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Vintage car Monarch waystations: nature’sDepot beauty stop Shipped by rail to Paintsville in 1969 comes home

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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 Greenup County Health Deand error. I would watch the teacher. old Russell Depot. still sporting its origiBy Kathy J. Prater partment as a staff nurse then Victory Garden on PBS every “By reading and also pick“We are trying to get a Monnal colors and interior.

Around Paintsville Butterflies bring an excep- Now nursing administrator prior to Sunday afternoon and actually ing up on shows like the Vic- arch Waystation garden started with a burgandy tional amount of beauty my retirement. take notes. tory Garden is how I came to on the Extension property but There is, after all, to nothe exterior and its origiworld.

Monarch butterflies are “I do some part time nursing “This was early on before learn about the plight of the have had some problems getplace like home – even nal “light nugget gold” beauty and back at the health department Greenup County had a Master Monarch butterflies, their loss ting it going due to water isifa source you doofhappen togreat be ain- interior, the vehicle is terest to Nannette Stevens. needed.

I have been 1969 Ford Mustang. awhen prized possession of a Gardener program. I would of habitat, etc and the Mon- sues and such.

“Butterflies go where they Adams, Master Gardener sinceshe 2006 also pick up garden books and arch Watch organization.

This particular vehiwho says please – and please where they and currently the secretary “When available I will go See Monarch cle of which we speak, “drove” an exact replica for started my own reference ligo.” - unknown organization.

I serve on the brary.

Once the program was to seminars etc. I did so last On Page 11 came “home” to Paints- ofour the vehicle as a child.

Stevens a habitat County Extension Council at started in Greenup I signed up spring and learned more about ville at a offers recent down-for “My daddy had bought butterfliesCruizN. as they migrate the a Greenup Coopera- and learned so much more. the Monarchs.” town Now to me little County pedal-powthe south each year. tive Extension.

I am a member “I developed my love of garThis ties into her interest and belonging to Angela ered toy Mustang when NanetteofisSouth the daughter the hand bell choir at Addening as a child following my activities with the Master GarAdams Point, of I of was a small child and the latethe William and Thelma I vance years. grandfather Raymond Stevens deners group.

Ohio, ‘69 Mustang lovedforit.many Now I have Stevens.

She was born at Bain- the“Igrown-up also am a board member of Russell around his garden.

“The Master Gardeners are was originally custom version,” bridge Naval Station Maryland of the Remote Area Medical He was an avid rose grower. a small group but we are inbuilt for a Paintsville she said with a laugh. and has lived Russell - Along Kentucky affiliate.

I also take “As a child I have a very volved in some community resident, a in “J.thePickerwith the “grown Flatwoodsofarea since 1960. waterversion,” color classes Adams from Janice tiny veggie garden next to our projects. simer” 563 College up She attended the Russell LeBrun. garage Adams in Russell.with I helped “We Mustang developed at anda recent main- Paintsville CruizN. her my 1969 Ford Street, according to also stillI think hasthat’s theabout toy it,”Angela School system and graduated she said in accessing how her grandfather deadhead his roses tain the flower garden at the what appears to be a Mustang her father in 1972. She then attended life has her been.some 40-odd of and generally got having in his way,” Greenup County War Memothat number service receipt amongthe bought King’svehicle’s Daughters’original School of years Herago. life Both also includes she explained with aFrom laugh. rial. We received tulip bulbs engines. the were on the302-2V Nursing and then earned an adlove of nature and specifically “I continue to read books from around the state capitol that number, 74,458 documentation.

Lo- display at the CruizN. ditional degree from Bellarmthis time of year, butterflies. and magazines on gardening buildings through Tanya Pulhad automatic transcals believe the name “I bring the Mustang ine most Collegelikely School of “I have been a Master Garand pick the brain of other lin and planted them at the War missions; 5,262 were is a Nursing. mis- ‘home’ to Paintsville at “I beganofmy nursing career least deneronce since ataking theAdcoursepainted gardeners. meadowlark Linda Hieneman Memorial, the Veterans Cemspelling Picklesimer year,” at Kings Adams Daughters does Hospi- ams in 2006. our Ag. of Agent has been a great etery, the Extension office and Nannette Stevens which 936 though said. Adams has yellow had nugget gold bucket say she knows that original documentation the original purchaser of the car and is the seats. Of the 936, 47 bought the vehicle for vehicle’s third owner. had white vinyl roofs, his wife.

“This car is one of a nine were equipped with consoles and only A hardtop, assembled kind,” she said. in Dearborn, Michigan According to paper- two had rocker panel and shipped by rail to work in Adams’ posses- moldings. Of those two, the Paintsville Depot sion, 299,036 Mustangs only one had an electric in early May, 1969, the were built in 1969. Of clock installed. That The Mustang that Angela “drove” as a child. She often displays the child-sized auto alongside the car remains in excel- those, 150,637 were real thing.

Car cont. on page 8 lent condition today, hardtops, with 84,945

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By Kathy J. Prater offered through the Downtown Russell Busia chance to see earlier leave the country until and Katie McMahan sponsoring vendor, ness Association, will be issues wherein I made the set date of deparAround Paintsville the on Big Sandy Area held Dec. 4, beginning an appearance, I am ture. As a kid, I never Community Action at 7 p.m. a recent graduate of traveled often, except Many of you, we hope, Johnson Central, who for twice to Orlando for Program, The event, the whichVetwill erans be held ADM on the Medical streets of have taken time to note decided, instead of an amusement park Center, door prizes, downtown Russell, will our articles on a local heading off to college or trip, once to Washingand more.

For more line up between 6 and student who has spent to work, to take a ‘gap ton D.C. with my faminformation, 6:30 p.m. on contact Clinton the past year study- year’ and go abroad. I ily, and once to Kansas Wendydirected Bolen atby606Street the ing a foreign language was lucky enough to City, Missouri with and a foreign culture receive an almost com- my school. For the rest 874-3595.

Event is Photos by Anne Stephens Russell Police Departin Korea. Katie Mc- pletely-free scholarship of my 18 years, I had free and open to the ment. public.

The parade will kick off Mahan, a 2015 gradu- called the National Se- lived a nice, normal life ate of Johnson Central curity Language Initia- here in Paintsville. at 7 p.m.

High School, has just tive for Youth (NSLI-Y) Freefeatured Pool Party – The float will As a Ms. kid June who Whitt’s had Veterans Day assembly at Campbell Elem School.

3rd grade students listen to Medal of Honor to be held Wed., Aug. be Mr. and Mrs. Santa recently returned home from the United States lived that nice, normal JohnsonErnie County af- asofhe recipient West answersState theirDequestions.

Fredrick 3, at Paintsville Citybe to Claus, as pictures will America’s life, andEmily who had never and Chaise Conley, members of the Raceland High ter her year abroad.

Pool, from p.m. allowed after 6-8 the parade School Band, play Tapspartment. at the Campbell Elementary School Day Assembly.

After gradbeen away fromVeterans home This week, we allow uating high school, I for more than a week, Hosted thestation.

Girl in front of by the fire Scouts of Kentucky’s Organizers as that there Katie the opportunity headed to Seoul, South convincing your parWilderness be no other SantasRoad in the to present a final as- Korea for nine months ents to let you take a sessment of her year in to study the Korean gap year abroad can be Council in order to parade. recruit new troop A chili/cookie dinner Korea: language and attend really hard. In the Oc- Katie’s recent arrival back in the U.S. greeted “Hi, my at midnight, Blue Grass Regional Airport in will be served at the Rus- Special braryschool.

Science to advance in at the Rock and Roll Hall of gree to meetatwith university tour of community engagetoname is Katie high McMahan.

For those of Lexington by her boyfriend, Chase Keeton, and sell Fire Station immediNews, cont. on page 8 on pageOhio, 8 the field, but I hadtime, no clue Korea Fame cont. in Cleveland, in admissions representatives. ment activities throughout The Greenup Beacon During this mom, Kitty Castle. ately following the parade RSVPs can be made at http:// the Commonwealth. This Sara Crawford was a re- what I wanted to receive my some capacity. with musical entertain- cipient of the Northern Ken- bachelor’s in.

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

“I was really excited to exciting possibilities, I can’t The #RoadToNKU is a of eight stops through Dec. 4. tucky University Trailblazer The parade committee Award for Leadership in Li- learn that NKU offered the make up my mind at the mowelcomes all participants: brary Informatics Nov. 6 at library informatics program. ment,” she said. floats, walkers, bands,personfire the Ashland Plaza Hotel and It’s a wonderful opportunity Sara will join four area County school trucks and others. to acquire the technical skills mathematics teachers who Convention Center in Ashnel and a variety of local The grand marshals of needed and really familiarize will also be honored with the land. agencies joined together thehost parade this year will to a “Readifest” back- The presentation was part myself with the field before NKU Trailblazer Award for be Bucky Jonespreparedness and Mark of the 2014 #RoadToNKU starting on a graduate de- persistence in making a difto-school Ballard, longtime Russell gree. For instance, the library ference in the mathematics event on Tuesday, July 26,Commonwealth Tour. residents and volunteers.

I work in is a federal deposi- skills of our children.

Sara is a resident of Rusat the Highland Church additional informa-par-sell, Kentucky, and is a stu- tory, so the government doc“The Trailblazer Award is of For Christ.

Students tion please call Cheryl uments class I plan on taking recognition of those citizens dent in NKU’s library inforticipating in the event reJones, 502-314-4662. in the spring will serve me throughout the state who are matics program.

She works ceived free backpacks, tote well.” changing lives through new as a library assistant at the bags, school supplies, and Meeting scheduled The support Sara has re- and innovative education personal hygiene items asAshland Community and Theas Flatwoods LionsandTechnical College. Sara was ceived at NKU has already programs,” NKU President well water bottles Club will meet Thursday, Geoffrey S. Mearns said. other useful items. Stu-a student worker at the li- served her well.

November 13 at 7 p.m.

“I didn’t know what to ex“With improved math skills brary before completing an dents also had the opporThe to meeting tunity meet will with be someassociate of arts degree last pect during my first semester and added library capacity, held atteachers Giovanni’s on receive Ar- May. at NKU as an online trans- Kentucky’s children will be area and gillite Road. fer student, but I have had better prepared to meet the “Books and the written information about the upNon-members welsuch a pleasant experience demands of this century.” word have always been a coming school year. Parcome.also were given thepassion of mine and librar- so far,” Sara said. “EveryThe event is open to the ents one has been so supportive public and will include an ies brought me hours of opportunity to learn about throughout the journey and opportunity for high school comfort and joy when I was See News insurance plans, affordable my teachers are wonderful.” students and adults interyounger,” Sara said.

“I knew On Page 2 foster/adoption programs Sara’s dream job is to work ested in completing their deSara Crawford and other area agency pro-I needed my Master of Ligrams and providers.

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August 2, 2016

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By Nick Thomas

Patty McCormack remembers “The Bad Seed” It’s been 60 years since William March’s chilling novel, “The Bad Seed,” was released as a successful but shocking 1956 film. Proceded by a long-running Broadway play, both starred Patty McCormack as the malicious child, Rhoda Penmark.

A manipulative, selfish little girl – a “Bad Seed” – Rhoda has no moral compass and stops at nothing to satisfy her wants. Today, she would be classified as a sociopathic killer.

Her mother, played

by Nancy Kelly, eventually suspects Rhoda’s wicked ways and worries that her daughter has inherited her evil nature from her grandmother, a notorious serial killer.

McCormack says she is amazed that the film continues to garner raves from first-time viewers, including fellow actors.

“There was a time when you just didn’t talk about your old work because it smacked of being a has-been,” she said. “But now I find colleagues are fascinated when they learn I was the kid in ‘The Bad Seed.’”

McCormack was just eight years old when she landed the Broadway role.

“My mom would take me on the train in New York for auditions and I read for this part and got it,” she said. “Reginald Denham, the di-

rector, was very good with kids and made it fun to be there.”

The show ran for over 330 performances, opening December 1954 at the 46th Street Theatre (now the Richard Rodgers Theatre), and ran for five months before moving to the Coronet Theatre (now the Eugene O’Neill Theatre).

“We did eight performances a week, with matinees on Wednesdays and Saturdays,” said McCormack. “You really got to be a family doing theater.”

During the show’s run, even at the age of eight, McCormack learned to adapt her performance to the audiences’ reaction.

“If I did something one night and the audience responded favorably, I would keep it in the next performance provided the director approved,” she said. “So the character evolved and when it came time to film the movie, I was very comfortable with the character and my role.”

Casting a child as a killer was rare for the 1950s, but young Patty tackled the role rather innocently.

“The character was presented to me as this little girl determined to get her own way, rather than a ruthless murderer,” recalled McCormack. “Yes, I knew she was a killer, but you never see her actually

kill anyone on screen, which I think made the film even creepier. If remade today, it would almost certainly be more graphic, which I think would ruin its appeal.”

The endings of the play and film were also different.

“In the play, the mother shoots herself and dies, while Rhoda survives her mother’s attempt to poison her,” she explained. “So no one was left alive who knew what Rhoda really did. But they changed that for the movie because the Motion Picture Production Code of the 1950s wouldn’t permit movie criminals to go unpunished.”

The story also raised the idea of “nature verses nurture” as a cause of bad behavior, an obscure psychological concept in the ’50s.

“Rhoda didn’t come from a broken home, so William March was suggesting that genes could be responsible for some people with no conscience,” said McCormack. “That was quite a remarkable explanation 60 years ago because there is now scientific evidence that some hostile behavior can have a genetic cause.”

McCormack attended the 1957 Oscar ceremony as a presenter for the Short Subject Cartoon Award and was introduced by Jerry Lewis who remarked: “The child star of ‘The

Patty played the role of Rhoda, a young killer, in the 1956 film, “The Bad Seed.”

Bad Seed’ who killed the critics and most of the cast …. Miss Patty McCormack.” She was also nominated for best actress in a supporting role (losing to Dorothy Malone).

“I was more of a tomboy and didn’t enjoy dressing up for the ceremony,” she recalled. “I was told that I probably wouldn’t win so I didn’t expect to. I remember seeing Elizabeth Taylor at the rehearsals as ‘Giant’ was up for awards.

She had on bright red lipstick and with her dark black hair looked like a princess – just gorgeous.”

For all her early accomplishments as a child actor in theater and film, McCormack never let her youthful

success dictate her career. She worked regularly in film and television since “The Bad Seed,” with guest appearances on hit shows such as “Desperate Housewives,” “The Sopranos,” and “Grey’s Anato- Patty will celebrate her 71st birthday in August. my.”

“Having been successful so young happy taking the roles probably made my that I wanted because ambitions different to they were just enjoyable someone who yearns for to play.” that success throughNick Thomas teaches out their career,” she at Auburn University at said. “I didn’t become Montgomery, Ala., and blindly ambitious for that success the rest of has written features, my life because I found columns, and interviews it so early. So I’ve been for over 600 magazines and

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Obituaries Allie Lambert Baer Bentley Allie Lambert Baer Bentley, 98, of Kenneth City, Fla., formerly of Louisa, died Wednesday, July 20, 2016, at the home of her granddaughter, Diana McClelland in Kenneth City, Fla. Born Oct. 22, 1917, in Morehead, she was the daughter of the late Edd Lambert and Perlie Lee Lambert.

In addition to being a homemaker, Allie was a machine operator at the Troxell Company in Elyria, Ohio, for 15 years. She retired to Kentucky in 1971.

She is survived by one daughter, Deloris Ratliff of Ashland; six grandchildren, Diana McClelland, Marsha Griffith, Patricia Sparks, Regina Chaney, Daniel Ratliff and Robert Ratliff; 16 great grandchildren; 10 great-great grandchildren; and numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ray Bentley; son, David Edward Baer; stepson, David Lewis Bentley; and

Jerry Douglas Boyd

grandchildren, Terry Bentley, Jimmy Bentley, Ruthie (Ratliff) McClelland and Mike Ratliff; two brothers, Elmer Lambert and Millard Lambert; half -brother, Glennis Lambert; and five sisters, Effie Black, Geneva Catron, Dedie Parker, Virgie Jones and Addie Hughes.

A Celebration of Life Service was held July 27.

Burial followed in the Gilliam-Waddell Cemetery in Carter County.

Northcutt & Son Home for Funerals in Morehead was in charge of arrangements.

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Morgan J. Joseph Morgan J. Joseph, 64, of Prestonsburg, died Wednesday, July 27, 2016, in the Cabell Huntington Hospital, Huntington, West Virginia.

Born Nov. 21, 1951, in Floyd County, he was a son of the late Dayton and Geneva Adkins Joseph.

He was retired from medical transportation service.

He is survived by three sons, Phillip Morgan Joseph of Prestonsburg, Charles Richard Joseph of Lexington, and Justin D. Spears of Prestonsburg; four daughters, Melenda Sue Joseph of Salt Lick, Heather Nicole Joseph of Prestonsburg, Mary Elizabeth Joseph of Topmost, and Shera Lynn (Ryan) Wagoner of Prestonsburg; one brother, Ashland (Wanda) Joseph of Prestonsburg; five sisters, Betty Calhoun, Geraldine LeMaster, Barbara Joseph and Tina McGaffee, all of Prestonsburg, and Christine (Paul) Deaton of Paintsville; one special best friend, Freida Spears; seven grandchildren, Cohen Morgan Joseph, Abram Dawson, Shelby Noel Blackburn, Nate Blackburn, Alexis

Hope Joseph and Madison and Blake Henson.

In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by six brothers, Harold Jr., Paul Edward, Herman, Charles Richard, Ronnie Joseph and Dayton “Bob” Joseph Jr.; and three sisters, Meda Josephine Yates, Mary Margaret and Mary Rose Joseph.

Funeral services were conducted Sunday, July 31, at the Highland Avenue Freewill Baptist Church, Prestonsburg.

Burial followed in the Joseph Family Cemetery, Prestonsburg.

Arrangements under the direction of Hall Funeral Home, Martin.

Misty Green, 37, of Paducah, died Saturday, July 23, 2016, at Lourdes Hospital.

She was the daughter of Misty Wells Powers of Johnson County and Eddie Stickler of Prestonsburg.

She was a 1997 graduate of Johnson Central High School, a 2002 graduate of the University of Louisville from which she obtained a bachelor’s degree in Health Sciences – Cytotechnology and an employee of Baptist Hospital of Paducah and Lourdes Hospital, Paducah.

She attended St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church and was an avid motorcyclist.

Along with her parents, she is also survived by her husband, Christopher Barrett Green; two sons, Conrad and Luke Green; grandmother, Betty Stickler of Drift; sister-in-law, Andi Deaton and husband Keith of Indianapolis, Ind.; parents-in-law, Richard and Patricia Green of Arlington; an uncle, Tim Wells and wife, Glenda of Alabama; a special friend, Dwight Stambaugh of Nashville, Tenn.; and special aunts and uncles, Glen

and Kay Powers, Steve and Patti Powers, Judy and Conrad Froehlich, Milton Powers and James and Rachel Powers.

She was preceded in death by her father, Kenneth Powers; grandparents, Howard Stickler and Patty Wells; and an aunt, Peggy Sturgill.

Funeral services were held Wednesday, July 27, at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church with Rev. Bruce McCarty officiating.

Burial followed at St. Denis Cemetery in Hickman County.

Arrangements under the direction of Milner & Orr Funeral Home, Paducah.

Obituary courtesy of Paintsville Funeral Home, Paintsville.

Frankie J. McKenzie Frankie J. McKenzie, 80, of Louisa, died Thursday, July 21, 2016, at the Community Hospice Care Center in Ashland.

He was the son of the late Dora McKenzie and Cassteria (Salyer) Mckenzie.

He is survived by his wife, Barbara LyerlyMcKenzie; three sons, Allen McKenzie of Bristol, Tenn., Rodney McKenzie of Louisville, and Emerson McKenzie of Fort Gay, W.Va.; two daughters, Connie Brewer of Louisa, and Rhonda Sieg of Chandler, Ariz.; five sisters; Gaye Griffith of South Bloomfield, Ohio, Suzie Holstein of Pompano Beach, Fla., Garnett Skaggs of Martha, Bonnie Sturgill of Zelda, and Sharon McKenzie of Louisa; 11 grandchildren;

15 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.

Funeral services were held Sunday, July 24, in the Paintsville Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Eulas Adams and Chris Rowland officiating.

Burial followed at Patty Flat Cemetery, Fuget.

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Cosettia McClanahan, 80, of Teaberry, died Wednesday, July 20, 2016 at Pikeville Medial Center.

Born Feb. 25, 1936, she was a daughter to the late Bill Martin and Maudie Howell Martin.

Along with her husband, Otis McClanahan, she is survived by one son, Terry Lee McClanahan of Teaberry; two daughters, Tonya Gail Hall of Green Springs, Ohio and Connie Lynn McClanahan of Teaberry; seven grandchildren, Becky, Trenton, Brad, Jared, Brooke, Cesilee and Chelsea; six great- grandchildren, Zachary, Colby, Tucker, Charlotte, Addy Continuing the Legacy andofGannon; and two nearly 70 yearssisters, Pearl Jones of Teaberry and Betty Tackett of Gretchal Nolan and Mary Dayton, Ohio.

Presley.

In addition to her parFuneral services were ents, excellence Sincepreceded 1947 she was also conducted Wednesday, in death by three brothers, July 27, at Young Funeral Edgar Martin, Adrian MarHome Chapel with Pastor Chuck Price officiating.

Burial followed at the Carter Cemetery, Louisa.

Cora Elizabeth Newsome Cora Elizabeth Newsome, 78, of Webbville, died Sunday, July 24, 2016 at Cabell Huntington Hospital. Born May 6, 1938 in Louisa, she was a daughter of the late Hezakia and Nora White Newsome.

She was a member of Hyland Heights Baptist Church of Catlettsburg.

Survivors include one son, Eddie (Nancy) Newsome of Webbville; three grandchildren; four greatgrandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by four brothers, Jeff, Bud, Ed, and Don Newsome; and three sisters, Goldie Woods,

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tin and Andy Martin; as well as four sisters, Mary Hamilton, Novie Newsome, Goldie Martin and Verlie Martin.

Funeral services were held Sunday, July 24, at Samaria Old Regular Baptist Church, Teaberry. Old Regular Baptist ministers officiated.

Burial was in the Jones Cemetery, Teaberry.

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

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Marlene Johnson, 62, of McDowell died Wednesday, July 20, 2016, at Pikeville Medical Center.

Born Oct. 26, 1953, in Jacks Creek, she was a daughter to the late Addison B. Collins and Cora Hall Collins.

She is survived by one son, Elmer “J.J.” Johnson Jr. and his wife Stephanie of Hueysville; one daughter, Marley Johnson of McDowell; one brother, Ellis Ray Collins of Taylor, Michigan; three sisters, Marcella Lou Williams of Bypro, Barbara Sue Green of Melvin, Sharon Kaye Foreman of Bevinsville; two grandchildren, Leigha Johnson and Brian Manns; and one great-grandchild, Harper Addison Crowder.

Along with her parents and her husband, she was also preceded in death by one daughter, Shawna Lee

Johnson; and two brothers, Kenneth A. Collins and Charles E. Collins.

Funeral services were held Saturday, July 23, at Wheelwright Freewill Baptist Church, Bypro.

Freewill Baptist ministers officiated.

Burial was in Buckingham Cemetery, Bevinsville.

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

Alvagail Harvey Alvagail Harvey, 55, of Banner, died Wednesday, July 20, 2016, at her residence.

Born May 20, 1961, she was a daughter to the late George R. Kidd and Della Carroll Kidd.

She is survived by her son, Stacy Bryant and his wife Michele of Langley; one daughter, Della Misty Tackett and her husband Danny of Banner; two brothers, R.J. Kidd of Banner and Simon Kidd of Mt. Sterling; five sisters, Tennie Parsons, Julavene Case and JoAnn Biliter all of Banner, George Ann Case of South Carolina and Ima Sue Collins of Pikeville; eight grandchildren, Jerrigail, Tracelen, Jonathon, Misty, Cameron, Jazmine, Ryan and Shawn; and one great-granddaughter, Kylie.

Along with her parents, she was also preceded in death by two sons, Tracy

Bryant and Jason Todd Bryant; four brothers, Mack Denzil Kidd, F.B. Kidd, Freddy Kidd and Russell R. Kidd.

Funeral services were held Sunday, July 24, at Little Salem Old Regular Baptist Church, Dana.

Jerry Kidd and others officiated.

Burial was in Kidd Cemetery, Big Branch, Banner.

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

Deborah Lynn Gibson Deborah Lynn Gibson, 54, of Garrett, died Thursday, July 21, 2016, at her residence.

Born April 9, 1962, she was the daughter of the late John M. and Topsie B. Bolen Gibson.

She is survived by a son, James Robert Gibson; brothers, Garnett “Hootie” Gibson, Kenneth Ray Gibson and Johnny Gibson; sisters, Edna Patrick,

Violet Wogomon, Theda Gibson, Linda Gibson, Cludette Purde and Dorothy Able; and several other relatives.

Graveside services were conducted Sunday, July 24, at the Bolen Cemetery in Garrett.

Burial was in the Bolen Cemetery.

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

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Obituaries Roberta Crider Roberta Crider, 88, of Prestonsburg, died Friday, July 22, 2016, at Riverview Health Care Center.

Born April 17, 1928, in Floyd County, she was the daughter of the late Johnny Lee “J.L.” Crider Sr. and Eva Collins Lafferty.

She was a retired cook for Prestonsburg High School and Mountain Manor Nursing Home.

She is survived by sons, Dwight (Karen) Crider and Brian Keith (Betty) Crider both of Prestonsburg; grandchildren, Melissa Dawn, Elizabeth Ann and Crystal Leah; a sister, Pauline Jones of Seabring, Florida; two special sisterin-laws, Mildred Lafferty and Dottie Lafferty; and special friends, Dr. Bader and Larry Leslie.

Along with her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Arnold Crider; a son, Seldon

Crider; and siblings, Albert Lafferty, Henry Lafferty, Darvin Lafferty, Ed Lafferty, William Ballard Lafferty Johnny Lafferty, Mazie McCaren and Oakley Morrison.

Funeral services were held Monday, July 25, at Nelson Frazier Funeral Home. Bobby Joe Spencer officiated.

Burial was in Gethsemane Gardens, Prestonsburg.

George Franklin Caudill George Franklin Caudill, 68, of Prestonsburg, died Sunday, July 24, 2016, at his residence.

Born Aug. 26, 1947, in Columbus, Ohio, he was the son of the late George W. and Margorie Williams Caudill.

He was a retired U.S. Navy veteran.

He is survived by his wife, Alma Hall Caudill; sons, Tracy Caudill of Richmond, Ohio and Timothy Caudill of Cincinnati, Ohio; a daughter, Terresa Jones of Delaware, Ohio; a sister, Pauline Caudill of Delaware, Ohio; and 10 grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in

death by two sisters, Nancy Giles and Vicky Caudill.

Memorial services were held Wednesday, July 27, at Old Time Baptist Church, Printer. Denver Meade officiated.

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

ville; one special uncle, Ike Meade; eight grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were conducted on Monday, July 25, at the Betsy Layne Church of Christ, with Church of Christ ministers officiating.

Burial followed in the Jeff Hunter Cemetery, Printer.

Serving as pallbearers were: Dalton Tackett, Bobby Stanley, Emilio Serrano, Matthew Stanley, Dustin Tackett, Mike Rogers and Brad Meade.

Arrangements under the direction of Hall Funeral Home, Martin.

Stuart Bradley Wellman Stuart Bradley Wellman, 34, of Huntington, West Virginia, died July 24, 2016, at his home.

Born Sept. 8, 1981, in Huntington, he was the son of Gary Wellman and Diana Webb-Thompson.

He was a member of the New Life Church in Huntington where he was active with the Praise Team.

He had a passion for music and loved to draw.

He previously worked as an Emergency Medical Technician and a customer service representative for Amazon.

He is survived by his mother, Diana and Mickey Thompson of Genoa; his father, Gary and Angie Wellman of Fort Gay; one sister, Kailee Wellman of Fort Gay; maternal grandmother, Christine Webb of Louisa; paternal grandmother, Oretha Webb of Fort Gay; a very special

Anna Roberta McCloud Moore, 89, of Glasgow, formerly of McDowell, died Monday, July 25, 2016, at her residence.

Born April 13, 1927, she was the daughter of the late Herbert and Roberta Hinkle McCloud.

She was a retired cosmetologist with Modern Drug Store in Cleveland, Ohio. She was a member of the Cedar Grove Missionary Baptist Church in Glasgow.

She is survived by one daughter, Aundra Kay (Robert) Bonney of Battle Creek, Mich.; three sisters, Mildred Pruett of Battle Creek, Mich., Alice Osborne of Hunter, and Cledith Rhodus of Centerville, Ohio; one brother, Jack (Cathy) McCloud of Albuquerque, New Mexico; four sisters-in-law, Alice Lawson, Josephine (Cliff) Lambert, Norma Lambert and Saundra Moore; three grandchildren, Col. Russell Eugene (Jennifer) Taylor, John Michael Taylor, and Clayton Earl (Amy) Bonney; three great-grandchil-

dren, Natalie Grace Ta y l o r, Kaitlyn Delaney Taylor and Jesse Morgan Livingston; and numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents and her husband, Earl Moore, she was also preceded in death by one son, Michael Dexter Moore; and two sisters, Delores Shirko and Avonell Ewlon.

Funeral services were conducted Saturday, July 30, in the Hall Funeral Home Chapel with Ted Shannon officiating.

Burial followed in the Lucy Hall Cemetery, McDowell.

Arrangements under the direction of A.F. Crow Funeral Home, Glasgow, and Hall Funeral Home, Martin.

Faurest Leo Klinglesmith Jr.

Jeff Meade Jeff Meade, 53, of Stanville, died Friday, July 22, 2016, at Pikeville Medical Center.

Born March 1, 1963, in Martin, he was the son of Vern Edith Williams Meade Ratliff and the late George Meade.

He was a disabled mechanic, and was of the Church of Christ faith.

Along with his mother, he is also survived by his wife, Lesa Johnson Meade; three sons, Dustin Tackett of Sandy Hook, Bobby (Amber) Stanley of Betsy Layne and Matthew (Maria) Stanley of Harold; two daughters, Ashley (Emilio) Serrano of Stanville, and Abigail Meade of Morehead; five brothers, Johnny (Brenda) Meade of Prestonsburg, Randall Meade of Lancaster, George (Jane) Meade, Jr. of Warsaw, Ind., Luke (Sandy) Meade of Printer, and Carl (Pam) Meade of Stanville; two sisters, Beatrice Meade of McDowell and Tabitha (Darrell) Johnson of Stan-

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uncle, Mitchell Webb of Louisa; and numerous other relatives.

He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Edgel Webb and paternal grandfather, Jack Wellman.

Funeral services were held Friday, July 29, at Young Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Chuck Bailey officiating.

Burial followed at the Lynch Cemetery in Fort Gay.

Faurest Leo Klinglesmith Jr., 69, of Louisville, died Tuesday, July 19, 2016.

Born March 10, 1947, he was a son of the late Faurest Leo Klinglesmith Sr. and Juanita Adams.

He worked as a land surveyor for many years.

He enjoyed fishing and sharing this hobby with his beloved children and grandchildren.

On June 3, 1972, he married Marcella Mae Daniels in Berea, Kentucky in Danforth Chapel at Berea College.

Surviving him, his wife truly took care of him in sickness and in health, until his last breath.

In addition to his wife, he is also survived by four children, Matthew Hayward (Amber) Klinglesmith of St. Roberts, Mis-

souri and David Wayne (Rebekah) Klinglesmith of Louisville, Michelle Mim Klinglesmith of Nashville, Tennessee and Jennifer Jay Klinglesmith of Louisville; three grandchildren, Samuel, Carolyn and Jonah; a brother, Gary Klinglesmith; a half-sister, Ronda Klinglesmith (Doug) White of Louisville; one niece, Casey Klinglesmith (Richard) Leanhart of Louisville; and many cousins.

Funeral services were held at Newcomer Funeral Home Southwest Louisville Chapel on Friday, July 22. Pastor Brad Weldy officiated.

Burial was in Lakeview Memorial Cemetery, Staffordsville.

Obituary courtesy of Preston Funeral Home, Paintsville.

Cora Lemaster Cora Lemaster, 98, died Thursday, July 21, 2016, in Paintsville.

Born Nov. 22, 1917, she was a daughter to the late Millard and Jo Sue Williamson Sisco.

She was a ship welder for the United States government, and a member of the Sugar Grove Church.

She is survived by one son, Willard Young of Sitka; one daughter, Mary Delong of Hager Hill; one brother, Thomas Sisco of Ashville, Ohio; two sisters, Geraldine Morrison of Grandville, Ohio and

Dorothy Holcome of Columbus, Ohio; and one grandchild.

Along with her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Calvin Jess Lemaster.

Funeral services were held Sunday, July 24, at the Sugar Grove Church with Harold Salyers and Danny Ward officiating.

Burial followed in the Lakeview Memorial Cemetery at Staffordsville.

Arrangements under the direction of Preston Funeral Home, Paintsville.

Corvin Salyer Corvin Salyer, 68, of Paintsville, formerly of Flat Gap, died Saturday, July 23, 2016, at the Paul B. Hall Medical Center.

Born July 4, 1948, in Johnson County, he was a son of the late John Logan Salyer and Donna McKenzie Salyer.

He is survived by three daughters, Jennifer Yvonne Bowsher, Tina Lynn Andrews and Spicey Jo Bowsher, all of Marysville, Ohio; two sons, John Thomas Salyer of Pataskala, Ohio and Michael Corvin Salyer of Tracy, California; two brothers, Jessie Salyer of Columbus, Ohio and James Everette Salyer of Sitka; three sisters, Martha Virginia Estep

of Marysville, Ohio, Minnie Kathleen Dingledine of Indian Lake, Ohio, and Lavonjalene Wilcox of Sitka; 11 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by four sisters, Betty June Crislip Caudill, Thelma Irene Crabtree, Bonnie Sue Estep and Hester Faye Music; and one brother, Bobby Gene LeMaster.

Funeral services were conducted Tuesday, July 26, in the Jones-Preston Funeral Chapel with Ronnie Spriggs officiating.

Burial followed in the Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville. Full military honors were conducted by Auxier Chapter 18 of the D.A.V.

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Editorial The Common Tater By John Sparks

Apocalypse now!

WE INTERRUPT THIS COLUMN FOR AN IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT: THE APOCALYPSE IS COMING, and none of the Presidential candidates—not even THAT one—is the Antichrist. Nonetheless, it’s on its way, and this man, the Common Tater, knoweth both the day and the hour: Saturday, August 6, from 10am to 6pm in Cynthiana, Kentucky, 22 miles northeast of Lexington on KY 353. HEARKEN UNTO THE SOUND OF MY VOICE, YE READERS.

I had wanted to wind up my gun control essays with the story of my old grandma and the time she lost a fight with her front door and a .32 Smith & Wesson double-action revolver, but I guess that’ll keep till next week. After all, it’s kept for forty-odd years already. For the present I have a story to tell about my work abode of nearly every weekend, Cynthiana, home of 3M’s Post-It Plant; the Kentucky’s Best Cigarette Factory; the E. D. Bullard company that makes industrial strength hard

hats; a great many tobacco and horse farms; Harrison Memorial Hospital (finest rural healthcare gig I ever worked, too: quality patient care, a Board of Directors and Management attuned to the needs of working professionals, and best of all, no blatant eastern Kentucky-style nepotism); and, as I found out only recently, the genuine birthplace of the pop cultural phenomenon known as The Walking Dead.

That’s right. The Walking Dead. And the whole thing got its start in, of all places, the Bluegrass State.

Tony Moore, the original artist of The Walking Dead in its pre-American Movie Classics Network days as a comic book series, happens to be a native of Cynthiana, and he set the beginning of the great and notable Day of the Zombie Apocalypse in Room 251 of the very hospital that graces his dear old home town—and where I work.

Even Moore’s sketches of

the outside of the hospital building and the grounds in the comic’s first issue are true to real life. And so this coming Saturday the city of Cynthiana, in conjunction with Harrison Memorial, will host its very own Walking Dead Festival with the theme of “Where It All Began.” I’ve already heard that every hotel and motel in Lexington, Georgetown, Paris, and Cynthiana itself is booked solid by eager fans of both the comic and the television series. It’s possible that we could see a crowd of as high as ten thousand this weekend, though it’s a daunting prospect to think of the majority of them dolled up like rotting corpses for their tour of the fateful Room 251 at the hospital and through the rest of the city. I have to admit to my own particular dread at the possibility of hundreds of cases of heat exhaustion, along with the aftereffects of however many impromptu fights between avid fans, flood-

ing our Emergency Room, and the idea of seeing teeth marks on scalps is—well, let’s just say if that occurs it’ll really put us hospital workers in the genuine spirit of the thing. Especially if some joker gets too far into his roleplaying and decides he wants to try out the flavors of OUR brains.

But I’ve already told you in a previous column: the essence of life in any hospital is its unceasing and consistent absurdity, so I’m ready to ride along with a big smile. For one Saturday, at least.

Should the city of Cynthiana be this eagerly supportive of an artist who has so deftly exploited his own hometown to begin the tale of a science fictional world disaster? Well, why not?

After all, no publicity is bad publicity and if Samuel Johnson was correct, anyone who writes for any other reason than money is a fool. I myself cherish my tiny royalty payments and even the little dab that

Here and There, Then and Now By Joe Weddington

The Jiffy Poppers

Wow. There are some completely useless College Majors out there. I suppose people with such degrees go on to be completely useless professionals. But they are paid well because they have degrees in General Studies or Basket Weaving and yet once in the work force, their pedigreed incompetence has a butterfly effect that is eventually reflected in the cost of goods, services, and even justice for all.

I am thinking if our nation is to ever be a shadow of what it once was and if the economy is to ever truly recover, common sense must not just enter into it, but prevail. I think a good start would be to introduce two years of elective area basic vocational-technical (common sense tasks and

abilities) classes as a requirement of high school students.

Latin. A dead language from a long dead society, but the key to deciphering words of modern language and in the legal and medical professions. It is a shame this class is disappearing from schools nationwide.

Reading and writing skills have gone in the toilet as well. Much to be said for the “3 R’s” of old. The loss of cursive writing training is simply a travesty.

Common Core Math?

Busy work useless crap envisioned by advanced degree math nerds who were thought to be creepy class weirdos by the rest of the math nerds. We need people who can add, subtract, multiply and divide with

Student Essays By Sydney Becknell

Memes

Meme is a common word among today’s youth. It can mean a lot of things but it usually means something humorous. A meme is “an idea, behavior, or style that spreads from person to person within a culture.” A meme acts as a unit for car-

rying cultural ideas, symbols, or practices that can be transmitted from one mind to another through writing, speech, gestures, rituals, or other imitable phenomena with a mimicked theme. Supporters of the concept regard memes

the good folk of Around Town pay me for Commontatering. By Johnson’s definition, Tony Moore and his original partner in the Walking Dead venture, Madison County native Robert Kirkman, are thus as eligible for a place in Kentucky’s literary pantheon as Jesse Stuart and Robert Penn Warren. Besides that, I prefer out-and-out overthe-top sci-fi to a great deal of the fiction-posing-as-fact scribblings I’ve seen lately from from so many Appalachian, including Kentucky, authors. A. J. Offutt always could write better than that son of his anyway. I think Moore and Kirkman have done great by themselves.

So if you’re into the story line of The Walking Dead, this weekend hit the Parkway, set the GPS, and enjoy. Fresh apples in Paintsville the first weekend of October, fresh brains in Cynthiana the first weekend of August. What could be better? Come on down!

precision. One thing simply amazes me is that an alarming majority of kids today can not routinely calculate area or fuel economy or read a compass, map or even tell time on an analog watch. They score big on candy crush saga though, so it’s all good.

Back on reading. Even reading well written novels can provide one with highly developed comprehension skills. For example reading the following passage: “It was 97 degrees in the shade and the air was heavy with the humidity that was the norm for late summer months in the coal laden, heavily forested mountains of Eastern Kentucky.”

Has informed one from far away that it is normally hot and humid in late summer in EKY. They now know there are forested mountains here with coal beneath them. Without reading that passage, that simple fact might escape them for a lifetime. There are a lot of simple and informative passages to experience in the world of reading.

History. Wow. These days t is a collection of politically correct fictional accounts more worthy of Walt Disney than institutions of

learning. I hear children and adults alike bemoan the study of history as useless. What the hell is wrong with you people? History not only allows us to understand change and how modern society came to be, but stronglyillustrates just h ow the past has caused the present, and will conclude in the future.....or not!

General science, biology, chemistry and physics, those things the system seems to allow to evolve unrestrained but could someone please explain to me just why it is a politically incorrect no-no to teach religion and ethics?

We are seeing the introduction of “generation dumbass.” The up and coming “We think we’re so smart” generation but in fact are a group who is handicapped by technology. These are the leaders of tomorrow who by and large cannot read well and comprehend very little of what they do read. They can work theoretical math problems but ask them how many pints are in a gallon and they can give no answer without the aid of Google. They cannot sign their name to a check, balance a checkbook or guess

at the meaning of a word by deducing it’s origins.

No kidding....most 18 to 30 year olds have difficulty reading road maps because hey .... “Why learn to read a map when GPS is all you need?”

Reading a compass, determining direction by the sun or stars? Forget it.

Total Greek to them. Only a genius few know how to change a tire, check oil or nail boards together. Fewer still can put out a garden or properly dress freshly killed game. Pickling, canning, smoking meat or collecting salt?

Forget about it. Most can’t build a proper fire.

Still, there are exceptions. Some parents pick up the ball and make sure their kids learn how to do the basic things they need to know in life.

Private schools are great for this, but even they fall short in some areas as it has long been difficult to find anyone who knows how to cook, sew or keep a clean house. The military is always an option, although many think service people to be the dregs of society but at least good manners, hygiene and grooming are taught there in addition to

vocational and technical skills. Would you believe that only about 40 percent of Americans age 30 and under know why we celebrate the 4th of July? That simply pisses me off.

Was the blood of our patriotic forebears ever cheapened to and valued at such a small amount?

Maybe they should instead call this bunch of Kelly Pickler scholars the Jiffy Pop generation. Dumbed down by need it now techno- convenient knowledge which I often and jokingly theorize all got started with the advent and convenience of Jiffy Pop popcorn.

The future? We absolutely have to walk before we run and get ourselves well schooled in the basics before we can move on to other, bigger things. For those well into adulthood, the state could subsidize a common tasks and skills academy, where 100 basic tasks and skills would be taught.

But this is all, of course, just the musings and ramblings of an unedgycated hillbilly, not to be taken seriously by the know-it-all world.

as cultural analogues to genes in that they self-replicate, mutate, and respond to selective pressures.

Proponents theorize that memes are a viral phenomenon that may evolve by natural selection in a manner analogous to that of biological evolution.

Memes do this through the processes of variation, mutation, competition, and inheritance, each of which influences a meme’s reproductive success. Memes spread through the behavior that they generate in their hosts. Memes that propagate less prolifically may become extinct, while others may survive, spread, and (for better or

for worse) mutate. Memes that replicate most effectively enjoy more success, and some may replicate effectively even when they prove to be detrimental to the welfare of their hosts A field of study called memetics[5] arose in the 1990s to explore the concepts and transmission of memes in terms of an evolutionary model. Criticism from a variety of fronts has challenged the notion that academic study can examine memes empirically.

However, developments in neuroimaging may make empirical study possible.

Some commentators in the social sciences question the idea that one can mean-

ingfully categorize culture in terms of discrete units, and are especially critical of the biological nature of the theory’s underpinnings.

Others have argued that this use of the term is the result of a misunderstanding of the original proposal.

The word meme originated with Richard Dawkins’ 1976 book The Selfish Gene. Dawkins’s own position is somewhat ambiguous: he welcomed N. K. Humphrey’s suggestion that “memes should be considered as living structures, not just metaphorically” and proposed to regard memes as “physically residing in the brain”.

Later, he argued that his

original intentions, presumably before his approval of Humphrey’s opinion, had been simpler. At the New Directors’ Showcase 2013 in Cannes, Dawkins’ opinion on memetics was deliberately ambiguous.

An “Internet meme” is a concept that spreads rapidly from person to person via the Internet, largely through Internet-based Emailing, blogs, forums, imageboards like 4chan, social networking sites like Facebook, Instagram or Twitter, instant messaging, and video hosting services like YouTube and Twitch. tv.

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Health benefits of cycling Some of the health benefits of cycling include muscle toning, improved cardiovascular health, and better blood circulation.

These health benefits are the reason behind the consistent popularity of cycling for many years. Cycling is one of the simplest forms of working out as a form of moderate physical activity that is required by the human body. Cycling is not only an exercise; it is also used as a means of transport in many countries. Using cycling helps in incorporating physical activity in your daily life.

From children to the elderly, every person can easily choose cycling for a healthier life.

In the year 1817, the concept of cycling was invented by Baron Karl von Drais. What he invented wasn’t exactly the bicycle which we know and use. He actually invented a walking machine that helped him to walk in the royal gardens faster. This device had wheels, but didn’t have any gears, chains, and peddles.

Also, it moved ahead by pushing his feet against the ground.

With an improvement in this technology, this crude device was eventually transformed into the modern day bicycle.

Health Benefits of Cycling The human body requires physical activity for normal functioning. At least thirty minutes of moderate to intense physical activity is very important and is required in order to achieve long-term health. Other than the physical health benefits, there are social and mental health benefits that make cycling an enjoyable activity as well. Some of these health benefits include the following: Strengthens and Tones Muscles: Cycling is an activity that involves a great deal of pedaling. Usually, it is assumed that this ac-

tivity helps only in toning the muscles of the calf and thighs, but it is actually an overall physical workout and involves the movement of almost every part of the body. The arm muscles are also strengthened, because they are required to balance the cycle. In children, a strong improvement in bone and muscle health has been noticed after regular cycling sessions. There is even strong evidence showing that the health of muscles is directly related to cycling. Due to the increased flexibility of muscles, aerobic fitness receives a boost.

Cardiovascular Health: During cycling, the heart beats faster than usual. This exercises the heart and promotes good health.

Studies on middle aged men showed positive results in terms of cardiovascular function.

Compared to sedentary people, those who participated in activities such as cycling, walking, and running displayed improved cardiovascular function.

Diabetes Control: Diabetes increases the risk of various diseases such as heart disease, stroke, skin diseases, ocular diseases, kidney disease, and a wide variety of others. Diabetes can be controlled by physical activity, which includes cycling.

Cycling can be very beneficial in controlling diabetes as the glucose present in the cells is exhausted and the glucose from the blood is drawn in by the cells and converted into useful energy.

Increased Energy Levels: Cycling helps increase the body’s stamina and gives a boost to the endurance capacity of a person.

Energy levels get higher, resulting in enthusiasm at work and generally higher energy for all normal activities. It opens options for other kinds of exercises and fitness activities.

Stress Management: Bicycle riding can be taken up for reducing stress and having fun.

Experts say that playing any kind of sport can reduce stress, but in most cases, playing sports might not be possible for many people.

Instead, one can spend time riding a bicycle, which is also equally beneficial in reducing stress and depression.

Managing Pain: Cycling has been shown to help with pain management. Cycling is considered as a “releasing” exercise. Releasing exercises play a very important role in alleviating physiological and psychological issues like stress, tension, and pain. Cycling is a widely accepted painreduction strategy that is often implemented on children, but is just as useful for adults.

Weight Loss: Cycling is an excellent exercise for burning calories. A person cycling with a speed of 10 mph burns 260 calories in an hour.

Cycling exercises the muscles in the front of the thighs and the buttocks. Regular working out helps a person maintain a lean body structure.

Lowers Cancer Risk: The incidence of diseases, such as cancer, can be reduced significantly by adopting physical activities like cycling and running. Studies show that for those people who took up moderate to high physical activities in early and middle ages, the risk of cancer was reduced. On the other hand, the risk of cancer did not decrease in sedentary people.

Remedy for Arthritis: Cycling has been noted to be one of the best exercises for both preventing and reducing arthritis. Outdoor cycling and indoor static cycling are both equally beneficial in reducing and preventing arthritis. Muscles in the thighs and lower legs are used while cycling and their flexing

Cycling provides health benefits for all ages. is beneficial in controlling arthritis.

Environmental Impact of Cycling Cycling is an environmentally friendly mode of transportation, since it reduces pollution in our neighborhoods and reduces the emission of greenhouse gases.

Thus, cycling not only promotes good health but also a better environment. Cycling 10 km every day to work can prevent the emission of at least 1.3 tonnes of greenhouses gases annually. This reduces the risk of many fatal diseases and health issues affecting millions of people due to air pollution.

Passenger cars in cities are the biggest source of greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, sulphur oxides, oxides of nitrogen, and hydrocarbons. These harmful gas emissions damage the nervous system and are also responsible for severe respiratory issues. Studies have also revealed that people who cycle are less prone to the illeffects of pollution as they tend to breathe in less polluted air. Studies have revealed that every year in Australia, 900 to 2000 early deaths occur due to air pollution. About 900 to 4500 cases of cardiovascular ailments, bronchitis, and other

Red Cross teaches disaster preparedness at BSACAP Our area is accustomed to disasters.

From the flooding that plagues us each spring and summer and the ice and snow storms in the winter to the risk of tornadoes and home fires, each of us needs to make sure that our families and ourselves are ready for whatever comes.

At a recent workshop hosted by Big Sandy Area Community Action Program, Jane E. Holycross of the American Red Cross provided valuable information about Red Cross programs that our community can look to when thinking about disaster preparedness and how to recover from a disaster.

As the leader of the Eastern Kentucky Red Cross’ Pillowcase Project, Holycross shared great information about how to teach children about disasters and learn what to do when they are faced with one because as Holycross said, “It’s not a matter of if; it’s a matter of when.”

The Pillowcase Project teaches children what supplies they will need in the event of a disaster. They can gather up the things they need, put them in the pillowcase, check the item off the list printed on the fabric, and get ready to go. School and community groups can even arrange for the program, which is available for 3rd-5th graders, to be

Jane E. Holycross, the leader of the Eastern Kentucky Red Cross’ Pillowcase Project, is pictured with BSACAP Resource Representative Wendy Bolen at the agency’s service office in Allen.

Holycross shared information on Red Cross recommendations for disaster preparedness. taught by a Red Cross member at their school or meeting place.

Holycross noted that there is even a fun, free disaster preparedness smartphone app for children ages 7-11 called “Monster Guard,” which uses adorable cartoon monsters to teach kids about emergency preparedness.

But the Red Cross encourages the whole family and individuals to be ready to face potential disasters. Holycross said that among the most important things to take a look at are your disaster kit, all of the exit routes from your home or work, and your communication plan.

The Red Cross recommends that disaster kits include three days of food and water for each person, a can opener, extra medicine

and medical supplies (including an extra pair of eyeglasses), flashlight, battery-powered or hand-crank radio, extra batteries, first aid kit, copies of personal documents, cell phone with charger, extra cash, baby supplies, pet supplies, extra sets of keys, extra clothing, and personal hygiene items.

The Red Cross also recommends that you look at all of the ways to exit, not only your house, but each room in your house. Ideally, everyone should have multiple exits in mind and practice making the evacuation twice each year.

If you experience a disaster, it’s important to have a meeting place and a communication plan so that family members can find one another and stay in

touch. It is recommended that the communication plan include the numbers of everyone to contact and include at least one person out of state. The out of state contact may be able to receive a call from you even if local phone lines are jammed.

To help everyone stay alert to possible threats, the Red Cross suggests keeping up to date on weather reports and making preparations. They have created several free smartphone applications to assist with learning about first aid, specific threats, recovery options, and even weather alerts. Information is also available on their website, www.redcross. org.

Holycross also informed community members about the free Smoke Detector Campaign. The Red Cross will install smoke detectors that will last for 10 years in your home for free. All you have to do is ask. Community groups can even join the Red Cross to canvas local areas, going door to door, to ask each resident if they would like a smoke detector installed in their home.

Holycross said, “The most important thing we can do is really look at our homes and offices and really take the time to think about what we would do, how we would respond, if we were faced with disaster.”

respiratory issues have been reported in Australia every year that cost around 1.5 to 3.8 billion dollars in medical expenses. Cycling is perhaps the only means of transport that does not cause any such diseases, while actually helping out those who are already suffering from such issues.

Apart from air pollution, noise pollution can also be eradicated to a huge extent by cycling. Cycling is a noiseless mode of transport and thus does not create any noise that can adversely affect both the young and the old.

A study conducted in the year 1993 in NSW pointed out that 73% of the population exposed to environmental pollution are prey to noise pollution as well. This shows how much impact noise pollution has on human health as well as on the environment.

Safety Measures Cycling is definitely a complete physical activity that has a wide range of health benefits that you can enjoy.

However, some precautions must be taken before opting for cycling as a regular sport or a mode of transport.

It is important to wear well-fitted clothes for cycling. Loose fitted clothes may get stuck during cycling and cause serious problems,

particularly if you are riding in heavy traffic, urban areas.

Always have plenty of water in hand and drink frequently to make up for the possible dehydration caused due to physical activity.

Stretching your muscles is important because it warms up the body and prepares it for the intense physical activity of cycling.

Wearing a helmet is perhaps the most important safety measure you need to take.

It prevents head injury in case an accident of any kind takes place.

Also, consider wearing appropriate elbow and knee guards for total protection.

Cycling is not just a regular physical activity meant for fitness purposes. It is also a mode of transport and thus allows people to remain fit even when they are going to work, out shopping, or for having fun with friends. The use of modern day transports like cars, motorbikes, and buses definitely make life faster and easier for everyone, but they are also reducing the lifespan of people.

Incorporating cycling as a part of daily life will definitely change the current scenario of the world by promoting not only human health, but also the health of the planet.

Highlands Health System, American Heart Association Team Up for Youth Health Prestonsburg, KY – This school year, Highlands Health System and the American Heart Association are teaming up to encourage schools, students and parents throughout Eastern Kentucky to take youth health to heart. The efforts are part of the health system’s Youth Health Movement Sponsorship commitment to the American Heart Association over the next year, the first such sponsorship in the area.

Today, about one in three American kids and teens is overweight or obese; nearly triple the rate seen in the 1960s. The rise of obesity in childhood can cause a broad range of health problems that previously were not seen until adulthood, such as high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes and elevated blood cholesterol levels. Excess weight at a young age has also been linked to earlier death rates in adulthood. The healthiest way to help children achieve a healthy weight is with gradual, permanent changes in eating habits and physical activity that are shared by the entire family.

“Highlands and the American Heart Association are working together to ensure the region’s children grow up to be healthy adults. With this program,

we are providing the education and tools they need to stay active throughout their entire lives.” – Bud Warman, President & CEO, Highlands Health System The program features Jump Rope and Hoops for Heart programs, Life’s Simple 7 Challenge, along with community service projects, bystander CPR lessons, school health and wellness assemblies, and competitive donation drives, just to name a few.

Any equipment, materials, and online curriculum needed for the activities will be provided by Highlands as well.

Highlands kicked off the program with the Professional Day (PD) Academy on July 28, at Allen Central High School. There, Highlands presented heart healthy information to the teachers of Floyd County.

For more information about Highlands Regional Medical Center, its numerous clinics, and specialty offerings, go to www.

HRMC.org For more information on the American Heart Association’s children-focused programs and resources, including games, healthy activities and kid-friendly recipes, visit www.heart. org/kids.

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For more inforBrittnany Hoback and comation, host Hankcontact Bond at Kristie 1 p.m., Jobe at (606) 225-2468 on: greenupbeacon.com or Messer at (606) or Mary greenupbeacon2.com 434-5498.

Wednesdays. Shows are also archived on the web14th annual Van sites.

Lear Days to be held Friday, Aug. 5 and Saturday, Aug. 6. Music show featuring Melvin Goins, Charlie Hall & The Rocky Knob Ramblers, Black Powder Express and RALPH STANLEY II, Dec. among Russell Parade 4 others, will begin at 5 The Russell Christmas p.m. on hosted Friday;bymusic Parade, the will continue on SaturDowntown Russell Busiday, beginning again at ness Association, will be 5held p.m.

Turkey Shoot at on Dec. 4, beginning 8ata.m., Saturday, shells 7 p.m. and provided, Thetargets event, which will prizes awarded. be held on the streetsCar of show at 9 Russell, a.m., Saturdowntown will day Lear6Freeline in up Van between and will Baptist 6:30 p.m. on Church Clinton parking lot. Trophies Street directed by the will be awarded.

ReRussell Police Departfreshments will be ment. available and all proThe parade will kick off ceeds at 7 p.m.will go toward support of the Van The featured float Lear will Historical Society.

Pabe Mr. and Mrs. Santa rade to be held SaturClaus, as pictures will be day, at 2:30 allowed afterp.m. the parade in front of the fire station.

Johnson County Organizers as that there Relay for Life be no other Santas fundin the raiser parade. for the American Society will A Cancer chili/cookie dinner be held Friday, Aug. 5, will be served at the Rusbeginning at 6 p.m., at sell Fire Station immedithe Recreately Paintsville following the parade ation Center. with musical entertainment provided.

Farm andcommittee Home The parade Field Day to be held welcomes all participants: Friday, Aug. bands, 5, at fire the floats, walkers, Blaine Community trucks and others.

Center.

Free tours of of The grand marshals Kimber’s Market and the parade this year will local farm.

Free meal be Bucky Jones and Mark provided by Kentucky Ballard, longtime Russell Proud growers. residents and volunteers.

For additional informa“Blue Daycall forCheryl Blue tion please Lights” motorcade Jones, 502-314-4662. to be held Saturday, Aug. 6, at 10 a.m., in downMeeting scheduled town Prestonsburg.

The Flatwoods Lions Show your support by Club will meet Thursday, placing a light sky blue November 13 at 7 p.m. colored ribbon on The meeting willyour be car antennae and held at Giovanni’s on join Arthe motorcade on Aug. gillite Road.

6. Non-members The motorcade welwill travel come. through downtown Prestonsburg and end at Water Gap. See News Event held in support On Page 2 firefighters, of police, EMT’s and other emer-

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Monarch waystations: nature’s beauty stop gency responders.

ments will be served and all are welcome Emmanuel Bap- to attend. Those with tist questions may

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To learn more about fer student, but I have had out, better to meet “Books and the written likeprepared I had fallen be- theslang during breaks. I she said.

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Sara’s dream job is to work ested in completing their deSara Crawford Itape needed my Master of Limay never meet again; I couldn’t even speak player, the clock with a laugh. and I learned about a the language.

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Runyon’s run concludes: legendary Paintsville coach resigns From The Daily Independent Bill Mike Runyon Court’s namesake will no longer patrol its sidelines.

The Paintsville boys basketball coach has resigned, ending a 29year, two-stint career that included the Tigers’ 1996 state championship.

Runyon said he voluntarily stepped down as coach and Paintsville High School assistant principal due to Paintsville’s administration asking him to take a “substantial” pay cut.

“I did resign by choice,” Runyon said Friday. “It was my choice, but I really didn’t want to resign.”

Paintsville won 581 games and eight 15th Region titles under Runyon. He departs as the sixth-winningest active coach in KHSAA history and 23rd overall. He’s the secondwinningest coach to spend his whole career in northeastern Kentucky, 27 victories behind Russell’s Marvin Meredith. Runyon finished tops among coaches whose entire tenure was in the 15th Region.

In addition to the 1996 state crown, Run-

yon said being the head coach of the Tigers’ boys basketball, football, baseball and track and field teams at various times was a career highlight.

Off the floor, there’s more.

“It’s the kids that I coached over the years, and seeing them go out and become doctors and lawyers and coaches — which I advised them against that one, to be honest with you,” Runyon deadpanned, “and to become very, very successful people, I think that’s the main thing in high school coaching, is seeing your former players go out and be a contributing factor to society.”

Runyon, 60, said he still has something in the tank.

“Oh God, I’ve got a good 10, 15 years left.

I guarantee you that,” Runyon said. “I’m in good health, and keep myself that way, and I had a lot of years left to give the kids.”

But the Paintsville alumnus won’t consider coaching at another school.

“No sir, I’m a Paintsville guy,” he said. “I got a Paintsville tattoo on my left arm. I’m a bleed-blue Paintsville fanatic, is what I am.”

Paintsville’s Bill Mike Runyon coaches in the 1996 state boys basketball championship game against Ashland.

Paintsville produced two Mr. Basketballs during Runyon’s tenure — John Pelphrey in 1987 and J.R. VanHoose in 1998. 2015 Mr. Football Kash Daniel also played basketball for Runyon.

VanHoose, now an assistant coach at crosstown archrival Johnson Central, called Runyon “a great influence on me as a player and a positive role model for me as a young man.”

“He made great contributions to not only Paintsville basketball, but Kentucky high school basketball,” VanHoose said. “The things he has accomplished in his career are remarkable, and this is truly the end of

Prestonsburg’s Dalton Frasure headed to MSU Dalton Frasure signed with Morehead State University recently.

The 6-3, 230 pounder is listed on the MSU 2016 roster as a freshman tight end.

He was one of two tight ends that signed with the Eagles this year.

Frasure had 1,162 receiving yards and 14 receiving touchdowns in his Black cat career most of which came out of the back field.

He rushed for 4,489 career yards with an additional 66 scores.

Frasure was named

All-State three times and was the 2015 player of the year in Class 2A, District 8 and was named All District and All Region in all 4 seasons.

The Eagles have six home games this season under head coach Rob Tenyer.

Frasure is one of all time leaders in the Prestonsburg football program. “Obviously, Dalton gave us great things on both sides of the ball for 4 years, “Black cat head coach John Derossett said.

“He was our leader and we wish him success at

the next level.

Frasure had reportedly committed to Austin Peay but now will stay closer to home with the MSU Eagles.

Board of Control approves dates for championship dates for football LEXINGTON – The Kentucky High School Athletic Association Board of Control conducted its first meeting of the 2016-17 season on Tuesday and Wednesday at the Louisville Marriott Downtown.

During the course of the two-day session, the board participated in a comprehensive orientation for all Board members and an extensive review of the due process procedure under KRS Chapter 13B. Among the action taken during Wednesday’s full meeting, the Board approved a final championship schedule for the 2016 Russell Athletic/KHSAA Commonwealth Gridiron Bowl and set the dates and sites for the 2016 State Field Hockey Tournament.

The 2016 Russell Athletic/KHSAA Commonwealth Gridiron Bowl will be held Dec. 2-4 at Houchens Industries-L.T. Smith Stadium at Western Kentucky University. The format for this year’s football finals will have

the Class 1A and 4A championship games on Friday, Dec. 2, followed by Class 3A and 6A on Saturday, Dec. 3, and Class 2A and 5A on Sunday, Dec. 4. Game times for each day will be 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. (CT).

In other action Wednesday, the Board: – Approved the renewal membership applications for all current KHSAA members.

– Approved the provisional membership of Cornerstone Christian in London, with postseason eligibility to begin in 2018-19 following a two-year candidacy period.

– Approved the certified audit of the Association for the 20143-15 school year as performed by the auditing and accounting firm of Hicks and Associates.

– Heard a comprehensive review of the Commissioner’s Advisory Committees and their 2015-16 meetings.

– Reviewed detailed

results from the 201516 Financial Aid Survey completed by all member schools and staff recommendations for additional followup.

– Conducted a second reading of Bylaw issues and proposals which will be added to the agenda for the 2016 Annual Meeting of Delegates.

– Reviewed the progress and status of the Association’s current Strategic Plan (201217) as the 2017-2022 plan begins to be developed.

– Heard a staff report on a variety of undertakings to commemorate the KHSAA’s centennial year (2016-17) and 100th Boys’ State Basketball Tournament in March of 2017.

a legacy.”

Golden Eagles coach Tommy McKenzie is the most accomplished bench boss in the 15th Region in recent years. But initially, Johnson Central struggled to break through against Paintsville under McKenzie: Runyon’s Tigers beat McKenzie’s Golden Eagles four times in 2007-08, which was McKenzie’s first year as head coach and Runyon’s last before a four-year hiatus.

“Coaching against him, especially first starting out as a young head coach, was very intimidating,” McKenzie said, four region titles of his own later.

“Each time you looked down at the other bench, you could see

the fire and intensity that he always had for the game, and his kids always played with a relentless effort. That stare that only he had would get to you at times.”

McKenzie called the totality of Runyon’s career “nothing short of phenomenal,” saying the rival coach has “been the figurehead, so to speak, of 15th Region basketball for a long time.”

The Tigers straggled to an 8-17 record last winter, seven victories fewer than the previous season. They haven’t been to the 15th Region Tournament since winning it in 2008, the final campaign of Runyon’s first stint as coach.

But Runyon sees a shot at success in Paintsville’s future.

“There’s a really good group of young players coming up at this school,” Runyon said, “and whoever takes this job is gonna be fortunate to have some really good players coming into the system.”

Runyon said he was nearing what the Kentucky Teachers Retirement System calls a “second retirement.” According to the KTRS website, by

returning to work, a retired teacher or administrator works toward a second retirement account and can receive another “lifetime retirement check” by earning five additional years of service credit.

Runyon said the Paintsville administration offered him only enough days to qualify for the second retirement, and that he was not interested in hanging it up.

“That’s kind of a sticking point to me because I was assistant principal, and really enjoyed that role as well,” he said.

Paintsville athletic director Jack Ousley referred comment to principal Chuck McClure. Attempts to contact McClure were not successful before deadline.

Runyon said, regardless, he has made peace with the situation.

“I guess I’ll just hang out up here on the hill,” he said with a chuckle.

“I live in a house up on the hill here in Paintsville that overlooks the city. I guess I’ll just hang out up here and just kinda lounge around and maybe play a little golf and do a little fishing.”

Johnson Co 10u makes state semis The Johnson County 10u Cal Ripken baseball team had a successful summer postseason campaign taking themselves to the state semifinal.

JC had a 3-2 state tournament record before falling to eventual state winner South Lexington.

The tournament was played July 11-17 at Veterans Park home of Southeastern Cal Ripken in Lexington.

JC won two of three games in Pool Play which placed them in single elimination action. They were one of six teams to advance out of the dozen teams in the tournament.

Johnson County lost to Scott County 10-4 in their opener before bouncing back with an 8-4 victory over Southeastern 2 and a 14-6 win over Russell County.

The big win in Pool Play came against host Southeastern Smash (July 13).

Dawson Montgomery and Jacob Marcum combined for seven strikeouts over five innings. Montgomery went three innings and the game was tied 3-3. He had two strikeouts. Marcum came to the mound in the 4th inning and quickly struck out the side for three of his five strikeouts. He tossed two innings and JC held a 6-3 lead.

JC got two more runs in the final inning as Jacob Breeding

and Garrison Ousley reached and scored.

Seth Davis, who had two hits in the game, drove in a run.

Marcum helped his own cause in the contest getting two hits and driving in two.

Ethan McCarty also had two hits and an RBI. Montgomery was also big at the plate with a single and a ground rule double. He drove in two and scored two runs. Cash Parks, and Dalton Pennington also contributed with singles. Ousley hit a double in the win. JC overcame nine strikeouts by connecting on 11 hits.

Toby Kelly and Davis combined to pitch the final inning and close out the win.

JC defeated Russell County (July 15). Dalton Pennington led the way with three hits and two runs. Seth Davis had two hits and scored twice. Dawson Montgomery added a hit and a run.

Toby Kelly also collected two base hits and scored three runs.

Tucker Graves had three hits and two runs. Garrison Ousley, Ethan McCarty, Cash Parks, Jacob Marcum each scored a run.

After losing to Scott County in Pool Play in their first game and giving up a 4-0 lead, the Johnson County All Stars were matched up against that same Scott County team

when bracket play was drawn out. This time the locals came away with an 8-1 win which propelled them to the state semifinals.

JC jumped on Scott County in the first inning with five runs.

Ethan McCarty led the offensive attack with three hits and two runs batted in.

Dawson Montgomery had two hits and an RBI. Parks, Pennington, Marcum, Kelly, Ousley and Graves each had a hit. Davis walked twice and scored a run.

Montgomery pitched three innings and fanned four batters.

Jacob Marcum had three strikeouts over two innings and Toby Kelly closed the game pitching the final innings and facing just four batters.

The JC team dropped their semifinal game to South Lexington 11-1 ending their tournament run. Marcum scored the lone run and had a hit. Montgomery, Parks, Ousley, Pennington and Breeding had hits.

In District 3 play earlier this month, JC defeated Big Sandy (Pikeville) by the mercy rule in both games.

Dalton Pennington Highlighted the night with a bases loaded inside the park home run.

The team is coached

by Don Montgomery, Stephen Davis and Jeff Pennington.

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August 2, 2016

Local News

Pearson appointed to state subcommittee on tourism Mitchell Pearson, Executive Director of Prestonsburg Tourism Commission, has been appointed to a General Assembly subcommittee on Tourism.

Pearson has been appointed as a tourism industry advisor to the General Assembly’s Subcommittee on Tourism Development. The subcommittee is a special committee of the legislature first established in 2015 and reauthorized for 2016.

Pearson is one of five tourism advisors appointed by Senate President Robert Stivers and Speaker of the House Greg Stumbo.

The subcommittee is co-chaired by Senator Chris Girdler (R) Somerset and Rep. Rita Smart (D) Richmond.

Mitchell Pearson In addition to the cochairs, the subcommittee is comprised of twelve members of the Kentucky Senate and House.

“I am excited for the opportunity to represent Prestonsburg and Kentucky as a whole.

This committee gives the tourism industry the opportunity to be

seen and heard directly by legislative members.

At the end of the day, we all have the same goal, which is to promote the state of Kentucky as an overall destination,” says Pearson.

The subcommittee, which meets monthly during the legislature’s interim period, hears testimony from various tourism interests from throughout Kentucky, discusses issues confronting Kentucky tourism and is authorized to make recommendations to the General Assembly. President Stivers has credited last year’s panel with initiating the process that ultimately resulted in the legislature’s appropriation of $18 million for upgrading Kentucky’s state parks.

Floyd County Community Health Fair set for Aug. 3

The annual Floyd County Community Health Fair presented by Big Sandy Area Community Action Program and sponsored by the City of Martin Tourism Commission will be held on Wednesday, August 3 from noon to 4 p.m. at the stage in downtown Martin.

The event is free and open to the public and will offer everyone the chance to connect with area healthcare providers and programs geared toward enhancing our health.

In addition to healthcare information, there will be free health screenings, outreach materials, giveaways, and a variety of fantastic door prizes.

Big Sandy Area Community Action Program representatives will be on hand to help visitors learn

more about their employment and training services for people of all ages, their Weatherization program, Garden Seed program, and host of other services aimed at helping eastern Kentuckians achieve selfsufficiency.

Health insurance providers including Passport Health Insurance, WellCare, and Anthem will be available to help you learn more about your insurance options. Mountain Comprehensive Care’s Home Place Clinic will give free blood pressure screenings.

Big Sandy Health Care will provide A1C screenings and present a dental hygienist in coordination with the Mud Creek Clinic.

Visitors can connect with service groups including the Commission for Chil-

dren with Special Health Care Needs, the Kentucky Office for the Blind, Carl D. Perkins Job Corps, The Healing Program, the Floyd County Extension Office, the Veterans ADM Medical Center, Mountain Comprehensive Care, and many others.

This year’s Community Health Fair is overflowing with prizes, screenings, and information. So get ready to have your questions answered and connect with local people who can help you find your way to health success.

For more information about the Floyd County Community Health Fair, contact Big Sandy Area Community Action Program Resource Representative Wendy Bolen at (606) 874-3595.

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The Coal Miner’s Bride By Nikki Bradley

National Watermelon Day August 3 Tomorrow, August 3, is National Watermelon Day! Watermelon has always been a favorite of mine since I was very little. Nana used to keep a big bowl of cubed watermelon in the refrigerator for snacking around during the summer. There was truly nothing better than eating cold watermelon on a hot day at Nana’s house.

I honestly didn’t know there was such a thing as National Watermelon Day and stumbled across some information on it by accident. To me, as soon as summer is declared, it’s National Watermelon Season, but hey, I don’t make the rules. Whether it’s the vibrant contrast of red and green or the juiciness of every bite, watermelon is a crowd favorite nation-wide so it’s only fitting that it has a day to be recognized in one of the hottest southern months. My above all favorite way to eat watermelon is straight off the rind, sprinkled with kosher salt. Something about the salt with the natural sweetness of the watermelon gives your taste buds the ultimate flavor blast. However, if you like your watermelon simple and sweet, try sprinkling some sugar or artificial sweetener on it.

The added sugar really help

those, almost ripe, watermelons taste sweet as honeysuckle. Other than the traditional way, I’m sharing two other simple ways to enjoy watermelon: Watermelon Salsa and Infused Water. Having friends over and having watermelon?

Don’t forget to hull your watermelon out, leaving its rind intact for a beautiful natural vase for a centerpiece when filled with fresh flowers. Enjoy!

Watermelon Salsa 1-1/2 teaspoons lime zest 1/4 cup fresh lime juice 1 tablespoon sugar Black pepper 3 cups seeded and finely chopped watermelon 1 peeled and seeded cucumber, diced 1 peeled mango, diced 1 jalapeno pepper, finely diced 1 small red onion, finely chopped 8 fresh basil leaves, finely chopped 1/2 teaspoon garlic 1/2 teaspoon salt Combine all ingredients and chill until ready to serve.

“Father-in-law approved” photo – you can tell he’s enjoying that melon!

Girl Scouts of Kentucky’s Wilderness Road Council is hosting a free community event at Paintsville City Pool Wednesday, Aug. 3, from 6-8 p.m. Their goal is recruit more volunteers to serve as troop leaders for the high number of girls throughout eastern Kentucky who want to become Girl Scouts. They will also be taking girl registrations for any new troops started.

“We help girls reach their full potential, contribute to their community, and have fun while learning valuable skills they will use throughout their lives. More parents are recognizing how Girl Scouting can positively affect their girl’s future.

We are constantly searching for and training new volunteers to mentor and lead girls,” says Ruby Webster, Director of Youth Services, Girl Scouts of Kentucky’s Wilderness

Road. “Whether a person has time to give once a week or once a year, we have volunteer opportunities that will make a lasting difference.”

The Girl Scout organization has changed over the years to meet the needs of today’s girls with exciting adventure programs, STEM skill-building activities, and opportunities for fun. Because girls continue to sign up for this exciting program, more volunteers are needed.

Those interested in becoming a mentor to girls, learning new skills, and visiting new places can contact Karen Conn at kconn@gswrc.org or by calling 866-972-5023. To learn more about current volunteer opportunities visit www.gskentucky.org.

Girl Scouts of Kentucky’s Wilderness Road serves 15,000 girls in 66 counties in Northern, Central and Eastern Kentucky.

Choosing a good watermelon

A hulled out melon makes a perfect summertime vase for fresh flowers – try it at your next outdoor get-together!

Watermelon, Cucumber & Mint watermelon, 1 sliced cuInfused Water cumber and about 5-6 mint Combine 1 gallon of wa- leaves. Place in fridge and ter with 3 cups of cubed

let sit for at least 20 minutes. Water can be substituted for lemonade.

1. Choose a melon that is symmetrical. An oblong shape may mean there was problem with pollination or uneven watering.

2. Check the bottom of the melon. The area where the melon rested on the ground should be creamy or yellow in color. If it is white or light green the melon is not ripe.

3. The skin of a ripe melon has a shiny look.

Also, the skin should be hard enough that if you were to press your finger nail against it the skin would not be punctured.

4. Check the weight of the watermelon. Compare its weight with one of similar size. A ripe melon is heavier than one that is unripe.

Contrary to popular belief, thumping a watermelon to see how it sounds is not always an accurate measure of ripeness. Although it does make you seem like you know what you are doing!

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Local News Obituaries Phyllis Amy Price

Children attending a special program on the Mayo campus throughout July learned about welding, construction and electricity.

Phyllis Amy Price, 89, of Nats Creek, died Friday, July 22, 2016, surrounded by her loving family.

Born April 15, 1927, at Auxier, she was the daughter of the late Reck and Goldie Price Childers.

She was a homemaker and a member of the Richardson Chapel Primitive Baptist Church.

She is survived by three daughters, Juanita Borders, Judy (Mark) Burgess and Gail Boyd, all of Louisa; a son, Dr. Charles W. (Ruby) Price of Louisa; Pastor Tommy Meade whom she loved like a son; seven grandchildren; 21 greatgrandchildren; and a greatgreat-granddaughter.

In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband, Cecil Price who died in 2001; a grandson, Jeffery Borders; and

a son-in-law, Peanut Borders.

Funeral services were held Sunday, July 24, at the Richardson Chapel Primitive Baptist Church with Dr. Charles Price, Rev. Tommy Meade and Rev. Chuck Price officiating.

Burial followed in the Burgess Cemetery.

Arrangements under the direction of Wilson Funeral Home, Louisa.

Dosie Risner

Little kids learn about big subjects

By Kathy J. Prater Around Paintsville It’s hard to beat the heat – and summer boredom – but a program recently completed on the Big Sandy Community and Technical College Mayo campus helped do both throughout the month of July.

As children aged four through six gathered underneath the campus gazebo at 10 a.m. on selected mornings for cold drinks and a midmorning snack, they also had the opportunity to learn about subjects such as electricity, welding, CAD (computer aided drafting) and construction.

Students learned about electromagnets,

the strength resistance of various types of bonds used in construction, blueprints, planning and organization and had the opportunity to learn through constructing Popsicle stick houses, working with modeling clay, and coloring.

BSCTC instructors taught each lesson and parents and siblings were invited to stay and participate in the activities with the young children.

Dr. Fallon Watson says plans are for the program to occur again next year in the month of July. Forthcoming information will be made available as the time nears for a new round of classes.

Sullivan University expands discounted tuition rates Just four months after dedicating The Sullivan University Center for Learning-Louisa, the University is expanding discounted tuition rates to residents of four additional eastern Kentucky counties.

Residents in Pike, Floyd, Magoffin and Greenup counties can now receive discounted tuition rates to attend The Sullivan University Center for Learning-Louisa, which is located in a refurbished facility adjacent to the Lawrence County Courthouse in Louisa.

Students in Lawrence, Boyd, Carter, Elliot, Johnson, Martin and Morgan counties in Kentucky and Wayne County in West Virginia are already eligible for the tuition discount.

“This is great news for students and a great opportunity for anyone in this region to further their education,” said Catrina Vargo, Associate Director for Community Outreach and Admissions at the Louisa Center for Learning. “The discounted tuition rate means that a private college which is conveniently located

within the northeast counties of Kentucky and portions of the Tri-State area is now comparable to surrounding colleges and universities. This gives students another educational option close to home.”

Based in Louisville, Sullivan University has been providing career-focused education for more than 50 years.

The university expanded to Eastern Kentucky by launching classes in Louisa in late March.

“Sullivan’s commitment to Eastern Kentucky speaks volumes by their willingness to expand in this region and to form partnerships with area businesses, organizations, schools, and local government,” Vargo said.

Residents and prospective students are invited to visit the Sullivan University Center for Learning-Louisa, which is located at 122 S. Main Cross Street, from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday and Thursday and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday. For more information please call 606-826-2971 or visit www.Sullivan.edu.

Dosie Risner, 79, of Hindman, died Tuesday, July 26, 2016, at home.

Born March 22, 1937, to the late Allen and Lilly Combs Risner.

A retired Rank I teacher for the Knott County Board of Education.

Survivors include brothers, Raymond Risner, Sheldon Risner and Denver Ray Risner; sisters, Violet Watts, Irene Combs, Wynema Risner and Anna Mae

Ousley; and numerous other relatives.

In addition to parents, other deceased relatives include brothers, Norman Risner and Estill Risner; and sisters, Janice Ritchie and Elsia Risner.

Funeral services were conducted Friday, July 29, at the Nelson Frazier Funeral Home Chapel. Bethel Bolen officiated.

Burial was in the Risner Cemetery.

Randy Lee Yates Randy Lee Yates, 47, of Honaker, died Tuesday, July 26, 2016.

Born Nov. 14, 1968, in Pikeville, he was a son of Wanda Lawson Yates of Honaker, and the late Kermit Charles Yates.

In addition to his mother, he is also survived by one brother, Scottie (Tish) Yates of Honaker; one niece, Melanie Compton; one nephew, Austin Yates;

and three great-nieces, Sydney, Madison and Natalie.

He was preceded in death by his father.

Funeral services were conducted Friday, July 29, in the Hall Funeral Home Chapel with Church of Christ Ministers officiating.

Burial followed in the Lawson Cemetery, Honaker.

James “Demp” Dempsey Allen James “Demp” Dempsey Allen, 80, of Hunter, died Tuesday, July 26, 2016, in the St. Joseph Hospital, Martin.

Born Feb. 22, 1936, at Drift, he was a son of the late Graden “Hobb” and Margaret Adams Allen.

He was a member of the Drift Pentecostal Church, AMVETS, the American Legion, and a retired safety specialist for the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet.

He is survived by one son, James Graden Allen of Hunter; one brother, Buford Allen of Dearborn, Mich.; and one sister, Esta Mae Berta of Carroll, Ohio.

In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife, Donna Faye Hall Allen; one brother, Vernon Allen; three

half-brothers, Larry, Curtis Ray and Danny Salisbury; and one sister, Betty Birchwell.

Funeral services were conducted Friday, July 29, in the Hall Funeral Home Chapel with Ted Shannon officiating.

Burial followed in the Stewart-Newman Family Cemetery, Hi Hat.

Steve Ray Boyd Steve Ray Boyd, 61, of Ulysses, died Thursday, July 28, 2016, at his home.

Born Sept. 5, 1954, at Nats Creek, he was the son of Henry and Francis Fitzpatrick Boyd.

He was a heavy equipment operator.

He is survived by his wife, Darlene Fitchpatrick Boyd; two daughters, Stephanie Boyd of Louisa and Elizabeth Thompson of Genoa, W.Va.; three sons, Stevie Boyd of Louisville and Roger Hensley and Austin Hensley both of Ulysses; a sister, Audrey Jean Lewis of Louisa; a brother, Hugh Boyd of River; and six grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by three brothers, Henry M. “Skip” Boyd Jr., Allen

Boyd and Phillip Boyd.

Funeral services were held Saturday, July 30, at the Wilson Funeral Home with Rev. Garrett Mills officiating.

Burial followed in the Boyd Family Cemetery at Nats Creek.

Arrangements under the direction of Wilson Funeral Home, Louisa.

Douglas McCarth “Mickey” Titlow Douglas McCarth “Mickey” Titlow, 74, of Paintsville, died Wednesday, July 27, 2016, at Highlands Regional Medical Center.

Born Feb. 8, 1942, in Johnson County, he was a son of the late William B. and Amma Robinson Titlow.

He is survived by his wife, Esther Richmond Titlow; two sons, Wil

(Melissa) Titlow and Mike (Prissy) Titlow; four grandchildren, William, Jacob, Kaley and Morgan; and two brothers, Billy Titlow and Richard Titlow.

Graveside services were conducted Saturday, July 30, at the Highland Memorial Park, Staffordsville.

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

Wayne Douglas Caudill Wayne Douglas Caudill, 84, of Paintsville, died Wednesday, July 27, 2016.

Born July 19, 1932, in Thealka, he was a son to the late Wayne Rucker and Ada Caudill.

He is survived by three sons, Sam Caudill of Nippa, Doug Caudill of Thelma and Matt Caudill of Paintsville; five daughters, Margaret Ann Conn of River, Laurie Caudill of Prestonsburg, Jill Rowland of Paintsville, Lisa Carr of Blaine and Beth Caudill of Hurricane, W.Va.; one brother, J.R. Rucker of Paintsville; one sister, Helen Burden of Otway Ohio; 19 grandhildren; and nine great-grandchildren.

He is also survived by two special friends, Jeremy and Sally Simpson.

Along with his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife, Mary Joan Demaree Caudill; two grandchildren, Kelly Conn and Jason Caudill; and one great-grandchild, Braelynn Fuda.

Funeral services were held Friday, July 29, at the Paintsville Church of God with Dan Heaberlin officiating.

Burial followed at the Lakeview Memorial Cemetery, Staffordsville.

Arrangements under the direction of Preston Funeral Home, Paintsville.

Johnson and Magoffin County Community Health Fair set for Aug. 2 Blood donors could win a new truck The annual Johnson and Magoffin County Community Health Fair presented by Big Sandy Area Community Action Program will be held Tuesday, Aug. 2 from noon to 4 p.m. at the Paintsville Recreation Center at 232 Preston St., Paintsville.

The event is free and open to the public and will offer everyone the chance to connect with area healthcare providers and programs. In addition to healthcare information, there will be free health screenings, outreach materials, giveaways, and a variety of fantastic door prizes.

The Kentucky Blood Center will be joining the Health Fair this year and offering blood donors a free t-shirt and a chance to win a V6 Toyota Tacoma 4x4.

Big Sandy Area Community Action Program representatives will be on hand to help visitors learn more about their employment and training services for people of all ages, their Weatherization program, Garden Seed program, and host of other services aimed at helping eastern Kentuckians achieve self-sufficiency.

Health insurance providers including Passport Health Insurance and Anthem BlueCross and BlueShield will be available to help you learn more about your insurance options. Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center will give free blood pressure screenings, cholesterol checks, and physical therapy demonstrations.

Big Sandy Diabetes Coalition will provide A1C screenings as well as BMI screenings. Highlands Regional Medical Center will be on hand to offer free dietary counseling and behavior and anxiety screenings. Visitors can even have a vision screening with Walmart Vision Center.

Visitors can connect with service groups including the Magof-

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This year’s Community Health Fair is overflowing with prizes, screenings, and information. So get ready to have your questions answered and connect with local people who can help you find your way to health success.

For more information about the Johnson and Magoffin County Community Health Fair, contact Big Sandy Area Community Action Program Resource Representative Jennifer Conley at (606) 349-2217.

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