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    Conservative Patrick Flannery Announces Run for House District 96 in Carter and Lawrence Counties

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    100 FEET OF DAMAGED PIPE AT LOUISA EAST WILL HAVE TO BE REPAIRED AFTER FIRE

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    Lawrence County Extension Office holds Wreath Making Class on Thursday December 5, 2019

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    Joy E. Burchwell, 95, of Louisa, KY

    Raymond D. Ball, 70, of Toledo, OH, formerly of Louisa, KY

    Raymond D. Ball, 70, of Toledo, OH, formerly of Louisa, KY

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    Bascom Castle, 88, of Fort Gay, WV

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    Robert Crum, 73, of Ashland, formerly of Louisa

    Teddy G. Wilks, 73, of Webbville, KY

    Teddy G. Wilks, 73, of Webbville, KY

    Shawn Murphy, 37, of Independence, KY

    Shawn Murphy, 37, of Independence, KY

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    Bridge on KY 644 at Walbridge in Lawrence County closed next week for inspection

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    Lawrence County Grand Jury Indictments include drugs, theft, and endangering minor

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    100 FEET OF DAMAGED PIPE AT LOUISA EAST WILL HAVE TO BE REPAIRED AFTER FIRE

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    Lady Dawgs Runner Up in BJM Tournament at Tolsia

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    Martin Co. opens new digs with big win over Lawrence Co.

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    Lady Dawgs take care of Lady Rebels, Will play for BJM Title tonight

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    Record deer harvest in Kentucky this year

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    Lady Rebels open the season tonight on the road, Host the BJM Tournament this weekend

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    LCHS Soccer player Hayleah Fletcher inks with Concord University

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    William Herbert Vance, 62, of Louisa, KY

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    Raymond D. Ball, 70, of Toledo, OH, formerly of Louisa, KY

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    Bascom Castle, 88, of Fort Gay, WV

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    Robert Crum, 73, of Ashland, formerly of Louisa

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    Teddy G. Wilks, 73, of Webbville, KY

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WHAT IF WE MADE A DIFFERENT STORY ABOUT ‘HILLBILLIES’?

Integrating Social Change Part II...by Ashley Hostetter

ASHLEY HOSTETTER by ASHLEY HOSTETTER
November 30, 2019
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When you travel beyond the Appalachian area and people hear your accent, they quickly jump to perceptions about what kind of person you are. The stereotypical hillbilly that has poor hygiene, no education, and completely incapable of talking in proper sentences. They assume this because of the stories they have heard about the way of life of people in the states of West Virginia and Kentucky. What if we made a different story?

Eastern Kentucky is a beautiful part of the world. There are lots of rivers, streams, and lakes. There are beautiful parks and a lot of untouched woodland areas. There are jobs, plenty of food, and a lot of schools. Access to healthcare, books, and Wi-Fi are also present, and there is an evolving political system that is being driven by strong innovative leaders like our Mayor, Harold Slone; ARC Owner, Tim Robinson; The Table Preacher, Matt Brown; and newly elected Sheriff, Chuck Jackson. 

Besides having an abundance of resources, something has to be said about the people here. They aren’t regular people; they are something different, something special. The type of special that if your child runs out of the gate at a football field, someone is going to bring them back into your arms. They are the type of people that come together when a family faces a crisis such as an illness or perhaps a fire that burned their home down. There are churches that welcome anyone that wants to walk through their doors. We have a church that does Night to Shine, a church that feeds the needy during the holidays, and a church that runs Rehoming Fancy Dresses which is a ministry aimed at cutting down cost barriers associated with teen formal events. This area is shifting to people-focused and a brand-new story is in the making. 

Last month, I got to sit down with Mary Ellen and Carl Artrip, owners of Bee Happy Farm in Fort Gay, West Virginia and developed the first article in this series of Integrating Social Change. We learned that Bee Happy Farm is creating access to whole foods, educating the community about nurturing their environment, and opening up employment opportunities. They took a first step to making a large-scale impact in the community they are a part of.

This past week I got to take a trip to TNT Hidden Creek Farm, located in Lawrence County Kentucky. Owners Tim and Tina Richards, originally from a large city in California, gave me inside look at what living on whole foods entails. Tina was a school teacher for ten years, and Tim worked for a family run company for 30+ years in California. They moved to Kentucky with a dream of a better quality of life. Tina explained to me that when they lived on the West Coast, all they did was work and they wanted more out of life. Now they work together in creating a self-sustainable farm that has been built to supply them with all their needs.

 

Pictures show the couple’s prom picture, then their wedding, and then renewing their vows on their farm in Lawrence County, Kentucky.

They first bought their property in Lawrence County as undeveloped and broke ground just a few years ago. Since then, they have worked with the local Agriculture Agency to develop the property into a farm. Their property now includes a home, a large field that is used in part to grow a garden, access to the river, a chicken coop, and they have even developed the property to be more functional for the local wildlife.

As the Richards were developing their farm, they noticed that deer were crossing the road to get to the river behind their home. This was a dangerous route for wildlife since they were often getting struck by vehicles. They decided to put in a pond on the other side of the property so the animals could have water access without crossing a busy road. Their pond now supplies an array of wildlife with safe access to a water source and many have been seen enjoying the new spot.

They also raise farm fresh eggs that they sometimes sell to community members. They built a chicken coop from a broken shack that was found on their property. The refurbished shack is

now home to dozens of chickens. Together, Tim and Tina hunt and raise 90% of their own food which is supplied primarily though their land. The fields are also used to grow hay which feeds their animals, and the rest goes to a local family that raises cows. 

On the farm, there is a garden that is used to produce Tim and Tina’s farm fresh vegetables. This is the course of whole foods; these products come from farms like TNT Hidden Creek Farm. They are pesticide free and home grown. The majority of groceries found in stores contains GMO’s. A GMO, or genetically modified organism, is a plant, animal, microorganism or other organism whose genetic makeup has been modified in a laboratory using genetic engineering or transgenic technology. In America, USDA approves Genetically Modified Crops such as corn, apples, and potatoes. Genetically modified corn turns up in many different products in the U.S. — and corn on the cob is the least of it. This crop is used to produce many different ingredients used in processed foods and drinks, including high-fructose corn syrup and corn starch. But the bulk of the GM corn grown around the world is used to feed livestock. Some is also converted into biofuels. Here are some popular insecticides that you will consume in your products purchased from grocery chains: Bacillus Anthracis which is an anthrax bacterium, Cry Toxin, Ricin, Glyphosate (herbicide Roundup), and Phosphinothricin (enzyme found in fungi).

To break it down even a little further, let’s take a look at honey. Raw honey comes directly from the hive while regular honey undergoes processing before being bottled. Raw honey has nutrients that provides benefits: antibacterial, antifungal, stabilizes blood sugar, promotes digestive health, boosts immunity, lowers cholesterol, and exhibits anti-cancer activity. However, when honey goes through processing those keys benefits are lost due to heat pasteurization, which destroys the beneficial enzymes and removes antioxidant. Through processing, high fructose corn syrup is also added to improve the appearance of the product and ensure a longer shelf life.

Integrating social change into a community requires education and lot of human energy, which this area has proven to have both of. Tim and Tina Richards are a first-hand look at a higher quality of life, and this life is leading the way for a new story for the Appalachian region. You can contact Hidden Creek Farm at 606-686-1031.

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Ashley Hostetter is a LCHS graduate, and has earned a A.A. in Business Administration, an A.S. in Business Management, a B.A. in Business Administration, a Graduate Certificate in Public Health Administration, a M.A. in Community Development and is working on her PsyD in Clinical Psychology. She is currently serving as an AmeriCorps Member and is a licensed MHTC. She is a mother of four and hopes to open her own mental health clinics for children in impoverished areas.

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  1. Avatar Super Duper says:
    1 week ago

    Interesting story, but……. There are jobs? I guess if you like minimum wage at a fat food restaurant. Jobs (the lack of) are the reason that so many of our graduates leave LC.

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    • Avatar KAG says:
      1 week ago

      call your congress person and tell them to you support raising the minimum wage

      Reply
      • Avatar Charles says:
        1 week ago

        The only place raising the minimum helps, IS NOWHERE! People who support that are either stupid or rich.

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  2. Avatar Bill says:
    1 week ago

    My brother’s name is Tim not Mike

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    • Avatar admin says:
      1 week ago

      Sorry Bill, we made the correction as soon as you messaged. It’s fixed now and I think a really good story. I admire them! –Editor

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  3. Avatar SMH says:
    1 week ago

    I stopped reading the article as soon as Tim Robinson was mentioned as a leader for this community….. sorry.

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    • Avatar Charles says:
      1 week ago

      You stopped reading in grammar school, more than likely. Are you being judgmental and attacking people? You ‘claim’ you have a Masters Degree, yet refuse to discus the subject of your Masters Thesis? Why, are you a liar and a fraud? Does Mr. Robison have a different opinion than you, so you don’t have any desire to hear the rest of the story, is that it? You just proved yourself to be what you say others are. You sound like your friend Citizen.

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      • Avatar SMH says:
        1 week ago

        Not being judgemental…. just don’t like the man and don’t consider him to be a community leader. Didn’t realize that I was supposed to defend my Masters degree to YOU (don’t have a clue who you are) but I’m sure you are aware that MANY Master degrees do not require a “thesis” ? And even if I explained what my project for my Masters from EKU was about, you would find a way to try to discredit that so I am not going to play that game with you….

        But apparently you feel intimidated by me, Citizen and a few others on here because you can’t discuss anything without calling people names, making disparaging remarks about them, or questioning their education (even though you know nothing about them). And yes I do have different opinions from Mr. Robinson but I never called him names or questioned his education. I just don’t consider him a “leader” in my community. He isn’t someone that I look up to for guidance and assistance for moving Louisa into the future….

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        • Avatar Charles says:
          1 week ago

          Just giving you some of your own medicine SMH. Some colleges let you do a project, fewer yet let you take additional classes, rather than a thesis. Having earned some credits from EKU, I do know their Masters Program consists of safety, security, and emergency management, I also know many of their credits will not transfer. My MA is in Behavioral Psychology and is from Tusculum University, one of the top three educational institutions in Tennessee, and is Tennessee’s oldest college. I teach there once in a while. I enjoy stirring people up, just to watch their response. I’ve had some willing victims on here. 🙂 I once used topix in my classes, the students loved it. I have NOT used any discussions here for that purpose. Topix was totally anonymous, so it was legal. I also like to simply discuss things of interest, which I do with many good people. When someone like yourself starts berating me…I fight back. If you don’t believe what I stated, I could not care less. I will go on with my day, and comment as often as I wish, we clear on that?

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          • Avatar KAG says:
            1 week ago

            sounds like someone is off there meds again

  4. Avatar Charles says:
    1 week ago

    Sorry I didn’t spell Robinson, correctly. Someone may have a MS. I doubt that person is Spouting Much Horsemanure.

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  5. Avatar Charles says:
    1 week ago

    I’ve read the article several times, and naturally I have some questions and observations. People from ‘Cali’ are going to teach us to farm? These same folks are going to upgrade the downtrodden lives of the poor Hillbilly? Ms. ASHLEY HOSTETTER is going to improve upon God’s finest creation? Ms. Hostetter is going to need help from people from ‘Cali’ to do so? Do we start wearing cowboy hats now? Yes we could use some improvement, as could the people of California! Now to GMO, I wonder if the fine people notice their corn appeared to be ‘silver queen’? That is a genetically modified food folks, all hybrids are, if your food won’t grow year after year with the same seeds, it’s genetically altered. The tomatoes very likely are as well. My advice to the well intending people, is learn from hillbillies (and you can). We are not a stupid people, we were living off the land when California was owned by Native Americans. You will be accepted, just treat us with respect. We don’t need a different story, we have a very interesting one now, you would benefit should you look into it. I mean the writer no disrespect, I’m sure your intentions were good, however our way of life is fine.

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    • Avatar Tina says:
      1 week ago

      Charles,
      I harvest my seeds every year. Sometimes I will add a new variety but they are always GMO free. You seem to be very judgmental and jump to conclusions. I think you missed the point of her article. She was trying to change the way people “think” of people from this area. She was not trying to change this way of life. You are all very lucky to have lived in this area most of your lives. It’s a wonderful place to live with so many natural resources! I am very thankful to have this opportunity!

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    • Avatar Tina Richards says:
      7 days ago

      Charles, That is exactly what this article says! You are correct! Not only is your way of life fine but it is awesome! I didn’t come here to teach anyone how to live. It’s actually quite the opposite! I have learned so much from the people here. I came here knowing absolutely nothing about this way of life or farming. Thankfully the people here have been very kind to us and willing to share their knowledge! You’re being defensive for no reason. We are on your side. In this article the author is trying to stand up for the people here.

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      • Avatar Charles says:
        6 days ago

        Tina, thank you. Perhaps I do “jump to conclusions”. I am very proud of my heritage, and have often seen it slandered. I didn’t particularly like the title of the article, and think it could have been worded differently (just my opinion). I for one welcome you and your family. I wish you well in all things. I’ve been to California several times, found northern CA beautiful around lake Tahoe. Wouldn’t pay the taxes for all of it nonetheless. I lived in NYC twice, cant explain that. 🙂 I’ve been in all 50 states, lived in Chicago, New Orleans and Houston at one time or another. I have seen some interesting things, but still prefer home. I wish your family well Tina, I am sorry for anything I shouldn’t have said.

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    • Avatar Educated Hillbilly says:
      7 days ago

      I have to agree with what you’ve said about items that are modified and we don’t even notice!!!! Happens all the time!! Just think of the honeybees that fly well away from their property to gather nectar and also gather the herbicides and pesticides that are also on the plant; then bring it back to the hive to turn into some wholesome honey.

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      • Avatar Charles says:
        6 days ago

        Spot on Mr. Billy! The insecticides are also killing one of God’s most industrious gifts. We take much for granted, like our fruit vegetables nuts and many other things. Without them, much of the world would starve in one generation. Many of the wonderful little creatures are already dying due to commercial farms, who are willing to sacrifice them in order to turn a huge profit.

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  6. Avatar KAG says:
    1 week ago

    again take your meds

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  7. Avatar Tina Richards says:
    6 days ago

    Charles,
    A simple misunderstanding! No hard feelings! My Mother and Tim’s Father we’re both raised on farms.but moved west to find jobs. It’s always been my dream! I hope I make them proud!

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    • Avatar Charles says:
      6 days ago

      I’m sure they are proud.

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  8. Avatar A true farmer says:
    5 days ago

    It’s actually Blaine creek by your house not a river! This story is hilarious to read because of the bs in it!🤣

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    • Avatar Tina says:
      4 days ago

      We are aware of the fact that it is Blaine Creek. That is why we named our farm TNT Hidden “Creek” Farm but thank you for trying to clear that up for us. Quite often when a article is written minor details can be incorrectly stated.

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