.

A graduate of Powell County High School and Morehead State University, he was a teacher of biology and chemistry, having taught the sciences at Paintsville High School, and other schools.

He enjoyed basketball, swimming, farming, fishing, reading and was a devoted family man.

He was a member of East End Church of Christ in Lexington and a deacon and church leader for many years at Pine Hill Church of Christ.

He is survived by his wife, Maxine Barker Rogers; three sons, D. Michael Rogers (Marsha), Anthony G. Rogers (Donna), and Gregory M. Rogers (Ju-

lie); nine grandchildren; two great-granddaughters; and one sister, Mable Keith (Kelvin).

Funeral services were conducted Wednesday, March 9, at the Taul Funeral Home Chapel with Revs.

Phillip Shumake and Jack Patterson officiating.

Burial followed in the Machpelah Cemetery.

Clifford “Jay” Cantrell

Clifford “Jay” Cantrell, 63, of Paintsville, died Friday, March 4, 2016 at Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center.

He was the son of the late Buell and Mary Hill Cantrell.

He is survived by his wife, Dessie WilliamsCantrell; one son, Bo Collins of Oil Springs; one daughter, Malissa Jean Shireman of Tutor Key; four stepsons; two stepdaughters; one brother, William Ray Cantrell of Flat Gap; four grandchildren; 15 stepgrandchildren; eight great-

grandchildren; and six step-great-grandchildren.

Along with his parents, he was also preceded in death by two sisters, Phyllis Jean Hankins and Oshell Elswick; and, one brother, Dean Cantrell.

Funeral services were held at Pigeon Enterprise Baptist Church Wednesday, March 8, with Rev. Bruce Aaron Davis officiating.

Burial followed at the Cantrell Family Cemetery, Flat Gap. Arrangements under the direction of the Paintsville Funeral Home, Paintsville.

Nancy Jane Frasher

Nancy Jane Frasher, 59, of Huntington, West Virginia, died Friday, Feb. 26, 2016 at Cabell Huntington Hospital.

Born Oct. 13, 1956 in Louisa, she was the daughter of Norma Frasher Johnson, of Fort Gay, West Virginia.

She was a homemaker.

Along with her mother, she is also survived by two brothers, Wallace Tucker

Jr. and James Tucker, both of Fort Gay; two sisters, Wilma Tucker of Logan, West Virginia and Rose (Robert) Jordan of Fort Gay; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Graveside services were conducted Sunday, March 6, at the Frasher Family Cemetery, Fort Gay, W.Va. Arrangements under the direction of Young Funeral Home, Louisa.

Additional obituaries on pages 4 and 10

Obituaries

Sharon B. Music

Sharon B. Music, 68, of Auxier, died Thursday, March 3, 2016, at her residence.

Born March 28, 1947, in Wayland, she was the daughter of the late Shirley and Sylvia Alexander Hayden.

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

She is survived by her children, Terry (Kay) Music of Florida, Ricky (Lisa) Music of Hueysville, and Matasha (Ray) Johnson of Auxier; two brothers, Raymond Hayden of East Point, and Jimmy Hayden of Tennessee; nine grandchildren; and three greatgrandchildren.

In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Gary L. Music; brothers,

Buddy Hayden, Charlie Hayden, Clifford Hayden, William Hayden and Gene Hayden; and sisters, Mary E. Chancelor, Jackie Golden and Betty Simon Funeral services were held Sunday, March 6, at Nelson Frazier Funeral Home. Aaron Davis officiated.

Burial was in the Auxier Relocation Cemetery, Auxier.

Michelle Reynolds Michelle Reynolds, 54, of Lexington, died Thursday, March 4, 2016, in Lexington.

Born July 23, 1961, in Hazard, she was the daughter of the late Billy Joe Reynolds and Nola Ellen King Nelson.

She was a receptionist.

She is survived by her siblings, Billy D. Reynolds of Lexington, Tony L. Reynolds of Martin, and Marlena Harmon of Mt. Sterling; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were held Monday, March 7, at Nelson Frazier Funeral

Home. Ken Lemaster officiated.

Burial was in Davidson Memorial Gardens, Ivel.

Funeral services were held Wednesday, March 9, at Pilgrim’s Home Old Regular Baptist Church, Grethel. Old Regular Baptist ministers officiated.

Burial was in Newman Kidd Cemetery, Grethel.

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

Caudill of Paintsville.

Along with her father, she was also preceded in death by one brother, Bobby Jo Crum; and one sister, Rita Jo Crum.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, March 8, at Nelson Frazier Funeral Home. William Jarrell officiated.

Burial was in Jones Cemetery, Shortwood, in Allen.

Darlene Joyce Collins

Darlene Joyce Collins, 62, of Weeksbury, died Saturday, March 5, 2016 , at Pikeville Medical Center.

Born Feb. 24, 1954, in Martin, she was a daughter to the late James B. Oney and Rosie Chaffins Oney.

She was a produce manager for Food City.

She is survived by her husband, Johnny Collins; one son, John D. Collins of Weeksbury; one daughter, Shena Collins of Allen; 10 grandchildren; one greatgrandson; three brothers, Danny Oney, David Oney and Herbert Oney; and one sister, Zettie Collins.

Along with her parents, she was also preceded in death by one daughter, Mitzi Robinson; brothers, Benjamin Franklin Oney, Curtis Oney, Timmy Ferguson, Ermal Oney Chaffins, Johnny Oney, and O.C. Oney; and sisters,

Bennie Walk Samons, 80, of Allen, died Sunday, March 6, 2016, at Highlands Regional Medical Center.

Born Dec. 28, 1935, in Martin, he was a son to the late Alex Samons and Ida Samons.

He was a retired coal miner, and a member of the Church of Christ.

He is survived by one son, Billy Joe Crace of Allen; two daughters, Linda Bentley and Rita Blackburn, both of Allen; and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Along with his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife, Edna Adams Samons; two sons, Estill Jr. Samons and Dennie Ray Crace; two daughters, Judy Kidd and Patricia Blackburn; four brothers, Henry Samons, Namon Samons, Nobel Samons and Seymore Samons; and one sister, Louann Hall.

Funeral services were held Thursday, March 10, at Nelson Frazier Funeral Home, Martin.

Burial was in Davidson Memorial Gardens, Ivel.

Robert Shawn Legere Robert Shawn Legere, 42, of Mallie, died Sunday, March 6, 2016, at Whitesburg ARH. Born Dec. 29, 1973, he was a son of Robert Eugene and Gwendolyn Bentley Legere.

In addition to his parents, he is also survived by a sister, Christy Johnson; a daughter, Emily Legere;

a son, Dustin Legere; and nephews, Conner Johnson and Braley Johnson.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, March 8, at the Nelson Frazier Funeral Home Chapel. Buford Combs officiated.

Burial was in Hale Cemetery, Wolf Pen Creek Road, Mallie.

Roy W. Mitchell, 67, of Little Lick Fork, East Point, died Saturday, March 5, at the Community Hospice Care Center in Ashland.

Born March 6, 1948, in Harlan County, he was the son of the late Robert “Buster” Mitchell and Geneva Cox Mitchell.

He is survived by two brothers, Damen (Mary) Mitchell of Frankfort, and Vernon (Betty) Mitchell of London; two sisters, Anna Songer of Morristown, Tennessee, and Ger-

aldine Mitchell of Corbin; a nephew, Matt Colvin of Paintsville; and a special companion of 25 years, Linda Archer of East Point.

Along with his parents, he was also preceded in death by one son, Robert Mitchell.

Graveside services were conducted Tuesday, March 8, at the Highland Memorial Park Cemetery, Staffordsville, with Gerald Preston officiating.

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

Larry Gene Skaggs

Mary Jean Crum

Mary Jean Crum, 59, of Martin, died Friday, March 5, 2016, at her residence.

Born July 26, 1956, in Martin, she was the daughter of Mary Magdalene Shepherd and the late Billy Crum.

In addition to her mother, she is also survived by two brothers, Billy Ray Crum of Silver Lake, Ind., and Jeffery Crum of Prestonsburg; and one sister, Vicky

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Roy Howard Kidd Sr. Roy Howard Kidd Sr., 73, of Grethel, died Saturday March 5, 2016, at Pikeville Medical Center.

Born Aug. 24, 1942, he was a son to the late Leonard Kidd and Mildred Hall Kidd.

He is survived by his companion, Amy Hall; two sons, Dwayne (Julie) Kidd of Grethel and Roy (Rebecca) Kidd Jr. of Ivel; sisters, Jo (William) Newsome of Stanville, Betty Jo Conley of Dana, Trina Compton of Pikeville, Lois Waller of Grethel and Mary (Kenneth) Newman of Grethel; one brother, Don Kidd of Ivel; seven grandchildren; and one great-grandson.

In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by two brothers, Larry Kidd and Gary Kidd.

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Larry Gene Skaggs, 59, of Lowmansville, died Saturday, March 5, 2016, at his residence.

Born July 30, 1956, in Louisa, he was a son to the late Edgel and Susalina Thomson Skaggs.

He was a maintenance worker with Alliance Coal Co. He is survived by two sons, Brett Skaggs of Inwood, West Virginia, and Matt Skaggs of Lowmansville; one brother, Gary Joe Skaggs of Lowmansville; five sisters, Joann Price

of Wittensville, Frances Skaggs of Wittensville, Claudine Slatter of Enda, Texas, Connie Music of Ulysses, and Mary Adams of Lowmansville; and seven grandchildren.

Funeral services were held Wednesday at the Grace Point Church with Brett Skaggs officiating.

Burial followed in the Skaggs-Young Cemetery at Lowmansville.

Arrangements under the direction of Preston Funeral Home, Paintsville.

David Holbrook

David Holbrook, 74, of Paintsville, died Monday, March 7, 2016 at Paul B. Hall Medical Center.

Born Aug. 6, 1941, in Paintsville, he was a son to the late Winfield Sr. and Audrey Montgomery Holbrook.

He is survived by his wife, Judith Gail Sublett Holbrook; three sons, David Arthur Holbrook of Paintsville, James Kelly Holbrook of Boons Camp, and Randy Holbrook of Paintsville; four brothers, John Holbrook of Van Lear, Winfield Holbrook Jr. of Van Lear, Kenny Holbrook of Paintsville, and Roger Holbrook of Paintsville; two sisters, Anna Conley of Maryland, Virginia, and Jewel Collins of Fairlane, Indiana; seven

grandchildren; and three great- grandchildren.

Funeral services were conducted Thursday, March 10, at the Preston Funeral Chapel with Danny Montgomery, Harold Montgomery, and Jimmy Price officiating.

Burial followed in the Holbrook Cemetery in Paintsville.

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Funeral services were held Thursday, March 10, at Boldman Freewill Baptist Church in Harold.

Freewill Baptist ministers officiated.

Burial was in Lonesome Pine Cemetery, Weeksbury.

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

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Obituaries Shane Allen Lemaster

Shane Allen Lemaster, 40, of Prestonsburg, died Thursday, March 3, 2016.

Born March 14, 1975, he was the son of Tammy Sue Dutton Trotter and the late James Michael Lemaster.

In addition to his mother, he is also survived by his wife, Regina Morrison Lemaster; one brother, Michael Lemaster of Staf-

fordsville; and one sister, Rachel Trotter.

Graveside services were held Sunday, March 6, at the Young Lemaster Cemetery at Lowmansville, with James Roger VanHooose officiating.

Arrangements under the direction of Preston Funeral Home, Paintsville.

Larry Nathaniel Whitt

Larry Nathaniel Whitt, 56, died Saturday, March 5, 2016, at his residence.

Born Dec. 16, 1959, in South Williamson, he was a son to the late Troy and Dorothy Justice Whitt.

He is survived by one stepson, Artie (Sherry) Winfree of Van Lear; three stepdaughters, Loretta (John) Kline of Van Lear, Melanie Whitt of Van Lear,

Angela (Phillip) Burginof Van Lear; one brother, Troy Whitt Jr. of Davisport; and three sisters, Sadie Vinson of Salyersville, Delilah Ann Whitt Muncy of Warfield, and Leann Whitt of Corbin.

Memorial services were held the evening of Friday, March 11, at Preston Funeral Home, with Roy Penix officiating.

Lucy Dalton

Lucy Dalton, 73, of Louisa, died Friday, March 4, 2016, at her home.

Born Nov. 2, 1942, in Louisa, she was the daughter of the late Earl and Merlie Johnson Bowens.

She is survived by her husband, Crissie Dalton; daughters, Cathy (Kink) Fitch, of Inez, Diane (Mike) Sallee, of Inez, Debra Horn, of Inez, Christine (Sam) Gartin, of Louisa, and Trina (Allen) Burchett, of Inez; sons, Ricky (Jennifer) Dalton, of Inez, and Jimmy (Missy) Dalton, of Beauty; four sisters; one brother; two granddaughters; 10 grandsons; three great-granddaughters; and six great-grandsons.

In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by one son, Larry

Dalton; one brother; and three sisters.

Funeral services were held Monday, March 7, at the New Friendship United Baptist Church. John Goble officiated.

Burial followed in the Horn-Dalton Cemetery.

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

Maria Rae Pelfrey Salyer Sumpter Marcia Rae Pelfrey Salyer Sumpter, 64, of Keaton, died Saturday, March 5, 2016, at her home.

Born April 4, 1951, she was the daughter of Clista M. Pelfrey Salyer, and the late W.H. Pat Pelfrey.

She was retired from the Kentucky Department of Emergency Management, and was presently serving as a reservist with FEMA. She was a member of the Lawrence County Quilting Guild and the Johnson County Homemakers.

In addition to her mother, she is also survived by her husband, Sam Sumpter; one son, Kyle Ray (Jennifer) Salyer; three sisters, Hilary (John) Griffiths, Beverly (Orville Paul) Es-

tep, and Margaret (George) Banks; and two grandchildren.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, March 8, at Phelps & Son Funeral Home. Roger Jordan officiated.

Burial followed in the Family Cemetery, at Flat Gap.

Louise Compton Louise Compton, 92, of Louisa, died March 7, 2016 at Community Hospice Care Center in Ashland.

Born June 27, 1923, in Weeksbury, she was the daughter of the late Leo Branham and the late Ethel Cyrus Branham Massey.

She was bookkeeper and co-owner of Central Service, of Louisa, for many years.

She was a graduate of Louisa High School (Class of 1941); a former bookkeeper for Island Creek Coal Company (Logan, W.Va.); and a member of Louisa First Baptist Church.

She is survived by her daughter, Janice Lee Compton Cornwell (Randall) of Chattanooga, Tenn.; her grandchildren, Joe Wayne Compton II (Friederike) of Berlin, Germany, Elizabeth Louise Compton of Louisa, and Phillip Ross Compton of Lexington; her greatgrandchildren, Marlene Sophie Compton, Char-

lotte Isabel Compton and Phillip Scott Compton, all of Berlin, Germany; her sister, Gertrude Kelley of Columbus, Ohio; and her daughter-in-law, Carol Ann Compton.

In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Wayne Scott Compton; her son, Joe Wayne Compton; and two brothers, Joe Frank Branham and Clarence Leo “Jack” Branham.

Funeral services were held Friday, March 11, at the Young Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Chuck Price officiating.

Internment was in the Cyrus Family Cemetery, Louisa.

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Lily Wellman Castle

Lily Wellman Castle, 98, of Louisa, died Thursday, March 4, 2016, at Three Rivers Medical Center.

Born in Fort Gay, West Virginia, Jan. 25, 1918, she was a daughter to the late George B. Wellman and Birdella Akers Wellman.

She was a homemaker, and a longtime member of the Old Regular Baptist Church.

She is survived by two daughters, Jeanette Pack of Louisa, and Carol Miller of Orient, Ohio; three sons, Robert Gary Castle, Kelly L. Castle and David A. Castle all of Louisa; two grandsons; and three granddaughters.

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

Elder Kelly Castle; eight brothers; four sisters; and one grandson, Roger Miller.

Funeral Services were held Sunday, March 6, in the Young Funeral Home Chapel with Elders Tom Dials, Kenneth B. Jude and Gabe Lowe officiating.

Burial followed at Greenlawn Cemetery in Louisa.

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Carma Nell Horn Carma Nell Horn, 73, of Paintsville, formerly of Inez, died Saturday, March 5, 2016, at Highlands Regional Medical Center.

Born July 6, 1942, in Indiana, she was the daughter of the late Enos Harvey and Clara Joseph Harvey.

She is survived by her stepmother, Ida Harvey, of Inez; one son, Greg (Tonya) Horn, of Oil Springs; two daughters, Kathy Horn, of Paintsville, and Tammy (David) Brown, of Lexington; four brothers, Danny Harvey of Debord, Steve Harvey of Portsmouth, Ohio, Chris Harvey of Inez, and Orson Harvey of Inez; five sisters, Maggie Hinkle Thompson of Blaine, Markitea Crum of Paintsville, Diane Waddle of Prestonsburg, Lori Workman of Warfield, and Betsy Wright of Prestons-

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burg; six grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

Along with her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Harold Horn.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, March 8, in the Phelps & Son Funeral Home Chapel. Garrett Mills and Dwayne Mills officiated.

Burial followed in the Harvey Cemetery, Inez.

JoAnn Joseph JoAnn Joseph, 69, of Prestonsburg, died Monday, March 7, 2016, at Kings Daughter’s Medical Center, in Ashland.

Born Jan. 12, 1947, in David, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Juanita Dawson Prater.

She was a retired ambulance service billing clerk.

She is survived by a son, James Joseph of Prestonsburg; a brother, Eddie (Margaret) Prater of Prestonsburg; five nieces; and seven nephews.

In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Herman Joseph; one daughter, Dena Jo Joseph; and a sister, Nelda Prater

Tuttle Collins.

Funeral services were held Sunday, March 13, at Nelson Frazier Funeral Home, Martin. J.M. Sloce officiated.

Burial was in Richmond Cemetery, Prestonsburg.

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death by two brothers, Paul Skeens and Don Skeens.

Funeral services were held Friday, March 11, at Nelson Frazier Funeral Home, Martin. Bill Collins and Jimmy Brown officiated.

Burial was in Gethsemane Gardens, Prestonsburg.

ters, Roberta Gibeck and Carolyn (Benny) Moore, both of Louisa; a son, Harold Wheeler of Louisa; two sisters, Lois Miller of Grayson and Janice Chaffins of Louisa; eight grandchildren; and several greatgrandchildren.

Funeral services were held March 10, at the Wilson Funeral Home with Rev. Chris Wilson officiating. Burial followed in the Ash Cemetery, Louisa.

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Opinion

Here and There, Then and Now By Joe Weddington

Veterans Lives Matter Anyone who knows me at all knows that I am an advocate for Veterans in all respects. There is a meme that goes around the internet that says something to the effect of “A veteran is someone who at some point wrote a blank check to our nation for an amount up to and including their life.”

So you had better put your money on the fact that I am

100 percent for our country taking care of those who served our nation, protected and, when necessary, secured and defended the rights, freedom and privileges enjoyed by all Americans.

“I understand you draw some sort of disability,” someone recently said to me in a condescending manner. Yes, I am an

honorably discharged and partially disabled combat veteran with a 40 percent service connected disability—which means I was partially disabled in service to our great nation. There is no shame in that and I will apologize to no one for the medical care I receive or the small compensation I get for the years of illness and missing out on life I have had to endure as a result. I will especially not feel obligated to apologize to someone who never served a day who looks down on me and my brother and sister veterans with disabilities. I can say that I would do it all again with no regrets whatsoever, as traveling the world as a youthful Infantry soldier was a privilege and defending the interests of our na-

tion abroad during the Cold War and later in the Gulf War was the absolute thrill of my life.

Rant portion of the column is over now—on to the serious stuff, but it occurs to me that maybe that is where the rant really starts.

We lose 22 PTSD stricken veterans to suicide every single day. That is almost one an hour. We have homeless veterans living in cardboard boxes, under bridges, out in the woods and in substandard housing and all of that folks, is unacceptable. All the more so when we have a Commander-in-Chief diverting enormous amounts of funding earmarked for Veteran’s programs to supporting the relocation of, and I am being kind, question-

able groups of people from abroad to the United States to be housed, fed, clothed, cared for and introduced into the work force with preferential treatment.

We have had generations of Veterans mistreated and lied to by their own government and this has to stop. When the Veterans Administration, Department of Defense and others know what is killing our warriors past and present and do nothing to care for them and provide for them, that friends and voters, is criminal activity bordering on treason.

When we go to the polls to cast our vote for President this year, I encourage everyone to take a moment to consider the sacrifices of others that provided the everyday freedoms we en-

joy and for the most part, take for granted. As you consider this, maybe visit a VA Hospital or Rest Home then look into some facts and background on the candidates before us and cast your vote for the person you think will honor the sacred commitment our nation owes to its fallen and broken warriors.

Brother and Sister warriors, I love you all and every last one of you matter. Always hold your head high, demand to be treated well and proper by our government and never let anyone “talk down” to you for the horrible things you have witnessed and the extreme hardships you have endured that they know less than nothing about.

Yeah, Veterans lives matter.

Building community, one movie at a time

By Sheena Wright Maynard As the sights and sounds of winter slowly fade away into a seemingly distant memory, the drive and desire to get out and begin the new year and spring season is quickly racing through our minds. Flowers have started to bloom and all of our favorite retail stores are filling aisles and racks with all new summer accessories, perfect for a week or weekend getaway.

Unfortunately, spring and summer breaks are

still too far away to even start planning and we all know that cabin fever is about to get the best of all of us, especially the kids.

Most of us, however, are still feeling the wrath of those over the top winter heating bills, not to mention still playing catch up from Christmas and holiday festivities.

For all of us here in Floyd County, however, we are lucky to have a small group of local men and women who are offering individuals and families an afternoon of entertainment free of charge.

The group has donated their own money, time and hard work to put together a mobile movie theater that can be used indoor, or outdoors, depending on the weather.

Sound too good to be true? Not so, says volunteer Kyle Griffith. “Our

first public movie was Jan. 30, 2015. This past March 11 was our seventh movie showing. We had a few more scheduled, but weather just didn’t cooperate with us and it was hard to reschedule,” he said.

The group built two movie screens from the ground up. The outdoor screen measures 25 feet by 13 feet, while the indoor screen measures 16 feet by 9 feet. The screens are backed up by a professional sound system with plenty of speaker power to project sound over the chirping crickets on a cool summer evening. The volunteer project is referred to as “Community Movie Night.” The group has shown films such as “Big Hero 6,” “Heaven is for Real,” and most recently, “War Room.”

Griffith, who was one of the first to brainstorm the

Folk Art Student Essays By Sydney Becknell Folk art encompasses art produced from an indigenous culture or by peasants or other laboring tradespeople. In contrast to fine art, folk art is primarily utilitarian and decorative rather than purely aesthetic. Folk Art is characterized by a naïve style, in which traditional rules of proportion and perspective are not employed.

As a phenomenon that can chronicle a move towards civilization yet rapidly diminish with modernity, industrialization, or outside influence, the na-

ture of folk art is specific to its particular culture. The varied geographical and temporal prevalence and diversity of folk art make it difficult to describe as a whole, though some patterns have been demonstrated.

Characteristically folk art is not influenced by movements in academic or fine art circles, and, in many cases, folk art excludes works executed by professional artists and sold as “high art” or “fine art” to the society’s art patrons. On the other hand,

many 18th- and 19thcentury American folk art painters made their living by their work, including itinerant portrait painters, some of whom produced large bodies of work.

Terms that might overlap with folk art are naïve art, tribal art, primitive art, popular art, outsider art, traditional art, tramp art and working-class art/bluecollar art. As one might expect, these terms can have multiple and even controversial connotations but are often used interchangeably with the term “folk art.”

Folk art expresses cultural identity by conveying shared community values and aesthetics. It encompasses a range of utilitarian and decorative media, including cloth, wood, paper, clay, metal and more. If traditional materials are inaccessible, new materials are often substituted, resulting in contemporary expres-

idea says the group will only show movies that are family-friendly with a positive message. “It has taken us a few years to get to where we are now.

We started out using old building supplies that we already had at home. We made a basic screen and watched movies with our friends at cookouts. It eventually caught on and more and more people started to come over and hang out. Then I guess we just figured, why not offer this to everyone?” he said.

All movies have an estimated start time, but truly start as the sun goes down and the temperature starts to follow, making for a more relaxing experience. The group plans to show several more movies throughout the upcoming warm weather season and have no intentions of stopping any time soon.

Community Movie Night can be found on Facebook and volunteers say they welcome movie suggestions. As with most non-profit groups, these men and women say they can always use a helping hand, as well. One local mother of two that I spoke with offered praise for the volunteers: “We have made it out to three movies so far and have been blessed to be a part of them. It’s a wonderful thing these kids are doing.

Dr. Tussey opening his office for all of us is wonderful, too. Not a lot of folks would do that. It’s nice to have something I can do with my kids and not worry about if I have enough money or not.”

If you are new to the free movie scene, the movies are shown at the Beaver Creek Veterinarian Hospital in Langley, Floyd

County. If the weather calls for an indoor showing, the movies are played upstairs above the clinic.

The building was once a church and still has several comfortable pews to watch from or you can still bring your blankets and stretch out on the floor. If the weather is in favor of an outdoor show, the movie screen is front and center on the lower part of the front lawn. You and your family can bring beach chairs, blankets or pillows and enjoy a clean, familyoriented movie under the stars. Public restrooms are available, thanks to the hospital, and free popcorn and drinks are also served, thanks to this group of volunteers that have come together to put something original, and truly magical, together for their community.

sions of traditional folk art forms. Folk art reflects traditional art forms of diverse community groups — ethnic, tribal, religious, occupational, geographical, age- or gender-based — who identify with each other and society at large.

Folk artists traditionally learn skills and techniques through apprenticeships in informal community settings, though they may also be formally educated. Folk art are simple, direct, and mostly always colorful.

Folk artworks, styles and motifs have inspired various artists. For example, Pablo Picasso was inspired

by African tribal sculptures and masks, while Natalia Goncharova and others were inspired by traditional Russian popular prints called luboks. In music, Igor Stravinsky’s seminal The Rite of Spring was inspired by pagan religious rites.

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Entertainment what happened for 36 had nightmares fearing I was going to be taken away again.”

After watching a documentary on a woman’s experience at Auschwitz, Clary began to discuss his experience publicly in 1980.

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Frenchman Corporal ily, 16-year-old Robert would hang people for wife who died in 1997.

Louis LeBeau in the was dragged from his nothing most of the “And he was my mentor 60’s CBS comedy “Ho- apartment in occupied time, and the beatings who helped me break gan’s Heroes.”

France and thrown into were unbelievable.” into nightclubs here, “He celebrated his a series of Nazi conThen there were the which led to film and birthday at my show, centration camps over death marches where television.” and I did a song dedi- three years. When the thousands of exhausted Clary is quick to point cated to him,” said Gari, war ended, he was the and sick prisoners were out that, despite his who flew in from New only member of his cap- forced to march for own horrific war experiYork City for the cel- tured family to walk out days in the cold to new ence, his involvement in ebrations. alive. camps.

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The Tri-State Ticket

Robert Clary—from Holocaust hell to ‘Hollywood Heroes’

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Colon Cancer Event

Highlands will hold an event to support colon cancer awareness where community resources and leaders are bringing information together for you!

March is National Colon Cancer Awareness Month. Show your support for colon cancer colon cancer awareness by wearing blue, talking to friends and family about screenings, and joining us for this important event.

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Also, enjoy information and screenings from: • American Cancer Society • Floyd County Health Department • Highlands Health System • Passport Health Plan

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procedure, Colton weighed only three pounds.

As if this were not enough, Colton’s mother says he continued to battle circulation and respiratory problems and that at one stage, doctors believed his tiny legs were going to have to be amputated.

“His legs turned black and doctors thought he wouldn’t make it through the night,” O’Brian said.

But, being the “miracle baby” he is, Colton made it through without losing his legs, though he did lose several layers of skin. “It looked like he had had a severe burn,” his mother said.

A year later, Colton is still facing some challenges – he is still on a ventilator, and he will still have to undergo some upcoming surgeries but he has grown into a happy baby boy, now weighing in at over 20 pounds. “He’s happy,” O’Brian said. “He notices toys and reaches for them, and he’s able to hold his head up and is trying to pull up … they tell us his

Despite his struggles, Colton has always managed to be a happy baby, his mother says. heart is stable and that things look really good.

He’s my one and only, and he truly is a miracle baby,” she said.

O’Brian said she and Colton’s father are truly thankful for the commu-

nity support they have received and for the support of the Christian Appalachian Project, The Jordan Light Foundation, and their landlord. “We really can’t thank everyone enough,” she said.

Invasive and threatening species Introducing chemicals or pollution into the environment can compromise an ecosystem.

However, seemingly harmless non-native plants and animals can do an equal share of damage as well. Many people might be surprised to learn that invasive species can cause turmoil in the environment, even contributing to the destruction of certain ecosystems. Certain invaders are more virulent than others.

Non-native species of animals and plants are like enemy marauders.

They may look like the other wildlife around, but they do not quite meld with the environment. When the ecosystem is not equipped to handle a non-native species, these species can quickly consume all of the resources and multiply so quickly that they effectively obliterate the native species.

Many non-native species of plants and animals become problematic when they are put into an environment inadvertently, such as when they hitch a ride on other items. Plant life may be brought home from a vacation abroad, or new animals can be introduced to the environment if they escape as pets. Shipping vessels can bring back microscopic sea creatures, and insects have been known to hitchhike on various modes of travel. Although efforts are made to prevent new species from invading an area, it’s impossible to catch everything.

Because these plants and animals likely have no natural predators in their new surroundings, they can reproduce much faster and take over. The following are just a few of the globally invasive plants and animals that can threaten local ecosystems.

• Asian tiger mosquito: Spring and summertime outings have remained forever changed thanks to this highly invasive mosquito. Its distinctive black and white stripe pattern helps the Asian tiger mosquito stand out from others. Native to tropical and subtropical areas of Southeast Asia, scientists believe it has quickly become

one of the planet’s most widely-distributed animal species, spreading to at least 28 countries in a matter of 20 years. It’s believed these mosquitoes hitch rides on imported tires.

• Asian carp: There are many different species of carp, which are native to Russia and China. Large fish with voracious appetites, carp take food right out of the mouths of native fish. These fish also stir up sediment in lakes and riverbeds, changing clear water to murky water, thus pushing out some species that can no longer survive.

• Burmese python: These tropical snakes have been introduced into many warm areas, including Florida. Many were taken as pets only to outgrow their indoor habitats. They can live in the water and climb trees. With their massive size (20 feet in length), the pythons have few predators and require a lot of prey. Florida wildlife experts estimate 30,000 Burmese pythons reside in Everglades National Park alone. They even feast on alligators.

• Soapbush: Sometimes referred to as Koster’s Curse, this is a perennial shrub that is highly invasive in many tropical regions of the world. Originally from Mexico and the Caribbean, soapbush was introduced to Hawaii in the 1940s and quickly began taking over.

• Kudzu: This vine is native to Japan and can grow upward of a foot per day in the right con-

ditions. It was brought to the United States to help prevent soil erosion and has never left.

Since its introduction, Kudzu has been spreading across the United States at a rate as fast as 150,000 acres annually, according to environmentalists.

• Cane toads: Cane toads were introduced to many countries with warm climates as a method of naturally controlling crop pests.

However, the toads’ own defense mechanism of secreting toxins makes them deadly to predators outside of their normal habitats.

Therefore, there’s nothing to keep these cane toads in check, and they have wreaked havoc on native animal and plant species, especially in Australia.

• Asian long-horned beetle: Another invasive insect, the beetle does most of its damage in the larval stage. This is when it burrows through and feeds on tree wood beneath the bark. In large concentrations, the larvae can destroy a tree.

The University of Vermont Entomology Research Laboratory says the beetle is currently infesting trees in Ohio, Massachusetts and New York. Trees must be removed, chipped and burned to destroy the invader.

Non-native plants and animals can destroy environments, and men and women must always be careful when dealing with such species.

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Stop by the library at 444 Main Street in Paintsville or call (606) 789-4355 for additional Russell information.

Parade Dec. 4 The Russell Christmas Sack Lunch Book Parade, hosted

by Talk the atDowntown the Johnson RussellCounty BusiPublic Library will ness Association, will fobe cus “Judge heldonon the Dec.book 4, beginning &at Jury” 7 p.m.by James PattersonThe Thursday, March will 25, event, which 12:10-12:50 p.m.

Bring be held on the streets of your own sack lunch will and downtown Russell, drink. a book or line To up reserve between 6 and for more information, call 6:30 p.m. on Clinton the library at (606) Street directed by 789the 4355.

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Annual Foodwill City EasThe parade kick off ter Egg Hunt will be held at 7 p.m.

Saturday, March 26, 12 The featured floatatwill p.m. (on and the dot!) the be Mr. Mrs. atSanta Mountain HomePlace.

Claus, as pictures will be Community-wide event, allowed after the parade lots of prizes, for all! in front of thefree fire station.

AgeOrganizers groups 0-2, 3-4, there 5-6, as that and 7-9.

Sponsored by be no other Santas in the Food City. parade.

A chili/cookie dinner Have great idea? will beaserved at theMake Rusyour pitch and cash sell Fire Stationwin immediatately the following 2016 Ideathe State U parade Regional Competition, with musical entertaintoment be provided. held Wednesday, March 30 on the BSCTC The parade committee Prestonsburg campus.

For welcomes all participants: more contact floats,information, walkers, bands, fire Denese Atkinson trucks and others.at (606) 218-1250 or email denese.

The grand marshals of atkinson@kctcs.edu. the parade this year will be Bucky Jones and Mark Spring longtime Break Art Day Ballard, Russell will be held at the OSresidents and volunteers.

CAR Thursday, March 31, For additional informafrom is tion 12-3 pleasep.m. callClass Cheryl for ages502-314-4662.

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mary Clooney: A Sen- dation’s 1st Annual 5K timental Journey” fea- Run/Walk will be held turing Bet Stewart, is Saturday, March 26, at 10 in downtown Paintsscheduled

By Hank for BondThursday, a.m., tal then spent 32 years at the “ Course will run from De- and March at 6 p.m., at the ville.

The 31, Greenup Beacon Greenup County Health S. as Trimble Blvd.,then Vic Johnson County Public James partment a staff nurse east to Second Street Library.

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Lawrence County wins first regional title All five starters scored in double figures

Either way some historical value was going to come out of the ending of the boys’ 15th Region championship game last Tuesday night.

It’s remarkable that Johnson Central was trying for a record 5th straight trip to the Sweet 16- no other school had accomplished that feat or made it to the final after winning four consecutive regions.

But it was the small town of Louisa which celebrated its first trip to state behind a 75-64 Lawrence County win over Johnson Central at East Ky Expo in Pikeville.

It stopped a string of 14 wins by the Golden Eagles in the 15th Region Tournament.

The Dawgs earned the right to face the Doss Dragons this Thursday at noon in Rupp Arena. Doss won the 6th Region.

The Dawgs (29-4) put all five starters in double figures led by Austin Chaffin with 19. Timmy Dalton took the tournament MVP and scored 18 points, and had 8 assists and 5 rebounds in the final.

“We knew it would come down to these two teams,” LC coach Travis York said afterwards. We said if you want to be the man you have to beat the man. This group wanted this from day one and they went out and got it. It’s a special moment for our school and community.”

JC had won the previous four regional titles including defeating this same Lawrence County team a season ago.

REGIONAL CHAMPS...Lawrence County boys’ basketball team won its first regional title and advanced to this week’s Sweet Sixteen where they will play Doss Thursday at noon in Rupp Arena. Photo by Joshua Ball

GRANT KISER sliced between Johnson Central defenders Tyler Pack (34) and Luke Vance. Kiser scored 14 .

Mason Blair led all scorers with 30 points, 20 coming in the second half.

Johnson Central led 1311 after the first period helped by a technical foul just before the period ended.

The Dawgs shot well from three-land and built a lead in the second period, going up 37-25 at the break.

SPORTS BRIEFS Player, coach of year a nnounced for 15th Region The 15th Region Player and coach of the year in boys and girls basketball were announced recently.

Jazzy Howard took the girls’ Player of the Year while Denise Campbell was voted Coach of the Year by her peers.

Hunter Swindall was the boys’ player of the year and Lawrence County’s Travis York was voted Coach of the Year.

Howard led Magoffin County to the girls’ regional championship game before falling short 23-22 to Shelby Valley. Howard averaged 16 points and 8 rebounds a game. Coach Campbell led the Lady Warriors to a 21-9 record and lost to Pikeville in the first round of the 59th District.

Swindall scored 26 points per game for Valley this season. Coach York led the Dawgs to their first trip to the Sweet 16 winning the region over Johnson Central. The Bulldogs will face Doss in Thursday’s state in Rupp Arena bolsting a 29-4 record.

First round boys 15th Region: Lawrence County dropped Pikeville in the first round by a score of 77-64. Robert Dalton led the way with 24 points and 10 rebounds. Timmy Dalton followed with 18 points and Brandon Richardson 17. Austin Chaffin scored 10 and Grant Kiser eight.

Wyatt Bataile led the Panthers with 20 points and 12 rebounds. Clay Slone scored 12 and Cody Charles had 10.

Magoffin County knocked off South Floyd 61-57. Trenton Russell scored 25 points and Jaren Lovely added 21. Dalton Peters had two points and 11 rebounds. Andrew Tackett led the Raiders with 24 points.

Lady Kats fall in first round of Sweet 16 The Shelby Valley Lady Kats fell short in the first round of the Girls’ Sweet Sixteen held at BB&T Arena in northern Kentucky last Wednesday afternoon. Despite 18 points and 8 rebounds from senior Layken Mullins, Valley fell to Franklin County 47-39.

Baseball and softball are officially underway as of March 9 Lawrence County baseball opened up play yesterday hosting Johnson Central. They play at Paintsville today. Prestonsburg hosts East Ridge today.

Paintsville softball opens up Saturday at Fairview and Sheldon Clark. Johnson Central will be at East Jessamine at Friday. Lawrence County will host Raceland Friday and Perry Central and Phelps Saturday. Prestonsburg will host Morgan County Friday.

Go to khsaa.org and click the scoreboard and then sport for complete schedules.

Lawrence County led by as many as 13 in the third period.

But Johnson Central would not go away.

They cut it to seven at 50-44 heading into the final period Lawrence County answered each JC run in the later stages of the game.

They were just too much on this night.

Lawrence County players mobbed each other on the East KY Expo center court after winning the school’s first ever regional title. All five starters scored in double figures in the 75-64 win. Photo by Joshua Ball Grant Kiser nailed back to back three pointers to begin the fourth period to push the lead back to double digits.

Kiser and Brandon Richardson scored 14 points each. Robert Dalton added 10.

The Dawgs hit 9 of 21 from long range and shot

48 percent from the field.

The Golden Eagles hit 6 of 26 threes and shot 44 percent for the game.

Cole Crace added 13 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists for JC. Tyler Pack had 10 points.

JC coach Tommy Mckenzie has coached in six regional title games going

4-2. And his teams have had at least 20 wins in 7 of 9 seasons.

“I’ve not had a team more resilient,” he said. “I don’t think in December you could have told me we would have been playing in this game. I’m proud to be their coach.”

Golden Eagles, Dawgs win semifinal games Sets up rematch in final The Johnson Central Golden Eagles and Lawrence County Bulldogs set up their rematch in the 15th Region championship with semifinal wins last Monday- March 7.

The Golden Eagles pulled away from East Ridge 59-45 while Lawrence County defeated Magoffin County 82-61.

Cole Crace led JC with 22 points. He also grabbed 6 rebounds. Mason Blair added 16 points.

The biggest difference in the game was rebounding.

JC led that stat by a 32-23 margin including 10 offensive rebounds. The Golden Eagles scored 16 points on second chances.

East Ridge got 21 points from the bench led by Dawson Clark with 14 points.

Chris Bevins scored seven.

Central led 27-23 at halftime and it wasn’t until the fourth period they pulled away to win.

Josh Hitchcock and Tyler Pack had four points each.

Hitchcock led the team with 8 rebounds. Jacob Rice scored six points and had four assists.

Austin Davis scored three points while Luke Vance and Jarrett Blair had two points each.

Timmy Dalton led Lawrence County with 28 points on 12 of 16 shooting to lead the Dawgs over the Hornets in the nightcap.

Brandon Richardson fol-

JAREN LOVELY dribbled by Jake Collins of South Floyd in the first round of the 15th Region Tournament. Magoffin County beat South Floyd but fell to Lawrence County in the semifinal. Lovely had a combined 41 points in the two games. Photo by Joshua Ball lowed with 17 points and 11 rebounds.

Robert Dalton followed with 16 points. Austin Chaffin had 10 points and seven assists. Grant Kiser poured in nine.

The Dawgs led by 10 at halftime and the Hornets stuck around for the third period by some sharp shooting from Jaren Lovely.

Lovely hit 6 triples in the game and scored 20 points.

He also had 8 assists.

Trenton Russell led the Hornets with 25 points.

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Brady Whitaker scored 11 points. Ryan Mullins scored five points and had seven rebounds.

LC took advantage of 16 Magoffin County turnovers. They turned those miscues into 21 points. The Dawgs had just five turnovers.

Lawrence County shot 58 percent from the field.

Magoffin County didn’t take advantage of their rebounding edge and their 11 offensive rebounds. They scored just eight points on second chances.

Magoffin County ended their season at 22-9.

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Obituaries Ellen M. Maynard

Ellen M. Maynard, 86, of Louisa, died Thursday, March 10, 2016.

Born March 14, 1929, in Mayflower, she was a daughter to the late Luther and Lokie Smith-Stratton.

She was a member of the Church of Christ, and worked as a housekeeper for many years.

She is survived by one son, Donnie Maynard (Mary Ann) of Independence; five daughters, Bonnie Douglas of Fallsburg, Fonnie Elliott (Allen) of Verona, Ruth Fissler (Steve) of Fallsburg, Mildred Newsome (Frank) of Jackson, and Melinda Christian (Clayton) of Fallsburg; four siblings, Alice King, Geneva Moore, Gerldine Abert. and Clarence Stratton; 26 grandchildren; 52 greatgrandchildren; and 16 great-great-grandchildren.

In addition to her par-

ents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, B.W. Maynard; two children, Audrey Maynard and Betty Lou Maynard; two brothers, Charles Stratton and Harry Stratton; and two grandchildren.

Funeral services were held Saturday, March 12, at Young Funeral Home with Bro. Charlie Martin officiating.

Burial followed at Maynard Cemetery.

Thurmal Merle Webb

Thurmal Merle Webb, 73, of Langley, died Wednesday, March 8, 2016, at the Greg & Noreen Wells Hospice Center.

Born May 23, 1942, in Langley, he was the son of the late Tom and Gertrude Hopson Webb.

He was a retired coal miner, and a member of the Martin First Baptist Church.

He is survived by his siblings, Earl (Mary) Edward Webb, David Carl Webb, Thomas Dean (Teresa) Webb, Sheba (the late Walker) Prater, Madella Sharon Webb, and Patricia (Aldie) Maynard all of Langley, and Lynn (Charles Graham) May of Allen; and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by one brother, Kenneth Orris Webb.

Funeral services were held Friday, March 11, at Nelson Frazier Funeral Home. Graydon Howard officiated.

Burial was in the Thomas Webb Cemetery, Langley.

Gleva Hall Jr.

Gleva Hall Jr., 66, of Auxier, died Tuesday, March 8, 2016, at Mt. View Health Care Center.

Born Feb. 11, 1950, in Paintsville, he was the son of Gleva Hall Sr. and Mary Vance Middleton.

He was a member of the Zion Deliverance Church, Wayland.

In addition to his parents, he is also survived by a brother, Charles Hall, of McDowell.

He was preceded in death

by two brothers, Carlos Hall and Chalmer Hall.

Funeral services were held Friday, March 11, at Nelson Frazier Funeral Home. Jimmy Hall officiated.

Burial was in Martin Cemetery, Wayland.

Billy Burton Messer

Billy Burton Messer, also known as Pete Wright, 71, of Flat Gap, died Tuesday, March 8, 2016, at Paul B. Hall Medical Center.

Born March 13, 1944, in Knott County, he was the son of the late Sterling Wright and Emma Jean Gibson Wright.

He was a disabled selfemployed carpenter.

He is survived by his wife, Betty Crace Messer; two children, Billy (Cindra) Messer Jr. of Flat Gap, and Regina Mae (Darrell) Becknell of Paintsville; sisters, Ethel Whitaker of Charlotte, Mich., Linda Dunnagan of Bridgeton, New Jersey, Deborah Bentley of Mousie, and Tammy Wright of Ivel; and three grandchildren, Ruthanna,

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Hersel Lee Brewer Hersel Lee Brewer, 76, of Junction City, Kansas died Saturday, March 5, 2016.

Born March 8, 1939, at Tick Ridge, Wilsondale, West Virginia, he was a son of the late William R. “Bill” and Lillian “Sis” Spaulding Brewer.

He was a veteran of the Gulf War, having retired from the United States Army in 1994. He was of the Baptist faith.

Survivors include, Chae Beasley and Dora Mae Brewer; a daughter, Missy (Jay) Burnside; a son, Bill (Valarie) Brewer; siblings, Lula (Eugene) Justice of Kermit, W. Va., Darrell (Etta Mae) Brewer of Prichard, W. Va., Billy Joe Brewer of Prichard, W.Va., Roger (Sally) Brewer of Prichard, W.Va., Ava (Carl) Hardwick of Cardington,

Jimmy David Hall

Jimmy David Hall, 43, of McDowell, died Wednesday, March 9, 2016, at Jewish Hospital, Louisville.

Born Sept. 30, 1972, in Pikeville, he was the son of Jimmy and Joy Elliott Hall, of McDowell.

He was a member of the Left Beaver Fire Department.

In addition to his parents, he is also survived by his companion, Tammy Brown; children, Kyle Brown of Somerset, Ashley Martin of McDowell, and Lexie Hall of Ohio; a sister, Chanda Hall (Andrew) of McDowell; a granddaughter, Ivy Lynn Brown; and a nephew, Tanner.

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Ohio, Charles H. (Fontella) Brewer of Fort Gay, W.Va.; six grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by a daughter-in-law, Gina Brewer.

Funeral services were conducted Friday, March 11, at Prichard Freewill Baptist Church with Pastor Tony Perry officiating.

Burial followed at the Marcum Cemetery, Tick Ridge, Wilsondale.

Arrangements under the direction of Young Funeral Home, Louisa.

Funeral services were held Saturday, March 12, at the House of Prayer, Allen.

Brent Tackett officiated.

Burial was in the Hamilton Family Cemetery, Grethel.

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

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Hunter, and Sydney.

Funeral services were held Saturday, March 12, at Rock Fork Regular Baptist Church, Garrett. Regular Baptist ministers officiated.

Burial was in Gibson Cemetery, Martin Branch, Mousie.

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

After Hours Care Charles E. Bushong Jr.

Charles E. Bushong Jr., 88, of Kingsport, Tennessee died Tuesday, March 8, 2016 in Tennessee.

He was born on Aug. 22, 1927.

Survivors include three children and their spouses: John and Kristie Bushong, Danielle and Joe Trujillo and Laura and Gerardo Fayre; two sisters: Debra

(Danny) Mirande and Annie Bushong of Coos Bay, Oregon; and five grandchildren.

Graveside services were held Monday, March 14, at the Bryan Family Cemetery.

Arrangements under the direction of Young Funeral Home, Louisa.

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For most pregnant women, even if you already have a child, the labor and birth process can be both overwhelming and joyful. Many women and their partners choose to attend childbirth classes to gather information and lessen their anxiety. In the class we will cover topics such as labor, anesthesia, the post-partum period, newborn care, and also enjoy a tour of the labor and delivery wing.

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Lifestyles The Coal Miner’s Bride By Nikki Bradley

Weekend morning wake-up

Wake up in the mornings smelling a fresh and already cooked breakfast that’s ready to be plated. I’m a fan of anything casserole, especially when it comes to breakfast. This breakfast casserole is the crockpot version of a breakfast pizza Nana used to make for me and my friends on weekend mornings after spending the night with her. It was always a favorite with my friends

and the smell would get us out of bed. This casserole has the same effect. It’s all of your favorite breakfast foods, layered with melted cheddar cheese that pulls you out of bed ready to eat.

1 (30 oz) package frozen shredded hash brown potatoes 1/2 lb. ground hot sausage, browned and drained 1 lb bacon, cooked and chopped

Colon Cancer Screening program at HRMC Highlands Regional Medical Center will host an event to support colon cancer awareness Thursday, March 17, when community resources and leaders will provide information for the public.

March is National Colon Cancer Awareness Month.

Show your support for colon cancer awareness by wearing blue, talking to friends and family about screenings, and joining us for this important event.

The Incredible Colon is provided by the Kentucky Colon Cancer Screening Program. The exhibit features an inflatable 10 foot wide, 20 foot long, and 12 foot high colon. Visitors can get an up-close look at healthy colon tissue, tissue with colorectal disease like Crohn’s and colitis, pol-

yps, and various stages of colorectal cancer.

Join us March 17, 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at Highlands Medical Office Building trum, Prestonsburg.

Also, enjoy information and screenings from: • American Cancer Society • Floyd County Health Department • Highlands Health System • Passport Health Plan Show your enthusiasm for spreading awareness about colon cancer by wearing blue and working to help reduce this disease in Eastern Kentucky.

For more information, contact Danielle Franklin, Community Development Coordinator, at (606) 8867468 or dfranklin@hrmc. org.

An overnight slow cooker breakfast casserole is the perfect weekend wake-up call.

2 cups Velveeta Shreds 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese 1 onion, diced 1 green pepper, diced 1 red pepper, diced 12 eggs 1/2 cup heavy cream 1/4 cup water 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper Grease a slow cooker (no smaller than 6 quarts) with cooking spray. Layer half

the hash browns in the bottom of the slow cooker. Top with half the sausage, bacon, cheese, onions, green pepper, and red pepper.

Repeat the same layer with the remaining ingredients.

Whisk together eggs, milk, water, salt, pepper and slowly pour egg mixture over hash brown and cheese layers; allow to soak in.

Cook on low for 8 hours or 4 hours on high.

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he said. “I told him ‘You must be crazy! I’m going back to show business.’ So that’s what I did, and have loved every moment of it.”

More stories from Clary’s life were published in his 2001 autobiography “From the Holocaust to Hogan’s Heroes.” See robertclary.com.

“Brian Gari, my nephew and Eddie Cantor’s grandson, put the site together,” said Clary. “People can go there and learn there is a lot more to Robert Clary than just Louis LeBeau!”

Nick Thomas teaches at Auburn University at Montgomery, Ala., and has written features, columns, and interviews for more than 600 magazines and newspapers.

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“At one time, Scott had a reputation for drinking and being intimidating, but he was the complete opposite on this film,” said Clary.

“Anne Bancroft had the same sense of humor as her husband, Mel Brooks. I asked her one day, ‘How’s Mel?’ and she answered ‘Short!’”

Despite the heartbreaking tragedy of his early life and postwartime trauma, there were moments of incredible joy in Clary’s off-screen life such as being reunited after the war with siblings who had escaped and survived.

“My brother was a tailor and suggested I go into the business,”

JWT cast members rehearse for The Velveteen Rabbit Musical.

Children’s classic The Velveteen Rabbit comes to life on JWT stage Just in time for Easter, a children’s classic comes to life on the Jenny Wiley Theatre stage. The Velveteen Rabbit, an award winning story of friendship and love by Margery Williams will be played out by the JWT cast with an added modern twist.

“The Velveteen Rabbit is a beautiful story about what it means to be real and what love really means and where you can find love. Sometimes people think it’s from alternative sources but sometimes love is just found at home within your own toy box,” said actress Liane Zelinski.

“It’s just a beautiful story of friendship,” added actress Bailey Seeker.

In addition to the play, a special tea party – hosted by the Velveteen Rabbit – will be held on Saturday, March 26, from 6-7 p.m.

Sponsored by Appalachian Regional Healthcare, The Velveteen Rabbit Musical will be performed on the JWT Pikeville Mainstage, in downtown Pikeville. For performance schedules and ticket prices, see www.jwtheatre.com, or telephone to 877-CALL-JWT.

‘Genealogy Thursdays’ sponsored by DAR

The Lawrence County Public Library is offering free genealogy research assistance every third Thursday of the month from 2-5 p.m. Assistance is provided by the Louisa chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR). Later times may be accommo-

dated if requested. Patrons are asked to bring any materials they would like to have reviewed or that may be helpful in the research process. Additional information on library programming can be found at www. lcplky.org.

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Shelby Valley slips by Magoffin in low scoring battle Third title in four years for Lady Kats The final score was 23-22. Yes 23-22.

Shelby Valley took its third 15th Region girls’ championship in four years with a 23-22 win over Magoffin County last Saturday (March 5) at Pikeville East Ky Expo Center.

It was grueling. It was systematic. And it came down to a pair of free throws and a last second shot.

After a free throw missed by Cassidi Wright of Valley, Magoffin County’s Jazzy Howard took the ball down the floor passes to her sister and Leslee Howard left a turn around eight footer short as time expired.

Valley coach Rodney Rowe celebrated another region title while the hopes and dreams of the Lady Hornets, especially the Howard twins, playing in another state tournament quickly vanished.

Regardless of the scoring, it was an incredible championship game between two great teams fighting for one more chance to play another game.

Senior Layken Mullins came up big for Valley when they needed

her most. Mullins had 10 points and 10 rebounds in the win but made a huge basket and two free throws down the stretch.

The first period ended at 5-5.

Wright scored a three for the first points of the game for Valley.

They didn’t score again until three minutes left in the period.

Leslee Howard scored all five points for Magoffin County in the period.

Valley hit 2 of 10 FGs in the period and 1 of 7 from three.

Magoffin County fell behind 12-8 with two minutes left in the half but jazzy Howard went coast to coast and Allie O’Hair hit a bucket to tie the game. Howard scored again to give the Lady Hornets a 14-12 halftime lead.

Valley had just three field goals in the second half shooting 3 of 14two of them from threepoint range. They led 19-17 after three periods winning the period 7-3.

Magoffin County hit just two field goals in the second half making 2 of 16 in the second half. They shot just two three pointers in the game and missed them both.

Jazzy Howard gave the Lady Hornets a 17-16 lead midway through the third quarter. That was the last lead they would have.

Valley took the larg-

est lead of the game at 21-17 with five minutes to go. Jazzy Howard converted a three-point play to make it 21-20 with three minutes left.

Magoffin County had four turnovers for the first three periods but turned the ball over five times in the final quarter.

Leslee Howard tied the game at 21-21 making one of two foul shots with 48 seconds left.

Mullins gave Valley the lead 23-21 with a pair of free throws with 35 seconds left.

Leslee Howard went to the line again with 18 seconds left making one of two as Magoffin County trailed 23-22.

Kala Newsom missed the bonus giving the Lady Hornets a chance for the win.

The final shot fell short.

Jazzy Howard and Leslee Howard finished their final game with 9 points and five rebounds each.

O’Hair had four points to wrap up the Magoffin County scoring.

Wright followed Mullins with six points for Valley. Newsom scored four and Summer Rose had three.

Valley made 24 percent from the field making 8 of 33. Magoffin County made 8 of 30 for 26 percent.

The Lady Hornets ended its season at 2010.

Valley was 28-4.

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