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Hawthorn
Every time I drive down Cumberland Avenue near 30th street in Middlesboro, Kentucky, in the fall, I can’t help but notice the hawthorn (genus Crataegus) loaded with small clusters of bright red be...
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UNITED IN MARRIAGE
Carl and Alice Baker were united in marriage Saturday, Oct. 24. The 3 p.m. ceremony was held at the the Cumberland Gap Wedding Chapel in Cumberland Gap, Tenn. They were married by Pastor O’Neal in...
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Hot stuff: sweet peppers
Pepper and Peppers reside in the genus Capsicum within the nightshade (Solanaceae) family. This is the family whose approximately 85 genera and about 2,800 species include tomatoes (Lycopersicon),...
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Outdoor Truths
One of my favorite creations in our world is that thing we call a “day.” You know, that 24 hours that comes to an end, only to begin another 24 hours. Now I know it doesn’t take much to intrigue m...
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‘Get away from it all’: Go backpacking
Probably every one of you at one time has said “I’d like to get away from it all.” A literal way to pull that off is to try backpacking, extended hiking where you stay overnight or several days an...
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Moments like these … and then moments like these
My faith has been a part of my life since I can remember, but I will and must admit now that it has not always been a first — or second – proirity at times and I am to blame for that. Being brough...
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Bennett & Keefer to wed on Nov. 14
Thomas and Yvette Bennett, Frakes, announce the forthcoming marriage of their son, Thomas Everett to Billie Jo Keefer, daughter of the Rev. John and Paula Keefer of Harrogate, Tenn. The prospestiv...
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Pfc. Larry Matthew Elliott, Pfc. Chris Baker and Pvt. Logan Money, all 2009 graduates of Bell County High School, recently completed recruit training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot at Parris Island, S.C. Boot camp — and high school — buddies move on
They are the best of the best The proud possessors of the Eagle, Globe, and Anchor topped with the motto “Semper Fidelis”, emblem of the US. Marine Corps. Pfc. Larry Matthew Elliott, Pfc. Chris Ba...
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Dancing with your mind
One of the interesting things about working with people is watching how differently they age. I have seen people, and I’m sure you have too, who are in their forties but look like they are in thei...
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In The Kitchen With...Homemade peanut butter, pie crust
Some time ago, while making peanut butter cookies, I happened to glance at the ingredients list on the jar of peanut butter that was being used. WOW -what happened to old fashioned peanut butter?...
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Criggers celebrate 60th anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. J.C. (Ethel Dooley) Crigger of Middlesboro celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary with a reception at Northside Baptist Church. The celebration was enjoyed by many friends and rela...
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Britthaven resident celebrates 50 Golden years
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Reed and Creasie Jackson recently celebrated their golden wedding anniversary at Britthaven of Pineville, and the staff made sure the day was special for the couple by serving them a private lunche...
It’s all Greek to me...
by Emily Schneider
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Editor’s Note: Emily Schneider, a native of Middlesboro, is spending nine months at the American Farm School, a secondary school and a college, in Thessaloniki, Greece. While doing an internship at...
Enriched bread: It’s why we bake
by Pat Biggerstaff
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One of the things that I enjoy doing is to try out new bread recipes then give the resulting loaf to friends for evaluation. It has always amazed me that commercial bakers can turn out loaves of br...
Halloween’s lucky 13 to safety
by Howard Baker
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The thought of Halloween fills my head with mysterious haint tales and russet leaves blowing across a path, with the eerie sights of carved pumpkins glowing in a mist of flickering light. Halloween...
Organic Gardening: Insects
by Pat Biggerstaff
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As the title of this column states, I limit my topics and musings to items and proceedings that are natural in scope. With only a few exceptions, subjects have always been about organics whether a ...
In The Kitchen With: Sulfuring Apples
by Pat Biggerstaff
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Sulfuring (sulphuring) apples has been a method of preservation that has been in use since the time of the caveman and was popular in rural areas that had no electricity for pressure canning or a b...
Dedman & Bowling announce their engagement
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Mr. and Mrs. Charles Minor Dedman of Harrodsburg, Ky., announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Rebecca Andrews Dedman to Adam Edward Bowling, son of Mr. and Mrs. Michael...
Local woman celebrating 96th birthday today
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Eva Lamm is celebrating her 96th birthday today with family and friends at her Harrogate home. Lamm gives credit to God for her good looks, health and old age, “I thank the good Lord for everythi...
DeBord and Peter announce forthcoming marriage
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Dr. and Mrs. Dan DeBord of Harrogate, Tenn., announce the forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Kathryn Elizabeth to Christopher David Peter, son of Mr. and Mrs. David Peter of Chantilly, Va. Th...
Evans and Webb plan October 10 wedding
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Amanda Evans and Mike Webb, together with their families, invite all realtives and friends to share the beginning of their new life together when they exchange marriage vows on Saturday, October 10...
Cox and Howerton to exchange vows
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Donnie and Lisa Cox, New Tazewell, Tenn., announce the forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Amanda Brooke to Wade Austin Howerton, son of Kenneth Howerton and Melissa Duncan of Tazewell, Tenn. ...
Letter to the Editor
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Cumberland Mountain Fall Festival Committee appreciates 2009 sponsors and contributors
Fall vegetables and beet soup
by Pat Biggerstaff
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As the calendar rolls around to the end of September, gardeners know it is time to step up the harvest of fall crops, so that they may be utilized before any damage can occur from the first frost i...
Bailey & England wed
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Erica Nicole Bailey and Roger Earl England were united in marriage July 18 at Hensley’s Chapel Baptist Church in Middlesboro, by the Rev. Murphy Buell. After a honeymoon in Myrtle Beach, S.C., the ...
2009 MHS Homecoming Court
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Shanice Gilbert was crowned 2009 Middlesboro High School Football Homecoming Queen Friday night at a rainy halftime ceremony at Bradner Stadium. A Senior at MHS, Gilbert was escorted by Jake Parti...
Gambrell & Epperson announce engagement
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Mr. and Mrs. David Gambrell of Pineville announce the engagement of their daughter, Seretta Gail to Christopher Dale Epperson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Dale Epperson of Middlesboro. The bride-elect i...
Organic Gardening
by Pat Biggerstaff
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Bulbs —Fall planting is best
Outdoor Truths
by Gary Miller
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As a sit in my tree stand for the first time each year, I am always sensitive to everything that I have been away from for eight months. The sights and sounds are crisper and more unique, and the c...
Keep yourself in fishing shape
by Brian Good
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Just a few days ago, I played in some pick-up games of basketball with the varsity squad of the school that I am helping coach this season. After those three games, I realized two things. The fir...
Golden wedding anniversary celebration
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Joseph and Patsy Billingsley Williams of Cumberland Gap, Tenn., are celebrating their 50th Wedding Anniversary today. Married September 18, 1959, they have one daughter together, Robin McAllister, ...
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