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My flying days in the Air Force



Before World War II started, when we heard a plane flying over the mountains of Burdine and Jenkins, it was a rarity. We would run outside to get a glimpse of it. In Burdine Grade School, we would all run to the windows to look for the plane, even our teachers. If we were home on our farm, the animals […]

Card of Thanks



The family of Audrey Faye Boggs Morris wish to thank a lot of people for their kindness in the death of Faye Morris. We want to thank Danny Hurst, Conard Profitt, and Bill Craft for the comforting words in our time of sorrow. We also want to thank Everidge Funeral Home, Larry, Jerome, Perry and Caleb for being so kind […]

Arbutis Antonikowski dies at 82



Arbutis Faye “Boots” Antonikowski, 82, of Corbin, died March 9 in Corbin. A daughter of the late Boyd William and Ellen Holbrook Church, she was the widow of Joseph Michael Antonikowski. Born in Kona, she was a sister of the late George Church, Coy Church, and Carl William Church, and a grandmother of the late Jason Michael Mobley. She was […]

Engine oil leak doesn’t spell death for vehicle



Dear Car Talk: I have a 2002 Subaru Forester with about 135,000 miles that I love so much. About four months ago, I had the head gaskets replaced for $3,300. The mechanic said, “Oh, what a great car — it will keep going now for another 60,000 miles.” At the next oil change, he said it needed a quart of […]

Ham glaze uses root beer



It’s so fun to crack open a can of root beer and add it to the glaze. It provides liquid, sweetness and flavor. You also can use cola or even Dr Pepper! Root Beer-Glazed Ham1/2 fully cooked bone-inham40 whole cloves1/4 cup Dijon mustard2 tablespoons cider vinegar 3/4 cup firmly packedbrown sugarKosher saltPepper 1 can root beer 1. Heat oven to […]

Frequently Asked Questions: High Blood Pressure



High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a common but serious condition that often affects people with diabetes. Your doctor should be checking your blood pressure at every visit. Why is it important to keep blood pressure under control? Uncontrolled high blood pressure can lead to stroke, heart attack and other medical problems. It is just as important to control your […]

Services planned for Elsie Meade



Funeral services for Elsie Meade, 87, of Neon, will be held at 1 p.m., today (Wednesday), at the Neon Church of Christ. Burial will follow in the Green Acres Cemetery at Ermine. A daughter of the late Salomon and Nancy Burke Hall, she died March 13 at Whitesburg Appalachian Regional Hospital. Surviving are her husband, Everett Meade; two sons, Keneth […]

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