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Greeting from the hills and valleys of Eolia and the Eolia Christian Outreach. "If we are faithless, he will remain faithful, for he cannot disown himself." 2 Timothy 2:13 It was another busy week at ECCO as we cleared and cleaned out storage rooms, restocked pantry shelves and filled a shelf and table with fall decorations to sell in the thrift store. More ... CONCERT-GOERS — (Left to right) Ashton Wyatt, Madison Sergent, Lauren Shubert, and Peyton Wyatt recently attended a Jonas Brothers concert at Rupp Arena in Lexington. They are granddaughters of Peggy and Pete Wyatt of Cromona, and Lana and Pud Shubert of Jenkins. More ... 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. More ... Good morning, and a cool one it is. We've been having cool nights and mornings but by afternoon temps are usually in the 70s. Guess we know what's coming next, huh? Late again anniversary wishes. First of all, belated anniversary congratulations to Charles and Delores Engle in Jenkins, who celebrated their 45th year on Sept. 2. Also, Phillip and Terri Shortt in Pound, Va. More ... LABOR DAY PICNIC — Residents at Letcher Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Facility celebrated Labor Day with a picnic, held indoors because of rain. The rainy weather didn't stop the resident from enjoying music, food, and the company of their family and friends. Pictured above are (left to right) Rose Dingus and Leanza Mullins. More ... MARRIED — Louis Christopher Hampton and Anna Marie Sizemore were married February 14 at Calvary Temple Church. The bridegroom is the son of Louis and Sandra Hampton of Jenkins. The bride is the daughter of Junior and Shirley Sizemore of Sandlick. More ... WED — David and Josephine Mullins were married on August 16 at the Calvary Temple Church of God by Bro. Conrad Profitt. The bride was given away by Bro. Jimmy Ray Bailey. The best man was Jeffrey Mullins, the matron of honor was Debbie Mullins Bailey, and the bridesmaids were Marla Mullins and Jackie Harris. More ... FOUR YEARS OLD — Hanna Rebecca Maggard of Richmond, celebrated her fourth birthday with a Hannah Montana party June 30 at Pizza Hut with family and friends. She is the daughter of Stephanie Collins Maggard of Richmond, and Jeremy Maggard of Jeremiah. Her grandparents are Joan Ramsey of Whitesburg, Steve Collins of Isom, and Bill and Wanda Maggard of Jeremiah. Her great-grandparents are Ruby Ramsey of Cowan, and Cleve and Dovie Collins of Isom. More ... I'm so sorry for a mistake that was in my column last week. Roger Campbell of Indianapolis died and was brought back here to be buried at Blackey. He was married to Oma Joe Dixon Campbell. She is the sister of Martha Burns of Blackey. Roger was the brother of the late Lane and Arnold Campbell. More ... Kendall Boggs had surgery last week. He is home now and doing well. Hang in there, Kendall. Keep Burdeen and Virginia Ann Gilley in your prayers. Burdeen is doing some better and seemed pleased to see Bill, Agnes and Anna Maggard when they went to visit him in rehab. More ... JUNE BABY — Jordan David Allen Shepherd was born June 11 at Whitesburg Appalachian Regional Hospital. He is pictured with his older sister Keyara Mackenzie Shepherd. His parents are Angel and Jimmy Shepherd. He is the grandson of Maedean and John Engle, and Vivian and Jim Shepherd. More ... Hello everyone, hope you are all doing well and enjoying the pretty weather. Time is going so fast, it will soon be over. It already feels like autumn. My husband Clyde is still very sick. He has been in the hospital two times in about a week. He is back at the Veterans Center now. I have been down there about every day and it sure wears me out. More ... Opal Jent asks that I remind everyone to stop by the East Kentucky Veterans Center between Sept. 9 and 14 to view the Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall. The wall will be open for viewing 24 hours a day. There will be a candlelight vigil at dusk on Sept. 11. I, too, would like encourage everyone to go out and view the wall. More ... Once again on Aug. 22, a lot of families were able to gather at the Caudill Cemetery at Red Star and remember the loved ones who are buried there. The family reunion began on Friday, Aug. 21, at the home of Artie and Elie Shepherd. We had a big fish fry, and this year there were about 40 people attending. More ... ONE YEAR OLD — Preston Andrew Griffin celebrated his first birthday on August 25. He enjoyed a party at home with family and friends. He is the son of Phillip Griffin Jr. and Tosha Howard of Jenkins. More ... FIRST CAR SHOW — Preston Andrew Griffin recently attended his first car show. He is pictured with his grandfather Phil Griffin of Jenkins at the Brothers of the Wind car show on August 29. The Griffins entered a 1972 teal and green Volkswagen Bug that won first place in the import category. More ... Hello again everyone! Oh how I hate to see summer come to an end so fast. As this morning in the Harrison, Ohio area it sure is chilly! I would like to open my windows at night, however it is too dangerous anymore to leave them open during the day much less at night. More ... CAMDEN JOEL SLONE was born August 13. His parents are Robby and Casey Slone of Pippa Passes. He is the grandson of Tammy Adams of Isom, Joe and Tammy Fields of Smoot Creek, and Leo and Laurita Slone of Pippa Passes. He has an older brother, Caden. More ... |
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