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VOLUME 126, NUMBER 43 16 PAGES USPS 4395401 $1.00 Big Stone Gap, Virginia Millions headed to SWVA jobs effort JEFF LESTER al systems and cybersecurity. supply chain industries. COALFIELD PROGRESS NEWS EDITOR Also, the region will be a participant in a $497,000 Mountain Empire Community College’s Goodloe grant awarded to a West Virginia organization. Center auditorium was packed with local officials and BIG STONE GAP — Efforts to diversify the Virginia The funds are among nearly $28 million announced others coming to hear the grant announcements. coalfields economy will receive more than $6.65 million yesterday that will go to projects in 13 states as part of the in federal grants, Gov. Terry McAuliffe and Appalachian Obama administration’s Partnerships for Opportunity and LOCAL Regional Commission federal co-chairman Earl Gohl Workforce and Economic Revitalization (POWER) Grants awarded in Virginia with local impact include: announced here Wednesday. Initiative. The POWER Initiative assists people and com- • $3 million to Friends of Southwest Virginia in Locally, funds will expand tourism efforts and create munities that have suffered because of the downturn in opportunities in the growing industries of unmanned aeri- coal mining, coal power plant operations and coal-related See JOBS, Page 3 Mutual Huge drug project again sweep nets short almost 70

A half dozen individuals from Appalachia and BY GLENN Big Stone Gap are among those named in a list of GANNAWAY mass drug arrests that got underway Wednesday. NEWS EDITOR Commonwealth Attorney Chuck Slemp and Sheriff Ronnie Oakes held a press conference yes- Big Stone Gap’s terday with various law enforcement agencies to Mutual Pharmacy detail the status of what was dubbed Operation Complex Redevelopment Autumn Harvest. Project has come up short Executed by the Wise County Sheriff’s Office, twice in the contest for Virginia State Police and other law enforcement scarce funds. agencies, the operation included the arrest of 69 Town officials expect to individuals who have recently been indicted by the look into other funding multi-jurisdictional grand jury in more than 80 sources after twice apply- indictments, according to Wednesday’s announce- ing unsuccessfully for ment. The indictments include about 170 drug-relat- Virginia Department of ed offenses such as distribution, possession, and Housing and Community manufacturing of illegal narcotics, conspiracy to Development money. The distribute narcotics, child endangerment and con- town did win an tributing to the delinquency of a minor, prescription Appalachian Regional fraud, larceny, and distribution of narcotics within Commission grant of 1,000 feet of a school. $500,000 two years ago. The arrests stem from an extensive investigation The town applied for by the Southwest Virginia Regional Drug Task $600,000 in DHCD Force involving illegal drug activity in Wise County Industrial Revitalization and the City of Norton. Fund money in May after The Wise County Sheriff’s Office, Southwest learning in March that its Virginia Regional Drug Task Force, Norton City September 2015 applica- Police Department, Coeburn Police Department, tion for the same amount Wise Police Department, Big Stone Gap Police had not made the cut. Big Department, and the Virginia State Police participat- Stone Gap reworked its ed in the coordinated effort. The commonwealth application before apply- attorney’s office for Wise County and the City of ing a second time. Norton provided assistance during the Mass Arrest. Mayor James “Cotton” At press time, authorities had arrested about 30 Stone announced at of 69 indicted individuals and officers were still September’s council meet- PHOTO BY DAVID THOMP- working to arrest the others. On the list of those ing that DHCD had not either arrested or scheduled to be arrested from Big funded the Mutual project. Shindig “Unfortunately, we were David Thompson, a 1989 graduate, took photos of Saturday night’s bonfire denied,” Stone said. “So at Frog Level. See more Shindig photos on page 2. See SWEEP, Page 3 we’re going to have to revisit that project and see where we can go from here.” It’s possible the town Veterans lead shoebox drive for troops will seek funding from other sources and is also in contact with the BY GLENN GANNAWAY will be much greater. Originally from Knoxville, he lived with his Lenowisco Planning NEWS EDITOR Birse and Kerr are the president and vice grandparents before joining the Marine Corps. District Commission for president of Student Veterans of America at Currently in MECC’s paralegal program, Kerr assistance. When Andrew Kerr and Charles Birse say Mountain Empire Community College. They plans to attend Liberty University and study The Mutual Drug that connections to those back home are the got involved in Operation Shoebox when law; he would like to enter politics one day. closed in July 2013, stok- greatest gift for soldiers stationed overseas, Brenda Anderson, who attends Heritage Birse noted that Wise County’s many veter- ing concerns about the they speak from experience. Church of God, approached Kerr, the grandson ans could make a difference by simply writing future of downtown Big Kerr and Birse, both Marine Corps veterans, of the Rev. Ronnie and Patsy Mutter. “We letters to encourage the troops that veterans Stone Gap. The pharmacy are leading an Operation Shoebox drive to send decided to get involved and be the change we know what they’re going through. Added Kerr: and diner had been an Christmas packages to the troops. Both men want to see,” Kerr said. “after separation, you don’t forget about your anchor business with a did a tour of Afghanistan, while Birse was also Birse is in his last semester of general stud- brothers in arms.” 100-year-old name and a attached to an expeditionary unit that traveled ies at MECC and plans to enroll in a dental pro- “I still have all my letters,” Birse said. loyal clientele. The town through Kuwait, Africa, Spain, Italy, Israel and gram. Originally from Memphis, Tenn., Birse “Every picture a kid colored for me, I still have other countries. moved to Big Stone at age 16 and returned here it.” And, he said, school classes taking on a let- It’s easy for soldiers to become disconnect- after his Marine Corps service. “I could have ter- and card-writing project would be “a won- See MUTUAL, Page 2 ed from their lives when thousands of miles gone anywhere in the world and came to Big derful thing.” away from home. The shoeboxes will answer Stone,” he said. some material needs, but their spiritual impact Kerr also was attracted to Big Stone Gap. See SHOEBOX, Page 3

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BY GLENN GANNAWAY The land-use plan, as Bright The commission has also revise the plan: “if there’s no dif- NEWS EDITOR said during the October meeting, stressed the importance of public ference in our future land use, is “what we want to do with the input. As commissioner Adam we’re in trouble already,” Gibson Big Stone Gap continues to town for the next 20 years.” Harvey said at the October meet- said. move forward on the update of its Such questions as whether to ing, the commission and town “The commission has recog- comprehensive plan. diminish or increase the amount council want to be aware of possi- nized the need to adapt the short The update will include a revi- of land zoned for various uses ble fallout and “rubs” for the pub- term and long range planning sion of the land-use plan con- such as industrial, residential and lic as the community considers the mentality of the comprehensive tained in the current comprehen- commercial are taken up in the impact of the comprehensive plan plan to foster a smooth transition sive plan. course of revising the plan. The revision. Both the planning com- from a failing industry-based And with the town already well current comprehensive plan was mission and town council will economy to an economy based on on its way along the path away based on surveys done in the mid- take comments at one or more service jobs, tourism-related busi- from a coal-based economy, the 1990s. public hearings, depending on nesses and cultural/heritage cen- update is becoming overdue. With the town continuing its whether the two bodies decide to tric institutions and activities,” As Matthew Bright, the town’s transition to service, outdoor hold a joint public hearing. Gibson told town council in planning administrator, put it at recreation and tourism in the wake Commission members have August. the October planning commission of the coal industry’s weakness, stressed the importance of “think- As mandated by the Code of meeting, the land-use plan guides now is the time to consider what ing outside the box” as the plan is Virginia, a municipal comprehen- the town’s development so that changes would best help the town updated. Noting the town’s transi- sive plan is to provide both short- Big Stone Gap will be in position move forward over the next 20 tion, Chairman David Gibson and long-term strategies and spe- to work toward its long-term eco- years, as commission members indicated in August that planners nomic goals. have said. keep one eye on the future as they See PLAN, Page 2 Page 2 Thursday, October 27, 2016 The Post Big Stone Gap, Virginia Do you remember . . .

The PV Shindig, held the weekend of Oct. 14-15, made for a warm glow in Big Stone Gap as alumni renewed old acquaintances and rekindled the many memories from those special high school years. Deana Goodwin Stoddard and David Thompson share photos from the event.

PHOTO BY DEANA GOODWIN STODDARD

Autographs and memorabilia from Patrick Wilson, Jenna Elfman, Adriana Trigiani, Margot Lee Shetterly and several local authors were on display. PHOTO BY DEANA GOODWIN STODDARD The doors of the Mutual Drug building were open for the PV Shindig, reclaiming its role as the heart of Big Stone Gap.

PHOTO BY DEANA GOODWIN STODDARD PHOTO BY DAVID THOMPSON Western North Carolina band Redline perform in front of the visi- The PV Shindig included the third annual motorcycle ride. tors’ center during the PV Shindig.

David Thompson, a 1989 graduate, took photos of Saturday night’s bonfire at Frog Level.

PHOTO BY DAVID THOMPSON

Terry McAuliffe’s office, more than $1.9 million was awarded to four projects in the Mutual latest round of IRF grants: the Town of Plan The Post Clarksville’s redevelopment of a tobacco From Page 1 warehouse, the Highland County From Page 1 First issue published Aug. 15, 1890. Economic Development Authority’ revi- Published each Thursday by AHP of Virgin- took on the Mutual with the hope of talization of the Highland Inn, a City of ia, 215 Wood Ave., Big Stone Gap, VA cific recommendations for general growth and develop- 24219-0250. Periodicals postage paid at attracting a restaurant for the ground floor Petersburg hotel renovation project, and ment. Along with future land use, a comprehensive plan and developing apartments on the second the Town of South Hill’s Southern Virginia Big Stone Gap, VA, under Publication No. is required to take account of existing conditions and 4395401, Nov. 1899, under the Act of floor. Food Hub, a commercial kitchen and retail problems, growth trends, transportation, public facility The town’s redevelopment and housing market project for locally grown food. March 3, 1879. requirements and present an action plan to “accomplish Publisher — Jenay Tate authority owns and will manage the Twelve applicants sought a total of more specific objectives that address future needs of the com- Executive Editor — Jenay Tate than $6.2 million, according to the gover- Mutual property, but the town is responsi- munity.” Subscriptions: $35 per year inside Wise nor’s office. ble for administering grants. A comprehensive plan gives town council a basis for County; $53 in market area with zip codes The state DHCD’s Industrial IRF funds are intended to leverage future land-use development and infrastructure issues. with first three digits 242, 376 and 408, Revitalization Fund helps communities local and private resources to achieve mar- Among the priorities town council addresses on the basis excluding Wise County and city of Norton; redevelop vacant and deteriorated indus- ket-driven redevelopment of derelict of a comprehensive plan are quality of life, property and $64 elsewhere. trial and commercial properties. The max- structures, creating catalysts for long-term rights and economic growth and development. POSTMASTER: Send address corrections imum grant is $600,000. employment opportunities and on-going The town’s current comprehensive plan can be down- to The Post, P.O. Box 250, Big Stone According to a press release from Gov. physical and economic revitalization. loaded from www.bigstonegap.org. Gap, VA 24219-0250. Big Stone Gap, Virginia The Post Thursday, October 27, 2016 Page 3

port the unmanned aerial University of Virginia’s security companies. Duffield, will represent Virginia anything,” he said. Jobs systems industry. MECC College at Wise. The goal is However, their workers Southwest Virginia as part “We are making invest- will train 64 students includ- to make the coalfield region don’t have to live in north- of a $497,000 grant to a ments in the region, and we From Page 1 ing former coal industry a hub of activity for the ern Virginia to do their jobs, regional planning council in expect a return on those workers to operate the tech- cybersecurity industry. It he noted, and those jobs can Princeton, W.Va. The proj- investments.” Abingdon to expand out- nology. This project will will create a start at $88,000. ect is to “map the extent of Gohl predicted that coal- door recreation. Local initia- leverage $15 million in certification/credentialing • More than $11,100 to the coal industry supply dependent communities will tives include building a additional investments and program aligned with indus- ‘Round the Mountain, the chain across the tri-state weather the storm and build 4,000-square-foot gateway enable an aerospace compa- try needs, and will expand region’s artisan network in region of Kentucky, Virginia new economies. “I always center to the High Knob ny to perform work on a UVa-Wise’s cybersecurity Abingdon, for grant writing and West Virginia.” The tell people that Appalachia Recreation Area and creat- major contract, creating 210 degree program through an assistance to create a region- resulting information will is the next great investment ing a 30-mile multi-use trail new direct and indirect jobs. accelerator space in which al craft beverage cluster. examine the extent of the opportunity in America.” that connects Breaks McAuliffe said his goal companies can co-locate McAuliffe praised coal economy’s decline and Interstate Park with the is to make Southwest research and development. Virginia’s growing craft help affected supply chain town of Haysi. Virginia the epicenter of The Virginia Tobacco beer industry and noted that firms return to growth and • $2.22 million to the drone development in the Commission will also pro- along with directly creating profitability. Wise County Industrial commonwealth. vide funds. The project will local jobs, it creates new After the governor’s Cinema City • More than $1.42 mil- train 161 workers and retain markets for local agricul- remarks, ARC co-chairman Development Authority, to Stadium Theatres position a five-county area lion to Southwest Virginia 110 jobs. ture. 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Special Music by the Call Harper was soon leading a non-prof- PHOTO BY GLENN GANNAWAY it organization that ships from 800- 1,000 care packages a week. Andrew Kerr, left, and Charles Birse are Marine Corps Anderson said she got involved with Operation Shoebox last year, veterans and members of Mountain Empire Community when she and Valley Fire College’s Veterans of America. They’re spearheading a Department made shoeboxes for vet- shoebox collection for troops stationed overseas. The erans. The experience was Public is so positive that “after that, Cordially I had to run with it,” Invited! Anderson said.  Kerr said the goal is to Covered have 50 boxes for men and Dish Meal 50 for women, but “we’d will Follow love to exceed that; I’d the Service! love to send out 250,” he said. 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death by his wife, Jane Herron; his parents, Earl and The funeral service began at 2 p.m. in the funeral home Maxie (McKinney) Herron; a sister, Jenelle Hamilton; and chapel with Rev. Gary Swiney officiating. Area Deaths brother-in-law, Larry Trinkle. Military graveside services were conducted by the Surviving are his two sons, Robert “Buddy” Herron National Guard Honor Team and the local VFW immedi- and wife, Paula of Blackwood and Adam Herron and wife, ately following the funeral service at Powell Valley Suzanne of Wise; seven grandchildren, Ashley, Hailea, Memorial Gardens, Big Stone Gap. DANNIE D. BELCHER Sadie, Joshua, Lanie, Ryan and Addie; two great grand- You may go online to view the obituary at Dannie D. Belcher, 68, passed away on Saturday, children, Kansas and Brooklyn; one sister, Brenda (Jerry) www.gilliamfuneralhome.com. October 22, 2016 at Heritage Hall Healthcare in Big Stone Palmer of Big Stone Gap; two brothers, Paul Eugene Gilliam Funeral Home and Crematory is honored to Gap. (Janet) Herron of Dryden and Donnie (Montana) Herron serve the family of Alvin Stidham. Dannie was a lifelong resident of Exeter and was a past of Big Stone Gap; several nieces and nephews and a host worker at The Greenhouse in Big Stone Gap. He was of of friends. Pentecostal faith. The family received friends from 5 to 8 p.m. on He was preceded in Tuesday, October 25 at Holding Funeral Home in Big death by his parents, Brad Stone Gap. and Ruby (Holloway) The funeral service was conducted at 8 p.m. in the Belcher; three brothers, funeral home chapel with Pastor Tony Nunley officiating. Bobby, Sammy, and Bill To view the obituary online and offer condolences, Jack Belcher; and three sis- please visit www.holdingfuneralhome.com. ters, Helen, Phyllis and Holding Funeral Home is serving the Herron family. Irene. Surviving are three ALVIN BUFORD STIDHAM brothers, Axley Belcher, Alvin Buford Stidham, 94, passed away Thursday, Jerry Belcher and Joe October 20, 2016, at Heritage Hall in Big Stone Gap. He Belcher; two sisters, was born in VIC, a coal mining camp above St. Charles, Carolyn Bowers and Debbie Stanley; and several nieces on April 2, 1922. He was the eldest son of sixteen chil- and nephews. CCremationremation AAssociationssociation of NoNorthrth AAmericamerica dren born to Noah and Annie Stidham. He was a World The family received friends from 6 to 7 p.m. on ExclusiveExclusive ProviderProvider War II Veteran and a watch repairman for Gilley’s Wednesday in the Holding Funeral Home Chapel in Big Jewelers and May Heck Company of Baltimore, Md. Big StoneStone Gap,Gap, VirginiaVirginia
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Hayes and wife Susan of Tootie was a lifelong Pekin, Ill. and two great- resident of Wise County granddaughters, Sarah and and was a retired coal Abbey Hayes, and the miner with the youngest grandson, Dr. Westmoreland Coal Shawn Hayes and wife Company, having 29 years Selena of Lynchburg. He is of service. He was a mem- also survived by his three ber of the UMVA. He sisters, Irene (Boots) loved to hunt, run dogs, Baumgart and Ethel Brock of Shackleford, and Nancy Sam Green, Manager dance and most important- Flora of Jersey City, N.J., and a special cousin Sue ly, Tootie never met a Stidham who has cared for him for more than 20 years. stranger. He attended The family received friends on Monday, October 24, Imboden Church. from 12 noon to 2 p.m. at Gilliam Funeral Home in Big He was preceded in Holding Stone Gap. Funeral Four indicted for drugs, alcohol Home, Inc. JEFF LESTER 31, 166 Billewis Hollow, punishable by up to 40 Wise: One count of driv- 17 East Third St. Big Stone Gap, VA (276) 523-1470 NEWS EDITOR Letcher, Ky.: One count of years; one count of pos- ing under the influence, conspiracy to manufacture sessing precursors to man- third within five years, “Home“Home ofof PersonalPersonal Service -~ Family Family owned owned since since 1941” 1941 A Wise County grand methamphetamine, pun- ufacture methampheta- punishable by up to five Personalized Video Tributes. jury Monday indicted four ishable by up to 40 years mine, punishable by up to years; one count of refus- Pre-arrangement Funeral Services people on drug charges in prison; one count of five years; one count of ing a blood or breath test, and one person on an alco- possessing precursors to shoplifting, punishable by punishable by up to a year Cremation Services & Monument Sales hol-related charge. manufacture methamphet- up to 12 months in prison. in jail and a $2,500 fine. BlakeBlake Wilson, Wilson, Jr., Jr., - PresidentPresident, • Ben Mullins,Mullins Vice- Vice President President John R. Hagan • Michael P. Riebe • Laura W. Riebe Those indicted include: amine, punishable by up to • Krista Dawn Sexton, Tommy R. Nelson, John R. Hagan, Laura W. Skeen • Cynthia Lee Dorton, five years; one count of 39, 307 Horne St., www.holdingfuneralhome.com 47, 921 Fox Ave., Big shoplifting, punishable by Coeburn: One count of Stone Gap: 16 counts of up to 12 months in prison. possessing a Schedule I $125 prescription fraud, each • Tya Shaneal Lucas, drug, punishable by up to Value punishable by up to five 31, Neon, Ky.: One count 10 years. HEARING TESTS $125 years. of conspiracy to manufac- • Eric Michael Craft, ValueSET FOR THE BIG STONE GAP, VA AREA • Daniel Lee Bentley, ture methamphetamine, 43, 230 Dogwood Dr., FREE hearing tests will be given at Beltone Hearing Aid Center. The test will be given by a Licensed Hearing Aid Specialist Wednesday, November 2nd. 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Hooker, 26, a Wallens • David Lee Graham, Why? Because certain members of VOTE NO ON 1 Ridge State Prison inmate: 36, 515 Wheatley St., One count of unlawful Wise: One count of Virginia’s General Assembly want to injury, punishable by up to destruction of property, five years; one count of punishable by up to five score political points with their Text “priorities” to 235­246 possessing a weapon by a years. corporate campaign backers and a prisoner, punishable by up • Kimberly Jolene (standard message rates may apply) to five years. Plaster, 34, 4443 handful of big businesses. • Davayon Jerell Buckingham Rd., Coeburn: Saunders, 24, a Wallens One count of assaulting Ridge State Prison inmate: and battering a police offi- Our Constitution is a revered document One count of assault and cer, punishable by up to battery of a corrections five years in prison. and must be held to a higher standard. officer, punishable by up to • Kenneth Dale Moore, five years. 39, 4413 Gunite Rd., • Arnold E. Chambers, Coeburn: One count of Our Constitution must be protected. 26, a Wallens Ridge State possessing a firearm after a Prison inmate: One count felony conviction, punish- of destroying property by a able by up to five years. PAID FOR AND AUTHORIZED BY THE UNITED MINE WORKERS OF AMERICA LOCAL 1607. Big Stone Gap, Virginia The Post Thursday, October 27, 2016 Page 5 SWVA branding, tourism region announced

The Southwest Virginia Cultural region-wide initiative in Southwest lenged those around the region to become Heritage Foundation unveiled its new Virginia. “Southwest Virginia brand ambassadors” branding for Southwest Virginia in an Del. Terry Kilgore and Bill Shelton of and to tell the stories of Southwest event Oct. 18 in Abingdon. the Department of Housing and Virginia. “Our partners and brand ambas- The press conference at Heartwood: Community Development said the new sadors are one our most valuable assets Southwest Virginia’s Artisan Gateway, branding will help community develop- when it comes to promoting our region to was the kickoff for a destination brand ment efforts in Southwest Virginia and the nation and the world.” that is representative of 19 counties and further enhance opportunities for eco- four cities in both the Heart of Appalachia nomic impact. — Southwest Virginia Cultural and Blue Ridge Highlands areas of Rita McClenny, president of Virginia Heritage Foundation Southwest Virginia. Tourism Corporation, unveiled the state Ben Muldrow of Arnett Muldrow & tourism map for Virginia, which included Associates called the effort “the most the Southwest Virginia region. VTC has Southwest Virginia Cultural Heritage ‘The focus that has been put aggressive regional branding initiative Foundation, stated that the Southwest been instrumental in developing that has ever been undertaken in the Virginia branding effort actually began Southwest Virginia and the regional on changing this place, while United States.” The branding team visited with the initiation of The Crooked Road brand. “Tourism is going to continue to all 19 counties, 54 towns and four cities to in 2003. Subsequently, the cultural her- thrive and grow, not only in this region, preserving this place is truly help shape and mold the Southwest itage foundation "has acted as a facilitator but around the Commonwealth of admirable,’ Ben Muldrow of Virginia brand, “A Different Side of to involve scores of collaborative partners Virginia,” she said. Southwest Virginia’s Virginia.” in developing an open access brand.” counties and cities collected almost $25 Arnett Muldrow & Associates “The focus that has been put on chang- million in local travel related tax revenue With travel expenditures in Southwest said, adding that he is ing this place, while preserving this place Virginia increasing by 52 percent and a in 2015, which further illuminates the is truly admirable,” Muldrow said, adding revenue increase of almost $337 million increasing role that tourism plays in ‘honored to have played that he is “honored to have played a part since 2004, stakeholders from around the Southwest Virginia’s economy. in the process.” Commonwealth of Virginia recognized a Jenna Wagner, the foundation’s public a part in the process.’ Todd Christensen, director of the need to work together to produce a relations and marketing director, chal-

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LETTERS Campaign sign thefts reflect hatred, fear

To the Editor: On the morning of Tuesday, Oct. 18, Clinton support- ers of Appalachia awoke to find that many of their signs supporting Clinton and Kaine, including the large sign at the intersection of Bus. 23 and Main Street, had been stolen and numerous Trump signs saying “Trump digs coal” suddenly appeared all over town at the same time. I spoke to the town office and officials there have told me that they have no idea who is behind the theft, but that’s what it is: theft. Stealing political campaign signs is a crime. You can be arrested and charged for trespassing and theft. What was the reason behind stealing the Clinton/Kaine Memories signs? Whoever stole the signs needs to know that there are cameras around the convenience stores where some The Big Stone Gap Music Study Club, probably in the early 1960s. Do you recognize any signs were stolen, so I guess you might want to turn your- of the participants? Photo is from the Lonesome Pine School and Heritage Center collec- self (selves) in, because you are going to be caught. Shouldn’t the Trump signs be displayed prominently tion. To share photos or information about this or previous pictures, email News Editor near the Clinton signs? People have every right to show Glenn Gannaway, [email protected], or send to The Post, P.O. Box 250, Big Stone support for Donald Trump just as the people who support Gap, Va. 24219. Clinton have the right to show their support. And there is no reason that the signs can’t be displayed together just as they do at polling sites on Election Day. To the Clinton sign thieves (for all I know you may even be Clinton supporters who did it just to make Trump supporters look bad): You do not have the right to commit Major media ignore Democrats’ misdeeds theft and this just reflects poorly on all Trump supporters who are innocent but now look bad in the eyes of Clinton BY RICK JENSEN supporters because of what you have done. You have GUEST COMMENTATOR caused a horrible amount of distrust in the town by doing this. Are you happy with it? You have contributed to the “Donald Trump Campaign Contractors Confess JENSEN further distrust and division of this country. Election Fraud!” For the record, I think that all the signs should be left Would national news organizations withhold such a That’s a misleading term, as even a news story about a up. headline if there’s video evidence? car crash will be “heavily edited.” I have never seen so much division in this country. People I have spoken to say they don’t think that there has Would it be ignored by major media if two employees The key is whether or not the video is edited to change been so much since the civil rights movement and the of groups working for Trump resigned after these videos the meaning of the content. In the context of these videos, worst part so far is the people I spoke to who think that hit the internet? it would be a gargantuan task to create such editing. these actions are acceptable! If Trump is accused of making rude comments to a These political operatives make it absolutely certain We have been torn apart by this election with the rhet- woman involved with a drug cartel boss, accused of driv- that they know what they are doing is illegal, that the oric put out by the candidates and with the acts of violence ing a boyfriend hitman’s getaway car, threatening the life Clinton Campaign knows exactly what they’re doing and like the GOP firebombing in North Carolina on Oct. 15. I of a judge and having sex on live TV, which of these activ- they do it in such a way as to provide “plausible deniabil- fear it’s only going to get worse as Nov. 8 approaches. ities would make the news: the rude comments or the ity.” Why do we have to be made afraid to even exercise our incredible behavior of the former Miss Universe? Busted. right to vote? Trump is a rude, crude misogynist. That’s still no Then, there’s the hidden video of Scott Foval, National Abraham Lincoln said: “A house divided will not excuse for the mainstream media to ignore Team Hillary Field Director for Americans United for Change. stand” and I believe that is as true now as it was in 1858. It’s shocking to see this chain reaction of discourse in leaders at Democracy Partners and Americans United for Foval makes it perfectly clear who he’s working for. millions of people caused by only two. We must stop this Change who are on video describing how they commit “We are contracted directly with the DNC and the cam- hatred and fear that has risen up in our nation and work to voter fraud and instigate violence at Trump rallies. paign both,” Foval says. “There’s a script of engagement.” heal the rift that has even divided our own families and to We hear talk about voter fraud and then let the conver- “Sometimes the crazies bite and sometimes the crazies try to return sense and sanity before its too late. sation float away like an ebbing tide. When you hear a don’t bite,” Foval continues. “The key is initiating the con- Lewis Horton Hillary campaign leader describe how he arranges for peo- flict by having leading conversations with people who are Appalachia ple to cross state lines to vote illegally, does it pique your naturally psychotic. I mean, honestly, it’s not hard to get interest just a bit? some of these . . . to pop, off. It’s a matter of showing up, Do you think it would make for an interesting news to want to get into the rally, in a Planned Parenthood T- story to learn that political operatives then have the shirt. Or, Trump is a Nazi, you know . . . you can . . . draw Letters policy “employees” use their own personal cars or drive cars rent- them to punch you.” ed by the fake company because using a bus could make it Foval explains that his organization has a centralized The Post welcomes letters to the editor on mat- easier to prosecute this voter fraud by a state attorney gen- training program for violent agitators and were proudly ters of public interest. Best-read letters are short eral? responsible for the bloodshed at the Chicago Trump Rally and to the point. If possible, please email letters or The best part for the news reporters is that the names of riot. type, double spaced. these Hillary campaign operatives are already known and No matter how it’s edited, these sentences say it all. Each letter must be signed by the individual their words are recorded on hidden video, in much the Connecting the dots from the Wikileaks emails and the who wrote it and must include the complete mail- same manner as 60 Minutes on CBS used to bust crooked videos, the sequence of events is this: get Hillary’s friends ing address of the writer, an email address if pos- operations. in the media to popularize Trump, pump him up, tear him sible, and a daytime telephone number. Now that key leaders at both Democracy Partners and down with violent agitators at his rallies and move illegal No unsigned letters will be published. Letters Americans United for Change have resigned due to their voters across state lines to vote for Hillary. containing statements of fact the newspaper can- exposure in alleged criminal activity by Project Veritas, Too bad Trump’s inability to articulate this in debates not independently and immediately verify as true the story is even more attractive as political news. and then his own behavior aids and abets Hillary’s crimi- will be subject to editing. Potentially libelous Still, James O’Keefe of Project Veritas has a mixed nal campaign and her media cohorts. statements will be stricken. record with the press and the Democrats maintain an Deadline for all letters is Monday at 1 p.m. For offensive posture against his operation, often calling his Rick Jensen is an award-winning Delaware conserva- more information, call 276/523-1141. reporting “heavily edited.” tive. Contact him at [email protected]. Now, everyone’s trying protectionism BY RON PAUL Iceland is not the only government GUEST COMMENTATOR to turn to a departure tax to raise rev- enue. Just last year, in order to raise During the 2008 economic crisis, PAUL revenue for federal transportation pro- P.O. Box 250, Big Stone Gap, Virginia 24219 Iceland’s government froze offshore grams, Congress gave the IRS the Telephone (276) 523-1141 Fax (276) 523-1175 accounts held by foreign investors in power to revoke the passport of any that country’s currency, the krona. billion loan. So U.S. taxpayers not American accused of owing more Recently, the government of Iceland only helped the IMF bail out Iceland’s than $50,000 in back taxes. EXECUTIVE EDITOR NEWS EDITOR announced it would unfreeze the government, they may have helped As an increasingly desperate & PUBLISHER Glenn Gannaway [email protected] accounts if the account holders paid a the IMF advise Iceland on how best to Congress looks for new ways to Jenay Tate [email protected] voluntary “departure tax,” which steal property from American squeeze money out of the American could be as high as 58 percent. investors! people to fund the welfare-warfare Investors who choose not to pay The IMF’s role in Iceland’s seizure state, it is likely that more Americans the departure tax would have their of the property of foreign investors will have their liberties limited OFFICE MANAGER ADVERTISING SALES investment “segregated” into special shows the hypocrisy of IMF officials, because the IRS accuses them of not Marilyn Young Karen Tate funds that only invest in CDs issued who recently expressed concerns paying their fair share of taxes. It also [email protected] CIRCULATION about the increasing support for pro- is likely that the Federal Reserve will by Iceland’s central bank. These CDs Becky McElroy SPORTS EDITOR are expected to only provide a rate of tectionism supposedly exemplified by follow the example of its counterpart Sam Dixon return of at most 0.5 percent a year. So the Brexit vote. However, freezing of in Iceland and devalue the holdings of COMMERCIAL PRINTING [email protected] investors in offshore accounts can assets held by foreign investors is a anyone who dares to resist the IRS’s Bill Endean thus choose between having their particularly harmful form of protec- demands. [email protected] money directly seized via the depar- tionism, while Brexit was more about Those hoping that the presidential ture tax or indirectly seized via the rejecting the European Union’s election will result in real changes are inflation tax. bureaucracy than rejecting free trade. bound to be disappointed. While Subscriptions: $35 per year inside Wise County; $53 in market area Iceland’s freezing of offshore Perhaps what the IMF and its support- Donald Trump seems to appreciate with zip codes with first three digits 242, 376 and 408 excluding krona accounts was part of a “stabi- ers are really worried about is losing how current Fed policies help the Wise County and the city of Norton; and $64 per year elsewhere. lization and recovery” program imple- their power to use taxpayers’ money incumbent administration while harm- mented under the guidance of the to force other countries to adopt IMF ing the people, he does not appear to International Monetary Fund (IMF), bureaucrats’ favored economic poli- The Post is published each Thursday by which also provided Iceland with a $1 cies. See PAUL, Page 7 American Hometown Publishing, Inc. Big Stone Gap, Virginia The Post Thursday, October 27, 2016 Page 7

ish than Donald Trump, Absentee voting deadlines approach since Mr. Trump has reject- The Virginia person at their local general qualified voters. To see if p.m. on Election Day, Nov. Paul ed Secretary Clinton’s calls Department of Elections registrar’s to vote in-person you qualify to vote absen- 8, in order to be counted. for a new cold war with announces two upcoming absentee. The general regis- tee, visit the Citizen Portal Voters who wish to cast From Page 6 Russia. deadlines for voters wishing trar’s offices will be open at vote.virginia.gov. an absentee ballot in person Instead of looking to to participate in the upcom- Saturday, Oct. 29, and The Department of must come prepared with understand that the problem politicians to save us, those ing presidential election via Saturday, Nov. 5, for indi- Elections encourages voters acceptable photo identifica- is not with certain Fed poli- of us who understand the an absentee ballot. viduals wishing to cast their who are requesting absen- tion. Voters who do not cies, but with the Fed’s very dangers of our current • Voters wishing to mail absentee ballots in person. tee ballots sent by mail to have an acceptable form of existence. While Mr. Trump course must continue to their absentee ballot have Voters also may visit their apply well ahead of the ID still may cast their ballot does support tax cuts, he spread the ideas of liberty until 5 p.m. on Nov. 1 to local registrar during regu- Nov. 1 deadline, as the US after completing the also supports increasing among our fellow citizens. request a ballot via their lar business hours through Postal Service advises that Virginia Voter Photo government spending on Politicians will only change local registrar’s office or via the Nov. 5 deadline to vote first class delivery takes two Identification Card infrastructure at home, mili- course when a critical mass the Virginia Department of absentee in-person. to five days. Waiting until Application and receiving a tarism abroad, protection- of people stops falling for Elections Citizen Portal at All absentee ballot the deadline may not pro- Temporary Identification ism, and an economic cold the war party’s propaganda, vote.virginia.gov. The local application forms can be vide sufficient time for vot- Document from their voter war with China. stops demanding entitle- registrar must receive all found online at vote.vir- ers to receive their ballots registration office. Hillary Clinton has actu- ments, and starts demanding applications by the deadline ginia.gov. These application and send them back on Eligible Virginians may ally said it is inappropriate liberty. in order to mail absentee forms may be submitted time. Applications for request an absentee ballot for candidates to criticize the ballots to eligible recipients online, by e-mail, by fax or absentee ballots by mail online by visiting vote.vir- Fed. Sectary Clinton has Ron Paul is a former in time for the presidential by mail. The Virginia received after the 5 p.m. ginia.gov. Voters also may also called for massive congressman and presiden- election. Department of Elections is Nov. 1 deadline cannot be visit this website to see • Absentee voters have committed to providing accepted. All absentee bal- what is on the ballot and to increases in government tial candidate. He can be until Nov. 5 to appear in- absentee ballot access to all lots must be received by 7 find their polling place. spending and taxes. Hillary reached at the Clinton may be more hawk- RonPaulInstitute.org. KEEP YOUR CAR SAFE ON THE ROAD THIS FALL!

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Bears have big night in win over Eastside BY ELIZA EVANS Braxton Zirkle scored SPORTS WRITER two touchdowns in the first quarter. Dakota COEBURN — The Owens also had a rushing Union Bears scored early, touchdown to put Union often and in a myriad of up 28-0 with the Bears ways in Friday night’s 65- driving as the quarter 20 win over the Eastside ended. Spartans. The final play of the “These are games you period was a 32-yard pass enjoy because you get to play from Bailey Turner to play a lot of kids,” said James Mitchell to move Union head coach Travis the ball from the Eastside Turner. “It was good to see 38-yard line to the 6. our second- and third- On the first play of the string guys get out there second quarter, Turner and produce. It’s always connected with Mitchell good to get them some for a six-yard TD pass and time because they work a 35-0 lead. hard in practice.” Logan Hamilton added The Bears wasted no a 15-yard touchdown with time finding their way to 6:34 left in the half to give the end zone. Two plays Union a 42-0 lead. and 49 seconds into the Eastside would not be game, they scored their kept off the scoreboard. first touchdown and then “Our kids fought,” said kept scoring. Cameron Eastside head coach Jason Fannon took the ball 70 Hicks. “I still believe yards down the sideline to when you play good give Union a 7-0 lead after teams, you get better and the PAT. learn something from it.” PHOTO BY DONALD RATLIFF Fannon finished the Union’s James Mitchell (82) gallops into the open field on a pass reception in Friday’s win night with four rushes for 139 yards. See BEARS, Page 10 over Eastside.

Future Bears Lady Bears volleyball seeks signups, upend Gate City coaches The Future Bears junior in five-set thriller volleyball league will hold signups for students in grades 3 through 8 on BY SAM DIXON The numbers indicate Wednesday, Nov. 2, from 5- SPORTS EDITOR that Union’s players were 7 p.m.; Sunday, Nov. 6, getting after it all over the from 1-3 p.m.; and Tuesday, BIG STONE GAP — court. Emili Brooks deliv- Nov. 8, from 5-7 p.m. at the Playing with what their ered 17 kills, 14 digs and Powell Valley Middle coach called “composed three blocks. Meagan School gym. intensity,” the Union Lady Blagg produced 14 kills Cost is $25 per player. Bears toppled the Gate City and two blocks. Lexi For more information, call Lady Devils in a thrilling Woods had 14 kills and two Shane Morgan at 276-393- match filled with tension blocks. 0091. Future Bears from start to finish. Jenna Wade, the team’s Volleyball is also looking It took five sets to deter- libero, came up with a for coaches. Those interest- mine a winner between whopping 42 digs. Zoe ed should also call Morgan these Clinch Mountain Brooks was everywhere, at the same number. Conference rivals Tuesday. handing out a ton of assists Union’s young squad (7-3, — 56 in total, along with MECC student 14-7) came from behind to her three kills and 14 digs. PHOTO BY SAM DIXON upend second place Gate Jayda Smith also provided veterans to hold City (9-2, 17-5) by a set some key hits. Lady Bears defensive standouts Marleigh Duncan (4), libero count of 24-26, 22-25, 25- “They were more Jenna Wade (10) and Amber Crabtree (5) are all smiles after the basketball tourney 9, 25-17, 15-8. aggressive than we were Some Union parents tonight. They made the comeback victory over rival Gate City on Tuesday night. Their coach says defense is the heart of the team. Mountain Empire and players could be seen plays that we didn’t,” Gate Community College’s with tears of joy after the City head coach Amy Reed Student Veterans Association big victory. The Lady said. is seeking teams to partici- Bears’ head coach, Kim The Lady Bears were up going to let up,” she added. Crabtree are the core of that tough defense. pate in a 3-on-3 basketball Moore, was ecstatic. big time for this match. It’s The first set stood tied at 15-15 before Their diving saves kept points alive tournament. The tournament “I am on cloud nine,” rare that perennial power- Gate City eased in front to take it by a slim throughout the match. will be held Saturday, Nov. Moore said. “I’m so proud house Gate City loses two-point margin. “Our defense is our heart. Defense is the 5, at 10 a.m. in the of my team. We have come somewhere for two consec- Paced by kills from Cori Baker (20 for name of the game,” coach Moore said. Appalachia High School so far this year.” utive years, and that has the match) and Hope Spivey (10), along Union rallied to a third-set, 16-point bat- Gymnasium. There is a $15 Union’s squad has six happened to them now at with accurate sets by Abby Sallee (37 tering of Gate City. The turnaround fea- charge per team, with all pro- juniors, four sophomores Union. assists) and digs from Erica Lane (17), the tured 10 service points in a row by Duncan ceeds benefitting outreach and three freshmen — with “It was a hard battle. Lady Devils managed to claim the second and spurts of consecutive kills from Woods, and scholarship funds for no seniors. This has been a big rivalry set by a nearly as narrow advantage of just Brooks and Blagg. MECC student veterans. “We showed composed the past few years. We three points. After pocketing the fourth set by eight Awards will be given to intensity and executed our were ready to fight and we It’s not over ’til it’s over. The Lady points, Union was not to be denied the vic- the top tournament winners. game plan that we had been wanted it,” said Union Bears proved that popular saying a reality tory. The Lady Bears raced ahead 4-1 in the For more information, visit working on. A win like this defensive specialist Amber by staging a remarkable no-quit comeback. tiebreaker fifth set, eventually capturing the www.mecc.edu/events/3on3 is why you spend so many Crabtree. Union’s aggressive defense was the dif- match with kills from Smith, Brooks and or contact Lena Grace, hours in the gym,” Moore “We had so much ener- ference between these two teams Tuesday Woods along with a timely ace from MECC veterans coordinator, said. gy tonight. We were not night. Wade, Marleigh Duncan and Duncan down the stretch. at 276-523-2400, ext. 217. Barnett combines work ethnic and enjoyment to succeed BY SAM DIXON ‘Playing in college you He added: “Plus at this level you SPORTS EDITOR don’t know the guy opposite you on learn new things. … It’s the other team like you would in WISE — Come to work, get the high school playing the same people job done, enjoy what you do. Jake more serious, a higher for four years. Is this guy going to Barnett approaches college football intensity atmosphere.’ play zone or try to run through my this way. Barnett has won the soul?” Cavaliers starting tight end job by Cavaliers offensive coordinator impressing UVa-Wise’s coaches Klay Koester describes Barnett as a with his attitude as well as his foot- — Tight end Jake Barnett yes sir, no sir athlete. “He is going to ball skills. do what you ask him to do,” Koester So far this season, in six games on starting as a freshman said. the former Union Bear has caught 12 He tied that to Barnett’s local passes for 108 yards with the you learn new things. It is way dif- upbringing. “He’s from Union High Cavaliers. Virtually every time the 6- ferent than high school. It’s more School and they have a good pro- 5, 255 freshman from Union High serious, a higher intensity atmo- gram. Coach (Travis) Turner has School gets the ball, he rumbles over sphere” he said. done a good job implementing a sys- tacklers for a first down. In one big There is also the enjoyment side: tem there. When you have a player game earlier in the year, Barnett “You make a lot of new friends. who comes from a winning program, hauled in nine passes for 97 yards to Everybody here wants to keep play- that player knows what it takes to try help UVa-Wise defeat West Liberty ing football because they love the to win every single week. That helps University 28-27 amid what has game,” said Barnett. him step in to play right away.” become the Cavaliers’ best season Barnett explained what goes on The coach portrays Barnett as a PHOTO BY SAM DIXON since 2008. inside the helmet of a young college big, physical player who can block In an interview after last player upon gaining the starting and catch the ball. “He will only get Jake Barnett, a former Union Bear, has Saturday’s Fairmont State game, position. “At first you’ve got butter- even better as he gets older,” said totaled 108 receiving yards so far this year Barnett went over what he likes flies. It’s like wow this is actually Koester, who came to UVa-Wise this as the UVa-Wise Cavaliers’ starting tight about college football. Here’s the happening and I’m a freshman. end. work ethic side: “Playing in college That’s definitely a big deal,” he said. See BARNETT, Page 10 Big Stone Gap, Virginia The Post Thursday, October 27, 2016 Page 9 Friday Night Football Preview

GATE CITY - CENTRAL EASTSIDE - CASTLEWOOD RYE COVE - BURTON DATE, TIME: Friday, October 28, 7:30 p.m. DATE, TIME: Friday, October 28, 7 p.m. DATE, TIME: Friday, October 28, 7:30 p.m. SITE: Warrior Stadium, Norton SITE: B.C. White Stadium, Castlewood SITE: Lawson-Fitchko, Norton

A strong force in the trench- Tyler Adams After missing several games due to an injury, Houston es, senior Ryan Collins is one grabbed a touchdown of the Warriors’ top linemen. Thacker is back behind He plays defensive end and pass in last week’s center as the Raider quarter- offensive tackle. back. He went 5-of-8 for 123 Warrior insight: “We’ve got to game. The senior yards passing last week. be ready to play,” Central wide receiver plays head coach Luke Owens said. an important role in Raider insight: “We’re glad to “The playoffs are on the line. get Thacker back. That We have got to heal up and the Spartans’ offense. makes us better in some grow up. We’re playing a lot of young kids who are getting other spots too,” Burton head coach Jim Adams said Ryan Collins valuable experience.” Tyler Adams Houston Thacker

RIDGEVIEW - GRUNDY LETCHER COUNTY - UNION DATE, TIME: Friday, October 28, 7 p.m. DATE, TIME: Friday, October 28, 7:30 p.m. SITE: Nelson Memorial Stadium, Grundy SITE: Bullitt Park, Big Stone Gap

Gabe Counts, a Quarterback sophomore offen- Bailey Turner sive and defensive keeps the Bears’ back, is one of the ground game and aerial attack Wolfpack’s solid advancing Raiders and Bears up, performers. smoothly. with Warriors, Wolfpack, Gabe Counts Bailey Turner Spartans down I promised that I would gain back your allegiance and look at me now. Last week, I didn’t miss a single Cavaliers’ streak ends with loss to Fairmont game, a perfect 5-0 to run my seasonal record to 41- 8. Folks that’s an 83.6 ’picking percentage. Now if BY SAM DIXON that ain’t excellence, I don’t know what is. We’ve SPORTS EDITOR only got two regular season weeks left and I aim to run my mark over the 85 percent plateau. Just watch WISE — The Cavaliers’ four- me. game win streak screeched to a halt Saturday as undefeated Fairmont GAME OF THE WEEK State University scored from both Gate City at Central: The Central Warriors find sides of the ball in a 58-3 drubbing themselves in a win or go home mode this week, as of UVa-Wise. Luke Owens’ squad can’t make the playoffs without The Fighting Falcons from West a win over the Blue Devils. Gate City has rattled off Virginia erupted for 423 yards of four straight victories and is aiming to get back into total offense (185 rushing, 238 pass- the playoffs after a one-year hiatus. I’ve been on the ing) while allowing the Cavaliers Devils bandwagon for some time now and that fact just 217. The visitors’ much-herald- ain’t changing this week. Roll out the basketballs ed defense shut down the Cavaliers Warrior fans; pigskin season is over. Fence Line early, as UVa-Wise could muster just Picker says: Gate City 35 Central 14 one yard rushing in the first two Ridgeview at Grundy: I don’t believe Grundy is quarters. that much better than Ridgeview but the Golden “Their defensive front took away Wave are playing for playoff seeding and the everything that we tried to do,” Wolfpack are playing for their second win of the sea- Cavaliers head coach Dane Damron son. Yet another road game for the ’Pack and anoth- said. er trip back to Rose Ridge after an L. Fence Line At first place atop the Mountain Picker says: Grundy 24 Ridgeview 18 East Conference, the Fighting Rye Cove at John I. Burton: Burton is on fire and Falcons (8-0, 7-0 MEC) are soaring PHOTO BY RICHARD MEADE the trend continues this week. Rye Cove hasn’t won in their best season since the 1960s. UVa-Wise’s James Cousins (15) hauls in a pass in the a football contest in seemingly forever and Jimbo’s They erupted to a big start in crew has its eyes set on another district trophy. Fence Saturday’s game at Carl Smith Cavaliers’ game against Fairmont State on Saturday. Line Picker says: Burton 64 Rye Cove 14 Stadium. was a wake-up call.” from Hibbs and Shane Faett grabbed Letcher County (Ky.) at Union: Union has already After the Cavaliers (5-3, 4-3 UVa-Wise shanked a punt nine a 1-yard TD toss as the Fighting claimed at least a share of the Mountain District title MEC) fumbled the opening kickoff, yards, giving Fairmont great field Falcons’ advantage ballooned to 37- and Travis Turner’s boys are playing for playoff Fairmont marched down to the Cavs’ position. On a belly fake keeper, 0. seeding. It looks as if the Bears are going to need one yard line. An impressive defen- Fighting Falcons quarterback After the intermission, Fairmont some help to get more than one playoff game this sive stand by UVa-Wise featured Cooper Hibbs raced 43 yards into the wide receiver King soon scored on a season and with their schedule they can’t blame any- hard tackles by Ian Kemp, Tray end zone. Fairmont picked off a 21-yard pass play for a 44-0 lead. one but themselves. Letcher County is going to the Billups and Aaron Martin, and the Cavaliers pass to set up a 27-yard TD Jeremy Eubank replaced starter playoffs and their fate is already sealed. The Cougars Cavaliers took over on downs. But run by Terrell Charles to put the Lee at quarterback for the Cavaliers. have nothing to play for in this one other than pride. as it turned out they did not dodge a Fighting Falcons up 23-0, still in the After a solid drive, UVa-Wise put up Look for Union to pull away late. Fence Line Picker bullet. first quarter. its only score of the day when Trent says: Union 41 Letcher County 22 The Fighting Falcons’ Marcus Cavaliers QB Brycen Lee mixed Martin kicked his school record- Eastside at Castlewood: Yet another game where Porter tackled a UVa-Wise ball carri- up the calls on runs by Victor breaking 21st career field goal (29 one team is playing out the season and another has a er in the end zone for a quick safety, Mitchell, Jabaaru Wright and yards) at 10:32 of the third quarter. lot on the line. Eastside won’t be participating in next igniting Fairmont’s first half scoring Carlton Griffith, combined with In the fourth quarter, Fairmont month’s playoffs, Castlewood will. The Blue Devils’ barrage. When the Cavaliers kicked passes mainly to James Cousins and backup QB Takwan Crews-Naylor hopes of a district title were dashed last week and off after the safety, Laurence King Kier Townsend. But the Fairmont pushed across on a 2-yard TD run look for them to take out revenge on the Spartans. returned it 82 yards for shocking defense continued to dominate as and Daniel Rodriguez added an 8- Fence Line Picker says: Castlewood 47 Eastside 13 touchdown. Sam Keil’s first of many most UVa-Wise plays could manage yarder to finalize the scoring at 58-3. Folks, just two weeks remain in the regular sea- point-after kicks put the Fighting only two or three yards. The Fighting The Cavaliers have already won son, which means the weather is getting colder, the Falcons up 9-0 barely three minutes Falcons entered the game as the more games this year than the previ- leaves are falling off the trees and my favorite time of into the contest. league leaders in scoring defense, ous three seasons combined. With the year is on the horizon — playoff time. I’ll be at “All things that could go wrong allowing only 12 points per game. three outings left in the regular sea- a game this week. If you see me buy me a pop or went wrong,” remarked Kemp, the They improved on that Saturday. son, they have a chance to secure the some candy. And to all of you all who keep trying to Cavs’ defensive end from Roanoke. In the second quarter, Andre Hall program’s first winning season since guess who I am, it’s simple, just find the fence. “We had won four in a row but today hauled in a 31-yard touchdown pass 2008.

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Mountain East Conference Mountain East Conference Thomas Walker 1-2 1-7 Ridgeview 1-9 6-13 5. Union 7-1 24.25 SLATE UVa-Wise at Urbana 1 p.m. Conf. Overall Rye Cove 0-3 0-8 Lebanon 0-7 9-11 6. Martinsville 5-3 21.75 MONDAY W-L W-L 7. Grundy 5-3 21.33 THURSDAY Volleyball Fairmont State 7-0 8-0 8. Glenvar 6-2 21.13 Volleyball High School Shepherd 7-0 7-0 #VOLLEYBALL VHSL Group 1A 9. Giles 5-3 20.88 High School Cumberland Conference Notre Dame 6-1 7-1 COLLEGE Cumberland Conference 10. Marion 6-2 20.50 Clinch Mountain First round at higher seeds UVa-Wise 4-3 5-3 NCAA Division II Dist. Overall 11. Lee High 6-2 20.38 Conference TUESDAY Glenville State 4-3 4-4 Mountain East Conference W-L W-L 12. Floyd County 5-3 18.00 Union at Central 7 p.m. High School West Liberty 3-4 3-5 Conf. Overall Rye Cove 10-0 20-2 13. Gate City 4-5 17.78 Lee at Ridgeview 7 p.m. Clinch Mountain Conference Urbana 2-5 3-5 W-L W-L Eastside 8-2 15-11 14 John Battle 4-4 16.63 Cross Country tournament W.Va. Wesleyan 2-6 2-6 Wheeling Jesuit 11-0 25-2 J.I. Burton 6-4 9-8 15. Central (Wise) 3-5 15.56 Cumberland Conference First round at higher seeds Charleston 2-6 2-6 Charleston 8-1 20-9 Castlewood 2-7 5-14 16. Lebanon 3-5 16.38 Conference championship 2:30 p.m. Cumberland Conference Concord 2-6 2-6 Fairmont State 7-3 15-10 Twin Springs 2-5 4-10 at Veldon Dotson Park, Wise Semifinals at Rye Cove W.Va. State 1-7 1-7 West Liberty 7-5 19-11 Thomas Walker 1-9 2-11 FRIDAY WEDNESDAY HIGH SCHOOL Urbana 5-4 15-11 # Does not include Wednesday Group 1A Football High School VHSL Group 2A Notre Dame 5-4 13-12 games Western Region High School Clinch Mountain Conference Mountain District Concord 6-5 13-12 Mountain District tournament Dist. Overall UVa-Wise 4-6 6-21 1. George Wythe 7-1 23.25 W-L W-L Gate City at Central 7:30 p.m. Semifinals at No. 1 seed Shepherd 3-7 8-16 RANKINGS 2. Galax 6-2 22.88 Union 4-0 7-1 Cumberland District Cumberland Conference W.Va. State 2-7 5-16 3 Hurley 8-0 22.50 John Battle 2-1 4-4 Eastside at Castlewood 7 p.m. Finals at Rye Cove W.Va. Wesleyan 2-8 6-17 4. Fort Chiswell 6-2 21.00 Lee 2-2 6-2 HIGH SCHOOL Rye Cove at J.I. Burton 7:30 p.m. THURSDAY Glenville State 0-10 1-24 5. Parry McCluer 6-1 19.50 Gate City 2-2 4-5 VHSL Football Power Points Nondistrict Clinch Mountain Conference tourna- 6. Chilhowie 6-2 19.38 Central 1-3 3-6 The Virginia High School League Ridgeview at Grundy 7:30 p.m. ment HIGH SCHOOL 7. Patrick Henry 6-2 19.13 Ridgeview 0-5 1-7 football power point ratings. Listed is Letcher County Central Finals at No. 1 seed VHSL Group 2A 8. J.I. Burton 5-3 17.38 VHSL Group 1A team, record and rating. at Union 7:30 p.m. Clinch Mountain Conference 9. Radford 4-4 16.50 Cumberland District Volleyball Conf. Overall 10. Narrows 5-3 16.13 Group 2A College STANDINGS Dist. Overall W-L W-L 11. Covington 5-3 15.75 W-L W-L Western Region Mountain East Conference Lee 10-1 17-2 12. Twin Valley 5-3 15.13 J.I. Burton 3-0 5-3 Gate City 9-2 17-5 1. Appomattox 8-0 26.25 UVa-Wise at Wheeling Jesuit 5 p.m. FOOTBALL 13. Castlewood 5-4 15.11 Castlewood 3-1 5-4 Union 6-3 12-7 2. Richlands 8-1 25.67 SATURDAY COLLEGE 14. Rural Retreat 3-5 15.0 Eastside 2-2 2-7 John Battle 6-6 11-10 3. Graham 7-1 25.25 Football NCAA Division II 15. Bland County 4-3 13.38 Twin Springs 1-2 3-5 4. Dan River 8-1 24.44 College Central 3-7 9-12 16. Twin Springs 3-5 13.25 Bears second at large cross country meet Big Stone Little League to meet The Big Stone Gap Little League will hold a reorgan- BY SAM DIXON ization meeting on Sunday, Oct. 30, at 2 p.m. at Powell SPORTS EDITOR Valley Middle School. For more information contact Mandy Baker at 276-275-5624. WISE — The Central Warriors, on the wings of another first place finish by senior Alex Widener, won Union Force Softball tryouts Oct. 30 the boys’ race at the huge cross coun- try meet in Veldon Dotson Park last Union Force Softball will hold tryouts for its 10 and Wednesday. under and 12 and under teams for the 2017 season on Union’s Bears placed second in Sunday, Oct. 30. both the boys’ and the girls’ races. Players interested must preregister by Oct. 27 by call- The Bears were paced by the trio of ing Jessica Parrott (276-393-6534) for 10 and under and Julius Stensen, Nathan Hersel and Carissa Blanton (276-275-3853) for 12 and under. Jacob Fox in the boys’ event, and by Brooke Vanover and Brook Wheatley on the girls’ side. Steady-going Carlee Salyers was Warriors toppled second individually to help push Central to third of the girls’ teams. The impressive performances by Lee’s offense provide motivation as the regular season winds down and teams shape PHOTOS BY SAM DIXON The Central Warriors bat- But just two minutes later up for conference post-season com- tled to the last minute but Lee (2-2, 6-2) answered with petition this week. Julius Stensen led the Brooke Vanover was the could not make enough big a 40-yard TD run from Tyler Seventeen teams from across the Union boys with a 19:06 top finisher among Union’s plays to hold off Lee High, Crusenberry. Noah region participated in last week’s time at the race in Wise. girls in the meet. falling 27-12 to the Generals Middleton’s kick had sud- 3.1-mile open meet, hosted by in the cold and rain Friday denly shifted the lead to 7-6 Central. of Central, 18:54 for Central’s Individual times of local girls were night. Leading the Generals’ in the Generals’ favor. The Central boys’ team score of Austin Yeary, 19:02 by Central’s 22:27 for Central’s Saylers, 22:47 attack at Five Star Stadium, Pendergraft found an 45 points was substantially ahead of Luke Hubbard, 19:06 for Union’s for Union’s Vanover, 23:08 for quarterback Connor opening for a 22-yard TD run Pendergraft scored two and a 13-6 lead at the half. Union’s 77. Patrick Henry came in Stensen, 19:11 for Eastside’s Ridgeview’s Nikole Counts, 23:19 touchdowns and running Central (1-3, 3-6) could third on 104, followed by George Thomas Salyer, 19:12 for Hersel and for Union’s Wheatley, 23:34 by back Logan Rasnic added a muster only 20 yards rushing Wythe. Castlewood rounded out the 19:27 by Fox of Union. Kristen Maggard of Central, 23:49 TD run with 92 yards rushing in the first half. top five. “I had a little trouble on the big by Lauren Bryant of Union, 24:04 on 25 carries. In the third quarter, the The Eastside Spartans placed sev- hill over there, but overall it was a for Shellby Rose of Ridgeview and Central quarterback teams continued trading enth and the J.I. Burton Raiders good race for me,” Widener said. 24:12 for Central’s Bethany Powers. Dalton Mullins connected punts on a soggy field until came in eleventh. Stenson, a tall exchange student The highest-finishing girl runner with Isaiah McAmis on a 24- the General’s Rasnic In the girls’ race, Patrick Henry from Norway, said he loves this for Eastside was Anna McKnight, a yard slant pass for a touch- punched across the goal line (51 points) produced a first place fin- sport. “When you cross the finish talented freshman. She also had the down and a 6-0 Central lead on a 19-yard run. Middleton ish ahead of Union (61) and Central line and feel that you ran a good quote of the day. When asked how at 5:51 of the first quarter. kick made it 20-6. (81). Ridgeview was next with 109. race, it is an amazing feeling,” he she pushes through on a long run, Individual times of local boys remarked. she said, “I tell myself to just keep were 17:11 for winner Widener, Catherine Grossman of Patrick going because at the finish I can get 18:28 for fourth-place Andrew Deel Henry won the girls’ race at 21:11. food.”

and hiking trails with fourth quarter with a fum- friends to Devil’s Bathtub Bears ble that Union recovered at Barnette in Scott County and the Sand Cave of Lee County. the 20. Two plays later, From Page 8 From Page 8 In fact, there is a con- Aaron Stidham took the nection between hiking ball in from the 10. with friends and the On their next posses- year after coaching offense The Spartans hurt them- at Cumberland University brotherhood of playing sion, the Spartans started at
selves again on the ensuing (Tenn.) and Eastern college football. Again, it their 35 and methodically drive. On the first play Kentucky University. is all about work and moved the ball down the from scrimmage, the When away from the enjoyment. “Everything is better field to the Union 35. Spartans fumbled. football field, Barnett A 31-yard run by Tyler enjoys competitive hobbies when you do it with Union lineman Austin friends,” Barnett Elam put the ball at the 4. Thacker came up with the such as pick-up basketball and playing Xbox video explained. “When you are With 3:42 left in the half, ball and ran it back 27 playing football, there are Garrett Whited ran the ball games, especially “Call of yards for Union’s final Duty.” He likes relaxing 11 guys on the field. If one in and Eastside was on the score. with family and going to guy doesn’t do his job, it board, 42-6. “That’s every lineman’s church, and adventurous messes everything up. It’s more fun when the unit Union added a 22-yard dream right there, to be pursuits such as bike riding works together.” field goal as time expired able to pick that ball up,” for a 45-6 lead at halftime. Turner said. “He kind of LiveLive & OOnlinenline LuxuryLuxurryy Eastside started the looked like a fullback there REAL ESTATEESTTAATE AUCTIONAAUUUCTIOONN scoring in the second half a little bit.” with a five-yard touch- Eastside got one more 4""5563%%""":::



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Mountain Empire Community College’s Student Veterans Association is seeking teams to participate in a 3-on-3 basketball tourna- ment. The tournament will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 5 at in the Appalachia Parks and Recreation gym. There is a $15 charge per team, with all proceeds bene- fitting outreach and scholarship funds for MECC student veterans. LF Addington students Alexia Blanton, left, and Elizabeth Johnson were The tournament is co-ed, the first- and third-place middle school winners in the Big Stone Celtic art but teams aren’t required contest. Hayley Mullins of Ridgeview (not pictured) was second. to be co-ed. Awards will be given to the top tour- nament winners and con- cessions will be avail- able. For more informa- tion visit ACAC music programs www.mecc.edu/events/3 on3 or contact Veterans Coordinator Lena Grace at 276/523-2400 ext. draw approving crowds 217. BY MARY LOU BUSH Appalachia News Logan Austin of Eastside Wear Halloween APPALACHIA NEWS • 565-1386 High won a third place medal in the Big Stone Celtic art contest. costume to A new sound of music was enjoyed by a Country Cabin crowd of over 40 people last Tuesday night at dren, six grandchildren and one great-grand- the monthly open mic at the ACAC on Main child. Now this is a legacy of love they share. Street in Appalachia. Features Sycamore Congratulations to the Taylors and Hamiltons. Up Yonder is a two-man show, Noah Thacker Hollow, Oct. 29, 7:30- Susie Richardson would like to wish her and Mike Hughes from Norton. Everyone brother Charles and wife Barbara a happy 49th 10:30 p.m. Wear you Church News enjoyed their music and urged the men to return wedding anniversary Oct. 30. Halloween costume. $5 soon for more entertainment. Ed Baker played Kim and David Green will be celebrating Share news of upcoming special events, pro- adults age 12 and over, guitar and sang great songs. Bailey Lantman their 31st wedding anniversary Nov. 4. grams and services at your church. $1 children age two sang songs a capella-style wonderfully. Lee Keith and Maria Davidson’s wedding through 11. Call 276/679- Stidham has attended all the open mic programs anniversary is Nov. 7. Aunt Susie wishes them E-mail [email protected]. 3541 for information. All and the audiences love his singing also. happy anniversary and happy birthday to her • Heritage Church of God will celebrate events at Country Cabin We are very pleased with all the entertain- great nephew, Ben Davidson, who will be 12 Old Timers Day, Oct. 30 at 11 a.m., with II sponsored by ment thus far and look forward to re-grouping years old. special music by The Call. The public is Appalachian Traditions, after the first of the year. Happy birthday to some special people cele- cordially invited. A covered dish meal will Presently a Christmas play is in rehearsals Inc. brating their special day: Oct. 27 – John Black; follow the service. and will be presented the first and second week- Oct. 28 – Sandra C. Coleman and Maria • Southern gospel recording artists The end in December. With the holidays approach- Richardson Davidson; Nov. 1 – Roger Whited, Babbs in concert at Highpoint Community ing, also just taking a break and getting groups Share your news Carla Richardson and Vonda Wolfe. Church, 5652 Highpoint Rd., Castlewood, in touch for the New Year, Buddy Delp will be The Post welcomes Also, Nov. 6, Clara Richardson, a former at 11 a.m., Oct. 30 and at Ma & Pa’s the man in charge of scheduling each month. AHS graduate, will be celebrating her 80th announcements, press Restaurant, 18928 U.S. Highway 58, Phyllis S. and Bobby Hamilton will be cele- birthday. A special celebration will be taking Castlewood, at 2 p.m., Oct. 30. releases and community brating 55 years of marital bliss Oct. 29. They place in her hometown of Chicago. Susie news. Drop items by the • Heritage Church of God will sponsor are a great example of love lasting a lifetime. I Richardson and Jamie Richardson are traveling Trunk or Treat in church parking lot, Oct. office at 215 Wood have known Phyllis for over 50 years and to Chicago to attend this great celebration. Susie 31, 6 to 7 p.m. Avenue, Big Stone Gap, Bobby has always been the love of her life and will tell us all about it when she gets home. • Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Big call 276/523-1141, or I feel quite sure Bobby feels the same about Please remember Bob Caldwell in your Stone Gap will hold their annual yard sale email ggannaway@coal- Phyllis, so congratulations. Friday and Saturday, Nov. 4 and 5, from 9 Lucy and Andy Taylor were married Oct. 31 field.com. See APPALACHIA, Page xx a.m. until noon. Proceeds go towards way past 50 years ago. They have three chil- church ministries.

H IGHLIGHTS B EHIND THE F OOTLIGHTS Wildcat boys skipped school, learned enduring les- BY HOWARD E. CUMMINS The movie was widely advertised, that is, until the plot know, but only if you promise that you will never skip COLUMNIST revealed a “white elephant” of a story, mostly forgotten at school again in your life.” the time. Today, the actress stands among some of the “Here,” he said, opening the top drawer of his desk, “a Pulitzer Prize-winning author Richard Rhodes’ new world’s greatest inventors. sample of my hobby for each of you, and let this day help book entitled Hedy’s Folly is a revealing insight into the The principal put his hobby of fly-tying aside, looked you remember that school is the most important thing you life of actress Hedy Lamarr’s other life, one which qual- the boys over, one by one, and then he spoke: “If you can do.” ifies her as an outstanding inventor of the modern era. boys spent more time on the riverbank than in a darkened The boys from the Wildcat had just become recipients She has only recently become known as not only an theater, you would not be standing before me today. I of an art form that would change their lives. Little did avant-garde composer and actress, but the inventor of the understand that the movie called White Cargo is not the they know that the most beautiful woman in the world spread-spectrum of radio, the incredible invention that type of movie little 12-year-old boys should be viewing. was also an inventor. Her invention was no more famous turned technology into wireless phones, as well as the “I have spoken at great length with your parents, and than what their principal was working on at his desk. GPS systems, and which includes a host of other modern- we have come to an agreement regarding how to handle His hobby was well-known, and he was, as far as the day devices which now dominate modern technology and this situation. Together, the school and your parents have public was concerned, their most beloved inventor. everyday living. made a decision regarding your punishment, and there Fishing was a tradition respected by the people in the This story takes the liberty of revealing an event in the will be no further discussion on the subject of your tru- area, and their principal is – still today – remembered for lives of four young boys, often known and referred to as ancy.” his fly-tying and his wisdom as a great educator. the Wildcat Boys. The principal placed his tie-tying tools, along with an The highly-respected and beloved principal based his When they skipped school to see the actress play a assortment of finished products, in his desk drawer and punishment on a single word: “errant.” He was well- native girl known as Tondelayo in a movie by the name dismissed the errant group from his office. known for understanding the extent of any punishment, of White Cargo, little did they know that the actress was “Sir,” one of the boys dared to interrupt the proceed- and its effect on those being judged. working on a U.S. patent number, 2,292,387, a number ings, “would you show us how you go about doing what The four boys were undergoing an important transi- which would change the world forever. you are famous for around here, especially among people tion in their lives, and living on the edge of boyhood and The four pre-teenage boys stood side by side in the who love fishing? You are a true inventor, and the first the innocence which forms its natural state of change. principal’s office, hovering as close as possible together one we have ever known.” Since there was no organized group of young males, per as a buffer to the punishment that was to be administered “I’ve never been called an inventor before, but you for their skipping school to see a questionable movie. boys come by next Saturday, and I’ll show you what I See CUMMINS, Page xx Page 12 Thursday, October 27, 2016 The Post Big Stone Gap, Virginia Special Moments

Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Hamilton Dewey and Betty Rowland Celebrating 55th anniversary 60th anniversary celebrated Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Hamilton will celebrate their 55th wed- Dewey and Betty (Belcher) Rowland of Appalachia recently celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary. The ding anniversary Oct. 29, 2016. They were married Oct. 29, couple have two sons, Mike and wife Tina and daughter 1961, at Oak Grove Baptist Church by Rev. W.B. Galloway. Alex of Kingsport, Tenn., and Danny of Wise. They are the parents of Derek Hamilton, Angela Hamilton Spradlin and Lance Hamilton. They are blessed with seven grandchildren, Daniel Hamilton, Kristen Spradlin, Bonnie Hamilton, Brandon, Caroline, Ashley and Katie Hamilton, and Recent trip to daughters-in-law, Belinda and Jennifer. Michigan features many highlights

BY DEBORAH CLARKSTON VOICE OF THE VALLEY • 523-3062 Voice of the Valley

Happy Birthday wishes are sent to Roy Hamilton, Oct. 29, and Bill joined me Saturday in attending the F. Robinette, Nov. 1. University of Michigan’s football Happy Anniversary wishes go to game against Illinois. A highlight Michael and Samantha Thompson, was seeing baseball great Henry Oct. 28. Aaron do the coin toss. On the prayer list are: family of The Fall Festival at Legion Bobby Herron, family of Curtis Ison, Memorial United Methodist Church Charge Conference, Lydia Hall, will be Saturday, Oct. 29, 4-6 p.m. James Reese, Nicholas Guerrant, Everyone is invited. Bring a cake for Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Hamilton Daniel McPherson, family of Venus the cakewalk. There will be games Powers, Gary Powers, Johnny for young and old. James, Betty Stevens, Jack Darnell, The next Men’s Breakfast at Polly Berry, Sonya Williams, Gloria Legion Memorial United Methodist Gilbert, Lee Roy Sturgill, Paralee Church is Sunday, Nov. 6 at 8 a.m. Poole, Marlene Coomer, Sheila All men are welcome. Stop by on the Green, Dale Masters, Steven way to your church for food and fel- Guerrant, Dorothy Hamilton, lowship. Keep local folks Rhonda Washburn, Charmie The United Methodist Women Hamilton, Darrell Wells, Inez will meet Monday, Nov. 14 at 6 p.m. Blevins, June Delp, Addison and Thanksgiving Dinner at Legion in your prayers Elizabeth Stallard, Kara Kennedy, Memorial United Methodist Church Ruth Kallas, unspoken prayers, trav- will be Saturday, Nov. 19 at 4 p.m. BY KENYA HARDISON el mercies, those in refugee camps. A fund-raiser will be held ITALY BOTTOM NEWS Italy Bottom News I enjoyed attending events Friday Saturday, Dec. 3, 11:30-1:30 at Legion Memorial United Methodist celebrating the 125th anniversary of Scripture for today: “He who supplies Church. A lunch consisting of soup the beginning of the nursing school seed to the sower and bread for food will Evelyn Shuler, Akrum Blair, Curtis beans, kraut with wieners, corn at the University of Michigan in the also supply and increase your store of Wharton, Wendy C. Ellis, Jimmy Lomax, school’s new building. My daughter bread, a drink and a dessert will be seed and will enlarge your harvest of your Effella Goodgame, Edna D. Lomax, Bobbie, who traveled with me, $7. righteousness.” 2 Corinthians 9:10 (NiV). Robert Ellis, George Banks, Wuanita Thought for today: Small kindness can Gamble and boys, B.J. Miller, Barry show God’s love in a practical way. Hamler, Mary Burney, Juanita Shepherd, The praises go up and the blessings Gloria Morris, Haley Wagner, Baby come down, praying for a divine healing Addison Grace; and for: Richard Lomax, Fannie Legg, Australia Gravely, Lois Hollinger, Appalachia Cynthia Skaggs, Mary Alice Mooney, Brisco and Vickie McCoo, Shelia Pastor Solomon Jones, Pastor Leslie Lee, Pinkston, Mamie Courtney and family, From Page 11 Mary Ann Blair, Stella and Benny Moore, Dennis Mitchell of Georgia, Charles Joan M. McFall, Jeff Williams, Larry Grubb, William Billy Beaty, Mancy prayers. Kelly, Ruby Clark, Randolph Hutchinson, Gulley, Harriet Bush and family, Connie We were surprised and saddened to learn of the passing of Bobby Herron. Gloria Clark, Shirley Chandler, Hobby Watlington Mitchell and family, Terry Most of his friends knew him as Tootie, a nickname. Stuart; and Young and family, Alley Talley Sr., Curtis Bobby was married to Jane Trinkle from Dunbar and eight years ago she Walt Lewis, Harriet Bush, Jimmy and Prior, Tim Forney, Spencer Miller, Jessee was killed in a terrible traffic wreck on Norton Road. Bobby grieved every Marcia Mitchell, Sandra Lawson and fam- James, Ruby Kilgore. Jackie Jackson, day for the loss of his wife Jane and filled his days with his grandsons whom ily, Earnestine Hatcher and family, Eilene Teresa Talley. he loved dearly. Buddy and Paula were there to care for Bobby as his health Jackson, Dennis Sturgill, Liz Collins, When we pray remember the nursing deteriorated the last few years. Anytime Bobby saw you he always took time Johnny Ray Gray, James Poole, Ricky homes, troops, churches, the lost, the to stop and talk or wave or blow his car horn. He will be missed by his fam- Poole, Kenya Hardison, Angie Stuart, lonely, prisons, U.S. Government, PACE ily and friends but his grieving for Jane is finally over. Cindy Nave, Dorothy Sanders, Thop Center, hospitals, rehab centers, shut-ins. Emma Jane James was admitted to Holston Valley Hospital Sunday for a Jackson, Mae Hoffman, Ola Hatcher; and Remember those at Heritage Hall Nursing heart condition. Please remember her in your prayers. Tim Bellamy, Marshall Beatty, Mary Home: Gladys Litton, Evelyn Shular, Please remember Phyllis Aistrop in prayer. She is recovering from a bro- E. Martin, Ruth, Anthony and Dan Beatty, Queen Bassard, Georgia Miles; at The ken foot. June Burney, Teresa Hollinger, Terry Laurels in Norton: Louise Wright, Haskel Inez Blevins is back home and scheduled for another heart procedure Nov. Skaggs, Heather Hess, Maureen Wood, and Sue Swiney. 2. Please remember her in your prayers.

sisting of out-of-style corduroy knickers two western stinkers with Roy Rogers. As the Congo. and shirts several sizes too large. they lingered in the lobby on that The added notes at the bottom of the Cummins They could have cared less. They still Saturday afternoon, a new poster advertis- poster read that the story line centered played kick-the-can, touch football, as ing “the next attraction” caught their around a beautiful woman named From Page 11 well as camping out under the stars. They attention. Tondelayo, who had very little to say, but had paper routes, hoed corn, weeded gar- The rather suggestive poster of actress a great deal to offer in glorious se, the boys from the Wildcat were low on dens, and cleaned barns on Saturdays. Hedy Lamarr, wearing about 50 cents’ Technicolor. the totem pole as a small group of close Once a month, they attended a matinee on worth of gauzy material, was enough to On their way home, the four young friends. Saturday afternoon, and their attendance demand the attention of anyone passing boys from the Wildcat area of Big Stone Their older brothers were seniors, good in church was an important part of their by the theater. Gap plotted and swore on the back of a athletes, excellent students, and they growing into well-rounded future citizens. The actress was scantily dressed (or Blue Horse notebook that they would skip seemed to excel in everything they under- Their boyhood days were limited, and undressed) in a red sarong, and the full school the following Monday and meet took. They dressed well, even though they the one very serious hobby they shared body depiction of what the poster read, Tondelayo as she would be slithering were from hard-working families who had was inventing. Their notions about inven- “Hedy Lamarr, the most beautiful woman across the screen, wearing nothing short very little extra money for trivialities. tions ranged far from what their teachers in the world, starring in White Cargo.” of a few scraps of cloth. Their style of pleated trousers, bow ties knew about their talents. They read every- White Cargo was a pot-boiler of a story That day was the beginning of the and saddle oxfords was accompanied with thing they could find on Alexander about Africa early in World War Two. downfall of the four young boys from the a dignified sophistication, which made Graham Bell, Leonardo DaVinci, Hedy Lamarr, “the most beautiful woman Wildcat. Their boyhood association came them popular among the young women Benjamin Franklin, Christopher Sholes, in the world,” slinked around doing every- to a screaming halt, and each young boy and the student body. and Isaac Singer. thing but acting, while manipulating went his merry way into puberty. The boys from the Wildcat wore hand- It all started when the four friends left revenge, planting devious seeds of jeal- There’s an old saying, “Never judge a me-downs from their older brothers, con- the theater the week before, after viewing ousy, and lusting after most of the men in book by its cover.” (author unknown) Big Stone Gap, Virginia The Post Thursday, October 27, 2016 Page 13 Local property owners built Appy Elementary announces honor roll early roads for no pay Appalachia Elementary Chandler Garrett, School has announced its Nicholas Graley, Cameron honor roll for the first nine Isom, Savanna McGraw, BY BILL HENDRICK would be a need for produce, weeks: Kyndra Miller, Madison STAFF WRITER BY which in turn would provide hard FIRST GRADE Scalf and McKenna cash. Principal’s List (All Williams. It’s hard to wonder what goes Perhaps a road wouldn’t be a A’s): Koleby Bush, Joseph through people’s minds when they THE bad idea after all. Davidson, Jaytlyn FIFTH GRADE throw trash out their car window. Records show that the first few Fellows, Princesa Principal’s List (All This thought came to mind terms of the Circuit Court, after Hernandez, Paislee Hobbs, A’s): Will Calhoun, Bryant recently when I noticed the trash WAY the county was organized, were Elijah Hill, Kaydence Cole, Mackenzie Kelly, along the Big Stone Gap exit from busy with the directing of the McCoo, Bayleigh Shay Keys-Henderson and Mickles, Gavin Mitchell, Brayden Wharton. U.S. 23 North. building of roads. There was also total hostility to Addison Mullins, Preston First Honor Roll: The court appointed “viewers” I wonder if people knew the a law that would allow a road to Piccione, Rosa-Lynn Rich, Byron Cole, Timothy sacrifices that have been made to run through a man’s garden or to see that the roads were built, Brian Scott Richardson, Davidson, Cody Durham get the nice roads we have now? yard. and to determine the extent of Ivy Roberts, Gracie and Brennan Mumpower. Poor roads, from our very History tells us that a property damage done to private property Swiney and Eryn Second Honor Roll: beginning, have plagued the area owner had to take his shovel and in the process. Whiteaker. Lani Lancaster, Wade around the Gap and created an iso- mattock and dig and dig and shov- If the viewer and the owner Surber and Ashton Valdez. lation that existed even into mod- el and shovel all day and then could not agree on terms, the court SECOND GRADE ern times—until the Appalachian walk home and then crawl out of decided. Principal’s List (All SIXTH GRADE Regional Commission introduced bed the next morning and go to the It’s ironic that where it was A’s): Caleb Figueroa, First Honor Roll: Bryson Joyner, Trayvion Haven Gilly, Kealy four-lane highways through the road work again, with stiff back necessary to put up a gate across McCoo, Destiney Mullins, Hobbs, Brent Lovell and mountains from the Kentucky the road of a man’s property to and no pay! Kaleigh Ratliff, Ethan Lexie Rowland. keep in livestock, it was the border on the north to the Gap residents weren’t interest- Rogers, Emma Stanley, Second Honor Roll: Tennessee line on the south. ed in roads at that time. owner’s responsibility to tend the Cameron Thompson and Alexa Barnett and A.J. But even the primitive roads At this time, only a couple of gate! Kailey Wampler. Kinsler. we did have before the ARC came roads had been established. One He also had to keep the portion along were considerably better was near Pound, and the other of road across his property clean THIRD GRADE SEVENTH GRADE than the ones which existed prior between Three Forks (early Big of debris, and to maintain the Principal’s List (All Principal’s List (All to 1856. Stone Gap) and Big Glades. primitive signs which told the A’s): Ben Bowman, Halli A’s): Khristiyana Adams They were worse than primi- The roads that did exist were traveler where he was going. Collins, Colt Gibson, Laci and Charlee Calhoun. tive. They were impassable! not kept in repair and in some All male persons, except those Lancaster, Alissa McGraw, First Honor Roll: Shyla Sarah Lawson, Kayley Gilliam, Irulan Mullins, There weren’t too many people places were impassable by wag- under 16 and over 60, were draft- Newton, Hailey Warfe and Makaylie Stanley and around the Gap in the mid-80s, ed for the road jobs. Only teachers ons. Jake Williams. Ashton Young. and preachers were exempt. and those who were weren’t in Actually, residents had no need First Honor Roll: Second Honor Roll: favor of better roads. for roads. A bridle path was all This road system continued for Logan Bates, Ryleigh Skye Barnett, Ryan In those days, a kind of selec- that was needed. Farmers con- years until the county got in con- Bowman, Sophie Hamm, Herron, DJ Hollyfield, tive service existed whereby prop- sumed all that they produced on dition to make road levies. Lexis Holder, Dylan Kyndra Horner, Andruw erty owners were drafted to work the land. A sack on the back was It’s a pioneer example of strug- Palmer and Lance Hunter, Preston Joyner, on the roads adjacent to their sufficient. gle for good roads in the moun- Sutphin. Ashanta Mullins and property a certain number of days Eventually, however, citizens tains. Second Honor Roll: Shannon Sizemore. each year. changed their minds. Maybe if all of us were forced Patrick Finch and If they would not do the work, Wise County was chartered by to pick up litter on our roads, peo- Cheyann Moore. EIGHTH GRADE Principal’s List (All they had to pay someone to work the General Assembly and the ple would think twice about toss- FOURTH GRADE A’s): Austin Bates, Gabe in their place for 75 cents a day! ing out their litter. county seat was located at Wise. Principal’s List (All Boring, Maisie Deaton, I mean those people over 16 Needless to say, there was As Wise built up and the court- A’s): Rocky Ashley, Lanie Gilliam and Blaize resentment to the law. house was constructed, there and over 60 years of age! Madison Ballard, Essie Johnson. Henderson, Faith Herron, First Honor Roll: Loki Blaise Hobbs, Devin Harechmak, Hannah Person, Bryson Talbott Henry and Stephanie and Camden Wharton. Hollyfield. Mental health support group forming First Honor Roll: Jaden Second Honor Roll: Gollaway and Sean Mckenzie Clark, Kendra A peer support group a National Alliance for or just listen to others. Sturgill at 276/321-7117 Lawson. Garrett, Dylan Grubb, for anyone living with Mental Illness-trained The group will meet the or 276/345-5020, or Second Honor Roll: Brycen Hall, Ethan mental illness (including facilitator and registered third Tuesday of each email Jasmine Bolinskey, Ashlee Sturgill and Melinda Cline, Sevette Deel, Sullins. severe anxiety, depres- nurse. Participation is month, same time and [email protected] sion, bipolar disorder, free. The group is not place. For more informa- . PTSD, etc.) is forming in affiliated with any health tion, contact Greg the area and will hold its care organizations. first meeting next month. People are invited to The group will be led by come share their stories Self Quiz on HEARING AND BALANCE Don’t just ‘live with’ problems Balance Being injured in a fall can be debilitating, but so is living with dizziness and balance problems. Have you ever felt… Living with dizziness and balance problems can negatively •A feeling of motion, spinning, or affect your quality of life, but you don't have to just "live with it," falling when moving your head says Dr. Fredia Helbert and Dr. Tiffany Hammonds, audiologists quickly or changing your position? at Mountain Empire Hearing & Balance. (Ex. Getting out of bed) Dizziness and balance problems might be a result of • A sense of unsteadiness? positional vertigo, which can be effectively treated 90% of the time without surgery or medication, explains Dr. Helbert. • A feeling like you are drifting or She relates the story of a patient who suffered such severe being pulled to one side when walking? dizziness that she became unable go to work. This patient came in to be tested and was then treated for positional vertigo • Your feet just won’t go where you (BPPV) at Mountain Empire Hearing & Balance. The patient want them to? received three treatments and was then able to return to work Dr. Hammonds and Dr. Helbert with patient • Uncomfortable trying to get around Ryder Bowens without further symptoms. Helbert has had patients who have in the dark? been on medication for literally years only to undergo treatment • Difficulty keeping your balance as for positional vertigo and become symptom free. you walk on different surfaces? Have you ever experienced the room spinning for no apparent reason? Do you get dizzy when you lay your head back to put in eye drops or to wash your hair in the shower? These are indicators of positional • A fear of falling or stumbling? vertigo, Dr. Helbert explains, and testing could help identify what is happening. Feel free to take our self FLU SHOTS If you answered yes to three or evaluation quiz on the right to see if you may suffer from positional vertigo. more questions, then testing is She encourages those experiencing problems to check with their primary care physician first, because recommended. AVAILABLE! other medical issues can also cause dizziness and balance problems as well. Hearing or balance problems should not be dismissed by those growing older. It can happen at COME INTO different times in your life and at any age. Balance issues are very common with head impact or concussion victims. You can have balance problems without hearing issues, but often they go hand in hand, Dr. Helbert explains. Like problems with balance, hearing loss that goes undiagnosed or FAMILY DRUG unaddressed also can be also be debilitating. People, over time, can begin to withdraw and stop going places like church and the movies, because What is influenza (flu)? The flu is a they can't hear. "They are missing sounds and misunderstanding words," Dr. Hammonds explains. They contagious respiratory illness caused by can get confused and embarrassed. Around the dinner table, they are no longer a part of the influenza viruses. It can cause mild to severe conversation anymore, so they can become isolated, because they’re not hearing well enough to be illness, and at times can lead to death. The best involved. People experiencing hearing loss need to think about what they are missing. The voices of children or way to prevent the flu is by getting a flu grandchildren? The speaker at the lodge or a club meeting? Sunday school teacher or the pastor at the Dr. Hammonds with patient Sandra Jones vaccination each year. church? New research from Johns Hopkins about the connection between hearing loss and dementia reinforces the importance of testing and the risks that can come with hearing loss, Dr. Helbert explains. The study found that seniors who have hearing Call 523-1713 to schedule. loss are significantly more likely to develop dementia; the more hearing loss, the higher the likelihood of developing dementia. She cautioned that they don't know why nor exactly how the two correlate yet. Hearing loss and dementia may share a common unknown cause, she said, or people with hearing problems may have extra difficulty coping with mental decline. It may be that social isolation and loneliness fuel a decline in cognitive function. Most Insurances Accepted Research on the effects of hearing loss in children is even more critical. It is important that children with hearing loss be treated as soon as possible. Including VA Premier Even a mild degree of hearing loss can affect speech and language development. Children are tested at Mountain Empire Hearing & Balance as newborns, and we have several very young children we have been fit successfully with and Health Keepers hearing aids. Children are never too young, too active, or too fussy for a hearing test. It is more essential than ever that people of all ages stop ignoring hearing loss and start with testing and diagnosis, Dr. Hammonds stresses. "If we can find out what is causing their problems, we can try to get them the very best treatment possible, depending on the diagnosis,” explains Dr. Hammonds. Family Drug, Inc. “We’re Your One Stop Prescription Shop!” Phone: 276-679-41276-679-411414 Mon thru Fri: 9am – 6pm • Sat: 9am – 2pm wwwwww.mountainempirehearing.com.mountainempirehearing.com 14 East 27th Street, North Locations in Norton, VVAA and Pennington Gap, VAVA Big Stone Gap, VA Late Evening and Early Morning Appointments AAvailablevailablev (NEXT TO BOB’S MARKET) Greg Large, Pharmacist • Dr. Autumn Wells, Pharmacist Dr. Stephanie Elliott, Pharmacist 523-1713 Thursday, October 27, 2016

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Some people would harm beneficial insects, and you may walk and generously splashed each for row crops, and you will get a good tell you that, to them, also “zap” nearby plants which you clump. The next day it looked as if the workout. Also, hand pulling weeds, espe- a weed is simply a treasure. roots were turning brown, and by the cially before they reach the bloom stage, plant that’s growing Mulch doesn’t have to be costly. third day I fairly easily pulled up each is always an option. in the wrong Consider a good layer of shredded leaves tuft. So far nothing has come back. place. In other (free and available this time of year), The higher the acidity percentage of Sharon Daniels is a Virginia words, it’s in pine straw (also free, easy to rake up, white vinegar, the better for killing Cooperative Extension Master Gardener How does your your way. perhaps available from a neighbor if you unwanted plants. The job could require a volunteer. arden No matter don’t have pine trees), cardboard cut second application to be completely GGROW? your defini- from shipping boxes, shredded bark, effective. Sharon Daniels tion, weeds hardwood mulch, as well as the straw The same pro- COLUMNIST do get in the and newspaper. cedure should way of bene- Some of these won’t be attractive, but work with boiling ficial, productive gardening, and if not put down a good layer of cardboard or water—just be Meet The controlled can decimate a garden. newspaper and cover it with a thin top- very cautious I vividly remember a very-long-time- ping of hardwood mulch, pine straw or about toting ago vegetable plot of a few rows of corn compost to create an effective mulch. enough boiling and other potential crops. The garden If you elect to use newspaper, it will water to make a was far from the house and therefore out help if you wet it as you work so it does- difference in weed Your Auto Insurance Specialist Auto - Home - Life - Renters - Business - ATV - Motorcycle - Boat - Cancer of sight, and it became easy to put other n’t blow around. clumps. summertime pleasures ahead of tending Mulch does several things: it effec- Both applica- • Highly Competitive Rates FREE it for a few days, then a few more days. tively helps weed control, it helps to tions are not only • Accident Forgiveness GIFT CARD • Early Signing Bonus when you call Finally, hoes in hand, it was conven- retain moisture, and it makes a garden effective, they for an auto • Pay In Full Discount ient to work the garden. Even at a dis- more attractive. won’t harm your $10 insurance quote. tance it looked like a daunting task, and If these methods don’t appeal to you, pets, and they are close up it was obvious that giant rag- put down a cover of black plastic, small inexpensive. Be April Hamby Crabtree weed, as tall as the corn, had invaded pebbles or landscape fabric. Landscape careful if the day Big Stone Gap and dominated. fabric will control weeds but allow water is windy and you 276-523-3497 A little advance planning could have in, whereas water will run off plastic. use a spray bottle Licensed in VA & TN saved that garden. Mulching at least Pebbles are attractive but can move. to apply vinegar, between rows with a good layer of straw I had read for years that boiling water as the spray could Top Dollar For Junk Cars or even multiple layers of newspaper and vinegar are effective weed killers, drift to nearby would have helped in weed control. but until this summer I had not tried plants you don’t I personally am not disposed to use either method. They’re good for those intend to kill. $ $ many chemical controls, so organic bits of grass which spring up between Of course, $ $ methods, though they usually require cracks in a sidewalk or pavement, for long-handled gar- more work, are more appealing to me. instance. den hoes still are $ $ Keep in mind that when you use a One day I carried a jug of distilled effective for weed bottle of chemical weed killer, you will white vinegar to my parents’ long side- control, especially $ $ 276-546-3556 • Cell 276-393-3051

Veterans’ Day event set for Nov. 10 Your business could be listed Wise County’s annu- Nov. 10, 2 p.m., in the town with organizers so The King’s for just $12 per week al Veterans’ Day cele- Central High School that they can recognize Messengers will be on Gibson Collision Center, Inc. bration will take place auditorium. you for attendance. hand, singing patriotic Auto Body Repair one day before the holi- All veterans are invit- Veterans are encouraged songs. Lifetime Warranty On All Repairs day. ed and are asked to reg- to wear their uniforms if Questions? Contact T: (276) 523 0193 303 E. 5th St. N The event is set for ister your name and possible. Ray Wells, 679-2096. F: (276) 523 3878 Big Stone Gap, VA 24219 Owner: Jerry Gibson, Jr. www.facebook.com/gibsoncollisioncenter [email protected]

Museum presents Hoots ‘N’ Haints www.morganmcclureauto.com The Southwest Virginia Morgan McClure in Castlewood Museum Historical State Park will present the annu- Josh Gibson al Hoots ‘N’ Haints Family Festival on Monday, Oct. Come see me for a Great Deal on a New or Pre-Owned Car or Truck 31 from 5-8 p.m. Children 12 and under (and their MORGAN McCLURE families) are invited to the front lawn of the museum Chevrolet–GMC for lots of activities and US Highway 58 - Castlewood, VA • 276-762-2311 games! On Halloween night, we’re calling all trick-or- treaters to take a break ssell Electric, Inc. from gathering candy and C t

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brand new printing plates. contact bill endean still wrapped. 36x24. [email protected] the coalfield progress. 276/679-1101, ext. 265 Page 16 Thursday, October 27, 2016 The Post Big Stone Gap, Virginia Qualls youngsters enjoy early birthday party BY JUNE FANNON learn last week of the passing of Elder evening guests of Jimmie and Loretta DUFFIELD NEWS • 431-2145 Duffield News Bobby “Bob” Brown of Bean Station, Bishop. Tenn. Bob has sung and preached in many Happy anniversary wishes go to Jerry Linda Bishop spent the weekend at of our area churches. and Carolyn Legg on their special day, Park Place on Cherokee Lake near here Saturday with her mother, Loretta Please continue to remember in prayer Oct. 28. May they have many more happy Morristown with her daughter and son-in- Casteel. our many sick and shut-ins including years together. law, Michelle and Larry Ball, and with her Ray and Jayne Peterson of Sedalia, Chris Vincent, Marion Arwood, Glenda Karen and Tony McReynolds were grandson and his family, Eric Qualls Sr., Ind., are visiting his sisters, Charlotte Fannon, Rosa Bowen, Sam and Ada Sunday visitors of Gerald Miller, his his wife Miranda and children, Mikayla Bishop, Mary Fred Peterson, Jessie Shupe, Lester Williams, Mae Rhoton, granddaughter, Marissa McElrath, and and Bubba. Collins and Shelby Weida and other fam- Lynn Carlson, Margaret Wheeler, Irene Bradley. Saturday they all enjoyed attending the ily members. This is Ray’s first visit back Akers, Mary Fred Peterson, Brad Kenny and Jean Fannon along with 32nd annual Heritage Days in to his ole home place in several years. Deboard, Wilma Bishop, Sammy their daughter and son-in-law, Lori and Rogersville. In the evening they honored Helen Kern brought her grandchildren Robinette, Rena Carter and many others. Daniel Green, spent a few days in Pigeon Mikayla and Bubba with a joint early down from Arvilla, Ind., to spend the Congratulations and best wishes to Forge, Tenn., before the Greens headed birthday party with their lake playmates. weekend with her aunt, Mary Danner, and A.J. and Neva Lane as they celebrate 51 back to their Sahuarita, Ariz., home. Mikayla will be eight years old Oct. 29 visit around with her other family mem- years of marriage Oct. 30. Mr. Lane is the As we say goodbye to October, we and Bubba will turn five years old Nov. 2. bers and to show her grandchildren our pastor of Hill’s Chapel Church. send happy birthday wishes to these cele- A number of folks from our communi- lovely mountains. Jack Giles of Church Hill was visiting brating their special day this week: Janet ty attended the 45th Arts and Crafts Days Sunday visitors of Audrey Bishop Tuesday with his sister, Betty Carter. Tignor, Carmen Gilliam, Lexi Bishop, at Mountain Empire Community College were her cousin, Tim Bowen, Michael, Visiting Sunday with Jessie Collins Odessa Hamm, Carmen Shupe, Brooke in the Gap. I can’t believe that it’s been 45 Madison and Jennifer Lane, Jimmie and were Mary Fred Peterson, Norma Jean Jones, Eric Vincent, Cheyene Osborne, years since Thelma Reynolds, the late Audrey Bishop and Linda Lou Arwood. and Lee Matthew Craig, Aleesha and Caleb Dillon, Kevin Vincent and Lonnie Maynard and Dona Giles and I made Cotton and Ruby Sybert have been vis- Scarlett Gamble. Townsend. Many happy returns of the day apple butter up there. My, time flies. iting Norma Jean and Lee Matthew Craig. Audrey Bishop, Tim Bowen, Michael, to you. Angela Casteel of Church Hill visited Friends of this area were saddened to Jennifer and Madison Lane were Friday Have a safe and happy Halloween. Autumn mornings now frosty, cold BY SHIRLEY POFF MCMAHAN Crackers Neck always had a smile and a cheerful greeting ¾ cup milk CRACKERS NECK NEWS • 523-4769 for everyone he met. 2 cups instant potatoes Happy anniversary wishes are sent to One 10 ¼-ounce can Condensed The crisp, cool, autumn mornings field like smoke carried by a light breeze. Barry and Sherry Needham of Cheddar Cheese Soup seem to have transformed into frosty cold Best wishes are sent to Robert and Appalachia. 1/3 cup sour cream or plain yogurt mornings. The temperatures began drop- Melinda Clark who celebrated their The area children are anxious for their Dash ground black pepper ping after the rain at the end of last week, anniversary Tuesday, Oct. 18. Halloween trick-or-treating. Please be 1 medium green onion, chopped (about 2 paving the way for old Jack Frost to make Belated birthday wishes are sent to cautious in each neighborhood and the tablespoons) Heat water and butter in a 2- a grand appearance. Dana Snodgrass, Chelsea Lawson, C.J. streets of towns as they are out and about. quart saucepan over high heat to a boil. Sunday morning when I looked out the Blevins and Myrtle Adams. Remove from heat. Stir in milk. Slowly stir window, the fields around our barns Our prayers and sympathy are with the CHEDDAR POTATO BAKE in the potatoes. Stir potatoes, soup, sour looked like they were filled with smoke. family of Bobby “Tootie” Herron who cream, black pepper and green onions in a The sun was beaming down on the frosty passed away Friday. He will be greatly 2 cups water 1-½ quart casserole. Bake at 350º for 30 ground, causing steam to move across the missed by his family and friends. He 3 tablespoons butter minutes or until hot.

Keep your little goblins and ghosts SAFE!

Halloween is just around the corner. Make sure your kids play it safe while out and about this year. Purchase an appropriate costume for them and go over these safety rules with them before they leave the house:

603 East Wood Avenue, Big Stone Gap TOWN OF APPALACHIA 276-523-1631 Stay on the Family Drug, Inc. sidewalk when “We’re Your One Stop Prescription Shop!” Cross the street only at corners. moving through a neighborhood. Greg Large, Pharmacist • Dr. Autumn Wells, Pharmacist Dr. Stephanie Elliott, Pharmacist Accept treats at the (276) 565-3900 Mon thru Fri: 9 am – 6 pm • Sat: 9 am – 2 pm door and refuse all 14 East 27th Street, North • Big Stone Gap, VA invitations to come 523-1713 inside a home.

Don’t eat any candy until it has been inspected. Town of Big Stone Gap Dr. Kevin M. Allred, DDS 407 3rd Avenue • Big Stone Gap, VA 523-0115 www.bigstonegap.org 528 Short Street • Big Stone Gap, VA (276) 523-0931 Watch out for open flames and candles when Do not talk to strangers. approaching the front door of any home. (276) 523-1522 BOB’S MARKET 14 East 27th Street, Suite 2 Stay away 710 W. Main St. from strange Big Stone Gap animals. Look both ways before crossing the street. 523-0623 Appalachia, VA

276-565-2779 Big Stone Gap • 523-1010 Go only to homes that have porch lights on. Have A Safe & Happy Halloween