Mountain Eagle

Trio now faces death penalty

05/14/2008

A Letcher County grand jury has cleared the way for prosecutors to seek the death penalty against two men and one woman charged with beating an elderly man to death in Jenkins last month. In indictments handed up last week to Letcher Circuit Judge Sam Wright, the grand jury charged John William Pigg Jr.

BIG BOARD

05/14/2008

The scoreboard for the new Letcher County Central High School baseball field arrived at Ermine last week. The board was paid for by Kentucky Farm Bureau Insurance Agency of Whitesburg.

Company responds to criticism

By WILLIAM FARLEY — 05/14/2008

A Letcher County coal company is taking exception to criticism it received last week during a meeting of the Letcher Fiscal Court. At issue are remarks made while the court debated on whether to approve Sapphire Coal Company's request that it be allowed to work within 100 feet of a county road.

Election set for Tuesday

05/14/2008

Nominees seeking the offices of U.S. President, U.S. Senate, Kentucky State Senate, and Kentucky House of Representatives are on the ballot for next week's primary election. Polls in each of Letcher County's 32 voting precincts are scheduled to open at 6 a.m. on Tuesday (May 20). All polls will close at 6 p.m.

Jury indicts eight

05/14/2008

The Letcher County Grand Jury has indicted eight people including two men charged with removing a vehicle identification number from a four-wheeler in an attempt to defraud a creditor. Jimmy D.

George Jones coming to region

05/14/2008

Tickets are scheduled to go on sale later this week for a concert by country music legend George Jones, who will appear at the Eastern Kentucky Expo Center in Pikeville on Saturday night, June 21. Tickets, priced at $51.50, $41.50 and $31.

Now here's a tip

By JOANN DERSON — 05/14/2008

• Here's a great way to get a charcoal fire started. Use a coffee can with both ends removed. Punch holes in the bottom third of the can. Put it in your grill, add two or three crumpled newspaper sheets to the bottom and then pile the charcoal briquettes on top to about two-thirds full.

Car Talk

By TOM AND RAY MAGLIOZZI — 05/14/2008

Dear Tom and Ray: My name is Daniel. I drive a 2005 Escalade (OK, it's a toy car). I am 7 years old. Here is my question: Why do the speedometers in cars go up to 120 mph, when you are only allowed to go 65 mph? - Daniel RAY: Great question, Daniel. To answer it, we have to give you a lesson in advertising.

The way we were

05/14/2008

May 15, 1958 Fire early today caused more than $50,000 damage at the Salyer Radio and Television store in downtown Whitesburg. City Fire Chief Remious Day said he did not know the cause of the fire. The blaze destroyed the second floor of the building, owned by the firm. The floor contained television checking and repair equipment, which was destroyed.

SPEAKING OF SOAPS

ByB AYL MLISAORNY JA. NWNA LCDOEORPMEARN — 05/14/2008

ALL MY CHILDREN - Acknowledging Aidan's heroism, Zach was finally able to let go of his anger. Although haunted by nightmares, Jake insisted on returning to Darfur to finish the work he started. Adam told a disbelieving JR that Dixie was haunting him. JR took action, fearing that Adam was losing his mind.

Horoscope

05/14/2008

ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Taking advice isn't always easy for self-assured Rams and Ewes who think they know what's best. But it wouldn't hurt to listen to what close colleagues have to say. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) You know how to balance life's practical aspects with the poetic.

Moments In Time

05/14/2008

• On May 14, 1796, English doctor Edward Jenner administers the world's first smallpox vaccinations by scratching cowpox fluid into the skin of an 8- year-old boy. Doctors across Europe soon adopted Jenner's technique, leading to a drastic decline in the spread of the disease.

Strange But True

By SAMANTHA WEAVER — 05/14/2008

• It was American author and philosopher Eric Hoffer who made the following sage observation: "We lie the loudest when we lie to ourselves." • You probably know that certain species of snakes can grow to enormous size, with the longest specimens reaching upwards of 30 feet in length and the heaviest weighing more than 400 pounds.

Celebrate direct deposit

By JANIE FRAZIER Hazard Social Security Manager — 05/14/2008

May is National Direct Deposit Month, and Social Security would like to celebrate by encouraging all beneficiaries to get their payments the quick, convenient and safe way - by direct deposit. To some people, direct deposit seems like a new way of doing things.

AUTO

05/14/2008

FOR SALE - 2001 Mercury Grand Marquis. Silver color, new tires, new brakes, in excellent condition. Call 633-7154. (5-14- 1p) ___________________ WANTED TO BUY - Looking for good transportation car, prefer standard transmission. Will pay cash for right car and right price. Cell 347-668-6309.

FOR LEASE

05/14/2008

FOR LEASE - Charlie White Lane, Hwy. 119, Kona. 2 ± acres flat land with bridge access. Can see from highway. 606- 437-6431. (9-28-ufnb)

FOR RENT OR LEASE

05/14/2008

FOR RENT OR LEASE - 2,100-square-foot commercial building with heat pump. Excellent location near Isom. Call 633-9930. (10-10-ufn) ___________________ FOR RENT OR LEASE - Commercial building, 1200 square feet. Fronts 119 near Ermine. Could be used as storage, office or retail building. Call 632- 2900.

FOR RENT

05/14/2008

FOR RENT - Apartment for rent. 2 bedroom, 1 bath. $400 deposit, $500 monthly. Conveniently located. Call (606) 476-8121. (5-7-2b) ___________________ FOR RENT - Small mobile home on 119 between Whitesburg/Jenkins. Good Condition. $425.00/month. References/deposit. Available May 10. 606-633- 9298.

HEALTH/BEAUTY

05/14/2008

TURN BACK TIME - Clear. Smooth. Radiant skin. The TimeWise system delivers anti-aging benefits you can see and feel. Call me today to try timeless products for free! Lorie Rayburn, Mary Kay Independent Beauty Consultant. My email is: www.marykay.com/ lrayburn, or 24 hour voice mail, or phone: 502-348- 0058.

HELP WANTED

05/14/2008

HELP WANTED - Accounting position available includes benefits package. Please mail resume with references to: Hazard Office 408, Attn.: HR, P.O. Box 958, Hazard, KY 41702. (4-16-6p) ___________________ HELP WANTED - Glass installer needed at Cars R Us Glass. Some experience needed. Pay BOE. Near Virginia-Kentucky line. Call Scott 276-796- 4444 or evenings 276-328- 3463.

MISCELLANEOUS

05/14/2008

POND STOCKING! - Saturday, May 27! The Fish Truck will be at Fraziers Farm Supply in Whitesburg from 5:15-6. 1-800-335-2077 or www.kyfishtruck.com. (5- 14-2b)

MOBILE HOMES

05/14/2008

FOR SALE - 3 trailers and land for sale. 855-7182. (10-17-ufnp)

PETS

05/14/2008

PUPPIES FOR SALE - Pomeranian puppies. AKC registered. $250.00. Birthdate March 28th, 2008. 606-632-0464.

REAL ESTATE

05/14/2008

FOR SALE - Large home and 20 acres in heart of Whitesburg for sale. Estate like house with swimming pool, spa, electronic doors, with land flat enough for a basketball court. Home has four bedrooms, 3-1/2 baths, bar, beautiful large kitchen, and large English-style library. Priced at $450,000. Serious inquiries only. Call 1-502- 475-5595.

SERVICES

05/14/2008

TREE TRIMMING - Or removal. 30 years experience. Free estimates. Also pressure washing available. (606) 785-5128. (7- 11-ufnb) ___________________ LEVEL CONSTRUCTION - Vinyl siding, windows, decks, ceramic tile, hardwood and laminate flooring, roofing, all types of carpentry. Honest, dependable, low rates. 335-0227, 335-1580.

WANTED TO BUY

05/14/2008

WANTED TO BUY - Lot in Letcher County large enough for a mobile home Call 633-0681. If no answer leave message. (4-9-ufnb)

PUBLIC NOTICES

05/14/2008

Letcher County 2007 Delinquent Property Tax List The following delinquent 2007 Letcher County property tax claims upon which a real estate assignment appears will be sold at the front door of the Letcher County Courthouse Wednesday, June 4, 2008 at 10:00 A.M. unless paid by that time.

Visitors to New Orleans hear jazz, eat beignets

By DIANA COMBS — 05/14/2008

My sympathy to the family of Keith Caudill of Carcassonne. He died on May 7. He was the husband of Tina Jent Caudill and died of a staph infection at Hazard Appalachian Regional Hospital where he had been a patient for about two weeks. He had liver problems and had been in and out of the hospital for awhile now. Keith was 46.

TO BE WED

05/14/2008

Debbie Sprague and Roger Thacker of Elkhorn City, announce the forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Amanda Jo Thacker, to Adam Christopher Hamilton, son of O'Neil and Carol Day of Whitesburg and Amos Hamilton of Teaberry. The wedding will take place on May 18 at the Pikeville City Park in Pikeville.

Arts and crafts is more than a hobby

By KED SANDERS — 05/14/2008

We tend to remember pleasant days and repress bad days. That's why my recent visit with Doreen and Wendell Calhoun of Letcher will be one of those indelible memories. I called to get directions to their home then passed it up the first time around because I was daydreaming when I passed the landmarks which Doreen mentioned.

Hospice of the Bluegrass selected as top business

05/14/2008

Hospice of the Bluegrass has been selected by Women Leading Kentucky and The Lane Report for the 2008 Top Business for Women Award. The award is given annually to a Kentucky organization or business that employs policies and practices to recruit, retain and advance women.

Sam Mullins is now a kindergarten graduate

By OMA HATTON — 05/14/2008

Hello, everyone, hope you are all doing well and hope all you mothers had a happy Mother's Day. If you are blessed enough to still have a mother, I hope you let her know you love and appreciate her. I sure miss mine. She was also my best friend. We did everything together. She was only 17 years older than me. She was closer to my age than some of my sisters and brothers.

MOTHER'S DAY

05/14/2008

Louise Shepherd and her four children are pictured on Mother's Day. In the front row (left to right) are Louise Shepherd and Carol Day. Behind them are Shannon Banks, Jerry Shepherd, and Pam Gardner.

IN IRAQ

05/14/2008

Lance Corporal Bennett J. "Jonathan" Adams, 22, is on his second tour of duty in Iraq. He left North Carolina on March 30 and will return in November. He is the son of Tammy Cook and Eddie Adams, and grandson of Brenda and Bennett Adams.

SCHOLARSHIP

05/14/2008

Chelsea Fields has received the Appalachian Honors Scholarship from Pikeville College, where she will also play volleyball. She is graduating from Letcher County Central High School with a 4.0 grade point average. Playing volleyball in her junior and senior years, she had 396 passes, 165 serves, 105 spikes, 16 kills, and four blocks.

Mother's Day gift was cool rod and reel

By MARGIE ISON — 05/14/2008

Church services were really good Sunday morning. Nicole Dotson asked three of the small children for a number. At the end of church services there were flowers, hanging baskets, given out to the one with the most children with her. Pauline Roark got that one. Beverly Roark received one for the youngest mother and then one was given out to the oldest mother there.

Baby shower attendees enjoyed games, food

By BRENDA GROSS — 05/14/2008

Greetings from the hills and valleys of Eolia and Eolia Christian Community Outreach. The beginning of wisdom is this: Get wisdom, and whatever else you get, get insight. Proverbs 4:7 NRSV On ladies' night at the Eolia Baptist Mission, the women of the church sponsored a baby shower for our pianist, Stephanie Broesama.

Chicken Adoption Day set for May 22

05/14/2008

The Letcher County 4-H Poultry Club will hold Chicken Adoption Day from 4 to 6 p.m., Thursday, May 22, at the Letcher County Extension Office. Chickens, guineas, quail, ducks, peacocks and pheasants will be on hand to buy, sell, trade, or give away. Billie June Richardson is the club leader. For more information, call 633-2362.

Want some free weeds? Then visit Ike

By IKE ADAMS — 05/14/2008

Ever since moving here to 249 Charlie Brown Road, Paint Lick, Ky., I have waged an ongoing battle with dock and thistles. I would also take up fighting dandelions but I am so discouraged by my failure with the other two that it seems pointless. I've similarly given up on ever ridding the place of honeysuckle vine.

Little Cowan Church to host Association

By ELSIE BANKS — 05/14/2008

News time comes around fast. People are busy in various ways but most things are as usual. Our relatives who used to visit in the spring are waiting to come later. We will miss their spring visits. Some people are beginning to plant gardens and the mowing season has started.

LITTER PICK-UP

05/14/2008

Adult volunteers gathered on April 26 at the Jenkins City Park for a litter pick-up sponsored by the city's Blighted/Deteriorated/Nuisance Committee.

Reunions • Reunions • Reunions

05/14/2008

To list reunions in The Mountain Eagle's weekly reunion column, send information in writing to Reunions, The Mountain Eagle, Box 808, Whitesburg, Ky. 41858. Information must be received by Friday to be included in the following week's issue.

Spring is good time to be alive

By ROSE BALLARD DURHAM — 05/14/2008

Hey there, everyone! Oh it's good to be alive this morning. I have been able to sit on my front porch to enjoy the birds singing. The redbud trees have lost their colors; at this stage of spring everything is just a luscious green. The dogwoods are bloom; the pink ones in yards are absolutely gorgeous.

Veterans Memorial Ride set for May 24

05/14/2008

The third annual Veterans Memorial Ride will be held Saturday, May 24. Registration will take place from 9:30 to 11 a.m. and the ride will begin at 11 a.m. The cost is $20 per bike, including a t-shirt and meal. Second riders are free with extra shirt and meals available. Proceeds will benefit the Eastern Kentucky Veterans Center's Veterans Trust Fund.

Wild greens you can eat

By Ann Bradley Letcher County Extension Agent — 05/14/2008

There's a world of tasty, freefor the-picking leaf vegetables to be found in fields, in vacant lots, along streams and even shooting up among your own garden crops! Plants like crow's foot, lamb's quarters, turkey salad, watercress, chickweed, chicory and on and on, are very nutritious and delicious.

Learn to repair log structures

05/14/2008

Pine Mountain Settlement School will host a workshop focusing on repairs to square log structures June 22-27. Participants will learn preservation techniques, log replacement, chinking, and daubing. Moss Rudley, an exhibits specialist with the U.S. National Park Service's Historic Preservation Training Center, will be the instructor.

Engle family reunion coming up

By EMMA LOU ENGLE — 05/14/2008

Howdy y'all, it's me again. Hope everyone had a good week and do hope everyone is well. This is a really bad time for allergies especially from maple, oak and mulberry trees. It's really cool here. We had rain last night and looks like we will be having cool weather the rest of the week.

FIFTH BIRTHDAY

05/14/2008

Christopher James "C.J." Akers will celebrate his fifth birthday May 20. He is the son of Krista and James Akers of Haymond. His grandparents are Red and Edna Austin of Haymond; Otis Akers of Duffield, Va.; and Debbie Tipton of Gate City, Va. He is the great-grandson of Giles and Lizzie Austin, also of Haymond.

Tourney results

05/14/2008

The Letcher County Sheriff's Department sponsored a Rook tournament on April 18 to benefit the American Cancer Society's Relay for Life. Finishing in first place were Sheriff Danny Webb and Johnny Adams. The second place finishers were David Perry and Homer Rose, and in third place were Eugene Slone and Mickey Stines.

DRY LAND FISH

05/14/2008

Kayla Smith, 8, daughter of Greg and Jessica Smith of Whitesburg, enjoyed hunting for dry land fish. More than 200 of the wild mushrooms were found during the hunt, with Kayla finding more than 50. She is the granddaughter of Dale and Linda Caudill of Big Cowan.

Dorse and Gwen Fields enjoy car show in TN.

By DELANA BANKS — 05/14/2008

Just a short little column this week since it seems like only yesterday I wrote last week's news. Recently Dorse and Gwen Fields went to Pigeon Forge, Tenn., and while there enjoyed the car show. They left Pigeon Forge and drove to Gatlinburg and came through Cherokee, N.C. They stopped by Dorse's sister, Iantha's, home at Norris Lake and spent the night with her.

Trio now faces death penalty

05/14/2008

BIG BOARD

05/14/2008

The scoreboard for the new Letcher County Central High School baseball field arrived at Ermine last week. The board was paid for by Kentucky Farm Bureau Insurance Agency of Whitesburg.

Company responds to criticism

By WILLIAM FARLEY — 05/14/2008

Election set for Tuesday

05/14/2008

Jury indicts eight

05/14/2008

The Letcher County Grand Jury has indicted eight people including two men charged with removing a vehicle identification number from a four-wheeler in an attempt to defraud a creditor. Jimmy D.

George Jones coming to region

05/14/2008

Depression and pot a bad mix for teens

By JENNIFER C. KERR Associated Press Writer — 05/14/2008

WASHINGTON Depression, teens and marijuana are a dangerous mix that can lead to dependency, mental illness or suicidal thoughts, according to a new White House report.

Want to get skinny? Read

By MEGAN K. SCOTT Associated Press Writer — 05/14/2008

NEW YORK One plan advises you to follow it three times a week. Another allows no snacks - except on certain days. And a third advocates for eating up to 20 percent less. All the philosophies in the latest bunch of diet books promise to help you shed the winter weight.

Shingles and the shingles vaccine

05/14/2008

DEAR DR. DONOHUE: I am an 86-year-old woman. I have had shingles twice in my life. My family physician thinks I should get the shingles vaccine. I went to a health clinic to get the injection. I was told by the RN on duty that her instructions were not to give the shot to anyone who had previously had the shingles. How would you advise me? Should I have the vaccine?

Medicaid, Medicare and Diabetes Care

05/14/2008

If you are older or in financial need, it can be a struggle to pay for important diabetes medicines, supplies and services. But you do not have to go it alone! If you qualify, Medicare and Medicaid can help you to manage your diabetes, while making ends meet.

Too much, too little sleep tied to ill health in study

By MIKE STOBBE AP Medical Writer — 05/14/2008

ATLANTA People who sleep fewer than six hours a night - or more than nine - are more likely to be obese, according to a new government study that is one of the largest to show a link between irregular sleep and big bellies.

Grand jury declines to indict in timber case at Craft's Colly

05/14/2008

An Ohio couple have hit a roadblock in their effort to have criminal charges filed against loggers who they say stole at least $50,000 worth of timber from their property at Craft's Colly.

ONE BIG (AND LATE) REDBUD

05/14/2008

While most of this year's spectacularly beautiful redbud blooms have long since fallen, these blossoms were still showing last week on the trunk of this large redbud tree located at Garner Road at Isom, near a creek at the home of Jr. and Josephine Breeding.

Fleming-Neon council reeling from death of former member

05/14/2008

The Fleming-Neon City Council conducted a shortened meeting on Monday evening because of the death of a former council member and impending surgery on the spouse of another. Former council member Darrell Wright died unexpectedly on Monday morning after being admitted to Whitesburg Appalachian Regional Hospital the previous day for pneumonia.

May is Elder Abuse Awareness Month

05/14/2008

May has been designed Elder Abuse Awareness Month. The Kentucky River Council Against Maltreatment of Elders is asking all county judges and mayor to sign a proclamation declaring May Elder Abuse Awareness Month in their city and county. Throughout the month silver ribbons will be worn to create awareness of elder abuse.

Isom man arrested after gadgets taken from store are found

05/14/2008

A Letcher County man was arrested Monday night after police found several electronic items at his home that had recently been reported missing to police. Danny L. Collins, 34, of 30 D.L. Drive, Isom, was arrested by Letcher County Sheriff 's Deputy Brian Damron and charged with receiving stolen property valued at more than $300.

Man gets life in Quillen murder

05/14/2008

A 32-year-old Letcher County man has been formally sentenced for his role in the August 2006 slaying of 69-year-old Jackie Von Quillen. Letcher Circuit Judge Sam Wright last week sentenced David Shawn Slaven to life in prison without the possibility of parole or probation for at least 25 years.

Court picks replacement for Lambert

The Associated Press — 05/14/2008

FRANKFORT The Kentucky Supreme Court justices chose John D. Minton this week as the fifth chief justice of Kentucky to replace Joseph E. Lambert. Minton will take the oath of office at the Capitol on June 27, just after Lambert's retirement takes effect. Lambert announced his retirement from the court on April 24.

Lunsford makes third bid for elected office

By BRUCE SCHREINER Associated Press Writer — 05/14/2008

LOUISVILLE Bruce Lunsford credits his youthful scrappiness for turning him from an undersized guard into an all-conference high school basketball player in northern Kentucky. Topping out at 5-foot-8, Lunsford never realized his dream of playing for fabled Kentucky coach Adolph Rupp, but he didn't shy away from mixing it up with taller players in the paint.

Fischer looks to 'chill' opponent

By ROGER ALFORD Associated Press Writer — 05/14/2008

LOUISVILLE Louisville millionaire Greg Fischer got his start in the business world by developing an innovative way to chill drinks. Now moving into politics, the soft-spoken Democrat wants to have the same effect on his opponents in a race for U.S. Senate.

Caring for trees

05/14/2008

The Arbor Day Foundation recently updated its "Conservation Trees" booklet, and it is now available for a $3 donation to the foundation. "Conservation Trees" tells how to plant and care for trees. The booklet uses illustrations, photos and text.

Parking limited for LCCHS graduation

05/14/2008

Graduation at Letcher County Central High School has been set for 7 p.m., May 16. Each senior will be given a pass for one vehicle to park in the teachers' parking area by the school. This pass must be presented at the time of arrival. Other parking spaces will be given first-come basis.

Earn a degree in 'profitability'

By Paul Stambaugh Neon Postmaster — 05/14/2008

Every company wants to find ways to reduce costs and increase revenue. Mastering these two feats is how companies become Fortune 500 success stories. But how do you do it? Start by earning your "advanced degree in profitability" with Business Mail 101 from the Postal Service!

McCown rites held

05/14/2008

Funeral services for Sarah Lindell Davis McCown, 95, were held May 10 at Carty Funeral Home in Jenkins. Burial was in Payne Gap Memorial Gardens. Born in Rhoda, Va., she was a daughter of the late Arnollus and Julia Collinsworth Davis and was the widow of John S. McCown. She died May 8.

Services are held for Oshie Boggs

05/14/2008

Oshie Marie Boggs died May 3 at Whitesburg Appalachian Regional Hospital. She was 84 years old. Born in Pound, Va., she was the daughter of the late Sherman and Belle Baker. She was married to the late David Carrol Boggs Sr.

Mable Jenkins, 83, succumbs

05/14/2008

Mable Young Jenkins, 83, died May 11 at her home at Partridge after a long illness. Born in Harlan County, she was a daughter of the late Fred and Vestina Johnson Young. She was the widow of Elmo Jenkins, and was the mother of the late Rose Mary Jenkins.

Services are set for 'Al' Cornett

05/14/2008

Funeral services for Kenny "Al" Cornett, 51, will be held a 11 a.m. today (Wednesday) at Kings Chapel Church. Burial will be in the Whitaker Cemetery at Dry Fork. A son of the late Kinard and Mattie Marie Fields Cornett, he died May 11 at his home at Dry Fork. He was a brother of the late Clifton Keith Cornett.

Services held for Phyllis Ann Adams

05/14/2008

Phyllis Ann Adams, 64, died April 14 at her home at Bulan. She was a daughter of the late Elijah and Opal Frazier Tolliver, and was the mother of the late Greg Adams. Funeral services were held April 17 at Letcher Funeral Home. Burial was in Green Acres Cemetery at Ermine.

Yard sale set

05/14/2008

The 23 Country Music Highway Yard Sale will held May 29- 31 in the following counties: Greenup, Boyd, Lawrence, Martin, Magoffin, Johnson, Floyd, Pike, and Letcher. For more information, visit www.ky23yardsale.com.

AARP to meet

05/14/2008

The Letcher County AARP Chapter will meet on Thursday, May 15, at 6 p.m. at the Blackey Senior Citizens Center. Dinner will be potluck. The guest speaker will Richard Smith of Blackey. Those attending should bring items for the food pantry or pay a fine of $1. For more information, may call Berma Matthews at 633-7874.

Reporting a stolen Social Security card

05/14/2008

Question: My wallet was stolen with my Social Security card in it. How do I report my card stolen? Answer: We urge you never to carry your card with you. In most cases, the only time you will need to produce your card is when you apply for employment. Always keep your Social Security card in a safe place with your other important papers.

Fields rites held

05/14/2008

Jimmy Fields, 65, of Whitesburg, died May 7 at Indian Path Hospital in Kingsport, Tenn. He was a son of the late James and Laura Evans Fields, and was preceded in death by two brothers, Jr. and Jerry, and two sisters, Annabelle and Reanee.

Services are set for Lula Breeding

05/14/2008

Funeral services for Lula Johnson Mullins Breeding, 80, of Whitesburg, will be held at 1 p.m. today (Wednesday) at the Seco Pentecostal Church. Burial will be in the Mullins Cemetery at Letcher. A daughter of the late Price and Ella Robinson Johnson, she was the widow of Roy Mullins and Dennis Breeding.

Ada Pearl Caudill succumbs at 86

05/14/2008

Ada Pearl Johnson Caudill, 86, of Franklin, died May 11. Born in Pike County, she was a daughter of the late Mander and Cordellia Johnson. She was the widow of Bryan Caudill, and the mother of the late Linda Jean Caudill. Surviving are five sons, Roger D. Caudill, Rockfield; Royce G. Caudill, Auburn; Jerry Caudill, Lebanon Junction; David L.

Services are held for Otis Adams, 86

05/14/2008

Funeral services for Otis Adams, 86, of Jeremiah, were held May 11 at Letcher Funeral Home. Burial was in the Adams Cemetery at Jeremiah. A son of the late Lenville and Mary Smith Adams, he died May 7 at Letcher Manor Nursing Home. He was the father of the late Robert Adams.

Minnie Collins dies in Indiana

05/14/2008

Former Letcher County resident Minnie Collins, 95, of Greenfield, Ind., died April 15. Born in Whitesburg, she was a daughter of the late William H. and Hennie Back Adams. She was married to the late Curtis Collins and the late Hubert Collins. She was the mother of the late P.J. Hall and the grandmother of the late Bridget Collins-Mayberry.

Services are held for Jeneva Ball

05/14/2008

Funeral services for Jeneva Avenell Ball, 78, were held May 8 at the Millstone Missionary Baptist Church. Burial was in Green Acres Cemetery at Ermine. Born in Letcher County, she was a daughter of the late Sherman and Damie Cooper Wright. She died May 5 at Hazard Appalachian Regional Hospital.

John Charles Pugh succumbs at 61

05/14/2008

John Charles Pugh, 61, died May 2 at his home in Indianapolis, Ind. Born at Blackey, he was a son of Irene Pugh Barnes and the late Clyde Pugh. He worked at Navastar in Indianapolis for 30 years before retiring.

Marjorie Jo Hodges is buried at Sandlick

05/14/2008

Funeral services for Marjorie Jo Fields Hodges, 62, were held May 12 in Pound, Va. Burial was in the Sandlick Cemetery. A daughter of the late John Kelsey and Sophronia Inez Gray Fields, she was a sister of the late Loa Kay Fields, Raymond Francis Fields, and Kelsey Jack Fields and the grandmother of the late Kelsey Ray Haley.

Using our corn to feed our cars

By NEAL PEIRCE — 05/14/2008

Record oil prices. The cost of food spiraling across continents. Globalization roiling, in some cases almost destroying historic local agriculture. Hunger mounting, food riots erupting worldwide - in 34 nations at latest count.

Political Cartoon

05/14/2008

Who will play nice?

By SUSAN ESTRICH — 05/14/2008

There's a lot of talk lately about how John McCain might just be the luckiest guy in America, what with the Democrats still fighting among each other, the Rev. Wright proving that friends can be worse than enemies, and Republicans swallowing their doubts about their about-to-be nominee and giving their support to a guy many conservatives can barely stomach.

Sen. Clinton still has much to win besides White House

By E.J. DIONNE JR. — 05/14/2008

WASHINGTON Hillary Clinton still has a lot to win this year, but not the presidency and not the vice presidency. With Barack Obama having effectively secured the Democratic presidential nomination, it is hard for the Clinton camp to focus on her successes in this contest. But Clinton now possesses strengths she did not enjoy when the campaign began.

Obamacans should use caution

By FROMA HARROP — 05/14/2008

Many in the Obama camp, having outfoxed the apparently not-so-formidable Clinton machine, can't seem to get the hang of winning gracefully. They feel a need to drive a stake in Hillary Clinton's reputation, then dance. If they were smart, they'd heap praise on Clinton and let her finish out the race, however she chooses to do so.

Accomplished what?

05/14/2008

May 1 marked five years since President Bush landed on the deck of the aircraft carrier Abraham Lincoln, declaring, under the banner "Mission Accomplished": "Major combat operations in Iraq have ended. In the battle of Iraq, the United States and our allies have prevailed." On that day, the toll of American dead in Iraq stood at 140. Today, the count exceeds 4,000.

Says all teachers should vote to re-elect Rep. Smith

05/14/2008

To the Editor: As a former president of the Letcher County Teachers Organization (LCTO) and president of KEA-Retired, I would like to inform school employees and retirees and other Democratic voters that Representative Ancel "Hard Rock" Smith supported reasonable retirement reform in House Bill 600 and opposed the last minute budget deal that cut teachers' salary

Nothing new under the gun

05/14/2008

To the Editor: Republicans have been determined to shoot down Social Security since its inception in 1936 and before the first check was issued in 1937. Social Security is "fatally flawed", the promised benefits are a "hoax", the taxes paid into the trust fund are "wasted" rather than invested for maximum return, and "the so-called reserve fund is no reserve at all.

Not happy with Democrat choices

05/14/2008

To the Editor: I am a Democrat. I want to win in November. But like a lot of my friends, I am not happy with our choices. I hope that the convention will lock up and have to go to a compromise candidate, like Al Gore, or John or Elizabeth Edwards. This is why I will vote "uncommitted" on May 20. You can do that, you know.

We need a prison closer to us than Manchester

By RELON HAMPTON — 05/14/2008

Anyone heard any new developments on the proposal to locate a prison in this area? Things sure have gotten awful quiet lately. Can't seem to catch any gossip about it either, or maybe it was just gossip to begin with. An old fellow told me one time to not believe anything I heard and only half of what I see. I am beginning to understand exactly what he meant.

Music at Norton

05/14/2008

Appalachian Strings will perform at 7:30 p.m., May 17, at The Country Cabin II in Norton, Va. The new facility is located across Alternate Rte. 58 from the original Country Cabin, 1 1/2 miles west of Norton. For more information, call (276) 679-3541.

Jessie McReynolds to perform at Appalshop

05/14/2008

WMMT's "Bluegrass Express Live" will present Jesse McReynolds and the Virginia Boys, Thursday, June 12 during Appalshop's 22nd annual Seedtime on the Cumberland Festival. The performance will take place in the Appalshop Theater in downtown Whitesburg. Doors open at 7 p.m., and the performance will start at 7:30 p.m. The theater is located at 91 Madison Ave.

Yoakam will make 24th appearance on 'The Tonight Show'

By JOHN GEROME AP Entertainment Writer — 05/14/2008

NASHVILLE, Tenn. Dwight Yoakam will make his 24th appearance on "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" this week, breaking the record for most musical performances by any artist. The singer's Los Angelesbased spokeswoman says Yoakam will perform on the latenight program's outdoor concert series Thursday.

ABC will offer only two new television series next fall

By DAVID BAUDER AP Television Writer — 05/14/2008

NEW YORK ABC will introduce only two new series in the fall, one of them scripted, in a schedule the network admits was severely affected by the 100-day TV writers strike. The new David E. Kelley-produced drama, "Life on Mars," is about a police detective transported back to 1973. ABC gave it a plum Thursday time slot following "Grey's Anatomy.

Entertainment

05/14/2008

This guide is published by The Mountain Eagle as a public service to help keep readers informed about entertainment events within driving distance of Letcher County. All dates are subject to change.

'Sex and the City,' at 40 … even 50

By JOCELYN NOVECK AP National Writer — 05/14/2008

NEW YORK Early on in the new "Sex and the City" film - and don't worry, we're not spoiling the plot here - Carrie and longtime love Mr. Big are in bed together. A passionate interlude? Nah, they're just reading. Except they both need glasses, and there's only one pair.

Speak Your Piece

Call 633-7508 from 9 am Tuesday to 9 am Friday. — 05/14/2008

E-m@il address In addition to the telephone and the U.S. Mail, The Mountain Eagle accepts comments to Speak Your Piece by electronic mail. Our address is: mteagle@tgtel.com Dear Speak Your Piece: I read the other day where Henry Ford had originally made his automobiles to run on hemp fuel. He actually made a car of hemp, and it was ten times stronger than steel.

SISTER AND BROTHER

05/14/2008

Carley Alyssa Austin celebrated her 14th birthday April 26. Her brother, Franklin Cody Wayne Austin, turned eight years old May 2. They are the children of Carl Wayne and Melissa Austin. Their grandparents are Alice Addington Sanders and Denver Sanders, Pound, Va.; the late Ronnie Addington, formerly of Seco; and Franklin and Edna Austin, Cromona.

Sports in Kentucky

Bob Watkins — 05/14/2008

Thought provoking, a headline in the Lexington Herald- Leader, Sunday May 4. UK doesn't deserve him, but Tubby is a class act. Orlando Smith was here Derby week to receive an honorary doctorate of humanities from University of Kentucky. Earlier he was inducted into the Kentucky Athletics Hall of Fame.

Diamond action

05/14/2008

Above, Jenkins softball coach April Charles gave instructions to baserunner Hillary Brashear while Letcher Central third baseman Micca Boggs looked on.

Sports Quiz

By CHRIS RICHCREEK — 05/14/2008

1. When was the last time before 2006-07 (Oregon State and North Carolina) that the same teams met up two years in a row for the title at the College World Series? 2. Which of the two famed strikeout artists, Bob Feller or Nolan Ryan, had more seasons of giving up 200-plus walks?

Tourney set

05/14/2008

The 53rd District fastpitch softball tournament will be held May 19 and 20 at Jenkins High School. The three teams participating are Jenkins High School, Letcher County Central High School, and Knott County Central High School. Jenkins has a bye in the first round, while LCCHS and KCCHS will meet at 6 p.m., May 19. The winner of that game will play Jenkins at 6 p.m.

Gabby's Fishing Fever

By GREG CAUDILL — 05/14/2008

Pond fishing is one of the most fun and relaxing ways to fish - and it can be one of the most productive ways to fish. A lot of fisherman have caught the biggest bass or bluegill of their lives in ponds. Ponds that produce good fish on a regular basis need to have a few things. One thing is a fresh supply of water coming into the pond.

NASCAR stars are ready to shine

Steve Mickey — 05/14/2008

The month of May on the Sprint Cup schedule seems to be all about tradition as we are treated to stops at Richmond, Darlington and Charlotte. Richmond has its throwback short track Saturday night race and everything about Darlington from its odd egg-shaped layout to its awarding of those famous Darlington "stripes" takes you back to the early days of the sport.

Reds' best hitter out

The Associated Press — 05/14/2008

CINCINNATI Reds shortstop Jeff Keppinger left Tuesday night's game against the Florida Marlins with a broken left kneecap. Keppinger fouled a pitch off his knee in the second inning. He drew a bases-loaded walk, giving the Reds a 2-0 lead, and played defense in the third and fourth innings before departing.

Basketball camp set

05/14/2008

The third annual Cougar Boys' Basketball Camp will be held at Letcher County Central High School June 2-5. Camp will start at 9 a.m. and end at 12 p.m. each day. Lunch will be provided and breakfast will be available at no charge from 8:30 to 9 a.m. The cost is $50. Boys entering first grade through eighth grade next school year are eligible to participate.

BASS TOURNEY WINNERS

05/14/2008

Tim Lucas, right, won the Big Bass contest and $420 with this 4.68- pound largemouth bass at the fourth annual Spring Bass Tournament held by the Partridge CRA Lions Club at Carr Creek Marina April 26. Pictured below (left to right), Meryl Short presents the winners Burtis Caudill and Tim Lucas, who had a total of 6.47 pounds of fish, with the first-place prize of $750.

Using our corn to feed our cars

By NEAL PEIRCE — 05/14/2008

Political Cartoon

05/14/2008

Who will play nice?

By SUSAN ESTRICH — 05/14/2008

Sen. Clinton still has much to win besides White House

By E.J. DIONNE JR. — 05/14/2008

Obamacans should use caution

By FROMA HARROP — 05/14/2008

Accomplished what?

05/14/2008

Says all teachers should vote to re-elect Rep. Smith

05/14/2008

Nothing new under the gun

05/14/2008

Not happy with Democrat choices

05/14/2008

We need a prison closer to us than Manchester

By RELON HAMPTON — 05/14/2008

Now here's a tip

By JOANN DERSON — 05/14/2008

Car Talk

By TOM AND RAY MAGLIOZZI — 05/14/2008

The way we were

05/14/2008

SPEAKING OF SOAPS

ByB AYL MLISAORNY JA. NWNA LCDOEORPMEARN — 05/14/2008

Horoscope

05/14/2008

Moments In Time

05/14/2008

Strange But True

By SAMANTHA WEAVER — 05/14/2008

Celebrate direct deposit

By JANIE FRAZIER Hazard Social Security Manager — 05/14/2008

Sports in Kentucky

Bob Watkins — 05/14/2008

Diamond action

05/14/2008

Above, Jenkins softball coach April Charles gave instructions to baserunner Hillary Brashear while Letcher Central third baseman Micca Boggs looked on.

Sports Quiz

By CHRIS RICHCREEK — 05/14/2008

Tourney set

05/14/2008

Gabby's Fishing Fever

By GREG CAUDILL — 05/14/2008

NASCAR stars are ready to shine

Steve Mickey — 05/14/2008

Reds' best hitter out

The Associated Press — 05/14/2008

Basketball camp set

05/14/2008

BASS TOURNEY WINNERS

05/14/2008

Speak Your Piece

Call 633-7508 from 9 am Tuesday to 9 am Friday. — 05/14/2008

SISTER AND BROTHER

05/14/2008

Depression and pot a bad mix for teens

By JENNIFER C. KERR Associated Press Writer — 05/14/2008

WASHINGTON Depression, teens and marijuana are a dangerous mix that can lead to dependency, mental illness or suicidal thoughts, according to a new White House report.

Want to get skinny? Read

By MEGAN K. SCOTT Associated Press Writer — 05/14/2008

Shingles and the shingles vaccine

05/14/2008

Medicaid, Medicare and Diabetes Care

05/14/2008

Too much, too little sleep tied to ill health in study

By MIKE STOBBE AP Medical Writer — 05/14/2008

Visitors to New Orleans hear jazz, eat beignets

By DIANA COMBS — 05/14/2008

TO BE WED

05/14/2008

Arts and crafts is more than a hobby

By KED SANDERS — 05/14/2008

Hospice of the Bluegrass selected as top business

05/14/2008

Sam Mullins is now a kindergarten graduate

By OMA HATTON — 05/14/2008

MOTHER'S DAY

05/14/2008

Louise Shepherd and her four children are pictured on Mother's Day. In the front row (left to right) are Louise Shepherd and Carol Day. Behind them are Shannon Banks, Jerry Shepherd, and Pam Gardner.

IN IRAQ

05/14/2008

SCHOLARSHIP

05/14/2008

Mother's Day gift was cool rod and reel

By MARGIE ISON — 05/14/2008

Baby shower attendees enjoyed games, food

By BRENDA GROSS — 05/14/2008

Chicken Adoption Day set for May 22

05/14/2008

Want some free weeds? Then visit Ike

By IKE ADAMS — 05/14/2008

Little Cowan Church to host Association

By ELSIE BANKS — 05/14/2008

LITTER PICK-UP

05/14/2008

Adult volunteers gathered on April 26 at the Jenkins City Park for a litter pick-up sponsored by the city's Blighted/Deteriorated/Nuisance Committee.

Reunions • Reunions • Reunions

05/14/2008

Spring is good time to be alive

By ROSE BALLARD DURHAM — 05/14/2008

Veterans Memorial Ride set for May 24

05/14/2008

Wild greens you can eat

By Ann Bradley Letcher County Extension Agent — 05/14/2008

Learn to repair log structures

05/14/2008