Lights! Dinner! Music!
By Jeremy D. Wells
Carter County Times
The community of Olive Hill is planning for another summer of song and dance, when On With the Show returns to the Olive Hill Center for Arts and Education next month.
The annual musical event will feature “songs from stage and screen” with their dinner and show, scheduled for Friday, July 1, on the Olive Hill Historical Society stage, at 120 Comet Drive.
Tickets for the pre-show dinner are on sale now at Tackett’s Furniture, at $25 a seat, or you can purchase tickets for the show only at $12 a seat. Show only tickets may also be purchased at the door, on the evening of the event, however dinner tickets must be purchased in advance and are capped at 200 total.
Dinner will begin at 6 p.m. with the show following at 7 p.m.
Numbers scheduled so far include Send in the Clowns from Sondheim’s A Little Night Music, When Life Gives Me Lemons from the movie Peter Rabbit, Cuban Pete from the Mask, Never Enough from the Greatest Showman, Memory from Cats, and Somewhere from West Side Story. Additional numbers include Cool Rider from Grease 2, Hopelessly in Love with You from Grease, I Only Have Eyes for You from Dames, and No Reason from Beetlejuice, with more possibly added.
The show will also feature dance recitals from students at Dancing with Hope and the Cosmic Center studios.
Cast will include Debbie Harman, Angela Fultz, Amy Greene, Joe Foltz, Audra Foltz, Ted Harman, Madison Caplinger, Kiersten Harris, Landon Copley, Beau Lambert, Greg Collinsworth, and Margaret Roark. The crew includes Nathan Kiser, Josh Stapleton, Chris Bledsoe, Dalton Conley, Kristin Norman, and Tammy Moore. Narration is courtesy of Paul Tierney.
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Local athlete returns from USA Games
By Jeremy D. Wells
Carter County Times
Athletes and Unified Club representatives from Carter County traveled to Orlando last week for the 2022 Special Olympics USA Games. Jack Brammel, an East Carter athlete participating in soccer and track and field, participated in the Youth Leadership Experience with Unified partner Titus McGlone and mentor Jamie Tiller. From the other end of the county, Levi Oney, an Olive Hill resident, represented team Kentucky in bowling.
Oney made an impression from his first outing, setting himself up to bring home two gold medals and a bronze for Carter County.
On Monday of last week he competed in the preliminary round of the bowling event with what Special Olympics Kentucky’s Mark Buerger called a “solid day,” bowling 253 in a three-game series, with a high of 99 in the first game.
After starting full competition in singles events on Tuesday, Oney claimed his first gold on Wednesday, bowling a personal best 356 to win the gold medal by 45 pins over Wyatt Branson of team Tennessee.
Later that same evening he took his second gold, in team doubles with Louisville’s Dallas Derringer. Derringer bowled a 562, and Oney a 316, for a team score of 878 to add a second bowling title to team Kentucky’s medal count.
On Thursday Oney helped earn the team a bronze medal in team competition, adding his total of 277 to a team score of 1286. His teammates in that final match included Brianna Goode, of Glasgow, who bowled a 191 and took home a pair of golds and a bronze; Casey Freeman, of Franklin, who bowled a 323, and took home a gold and a bronze; and Derringer, who bowled a 496, and took home a gold, a silver, and a bronze.
While his athleticism earned him his medals, it was Oney’s personality that won the hearts of his coaches and teammates.
“Levi is one of the most kind-hearted individuals I’ve ever met,” Team Kentucky Bowling Coach Michael Gant said. “His determination and drive will continue to take him far. During the games, Levi said he wanted to bowl good for his dad, who passed away at the end of 2021.”
It made his first win even more touching, Gant said.
“When Levi found out he got the gold medal for the singles event, he kissed the medal and said, ‘This is for you, dad!’”
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Kiwanis collect computers for kids
By Jeremy D. Wells
Carter County Times
One of the earliest relationships Willis Johnson built for the Carter County Kiwanis club was with a group of retired tech industry professionals who collect and refurbish laptops, desktop computers, printers, and other computer hardware for children who don’t have computers in their home.
That group from Tennessee, who call themselves the Geeks, have helped with computer donations for Carter County multiple times since Johnson established the relationship three years ago. Now, he’s getting ready for another trip to Tennessee – to take more computers down for the Geeks to work on – and he’s taking donations for the trip.
“We have about 14 we are taking to Tennessee the middle of July,” Johnson said. “If anyone wants to drop off any, we will take them down too.”
If you’ve upgraded your computer recently, and have an old one that doesn’t work anymore – or that you just don’t need anymore – you can contact Johnson at the city building and arrange to drop your computer off for the program.
“Bring computers, monitors, and printers to my office at the (Grayson) city building and we will get them to Tennessee.”
Once Johnson gets the computers down to them, the Geeks will wipe the hard drives, repair them, or strip them down for parts, then return them to life with a fresh new operating system and suite of software. Once the computers are ready, they’ll be delivered to needy students across Kentucky and Tennessee – including back home here in Carter County.
“They will take these and make them like new,” Johnson said.
The Kiwanis Club will be collecting the computers through the end of the month before taking the next load down, Johnson said. After that they will work with the school district to distribute computers to children in need, though he isn’t sure when that will be.
“They do this for all Tennessee and Kentucky Kiwanis Clubs,” Johnson explained. “When they started we were one of the first to get computers.”
But with the program growing, so has the waiting list, though Johnson is confident it will continue to pay dividends.
“It’s been a successful program for us and the school district in the past,” Johnson said. “We’ve distributed about 65 computers to Carter County students so far, and we hope to continue making computers available through the program, as needed.”
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Weekly arrests report: 6/15/22
The following individuals were arrested and booked into the Carter County Detention Center over the past week. This list includes local arrests only. It does not include federal inmates being housed at or transported through the detention center.
- Jeffery Fields, 38, of Hampton, VA, arrested by Carter County Sheriff, on charges of operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol, operating a vehicle with an expired operator’s license, and failure to notify department of transportation of address change, arrested and booked June 6.
- Tyler Sexton, 35, of Grayson, arrested by Carter County Sheriff, on a charge of theft by unlawful taking or disposition of property valued at more than $500 but less than $1,000, arrested and booked June 6.
- Billy Ratcliff, 45, of Grayson, arrested by Carter County Sheriff, on a probation violation for felony offense, arrested and booked June 8.
- Nicholas Herron, 32, of Grayson, arrested by Carter County Sheriff, for failure to appear, arrested and booked June 8.
- Tyler Ratcliff, 18, of Willard, arrested by Carter County Sheriff, on two counts of failure to appear, arrested and booked June 8.
- Austin Kilgore, 19, of Olive Hill, self-surrender, drug court, arrested and booked June 8.
- Anthony McQuaid, 29, of Olive Hill, arrested by Carter County Sheriff, for failure to appear, arrested and booked June 8.
- Donald Binion, 66, of Olive Hill, arrested by Elliott County Sheriff, for failure to appear, arrested and booked June 9.
- Michael Salyers, 36, of Ashland, arrested by Boyd County Jail, for failure to appear, arrested and booked June 9.
- Damon Barido, 20, of Ashland, arrested by Boyd County Jail, for failure to appear, arrested and booked June 9.
- Roy Brown, 44, of Olive Hill, self-surrender, weekender, arrested and booked June 10.
- Michael Affolter, 60, of Grayson, self-surrender, weekender, arrested and booked June 10.
- Derrick Lucas, 34, of Rush, arrested by Carter County Sheriff, on charges of first degree possession of a controlled substance (heroin), first degree possession of a controlled substance (methamphetamine), first degree possession of a controlled substance (drug unspecified), possession of drug paraphernalia, and non-payment of court costs, fees, or fines, arrested and booked June 11.
- Tabitha Bauers, 40, of Grayson, self-surrender, weekender, arrested and booked June 11.
- Rebecca Kissick, 52, of Olive Hill, arrested by Carter County Sheriff, on charges of theft by unlawful taking or disposition of property valued at more than $10,000 but less than $1,000,000, and second degree forgery, arrested and booked June 11.
- Natasha McDowell, 29, of Olive Hill, arrested by Carter County Sheriff, for failure to appear, and failure to appear on a citation for a misdemeanor, arrested and booked June 11.
- Windy Reaper, 47, of Joshua, TX, arrested by Kentucky State Police, on charges of first degree possession of a controlled substance (methamphetamine), possession of marijuana, operating a motor vehicle under the influence of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia, failure to wear seat belts, failure to produce insurance card, no registration receipt, failure to notify department of transportation of address change, and rear license not illuminated, arrested and booked June 11.
- Amos Reynolds, 33, of Olive Hill, arrested by Kentucky State Police, on charges of no registration receipt, no registration plates, failure to maintain required insurance, improper registration plate, operating on a suspended or revoked operator’s license, failure to wear seat belts, obstructed vision and/or windshield, failure to register transfer of motor vehicle, and operating a motor vehicle under the influence – second offense (aggravating circumstances), arrested and booked June 12.
- Matthew Bailey, 34, of Grayson, arrested by Grayson PD, on charges of first degree possession of a controlled substance (drug unspecified), prescription not held in a proper container, fraudulent use of a credit card, receiving stolen property, third degree forgery, no registration plates, and no registration receipt, arrested and booked June 12.
- James Minor, 31, of Vanceburg, self-surrender, arrested and booked June 12.
- Dylan Evans, 25, of Grayson, arrested by Carter County Sheriff, on charges of failure to appear, second degree fleeing or evading police (on foot), resisting arrest, and third degree assault – police officer, arrested and booked June 12.
- Jeffery Tomlin, 54, of Glouster, Ohio, arrested by Carter County Sheriff, for failure to appear, arrested and booked June 12.
- Katelynn Fountain, 31, of Olive Hill, arrested by Kentucky State Police, for non-payment of court costs, fees, or fines, arrested and booked June 13.
- Christopher Duncan, 43, of Morehead, arrested by Kentucky State Police, on charges of no registration receipt, failure to maintain required insurance, reckless driving, operating a motor vehicle under the influence, rear license not illuminated, improper signal, and improper passing, arrested and booked June 13.
- James Griffith, 24, of Rush, arrested by Grayson PD, on charges of public intoxication on a controlled substance (excludes alcohol), and third degree terroristic threatening, arrested and booked June 13.
All of the charges listed are arrest charges only, and do not indicate an indictment or a conviction for the charges in question. All subjects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Information is compiled from publicly available sources, but may not be comprehensive. Individuals who are released or post bail shortly after arrest may not be listed.
Olive Hill woman selected for 2022 Loretto Residency program
The Kentucky Foundation for Women (KFW) is excited to announce the recipients of this inaugural partnership between Sisters of Loretto and KFW, the 2022 Loretto Residency Program. Residencies will span one to three weeks and take place in June, July, and August 2022 at the Loretto Motherhouse in Nerinx, Kentucky. Residents will be provided with housing, a food stipend, and the option of studio space, which includes the use of an art studio, tools, and equipment.
Each participant will lead a public outreach/educational activity with the local community upon completion of the residency. They may choose to give an artist talk, a reading, or an exhibition of their work in the Loretto gallery. Attendees will include the residents and community of the Loretto Motherhouse.
Residencies are for literary and visual artists who have demonstrated achievement in creating work high in artistic merit that is based on social justice issues/concerns. KFW partnered with the Sisters of Loretto, whose mission centers on working for justice and acting for peace.
The 2022 Loretto Residency program was open to feminist social change artists and writers who reside in Kentucky. Writers and visual artists with varied backgrounds, worldviews, cultural heritages, and sexual orientations were encouraged to apply. KFW is committed to making the residency program accessible to a wide range of women regardless of age, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, educational level, economic condition, or geographic origin.
Amy Richardson an Olive Hill writer is among the 2022 participants. She plans to work on the first draft of her novel in progress, tentatively titled Sweet Turned Earth that addresses issues of environmental justice, emphasizes the importance of our relationship to the land, and explores the often-unrecognized work of women throughout Appalachia spanning the generations.
“This joint endeavor strengthens our connection with an organization that shares our vision of a more just, peaceful world. It offers a unique opportunity for feminist artists who need time, space, and funds to create and work on their art, to advance their artistic development, and participate in building community. Residents will share ideas, exchange work, and make connections that yield an impact that will be felt long after the residency is over,” said Sharon LaRue, executive director of the Kentucky Foundation for Women.
“The Loretto Community is delighted to collaborate with the Kentucky Foundation for Women on a program that combines the arts and social justice, two aspects of our work that we have practiced for the last 200 years,” said SR. Cathy Smith, Sisters of Loretto.
The Kentucky Foundation for Women is a private foundation formed in 1985 by Louisville writer Sallie Bingham. Its mission is to promote positive social change by supporting varied feminist expression in the arts
ACC alumna seeks to give back
ASHLAND – As a part of her career, Melissa Bayless has traveled the world. She received an Associate of Science degree in Accounting from Ashland Community College in May 1997, and she says she was able to find her path at ACC.
Her career began in Ashland at Ashland Oil, before moving to Gabon, Africa. She then spent six months at Siberia and then transitioned to Equatorial Guinea.
Upon returning to the United States, she moved to Houston, Texas to work for Champion Technologies before accepting a role at Identity Automation in Houston in August 2017.
“ACC is where I got my real start into IT and launched my career because of an ACC instructor. Beka May was my instructor for a few computer science classes and I loved what I was learning,” Bayless said. “She heard about a contract company looking for students to try starting a help desk for Ashland Oil back in 1998. She recommended me and I did get the job that started my career in IT and oil and gas, which led me to working overseas for a few years, moving to Houston, and eventually into the role I am at now as the Director of Customer Support for a software development company that specializes in identity and access management software for the education industry.”
As an alumnus of ACTC, Bayless wishes to give back by giving preferable consideration to ACTC graduates for remote positions with her Houston-based company.
“The changes in the world since the pandemic that now allows for remote work and to do anything from anywhere wasn’t an option back when I started,” she says. “Now with ACTC and the additional programs offered and remote work the options are truly unlimited to really grow and expand and stay in your hometown. Giving back to the place I grew up by being able to hire qualified candidates in the local area is truly a blessing.”
USDA official tours Frontier Housing Mutal Self Help site
Salt Lick – Melissa Burkhart walked Under Secretary Xochitl Torres Small through her new home, proudly showing her some of its features: walk-in closets, wood flooring, the hand-picked countertops.
“It’s been a long journey but I’ve met some good people,” Burkhart said.
Torres Small, who is the Under Secretary for Rural Development for the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), was in Kentucky this week.
She toured USDA projects with State Director Tom Carew, who also is Frontier’s founding Executive Director.
Among Torres Small’s stops was Frontier Housing’s latest Mutual Self Help community called Redbud Subdivision. It is located off US 60 on Old River Road in Midland.
The Redbud Subdivision is Frontier’s 3rd Mutual Self Help build.
Through the program, groups of homebuyer families come together to cooperatively build their homes under the guidance, leadership, instruction, and support of Frontier staff.
The program helps low-income families get affordable, clean and safe homes of their own in rural areas. It forms communities on a shared commitment of hard work, mutual support, and long-term stability.
Mutual Self Help is funded in part by the USDA.
Torres Small learned first-hand about Frontier’s path to homeownership including financing option and credit counseling.
Frontier-built homes have energy efficient heating and cooling systems. Homeowners can chose their home plan, and countertop, cabinet, and siding colors.
Burkhart told Torres Small about the build group’s adventures in constructing a home from the ground up.
She dug footers and put up walls in the snow at Whitney Barnes’ house. She did that and more in her own.
Despite the 30 hours of sweat equity each homeowner must provide each week, Burkhart and her neighbors agree the end result of owning a first home is worth the effort.
“I earned this, no one gave me nothing,” said Janie Grooms, who was on-site Wednesday, even though she has a broken leg and has limited mobility.
The new homeowners have worked alongside Frontier employees Phillip Cox, Mutual Self Help Construction Supervisor, and Robert Plank, Assistant Construction Supervisor.
They’ve become friends and Burkhart talks about how much she will miss the pair when construction is complete.
“All these people, they are my family,” Grooms told Torres Small between hugs and tears with her new neighbors.
Burkhart summed up the feelings of the group as they toured homes with Torres Small.
“They taught me a lot,” she said. “It’s not just a house, I’ve made family and friends.”
Frontier Housing along with its partners and families will celebrate the opening of this second phase of Redbud Subdivision on Tuesday, June 28, at 10 a.m.
Homeowners are still being qualified for the third phase of Redbud Subdivision, as well as Mutual Self Help sites at Big Woods Road and Rodburn Hollow in Rowan County. For more information go online to www.frontierky.org or call 606-784-2131.
Frontier Housing is the leader for affordable housing solutions in Appalachian communities in the heart of the Ohio River Valley. Frontier improves the quality of life for individuals and families, helping them achieve long-term stability, financial independence, and generational wealth.
Extension Notes: Share the benefits of the great outdoors with youth
By: Rebecca Konopka
Carter County Extension Agent
Summer and warmer weather are here. Now is the time to start getting young people outdoors and letting them experience Mother Nature.
Youth can receive numerous benefits from getting outdoors and into nature. Sunlight exposure can help reduce nearsightedness and increase vitamin D levels. Playing outdoors also increases physical activity which helps reduce their risk for becoming overweight or obese.
Exploring nature can also help young people improve their relationship skills and reduce stress, anger and aggression. Research has shown that youth who regularly interact with their natural environment are better communicators, better cooperators and misbehave less than their peers. Learning in nature requires young people to pay attention to the environment around them. This unique teaching method helps youth focus better once they return to the classroom. Nature also promotes a hands-on learning environment, which can lead to improved academics.
You can encourage youth to spend more time outdoors in many different ways. Here are some ideas:
- Plant a garden filled with all kinds of different vegetables or flowers.
- Make it educational. Teach your child about different trees, plants and bugs that live in your yard.
- Weather permitting, set aside a time each day for outdoor playtime and exploration.
- Take a walk or a hike. Many Kentucky communities have increased their walkability and their built environment. Take advantage of local trails or, on the weekends, go explore one of the numerous beautiful trails found in the state’s parks, nature preserves and arboretums.
- Youth and their families are invited to participate in the Carter County Extension Office’s monthly Hike & Learn programs. The next hike will be the 1.5 mile Fishing & Nature Trails at the Grayson Lake US Army Corps of Engineers (Spillway) on June 17th at 9:00 AM. All youth who participate in the hike will also receive Kid’s Bucks that can be redeemed at the Carter County Farmer’s Markets this summer.
For more information about contact the Carter County Extension office. Educational programs of the Cooperative Extension Service serve all people regardless of economic or social status and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnic origin, national origin, creed, religion, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expressions, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information, age, veteran status, or physical or mental disability.
Other Upcoming Events:
- Senior Farmer’s Market Vouchers will be distributed on Monday, June 27th at Northeast Community Action Agency in Olive Hill from 12:30-3:30 and on Tuesday, June 28th from 12:30-3:30 in Grayson at the Farmer’s Market Shed (behind Extension Office).
John Paul Burchett
Mr. John Paul Burchett, age 86, of Morehead, Kentucky, passed away Friday morning, June 10, 2022 at his residence, surrounded by his loving family.
He was born April 23, 1936 in Frenchburg, Kentucky a son of the late W. P. And Ola Baker Burchett.
John Paul loved his family deeply and one of his greatest joys was spending time with his immediate, extended and adopted families. And if he fed you, you were adopted. John Paul grew up on Big Perry Road where he also raised a large family and resided until his death. Here is where he was also notorious for 4th of July family celebrations that drew crowds of family and friends from all around. He was a long-time Mason and a jack-of-all-trades, a long-hauler trucker, a carpenter and above all a jokester. He loved to laugh and could tell a great story. It was even better if you believed it. In his later years, most of his time was spent in the garage playing cards and thinking up odd, very time-consuming projects, which rarely got finished because he never wanted to spend any money. He also loved riding his tractor and tending the garden because he never trusted anyone else to plow a straighter row, and as he put it “if you don’t work, you don’t eat”. Some of his favorite pastimes, beside teasing you, were reading all kinds of books, watching NASCAR, riding his horse Lady and running dogs on the fire trail. He was a simple man. He knew how to work hard and he loved his family. He leaves a big hole on Big Perry and he will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his first wife, Elsie Ruth Foster Burchett, one daughter, Venus Butler; three brothers, Jolly Burchett, James Burchett and Gary Burchett; two sisters, Deloris Cooley and Betty Kay Jacobs.
He is survived by his loving wife of fifty-five years, Bonnie Boggs Burchett; five sons, Mickey (Nora) Burchett of Olive Hill, Kentucky, Phillip (Brenda) Burchett of Berea, Ohio, Brian (Kristal) Burchett of Somerset, Kentucky, Jay (Loretta) Burchett of Emerson, Kentucky, Johnny (Chip) Burchett of Atlanta, Georgia; three daughters, Valerie Burchett of Morehead, Kentucky, Kristi Schulheis of Napoleon, Ohio, Vicki Burchett of Berea, Kentucky; one bonus daughter, Angela Webb of Berea, Kentucky; twenty-three grandchildren; twenty-six great grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren; three brothers, Danny Allan (Lilly) Burchett of Norman, Oklahoma, David Burchett of Greenup, Kentucky and Douglas (Sandy) Burchett of Raceland, Kentucky; three sisters, Alice May Shay of Garden City, Michigan, Bertie Bond of St. George, Illinois and Peggy (Jim) Hall of Morehead, Kentucky.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, June 14, 2022 at Globe Funeral Chapel in Olive Hill, Kentucky with Brother Cecil Ison and Brother Randy Wagoner officiating. Burial will follow in the Garvin Ridge Cemetery in Olive Hill, Kentucky.
Friends may visit from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Monday, June 13, 2022 and after 9 a.m. on Tuesday until the service hour at Globe Funeral Chapel, 17277 West Highway US 60, Olive Hill, Kentucky 41164.
Michael Paul Burchett, Eric Burchett, Allen Butler, Derrick Butler, Jason Burchett, Caleb Burchett and Jayben Fraley will serve as pallbearers.
Globe Funeral Chapel in Olive Hill, Kentucky is caring for all arrangements for Mr. John Paul Burchett.
KY treasurer to speak at chamber meeting tomorrow
Grayson Area Chamber of Commerce president Jill York has announced that this month’s speaker for the chamber luncheon is Kentucky Treasurer Allison Ball. Ball is expected to speak on subjects including sound fiscal planning, stewardship, and Kentucky’s unclaimed property.
The Grayson Area Chamber of Commerce meets at Noon, on Tuesday, June 14, in the private dining hall at Kentucky Christian University. All community members are welcome at this event, and every chamber of commerce meeting.
Jo Ann Holbrook Rose
Jo Ann Holbrook Rose, age 93, of Morehead, formerly of Cynthiana, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, June 1, 2022, at her home.
She was born November 28, 1928, in Olive Hill, and was a daughter of the late John and Martha Tackett Holbrook. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one son, James David Rose.
Mrs. Rose is survived by her husband of 76 years, Rev. James W. “Jimmy” Rose, whom she married February 24, 1946; one daughter, Deborah Jo Hudson of Morehead; one sister, Mary Margaret Eltzruth of Indiana; one granddaughter, Kristen Barnes; one grandson, Michael Houston Rose of Morehead; two great granddaughters, Hallie Barnes and Ella Barnes, both of Ft. Thomas, as well as extended family and many friends.
Jo Ann was a homemaker and a very loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. A lifelong Christian, JoAnn has supported her husband’s ministry for over 50 years.
Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Saturday, June 4, 2022, at Northcutt & Son Home for Funerals with the Rev. Aaron Mansfield and Chaplain Jesse Perry officiating.
Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday, June 4, 2022, at Northcutt & Son Home for Funerals, 400 Fraley Drive, Morehead, KY 40351.
View or sign guestbook at www.northcuttandson.com
Kathy Mabry Hamilton
Kathy Mabry Hamilton, age 69, of Enterprise Lane, Olive Hill, passed away Tuesday, May 31, 2022, at St. Claire HealthCare in Morehead.
She was born February 14, 1953, in Carter County, a daughter of the late Burley and Catherine Mullins Mabry. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two sisters, Debbie Reynolds and Deloris Reynolds; two nieces, Debra Butler and Catherine Ann Reynolds; two brothers-in-law, Tillman Hignite and Wilburn Caudill.
Her husband of 41 years, Arnold Edward Hamilton, whom she married October 5, 1972, preceded her in death on February 25, 2014.
Kathy is survived by two daughters, Sara Nicole McDowell and Brittany Renee Lewis and husband David, all of Olive Hill; two grandchildren, Jasmine McDowell and Jordan Brewster; three sisters, Shirley Caudill of Grayson, Sharon Bond and husband Curt of Mansfield, Ohio, and Charlotte Hignite of Olive Hill; a special caregiver, Rachel Henderson; several nieces and nephews; and extended family and friends.
She was co-owner of Arnold Hamilton’s Furniture and enjoyed singing while washing dishes, watching television, and spending time with family, especially her grandchildren.
Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Friday, June 3, 2022, at Northcutt & Son Home for Funerals Memorial Chapel with Brother Herbert D. Lewis and Pastor Landon Copley officiating. Burial will follow in Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens in Morehead.
Pallbearers will be Jordan Brewster, David Lewis, Claude Day, Jeff Butler, and Joseph Stapleton.
Visitation is from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, June 2, 2022, at Northcutt & Son Home for Funerals, 400 Fraley Drive, Morehead, KY 40351.
View memorial tribute or sign guestbook at www.northcuttandson.com
Thurston M. Clark
Thurston M. Clark “Juicy the Boltman”, age 76, of Olive Hill, Kentucky, passed away Thursday, June 9, 2022 at King’s Daughter Medical Center in Ashland, Kentucky.
He was born June 20, 1945 in Lewis County, Kentucky to the late Thurston Clark Sr. and Lorene Bloomfield Rickett.
Thurston loved his dogs, gardening, tinkering with lawn mowers, and spending time with his loving family.
In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by one brother, Dallas Rickett and one sister, Imogene Stone.
Thurston is survived by his loving wife of sixteen years, Judith Ann Knipp Clark; one daughter, Mary Ann (Raye) Logan of Emerson, Kentucky; one son, Darrin (Jamie) Clark of Olive Hill, Kentucky; Six step sons, Raye (Mary Ann) Logan of Emerson, Kentucky, Randy Logan of Emerson, Kentucky, Mickael (Becky) Logan of Laurel, Kentucky, Jerry Logan of Laurel, Kentucky, Lester (Sabrina) Bailey of Olive Hill, Kentucky, Raymond (Eula) of Olive Hill, Kentucky; one step daughter, Amy Bailey Middleton of Olive Hill, Kentucky; one brother, Harlan (Barb) Rickett of Vanceburg, Kentucky; one sister in law, Wanda Rickett of Vanceburg, Kentucky; thirteen grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren, along with a host of many other family members and friends who will sadly mourn his passing.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, June 13, 2022 at Globe Funeral Chapel in Olive Hill, Kentucky with Brother Bobby Day officiating. Burial will follow in the Bloomfield Cemetery.
Friends may visit after after 10 a.m. until the service hour on Monday, June 13, 2022 at Globe Funeral Chapel, 17277 West Highway US 60, Olive Hill, Kentucky 41164.
Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.
Globe Funeral Chapel in Olive Hill, Kentucky is caring for all arrangements for Thurston M. Clark.
Kenneth Gene Mauk
Kenneth Gene Mauk, 79, of Open Fork, Kentucky, passed away at King’s Daughters Medical Center in Ashland, Kentucky, on June 7, 2022. Mr. Mauk was born to Luke Mauk, and Ada Middleton Mauk, on September 19, 1942, in Toneys Fork, West Virginia. He was a 1961 graduate of East Bank High School, Kanawha County, West Virginia. Mr. Mauk worked for 30 years as an automobile industry worker and retired from Chrysler Corporation in Newark, Delaware, in 1992. For decades, he was a builder and founded Mauk and Company, Inc., a new home construction corporation in Maryland. Upon his retirement, Mr. Mauk moved to his family farm in Elliot County, Kentucky, and raised beef cattle. He was also a licensed ordained minister and founded and pastored two churches, New Life Faith Center Church in Port Deposit, Maryland, and in the latter part of his life, Open Fork Church in Carter County, Kentucky. He loved God, his family, and his friends dearly.
When he wasn’t working, Mr. Mauk spent most of his time reading and studying the bible. His most significant accomplishment in life was his great love of people. He diligently and steadfastly spread the Gospel of Christ to others for over 55 years. He wasn’t ashamed of God and preached the Gospel on the street, on the assembly line, in his community, and from the pulpit. He fought a good fight, kept the faith, finished the course, and won many souls for the Lord.
Mr. Mauk is predeceased by his parents, Luke and Ada Mauk, and brother, Luke Mauk, Jr., and is survived by: his loving wife of 60 years, Emma Mauk; siblings Estelle Linder (Dick), Betty Jo Davis, and Phyllis Nibe; children Mary Ann Arnold (Mack), Kenneth Lawrence Mauk (Lisa), and Carrie Kilby (Scott); eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
The family will hold a visitation for Mr. Mauk on Saturday, June 11, 2022, from 12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., at the Open Fork Church, Highway 986, and Carter County, Kentucky, in the Open Fork Community. Funeral services will be held immediately following the visitation at 2:00 p.m. with a grave-side interment service to follow at Mauk Family Cemetery on Mauk Cemetery Road, Elliott County, Kentucky with the Rev. Mack Arnold Jr. officiating. All family and friends are welcome.
Elton Eugene “Gene” Bush
Mr. Elton Eugene “Gene” Bush, age 81, of Grayson, Kentucky passed away Thursday, June 9, 2022 at his residence.
He was born June 7, 1941 in Carter County, Kentucky, a son of the late Richard Elton “Hap” and Alice Felty Bush.
Gene was a member of the First Baptist Church. He retired from Grayson RECC after thirty eight years of service. He enjoyed riding horses, farming, listening to bluegrass music and spending time with his family. He always had a special way to make you laugh.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife of fifty nine years, Helen Bush.
He is survived by two sons, Gary (Tina) Bush of Cattlesburg, Kentucky and Bill (Julie) Bush, of Grayson, Kentucky; one daughter, Missy (Brent) Boggs of Webbville, Kentucky; four grandchildren, Allison (Matt) Hall, of Cattlesburg, Kentucky, Katie Bush of Grayson, Kentucky, Sarah (Austin) Smith of Grayson, Kentucky, Emilee (Bradley) Marsh of Hitchins, Kentucky; and one great grandchild, Kaden Marsh of Hitchins, Kentucky.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, June 12, 2022 at Grayson Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 49 McCoy Road, Grayson, Kentucky with Brother Brian Bush and Brother Josh Schmidt officiating. Burial will follow in the East Carter Memory Gardens in Grayson, Kentucky.
Friends may visit after 11:00 a.m. on Sunday, June 12, 2022 until the service hour at Grayson Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Grayson, Kentucky.
Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.
Grayson Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Grayson, Kentucky is caring for all arrangements for Mr. Elton Eugene “Gene” Bush.
Crash on I-64 W closes both lanes
UPDATE: Both lanes have now reopened.
Representatives with the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KTC) are reporting a crash on West I-64, near MM 160 in Carter County. Both west bound lanes are blocked between the Olive Hill exits.
Drivers are advised to detour via exit 161 to US 60 west through downtown Olive Hill to KY 2 to re-enter I-64 at exit 156. The lanes are expected to be closed for the next three hours or more. The KTC advises drivers to expect heavy traffic through the detour area, and to use caution.
Georgetown College announces spring 2022 Dean’s List
Georgetown College is pleased to announce and congratulate the following students from Grayson who made the Dean’s List for spring 2022: Caitlynn Reed and Cody Sexton.
To qualify, a student must have completed the semester with at least 12 credit hours and a minimum 3.7 GPA. A total of 319 students made the Dean’s List for fall 2021.
The full list can be found at http://www.georgetowncollege.edu/news/spring-semester-deans-list-honorees-named
Gov. Beshear stops state gas tax hike
FRANKFORT – On June 2, Gov. Beshear’s administration filed an emergency regulation to freeze the state gas tax and to prevent a 2-cent increase per gallon that would have taken effect July 1.
“Kentuckians cannot afford to pay more, and I am committed to doing everything I can to help keep more dollars in people’s pockets,” said Gov. Beshear. “This law was never intended to hurt Kentuckians during tough times, but with rising prices and inflation, this increase would have a negative impact on our families and it is time to take action.”
The state gas tax is set by statute, both in its rate and how it is calculated. The current rate of 26 cents was set to increase under a trigger, resulting in a price hike on both regular and diesel fuel. The Governor has looked for ways to relieve the financial burden on Kentuckians and asked the Department of Revenue to file this emergency regulation.
The funds collected through the state gas tax contribute to the Road Fund, which year to date is up 2.3%. Over the first seven months of the fiscal year, this action will reduce the budgeted Road Fund revenues by 1.6%. To make up for the lost road fund revenues, Gov. Beshear will propose using funds from the upcoming General Fund budget surplus. The budget for next year also includes a 21% increase in transportation infrastructure dollars from the federal government.
“This action to provide relief to Kentuckians will have no material impact on the transportation budget and projects,” Kentucky Transportation Cabinet Secretary Jim Gray said. “All projects will move forward.”
