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By Kathy Prater partment as a staff nurse then Victory Garden on PBS every “By reading and also pick“We are trying to get a MonAround Paintsville Butterflies bring an excep- nursing administrator prior to Sunday afternoon and actually ing up on shows like the Vic- arch Waystation garden started club to the my retirement. tionalPaintsville amount of beauty take notes. tory Garden is how I came to on the Extension property but world.

Monarch “I do some part time nursing “This was early on before learn about the plight of the have had some problems getsupports localbutterflies youth are a source of beauty and great in- back at the health department Greenup County had a Master Monarch butterflies, their loss ting it going due to water isterest to Nannette when needed. I have been a Gardener program. I would of habitat, etc and the Mon- sues and such.

Helping local Stevens. children “Butterflies go where they Master Gardener since 2006 also pick up garden books and arch Watch organization. receive new school shoes, please – andfoster please children where they and currently the secretary for started my own reference li“When available I will go See Monarch providing go.” -items unknown our organization. I serve on the brary. Once the program was to seminars etc. I did so last On Page 11 with to help make Stevens habitat for County Extension Council at started in Greenup I signed up spring and learned more about them feel offers more acomfortbutterflies they migrate to the Greenup County Coopera- and learned so much more. the Monarchs.” able in newas surroundings, the south each year. tive Extension. I am a member “I developed my love of garThis ties into her interest and assisting in the continuais the daughter tionNanette of a Christian camp of of the hand bell choir at Ad- dening as a child following my activities with the Master Garthe late William and Thelma vance for many years. grandfather Raymond Stevens deners group. for children – these are Stevens.

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

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

Membersarea of the Kiwanis Sheof attended LeBrun. I think that’s about it,” garage in Russell. I helped my “We developed and mainClub Paintsvillethe alsoRussell ofThe Kiwanis Club of recently donated items Cabinet of atFamilies and Human ReSchool systemtoand she said in accessing howPaintsville her grandfather deadhead his roses taintothethe flower garden the fer assistance thegraduated Johnsources.

The items included such things as back packs, blankets, stuffed animals, personal hyin 1972.

She then and generally got in his way,” Greenup County War Memoson County 4-H attended Club inthe life has been. other the items help a foster child more transistion to a new home. Pictured, King’s Daughters’programs School of giene Her items, life alsoand includes shetoexplained with a laugh. rial.easily We received tulip bulbs their educational to right, are: Kiwanians LindatoDuncan, Imogene Chandler and capitol Karen Daniel, Ron Webb, Nursing and then earned love ofleft nature and specifically “I continue read books from around the state and projects, as well as an as-ad- from supervisor, local Families and Human Resources offices, social workers Branham, Jackie ditionalindegree from Bellarmthis time of year, butterflies. and magazines on gardening buildings through TanyaFrankie Pulsisting the support of loThoms, Melissa Meadows, Regina Johnson, Angela Porter, Tamra Howard, Kayla Ward, Jayme ine Special College School of Nursing.

“I have been a Master Gar- and pick the brain of other lin and planted them at the War cal Olympics proDeonna Pinson,Memorial, and Tyler president, Kiwanis Club of “I began my nursing career Burchett, dener sinceLela takingRay, the Karen course Rainwater, gardeners. Linda Hieneman theCrum, Veterans Cemgrams.

Kneeling is social worker Thacker. atKiwanis Kings Daughters Hospi- Paintsville. in 2006. our Ag. AgentPhillip has been a great etery, the Extension office and Nannette Stevens members also maintain the Kiwanis Trail, located within the needed areas and remove service. Further, Crum ex- club.” Crum says most of inspiration, and discusboundaries of Paintsville any obstructions that might tends a special invitation to members arrive at meet- sion of local events and Lake State Park. The Ki- occur on the path,” said members of the local com- ings around 11:45 in or- upcoming worthy projects. wanis Trail is a 1.6 mile Tyler Crum, this year’s Ki- munity to consider join- der to get their lunch and Lillian Wheeler serves as ing the Kiwanis Club of ready themselves for the the club’s secretary. hike through scenic woods wanis president. beginning of the meeting The Kiwanis Club of Clean-up Day for the Paintsville. offering gorgeous views of “The club meets at noon at noon.

Paintsville’s main objecKiwanis Trail is scheduled both local flora and fauna. each Wednesday at the RaA typical meeting contive is to serve children for this coming June 25 “We help keep the trail mada Inn,” he said.

“Feel sists of the Pledge of Aland youth using two apand Crum invites commuclean. We maintain the gazebo and other wooden nity members to join him- free to come as our guest legiance to the American proaches. One attempts structures, place gravel in self and other Kiwanians and enjoy lunch on us as Flag, a patriotic song, a Kiwanis cont. on page 8 on this day of community you learn more about our daily devotional or words

Summer Feeding Program available June 6-July 29, Monday through Friday, from noon until 1 p.m, at the Lawrence County Public Library. lunch RussellFREE Parade Dec. 4 forThe kids age Christmas 18 and Russell under.

Parade, hosted by the Downtown Russell Busiago from Cincinnati, Ohio, tion that Elders/pastors are

By Kathy J. Prater Appalachian ness Association,BOLD will be along with his wife, Patrimoved occasionally to best Around Paintsville Camps for 4,7th and held on Dec. beginning cia. The couple quickly beserve the needs of the en8th graders will be at 7 p.m. came fixtures in the comtire denomination and the Two Paintsville churchheld The June event, 22-23 which on will munity, serving not only churches within,” Dr. Hates said goodbye to their the Big on Sandy Comm.of be held the streets through the church, but in ton further explained. ministers this week as & Tech. College downtown Russell,Prewill local clubs and commit“I was blessed to serve one retired and the other stonsburg campus. line up between 6 and tees, as well. Rev. StedeMayo Memorial United answered a call from his Camps are FREE but 6:30 p.m. on Clinton Methodist Church and be bishop to pastor another tefeld served on the Johnpre-registration is reStreet directed by the son County Relay for Life a part of its community for community. quired.

Photos byI Anne Russell Call PolicePauletta Departcommittee for many years, five years … deeply Stephens love Rev. Wesley Stedtefeld, Burke at 606-886ment. as well as serving as a our Paintsville community at the age of 74, formally 7398.

The parade will kick off and the people I have gotretired as pastor of the member of the Paintsville at 7 p.m.

Rotary Club, and the Johnten to know in these last Paintsville First Christian July 4th celebraThe featured float will sonat County Ministerial As- School. five years. miss them Rev. Wesley Rev. Dr. John Veterans Day assembly Campbell Elem Ms. June Whitt’s 3rd grade students listen toI will Medal of Honor Church on his birthday, tion to be Saturbe Mr. andheld Mrs. Santa sociation. very much.

However, I will High Stedetefeld Hatton Sunday, June 12.

The First answers their questions. Emily Fredrick and Chaise Conley, members of the Raceland day, 2, in Louisa Claus,July as pictures will be recipient Ernie West as he Dr. John Hatton, origifollow God’s call to serve Christian congregation City Park. to allowed afterParade the parade part of the larger Veterans ‘whole’ the leadership of Bishop wherever I am appointed,” Schooltheir Band, playcelTapsnally at the Elementary School Day Assembly. fromCampbell Frankfort, Ky., helped pastor be heldofat p.m., in front the5:30 fire station. of the denomination,” no Lindsey Davis, whose Dr. Hatton said. ebrate his retirement with has served as minister of line-up at 5as p.m. in Organizers that there one church governs itself, office is in Crestwood, Dr. Hatton also said Rev. a community dinner, held Mayo Memorial MethLouisa Plaza. be no other Santas Live in the odist Church for the past Dr. Hatton explained. “In- Ky., Dr. Hatton has been David Spaulding has been the afternoon of his birthmusic begin parade. will five years. As the United stead, we are accountable assigned a new appoint- called to serve as Mayo day. atA 6 chili/cookie p.m. featuring dinner to our Bishop and the larg- ment to Columbia United Memorial’s new pastor.

Stedtefeld came to Methodist Church is a Five the atGospel, will befor served the Rus- Special to er denomination,” said.

Methodist in university Cobrary Science to advance in at the Rock andhe Roll Hall of gree to Church, meet with tour of community engagePaintsville several years “connectional church, in sell Fire Station immedi- The Greenup Beacon serving under lumbia, Ky. “It is representatives. our tradithe each field, congregation but I had noisclue Therefore, Fame in Cleveland, Ohio, in admissions ment activities throughout that News, cont. onthe page 8 ately following parade RSVPs can be made at http:// the Commonwealth. This Sara Crawford was a re- what I wanted to receive my some capacity. with musical entertain- cipient of the Northern Ken- bachelor’s in.

“But there are so many roadto.nku.edu/. trip to Ashland was the sixth ment provided.

“I was really excited to exciting possibilities, I can’t The #RoadToNKU is a of eight stops through Dec. 4. tucky University Trailblazer The parade committee Award for Leadership in Li- learn that NKU offered the make up my mind at the mowelcomes all participants: brary Informatics Nov. 6 at library informatics program. ment,” she said. floats, walkers, bands, fire the Ashland Plaza Hotel and It’s a wonderful opportunity Sara will join four area

By Kathy J. Prater trucks and others. to acquire the technical skills mathematics teachers who Convention Center in AshAround Paintsville The grand marshals of land. needed and really familiarize will also be honored with the the parade this year will The presentation was part myself with the field before NKU Trailblazer Award for It Bucky was a time worship, be Jonesofand Mark a time of the 2014 #RoadToNKU starting on a graduate de- persistence in making a difofBallard, prayer, longtime a time of Russell reflection, and gree. For instance, the library ference in the mathematics Commonwealth Tour. ofresidents self-introspection, but it was and volunteers.

Sara is a resident of Rus- I work in is a federal deposi- skills of our children. alsoFor a time of fun and a time to deadditional informa“The Trailblazer Award is sell, Kentucky, and is a stu- tory, so the government doclight in the blessings of the Lord. tion please call Cheryl dent in NKU’s library infor- uments class I plan on taking recognition of those citizens On Saturday, June 11, The FaJones, 502-314-4662. matics program. She works in the spring will serve me throughout the state who are ther’s House of Prayer, located on changing lives through new as a library assistant at the well.”

Ky. Meeting Hwy. 1092, in Sitka, hosted scheduled The support Sara has re- and innovative education Ashland Community and the The “Just Flatwoods Forgiven Women’s Lions ConTechnical College. Sara was ceived at NKU has already programs,” NKU President ference.”

The theme of the conClub will meet Thursday, Geoffrey S. Mearns said. a student worker at the li- served her well. ference highlighted that God’s November 13 at 7 p.m.

“I didn’t know what to ex- “With improved math skills brary before completing an followers “are not perfect, forThe meeting will bejust associate of arts degree last pect during my first semester and added library capacity, given.” held at Giovanni’s on Ar- May. at NKU as an online trans- Kentucky’s children will be Hosted

by Pastor Crystal Meade, gillite Road.

“Books and the written fer student, but I have had better prepared to meet the the Non-members conference featured wel- guest word have always been a such a pleasant experience demands of this century.” speaker Sarah Bailey, and a forcome.

The event is open to the passion of mine and librar- so far,” Sara said. “Everymal dinner, served to the women ies brought me hours of one has been so supportive public and will include an by male members of the church. comfort and joy when I was throughout the journey and opportunity for high school News ToSee learn more about the Father’s younger,” Sara said. “I knew my teachers are wonderful.” students and adults interOn Page House of 2Prayer, visit them on Sara’s dream job is to work ested in completing their deSara Crawford I needed my Master of LiFacebook, or at http://fhopsitka. Celebrating forgiveness, these women realize perfection is not ex- Sarah Bailey served as featured guest speaker at org, or telephone to 606-265-3601. pected. the women’s conference.

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June 21, 2016

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By Nick Thomas

Western roots draw spotlight

Richard Herd receives Silver Spur Award When discussing Westerns, Richard Herd’s name may not immediately pop up.

The 83-year-old veteran character actor is probably best recognized from several 1990s TV series, such as “Seaquest DSV,” “Star Trek: Voyager” and “Seinfeld” — for his recurring role as Mr. Wilhelm.

But this fall Herd will be honored for his Western connections at the 16th annual Silver Spur Awards, presented by The Reel Cowboys, a film and TV apprecia-

tion organization that has included among its members Western icons such as Ronald Reagan, Angie Dickinson and James Arness (see reelcowboys.org).

“It was a total surprise when I received the call from the award committee,” Herd said from his home in Los Angeles. “I came late to Hollywood and missed the great TV Western era, of which I had always wanted to be a part, so the pickings were very slim.”

Nevertheless, Herd’s

connection to the cowboy community dates back to his childhood.

“I’m indebted to my grandfather, Thomas Lydon, who took me many times on his buckboard to the Keith Stables where he worked in Brighton, Massachusetts,” he said, noting that the smell of horse manure and gun smoke “has long lingered in my being.”

Like many actors, Herd’s acting skills were first sharpened in theater long before his move to television and

Karen Melesky, a science and astronomy expert from Florida, served as a guest instructor during the Junior Space Explorers camp at BSCTC’s East Kentucky Science Center and Planetarium Thursday, June 9.

Florida science expert visits EKSC junior camp

By Jennifer Little We have ignition. We have go. We had liftoff for the Junior Space Explorers camp at Big Sandy Community and Technical College’s East Kentucky Science Center and Planetarium (EKSC) on Thursday, June 9.

Campers kicked off the day learning how to make a constellation tube; learning about meteors; looking at the sun with special glasses; and learning their

weight on all the different planets.

Karen Malesky, a Florida native, served as a special guest instructor.

“It was great having Karen [Malesky] as a guest instructor at our camp,” said Steve Russo, director of the East Kentucky Science Center. “We taught Astronomy together back in the early 1980’s at the South Florida Museum and Bishop Planetarium in Bradenton, Fla. Karen comes

film in the 1970s. In 1955 he played the sheriff in “The Rainmaker” at The Erie Playhouse in Pennsylvania.

“It was a winter stock regional theater company with a six-month season,” he said. “I was a very young actor, and being there was one of the best learning acting experiences of my theatrical life. Jerry Stiller of ‘Seinfeld’ and Vic Morrow of ‘Combat’ had been members of the company at one time or another as well.”

Much later, in 2001, Herd portrayed famed filmmaker Cecil B. DeMille on stage. “It was a one-man show.

DeMille produced the first full-length Western, ‘The Squaw Man,’ (in 1914) along with many other great Westerns.”

On television, Herd appeared in the 1978 Western comedy “Kate Bliss and the Ticker Tape Kid.” “It was directed by Burt Kennedy, who worked with John Wayne for over 20

years,” he said. Herd also had a role in the 2007 TV Western “Love’s Unfolding Dream.” It reused old sets from the popular 1990s Western series “Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman,” in which Herd also appeared. Other TV Western roles included the series “The Adventures of Brisco County Jr.” In addition to acting, Herd creates music, crafts jewelry, writes poetry and is an established artist (see richardherd.com). He also has taught acting classes at colleges around the country.

In July he will be a guest at Alamo City Comic Con in San Antonio, and his name was recently added to the massive list of guests attending the Star Trek 50th anniversary celebration in Las Vegas in August. But this year, he’s especially looking forward to the Silver Spur Award in September.

“It will be presented to me by Morgan Wood-

Herd will receive the Silver Spur Award in September for his work in Hollywood Westerns. (Photo courtesy of Bruce Burr) ward,” he said. “I feel blessed that I got to do the handful of Westerns that I’ve done. I look forward to the day when this more hardened and mature man gets the opportunity to saddle up, slap on my six-shooter and chase the bad guys again.”

Nick Thomas has written features, columns, and interviews for over 600 magazines and newspapers. See tinseltowntalks.com

The Paintsville First Christian Church held a “Happy Retirement” party for outgoing Pastor Wes Stedtefeld Sunday, June 12. The date marked both Rev. Stedtefeld’s last sermon as pastor, as well as his 74th birthday. Gifts of appreciation were given and heartfelt words exchanged, while all in attendance enjoyed a buffet dinner and fellowship.

to us with more than 30 years’ experience teaching in science museums and planetariums, and also wrote some of the Science Standards for the state of Florida. She gave us ideas for new lessons to do.”

Other camps are scheduled to be held throughout the remaining summer.

For more information, contact Heather Wheeler at 606-889-4719 or email to hwheeler0021@kctcs.edu.

In Memoriam

James Carroll Meade

June 12, 1927 - Sept. 5, 2015 James Carroll Meade was born to Rolllie and Murzie (Pelphrey) Meade, of Staffordsville, June 12, 1927.

The family grew, giving James two brothers, Albert Clayton and Charles Wendell; and five sisters, Laura Alice, Nola Mae, Mary Christene, Phyllis Ann, and Virginia Ruth.

Once grown, James was drafted into the Army in 1945 to Camp Atterbury, Indiana. He then reenlisted to serve in Squadron D 4th Airdome Group in 1947 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

James later attended a school of watchmaking, engraving, jewelry care and design, and stone setting in Kansas City from 1950 - 1952.

Afterwards, he owned and maintained his jewely store, MeadevJewelry, in downtown Paintsville on Main Street from 1952 until 1963.

In 1963, he began work as a salesman (in seven states) for Jaylen Diamond Co. and House of Krause Genuine Stone Co. Later, he added Sandberg and Sikorski, also a diamond company.

James passed on September 5, 2015.

His funeral services were attended by his wife, Sharon, and his children, Harold, Dewey, and Teresa. His remaining siblings, grand- and great-grandchildren, many cousins and friends also attended.

James’ home church was in Paintsville, but due to being in the V.A. nursing home for four years, James never had an opportunity to meet its new pastor. The family was unable to fullfill James’ wishes to have his funeral services held at his home church. Services, instead, were conducted at Preston Funeral Home, in Paintsville, officiated by Harry Frisby, a friend and former neighbor of James.

While thinking of the many things we didn’t get to say, you know how much you were loved. Tomorrow always starts without you, but your place was ready in Heaven and an angel called your name.

We know God looked down at you, smiled and took you home; but we are not far apart, for you are in our hearts.

We love and miss you!

The Meade Family

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Obituaries Bessie Compton Bessie Compton, 78, of Prestonsburg, died Monday, June 13, 2016, at Kings Daughters Medical Center, Ashland.

Born June 29, 1937, in Magoffin County, she was the daughter of the late Billy and Lillian Howard England.

She was a homemaker, and a member of the Hope and Cross Community Church, Salyersville.

She is survived by her husband, Layne Compton; children, Richard (Sandy) Compton, Roger Compton, Ralph Compton, Oneada (Lowell) Cox, and Maudie (Frank) Stapleton all of Prestonsburg; a son-inlaw, Bill Justice; and five grandchildren.

Along with her parents,she was also pre-

ceded in death by one daughter, Wanda Justice; a brother, Richard England; and a sister, Goldie Miller.

Funeral services were held Thursday, June 16, at Nelson Frazier Funeral Home. Glen Slone officiated.

Burial was in the Compton Family Cemetery, Spurlock, Prestonsburg.

Barbara Sue Mulkey Barbara Sue Mulkey, 75, died Tuesday, June 14, 2016, at Pikeville Medical Center.

Born June 25, 1945, in Stanville, she was the daughter of the late Jay Thompson and Amy Hall Thompson.

She is survived by her husband, Dalmer Lee Mulkey; one daughter, Amy (Frank) Charles of Harold; one son, Jeffery Dale (Jamie) Mulkey of Betsy Layne; one brother, Bobby Thompson of Betsy Layne; two sisters, Mary Lou Lawson of Michigan and Ruby Lawson of Betsy Layne; three grandchildren; two stepgrandchildren; four greatgrandchildren; and one step-great-grandchild.

Along with her parents,

William Howard Honshell, 77, of Clearwater Road, Wayland, died Monday, June 13, 2016, at the Greg & Noreen Wells Hospice Care Center in Hazard.

Born in Floyd County, he was the son of the late William “Bill” Honshell Sr. and Beatrice Martin Honshell.

He was retired from Consol Energy, and was a member of the Wayland United Methodist Church.

He is survived by his wife, Phyllis Burnett Honshell; one daughter, Leigh Ann (Todd) Maynard of Prestonsburg; one son, Gregory Howard Honshell of Texas, one sister, Elizabeth Ann (Warren) Toler of Irvine; one brother, Walter Franklin (Nettie) Honshell of Michigan; and three grandchildren.

Janet S. Horne Janet S. Horne, 70, of Paintsville, died Monday, June 13, 2016 at Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center.

She was a member of the East Kentucky Geneology organization, and the Big Sandy Historical Society.

She is survived by three sons, Allen Horne of Hager Hill, Bryan Horne of Piketon, Ohio, and Chris Horne of Staffordsville; one daughter, Donna Click of Leander; one sister, Patsy

Along with his parents, he was also preceded in death by one sister, Mary Frances Goodrich; and one brother, Charles Ronald “Bucky” Honshell.

Funeral services were conducted Monday, June 20, at the Wayland United Methodist Church by Bro. Jack Howard and Bro. Warren Toler.

Arrangements under the direction of Hall Funeral Home, Martin.

she was also preceded in death by four brothers, Don Thompson, Okie Thompson, Junior Deskins and Bud Deskins.

Funeral services were held Friday, June 17, at Nelson Frazier Funeral Home. Willie Meade officiated.

Entombment was in Gethsemane Gardens, Prestonsburg.

Opal Melvin, 89, of Paintsville, died Saturday, June 11, 2016, at her residence.

Born January 21, 1927, in Johnson County, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Stella Hampton Williams.

She is survived by one daughter, Kim (Mike) Lauffer of Paintsville; one son, Charles T. “Chuck” (Anna) Melvin II of Paintsville; six grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren.

Along with her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Charles T. Melvin; one brother, Bill R.Williams; and one sister, Ruby Lyons.

Funeral services were

Roberta N. Frasure, 86, of Somerset, formerly of Floyd County, died Monday, June 13, 2016, in the Jean Waddle Care Center, Somerset.

Born February 21, 1930, in Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late Shelby and Martha Burnett Hall Newsome.

She was a retired school bus driver, and a member of the Denham Street Baptist Church, in Somerset.

She is survived by three sons, Greg Tackett of Clearwater, Fla., Kennith (Sharon) Tackett of Tuscon, Arizona, and Moses (Pamela) Frasure Jr. of Somerset; one stepson, Elmer (Julia) Frasure of Alexander, Va.; two daughters, Portia (David) Shislowski of Beverly Hills, Fla. and Shelby Jean Green of Dunnellon, Fla.; four stepdaughters, Kathy Frasure (Matt Johnson) of Eastern, Euggle (Branch) Robertson of Waverly, Ohio, Buenal Frasure Agee of Waverly, Ohio and Jew-

conducted Tuesday, June 14, at the First United Methodist Church, Paintsville. Rev. Bruce Lee officiated.

Burial followed in the Mayo Cemetery, Paintsville.

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

he was also preceded in death by his first and second wives, Gladys Marie Hancock and Marie Hancock; a brother, Bobby Hancock; and a sister, Jacquline Cline.

Funeral services were held Friday, June 17, at Nelson Frazier Funeral Home. Tunya Adams and Bill Collins officiated.

Burial was in Davidson Memorial Gardens, Ivel.

el Frasure of McDowell; and several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren.

In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Moses Frasure; a daughter, Lynn Music; a son-in-law, Douglas Green; one brother, Paul Newsome; and one sister, Palestine Newsome.

Funeral were conducted Friday, June 17, in the Hall Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Jeff Griffith officiating.

Burial followed in the Frasure Cemetery, McDowell.

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Geneva J. Buskirk Geneva J. Buskirk, 82, of Louisa, died Tuesday June 7, 2016 following a long illness.

Born July 5, 1933 at Inez, she was the daughter of the late Amos and Francis James.

She was a retired Martin County Head Start Teacher’s Aide, and a member of the Faith Baptist Church.

Survivors include two daughters, Lisa Maynard of Elyria, Ohio and Amy (Joey) Childers of Louisa;

Butcher of Van Lear; nine grandchildren; two stepgrandchildren; 10 greatgrandchildren; and five step-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Gail Edward May and Lucille Hitchcock.

Funeral services were held Thursday, June 16, in the Paintsville Funeral Home Chapel.

Burial followed at Lakeview Memorial Cemetery at Staffordsville.

Roberta N. Frasure

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Thomas E. Hancock Thomas E. Hancock, 89, of Ivel, died Wednesday, June 15, 2016, at Cynthiana.

Born Aug. 6, 1926, in Floyd County, he was the son of the late Herbert and Elizabeth Marie Hancock.

He was a retired signal maintainer for the CSX Railroad, and a U.S. Armed Forces veteran.

He is survived by his daughters, Daisy (Jeff) Hancock Mullins of Richmond, Judy Kay (Febel) Crum, and Jackie Lynn (David) Collins of Cynthiana; a brother, Clyde Hancock; five grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.

Along with his parents,

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In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Ray Buskirk.

Funeral services were held Saturday, June 11 at the Wilson Funeral Home with Rev. Kenneth Wright officiating.

Burial followed in the Buskirk Cemetery in Inez.

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Obituaries George Robert Elam George Robert Elam, 66, of Rockhouse Creek Road, Salyersville, died Sunday, June 12, 2016, at the St. Claire Regional Medical Center in Morehead.

Born May 4, 1950, in Logville, Ky., he was the son of the late Dewey and Ruby Kennard Elam.

He was a member of the Bloomington United Baptist Church, where he served as deacon. He was also a member of the Millwrights Local Union 1076, Lexington.

He is survived by his wife, Glenna Rae Hensley Elam; three sons, George Robert (Heather) Elam of Salyersville, Dewey Christopher (Lorie) Elam of Prestonsburg, and Richard Brian (Anna) Elam of Royalton; one sister, Susan Rice of Salyersville; and two grandchildren, Clay Elam and Jenna Elam.

In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by two brothers, Jimmy Elam and John Da-

vid Elam; and two sisters, Louise Beculhimer and Patricia Brown.

Funeral services were conducted Wednesday, June 15, at the Magoffin County Funeral Home Chapel with Paul Brown, Grant Cantrell and Talmage Mann officiating.

Burial followed in the Kennard Cemetery at Rockhouse.

Arrangements under the direction of the Magoffin County Funeral Home, Salyersville.

Carl Hayes Carl Hayes, 89, of Hippo, died Wednesday, June 8, 2016, at his residence.

Born Nov. 29, 1926, in Hueysville, he was the son of the late John Wilson Hayes and Rhoda Gearheart Hayes.

He was a U.S. Army veteran, having servedin WWII and the Korean War. He was a retired employee of Kentucky-West Virginia Gas Company, and was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

He is survived by his wife, Mary “Maggie” Hughes Hayes; three daughters, Carla Hayes of Prestonsburg, Jodi Hayes Lewis of Pikeville, and Rebecca Dudleson of Hueysville; one brother, Billy Ray Hayes; nine grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

Along with his parents,

he was also preceded in death by one son, Carlos Glenn Manns; one sister, Allene Combs; and three brothers, John Wilson Hayes Jr., Gordon Hayes and Randolph (Pud) Hayes.

Funeral services were held Saturday, June 11, at Nelson Frazier Funeral Home. Elders of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints officiated.

Burial was in East Gate Memorial, Eastern.

Josephine Stephens Akers Josephine Stephens Akers, 69, of Prestonsburg, died Thursday, June 9, 2016, at Highlands Regional Medical Center.

Born March 27, 1947, she was a daughter of the late Green Stephens and Delila Shepherd Stephens.

She was a retired maid of Jenny Wiley Resort Lodge.

She is survived by her husband, George Akers; one son, Vincent Justice Jr. of Martin; three sisters, Goldie Goble of Claypool, Ind., Easter Faye Akers of Grethel, and Kathy Hammonds of Prestonsburg; four brothers, Cleve Stephens, Monroe Stephens, Lonzo Stephens, and Otis Stephens all of Prestonsburg; two grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

Along with her parents

she was also preceded in death by one brother, Clyde Stephens; and one sister, Lona Prater.

Funeral services were held Sunday, June 12, at Nelson Frazier Funeral Home. Old Regular Baptist ministers officiated.

Burial was in the Stephens Cemetery, Left Fork of Bull Creek, Prestonsburg.

Helen Hyden Hughes Helen Hyden Hughes, 86, of East Point, died Tuesday, June 14, 2016, at Highlands Regional Medical Center.

Born Dec. 7, 1929, in Floyd County, she was the daughter of the late Dick and Thelma Hurd Hyden.

She was a retired housekeeping supervisor for Riverview Manor Nursing Home. She was of the Christian faith.

She is survived by one daughter, Thelma Jean Hughes of Newport News, Va.; two sons, Kenneth Ray Hughes of East Point, and Don (Mitzi) Hughes of East Point; seven grandchildren; and seven greatgrandchildren.

In addition to her par-

Donald Johnson Jr. Donald Johnson Jr., 53, of Wheelwright, died Saturday, June 11, 2016, at Pikeville Medical Center.

Born Nov. 18, 1962, in McDowell, he was the son of Donald Johnson and the late Edna Hill Johnson.

He was a disabled laborer.

He is survived by his wife, Frances Ann Newsome Johnson; a son, Mark Johnson of Wheelwright; a daughter, Michelle Ann Johnson, of Wheelwright; siblings, Gary (Diane) Johnson of Lenoir, N. C., Linda (Scottie) Johnson and Lisa (Gary) Hamilton, both of Melvin, and Crystal Johnson of Louisville.

Along with his mother, he was also preceded in death by a brother, Mark Johnson.

The Father’s House of Prayer Funeral services were held Tuesday, June 13, at the Joppa Old Regular Baptist Church, Melvin.

Ministers of the Old Regular Baptist Church officiated.

Burial was in the Matthew Tackett Cemetery, Melvin.

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

Terry Lynn “Poppy” Short Terry Lynn “Poppy” Short, 53, of Mallie, died Sunday, June 12, 2016, at the University of Kentucky Medical Center, Lexington.

Born Feb. 3, 1963, he was the son of Sue Short and the late Marvious Short.

He was a member of the Hindman Masonic Lodge No. 689.

Along with his mother, he is also survived by his wife, Kathleen Short; a son, Tyler (Ashley) Short; a daughter, Tabitha (Wes Cook) Short; brother, Tim (Jessie) Short; sisters, Sandi Short and Shari (Mark) Prichard; three grandchildren; his mother-in-law, Connie Slone; and several

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Funeral services were held Thursday, June 16, at Nelson Frazier Funeral Home Chapel, Hindman.

Ministers of Sandy Valley Independent Church officiated.

Burial was in the Green Slone Family Cemetery, Hollybush.

Ambrose Gillespie Ambrose Gillespie, 70, of Grethel, died Sunday, June 12, 2016, at Cornerstone Hospital in Huntington, West Virginia.

Born July 10, 1945, he was a son to the late Melvin Gillespie and Sadie Blevins Gillespie.

He is survived by his children, Mary Hall of Grethel and Donnie Gillespie of Pikeville; seven grandchildren; six greatgrandchildren; two brothers, Bruce Gillespie and Frank Gillespie; and one sister, Tana Tackett.

In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife, Bethelene Lee Gillespie; two children, James Gillespie and Kimberly Gillespie; four brothers, John Dee Gillespie, George Gillespie, William Gillespie and Orville Gillespie; and three sisters, Lina Howell,

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Linda Sue Johnson Green, 67, died Monday, June 13, 2016.

Born Sept. 25, 1948, she was the daughter of the late Robert “Buddy” and Minnie Kimbler Johnson.

She was a member of the Concord Independent Church.

She is survived by one daughter, Venita (Elmer) Webb, of Van Lear; and four grandchildren.

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Funeral services were held Thursday, June 16, at Pilgrims Home Old Regular Baptist Church, Grethel.

Old Regular Baptist ministers officiated.

Burial was in Davidson Memorial Gardens, Ivel.

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

Along with his parents, he was also preceded in death by his brothers, George Mullins, Billy Mullins, and Edward Mullins.

Funeral services were held Monday, June 13, at Little Rock Old Regular Baptist Church, Bevinsville.

Old Regular Baptist ministers officiated.

Burial was in the Mullins Triplett Cemetery, Bevinsville.

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

she was also preceded in death by her husband, Henry Green; and one grandson, Matthew.

Funeral services were conducted Thursday, June 16 at the Concord Independent Church, with Steve Rose officiating.

Burial followed in the Webb Family Cemetery at Van Lear.

Arrangements under the direction of Preston Funeral Home, Paintsville.

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Arnold Lee Mullins Arnold Lee Mullins, 71, of Bevinsville, died Friday, June 10, 2016, at Knott County Nursing Home, in Hindman.

Born Sept. 24, 1944, in Floyd County, he was the son of the late Andy and Wyona Triplett Mullins.

He was a disabled factory worker.

He is survived by his wife, Marion Mason Mullins; Bobby Mullins, Beulah Anderson, Edna Mae Johnson, and Rosaleen Johnson, all of Bevinsville; and several nieces and nephews.

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Funeral services were conducted Friday, June 17, in the Phelps & Son Funeral Home Chapel. Pastor Tommy Reed officiated.

Burial was in the Hughes Family Cemetery, East Point.

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First Baptist Church of Paintsville Pastor Dr. Wayne Cornett 330 College Street Paintsville 606-789-3168

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First Baptist Church, Pastor Chuck Price 301 West Pike Street Louisa 606-638-4861

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First Christian Church Pastor: Wesley Stedfield 514 Main St., Paintsville Phone: 606-789-4480

Rock House Freewill Baptist Church Pastor Richard B. Williams 138 Robinson Dr. Paintsville Phone: 606-297-6835

First Church Of God Pastor: Dan Heaberlin 205 8th St.,, Paintsville Phone: 606-789-3995 First Church Of The Nazarene 421 College St., Paintsville Phone: 606-789-9245

St. Michael Catholic Church Pastor: Terence Hoppenjans 720 Washington Ave. Paintsville Phone: 606-789-4455

First United Methodist Church Pastor: Bruce Lee 505 Main St., Paintsville Phone: 606-789-4354

Toms Creek Freewill Baptist Church Pastor: Kelly Caudill 81 Church Dr., Paintsville Phone: 606-297-6101

Hager Hill Free Will Baptist Pastor Ronnie Spriggs 2344 KY Route 1428 Hager Hill, KY Phone: 606-789-4427

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Editorial The Common Tater B John Sparks

The sacrifice of Lucinda Mills Just recently I got word back from my preacher/teacher friend I mentioned in my previous columns about bootlegging and Elisha’s bears: “You are quite the wit, or…at least half one.” I can own up to that. It’s pretty much the kind of banter he and I expect from one another, and his conversation almost always leaves me smiling. But the smiles are wry ones, because virtually all of our stories involve humans who, although they might search with all their hearts for transcendence, always end up

acting very, sometimes poignantly, human.

And some of the tales I’ve managed to collect over the years are not the stuff of comedy at all, but dire tragedy. I recall one of these today, shared with me not by my preacher friend, but rather by my father, who was sixteen when the events occurred and who remembered them all too well.

In early 1933, with so many Americans either starving or mad with worry at its prospect, an itinerant, independent evangelist, remembered by some

as Anna Skaggs and others as Mary Scalf, began preaching on Rockhouse Creek in western Martin County. She collected a cult and even ordained a prophet. This prophet, John Mills, was said to be able to change water into wine and grapevines into snakes, and although few besides his immediate family joined the cult they stirred enough ruckus eventually to attract the national media.

John’s brother Leonard had been committed to Eastern State Hospital in Lexington, and to free Leonard from the state’s care John determined that a human sacrifice was necessary, with the notion that God would restore the dead back to life within three days. It seems that at first Mills resolved to offer up four of his nieces, but the girls had enough sense to run away and either they or other neighbors notified the authorities.

Some family accounts hold that the cult then

considered sacrificing at least one infant, but after law officers arrived and removed the children—considering the worshipers’ plans, the respect the peace officers showed for Freedom of Religion is amazing, if not extreme—Lucinda Mills, mother of John, Leonard, and other cult members, offered herself up for the sacrifice saying that she was willing to give her own life to get Leonard out of the asylum.

And so on February 8, 1933 John Mills laid his mother on a makeshift altar, caressed her with a Bible for awhile, then strangled her with a log chain as he spoke in supposedly unknown tongues.

Too late to stop the sacrifice, the sheriff and deputies burst back in finally—some accounts claim the family was readying the body for burning—and arrested all the worshipers. On April 11, after a period in jail in which he alternated between violent

rages and catatonic fits requiring a physician to break out two of his teeth with a chisel so he could be force-fed, John Mills was found guilty of homicide and was sentenced to life in prison. Two of the cult’s other votaries were given sentences of 21 years apiece, and still more were acquitted, but all the guilty were eventually paroled.

Mary Scalf or Anna Skaggs, or whatever the original instigator’s name may have been, was never named in any of the indictments and got off scot-free.

And now they’re all dead, and that old common arbitrator Time has washed away most of the memory.

Lucinda Mills was my grandmother Sparks’ first cousin. I’d hoped to write a book about her sacrifice, but I was never able to figure out how without sounding sensationalistic.

I’ve often wondered if Lucinda truly offered herself to get Leonard out of Eastern State, or

simply to prevent John from killing her grandchildren. I’ll never know. But we’d better be careful of thinking that nothing so perversely insane could ever happen again, or on a larger scale. Remember Jim Jones. The Hale-Bopp Cult. Ervil LeBaron and Warren Jeffs. The zealots that destroyed the World Trade Center who, whether or not Franklin Graham wants to admit it, worshiped the same God that good Jews, good Christians, and good Muslims all do. The rich televangelists who exhort you to send your last savings to them as “seed money” for the so-called Prosperity Gospel. Anytime humans don’t use the single faculty that separates them from all other creatures, tragedy follows. The words an elderly cousin told me in 2001 still ring in my ears some nights, hauntingly: “We’d ‘a’ got her back if only the law hadn’t busted in on us when they did.”

Here and There, Then and Now By Joe Weddington

If you see something, say something They call it racial profiling if someone singles out a young Arab male for scrutiny by intelligence and law enforcement personnel. “Oh the poor lad and think of how his civil rights are being violated.”

The sobs and tears come wailing from the same quarters that would have us believe that our nation was not founded on the values and beliefs of our Christian forefathers.

There is no room for that sort of self-recrimination in time of war and make no mistake, people, we are at war and many of our enemies happen to be males of Arab descent, age 20 to 50.

That is just how it is. If our protection and defense authorities happen to inconvenience the Arab looking President of the American Nicey-Nice Club by asking him a few extra questions before he boards an airliner

or enters a crowded sports arena, allow me tobe the first to apologize on their behalf. Now ... all better?

Good. Now dust off your behind and go on about your life without running to the first so-called television news reporter who will feature your whining drivel on their show and be secure in the knowledge that hard men and women are out there doing the tough and thankless job of defending you and your fellow countrymen from evil forces.

It is such hampering and hindering of the efforts of our nation’s investigative and intelligence assets that leads to tragedy, much like the recent mass fatality shooting at the nightclub in Orlando. The gunman, the son of an Afghan National who has declared himself to be in the running for the Presidency of that Archaic

wasteland of Anarchist fools that is a breeding ground for enemies of the United States had been a “person of interest” to our counter-terrorism people for the last few years.

“Oh, it was a gay nightclub,” people say in a smug, bigoted and dismissive manner that suggests that the sexual orientation of the victims excuses the carnage and validated an end to lives in such a way that says they got what they deserved.

Bull s**t.

I don’t care if it was a gay nightclub or a Christian fruit stand, this was a deliberate attack on Americans on American soil and what do our silly, opportunistic know-it-all factions do in response?

They use tragedy to further their own political agenda and shout out how it’s all our fault because we allow guns to be so easily obtained in this country. Bad guns! Bad gun people!

Shame on such folks.

Did you get the part where I mentioned that we are at war? I hope so because you, yes you, the person reading this right now, are a combatant, a target, a potential casualty in a new style of war that pits not Armies on a battlefield against one another in conventional warfare but cowardly and misguided malcontents against everyday

people like yourself and your loved ones. This new style of warfare is called terrorism, you might have heard of it by now and it’s coming to a town near you.

For the clueless masses who do not know how to conduct themselves in battle, let me offer you a few handy tips: IF YOU SEE SOMETHING, SAY SOMETHING ......

First and foremost, you need to be aware of the people and activities around you, what is normal and what is not. If something seems off to you then chances are good that your gut is telling you something and you need to report it. Let the authorities check it out.

AVOID BEING IN CROWDS AT SITES OF POTENTIAL ADVERSITY. The list here is endless, you know when you are someplace you should not be. Leave now. If you cannot avoid being present then evaluate your environment. Where are the exits? Where are positions of cover? What can you use as a weapon to defend yourself? How can you safely get the heck out of there?

GET A

GUN

AND

LEARN HOW TO USE IT. Safety, sobriety and sensibility come into play here. If forced into a defensive situation, aim center mass and pull the trigger.

Cooperate with authorities afterward and speak with them freely in the presence of an attorney.

KNOW THY ENEMY The issue of gun ownership is a political one that people will be at odds on from now on. I will risk that the cliché of “guns don’t kill, people do” is an established fact since the very first murder was committed using the jawbone of an ass and people fell dead in Oklahoma to a bomb made from fertilizer and diesel fuel.

People can always find a way to kill one another and guns can be obtained illegally, just like heroin can, so the outlawing of legal gun ownership is self-defeating and empowers criminals and terrorists alike. Inanimate objects are not the enemy, misguided religious zealots doing violence in the name of God are. What part of that do you not get?

I am not without sympathy for the loss and injury of so many people at the hands of an enemy gunman. I mourn their loss as Americans and my heart truly goes out to their families. Oh, how I wish a cou-

ple of folks in the crowd had been packing heavy and able to fire a couple of well placed rounds to stop this atrocity as it progressed. That did not happen and I am sorry about that, I truly am. These people were Americans and they were slain on our watch. Not a good thing.

There is no place for political agenda on this new battlefield. It is “kill or be killed,” folks, and we are all in the game. The policies and procedures of law enforcement must be allowed the supervised flexibility to grow with the times and meet new threats. People just like yourself have to start cooperating with authorities in an unprecedented manner and above all, people have to be on alert and responsible for not only their own defense and safety, but that of their loved ones, friends and neighbors. Failure is not an option.

Please remember, “If you see something, say something.”

Joe Weddington is a combat veteran of the U.S. Army Infantry and has served as both an Emergency Management official and as a pilot, officer and Squadron Commander in the U.S. Civil Air Patrol.

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breakfast will help your body The Coffee House will create energy. We don’t al- have a few choices of coffee, ways need that cup of coffee, freshly ground, for you to try. unless we are so used to it We will even have21, decaffeinJune 2016 that we DO need it! Caffeine ated coffee for those who is highly addictive. Anyone can’t drink the regular verwho routinely drinks coffee sion in the evening. Tea has will report that they get head- a reduced level of caffeine. aches without the caffeine. If We will also have some tea you decide to replace or re- on hand for those who prefer duce your caffeine intake, be a hot cup of tea in the evecareful to do it slowly. ning.

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Sheena and makes the Maynard BEST cup of cof-Megan Goble (rear) of Dumas Rescue, discussed animal Anne rescue and fee. We have found some Contact Stephens, responsible with children at the favorite whole pet beanownership coffee Extension Agent for Fine Floyd County June 11.in Greenup County at and he grinds it toLibrary make each Arts pot of coffee. When I first 606-836-0201 or anne.ste“With drinking an endless make sure your new started coffeesupmany to phens@uky.edu.

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Obituaries Rebecca Franklin Wells Rebecca Franklin Wells, 68, of Paintsville, died Tuesday, June14, 2016, at Highlands Regional Medical Center.

Born July 19, 1947, in Johnson County, she was the daughter of the late Everett and Bertha Davis Franklin.

She is survived by two daughters, Terri (Tony) Profitt, of Paintsville, and Tammy (Michael) Wright, of Paintsville; one brother, Carl Michael Franklin, of Tenn.; and two grandchildren.

In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Denver Lee Wells; and two brothers, James Marion Franklin and Thomas Ed-

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ward Franklin.

Funeral services were conducted Saturday, June 18, in the Phelps & Son Funeral Home Chapel. Larry Blair officiated.

Burial followed in Franklin Family Cemetery, Paintsville.

This week, we share a few glimpses of StoneCrest mountain from Allen’s unique point of view.

Virgie McKenzie Horton Virgie McKenzie-Horton, 101, of Louisa, died Monday, June 13, 2016 at the home of her daughter in Hitchins, Kentucky.

Born in Louisa on February 7, 1915, she was the daughter of the late Hood and Lizzie BlankenshipMcKenzie.

She is survived by six daughters, Joyce (Woodrow) McGranahan of Hitchins, Tina (Charles) McGranahan of Louisa, Elizabeth (Ray) McGranahan of Hitchins, Sue (Jay) Moore of Huntington, Ind., Gertrude Rowe of Rush, and Irene (Bill) Keeton of Port Washington, Ohio; three sons, Sam (Katherine) Horton of Rush, Tommy Horton, Eugene (Lillie) Horton of Lawrence County; one brother, Bee McKenzie; one son-in-law, Elwood Cyrus of Columbus, Ohio; and one daughter-inlaw, Betty Horton of Rush; and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren.

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

Tom Horton; one daughter, Rose Cyrus; two sons, Jesse and Wayne Horton; four grandchildren, Barbara Workman, Rick McGranahan, Elwood Cyrus and Judy Childers; three great-grandchildren, April Childers, Darren Hall and Michael Henry; and seven siblings, Jesse McKenzie, Frank McKenzie, Jasper McKenzie, Eli McKenzie, Bill McKenzie, Mary Thompson, Jane McKenzie and Gertrude Collins.

Funeral Services were held at Young Funeral Home Chapel on Friday, June 17, with Pastor Keith Crum officiating.

Burial followed at Greenlawn Cemetery in Louisa

Faye D. Nelson Faye D. Nelson, 72, of Ulysses, died Wednesday, June 15, 2016, at her home.

Born in Lawrence County on April 13, 1944, she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Mary Dixon.

She was a homemaker, and a member of the Chestnut Grove Enterprise Baptist Church.

She is survived by two sons, Robert (Brenda) Preston of Louisa, and Brian (Ramona) Preston of Ulysses; three grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

Along with her parents, she was also preceded in death by two sons, Bruce Preston and Bill Preston; and three siblings.

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held at Young Funeral Home Chapel on Saturday, June 18, with Pastor Jim Bevins officiating.

Burial followed at the Preston Cemetery at Ulysses.

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Timmy Sublett has it all together Tommy John surgery didn’t deter him from his goals.

There have been all kinds of special student athletes come and go. But some take that specialty to another level.

Enter Timmy Sublett.

This now young adult who recently graduated from Alice Lloyd College has always been one of those elite kids growing up that caught your eye.

Elite meaning not just a great athlete but he also had the intangibles.

Words that describe this multiple sport athlete are hard-working, very coachable, respectable, polite and bright.

Any other words the skies the limit.

It’s always a good story too see very special kids work hard and be a success.

Timmy was always one of those that worked at it, whether in the classroom, in athletics or just as a person.

He defines the word student athlete to a tee.

Timmy Sublett has always been one of the good guys.

Now, just turning 23 last week, you can say college graduate with a sports and fitness management degree.

Sublett now has his picture among the greats in the Paintsville High School atrium that has a four year degree and played a college sport for four years.

But that almost didn’t happen due to injury. But because of his persever-

Timmy Sublett finished his four years with the Alice Lloyd baseball team after Tommy John surgery. ance and determination he made it reality.

Timmy injured his elbow the third game into his junior season at ALC that took Tommy John surgery to correct.

He had become the Eagles number one pitcher after being in the bullpen as a reliever and closer in his first two seasons.

“Dad told me I was going to make a comeback and finish up my four years as a baseball player,” the younger Sublett said.

“I didn’t want to be like many others athletes that just went and played a year or two. It was important to me to say I played baseball in college for four years. I thought about just

hangin up the cleats but I knew what was important to me.”

So with that advice from dad, Bryan, Timmy made that come back and made a few appearances on the mound his senior season and batted right at .300 for the year.

What’s next? Timmy has been hired at Toyota in Georgetown where he would like to become a team leader one day.

He also has aspirations possibly coming back home to work for the federal prison.

Timmy had the will to be his best from an early age.

In his Little League days at Paintsville where he played for his dad, Timmy

Timmy Sublett played for his dad and the Mets in Little League. was one of the better players. Even back then, it was easy to see he was determined to be the best every pitch, every at bat. He even played through a broken arm (because of a cyst in his left arm) and switchhitted.

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Free Line Dancing classes held each Tuesday at 6 p.m., at Louisa Senior Center.

Call 606-225-2468 or 606-434-5498 forDec. more Russell Parade 4 information.

The Russell Christmas Parade, hosted by the PaintsvilleRussell City Pool Downtown BusiSeason 2016: Pool ness Association, will is be open Satheld Monday on Dec. 4,thru beginning urday from 1 to 5 p.m. at 7 p.m.

Season passes The event, which and will swim coupons will be be held on the streets of offered thisRussell, summer, downtown will forms arebetween available at line up 6 and the 6:30Recreation p.m. on Center.

Clinton Pool Streetparties directedwill by be the scheduled Monday-SatRussell Police Departurday ment. from 6-8 p.m., andThe onparade Sundays from will kick off 12-2 at 7 p.m, p.m. 3-5 p.m., and 6-8 The p.m.featured Call 789-2612 float will orbe 789-2597 for more Mr. and Mrs. Santa information.

Claus, as pictures will be allowed after the parade Swimming Lesin front of the fire station. sons at the Paintsville Organizers as that there City be in held be noPool otherwill Santas the June 21-24, July 5-8, parade. andA July 19-22. Class chili/cookie dinner times: a.m.; 10:15will be9-10 served at the Rus11:15 a.m.

Ages immedi4 and sell Fire Station up. $10/ atelyClasses followingare the parade day.

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The parade committee welcomes all participants: June walkers, schedulebands, for the floats, fire OSCAR trucks and others.

Located on marshals Rt. 40 W The grand of inthe Oilparade Springs this year will Call 297-7775 or 297be Bucky Jones and Mark 3915 for more informaBallard, longtime Russell tion residents and volunteers.

For additional information please call Cheryl Jones, 502-314-4662.

Meeting scheduled The Flatwoods Lions Club will meet Thursday, November 13 at 7 p.m.

The meeting will be held at Giovanni’s on Argillite Road.

Non-members welcome.

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Appalachian Hospice The ‘Just Forgiven’ We want to know Care will offer grief Women’s Conference support meetings every what’s going on in and featured a photo booth around your town! first Thursday of the Veterans Day assembly at Campbell Elem School. Ms. June Whitt’s 3rd grade studentsand listen to for Medal Honor props all toofenmonth. Meetings will Send your event anjoy some light-hearted recipient Ernie West as he answers their questions.

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Those questions brary Science to advance in at the Rock and Roll Hall of gree to meet with university tour of community engageSpecialwith to may call 606-432-2112 the field, but I had no clue Fame in Cleveland, Ohio, in admissions representatives. ment activities throughout The Greenup Beacon or 606-789-3841.

RSVPs can be made at http:// the Commonwealth. This Sara Crawford was a re- what I wanted to receive my some capacity.

“But there are so many roadto.nku.edu/. trip to Ashland was the sixth cipient of the Northern Ken- bachelor’s in.

The University National Trailblazer Fam“I was really excited to exciting possibilities, I can’t The #RoadToNKU is a of eight stops through Dec. 4. tucky ily Caregiver Support Award for Leadership in Li- learn that NKU offered the make up my mind at the moProgram helps people brary Informatics Nov. 6 at library informatics program. ment,” she said. aged 60 years andHotel overand It’s a wonderful opportunity Sara will join four area the Ashland Plaza who are taking care Convention Center in of Ash- to acquire the technical skills mathematics teachers who loved needed and really familiarize will also be honored with the land. ones or grandparents who are was rais-part myself with the field before NKU Trailblazer Award for The presentation ing grandchildren. of the 2014 #RoadToNKU starting on a graduate de- persistence in making a difServices include: gree. For instance, the library ference in the mathematics Commonwealth Tour.educational Sara is a information resident of Rus- I work in is a federal deposi- skills of our children.

“The Trailblazer Award is sell, Kentucky, and is a stu- tory, so the government docdent in NKU’s library infor- uments class I plan on taking recognition of those citizens matics program. She works in the spring will serve me throughout the state who are changing lives through new as a library assistant at the well.”

The support Sara has re- and innovative education Ashland Community and Technical College. Sara was ceived at NKU has already programs,” NKU President Geoffrey S. Mearns said. a student worker at the li- served her well.

“I didn’t know what to ex- “With improved math skills brary before completing an associate of arts degree last pect during my first semester and added library capacity, at NKU as an online trans- Kentucky’s children will be May. “Books and the written fer student, but I have had better prepared to meet the word have always been a such a pleasant experience demands of this century.”

The event is open to the passion of mine and librar- so far,” Sara said. “Everyies brought me hours of one has been so supportive public and will include an comfort and joy when I was throughout the journey and opportunity for high school younger,” Sara said. “I knew my teachers are wonderful.” students and adults interSara’s dream job is to work ested in completing their deSara Crawford I needed my Master of Li-

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Johnson Central shortstop selected to First Team All State Hopkinsville High School’s Easton McGee, a fourth-round draft pick of the Tampa Bay Rays last week, has been named Kentucky’s 2016 Mr. Baseball by the Kentucky High School Baseball Coaches Association.

McGee, a 6-foot-6 right-hander, posted an 8-3 record and a 1.29 ERA this season with 92 strikeouts and seven walks in 65 innings. When not pitching, he played first base and batted .343 with three home runs and 30 RBIs. McGee has signed with the University of Kentucky, but Hopkinsville coach Greg Perry said McGee is leaning toward going pro.

“I think he’ll probably sign by the end of the week,” Perry said.

McGee’s fastball consistently hits 92 mph and has topped out at 95 mph, Perry said.

“He can throw four pitches (fastball, curveball, change-up, slider) for a strike at any time,” Perry said. “The ball comes out of his hand really easy.”

The KHSBCA also released its All-State teams, with seven players from the Louisville area receiving firstteam honors – Pleasure Ridge Park’s Garrett Schmeltz, North Bullitt’s Logan Wyatt, Ballard’s Jordon Adell, Trinity’s Brett Marshall, St. Xavier’s Adam Elliott and Daniel Fischer and Oldham County’s Griffin McLarty.

Johnson Central shortstop Gerodon

Blanton was named to the First Team All State. Blanton had Mr. Baseball like numbers his junior season. He hit .496 with 5 home runs and 50 RBI. He had 36 stolen bases and scored 56 runs. He had 63 hits including 7 triples. Blanton also had a .923 fielding percentage.

JC pitcher and infielder Tate Meade was selected to Second Team. Meade was 6-1 with over 100 strikeouts on the season and an earned run average of 1.30.

Here are the complete All-State teams: * First team – Keegan Breese (McCracken County), Easton McGee (Hopkinsville), Jakob Shuler (Apollo), Andy Highbaugh (Barren County), Justin Rousse (Central Hardin), Hunter Sullivan (Elizabethtown), Garrett Schmeltz (Pleasure Ridge Park), Logan Wyatt (North Bullitt), Jordon Adell (Ballard), Brett Marshall (Trinity), Adam Elliott (St. Xavier), Daniel Fischer (St. Xavier), Griffin McLarty (Oldham County), Jake Ziegelmeyer (Ryle), Brayden Combs (Beechwood), Ethan Stringer (Beechwood), Cam Hill (Scott County), Jaren Shelby (Tates Creek), Trae Harmon (Somerset), Geordan Blanton (Johnson Central), Brody Shoupe (Greenup County), Cameron Planck (Rowan County). * Second team – Luke Brown (Caldwell County), Ray Zuberer (Owensboro Catholic),

The Johnson Central softball team was introduced prior to facing Madisonville North Hopkins at state in Owensboro.

Andrew Hayden (Daviess County), Michael Hicks (South Warren), Alex Bibb (Central Hardin), Jack Wilson (Elizabethtown), Ryan Henson (North Bullitt), Paul Haupt (Christian Academy), Jake Snider (Ballard), Tanner Johnson (South Oldham), Kyle Rowe (Beechwood), Peyton Dove (Clark County), Jacob Abbott (Lafayette), C.J. Bush (Lexington Catholic), Vincent Boils (Southwestern), Brian Baxa (Danville), Tucker Greer (West Jessamine), Evan Hurt (Perry County Central), Dalton Cornett (Knott County Central), Tate Meade (Johnson Central), Gage Hughes (Greenup County), Jordan Walburn (East Carter). * Third team – Bryan Chilton (Christian County), Jacob Mulcahy (Owensboro Catholic), Dalton Shoemake (Glasgow), Ethan Wilson (Bowling Green), Cameron Dawson

(LaRue County), Chase Thomas (Campbellsville), Tyler Burk (Pleasure Ridge Park), Tyler Horsley (Ballard), Justin Ray (Carroll County), Matthew Gammon (Shelby County), Will McDonald (Collins), Jeff Purnell (Boone County), Cory Franzen (Campbell County), Kori Embs (Bishop Brossart), Darren Williams (Mason County), Josiah Robbins (Boyle County), Chase Wozniak (East Jessamine), Adam Carnahan (Clay County), Weston Griebel (North Laurel), Jared Hunt (Greenup County), Braden Wyatt (Boyd County), Payton Marcum (Boyd County). * Honorable mention – Lane Kennemore (Mayfield), Stewart Currie (Daviess County), Hunter Combs (Muhlenberg County), James Kingery (Glasgow), Hunter Childress (Nelson County), Evan Flener (Fern Creek), Daulton Walls

Johnson Central outfielders Alaina Castle, Jayla Spurlock and Lauren Delong having a little fun in between innings at state.

(North Bullitt), Dustin Cecil (South Oldham), Ryan Smiley (Harrison County), Tyler Walton (Clark County), Colton Hartig (Campbell County), Jake Ohmer (Scott), Andrew Dyer (Montgomery County),

Andrew Trame (Scott), Nick Nelson (Mason County), Jackson Boggs (Lafayette), Lucas Jones (Knox Central), Ethan Osborne (Sheldon Clark).

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NFL stars Jeff Van Note and Larry Seiple with local UK players John Porter and Basil Mullins.

Over 70 students attend free FRYSC football, wrestling In collaboration with community partners and local coaches the Johnson County Family Resource Youth Service Centers provided a free football and wrestling camp June 7-9 at JCHS. Over 70 kids were instructed by JC football and wrestling coach Jim Matney each day in the fundamentals of each sport.

JC staff and players also helped with the students with football in the morning and wrestling after lunch. The JCHS cafeteria provided free lunches during their summer work program.

Paintsville looking for new baseball coach John Miller resigned as Tiger baseball coach after six seasons.

He went 117-71 reaching the regional tournament three times including the title game in 2012. The Tigers won the district in 2015. No time table has been set to find a replacement.

All-State Awards Several local athletes were selected in recent All State teams. Geordon Blanton was named to the All State first team in baseball. The Johnson Central shortstop had Mr. Baseball like numbers his junior season. Tate Meade of Johnson Central was selected to the Second Team.

Sheldon Clark’s Ethan Osborne was named to the Honorable Mention team.

Lawrence County softball pitcher Ciana Bowen made the Second Team in Class 2A while Lauren Delong of Johnson Central was selected to Third

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Magoffin County’s Hannah Skaggs was named to First Team in Class A and named Player of Year in Class A and the 15th Region.

Hannah Skaggs, along with Jazzy Howard (also selected to First Team in Class A) and Leslee Howard were also selected to the Senior East All Star team. Junior Laylee Burchell (Second Team selection in Class A) made the Junior East All Star team.

The All Star games were played at Georgetown College over the weekend.

Johnson Central baseball pitcher Braxton Kelly was selected to the KHSAA State Baseball All Tournament team for his performance against Highlands in the first round. Kelly had eight strikeouts in a 6-2 win.

D. R. Chandler preparing for Moonlighters KDay feast.

Braxton Kelly, above, was selected to the KHSAA State Tournament All Tournament team. He struck out eight in the win over Highlands.

Micailyn Pierce, left, focused toward home before making a pitch against Madisonville North Hopkins

GEORDON BLANTON was named to the All State First Team in Kentucky High School Baseball. The Johnson Central junior hit .496 with 5 home runs and 50 RBI.

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Local News What’s cookin’ at Hope in the Mountains?

Local groups join to present healthy eating tips

By Rebecca Derossett A nutritious lunch was prepared at the Hope in the Mountains center on June 8 by a team of ladies from the Floyd County Health Department, Appalachian Roots, UK Extension Service, and Community United Methodist Church.

The lunch was designed to help promote healthy diets among SNAP and WIC recipients.

The event was the fourth in a series of cooking demonstrations that provide education regarding food access and preparation, using Leanne Brown’s “Good and Cheap Eat Well on $4/ Day” cookbook and UK Extension’s “Chop, Chop Fun Cooking Magazine

for Families.” This project also promotes the Double Dollars Program, available at the Floyd County Farmers Market.

Hope in the Mountains is a recovery center for women, whose mission it is to guide those afflicted with addiction on a personal journey towards recovery.

A part of that journey includes learning life skills, so as to more easily transition into the community after a 90-day stay at the center.

One resident said of the experience, “I learned how to prepare a healthy meal consisting of all the food groups on a very friendly four dollar per day budget.

I plan to use the information I gained today to make healthier recipes, plan ahead and budget. I want

you to know that I loved the meal you prepared for us today. I appreciate the information about the local Farmers Market. I am grateful you all take time out of your lives to give back to your community.

Thank you and God Bless.”

Judy L. McGuire distributed gift bags from UK Extension; Rebecca Derossett presented “Good and Cheap” cookbooks; Christina Tincher, nutritionist, talked about health programs at Floyd County Health Department, and Stacia Carwell, Community United Methodist Church, explained the SNAP and WIC Double Dollars Program.

The next cooking demonstration will be held at Wheelwright Freewill Baptist Church in July.

Dr. Chenzhao Vierheller, center, professor of Biology at Big Sandy Community and Technical College, explains photosynthesis to Makayla Adams, of Prestonsburg, left, and Lindsay Caudill, of Prestonsburg, during the opening Appalachian BOLD camp Monday, June 13.

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At Home The Coal Miner’s Bride

Three ways to eat your peaches

By Nikki Bradley When I was itty bitty, I would sit out on the porch with Pa as he would watch his handmade birdhouses become fully occupied with Purple Martins. He’d sit on the porch swing, whistling and carrying a tune just as the birds did. Birds aside, I give credit to Pa for the reason I love peaches so dearly. As he would birdwatch, he’d eat peaches: peeling and cutting off big chunks with his pocket knife, giving me every other bite. I think those moments with him on the porch is why I literally love peach anything and everything. Summertime blesses us with the more colorful and flavorful fruits opposed to the winter months when we have to settle for so-so fruits. I’m not a fan of summertime heat, but I’m most certainly a fan of its products: like peaches! Here are my Top

three favorite peach recipes. Have a peachy week!

PEACH JAM 2-2/3 cups crushed peaches (about six medium) 3 Tbsp. Ball® RealFruit™ Classic Pectin 2 Tbsp. bottled lemon juice 3-1/3 cups granulated sugar 4 Ball® (8 oz) half pints Place sugar in a bowl and set aside. Combine crushed peaches and lemon juice in medium sized cooker and bring to a boil over medium high heat, stirring constantly to make sure the peaches to not burn. Once a boil has been reached, add full measure of pectin to the peaches, using a whisk to distribute. Boil for an additional minute. Then, add full measure of sugar, whisking to combine and bring to another boil or until the sugar is no longer grainy. If can-

The best way to enjoy summer fresh peaches – just as they are! ning, follow with proper canning method OR place in an airtight container and keep refrigerated.

If you want to enjoy your hot jam immediately, I suggest pouring it over vanilla or butter pecan ice cream.

You won’t be sorry.

garlic (about 14 cloves) 1-1/4 cups honey 3/4 cup cider vinegar 1 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce 2 tsp. hot pepper flakes 2 tsp. dry mustard 2 tsp. salt 8 Ball® (8 oz.) half pint glass preserving jars with lids and bands Combine all ingredients in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring frequently, until mixture thickens to the consistency of a thin commercial barbeque sauce, about 25 minutes. If desired, puree in batches in a food processor or use an immersion blender to help

PEACH BBQ SAUCE *recipe from www.freshpreserving.com* 6 cups finely chopped pitted peeled peaches (about 3 lb. or 9 medium) 1 cup finely chopped seeded red bell pepper (about 1 large) 1 cup finely chopped onion (about 1 large) 3 Tbsp finely chopped

Freshly made, still warm, peach jam over vanilla ice cream is a summertime treat to relish.

Turn your fresh peaches into a uniquely flavored barbecue sauce that will bring many compliments.

PORCH PEACHES break down the peaches.

Sit on the porch, peel Use proper canning method OR store in airtight con- your peaches and dig right tainer in the refrigerator to in. That was Pa’s favorite way to eat ‘em. use within a few days.

Kentucky Opry open for 2016 summer season

Billie Jean Osborne’s Kentucky Opry opened its 2016 summer season Saturday, June 18, at the Mountain Arts Center.

This marks the 26th year the Opry has highlighted the bloodline of the Country Music Highway to fans throughout central Appalachia. A Kentucky Opry show incorporates elements of country, rock, bluegrass and gospel music genres.

This season’s show features a “Looking for America” theme.

“We wanted to showcase

our American roots this year,” said lead guitarist and bandleader James Whited.

The Opry will also welcome back two former members this season – Clayton Case, serving as host and emcee, and Garland Rogers, vocalist and local favorite.

“We’re excited about the26th season of the Kentucky Opry,” said Case. “I really believe we have one of the best shows east of the Mississippi. I’m anxious for the public to see the show and all our special guests

we have invited back this summer. It’s going to be great!”

Billie Jean Osborne’s Kentucky Opry was formed in 1990. It consists of talented vocalists and musicians who each call Eastern Kentucky home.

For more information and to purchase tickets, visit www.macarts.com or call 888-MAC-ARTS. Prices range from $10 to $13. The show runs every Saturday through August 6, with a special Labor Day show Sept. 3.

Billie Jean Osborne’s Kentucky Opry opened its 26th summer season June 18. This season’s theme is “Looking for America.”

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Lifestyles Travel by Inez

millions of years and fossilized sand dunes. Some

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Our great parks of the West

cliffs reach up an asLittle did I tounding 3,000 feet. know exactly The sandstone rocks how many in the conservation miles I would area get their amazbe traveling by ing color from iron rental car when oxide. Over centumy son and I ries, the iron oxide decided to do built up, producing something speInez the vibrant crimson cial for this past Baldridge color the canyon is Mother’s Day. so famous for.

We decided This amazing conservato travel west because we are both nature lovers and tion area is also home to wanted to tour our fascinat- 200 different mammals ing national parks before which include burros, visiting friends that we rabbits, coyotes, bighorn sheep, red tailed hawks, have on the west coast.

Our adventure began as golden eagles, hummingwe boarded a nonstop flight birds and even a few wild from Cincinnati to Las Ve- horses, bobcats and moungas, a resort town in Ne- tain lions. The 13-mile vada‘s Mojave Desert. This scenic loop drive exposes would be my son’s first visitors to the geological visit to the city that never history and splendor of the sleeps. He was anxious to canyon.

Next on the agenda was see the city that everyone speaks of, but being an the “Hoover Dam,” which Eagle Scout and outdoors- is only approximately 30 man, he became bored with miles southeast of Vegas it right away. I have been and another destination to Vegas many times for on my son’s bucket list. conferences throughout the This marvel never ceases years and feel the same as to amaze me regardless of he, but decided this would the number of times that also be a good home base I visit. Hoover Dam is a to tour some of the parks concrete arch-gravity dam that we were anxious to in the Black Canyons of visit. Needless to say, we the Colorado River, on the were excited to exit Vegas, border between the states so before checking into of Nevada and Arizona. It our hotel the first day, we was constructed between decided to visit Red Rock 1931 and 1936 during the Canyon National Conser- Great Depression and was dedicated on September vation Area.

“Red Rock Canyon” is 30, 1935, by President only 20 miles from Ve- Franklin D. Roosevelt. gas and about a 30 minute Its construction was the drive. Once you arrive to result of a massive effort the area you realize they do that involved thousands of not call it “the scenic drive” workers and cost over one for nothing. The maximum hundred lives. The dam speed limit on the 13-Mile was controversially named Scenic Drive is 35mph and after President Herbert on some sections the speed Hoover.

Investigations began limit is lower. All you need to do is sit back and en- around 1900 for a potenjoy the breathtaking views tial dam that would conmost wouldn’t expect to trol floods, provide irrigasee near a major metropoli- tion water and produce hydroelectric power in tan city.

The mountains in the the Black Canyon and Red Rock area were nearby Boulder Canyon. formed by a number of In 1928, Congress authogeological forces including rized the project and after fractured faults where the the winning bid was conearth’s crust collided over firmed, construction on the

dam began in early 1931.

Hoover Dam impounds Lake Mead, the largest reservoir in the United States by volume. The dam is located near Boulder City, Nevada and its generators provide power for public and private utilities in Nevada, Arizona, and California. Hoover Dam today is a major tourist attraction and hosts nearly a million people touring the dam each year.

“Grand Canyon,” next on our list, is one of Earth’s most powerful, inspiring landscapes and one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. The Canyon Forest Reserve was established on February 20, 1893. In 1908, President Theodore Roosevelt declared the Canyon a national monument under the antiquities Act. Congress declared the Canyon a national park in 1919, three years after the National Park Service was formed.

The 277-mile long, onemile deep canyon covers a total of 1,900 square miles.

It was discovered in 1540

by Spanish explorer Don Lopez de Cardenas. Oneand- one-half kilometers below the South Rim, the Colorado River flows at an average speed of four miles per hour. Averaging 300 feet wide and 100 feet deep, the river flows west through the Canyon, bends south and empties into the Gulf of California in Mexico.

Five different Native American tribes presently occupy the region - Hopi, Navajo, Havasupai, Pauite and Hualapai. We had the privilege of meeting a member of the Hopi tribe named Fred. Fred was an interesting man, very polite and extremely informative. We had a wonderful conversation with him, and felt honored that he would open up to us and answer many questions that we asked him about living in the Canyon and the way of life there.

The carving of the canyon is a long story that includes rock nearly two billion years old in the bottom of the canyon, land masses colliding and drifting apart, mountains forming and eroding away, sea levels rising and falling, and relentless forces of moving water. Several factors make Grand Canyon’s geology remarkable. Many canyons form as rivers cascading among mountain peaks, but Grand Canyon sits incised into an elevated plateau. The desert landscape exposes the geology

Hikers making their way amongst the “hoodoos” of Bryce Canyon. to view. It is not tucked or hidden under masses of vegetation, therefore, we can view and enjoy the work of the ages.

The Grand Canyon has a rugged landscape that hosts a fascinating variety of plant and animals, from the desert next to the Colorado River deep in the canyon to the magnificent forests atop its North Rim. Humans have played parts in the story of the Canyon for thousands of years.

Broken spear points, enigmatic split-twig figurines, decorated pots, abandoned mines, and historic hotels suggest some who have called the canyon home.

The desert landscape exposes the geology to view. It is not hidden under masses of vegetation, therefore, we can view and enjoy the work of the ages.

Our visit to “Bryce Canyon National Park,” a sprawling reserve in southern Utah, was nothing short of amazing. Bryce Canyon was first established as a national monument (1923), which was then named Utah National Park (1924) before its current name (1928). This area showcases a sculpted landscape of what is now called hoodoos. These were made when water, wind, freezes and thaws over millions of years carved into the plateau endless fields of the park’s distinctive red rock pillars. The deep, narrow walls called “fins” result from rain and snowmelt running down the slopes from Bryce’s rim. Eventually, the fins form holes (called windows), and

when the windows grow larger, they collapse and create the bizarre hoodoos that we see today.

Bryce Canyon National Park appeared to me like something out of a science fiction movie with its breathtaking views of the huge 14 ampitheatres all carved at least 1,000 feet into the pastel palette of limestone along the Paunsaugunt Plateau. Each of the amphitheaters is crowded with animated rock sculptures. Spires, pinnacles, windows, and arches accentuate a seemingly unreal landscape from another planet.

Our last point of interest before heading to visit friends in Reno was Zion National Park. This breathtaking 229-square-mile park boasts a spectacular landscape of high plateaus, slot canyons, amazing cliffs, natural arches, rivers, and a dozen waterfalls.

Carved by water and time, Zion National Park is a canyon that invites you to participate in the very forces that created it. Set in the warm climate of Southwestern Utah, Zion National Park is know for its immense rock walls of red and white Navajo sandstone that rise more than 2,000 feet into the sky. Looking closely, we spotted several rock climbers carefully making their way upward, merely specs on the vertical landscape.

The park is great for wildlife watchers as well and has numerous lookouts for more than 200 bird species, mule deer, rock squirrels, desert, cottontails, jackrab-

bits, among many other daytime animals. We were fortunate to spot desert bighorn sheep along the trail.

Cougars, bobcats, coyotes, badgers, gray foxes, and ring-tail cats are known predators of the park.

Of all the national parks that I’ve visited over the years, I would rate Zion National Park as my favorite, thus far. Driving thru the park with the colorful rock formations, natural arches and amazing waterfalls surrounded by Zion’s natural beauty was a unique experience, and as with all the parks visited on this vacation, one that I will not soon forget.

I would most definitely rate my tour west as one of my top vacations ever.

The approximately 2,000 miles put on the rental car during the 10-day span was an experience in itself, exploring new roads and meeting new friends along the route. Spotting wild horses, buffalo, mule dear, big horn sheep, and an occasional jack rabbit was a plus. However, maneuvering around a large herd of steer in the road at one point was a bit tricky.

We live in the United States, the most wonderful nation on earth with amazing natural beauty and the most beautiful national parks in the world. My son and I were fortunate to visit a few in the past weeks and I can tell you without a doubt they were a “Sight to Behold.”

(Yosemite National Park and the highlights of California to follow next.)

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