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Healthy Lifestyle – June
Lucky Summer Lifesaver will win new Highlander The need for blood doesn’t take a vacation. Accidents, surgeries, cancer therapies and disease treatments continue year round. Unfortunately, vacations and more relaxed summer schedules often lead to a dip in blood donations. To help ensure a strong summer blood supply, Kentucky Blood Center (KBC) is inviting everyone…
Read MoreSummer Food Service Program
Eagle Community Center of the Christian Appalachian Project is participating in the Summer Food Service Program. Meals will be provided to all children without charge and are the same for all children regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability, and there will be no discrimination in the course of the meal service.…
Read MoreDaughters of American Revolution
Photo by Eugenia Jones The late Fannie Morgan was honored by DAR (Daughters of American Revolution) when a DAR gravestone marker was attached to her monument during a recent ceremony. (Front L-R) Virginia Cecil, Sue Singleton, Carolyn Falin, Donna Rains, Betty Olson. (Back L-R) Donna Colegrove, Emily Meadors, Rebecca Gibson, Aretta Moses
Read MorePrice attends Sousley Military Institute’s Military Ball
Photo submitted Darlene F. Price was a key note speaker at the Sousley Military Institute’s military ball, in Flemingsburg, Kentucky this past Saturday (June 17th). Darlene spoke on her time in the Army, her book “Bordergate” and her upcoming book “The Dark Side of Justice” due out March 2018. Darlene was presented with an…
Read MoreMcCreary Central High School student receives scholarship
Kentucky Blood Center has awarded McCreary Central High School graduate Shelby Roark, of Stearns, a $333 Power of Life Scholarship. Shelby Roark will attend Somerset Community College in the fall. Since 2010, Kentucky Blood Center (KBC) has granted nearly 600 scholarships to Kentucky high schools that host blood drives. The school earns the award based…
Read MoreOld Settlers’ Day
Photos by Eugenia Jones Old Settlers’ Day at the Mountain Craft Center on the Cumberland Falls Highway (HWY 90) allowed visitors to step back in time. Demonstrations included old time games and music, candle dipping, churning butter, cornshuck flowers & dolls, and more.
Read MoreFestival Fundrasier
Photos by Eugenia Jones Music, food, and fun made for a successful June pre Blazin’ Bluegrass fundraiser. The annual June event is held to raise money for the popular Blazin’ Bluegrass Festival in September. A wide variety of gospel and bluegrass groups participated in last weekend’s event.
Read MoreTwo Good Options for Early Summer Fishing
June is one of the best months for outside activities such as fishing. However, many predator species, such as largemouth bass, have already completed their annual reproductive ritual and kind of sulk through June. It can be a tough month for fishing in lakes and reservoirs, but two options will produce fishing that compares to…
Read More4-H Project Week
Photos by Eugenia Jones & submitted 4-H Project Week was a success as local youth worked on various projects including sewing, cooking, woodworking, decoupage, weaving, painting, jewelry making, ceramics, photography, and water colors.
Read MoreCelebrate National Men’s Health Month
Take action to be healthy and safe and encourage men and boys in your life to make their health a priority. Get Good Sleep Adults need between 7-9 hours of sleep. Insufficient sleep is associated with a number of chronic diseases and conditions, such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, obesity, and depression. Also, poor sleep is…
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