Welcome to Beattyville

Line Dancing, Clogging, Laughter, Work-out, FUUUUUUNNNNN!!!

ccaudill — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 23:45:42 +0000

Monday night cannot be identified as a night with nothing to do in Lee County. If there is an ounce of energy or desire to enjoy the evening with a bunch of folks who truly enjoy life, head up to the Recreation Center on Happy Top.

It doesn’t matter how old or young you are or feel, pay your $1, that’s right $1, and join the class (if you can call it a class, it feels more like a party). Whether you are an expert (and they are there) or a beginner, it’s a fast paced no pressure one and a half to two hour period of non stop music with arms, legs and bodies flying around a room that echoes with laughter and good cheer.

If you feel lost, there are plenty of young girls and boys there who will help you out, as well as brilliantly graceful men and women. Take the plunge. Bring your friends, relatives and visiting city folk to a fun filled evening of dancing, laughing and just visiting with folks you haven’t seen in awhile. And if the bug bites you, here’s the place where you throw caution to the wind to get ready for your Hoe Down Island debut.

It’s Woolly Worm Time, Clear the Calendar for 22-24 October

ccaudill — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 19:52:29 +0000

For over two decades people have been coming together on the streets of Beattyville, Kentucky to celebrate this little weather guesser who is a wonderful part of the magical lore of our region. As the nights grow longer and the cool mists hang till later in the day, with the trees going brilliantly into the starkness of Winter, from across the country folks come home to catch up on what’s been happening the last year and vendors descend to have a 3 day block party.
Tens of thousands have made this annual treck which has thrived in spite of rainy weather and a challenging economy. As always there will be entertainment, events, vendors that will cover the entire spectrum of merchandise and most importantly, friends and family to share the Autumn days and nights

Kung Fu CLASSES AT PEP

ccaudill — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 19:41:17 +0000

Bryan Roberts with Silver Dragon Martail Arts continues to offer classes every Thursday night at 6 PM at the PEP building in Beattyville (70 Locust St,) The first night a child attends, it’s free. Kung Fu is a great way for children to develop healthy eating habits, discipline and get in shape.

Kaydee’s Kitchen Shines Bright in the Pantheon of Local Eateries

ccaudill — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 17:43:20 +0000

                                                                                                      Opportunity knocks and some people answer the door. That’s pretty much what happened when Alisha Lucas got into the restaurant business. When Phoebe’s on Main closed it’s doors, a turn key operation was just sitting there on Main Street in Beattyville waiting for the right person with the resources, energy, and commitment to come along and light off the ovens to start cooking.  Alisha Lucas, from Fairmont, Ohio had dreamed of having her own bakery and the ready to use restaurant was just too much to resist.
    Judging from the beautiful picture of her daughter “Kadence” hanging in the dining area, it’s not hard to imagine where the eatery received its name. The ecclectic mix of musical instruments and movie posters present in the previous restaurant have been added too and it’s an adventure just examining all the accents.
     With a menu identified as “A little bit country. A little bit city.” you can try fare that is a little different from other local establishments.  There is also the opportunity for outside dining on their shaded back deck. The staff of “KAYDEE’S KITCHEN, Alisha, Kathy, Franny, Karen, and Krisha will welcome you with warm smiles and cheerful banter. They’ll also tell you to “go ahead and throw those peanut shells (complimentary at every table) on the floor”.

HOURS OF OPERATION

MONDAY-WEDNESDAY 7 AM-5 PM

THURSDAY, FRIDAY 7 AM-8 PM

SATURDAY 8 AM-8 PM

SUNDAY 12PM-4 PM

Spotlight on John Paul Duddy, Sculpter, Painter, Woodworker, Home Designer

ccaudill — Thu, 13 May 2010 18:21:28 +0000

If you ask John Paul why he left New Jersey in 2008, he’ll tell you he was in the right state of mind, but in the wrong state. So he left his job, sold his home, packed his dog in the RV and headed West. He passed through Kentucky on his way to settling somewhere in Wyoming, Montana, or one of the Dakotas. After looking around to find a place to put down roots, he realized he couldn’t get thoughts of the laid back attitude and friendly people of th Bluegrass State out of his mind, so he headed back. He contacted a realtor and began looking for the home of his dreams. What he found was a rough hewn cabin in foreclosure. The rustic appearance and huge amount of work required to bring it back to life were an answer to a prayer. He was home.

John Paul has turned his home into a living piece of art. From the leather and wood organizer near the phone to the full size phone booth in his living room, he has paid meticulous attention to every deatail. He calls his decorating style “Down Dating” . He doesn’t update houses, he down dates them. Every nook and cranny, inside and out holds a personal touch that begs to be analyzed. And if he invites you out–and he will–he’s not just being nice. He really loves sharing and showing his home. It’s well worth the trip.

He has exploited all his disciplines as a sculpter in steel, carver, and painter to make his home a true showplace. And if you are looking for a designer to bring to life a rustic or western motif inside or out, he’s got the eye. His art is diverse, but you can tell he has a love for horses, because they are a common theme. All of his design elements are pieces of art that he has for sale. Give him a call and be surprised.