Double Jeopardy Smoking and Diabetes



If you smoke, you already know two things: It’s bad for your health, and it’s very hard to quit. But now, there have never been more resources available for people who want to quit smoking. So even if you’ve tried to quit before, it may be time to try again. Increased Complications Studies have shown that the risk for cardiovascular […]

Moments and Memories of WHS



1981-82 School YearJunior–Senior Prom The 1982 Junior-Senior Prom was held at WHS’s cafeteria on May 1, 1982. The theme was “This One’s for You” and music was provided by Driftwood, a band from Breathitt County. Colors on the decorations were lavender and baby blue. Tony Sergent gave the welcome, and the response was given by Randy Blair. At 10:30, Ephraim […]

Joshua Engle, Ashley Daniels wed

Blackey

Congratulations to Joshua Engle of Carcassonne and Ashley Daniels of Harlan. They were married Saturday, June 22, at Harlan at the Grays Knob Church of God. Joshua is the son of Marty and Helen Engle of Carcassonne. Sylvia is the daughter of Ronnie and Sylvia Daniels of Harlan. Happy birthday to Carol Brown of Blackey. It was on June 8. […]

Family retreat to be held



Pine Mountain Settlement School will host a family retreat August 2 through August 4. The retreat will begin with dinner on August 2 and will include hiking, gardening, making ice cream, folk dancing, games, and orienteering. For more information, contact Valerie Osborne at (606) 588-3571 or vosborne@pinemountainsettlementschool.com.

Dennis Hall succumbs at 76



Dennis Hall, 76, died June 20 at the Greg and Noreen Wells Hospice Center in Hazard. Born in Perry County, he was a son of the late William and Judy Wilson Hall, a brother of the late Henry Hall, Everett “Tab” Hall, Arnold Hall, Maggie York and Eugene “Tootsie” Farler, and the son-in-law of the late Dora Pennington. He was […]

Now here’s a tip



• “ Popsicles and ice cream bars don’t make drippy messes when the stick is slipped through a small paper plate. Make a slit in the center, and push it through. You can even write names on the plate for fun.” — R.E. in Michigan • “Purchase a brightly colored garbage can to corral outdoor toys in the yard. You […]

Early 1950 speed traps



While driving back to my base from Jenkins to Sampson Air Base, N.Y., on a three-day pass, I was stopped in a small town for crossing over a yellow line. I had Texas plates on my car and I was in uniform. I was taken to the courthouse where they wanted me to pay a $50 fine. I only had […]

Open house set June 29



Blackey Senior Citizens Community Center is finally remodeled and finished, and I encourage you to stop by and see the building. It’s large, everything is new and it’s beautiful. It doesn’t look like the same place. It is perfect for family reunions, showers, birthday parties, Christmas parties and any even you would want to have. It is ready to be […]

Help offered for veterans



A veterans benefits field representative will be at Mountain Comprehensive Health Corporation in Whitesburg on the fourth Tuesday of each month from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. to assist veterans and their dependents in filing for federal and state veterans benefits. There is no charge for this service, which is provided by the Kentucky Department of Veterans Affairs. For more […]

Enjoying and sharing memories at reunions

Kingscreek

Hello folks. Time seems to be moving along so fast. Weeks have shrunk to five days instead of seven. Tuesday was our potluck. We were so pleased to see Erva D. Hart back with us. She has been and still is very ill. We wish her the very best. She promised to visit with us whenever she felt up to […]