2013-11-27

Plantar fasciitis causes pain in heel



DEAR DR. DONOHUE: This is the second time I have had plantar fasciitis. The first time was more than five years ago. A doctor outlined a program for me, but I have forgotten the details. Will you give me a refresher course? — L.O. ANSWER: “Plantar” is the sole of the feet. The plantar fascia is a band of sturdy […]

Bible trivia



1. Is the book of Joshua in the Old or New Testament or neither? 2. According to James, the effective prayers of “what” type man availest much? Patient, Holy, Righteous, Elderly 3. What did Moses command should be done to a woman caught in adultery? Forgiven, Stoned, Beheaded, Loved 4. According to Colossians, what do we have through Jesus’ blood? […]

Lint is no threat to your engine

Car Talk

Dear Tom and Ray, Can I check my oil with a paper towel or an old towel, or is it best to use a shop towel? I’m wondering if the lint from paper towels affect the oil’s protective qualities. — Joan TOM: No. I mean, if you throw the whole roll of paper towels into the engine, you might have […]

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Shooting match set at Haymond



A shooting match will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 30 at the top level of Skyview Park at Ramey Fork in Haymond. The match will consist of 12-gauge shotguns. No fixed guns. Proceeds will go to the upkeep of the park. For more information call Randy Hall, 634-7003.

Doug McMillon will lead Wal-Mart stores




Wal-Mart Stores Inc. is ushering in a changing of the guard as the world’s largest retailer confronts slower growth and challenges to its reputation. Doug McMillon, head of Wal-Mart’s international division, will succeed CEO and President Mike Duke, 63, when he steps down on Feb 1 after five years in those roles. McMillon, a 23-year company veteran, will become the […]

Isom store teams with ‘Parts City’



Mountain Truck Parts of Isom, has partnered with Parts City Auto Parts, a brand of Ozark Automobile Distributors which supplies parts and business support to independently-owned auto parts stores. Ozark Automotive services more than 4,900 O’Reilly Auto Parts stores and independent Parts City Auto Parts locations. Mountain Truck Parts President James Hubbard said, “Our attention to truck parts will not […]

Services held for Johnny Fields



Johnny Darrell Fields, 62, of Viper, died November 16 at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington. A son of the late Andy and Echo Rose Fields, he was a member of the Premium Baptist Church. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and riding four wheelers. Surviving are his wife, Deloris Jean Fields; a son, Jon Matthew Fields of Hazard; two […]

Ollie Sue Blair, 68, succumbs



Ollie Sue Blair, 68, died November 20 at her home in Whitesburg. Born in Whitesburg to the late Watson Adams and Martha Hart Adams, she was the widow of Glen Blair, and the mother of the late Mark Shawn and Timothy Blair. She was a sister of the late Vernon Adams, Emory Adams, Coy Adams, Effie Gasiorowski, Verna Faye McCall […]

Owen Gibson dies at age 41; is a son of county magistrate



Funeral services for Owen Gibson, 41, of Cowan, will be held at 1 p.m. today (Wednesday) at Faith Community Church in Whitesburg. Burial will be in the Gibson family cemetery at Cowan. A son of Codell Gibson of Ermine and Carlene Sturgill Gibson Oliver of Paris, he was a grandson of the late Owen and Geneva Sturgill and Codell and […]