“As an art teacher, he would have been thrilled,” Julie Anglin said last week after her family honored her father, Doug Anglin, with a generous donation in support of Grayson Gallery & Art Center.
Born and raised in Grayson, Doug Anglin was an art instructor in Carter County schools for 17 years. He was also a prolific sign painter and commercial artist.
He died in 1983 in a car accident at age 40. At the time of his death, Doug was teaching art at East Carter High School. Gregarious, fun-loving and always a gentleman, Doug was beloved by students and friends alike.
After his death, Doug’s wife Lois and his daughters, Julie and Leslie, along with generous donations from the community, started the Doug Anglin Memorial Scholarship Fund. The fund was designed to help graduating East Carter High School students to pursue further education and training in the visual arts. The Anglin family is now donating the entire balance of the fund, $5000, to the Grayson Gallery and Art Center, in loving memory of Doug.
With this contribution, it is the family’s hope that Doug’s spirit will continue to inspire people of all ages in the Grayson community to develop their artistic talents and to have fun expressing themselves. Doug’s children and grandchildren are carrying on his passion for the arts.
Doug’s younger daughter Julie is an advocate for the motion picture industry based in Washington, DC, advising movie studios such as Disney and Netflix on international policy issues. Doug’s older daughter Leslie is a talented visual artist and freelance publishing professional currently residing in St. Louis, Missouri. Julie’s daughters, Iris (10) and Rosemary (7) love to draw and paint and take classes with Mrs. Everman at the Grayson Gallery and Art Center from time to time.
Lois, now retired in Grayson, is a former English teacher at East Carter High School.
Several inches of rain in a short amount of time results in streams and rivers overflowing their banks.
This is what happened with a new storm that brought several inches of rain on Feb. 28-Mar. 1, 2021. Unfortunately this early spring flooding is close on the heels of three historic ice and snow storms that our area is still recovering from.
Some homes are still without power from the ice storms, and electrical crews are continuing to work hard to clear downed trees and repair the lines. The wide-spread flooding (including several neighboring counties and the tri-state area) are making it impossible to reach several areas today, but the crews are still busy working where they are able.
Due to the dangerous flooding of roads, if you see water over the road, remember to “Turn around, don’t drown”. Several of the major highways in our area are under water and not passable. According to the National Weather Service the streams and creeks will continue to drain into the rivers and the rivers will continue to rise throughout the day.
Info & Photos by MICHELLE BRAND Carter County Post
James “Bud” Claxon, 78 of Grayson went to be with his Lord on Monday, March 1, 2021 at Hospice Care Center in Ashland.
Bud was born November 12, 1942 in Ashland, a son of the late Elwood Claxon and Catherine Floyd Claxon. Bud was a blacksmith and taught the art of Blacksmithing at Morehead State University for over 30 years. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Norman Claxon and Robert Claxon. He is survived by his wife, Helen Crum Claxon, a son, Sam Claxon of Grayson and one daughter, Trista (Christopher Rakes) Claxon of Hanover MD; one sister, Helen (Floyd) Gilbert of Oldtown and one brother, David E. Claxon of Grayson.
Funeral services will be held Friday, 11:00 a.m. at Malone Funeral Home with Bro. Tom Riffe, minister. Burial will be in the Smith-Claxon Family Cemetery. Friends may call Thursday 6:00 p.m.-9:00p.m., and after 9:00 a.m. Friday.
Family suggests contributions to: Community Hospice, 1420 Carter Ave., Ashland KY 41101 or to Shriners Hospitals for Children, Processing Center, PO Box 863765, Orlando, FL 32886.
To leave a condolence, share a memory or to view live funeral service, go to www.malonefuneralhome.com.
FRANKFORT ⎯ In the lyrics of Jon Bon Jovi’s hit 1986 song, Livin’ on a Prayer, “we’re halfway there.” Well, we are slightly over the halfway point following a postponement in legislative business the previous week due to inclement weather throughout the Commonwealth. However, amid the craziness, the lawmakers arrived back in Frankfort for day 15 of the 2021 Regular Session to the sight of sunny skies and melting snow.
The delay caused the bill filing deadline to be extended through day 16, which is now behind us. All legislation has been drafted, finalized, and submitted. Committees will continue reviewing and deliberating policy proposals delegated to standing committees based on the subject matter.
This week, we passed numerous bills on the Senate floor. A majority passed with overwhelming support, while a few made it through on partisan lines.
Legislation passed on the floor Senate this week:
Senate Bill (SB) 4 prohibits law enforcement officers from entering a property without giving notice of their presence when issuing a warrant in some cases. However, if the court is presented factual circumstances which would endanger the life or safety of any person, or result in the loss or destruction of evidence, a no-knock warrant may still be issued. In light of the Breonna Taylor case, there were calls to review this sort of practice by police. It passed 33-0.
SB 67 allows for continued take-out alcoholic beverages beyond the COVID-19 pandemic. At its inception, Governor Andy Beshear signed an executive order permitting to-go beverages to relieve economic plight and encourage individuals to avoid social gatherings. SB 67 extends the measure so long as the to-go beverages are limited and purchased with a meal. It still must be transported in an area that is not considered in the “passenger area.” It passed 28-7. I voted yes.
SB 10establishes a Commission on Race and Access to Opportunity. The bipartisan commission would consist of 13 members including the executive director of the Kentucky Human Rights Commission, eight legislators, and four members from the private and nonprofit sectors with expertise in areas being studied. The commission will review policies concerning the racial impacts and report findings back to the General Assembly. After the calls for social and racial justice in 2020, I am glad to see the legislature beginning to take note of systemic issues in our society. Although this bill is only a start, it moves us in the right direction. The bill passed 35-1. I proudly voted yes.
SB 52addresses sexual offenses committed by police officers while on duty. It would amend third-degree rape, third-degree sodomy, and second-degree sexual abuse statutes so law enforcement officers can be charged with those crimes if they engage in sexual acts with a person under investigation, in custody, or under arrest. A loophole in the current statute excludes law enforcement officials, according to testimony from a committee hearing on the bill earlier this month. SB 52 was amended on the floor to clarify that it would relate to the conduct of officers in their official capacity. It passed the Senate unanimously.
SB 51prohibits insurers from requiring or using certain utilization reviews, such as prior authorization, for certain prescription drugs used to treat alcohol and/or opioid use disorders. We know Kentucky has long struggled in these two areas, and even more so during the COVID-19 pandemic. This removes another barrier for those who are in or seeking recovery. It passed the Senate with unanimous consent.
SB 148 simplifies the planning and zoning process for families seeking regulated home-based family child care to offer up to six unrelated children so long as it meets state health and safety standards. The measure seeks to address accessible child care options for parents with nontraditional work hours and strengthens the local child care infrastructure by encouraging new providers in areas where they are limited. It passed the Senate 34-1. I voted yes.
SB 66creates employment and background check standards for staff members working or volunteering at a youth camps. It passed unanimously.
Bills that passed will now go to the House for further consideration. For a comprehensive overview of bills as they move through the process, visit legislature.ky.govfor more information.
Before closing, I would like to extend my appreciation to several groups who assisted with the powers outages across the district last week: Kentucky Power, Grayson Rural Electric, AT&T, Windstream, and others. I also want to recognize the County Judges, Mayors, emergency management staff, county employees, faith community, all volunteers and businesses who set up warming stations for those without power, and everyone who pitched in to help during the snow and ice storm. On behalf of all District 18, THANK YOU!
We are closing in on the two-thirds mark of the session. As I review all of the legislation filed, I suspect our workload to substantially increase over the coming weeks. What we thought was going to be a session focused on a budget, COVID-19 relief, and priority legislation, has turned into unexpectedly busy period, addressing a number of issues. Even on a Friday, which is typically a quick day for wrapping up legislative business so members can return to their districts, the Senate engaged in a four hour session. Many of the proposals filed may not be heard, however, we are hearing many more than any of us expected in a short, unconventional, 30-day budget session.
If you have any comments, questions, or concerns, I remain accessible by email at Robin.Webb@LRC.KY.GOV. You can also leave a message for me on the Legislative Message Line at (800) 372-7181. Citizens with hearing impairments can use the Kentucky Relay Service at 711.
Heed warning signs; never drive through high water
FLEMINGSBURG, Ky. (7 AM Monday, March 1, 2021)– The Kentucky Department of Highways District 9 reports state roadways are blocked or otherwise impacted by high water this morning at the following locations:
Carter County
KY 1 south of Grayson in the Beech Grove area (milepoint 8-9)
KY 1654 near KY 854 at Rush (milepoint 3.3-3.6)
KY 1910 near I-64 underpass (milepoint 1)
KY 1496 in the Willard area (milepoint 7-8)
KY 1 just south of Hitchins (milepoint 6-7)
Boyd County
KY 854 at Rush, in two locations (mile markers 1-2 near KY 1654 intersection and 4-5 near Garner)
KY 3 near Trace Creek (milepoint 5-6)
KY 966 just north of KY 3 at Trace (milepoint 1-2)
KY 5 along Williams Creek near Green Springer Road and near Rockhouse-Old Buckley roads (milepoints 2-3 and 8-9)
KY 168 near Rockwood-Shadowlawn drives (milepoints 1-2 and 4-5)
Greenup County
KY 784 at Kehoe (milepoint 10)
KY 2 at Warnock near Wagner’s Grocery (milepoints 6-7)
KY 1, several locations from KY 784 at Lost Creek to Long Branch (milepoint 1-8)
KY 503 at Naples, from Boyd County line to KY 207 (milepoint 0-5.4)
KY 7 in the Tygarts Creek valley, possibility of high water today at multiple locations
Lewis County
KY 989 at the AA Highway-KY 9 (milepoint 12-12.6)
State highway crews monitor high water conditions on roadways and place signs or barricades on routes as necessary. Motorists should not pass barricades or attempt to drive through high water. Even a few inches of water can float vehicles. Please turn around, don’t drown.
