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Supporting Angels

A faith based support group for those suffering from the loss of a loved one. If you are feeling sad or depressed, having a hard time coping with your loss, or simply need to talk. The Supporting Angels Support Group will be meeting every Monday night, at 5:30 p.m. at Harbor of Light (Old Hood’s Skating Rink). The group will be led by Bro. Jimmy Cole.

The Public Library taking donations

of VERY GENTLY used DVD’s and Blu-ray discs as payment towards any fines and fees you may have on your library account! Bring those discs in that are just gathering dust on your shelf and pay off those old fines! Please, no damaged or scratched discs the director has the final say on accepting or rejecting any discs.

Democratic Party Meeting

Meets every third Thursday at 7:00 P.M. at the Reed Industrial Park.

12 Step AA / NA Meetings

Meetings are held at 7:00 p.m. and meet every two weeks thereafter at the Appalachian Wellness Center located at 592 Highway 15, Suite #6 in Campton. Appalachian Wellness is located across the road from Creech Auto Sales and the Dollar General Store in Campton.

R&R Christian Youth Center

At 194 Sunset Drive on Adams Ridge in Clay City will be hosting a Youth Event every 2nd and 4th Friday of each month from 6:00-8:00pm. Concessions will be available. Age group: 4th grade- 12th grade. Cost: Free. Chaperones will be on site.

Celebrate Recovery

Meets on Fridays 7-9pm (with dinner starting at 6)  at Clay City First Church of God, 3200 Main Street Clay City. We have large groups for all from (7-8pm), and small groups (from 8-9pm) for men’s life issues and chemical dependency (as one group), women’s chemical dependency, women’s life issues, parents of adult children in addiction, and Celebration Place– kid’s group for ages 5-13, and childcare for kids 4 and under. Dinner and childcare is provided free of charge. We are a valid 12-step recovery group recognized by the court system and rehabilitation facilities. We offer help and support for people in need of recovery from chemical dependency, as well as a wide array of life issues: anxiety, depression, grief, loss, food issues, and many others. FMI contact April Smith (859) 771-5527.

Attention Veterans

A veterans benefits field representative will be at the Powell County Courthouse in Stanton, KY on the first Thursday each month. Veterans will be seen by appointment only. Veterans and their dependents will receive assistance filing for federal and state veteran benefits. This service is provided free of charge by the Kentucky Department of Veteran Affairs. To apply, veterans need to furnish copies of pertinent documentation to verify eligibility.  For further information please call 858-497-6444 to speak with a veterans field representative.

The Powell County Tourism

Meets every fourth Wednesday of each month at 5 p.m. at the Slade Welcome Center

EKU Upward Bound

Accepting applications from PCHS students. Eastern Kentucky University Upward Bound, an academic, college preparatory program, is currently accepting applications from motivated freshmen, sophomores and juniors at Powell County High School. Applicants must meet eligibility requirements and must have a GPA of 2.5 or higher.  Students can be nominated at upwardbound.eku.edu/nominate-student.   More information about EKU Upward Bound can be found at upwardbound.eku.edu.

Kinship Support Group

Special People Advocating Recovery Kentucky (SPARK) will be hosting a kinship support group for grandparents raising grandkids on the second Thursday each month. The meetings will be held at noon at the Stanton First Church of God located at 980 E. College Avenue. For more information contact Jenell Brewer 859-771-3021 or Teresa Morton 859-556-1322.

Free Drug Education

Narconon New Life Retreat would like to remind families to stay educated on the signs and dangers of drug abuse. Methamphetamines and opioids are on the rise in both rural and city areas. Learn the signs and protect your loved ones from drug abuse and addiction. Narconon provides free drug education materials covering a wide range of topics.  Please call today for your free drug education materials at: 1 (800) 431-1754

The Clay City-Eaton Cemetery

Was recently the scene of a theft and members of the community are asking for any information possible. Witnesses reported seeing a person in a grey colored van taking flowers or other items off of stones. If you have any information you are asked to contact Jerlene Rose at 606-771-3323.

Curtis/Hall, Woosley/McIntosh, Powell/Puckett & Friends

For the desendents of Andrew J. and Gippie Hall Curtis, George W. and Cinthia C. Woosley McIntosh and James and Ida Powell, Puckett Reunion will be held on Sunday, May 26th at AMVET Building 99 Veterans Lane, Clay City, KY 40312; For more information contact; Raymond A. Puckett, PH: 1-702-474-0418 or email apuck22@cox.net or Henry Andrew, PH; 1-606-663-2062 Y’all come, open 9AM, eat at 1PM

4-H Camp registration

Registration deadline for the 4-H Jungle Safari Camp  is June 3. Space for the camp is limited, and registration is on a first come, first served basis. The Ca,p is open to children between the ages of 9 and 14. For details, contact the Powell County Cooperative extension Service at 169 Maple St. in Stanton. Reach them by phone at 663-6405. DEADLINE JUNE 3RD

Friends of Powell County’s Pets

Will be having their annual yardsale on Saturday, June 1st from 8am-2pm at 4688 Main Street in Clay City, across from the Municipal Building.  We’ll have many fabulous items including household goods and decor, furniture, tools, books, kids stuff, jewelry and much, much more.  100% of all proceeds are used to support our life-saving work including our spay/neuter vouchers, community education, and adoption programs.  No Early Birds please.  If you have any questions, or wish to donate items, please call Panda at 512.470.0257.

Educational Fair

We will be having an educational fair on June 19, at Stanton City Park, at the large playground. There will be vendor booths set up with educational information, such as; Vaccines, WIC, Nutrition, effects of drugs during pregnancy, Bluegrass.Org and many more. This will be a catered event, with give- aways, and special treats for the children.

If you need more info, you can email or call me at 606-481-2258. I’m sure I left out something, but I can’t remember everything, because we have a lot of vendors coming.

Historical Society festival a rousing success

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Photo by Jason Hart

Speedy Denny, of Richmond, examines part of the Red River Historical Society’s extensive collection of mill stones at the annual Old Engine and Grist Mill Festival on Saturday.

By JASON HART

Times Editor

If you were in Clay City on Friday or Saturday, you probably heard some pretty loud noises.

What you heard were the reports of a reproduction of a Civil War cannon, in Clay City as part of the Red River Historical Society’s annual Old Engine and Grist Mill Festival.

According to Society member Larry G. Meadows, this year’s festival was quite a success.

“This one went smoother than any in the eighteen-year history of the festival,” Meadows said. “The Society members worked hard, and they really put on a quality event. The work our people put in was tremendous, and it really paid off.”

Meadows said that attendance was low on Friday, but that’s expected.

“People have to work, it’s hard to get here,” Meadows said. “We’re really pleased with Saturday’s turnout and the way everything went so smoothly.”

In addition to Civil War re-enactors, those attending the festival were greeted by men and women dressed as Long Hunters, as well as displays of working engines and machinery set up by the Hillbilly Flywheelers.

Meadows said the Flywheelers have been an integral part of the Festival since the beginning.

The cannon that residents heard belonged to Gayle Clark, of Lawrenceburg.

“This is a replica of a three-inch ordnance rifle that is located at Gettysburg,” Clark said. “It was made by Steen Artillery in Ashland.”

Meadows said the Historical Society met on Sunday, and they are already discussing next year’s festival.

“We’re thinking about fundraising possibilities, ways to get more people involved in the Society,” Meadows said. “We’re thinking about the next generation, and the generation after that, because that’s who all of this belongs to.”

Church News

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Operation Hands of Love

Operation Hands of Love Food Bank and Harbor Light Worship Center is here to help low income families and families that are needing food assistance. We are here to help you all. Please call anytime at 606-947-0566. Like us on Facebook at Operation Hands of Love Food Bank, Harbor Light Worship Center Ministries or visit us on the web at www.hlwcm.org.

Bible Study at Furnace Church Interested in learning about the Bible? The Furnace Church of Christ invites you to come learn with us Sunday afternoons at 2:30 p.m. Need a ride? Give us a call at 606-723-8733. The Furnace Church of Christ is located 8 miles from Stanton and 12 miles from Irvine.

Stanton Prayer and Healing Room

Stanton Prayer and Healing Room is open on Tuesday’s from 11am – 12:30pm. Located at 205 N. Main Street. Call Sheila if you need more information at (859) 302-1260

Gospel Meeting

At Crystal Church of Christ 100 Beattyville Road, Ravenna from May 5 to May 10. Sunday mornings at 10:00. Sunday evenings at 6:00. Monday and Tuesday Bro. Mike Hoover will be speaking beginning at 7:00pm. Wednesday through Friday Bro. Donnie Oliver will be speaking. Everyone is invited.

Obituaries

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Rubie Cairl, 81, died Wednesday, May 8, 2019 in Bellbrook, Ohio. She was born April 3, 1938 to the late John and Ettie Mae Johnson Sexton. She was a member of New Life Church of God in Riverside, Ohio. She is survived by a sister Juanita Sexton; a daughter-in-law, Connie Cairl; four grandchildren, Natosha Coker, Tamara Wisner (Arien), John Cairl (Rachel) and Dalton Coker; sixteen great grandchildren, Jaxon, Allie, Wyatt, Jaycee, John, Jaden, Arieanah, Anastazia, Destiny, Ethan, Patience, Stacy, Malaki, Dylan, Haley and Brianna; three nieces, Rhonda York, Misty Plowman and Trina Coldiron. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by one son, John P. Cairl; one sister, Goldie Sexton; and three brothers, Maxwell Sexton, Everett Sexton and James Sexton. Funeral services were 1 PM, Tuesday, May 14, 2019 at Taul Funeral Home Chapel Frenchburg with Rev. Myers officiating, burial following at Mack Cemetery. Visitation was 11-1 PM, Tuesday, May 14, 2019 at Taul Funeral Home Chapel Frenchburg. Pallbearers were Coty Hall, Weston Spencer, Matthew Spencer Jr., Jimbo Plowman, Harley Plowman and Adam Setters.

Mary Sheryl Rogers, 63, wife of Donny Rogers, died Saturday, May 11, 2019 at Marcum & Wallace Hospital, Irvine. She was born December 20, 1955 in Middletown, Ohio to the late Claybrook and Pauline Lawson Tester. Survivors include, husband, Donny Rogers; son, Brandon Rogers; daughters, Regina Whisman and Melanie Watkins; sisters, Cathy Sizemore, Joyce Wright, and Shannon Cox; grandchildren, Rheannon Smith, Rylee Ballard, Keeleah Watkins, Trey Whisman, Keegan Watkins, and Brookelynn Winship. She was preceded in death by her parents, Claybrook and Pauline Tester, brother, Marvin Ratliff; and grandchild, Brayden Rogers. Services were Tuesday, May 14, 11:00AM Davis & Davis Funeral Home. Visitation was Monday 6-8pm at the funeral home. Burial was in Cobb Hill Cemetery with Billy Jean Chaney, Scott Smith, Ryan Thacker, Rocky Scott, Bill Rogers, Brandon Rogers, Trey Whisman, and Keegan Watkins serving as pallbearers.

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Bobby Duane Curtis, Jr., age 24, of Sharpsburg, KY died May 1, 2019 at U K Medical Center, Lexington, KY.  Born in Mt. Sterling, KY he was the son of Bobby Duane Curtis, Sr. and the late Billie Mitchell Curtis. Duane was a 2013 graduate of Powell County High School, an electronic consultant with Comcast and a member of Red River Historical Society.  In addition to his mother he was also preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Robert C. Curtis.  He is survived by his father Bobby Duane Curtis, Sr. of Winchester; sister, Elizabeth Brewer of Sharpsburg; maternal grandparents, Charles and Carol Brewer of Sharpsburg; paternal grandmother, Connie Haddix of Winchester; aunt, Bobbie Mitchell; uncles, David Hubbard and Doug Lakes and great aunt, Taffie Curtis of Stanton.  Memorial services officiated by Jarrett Rose and Greg Rogers will be held at 4:00 P.M. Saturday, May 11, 2019 at Hearne Funeral Home Inc., 125 West College Avenue, Stanton, KY.  Visitation is 2:00 P.M. until 4:00 P.M. Saturday, May 11, 2019 at the funeral home.  Arrangements by Hearne Funeral Home, Inc.  www.hearnefuneralhome.com   

Sharon Lee Gilbert, 68 died Sunday, May 5,2019 at Stanton Nursing Center. She was born June 2, 1951 in Winchester, Kentucky to the late Robert and Mabel Roundtree Rice. Survivors include, husband, Morris Lee Gilbert; daughters, Tara Wells and Lee J (Will) McCoy; grandchildren, Kenna McCoy, Rocco McCoy, Grant Wells, and Lilly McCoy; brothers, Dickie (Frances) Rice, Kenneth “Goat” (Carolyn) Rice, and Danny Rice; sisters, Odetta Adams, Virginia Johnson, Gayle (Lonnie Dale) Stewart, and Doris (Earl) Gilbert. She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Mabel Rice; brothers, Charles “Bud” Rice, and Julian “Ike” Rice; and sister, Thelma “Fannie” Fallen. Funeral services Wednesday, May 8, 2:00pm Davis & Davis Funeral Home. Visitation Tuesday 6-9pm at the funeral home. Burial in Stonegate Cemetery, Stanton with Will McCoy, Kenny Rice, Chad Rice, Tony Shultz, Johnny Cook, Rocco McCoy, and Grant Wells serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers include Lonnie Dale Stewart, Earl & Doris Gilbert, Phyllis Johnson, Tina Gilbert, Missy Gilbert, Travis Gilbert, Kermit & Dorothy Begley, Suzanne Kreitz, Donna Burgher, H.K. & C. Ann Cunningham, and Linda Furay.

Eddie Lynn Watson, 66 died on April 5 at the Clark County Hospital in Winchester. Born on july 14, 1952 at Pilot, Ky he was the son of the late Jesse B. and Bessie McCoy Watson. Eddie was born with Cerebral Palsy but never let being crippled stop him from living his life to the fullest. He loved his family and friends and even though he had difficulty walking, he was a tremendous help to several local farmers for his ability to drive a tractor and do field work. On July 25, 1983 Eddie risked his own life to save Nicole Everman from being struck by a moving vehicle. Nicole is daughter of Doug and Nina Everman of Clay City. Eddie was featured on the TV Show “PM Magazine” and was awarded the Carnegie Medal of Honor in recognition of his act of heroism. He is survived by brothers Jimmy Watson, of Irvine, Jesse Duwain Watson, of Winchester; sisters, Jones Barns of Sadiville, Patsey Powell and Barbra Cole of Clay City. He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Gaylord “Pee Wee” Watson, Bennie Watson, Elvie Lee Watson; sisters, Virginia Gay, Ella Marie Watson and several nieces and nephews. David Davis was in charge of arrangements.

Anna Mae Wiseman, 80, died Tuesday, April 30, 2019 at Stanton Nursing Center, Stanton. She was born January 11, 1939 in Clay City, Kentucky to the late Russell and Roxie McKinney Ware. She was a retired CNA. Survivors include, sons, Paul Howard, Stanton, and Jeff Howard, Clay City; daughters, Cathy Tipton, Stanton, and Jane (Danny) Dennis, Clay City; brothers, Henry Ware and Eddie (Anna) Ware; sister, Barbara Sue (Virgil) Faulkner; grandchildren, Derick Parks, Danny Dennis Jr., Ashley Howard, Anthony Tipton, Zachary Dennis, and Tori Stapleton; great-grandchildren, Lyla Tipton, Zander Stapleton, and Maddie Dennis. She was preceded in death by her mother, Roxie Ware, step-father, Russell Ware, and brother, David Ware. Services were Friday, May 3, 1:00PM Davis & Davis Funeral Home by Rev. Steve Skinner.  Burial was in Clay City-Eaton Cemetery with grandchildren serving as pallbearers.

Bernie Haddix, 65, of Stanton, KY died on Monday, April 29, 2019 at his residence with his family by his side.  Born in Winchester, KY he was the son of the late Vernon and Minnie Holder Haddix and a member of Mill Knob Baptist Church.  In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by two brothers, Shirley Haddix and  Johnny Haddix and by two sisters, Margaret Caudill and Lillie Creech.  Bernie is survived by his brother, Eddie Wayne Haddix of Stanton and by three sisters:  Linda Haddix and Nellie Haddix of Stanton and Ruby Richardson of Slade along with his special friend, Shannon Fisher.  Visitation begins at 5:00 P.M. Thursday at Hearne Funeral Home, 125 West College Avenue, Stanton, KY.  Funeral services officiated by Bro. Matt Barnett and Bro. Johnny Hurt will be held at 1:00 P.M. Friday at the funeral home.  Burial will be in Hatton Creek Cemetery with Brandon Crabtree, Robert Haddix, Johnathon Haddix, Johnny Haddix, Tommy Richardson and Beth Rogers serving as active pallbearers.  Honorary pallbearers are the staff of Hospice East and the Home Health Nursing Staff.    Arrangements by Hearne Funeral Home, Inc.

Linda Jane Robb, 58 of Clay City died Wednesday, May 1, 2019 at the Clark Regional Medical Center in Winchester. She was a factory worker and a member of the More Than Enough Ministry. She is survived by a brother James Russell Snowden and two sisters Darlene Glover and Cathy Jones. She was preceded in death by her parents Elva and Evelyn Snowden, son Russell Wayne Snowden, brother Ricky Snowden and sister Debbie Snowden. Funeral services were held Sunday, May 5, 2019 at the Grayson Funeral Home Chapel in Clay City. Grayson Funeral Home is in charge.

Historical Society gears up for big weekend

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Photo by Jason Hart

PUTTING IN THE WORK – Red River Historical Society President Ovie Hollon, (facing the camera) manhandles an antique broom-making machine down the stairs of the Red River Museum in Clay City. John Holder, left, and Roger Glenn Turner, both of Clay City, lend a hand moving the machine outside in preparation for this weekend’s festival.

By JASON HART

Times Editor

Springtime in Kentucky brings many things: storms, morel mushrooms, turkey hunting and best of all, festivals.

The Red River Historical Society will be hosting their annual Grist Mill & Old Engine Weekend this Friday and Saturday, and members of the Society have been working hard in preparation.

According to Society President Ovie Hollon, children are generally more interested in history than adults.

“When children come to the Museum, their faces just light up,” Hollon said. “They are just amazed at all the gadgets and tools that they have never seen before.”

This weekend’s event is open to the public, and students from area schools will be in attendance on Friday.

This will be the eighteenth year for the event, according to Society member Barbra Watson Cole.

“This all started when the Hillbilly Flywheelers were invited to do an event here in November 2001,” Cole said. “We learned from that event that bad weather would be a problem that time of year, so we invited the Flywheelers back in May of the following year, and that’s when it’s been held ever since.”

On the schedule for the event are the Hillbilly Flywheelers and their antique engines, a Civil War encampment, cannon demonstration, assorted antique mills, tractors and engines, flint knapping demonstrations, and textile demonstrations inside the museum.

“We will have a variety of vendors, craftspeople, and artisans selling their wares,” Hollon said. “We don’t charge setup fees or anything like that, so we don’t really know who all will be there.”

Church news

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Operation Hands of Love

Operation Hands of Love Food Bank and Harbor Light Worship Center is here to help low income families and families that are needing food assistance. We are here to help you all. Please call anytime at 606-947-0566. Like us on Facebook at Operation Hands of Love Food Bank, Harbor Light Worship Center Ministries or visit us on the web at www.hlwcm.org.

Bible Study at Furnace Church Interested in learning about the Bible? The Furnace Church of Christ invites you to come learn with us Sunday afternoons at 2:30 p.m. Need a ride? Give us a call at 606-723-8733. The Furnace Church of Christ is located 8 miles from Stanton and 12 miles from Irvine.

Stanton Prayer and Healing Room

Stanton Prayer and Healing Room is open on Tuesday’s from 11am – 12:30pm. Located at 205 N. Main Street. Call Sheila if you need more information at (859) 302-1260

Gospel Meeting

At Crystal Church of Christ 100 Beattyville Road, Ravenna from May 5 to May 10. Sunday mornings at 10:00. Sunday evenings at 6:00. Monday and Tuesday Bro. Mike Hoover will be speaking beginning at 7:00pm. Wednesday through Friday Bro. Donnie Oliver will be speaking. Everyone is invited.

Community News

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Supporting Angels

A faith based support group for those suffering from the loss of a loved one. If you are feeling sad or depressed, having a hard time coping with your loss, or simply need to talk. The Supporting Angels Support Group will be meeting every Monday night, at 5:30 p.m. at Harbor of Light (Old Hood’s Skating Rink). The group will be led by Bro. Jimmy Cole.

The Public Library taking donations

of VERY GENTLY used DVD’s and Blu-ray discs as payment towards any fines and fees you may have on your library account! Bring those discs in that are just gathering dust on your shelf and pay off those old fines! Please, no damaged or scratched discs the director has the final say on accepting or rejecting any discs.

Democratic Party Meeting

Meets every third Thursday at 7:00 P.M. at the Reed Industrial Park.

12 Step AA / NA Meetings

Meetings are held at 7:00 p.m. and meet every two weeks thereafter at the Appalachian Wellness Center located at 592 Highway 15, Suite #6 in Campton. Appalachian Wellness is located across the road from Creech Auto Sales and the Dollar General Store in Campton.

R&R Christian Youth Center

At 194 Sunset Drive on Adams Ridge in Clay City will be hosting a Youth Event every 2nd and 4th Friday of each month from 6:00-8:00pm. Concessions will be available. Age group: 4th grade- 12th grade. Cost: Free. Chaperones will be on site.

Celebrate Recovery

Meets on Fridays 7-9pm (with dinner starting at 6)  at Clay City First Church of God, 3200 Main Street Clay City. We have large groups for all from (7-8pm), and small groups (from 8-9pm) for men’s life issues and chemical dependency (as one group), women’s chemical dependency, women’s life issues, parents of adult children in addiction, and Celebration Place– kid’s group for ages 5-13, and childcare for kids 4 and under. Dinner and childcare is provided free of charge. We are a valid 12-step recovery group recognized by the court system and rehabilitation facilities. We offer help and support for people in need of recovery from chemical dependency, as well as a wide array of life issues: anxiety, depression, grief, loss, food issues, and many others. FMI contact April Smith (859) 771-5527.

Attention Veterans

A veterans benefits field representative will be at the Powell County Courthouse in Stanton, KY on the first Thursday each month. Veterans will be seen by appointment only. Veterans and their dependents will receive assistance filing for federal and state veteran benefits. This service is provided free of charge by the Kentucky Department of Veteran Affairs. To apply, veterans need to furnish copies of pertinent documentation to verify eligibility.  For further information please call 858-497-6444 to speak with a veterans field representative.

The Powell County Tourism Commission meeting dates

Meets every fourth Wednesday of each month at 5 p.m. at the Slade Welcome Center

EKU Upward Bound

Accepting applications from PCHS students. Eastern Kentucky University Upward Bound, an academic, college preparatory program, is currently accepting applications from motivated freshmen, sophomores and juniors at Powell County High School. Applicants must meet eligibility requirements and must have a GPA of 2.5 or higher.  Students can be nominated at upwardbound.eku.edu/nominate-student.   More information about EKU Upward Bound can be found at upwardbound.eku.edu.

Kinship Support Group

Special People Advocating Recovery Kentucky (SPARK) will be hosting a kinship support group for grandparents raising grandkids on the second Thursday each month. The meetings will be held at noon at the Stanton First Church of God located at 980 E. College Avenue. For more information contact Jenell Brewer 859-771-3021 or Teresa Morton 859-556-1322. .

Free Drug Education

Narconon New Life Retreat would like to remind families to stay educated on the signs and dangers of drug abuse. Methamphetamines and opioids are on the rise in both rural and city areas. Learn the signs and protect your loved ones from drug abuse and addiction. Narconon provides free drug education materials covering a wide range of topics.  Please call today for your free drug education materials at: 1 (800) 431-1754

The Clay City-Eaton Cemetery

Was recently the scene of a theft and members of the community are asking for any information possible. Witnesses reported seeing a person in a grey colored van taking flowers or other items off of stones. If you have any information you are asked to contact Jerlene Rose at 606-771-3323.

Curtis/Hall, Woosley/McIntosh, Powell/Puckett & Friends

For the desendents of Andrew J. and Gippie Hall Curtis, George W. and Cinthia C. Woosley McIntosh and James and Ida Powell, Puckett Reunion will be held on Sunday, May 26th at AMVET Building 99 Veterans Lane, Clay City, KY 40312; For more information contact; Raymond A. Puckett, PH: 1-702-474-0418 or email apuck22@cox.net or Henry Andrew, PH; 1-606-663-2062 Y’all come, open 9AM, eat at 1PM

Powell County Blood Drive

Tuesday May 14th from 10:30AM- 3:30PM at the Powell County Extension Office in the Community Room at 169 Maple Street in Stanton. All donors will receive a t-shirt! Donors must be 17 (16 with parental consent), weigh atleast 110 pounds, be in general good health, show a photo ID and meet additional requirements. 16 year ols donors must have a signed parental permission slop, which can be found at kybloodcenter.org.

Blessing Of The Bikes

Riders-N-Christ Motorcycle Ministry Blessing of the Bikes Saturday May 11, 2019 Registration: 11:00a.m. -1:00p.m. Kick Stands Up @ 1:00p.m. Full Gospel Evangelistic Ministry 400 Duck Wear Rd. Irvine, Ky. 40336 Must have a valid motorcycle license or permit to ride. For more information call Rob: (606) 272-3925.

4-H Camp registration

Registration deadline for the 4-H Jungle Safari Camp  is June 3. Space for the camp is limited, and registration is on a first come, first served basis. The Ca,p is open to children between the ages of 9 and 14. For details, contact the Powell County Cooperative extension Service at 169 Maple St. in Stanton. Reach them by phone at 663-6405. DEADLINE JUNE 3RD

Rocky Adkins makes stop in Powell County

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By CECIL PERGRAM

Times Editor

Democratic candidate for Governor Rocky Adkins held a meet and greet with potential voters at the Powell County High School Cafeteria on April 27.

Adkins told the Times the event was a way for him to introduce himself to prospective voters ahead of the primary election scheduled to be held on May 21.

“I want them to know who I am and what I’m about because like them I’m from rural Kentucky in Elliott County. I think it’s time for Kentuckians to have another rural Kentuckian in the Governor’s Office who understands the challenges and obstacles that people have to be able to overcome in order to find a decent job or to be able to feed their family,” Adkins said.

Adkins is the current House Minority Floor Leader in Frankfort and he says he feels that he’s the candidate with the most experience. He told the Times he would be ready to hit-the-ground running on Day 1 if he were elected Governor of Kentucky

“I bring strong leadership and the experience that it takes to be a good Governor from the years I served in the Kentucky General Assembly. I’ve also served on the Budget Committee. There’s really no better training ground than the experience of serving in the House of Representatives debating the issues,” Adkins said.  “I understand how to make state government work for communities all across Kentucky. More importantly, I understand how to work to cross party aisles to bring Democrats and Republicans together so we can have those relationships to get the bipartisan results for the people to build a better Kentucky. That’s the why I’m in the race.”

Adkins is a cancer survivor and he says that healthcare will continue to be a major issue for him if he’s elected.

“We ought to be trying more ways to get more people with healthcare in this state instead of attempting to take 100,000 people off of healthcare because not only does that hurt working people insured for the first time but it also hurts the healthcare industry,” Adkins said.  “If we ever lose our hospitals throughout rural Kentucky we will never get them back and the healthcare industry is one of the greatest economic drivers we have in the state because every community employs hundreds of people in the industry.”

“I think that we have to have a world class public education system, healthcare industry and broadband system to be able to build strong economies all across Kentucky so we can keep the jobs we got to today while still being able to recruit the businesses and industry we want to come to Kentucky tomorrow,” Adkins said. “If we want to be competitive we got to continue to invest in the infrastructure of our roads and bridges, water and sewer, a world class broadband system to bring high speed internet throughout rural and urban Kentucky.”

Other Democratic candidates includes Kentucky Attorney General Andy Beshear, and Former State Auditor Adam Edelen. On the Republican side of the ticket is current Kentucky Governor Matt Bevin who is being challenged in the primary by State Representative Robert Goforth.

Community News

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Supporting Angels

A faith based support group for those suffering from the loss of a loved one. If you are feeling sad or depressed, having a hard time coping with your loss, or simply need to talk. The Supporting Angels Support Group will be meeting every Monday night, at 5:30 p.m. at Harbor of Light (Old Hood’s Skating Rink). The group will be led by Bro. Jimmy Cole.

The Public Library is

taking donations

of VERY GENTLY used DVD’s and Blu-ray discs as payment towards any fines and fees you may have on your library account! Bring those discs in that are just gathering dust on your shelf and pay off those old fines! Please, no damaged or scratched discs the director has the final say on accepting or rejecting any discs.

Democratic Party Meeting

Meets every third Thursday at 7:00 P.M. at the Reed Industrial Park.

12 Step AA / NA Meetings

Meetings are held at 7:00 p.m. and meet every two weeks thereafter at the Appalachian Wellness Center located at 592 Highway 15, Suite #6 in Campton, KY. Appalachian Wellness is located across the road from Creech Auto Sales and the Dollar General Store in Campton, Ky.

R&R Christian Youth Center

At 194 Sunset Drive on Adams Ridge in Clay City will be hosting a Youth Event every 2nd and 4th Friday of each month from 6:00-8:00pm. Concessions will be available. Age group: 4th grade- 12th grade. Cost: Free. Chaperones will be on site.

Celebrate Recovery

Meets on Fridays 7-9pm (with dinner starting at 6)  at Clay City First Church of God, 3200 Main Street Clay City. We have large groups for all from (7-8pm), and small groups (from 8-9pm) for men’s life issues and chemical dependency (as one group), women’s chemical dependency, women’s life issues, parents of adult children in addiction, and Celebration Place– kid’s group for ages 5-13, and childcare for kids 4 and under. Dinner and childcare is provided free of charge. We are a valid 12-step recovery group recognized by the court system and rehabilitation facilities. We offer help and support for people in need of recovery from chemical dependency, as well as a wide array of life issues: anxiety, depression, grief, loss, food issues, and many others. FMI contact April Smith (859) 771-5527.

Attention Veterans

A veterans benefits field representative will be at the Powell County Courthouse in Stanton, KY on the first Thursday each month. Veterans will be seen by appointment only. Veterans and their dependents will receive assistance filing for federal and state veteran benefits. This service is provided free of charge by the Kentucky Department of Veteran Affairs. To apply, veterans need to furnish copies of pertinent documentation to verify eligibility.  For further information please call 858-497-6444 to speak with a veterans field representative.

The Powell County Tourism Commission

Meets every fourth Wednesday of each month at 5 p.m. at the Slade Welcome Center

EKU Upward Bound

Accepting applications from PCHS students. Eastern Kentucky University Upward Bound, an academic, college preparatory program, is currently accepting applications from motivated freshmen, sophomores and juniors at Powell County High School. Applicants must meet eligibility requirements and must have a GPA of 2.5 or higher.  Students can be nominated at upwardbound.eku.edu/nominate-student.   More information about EKU Upward Bound can be found at upwardbound.eku.edu.

Kinship Support Group

Special People Advocating Recovery Kentucky (SPARK) will be hosting a kinship support group for grandparents raising grandkids on the second Thursday each month. The meetings will be held at noon at the Stanton First Church of God located at 980 E. College Avenue. For more information contact Jenell Brewer 859-771-3021 or Teresa Morton 859-556-1322. Hope to see you there.

Free Drug Education

Narconon New Life Retreat would like to remind families to stay educated on the signs and dangers of drug abuse. Methamphetamines and opioids are on the rise in both rural and city areas. Learn the signs and protect your loved ones from drug abuse and addiction. Narconon provides free drug education materials covering a wide range of topics.  Please call today for your free drug education materials at: 1 (800) 431-1754

The Clay City-Eaton Cemetery

Was recently the scene of a theft and members of the community are asking for any information possible. Witnesses reported seeing a person in a grey colored van taking flowers or other items off of stones. If you have any information you are asked to contact Jerlene Rose at 606-771-3323.

Curtis/Hall, Woosley/McIntosh, Powell/Puckett & Friends

For the desendents of Andrew J. and Gippie Hall Curtis, George W. and Cinthia C. Woosley McIntosh and James and Ida Powell, Puckett Reunion will be held on Sunday, May 26th at AMVET Building 99 Veterans Lane, Clay City, KY 40312; For more information contact; Raymond A. Puckett, PH: 1-702-474-0418 or email apuck22@cox.net or Henry Andrew, PH; 1-606-663-2062 Y’all come, open 9AM, eat at 1PM

Powell County Blood Drive

Tuesday May 14th from 10:30AM- 3:30PM at the Powell County Extension Office in the Community Room at 169 Maple Street in Stanton. All donors will receive a t-shirt! Donors must be 17 (16 with parental consent), weigh atleast 110 pounds, be in general good health, show a photo ID and meet additional requirements. 16 year ols donors must have a signed parental permission slop, which can be found at kybloodcenter.org.

Masonic Lodge

The Stanton Masonic Lodge 352 F&AM have their regular meetings on the 2nd Friday of each month at 7PM. Come early for food and refreshments at 6:30PM. 1169 Furnace Road Stanton (606) 521-5695. Visiting brethern are always welcome!

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