Deidra Bowling-Meade

The Ashland Beacon

   Three fingers are held up as the promise is repeated in unison, “On my honor, I will try to serve God and my country, to help people at all times and to live by the Girl Scout Law.” 

   The Girl Scout Promise is known by Girl Scouts across America.  It’s a declaration of more than just words; it’s putting action in place. It reminds scouts to do their best in being kind to others, respecting themselves and making the world a better place. Joining Girl Scouts requires a commitment, as well as the opportunity to grow, bond and learn together as a troop.  

   True dedication to fulfill the Girl Scout Promise has been seen this year with Troop 90, which is a multi-level troop of K-8th grade students who are students and parishioners from Holy Family in Ashland.  The four Cadettes who are currently a part of this troop are Addy Bauder, Alex Listerman, Raegan Thomsen and Abigail Young.  They have been actively involved this year and already making an impact in the community, as well as across the state.    

   Jennifer Young has been the troop leader for four years. Young shares that the troop focuses on G.I.R.L. power, which stands for Go-getter, Innovator, Risk-taker and Leader.  Young stated the vision for Troop 90 saying, “This year, my goal is for each level to sponsor a community service oriented project and challenge the school each quarter. In the past we’ve done a blanket drive for The Neighborhood, helped Safe Harbor with their pantry fundraiser at Kroger, supplied pet food and treats for AARF and done a scout tree for festival of trees.”

   In August, the Cadette troop members raised food donations for the Facing Hunger Food Bank that could be used in the backpack program for kids.  The Cadettes challenged their Holy Family School classmates to donate food and offered an incentive of a free pizza party to the class who donated the most. 

   They also made a video challenging students that “just one donation per student can make a difference.”  Raegan Thomsen, sixth grade Cadette, loved participating in the food drive saying, “I was really happy to help people get the food they need and restock the local food bank after the floods in Eastern Kentucky.”   The Cadettes matched donations up to $250 in groceries.  Sixth grade Cadette Addy Bauder stated, “It made me feel good to help people who are hungry.  I liked shopping with my troop because we knew it was going to kids who need it.”  The Cadettes received recognition from Kentucky Power for their efforts. Young said, “There are no real words to express how awesome a job the students and families at Holy Family did in responding to the Girl Scout Cadettes’ food drive challenge.  The combined school collection and donation from the girls filled my Ford Explorer and was very much appreciated by Facing Hunger Food Bank staff.” 

   Troop 90 wants to continue making a difference in the community. They have plans to kick off a winter gear/clothing drive for local kids in need sometime in October. Seventh grader Alex Listerman is working on another wonderful project.  Listerman said, “I’m working on my silver award project this year where I’m trying to start a reading program.  I think it’s important to participate in community projects because if enough people do it, it can make an impact.” 

   Being in Girl Scouts provides leadership opportunities and a strong foundation for life.  Abigail Young shared, “I think most Girl Scouts enjoy knowing that they helped someone in need.  It’s a big opportunity to make friends, and you can also enjoy doing the fun activities.” Troop 90 is one of the oldest troops in the Ashland area, and these girls continue to bring honor to their legacy by living the Girl Scout Promise.

Chris Erwin

The Ashland Beacon

   The members of Ashland Fire Department Local 706 are hosting the Inaugural Daryle E. Patrick Memorial Fishing Tournament on Saturday, October 1, at Yatesville Lake State Park.  All the fishing tournament proceeds will benefit the Daryle E. Patrick Memorial Children’s Christmas fund.

   This fund was created 20 years ago, when a group of firefighters decided they wanted to do something special for the children and families in our community, ensuring every child has a very merry Christmas season! It was named the Daryle E. Patrick Memorial Fund to honor former firefighter Daryle Patrick, who died of cancer. Daryle had a soft spot for the children in our community, and the firefighters of local 706 decided there would be no better way to honor him than with the Memorial Christmas fund. 

   With help from the Ashland Independent Schools school resource center, which provided names of children and their Christmas wish lists to Santa, the local 706 took the names and wish lists and shopped for the children using the proceeds of the fishing tournament. The members not only shop for toys, but will provide outfits and winter coats for the children. The fund also supplies Christmas dinner for all the families involved. 

   Once all the lists are fulfilled, the members of local 706 throw a party for the children and their families at Ashland’s Central Fire Station, where they provide food, games, and end with Santa Claus coming out and delivering the children their bag of presents and clothes.  The Daryle E. Patrick Memorial Children’s Christmas Fund has served hundreds, if not thousands, of local children in its 20 years, and with more funds raised, they plan to help thousands more!

   The fishing tournament will be held at Yatesville Lake Marina on October 1. Entries are $100 per boat (two-man teams) and $50 per kayak.  Kayak rentals will be available at the Yatesville Marina, thanks to Rebel River Outfitters. Check-in will begin at 6 a.m., and blast-off will be at first light. Weigh-in will be at 2 p.m. There will also be a children’s shore fishing tournament that is free to enter, beginning at noon. Food will be available on-site thanks to Randy’s Red White and Blue BBQ.

   The tournament will be artificial bait only; lake size limits apply. You can register on the ramp at 6 a.m. or pre-register by contacting Fields Davis at 606.465.8010 or Tyler Cantrell at 606.547.1503. If you can’t fish the tournament but would like to donate to the Daryle E. Patrick Children Fund, you can send your donations to 1021 Carter Avenue, Ashland Ky 41104. Make your check payable to Local 706.

   I told Fields Davis I hoped their tournament was a big success; and his response was, “this tournament is about the kids and what we can do for them.” 

   As many of you know, I have been connected to the fishing community for many years. I urge my fishing friends to get out on the water on October 1, have some fun and help these kids simultaneously.

   I also want to state that most of this information was provided by Local 706 and Fields Davis.

   King’s Daughters has scheduled walk-in flu vaccine clinics at several of its primary care locations.

   “Protecting yourself and your family from the flu this year is very important,” said Lisa Ashley, director of primary care practices at King’s Daughters. “We are proud to host these walk-in clinics to make it easy for our community to get the flu vaccination.”

   Clinics are scheduled:

    Clinics for those 6 months and older

•8 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 1 at King’s Daughters Family Care Center Cedar Knoll, 10650 U.S. Route 60

    Clinics for those 12 years and older

•8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 7 at KD Primary Care Flatwoods, 2420 Argillite Road

•8 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 22 at KD Primary Care Flatwoods, 2420 Argillite Road

   Clinics for those 18 and older

•8:30 a.m. to noon Monday, Sept. 26 through Thursday, Sept. 29 at KD Primary Care Greenup, 1629 Ashland Road

   No appointment is needed. Individuals do not need to be patients in the practice to receive the vaccination during the walk-in clinics. Vaccines are available while supplies last. Masks are required and social distancing will be observed.

   Medicare, Medicaid and most insurances accepted. Cost for self-pay patients is $27; cash, checks and credit cards welcome.

   The flu vaccine and COVID bivalent booster dose can be given at the same time. To schedule an appointment for the COVID bivalent booster, please call 606.408.COVD.

James Collier 

The Ashland Beacon

HAZARD 14 ASHLAND 7

   The offenses set the stage when Ashland visited Hazard for the duos first meeting since 1975. 

   The defenses stole the show.

   After both offenses dented the scoreboard with an early score for a 7-7 stalemate, it would be the Bulldogs defense that set up the deciding score that secured a 14-7 Hazard win. 

   Hazard found paydirt on the second play of the night for a 68-yard touchdown and a 7-0 lead. Ashland answered with a scoring drive of its own capped off by a 38-yard touchdown from LaBryant Strader to Terrell Jordan to even the contest at 7-7.

   From that point on, it would be a bend but don’t break showcase from both defenses with Hazard picking off Strader with 40 seconds to play in the game that set up the eventual game winning pass one play later. 

   Ashland quickly moved to the Hazard 17-yard line but Strader’s final heave toward the end zone found a Tomcats receiver only to come up a few yards short. Strader went 15 for 24 for 161 yards with a touchdown and interception. Jordan hauled in eight balls for 88 yards. Braxton Jennings scampered 82 yards on 23 carries. 

   Ashland welcomes Elizabethtown Saturday night at 5 p.m.

BOYD COUNTY 42 HARRISON COUNTY 21

   Boyd County still had the taste of an overtime loss last season to Harrison County in its mouth when the Lions welcomed the Thorobreds Friday night. 

   The Lions promptly rinsed that bitter taste away with a 42-21 shellacking to open district play. 

   Boyd County led 21-13 at the half but held Harrison County to only eight points in the second half. The Lions rode the legs of Malachi Wheeler 20 times for 151 yards and a touchdown. Boyd County tallied 243 rushing yards in the win. 

   Dakota Thompson opened the scoring with a 1-yard plunge and a 7-0 lead just over one minute in the contest. After Harrison County evened the game at 7-7, Rhett Holbrook hooked up with Josh Thornton for a 29-yard TD and a 15-7 edge after one. 

   Holbrook dashed 18 yards to paydirt with 2:17 to play in the half but the Thorobreds answered with a 38-yard touchdown as the first half clock struck zeros. Holbrook added scoring runs of three and 14 yards while throwing for 56 yards. Thornton hauled in three balls for 49 yards. Thompson led the Lions defensively with 15 tackles, including five tackles for loss. 

   Boyd County welcomes Lawrence County Friday night for its final non-district contest. 

RACELAND 48 GREENUP COUNTY 28

   Greenup County seized control of the 2022 Iron Bowl on the second play from scrimmage Friday night after Tyson Sammons stepped in front of Logan Lundy for a 30-yard pick-six 53 seconds into the contest. 

   But the Rams put a strangle hold on the second half to pull away for a 48-28 and their 12th consecutive win over the Musketeers. 

   Isaac Browning visited the end zone three times, with scoring runs of 11, 18 and four yards to garner the MVP honors for Raceland. The Rams tallied a season-high 269 yards on the ground led by Noah Wallace’s 105 yards. Wallace burst through the line of scrimmage and raced 36 yards to pay dirt late in the third frame to give the Rams the lead for good. 

   Sammons ran for 121 yards and a score while throwing for 98 yards to earn the MVP honors for the Musketeers. Ike Henderson tacked on 66 yards with a pair of scores. Henderson’s first score gave Greenup County a 12-7 lead midway through the first and his second capped off an 11-play, 66-yard drive that consumed 5:52 of the second quarter clock while leaving Raceland only 22 ticks in the half. 

   Raceland forced a three-and-out to start the second half followed by a Conner Hughes 17-yard dash out of the wildcat formation for a 28-20 lead midway through the third. Lundy tossed a pair of touchdowns in the win, both going to Mason Lykins. 

   Raceland and Greenup County exercise their bye week before opening district play in two weeks. 

DUNBAR 21 RUSSELL 14

   Russell only had one running back available Friday night when the Devils welcomed Paul Laurence Dunbar. 

   Colby Rock was the only back in the Devils rushing stable, so they fed him and let him eat. 

   Rock raced up and down the field at Henry R. Evans Stadium for 253 yards on 38 totes and a pair of touchdowns. Unfortunately for the Devils, Rock’s career performance would not be enough as they fell, 21-14. After a scoreless first, Rock gave Russell a 7-0 lead with 3:40 to play before the half on a 22-yard run. But the Bulldogs evened the affair with 1:09 to play before the break. 

   Dunbar took their first lead of the night on a 35-yard pass less than one minute into the second half but Rock’s second score of the night, 7-yard score, came with 10:45 to play to even the game at 14-14. Dunbar closed the scoring inside of eight minutes to play on an 85-yard touchdown pass for a 21-14 lead. 

   Russell moved the ball deep into Dunbar territory in the final seconds of the game only to be stopped short on fourth down at the four after Carson Patrick’s surge for the line to gain fell less than a yard short. Patrick caught six balls for 74 yards. Ethan Pack threw for 106 yards on 10 of 16 passing. 

   Russell’s 0-6 start is the slowest start since losing its first six in 1990. 

   Russell exercises its bye week with a visit from Greenup County in two weeks to open district play. 

LESLIE COUNTY 52 FAIRVIEW 12

   Austin Miller threw for 192 yards and ran for 44 more while throwing and running for a touchdown Friday night in Fairview’s visit to Leslie County. 

   Miller’s night would not be enough to lift the Eagles to a victory as they fell, 52-12. Miller went 13 for 21 through the air and was picked off once. Caden Thomas hauled in four passes for 84 yards and a touchdown while turning in a team-leading eight tackles. Thomas added 31 yards on nine carries. Xavien Kouns caught five passes for 57 yards. 

   Fairview exercises its bye week before traveling to Paintsville in two weeks to start district play.