On behalf of the Shelter of Hope Board of Directors and 10 resident families, I thank those who supported our “Back to School” bash and spaghetti dinner fund raiser, Aug. 15:

United Steel Workers Local 1865 for donating its bulding, Big Sandy Superstore, Our Lady of Bellefonte Hospital, Ashland Flowers, Ponderosa, Kay Jewelers, KDMC Cath Lab, First Christian Church, Foodland of Ashland, Wal-Mart, Music Box Express, Johnson’s Nursery, Moe’s Southwestern Grill, Body Affair & More, Buffalo Wild Wings, Belks, Foodfair of Ashland, Camden Park, Fields Flowers, Fiesta Bravo, Ashland Town Center, Gattiland, JOY FM, and Craycraft Foodland.

I also thank the volunteers and staff who help make our bash a success: Charles Botts, Susan Gabbert, Ready-to-Work Participants, AmeriCorps and VISTA workers, Shelter of Hope staff, current and former resident families.

I thank these agencies: HANDS, CAReS, PACS NOW, Two Hearts, KIDS NOW, and For Jamie’s Sake.

Debbie Sivis, Executive director, Shelter of Hope



Kentucky Chapter VIII of the Blue Knights Motorcycle Club thanks the following who participated in the Rally on the River August 13-16. Through their generosity and support, we achieved a successful outcome from this event.

Special thanks go to “Mom” and “Aunt Pete” for the delicious food that was lovingly prepared and immediately devoured.

Special thanks to BC Tool Rental from Ironton for the dunk tank, and Police Chief James Carey, who braved the tank for the cause.

Sincere thanks to CJT’s, Steve and Margie, Bob and Sandy, Mark and Chris, Vicky and Jim, Randy and Debbie, Mark Wilson, John-Bob, Larry Puryear, Paul Helo, Rob VanKeuren, Ron Fields, Paul Prater, Ron Dixon, Hutch, Stephanie Goble, Quincy, Scott Webb, Terri Boyd, Tony Forest, Ray Jones, Tim Miller, Dave Reed, Gleo Runyon, Rich, Darrin Webb, Tim Wilson.

We could not have done this without your support and assistance.

Bev Stark, Secretary/Treasurer, Blue Knights KY VIII



The Greenup County Library Bookmobile extends a thank you to the sponsors of the 2009 summer reading program “Be Creative”: Camden Park, Wal-Mart, Texas Roadhouse, Gattiland, Fazoli’s, Golden Corral, Kay’s Jewelry, FYE, Ashland Town Center, Hallmark, Claire’s, Bath & Body Works, and Dave’s Air Brush.

This continued support helps make the summer reading programs at our libraries a great success.

Karen Huffman, Greenup County Public Library Bookmobile



On behalf of the George M. Verity Middle School 8th-grade football team, I thank both locations of Tim Hortons for allowing us to have a car wash on Saturday, August 15.

The support shown by Tim Hortons and the community in helping us raise money for equipment purchases was overwhelming. We appreciate the donations that were received and the words of encouragement that were offered to our players. I also thank the 8th-grade Boosters for their help in making this event a success.

Dwight Walter, Head coach, George M. Verity Middle School



The family of Margo Johnson Dove wishes to extend its heartfelt thanks to the entire staff at the Woodland Oaks in Ashland for the excellent care they gave to Margo during her illness and at the time of her death.

We are so grateful to have had access to this nursing care facility which has allowed the family to have quality time with Margo while the staff labored to provide its skilled nursing care, balanced meals, clean clothes and a clean and comfortable room and bed that felt like home.

The staff has become our extended family, and we are truly grateful for their loving care.

Joyce A Frasher for the the family of Margo Johnson Dove



On behalf of the Ronnie Miller family and myself, we extend our deepest gratitude to those who provided prayers, love and support during this most difficult time.

We are humbled by the love and honor shown to Ronnie by our community, friends and family. Please know that your kindness during this hard time has meant so much to us.

Deanna Miller, Matt, Ryker, Regan & Ethan, Grayson