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Saturday, December 24, 2011 Serving the Tri-State community Printed on 100% Recycled Newsprint 12 Pages, 50¢ INSIDE BCVFD president steps down ANTHONY CLOUD Staff Writer PINEVILLE - An apologetic Roy Amburgey stepped down as Bell County Volunteer Fire Department (BCVFD) presi- dent at a special called meeting on Thursday night. He stated that the reason for the decision was because he felt like he could represent the fire depart- ment better as a board member than as president. This move comes after the embattled president and the board of directors for the Fire Department closed two fire sta- Kidd-Gilchrist is tions, claiming a lack of fund- Kentucky’s pre- ing. The BCVFD also made Christmas MVP headlines leading up to this year's elections, for attempting — Page 12 to refuse the use of fire stations as polling places. CHRISTMAS Amburgey blamed his resig- nation from his post on recent SERVICES statements he made to the ANTHONY CLOUD/Middlesboro Daily News media. Concerned citizens gathered at the BCVFD meeting to discuss their disappointment and con- "The president job does not cerns with the closing of the Arjay and Colmer fire stations. CELEBRATE fit me anymore," said CHRISTMAS EVE Amburgey. "I was wrong for today, at a 5 p.m. candle- overlooking the SOG require- "I know we have capable peo- ed to discuss insurance issues fire station?" light and carol service at ments. I made a statement that I ple that will step into this posi- only. It was stated by Mike Cupp, Captain of the First Presbyterian should not have made (to the tion and do a fine job." Amburgey that this limited the Four Mile fire station, stated Church, M’boro. An media)." Amburgey plans to turn in meeting to topics that were on that it was the board's collec- informal fellowship and The SOG requirements that his written resignation at the the agenda. tive decision. Christmas service will Amburgey was referring to next regular board meeting in The audience members in When asked what they based begin at 10 a.m. Sunday states that he must get approval January. It was reported that attendance were angered by the decision on in terms of clos- from the board before holding a in the basement fellow- fire chief Rodney Wilder will this because many of them ing the station, Cupp said the press conference or making ship hall. do the same at the next meet- wanted to discuss the closing of decision was based on runs and A CANDLELIGHT comments about a situation to ing. Wilder was not present at the two fire stations (in Colmer membership. CHRISTMAS EVE the media. the BCVFD special called and Arjay). After the meeting SERVICE will be held "I am a vocal person, and I Another asked how much meeting. was over, the citizens voiced money the BCVFD had in the today at First Christian believe in reacting to things. The actual meeting, which their opinions. bank. Church, M’boro. Harpist That is not good for the board lasted roughly 30 minutes, was One man asked, "Who made Linda Smiddy will begin at this time," stated Amburgey. a special called meeting intend- the decision to close down the • See BCVFD, page 3 playing at 10:30 p.m., followed by worshio and communion service, with special music for Nelson drops the service will be by Dale Ann Bradley and her son, John , at 11 p.m. proposal to ban Christmas Day service will begin at 11 a.m. CHRISTMAS EVE services will be held at 5 candy purchases p.m. and 11 p.m. today at Covenant United Methodist Church, with food stamps M’boro. ROGER ALFORD ST.JULIAN Associated Press CATHOLIC CHURCH, Mboro, Christmas Eve FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — A lawmaker from services begin at 5:30 Kentucky’s impoverished Appalachian region has p.m. with the children's dropped a proposal that would have banned welfare Christmas play, fol- recipients from buying candy, soda and other sweets lowed at 6 p.m. by a on the taxpayers’ tab. Christmas Vigil Mass. State Rep. Rick Nelson, D-Middlesboro, wanted From 11:30 p.m. to mid- to force food stamp program recipients to buy more night there will be con- nutritious foods. cert of Christmas carols, RAY WELCH/Middlesboro Daily News The move was met by opposition from con- followed by Christmas stituents in Bell and Harlan counties, the heart of the Midnight Mass. Pump Springs spreads Christmas eastern coalfields where a high percentage of resi- Christmas Day Mass dents rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance will begin at 11 a.m. Program to feed their families. Sunday. cheer to hospitalized children Some detractors accused Nelson of trying to take FIRST BAPTIST candy away from children in the midst of an eco- CHURCH, Ewing, Va., Each week Pump nomic recession that has caused widespread unem- will present the Springs Baptist Church ployment. Christmas cantata, “A (PSBC) from Harrogate, “Sweets or junk food is not an appropriate pur- Candlelight Christmas”, Tenn. visits and deliv- chase with the food stamp money that the taxpayers at 11 a.m. Sunday. ers new toys to hospi- provide for them,” Nelson told WKYT-TV in Hazard ST ANTHONY talized children shortly after he filed the bill. CATHOLIC CHURCH, throughout the year. On Friday, Nelson said he had withdrawn the pro- Virginia Ave., Pineville, This week the church posal. He declined to comment further. will celebrate Christmas visited Middlesboro The Harlan Daily Enterprise said in an editorial Day Mass at 9 a.m. ARH with a special sur- that Nelson’s proposal for the modern version of the CHESTER AVENUE prise for the children. food stamp program, which provides recipients with BAPTIST CHURCH, PSBC, along with toys benefit cards that can be swiped at checkouts, was a 223 Chester Ave., for the children, divisive one. Middlesboro, will pres- brought Santa to visit “We don’t mean to be too critical of his action,” the newspaper said. “We would simply ask that he ent the Christmas musi- the children and spread focus his energies on cal, “Beautiful Star of Christmas cheer. Bethelehem”, at 11 a.m. more impressive • See NELSON, page3 Sunday, Dec. 25, under the direction of Colleen Lester. There will be no Mtn. View residents receive Christmas cheer evening services. PINEVILLE — The look forward to this EVANGELIST DON folks at Mountain View party every year, and HOOKS, Lansing, Nursing & Rehabilitation they really enjoyed the Tenn., will be at the Center received a entertainment provided Bright Star Baptist Christmas party by Rhonda White and Church, M’boro, on Thursday afternoon. Nina Cummings,” said Christmas Day for a spe- Gifts were provided by Activity Director Marie cial service at 10 a.m. Pineville Homemakers, Howard. “We as staff Christmas Day. A cov- First Baptist Church of also love having this ered dish dinner will be Pineville, Dr. Shawn party. We love to see the shared with all who Fugate, Arnett and residents faces light up come after the service. Steele, and Woolum and each year as they

Dixon. receive gifts that are RAY WELCH/Middlesboro Daily News “The residents really provided to them.” www.middlesborodailynews.com PAGE 2 THE DAILY NEWS |SATURDAY | DECEMBER 24, 2011 Today's Weather TODAY IN BRIEF Local 5-Day Forecast Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu An early package under gate of the General Intelligence Agency, the officials said. 12/25 12/26 12/27 12/28 12/29 the tree: Payroll tax cut, jobless benefits extension Queen Elizabeth II's pass Congress husband hospitalized WASHINGTON (AP) — Barely with chest pains 58/31 53/38 53/32 55/36 55/36 beating Santa's sleigh, Congress deliv- LONDON (AP) — Queen Mix of sun and Mix of sun and Considerable cloudi- Mix of sun and Mix of sun and ered a last-minute holiday tax-cut Elizabeth II's husband was hospital- clouds. Highs in the clouds. Highs in the ness. Highs in the clouds. Highs in the clouds. Highs in the extension to 160 million American ized Friday evening after experiencing upper 50s and lows low 50s and lows in low 50s and lows in mid 50s and lows in mid 50s and lows in wage-earners on Friday, just when it chest pains, British royal officials said. in the low 30s. the upper 30s. the low 30s. the mid 30s. the mid 30s. looked like they and millions of unem- Prince Philip, 90, was taken from ployed workers were going to be left Sandringham, the queen's sprawling Sunrise Sunset Sunrise Sunset Sunrise Sunset Sunrise Sunset Sunrise Sunset with coal in their stockings. estate in rural Norfolk, to the cardiac 7:45 AM 5:25 PM 7:45 AM 5:25 PM 7:46 AM 5:26 PM 7:46 AM 5:27 PM 7:46 AM 5:27 PM It was a major yearend political vic- unit at Papworth Hospital in tory for President Barack Obama, a big Cambridge for "precautionary tests," a slice of humble pie for House spokeswoman for Buckingham Palace Republicans and a blow to House said. Speaker John Boehner, R-Ohio, who'll She would not say if other members have an angry band of tea party law- of the royal family were with the Duke Kentucky At A Glance makers to deal with when Congress of Edinburgh or if he would stay the returns to Washington next month. Back-to-back voice vote approvals of night at the hospital. The spokes- the two-month special measure by the woman declined to comment further Senate and House came in mere seconds and spoke on customary condition of Louisville with no debate, just days after House anonymity. A hospital spokeswoman 53/31 Republican leaders had insisted that referred all calls back to the palace. Frankfort reopening negotiations on a full-year Philip has been at Sandringham 51/26 bill was the only way to persuade them since Monday for the royal family's Christmas festivities, Buckingham to prevent a tax increase on Jan. 1. Lexington Obama immediately signed the bill Palace said. It was unclear if Philip's Paducah into law. health would alter the royal family's 50/28 “I said it was critical for Congress plans for the weekend — which typi- 54/32 not to go home without preventing a cally include a public appearance Bowling Green tax increase on 160 million working before church services and then a pri- 55/31 Americans and I'm pleased to say that vate family lunch. they got it done," a buoyant looking Papworth Hospital's website says it Middlesboro Obama said at the White House before is the U.K.'s largest specialist cardio- dashing off for his delayed holiday thoracic hospital and the country's 58/31 vacation to his home state of Hawaii. main heart and lung transplant center, offering services such as cardiology, Area Cities Off to Hawaii on a political respiratory medicine and cardiotho- City Hi Lo Cond. City Hi Lo Cond. City Hi Lo Cond. racic surgery and transplantation. Ashland 51 27 sunny Glasgow 54 29 pt sunny Murray 55 34 pt sunny high note, Obama to face Bowling Green 55 31 pt sunny Hopkinsville 54 30 pt sunny Nashville, TN 55 33 pt sunny Cincinnati, OH 50 29 sunny Knoxville, TN 56 32 cloudy Owensboro 52 29 mst sunny huge challenges in Justice Department rejects Corbin 53 29 pt sunny Lexington 50 28 sunny Paducah 54 32 mst sunny coming election year Covington 49 30 sunny Louisville 53 31 sunny Pikeville 56 34 pt sunny SC voter ID law, says it Cynthiana 50 27 sunny Madisonville 54 31 mst sunny Prestonsburg 52 29 pt sunny WASHINGTON (AP) — On a makes it harder for Danville 51 28 mst sunny Mayfield 55 33 pt sunny Richmond 51 28 pt sunny political high, President Barack Elizabethtown 52 28 sunny Middlesboro 58 31 pt sunny Russell Springs 53 29 pt sunny Obama capped a bruising year by minorities to vote Evansville, IN 50 29 sunny Morehead 51 28 sunny Somerset 52 28 pt sunny securing a tax cut for millions of COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Frankfort 51 26 sunny Mount Vernon 52 27 pt sunny Winchester 51 29 sunny Americans — an achievement that Carolina's attorney general says he overshadowed Washington's deepen- will fight the Justice Department in National Cities ing dysfunction and the slow progress federal court over South Carolina's City Hi Lo Cond. City Hi Lo Cond. City Hi Lo Cond. of the economy on his watch. voter ID law. Atlanta 56 41 rain Houston 51 43 t-storm Phoenix 62 39 sunny The White House has ended a year The federal agency on Friday reject- Boston 43 32 pt sunny Los Angeles 70 46 sunny San Francisco 59 44 pt sunny with a political victory before. This Chicago 41 28 pt sunny Miami 81 69 pt sunny Seattle 44 37 rain ed the law, saying it makes it harder for time around the stakes are higher, and Dallas 51 39 rain Minneapolis 36 28 pt sunny St. Louis 50 31 mst sunny the president is by no means assured of minorities to vote. It was the first voter Denver 44 27 sunny New York 47 37 pt sunny Washington, DC 52 37 sunny carrying the momentum deep into an ID law to be refused by the Obama election year. administration. Addressing reporters before head- Assistant Attorney General Thomas Moon Phases UV Index ing to Hawaii on Friday, Obama E. Perez says South Carolina's law did- looked like a president in command of n't meet the burden under the Voting Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu the stage again, for now. He left the Rights Act and may have prevented 12/25 12/26 12/27 12/28 12/29 capital after presiding over a two- thousands of minorities from voting 2 2 1 2 2 because they don't have the right iden- month extension of a payroll tax cut — New First Full Last Low Low Low Low Low about $40 per paycheck for someone tification. Dec 24 Jan 1 Jan 9 Jan 16 The UV Index is measured on a 0 - making $50,000 a year — that came The Justice Department must 11 number scale, with a higher UV 0 11 approve changes to South Carolina's Index showing the need for greater when House Republicans caved on skin protection. demands for a longer deal. election laws because of the state's ©2010 American Profile Hometown Content Service Yet on this issue, like many, enor- failure in the past to protect the voting mous work remains for Obama after rights of blacks. the new year, just when voters begin Republican South Carolina Gov. In the news from Associated Press reports choosing a Republican nominee to try Nikki Haley says the rejection is more PEOPLE to oust him from his job. proof President Barack Obama is songs with former contestants. Amaro Obama initially had pushed for a fighting conservative ideas. Melanie Amaro wins year-long extension of both the Social and Krajcik also dueted on David Security payroll tax cut and unemploy- With a helping hand and a 'The X Factor' Bowie's "Heroes." ment benefits. He got only two months LOS ANGELES (AP) — Melanie Unlike "American Idol," the contest on both because Congress could not piece of wheat, Amaro has "The X Factor." was open to both solo singers and agree on how to pay the bill for more AP photographer sets out The powerful 19-year-old vocalist groups, and had a lower minimum age without gutting their own political pri- from Sunrise, Fla., won the Fox talent of 12 and no upper age limit. orities — the same problem that awaits to find wounded Marine competition Thursday over soulful 30- The judges also served as mentors. all sides in the weeks to come. RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Inside year-old singer Josh Krajcik of Cowell represented female vocalists, the medevac helicopter in Afghanistan, Wooster, Ohio. including Amaro; L.A. Reid headed male singers, including Rene; Nicole Twin suicide bombings kill U.S. Marine Cpl. Burness Britt bleeds Amaro, who was mentored by judge Simon Cowell and was at one point Scherzinger was in charge of over-30 44 in Damascus day after profusely from his neck. He and two singers, including Krajcik; and Paula other Marines have just been hit by eliminated then reinstated to the con- Arab League observers arrive test, was awarded the grand prize: a $5 Abdul helmed the groups. shrapnel, with Britt's injuries the most Despite consistent viewership, "The DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) — Two serious. The medevac crew chief million recording contract and a star- ring role in a Pepsi commercial. X Factor" has failed to achieve popu- car bombers blew themselves up clutches one of Britt's blood-covered larity similar to "Idol," which Cowell Friday outside the heavily guarded hands as he is given oxygen. I take "Oh my God. Oh my God. Oh my God," Amaro repeated after host Steve left last year to import "The X Factor" compounds of Syria's intelligence hold of the other. from the U.K. to the U.S. Fox agencies, killing at least 44 people and With my free hand, I lift my camera Jones announced her as the champion. Despite continued prodding from announced last month that "X Factor" wounding dozens more in a brazen and take some pictures. I squeeze would return for a second season next attack on the powerful security direc- Britt's hand and he returns the gesture, Jones, an overly emotional Amaro couldn't quite formulate words when fall. torates, authorities said. gripping my palm tighter and tighter she was revealed to have captured the State-run TV said the al-Qaida ter- until he slips into unconsciousness. most viewer votes, and she struggled Etta James hospitalized for rorist network was possibly to blame His shirt is ripped, but I notice a piece through tears to reprise Beyonce's for the first suicide car bombings in the of wheat stuck to it. I pluck it off and breathing trouble nine-month uprising against authori- "Listen," the soaring ballad that Amaro RIVERSIDE, Calif. (AP) — Etta tuck it away in the pocket of my body crooned at her audition and on tarian President Bashar Assad. armor. James' longtime manager says the ter- The opposition, however, immedi- Wednesday's final performance round. minally ill blues singer has been hospi- In my 20 years as a photographer, "I want to say, 'America, thank you ately questioned the government's covering conflicts from Bosnia to talized after experiencing difficulty account and hinted the regime itself for giving this girl an opportunity,'" Gaza to Iraq to Afghanistan, injured breathing. could have been behind the attack, not- said Cowell. civilians and soldiers have passed Lupe De Leon says James' family is ing it came during a visit by Arab Krajcik, the struggling single father with her at a Southern California hos- through my life many times. None has League observers investigating who delivered a stripped down rendi- pital where she was taken earlier this Assad's bloody crackdown of the pop- left a greater impression on me than tion of "At Last" for his final routine, week. ular revolt. Britt. seemed content with his status as "X De Leon, who has been James' man- The government has long contend- I knew him only for a few minutes Factor" runner-up to Amaro, who was ager for 30 years, says the singer is "in ed that the turmoil in Syria this year is in that helicopter, but I believed we born in the British Virgin Islands. pretty bad shape" but it remains not an uprising but the work of terror- would meet again one day, and I hoped "Melanie deserves it," Krajcik said. unknown whether she will be able to ists and foreign-backed armed gangs. to give him that small, special piece of "She has a wonderful voice. I had such be released. He says James was taken Syrian officials said a suicide wheat. an incredible experience here. I got to to the hospital on Wednesday evening attacker detonated his explosives- As Britt underwent surgeries and be myself, sing what I want to sing, and is on a breathing apparatus. laden car as he waited behind a vehicle painful rehabilitation, I returned to my and I couldn't be happier." James' doctor recently announced driven by a retired general who was job with The Associated Press, yet Chris Rene, the recovering 28-year- that the "At Last" singer has been diag- trying to enter a military intelligence Britt was never far from my mind. I old singer-rapper from Santa Cruz, nosed with terminal leukemia. The building in Damascus' upscale Kfar searched for him on the Internet. I Calif., came in third place. Grammy-winner and Rock-and-Roll Sousa district. About a minute later, a called hospitals. I wondered if he Before the winner was unveiled, the Hall of Fame member is also suffering second attacker blew up his SUV at the remembered me. three finalists crooned classic from dementia. She has been receiving Christmas tunes, and Justin Bieber, mostly at-home care. -Associated Press content Stevie Wonder, Leona Lewis, Pitbull, A judge on Monday set aside Ne-Yo and 50 Cent performed various $350,000 for James' treatment.

THE DAILY NEWS |SATURDAY | DECEMBER 24, 2011 PAGE 3 Ky. ‘excited’ Army helps family with Christmas MAYSVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Santa came a little "This is a Barbie Doll!" she said excitedly and leaned about winning early this year for Donna Lewis and her three children, back toward her mother. "This is a Barbie Doll!" courtesy of the U.S. Army. Lewis herself was not left out as she received gift Lewis' fiancée, Staff Sgt. Kevin Henning, died in cards, including Walmart and Kroger gift cards, to buy June from cancer. Although in college, Lewis has not groceries or items for herself. education funds worked full-time since 2007. She was borrowing In total, more than $1,000 was raised to provide the money to pay bills, trying to make ends meet, and family with a real Christmas this first Christmas after FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) are very excited about being knew she would be limited when it came to buying Kevin Henning's death, Charles Wake said. — Kentucky education offi- able to gain funds to imple- Christmas presents for her children, 17-year-old Initially, donations were solicited from more than cials said Friday they plan to ment Senate Bill 1 initiatives Matthew Stevens, 14-year-old Tony Fite and 4-year- 300 soldiers during a "battle assembly" of the 449th use a $17 million federal grant and expand AdvanceKentucky old Kaelynn Henning. Engineering Company in the 478th Engineering to expand a math and science sites," Education When SFC Charles Wake, the casualty assistance Battalion in Fort Thomas, Charles Wake said. program aimed at preparing Commissioner Terry Holliday officer who helped Lewis with the funeral and paper- Money was also from the Thank You Foundation, a students for Advanced said in a release. work after Henning's death, asked Lewis about foundation that assists soldiers and their families when Placement exams. AdvanceKentucky is a pro- Christmas she replied that it might be a "little slim" this they experience difficulty. The state Department of gram that prepares high school year. "He said, 'oh no you're not,'" Lewis said of Wake's Charles Wake said some of his friends and neigh- Education said in a news students for the rigorous reaction. bors also heard about Lewis' family's situation and release that the grant from the coursework of AP exams. Lewis was aware that Wake had collected donations donated. A Christmas card presented to Lewis came and purchased presents for her children and that those from one such neighbor. The neighbor included a gift federal "Race to the Top" ini- Students in the program in 44 presents would be delivered Wednesday at noon. Her card, but did not sign a name. tiative will also be used for Kentucky high schools during children did not have the same information, so when a Lewis, fighting tears, expressed frustration that she other needs related to public 2010-2011 scored at five times tan van pulled into the driveway, escorted by an could not herself give her family the Christmas she school reforms. the national rate on AP math, Orangeburg Volunteer Fire Department truck with wanted to give them. Lewis, who is a certified nurses' The state had requested science and English exams, lights flashing, they were surprised. aid and recently completed her bachelor's degree in $175 million. according to "Where's the fire?" Fite asked. healthcare administration, has some interviews lined Kentucky was among seven AdvanceKentucky. Once outside, the rear van doors were opened wide up and soon hopes to get back on her feet. But for this states to win grants in the third In the 2011-2012 school to reveal a pile of brightly wrapped presents and one Christmas, she was grateful and "amazed" at the gen- round of "Race to the Top" year, 64 Kentucky high item without wrapping -- a bicycle. erosity of the soldiers, the foundation and others. competition, in which a total of schools are participating in the All of the children carried packages into the house, "I didn't expect all this," she said. $200 million was available. program. as well as Lewis, Wake and others who came to assist. Charles Wake said his first concern upon hearing Wake's wife, Tabitha, handed out the presents to each the financial difficulties the family was facing was for Kentucky had been passed Kentucky education offi- of the children. The items were not labeled but the Kaelynn Henning who, at 4 years old, still believes in over in the first two rounds, cials have been overhauling the wrapping paper was color coordinated so she would Santa Claus. "it makes me feel good that a little girl can and last week lost a "Race to state's public education system know which child received which gift. still believe in Santa Claus ... at least for one more the Top" grant that would have from top to bottom since the Among the first items opened by Fite was an Xbox year," he said. focused on improvements in 2009 passage of Senate Bill 1, 360. His brother, Stevens, had an art easel and large Lewis' sons, Fite and Stevens, both expressed their early childhood education. which mandated that every tablets. Tabitha Wake teased him that she expected him appreciation as well, thanking everyone for the gifts. "While the grant amount is Kentucky public school stu- to paint her a picture. As for Kaelynn Henning, she said the presents were significantly less than the orig- dent graduate prepared for Kaelynn Henning eagerly attempted to guess what "cute," made her feel "happy" and had just one wish for inal $175 million request, we higher education or a career. was inside each package. everyone. "Merry Christmas," she said.

federal court," said the judge and the money back. Mills also stated that Anthony Cloud is a staff BCVFD Mills. "It isn't the coun- BCVFD board for sever- "If you just told the department has to be writer for the Middlesboro ty's fire department. It's al minutes, with the somebody that you accountable for the Daily News. Contact him Continued from page 1 the Bell County 2007 litigation brought wanted $10,000 and money that is spent. via e-mail at Volunteer Fire up several times in the you didn't give them a The next regular acloud@heartlandpubli- "We have right Department's members process. statement on what it BCVFD meeting will be cations.com. around $150,000 in the fire department." Amburgey also talked was for, you can't get held on January 9. bank," said Cupp in ref- Mills then turned the about the fund cuts the that money back. The erence to the question. Acrylic White Tip *LIW &HUWLÀFDWHV question to Bell County fire department received fiscal court could not Reg $30.00 Special $25.00 Bernadine Mills, who July Special Available Judge Executive Albey during 2007. The depart- give you that money," Manicure & Spa Pedicure Gel White Tip says she has worked DecemberSummer Special Special Reg. $40.00 Special $30.00 Deluxe Manicure Reg $30.00 Special $20.00 2EG  3PECIAL 0RICE Brock, "Is it not (the ment claims they lost 69 said Mills. "If you had Fashion Color Tip $20.00 with the BCVFD for Acrylic Pink & White Deluxe Pedicure members fire depart- percent of their funds submitted your bills Reg. $40.00 Special $30.00 over 17 years, was there Reg. $ 45.00 Special $30.00 2EG  3PECIAL 0RICE $35.00 ment)?" that year. and made an estima- &RDFK ‡ /9 ‡ &KDQQHO $OO WKH IDVKLRQ GHVLJQ 7LS to voice her concerns as Reg. $45.00 Special $38.00 COUPON Brock replied that it Amburgey stated that tion on what you Acrylic Toe Nails well. was not their fire depart- during that time, they would need (money Reg $55.00 Special $45.00 'LDPRQG 3LQN :KLWH Professional Nail Care "This is the people's OUPON ment, but explained that had plans to grow larger for equipment, etc.) Reg. $65.00 Special $50.00 for Ladies & Gentlemen fire department," said C it was the citizens of and update older build- and took it to fiscal Nail Techs - Julie & Don s !PPTS  7ALK )NS 7ELCOME Mills. "It's not the -ON 3AT  !- TO  0- s #OMFORTABLE  6ENTILATED 3ALON Bell County's fire ings. court you would have 3UN   0- s 7E 3ANITIZE %QUIPMENT FOR YOUR SAFETY board's. The people department. "Those savings are gotten it (the money should have a say-so." "These people in this the only way we are sur- back)." 0LGGOHVERUR 0DOO ‡  257680 Mills stated that the room (Bell County citi- viving now. If we didn't BCVFD is incorporated, zens) paid for every- have our savings, we a statement often made thing here, and that the would have folded a DISH Network delivers more by BCVFD board mem- Bell County Volunteer long time ago," said bers and officers when Fire Department, Amburgey. of what you want the the issue of public Incorporated has been Mills brought up the input and access is entrusted," said Brock. fact that the BCVFD has for less than you’d expect. raised. Arguments raged to submit their bills to "In 2007, we went to back and forth between the fiscal court to get the

try to get tough on wel- “I believe most of Nelson fare program recipients. the people who receive State Rep. Lonnie these benefits play by Continued from page 1 Napier, R-Lancaster, has the rules and use the been pressing to require benefits to feed their matters. ...Our region is recipients be screened families to the best of hurting, and it is going to for drug use so that those their ability,” Nelson take topnotch leadership who test positive would wrote. “However, if we from our elected offi- be ineligible for benefits. don’t get a handle on cials to get us that help.” In the column, Nelson abuse and fraud, then Nelson said in a col- said some recipients the ones who really umn published in the have been buying cases deserve benefits may Packages starting at Harlan newspaper that of soda and trading them lose them due to a lack opposition wasn’t limit- for drugs. of money.” ed to food stamp recipi- Now Playing on ents but also came from DISH Network! soda bottlers and junk food retailers.

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ooms always reach their full old buddy Edwin Gray gives me each tree at Sam's. Quantities at that mar- cat. The home on wheels is bedecked potential with Christmas trees year. I hauled those across country, a ket make sense only for those who with more Christmas lights than in them. Before that, they are Bambi's forest of dear friends riding routinely feed a big family or a foot- you'd see at the Biltmore House. It missing something. shotgun. ball team. For days I'd been ponder- R speaks volumes. I sat late last night and stared at the Most of my lights were lost in a ing some purchase that would make Christmas tableau I'd put together move from Louisiana, but at the last my membership fee worthwhile. The I miss my Mississippi and with a Sam's card, moment before heading out West I tree helped my feelings. Louisiana friends, and I want them to bubble lights that lost remembered the old bubble lights in I won't be feeding a crowd. I don't have the best Christmas ever. I can their bubble, con- the shed. If you thump them just yet know many people here. The ones signment-store deco- right, the hot oil will bubble for a few I've met are friendly and resourceful. almost see them. Jeanette and rations. And it was wonderful minutes and take you Two octogenarian neighbor women Johnelle are planning their family good. straight back to childhood. were both out shoveling snow last feast, I bet. Sue and Luke must have The little living The day I was supposed to go into week. The young couple on the cor- their perfect tree up and lights on all room was shining. the forest to cut a tree with my sister ner has an LSU flag and a big yellow their shrubs. Bob has a bright-red Artist Laura Reilly's and our dogs and husbands, it dog that makes them seem like some Rheta nighttime painting of snowed. Westerners, if you want the kind of distant kin. artificial tree this year, I've heard, and Grimsley an old downtown the- truth, handle snow the same way In nearby Old Colorado City I've Anne new wreaths on her doors. Johnson ater, The Peak, and Southerners handle mosquitoes. They met an amazing photographer named Barbara has the big cypress knee more ordinary ——— are used to it, all right, but not all that Kathleen McFadden. She took a pic- Santas on her steps. objects gained an much better at coping. ture in Morro Bay, Calif., that hangs Syndicated ethereal glow. The live trees at Sam's Club were in her shop window and may be one I'm out here wishing for a white Columnist I'm in Colorado, a cheap but frozen. Tied up like a of the best photographs I've ever Christmas, which I might just get, little out of my ele- turkey, the tree's limbs had to be seen. "Rhonda's Trailer" shows us the and for the enviable enthusiasm of a ment. But I love a pulled one by one from its trunk. The humble home of a woman who works fishmonger named Rhonda. Christmas challenge. freeze-dried tree was brittle and lost in a fish market unloading boats and To find out more about Rheta Grimsley My decorations are back home in more than a few needles during the cutting up fish. Johnson and her books, visit www.rheta- Mississippi, all but my favorites, any- process. But its shape was good. Rhonda shares the tiny travel trail- how, those being the straw critters my I'd been stubborn about getting the er with her boyfriend, daughter and grimsleyjohnsonbooks.com. TODAY IN HISTORY By the Associated Press oday is Saturday, Dec. 24, the of Congress in Washington, D.C., Goebbels, died in West Germany at and later helped establish the Andy 358th day of 2011. There are destroying about 35,000 volumes. age 89. Warhol Museum, died in Pittsburgh at seven days left in the year. This In 1865, several veterans of the Ten years ago: Officials said age 85. is Christmas Eve. Confederate Army formed a private President George W. Bush had created T Today's Birthdays: Songwriter- Today's Highlight in History: social club in Pulaski, Tenn., called the a formal line of succession at several On Dec. 24, 1814, the War of 1812 Ku Klux Klan. key federal agencies in the event a bandleader Dave Bartholomew is 91. officially ended as the United States In 1871, Giuseppe Verdi's opera Cabinet secretary were to be killed or Author Mary Higgins Clark is 84. and Britain signed the Treaty of Ghent. "Aida" had its world premiere in incapacitated. A West Virginia woman Federal health administrator Anthony On this date: Cairo, Egypt. kidnapped 16-month-old Jasmine S. Fauci is 71. Recording company In 1524, Portuguese navigator In 1943, President Franklin D. Anderson from a Chicago bus station executive Mike Curb is 67. Rock Vasco da Gama — who had discov- Roosevelt appointed Gen. Dwight D. in order to pass the child off as her ered a sea route around Africa to India Eisenhower supreme commander of own; Sheila Matthews and Jasmine singer-musician Lemmy (Motorhead) — died in Cochin, India. Allied forces in Europe as part of were found by FBI agents three days is 66. Sen. Jeff Sessions, R-Ala., is 65. In 1809, legendary American fron- Operation Overlord. later in West Virginia. (Matthews was Actor Grand L. Bush is 56. Actor tiersman Christopher "Kit" Carson In 1951, Gian Carlo Menotti's later sentenced to more than 12 years Clarence Gilyard is 56. Actress was born in Madison County, Ky. "Amahl and the Night Visitors," the in prison.) Stephanie Hodge is 55. The president In 1851, fire devastated the Library first opera written specifically for tele- Five years ago: Ethiopia sent fight- of Afghanistan, Hamid Karzai, is 54. vision, was first broadcast by NBC- er jets into Somalia and bombed sever- TV. al towns in a dramatic attack on Rock musician Ian Burden (The In 1961, the Houston Oilers won Somalia's powerful Islamic move- Human League) is 54. Actor Anil the second American Football League ment; Ethiopia's prime minister said Kapoor is 52. Actor Wade Williams is Championship Game, defeating the his country had been "forced to enter a 50. Designer Kate Spade is 49. Rock “The Home Daily of The Cumberlands” San Diego Chargers, 10-3. war." Broadcasting pioneer Frank singer Mary Ramsey (10,000 In 1968, the Apollo 8 astronauts, Stanton, CBS president for 26 years, orbiting the moon, read passages from died in Boston at age 98. Maniacs) is 48. Actor Mark Valley is VOL. 101 No - 192 the Old Testament Book of Genesis One year ago: Pope Benedict XVI 47. Actor Diedrich Bader is 45. Actor How to contact us during a Christmas Eve telecast. ushered in Christmas Eve with an Amaury Nolasco is 41. Singer Ricky Main number: (606)248-1010 In 1980, Americans remembered evening Mass amid heightened securi- Martin is 40. Author Stephenie Meyer Fax number: (606)248-7614 the U.S. hostages in Iran by burning ty concerns following package bomb- ("Twilight") is 38. "American Idol" candles or shining lights for 417 sec- ings at two Rome embassies and Call the main number then ask for the host Ryan Seacrest is 37. following extensions: onds — one second for each day of Christmas Eve security breaches at the captivity. Karl Doenitz, the last leader Vatican the previous two years. John Thought for Today: "Christmas comes, but once a year is enough." — Interim Publisher: Lynn McLamb - 202 of the Third Reich following the sui- Warhola (cq), the older brother who cides of Adolf Hitler and Joseph helped raise pop art icon Andy Warhol American proverb. [email protected] Newsroom OTHER VIEWPOINTS Editor: Brandy Calvert - 206 Dec. 15; The just, of course, but it must also bring [email protected] next year. Governing became an exer- Sports Editor: Jay Compton - 212 Courier-Journal, cise in managing drastic revenue in appreciably more money. shortfalls. Otherwise, critical needs will go [email protected] Louisville, Ky., on Gov. Beshear resisted replenishing unmet, and the state will face being Lifestyles Editor: Donna Greene - 205 tax reform: state coffers with broad tax increases, overwhelmed by pension and other [email protected] arguing that raising taxes during a long-term obligations. 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Students have will be Rachel Abbiegail Arms, home.com Gwilliams, Evan Brenton Arms and Astor until Jan. 31 to Gwilliams, and Hallee Keith Bundy; and a host Mildred Gwilliams of other relatives and Thomas In lieu of flowers friends. apply for 2012 memorials may be made Funeral services will HARROGATE, Tenn. to Chadwell Station be held at 3 p.m. — On December 21, Baptist Church, P. O. Saturday at Creech 2011, Mildred Thomas Rogers Scholars, Box 40, Ewing, VA Funeral Home Chapel reunited with her hus- 24248. with the Rev. Larry Joe band, Ledford Thomas Online condolences Penix presiding. in heaven. ELI leadership may be left for the Jones Interment will follow in She was a faithful fol- Green Hills Memorial Family at www.arney- lower, who attended Gardens. Friends of the Tiprell Community mullinsfuneralhomes.co family will serve as pall- The Centerprograms for Rural Development is accepting m. Church. bearers. She left behind the applications from high school students in Southern Arney-Mullins The family will and Eastern Kentucky interested in developing Funeral Home of Rose following survivors, receive friends from 1 to son, Roy Lee (Cheryl) their leadership and entrepreneurial skills for Cecile Cowan Jones Hill, Virginia is serving 3 p.m. Saturday, upcoming 2012 summer sessions of Rogers the Jones family Thomas; daughters, December 24, at Creech Ruth Ann Rose and Scholars and Entrepreneurial Leadership Institute Funeral Home. (ELI). Willie Mae Carol Louise Thomas; Cecile Cowan Online condolences grandchildren, Melora, Applications for the next scheduled summer and guestbook available classes of Rogers Scholars and ELI will be accept- Jones Langford Jared, Christopher, at www.creechfh.com Laura, Sarah Jane, ed through Jan. 31. To download application forms Creech Funeral Home for both of The Center’s youth leadership pro- EWING, Va. — MIDDLESBORO — Thomas William and Willie Mae Langford, is in charge of all Tara Rose; great-grand- grams, visit www.rogersscholars.com. Cecile Cowan Jones, 85, arrangements. Prospective applicants for 2012 Rogers Scholars of Ewing, passed away 71, of Middlesboro, children, Tyler Nofta, program may click on a link in the top far right Thursday, December 22, passed away Tuesday, Riley McNair, Jenna December 20, 2011, at Evelyn Carey hand corner of the page, entitled “Rogers Scholars 2011, at her home. Sturgill and Talyn application,” for an electronic version of the appli- her home. Teague Thomas; and numerous A lifelong resident of Funeral services will cation form downloaded in Microsoft Word. Lee County, she was a nieces and nephews. Application forms for ELI also are located on the be held at 2 p.m. MIDDLESBORO — Funeral services will member of Chadwell Tuesday, December 27, Rogers Scholars website by going to Program Station Baptist Church Evelyn Carey Teague, be 2 p.m. Monday, at the Creech Funeral December 26, at Reece Updates near the bottom half of the page and click- where she played piano age 74, of Middlesboro, Home Chapel with the Funeral Home with Bro. ing on the first link, “2012 ELI Applications Now for 72 years, and was a passed away Friday, Available.” Rev. Floyd Croft presid- December 23, 2011, at Johnny Parks officiat- retired self-employed ing. Rogers Scholars—The Center’s flagship youth home. ing. Music will be by program—is an intensive one-week summer pro- beautician and clerk Interment will follow Dora Duncan. with the U.S. Postal in the Green Hills She was born June 6, gram that provides leadership and scholarship 1937, in Middlesboro, Burial will be inBlack opportunities for rising high school juniors. Service. Memorial Gardens. Star Cemetery, Harlan, She was preceded in Family and Friends will and was the daughter of Applicants apply during their sophomore year for a the late Silas and Mary Ky. death by her parents, serve as pallbearers. Visitation is from 12 - chance to be part of The Center’s Rogers Scholars Schular Middleton. She program, and share in what many former program Joseph Timothy and The family will 2 p.m. Monday, Rachel V. Hurst Cowan; receive friends from 12 was a member of Old December 26, at Reece participants have described as “the experience of a Yellow Creek Baptist lifetime.” her husband, Paul to 2 p.m. Tuesday, Funeral Home, 869- Church. ELI gives rising high school sophomores, jun- Franklin Jones; her December 27, at the 3651 or iors and seniors within The Center’s 42-county pri- brother, C. F. Campbell, Creech Funeral Home. In addition to her par- www.reecefh.com. mary service area an in depth look at what it takes and a nephew Jack Online condolences ents, she was preceded to start their own business ventures during a one- Edward Parman. and guestbook are avail- in death by her former week summer program where participants learn Surviving are: four able at husband, Robert Carey; from some of the region’s top business and entre- daughters: Paulette www.creechfh.com brothers, Rufus, Lee, preneurial leaders. Cecile Fultz and hus- Creech Funeral Home and Kenneth Middleton; is in charge all arrange- “Through Rogers Scholars and ELI, young peo- band Larry of Knoxville, and sister, Shirley ments. ple are developing the skills they need to seize their Tenn., Nancy Jones Middleton. Mrs. Teague is sur- potential as the region’s next generation of business Shackelford and hus- Raymond and entrepreneurial leaders,” said Emily Phillips, band John of Rose Hill, vived by: her children, youth programs coordinator and community liaison Va., Karen Jones Keith Bundy Carolyn June (Robert) for The Center. “Both of these summer youth lead- Williams and husband Ruhlander, Rhonda ership programs provide essential leadership skills Norman of Ewing, TAZEWELL, Tenn. (Jerry) Mullins, and and entrepreneurial training to help our region’s Candy Jones Lowe and — Raymond Keith Troy (Leah) Carey; youth fulfill their career goals.” Bundy, 67, of Tazewell, grandchildren, Michael The Daily News The 2012 summer sessions of Rogers Scholars husband Ronnie of Rose Hill, Va.; eight grand- passed away Friday Edward Compton, will be held June 24-29 for the first group of partic- December 23, 2011, at encourages you to be a children and eight great- Joseph Ray Compton, ipants and again from July 8-13 for the final grad- the University of Sarah Kay Shackleford, uating class. The program emphasizes the develop- grandchildren; sister, Tennessee Medical Georgia Parman and Carol Mays, and Brooke COURTEOUS ment of technological skills and instills in partici- Center in Knoxville. Carey; five great-grand- pants a sense of leadership, an entrepreneurial spir- husband Jack of He was born children; sister, Helen DRIVER it, and commitment to rural Kentucky. London, Ky..; brother- February 28, 1944, at Public service message courtesy of During ELI, scheduled for June 10-15, partici- in-law, Curtis Joe Jones Mize; brothers: Bill, Alva, Ky.., and was the Dee, and Delmon pants will work in student teams to create a busi- and wife Jane of Ewing; son of the late Raymond ness proposal and pitch their team’s proposal on the sister-in-law, Beatrice Middleton; and a host of and Violet Whitaker nieces, nephews, family final day of the week to a panel of regional business Jones of Ewing, Va.; and Bundy. He was a mem- and friends. leaders acting as potential investors. The winning four nephews. ber of New Tazewell team members of ELI’s Business Concept Visitation will be House of God, and was a Funeral service will Competition earn scholarship opportunities within from 12 noon until 2 minister. He had retired be at 2 p.m., Monday, the region. p.m. Monday, December from Mapco Mining December 26, at Both summer youth leadership programs are 26, 2011, at Chadwell after 23 years of service. Shumate Funeral Home held on the grounds of The Center, located in He is survived by the Chapel with the Rev. Somerset, Ky., and are supervised by The Center’s Station Baptist Church in Ewing. following members of Bill Seals officiating. CASH staff and two summer Resident Assistants (RAs). his family: wife, Music will be provided Rogers Scholars, ELI, and Rogers Explorers— Funeral services will Chlearm Bundy, by Seals Branch Baptist all three of The Center’s summer youth leadership follow at 2 p.m. Monday For Your with the Rev. Jim Tazewell,Tenn.; three Church. programs—are supported solely by tax-deductible Interment will be in GOLD! donations and other charitable contributions and Blevins, the Rev. Larry sons, Robert Bundy, provided tuition-free to participants. Fultz, and the Rev. Paintsville, Ky., Brian Greers Chapel Applications forms for 2012 summer sessions of Frank Turner officiating. Bundy, Hulen, and Cemetery. Rogers Scholars and ELI must be completed and Burial will follow in Elijah Scott Bundy, The family will Middlesboro; daughter, REE mailed to The Center for Rural Development, 2292 Jones Cemetery, Frog receive friends 12 noon F South U.S. 27, Suite 300, Somerset, KY 42501, on Rebecca Bundy, to 2 p.m., Monday, ESTIMATES Level Road, Ewing. Pathfork, Ky.; step-chil- or before the scheduled Jan. 31 deadline. Pallbearers will be Robb December 26, at For more information, or to make a charitable dren, Mary Webb, Shumate Funeral Home Williams, Rory Tazewell,Tenn. and donation to any of these summer youth leadership Williams, Aaron Lowe, Chapel. East End programs, contact The Center for Rural Charlie Webb; three Shumate Funeral John Paul Shackelford, grandchildren, Danielle Pawn Shop Development at 606-677-6000. Questions about Liza Fultz Ingram, Home is entrusted with the application process for Rogers Scholars or Bundy Arms, Robert Bobby Parman, and in all arrangements. ELI may be directed to Emily Phillips at Blake Bundy and Joshua Guestbook at 606-248-7898 absentia, Andrew Lowe. Bundy; three great- Cumberland Ave. Downtown, [email protected]. www.shuamtefuneral- Middlesboro Honorary pallbearers grandchildren, 273209

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The fourth spiritual work of mercy is to comfort the sorrowful. Unfortunately, the world is full of pain and suffering, and we need not look far to find someone in need of comforting. Philosophers have often referred to this realm as a “veil of tears,” suggesting that sorrow is the essence of our earthly existence. But surely, that goes too far. There is joy amongst the sadness, and great evils often give rise to incredible acts of mercy and forgiveness. Life is a mixed bag, some good and some bad, and what gives our lives meaning is the ability to improve the balance of good over bad. Sometimes, this involves increasing the happiness of others and at other times it means decreasing their pain. Comforting the sorrowful may be as simple as sending a sympathy card to someone who has lost a loved one, or it may be as complicated as rescuing someone who is suicidal. Often, the other person just needs someone to be with and listen to them. We should not feel compelled to give them advice nor should we presume that we understand what they are going through. More appropriately, we should just let them know that we truly care about them and are there to listen and help. We may wish to consider suggesting or even arranging professional help for the person suffering. Most people who are deeply suffering would benefit from professional counseling of some kind, whether it is with their pastor, their doctor, or a psychotherapist. Finally, although we should not assume that we can do the work of a trained professional, we should try to be there for them in their hour of need.

Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted. R.S.V. Matthew 5:4

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Eric Doolittle, Pastor Rose Hill, Rodney Hensley, Minister, BENNETTS FORK BAPTIST 314 19th Street, Rev.James Chesney JR., Varilla, Rev. Bruce Cupp, Pastor, Sunday Sunday School 10 a.m.; Worship 11 a.m. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF EWING Sunday 6 p.m., Wednesday 7 p.m. Premier-Winchester Ext., Sunday School, FAITH MISSIONARY BAPTIST Minister, Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship THE GOOD SHEPHERD PENECOSTAL School 10 a.m., Worship Sun. 11 a.m. & 6 Ewing, SundaySchooI10a.m. , Worship 11 10 a.m. , Worship, 11 a.m. & 6 p.m., South 13th St., Sunday School 10:00 a.m. 11 a.m., Wed. 6:30p.m. Parker Lane, Worship 10 a.m. & 7 p.m.; p.m.; Wed. 7 p.m.; HAYNES FLAT BAPTIST a.m. & 7 p.m.; Wed. 7 p.m. SOUL’S HARBOR PENTECOSTAL Wed. 6 p.m. Worship 11 a.m. & 7 p.m., Wed. 7 p.m. Tues. 7 p.m. Speedwell, Tennessee -Old Hwy. 63 , HOLINESS MT. VIEW BAPTIST VICTORY BAPTIST Robert Owens, Pastor, Sunday School 10 GIBSON STATION MISSIONARY Route 684 Ewing, VA. Pastor: Rev. 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BibleStudy6:30 WASIOTO BAPTIST Pine Hill Rd, Harrogate, TN, Pastor - Rev. a.m., Worship 11 a.m. & 7 p.m. GOSPEL OUTREACH BRIGHT STAR BAPTIST CHURCH Wells Camp, Pastor, Ken Mason, Sunday p.m.; U.S. 119, Robey Walters, Minister, Sunday JerryPeck,Sr.,SS 10 a.m., Worship 11 a.m. DANIEL BOONE TRINITY TABERNACLE 121 Arie Turner Lane Parker Lane, Worship 10 a.m. & 6 p.m.; School 10 a.m., Worship 11 a.m., Thurs. Dinner & Activities Wed. 5:45 p.m.; School 10 a.m., Worship 11 a.m. & 6 p.m.; & 6 p.m. , 3rd Sun. singing 6 p.m. WALNUT HILL BAPTIST Wed. 7 p.m. Ewing, Charles Long, Minister, Sunday off West Cumberland 3 mi. from Hwy 25E 7p.m. Wed. 7 p.m. Hwy. 58, Ewing, Pastor Rev. Bro. Kenny School 10 a.m. , Worship 11 a.m. Pastor Art Shady, [email protected] SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST PINE GROVE BAPTIST Gillum, Pastor, SundaySchooI10a.m., Wor- & 7 p.m.; Wed. 7 p.m. SS 9:30 a.m., Morning Service 10:45 a.m. GRACEWAY MISSIONARY BAPTIST NORTHSIDE BAPTIST WEST PINEVILLE BAPTIST Weavers Knob, Speedwell, Pastor - Rev. ship 11 a.m. & 6 p.m.; Wed. 7 p.m. Hutch, KY, Randy Wilson, Minister Sunday Evening at 6:00 p.m. 606-242-8783 North 20th St. Ext., Randy Phelp, Minister, MIDDLESBORO SEVENTH DAY ADVEN- Sunday School 1 0 a.m., Worship 11 a.m. JimmyBranscome, SundaySchooI10a.m., HOUSE OF PRAYER www.brightstarbc.com Sunday Schoo] 10 a.m., Worship 11 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. , Worship 6 p.m., TIST & 6 p.m.; Wed. 7 p.m. Worship 11 a.m. & Wed. 7 p.m. CHRISTIAN & 6 p.m., Wed. 7 p.m. Elydale, Amos Hall, Minister, Thurs.l Wed. 7 p.m. North 11 th Street, Mykal Ringstaff, Min. Sun. 7 p.m. CANNON CREEK PRIMITIVE BAPTIST SaturdayServuces, Sabath SchooI10a.m., WHIPPLE BAPTIST PRUDEN BAPTIST BETHANY CHRISTIAN GREATER TABERNACLE BAPTIST Hwy. 188, Clear Fork, Elder SIeve Greene, OLD YELLOW CREEK BAPTIST Worship 11 :15 a.m. Tanyard Hill, Rev. David Gibbons, Pastor, Pruden, Worship 11 a.m.; Wed. 5 p.m. Hwy. 58, Ewing, DuaneJones, Pastor, WORD OF FAITH WORSHIP CENTER Minister, Worship 3rd Sat. & Sun. 10 a.m. 202 Ellenwood Road, Rev. Arthur Trent, Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship 10 a.m. Sunday SchooI 10a.m., Worship 11 a.m. Minister, Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship 38th S1. & Winchester Ave., Pastor Rev. Ewing, Larry Luttrell Pastor, Sunday OTHER & 6 p.m.; Wed. 7 p.m. PUMP SPRINGS BAPTIST 11 :30a.m. Ist&3rdSun., Wed.4p.m.2nd& Jeff Greene, SS 9:45AM; Worship 11 School 10 a.m., Worship 11 :00 a.m. CHESTER AVENUE BAPTIST CHURCH Pump Springs Road, Harrogate, Rev. Scott 4th, , B.T.U. 11 :30 a.m. 2nd & 4th Sun. :00AM and 6:00 PM. Wed. 7:00 PM CHURCH OF GOO & 6 p.m. Sun.; Youth Bible Study 223 Chester Ave, Rev. Ray Collet, Pastor, ABUNDANT HARVEST CHURCH CATHOLIC Cannon, Sunday School 1 0 a.m., Worship Wed. 7 p.m. S.S. 10 a.m., Worship Sun. 11:00 a.m. & HENSLEY CHAPEL BAPTIST OLD YELLOW CREEK BAPTIST #2 (Nondemoninational) S.S. 10 a.m.; Wed. 7 11 a.m. & 7 p.m.; Wed. 7 p.m. ELYDALE CHURCH OF GOD 6:00 p.m.; Wed. 7:00 p.m. Hw. 441, Murphy Buell, Minister 45th Street, Rev. John Brown Pastor p.m.; Sun. 7 p.m. ST. ANTHONY Ewing, J.R. Taylor, Minister, Sunday School HARROGATE CHRISTIAN TABERNACLE Sunday School 10 a.m. ,Worship 11 a.m. Sunday School 10am, Worship 11 am & Virginia & Laurel Avenue, Father C. Arnal, RED HILL BAPTIST 10 a.m., Worship 11 a.m. & 7 p.m.; Thurs. 332 Arthur Road Cumberland Gap, TN CLEARFORK MISSIONARY BAPTIST & 6 p.m., Wed. 7:00 p.m. 6pm • Wed 7 pm FAITH TEMPLE Pastor, Mass: Sunday 9:00 p.m.; Holy Day Speedwell, Rev. Gary Money, Pastor 7p.m. Pastor Timothy Goins At 2 Colmar, Hwy. 188, Pastor: Rev Ferlin 25E Middlesboro, Shawn Baker, Pastor, Eve 7 p.m. Sunday School 1 0 a.m., Worship 11 a.m. PINE GROVE BAPTIST CHURCH Sunday Worship 10:00 a.m., & 6 p.m., & 7 p.m.; 2nd Sat. 7 p.m. Hwy. 217, Hutch, S.S. 10 a.m., Sunday Wed. 7 p.m. CHRISTIAN Worship 11 a.m. & 7 p.m. SHAWANEE BAPTIST CHURCH OF THE FIRST BORN FIRST CHRISTIAN Shawanee, Rev. John Gibbons, Minister PINNACLE VIEW PRIMITIVE BAPTIST Dunlap, James Barnett, Minister, Worship Tennessee Avenue Sunday School 10 a.m. , Worship 11 a.m. 10th St. & LothburyAve., Kenneth Robbins, 11 Rev. Brian House, Interim & 6:00 p.m.; Wed. 7:00 p.m. Minister, Worship 2nd weekend Sat. & Sun. a.m. & 7:30 p.m.; Wed. Sat. 7:30 p.m. Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship 11 a.m. ; 10 a.m., 4th weekend Sun. 10 a.m. Bible Study Wed. 7 p.m. UNDERWOOD GROVE BAPTIST CHURCH OF THE TRUE LIVING GOD OF Hwy. 630n Underwood Grove Road, Pastor RED OAK BAPTIST HOLINESS CHURCH OF GOD Marvin Simmons, Sunday School 10 a.m. N. Beltline, Dale Jones, Minister, Sunday 329 S. 20th St. , Pator, Joseph Glover Sun. Worship 11 a.m., and 7 p.m. ; Wed. School 10 a.m., Worship 11 a.m. & 6 p.m., CrossPointe Christian Church CHURCH OF GOD night 7 p.m. Wed. 7 p.m. Pastor - Rylan Allen 315 Cherry Street, Rev. Robert W. Perkins, 10:40am Sunday morning Pastor, Sunday School 10 a.m. CHURCH OF CHRIST Advertise Your Business RICHARDSON CHAPEL BAPTIST Worship 11 a.m. & 7 p.m.; Wed. 7 p.m. HERE Pastor Rev. Randy Wilson, Sunday School LIGHTHOUSE SANCTUARY HARROGATE CHURCH OF CHRIST 10 a.m. , Worship 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. and Salisbury Ave., Middlesboro; Jess Roark, CHURCH OF GOD OF PROPHECY 347 Shawanee Road , Criag Collins, Min- 606.248.1010 Tuesday. 7 p.m. pastor; Wed. 7 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m. , Sat. Hendron Hill; Cary, Custer Watts, Pastor, ister, 7p.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. , Worship 11 a.m. Worship 10 & 11 a.m. , 6 p.m.; Wed. 7 SOUTHSIDE BAPTIST & 7 p.m.; Wed. 7 p.m. p.m. 869-8033 410 Doncaster Ave., Pastor Jay Sulfridge, PARKER LANE HOLINESS SIZEMORE Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Worship 11 a.m. Parker Lane, Fred Helton, Minister CHURCH OF GOD OF PROPHECY POWELL VALLEY CHURCH OF CHRIST & 6 p.m., Wed. 7 p.m. Sunday School 11 a.m., Worship 7:30 p.m.; Fourth Street, Allen M. Lord, Minister Old Hwy. 63, Cumberland Gap, Scott Hardware Wed. 7:30 p.m. Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship 11 a.m., Collins, THANKFUL BAPTIST 6 p.m.; Wed. 7 p.m. Minister, Sunday School 1 Oa.m., Worship 302 Kentucky Ave • Pineville, KY 19th Street, John H. Clark, Minister SALVATION ARMY 11 337-2302 SundaySchooll0a.m., WorshipSun. 11 :30 118 N. 18th St., Sunday School 9:45 a.m., CHURCH OF GOD OF TRUE BELIEVERS a.m. & 6 p.m.; Wed. 7 p.m. 869-5547 a.m. & 6:30 p.m. Wed. 6 p.m. Worship 11 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. Calvin, Don Miracle, Pastor, everySaturday 7 p.m., Sunday Worship 12:00 p.m. CHURCH OF GOD 156089 TRINITY BAPTIST PINEVILLE KY. South 30th, SundaySchooll0a.m., Pastor: BAPTIST METHODIST FAITH TABERNACLE CHURCH OF GOD Keith Medley, Worship 11 a.m. & 6:00 p.m., Arthur,Arnold Guy, Minister, Sunday School Justin Mays, Wed. 7:00 p.m. ARJAY BAPTIST FIRST UNITED METHODIST 10 a.m., Worship 7 p.m.; Thursday 7 p.m. Agent Arjay, AY. Mills, Minister, Sunday School VirginiaAvenue, Rev. RonaldD. SuntkenJr., Auto • Life • Health WEST CUMBERLAND BAPTIST 10 a.m., Worship 11 a.m. & 7 p.m.; Wed. Minister, Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship TAZEWELL CHURCH OF GOD Home • Business • Retirement Rt. 1, Box 213, Pastor M. Danny Robbins, 7p.m. 11 a.m., Bible Study Thurs. 6 p.m. Sunday School 3:00 p.m., Worship 4:00 Sunday School 1 0 a.m., Worship 11 a.m. p.m. Wednesday 3:00 p.m. Phone: (606) 248-9264 & 6:30 p.m., Wed. 7 p.m. BETHEL BAPTIST NAZARENE www.jmaysinsurance.com Tennessee Avenue, James Chesney, Min. LUTHERAN CATHOLIC Sunday School 9:45 a.m ., FIRST CHURCH OFTHE NAZARENE 1509 Hwy 25 E • Middlesboro, KY 40965 Worship 11a.m. & 7 p.m.; Wed. 7 p.m. Ky. & Laurel, Rev. Ron Sylvester, Minister, CHRIST OF THE CUMBERLANDS ST. JULIAN CATHOLIC Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship LUTHERAN 118 Chester Avenue, Thobias Sabariar, MC BETHLEHEM BAPTIST 11 a.m. & 6 p.m.; Wed. 6 p.m. 190 Forge Ridge Road, Harrogate, Sunday Mass: Sat 6:30 p.m., Sun 11 a.m., Jeff Tingle, Pastor, Sunday School 10:00 School, Bible Class 9:15 a.m., Worship Tue-Fri 8 a.m. a.m., Worship Sun. 11 a.m. & 7 p.m.; PENTECOSTAL 11:00 a.m. Advertise Your Business Wed. 7 p.m. HERE FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH ARJAY PENTECOSTAL METHODIST Cumberland Ave, Rev. Brian House, BLACK MONT FIRST BAPTIST Arjay, James Roark, Pastor, Worship 606.248.1010 Interim Pastor Hulen, David Howard, Minister, Sunday 3 p.m.; Sat. & Wed. 7 p.m. ARTHUR UNITED METHODIST Sunday School 10:00 a.m., Worship 11 School 10 a.m., Worship 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. Arthur, Rev. Dr. Herman F. Cats, Minister, a.m. & 6 p.m.; Wed. 6:00 p.m. ; Wed. 7 p.m. BRADFORTOWN PENTECOSTAL Sunday School 11 a.m .; Worship 9:45 General Contractors Pineville, KY, Carl Jordon, Minister, Sat. & a.m. Construction CHURCH OF CHRIST CHENOA BAPTIST MISSION Sun. Worship 7 p.m. 611 N. 25th St., Dale Turner, Minister, Hwy. 190 Chenoa, Sun. School 10 a.m., HARROGATE UNITED METHODIST Managers Sunday School 10 a.m. , Worship 11 a.m. Worship 11 a.m. & 7 p.m.; Wed. 7 p.m. BLACKSTAR PENTECOSTAL Hwy. 25, Rev. Dr. Herman F. Cats, Min. South 23rd Street & 6:30 p.m.; Wed. 7 p.m. Hwy. 72 East, Blackstar, Rev. J.C. Craig Sunday School 10 a.m.; Worship 11 a.m. EAST JELLICO BAPTIST Pastor, SS 10 a.m. Worship 11 a.m. & 6:00 Middlesboro CHURCH OF GOD Hwy. 92-2077, Pastor Paul Anglin, SS p.m., Mon. BibieStudy7 p.m., Wed. LONE MOUNTAIN METHODIST 248-1110 Winchester Ave., Chad Hensley, Pastor, 10 a.m.; Worship 11 a.m. & 6 p.m., Wed. evening service 7:00 p.m. Lone Mountain, Frank Brooks, Minister, Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship 11 a.m. 7p.m. Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship 10 a.m. & 6 p.m.; Wed. 7 p.m. CALVIN PENTECOSTAL 2nd Sun.; 6:30 p.m. 4th Sun. EAST PINEVILLE BAPTIST Rev. Wade Johnson, Pastor, Worship 7 CHURCH OF GOD MOUNTAIN 119 Hardpan Road, Shelby Money, Min. p.m.; Sat.fTues.lFri. 7 p.m. MOUNTAIN VIEW METHODIST ASSEMBLY Sunday School 10 a.m. Harrogate, Rev. Dr. Herman F. Cats, Min. Old Noetown Road, Michael Padgett, Worship 11 a.m. & 7 p.m.; Wed. 7 p.m. COMMUNITY HARVESTTABERNACLE Sunday School 10 a.m., Minister, Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship Flat Shoals, David Rice, Minister, SS Worship 11a.m. & 8:30 p.m. 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. ; Wed. 7 p.m. EBENEZER MISSIONARY BAPTIST 10:1 5 a.m., Wed. 7 p.m., Sun. 11 :00 a.m. Rt. 92, Truman Partin, Pastor, Sun. School & 6:30 p.m. OTHER CHURCH OF GOD NOETOWN 10a.m. , Worship 11 a.m., Old Noetown Belt Line Road, Roger Cox, 7 p.m. Sun. & Wed NEW FERNDALE PENTECOSTAL CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF Minister, Sunday School 10 a.m. Pastor Walter Brock, Asst. Pastor Claude LATTER DAY SAINTS Worship 11 a.m. & 6 p.m.; Wed. 7 p.m. FAITH MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH Baker, Sunday School 10 a.m. Hwy. 63 Claiborne County, Bishop - Steve Center Branch , Ingram, KY; Pastor Service Wed. 7 p.m., Sat. 7 p.m., Sun. 11 Jeppson, Sacrement 10 a.m.; Sunday Kelly Partin Jr.; Sat. 7 p.m.-10 p.m.; Sun. a.m. & 6:30 p.m. School 11 a.m., Priesthood 12:00 noon; 11 p.m.- 2 p.m. Relief Society 12 :00 noon GENERAL ASSEMBLY CHURCH OF GOD LAUREL HILL PENTECOSTAL 210-112 Ellenwood Road, Myra Smith, FIRST BAPTIST Laurel Hill Road SHAWANEE PENTECOSTAL CHURCH Minister, Worship 11 a.m.; Wed. 7 p.m. Pastor: Rondald Howard; Sunday School Pastor, Orville Yeary, Sunday School 10 9:45 a.m., Worship 11 a.m. & 7 p.m.; OLD FOURMILE PENTECOSTAL a.m., Sun. Worship 6 p.m., Wed. & Sat. MONARCH CHURCH OF GOD Wed. 7 p.m. Four Mile, Pastor, Rev. Bill Engle, Jr. 7 p.m. Pruden Road, Woodrow Gilbert, Minister, SundaySchooI10a.m., Worship t1a.m. & Sunday School 10 a.m. , Worship 7 p.m. GREASY CREEK MISSIONARY BAPTIST 7 p.m.; Wed./Sat. 7 p.m. HOUSE OF PRAYER IN CHRIST JESUS Sun. & Thurs. Pastor, Hurla Phillips, Sunday School 1 Arthur (Formerly Old Gap Creek Baptist), 0:00, OLD STRAIGHT CREEK TRINITY Joe Laws, Pastor, Sunday School 11 a.m., NEW WORLDWIDE CHURCH OF GOD Worship - Sun. 11 :00 a.m. & 6:30 p.m., TABERNACLE Worship Sat, & Tues. 7:00 p.m. Salvation Army Chapel, Sat. 10:30 AM Wed. 6:30 p.m. Hwy. 221, Straight Creek, Pastor Danny Daniels, Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship, FERGUSON RIDGE PENTECOSTAL 30TH STREET CHURCH OF GOD JENSON BAPTIST 6:00 p.m., Wed. 7:00 p.m. HOLINESS South 30th Street, H.D. Morris, Minister, Jenson, Rev. Chad Loveless, Minister, 1215 Ferguson Ridge Road, Tazewell, TN Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship 6 p.m.; Sunday School 9:45 a.m., Worship 11 a.m. STONEY FORK PENTECOSTAL Pastor Rev. Ronnie Hall, Wed., Sat. & Sun. Wed. 6 p.m. & 6:30 p.m.; Wed. 7 p.m. CHURCH OF GOD Nights, 3rd & 5th Sundays Stoney Fork, KY, Pastor Kenneth Saylor EPISCOPAL MILL CREEK BAPTIST Worship Sunday evening 7 p.m. MISSION OF GOD Rev. Larry Sowders, Sunday School Shawanee, Harold B. Maiden, Min.,Sunday ST. MARY’S EPISCOPAL 10 a.m., Worship Sun. 11 a.m. & 6 p.m.; STRAIGHT CREEK PENTECOSTAL School 10 a.m., Worship 7:30 p.m.; Wed. 131 Edgewood Road, Sunday School 10 Wed. 7 p.m. Straight Creek 7:30 p.m. a.m., Worship 8:30 a.m., 11 a.m. MT. HEBRON BAPTIST TRINITY PENTECOSTAL SPIRIT & TRUTH WORSHIP CENTER FULL GOSPEL Straight Creek , Roy Hatton, Minister, 25-E, North of Pineville, Danny Hall, Min. Arthur, TN, Audie Miracle, Pastor, Sunday Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship 11 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship 7 p.m.; School 10 a.m., Worship 6 p.m., Bible FULL GOSPEL MISSION & 7 p.m.; Wed. 7 p.m. Bible Study Mission Wed./Sat. 7 p.m. Study Wed. 7 p.m. Thurs. Ladies’ Bible North 19th Street, Charles Kersey, Min. Groups Siudy 6:30 p.m. Woship 2 p.m.; Fri./Sa1. 7 p.m. PRESBYTERIAN MOSS CHAPEL MISSIONARY BAPTIST TIPRELL COMMUNITY METHODIST Hwy. 25E, Paul Gibson, Minister, Sunday FIRST PRESBYTERIAN West of Cumberland Gap on Tiprell Road, School 10 a.m., Worship 11 a.m. & 6 p.m.; 507 Kentucky Avenue, Jim Woodring, Randy Duncan, Minister, Worship 10 a.m.& COVENANT UNITED METHODIST Wed. 7 p.m. Minister, Sunday School 10 a.m., WorShip 7 p.m; Tues. 7 p.m. 25th at Dorchester, Rev. Dr. Philip D. Hill, 11 a.m. Pastor, Sunday School 9:45 a.m., Worship NEWTOWN BAPTIST TNT CHURCH OF GOD MTN. ASSEMBLY 11 a.m. & 6 p.m., Wed. 5:30 dinner; 6:30 Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship 11 a.m. OTHER Pastor, John Keefer, Hwy. 33, adult/child Bible Class & 7 p.m., Wed. 7 p.m. NewTazewell, TN, SS 10 AM, Worship OLD STRAIGHT CREEK TRINITY 11:00am ,6pm Wed. WY.C. 7 PM STONEY FORK UNITED METHODIST OAKDALE MISSIONARY BAPTIST TABERNACLE Stoney Fork, KY, Pastor Robert Gross Mike Sutton, Minister, Sunday School 10 Hwy. 221, Straight Creek, Bobby Grubbs, VICTORY WORSHIP CENTER Sunday Service 11 a.m. a.m., Worship 11 a.m.; Wed./Sat. 7 p.m. Minister, Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship 662 Patterson Road, Harrogate, Gary L. 6:30 p.m.; Wed. 7 p.m. Miracle, Pastor, Sunday School 10 a.m., WHITE MEMORIAL A.M.E. ZION OLD CANNON CREEK MISSIONARY Worship 11 :00 a.m. Sunday and Wednes- 109 Ironwood Road, Sunday School 9:45 BAPTIST CHURCH TENNESSEE BAPTIST day Night 7 p.m. a.m. , Worship 11 a.m.; Wed. 7 .m. Clayton Barton, Pastor. Ray Spicer, Pastor S.S. 10 a.m., WorShip CARR’S CHAPEL BAPTIST INDIAN CREEK BAPTIST CHURCH NAZARENE 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wed. 7 p.m. Hwy. 63, Speedwell, Jim Yeary, Minister, Harrogate, TN Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship 11 a.m. Pastor Steve Moyers, Worship Sun 11 am FIRST CHURCH OFTHE NAZARENE RIVERSIDE BAPTIST & 7 p.m. ; Wed. 6:30 p.m. 6 pm, Sunday School 10 am 27th & Winchester, Rev. Ron Sylvester, Fourmile, Casey Hampton, Pastor Pastor, Sunday School 10:00 a.m., Sun. Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship 11 a.m. FAIRVIEW BAPTIST CHURCH BAPTIST Morning Worship 11 :00 a.m., Wednesday & 6 p.m.; Wed. 7 p.m. Old Hwy 25E,Tazewell,Tn, Travis Lester, Prayer Service 6:00 p.m. Pastor; Sunday School 9:45 a.m., Worship BUTCHER GAP MISSIONARY BAPTIST RIVERVIEW BAPTIST CHURCH 11 a.m. & 7 p.m. ; Wed. 7 p.m. SundaySchooI10a.m., Worship 11 a.m. &

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Section Editor: Donna Greene Phone: (606) 248-1010 ext. 205 Fax: (606) 248-7614 Email: [email protected] R E L I G I O N Web page: www.middlesborodailynews.com Learning the true meaning of Christmas

Mary and Joseph had the love of his betrothed. image of God. All of a peculiar people, zealous the map of the country. loved one another with a Bill Mary was to be the mother Joseph’s doubts were dis- of good works.” He has a Tearing it into small pieces pure and holy love and now Helton of the Lord, the highest pelled, his anguish was people, his own people, for for each state, he gave it to they were betrothed. The honor ever vouchsafed to a gone and he was filled with he is a King, and his people his daughter, and said, tie of betrothal was in the child of Adam. Joseph was a strange and awful joy. are a kingdom of priests, a "See if you can put this eyes of the Jews as sacred FROM A to have the great joy of His betrothed was to be the holy nation. They belong to together. This will show as that of marriage. Then PASTOR’S watching over Jesus’ infan- mother of the Messiah. him; they are his, bought you our whole country Mary was found with child. cy and youth. Joseph took unto him with a price; they are not today." After a few min- Every rose has its thorns; HEART Isaiah is often called the his wife; he respected her their own. When will we as utes, she handed him the that bright, happy time is evangelical prophet; in his a nation learn the true map correctly fitted togeth- wholly disbelieve. spotless purity and lived often, in ordinary experi- prophecy we have the fore- meaning of Christmas? If er with tape. The father He intended to adopt a with her in reverential ence, clouded with difficul- shadowing of this gospel we desire peace on earth, was surprised and asked middle course; he would awe. At last the promised ties and anxieties. Never story. The prophecy was then we must put Jesus in how she had finished so not expose his betrothed; Child was born and he was there a greater trial given through him; but he His rightful place as Lord quickly. "Oh," she said, "on he loved her still. His jus- called His name Jesus, in for a betrothed pair than was not the author of it, it and King. A father wanted the other side of the paper tice was not the strict, obedience to the angel’s this which befell Joseph came from God. God had to read a magazine but was is a picture of Jesus. When stern justice that considers bidding. It is the Greek and Mary. spoken it, and he would interrupted by his little I got all of Jesus back only the letter of the Law; form of the common The Holy Ghost had make it good. He had girl. She wanted to know where He belonged, then it was tempered with the Hebrew name Joshua, come upon the blessed vir- announced his will long what the United States our country just came gentler feelings, mercy and which means “salvation.” gin and the power of the ago, and at last the time looked like. Finally, he tore together." Let it be so! compassion. He could not But only the Son of God Highest had overshadowed was come. “Now all this is a sheet out of his new mag- Merry Christmas and have bring one whom he had fulfilled its blessed mean- her. She was highly come to pass,” the angel azine on which was printed a blessed New Year. ing, “He himself shall save favored indeed, blessed loved so dearly into the said (for these words are his people,” which means above all other women, danger of shame and part of the message), “that by his own power. The first chosen to be the mother of death. But under circum- it might be fulfilled.” The ChristmasChristmas Eve Services Eve Joshua saved the Israelites the Lord. Joseph was a just stances so suspicious he Hebrew words mean liter- First Presbyterian, M’boro, 5 p.m. by the help of God; the sec- man and was sorely tried. could not consummate the ally, “The virgin is with Firstservice Christian, M’boro, scheduled 10:30 p.m. ond Joshua is himself God, He had tenderly loved his marriage. He was minded child, and bears a Son. The CovenantThe First United Presbyterian Methodist, Church M’boro of 5 p.m.Harlan and therefore he himself is able betrothed; he loved her to put her away privately. terms of the prophecy can 11(onp.m. Clover Street) will have a Christmas to save even to the utter- still. He was in a position of It was misery to him to be satisfied only by a EveSt, Vesper Julian Catholic Service Church, this evening 5:30 p.m. at Children's 5 p.m. most all that come unto Christmas Play, followed at 6 p.m. by a Christmas the greatest perplexity. mistrust his betrothed; it miraculous conception and and Christmas Day beginning at 10:45 Mary was conscious of her was misery to be doubtful a supernatural birth. The God by Him. He came to Vigil Mass. From 11:30 p.m. to midnight a concert ofa.m.Christmas The service carols,followed will feature bylessons Christmas and own innocence; the angel about the right path to be virgin-born Son is the “redeem us from all iniqui- carols.Midnight Everyone Mass is invited to attend. had announced to her the pursued in a case of such King, the King who must ty, and purify unto himself cause of her immaculate momentous importance to reign till all his enemies conception. Joseph had, at them both. are put under his feet. And the most, only her word to At last the answer he is Immanuel, “God with SSuunnddaayy SScchhooooll LLeessssoonn came. The angel appeared trust in; appearances were us.” He has taken upon Bethlehem's As Mary was having to Joseph in a dream and against her; her statement, him our human nature so Manger, the Story her baby, shepherds were if she told him all, required reassured him that this that by the mysterious Within the Story Luke with taking care of sheep just a very high degree of was all part of God’s plan union of the human and 2: outside the town (2:8). unquestioning, trustful and he should take Mary Divine in the one Person of Tomorrow the world John These men may be slight- faith. But he was a just as his wife. It calmed the Christ our human nature awakes to the celebration Ditty ly romanticized in the man; he would not do her fears of Joseph, it removed might be cleansed from the of Christmas. For some modern story of wrong. He could not wholly his doubts and enabled dark stain of sin, and be the day will bring a time Bethlehem, made cute by believe; perhaps he did not him to rejoice once more in created anew after the to open gifts and share children in bathrobes and the family's traditional hometown, Bethlehem. towel-turbans on their Christmas meal, whatev- As well, the prophet heads. In reality, these The reason for the season er that may be. Even for Micah predicted some 600 men tended to be a bit those who do not cele- years prior that that sheepy-smelling, consid- Was there ever a Ronnie Except for Jesus. The brate they will enjoy sleepy little town would ered unclean by the reli- time when the holidays manger was empty. Our another day off from the be the birthplace of a gious leaders because were not busy? Probably McBrayer volunteer concluded job or school. ruler whose existence was they often came into con- not. I suppose if we that he had been stolen So many, as a matter from "everlasting to ever- tact with dead things, and went back to the very Keeping from his crib while of fact most of our activi- lasting" (Micah 5:2). seemed to mix well only ties around Christmas first Christmas we sleeping. The Christmas But the birthplace is a with other shepherds. In are traditions dating back would find a great deal the Faith small tip of a large ice- other words, these folks carol says the shep- to the last quarter of the of hurried busyness: was a high census of berg. Our story is found were on the fringe of soci- herds were watching 1800s. The way the ever- Joseph was out sitting patients. There were not within the place but ety. This is the story of so and guarding Jesus — green is decorated, the the people of the narra- in the garage on the extraordinary cases in many in our day, people but apparently not in picture of Santa, the giv- tive. There is Caesar donkey, honking the the Intensive Care Unit alienated simply because the hospital chapel. ing of gifts, even center- Augustus. He was the saddle horn, doing his and Emergency of who they are. The shep- To the volunteer’s ing the day around family emperor of the Roman best to hurry Mary Department. The entire especially children, are all herds found their way to relief, it was quickly Empire at the time of along just a bit. staff was attempting to relatively new additions the manger because of the clarified that Jesus was Jesus' birth and was She was inside pack- coordinate help for to the observance. proclamation of the angel. not missing. He simply responsible for getting He was send by God to ing one more bag for the patients who would not The real Christmas, as Mary and Joseph to holiday trip to visit have a Christmas for hadn’t arrived yet. Baby Christians understand, tell them that their Bethlehem (Luke 2:1-4). Messiah had come. These Joseph’s neurotic family their families. Jesus was wrapped, not has no of these things. Augustus had no idea he men may have been quite in Bethlehem. Of course In our busyness, we in swaddling clothes, The true celebration of was part of God's plan. He unkempt but they were she was moving as fast were on the verge of but in shrink wrap and Christmas eclipses all had not thoughts of the not uninformed. as she could. A woman overlooking the old stuck in a drawer. He aspects of the contempo- God of the Jews. rary add-ons to the holi- All Jews knew of God's better than eight “reason for the season.” was safe and sound He just wanted more day. To understand the promise to send them a months pregnant, who Then, one of the hospi- taxes. But God used him. waiting for Christmas joy and excitement of the Savior. They all longed for was planning an excur- How many people give no tal volunteers, unknown Day before making his day one needs to look to the day they would be set thought, have no concern sion over field and foun- to her, brought us a grand entrance. We, the source of the celebra- free. This was the angel's for God, also have no idea tain, moor and moun- much needed reprieve along with all the tion. Take a moment and message, "Do not be that God is working His tain, was moving and put a smile back on read the story again in afraid. I bring you good Nativity scene charac- will in their activities. nowhere very quickly. everyone’s face. She Luke 2:1-40. See the foun- news that will cause great ters, wait for him until The next people in the But there were places came rushing into the dation on which tomor- joy for all the people. then. story are Mary and to go, people to see and Pastoral Care office row's celebration is built. Today in the town of In your own heart Joseph. Simply put, this history to be made. So Allow yourself to let go of David a Savior has been with the panicked couple was willing to be Jesus may be locked the modern trappings of Mary and Joseph hur- words, “Jesus is miss- used by God no matter born to you; he is the away, collecting dust in the season; find yourself ried on their way into ing!” what it cost them. Mary Messiah, the Lord." (2:10- some dark little corner. in ancient Judea, feel the the throngs of people At first, I thought gave up her reputation, 11). True, Christians are You may have grown so cool of the night, smell the who had gathered in the someone had taken a Joseph his dignity. Both not angels but we share busy that you have not hay, walk the courts of famed City of David for crucifix out of one of the set their personal wellbe- the same message with Jerusalem's Temple, the census demanded by hospital rooms when even thought of him the world that the angels lose yourself in the won- ing aside for God's the Roman authorities. they discharged to go since last year (or at shared that night in the der of that most holy of grander plan. May more least since Easter). If shepherd fields outside The story is as famil- home. It happens more nights. When looking into Christians find them- iar as our own chil- times than you might so, I think he’s do an selves as available to the Bethlehem. Luke's story of Jesus' There are two other dren’s names. Upon imagine. As a person unwrapping, don’t you? Lord's use as these two birth, one comes away people in the story. They their arrival there was packs their bags, some- Break the packaging. young people were. Then with at least a basic come in after that night. no room for Mary or times Jesus finds him- Knock off the dust. Get understanding of the there is a person not men- tioned but no doubt there; There is a man named Joseph at the local self among a patient’s him out of the drawer. main point of the account. that would be the Simeon whose life's desire Econo Lodge. So they personal belongings. Let him take his place Jesus was born in a stable innkeeper. Though not was to see the coming of checked the Fairfield. But no worries; the hos- Bethlehem. That is the at the center of this noted in the story, some- the Messiah. When that Strike out. The Motel pital keeps a whole box story. But God, a God of Advent season, and at one had to tell Joseph day came, thirty days Six? Nope, not there of Jesus’ in a hidden purpose and design, the center of your life. there was not room in the after Jesus was born, it either. The young cou- cabinet to replace the placed a story within the We may be busy, but not inn (2:7). Also, it is was enough for the his old ple was forced into stolen ones. Such theft story. Wasting no words, so busy that we forget to He led Luke to tell us sev- thought that the manger man. Likewise there was being squatters at the doesn’t bother me. I fig- very old prophetess “glorify and praise God eral interesting details where Jesus was born local KOA campground. ure if a person needs named Anna who also cel- for all we have heard that only he relates. It is was the inn's "parking There Jesus was born, Jesus enough to steal garage". This man was ebrated the birth of the and seen” in this child in those details that the ignominiously into a him off the wall of a story within the story lies. not a bad man, just a busy Messiah (2:25 and 36). Palestinian backwater. hospital, then by all born in Bethlehem. businessman. He did The story within the ••••••••••• And within that story is All the while the count- means, take him. the story of humanity; seem to help but must not story, found in the people Ronnie McBrayer is a ing of people, taxes, But the missing within it is your story. have been anymore of the nativity. From a syndicated columnist, sheep and profits went Jesus this volunteer It begins with moved or drawn to the king who could careless to on unhindered. The spoke of was the baby speaker and author. His Bethlehem. This was no event that night than to an old man who just world was too busy to Jesus from the Nativity books include “Leaving random choice. Jesus was open up the barn. Busy meeting Jesus was note his arrival. scene. Everyone was Religion, Following born there on purpose. As people. They see a couple enough, their stories are Several Christmas there: Mary, Joseph, the Jesus” and “The Jesus God's Messiah, His com- in need, even open up the ours'. Which story is seasons ago I was very magi, shepherds, sheep, Tribe.” Visit his website ing king from the line of manger but have no more yours? May we all find time than that and seem ourselves like that young busy at the hospital donkeys, angels — all at www.ronniemcbray- King David, Jesus needed to be born in David's to miss it all. couple. Merry Christmas. where I worked. There the usual suspects. er.net. PAGE 8 THE DAILY NEWS |SATURDAY |DECEMBER 24, 2011 Section Editor: Donna Greene Phone: (606) 248-1010 ext. 205 Fax: (606) 248-7614 Email: [email protected] COMMUNITY Web page: www.middlesborodailynews.com Medicare costs for 2012 DEAR SAVVY • Individuals with incomes of $85,000 to SENIOR: I know we will $107,000, or married couples filing joint tax be getting a slight increase returns with incomes of $170,000 to in our Social Security $214,000 will pay $139.90 per person per checks next year but what month for Part B. That’s a $21.60 reduction about our Medicare costs. from this year’s premium. What will the Medicare pre- • Individuals earning $107,000 to miums and deductibles cost $160,000, or married couples with incomes seniors in 2012? — Looking of $214,000 to $320,000 will pay $199.80, a Ahead $30.90 reduction. DEAR LOOKING: The • Individuals with incomes of $160,000 to Jim new Medicare premium, $214,000, or couples with incomes of deductible and co-pay $320,000 to $428,000 will pay $259.70, a Miller charges for 2012 were all $40.20 reduction. announced a few weeks ago • Individuals over $214,000 or couples and the news was actually above $428,000 will pay $319.70 each per Savy Senior pretty good. Here’s a break- month for Part B. That’s $49.40 less that this down of what retirees can year. expect to pay for Medicare Other Medicare changes you need to starting in January. know about that will affect all beneficiaries includes the Part B deductible, which will be 2012 Premiums $140 in 2012, a decrease of $22. And the For most Medicare beneficiaries who deductible for Part A, which covers inpatient enrolled in 2009 or earlier, your monthly hospital care, will rise by $24, to $1,156 premiums for Part B (which covers doctor next year. visits and outpatient care) will increase only For more information on all the Medicare $3.50 to $99.90 in 2012. That’s much less premiums and coinsurance rates for 2012 than was predicted by the government earli- see medicare.gov/cost or call 800-633-4227. er in the year. The increase is the first in four years for Help with Premiums most people with Medicare, mainly because If you’re a high-income beneficiary and of the federal law that freezes Part B premi- your income has fallen since 2010 (the tax ums when there’s no Social Security cost-of- year used to determine your 2012 premi- living adjustment (COLA), which was the ums) you may be able to reduce or eliminate Celebrating 60 years case in 2010 and 2011. But, Social Security your Medicare Part B premium surcharge. recently announced a 3.6 percent COLA for To qualify, your income loss must be tied to 2012. a life-changing event such as a marriage or of marriage That 3.6 percent increase will boost divorce, a job loss or reduced work hours Charles and Betty Hale of Pineville will be cele- monthly Social Security checks by an aver- (including retirement), loss of income from brating their 60th wedding anniversary with age of about $43 for retirees next year. So, income-producing property, or cuts in pen- even after your Part B premiums get deduct- sion benefits. To learn more see their children on Monday December 26. ed from your Social Security checks, you’ll ssa.gov/pubs/10536.html. still have about $40 more every month. And for lower-income retirees who are The news for younger retiree is even bet- having a difficult time paying their ter. Medicare Part B beneficiaries that Medicare costs, help is available through enrolled in 2010 who’ve been paying Medicare Savings Programs. These are $110.50 per month, and those that enrolled Medicaid-administered programs that pay this year (in 2011) who are currently paying Part B premiums and depending on your $115.40 per month, will see their Part B pre- finances may even pick up the tab on your miums go down to $99.90. copayments and deductibles. To find out if And for high-income beneficiaries, you qualify contact your local Medicaid who’ve been paying higher Part B premiums office call 800-633-4227 for contact because their annual incomes are more than information. $85,000, or $170,000 for joint filers, they Send your senior questions to: Savvy Senior, P.O. too, will see their monthly Part B premiums Box 5443, Norman, OK 73070, or visit drop in 2012. Here’s a breakdown of what SavvySenior.org. Jim Miller is a contributor to they will pay next year based on their the NBC Today show and author of “The Savvy income level. Senior” book. 1957-2011 COMMUNITY CALENDAR e family of Diane Patsy Buttery England Sutphin Miles (Mimi) DECEMBER 24- JANUARY 2 Jan. 27, 1937 - April 29, 2003 wish to thank everyone LIGHTHOUSE MISSION CENTER will be closed Dec. 21 through Jan. 2 who brought food, cards, for Christmas. It will reopen on Jan. 3. phone calls, prayers, to Rev. Stuart Fultz, to DECEMBER 26 Rev. George Cole & Amy FRIENDS OF THE (Bell County) SHELTER will meet Monday at 7 p.m. at Penlton for beautiful the Bell County Health Department. LIGHTHOUSE MEDICAL CLINIC hours are 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. each songs, to Indian Creek Monday. The clinic is also open on Tuesdays by appointment only. The clinic is Church for dinner at the located at Lighthouse Mission Center, 4.5 miles on Hwy. 119 from US 25-E church, and to all her (below Page School). For more information, or to schedule an appointment call friends at Tri-State 337-9955. Nursing Home where DECEMBER 27 she enjoyed working, to BENCHMARK FAMILY SERVICES/FOSTER CARE offers free orientation pallbearers, and to classes. If you are interested in information on becoming a foster parent attend Merry Christmas in Heaven Mom Creech Funeral Home, an orientation session any Tuesday from 5-6 p.m., or call the office at 606-526- God Bless All of You. 6992 for an information packet. Benchmark serves Bell, Clay, Harlan, Knox, Laurel, and Whitley Counties. The office is located in the Falls Plaza, 1707 Falls We Miss You So Much Ecclesiastes 3:2 Hwy, Suite 9, Corbin, Ky. Son - Chris Sutphin Love, Husband - Doris Miles DECEMBER 29 Mitzi (Mark) Oneski, Denver England, Grandchildren that was WEIGHT CONSCIOUS SUPPORT GROUP meets each Thursday at the Bell Robbie (Sonya) England, Debbie (Jeff) Co. Volunteer Fire Dept. Headquarters on Hwy. 119. Weigh in begins at 5:30 her pride & joy - Dreak p.m. and the meeting at 6 p.m. $1 donation will be appreciated t o help BCVFD Bolt, Lora Baker, David (Sharron) & Keelie, Mom & Dad, with housekeeping costs. England, Late Denise Miracle Brother & Sister 275440 275745 JANUARY 7 MONTHLY READING PROGRAM for children ages 3-12 at the Harrogate Book Station, 310 Bristol In Loving Rd., will be held the first Saturday of each month from noon to 2 p.m. Snacks will be provided. Call Memory of 423-869-9777 for more information. •••••• MIDDLESBORO TEACHERS, PARENTS & STUDENTS this is your chance to nominate your favorite teacher of the month. Nomination forms are 12-11-66Bill Jr. toCarnes 7-6-10 available at www.mboro.k12.ky.us or you can get a Dad when you died a part of us died Bill Jr. form at any of the schools. too. We never knew how hard it was to BELL COUNTY RECYCLING CENTER, locat- This is our 2nd Christmas without you. ed behind the Middlesboro Mall, is now open lose our rst Love, until the day you With tears of sorrow we cry each day but Mondays through Fridays, 9 am - 4 p.m.. Accepting went to Heaven above. Even though we know that in Angel’s arms you were #1 and #2 plastics, aluminum cans, cardboard, and we can’t see, I know you’re up there carried away. all kinds of paper. watching over us. We miss you more Our memories of love and laughter shall MOUNTAIN HERITAGE HOSPICE needs vol- and more everyday, and all we do is not fade. For inside our hearts you will unteers for Bell and Harlan Counties. Volunteers cry and pray in our heart you shall provide assistance for the terminally ill and their always stay. Life will never be the same forever remain. Happy rst families. For more information call 606-573-6111 or without you, but by God’s grace we are 1-800-371-6112. anksgiving and Christmas in Heaven. able to live on this Earth without you, •••••••• Love Forever! and bear the pain of losing you. We love Announcements for the Community Calendar Ruth, Rosa, Mattie, Tina, Sharon, and miss you so much. may be submitted by: Fax at 248-7614, by e-mail Carla, Tammy, Kenneth Knuckles at dgreene at heartlandpublications.com, by mail Your Loving Family at P.O. Box 579, Middlesboro, KY 40965, or can Merry Christmas in Heaven be dropped off at our office at 120 North 11th 275650 Betty, Nikki, Mom, Dad & Family Street, Middlesboro (directly behind Food City). 275133 THE DAILY NEWS |SATURDAY | DECEMBER 24, 2011 PAGE 9 DAYTIME DIAL

BY DANA BLOCK Daniel turned to Lexie for support ding. An emotional Robin burst into lights go out in Llanview. THE BOLD AND THE BEAU- for his health issues. Marlena had a tears while wrapping gifts. Watch THE YOUNG AND THE REST- TIFUL: Ridge narrowed down the hard time believing that new evi- For: Carly buys Shawn a dog. Ethan LESS: A drunken Nikki confessed to list of suspects to find out who stole dence could actually exonerate receives another message from The Diane's murder, but the judge didn't the Forrester designs. Donna was John. Brady and Madison grew Woman in White. believe her and sent Victor off to disappointed in Nick for his role in closer as they opened up about their ONE LIFE TO LIVE: Rex prison. Angelina showed some the theft, but eventually forgave him, troubled childhoods. Sami and Rafe stayed behind in Texas after he was improvement while practicing her much to Pam's dismay. Stephanie prepared for their vow-renewal cer- bumped from his flight, leaving him song for Chloe and Kevin's wedding. apologized to Beverly for her false emony in the town square just as EJ face to face with Gigi/Stacy. Cutter Tucker held the tiebreaking vote to accusations and asked her to return arrived. Watch For: John faces a thought about telling Rex the real determine whether Nick or Adam to her internship. Rick urged Hope to financial crisis. EJ discovers Will's story behind the look-alikes. would be the new CEO. Devon was act on her feelings for Liam or lose secret. Meanwhile, Aubrey helped Shane overjoyed when his sister, Ana, sur- him forever. Pam seethed with jeal- GENERAL HOSPITAL: decorate for Christmas back in prised him for Christmas. ously over Donna and Nick's blos- Michael and Sam bonded over their Llanview as they waited for Rex to Meanwhile, Ana didn't recognize her soming relationship. After Pam shared traumas. Matt interrupted a return. Viki walked up just in time to estranged mother, Harmony. Nikki opted out of cooking Christmas din- potential holiday celebration see Clint kissing Kim but didn't get told Deacon that she was filing for ner, the undomesticated Logan sis- between Elizabeth and Lucky. Dante the full story. David listened to Viki's an annulment. Kevin canceled his ters were put in charge. Hope and took Lulu to Manhattan to get a dilemma and told her that she was wedding to Chloe at the last minute, Thomas took in the sights of the sea- glimpse of what it is really like to be better off without Clint. Neela and saying that he needed more time to sons together in Los Angeles. Watch married to a cop. Maxie and Jack grew closer, making her feel think. Nikki was greeted by her For: Chance brings Liam and Hope Elizabeth got into an altercation after guilty for secretly recording his con- guardian angel after she crashed into together at a resort in Mexico. Maxie tried to expose her rival's true fession. The professor helped a tree. Watch For: Adam and Sharon Amber feels threatened by Beverly. intentions. Matt forgave Maxie and Gigi/Stacy learn what really hap- make love. A surprise wedding DAYS OF OUR LIVES: Secrets promised her a romantic holiday pened the night Gigi "died." John occurs. began to unravel in Salem as EJ with just the two of them. Lucky left arrived at Natalie's with a gift for Daytime Dial is online and interactive. promised Nicole that there were for Ireland again. Shawn surprised their son. Irene warned Todd that he Go to daytimedial.blogspot.com and get none between them. Carrie encour- Carly with a fully decorated home. would lose everything if the truth the scoop on all the latest soap news. aged John to use Alice's secret IOU Sam realized that Jason watched came out that he was Victor's killer. Participate in online polls, read exclusive against Stefano. Madison kept a Franco's sinister DVD. Dante and Watch For: Shane is reunited with interviews and blogs, and submit your cryptic phone call from Brady. Lulu said "I do" in a surprise wed- his mother. Surprises unfold as the soap-related questions.

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3 PM 3:30 4 PM 4:30 5 PM 5:30 6 PM 6:30 7 PM 7:30 8 PM 8:30 9 PM 9:30 10 PM 10:30 11 PM 11:30 WKSO-29 Lidia's Italy Fav. Food Test Kitchen History Antiques Roadshow The Lawrence Welk Show Louisville Red Green KY Life KY Afield <+++ Scrooge ('35) Sir Seymour Hicks. Silent Night Christmas at St. Olaf WTNZ-43 (1:00) ! NFL Football (L) (:15) NFL Football (L) The OT Terra Nova Terra Nova FOX News Old Christine Hell's Kitchen WTVQ-36 Paid Paid ESPN Sports Saturday (N) ABC News News <+++ The Sound of Music (1965, Musical) Christopher Plummer, Julie Andrews. ABC News (:35) Mass " WATE-06 (2:30) ! Festival T. McCarver ESPN Sports Saturday (N) 6 News ABC News <+++ The Sound of Music (1965, Musical) Christopher Plummer, Julie Andrews. 6 News (:35) Mass " WYMT-57 (1:00) ! NFL Football Cleveland vs Baltimore (L) Monster Jam 27 NewsFirst News King-Queens Brush Arbor Blue Bloods 48 Hours Mystery 27 NewsFirst (:35) Marketg " WVLT-08 (1:00) ! NFL Football Jacksonville vs Tennessee (L) M onster Jam Christmas News Paid Paid Blue Bloods 48 Hours Mystery Chef Walter (:35) Chelsea " WBIR-10 PGA Year in Review PGA Golf Skills Challenge 10 News NBC News The Heartland Series <++++ It's a Wonderful Life (1946, Drama) Donna Reed, James Stewart. Schwall Mass " WPXK-54 < A Golden Christmas 2 (2011, Family) < 12 Wishes of Christmas (2010, Fable) Monk Monk Monk Psych Psych A&E Dog the Bounty Hunter Dog the Bounty Hunter Bounty Hunt. Bounty Hunt. Dog the Bounty Hunter Dog the Bounty Hunter Dog the Bounty Hunter Dog the Bounty Hunter Dog the Bounty Hunter Bounty Hunt. Bounty " AMC (2:00) ! < Lonesome Do... < Lonesome Dove: The Plains ('89) Robert Duvall. <++ Lonesome Dove: Return ('89) Robert Duvall. <+ American Outlaws ('01) Scott Caan, Colin Farrell. Hell on Wheels < American Outlaws " ANIM Planet Earth Planet Earth Planet Earth Planet Earth Planet Earth Planet Earth Planet Earth Planet Earth Planet Earth DISC MythBusters MythBusters MythBusters MythBusters MythBusters MythBusters MythBusters MythBusters MythBusters DISN Pixie Hollow Shake It Up Austin/ Ally Austin/ Ally GoodLuck Jessie (:55) SoRandom /(:20) < Beethoven's Christmas Adventure < Good Luck Charlie, It's Christmas! Shake It Up So Random! Austin/ Ally Austin/ Ally Shake It Up E! Kourtney & Kim Kourtney & Kim Kourtney & Kim Kourtney & Kim The Kardashians <++ Evan Almighty ('07) Steve Carell. Scouted Fashion C. Lately ESPN SportsCenter Special SportsCenter SportsCenter NCAA Football Hawaii Bowl Nevada vs. University of Southern Mississippi Site: Aloha Stadium (L) S portsC. " ESPN2 NBA Bask. Classics Los Angeles Lakers vs. Chicago Bulls B asketball Studio NBA Basketball Playoffs Miami Heat vs. Dallas Mavericks NFL PrimeTime SportsCenter SportsCenter SportsCenter Quarter " FAM Mickey Cmas Winnie Pooh Jack Frost Prep & Land Prep and Lan Rudolph's Shiny New Year Santa Comin' to Town Year Without Santa <++ Home Alone 2: Lost in New York ('92) Macaulay Culkin. Movie FX (2:00) ! < Madagascar: E... <++ Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian <+++ Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs Eunice Cho. <++ Alvin and the Chipmunks ('07) Jason Lee. <+++ Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs Eunice Cho. HGTV Holiday Block Party Celebrity Holiday Homes American Christmas WhiteHouse Christmas Celebrity Holiday Homes Celebrity Holiday Homes Design Dime High Low Dina's Party Donna House House HIST Ice Road Truckers Swamp People Swamp People Swamp People Swamp People Swamp People Swamp People Swamp People Swamp People " LIFE (2:00) ! < The Christmas ... <++ Home By Christmas ('06) Julian Franco. <+++ Home for the Holidays ('05) Sean Young. < Undercover Christmas ('03) Tyne Daly, Jami Gertz. <++ A Diva's Christmas Carol Vanessa L. Williams. " NICK iCarly iCarly Big Time R. Big Time R. Victorious Victorious iCarly iCarly iCarly iCarly iCarly Victorious Big Time R. iCarly '70s Show '70s Show Friends Friends SCIFI (1:30) ! < Serenity <++ Outlander (2008, Sci-Fi) Sophia Myles, James Caviezel. <++ Red Planet (2000, Sci-Fi) Val Kilmer, Carrie-Anne Moss. <+++ The Fifth Element (1997, Sci-Fi) Milla Jovovich, Bruce Willis. Movie SPIKE (2:00) ! < Jaws 3 (:15) <+++ Jaws 2 (1978, Horror) Lorraine Gary, Roy Scheider. (:05) <++++ Jaws (1975, Horror) Richard Dreyfuss, Roy Scheider. (:25) <++++ Jaws ('75) Roy Scheider. " TBN Paws, Tales Heros & Legends News Jesus Precious Memories In Touch Ministries The Hour of Power Billy Graham Crusade The Nativity " TBS Movie King-Queens Friends Friends Friends Friends BigBang BigBang BigBang BigBang <+++ A Christmas Story ('83) Peter Billingsley. <+++ A Christmas Story ('83) Peter Billingsley. TLC Penn & Teller Tell a Lie Invasion Christmas Invasion Christmas Crazy Christmas Lights Crazy Lights Fat Gypsy Christmas Toddlers & Tiaras DC Cupcakes Cake Boss Fat Gypsy Christmas TNT (2:00) ! < The Legend of... (:15) <++ Sahara ('05, Action) Penélope Cruz, Matthew McConaughey. <++ Men in Black II ('02) Will Smith. <+++ Forrest Gump (1994, Comedy/Drama) Sally Field, Tom Hanks. (:45) <++ War of the Worlds " FOOD Challenge Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives Iron Chef America Chef Hunter Restaurant: Impossible Restaurant: Impossible Restaurant: Impossible Restaurant: Impossible Iron Chef America USA NCIS NCIS NCIS NCIS NCIS NCIS NCIS NCIS NCIS WGN-09 Law & Order: C.I. Law & Order: C.I. Law & Order: C.I. Law & Order: C.I. Funniest Home Videos Funniest Home Videos Funniest Home Videos Funniest Home Videos 30 Rock Scrubs

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NBA Basketball Miami vs Dallas (L) (:15) NBA Basketball Chicago Bulls vs. Los Angeles Lakers Site: Staples Center (L) G rinch <+++ Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas ('00) Jim Carrey. 6 News (:35) Storm " WYMT-57 NFL Holiday Spectacular Christmas Chorus HCC C'mas 3rd Rock 27 NewsFirst CBS News 60 Minutes CSI: Crime Scene The Good Wife CSI: Miami 27 NewsFirst (:35) Phillips " WVLT-08 NFL Holiday Spectacular CBS Sports Spectacular CBS News 8 News 60 Minutes CSI: Crime Scene The Good Wife CSI: Miami 8 News (:35) Paid " WBIR-10 Global Golf Adventures PGA Golf Skills Challenge 10 News NBC News Football Night (L) NFL Football Chicago Bears vs. Green Bay Packers Site: Lambeau Field -- Green Bay, Wis. (L) 1 0 News WPXK-54 < The Christmas Clause ('08) Lea Thompson. < A Golden Christmas 2 (2011, Family) < 12 Wishes of Christmas (2010, Fable) < Christmas Mail ('10, Dra) A.J. 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Jacquelene Bigar’s Horoscope HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Saturday, VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) Dec. 24, 2011: ++++ You wake up acting like zITS Jerry Scott and Jim Borgman This year your birthday falls on a 5-year-old getting ready to greet a New Moon, creating a new begin- Christmas. Every so often, the child ning in an area of your life. This lunar in you emerges. What perfect timing! position bestows charisma and cre- Even those who might be perpetual ativity. Others admire your dynamic Scrooges find themselves grinning at energy and willingness to transform as your optimism. Tonight: Loving every needed. If you are single, you have a moment. slew of admirers and would-be suitors. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) Decide what type of relationship you +++ Approach a situation with want, then choose. The world really is more understanding than many oth- your oyster! If you are attached, make ers. You understand what is needed sure to keep the balance between at this point; be determined to give you as a couple. You could be a little just that. You might be overwhelmed too me-oriented. CAPRICORN reads by everything that is going on and through your defenses. landing in your lap. This, too, will The Stars Show the Kind of Day pass. Tonight: What would anyone do You’ll Have: 5-Dynamic; 4-Positive; without you? THE FAMILY CIRCUS 3-Average; 2-So-so; 1-Difficult SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) CONCEPTIS SUDOKU ARIES (March 21-April 19) +++++ You might be very happy Bil Keane ++++ You might not be as open at the thought of the upcoming holiday. by Dave Green as others would like. Your organiza- Or you could be overwhelmed and/ tional abilities come out. When you or tired of the celebration. Still, seeing assume the role of leader, no one people you care about who are not worries. Everything will work out per- readily available creates a warm feel- fectly. You could be jolted by news or ing. Don’t forget about that neighbor, another person’s insight. Tonight: Opt too! Tonight: You know what to do. for a new beginning. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) TAURUS (April 20-May 20) +++ Last-minute errands or a +++++ Keep reaching out for forgotten gift could have you running, distant friends you want to wish holi- whether you like it or not. Though day cheer. News that heads in your many of you have your day well direction indicates a faulty assump- planned, you still can break out to call tion. Really, it isn’t all that serious someone or invite a loved one over yet. Tonight: Put on some music and who might be alone. Tonight: Don’t go break out the eggnog. overboard. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) ++++ Deal with one other person +++++ You glide through the directly, and then another person, day, perhaps the result of excellent and then one more. Those contacts planning, but also because you don’t — especially with people you say “hi” have too many expectations. You DENNIS THE MENACE and “bye” to, but no more — mean recognize a new beginning in a key Hank Ketchum a lot. You might need to pitch in and relationship in your life. Don’t hesitate help someone at the last minute. to jump on it. Tonight: Flex with a Make it your pleasure. Tonight: A little change. more tame than usual. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) CANCER (June 21-July 22) +++ A general feeling of malaise +++++ Others request your or concern permeates your mood. talents and companionship. Though If you haven’t connected with a key a sudden change could toss plans person, don’t stand on ceremony to the wayside, you accomplish a lot — make it so. Don’t force yourself; quite quickly. Ask fewer questions, be sensitive to those around you. and focus on helping others instru- Tonight: How about some eggnog? ment their ideas. Good feelings mark PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) these exchanges. Tonight: The only +++++ Zero in on the moment. answer is “yes.” At the last minute, you could opt to LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) invite friends over, or join friends at +++ You emanate joy nearly some point in the day. Someone you everywhere, yet suddenly you become have counted on keeps changing his very practical. Some will be relieved to or her mind. You cannot stop the pro- see that side of you emerge, but oth- cess, so you might as well go with it. ers will wonder where the playful Leo Tonight: Seize the moment. has gone. You will be perpetually mak- ing adjustments right now. Tonight: Jacqueline Bigar is on the Internet Giving 100 percent of yourself. at www.jacquelinebigar.com.

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Section Editor: Jay Compton Phone: (606) 248-1010 ext. 212 Fax: (606) 248-7614 Email: [email protected] S P O R T S Web page: www.middlesborodailynews.com John Clay: Kidd-Gilchrist is Wildcat’s pre-Christmas MVP

JOHN CLAY double-double of the season, scoring good right now, which made it all the Herald-Leader Sports Columnist 15 points and grabbing 11 rebounds. more odd Thursday when Loyola of Marquis Teague's floor game is get- Quick question: Who has been the Maryland coach Jimmy Patsos said pre-Christmas Most Valuable Player ting progressively better. Darius that before the game he mistakenly on this Kentucky basketball team? Miller is playing like a senior should. believed the Greyhounds might have My vote goes to the player who is Doron Lamb had produced five an advantage at MKG's position. all about the fire, not the flash. straight double-figure scoring games "I was wrong," said Patsos. "He's My vote goes to the player who before being held to nine points — all not flashy, he just drives the ball. ... He plays like he just popped out of the in the first 14 minutes — by Loyola. makes a lot of little plays, drove in, toaster. And Kyle Wiltjer popped off the kicked it, got a rebound. Fifteen, My vote goes to the player who bench to score a career-high 24 points seven and four assists. He was better always seems to grab the game by the on Thursday. than I thought." "When we click and we come horns. On this Kentucky basketball team, And, as John Calipari said after together and we're all playing aggres- Michael Kidd-Gilchrist has been the Kentucky's 87-63 win over Loyola of sive and we're all bouncing and talk- Maryland on Thursday afternoon, the ing and all making easy plays, this pre-Christmas MVP. Reach John Clay at 859-231-3226 or 1- prayers of the Big Blue Nation should stuff gets crazy," Calipari said. "We're 800-950-6397, ext. 3226, or jclay@her- go for one Michael Kidd-Gilchrist, not close to that right now." ald-leader.com. Read his blog at who scored 15 points and grabbed MKG sure seems close to scary- seven rebounds. Kentucky.com. This, despite the fact that Kidd- Gilchrist's mother is in the hospital back home in New Jersey undergoing tests. UK would not say the nature of the ‘Tis the season for health problem, other than Calipari saying he hoped "that what we find out is all good." Photo courtesy of Yahoo.com holiday tournaments Nor was Kidd-Gilchrist made avail- Michael Kidd-Gilchrist able for post-game interviews, as well as his teammates so they could make a quicker getaway for Christmas break. will stand out amongst the group." But then, Kidd-Gilchrist says more It's hard to lead, of course, when with his actions on the floor. Through you are not doing what you are sup- these first 12 games, no Cat has been posed to do on the floor. Kidd- as consistent in his effort and his pro- Gilchrist has done that, and more. duction. Thing is, he does it in a different "I'll be honest with you; he's drag- way. He's not the best shooter on the ging our team, which is great stuff," team, or the best rebounder, or the best Calipari said Thursday. "He's doing it passer. Yet he does all three with whether it's rebounding, scoring, mak- amazing frequency and with ing free throws, making threes when admirable intensity. he has to." It might not sound right to call him the ultimate garbage player, but Kidd- Or starting the Breakfast Club; an Gilchrist is exactly that in that he idea that the freshman didn't even seems to snatch every loose ball, stick know he had hatched when he began in every follow shot, plus play suffo- working out early in the morning and cating defense. eating breakfast before the morning "In transition, if you give it to him practices. ahead of the pack and it's him and one Calipari liked the routine so much, guy, he's scoring 99 percent of the the coach has all but tried to shame time or he's going to get fouled," MKG's teammates into following. Calipari said. "My job as a coach is to teach all This isn't to downgrade the early these young people how to lead," contributions of Kidd-Gilchrist's Calipari said Thursday. "But as your teammates, mind you. season goes on, a couple of leaders Anthony Davis turned in his fifth Southwind High’s Jarnell Stokes chooses Tennessee Vols JOHN VARLAS not gonna lie. I'm going to be push- The Commercial Appeal ing to play." Stokes, who transferred to JAY COMPTON/Daily News MEMPHIS, Tenn. – Jarnell Southwind from Central last sum- Bell County’s Cole Philpot (12) puts up a shot during the Bobcats Stokes' roller-coaster senior season mer, was ruled athletically ineligi- game against McCreary Central earlier this season. Bell County (5-3) officially ended Thursday when he ble at Southwind by Tennessee will be back in action on Dec. 27 when they take on St. Francis completed the schoolwork that Secondary School Athletic DeSales, Ohio, at the Alpha Classic in Wise, Va. allowed him to graduate early. Association executive director Next stop: Knoxville. Bernard Childress in August Stokes, the would-be Southwind because of transfer rules. High basketball standout, announced His hardship appeal to the his decision to play for the Vols on TSSAA Board of Control was Celtics' Pierce might miss Thursday during a press conference at denied last month, leaving him Fino Villa restaurant in Collierville. ineligible to play his senior season He said he chose UT over at Southwind. Memphis, Arkansas, Kentucky and "I don't regret anything about opener against the Knicks Florida and will be eligible to play WALTHAM, Mass. (AP) — 20 minutes, but right now, I don't sitting out," Stokes said. "If any- Celtics guard Paul Pierce didn't see him playing." immediately, pending his enroll- thing, it just showed me how much ment for the spring semester and practice Friday because of a nagging If Pierce is unable to go, Rivers I really love basketball." heel injury and might not play in said Sasha Pavlovic would likely clearance from the NCAA. Stokes drew plenty of laughs in Boston's season opener against the start in his place, as he did in the "Honestly, the decision was so his opening remarks, talking about Knicks in New York on Christmas preseason finale against the Raptors back-and-forth," Stokes said. how he grew from a "goofy kid Day. on Wednesday night, when Rajon "(UofM) coach (Josh) Pastner with an Afro" who excelled in Pierce did shoot around after the Rondo, Ray Allen, Jermaine O'Neal called me on the first day he got chess into one of the nation's top the job. It's going to be hard to prospects. session, but coach Doc Rivers was- and Kevin Garnett also started. leave the city that I love best but "It's surreal for me to be stand- n't optimistic his captain would be Rivers won't let Pierce's desire to it's time to grow up and be a man. ing here," he said. available Sunday, when the Celtics play override any concerns from the "I walk by faith and not by sight. He also drew chuckles with his and Knicks are playing one of the medical staff, especially this season And with prayer comes answers." thoughts on UK coach John NBA's five season openers. with the condensed 66-game sched- Playing time was almost certain- Calipari. "He didn't do anything," Rivers ule expected to take a physical toll ly a key factor for the 6-8, 255- "I know a lot of people around said. "He seemed to be working on the players. pounder, who was regarded as the here don't think highly of him, but more as far as working out, so we'll "It's the medical staff's decision," nation's No. 11 prospect when he he's actually a very engaging guy," see. I still think it's doubtful, but Rivers said. "It's 100 percent the was still in the class of 2011. Stokes said. we'll see." medical staff. I think this year it's Stokes would have had to sit out At UT, Stokes will be reunited "I think we'll know better really going to have to be that the remainder of the season had he with former Central teammate (Saturday). Paul may wake up and because we can't trust them in that chosen Memphis because the Cameron Clear, who played in all say, 'Coach, I wanna go.' I can tell because if they do play and further Tigers don't have a scholarship to 12 games for the football team this you this, it's very unlikely he'll start their injury, and they miss 10 games, offer. past season as a freshman tight if he plays. I don't think that'll hap- that's (like) 25 games because of the "I'm ready to play," he said. "I'm end. pen. If he does play, he'll play 15 to shortened season."