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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 me...
‘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...
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...
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. 14Thomas 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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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...
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?...
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 anniversaryMr. 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 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 lunch...
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It’s all Greek to me...
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 a...
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 a...
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Enriched bread: It’s why we bake
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 b...
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 b...
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Halloween’s lucky 13 to safety
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. Hallowee...
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. Hallowee...
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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 ...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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. ...
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Cumberland Mountain Fall Festival Committee appreciates 2009 sponsors and contributors
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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...
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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 ...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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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Chenoa resident Amanda Owens will is celebrating her 93rd birthday today. A lifelong resident of Bell County, she was born Sept. 18, 1916, and is the daughter of the late John and Matilda Jackson....
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Amy Gambrel and Michael Gregory are pleased to announce their engagement. They will be united in marriage on September 19. The bride-elect is the daughter of Bobby and Vicki Gambrel of Barbourv...
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It seems that the longer I garden (it’s now 67 years), the more amazed I am at ol’ Ma Nature. A garden bed that had been reserved for White Wonder cucumbers, Cinderella pumpkins and Waltham Buttern...
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On July 10, I harvested my Yukon Gold potatoes. They were planted on top of the ground on March 9, which indicated that they grew for 12 days, much longer than the catalogs say is the normal term t...
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