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REAL ESTATE

PROPERTY FOR SALE — Located on Cowan, up on a hill 1 mile from school. Has never been surveyed but definitely has ½ – to ¾-acre land. There is foundation from house, and a collapsed out-building on the land. Has septic tank and a drilled well on property. Access road will need work. $6,000. Deed is in my name. 502-642-... READ MORE >

SERVICES

HAMPTON CONSTRUCTION & EXCAVATION — 30 years experience. Remodeling, new construction, painting, and drywall. Driveways, footers, ditch work and landscaping work. Drain lines. Bobcat Track Skid Steer, and Mini Excavator. 606-634-6302. TREE TRIMMING — Or removal. 35 years experience. Free estimates. Fully insured. Also, pressure washing available. 606-785-5128, or 606-497-6918, or 606- 276-9377. (8-21-ufnb) MONROE’S ELECTRIC — CERTIFIED ELECTRICIAN. Any... READ MORE >

Someone ate my shucky beans

Merry Christmas everyone. It is beginning to look a lot like Christmas. About a week ago, I looked across the hayfield after dark, and the house across the field has the outline of the house all aglow with lights. A few days ago, my son Keith Ballard brought up old Santa out of the basement. I think I have mentioned... READ MORE >

Services today for Thelma Ritchie

Thelma Brown Ritchie, 93, of Whitesburg, died December 4 at the Hazard Nursing Home. A daughter of the late Bige and Eva Beverly Ritchie, she was the widow of Curtis Halcomb. Mrs. Ritchie was a member of the Mt. Olivet Old Regular Baptist Church. Surviving are two sons, Donnie Halcomb of Blackey and Ricky Halcomb of Redfox; three daughters, Sheila... READ MORE >

Larry Williams succumbs at 71

Larry Williams, 71, of Jenkins, died November 27 at Whitesburg Appalachian Regional Hospital. Born in Seymour, Ind., he was a great friend to all who knew him. Mr. Williams was a U.S. Air Force veteran and served in the Vietnam War for two tours. He was a member of VFW Post 0089 in Seymour, Ind. Surviving are his wife, Susie... READ MORE >

Funeral services are held for Barbara ‘Nickle’ Hollon

Funeral services for Barbara “Nickle’ Diane Hollon, 58, of Ermine, were held December 2 at Everidge Funeral Home. A daughter of the late Richard Lester Boyd Jr. and Wilma Jean Fields Boyd, she was born in Whitesburg. She died November 29 at the Greg and Noreen Wells Hospice Care Center in Hazard. Mrs. Hollon enjoyed camping and play with her... READ MORE >

Burn ban lifted

The Letcher County burn ban has been lifted as of Monday, December 4. The fall burn ban is still in effect until December 15. Residents can burn from 6 p.m. till 6 a.m. They must stay 150 feet away wooded areas and remain with the fire until it is completely out.... READ MORE >

Trivia test

1. MOVIES: Which Disney animated movie features the song “Whistle While You Work”? 2. GEOGRAPHY: Which two oceans are on Russia’s shores? 3. PSYCHOLOGY: What is the fear represented in the condition called euphobia? 4. TELEVISION: What is “The Simpsons” home address? 5. GAMES: How many dimples are on a golf ball? 6. ASTRONOMY: Earth’s place in the solar system... READ MORE >

Speak Your Piece

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: mtneagle@bellsouth.net. On subject line put Speak Your Piece. Can Letcher County request the piebald deer recently taken by the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife be returned to our county. I understand confiscated items are put... READ MORE >

Salome’s Stars

ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Although taking advice isn’t always easy for the headstrong Sheep, you might want to consider what someone you respect will have to say about an upcoming decision. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) A new offer is tempting, but don’t be bullied into a quick decision. Rely on your keen Bovine business sense to... READ MORE >