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VOLUME 127, NUMBER 5 14 PAGES USPS 4395401 $1.00 Big Stone Gap, Virginia Two arrests result in meth charges against five people Two separate arrests recently for after Lee deputies discovered a meth lab alleged manufacture of methamphetamine at the 274 Sherman Crouse Drive address, have resulted in five people being held at the sheriff’s office said. the Duffield regional jail. Parsons said his office received a call The Lee County Sheriff’s Office reporting suspicious activity at 274 arrested three people with Big Stone Gap Sherman Crouse Drive just after midnight addresses on the morning of Thursday, of Thursday, Jan. 26. Deputies Sgt. J.T. Jan. 26 for allegedly manufacturing Coleman, Chris Dillman and Bob Harber methamphetamine and possession of pre- saw a man set an item outside of a win- cursors for manufacturing, Sheriff Gary dow of the residence while another man Parsons’ office said in a press release. climbed out of another window. A week earlier — on Thursday, Jan. 19 Parsons said the deputies determined — the Lee Sheriff’s Office and Virginia that the item was part of an active meth State Police served a search warrant for an lab. Officers detained Sturgill and Aimee Payne Samuel Lee Stidham Bruce Allen Sturgill illegal drug operation in the Stickleyville Stidham, then discovered Payne inside the section of Lee County, resulting in the residence. arrest of a man and woman. Following Lt. A.J. McQueen’s arrival, On Jan. 19, officers served a search Officers found an active meth-produc- The Jan. 26 search in Jasper led to the officers obtained consent to search the warrant for an illegal drug operation in the ing lab in the Dry Creek Drive residence arrests of Aimee Payne, 38, of 274 residence, discovering the rest of the lab Stickleyville community outside Duffield, and arrested 52-year-old Vickie Cantor Sherman Crouse Drive, Bruce Allen along with the chemicals to manufacture Parsons reported. The search came after and 50-year-old Johnny Cantor, Parsons Sturgill, 29, of 2217 6th Avenue, and methamphetamine, Parsons said. his office gathered information indicating said. Both were charged with manufactur- Samuel Lee Stidham, 35, of 2012 Payne, Sturgill and Stidham were held a meth lab was operating at 2350 Dry ing methamphetamine and were held Carnegie Lane. The three were arrested without bond at the Duffield regional jail. Creek Rd., Duffield. without bond at the Duffield regional jail. ‘Pink Ladies’ still demonstrate volunteer spirit Stream rule
BY GLENN GANNAWAY NEWS EDITOR faces vote While times have changed, the auxiliary still has a place at BY GLENN GANNAWAY Lonesome Pine Hospital. NEWS EDITOR If it’s nothing more than a smiling Congressional face and directions, the ladies who Opponents said staff the desk just inside the main Republicans were entrance make a visit to the hospital a poised Wednesday the rule would to overturn the little bit brighter. mean job losses While the auxiliary’s membership Stream Protection has gone down, “Pink Ladies” con- Rule, a measure and higher energy issued by the tinue to demonstrate the volunteer costs as well as spirit that has been a constant in Big Obama administra- Stone Gap history and throughout the tion’s Office of putting valuable hospital’s 45-year existence. Surface Mining The LPH Pink Ladies still have Reclamation and coal reserves off about 15-18 active members on their Enforcement and limits. Ninth District roll, treasurer Patricia Bowden said. much hated by the Membership has been at about 20 for coal industry. Congressman the last five or six years, new presi- The House of Morgan Griffith dent Sallyann Dunton estimated. Representatives In the hospital’s early years, the was expected to characterized the auxiliary had a roster approaching vote Wednesday on rule as ‘costly and 100 members. “It was a big thing in a joint resolution town,” secretary Paxton Allgyer said. under the job-killing.’ “Everybody wanted to be a part of Congressional it.” Review Act. H.J. Long-time Pink Ladies include Resolution 38 would overturn the rule, saying it Virginia Meador, Inez Blevins, Betty would “have no force or effect.” The vote had not Fleenor, Kathleen Gillespie, Gladys Jones and Emma Lawson. been taken as of press time. Action by the Senate Tasks have changed, in part would follow. because of changes in patient confi- The Congressional Review Act allows dentiality rules. Previously, auxiliary Congress to overturn rules issued by federal agen- PHOTO BY GARY BUSH members had more contact with cies, if it can muster support for a joint resolution patients. of disapproval. “At one time (the auxiliary) rented New Lonesome Pine Hospital Auxiliary president Sallyann Supporters argued that the Stream Protection TVs in the rooms at hospitals, they Dunton, center, with volunteer coordinator Cindy Garrett (left) Rule would help protect waterways and ensure could go around to patients’ rooms and Shelia Barger. See Page 9 for photo of new officers. they remain a resource as the region seeks eco- and fill water pitchers . . . they did a nomic diversification. Opponents said the rule lot of errands transporting papers,” would mean job losses and higher energy costs as Bowden said. well as putting valuable coal reserves off limits. The comparatively small size of before and need help,” Bowden said. munity will utilize the gift shop more Ninth District Congressman Morgan Griffith has LPH means it doesn’t have multiple “Just being there is the main thing, this year. The gift shop helps support characterized the rule as “costly and job-killing.” waiting rooms that need auxiliary because a lot of these people are from the auxiliary’s annual scholarships at OSM’s analysis said the rule would improve members to assist families, Bowden out of town, or even some people Mountain Empire Community water and habitat quality “through an overall added. “We don’t have that, so our from in town who have never been College and the University of reduction in coal mining activity . . . because basic role is really just to kind of oper- there,” Dunton said. “I know when I Virginia’s College at Wise. “We have implementing the rule increases the cost of coal ate the gift shop and man the desk to first moved here I got lost one time. one-of-a-kind items at a very good production.” try to provide information to every- When you’ve never been someplace, price, and we’d like to get the com- The joint resolution was introduced by Ohio body and to escort them to different you just never know.” munity more involved in that,” Republican Bill Johnson. areas if they’ve never been there Dunton said she’s hoping the com- Dunton said.
SUBSCRIBER INFORMATION HERE Slide a reminder of mountains’ ‘dominant’ process BY GLENN ridges that border Powell books on the region’s GANNAWAY Valley. geology. The new book NEWS EDITOR Outerbridge’s map is a has a working title of visual reinforcement of Cumberland Gap: First Meeting Friday to dis- the assertion that, in these Gateway West. The two cuss and view the land- mountains and over geo- in-print books are Natural slide in Powell Valley, the logic time, slides do as Tunnel: Nature’s Marvel first thing geologist Tony much as anything to shape in Stone and The Breaks: Scales did was to share a the landscape. Or as Grand Canyon of the map that helps put the Scales told The Post for a South, both published by slide in perspective. 2011 story, in the moun- The Overmountain Press. The topographic map, tains of Southwest When The Post asked published in 1982 by geol- Virginia, “the dominant Scales to put last week’s ogist William F. land-forming process is Outerbridge, shows active the landslide.” See SLIDE, Page 2 as well as old and potential Scales, who is retired slide areas. Outerbridge’s from the Department of map identifies more than Mines, Minerals and A closer look at the 60 old slides just along the Energy, is just finishing slide, showing trees Little Stone and Powell the third of his trilogy of collected at the foot. Page 2 Thursday, February 2, 2017 The Post Big Stone Gap, Virginia Boone Interpretive Center The Scott County Economic Development Authority pro- vided this Thompson & Litton rendering of the Daniel Boone Wilderness Trail Interpretive Center in Duffield. The total cost of the project is more than $4.17 million, the EDA said, and completion is expected in January 2018. Parks attendance up; Breaks sees coal-related dip BY GLENN GANNAWAY to 163,276 in 2016. Non-paying use the coal industry, because one thing we Collaborative Theater in Elkhorn City, NEWS EDITOR increased from 115,628 to 152,260, but did see a pretty pronounced decline in Ky. to do a dinner show. That wouldn’t paying day use dropped by more than 17 was the number of people coming to do be a direct conference center rental, but State parks across Virginia enjoyed an percent, from 13,042 to 10,740. weddings, parties, meetings . . . At one would help with restaurant sales. overall attendance increase in 2016, with • Natural Tunnel’s attendance time we would host 12 or 13 Christmas The Breaks recognized several years a couple of local parks reflecting the increased by more than 5 percent, from parties for coal and coal-related business- ago that park user demographics were upsurge. 224,344 to 235,899. Non-paying use rose es; this year we hosted only two,” changing and started down the adventure However, Breaks Interstate Park from 151,243 to 159,112, or more than 5 Bradley said, and one of those was a fire tourism road, Bradley said. Adventure attendance dipped slightly, and officials percent. Paying day use dropped 3 per- department party. races and a reopened horseback riding there attribute part of the decline to the cent, from 57,628 to 55,771. The number of weddings also stable are among the attractions. The continuing downturn in the coal industry. • Breaks attendance in 2016 totaled declined. “We had some folks book, and park and the town of Haysi are also According to figures released by the 354,629, down less than 1 percent from then one or the other would be laid off,” recipients of a $350,000 POWER grant Virginia Department of Conservation and the 2015 total of 357,993. While paid Bradley said. “That’s always sad when to build a “really nice” equestrian and Recreation, total attendance statewide cabin and non-paying use was up, paid they cancel their event because they just mountain biking/hiking trail between the increased by more than 12 percent from day use fell from 272,931 to 261,072. didn’t have the income any more.” park and the town. Breaks is also explor- 2015 to 2016, with more than 10 million Breaks Superintendent Austin Bradley The Breaks has been trying to figure ing the feasibility of building a canopy people visiting 36 parks after 8.8 million noted that the park typically sees up-and- out how to ensure the conference center’s zipline. visitors in 2015. down attendance bounces from year to viability, Bradley said, by visiting wed- “We knew the coal industry would Here are DCR’s numbers for year. But, he said, park staffers did notice ding shows as well as offering promo- impact our business, and so that’s kinda Southwest Virginia Museum Historical less conference center use that may be tions from time to time and direct mail- how we managed to offset it,” Bradley State Park and Natural Tunnel State Park: related to the region’s tough economy. ing businesses to let them know what said. “Even though the conference center • The museum enjoyed the fourth- Conference center use in particular Breaks has to offer. saw a huge decline, in net terms we actu- highest overall attendance increase in the was off at the Breaks, Bradley said. “We The park has also started hosting some ally ended up in a positive position, but it state. The museum’s attendance went up link some of the decline of folks coming events such as a Valentine’s Day week- took a whole lot of revenue generation in more 26 percent, from 129,026 in 2015 through the front gate to the decline in end and is working with the Artists other areas to make up for that.” Friday is deadline Legislation for coal scholarship combats Virginia’s The Mountain Empire The deadline for current/former employee of Community College the coal industry (documenta- Foundation announced The consideration is tion required); Food City/Friends of Coal • be enrolled in Spring Friday, Feb. 3, 2017. opioid epidemic Scholarships for coal industry semester 2017 for credit impacted students are avail- Interested students courses; able for the spring 2017 • have a minimum The Virginia House of tant to me and Southwest semester, the Mountain should submit all cumulative GPA of 2.0 if Delegates Tuesday passed key Virginia,” Pillion said. Empire Community College enrolled before Spring 2017; legislation to combat the opioid Pillion’s legislation Foundation announced. applications • have completed the epidemic in Virginia. strengthens accountability for Application deadline is Free Application for Federal According to a press buprenorphine, a substance Friday, Feb. 3. and required Student Aid (FAFSA). release, the legislative package used in medication-assisted Earlier this year, Food City documentation to the Priority consideration for includes seven bills by Del. treatment. Because buprenor- and Friends of Coal of these scholarships will be for Todd Pillion (R-Abingdon), phine itself has opioid effects, Pikeville/COA partnered to financial aid office. students enrolled full-time who has been working on the it has the potential for misuse design special commemora- who need assistance with proposals since early last year. or abuse. Medication-assisted tive reusable shopping bags, tuition and fees. The Virginia Department of treatment is commonly used to sold on Earth Day 2016. Each available at Mountain Empire Visit www.mecc.edu/schol- Health expects that opioid help individuals suffering with bag was filled with valuable Community College is $5,250 arships to print and complete fatalities in Virginia will meet an opioid addiction. Food City exclusive brand to support seven $750 scholar- the scholarship application. or exceed the projected 1,000 “When used properly and in merchandise and retailed for ships. The deadline for considera- overdoses in 2016, the highest conjunction with counseling, $10 plus tax. One hundred per- To be eligible for consider- tion is Friday, Feb. 3, 2017. amount documented in the medication-assisted treatment cent of the proceeds from the ation a student must: Interested students should sub- state. The Department of Social is an effective means to treat an bag sales were presented to • be a Virginia resi- mit all applications and Services released data showing opioid addiction. However, we local colleges to provide dent; required documentation to the the number of children exposed currently have a situation scholarships for displaced • be a current/former financial aid office. to drugs in utero increased 21 where too many bad actors are minors, their spouse or their employee of the coal industry For more information on percent to over 1,300 in 2016. serving as pill mills when it children wishing to continue (documentation required); the MECC Foundation, visit The legislation includes: comes to opioids and buprenor- their education. • be a dependent www.meccfoundation.org or • Directing the boards of phine. We can no longer con- The total amount of funds spouse or child of a call 276/523-2400 ext. 466. medicine and dentistry to done a system that allows peo- develop and implement regula- ple to trade one drug addiction tions on opioid and buprenor- for another,” Pillion said. phine dosages; The collaborative effort on • Restricting the use of these proposals began last year could be expected in the short when we see them we’re pretty Subutex to pregnant women for and included representatives of term, Scales noted that slides are much taken aback — ‘wow, look the purpose of treating sub- the law enforcement communi- Slide not unusual occurrences, but at that’ — but they have been stance use disorder; ty, substance abuse counselors, “what the mountains tend to do is happening and they will continue • A study of barriers to treat- individuals recovering from From Page 1 they tend to fail to stability. That to happen,” he said. ment for substance-exposed addiction, elected officials, whole mountain is in adjustment “And if you had to ask me the infants; state agencies, educators and • A work group to develop many health professionals slide in perspective, he stressed all the time,” he said. The area question, what would your con- core competencies and educa- familiar with this crisis. that he was interested in the slide that slid, he said, “was the weak- cern be from this particular slide, tional standards for training Pillion’s House colleagues as a professional geologist, but est and it wanted to go . . . and (at I would want to walk the drainage health care providers in the safe from the Southwest Virginia that government agencies would some point) there’ll be another where the material can drain prescribing and appropriate use delegation were among the first likely be doing further study. one somewhere.” down to see if it could plug the of opioids. to co-patron the legislation. “I Scales was able to look at and “The dominant or primary stream or if there’s anything “Today is a crucial day in appreciate Del. Pillion’s work photograph last week’s Powell land-forming process in this area (such as) structures below it that our fight against the opioid epi- on offering solutions to combat Valley slide from a distance is slope failure,” Scales said. could be impacted by anything demic. As a representative of the opioid epidemic,” Del. Friday. The slide — technically a “You get down in the valley bot- that could move from it.” three of the five counties with Terry Kilgore (R-Gate City) “slump” or “debris flow,” as toms, your primary land former Emergency agencies respond- the highest fatal overdose rates said. “Our Southwest Virginia Scales called it — was in a steep of course is the rivers flooding . . ed to last Tuesday’s slide, con- over the last 10 years, this leg- legislators are all very commit- draw below the Greenbrier lime- . But here in the headwaters of tacting residents of several islation is particularly impor- ted to addressing this crisis.” stone, the rock formation that is these streams where we live, the homes. visible as the prominent cliff mountains have been moving for along Powell Mountain. The slide 250 million years, occurred in soil above the Price- wearing down.” McCready formation, an inter- “The processes ★ 302 West Main Street fingered body of sandstone and happen on a geologi- Wise, VA 24293 shale. News reports said the slide cal timescale, not a (276) 321-7452 was about 75 yards long and 30 human timescale, so yards wide. Scales — again, GameGame Day Day without being able to investi- SpecialsSpecials ★ gate the slide up-close — The Post “guesstimated” that the slide ★ carried away soil and rock to First issue published Aug. 15, 1890. a depth of about 30 feet. 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BY JEFF LESTER Legislative Audit and Commission would con- amendments are adopted last week, Miller said, leg- tion. It was accompanied COALFIELD PROGRESS Review Commission tribute funds to such an by the House and Senate islators met in Richmond by a list of such entities, NEWS EDITOR report characterized effort, but then it did not money committees, which with local elected offi- ranging from local gov- VEDP as having failed to move forward. must report their state cials, economic develop- ernment agencies and Two Southwest properly manage both its VCEDA’s primary budget changes to each ers and VCEDA represen- state-created regional Virginia state legislators employees and the many funding source is coal and house by Feb. 5. tatives, and the result was authorities to higher edu- believe it’s time to shake millions of dollars in job natural gas severance tax the governing board struc- cation institutions, non- up the coalfield region’s creation incentives it dis- revenue that, by state law, ORIGIN OF IDEA ture that Kilgore profit groups and cham- job creation and attraction penses. goes to the authority for In a separate interview described. bers of commerce. strategy. Legislators decided it use within the seven-coun- Friday, Lenowisco Hopefully, the tobacco Belcher said he had The region needs more was time to hire someone ty, one-city region. Planning District commission will commit tried to get in touch with economic development who can come up with a In defense of carving Executive Director Duane funds to the effort as well, Kilgore to discuss leads from other parts of better regional plan in off such funds, Kilgore Miller explained the previ- Miller noted. VCEDA’s concerns, but the United States and from association with existing noted that Southwest ous process that Kilgore While the funds are he had not been success- overseas, says Del. Terry local economic develop- Virginia lawmakers are said lawmakers believed proposed to go to ful. VCEDA Chairman J.P. Kilgore, R-Gate City. ment groups, according to fighting to get more state to have been a regional Lenowisco, the planning Richardson was able to Kilgore and Sen. Bill Kilgore. The new initia- funding for public agreement that didn’t pan district will simply serve discuss the matter with Carrico, R-Fries, have tive would include region- schools, higher education out. as the fiscal agent, accord- Kilgore on Thursday, he submitted state budget al sharing of costs and of and other needs. In In late 2016, ing to Miller. It will not said. amendments that would resulting revenue, he response, he explained, Lenowisco applied to charge any administrative carve off $500,000 of explained. members of the House and VCEDA for $200,000 per fees. Further, Lenowisco annual income from the Kilgore and Carrico Senate money committees year for three years to is willing to provide office JAN 27 ~ FEB 2 • 2017 Virginia Coalfield ultimately filed state from other parts of fund the sort of marketing space for the initiative in Cinema City Economic Development budget amendments that, Virginia question why this effort that Kilgore Duffield at no cost, he Stadium Theatres Authority for three years if approved, will take region isn’t making more describes. If approved, the said. and devote it to a new $500,000 from VCEDA use of VCEDA funds, funds would be matched Movie Hotline 276-679-4252 Located in Downtown Norton, VA development initiative. funds in fiscal 2017-18 which are collected and by the tobacco commis- PUSHBACK nortoncinema.com But the VCEDA board, and transfer them to the spent within the region. sion. VCEDA Executive ★★★★★★★★★★★ MONDAY IS SENIOR DAY! meeting in special session Lenowisco Planning Kilgore clarified anoth- This was not meant to Director Jonathan Belcher Special Pricing Every Monday For Seniors 60+ All Shows – All Times $5.00 one week ago, passed a District Commission, er aspect of the budget suggest VCEDA is not confirmed Friday that the TUESDAY IS FAMILY DAY! Special Pricing Every Tuesday All Shows – All Times $5.00 resolution opposing the which will serve as the fis- amendments. They initial- doing enough, but there is board passed a resolution EARLY BIRD! Special Pricing For Matinees budget items and urging cal agent for the new ini- ly stated that the VCEDA a clear need to generate Jan. 24 opposing the Starting Before 1:00 p.m. - $5.50 MATINEES! lawmakers “to support the tiative. The initiative is funds would benefit not more and better leads, par- budget amendments. Special Pricing For Matinees Starting Before 6:00 p.m. - existing regional econom- anticipated to draw out only the coalfield region ticularly outside the U.S., VCEDA already coor- $6.25 ic development groups.” $1.5 million of VCEDA but also the Mount Rogers to complement VCEDA’s dinates economic develop- N P INDICATES A NO PASS FEATURE N T INDICATES A NO TUESDAY PRICE funds over three years. Planning District region, efforts, Miller said. ment activity in the coal- - - - NOW PLAYING - - - If the proposal is which includes Bristol, Because his job makes field region, the resolution NEW APPROACH La La Land Several months ago, approved, the new effort Galax and the counties of him a member of the notes. PG-13 Kilgore said in a Friday will be governed by a Washington, Smyth, VCEDA board, Miller It further notes that the phone interview, area leg- board including Sens. Grayson, Wythe, Bland explained, he has previous Lenowisco pro- Moana Sing Along PG islators met with local Carrico and Ben Chafin, and Carroll. abstained from all posal sought “operational VCEDA and other eco- R-Lebanon; Kilgore and But inclusion of the VCEDA discussion and support” funds for a new A Dog’s Purpose nomic development offi- Dels. Todd Pillion, R- Mount Rogers localities action regarding the pro- marketing initiative to be PG N P cials and agreed that cur- Abingdon and Will was a mistake, according posal. housed in Duffield with an Resident Evil: rent efforts are not as Morefield, R-Tazewell; to Kilgore. But Lenowisco learned executive director and a The Final Chapter effective as Southwest the executive directors of General Assembly there might not be enough deputy director. N P R 2D & 3D Virginia needs. the Lenowisco and staffers who drafted the votes on the VCEDA Operational support fund- xXx: Meanwhile, he said, the Cumberland Plateau plan- amendments were told board to approve the ing is not eligible under Return of Xander Cage Virginia Economic ning district commissions; they would cover request, so it was with- the authority’s project PG-13 Development Partnership a VCEDA representative; Southwest Virginia and drawn in December, policies, and Lenowisco is Split has not been bringing and a representative of the they took that to include Miller said. Lawmakers already represented on the PG-13 enough leads to the coal industry. the Mount Rogers region, decided to pursue action VCEDA board, it states. Kilgore said months which has since been through the state budget. More than 65 people Hidden Figures region, whose economic PG development profession- ago, lawmakers believed removed from the lan- The question then and organizations already als sought lawmakers’ there was an agreement in guage. became how the proposed work on economic devel- Monster Trucks help. which VCEDA and the Lawmakers are now marketing effort would be opment in the region, PG In November, a Joint Virginia Tobacco waiting to see whether the governed. In the middle of according to the resolu- The Bye Bye Man PG-13 Sing PG REWARD TICKETS NOW ON SALE: ARC grant funds MECC Fifty Shades Darker for Information R WOMEN ONLY SHOWINGS! on Items Thursday 2/9 7:00 & 9:45 PM Fifty Shades Darker power lineman training Taken /Sold Thursday 2/9 7:30 & 10:15 PM Belonging to FOR FEATURES Mountain Empire MECC anticipates operating the program on a full coal miners to retrain for Thelma Skeen & SHOWTIMES Community College has jobs with the potential to 276-679-4252 been awarded a $950,000 time schedule of four 10-hour days each week, replace the high wages Call: nortoncinema.com Schedule subject to change. grant from the with Fridays reserved for career exploration, formerly offered by the (423) 765-1885 ★★★★★★★★★★★ Appalachian Regional studying, job shadowing, and related activities. coal industry,” said MECC Commission’s POWER President Scott Hamilton. Initiative to establish the and dormitory space for Transportation Traffic “The demand for power region’s only power line- individuals who must trav- Control training; line workers is largely the man training program. el to the region to partici- Chainsaw Safety, Forklift result of large-scale retire- Southern Charm The non-credit lineman pate in this intensive train- Operator certification; ments of experienced line- training will enable stu- ing. Some Flatwoods Job Commercial Driver’s men across the industry. Home Furnishings dents to earn a number of Corps Center students are License (CDL); and Workforce demographics, Lisa Kennedy ~ Owner ~ [email protected] credentials to prepare expected to participate in NCCER Line Power combined with aging elec- LIKE US ON them for entry into an the program. Worker Certification. trical transmission and Call (276) 690-6439 for appointment or inquires apprenticeship program distribution infrastructure MECC anticipates Power utilities usually OPEN: TUESDAY, FRIDAY & SATURDAY – 10:00 AM till 5:00 PM with the power distribu- operating the program on hire entry-level employees and an insufficient BY APPOINTMENT: MONDAY, WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY ✶ CLOSED SUNDAY tion industry, MECC said a full time schedule of as power groundmen (or pipeline of younger work- 323 Shawnee Avenue, Big Stone Gap, VA in a press release. four 10-hour days each apprentice linemen). ers entering middle-skilled The Appalachian week, with Fridays These workers participate technical careers, have
Regional Commission last reserved for career explo- in employer-specific train- focused industry attention COUPON ✁ week announced plans to ration, studying, job shad- ing and apprenticeship on the development of EXPIRES 2/19/17 distribute nearly $26 mil- owing, and related activi- programs to become jour- more linemen as a critical lion of grants to expand ties. neyman linemen. This priority.” Big StoneBRING COUPON IN GlassFOR SAVINGS and diversify the MECC’s 14-15 week progression typically takes economies of coal com- power program will incor- approximately four to five For more information munities in five porate a variety of compe- years to complete, with the on the power lineman pro- Appalachian states. tencies and certifications salary increasing as gram, contact Tommy The awards announced requested by employers, apprentices develop the Clements, MECC dean of ALL YOUR GLASS NEEDS last Thursday include including OSHA-10 safety required skills to be pro- applied science and tech- more than $3.61 million certification; CPR/First moted to the position of nology, at 276/523-2400 ✁ *Auto * Residential for projects in Virginia and Aid; National Center for lineman. ext. 431 or by email at * Commercial 523-3594 one project in neighboring Construction Education “The power ground- [email protected]. 2809 3RD AVENUE EAST • BIG STONE GAP Letcher County, Ky. and Research (NCCER) man and lineman career COUPON The MECC grant will Core Basic certification; pathway presents a rare help fund the start-up Virginia Department of opportunity for former costs of the program, including hiring faculty, as well as purchasing vehi- cles and educational sup- plies needed for instruc- tion. MECC is partnering Dr. H. Neal Davis & staff of Big Stone Gap celebrate 41 years with power industry of providing gentle, quality dental care. We are accepting employers to develop and new patients daily, especially urgent or emergency patients. implement the training curriculum that equips 25 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE CALL FOR AN APPOINTMENT AT participants for entry-level employment as apprentice utility line workers. The Flatwoods Job Corps Center, in Coeburn, Va., will provide a training site
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Mark Goff and Diane Woolard. went to be with the Lord The family would like to say a special thank you to the on Monday, Jan. 30, 2017 Area Deaths following: Her many caregivers, including Dr. at Lonesome Pine Christopher Basham, Ellen Baird, Mary Ann Walthall, Hospital. and Josh Barker, who looked after her with caring hands She was a lifelong resi- The following obituaries were provided by Roy A. and open hearts; friends and neighbors, including the dent of Big Stone Gap. Green Funeral Home, Appalachia; and by Holding Taylors, the Greens, Angela Clendenon and Randy Blair, Phyllis worked for the Funeral Home, Big Stone Gap. who would bring food and spend many hours visiting, Cumberland Glove Co. in particularly; Ron Young, who transported her to dialysis Duffield for 28 years and VIRGINIA LEE ADAMS in Kingsport, doctors’ appointments, and even to family retired with 15 years of Virginia “Jennie” Lee Adams, age 68, of Appalachia, Christmas gatherings; Family Drug Staff of Big Stone service in June of 2016 passed away Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2017 at Johnson City Gap, especially Greg Large, who became her medical from the Lee County Medical Center after a long confidant and friend; her pastors, Rev. Tony Palubicki and School System, where she illness. She will be missed Rev. Ronnie Mutter, who were her spiritual leaders and served as a cafeteria clerk but she will be walking friends; and countless others who loved and supported her at Pennington Middle School. She was of Baptist faith. with her Savior in Heaven. in sickness and in health, including lifelong friends, Phyllis was preceded in death by her parents, Elmer She leaves behind a multi- Margaret Smith Kibler, Linda Skinner, and Cecile Dingus. and Virginia (Lee) Bishop; and an infant sister, tude of family, friends, and Jennie adored her family and was a thoughtful, loving Elizabeth Katherine Bishop. “prayer warriors.” person who always prayed for and cared about others Surviving are two sisters, Rina Janice Bishop and She was a graduate of more than herself. She touched so many lives with her Kim Bishop; three brothers, Ronald Bishop, Stanley Appalachia High School, kindness, strength, and will to live. Her presence in this Glenn Bishop and E. O. Bishop, all of the home; a spe- Appalachian State world will be missed. cial cousin, Ann “Sissy” Adams of Big Stone Gap; and University and Florida The family received friends at the Roy A. Green many other relatives and friends. State University. Jennie Funeral Home on Saturday, Jan. 28 from 12 noon until 2 The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. on was the former director of p.m. with a short memorial service at 2 p.m. in the funer- Thursday at Holding Funeral Home, 17 E. 3rd St., N. in Lonesome Pine Regional al home chapel officiated by Rev. Tony Palubicki and Rev. Big Stone Gap. Library, where she instilled Ronnie Mutter. Burial followed in the Glencoe Cemetery Funeral services will follow in the funeral home her love of reading in so many. in Big Stone Gap. chapel at 7 p.m. with the Rev. Don Childress officiat- She was preceded in death by her grandparents and her Memorial contributions may be made in Jennie’s honor ing. adoring father, Fitzhugh Lee Adams Jr. to Big Stone Gap Presbyterian Church, 304 Clinton Ave. Committal graveside services will be conducted at 11 She is survived by her devoted mother, Mildred E., Big Stone Gap, Va. 24219 or Heritage Church of God, a.m. on Friday at the Powell Valley Cemetery in Elizabeth Goff Adams of Appalachia; her sister and broth- 775 Wood Ave. E., Big Stone Gap, Va. 24219. Dryden. Family and friends will meet at the funeral er-in-law, Jerrie Adams and Donald Grubb of Big Stone Online condolences may be made at royagreenfuneral- home by 10:15 a.m. on Friday to go in procession to the Gap; her nephew, Bradley Adam Francis of Wise; her home.com. cemetery. niece, Amanda Beth Francis and Kevin Mabe, and great- Roy A. Green Funeral Home is serving the family of Family and friends will serve as pallbearers. nephew, Alexander David Upchurch of West Jefferson, Virginia Lee Adams. To view the obituary online and offer condolences, N.C. She also leaves behind special cousins, Debbie and please visit www.holdingfuneralhome.com. David Harrison, Tommy and Peggy Grindstaff, Kim and PHYLLIS ANNE BISHOP Chris Thompson, Keith and Nancy Goff, Kevin Goff, Phyllis Anne Bishop, 64, of the Wildcat community, Holding Funeral Home is serving the Bishop family. DGIF announces several trout stockings The Virginia Department of Game stockings are announced at 4 p.m. the and the United States Forest Service. and Inland Fisheries has announced day of stocking. In recent years the Access to stocked trout waters can be stocking dates for selected trout waters only trout stockings that have been lost due to poor angler behavior. this spring. Among the announced pre-announced are the 20 waters Angling pressure is increased for a stockings was the South Fork of the stocked for Heritage Day, which is the short period of time when stocking is Powell River. The stream is scheduled first Saturday in April. This year, announced in advance. Trout anglers to be stocked on May 13, DGIF said. DGIF is expanding the program by are asked to respect private property, This new initiative is in response to pre-announcing trout stockings of 12 pack out all trash, and park their vehi- recent surveys of trout license holders waters. The South Fork of the Powell cles in safe areas. and anglers which indicate that many is the only one in far southwestern Stocking times may vary depend- trout anglers would like to see more Virginia. These pre-announced stock- ing on the distance from the hatchery
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These landowners include pri- stocking events due to circumstances 1,108 individual stockings of catch- vate citizens, private companies, local- that compromise the resource or public able trout during a season. These ities, the Commonwealth of Virginia, safety. 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BY SAM DIXON ‘Winning is very important SPORTS EDITOR in life. … I think we reward POWELL VALLEY — Mack mediocrity too much. Shupe is a champion of being orga- We ought to strive nized, still. Even a couple of decades after his dominant baseball teams at for excellence.’ J.J. Kelly High School in Wise were — State champion winning state titles, in retirement he continues to follow an efficient daily baseball coach routine. Mack Shupe “I am the kind of person who has to have everything in place,” Shupe said. wearing the black-and-white striped Each morning after getting up at shirt, can still be seen hustling up his Powell Valley home, the very and down the hardwood officiating first thing that he does is to get his area high school basketball games. pet Maltese dog “Lilly” off to a good All in all, he has been involved in start. Then coach Shupe runs his Southwest Virginia sports for nearly morning errands, paying bills as 50 years so far — 48 and counting as soon as they come in, not waiting an active referee and 40 from when until the end of the month. Next his he was a baseball helmsman. routine takes him to the golf course In 1998, Shupe was recognized and he plays a while, before going for his achievements by induction back on schedule to meet his wife into the Virginia High School Elizabeth when she gets home from League Hall of Fame. His red-and- teaching elementary school. white clad Kelly Indian baseball Everything the same time, the teams won those eight state champi- same way. That’s how you get things onships with four of them captured done. Shupe’s remarkable success in consecutively in 1981, ’82, ’83 and coaching the Kelly Indians to eight ’84, and two coming back-to-back in Virgina baseball championships 1988 and ’89. A diamond dynasty came from the same orderly manner: would not be an inappropriate term first thing first, then build to a har- for that period. Kelly was also the PHOTO BY JOHN SCHOOLCRAFT monized result. Virginia runner-up three times. Perhaps his should be called Shupe’s teams won 18 regional titles semi-retirement right now, not com- and 22 Lonesome Pine District Baseball coaching legend Mack Shupe continues to be active in plete retirement. At 72 years old Southwest Virginia sports by officiating basketball games. Shupe, with whistle in hand and See SHUPE, Page 8 Union boys throttle Lee Generals, 76-39 BY JAMES TAYLOR ‘It was a good win. We wanted to make SPORTS WRITER it an emphasis to come out and get off to a good start tonight and I believe we BIG STONE GAP — Union Bears head did that.’ coach Zack Moore said his plan of attack against the Lee Generals on Friday night — Bears high-scoring sophomore was to get the scoring started early, and con- tinue fast and often. Mission accomplished. Wes Slagle Wes Slagle helped his Bears teammates jump out to a quick 25-7 lead after the first Moored added: “And Wes, he’s our lead- quarter and they never looked back, en route ing scorer for a reason. He shot it good. We to a 76-39 Clinch Mountain Conference win got him some easy baskets early and that got over Lee. him going. When he scores, it just makes us Slagle scored 17 of his 25 points in the so much better.” first half, and he finished the night with four The Bears as a team nailed a total of nine 3-pointers. 3-pointers in the contest, with Hayden Midway through the first quarter, Union’s Sharitt hitting three of his own. uber-athletic James Mitchell showed the “It was a good win,” Slagle said. We crowd why he is highly sought after by col- wanted to make it an emphasis to come out lege football recruiters. He hauled in a lob and get off to a good start tonight and I from Adrion Jenkins that was a bit behind believe we did that.” his back and finished it off with a slam that Jacob Stewart led Lee High with 18 set the crowd and his teammates into a fren- points. zy. “We wanted to get off to a good start,” coach Moore said. “We obviously did that. Union’s Justin Falin (12) frustrates the James was all over the place to start the Lee defense as he soars toward the game. Not just scoring but making passes basket Friday. See more pictures of and getting rebounds. Defensively he was this game at www.coalfield.com. everywhere, too.” PHOTO BY JOHN SCHOOLCRAFT Brooks’ double-double powers Lady Bear’s win
BY JAMES TAYLOR SPORTS SWITER ‘There’s good things coming from them. I can BIG STONE GAP — Emili Brooks led the Lady Bears with a double-double (16 promise you that.’ points, 12 rebounds) as Union outlasted the pesky Lee Lady Generals, 48-46, for a Clinch Mountain Conference victory Friday. — Union head coach Kory After falling behind 23-12 at the half, Lee charged back to close the gap at 31-28 on the Bostic on his young squad close of the third period behind game-high scorer (21 points) Brook Hammonds. missed a lot of free throws,” Brooks said Hammonds and company would pull after the game. “I think some of that got in within two points several times during the our heads and led to more mistakes. But we final three minutes of the game. She stole an fought hard and came away with the win.” inbounds pass and took it to the hoop to cut With the victory, Union’s relatively the Lady Bears’ lead at 39-37. young team improves to (8-8, 3-5), leaving Union’s youth and inexperience showed coach Kory Bostic hopeful of good things to several times late in the contest with errant come. passes and missed shots under the basket, “We had a lot of turnovers tonight and giving Lee some easy points in the final missed some easy stuff under the basket,” quarter. Bostic said. “It was frustrating to watch But Union’s Ashley Chester (8 points, 11 because I know the potential these girls rebounds) stepped up with two huge have. But I also know that we are a young rebounds in the last minute of the contest, team, with five freshmen getting playing drawing fouls each time. She knocked down time.” several key free throws. He added: “Hopefully, having to fight to Brooks also added four clutch points in get this win tonight will inspire them and the final minutes, as well as one of her three help them grow as a team. There’s good steals on the night, to help seal the win. things coming from them. I can promise you “We threw the ball away a lot tonight and that.”
Union freshman forward Jayda Smith (14) executes a push shot after splitting two Lee defenders Friday. See more pictures of this game at PHOTO BY JOHN SCHOOLCRAFT www.coalfield.com. Big Stone Gap, Virginia The Post Thursday, February 2, 2017 Page 7 Successful season for Bears youth wrestling
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Bears Wrestling, a youth program in Big The team roster includes Stone Gap, was recognized at a recent Easton Chandler, Trinity Union High School basketball game. The Stewart, Caleb Anderson, young wrestlers were brought out onto the Layton Honaker, Nevaeh Stout, The team is led by head coach Chris mats and introduced by name and weight Cooper Coleman, Cayden Steele, Ben Anderson and assistant coaches Scott class. Here are a couple of pictures from the Blevins, Luke Hamilton, Aiden French, Elijah Baker, J.J. Stewart, Michael Mullins, William event. Anderson, Roman Wagner, Aiden Lawson, Adkins, Josh Steele, Adam Mays and Jeff Bears Wresting is part of the Southwest Braden Gibson, Aayden Mullins, Jordan Sykes. Virginia Youth Wrestling League, which Hamilton, Ethan Vanzant, Tanor Stout, Josh Bears Wrestling would like to thank its includes 12 teams from Big Stone, Rural Mabe, Landry Carico, Ean Baker, Matthew sponsors: Gibson Collision, Lone Pine Retreat, Graham, Grundy, Bristol, Lee Martin, Landon Sykes, Keldan Hamilton, Exterminating, J&A Lawncare, Todd’s Hair County and elsewhere. The young Bears’ Noah Hamilton, Parker Adkins, Dayton Studio, Envi Hair Studio, Auto World, Bob’s tournament season ran from October Stanley, Gunner Mays, Christopher Steels, Market, HairVolution and attorney Melanie through January. Kaleb Smith, Tyler Collins and Connor Mays. Salyer BASKETBALL ROUNDUP
nearly making a successful comeback. Amazing comeback Isaiah McAmis led Central with 20 points, Ryan Collins added 12 and Dalton Mullins scored 11. Nicole Counts put in a layup with two seconds left to Lee was led by Sam Pennington’s 26 points. cap a phenomenal comeback by the Ridgeview Lady Wolfpack in their thrilling 67-66 victory over Union’s Lady Bears on Tuesday. Union led by six points at the half. Ridgeview went Eastside rules showdown into a half-court trap with five minutes to play in the Eastside’s Lady Spartans destroyed the Rye Cove Lady game, forcing the Lady Bears to turn the ball over repeat- Eagles, 79-47, in a showdown of first-place teams edly. Trailing by 21 points with 5:30 to play, the Lady Tuesday. Wolfpack roared to a 27-6 run over the final minutes. Hannah Wyrick led Eastside with 23 points. Kaylee Counts scored a game-high 25 points, including 10 in Jones added 19 and Emily Moore contributed 16 points to the fourth quarter. Bailey Frazier had 12 and Haylee the win. Phillips poured in 10 points for Ridgeview. The Lady Spartans outscored the homestanding Lady Abagail Webb paced the Lady Bears with 21 points. Eagles by 42-20 in the second half. Ashley Chester had 17 points. Rye Cove was led by Abigail Roller’s 15 points. Central girls 50, Lee 35 Lady Warriors down GC
The Central Lady Warriors defeated Lee’s Generals, The Central Lady Warriors rolled to an impressive 43- 50-35, on Tuesday, behind 18 points from Sophie Mullins. 27 conquest of Gate City on Friday night in a vibrant Annie Church scored 15 and Brook Porter added 10 for Clinch Mountain Conference contest. Central, which outperformed Lee by 17-6 in a crucial Brook Porter was out front for Central with eight third quarter. points. Sophie Mullins and Dee Cvetnich each scored seven in the win. Central led 23-20 at halftime but limited its rivals Gate Union boys rout RV City to just one point in the third quarter. The Union Bears demolished Ridgeview’s Wolfpack, 76-29, Tuesday. James Mitchell led Union with 18 points. Wes Slagle Cavs drop two poured in 13 points and Braxton Back contributed 10 in The UVa-Wise women’s and men’s basketball teams the win. each lost games Saturday. Ridgeview was led by Jacob Yates’ six points. The women fell 82-71 to Mountain East Conference PHOTO BY JOHN SCHOOLCRAFT Union led by 41-10 at halftime. foe Fairmont State. Taylor Sandidge led the Cavs with 18 points and Standing her ground, Union’s Abigail Makenzie Cluesman scored 15. Lee edges Central boys In the men’s game, Fairmont trampled UVa-Wise by Webb blocks a Ridgeview shot in the lopsided score of 116-77. Tuesday’s battle till the end. See more pic- Lee’s Generals downed the Central Warriors by the Freshman point guard Michal Seals led the Cavaliers tures of this game at www.coalfield.com. slim margin of 58-56 on Tuesday. with 24 points. Central outscored Lee by 15-10 in the third period, UVa-Wise sees 37 student-athletes honored Bears named The Mountain East year’s honorees may be Commissioner’s Honor men’s and women’s golf, Conference has released found above. Roll, a student-athlete men’s and women’s soc- VHSCA all-staters its All-MEC Academic To be a member of the must be a member of the cer, women’s tennis and Teams and the All-MEC Academic active roster and post a volleyball. Three Union Bears were named to the 2016 Group 2A Commissioner’s Honor Team, the student-athlete grade point average Over 800 student-ath- all-state football team of the Virginia High School Roll for the Fall of 2016 must be a member of the between 3.25-3.69 in the letes were honored by the Coaches Association. semester. UVa-Wise active roster and have a semester of their champi- MEC, including nearly The VHSCA selected Bears junior James Mitchell at placed a combined 37 grade-point average of onship season. 400 who earned All- first-team tight end. Teammate Jeb Stidham, a junior, was student-athletes on the 3.70-4.00 in the semester The fall sports includ- MEC Academic Team voted to the first-team defensive unit at lineman. teams for the fall semes- of their championship ed football, men’s and honors in the nine sports Union senior Evan Duncan earned second-team ter. A complete list of this season. To qualify for the women’s cross country, included. offense recognition at tackle.
Averaging 8.7 points and 5.5 rebounds in Ridgeview's recent wins over Lee, John Battle and Lebanon, Kristen also does a lot of things to help the Lady Wolfpack win that A dedicated member of the Raiders' program do not show up in the stat book for several years, Brady is averaging more than 14 points and nearly three assists per game so far this season; he knocked down 21 points in Burton's victory over Castlewood on Friday
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Among his phe- ing Division 1 scholarships or pro- miner, was an Atlanta Braves fan Central 8-1 15-3 nomenal achievements, during one fessional contracts with MLB clubs. who loved baseball. “I guess he BOYS’ HIGH SCHOOL Ridgeview 8-1 15-4 BASKETBALL Gate City 6-2 8-8 invincible stretch the Indians Charlie Beverly played for the influenced me a lot,” Shupe said. Union 3-6 9-9 University of North Carolina, Dana “I suppose baseball has always Union at John Battle racked up a 74-game winning Rye Cove at J.I. Burton Lee 1-7 5-13 streak against LPD opponents. Simmons at Virginia Tech, Michael been a love of mine. Baseball is a Ridgeview at Central John Battle 0-9 4-14 Serving as a Virginia all-star Hurt and David Cannon at Radford thinking sport. It’s slow but I think Twin Springs at Eastside University, and Chris Johnson and it’s the most exciting game there Cumberland Conference game baseball coach 13 times, he W-L W-L Scott Church at ETSU. Forrest is,” he added. SATURDAY also coached for the East team in a GIRLS’ BASKETBALL Eastside 6-1 10-3 U.S. Olympic Festival game during Belcher played at the University of Graduating from J.J. Kelly High Richlands at Union Rye Cove 6-1 11-4 the 1980s. After leaving Kelly in Dayton and Tim West at School in 1963, Shupe would end J.I. Burton 5-2 11-7 2002, he coached at J.I. Burton in Appalachian State. Of the pro up coaching and teaching there for BOYS’ BASKETBALL Castlewood 2-4 2-8 signees, Doug Bates was drafted by more than 30 years. This man who Eastside vs. Chilhowie, Twin Springs 2-6 7-12 Norton for seven more years. at UVa-Wise Thomas Walker 0-7 0-11 Up until the time of his retire- the Atlanta Braves, J.W. Smith by is historically one of Virginia’s top Boys’ Basketball ment, Shupe was the winningest the Pittsburg Pirates, Beverly by the coaches says without hesitation that WOMEN’S COLLEGE Clinch Mountain District coach in the state of Virginia. The Milwaukee Brewers, Church and what he longs for most is teaching. BASKETBALL ( Through Tuesday, Jan. 31) Johnson by the Philadelphia “I loved being in the classroom. It’s Glenville State at UVa-Wise W-L W-L high school baseball field in Wise is Gate City 8-0 15-3 Phillies, and Chad Longworth by what I miss now,” said Shupe. named after him. He left baseball MEN’S COLLEGE Union 8-1 15-3 with a legendary 631-173 record. the Cleveland Indians. He taught history all those years. BASKETBALL John Battle 5-4 13-6 All those championships were That level of success represents “The kids were great. I liked watch- Glenville State at UVa-Wise Central 2-6 8-8 won through a methodical approach an investment of a lot of time and ing them grow, go on to the next Ridgeview 1-8 7-12 TUESDAY Lee 1-6 3-14 to program-building. effort. level,” he said. Cumberland Conference “A successful organization. Actually, classroom teaching GIRLS’ BASKETBALL “You have to be organized, have Lee at Ridgeview W-L W-L a plan,” advised Shupe, who That’s the upside,” said Shupe. and athletic coaching might have a Gate City at Union Eastside 8-0 14-4 accepted a job as history teacher “The downside is, to produce a lot in common. “Show me a good Central at John Battle J.I. Burton 7-1 13-6 product like that, everyone involved teacher and I’d probably show you Castlewood 4-4 8-12 and baseball coach at Kelly in 1969 Twin Springs 3-5 6-13 has to spend 15 hours a day away a good coach,” Shupe remarked. BOYS’ BASKETBALL after graduating from East Central at John Battle Rye Cove 1-7 5-11 Tennessee State University. “I ran from home, nearly year-round.” “What both of them are, is the Gate City at Union Thomas Walker 1-7 4-13 the baseball program at Kelly like Shupe’s players would start transferring of knowledge and an organization.” practicing in February, and make it motivation.” It started with sizing up the ris- to the state playoffs in June. Then in When coach Shupe decides to ing local Little League talent, July and August they took a break finally set down his referee’s whis- Shupe’s sort-of farm system. by going swimming or doing other tle, his legacy will be that he This Week in looking to get back into the league Twelve youth league teams played summertime pursuits. When back at improved high school baseball in hunt against fifth-ranked and in Wise and Shupe watched them school in the fall, pitchers who did Southwest Virginia. His teams set unbeaten J.J. Kelly. The Wildcats all, keeping a file of cards on play- not play another sport were the first the standard. They made other came up short in a nail-biter as Kelly ers. That was part of his system. “I to resume baseball activities by schools get better. Two additional overcame a second-half lapse to win probably saw 10,000 Little League throwing three times a week. schools in Wise County won state 50-48. “For the time that the kids put championships after Shupe — at 50 YEARS AGO games,” he said. Feb. 2, 1967 His Indians roster carried 15 to into it, there’s nothing wrong with Powell Valley and Coeburn. 18 players each season and nearly them expecting something — “I am proud that I helped to pro- financial reward, in the form of a mote the game of baseball,” com- The wrestling team from J.I. all of them came up through the Sports Burton and the Job Corp boys of feeder system. scholarship or a pro contract. I mented Shupe. “When I started Coeburn were preparing for an Baseball in Wise was not don’t think you should expect kids coaching we barely had uniforms. upcoming match. Burton’s Wayne designed to be just something to do to work nearly 12 months a year There wasn’t even an umpires asso- History Powers and Leslie Mullins were between basketball and summer- and get nothing out of it,” Shupe ciation; every school had its own undefeated. George Polly coached time. “This is not an accident,” said. umpire. It has come a long way 25 YEARS AGO Burton. Shupe remarked, speaking of the “That is the way I designed the now. The facilities improved. Some JAN. 30 – FEB. 4, 1992 championships. “You have to be program and those are the results,” of the newer ones such as Eastside Burton’s wrestlers defeated In a stunning upset, the Coeburn Damascus, 50-20. Winners were organized. You’ve got to have a he added. “To me that is the way a High School’s are especially beauti- program should be run.” ful. I’d like to see everybody have Blue Knights shocked the J.I. Burton Wayne Powers in the 154-pound farm system. And it has got to move Raiders, 71-59, in overtime. It was When speaking about baseball, an excellent baseball program.” class, Buzzy Witt at 150 and Leslie up to Senior League and then to the Coeburn’s first Lonesome Pine Mullins at 180. high school. When I was at Kelly, or when making calls on the basket- Sounding like the general again, District win, breaking a 10-game los- every kid in Wise wanted to play ball court, this vibrant septuagenar- Shupe instructed: “Winning is very ing streak. In Lonesome Pine District bas- baseball. That’s what you want. ian still has the strong voice and important in life. I don’t like a sys- ketball play: Wise stopped Powell That’s how you win. It depends on firm eyes of a general, a punctual tem where losers get trophies. I The Powell Valley Viking Valley, 62-51. Pound slammed what kind of program you want. We leader. think we reward mediocrity too wrestlers grabbed an impressive 45- Pennington Gap by 20, 72-52. wanted to win state champi- While these days he only calls much. We ought to strive for excel- 24 win over a young J.J. Kelly squad Appalachia defeated the Haysi onships.” area high school games, Shupe lence. We need to teach kids that in Lonesome Pine District action. Tigers, 53-42. Ervinton needed three overtimes to take Clintwood, But you certainly can’t do it all throughout his career has also offi- there is room at the top, but you ciated collegiate games for must have a strong work ethic. Lazy After recording four straight dis- 62-59. Gate City fired a hot third by yourself. “I had great assistant trict wins, the Pound Wildcats were quarter to beat Norton, 64-56. coaches. All but one played for me. Kentucky, Tennessee and Virginia people don’t get to the top.”
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Griffith staff PHOTO BY GARY BUSH The man who, although he LPN Auxiliary officers stays completely out of politics, votes regularly sets hours and you never know how he votes when he goes behind the curtain? U.S. Rep. Morgan The Lonesome Pine Hospital Auxiliary installed officers on Jan. 24 in the What about the person who never tells you how Griffith’s field represen- cafeteria dining room. From left are historian Betty Myers, parliamentarian he feels about an increase in taxes? He just pays tatives will hold con- Virginia Meador, treasurer Patricia Bowden, secretary Paxton Allgyer, sec- them if they go up and is thankful if they don’t! stituent hours in Room ond vice-president Naomi White, first vice-president Nancy Gilliam and Who is the forgotten man? 303 of the federal court- president Sallyann Dunton. He is that individual who does an honest day’s house in Big Stone Gap work, pays his bills, brings up two or more chil- from 2-4 p.m. Tuesday, dren, keeps up a small savings account, never asks for charity, never gets into trouble, and never finds Feb. 14. fault unless principle is involved. Museum announces In short, he is the individual who keeps going Learn on his own momentum, good times, bad times or indifferent times. homebuyer When the hat is passed around, the forgotten budget basics Festival of Trees winners See WAY, Page 14 Virginia Cooperative The Southwest Virginia Extension and Habitat Museum Historical State for Humanity of Wise Park congratulates the County are offering a winners of the 21st annual Former resident free workshop for first- Festival of Trees. Winners time homebuyers from were selected based on votes by Festival of Trees visits long-ago 10 a.m. to noon attendees from Nov.13 to Saturday, Feb. 2 at Dec. 31. Gladeville Presbyterian Here are the winners of Appalachia friend Church, Ridgefield the 2016 Festival of Trees: Acres, Wise. Topics • First place: “Tis The BY MARY LOU BUSH include planning for Sweetest Season” — APPALACHIA NEWS • 565-1386 financial success, spend- LifeCare Ambulance ing leaks, creating a Service, Wise. Emma Jane James was very pleased to have visitors a few weeks budget, starting a spend- • Second place: “Tree Of Angels” — East Park ago in January. When ing plan and using credit Emma was a young girl Appalachia wisely. Pre-registration Avenue Baptist Church, Norton. she lived with her fami- deadline is Monday, Feb. News • Third place: “The Joy ly, the Wrights, in lower 20; email diane@habitat- Of Pepsi” — Pepsi Dixon Street in wise.org or call 276/207- Bottling Co., Norton. Appalachia of the old 8249 to register. For spe- • Fourth place: Bottom section. The B.B. Taylor family occupied cial accommodations, “Tourism” — City of the house next door. Mr. Taylor was a railroad call Emily Wells at Norton/Wise County man. Men like Mr. Taylor helped found 276/328-6194 no later Chamber of Commerce, Appalachia. than Feb. 20. Wise. Two daughters, Evelyn and Dorothy, lived in • Fifth place: “Luke the house with their parents. Shanda, a daughter of 2:11” — East Park Avenue Evelyn, returned to Appalachia for another look at Rita’s Shoppe Baptist Church Women on the surrounding coal camps and the Appalachia to hold Mission, Norton. area. Emma enjoyed talking to Shanda about the • Sixth place: good old days in Appalachia. They were the same bag sale “Sweetness Of The age and shared many memories. Original Gift” — New Lonesome Pine Auxiliary installation ceremony Rita’s Shoppe holds a Hope Assembly of God, of officers for 2017 and 2018 was held last week, bag sale from 9-11 a.m. Festival of Trees first place: ‘Tis the Jan. 24, at the Lonesome Pine Hospital cafeteria dining room. Sally Dutton was installed for Thursday and Friday, Sweetest Season,’ LifeCare Ambulance See TREES, Page 11 Service of Wise. President, Nancy Gilliam for First Vice President, Feb. 2-3. Shoppers can Naomi White for Second Vice President, Patricia take home a large Bowden for Treasurer, Paxton Allgyer for garbage bag of quality Secretary, Betty Myers for Historian and Virginia clothes and other items Meador for Parliamentarian. for $10. Rita’s Shoppe is No complaints from my corner Cindy Garrett, the Volunteer Coordinator, per- near Save-A-Lot in formed the installation of these officers. Appalachia. Refreshments were available during the meeting. about warmer temperatures Twelve members were present for the installation. BY SHIRLEY POFF MCMAHAN Appalachia lost another of their lifelong resi- Country CRACKERS NECK NEWS • 523-4769 Craclers Neck News dents last week, on Jan. 24, when Virginia Cabin II “Jennie” Adams, 68 years old, passed away at Maybe we should all check our calen- Holcomb. Our prayers are with Pastor Johnson City Memorial Hospital following a very dars to see if we are really at the begin- Country Cabin II in James Holcomb and his family in their long illness. Jennie graduated from Appalachia ning of February. It is unusual to be this High School and also graduated from Appalachian Norton features time of loss. far into the winter season and having our With the echoes of the drilling it State and Florida State universities. She was Bluegrass Circle Band, first measurable snowfall. However, you employed as Director of Lonesome Pine Regional Saturday, Feb. 4, 7:30- sounds as if the workers are busy with will not hear any complaints from my cor- their road construction on East Stone Gap Library in Wise. We extend our sincere sympathy 10:30 p.m. $5 adults age ner. I have enjoyed the nice weather with Road. Hopefully within a couple more to her mother, Mildred, sister Jerri and other fam- 12 and over, $1 children the warmer temperatures. weeks they can open the road back up. ily members. age two through 11. Call Belated birthday wishes go out to Remember that extra traffic is traveling Susie Richardson is looking forward to seeing 276/679-3541 for infor- Heather McElyea Blair. Happy birthday, other roads. Drive safely and cautiously. the orthopedic doctor in February to see how her mation. Heather, wishing you a blessed year shoulder injury is healing. Due to the sudden death ahead. Remember the family of Thurman See CRACKERS NECK, Page 10 See APPALACHIA, Page 10
H IGHLIGHTS B EHIND THE F OOTLIGHTS Author uses marbles to reflect region’s citizens
BY HOWARD E. CUMMINS I was no stranger to this famous defender of colors intact. COLUMNIST Appalachian culture since I had used his writings in a He decided to use the marbles as an analogy to help class on mountain culture while teaching in northern explain the people of this region. Betrayed by their ances- Harry Caudill, writer of the controversial Night Comes Virginia. Teachers were given the privilege of designing tors to the coal and timber barons who then exploited to the Cumberlands, stood before a class at Mountain some special interest subjects to be offered as alternatives them, they still remained strong and resilient, and they Empire Community College and gave a series of lectures to the regular curriculum. Subsequently I developed a survived. In my estimation, even today his reference to on a subject the students wished to hear—the coal indus- mini-course with the title Faces of Appalachia. the marbles appropriately reflects the people in our try. The range of the course was extensive, since it offered region as bright and shining examples of humanity. It was a time when this industry was, once again, one social studies, advanced literature and world history, (For more information please read the foreword to of the raw spots on the face of a reliable local economic along with art appreciation, and a chance to participate in Caudill’s Stinking Creek.) employer, and one that my students refrained from criti- making student movies related to subjects on the dynam- cizing because this industry employed their families. ics of change in the world they had inherited. It was, of I want to extend my greetings and thanks to all of you Caudill was an appropriate speaker because he was a course, the fractured days of the ‘70s. who have sent get-well cards, and communicated encour- native of the region, having resided in southeastern During the lecture Caudill observed a jar of marbles agement that I continue writing my articles for the paper. Kentucky all of his life, but at the same time a nationally sitting in the sun, with the light reflecting their rainbow My physical therapy is progressing nicely and I hope to recognized advocate for protection of the environment of colors. He observed that if you shook this jar, the mar- be able to meet a regular timeline with new articles. and the people of the Cumberland Plateau. bles would still settle into place with all of their beautiful Sincerely, Howard Cummins. Page 10 Thursday, February 2, 2017 The Post Big Stone Gap, Virginia
Last week I saw a young Remember friends in nursing man I had not seen in 30 Appalachia years: Randy Fanon. My mind rapidly flew back to homes, rehab centers From Page 9 1986 and seeing him at the BY KENYA HARDISON Williams, Larry Kelly, Ruby Wuanita Gamble and boys, Appalachia High School. He ITALY BOTTOM NEWS Clark, Randolph B.J. Miller, Barry Hamler, was a classmate friend of Hutchinson, Gloria Clark, Mary Burney, Juanita of Susie’s cousin, Mary friend Emma Jane James is Scripture for today: “The Shirley Chandler; and Shepherd, Gloria Morris; Fannon, her cousin Nancy having a birthday. I believe our daughter Sabrina. According to a feng shui Lord takes delight in his Hobby Stuart, Walt Haley Wagner, Baby Brickey from Norfolk spent she will be 78 years old. people; He crowns the hum- Lewis, Marcia Mitchell, Addison Grace, Australia a few days with Susie and Emma lives in the Towers Master in HK: This February won’t come in our ble with victory.” Psalm Sandra Lawson and family, Gravely, Lois Hollinger, she was able to spend a few and due to ill health she is 149:4 (NiV) Earnestine Hatcher and fam- Brisco and Vickie McCoo, days at her home in unable to be out of her apart- lifetime again, because this February has four Sundays, Thought for today: Even ily, Eilene Jackson, Dennis Shelia Pinkston, Mamie Appalachia. Nancy made ment except for doctor vis- as I grow older, God restores Sturgill, Liz Collins, Johnny Courtney and family, Dennis the trip to be with her family its. We do wish Emma a four Mondays, four Tuesdays, four Wednesdays, my soul daily. Ray Gray, James Poole, Mitchell of Georgia, Charles in the loss of her cousin happy birthday. Special prayer is Pastor Ricky Poole, Angie Stuart, Grubb, William Billy Beaty, Mary. Remember Feb. 2 is four Thursdays, four Fridays, four Saturdays. Jimmy Mitchell, Kenya Dorothy Sanders, Thop Mancy Gulley, Terry Young I made a miscount in the Ground Hog Day. Last year Hardison, Wilma Milbro, Jackson, Mae Hoffman, Ola and family, Alley Talley Sr., number of years Sue and February was the worst This only happens once every 823 years. This is Tim Forney, and Larry Hatcher, Tim Bellamy, Curtis Prior, Spencer Miller, Johnny Aistrop have been month of the winter of 2016 Mitchell and family. Marshall Beatty, Mary E. Jessee James, Ruby Kilgore. married. It was 53 years. so now we wait and see what called moneybags. So share to at least five people and The praises go up and the Martin; Ruth, Anthony and Teresa Talley. They were married Jan. 27, February will bring us. blessings come down, pray- Dan Beatty, June Burney, When we pray remember 1964. We all went to school Shanda Kiser Rowe, a money will arrive within four days. Based on Chinese ing for a divine healing for: Teresa Hollinger, Terry U.S. Government, PACE together and rode the shop Post subscriber and a former Richard Lomax, Fannie Skaggs, Heather Hess, Center, shut-ins. Remember bus to Wise. resident of Appalachia, and feng shui you must share within 11 minutes of read- Legg, Cynthia Skaggs, Mary Maureen Wood, Akrum those at Heritage Hall Charlie Vowell was Garnet Homer, a high school Alice Mooney, Pastor Blair, Curtis Wharton, Nursing Home: Gladys scheduled for surgery this classmate from Yorktown, ing. The Appalachia Cultural Solomon Jones, Pastor Wendy C. Ellis, Jimmy Litton, Queen Bassard, week at Holston Valley. had a good visit with Emma Leslie Lee, Mary Ann Blair, Lomax, Effella Goodgame, Georgia Miles; at The Please remember Charlie in Jane Wright James at her Arts Council has received some donations from former Stella and Benny Moore, Edna D. Lomax, Robert Laurels: Louise Wright and your prayers for a speedy home in the Appalachia Joan M. McFall, Jeff Ellis, George Banks, Sue Swiney. recovery. Towers earlier in January. Appalachia residents now Nancy Hall had been in Shanda, granddaughter of living in our area and other the hospital last week. Mr. and Mrs. B.B. Taylor states. These people still have a heart to help with the Please remember Nancy in Sr., grew up next door to the 1 1/2 cups chopped ham need and this makes things your prayers. Wright girls at 411 Dixon 1/2 cup chopped onions better for their former home- Wednesday, Feb. 1 we Ave. She and Emma shared 3 tablespoons butter town. ACAC is definitely a Crackers Neck have three gentlemen cele- many happy memories of 1/4 cup flour non-profit organization, brating birthdays. Happy life in the 50s in the Old 1 teaspoon salt 501C-3 taxes deductible for From Page 9 birthday to Shawn Bottom. Shanda made a 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard your donations. Pennington, Larry Flanary, donation to the Appalachia 2 cups milk Yes, we have more work BARBECUED MEAT Combine meat, season- and Shane Gibson. Today, Cultural Arts in memory of 1 cup chopped American to be finished and more BALLS ings, milk and crumbs. Form Feb. 2, Ground Hog Day, her grandparents, Mr. and cheese donations are very much 1 pound ground beef into patties or balls and Chad Sturgill turns 45 years Mrs. B.B. Taylor, Sr. Buttered bread crumbs needed. No matter where 1 teaspoon salt brown in hot oil. Combine old. It was great to see Gena Arrange potatoes, ham you live, if you would like to Pepper to taste remaining ingredients; pour Tomorrow, Feb. 3, our Taylor Poff in the grocery and onion in layers in casse- help with this dilemma to 1/2 cup milk over meat balls. Simmer for old childhood friend and store last week, and she role dish. Melt butter, blend help get the ACAC back up 1 cup soft bread crumbs 15 minutes or bake at 350º classmate Patricia Wilder, looked beautiful. The week in flour, salt and mustard, and performing, send your 2 tablespoons oil for 30 minutes. formerly from Inman, now a before she had undergone remove from heat, fold in resident in Gainesville, will major surgery at LPH. Two donation to ACAC, P.O. 2 tablespoons brown sugar SUPPER SCALLOP cheese. Pour in casserole dish be celebrating her 72nd weeks later she was out Box 754, Appalachia, Va. 2 tablespoons vinegar CASSEROLE and top with buttered birthday. Happy birthday to doing her grocery shopping. 24216. The ACAC is an 2 tablespoons 3 cups sliced, cooked crumbs. Bake at 375º for 25- Pat. That is great news to report organization of only 18 Worcestershire sauce potatoes 30 minutes. Also, Feb. 4, our good to everyone. members. 1 cup catsup
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Big Stone Gap. • Seventh place: “Jesus and Our Faith, Duties and Freedoms” — Wise County Christian School, Big Stone Gap. • Eighth place: “The Lady In Purple Pancreatic Cancer Awareness” — children and husband of Yvonne Fannon, Big Stone Gap. • Ninth place: “Our Heroes Don’t Wear Capes” — Big Stone Gap Fire Department. • Tenth place: “Barking Around The Christmas Tree” — Norma Rich, Pennington Gap. Volunteers around the Southwest Virginia region dec- orated holiday trees, mantels, doorways, and banisters throughout the Southwest Virginia Museum Historical State Park, sharing their talents and holiday spirit with all who visited the site. This year, 81 groups showcased their creativity, creating a truly beautiful collection of displays. The Festival of Trees is held annually at the museum. For more information about the festival, or to request a space in next year’s festival, call the park at 276/523- 1322.
Festival of Trees third place: ‘The Joy of Fannons, Bledsoes, Festival of Trees second place: ‘Tree of Pepsi,’ Pepsi Bottling Co. of Norton. Angels,’ East Park Avenue Baptist Church of Tippetts, Rhotons Norton. celebrate Appalachia Elementary announces honor roll anniversaries Appalachia Elementary and Cheyann Moore. Ryleigh Williams. Casey, Logan Garrett, School has announced its Shyla Gilliam, DJ BY JUNE FANNON honor roll for the second FOURTH GRADE SIXTH GRADE Hollyfield, Kyndra DUFFIELD NEWS • 431-2145 nine weeks: Principal’s List (all Principal’s List (all Horner, Preston Joyner, Sue Campbell came down Tuesday morning from Seven A’s): Rocky Ashley, A’s): Kealy Hobbs Ashanta Mullins, Shannon Mile Ford to spend a few days with her sister, Betty Carter. FIRST GRADE Madison Ballard, First Honor Roll: Sizemore, Emily Stidham Tuesday afternoon Jack Giles came over from Church Hill to Principal’s List (all Chandler Garrett, Essie Haven Gilly and Lexie and Ashton Young. visit his sisters. A’s): Koleby Bush, Elijah Henderson, Faith Herron, Rowland. Linda Bishop spent Friday night in Hawkins County with Hill, Paislee Hobbs, Blaise Hobbs, Devin Second Honor Roll: EIGHTH GRADE her grandchildren, Miranda, Bubba and Mikayla Qualls. Kaydence McCoo, Person and Camden Alexa Barnett, Jenna Principal’s List (all On a snowy day in February a young man from Duffield Bayleigh Mickles, Gavin Wharton. Christian, Ceonia Deel, A’s): Austin Bates, Gabe took his mother to Pattonsville to pick up Mitchell, Addison First Honor Roll: Bella Addison Gilliam and A.J. Boring, Maisie Deaton, Duffield News his bride-to-be and her Mullins, Preston Piccione, Gibson and Nicholas Kinsler. Lanie Gilliam, Hannah mother for a trip to Gracie Swiney and Eryn Graley. Henry, Stephanie Gate City. On their Whiteaker. Second Honor Roll: SEVENTH GRADE Hollyfield and Blaize arrival in Gate City they went to the parsonage beside the Carlos Anderson, Izzy Principal’s List (all Johnson. First Baptist Church where the young couple, Kenny Fannon SECOND GRADE Ashley, Jasmine A’s): Khristiyana Adams, First Honor Roll: and Jean Bowen, were united in marriage. Principal’s List (all Bolinskey, Ashlee Cline, Charlee Calhoun and Melinda Sullins. On Feb. 3, they will celebrate 66 years as husband and wife. They were blessed with two children, Jack Fannon and A’s): Schylar Christian, Sevette Deel, Jaden Makaylie Stanley. Second Honor Roll: Lori Green, two grandsons, Ruston Fannon and Kevin Caleb Figueroa, Bryson Gollaway, Sean Lawson, First Honor Roll: Irulan Kendra Garrett, Dylan Wade, and one great-grandson, Mason Wade. We trust they Joyner, Destiney Mullins, Savanna McGraw, Kyndra Mullins. Grubb, Brycen Hall and will have many more years of happiness together. Kaleigh Ratliff, Emma Miller, Nevaeh Person and Second Honor Roll: Loki Harechmak. Jimmie and Loretta Bishop took his sister, Linda Bowen, Stanley, Cameron Austin Stidham. Skye Barnett, Diana Saturday to help her celebrate her 72nd birthday at her Thompson and Talen favorite Kingsport restaurant. Best wishes go to Linda for Wharton. FIFTH GRADE many more happy birthdays and we trust that she is feeling HERITAGE CHURCH OF GOD much better. Principal’s List (all David Carter underwent knee replacement surgery THIRD GRADE A’s): Chloe Bentley, Be a Part! Monday in Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center. Best Principal’s List (all Bryant Cole, Byron Cole, The Salt Shaker Parish wishes go to him for a speedy recovery. A’s): Ben Bowman, Halli Timothy Davidson, Matthew 5:13 Sincere sympathy is extended to Kenneth Akers due to Collins, Colt Gibson, Laci Mackenzie Kelly, Shay the death of his wife, Irene Dishner Akers, after a year-long Lancaster, Alissa Keys-Henderson, Brennan Sunday Service illness. Also sympathy to her siblings, Charles, Kenneth and McGraw, Kayley Newton, Mumpower and Brayden Mildred. 11:00 a.m. Karen and Tony McReynolds were Sunday dinner guests Hailey Warfe and Jake Wharton. 775 Wood Ave. E. Big Stone Gap, VA of her father, Gerald Miller, her daughter, Marissa McElrath, Williams. First Honor Roll: Aden and son, Bradley. First Honor Roll: Lawson. Pastor Ronnie Mutter Congratulations and best wishes go to Marcell and Lois Logan Bates, Ryleigh Second Honor Roll: www.heritagechurchbigstonegap.com Bledsoe on their Feb. 1 wedding anniversary. Bowman, Sophie Hamm, Will Calhoun, Lani Marlena Spivey of Dryden visited Saturday with her Sarah Lawson and Lance Lancaster, Ageisha grandmother, Jessie Collins. Other recent visitors were Sutphin. Powers, Wade Surber, Norma Jean and Lee Matthew Craig, Aleesha and Scarlett NOW AVAILABLE Gamble, and Mary Fred Peterson. Second Honor Roll: Kwame Toms, Addison Congratulations and best wishes are sent to Johnny and Patrick Finch, Lexis Toney, Ashton Valdez, Kyoline Tippett on their Feb. 1 wedding anniversary. We Holder, Abbie Johnson Isabella Williams and trust they will have many more happy years ahead. Peggy Stanley is reported to be doing well following VITA PLUS recent knee replacement surgery. Please remember her in ® your prayers, that she will soon be up to par. Also, we still request prayers for Chris Vincent, Glenda Quilting class begins Feb. 6 Fannon, Marion Arwood, Pete and Joann Bowen, Tammy Page, Ruth Dishner, Carson and Virgie Arrington, Jay and The Wise Quilt Group will offer beginners quilting SUNSHINE Ruby Keck, Lynn Carlson, Jeremy Tester, Sammy and instructions once a week beginning February 6, from 1 to Margaret Robinette, Rosa and Don Bowen, folks in 3 p.m. at the Wise Library Gallery. Kingston Center and Ridgecrest Manor Nursing Home. Classes will run for six weeks. NATURAL TANNING Chris and Billie Jo Rhoton will celebrate their wedding For more information call 796-1142 or 328 6569. anniversary Feb. 2. We send best wishes for many more FORMULA anniversaries. Michael and Madison Lane and Linda Arwood were A Tri-Source Complex Sunshine utilizes Sunday guests of Jimmie, Loretta and Audrey Bishop. CONFUSED ABOUT HEALTH INSURANCE? Linda Bishop visited Saturday in Church Hill with her vitamins, minerals and herbs to help provide daughter and son-in-law, Michelle and Larry Ball. She was GET ANSWERS! the proper nutrition to encourage the happy to see her grandson, Alan Qualls, who was also visit- production of melanin a natural skin ing the Balls. Alan will be leaving soon for a job in California. component. Melanin is the actual Happy birthday wishes are sent this week to: Ruth component of the skin that controls and Bowen, Lorrie Calhoun Speers, Melinda Kern, Katie Ellen Call Enroll Virginia at 1-888-392-5132 or go to www.enrollva.org. helps to stimulate your body’s natural Or Call the Marketplace Call Center at Chapman, Lois Bledsoe, Nancy Carter, Gary Gilliam, Roy tanning process. Sunshine will help you to Roberts, Matt Adams, Mason Bowen, Clint Miller and Jeff 1-800-318-2596 or go to www.healthcare.gov. Arwood. May they each have a very special birthday. achieve a golden honey glow indoors and Stay warm since winter has returned. Have a nice week. ACT NOW AND ENROLL BY JANUARY 31ST FOR COVERAGE produce a darker tan while outdoors. This STARTING MARCH 1! FREE HELP IS AVAILABLE! should help reduce the time you have to spend in the sun or at expensive tanning WET BASEMENT??? salons. Sunshine is an excellent choice for those of us who are concerned about CRACKED WALLS??? exposure time to UV/UVB rays. We Fix: Basements, Crawlspaces, Sunshine is NOT a sunscreen. Cracked/Settling Foundations, Bowing Walls 800-772-0704 It is recommended to use sunscreen when FREE ESTIMATES exposed to direct sunlight. Call Now! 10% Limited Time Coupon Serving you since 1972 Some Restrictions Apply AVAILABLE AT: Family Drug, Inc. “We’re Your One Stop Prescription Shop!” Mon thru Fri: 9am – 6pm • Sat: 9am – 2pm 14 East 27th Street, North Big Stone Gap, VA (NEXT TO BOB’S MARKET) Greg Large, Pharmacist Dr. Autumn Wells, Pharmacist Dr. Stephanie Elliott, Pharmacist 523-1713 Page 12 Thursday, February 2, 2017 The Post Big Stone Gap, Virginia
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Jack Kennedy, Jr. tour! www.englishmead- DIVORCE - Uncontested, PROPERTY FOR SALE incorrect insertion and then owsslc.com Christiansburg, only for the portion of the ad ORDER OF PUBLICATION Clerk of Court EDUCATION/CAREER $395 + $86 court cost. No The Town of Appalachia has for sale a that is incorrect. January 18, 2017 Abingdon & Bedford Elks court appearance. Estimated Commonwealth of Virginia TRAINING Home Campuses Case No. CA 17-2 1-26-4t s2-16 completion time twenty-one piece of property, the lot of the former days. Telephone inquiries Wise County AIRLINE MECHANIC TRAIN- For Rent HELP WANTED/TRUCK welcome - no obligation. Presbyterian Church, Spruce Street. The Circuit Court ING - Get FAA certification to coalfield.com DRIVERS Hilton Oliver, Attorney. 757- property will be for sale until February 10, 206 East Main Street fix planes. Approved for mili- 1BR APT and 2BR APT in 490-0126. Se Habla P.O. Box 1248 2017 at 10:00 AM. Appalachia. 1-BR furnished coalfield.com tary benefits. Financial Aid if CDL TRAINING FOR Español. Wise, VA 24293 apartment. These apart- qualified. Job placement LOCAL/OTR DRIVERS! Commonwealth of Virginia, ments have rental assis- coalfield.com assistance. Call Aviation $40,000-$50,000 1ST Year! SWIMMING POOLS in re: Aaliyah Destiny Marie For additional information, please contact tance for qualified person. Institute of Maintenance 4-wks or 10 Weekends for Smith Fred Luntsford at 276-565-3910. 276-565-1837 or 276-325- coalfield.com 877-204-4130 CDL. Veterans in Demand! HOMEOWNERS WANTED! Princess Blair Fleenor 1858 or 276-679-5827. tfn-3- v. coalfield.com 3-c Meet The BE RESPONSIBLE!!!!! coalfield.com PUBLIC HEARING coalfield.com DON’T DRINK & DRIVE The Town of Appalachia will hold a public hearing at the offices of Town Hall Sunset Notice of Intent to Apply located at 508 W Main Street, Mini Storage The purpose of this public notice is Appalachia, VA on February 10, 2017 at to give notice of the Town of Big 10:15 A.M. Security Gate Stone Gap’s intent to apply for Your Auto Insurance Specialist USDA, Rural Development funds to The purpose of this meeting is for public Auto - Home - Life - Renters - Business - ATV - Motorcycle - Boat - Cancer conduct a study, and to apply for input on the sale of property, the former • Highly Competitive Rates funding to complete the road repairs Presbyterian Church lot. • Accident Forgiveness FREE GIFT CARD and the security improvements at • Early Signing Bonus when you call All interested citizens are urged to for an auto the Big Cherry Dam. A public attend. For additional information, please • Pay In Full Discount $10 insurance quote. hearing will be held on February 14, contact Fred Luntsford at 276-565-3910. 5’x10’ to 10’x 25’ 2017 at 6:30 pm to discuss the UitA ilbl Units Available construction funding portion of the April Hamby Crabtree Low Rates Big Stone Gap Friendly Service project. The public hearing will be Conveniently Located On held in the Town Hall Council Room 276-523-3497 Old Route 23 located at 505 E. 5th Street, S., Big Licensed in VA & TN Near Comfort Inn Call Stone Gap, VA. 523-6274 Authorized by Judy C. Hall, or visit our office on site at 1912 Wildcat Road. BSG Town Clerk/Treasurer RECYCLE RECYCLE NOTICE OF INTENT Gibson Collision Center, Inc. RECYCLE TO APPLY Auto Body Repair RECYCLE Lifetime Warranty On All Repairs RECYCLE The Town of Appalachia will hold a public hearing at the offices of Town T: (276) 523 0193 303 E. 5th St. N RECYCLE Hall located at 508 W Main Street, F: (276) 523 3878 Big Stone Gap, VA 24219 Appalachia, VA on February 10, 2017 at Owner: Jerry Gibson, Jr. 10:00 A.M. www.facebook.com/gibsoncollisioncenter [email protected] The purpose of this meeting is to give notice of the Town of Appalachia’s intent to apply for USDA, Rural www.morganmcclureauto.com Development funds to assist with the IMMEDIATE OPENING: Morgan McClure in Castlewood Water Storage Tank Replacement Local industrial distributor is Project. Comments regarding seeking an experienced Josh Gibson economic and environmental impacts, Operations Manager for its service area, alternatives to the Come see me for a Great Deal on Appalachia area location. The a New or Pre-Owned Car or Truck RECYCLE project, and other related project position requires an extensive RECYCLE issues are encouraged. knowledge of warehousing, MORGAN McCLURE shipping/receiving and inventory RECYCLE All interested citizens are urged to Chevrolet–GMC attend. For additional information, control procedures. Candidate RECYCLE must be computer literate and RECYCLE please contact Fred Luntsford at 276- US Highway 58 - Castlewood, VA • 276-762-2311 565-3910. possess good supervisory and RECYCLE communication skills. This is a fulltime (MF) and fullybenefited Need Help Paying Rent? salaried position. Applicants should send resume and a cover The Wise County Housing Authority’s Housing letter to: Ops Manager, PO Box Choice Voucher Program waiting list is OPEN. 8300, Bristol, VA 24203 You can download and print an application GUTTERING PROS online from our website: www.wcrha.org EOE, M,F,D,V SEAMLESS GUTTERING OR Apply in person at the central office of WCRHA at: TEACHER and FREE 107 Litchfield Street, NW ADMINISTRATOR RESIDENTIAL ESTIMATES! in Coeburn, VA 24230 & COMMERCIAL M-F 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM JOB FAIR February 18, 2017 Siding & Soffit Come join us in an exciting urban environment PERSONAL CARE AIDES with state-of-the-art facilities and award- IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR A CAREER, winning instructional programs. Roanoke, an All- • Multiple Colors • NOT JUST A JOB JOIN THE MEOC TEAM TODAY! American City, is located in the Blue Ridge Mountain Empire Older Citizens, Inc. is now recruiting trained Mountains of Virginia and known for a vibrant Available workers in providing personal care services to the elderly in Lee, downtown and many outdoor adventures Scott and Wise Counties and in the City of Norton. combined with an affordable cost-of-living that Call Today We are seeking personal care aides (PCAs) or certified nursing is 6% below the national average. assistants (CNAs) who are willing to work in the homes of older (276) 219-7397 persons. Please, apply on our web page at www.meoc.org. If you Interviews will be held for all K-12 teaching, have previously applied and are still interested, please call to Assistant Principal and Principal positions for (276) 523-4181 update your application. 2017-18. RCPS offers a competitive salary and Please contact Markeda Hall a rich, affordable benefits package. Signing 1-276-523-4202 OR 1-800-252-6362 bonuses are available for fully licensed Mathematics, Science and Special Education Call: 523-1141 To Be • STARTING WAGE $8.25 AN HOUR teachers. Extensive support is offered for • MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT .535 CENTS PER MILE incoming teachers through a network of • FLEXIBLE HOURS instructional coaches, mentors and professional Included In Next Series • WORK CLOSE TO HOME development. • MEOC IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER of Professionals • MEOC GIVES PREFERENCE TO OLDER WORKERS Registration deadline is February 8 – • DON’T HAVE THE NECESSARY TRAINING — pre-registration is required. WE WILL PROVIDE TRAINING AT NO COST TO YOU! Visit http://www.rcps.info for details and to apply. Fax: 276-523-4208 RCPS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, Website: www.meoc.org sex, disability or age in its programs and activities.
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“ ” “ ” In an effort to recognize the BEST of the BEST BEST
CLASSIFIEDS IN WISE COUNTY Exchange your unwanted The Coalfield Progress and The Post are publishing the official ballot below for four stuff for some weeks, asking our readers to vote on who or what they consider to be the “Best of Extra the Best” in Wise County. $$$ $$$ BEST
CASH of the The Coalfield Progress ballot will be in each edition, through February 10th. The Post 15 words for $6.40 ballot will be in each edition through February 9th. Entries must be received by each additional Tuesday, February 14th at 4:00 p.m. word is only 30¢ Winners will be announced in The Coalfield Progress and The Post after all entries are tabulated. Call Today of the 523-1141 BEST A minimum of ten (10) different nominations how the World Your must be made in order S for entry to qualify
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Valentine • Single Mail your ballots to:
Child Photo • Only “BEST of the BEST”, (1.5” x 2”) * “
$ ” P.O. Box 380,
INCLUDING: BEST 16 Norton, VA 24273 Child’s Name Parents and/or Grandparents Names or P.O. Box 250, Your Town Big Stone Gap, VA 24219. (according to guidelines below)
To be published Ages newborn to 12 years black & white You may also bring or color photos can be submitted Thursday, February 9 (all photos will publish in black & white) BEST your ballot to: The Coalfield Progress, of the 725 Park Avenue, Norton, VA Only 2 Children $ * Photo or The Post/Wise Printing 22 215 Wood Avenue E,
(2.25” x 2.25”) of the
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❑ “BEST of the BEST ” Office Supplies ______❑Outdoor Gear ______3 or More Only OUTDOORS ❑Paint & Supplies ______BEST
Children * ❑ ” $ ❑Camping Spot ______Pest Control ______Photo “ ❑ ❑Pharmacy ______28 Farmer’s Market ______• (2.5” x 2.5”) ❑ ❑Hiking Trail ______Radio Station ______• ❑ ❑Real Estate Agency ______
Park ______“ Deadline to place your Valentine photo is ❑Screen Printing/Embroidery ______” ❑Place To Fish ______Monday, February 6 at 12 noon ❑ BEST ✁ ❑Place To Picnic ______Tanning Salon ______❑ ❑Pool/Place To Swim ______Wrecker Service ______Name______❑Tourist Destination ______Age______Parents (Limit 2 names only) “BEST of the BEST ” Town & State may also be added BEST “BEST of the BEST ”
PLACES TO BUY FOOD of the ______LOCAL FOLKS ❑Restaurant ______❑ You MUST indicate place of employment Asian ______Grandparents (Limit 4 names only) ❑ ❑Mr. City Of Norton ______Italian ______Town & State may also be added ❑ ❑Ms. City Of Norton ______Mexican ______of the ❑ ❑Mr. Wise County ______Barbeque ______BEST ❑ ______❑Ms. Wise County ______Bisuits ______❑ ❑Coach ______Chicken ______❑ ❑Firefighter ______Fish/Seafood ______❑ ❑Teacher/Professor ______Hamburgers ______❑ Submitted by ❑Principal ______Home Cooking ______❑ ❑Hot Dogs ______BEST Politician/Public Official ______❑ ❑Pizza ______”
“ Law Enforcement Officer ______❑ Address Salad Bar ______• ❑ ______Subs/Sandwiches ______• ❑
Steaks ______“ ______“ ”
” BEST of the BEST BEST Daytime Phone BUSINESS & PLACE TO BUY ______“ ” ❑Place To Work ______BEST of the BEST The Post is not responsible for information appearing with Valentine photos. ❑ SERVICE PROVIDERS Ambulance Service ______When nominating a service provider you MUST indicate place of employment. ❑Auto Buy/Pay Here ______BEST ❑ ❑ Auto Repair/Body Shop ______Accountant ______of the Valentine ❑Bank/Finance Co. ______❑Bank Teller ______pets ❑Bar ______❑Bartender______❑Beauty Salon ______❑Barber ______❑Bookstore ______❑Beautician ______❑ AVAILABLE of the Bridal Shop/Prom ______❑Chiropractor ______@ the same pricing. ❑Call Center ______❑Contractor ______BEST ❑Car Dealership ______❑Dance School/Teacher ______SHOW MORE OF THE WORLD ❑Car Wash ______❑Daycare ______YOUR VALENTINE ❑Caterer ______❑Dental Hygienist ______In addition to The Post, also run my ❑Clothing ______❑Dentist ______ad in The Coalfield Progress ❑Dry Cleaners ______❑Doctor/Nurse Practitioner ______BEST
❑ ❑ ” (additional $16 for one person, $22 for two, Firearms ______Electrician ______
“ ❑ $28 for three or more) Floor Coverings ______❑Eye Doctor/Optician ______❑Florist ______❑Financial Advisor ______•
In In addition to The Post, also run my • ❑Funeral Home ______❑Insurance Agent ______ad in The Dickenson Star ❑Furniture ______❑Lawyer ______“ ” ❑Gift Shop ______❑Local Newspaper Writer ______BEST (additional $16 for one person, $22 for two, ❑Greenhouse ______❑ $28 for three or more) Local Radio Announcer ______❑Grocery Store ______❑Massage Therapist ______❑Gym/Fitness ______❑ If you want your photo returned by mail, Nurse ______❑Hardware ______❑Pharmacist ______please include a self-addressed, stamped ❑Heating/Air ______❑Photographer ______
envelope. Questions? Call 523-1141. BEST ❑Home Health Provider ______❑Real Estate Agent ______of the MAIL TO: ❑Hospital ______❑Veterinarian ______❑Insurance ______❑Waitress/Waiter ______The Post ❑Landscaping ______P.O. Box 250 ❑Lumber & Supply ______Your Vote Counts . . . Big Stone Gap, VA 24219 ❑ of the Mini Storage ______Vote Early . . . ❑Mobile Home Dealer ______BEST ❑Monument Co. ______Vote Often . . . BRING TO: ❑Music Store ______Stuff The Ballot Boxes! ❑Nursing Home/Assist. Living ______The Post 215 Wood Avenue BALLOT RULES: Big Stone Gap, VA
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. Only ballots cut from The Coalfield Progress or The Post will be counted. No copies accepted. ” 2. Businesses nominated have to be in the Wise County & City of Norton area and individuals nominated must live or work in Wise County & City of Norton. WE MUST RECEIVE PAYMENT WITH PICTURES. “ *3. A minimum of ten (10) different nominations must be made in order for entry to qualifiy. MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO THE POST. “BEST of the BEST ” • “BEST of the BEST ” Page 14 Thursday, February 2, 2017 The Post Big Stone Gap, Virginia Rook Way tourney From Page 9 One of the coolest man chips in. The tax man things to do in winter visits him regularly and collects tolls for the is to gather, eat and upkeep of the police, play rook with family courts, jail, workhouses and friends, and that is and the relief rolls, none of exactly what a bunch which the forgotten man did Saturday, Jan. 21. ever uses. He is self-supporting, Winners of the month- self-starting, self-sufficient ly rook tournament and, being so, he is count- are, left to right: first ed in on nothing but the place – Joyce Main of census. Kingsport and David The forgotten man is just the everyday, com- Cavin of Fall Branch; mon, ordinary, plain citi- second place – Travis zen who does the best he Bowen of Duffield and can and makes a pretty Ricky Mullins; third place – Larry Fee of Jonesville and Linda Lett of Gray. Winners accrued 50, 35 and 25 points, good job of it. respectively, toward their individual score. The player who accrues the most points throughout the year will be He is the man you can count on in times of war or awarded a trophy at the Grand Rook Tournament scheduled for Aug. 19. Congratulations to winners. The next tour- in times of peace, in times nament will be Saturday, Feb. 18 at 1 p.m. at Stickleyville Community Center in Lee County. of hysterical prosperity or in times of depression, and in times of Republican or Democratic management. He is the dependable old horse, broken into har- ness, and will stand with- out hitching. Remember there are millions of him and there isn’t much chance that he will ever go crazy, even though the whole world about him does appear to incline that way. When things get too bad, he will take a hand at running them himself and you can depend upon him to do it in a sensible way. He’s probably never been on Wall Street or knows the CEO of a con- glomerate. Maybe that’s why we’ll survive this economic mess we’re in right now. Off the soapbox!
REUNIONS YYoour heart isi in gogoood hahaanndsds
Share news of upcoming reunions. Email [email protected]. wwititth ouurr expexxppeerririeienennceceeed sppececciciaialilisissttsts!s! • Appalachia High School class of 1967 50th reunion: Aug. 4-5. Friday events: breakfast, tour of the high school, socializing, drama tickets, Railroad Days. Saturday events: 5K run-walk, Railroad Days, socializing, dinner and dance at country club. The class of ’67 is trying to locate these classmates: Linda Brooks, Carolyn Church, Cora Grindstaff, Melvin Hatcher, Jimmy Head, Henry Jones, Ethel Kimbler, Edward Lewis, Kenneth Lewis, Stella Lewis, Larry Livingston, Mayola McCrary, Shelia Neal, Danny Rutherford, Kenny Smith, Mary Lou Smith and Gladys Williams. Class of 1966 is also invited to participate. For more information, call S. Clark Coleman at 513/231-3351.
Legion church plans board meeting Sunday BY DEBORAH CLARKSTON VOICE OF THE VALLEY 523-3062
Happy Birthday wishes are sent to Donnie Guerrant. We praise God that (FOFSBM$BSEJPMPHZ t*OUFSWFOUJPOBM $BSEJPMPHZ t&MFDUSPQIZTJPMPHZ Dianne Reese is all right after she was hit and run into by a deer. $BSEJPWBTDVMBS 5IPSBDJD 4VSHFSZSZ t77BBTDVMBS &OEPWBTDVMBS 4VSHFSZSZ On the prayer list are: Alice Gibson, Coy Barnette, Darrell Wells, Gloria Gilbert, Bette Pikeville Medical Center’s Heart & Vascular Institute Pache, Angel Fitzgerald, Katie Prater, Karen Murray, Jennifer celebrates February as American Heart Month Hamilton, Gabe Bentley, Kelsey Bentley, Steven Guerrant, Donnie Guerrant, Kelsey Wade, #ZQBTT3PBEt1JLFWJMMF ,:#ZQBTT 3PBE t 1JLFWJMMF ,: Katie Harris, Wayne Masters, Ruth Kallas, ToTosco schedulesc an appointment, call Mike Fitzgerald, Rhonda Washburn, Baby Lydia, Amanda Clarkston, those seeking jobs, our country. Next Sunday at 1 will be the next board meeting 606-218-2201 at Legion Memorial United Methodist Church.