King’s Daughters is pleased to welcome family nurse practitioner Cory Jackson, APRN, to King’s Daughters Primary Care Ashland, 2028 Winchester Ave., joining primary care physicians Melinda Elkins-Smith, M.D., and Whitney Hunter, M.D.

   Jackson earned his master of science in nursing and bachelor of science in nursing from Marshall University, Huntington, W.Va., and his associate of science in nursing from St. Mary's School of Nursing, Huntington, W.Va. He is board certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.

   Primary care providers deliver a range of acute, chronic and preventive medical care services. They diagnose and treat illnesses and injuries; provide preventive care, including routine checkups, health risk assessments, immunization and screening tests; and work closely with patients to help them achieve and maintain a healthy lifestyle.

   New patients are welcome. Same-day appointments are available. To schedule an appointment, call 606.326.9001.

Morgan Hall

The Ashland Beacon

   Kristen Matthews, owner with Eridanus Brewing elaborated on the idea for the Ghouls and Goblins Night Out hosted this past Saturday. "The idea was a joint effort between Eridanus Brewing and Patricia Coleman from Cardinal Wishes."

   Will there be a Ghouls and Goblins night out in the future? Matthews explains, "Being our first year in business, we are still learning and exploring which events the community is most interested in. Based on ticket sales and overall excitement, we expect this to be an annual event and hope to grow it each year." Fingers crossed we can anticipate a Ghouls and Goblins Night out in Fall of 2023. 

   Ticket sells usually give whoever is hosting a local event, a good perspective on how popular the event will be. 

"We originally planned on selling 125 tickets but sold out quickly so we added 25 more general admission tickets and sold those within days. The event was 100% sold out," exclaimed Matthew's.  

   Matthews went on to share her genuine love for their community, “When we originally began our planning process for Eridanus Brewing, it was our goal to create a space for everyone to gather. We love getting to know others in the community and having the opportunity to showcase our passions, whether it’s a handcrafted tea or a craft beer brewed on site."

    Special drinks were prepared for those in attendance. "We served caramel apple cider, Moscato wine slushie, a mixed drink called “The Drunk Witch” and a caramel apple cider in our taproom as well as a pumpkin ale available outside in our event tent.  For those who were not interested in adult beverages, we had an All Hallows Eve tea blend," said Matthew's. 

   All vendors were hand-selected. They were excited to be host Sage & Root, who they have partnered with on several other past events, as well as Cardinal Wishes, Lotus & Lilly, Granny’s, Foxfire & Ditchwater, High River Remakery, and The Restless Spirit. Herbal teas and organic products are handmade by Appalachian Folkology, the in-house brand is also available for sale.

   What folks made this event come together? Matthews has the answers for us, 

"Stephanie Crum Bentley was instrumental in making this event come together. She led the herbal broom workshop and helped participants craft a handmade broom, to take home and add to their Halloween decoration collection."

    Like many folks, Matthew's shared her love for the Halloween holiday, "Halloween is our absolute favorite holiday. As a child you have fond memories of trick or treating and haunted houses, but as we’ve gotten older we have grown to appreciate the true meaning of Halloween and the overall vibe of the season."

   In the near future, Eridanus Brewing will be hosting their first annual Oktoberfest on October 8th, from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. "We will be releasing two beers, an Oktoberfest and a German Altbier. Two other Kentucky craft breweries, Dreaming Creek from Richmond and Broken Throne from Pikeville will be joining us. Fat Boy Q a local favorite will be serving their famous BBQ during the event and Dragonfly Outdoor Café, our on-site food vendor will be offering German cuisine as well as their crowd favorites like fish tacos and fried green tomatoes. Tickets are available online or in our taproom and we expect this to sell out as well," added Matthew's. Hurry down to Eridanus Brewing and get yourself a ticket for the upcoming Oktoberfest or go online and get your tickets now! It seems this local gem is the place where "everybody knows your name" and delicious cold brews are available on tap. 

   "All of our planned and future events are posted on Facebook, Instagram and our website, www.eridanusbrewing.com. We encourage everyone to keep an eye on our pages because we have some exciting events planned in the coming months," concluded Matthews.  

   If you missed out on the Ghouls and Goblins Nighy out, consider grabbing tickets for an upcoming event hosted by Eridanus Brewing. Apparently, these folks know how to make folks feel right at home in their place. Go with your family, go with your friends, and partake in the ambiance of this humble establishment. 

James Collier

The Ashland Beacon

ASHLAND 27 ELIZABETHTOWN 25

   Ashland’s best drive Saturday night did not result in points when the Tomcats welcomed Elizabethtown to Putnam Stadium. 

   Instead, it ended with a victory over the Panthers after the Tomcats took possession with 3:53 to play in the game and the offense never left the field until the clock zeros for a 27-25 win. Braxton Jennings and Tay Thomas both eclipsed the century mark on the ground with Jennings leading the way with 131 yards on 17 carries and two scores. Thomas added 113 yards and the final Tomcats score of the night that pushed the lead back to two scores. 

   Jennings burst free for a 36-yard touchdown late in the first quarter to open the scoring and a 7-0 Tomcats lead after one. Elizabethtown answered midway through the second frame with a 14-yard scamper that cut the Tomcats lead to, 7-6. Jennings second score of the night, a 1-yard plunge, finished off a six-play, 73-yard drive for a 14-6 Ashland lead at the half. 

   LaBryant Strader hooked up with Brandon Houston for a 55-yard pitch and catch to start the second half and a 21-6 lead. The Panthers needed only 50 seconds to answer with a 28-yard score of their own to cut the deficit to nine. Late in the third, Elizabethtown pulled to within three on a 35-yard touchdown pass from Ryder Gregory to Carter Moberly and trailed 21-18 after three. 

   Thomas provided a bit of separation for the Tomcats after springing free for a 10-yard touchdown with 8:04 to play in the contest. The drive traveled 70 yards on nine plays and consumed 5:24 off the clock, the second longest sustained drive by the Tomcats who held the ball for nearly 29 minutes. 

   Strader threw for 117 yards and a score. Houston caught two balls for 95 yards.  Cameron Davis provided the game’s only turnover with an interception at the Ashland 1-yard line that thwarted away a Panthers chance at tying the game at 7-7 in the first quarter. 

   Ashland moved its record to 4-0 against Elizabethtown which includes a pair of State Championship wins over the Panthers. 

   Ashland welcomes defending district champion East Carter Friday night at 7:30 p.m.

LAWRENCE COUNTY 13 BOYD COUNTY 10

   Scoring was at a premium Friday night when Boyd County welcomed Lawrence County. 

   So were possessions. 

   Lawrence County tallied only five total possessions in the contest, but two of those ended in the end zone for touchdowns to lead the Bulldogs to a 13-10 win over the Lions. 

   Boyd County opened the scoring with a 1-yard touchdown pass from Rhett Holbrook to Josh Thornton with 4:05 to play in the first for a 7-0 lead after one. Lawrence County dented the scoreboard midway through the second after Dylan Ferguson got in from three yards out to even the game at 7-7. 

   Cole Thompson banged through a 29-yard field goal on the final play of the first half for a 10-7 edge at the break, but the Bulldogs would have the final say on the scoreboard after Ferguson’s second score of the night gave the Bulldogs a 13-10 advantage with 2:33 to play in the third. 

   Malachi Wheeler led the Lions with 70 rushing yards on 18 carries. Rhett Holbrook added 60 yards on the ground. 

   Boyd County welcomes Holmes Friday night at 7:30 p.m. as it returns to district action.

Morgan Hall 

The Ashland Beacon

   The Flatwoods Parks and Recreation members gathered to announce upcoming events via Facebook, one being the Flatwoods Harvest Festival. “Spooky season has officially started,  we are in the 'ber' months," shared Josh Joseph. 

   The annual Flatwoods Harvest Festival comes with much anticipation. " So much fun, lots of things to do this year. We'll have the addition of laser tag, two escape rooms, and a haunted house," exclaimed Joseph. Bring your family for a wholesome good time in Flatwoods. Hayrides and barrel train rides will be available all day for those wishing to take a ride provided by the GOTEM Club. 

   There will be various vendors. "Crocheted items, homemade bath items, Scentsy…all the smell goods. We're going to have O' That Cake vending. She makes amazing cakes, they're very realistic and super delicious," described Stephanie Huffman. Mark Gullett assured us there will be a nice variety of food vendors as well, such as Chuy’s which will have authentic Mexican food. They are a fairly new vendor and they were at the previous Flatwoods Arts and Eats Festival.

   Marty Helms and the Ryan Bonner Band will be providing musical entertainment for the event. Bring yourself a chair and soak in the autumn air, as you listen to some awesome tunes from these folks. 

   The activities will be endless. "We will have our costume contest, pumpkin carving contest, and archery compliments of Raceland High School Archery Team, complete with zombie head targets. Check on the Flatwoods Parks and Rec Facebook page for upcoming details," added Joseph. 

   Line-up for the parade will begin at 7:30 p.m. in the parking lot of the local Flatwoods Park. The parade route will go down Argillite Road and to the shopping center. 

   They are going to have zombies walking in the parade. They will have a zombification station on-site if you want to be a walker. You can volunteer to be a zombie via their Facebook page.

   Huffman reflected on her parade float from last year, "I don't know if anyone saw my debut as Winifred Sanderson- it was amazing! I had so much fun singing, 'I Put a Spell on You.' It was so much fun dancing with my friends on the Float. Everyone seemed to enjoy it."    

   Following the parade, you can come on down to the Park After Dark. "Bust a move with me at the rave. I do have arthritis and it's worth the pain the next morning, said, Joseph. Huffman added, "We have plenty of glow sticks to go around." So, grab yourself a glowstick and boogie down with your neighbors. 

   "The movie that night will be the original Hocus Pocus, it starts at 9 p.m." shared Gullett. Bring a chair and maybe a blanket, and curl up with your friends and family, while you watch the classic Halloween movie. 

   Gullett wanted to mention their advisory council members Rosa Gullett and Beauford Hurley for advising the committee, as they wanted to express their appreciation. Additionally, Joseph wanted to thank Flatwoods Mayor Ron Fields and expressed he has been great to work with, to make this festival happen. 

   “We're so excited for this event, it just keeps growing, growing, and growing! It only continues to grow by all of our community coming out and participating, supporting each other, making memories, and smiling," concluded Joseph. 

   Come on out to the Flatwoods Harvest Festival, bring your family and friends. Flatwoods Parks and Recreation board has put so much work into making this annual event a success. Last year they had roughly 4,500 people in attendance, so they anticipate a good turnout. The Flatwoods Harvest Festival will be on October 8, beginning at 1 p.m. at the Flatwoods City Park.