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Tolsia Youth Baseball/ Softball League’s 2016 playing season. From now until April 9, signups will take place from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., in the old Fort Gay Middle School gym. Ages 4-18.

Call Robbie Conn Russell Parade Dec.at4 304-638-1323 or SerThe Russell Christmas ena Thompson Parade, hosted atby304the 416-1935.

Downtown Russell Business Association, will be “Jemima Boone: held on Dec. 4, beginning Life on the Frontier” at 7 p.m. will presented at the Thebeevent, which will Johnson Pub-of be held onCounty the streets lic Library,Russell, Thursday, downtown will March 24 at line up between6 6p.m. and when p.m.

Betsy on B. Clinton Smith 6:30 will portray Street directed Jemima by the Boone. This Russell PoliceKentucky DepartChautauqua program ment. isThe freeparade and open to the will kick off atpublic.

7 p.m.Please stop by the library at 444 Main The featured float will Street in Paintsville or be Mr. and Mrs. Santa call (606) 789-4355 for Claus, as pictures will be additional information. allowed after the parade in front of the fire station.

Sack Lunch Book Organizers as that there Talk at the Johnson be no other Santas in the County Public Library parade. will on the book A focus chili/cookie dinner “Judge & by will be servedJury” at the RusJames Patterson Thurssell Fire Station immediday, following March 25,the12:10ately parade with musical entertainNews, cont. on page 8 ment provided.

The parade committee welcomes all participants: floats, walkers, bands, fire trucks and others.

TheKathy grandJ.marshals By Prater of theAround paradePaintsville this year will be Bucky Jones and Mark Ballard, longtime Russell Everyone’s a residents and volunteers. ‘winner’ at new For additional informaauto dealership tion please call Cheryl Jones, A new502-314-4662. car dealership held its grand opening this past Meeting scheduled weekend in Paintsville.

The Winner’s Flatwoods Circle Lions The ClubExchange, will meetowned Thursday, Auto and November at 7 p.m. operated by13Bruce Ritz, The meeting will be welcomed the public to celheld atwith Giovanni’s onstaff Arebrate he and his asgillite the Road.

Paintsville/Johnson Non-members welCounty Chamber of Comcome. directed a formal merce ribbon cutting on the dealership grounds. Pleased See News with his On Pagenew 2 venture, Ritz invited those in attendance to enjoy a free meal of grilled hot dogs, hamburgPhillip Wessell

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New business, Monarch beauty stop Awaystations: return to oldnature’s time apothecary old flair

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 Beacon Greenupat her County Health De- and error. I would watch the teacher. old Russell Depot. opening business this

By Kathy J. Prater partment as a staffinviting nurse then Victory Garden on PBS every “By reading and also pick“We are trying to get a Monpast Wednesday, Around Paintsville Butterflies bring an excep- visitors nursinginadministrator prior to Sunday afternoon and actually ing up on shows like the Vic- arch Waystation garden started to share a sandtional of beauty to the wich, my retirement. take notes. tory Garden is how I came to on the Extension property but It’s aamount step back in time, popcorn, ice cream, world.

Monarch butterflies do some partThe timeSoda nursing “This was early on before learn about the plight of the have had some problems getbut with a modern flair.are or a“I slice of cake. a sourcetalking of beautyabout and great back at the health department Greenup County had a Master Monarch butterflies, their loss ting it going due to water isWe’re thein- Fountain section of the terest Med to Nannette Stevens. when needed.

I havehardbeen a Gardener program. I would of habitat, etc and the Mon- sues and such. new Express Phar- buisness has polished “Butterflies go wherelothey wood Masterfloors, Gardener since 2006 also pick up garden books and arch Watch organization. macy & Soda Fountain, ample cafe pleaseon – and please where they style and seating currentlyand thebar secretary “When available I will go See Monarch cated South Mayo Trail, stools for started my own reference ligo.” - unknown our organization.

I serve on adjacent to Southside Free- where one can snuggle up the brary. Once the program was to seminars etc. I did so last On Page 11 a habitat for toCounty Extension Council willStevens Baptistoffers Church. the counter and enjoy a at started in Greenup I signed up spring and learned more about butterflies theyhome migrate the Greenup County Cooperaand learned so much more. the Monarchs.”

Originallyas the of to cool, creamy treat – and thePaintsville south each Dairy year. Cheer, maybe tive Extension. am an a member “I developed my love of garThis ties into her interest and the even askI for exdaughter the hand bell choir at aAd- dening as a child following my activities with the Master GartheNanette buildingis isthenow home of traofspoon for sharing with thea late William and Thelma special vance someone. for many years. grandfather Raymond Stevens deners group. to modern, independent Stevens. She wasthe bornadded at Bain- “I’ve “I also am a board member of Russell around his garden.

“The Master Gardeners are pharmacy with already had people bridge Naval Maryland come of thein Remote Medical He was an avid rose grower. a small group but we are infeature of an Station old-fashioned and tell Area me about and has lived in the Russell - their Kentucky I also ittake “As a child I have a very volved in some community soda fountain. visits affiliate. here when Flatwoods since 1960. water classes from Janice tiny veggie garden next to our projects.

“It’s just area something I’ve was thecolor Dairy Cheer.

Some She wanted attendedto the LeBrun.

I think that’s “We developed and mainalways do,” Russell said say they had their firstabout date it,” garage in Russell. I helped my School system she said accessing business owner and Tamigraduated May- here, andinnow they how can her grandfather deadhead his roses tain the flower garden at the in 1972.

She been then attended life has been. and generally got in his way,” Greenup County War Memonard.

“I’ve a phar-the come back and share an ice Standing behind the gleaming soda fountain counter at the Med Express King’s for Daughters’ School Heragain. life also includes she explained with a laugh. rial. We received tulip bulbs macist 25 years and of cream It’s been very thePharmacy and Soda Fountain are, from left: Carolyn Ward, Pharmacist Nursing and had thenthe earned love ofMaynard nature and specifically “I continue to read books from around the state capitol I’ve always ideaanofad- sweet,” said.

Tami Maynard, Whitney Corey, Mary England and Jared Miles. Additonal ditional degree from Bellarm- this time ofadded year, butterflies. and magazines on gardening buildings through Tanya Pulowning an old-fashioned Maynard that she photos on page 8. ine College School Nursing.

“I have been apothecary where of you can is excited to bea Master in busi-Gar- and pick the brain of other lin and planted them at the War embrace kind ofCem-You can contact Maynard began my nursing career ness denerinsince taking theafter coursecommunity gardeners. will Linda Hienemanatmosphere Memorial,…theIt’sVeterans get“Iyour medicine and have Paintsville us and give an indepenlike everything old is office new and and Nannette her staff at 606-789at ice Kings Daughters in 2006. our Ag. Agent has been a great etery, the Extension an cream treat at Hospithe having Stevens been in business in same time.”

Prestonsburg for the past dent pharmacy a chance again. We love the old- 1444 for your prescription needs.

Maynard held a grand nine years. “We hope the to serve them in a family timey feel,” she said.

Porter Elementry students teach preparedness

By Kathy J. Prater Around Paintsville Fear comes naturally when disaster strikes, especially natural disasters such as flash floods, high winds, tornados, and blizzards.

But a group of fourth-graders from Porter Elementary School say preparedness is the key to being less afraid when disaster strikes.

“They wrote a book because they want to help children across their community feel better about natural disasters. They want them to be prepared and know what to do so they’re not as scared,” said

Kristen Sergent, the Porter Elementary Community Problem Solving Team Coach.

“Don’t be Scared, be Prepared” is the title of the book. Within its pages, six fourth-graders, each a member of the school problem solving team, relate their own stories of experiencing severe weather and offer tips to other children to help them learn how to prepare to keep themselves and their families safe when Mother Nature sends a bad day their way.

“I was in my basement Porter cont. on page 8

The Porter Elementary Problem Solving Team presented Johnson County librarian Karen Daniel with a copy of their book, “Don’t be Scared, be Prepared,” Tuesday, March 15.

Photos by Anne Stephens

Honoring those who have served

Holy Week services to be held throughout week in Paintsville

Holy WeekDay services will continued later thatElem after- School. tion at 12:10 March with Father Ter- listen will be in of lunch/ Veterans assembly at Campbell Ms.p.m.

June Whitt’s 3rd21grade students tocharge Medal of Honor take place in Paintsville noon with presentations There will be offerrance Hoppenjans directservices. recipient Ernie West as he answers their questions. Emily Fredrick and Chaise Conley, members of the Raceland High and Johnson County this from First Baptist Church ing plates located at each ing.

On Thursday, March 24, SchoolThe Band, play Tapsand atFirst the United Campbell Elementary Veterans Day Assembly. week.

Paintsville/ Methodist door and School though donations On Tuesday, March 22, Pastor Dan Heaberlin and Johnson County Ministe- Church. are not required, those re- First United Methodist the First Church of God rial Association began its Daily services will ceived will help with vari- Church, under the direc- will be in charge of lunch/ annual Holy Week services continue throughout the ous ministry projects in the tion of Minister Bruce Lee services. on Sunday, March 20, at week at the First United local area throughout the will be in charge of lunch/ On Friday, March 25, the First Methodist Church Fellow- year. services.

First Christian Church, brary Science advance in St. at theMichael Rock and Catholic Roll Hall of On greeWednesday, to meet withMarch university tour community engageSpecial to Church with a ship Christian Hall, with to luncheons under the of direction of Minthe field, but I had no clue Fame in Cleveland, Ohio, in admissions representatives. ment activities throughout The Greenup Beacon concert by the Community served at 11:45 a.m. with a Church was in charge of 23, Dr. John Hatton and what I wanted to receive mylunch/services some capacity.

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Commonwealth.

This SaraThe Crawford a re- worship on page 8 Choir. special was service program/presentaon Monday, Mayo Methodist Church “But there are so many roadto.nku.edu/. trip to Ashland was the sixth cipient of the Northern Ken- bachelor’s in.

“I was really excited to exciting possibilities, I can’t The #RoadToNKU is a of eight stops through Dec. 4. tucky University Trailblazer Award for Leadership in Li- learn that NKU offered the make up my mind at the mobrary Informatics Nov. 6 at library informatics program. ment,” she said.

Sara will join four area the Ashland Plaza Hotel and It’s a wonderful opportunity Convention Center in Ash- to acquire the technical skills mathematics teachers who ers, needed and really familiarize will also be honored with the land.chips and soda while theThe littlepresentation ones were invited was part myself with the field before NKU Trailblazer Award for to and #RoadToNKU greet some starting on a graduate de- persistence in making a difof meet the 2014 of their favoriteTour. cartoon gree. For instance, the library ference in the mathematics Commonwealth characters as Mickey Sara is asuch resident of Rus- I work in is a federal deposi- skills of our children. and Mouse, “The Trailblazer Award is sell, Minnie Kentucky, and isHello a stu- tory, so the government docKitty, Daisy Duck and Radent in NKU’s library infor- uments class I plan on taking recognition of those citizens phael Ninja Turtle. maticstheprogram.

She works in the spring will serve me throughout the state who are The Winner’s Circle changing lives through new as a library assistant at the well.”

Auto Exchange offers The support Sara has re- and innovative education Ashland Community on-and the-spot financingSara and Technical College. was ceived at NKU has already programs,” NKU President welcomes your trade-ins.

Geoffrey S. Mearns said. a student worker at the li- served her well.

“Come checkcompleting out ouran “I didn’t know what to ex- “With improved math skills brary before amazing inventory andlast pect during my first semester and added library capacity, associate of arts degree unbeatable prices on used at NKU as an online trans- Kentucky’s children will be May. vehicles. lookthe forward “BooksWeand written fer student, but I have had better prepared to meet the to seeing everybody,” Ritz a such a pleasant experience demands of this century.” word have always been said.

The event is open to the passion of mine and librar- so far,” Sara said. “EveryThebrought Winner’s Circle of one has been so supportive public and will include an ies me hours Auto Exchange located off the grill hamburgers and for high school throughout the journey and opportunity comfort and joy iswhen I was Fresh at 503 Broadway, near were served to visitors mydogs teachers are wonderful.” studentsdurand adults interyounger,” Sara said. “I the knew hot Peking the weekend opening, dream job grand is to work ested inheld completing their deSara Crawford I neededRestaurant. my Master Call of Li- ing Sara’s Bruce Ritz, owner The Winner’s Circle Auto Exchange, cuts 606-264-4526 for more in- March 18-19. the ribbon at the grand opening celebration of the new auformation.

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March 22, 2016

Local News

Family and Consumer Science agents making a difference Family and Consumer Sciences with the University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension, covers seven major programming areas: Making Healthy Lifestyle Choices, Nurturing Families, Embracing Life as We Age, Securing Financial Stability, Promoting Healthy Homes and Communities, Accessing Nutritious Food, and Empowering Community Leaders.

The seventeen FCS Agents in District 1 (out of Kentucky’s seven Extension districts) are Nellie Buchanan in Morgan, Brenda Cockerham in Johnson, Stephanie Derifield in Lawrence, Donna Fryman in Fleming, Nicole Gwishiri in Bath, Andrea Johnson in Magoffin, Gwenda Johnson in Elliott, Hannah Leonard in Montgomery, Whitney Morrow in Carter, Rachael Price in Mason, Lora Pullin in Greenup, Theresa Scott in Floyd, Shannon Smith in Bracken, Terry Whalen in Robertson, Kendyl Whaley in Menifee, Eugenia Wilson in Boyd, and Leslie Workman in Pike.

These agents received more state, regional and national awards in the past year than in any other district in the state for professional programming efforts, earning 24 awards out of a possible 49 awards. Some of the topics that awards were received in were: distinguished service for overall programming, fathers with

children, strengthening families through nutrition, literacy and parenting, gluten free foods, vegetable gardening, cooking for parents with preschoolers, back to the basics cooking, school wellness, child development, parenting skills, healthy newsletters, healthy lifestyles programs, health and financial newsletters, news features on a variety of FCS topics, creating publications on diets that affect diabetes and obesity, food preservation, the benefits of fathers and fishing, basic cooking and canning, marketing for all FCS programs, creating a walking track and sponsoring physical activity programs, organizing with local Family Resource Centers, the Heritage Harvest Tour, and programs on preventing child abuse and neglect.

These topics are only a few that were presented in counties throughout the district that received state and national awards. Each county features numerous lessons each month, the majority of which aren’t even submitted for award consideration.

Family Consumer Sciences Extension is all about extending knowledge and changing lives to build strong families for Kentucky.

The National Extension Association Family and Consumer Sciences Creed is, “As an Extension educator, my prime concern is people. I believe it is my responsibility to give

the best of my ability and develop myself to be an effective educator. I accept the opportunity to empower individuals, families and communities to meet their needs and goals through a learning partnership. May I always be willing to accept the challenges of the changing times.”

The times are truly changing, and District 1 FCS Agents are working diligently in their communities to embrace those changes!

For more information on these and many more programs offered through Cooperative Extension, contact your local Family and Consumer Sciences Agent, Brenda Cockerham at the Johnson County Extension Office at 606-789-8108.

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job opening for a Technology Network Administrator The Lawrence County Public Library has a job opening for a Technology Network Administrator. The application and job description can be found at: http://lcplky.org/ about-us/openings/. Applications must be postmarked or received by April 1, 2016, at 5:00 p.m. Applications may be submitted at the library circulation desk, mailed, or emailed to lcplky.org@gmail.com. The Lawrence County Public Library is located at 102 West Main Street, Louisa.

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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

Now with Extended Hours!

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

Monday – Friday

3:00pm – 11:00pm

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.

Highlands Medical Office Building 713 Broadway Avenue, Paintsville (606) 789-2185 Highlands Medical Office Building 713 Broadway Avenue, Paintsville (606) 789-2185

March 22, 2016

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Obituaries John L. Holbrook John L. Holbrook, 83, of Van Lear, died Tuesday, March 15, 2016, at the UK Medical Center, in Lexington.

Born Dec. 4, 1932, in Paintsville, he was a son of the late Winfield Sr. and Audrey Montgomery Holbrook.

He is survived by the love of his life, Marjorie “Jo” Holbrook, whom he married on Aug. 8, 1953, in Fishtrap, Ky. He is also survived by four sons, Larry (Teresa) Holbrook of Paintsville, Bobby (Linda) Holbrook of Van Lear, Paul (Joann) Holbrook of Van Lear, and Judge John Kevin (Tania) Holbrook, of Paintsville; three brothers, Winfield Holbrook Jr. of Van Lear, Kenny Holbrook of Paintsville, and Roger Holbrook of Paintsville; two sisters, Anna Conley of Luray Farms, Va., and Jewel Collins of Fairland, Ind.; eight grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.

Mr. Holbrook was a former Johnson County Magistrate, a Justice of the Peace, and a former Johnson County Commissioner for District 2. He also worked as a gravel and sand truck driver for many years.

Funeral services were held Saturday, March 19, at the Concord Independent Church with Mark McKenzie and Keith Horn officiating.

Burial followed in the Holbrook Family Cemetery, Davis Branch, Paintsville.

Arrangements under the direction of Preston Funeral Home, Paintsville.

Lenora Kazee Singleton Lenora Kazee Singleton, 84, of Hindman, died Thursday, March 10, 2016.

Born June 24, 1931, in Perry County, she was the daughter of the late Charlie Kazee and Rosa Smith.

She was the wife of Arthur Van Singleton.

She is also survived by her sons, Richard Singleton and Wayne Singleton; a daughter, Joyce Johnson; 15 grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; a special friend, Hager Lee Smith; and an ex-husband, George Slone.

In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by three sons, Arthur V. Singleton, Denzil Singleton, and Allen Singleton; a daughter, Lisa Singleton; two brothers, Virgil Kazee and Wil-

lard Smith; and two sisters, Patty Kazee and Corene Kazee.

Funeral services were held Sunday, March 13, at the Nelson Frazier Funeral Home. Darrell Short, Ricky Smith, and Bill Kirby officiated.

Burial was in Singleton Cemetery, Lower Mill Creek, Carrie.

Lula Mae Newsome Lula Mae Newsome, 80, of Allen, died Saturday, March 12, 2016, at Highlands Regional Medical Center.

Born June 28, 1935, in Knott County, she was the daughter of the late Miles and Nova Adkins Slone.

She was a homemaker, and a member of the Arkansas Church of God. She is survived by her children, Maynard (Connie) Crum, of Woodridge, Virginia, and Barbara Castle, of Allen; one granchild; one great-grandchild; and siblings, Crandell Slone, of Shelbyville, and Loretta McKinney, of Martin.

In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Earl Newsome; a grand-

Sandra Gail Hall, 54, of Ligon, died Saturday, March 12, 2016, at her residence.

Born June 8, 1961, in Pike County, she was the daughter of Barbara Tackett Johnson, of Stanville, and the late Hershell Hall.

She was a homemaker.

In addition to her mother, she is also survived by her children, Stevie Mitchell of Grethel and Amanda Keathley of Betsy Layne; and two brothers, Ronald Hall of Georgia and Jimmy “Jimbo” Hall of Grethel.

Along with her father, she was also preceded in death by a brother, Gary Hall.

Funeral services were held Wednesday, March 16, at Nelson Frazier Funeral Home. Old Regular Baptist ministers officiated.

Burial was in Hall Cemetery, Grethel.

David Marlee Sammons David Marlee Sammons, 63, of Wheelwright, died Sunday, March 13, 2016, at Pikeville Medical Center.

Born Feb. 16, 1953, in Pikeville, he was the son of the late David Brownlow Sammons and Maggie Little Hamilton.

He was a heavy equipment operator for the Floyd County Fiscal Court, a former mayor for the City of Wheelwright, a member of the Wheelwright Freewill Baptist Church, and a member of the Wheelwright Masonic Lodge No. 889.

He is survived by his wife, Martha Gilliam Sammons; one daughter, Sharlonda (Tim) Matthews of Salyersville; a brother, Frank (Jan) Hamilton Jr. of Grethel; a sister, Sharon (Philip Brothers) Sammons of Grethel; and two

grandchildren.

Funeral services were held Thursday, March 17, at Wheelwright Freewill Baptist Church, Bypro.

Louis Ferrari officiated.

Masonic services were held on Wednesday evening.

Burial was in Hamilton Cemetery, Dry Branch, Grethel.

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

Delbert Glen Goins Delbert Glen Goins, 74, of Martin, died Monday, March 14, 2016, at Pikeville Medical Center.

Born Aug. 13, 1941, in Corbin, he was the son of the late Delbert and Cora Manhollen Goins.

He was a retired greeter for Wal-Mart of Pikeville.

He is survived by his wife, Susan Webb Goins; one son, Delbert Milton Skeans of Indianapolis,

Ind.; one daughter, Dawn Skeans of Jacksboro, Tenn.; a sister, Deana Wade of Liberty, Ind.; five grandchildren; five greatgrandchildren; and one niece.

Funeral services were conducted Thursday, March 17, at Nelson Frazier Funeral Home. Johnny Skeans Jr. officiated.

Burialwas in the Family Cemetery, at Langley.

Mary Elizabeth Holbrook Mary Elizabeth Holbrook, 57, of Auxier, died Monday, March 14, 2016, at her home.

Born Nov. 2, 1958, in Canandaigua, New York, she was the daughter of the late James C. Boggs and Ann Perryman Boggs.

She was a disabled secretary.

She is survived by her husband, James A. Holbrook; a son, Ricky D. Wright II of Paintsville; a daughter, Stefanie Wright Robinson of Paintsville; and several siblings.

Funeral services were conducted March 18, at the

Nelson Frazier Funeral Home. Carlton Gooding and Arnold Turner officiated.

Burial was in Gethsemane Gardens Prestonsburg.

Opal Newsome Kinney Opal Newsome Kinney, 92, of McDowell, died Sunday, March 13, 2016.

Born Aug. 12, 1923, in McDowell, she was the daughter of the late Noah and Elsie Orsbone Newsome.

She was a homemaker, and attended the Little Rosa Old Regular Baptist Church, in McDowell.

She is survived by two sons, Archie Clayton (Kathleen) Kinney of Plymouth, Mich., and Gregory Blake (Gerema) Kinney of Westland, Mich.; four daughters, Sandra (Mander) Thornsberry of Weiland, Ohio, Connie Sue Hinkle of McDowell, Tommie (Harmon) Mitchell of Romulus, Mich., and Vickie (Wendell) Kilburn of Ypsilanti, Mich.; one sister, Alma Tackett of McDowell; 16 grandchildren; and 29 great-grandchildren.

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

band, Archie Kinney; two daughters, Kathy Kinney and Janet Sue Kinney; one brother, Denver Newsome; and one sister, Myrtle Newsome.

Funeral services were conducted Wednesday, March 16, at the Little Rosa Old Regular Baptist Church, McDowell. Deaner Moore and Jimmy Hall officiated.

Burial followed in the Lucy Hall Cemetery, McDowell.

Arrangements under the direction of Hall Funeral Home, Martin.

Jean Dotson Rice

Jean Dotson Rice, 88, of Banner, died Monday, March 14, 2016 at her residence.

Born Nov. 2, 1927, in Ankor, in Floyd County, she was the daughter of the late Albert Lee and Beulah Stanley Dotson.

She was baptized on Dec. 3, 1961, and was a member of the New Hope Church, in Water Gap, at her death.

She is survived by three daughters, Edna Lynn George A. Rice: one grand(William L.) May of Pres- son; one great-grandson; tonsburg, Georgenia (Carl) six sisters, Audrey Arnett, Hall of Banner, and Vickie Hazel Arnett, Susie BurSue Flannery of Ban- chett, Mable Honeycutt, ner; one son, Joseph Neil Mary Stephens and Zona (Marilynn) Rice of Pres- Douglas Combs; and five tonsburg; five granddaugh- brothers, Orville Dotson, ters; four grandsons; 18 Lewis Darvin Dotson, great-grandchildren; two Sherman Dotson, Jack sisters, Laura Marie Smith Dotson and William Thomof Coal Hill, Arkansas, and as Dotson.

Funeral services were Cynthia Sue Hall, of VinWednesday, ton, Ohio; and one brother, conducted Willie Joe Dotson of Pres- March 16, in the Hall Funeral Home Chapel with tonsburg.

In addition to her parents, In addition to her par- United Baptist Ministers she was also preceded in ents, she was also preceded officiating. Burial followed death by her husband, Crit in death by her husband, in the Davidson Memorial Conn; two brothers, DonGardens, Ivel. ald Smiley, and Floyd Smiley; three sisters, Lillian Smiley Akers, Sula Smiley, and Survelva Smiley.

Wayne Johnson, 95, Burial was in the JohnFuneral services were died Wednesday, March 9, son Family Cemetery, at conducted Monday, March Blue River.

14, at the New Hope Free- 2016, in Wilmore.

Funeral services were Arrangements under the will Baptist Church, Richheld Monday, March 14, at direction of Carter Funeral mond, with Jayson Samons Carter Funeral Home.

Rev. Home, Prestonsburg. officiating.

Burial was in Madison Jerri Williams officiated.

County Memorial Gardens, Richmond.

Additional obituaries on pages 4 and 10 Obituary courtesy of Hall Funeral Home, Martin.

Eula Smiley Conn daughter, Michelle Lea Castle; and siblings, Dan Slone, Van Slone, and Shelby Jean Rowe.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, March 15, at Nelson Frazier Funeral Home. Maynard Crum, Bud Crum and Ernest Reynolds officiated.

Burial was in Davidson Memorial Gardens, Ivel.

Ricky Thomas Hall Ricky Thomas Hall, 68, of Richmond and Stanton, formerly of Floyd County, died Saturday, March 12, 2016 in Stanton.

Born Jan. 24, 1948, in Martin, he was the son of the late Adrian and Olive Rose Turner Hall.

He was a graduate of McDowell High School where he earned all-state honors as a basketball player in 1966 and was awarded an athletic scholarship to Marshall University.

He was a teacher at Russell Independent, McDowell High School and Powell County High School. Following retirement, he spent time in Seminole and Largo, Fla., where he owned a second home.

He was of the Baptist faith.

Survivors include his wife, Stephanie Wells Hall; two daughters, Erin Elizabeth (David) Bortner, and Rikki Allison (Jim) Westerman, both of Seminole, Florida; two step-daughters, Heather Wells (Shannon) Combs of Richmond and Rebecca Wells of Stanton; one brother, Don-

Sandra Gail Hall

ald (Jeanne) Hall of Hunnington, W.Va.; one sister, Sandra (Duane) Stevens of Visa, Calif.; a brother-inlaw, Donnie Sexton of Paris; and five grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by a sister, Karen Hall Sexton.

A Service of Remembrance was held Sunday, March 20, at the Hall Funeral Home, with Rev. Arnold Turner Jr. officiating.

Burial followed in the Lucy Hall Family Cemetery at McDowell.

Arrangements under the direction of Combs, Parsons & Collins Funeral Home, Richmond.

Eula Smiley Conn, 85, of Richmond, formerly of Floyd County, died Thursday, March 10, 2016, at the Kenwood Health and Rehab Center, Richmond.

Born Feb. 4, 1931, in Dana, she was the daughter of the late Miller and Mary Edna Hall Smiley.

She was a retired factory worker with American Standard Corporation, and was a member of the Little Salem Old Regular Baptist Church.

She is survived by two sons, Tim (Mary) Conn of Richmond, and Randy (Karen) Conn of Florence; three grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; one brother, Ermon Smiley of Attica, Mich.; three sisters, Beulah (Jay) Smiley Samons of Vermillion, Ohio, Cornelia (W.B.) Smiley Conn of Dana, and Luana (Bascom) Smiley Conn of Wakeman, Ohio; and numerous nieces and nephews.

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Ronnie Cook Ronnie Cook, 64, of Topmost, died Wednesday, March 2, 2016, at Hazard ARH. Born April 3, 1951, he was the son of Jellins Cook and the late Susie Quillen.

He is survived by his wife, Jennifer Bates Cook; a son, Sean (Elizabeth J.) Cook; a daughter, Aprile L. (Jon Martin) Cook; a brother, Nesmer Cook; a sister, Sharlene Hall; two adoptive daughters, Debbie Harris and Veronica Richardson; and four grandchildren.

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Memorial services were held Sunday March 13, at the Topmost Baptist Church. Glennis Cook officiated.

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Obituaries Lucy Dalton Bernett Arms, 75, of Oil Springs, died Saturday, March 12, 2016 at his residence.

Born June 24, 1940 in Johnson County, he was the son of the late Elbert Arms and Martha Jane Arms.

He is survived by one son, Johnny Lee (Clarissa) Sizemore of Oil Springs; three daughters, Edna Mae Blanton of Oil Springs, Berniece (John) Fitzpatrick of Leander, and Tammie (Dwayne) Click of Paintsville; three brothers, Ruthford Arms, Elbert Arms and Doug Arms, all of Paintsville; one sister, Bonnie Litteral of Oil Springs; four grandchildren; and eight greatgrandchildren.

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

Alice Castle Arms; two sisters, Billie Scott and Betty Perkins; and one grandson, Justin Bernett Arms.

Funeral services were conducted Wednesday March 16, in the JonesPreston Funeral Chapel with Joe Scott and Danny Ward officiating.

Burial followed in the Arms Family Cemetery, Oil Springs.

Danny Joe Brown Danny Joe Brown, 64 of Logan, West Virginia, formerly of Johnson County, died Friday, March 11, 2016 at Pikeville Medical Center.

Born July 11, 1951 in Johnson County, he was the son of the late Daniel Boone Brown and Lilly Prater Brown.

He is survived by five sons, Todd Dempcy and Steven Dempcy both of Logan, and Billy Brown, Ernie Brown and Charlie Brown all of Cleveland,

Ohio; one brother, Johnny Mac Brown, also of Cleveland; two sisters, Patsy Hampton of Wittensville, and Judy Carol Plummer of Houston, Texas; several grandchildren; and his companion of 40 years, Carol Dempcy.

Funeral services were conducted Monday, March 14, in the Jones-Preston Funeral Chapel with Larry Blair officiating.

Burial followed in the Hitchcock Family Cemetery, Barnett’s Creek.

Thomas Lee Castle Thomas Lee Castle, 66, of Flat Gap, died Tuesday, March 15, 2016 at Pikeville Medical Center.

He is survived by his wife, Sandra Kay Honeycutt Castle; two sons, Jason Scott Castle of Flat Gap, and Thomas Sterling “Little Tom” Castle of Wabash, Ind.; two daughters, Jessica Leann Fairchild of Flat Gap, and Shanna Lynn Wright Jaynes of North Carolina; one brother, Willard Adams of Hager Hill; three sisters, Carol Short of Franklin, Ohio, and Shelia Kay Taylor and Margie Louise Sexton both of Paintsville; and six grandchildren.

death by one brother, Arvill Fitch; one sister, Dimple Blair; and one grandchild.

Funeral services were held Friday, March 18, at the Whitaker Freewill Baptist Church. Hubert Slone, Larry Smith and Ronnie Spriggs officiated.

Burial followed in the Fitch Family Cemetery, Meally.

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

Michael N. Fox, 68, of Paintsville, died Saturday, March 12, 2016, at his residence.

Born Jan. 10, 1948, in Lexington, he was the son of William J. Fox and Anne Honican.

He is survived by one son, Michael Nelson Fox Jr. of Lexington; one daughter, Tracy Ann Morse of Lexington; a step-son, Brent Hamilton, of Sarasota, Fla.; a step-daughter,

Claude Robert Bowens

Tomack of Lancaster, Ohio; and one brother, Paul Hall of Louisa; eight grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife, Wanda Lee Parks; and five siblings, Herb Parks, Bob Parks, Willie Parks, Dave Parks, and Virginia Lee Parks.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, March 15, at Wilson Funeral Home, with Rev. Rick May officiating.

Burial followed in the Wheeler Family Cemetery.

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Raymond Russell Parks II, 68, of Louisa, died Friday, March 11, 2016 at his home.

Born March 30, 1947, in Louisa, he was the son of the late Raymond Russell and the late Beatrice May (Childers) Parks.

He was a carpenter.

He is survived by one daughter, Angie Rose and husband Marvin of Louisa; and two sons, Rusty Parks and wife Meagen of Grove City, Ohio, and Herbie Parks and wife Kristi of Louisa; a “son at heart,” Mike McBride of Grove City Ohio; one sister, Opal

Danny Joe and Lucille Diamond of Boyd County, Bobbi Ann and Henry McCoy of Louisa, Paul Franklin and Anne Diamond of Nicholasville, Sam and Teresa Diamond of Louisa, Sharon Kay and Steve Cunningham of Wheelersburg, Ohio, Shannon Diamond of Louisa, Diane and Charles Whitt of Louisa, and Mary Lou McCaleb of Westwood.

Graveside services were held Sunday March 13, at the Diamond Family Cemetery on Big Cat Fork Road, Fallsburg, with Rev. Jim Osborne officiating.

Arrangements under the direction of Wilson Funeral Home.

Location: 1430 North Lake Drive, Prestonsburg

Stacy Katherine Hamilton, of Pensacola, Fla.; one brother, Steve; one sister, Tracy; five grandchildren; and four step-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Nancy (May) Fox. By his request, there will be no public service.

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

Raymond Russell Parks II

Rev. Jerry Vaughn and Rev. Bobby Joe Spencer officiating.

Burial followed at the Highland Memorial Park, Staffordsville.

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Michael N. Fox

all of Fort Gay, W.Va., and Larry Bowens; sisters, Barbara McCormick of Dayton, Ohio, Diane Grim, of Fort Gay, and Bessie Barker of Paintsville.

In addition to his father, he was also preceded in death by one brother, Charles Bowens.

Funeral services were conducted Monday, March 14, at Young Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Steven Ramey officiating.

Burial followed in Webb Community Cemetery, Webb, W.Va.

Terry Lee Diamond Terry Lee Diamond, 60, of Point Pleasant, West Virginia, formerly of Louisa, died March 8, 2016 at his residence.

Born Nov. 15, 1955, in Louisa, he was the son of the late Dewitt and Barbara Ann Riffe Diamond.

He was a retired boilermaker.

Surviving are two daughters, Toni Gardner of Claremont, New Hampshire, and Valerie Diamond of Point Pleasant; a son, Terry L. Diamond Jr. of Hopkinton, New Hampshire; six grandchildren; and ten sibilings, Michael Dee and Pat Diamond of Point Pleasant, David and Ethel Diamond of Ironton, Ohio,

Narvil “Mossie” Fitch, 80, of Meally, died Monday, March 14, 2016, at Highlands Regional Medical Center.

Born June 7, 1935, in Johnson County, he was the son of the late Virgil and Laura Pack Fitch.

He is survived by his wife, Anna Lois Branham Fitch; two sons, Tony (Jackie) Fitch of Boons Camp, and Danny (Teresa) Fitch of Meally; three daughters, Judy (David) Jennings of Beattyville, Deonna (Seth) Rice of Meally, and Misty (Derek) Fields of Sitka; two brothers, Frank Fitch and Billy Fitch, both of Meally; four sisters, Delphie Wells, Irene Wells, Rita Adams, and Debra Blair, all of Meally; 11 grandchildren; and, six great-grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in

Claude Robert Bowens, 51, of Fort Gay, West Virginia, died Thursday, March 10, 2016, at Kings Daughter’s Medical Center, Ashland.

Born Aug. 11, 1964, in Louisa, he was the son of Dicie Ratcliff Bowens, of Louisa, and the late Oscar Bowens.

In addition to his mother, he is also survived by five brothers, Roger Lee Bowens of Prichard, W.Va., Funeral services were Gary (Donna) Bowens, conducted Thursday, Randy (Karen) Bowens, March 17, in the Jones- and Rick (Susan) Bowens, Preston Funeral Chapel.

Burial followed at Lakeview Memorial Cemetery, Staffordsville.

Levi Cantrell Levi Cantrell, 93, of Auxier, died March 8, 2016 at his residence.

He is survived by three sons, William J. Cantrell of Van Lear, Ira Scott Cantrell of Denver, and John Anthony Cantrell of Auxier; three daughters, Jerri Marlene Byron of West Milton, Ohio, Rose Mary Chase of Gahanna, Ohio, and Iresha Carol Fyffe of Reynoldsberg, Ohio; 13 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were held Saturday, March 12, in the Chapel of the Paintsville Funeral Home with

Narvil “Mossie” Fitch

ley of Somerset, Bonita Daniels of East Point, and Pearlene Stambaugh of Stambaugh; one granddaughter; and one grandson.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Hurshel Vanhoose and Blanche Daniel; and two brothers, Paul Vencil Vanhoose and Robert Gene Vanhoose.

Funeral services were held Monday, March 14, at the Paintsville Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Tobe Wheeler officiating.

Burial followed at the Vanhoose Family Cemetery at Nippa.

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House of Refuge 416 Main St., Paintsville Phone: 606-789-9777 Pastors Mike and Doris Blevin Little Paint Church of God Pastor Jeff White 671 Little Paint Creek Road East Point 606-886-3699 Mayo Memorial United Methodist Church Pastor: Dr. John W. Hatton 325 Court St., Paintsville Phone: 606-789-3296 Mountain Community Fellowship Pastor: Jason Hutchinson PO Box 313, Paintsville Phone: 606-793-1179 Paintsville Church Of Christ Pastor: Keith Olbricht PO Box 1225, Paintsville Phone: 606-789-6219 Phillip Cove Freewill Baptist Church 805 Hammond Rd. Paintsville Phone: 606-298-4147

Rock House Freewill Baptist Church First Church Of Pastor Richard B. Williams The Nazarene 138 Robinson Dr. 421 College St., Paintsville Paintsville Phone: 606-789-9245 Phone: 606-297-6835 First United Methodist Church Pastor: Bruce Lee 505 Main St., Paintsville Phone: 606-789-4354 Hager Hill Free Will Baptist Pastor Ronnie Spriggs 2344 KY Route 1428 Hager Hill, KY Phone: 606-789-4427 Highland Church Of Christ Pastor: J. M. Scott 821 Euclid Ave., Paintsville Phone: 606-789-6433

St. Michael Catholic Church Pastor: Terence Hoppenjans 720 Washington Ave. Paintsville Phone: 606-789-4455 Toms Creek Freewill Baptist Church Pastor: Kelly Caudill 81 Church Dr., Paintsville Phone: 606-297-6101 West Van Lear Missionary Baptist Church Pastor: Bro. Tom Winston Sunday School 10 a.m.

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Johnson County Camera Club’s Eye on Photography

Theme: Collections First Place: Hannah Young Title: Let’s Play Marbles “These are some of my marbles that my dad found working over the years. I’ve been collecting them for a long time,” said Young.

Theme: Free Choice Sunday First Place: Hannah Young Title: Quiet Time “I took this picture while hiking by the lake on a Sunday with my mom and brother, Kaleb. This is the best view of the lake my brother said he’s ever seen,” Young shared.

Settings used for featured photographs: ISO: 100, AV: 4.5, SS 1/800 Visit www.johnsoncountycameraclub.com for more information about the JCCC!

Theme: Warmth First Place: Lisa Sorrell Title: Mermaid Haley “My mom bought my girls mermaid suits and fins several years ago and when we went to the beach, we took them and took photos of the girls in them.This is Haley, my oldest daughter, at Kure Beach, North Carolina. I hope to take them to Paintsville Lake this year and take some more photos of them in their mermaid suits,” Sorrell said.

Our ‘Velvet Undergrounds’ By Kaye Burke Willis We made a pilgrimage to Louisville to watch Fleetwood Mac when they appeared there not too long ago. I’ve loved them since the seventies, as many of us have. During the show, Stevie Nicks would talk about her songs and describe the reasons she wrote them.

This gave me great insight to her life, and a great ref-

erence point for sharpening my own writing skills.

Stevie spoke about her song “Gypsy” of which I always wondered about the words, “So I’m back to the velvet underground, back to the floor that I love.”

She said that when she was just beginning her career in the 60’s, there was a store in San Francisco, The

Velvet Underground, and that it was the hip place for a songstress to buy a groovy dress or luxurious shawl.

She knew an artist whom she loved that shopped there -- Janice Joplin. So Stevie went there once, walked in the store and immediately marveled at the beautiful hand-painted floor that greeted her as she walked in. She was in love, mesmerized by the sights of the finery on display. As she began to shop, she was discouraged to find that she could not afford anything in the shop, except for a small scarf. She vowed that one day she would be rich enough, and famous

enough to buy anything she wanted in that boutique. As her career soared, naturally, she did make it back to the Velvet Underground and “the floor that she loved” and was able to shop to her heart’s desire, she told her audience. Then she said something that rang a bell inside my soul. She said, “If you have a dream, you should follow it. You should follow your heart and reach your own ‘velvet underground’ -- and be fearless, and be brave.”

When I was in high school, one of my favorite classes was journalism. I loved writing little stories about the drama of Pres-

tonsburg High School and taking photos which appeared in The Hi Times.

Now a lifetime has nearly passed. I’ve worn many hats, served in many jobs and woven a life full of many colored threads.

Writing had become as mundane in my life as a grocery list, a recipe or a check. I don’t think my grown children even knew that I always was a writer.

So a while back, I started writing little stories just for fun and slowly, I got the confidence to post a story or two on Facebook. Suddenly, people were telling me that they enjoyed my little tales. Some even en-

couraged me to write more often. Friends and family have given me so much encouragement to write and to share. And so maybe this is my new “velvet underground” and now I’m going to listen to Stevie’s advice and be brave, put my self out there, good or bad.

I hope you enjoy my little musings as I try to share my love of nature, photography and stories to make you laugh or to make you think. I challenge you to do the same; be brave, try new things! Is there something you have always wanted to try, painting, photography, singing? Do it, be brave.

You’ve nothing to lose.

LEO, such as Earth–Moon L1, the Moon, Earth–Sun L2, near-Earth asteroids, and Phobos or Mars orbit.

In the 2000s, several plans for space exploration were announced; both government entities and the private sector have space exploration objectives.

China has announced plans to have a 60-ton multimodule space station in orbit by 2020.

The NASA Authorization Act of 2010 provided a reprioritized list of objectives for the American space program, as well as funding for the first priorities.

NASA proposes to move forward with the development of the Space Launch System (SLS), which will

be designed to carry the Orion Multi-Purpose Crew Vehicle, as well as important cargo, equipment, and science experiments to Earth’s orbit and destinations beyond. Additionally, the SLS will serve as a back up for commercial and international partner transportation services to the International Space Station. The SLS rocket will incorporate technological investments from the Space Shuttle program and the Constellation program in order to take advantage of proven hardware and reduce development and operations costs. The first developmental flight is targeted for the end of 2017.

Space Exploration Student Essays By Sydney Becknell Space exploration is the ongoing discovery and exploration of celestial structures in outer space by means of continuously evolving and growing space technology. While the study of space is carried out mainly by astronomers with telescopes, the physical exploration of

space is conducted both by unmanned robotic probes and human spaceflight.

While the observation of objects in space, known as astronomy, predates reliable recorded history, it was the development of large and relatively efficient rockets during the early 20th century that al-

lowed physical space exploration to become a reality. Common rationales for exploring space include advancing scientific research, national prestige, uniting different nations, ensuring the future survival of humanity, and developing military and strategic advantages against other countries.

After the first 20 years of exploration, focus shifted from one-off flights to renewable hardware, such as the Space Shuttle program, and from competition to cooperation as with the International Space Station (ISS).

With the substantial completion of the ISS following STS-133 in March 2011,

plans for space exploration by the USA remain in flux. Constellation, a Bush Administration program for a return to the Moon by 2020 was judged inadequately funded and unrealistic by an expert review panel reporting in 2009.

The Obama Administration proposed a revision of Constellation in 2010 to focus on the development of the capability for crewed missions beyond low Earth orbit (LEO), envisioning extending the operation of the ISS beyond 2020, transferring the development of launch vehicles for human crews from NASA to the private sector, and developing technology to enable missions to beyond

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By Nick Thomas

The Tri-State Ticket

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Monarch waystations: nature’s beauty stop

5K Walk/Run will be held sues, meets each Friday at 12:30 p.m. Pre-registra- evening at the Lawrence tion for 5K will close on County Public Library.

April For Bond more informa- Weigh-ins begin 5:30 By7.

Hank tal then spent 32 at years at the “I started gardening by trial source of information as well at the memorial in front of the tion, 606-673-9495. p.m., meetings begin at 6 De- and error. I would watch the teacher.

Thecall Greenup Beacon Greenup County Health old Russell Depot.

Presented by the Lawrence p.m.

Not a weight loss pro-then Victory Garden on PBS every partment as a staff nurse “By reading and also pick“We are trying to get a MonCounty Health Action – focused on learning Butterflies bring an excep- gram nursing administrator prior to Sunday afternoon and actually ing up on shows like the Vic- arch Waystation garden started Team. be healthy. Free to tional amount of beauty to the how my to retirement. take notes. tory Garden is how I came to on the Extension property but call Jeri world. Monarch butterflies are all. For “I domore someinfo, part time nursing “This was early on before learn about the plight of the have had some problems getJobofFair, by in- Hall or aA source beautyhosted and great backatat 606-686-1170 the health department Greenup County had a Master Monarch butterflies, their loss ting it going due to water isBig Sandy Community and text to needed.

606-624-5981, or a Gardener program. I would of habitat, etc and the Mon- sues and such. terest to Nannette Stevens. when I have been College in its Video bring Technical “Butterflies go where they contact Master Jennifer GardenerMaynard since 2006 also pick up garden books and arch Watch organization.

12:50 Beacon p.m. Please Prestonsburg campus StuConn on Facebook.

News Magazine please – and please where they and currently the secretary for started my own reference li“When available I will go See Monarch your own sack lunch and dent Center, will be held This week’s Greego.” unknown our organization.

I serve on the brary.

Once the program was to seminars etc. I did so last On Page 11 drink. To reserve a book or Wednesday, Aprila20, fromfor County Flex Yoga classes Council taught at started in Greenup I signed up spring and learned more about nup Beacon Video News Stevens offers habitat Extension for more information, call 10 a.m. toas3 they p.m.migrate Event to atthe Lawrence PubMagazine butterflies Greenup County County Cooperaand learned so much more. the Monarchs.” the library atwill (606)stream 789held in conjunction with lictive Library on Wednesdays live from the new official the south each year.

Extension.

I am a member “I developed my love of garThis ties into her interest and 4355.

Sandyis the Community a.m. bell Classes home of the magazine: BigNanette daughter of atof9:30 the hand choir are at Ad-Maynard, dening as sixth a child from following my activities with the Gar- opening of the Med left, cut the ribbon at Master the grand Action Program, Kentucky free to for Healthways Silver Express the McConnell House in the late William and Thelma vance many years. grandfather Raymond Stevens deners group.

Pharmacy and Soda Fountain on Wednesday, March 16. Among Annual Food City EasCareer Center Job Sight Sneakers Fitness program Wurtland with special Stevens.

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

“The Master Gardeners are those joining her were Fran Jarrell, executive director, Paintsville/Johnson ter Egg Hunt will be held and East Kentucky otherwise $5 County guest Pam Wright, bridgethe Naval Station Maryland members, of the Remote AreaaMedical He wasChamber an avid roseof grower. a smallJoe group but weFirst are inCommerce, Porter, Commonwealth Bank, Saturday, March 26, atwho 12 Concentrated Employment donation is requested. is principal at Russell and has lived in the Russell Kentucky affiliate.

I also take “As a child I have a very volved in some community staff and family members. p.m. (on the dot!) at the more in- Ages upfrom only, Primary School.

A sec- Program, FlatwoodsInc. areaFor since 1960. water14 colorand classes Janice tiny veggie garden next to our projects.

Mountain HomePlace. formation, contact Sandy please.

Call 859-537-9234 ond guest will be Sean She attended the Russell LeBrun.

I think that’s about it,” garage in Russell. I helped my “We developed and mainCommunity-wide event, Grimm (606) and 789-3641. information, or her grandfather deadhead his roses tain the flower garden at the Horne, Supt. free of for Russell School at system graduated forshemore said in accessing how lots of prizes, all! to been. pennington.deboSchools to discuss his5-6, dis- in 1972. She then attended the email life has and generally got in his way,” Greenup County War MemoAge groups 0-2, 3-4, William G. DukeSchool Golf of rah@gmail.com. trict.

We’ll also include King’s Daughters’ Her life also includes the she explained with a laugh. rial. We received tulip bulbs and 7-9. Sponsored by Scramble will be hosted a cooking segment with Nursing and then earned an adlove of nature and specifically “I continue to read books from around the state capitol Food City.

The Big Sandy College Appalachian Hospice Brittnany Hoback and see by ditional degree from Bellarm- this time of year, butterflies. and magazines on gardening buildings through Tanya PulEducational Foundation, sup-Gar- and pick the brain of other lin and planted them at the War just what she idea? has cooked ine College School of Nursing. Care“Iwill haveoffer beengrief a Master Have a great Make Inc.“IThursday, May 12career at port meetings everythefirst up for this week.

Join host began my nursing dener since taking course gardeners. Linda Hieneman Memorial, the Veterans Cemyour pitch and win cash StoneCrest Golf Course.

Thursday of the month.

Brittnany Hoback and coat Kings Daughters Hospiin 2006. our Ag. Agent has been a great etery, the Extension office and Nannette Stevens at the 2016 Idea State U host Hank Bond at 1 p.m., For more information, con- Meetings will last from 6 Regional Competition, tact Kelli Ayers at (606) -7 p.m. and will be held toon:be greenupbeacon.com held Wednesday, 886-7358 or email kay- at both Hager Hill and or greenupbeacon2.com March 30 on the BSCTC Pikeville office locations.

Wednesdays.campus.

Shows For are ers0006@kctcs.edu.

Prestonsburg Light refreshments will be also archived on the webmore information, contact Free Line Dancing served and all are welcome sites.

Spacious seating in a cafe style atmosphere makes for a quaint setting for Denese Atkinson at (606) classes held each Tuesday to attend. Those with quesThe Soda Fountain, housed within the Med Express Pharmacy.

218-1250 or email denese. at 6 p.m., at Louisa Senior tions may call 606-432atkinson@kctcs.edu.

Center. Call 606-225-2468 2112 or 606-789-3841. or 606-434-5498 for more Easter Sunrise Services come join us as we praise Spring Break Art Day information.

The National Family Holy will be held at 7 a.m., on our Risen Lord together,” will be held at the OSCaregiver Support ProSunday, March 27, at the said Minister Stedtefeld, CAR Thursday, March continued from front Paintsville City Pool gram helps people aged First Church of God, with president, Paintsville/John31, from 12-3 p.m. Class is Season 2016: Pool is 60 years and over who Minister Daniel Castle de- son County Ministerial for ages 6 and up. Cost is ister Wesley D. Stedtefeld scheduled to open on Me- are taking care of loved Russell Parade 4 livering the message.

Association. Call 606-789$20.

Pre-register byDec. calling will be in charge of lunch/ morial Day weekend, and ones or grandparents who The Russell Christmas “We invite everyone to 4480 for more information.

297-7775 or 789-8108, or services.

Parade, hosted by the will be open Monday thru are raising grandchildren. by messaging the OSCAR Saturday from 1 to 5 p.m. Services include: educaDowntown Russell (Oil Springs CulturalBusiArts Season passes and swim tional information on variness Association, will be & Recreation Center) on held on Dec. 4, beginning coupons will be offered ous topics, free training for Facebook. this summer, forms are caregivers, support groups, at 7 p.m. available at the Recreation temporary respite servicThe event, which will A Kentucky Chatauqua Center. Pool party reser- es to “give caregivers a be held on the streets of presentation of “Rosedowntown Russell, will vations will be accepted break,” and other types of mary Clooney: A Senline up between 6 and beginning April 1; pool assistance. The program timental Journey” feaparties will be scheduled links caregivers with any 6:30 p.m. on Clinton turing Bet Stewart, is Monday-Saturday from community resource that Street directed by the scheduled for Thursday, 6-8 p.m., and on Sundays may be available to them Photos by Anne Stephens Russell March 31, Police at 6 p.m.,Departat the from 12-2 p.m, 3-5 p.m., and helps some caregivers ment.

Johnson County Public The parade kickand off and 6-8 p.m. Call 789- with supplemental services Library.

Event will is free 2612 or 789-2597 for more such as building a handiat 7 p.m. open to the public. cap ramp, buying supplies The featured float will information.

Veterans Day assembly Campbell Elem School. Ms. June Whitt’s 3rd grade students listen to Medal of Honor or at providing transportabe Mr. and Mrs. Santa A Women’s History he answers questions. Emily Fredrick and Chaise Conley, members of the Raceland High SwimmingErnie lessonsWest at the astion.

For more their informaClaus, as pictures be recipient conference will bewill held Paintsville City Pool will tion, contact Tara LittleElementary at allowed after the parade School Band, play Taps at the Campbell School Veterans Day Assembly.

Friday, April 1 at 8:30 a.m., be held June 7-10, June 211-800-737-2723 or tara. in front of the fire station. in the Magoffin Learning Organizers as that there 24, July 5-8, and July 19- little@bigsandy.org.

Resource Center, located be no other Santas in the 22. Class times: 9-10 a.m.; on the Big Sandy Coum10:15-11:15 a.m. Ages 4 Free colon cancer parade. munity & Technical Coland up.

Classes are $10/ screenings the Floyd chili/cookie dinner legeAcampus.

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Call 789-2612 or 789County Health will be served at the Rusbrary Science to Departadvance in at the Rock and Roll Hall of gree to meet with university tour of community engageSpecial to free and open to the public.

2597 for more information. ment; for men women, sell Fire Station immedithe field, butand I had no clueTwins FameKynlee in Cleveland, Ohio, in admissions representatives. mentRitz, activities throughout The Greenup Beacon and Kameron, the grandchildren of Bruce Winner’s Hosted by the BSCTC Ofage 50+I wanted (age 45+ for Af- my some capacity. ately following the parade what to receive RSVPs can be made at http:// the Commonwealth.

Sara Crawford was a reCircle owner/operator, waited for others to show up to meet their new This fice of Cultural Diversity.

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For more information, condation’s 1st Annual 5K eligible, youreally must be un- to exciting possibilities, I can’t ment provided.

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Saturday, March 26,Nov. at 10 a library residentinformatics of Kentucky.

To welcomes all participants: program. ment,” she said. brary Informatics 6 at howell@kctcs.edu. a.m., in downtown Paintslearn more, call 606-886floats, walkers, bands, fire the Ashland Plaza Hotel and It’s a wonderful opportunity Sara will join four area ville. Course will run from 2788 or 606-793-7006. trucks E n t rand e pothers. r e n e u r i a l Convention Center in Ash- to acquire the technical skills mathematics teachers who The grand marshals of James needed and really familiarize will also be honored with the land. S. Trimble Blvd., SMARTS (Simple MetheastThe to presentation Second Streetwas andpart myself Veterans Benefits Field the parade this year will with the field before NKU Trailblazer Award for ods And Reality-based Euclid Avenue.

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Lady Eagles fall in opener at No. 8 East Jessamine Despite winning the hits total on the scoreboard the Johnson Central softball team dropped its opening game of the season 7-2 at No. 8 East Jessamine Friday night.

The Lady Eagles had 11 hits led by Lauren Delong with three including two doubles.

East Jessamine had 10 hits including three by lead off batter Brylee Hage.

Johnson Central (0-1) got a run in their first at bat. Bailey Daniel scored the first run of the season in the top of the first. Shelbie Cantrell got the RBI single.

East Jessamine (1-1) answered with three runs in the bottom of the first inning.

With two outs the Jaguars got hits from Malin Miracle, Hannah James and Brooke Dennis to make it 3-1.

Dennis drove in two runs.

The Jags added a run in the second for a 4-1 advantage but opened it up

in the fourth inning as Allison Shubert hit a three-run home run to make it 7-1.

Shubert had two hits and four RBI. The Lady Eagles added their final run in the seventh inning. After Daniel reached on a hit, Jayla Spurlock hit into a fielder’s choice. Delong smacked her second double to drive in Spurlock.

Besides Daniel, Samantha Stapleton also had two hits for the Lady Eagles.

Delong. Daniel and Stapleton had 7 of the team’s 11 base hits.

Micailyn Pierce, Alaina Castle and Spurlock each had one base hit.

Pierce suffered the loss in the circle pitching six innings and allowing six earned runs.

Hannah James got the win for the Jags pitching five innings, allowing one earned and striking out three.

“Our girls hit it really well and we had opportunities,” saod JC coach Chris

Golden Eagles blank Lawrence County behind trio of arms Dawgs strand 10 base runners The Johnson Central baseball team is off to a flying start.

The Golden Eagles won their first three ball games including a shutout of former district rival and region nemesis Lawrence County.

Three JC pitchers combined for an 8-0 win at Lawrence County last Wednesday.

Between the trio, they gave up six hits, three walks and fanned seven batters.

Tucker Jennings was credited with the win after taking over for Jacob Patton in the third inning.

Jennings allowed three hits and struckout three.

Patton also gave up three hits and fanned three and walked one.

Trevor May pitched the final inning walked two and had one strikeout.

Andrew Wheeler was the losing pitcher of record for LC. Wheeler went four innings but gave up just two earned runs out of seven runs scored.

He has seven strikeouts and allowed six hits.

Brock Turner tossed two innings for Lawrence County striking out four.

Blake Jordan completed one inning of work unscaved.

Several Central batters got into the hit and RBI column.

The big inning came in the third inning when JC plated four runs to take a 5-0 lead.

After an error put JD Harless aboard, Cody

Golden Eagles win baseball opener with 14 strikeouts Braxton Kelly struckout eight batters and allowed just one hit through four innings leading Johnson Central to a season opening 4-1 win over Knox Central at home Saturday March 12.

Tate Meade followed with three innings of work and allowed just two hits.

He fanned six batters.

Seven JC batters recorded hits in the game.

Trevor May drove in two first inning runs on a base

Rice had a bunt single.

Trevor May singled to load the bases. Blake Gamble followed with a two run double to produce Harless and Rice.

Tate Meade reached on an error to plate May and Braxton Kelly singled to score Gamble.

The Golden Eagles scored two more runs in the fourth to make it 7-0. Garet McCloud was hit by a pitch and scored on a Harless single. Rice delivered another hit to score Harless.

Geordon Blanton provided the final run for JC with a solo home run in the sixth inning.

Kelly led JC with two hits and two RBI. Lawrence County (1-1) (as of press time) got two hits from Peyton Cyrus.

Chase Coverdale, Jarrett Fairchild, Tristan Johnson and Spencer Akers each had hits.

The Dawgs left 10 runners on base including two base runners in the first when the first two batters reached base. Patton was able to pitch his way out of trouble getting Turner to fly out and then back to back ground balls

by Coverdale and Brad Parks. They also left the first two runners on base in the fifth and seventh innings.

The Eagles turned a 4-6-3 double play in the fourth to end the inning.

Lawrence County opened up district play today traveling to Pike Central. They will host the Hawks Thursday.

Johnson Central goes to Pikeville today and will travel to Boyd County Saturday where they will also face Campbell County.

hit. Austin Davis and Gordon Blanton scored. Blake Gamble hit a sacrifice fly to score Blanton in the fifth.

Harless singled and scored on a Tate Meade single in the same inning.

Knox Central left nine on base but JC left 10.

Blackcats off to 2-0 start on the baseball diamond The Prestonsburg Blackcats have opened the 2016 baseball season with two wins.

Both wins came at home.

The first was March 15 when they beat East Ridge

The Johnson Central Lady Eagles softball team will be trying to win their third straight 15th Region championship this season. They own 4 titles in the last 8 seasons (‘09, ‘12, ‘14, ‘15).

PIerce. “We competed against a really good team.

We got some work to do on defense but we will be fine as the season progresses.

The Lady Eagles left eight runners on base.

JC visited Fairview last night and host their home opener tonight against

Pikeville.

The Lady Eagles will host its annual tournament March 25-26. Teams include JC, Greenup County,

Leslie County, Fleming County, East Ridge and Lawrence County.

Dawgs downed by Doss in closing minutes in Sweet 16 first round When they look back to their Sweet 16 appearance one day Lawrence County players and coaches can be sure they had a chance to win their first trip ever to Rupp Arena.

Although they only led twice the Bulldogs were right there with a chance in the final minutes before Doss made a late run to win 66-57 Thursday afternoon.

Rebounding was a huge factor. The Dragons once led the board margin at 3010 and won the game stat at 39-24.

Both teams struggled early from the field. Lawrence made just 2 of its first 10 shots and shot just 22 percent in the first half.

But the game remained close.

Doss led 11-8 after the first period and 23-19 at halftime.

The Dawgs (29-5) had their best offensive production in the third period netting 24 points and knotting the game at 43-43.

Timmy Dalton put back his own miss just before the third period horn to tie the game for third time.

Senior Robert Dalton gave Lawrence County its second lead of the game at the 5:42 mark of the final period. He converted a three-point play to put LC ahead 46-45.

Doss quickly retained the lead as Kelshawn Knight-Goff slammed one home right before Jaylon Hall nailed a three to give the Dragons a 50-46 lead with 4:44 remaining.

A Grant Kiser basket and an Austin Chaffins oldfashioned three-point play got Lawrence County back within 54-51.

They had fallen behind 54-48.

Timmy Dalton scored at the 1:40 mark to make it 57-55.

But that was as close at the Dawgs could get.

Doss scored the next eight points- all on free throws- as LC could not get another basket to fall until Kiser made a jump shot with 46 seconds left.

Hall made eight foul shots down the stretch for the Dragons and made 13 of 15 for the game scoring 23 points.

Attempting to foul someone other than Hall, Chaffins was whistled for a controversial intentional foul with 1:29 left with the game 57-55.

“They said we fouled from behind,” LC coach Travis York said. “Despite the disappointing finish this team fought hard and I’m proud of what they accomplished.”

LC loses Robert Dalton, Brandon Richardson, Chaffins and Kiser to graduation.

Robert Dalton finished with 12 points and is the all-time leading scorer at LC with 2,030 points.

Richardson went out blazing from down town.

He made 5 of his first 6 threes to score 15. He finished 5 of 11 from three.

Timmy Dalton added 16 points to lead the Dawgs.

Kiser and Chaffins had six points each. Shawn Moore hit two early free throws for LC. Laron Hargrove had a double double for Doss making 10 points and grabbing 11 rebounds.

Lawrence County made just 11 of 20 from the foul line. Doss was 22 of 31.

Doss shot 48 percent from the field but made just 2 of 16 three pointers.

The Dawgs finished at a 32 percent clip from the field hitting 8 of 26 threes.

“We’ve done something we wanted to do since we were kids,” Chaffins said.

Robert Dalton put it best:

17-0. They followed that win with a 4-3 win over Powell County Friday night. The Blackcats won a 21-3 run edge over their opponents. They will be at Leslie County this Friday and will host Lawrence County Saturday (2 p.m. first pitch).

March 15. The Tigers also fell to Pikeville 8-7 in the March 10 opener. They lost at home to Allen Central Thursday and at Belfry 13-11 last Friday night. So they lost three of four by a total of four runs. *** The Tigers host Shelby Valley today (6 p.m.) and Russell Saturday at 6 p.m.

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Tigers drop first four games- lose to Lawrence The Paintsville Tigers are 0-4 on the young baseball season. They dropped three of the four on the road including a 14-5 decision at Lawrence County

Phelps out at least six more weeks with broken arm Not only have the Tigers suffered a few tough losses on the baseball field now

Robert Dalton tried to score over a Doss defender during the Sweet 16. The senior ended his career as the all-time leading scorer at Lawrence County.

“We may have lost this game, but we’re winners in our hearts. It was a shame we couldn’t get farther. We knew this group was going to be special from day one.”

Doss (29-5) went even further as they defeated Taylor County 69-58 in Friday’s quarterfinals.

They played South Laurel in Saturday night’s semifinals.

Lawrence County guard Timmy Dalton shot over Jaylon Hall of Doss during the Sweet 16 last Thursday. Dalton scored 12 in the 66-57 loss.

they may lost something very valuable.

Junior center fielder and a key bat for the Paintsville Tigers lineup will be out at least six more weeks and possibly the season. Phelps broke his arm at an early practice and will decide in six weeks to try to get back on the field or just get ready for his senior season in football.

Area softball scores Lawrence, Paintsville, Prestonsburg drop openers All area softball teams

dropped season openers.

Lawrence County dropped an extra inning game at home Friday night to Raceland 9-4.

Paintsville fell at Fairview 9-5 Friday.

Prestonsburg dropped two home games. Last Wednesday they lost to Sheldon Clark 11-2 and lost 18-1 to Morgan County Friday.

LC will host Boyd County Friday. Paintsville will host Belfry today and Pike Central Thursday. Prestonsburg to host Shelby Valley today.

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March 22, 2016

Obituaries Roy Elsworth McConnell James Roy “Jim” Fannin Roy Elsworth McConnell, 88, of Morehead, died Tuesday, March 15, 2016, at his residence.

Born Dec. 26, 1927, in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan, he was a son of the late Clarence and Beatrice Shepard McConnell.

He was a veteran of the U. S. Army; a former construction worker for Sibary Construction Company in Luther, Michigan; a journeyman for Reed City Herald in Reed City, Michigan; and also served as fire chief in Harrietta, Michigan.

Along with his wife, he managed Slagle Trout Club in Mesick, Michigan, prior to their retirement.

A member of the Louisville American Legion Post No. 200 and James E. Dillon Masonic Lodge No. 466 in Mesick, Michigan, he was also a 33rd Degree Scottish Rite Mason.

He is survived by one son, Roy Ellsworth McConnell of Bossier City, Louisiana; three daughters, Karla Wise of Morehead, Darla (Jackie) Dean of Paintsville, and Charlie Prust of Morehead; 11 grandchildren; five brothers, Clarence McConnell of Oak Haven, Michigan, Jack McConnell of Firwell,

Michigan, and Fred McConnell, Pat McConnell, and Thomas McConnell, all of Luther, Michigan; two sisters, Nancy Sibary of Arcadia, Michigan, and Allie Mae Wilson of Mt. Pleasant, Michigan; and several nieces and nephews.

Along with his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife, Betty Alice Wallace McConnell; one daughter, Paula McConnell; one grandson, Preston Roy Floyd; one brother, Chuck McConnell; and three sisters, Lena Ruth Mumy, Judy Nichols, and Annabelle Smith.

Graveside services were held at the Ellsworth Township Cemetery, in Luther, Michigan.

Arrangements under the direction of Northcutt & Son Home for Funerals, Morehead.

George Jay Newsome George Jay Newsome, 73, of Louisa, died Monday, March 14, 2016, at Three Rivers Medical Center.

Born Nov. 24, 1942, in Louisa, he was the son of the late George F. and Alta Mae Burchett Newsome.

He was retired from the Louisa Carpet Mill, and was a member of the Cando FWB Church.

Survivors include his wife Willa Moore Newsome; a daughter, Tanya Vanover and husband Nick of Blaine; two sons, Terry J. Newsome and wife Hol-

ly of Rush, and Matthew Franklin Newsome and fiancee Katraina of Louisa; a brother, Willis Newsome and wife Eva Mae of Louisa; a special caregiver and friend, Ryan Bishop; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were held Thursday March 17, at the Cando FWB Church with Bro. Joe Castle and Bro. Jim Bevins officiating.

Arrangements under the direction of Wilson Funeral Home, Louisa.

James Roy “Jim” Fannin, 72, of Maxey Flat Road, Hillsboro, died Tuesday, March 15, 2016, at St. Claire Regional Medical Center in Morehead.

Born Aug. 23, 1943, in Paintsville, he was the only child of the late Leroy and Lorraine Rice Fannin.

He is survived by his wife, Phyllis “Joy” Daniels Fannin; one son, Wilson Kyle Fannin of Morehead; two step-sons, Barry (Stacy) Butcher of Prestonsburg, and James Gary Butcher of Corbin; two step-daughters, Tammy Lynn Blanton of Morehead, and Lisa Dawn Fugett of Ceredo, West Virginia; two grandchildren, Eric Fannin and Kelly Fannin; five step-grandchildren, Kimberly Flynn, Felicia Jaynes, Brett Allen Blanton, Zachary Douglas Butcher, and Jackson Drew Butcher; and four great-grandchildren.

He was a Vietnam War veteran, having served in the U.S. Army. He retired from Rainbow Homes after working in various locations in Eastern Kentucky

and West Virginia for more than 20 years.

He was a member of Mt. Pisgah Christian Church.

Funeral services were conducted Friday, March 18, at Northcutt & Son Home for Funerals Memorial Chapel with Pastor Jared DeAtley, Rev. James DeAtley, and Rev. Joe Plank officiating.

Burial followed in Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens with full military honors conducted by Morehead American Legion Post No. 126.

Arrangements under the direction of Northcutt & Son Home for Funerals, Morehead.

Barbara Ann Diamond Barbara Ann Diamond, 84, of Louisa, died Friday, March 11, 2016, in her home.

Born Sept. 6, 1931, in Torchlight, she was a daughter of the late Heber and Nell McKenzie Riffe.

Surviving are ten children, Michael Dee and Pat Diamond of Point Pleasant, W.Va., David and Ethel Diamond of Ironton, Ohio, Danny Joe and Lucille Diamond of Boyd County, Bobbi Ann and Henry McCoy of Louisa, Paul Franklin and Anne Diamond of Nicholasville, Sam and Teresa Diamond of Louisa, Sharon Kay and Steve Cunningham of Wheelersburg, Ohio, Shannon Diamond of Louisa,

Diane and Charles Whitt of Louisa, and Mary Lou McCaleb of Westwood; 41 grandchildren; 43 greatgrandchildren; and four great- great-grandchildren.

Along with her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Dewitt T. Diamond; two sons, Johnny Diamond and Terry Lee Diamond; one grandson, Stephen Diamond; a sister, Judy Kitchen; and a brother, Kenneth Riffe.

Graveside services were held Sunday, March 13, at the Diamond Family Cemetery on Big Cat Fork Road, Fallsburg, with Dr. Marc Workman officiating.

Arrangements under the care of Wilson Funeral Home, Louisa.

Here and There, Then and Now By Joe Weddington

Old Rover’s Grave When I was a boy, my Dad often took me to stay with his parents while he and mom did something on the weekend.

My Grandfather Harry Weddington,would theatrically yell through the house to my Grandmother, “Hide the watermelon Helen, Little Joe is here.” He would walk with me all around the bottom at Emma, Kentucky in Floyd County so he could attend to this matter of business or that and show off his youngest grandchild “Little Joe” in the process.

I was always entertained by his use of the telephone.

The phone sat on itsown s pecial stand, built on the wall by the door behind and beside his homemade rocking chair. The phone would ring and sitting in his rocker, he would call out to my Grandmother who was forever in the kitchen in the back of the house.

“Helen? Telephone!” --My Grandmother would dutifully stop what she was doing and walk through the house to answer the phone on perhaps the sixth ring.

Helen: “Hello? …... Oh just cooking some beans.”

Harry: “Who is it?” Helen: “Your brother Jake.” Harry: “I just saw him day before yesterday, what does he want?” (They lived 500 feet apart) There would be a long pause. Helen: “You got something in the mail.”

(Uncle Jake was the post master) Harry: “Well tell him to read it to you and tell me what it is about.”

--- and so life on the phone went, my Grandfather, communications innovator and inventor of the remote control telephone.

My Grandfather had two dogs, a rat terrier named Sam and a mixed breed shepherd named Rover.

Sam was an inside dog who was very obedient to my Grandfather’s every command, while Rover was a porch dog whose job was to bark any time someone came walking down the railroad tracks.

On cold winter nights, Rover huddled in a box of old rags by the door while Sam slept eight feet away in a wooden RC crate by the warmth of a coal fire in the fireplace. It was a particularly cold night when my Grandfather decided to let old Rover come into the warmth of the house and discovered it was too late and that poor old Rover was gone. After much discussion, it was decided that he was thirteen years old.

The next morning, he and I put Rover’s body in a wheelbarrow along with a mattock and shovel and we wheeled him up the red dog surfaced road until it more or less played out by the old one room school next door and we began to dig a hole.

Well.... he dug the hole and

I played at digging. “You will be big enough to work in the fields with me next year.” He opined. He kept a big garden and orchard and I was excited by the prospect. We put Rover in his grave and we filled the hole back in. I carried rocks from the railroad and put on top of the hole.

My grandfather died the next Fall and seven years later, a modern bridge that today bears a plaque in his honor was built to replace the old swinging bridge by the post office and store, necessitating the extension of the road to the other end of the bottom and the new bridge. First came gravel

to cover the red dog, then came asphalt to cover the gravel.

There remains a hump in the paved road today at a certain point along the tracks, the spot where I had placed layers of rocks from the rail bed over Rover’s grave back in 1969. Coming up on age 50, I still feel sort of special when I come to that spot. I always make sure I drive around it as I recall that morning spent with my Grandfather and the fact that I am the only person in the world to know the hump in the blacktop is the location of old Rover’s grave.

JoAnn Belcher JoAnn Belcher, 65, of Prestonburg, died Tuesday, March 15, 2016, at Pikeville Medical Center.

Born Feb. 10, 1951, in Martin, she was the daughter of the late Marion Jarvis and Rhoda Brown Jarvis.

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

She is survived by her husband, Darrell Belcher; one son, Scottie Jarvis and his wife Amy of Allen; one

daughter, Jessica Griffith and her husband Shannon of Wisconsin; one grandson, Braxton Levi Griffith; and two brothers, Harold Jarvis and Lionel Jarvis.

Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Billy R. Jarvis and Billy B. Jarvis; and two sisters, Peggy Lewis and Audrey Rice.

Funeral services were held Friday, March 18, at Nelson Frazier Funeral Home.

Kentucky Chautauqua presents

Jemima Boone: Life on the Frontier The Johnson County Public Library, together with Kentucky Chautauqua, will present Jemima Boone: Life on the Frontier at 6 p.m., Thursday, March 24, at the Johnson County Public Library.

The daughter of Daniel and Rebecca Bryan Boone, Jemima Boone (Callaway) was destined to live a life beyond the borders of civilization.

The Boones followed the pattern of many settlers of the time, emigrating from place to place, traveling in large parties made up of family and friends.

Typical of pioneers in the era, Jemima endured heartbreak and suffering unimaginable to modern Americans. One of the most well-known stories to come out of Kentucky’s pioneer days involved 14-year-old Jemima being kidnapped by a group of Indians. Her father led a search party that rescued her after three days in captivity. Jemima survived the uncertain years of Kentucky’s early settlement only to join the westward migration to Missouri.

Betsy Smith of Cynthiana portrays Boone for Kentucky Chautauqua. Smith is a summa cum laude graduate of Georgetown College.

In 2007 she joined her

husband, Ed, and son, Ethan, in the Chautauqua program. She currently co-directs the Kentucky Educational Speech and Drama Association, and does freelance writing for an IT company in California.

Smith also portrays Emilie Todd Helm for Kentucky Chautauqua.

Kentucky Chautauqua is an exclusive presentation of the Kentucky Humanities Council, Inc. with support from the National Endowment for the Humanities and from: Christina Lee Brown, the Brown-Forman Corporation, the Carson-Myre Charitable Foundation, the Cralle Foundation, Eastern Kentucky University, the Elsa Heisel Sule Foundation, Lindsey Wilson College, Morehead State University, Murray State University, Paducah Bank, PNC, and Toyota Motor Manufacturing North America, Inc. The Kentucky Humanities Council is a non-profit Kentucky corporation affiliated with the National Endowment for the Humanities. It is not a state agency, but is a proud partner of Kentucky’s Tourism, Arts and Heritage Cabinet.

For information, visit kyhumanities.org or call (859) 257-5932.

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Lifestyles The Coal Miner’s Bride By Nikki Bradley

Stuffy head? Have some homemade chicken soup

‘Tis the season for warmer weather, spring blooms and allergy problems! I have a love/hate relationship with this time of year.

If y’all are anything like me in the spring, you know how relieving warm weather is, but you also know the pain of having swollen eyes and a runny nose when you smell fresh cut grass. Seasonal allergies are for the birds!

I have two recipes to ease

fussy allergies. One of those recipes is for Wayne’s favorite chicken noodle soup and the other is for a bedtime syrup. The hot chicken noodle soup helps open up your stopped-up head and relieve sinus pressure. Plus, it makes your belly warm and Wayne likes having his belly warm.

The bedtime syrup is pretty self-explanatory. It’s a homemade syrup that needs to be taken at bed-

time, especially if you aren’t used to drinking a little bit of whiskey!

Wayne’s Favorite Chicken Noodle Soup 4-5 chicken breasts 1 tablespoon of garlic powder 1 small onion, chopped 2 celery stalks, chopped 1 cup of carrots, chopped 4 chicken bouillon cubes Fettuccine egg noodles salt & pepper to taste

Suffering from seasonal allergies? There’s nothing like homemade chickPlace first six ingredients en noodle soup to make a body feel better, says the Coal Miner’s Bride. in crockpot and cook on 1 tbsp honey (to sooth) low for 8 hours or on high warm all day for self serve. over chicken. When it’s my for 4. When chicken is fully Add salt and pepper as de- way, I have chicken left to make chicken salad, or I Adults 21 and over, cooked, remove from broth, sired.

Note: I didn’t add meafreeze it for later. whisk together and drink it let rest for about 10 minutes down. Do not chase it with and then shred with fork or surements for noodles and Bedtime Syrup anything, because it will use stand mixer to shred. you certainly don’t have to use all the chicken in the 1 tbsp whiskey (for wash it off your itching sore Return chicken to broth.

Cook noodles accord- soup. Wayne likes more numbing and to kill bacte- throat. You can do it! ing to package directions chicken, I like more noo- ria) 1 tbsp lemon juice (for Happy allergy season! on stovetop, drain and add dles. When I make it his Feel better! to broth. Keep crockpot on way, I don’t have any left health)

Stephenson visits Highland Elementary Dr. Devin Stephenson, president of Big Sandy Community and Technical College (BSCTC), and his wife, Judy, participated in “Read Across America” activities at Highland Elementary School Friday, March 11.

Dr. Stephenson read stories to Machelle McClure’s third-grade class.

“It’s always exciting to read to children and see and hear their excitement about education,” said Dr. Stephenson.

Students asked questions about Dr. Stephenson’s role at the college, but the tide turned when students showed off the technology they utilize daily in their classroom.

“It was amazing to see third graders using MAC computers and doing inno-

Filming for ‘Fifth Hollar’ series begins

By Kathy J. Prater Those stopping in at The Espress-O Cafe in downtown Dr. Devin Stephenson, president, BSCTC, and his wife, Judy, visited with Paintsville on Saturday, March 12, may have had the opthird-grade students at Highland Elementary School on Friday, March 11. portunity to watch some filming take place for the upcoming series, “The Fifth Hollar.” Jan Lewis, of Big Jester Productions, says ninety percent of the actors in the series Dr. Stephenson person- the East Kentucky Science vative things such as putare Johnson County residents and that a series premiere ting together presentations ally invited the class to Center and Varia Planetar- will be held in Paintsville at a date yet to be announced. and even podcasts,” Dr. tour his office on the Pre- ium.

“We expect to have red carpet, glamourous affair,” Lewis stonsburg campus and visit Stephenson said. said. Proceeds from the event will be split between the Van Lear Historical Society Coal Miner’s Museum and the Johnson County Animal Shelter.

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“Katharine Hepburn was always on the set looking after Mr. Tracy and watching his scenes,” she recalled. “But she did something rather odd. The director didn’t want to stop filming, because of Sinatra, unless something went really wrong. Ms. Hepburn had a pocket full of heavy nails and if she didn’t like the way the scene was going for Mr. Tracy, she would secretly toss them in the air. They would come crashing down on the floor and make a lot of noise causing everyone to stop.

She eventually got caught and everybody laughed, but she didn’t do it again.”

Luna worked with more veteran actors including Cedric Hardwicke, Herbert Marshall, and Peter Lorre in 1962’s “Five Weeks in a Balloon,” based on the Jules Verne novel. Fabian, Red Buttons, Barbara Eden and Richard Haydn were also in the cast.

“I’m surprised I didn’t drive Peter Lorre crazy running up to him every morning to pick his brains about old Hollywood,” she said. “But he never seemed annoyed and enjoyed telling stories.”

The film also featured Chester the chimp who developed a strong attachment to Haydn.

“It was the biggest love affair on the set,” laughed Luna. “One day, Chester fell asleep with his arms and legs around Richard in a chair. When they tried to remove him for Richard to do a scene, Chester went hysterical and bit the wrangler.”

Character actor Mike Mazurki also had a small role in the picture, but had played a big role in Luna’s life two years earlier when the two worked together in an episode of the TV western “Overland Trail” which starred Doug McClure.

“I was sitting at a table during lunch when Mike came over to talk,” recalled Luna about the “Overland Trail” shoot. “Then Doug came in and Mike introduced us. It really was love at first sight.”

The two eventually married and made public appearances, but never worked together again, divorcing in 1963.

“We were both young and busy working and just didn’t understand how to handle marriage,” she said.

With her stunningly exotic screen presence, Luna was often cast in very specific roles.

“My mother was from Budapest and her father was from Italy,” she explained. “My father was born in Manila and his mother was from Spain.

So with that background, I was usually cast in a variety of Hispanic and ethnic roles throughout my career.

Even as a child, people would ask me ‘What are you?’”

Which is one reason her “Star Trek” role was so refreshing.

“When I read the script, I thought this was a strong character and not typical of some I had played throughout my career,” she said. “In the sci-fi world, characters may be green or purple, but are not viewed as ethnically stereotypical, so it made a nice change.”

Always popular at autograph and fan conventions for iconic shows such as “Star Trek” and “High Chaparral,” Luna is proud of her long career.

“If you look at my resume, it includes over 500 TV roles,” she says. “I think I made a nice little contribution to the profession.”

Mr. and Mrs. Custer Picklesimer (Alice)

Lawrence County Judge-Executive John A. Osborne issued a proclamation last week designating March 17 as “First annual Bulldogs Basketball Day” across Lawrence County. The Louisa High School Bulldogs (“Dawgs”) played in the Sweet Sixteen State Tournament, held in Rupp Arena, in Lexington, March 17. City of Louisa Mayor Harold E. Slone also issued a proclamation recognizing March 17 as “LCHS Boys Basketball Recognition Day.” Winning this year’s 15th regional championship was a first for the school and the Bulldogs Basketball Team.

Picklesimers celebrate 65th anniversary Mr. and Mrs. Custer and Alice Picklesimer celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary March 10, with dinner and cake at their home.

The celebration continued Saturday, March 12, with lunch at Cloud 9

Cafe joined by family and friends.

“They say as the years go by, the sun grows dimmer and the stars diminish.

But for those who share everlasting love, their souls will not relinquish time spent so well.”

The Paintsville Elementary Academic Team Tigers have been named 2016 Region Governor’s Cup Champions.

In addition to securing the championship title, the team also earned first place in quick recall and future problem solving. Students also placed in all tested areas. The team is now “3 peat” district and regional champs!

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

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