Taking Control Of Your Cholesterol



For people with diabetes, high cholesterol can also be a big problem. The longer that a person with diabetes has out-of-control blood sugar levels, the more likely that the person will have narrowing of the arteries, the blood vessels that carry blood all over the body. Narrow arteries can lead to high cholesterol, which can contribute to strokes and heart […]

How a song by The Pretenders led to creation of ‘Centipede’





Dona Bailey was working as a computer programmer at General Motors when she heard the Pretenders song “Space Invader” and fell in love with it. The year was 1980. She had no clue about video games. A friend heard her say that she liked the song, and he got really excited. He told her there was a “Space Invaders” game […]

What was ‘The Chitlin’ Circuit’?



1. Name the singer who released “ You’re Sixteen” and “Dreamin’.” 2. What was the “Chitlin’ Circuit,” and when was it active? 3. Which group had a Top 20 hit with “Play the Game Tonight”? 4. What was Disco Demolition Night? 5. Where was Eric Clapton born? 6. Name the reggae group started by Peter Tosh, Neville Livingston and Bob […]

Coming events



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. Always check with the venues listed before traveling long distances. LETCHER COUNTY ROCK, POP, BLUES, RAP, CHRISTIAN THE BAREFOOT MOVEMENT; Sat., July 7 at Summit City in Whitesburg. […]

New prescription — a milkshake

Northeast Ohio

Sure hope everyone is staying cool or as cool as one can. I do believe this has been one of our hottest days so far this year and just heard the weather forecast and it seems we can expect more of the same. Red and I both had doctor appointments this morning. Our usual driver had to work, but we […]

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James Davis dies in Indiana



James N. ‘Jim’ Davis, died June 28 at Columbus Regional Hospital in Columbus, Ind. Previously employed at Cosco, Jim retired from Cummins Engine Company in 1998 as an account representative. His hobby was restoring old cars. Funeral services were held July 3 in Columbus. Burial was at Garland Brook Cemetery. Born in Roxana, he was the son of the late […]

Kingscreek quilters finish ‘Split Rail’

Kingscreek

Hello again. Things are going along great this week. Even with this heat we have been busy. Tuesday, we stayed in and quilted. The girls finished a beautiful purple and green print quilt. The pattern was called “Split Rail”. One of the prettiest ones I’ve seen in a while. Wednesday was pretty much the same as Tuesday. Guess we are […]

Now here’s a tip



• Got lots of fresh herbs from your summer garden? Hang bunches upside down in a cool, dry place for a week or so, and then crumble the leaves into small jars. Voila: your own dried herbs. • “Want super-crunchy fries at home? Soak potato pieces in very cold water for an hour (fridge is best, or add ice often); […]

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