2011-07-13

‘Novel Destination’ is theme of Mountain Heritage Festival



The Mountain Heritage Festival Committee has announce the theme for the 2011 Mountain Heritage Festival. The theme is “Letcher County, A Novel Destination”. The county has long been an inspiration for authors such as John Fox Jr. and his novels, ”The Little Shepherd of Kingdom Come” and “The Trail of the Lonesome Pine”, and Harry M. Caudill, who gained national […]

Every month is ‘national Social Security online’ month




Have you ever stopped to appreciate the many celebrations we enjoy in this country? For example, did you know that July is National Baked Beans Month? It’s also National Hot Dog Month. If beans and hot dogs are not on your diet, that’s okay—it’s also National Blueberry Month! July also happens to be National Ice Cream Month—something almost as American […]

Mine rescue contest will be held in Cumberland



Rescue teams from Kentucky, Virginia, West Virginia, Illinois, Alabama and Indiana will compete later this month in a mine rescue contest on the Cumberland campus of Southeast Kentucky Community and Technical College. The Harlan County Safety Days, Mine Rescue Competition is sponsored by the Cumberland Tourist Commission, the Kentucky Coal Academy, SKCTC and ARH Hospital. It will mark the first […]

Sears store gets national honor



The Sears Hometown Store in Letcher County has been named a 2011 Sears Hometown Store Premier Dealer. This award recognizes the store for its customer service, outstanding store performance and standards, as well as community involvement. The Mayking store was one of only 372 locations throughout the U.S. to receive this national recognition. “ To be honored as a Premier […]

Speak Your Piece



E-m@il address 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 To a certain person: Bad luck has fallen on you. Have all the fun you can. Just remember, you are not 18 anymore. . They threw me a party. . Congratulations to Brother […]

Herman Bates succumbs at 90



Herman Bates, 90, died June 27 at Whitesburg Appalachian Regional Hospital. Born at Pine Top to the late Henry and Arminta Tolliver Bates, he was the father of the late Mike Bates and a brother of the late Donald Bates and Bert Bates. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II, and was a member of the Veterans […]

Rites held for Bill W. Collins



Funeral services for Bill W. Collins, 69, of Ice, were held July 11 at G. Bennett Adams Church at Premium. Burial was in Banks Peaceful Hill Cemetery at Ice. He died July 8 at Whitesburg Appalachian Regional Hospital. Born in Letcher County to the late Gilmer Collins and Ruby Banks Baker, he was a member of Masonic Lodge No 754, […]

Evelyn Caudill dies at home



Evelyn Caudill, 85, died July 10 at her home in Whitesburg. A daughter of the late Robert and Heiley Coots Bowman, she was the widow of Junior Caudill. She was a sister of the late Carl Bowman, Keith Bowman and Audre Burke. Surviving are a son, Frank Caudill of Texas; three daughters, Marcella Crego of Urbana, Oh., and Susie Sturgill […]

Florida vacationer breaks foot

Colson

I hope everyone has had a good week. It’s been hot but you probably won’t hear me complaining. This winter made a believer out of me . . . don’t complain! My grandson, Jared, is enjoying his week at Camp Nathanael. He loves it over there and so do I. I wish all children could experience their camp. It’s such […]

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