The Ashland National Little League 11-12 year old all-stars earned a trip to the Kentucky State Tournament in Richmond.

The league thanks the following for their contributions: American Legion Post 76, Ernie and Patricia Pitt, Martin & Vincent, First and Last Cigarettes, Early Constuction, Clark’s Westwood Pump and Shop, Jones Plumbing, Ashland Auto Zone, 13th Street Tim Horton’s, Dr. Michael Goodwin, Scott Holley, Grayson Sporting Goods, Dale DeVaney, Riggs Machine Shop, Terry Johnson’s Body Shop, Jerri Williams, Fairview schools, Darrell Griffith, S&B; Installations, John Clark, Sharla Freeman, Dr. Tracu Sanchez Vanhoose, Aire Serve of the Tri-State, Lucy Mae’s Pet Spa, Dr. David Daniel, Dr. Loren Ledford, Member’s Choice Credit Union, Home Federal, J&M; Maynard, South Ashland Greenhouse, P.J. Wonn, Atkins Hardware, John Gifford, George Stout, Artron, Dillon Chiropractic, Tamara Clark, Preston Family Funeral Home, Jolly Pirate, Texas Roadhouse, and Boyd Sanitation District No. 2.

Gregory E. Hill, President, Ashland National Little League



On behalf of the I Believe Foundation, I thank some local businesses for their donations. I Believe sponsors various activities adapted for special-needs children and is currently working to acquire property to house our events. A silent auction is planned for 2010

The Music Box Express on Winchester Avenue, owned by Randy Ackerson, donated an Indian Scout acoustic guitar and case that will be autographed. Jake Parsons, owner of Jake’s Gun & Pawn on Greenup Avenue has donated a Washburn acoustic guitar for the same purpose. The Paramount Arts Center is helping us acquire signatures from artists.

Thanks to this generous help, we’re well on our way to having some great items for the silent auction and being able to greatly expand our services to special-needs children in our area.

Ann Lunsford, I Believe Foundation



Hepburn Lodge 576 of Sandy Hook thanks the good Lord for the contributions toward the lift chair, that’s now paid for. God put it into people’s hearts to contribute to the lift chair at the lodge.

I thank these contributors: Carl Kazee, Chris Howard, Keith Howard, Boyd County Ford, Carol Blackburn and Tri-State Barber School, Meenach Walters & Co., Donnie Roller, Donald Hutchinson, Jimmy Stephens, Shelia Blevins, Roger Gilliam, Robo’s, Dave’s Supply, Bill Gibson, Commercial Bank of Grayson, David Blair, Barry Blair, Jason Ison, Beverly Bayes, Kenny Sloas, Rocky Adkins, Johnny Clevenger, Bobby Adams and Elliott County Farm Bureau, Sandy Hook Mayor Robby Adkins, First National Bank, Roger Fannin, Flower Basket, Discount Drug Mart, Kay & Dee’s Beauty Shop, Dewey Moore, Pam Cagle, Ralphs FoodFair, Waddell & Whitt Funeral Home, Lovell Mayse, Ronnie Stevens, Clavis Dickerson, C.J Maggie’s, Earl K. Mason, Grayson Tire, Lowel Bill Riggsby, Conley Electric, Percey Pennington.

Larry A. Bays, Hepburn Lodge, Sandy Hook



The family of Ronald Pat Hazlett thanks Dr. David Goebel and staff, King’s Daughers Medical Center oncology department and all other staff and Ashland Community Hospice for assisting with his care.

We also thank all friends, family and neighbors along with Pastor Clell Lucas and Princess Chapel Church for keeping us in their thoughts and prayers during Pat’s lengthy illness and passing. We are also thankful for the food, flowers and acts of kindness. Everything was greatly appreciated.

Bev Hazlett, Ashland



On behalf of the Greenup Lions Club, I thank all who helped make our recent 30th annual horse show a success. Without the help of our many volunteers and small businesses throughout the area, this show couldn't have happened.

We especially appreciate the volunteers from City National Bank and Goodwill of Greenup for their dedication. A special thanks also goes to David Moore of Protective Technologies for the sound system.

We also appreciate Larry Reed for his work in preparing the fairgrounds for the show and also the volunteers from the Greenup Drug Court program for their help. Kenny Imel once again helped greatly by providing decorations for the show as he has does for so many years.

And, of course, we appreciate the exhibitors, spectators and participants for their part in making our 30th show a special one.

Steve Miller, president, Greenup Lions Club, Greenup



I thank the following for their contributions which provided me with the opportunity to attend and participate in the 2009 National Summer Senior Olympic games in San Francisco:

Trinity Station in Flatwoods, Area Advertising, Premier Therapy and Health Care Centers, Our Lady of Bellefonte Hospital, Chiro-One Wellness Center, JFF Tours, Second Hand Rose, Stultz Pharmacy, Greenup County Attorney Mike Wilson, Town Square Bank, Flatwoods Women’s Club, Steve Baines Jewelry, Ashland Area YMCA, Outback Steakhouse, Bryan Moore, DPA, MA, National City Bank and Midtown Subway.

Judy Thomas, Flatwoods