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Small Business Saturday Small Business Saturday was celebrated the day after Black Friday. Dave and I tried our best to coordinate a fun community event that would boost the local economy - at least a little bit! With great help from Joe Crawford, we designed a Scavenger Hunt. From all indications about 50 people participated throughout the day. We were set up at the EDA Office and only had about 16 visitors, but we were listed as a clue so I’m guessing some of you didn’t even realize we were there. We sure enjoyed ourselves though. Many of the businesses that participated said they wanted to participate again next year, so we’ll have out thinking caps on to come up with something fun. Of course, the day isn’t all about having fun. Some who participated didn’t even look around the stores, so that wasn’t in the plan! But, it was Since 2006
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our first year and from the sounds of those participating, everyone had fun. •••••• With Christmas just days away, everyone is out and about trying to get their last minute gifts purchased. If you haven’t purchased something in your local community it’s a great way to make a small business owners day. Really, it is. I guarantee they’ll remember your visit - and I’m sure that big box store isn’t missing you one bit. There, enough of my ranting.
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I lost someone very dear to me this past week and it threw me into kind of a tailspin, since I certainly wasn’t expecting it. My aunt Carole, who I spent so much time with growing up passed away in the Seattle area. I grieve her loss, but know she is much better off.
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Pecans In The Cemetery [Editor’s Note: Dave brought this cute story home and I neglected to write down who he got it from. Thank you to whoever submitted it so we can share it with our readers.] On the outskirts of a small town, there was a big, old pecan tree just inside the cemetery fence. One day, two boys filled up a bucketful of nuts and sat down by the tree, out of sight, and began dividing the nuts. “One for you, one for me, one for you, one for me,” said one boy. several dropped and rolled down toward the fence. Another boy came riding along the road on his bicycle. As he passed, he thought he heard voices from inside the cemetery. He slowed down to investigate. Sure enough, he heard, “One for you, one for me, one for you, one for me ….” He just knew what it was. He jumped back on his bike and rode off. Just around the bend he met an old man with a cane, hobbling along.
“Come here quick,” said the boy, “you won’t believe what I
heard! Satan and the Lord are down in the cemetery dividing up the souls!” The man said, “Beat it kid, can’t you see it’s hard for me to walk.” When the boy insisted though, the man hobbled slowly to the cemetery. Standing by the fence they heard, “One for you, one for me, one for you, one for me.” The old man whispered, “Boy, you’ve been telling’ me the truth. Let’s see if we can see the Lord.” Shaking with fear, they peered through the fence, yet were still unable to see anything. The old man and boy gripped the wrought iron bars of the fence tighter as they tried to get a glimpse of the Lord. At last they heard. One for you, one for me. That’s all … now let’s go get those nuts by the fence and we’ll be done…. They say the old man had the lead for a good half mile before the kid on the bike passed him.
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Reader Poetry ... What I’m Thankful For I’ll tell you a few things that I’m thankful for My family and friends and I just can’t ignore. My home on the hill and my favorite porch swing Sweet voices of my grandchildren as they giggle and sing. For the breath that God gives me And the food that I eat. For our church on the hill, and our youth choir that sings Praises to Jesus, THE KING OF ALL KINGS. To tell you the truth, I just don’t have time To write all the things that come to my mind.
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How do you start to thank all the people that have helped my family through one of the greatest tragedies I have been through in my 48 years of life? To say thank you for the time that many of you have taken out of your life to stop and ask the Lord to spare me and bring comfort to mymisery is so humbling to me, that my heart sometimes feels as if it might bust. Those of you that gave money in such strapped times, to think that you would take from your family and give to mine has shown me the Lord has Blessed me with many great friends and loved ones! This is a truth I have always felt in my heart, but truly realized by your actions. The folks from Estill County and the surrounding counties have fed my family for five generations, and now starting our sixth with my son deciding to follow in his grandfather’s trade here at home with me. I am a truly God Blessed man! I would like to thank those of you who organized the car show for us, and those who gave of their time and items from their businesses big and small. For the teachers, bankers, and business owners, churches and our home church, each one of you that I can’t call by name for lack of space, but not lack of knowing who you are. There is no way or repaying and somehow thank you seems so shallow and not enough for all your sacrifices. I would also like to thank my best friend on this earth for 32 years of ups and downs and all of her support, Lana I love you! And to my son who stood up and became a man, I am so proud of you! I would like to thank the Lord God Almighty most of all for answering those prayers and giving me time to show each of you how much you do mean to me and my family! Merry Christmas to your family from my family.
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Christmas In The Fifties By Madeline McIntosh Sawyer of Beattyville All year long we watched. When we walked the hills and the old dirt roads, and when we walked up the holler in the cow paths, hunting the cow or when we had to go to check on the horses over across the hill on the other farm we had. We kids were always searching for the perfect Christmas tree. We kids always had a eye for the tree that would be just right for us for Christmas. We always had to have a cedar tree. Now most all the cedar trees are one sided. They hardly ever grew pretty and round. But most all the time we kids found the perfect one. And if it was a little one sided, or not full enough on one side, well we simply put that side up against the wall. But a couple days before Christmas, Mom would tell us that it was time for us kids to go cut down our tree. So my brothers got the ax and off we went up the holler. We chopped it down and drug it to the house. There Mom helped us cut off the bottom branches and trim it up good and she had filled a bucket with water, we put our tree down in the bucket and we filled it with rocks to hold it up. We set it in the corner of the living room and always turned it until the pretty side showed. Then we made our ornaments to go on our tree. Mom popped a big dishpan or two full of popcorn and she gave us a big needle and thread and we strung the popcorn up on long strings to make popcorn ropes. We took colored paper and cut strips and made ropes. We had went and gathered pine cones and buckeyes in the woods so we strung them up and hung them on our tree. Mom gave us an aluminum pie pan to make us a star for the top of the tree. Or sometimes we took a card board box and cut us a star out of that and covered it with aluminum foil. We went to the woods and gathered a running moss that grew
flat on the ground and then wrapped it around and around a coat hanger that we had made a circle out of. That made us a wreath. We took the running moss and put it over the doors and windows in the living room to help decorate it all up in green. We added pine cones and pieces of spruce pine to it. So it not only looked good, it smelled real good too. We cut snow flakes out of colored paper and hung all around. Mom had went to the store and bought us a pack of store bought icicles. We thought they were the most beautiful things .... all silvery and shiny. With the tree perfect and the house decorated, we felt rich. Mom baked pies and cakes, cookies and candy all week. Daddy always butchered a hog so we could have the best ham for Christmas and Mom always made sure she had the fattest hen for her special chicken and dumplings for Christmas day. She baked a big pan full of sweet potatoes. She also mashed a large kettle full of potatoes and had lots of shuck beans and homemade cornbread dressing too. With the table full of goodies and the tree all decorated, we all sat down at the table. We laughed and talked and ate and enjoyed family time. We got to open our gifts. Which consisted of only one toy each. The girls got a baby doll and the boys got a cap pistol or a toy car or truck. We got a candy cane and orange. And we always got a small brown paper bag with mixed candy. Probably a nickels worth. Mom got us gloves, mittens and a ‘boggin always. They were a necessity. On Christmas day, late in the evening , we took our tree down. Mom was afraid it would dry out and catch fire. We took the running moss off the doors and windows. Another Christmas had come and went. We always hoped it would snow so we could have some snow cream that my Mom made. She put milk and vanilla extract in it and it was so good. What PEACE we had back then. It seemed so VERY SIMPLE. But I know now that Mom and Dad struggled to get us kids raised and making sure that we had what we had to have to grow up. Our home made tree and trimmings may seem so plain now, but back then it was the BEST. Of course, back then we did not know anything about the need to spend lots of time with your family. That’s all we knew anyway. Happy Holidays.
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Readers’ Recipes Potato-Ham Casserole
Pecan Pie
4 cups sliced raw potatoes 2 cups diced cooked ham 1 small onion, sliced 1 tbsp. butter or margarine 1 can cream of celery soup ¾ cup milk sprinkle of paprika
2 bags of pecans 4 eggs 1 cup sugar 1 cup butter, melted 2 cups Karo Syrup (dark) 2 9-inch pie crusts
From Lou Young of Irvine
Butter a 2-quart casserole dish. Alternate layers of potatoes, ham and onions. End with layer of poatoes. Combine soup and milk. Pour over sliced potatoes. Dot with butter. Sprinkle with paprika. Cover, bake in 375° oven for 1-¼ hours. Remove cover and continue baking until top begins to brown.
Baked Parmesan Chicken
From Tammera Donathan of Beattyville Sour cream Parmesan cheese Seasoned bread crumbs Boneless chicken breast In a bowl, mix ½ parmesan cheese and ½ seasoned bread crumbs. Take a brush and coat chicken with sour cream, roll into crumbs. Place on a lightly greased baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 45-60 minutes.
My Favorite Recipe From Frank Puckett of Winchester
Big pot of soup beans, cornbread and big slice of ham - made from scratch with chocolate pie. Sounds like a winner Frank!
From Melissa Abney of Stanton
Take 4 eggs, beat just a little. Add sugar, butter and syrup. Beat all together and pour into pie shells. Mixture will be thin. Take pecans and pour all over the top (one bag per pie). Set pies on a cookie sheet and place into oven. Bake at 375° for 45 minutes. Take pies out, let set for 30-60 minutes and enjoy!
Candied Sweet Potatoes
From Glenda Fugate of Irvine Red sweet potatoes 1 cup brown sugar 1 cup water ½ stick butter marshmallows, optional Cook as many red sweet potatoes as necessary to fill a medium baking dish, with peeling on them. When done, cool and remove the peeling. Cut into medium slices crossways. Use brown sugar and water to make syrup. Put sweet potatoes in medium baking dish. Add butter and hot syrup. Bake in oven for about 20 minutes, then cover with marshmallows. Brown the marshmallows and serve hot or cold.
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½ cup chopped walnuts ¾ cup finely chopped dried apricots ½ cup finely chopped golden raisins 2 cups sugar ¾ cup sour cream ½ cup butter 12 oz. white baking chocolate, chopped 1 7-oz. jar marshmallow creme 1. Combine walnuts, apricots and raisins. Line a 13x9x2 baking pan with foil. Extend over sides. Butter foil 2. Butter sides of heavy saucepan. Combine sugar, sour cream and butter. Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture boils. Continue boiling at a moderate rate, stirring occasionally until thermometer registers 236° (18-20 minutes). 3. Remove from heat, stir in chocolate and marshmallow creme. Mix until all is combined. Stir in fruit and nuts. Chill until firm. Lift out of pan, cut into squares. Makes about 3 pounds.
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4 eggs ¾ cup white sugar ¼ cup brown sugar 2 cups pecans, chopped 1 tsp. vanilla 1 cup white corn syrup 1 stick butter 1 tsp. flour 2 pie shells
1 stick butter 1 chopped onion 1-½ box shredded hashbrowns (8 patties) 1 can cream of chicken soup 1 can cheddar cheese soup 1 small (8oz.) container sour cream
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1 cup butter 2 tsp. vanilla ½ cup cocoa 1 cup chopped nuts 2 cups sugar 4 eggs 1 cup flour
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Melt butter, beat eggs, combine in one bowl and then add the remaining ingredients. Pour half of the filling in each pie shell. Bake at 350° for about 45 minutes.
Oreo Pudding Poke Cake
From Sandra Pasley of Ravenna 1 box chocolate cake mix 2 (4oz.) packages of instant oreo pudding 4 cups milk Crushed Oreo cookies, optional Make cake mix according to directions and bake in a well greased 9x13 pan. Just before cake is done, start making pudding according to directions on box. Let sit for about 2 minutes. When cake is done, while it’s still hot, poke holes all over cake (about 1 inch apart) using a wooden spoon. Pour pudding mixture over warm cake making sure to aim for the holes. Spread it out with spoon and gently push down on pudding to help get into the holes. Refrigerate and allow to cool and set, about 1 hour. Top with crushed cookies. Keep cake refrigerated.
Kraut Salad
From Michael Dempsey of Campton 1 cup white vinegar 1-½ cups sugar ½ cup salad oil 1 pound kraut, drained ½ cup chopped green peppers ½ cup chopped onion ½ cup chopped celery Prepare 24 hours in advance, it improves on standing. Keeps well. ¼ cup of chopped carrots may be added for color.
From Lynn Daniels of Irvine
Mix together. Bake at 350° until golden brown.
Sour Cream Coffee Cake
From Cheryl Spivey of Clay City
Place frozen chicken in crackpot. Mix together all ingredients, pour over frozen chicken. Cook on low for 6-8 hours or until chicken is tender. This is great over rice.
From Teresa Reynolds of Ravenna
Zucchini Bread
2 cups cake flour or 2 cups minus 2 tbsp All-purpose flour 1 tsp baking soda ¼ tsp salt 2 sticks margarine, softened 2 cups sugar 2 eggs 1 cup sour cream ½ tsp. vanilla
3 cups flour 2 cups sugar 2 cups shredded zucchini 2 tbsp. cinnamon 2 tbsp. vanilla 2 eggs
Topping: ½ cups chopped walnuts 1 tsp. cinnamon 4 tbsp. brown sugar, heaping Mix together flour, baking soda and salt. Cream together margarine, sugar and eggs. Mix well with dry ingredients. Fold in sour cream and vanilla. Spoon half of batter in greased, floured pan. Add half of topping, repeat with remaining batter and topping. Bake 350° for 55-60 minutes. Cool before removing from pan.
No Bake Cookies
From Tamara Flynn of Irvine 2 cups sugar 1 stick Blue Bonnet butter ½ cup Hersheys Cocoa Powder ½ cup milk 1 tsp. vanilla 3 cups Quick Oats 1 cup Jif Peanut Butter Melt butter on low heat. Remove from heat. Add sugar. Mix well. Then add cocoa powder and milk. Mix well. Cook on medium heat stirring constantly until mixture comes to a boil. Add 1 tsp. vanilla and let boil one minute. Take off heat and add peanut butter and oats. Stir well and spoon out onto waxed paper.
From Traci Mays of Irvine
Sift dry ingredients together. Add rest of ingredients and mix well. Pour batter into a greased 9x13 pan. Bake at 350° for 45 minutes to 1 hour.
Buttermilk Pie
From Gwen McKinney of Irvine 1 stick butter 2 cups sugar ¾ cup buttermilk 1 tsp. vanilla 2 tbsp. cornmeal 4 eggs Cream butter and sugar. Add eggs and buttermilk. Stir well. Add vanilla and cornmeal. Pour into two unbaked pie shells. Bake at 350° for 45 minutes. Enjoy!
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From Sandra King of Clay City
Mix butter, sugar and eggs. Blend well. Add rest of ingredients. Pour in cake pan, greased and floured. Bake 3035 minutes at 350°.
Crockpot BBQ Coke Chicken From Debbie Halsey of Campton
Cook 4-5 boneless, skinless chicken breasts in crockpot for 3 hours, then drain juices. Mix ½ can coke and 18 oz. Sweet Baby Rays BBQ sauce and pour over chicken. Cook an additional 30 minutes.
No Bake Cookies
From Kelly Mayabb of Campton Bring to a boil: 2 cups sugar, ¼ cup butter, 3 tbsp. cocoa, ½ cup milk and 1 tsp. vanilla. Remove from heat and add ¾ cup peanut butter and 3 cups oats. Spoon onto cookie sheet.
Wienie Cornbread Casserole
From Jan Morrison of Stanton 1 box Jeffy cornbread 1 can corn, drained 4 to 6 hot dogs, cut up into pieces 1 egg 1/3 cup milk Mix all together. Pour into 8x8 or 9x9 greased pan. Bake at 375° for 20-25 minutes.
2-½ cups brown sugar ½ cup cornstarch 2-½ cups water ½ stick butter or oleo 2 tbsp. vanilla Mix first three ingredients. Cook on medium heat, stirring constantly until thick. Remove from heat. Add butter and vanilla. Serve hot over yellow cake. MMM good!
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The 19th Annual Estill County Hall of Honor, presented by the Estill Development Alliance, was held December 5, 2014 at Citizens Guaranty Bank in Irvine. This year’s honorees were Dr. Glenn Morris, Betty Rowland Probasco, Renee Brandenburg Salyers, Walter Tevis and Paul Tuttle. The Estill County Hall of Honor was designed to recognize both those individuals who have made significant contributions to Estill County and its people as well as those who represent Estill County and have accomplished great things around the world.
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Twas the Night Before Christmas
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By Christie Farris of Means, Kentucky Twas the night before Christmas, and all through the place Mamaw was running around like it was a race. Hang them stockings on the chimney, now take care, She muttered, “ Turkey, ham and cranberries, I swear.” Jeremy was chasing Shorty out of her bed And Papaw was yelling, “Hope that turkey is dead.” Kym was trying to get her iPhone to download an app And Randy was taking a long winter’s nap. When from the basement there arose such a clatter And Kip yelled up, “I just dropped the platter.” Mamaw yelled, “Don’t make a mess, I’ve potatoes to mash!” And Tracey had to get Jeremy out of the trash Ally and Will opened the door to look out at the snow And Papaw hollered, “Close the door before I find something to throw.” Katie and Grant were seated at the computer quite near, I looked around at everyone and wiped back a tear. Jeremy had made it to the fireplace and grabbed up a stick “Get it before he hits Tommy and do it real quick!” Lester and Cooper were running, playing a game And Tommy was watching cartoons just the same. Mamaw said “You best get in here and help with the mixin’ If you plan to eat any of this food that I’m fixin’” But did any of us heed her dire call? She might as well have spoke to the wall. Ally and Will had presents, trying to spy And Jeremy poked Steph in the eye. Papaw was sitting there smoking, the air was all blue Randy started coughing, thought he’d gotten the flu. “Shhhh, listen.” I cried but they thought I was a goof “I can hear sounds coming from up on the roof.” Everyone stopped for a minute listening for a sound Then the hustle and bustle continued around. “Ouch,” Tommy yelled, “Papaw ran over my foot.” And no one had noticed the fireplace, all covered with soot. Everyone rushed over to stop Tommy’s attack And no one paid heed to the one little track. “This place is chaotic,” Grant stated the fact and Katie agreed, “Oh, very.” In the kitchen Mamaw had dropped the cheesecake with cherries. Colton grabbed a tissue for Tommy’s nose to blow And Jeremy was trying to eat a bow. Ally was sitting there grinding her teeth And Mamaw was really starting to seethe. She cried at the top of her voice, “I should have just gone to the deli.” Papaw just sat there, scratching his belly. I heard Kip on the stairs and opened the door like a good little elf “Mmmm, that turkey looks good,” I said to myself “Are we going to eat?” Papaw asked from his seat. “Hurry, quick, cause I’m going to bed.” Steph held Jeremy while he was hitting her head. Grant was laughing, Steph called him a jerk And Mamaw continued on with her work. Tommy was still watching tv, blowing his nose, When a cloud of smoke, from the kitchen there rose. The smoke alarm blared, man did it whistle And Mamaw came out of the kitchen like a missile. And we heard her exclaim as she ran out the door, “Eat that you fools and don’t ask for more!” www.atcky.com
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Christmas at Cliffview Once again it’s almost time for our Family Fun Filled Frolic! By Jerry Ison of Slade This year we’ll hold our third annual Christmas at Cliffview and it’s bound to be the best yet! As with each year we plan to have lots of good food, good friends and good times! Please bring your friends, family, co-workers, anyone you know that will enjoy a great time, out to party with us on Saturday, December 20, 2014 at the Activity Center in Cliffview Resort. We will begin the festivities at 2 pm and serve food around 4 pm. We invite you and your children to dress up as your favorite Dr. Seuss character. We try to make this event as special for the children of Lee and Wolfe Counties as possible; what a better way to have a great time than to have Dr. Seuss at the party!! Bring your appetite as Barb Brower and Pat Sharp will be heading up the preparation of the scrumptious meal. Glazed ham, sweet potatoes, green beans, garden fresh corn, cranberry relish, and rolls for sure. Of course there will be lots of wonderful treats such as cookies, cakes, pies, breads and other decadent deserts to enjoy. We will have a craft section set up to make ornaments to take home. There will be face painting, a photo booth (bring your camera) and lots more fun things for kids to do. And Santa will be there! We have some great plans to make this year a night to remember by all. In order to do all that we would like for our kids, we are in need of help. The first year we had about 85 people join us, last year more than 120. This year, we are expecting a turnout of about 300 people! We are asking all our friends, family, neighbors, coworkers, business owners and anyone else that would wish to bring a child a little joy, to make a donation of any kind. No matter how small the gift, everything helps. This event is made possible each year only by the donations we receive. We are looking for performers who will donate a little time to help brighten a child’s day. Story tellers, puppeteers, and any other joyful entertainment.
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Wilderness Wanderings . . .
By Bill Gordon Stanton, KY
Mistletoe and Holly The first snowfall covered the ground like a giant white comforter, and the woods were quiet and still in the crisp morning air. The first tentative fingers of winter have begun to grip the land, and I had the sense that everything around me was watching, waiting in anticipation of the weather coming in the weeks ahead. Now that the leaves are down, trees stand like stark, grey sentinels against the white landscape. A lone Pileated Woodpecker calls out with its harsh kik-kik-kik call from some unseen tree along the trail ahead. I’m wandering back into the more remote sections of my wilderness property, searching out tracks in the fresh snowfall. It is cold, and tantalizing in its beauty. Perhaps it’s the attraction of the first snow of the year, or more likely the newness of the transition from a green landscape to the colors of fall, and now the contrasting beauty of a black and white world that captivates me today.
tree, the only one I’ve ever found here. I have a little sitting spot by the Holly, which offers the perfect camouflage and makes me nearly invisible from the valley meadow below. A good pair of binoculars and a book in summer or thermos of hot chocolate in winter, and I’m set for a live action show that only the wilderness can provide. But today I have another interest…I want to see if the tree has berries. Hollies are dioecious plants, which mean there are male plants and female plants, and only the female plants produce berries. This tree undoubtedly got its start here from a passing bird depositing the seed. IF it is a female, and IF it has berries, that means there is at least one more Holly tree somewhere in the area for pollination. Close up the
prickly, dark green leaves look leathery…I think stunning compared to other leaves…but there are no berries. Darn. A cool fact about the leaves is they will remain on the tree for up to three years before they die and get pushed off by new growth…like our baby teeth get pushed loose by our permanent teeth growing in. I think I will have to plant a few Hollies back in here; snippets of berry-laden branches make wonderful Christmas decorations.
The trail winds along a creek, with gurgling dark water flowing around rocks that look like fluffy white pillows scattered along the creek. A male Cardinal is gleaning berries in a Spicebush as I pass, and his red feathers stand out against the landscape as if I’m wearing 3-D glasses in a movie theater. Here and there bits of color tease my senses…like the deep, dark green of the Hemlocks along the creek. As I pass them by I pause and soak in their beauty, and wonder how long they will survive the invasion of the exotic Wooly Ineligid beetle that is now destroying Kentucky’s stately Hemlock stands. Before the first great timber harvesting done here in Kentucky, this hollow would have been home to massive Hemlocks and Black Walnut trees, some so large that one log would fill a special big wheel wagon pulled by five, six, or seven teams of oxen. And there would be Beavers here, making the creek a series of small ponds that would be teeming with fish, other aquatic life, and visited by all the forest creatures at various times during the day or night. I’ve been walking nearly a half hour now, and up ahead I see one of my favorite resting spots. Up on a narrow finger of ridge that looks down into a valley that was once a pioneer homestead site; a smudge of green stands out from the grey backdrop. It is an American Holly
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Well, you probably have read enough of my writing to know I can’t just identify the tree, I have to share with you some of these cool “nature detective” facts about the Holly tree. Everyone who decorates with Holly should know that the berries are mildly poisonous to us humans; giving us a stomach ache, vomiting, or diarrhea. But a wide variety of woodland birds and mammals will eat the berries with no harmful effects. Even with the toxic berries, Holly has long been used as an herbal remedy for a number of ailments, and extracts of the roots are showing promising results in Ireland where scientists are studying its use in treating skin cancer. And, in Argentina, Holly is used to make a favorite tea drink called matte. The wood of the Holly tree is very white and dense with no grain showing. It is perfect for making expensive chess sets…the black pieces are just dyed black. The black keys on a piano are also sometimes made from Holly wood dyed black to resemble Ebony. What’s Christmas without some Holly? The striking red berries and dark green leaves have become the standard for Christmas colors, and the plant’s popularity goes back to the early Christian church, and before that to the Romans and before them the Celtic people decorating their homes with Holly for the Winter Solstice feasts. Most everyone knows they have a birthstone for their birth month, Continued on Page 23
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but did you know you also have a birth flower? I am a December baby (Christmas Day actually) and my birth flower is the American Holly. As I sit here watching a flock of Wild Turkeys working their way across the meadow below, I am reminiscing about Christmases
past. Growing up we always had Holly branches on the mantle of our fireplace, and sprigs of Mistletoe hanging above the doorway. Anyone walking under the Mistletoe was entitled to a kiss for good luck, a custom I found unpleasant until I reached my teen years. My parents entertained a lot, and I soon discovered that some of the neighbor’s daughters were quite good kissers. I remember climbing trees with a small bow saw in hand to get to a branch with a Mistletoe clump growing on it to help mom with Holiday decorations. Ohh! A Chipmunk just scurried through the leaves, almost hopping on my boot as I sit here perfectly still, lost in thought. But back to the Mistletoe, a most curious addition to the local plant world. A drive along an interstate will reveal clumps of Mistletoe growing high up in the roadside tree branches, often mistaken for bird or squirrel nests. The Mistletoe growing here locally much prefers our various Oak trees, but other hardwoods will do in a pinch as a host tree. You see, the Mistletoe is a parasite…well, sort of; it’s actually a hemiparasite. What that means is it partly lives off the host tree as a source of water and minerals, but it also has leaves that will manufacture food (sugars = carbohydrates) through photosynthesis. Let’s look at how a Mistletoe plant grows…its really cool. Birds like to eat the berries, and they contain several small seeds with a sticky coating called viscin. These berries pass through the bird’s digestive system, or sometimes get stuck on the bird’s beak as they forage. The bird will clean its beak by rubbing on a branch and the seeds stick. When the bird poops the seeds sometime hit a branch also causing the seeds to stick. This sticky viscin material is, … well, very sticky. In certain areas hunters used to chew a handful of Mistletoe berries until the mass got sticky, then they would work the “glue” in their fingers to make long sticky strands, which were wrapped around tree branches. When birds landed their feet would get stuck in the sticky mass and the hunters could catch the birds by hand. Much more efficient than possibly breaking a flint point, losing
an arrow or sling stone, or damaging some of the meat. Now you nature detectives out there, this is where it gets really fascinating. Research has shown that the berries, once they are stuck on a branch, can sense through chemical receptors if the branch is a suitable type host. If so, the seed germinates and the Mistletoe plant starts growing branches and leaves in the familiar clump we can see. Also, specialized roots begin growing right into the living branch, connecting to the tree veins (the Xylem and Phloem tubes that carry the tree’s food and water supply between leaves and roots). The Mistletoe is able to eat and drink from the host tree for some of the necessary nutrients when conditions aren’t favorable to manufacture its own. When mature, the Mistletoe produces the pretty clumps of waxy, white berries, enabling the plant to reproduce and grow new plant clusters. Mistletoe has been considered a pest plant that would kill host trees and ruin potential timber sources. New research has proven a startling different scenario. Most often there is no significant damage to the host tree. Heavy concentrations can weaken a host, usually one already infected with disease or damage, and yes, sometimes a tree could die. But now Mistletoe is considered a keystone species, which is a species with an especially high ecological value and influence in its local ecology. Here’s why. Mistletoe acts as a “plant predator”. Causing a weak or diseased tree to die allows healthy specimens to grow in its place. Many bird species will nest in the clumps, far more than previously thought. A study in Australia documented 240 species of birds (75% of all resident species!) nest in Mistletoe clumps. Another study revealed that because Mistletoe attracts a wide variety of seed-eating birds, there is a greater diversity of plant species in areas where there is Mistletoe. Further, this attracts a wider variety of wildlife species to the area. Studies show that where there is Mistletoe, there is a dramatically higher diversity of animals. Rather than being a pest, Mistletoe can have a very positive effect on biodiversity, provide a high quality food source, and provide nesting habitat for a broad range of bird and animal species worldwide. Pretty impressive plant I’d say.
If you are lucky enough to have a Mistletoe branch in your home this Christmas, you can now appreciate more than the good luck kiss you can enjoy as you stand under this impressive plant. Oh, and the customary deal is this; each time you get a kiss, you are supposed to pick off a berry. When the berries are all gone, the kissing privilege ceases. So pick a branch with lots of berries. My wish for you is a very peaceful and blessed Holiday Season and New Year. Take time to enjoy those you love, eat some good food, and share something of yourself with others. Spend some time alone, some time outdoors, and some time watching birds. They are a fascinating window of understanding to both the natural world around us and our place in it. Enjoy the Season!
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Cold-Weather Horse Nutrition Winter is officially here. Horses must have an appropriate level of nutrition to stay healthy through our Kentucky winter. Here are some ideas to consider when feeding your horses this winter. According to Bob Coleman, Extension horse specialist, the first thing every horse owner should do is assess the horses’ body condition score, or the amount of fat they are carrying. This is simple numeric system, ranging from 1 to 9 that will help you adjust your horses’ diets so they are carrying the perfect amount of body weight. If you need help with this, the University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service published a fact sheet titled, “Condition Scoring Your Horse,” and you can contact our office to receive a copy. Using this system will help you keep feed costs down and your horses’ health and well-being in top shape. No matter your horses’ body condition scores, one of the most important aspects of feeding horses during the winter is being able to provide a source of good-quality forage. Without question, this is a difficult task considering the current availability of affordable, good-quality hay. But unless you have a well-planned rotational grazing system in place and have stockpiled forage that will that last until spring, purchasing hay is essential. Square or round bales are perfectly acceptable when correctly managed; however, you will have a better idea of how much hay your horses are eating when providing them with square bales on a daily basis. Unless you are raising broodmares or growing horses, most horses should be fed at least 50 percent of their total daily diet as forage. For an average 1,000-pound horse fed at 2 percent body weight per day, that would be at least 10 pounds of hay per day. In addition to providing nutrients, hay also supplies heat to the horses through the digestive process. It’s best to provide hay in some sort of feeder when you are group feeding your horses outside. In most situations, a hay feeder will reduce the amount of wasted hay by 20 percent or more. Horse owners have a couple of other forage alternatives to hay such as hay cubes or complete feeds that contain a high level of fiber, such as beet pulp. These may be more expensive in the long run, but offer another way to provide a source of fiber to your horses. If your hay is of high-nutritive value and your horses are maintaining their body condition scores throughout the winter, you may not have to provide a source of grain at all. However, if your horses are not meeting their nutritional needs with hay alone, you can add grain to their diet. Remember, grain should supplement a horse’s diet as a majority of their nutrient needs should be met by the forage source. Water is an essential nutrient that you need to monitor very carefully during the winter months. In general, horses tend to increase their consumption of water when consuming more dry matter or harvested forages. But, they tend to not want to drink really, really cold water. Therefore, it’s important to make sure you provide fresh water daily on a free-choice basis. When the temperature dips into the 30s and below, water tanks may freeze up. Be sure to check them at least twice a day and break the ice up if needed so the horses can drink. You can also install a water tub or bucket heater to keep the water from freezing. When installed
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properly and monitored closely, these can be helpful tools to keep fresh water available at all times for your four-legged friends. Make sure you especially monitor older horses that have trouble keeping weight on during the year. They may need some special attention to keep them in good weight throughout the winter. Using these simple tools can help you take horses through the winter in good health and body condition. If you have questions about your horses’ diet, contact the Estill County Cooperative Extension Service at 723-4557.
Amaryllis Can Liven Up Winter Days According to UK Horticulture Extension professor Richard Durham, few plants can liven up a winter day like the amaryllis. The large pink, white, red, orange and variegated flowers are truly spectacular. You may have received an amaryllis bulb as a holiday gift. A member of the lily family, the amaryllis rises from a large bulb. The growth habit makes it well suited for blooming during the colder months of the year. Knowing about its natural habitat in Central and South America will help you successfully grow and flower an amaryllis at home. The plants are adapted to ecosystems with a long, moist growing season, followed by a shorter dry season. At the beginning of the rainy season, the bulb sends forth foliage and flowers. Although the flowers last only for two to three weeks, the foliage grows throughout the moist season during which time new flower buds form within the bulb. It goes dormant during the dry season, but resumes growth and flowers when the rainy season begins. When you buy an amaryllis, it likely will be a dormant bulb. If so, pot the bulb about 6 to 12 weeks before you want the plant to bloom. Use a container with a diameter just slightly larger than the bulb and a potting mix that promotes good drainage. One-third to one-half the pointed end of the bulb should remain above the soil. Thoroughly water and put the pot in a bright, warm window. Water when the soil becomes dry to the touch, but do not give it too much water because this will cause the bulb to rot. Never allow water to accumulate in the saucer beneath the pot. In a few weeks, a flower stalk should emerge, usually before the foliage develops. Rotate the container every few days to keep the flower and foliage from leaning too much toward the light. You may need to stake the flower stalk to keep it upright in a low-light situation. When the bloom is spent, remove the wilted flowers and cut the flower stalk back to the top of the bulb. Do not remove any foliage because the leaves continue to provide energy for the next season’s flowers. Fertilize it every couple of weeks to promote healthy foliage. If you want to keep the amaryllis and get it to bloom again next year, give the plant as much light as possible after it flowers. It will help to move the plant outdoors when the danger of frost is over, generally around mid-May. Gradually acclimate the plant to brighter light by first putting it under a tree or awning; then moving it to brighter light every few days until the plant is in full sun. When summer is over, keep the plant in a sunny location, but withhold water. As the foliage begins to die, move the pot to a cool, dry location such as a basement or closet. In the winter, repot the bulb to a new container, again only a few inches larger than the bulb’s diameter. As an amaryllis bulb becomes larger, it may produce two or even three flower spikes during the blooming period. For more information, contact the Estill County Cooperative Extension Service at 723-4557. Educational programs of the University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service serve all people regardless of race, color, age, sex, religion, disability or national origin.
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Poinsettia Care Many special plants are used around the holidays, but none so widely used in homes, churches and businesses at this time of the year than the lovely poinsettia. The poinsettia is regarded as the “Christmas flower”, but its acceptance and availability are actually one of the recent developments of our holiday decorating. Actually fifty years ago you would be hard pressed to find very many poinsettia plants except at fine florists. Hardly any were available which would last longer than a week or two. Now with the wonders of improved genetics we have many varieties available in many colors and color variations. Only in the last 20 years have poinsettias been available in shades of pink, white, and variegated mixtures of red, white and pink. Improved quality and reasonable prices have caused a surge in the popularity of the Christmas flower. Poinsettias are originally from the hills of Mexico where they continue to grow today. These plants were brought into greenhouse production by the famed botanist, Dr. Joel Poinsett who was once an American ambassador in Mexico. Knowing something about the anatomy of a poinsettia plant may be helpful in choosing a healthy plant. A poinsettia is composed of bracts, leaves and true flowers. The bracts are commonly mistaken for flowers. These are the brightly colored part of the plant. The bracts should be uniform and have vivid color. Bracts that are still green when you purchase them simply did not have enough daylight in the greenhouse and probably will never change color in your home. The real flowers of the poinsettia are the tiny, golden clusters in the center of the bracts. If these flowers are tightly closed, it’s a good indication that the plant is fresh and will last several days inside your home. Large amounts of pollen on these flowers indicate that the flower is older and will not last much longer. Avoid these plants, even if they are on sale! They will probably not last until Christmas. The foliage of the plant should be dark green and should not be wilted or yellowed. During December’s cold weather, just getting your poinsettia home may be a challenge. If temperatures are below freezing this week plants can chill just in transport from the store to your car. Don’t leave your plant inside your car while you do your Christmas shopping. Make your poinsettia purchase last and head on home. Once your Christmas flower is home, place the plant where it will receive indirect sunlight. Avoid setting the plant near any heat source or in full sun at any time of day. Do not set your plant on the television or any other appliance where heat is given off. Avoid heat vents and do not set your plant too close to a window which may chill the plant. Water is essential to your plant during the holidays, but too much water can cause even more problems. Water the plant every week. Do not let the soil dry out but do not over-water the plant as this may cause deterioration of the root system. Plants which
receive too much or too little water will quickly droop and drop all their leaves. A plant which is well cared for during the holidays should last well into the winter months, far longer than you care to look at them. Many people ask questions concerning keeping these plants over the year and trying to bring the plant back into color again next year. Believe me, this is a long drawn out process that requires careful planning and with the current prices of poinsettias ($5.00-$8.00) is really not worth all the time and effort. If you have excellent lighting conditions and lots of time to pamper your plant, I have schedules you can use to TRY to keep your plant over for the next year, but this process is really for the green thumb gardener with lots of patience. Are They Poisonous? For those mothers and grandmothers who have poinsettias around little toddlers this time of year, you may be concerned about whether or not these plants are poisonous to little ones. This seems to be an old wives tale that really has no evidence to back it up. While it is not advised to feed your child poinsettia leaves or leaves from any other plant, for that matter, the child would have to ingest several leaves to feel any effect of poisoning. A wrinkled leaf in junior’s mouth is not enough to send you running and screaming to the emergency room or Dr. Ertel’s office! Other commonly used plants during the holidays such as holly berries and mistletoe berries are poisonous but there again, one berry will probably not make a child sick. Keep all plants away from small children as many plants commonly grown inside the home or in the outdoor landscape may have certain parts of the plant that are poisonous. Contact the Extension Office for a listing of plants that may be poisonous to your youngsters.
Kentucky Fruit and Vegetable Growers Annual Meeting Any Powell County area fruit or vegetable grower should make plans to attend this year’s annual fruit and vegetable growers annual meeting which is scheduled for January 5th and 6th at the Embassy Suites hotel in Lexington. This meeting always has a great deal of information for growers ranging from new information on varieties for commercial growers, weed control options and growing vegetables organically. A “state of the art” trade show is always a hit with growers as you will be able to speak with individuals who sell items helpful to produce and market your crops. A $30.00 meeting registration fee includes a year’s membership in the Kentucky Vegetable Growers Association. The trade show will open on January 5th by 8:00 a.m. with lectures on several different topics held throughout both days. If you are a serious fruit or vegetable grower, this is a meeting you won’t want to miss. Call the Extension Office at 663-6405 for a detailed schedule of the event.
Merry Christmas from the Powell County Extension Office Mike Reed Pam Dooley Valerie Stewart Karen Graham Dean Rogers April Tipton
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By The Moons December 2014
10th-14th �� A most barren period. Do general farm work. Last day good for killing plant pests. 15th-17th �� Favorable days for planting root crops, fine for sowing grains, hay, and forage crops. Plant flowers. 18th-19th �� Plant carrots, beets, onions, turnips, Irish potatoes, and other root crops in the South. Lettuce, cabbage, collards, and leafy vegetables will do well. Start seedbeds now. Good for transplanting. 20th-21st �� Do no planting. 22nd-23rd � Plant corn, beans, peppers, and other aboveground crops where climate is suitable. 24th-25th �� These are poor days for planting. 26th-27th �� Plant peppers, sweet corn, tomatoes, and other aboveground crops in southern Florida, California, and Texas. Extra good days for cucumbers, peas, cantaloupes, and other vine crops. 28th-29th �� A poor time to plant. 30th-31st �� Fine for planting beans, peppers, cucumbers, melons, and other aboveground crops where climate is suitable.
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1st ������������� Fine for planting beans, peppers, cucumbers, melons, and other aboveground crop where climate is suitable. 2nd-3rd ����� Poor days for planting. Seeds tend to rot in ground. 4th-5th ������ Most fruitful time for planting beets, carrots, onions, and other hardy root crops in the Deep South. Good for starting seedbeds and flowers. Good days for transplanting. 6th-10th ���� A barren time. Clear wood lots and fence rows.
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Now, this is the Living Bible:
CHRISTmas By Terry Barnes of TrueVine Ministries
The true meaning of CHRISTmas is almost extinct. We’ve been raised in this generation of flashing lights, Santa Claus, and don’t forget the PRESENTS, the biggest, the best, prettiest! We’ve turned CHRISTmas into a competition of who can outdo each other with gifts. When truly you can’t win anybodys happiness or love with a materialistic gift. True happiness and love is only won through the eternal gift, which is JESUS CHRIST! The best gift you can give is your heart to Jesus. Someone might say give a gift to Jesus. I would say yes. If you read the Bible in Matthew Chapter 2, Verse II it says, “And when they were come into the house, they saw this young child with Mary his mother, and fell down, and worshipped him, and when they had opened their treasures, they presented until him gifts; gold, and Frankincense, Myrrh.: We would endure less stress and worry if we would do as the WiseMen …. bring our treasures and gifts to Jesus!
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His name is Bill. He has wild hair, wears a T-shirt with holes in it, jeans, and no shoes. This was literally his wardrobe for his entire four years of college. He is brilliant. Kind of profound and very, very bright. He became a Christian while attending college. Across the street from the campus is a well-dressed, very conservative church. They want to develop a ministry to the students but are not sure how to go about it. One day Bill decides to go there. He walks in with no shoes, jeans, his T-shirt, and wild hair. The service has already started and so Bill starts down the aisle looking for a seat. The church is completely packed and he can’t find a seat. By now, people are really looking a bit uncomfortable, but no one says anything. Bill gets closer and closer and closer to the pulpit, and when he realizes there are no seats, he just squats down right on the carpet. By now the people are really uptight, and the tension in the air is thick. About this time, the minister realizes that from way at the back of the church, a deacon is slowly making his way toward Bill. Now the deacon is in his eighties, has silver-gray hair, and a three-piece suit. A godly man, very elegant, very dignified, very courtly. He walks with a cane and, as he starts walking toward this boy, everyone is saying to themselves that you can’t blame him for what he’s going to do. How can you expect a man of his age and of his background to understand some college kid on the floor? It takes a long time for the man to reach the boy. The church is utterly silent except for the clicking of the man’s cane. All eyes are focused on him. You can’t even hear anyone breathing. The minister can’t even preach the sermon until the deacon does what he has to do. And now they see this elderly man drop his cane on the floor. With great difficulty, he lowers himself and sits down next to Bill and worships with him so he won’t be alone. Everyone chokes up with emotion. When the minister gains control, he says, “What I’m about to preach, you will never remember. What you have just seen, you will never forget.” “Be careful how you live. You may be the only Bible some people will ever read!” It seems that there was one man in that church understood the teachings of Christ. Or it could have been two and both of them were sitting on the floor.
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Herbs That Stop Cold and Flu Viruses By Theresa Delaware of Dream Touch Therapy Why use herbs? Why do herbs work so well to stop viruses? Herbs contain essential oils, which are the concentrated forms of hydrophobic liquid containing volatile aroma compounds from plants. Essential oils are also known as volatile oils, ethereal oils, aetherolea, or simply as the “oil of” the plant from which they were extracted, such as oil of clove: (Anti-microbial, anti fungal, analgesic/anesthetic,antioxidant,anti-inflammatory,anticoagulant, anti parasitic, stomach protestant ( ulcer), anti parasitic (worms), and anticonvulsant. Along with it’s medical properties here are some uses for clove too, anti-aging, cardiovascular disease, arthritis / rheumatism, hepatitis, intestinal parasites/ infections, throat/ sinus/lung infections, cataracts, ulcers, lice, toothaches, acne. You can use all of these in herb form such as in teas, and oil form on the skin along with a oils to dilute to prevent the burning of some oils). An oil is “essential” in the sense that it contains the “essence of” the plant’s fragrance--the characteristic fragrance of the plant from which it is derived. These oils are known to contain healthful ingredients of the herb. Herbs are where many of are modern medicines derived from. Not only are herbs generally healthy in and of themselves, but because of growing anti-viral resistance, herbal medicines are being considered, in some cases, more effective than their pharmaceutically derived pills and potions. These pills and potions are losing there effectiveness due to over use and over prescription. The flu, one of the most persistent and feared diseases, which has in the past killed millions of people. There are many herbs that I have found to help in the fight against the flu as well as use for the treatment of it. Here are some potent herbs that provide the natural remedies for the flu: Melaleuca Alternifolia, Eucalyptus Radiata, peppermint, Ginger, Oregano, Clove, Grapefruit, and Cinnamon. These are to name just a few but probably the best, (this is my opinion). In addition to these herbs I would also suggest that you had a Raindrop therapy done at least four times a year best done at the change of the seasons. A massage therapist certified to do this is recommended. Cinnamon: Anti-inflammatory, powerful antibacterial, antiviral, anti fungal, anticoagulant, circulatory stimulant, stomach protestant, and anti parasitic. As you can see Cinnamon is very good for most aliments along with the leveling of insulin. Eucalyptus Radiata: helps with viral infections, and respiratory/ sinus infection. This powerful herb aid in the bodies defenses against the flu. Helping the respiratory system by widening the
bronchial tubes, allowing you to breath better by receiving more oxygen into the body. It eases congestion, which causes breathing to be easier aiding in the recovery from the flu. Medical properties are for antibacterial, antiviral, expectorant, and anti-inflammatory. Ginger: Helps with warming of the body, gentle stimulating endowing physical energy along with these medical properties anti-inflammatory, anticoagulant, digestive aid, anesthetic, and expectant. Grapefruit: Antiturmal ,metabolic stimulant, antiseptic, detoxifying, diuretic, fat dissolving, cleaning the kidney’s lymphatic and vascular system, antidepressant, and rich in limonene. Melaleuca Alternifolia ( Tee Tree): powerful antibacterial, anti fungal, antiviral, anti-inflammatory, and anti parasitic. Tee Tree is one oil that every one should have in their medicine cabinet. Oregano: Powerful antiviral, antibacterial, anti fungal, anti parasitic, anti-inflammatory and immune stimulant. This oil is great when taken in pill form to help with the prevention of flu and colds. Peppermint: Anti-inflammatory, antitumoral, antiparasitic, antibacterial, antiviral, antifungal, gallbladder/digestive stimulant, pain reliving, pain reliever, and helps curb appetite. Peppermint help in increase the effectiveness of all the other herbs. You might want to use some of these herb in a tea from and others on the skin ( along with a carrier oils to prevent the burning of the skin), other oils such as eucalyptus by breathing them (called Inhalation). All herbs have been used for millions of years and been successful with no side effect.
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Making J elly By Christy Farris of Means, Kentucky A while back, my husband’s aunt introduced me to elderberry jelly. I loved it. Ate the first jar she sent me in three days. I had never heard tell of this wondrous berry before so I asked my husband. It grows wild all around here, he informed me. So I made him take me out and show me. Our property had lots of these elderberry bushes, I was amazed. I can make some jelly, I thought. Elderberries grow around creek banks, old homesteads and other odd places around here. The bushes have the most beautiful blooms, white flowers that remind you of a honeysuckle. But when the berries come on, they are in pods with the berries being smaller than a BB. So I waited and waited. Since I’d learned of this in the early spring, I had to wait until August or September to harvest the berries. When August arrived, I dutifully went out every couple of mornings to check on my crop. Traipsing through the tall dewsoaked grass, I would walk up and down the creek bank checking the state of my pods. Coming home wet to the knees and squishing in my shoes, I’d report that they weren’t quite ready yet. Just as soon as a bunch would be almost ready, the birds would attack. I didn’t think I’d ever get to make myself any of that heavenly jelly. Finally, the day arrived when I could take my lard bucket and harvest some berries. I carefully cut the pods from the bushes, holding them over the bucket so not to lose the small berries. I proudly carried my bucket home and sat my prize down to finish later. I had already picked corn for freezing that day and needed to get that finished first. When the time came to start on my jelly, I pulled up the article I’d looked up on the internet. According to the article, I would need to detach all of the ripe berries from the pod, making sure not to leave any of the stems behind. Ok, I thought, I can do this. So I began to rake the berries from the pods. Noticing that some of the stems were still sticking to the berries. I reread the article and found that the author had spent a couple of hours destemming the berries after getting them off the pod. I could totally understand, as some of the stems were microscopic. Not one to give up easily, I picked and prodded until my back began to ache from leaning over the kitchen sink. As the pain kicked into high gear, I thought of my husband’s aunt. She had just put up twenty-one jars of this jelly. And she was
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old. Not ancient mind you but still, I mean, I couldn’t see myself doing this kind of thing in thirty some odd years. So, I decided to put my pride on the line and give her a call. After the how do you do’s were exchanged, I got down to business. Not wanting to admit that I may have bitten off more than I could chew with removing these berries from the pods, I casually asked how she made her jelly. She was more than happy to explain. But she started with the part where you already have the juice from the berries! She skipped the entire process that I needed to know. I patiently took notes and listened to what she had to say on the subject. She talked and talked about boiling, and timing, and stirring and putting in jars but not one word of how to actually get the small berries to put forth their precious juice. On and on she went, never slowing long enough for me to tell her that all of her instructions wouldn’t mean crap if I killed my self plucking each individual berry from it’s teeny-tiny stem. She stopped for a breath and I plunged. But, uh, how do you get the juice out of the berries? I ventured. Oh, she replied, you put them in a pot and boil them. I know but how do you get them all off the stems. I was feeling really silly by this point in the conversation. Oh honey, I don’t take them off the stems, I put it all in the pot. Just make sure there aren’t any bugs on it. Well, that made sense to me. I mean it would take days to process enough berries to make one batch of jelly at the rate I was going. Ecstatic, I thanked her, told her I let her know my progress and hung up. Raring to get back to my project. So I plunked my big ol pot on the stove and started checking each pod carefully for bugs. There were spiders and stink bugs, grasshopper and some things I don’t think I’d ever seen before. So I picked and picked and picked. My enthusiasm was waning. The amount of pods in my bucket wasn’t transferring to my pot as quickly as I’d hoped. Then I got to thinking (that is never a good thing) and I thought about how everyone needed a little protein in their diet and it probably wouldn’t hurt to boil a few of those bugs up with the berries. I mean it’s just like these companies adding extra vitamins to their products to make them healthier, right? So I just started dumping the pods into the pot. If I noticed a bug, I made an effort to try to get it. But I was going to strain all the berries and stems from the juice, so I figured I’d get the little skeletons in the process. Eventually, I had everything transferred, and my berries boiling in the pot. I finished my juice and strained it. It smelled wonderful. As of tonight, I have not made the jelly. My aching body decided that it could do no more today, so I will make the jelly tomorrow and let you know how it turns out. :) [Update: I ended up making 11 jars of jelly from that batch, and it was delicious.]
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www.whitakerbank.com
People Serving People Since 1912
606-663-9500 www.pebank.com
MEMBER
Barbers
DB Barber Shop Vada Barnes, Owner Drop-Ins Welcome!
Tuesday - Friday, 10am til last haircut is done!
2596 Dry Branch Road - Irvine 606-723-4019
BED & BREAKFAST
Clothing For Men
HoncHell’s, Inc.
Bed & Breakfast
Closed in www.bergmanhouse.com Jananduary Johnetta says, “Welcome to our home” February 233 Main Street • Irvine, KY • 513-205-9113
Body Shops
Clothing For Men & Boys Larry & Barsha Honchell, Owners
1266 Richmond Road • Irvine, KY
606-723-7316 Dentistry
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Arthur’s Body Shop, Inc. Rick Arthur - 859-353-1334 Bill Arthur - 606-723-3305 524 Broadway, Irvine
606-723-4391
24 Hour Wrecker Service!
PATRICK’S
Family Dentistry
James D. Hill, D.M.D., P.S.C. sERVINg EstIll COUNtY FOR 33 YEaRs!
723-3555 Energy Cooperatives 115 Main st., Irvine
COLLISION CENTER Bobby Patrick, Owner
508 Frames Branch Rd. Clay City, KY 40312
606-663-2547
COLLISION SPECIALISTS
BUILDING SUPPLIES
SurpluS WholeSale Building MaterialS • Doors • Windows • House Wrap • Laminate Flooring • Carpet • Vinyl Floor Covering • Kitchen Cabinets • Trim SO MUCH MORE!
Corner of Mt. Sterling By-Pass & Rt. 11 Henderson Branch TWO HANDY Olive Mt. Sterling, Kentucky Hill, Kentucky 606-316-6091 • 859-576-5849 LOCATIONS 606-286-4182
Certified Accountants Individual Income Tax • Business Income Tax Payroll Service • Financial Statements • Tax Planning Estate Taxes • New Business Organization
Tamara L. rice, cPa
2214 Richmond Road • Irvine, KY 40336
606-723-1935
Food Marts
Mart 82 Food DAILY Lunch Specials Open 7 Days A Week!
134 SPOUT SPRINGS RD. IRVINE, KY 40336
606-723-7664
C & S Carryout
The Beer Trailer!
Wide Selection of Domestic & Imported Beers Snacks - Cigarettes - Camping Supplies Monday-Thursday, 8am-10pm • Friday-Saturday, 8am-11pm • Closed Sundays
606-668-7566 Funeral Homes 1163 N. Kentucky 11 Torrent, Kentucky
the offices of Glenda Gay Oliver
Warren F. Toler Funeral Home
SILO MILL GIFT SHOP
Contact us today to find out about pre-planning services.
Certified Public Accountant
325 Richmond Road • Irvine
606-723-7456
Pre-Planning Makes Sense.....
We Encourage You To Shop Local!
THE BERGMAN HOUSE
606-723-2183 Obituary Line: 606-723-4242 www.tolerfuneralhome.com www.atcky.com December 2014
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Insurance Services
Big “E” Insurance Service, Inc.
114 River Drive
SCRAPBOOKING
Irvine, KY 40336
606-723-2135 • 800-303-2135 606-723-4400 (Fax) BigEInsurance.com
Richard Snowden
Cindy Stevenson
Elkins insurancE Group Red River Realty & Auction Ovie & Josie Hollon, Broker and Agents
www.rrrealtyandauction.com
606-663-0186
See us for all your real estate and insurance needs
Medical Clinics
Estill Medical Clinic Most Major Insurance Accepted ~ Walk Ins Welcome ~
Donna Isfort, APRN 275 North Court Street Irvine, KY 40336 606-723-2167
Primitives & Gifts Country Corner 11 Black Creek Road Clay City, Kentucky Memorial Gifts We Deliver!
606-663-7760 OPEN: Thursday, Friday & Saturday, 10-5
• Primitive Decor • Candles Custom • Furniture • Flags • Tarts T-Shirts & • Warmers • Air Fresheners Embroidery
Propane
Hardy GaS COMPaNy, INC. 141 Richmond Rd • Irvine, Kentucky • 723-2496
PROPANE AND NATURAL GAS APPLIANCE SALES AND SERVICE Buck Gas Logs, Radient Heaters, Gas Ranges, Gas Water Heaters
Now serving all of Powell, Lee, Estill counties and most of Madison, Jackson and Clark. Large assortment of pilot assemblies, thermo couples, switches and gas valves. Gas tanks for sale too!
Remember what Pepper says, “Always heat and cook on a fire, not on a wire.”
Yvonne Harrison 496 Sandhill Rd. Irvine, KY 40336
606-726-0502 http://mortalcoffeecreations.ctmh.com
Tack & Saddle Repair
HILLSIDE TACK SADDLE REpAIR
6701 Wagersville Rd. Irvine, Ky. 40336 Turquoise and agate jewelry, belt buckles, knives, hats, belts and many more novelty items for the horse Lover. Open Saturday and Sunday Daylight till 7:00 p.m. and many additional hours through the week, just give us a call!
nEw & uSED TACK Buy • Sell • Trade
606-723-0071
USED AUTOS
Marcum’s
Auto Sales
Monday-Friday 8am-5pm Saturday, 8am to Noon Closed Sunday
339 Dry Branch Road - Irvine
606-723-2858
THIS SPACE RESERVED FOR YOUR BUSINESS! CALL 606-723-0478 FOR MORE INFORMATION
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December 2014
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Uncle Bob’s
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Poetry and Words of Wisdom by Bobby Joe Hedge of Olive Hill, Kentucky
My Early Days
od Welcome Peap
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I recall those bitter win When we’d have palle ters ts So many nights I’ve lay on the floor, snow that blew beneath there watching the door.
But in the mornings I’d To the sound of rooste awaken rs And the smell of fresh crow, In a skillet on the stovemeat frying .
ll Peapod refuses. But the one we ca ber the Fifth ce, At 5:45 on Decem nd tools on clearan t of bed ha of g ou I was dreamin d rang we both jumpe . As the telephone ce an ar Peapods appe To get word of Miss the world girl was born into A bright eyed baby d as can be, To parents as prou rk but the baby’s new name wo I’m not sure it will Gee. pe lo ne Pe n ro Ta Is myself bit and can’t help I’m a creature of ha Cape Cod, or So if she lives in LA name is sure to stick with her, ck ni I’m guessing that her Peapod. For I’ll always call
Mama’s special home made biscuits Was enough to make me A bowl of gravy and so grin, To sopp those biscuits me red eye in.
I’ve ate my share of sq And a ground hog now uirrel’s and rabbits We were poor but let meand then, I am proud of where I’v tell you e been.
I still think about those Was simple, sweet an times when life d I still live there in my he kind, And often go there in art my mind.
Christmas Is ..... Christmas is family together once more With lights in the window and a wreath on the door When kids of all sizes are laughing with glee As they sing Christmas carols while trimming the tree.
There’s a nursing home that is within a short ride Or some other place where some old folks reside Take time out to go there and visit a while It will do your heart good to see an old person smile.
The old men tell tales of the things they have done Of the battles they’ve lost and the wars they have won While the ladies bunch up in the kitchen again Baking pies cakes and cookies, and gingerbread men.
Have all of the children to gather around And tell them the story of Bethlehem town And of the wise men who followed the star all the way To see baby Jesus who was born on that day.
When we sit at the table, hold hands and say grace Lets remember our troops in a far away place Who cannot be home to take part in this feast For they’ll spend Christmas in the war torn middle east.
And lets all stop and think how our lives have been blessed And share our good fortune with someone who has less Anything we can do to help someone else out And don’t ever forget what today is about. www.atcky.com
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Best wishes to you and your family for a safe and healthy holiday.
Richard Stone, MD
Heather Price, APRN
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Billie Kelley, APRN
Maher Kassis, MD
James Noble, MD
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Pam Isaacs, APRN
Mark Rukavina, MD
Jenni Skorupa, MD
Dustin Wattenberger, APRN
Julie Kennon, MD
Sandra McCoy, APRN