Good morning, Gallia County. The King is coming to town—well, a miniature version at least. Twelve-year-old Elvis impersonator Lane Lemaster is set to shake, rattle, and roll at the Jackson County Junior Fairgrounds on May 10, turning his self-taught musical talents into support for furry friends at the local animal shelter. The young performer, who has been channeling Elvis for a third of his life, shares the music icon's famous love for animals—though presumably without the peacocks and monkeys.
Health heroes are making headlines too, with John Rairden celebrating over a decade of being cancer-free thanks to early detection at Holzer Center for Cancer Care. Meanwhile, the Drug Free All Stars basketball team is scoring points against substance abuse in Mason County schools, using the power of sports to deliver life-saving messages to local students. These positive role models prove that sometimes the most important victories happen off the court.
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☕️ What's Brewing Locally
🎸 Twelve-year-old Elvis impersonator to rock benefit concert for animals. Lane Lemaster will perform at the Jackson County Junior Fairgrounds on May 10 in a free concert sponsored by the Cottageville CEOS to support the local animal shelter. The young musician, who has been impersonating Elvis for four years, teaches himself to play music by ear and practices daily for his performances. Lane's passion for animals aligns perfectly with the fundraiser's mission, as the shelter desperately needs supplies like dog food, cat litter, and cleaning products. Coincidentally, Elvis himself was known for his love of animals, having owned numerous pets including dogs, monkeys, and peacocks.
🏥 John Rairden beat stage 3 colon cancer thanks to early detection. After a routine colonoscopy discovered his cancer over 10 years ago, John received treatment at the Holzer Center for Cancer Care and is now cancer-free. He praises the center's exceptional care and Dr. Hamid's personal approach, saying the staff treated him and his wife "like family." The American Cancer Society recommends regular colorectal cancer screenings beginning at age 45, as early detection makes treatment easier. Living a healthy colon lifestyle includes drinking plenty of water, eating fiber-rich foods, choosing lean proteins, and limiting processed meats.
🏀 Drug Free All Stars slam dunks anti-drug message in Mason County. The basketball team visited Point Pleasant and Hannan high schools on Friday, playing games to promote drug-free lifestyles. Their mission focuses on educating children about drug dangers through athletic events, seminars, and sponsorship programs. The community outreach events were organized by the Mason County Prevention Coalition, bringing positive role models to local students. The All Stars use basketball as an engaging platform to deliver their important anti-drug message.
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For God did not give us a spirit of timidity, but a spirit of power, of love and of self-discipline.
-2 Timothy 1:7
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