Madison Messenger - June 9th, 2019

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Among those on hand for the dedication of Timmons Way in honor of World War II veterans,
James and Max Timmons, were: (from left) John Timmons, Maj. Mark Mason who served
as the speaker, Mount Sterling Mayor Billy Martin, Raymond Timmons and David Timmons.
John, Raymond and David are brothers. James was their father, and Max was their uncle.
Timmons Way named
for military servicemen
A newly named street in Mount Sterling
honors the memory of two men and their
service to the country.
On May 27, more than 70 people attended
the dedication of Timmons Way,
named for brothers James and Max Timmons
who resided in Mount Sterling and
were World War II veterans. The street is
located behind the town gazebo, off of East
Main Street.
James was an Army Ranger who served
in the Pacific campaign, fighting in the
Philippines and Okinawa. He was awarded
two Bronze Stars. Max enlisted in the Marine
Corps, served in the Pacific, and was
awarded the Navy Cross for gallantry in action
on Saipan.
Timmons Way is located behind the Mount
Sterling town gazebo, off of East Main.
Local talent will shine
at first Cabaret Night
On June 12, the Madison County Board
of Developmental Disabilities (MCBDD) will
present its first Cabaret Night, highlighting
the talents of individuals with disabilities
and their friends.
The free event begins at 7 p.m. in the
Joyce Hildebrand Auditorium at London
High School. Donations will be accepted to
benefit services for people in the community
with disabilities.
In true cabaret fashion, the entertainment
will run the musical spectrum from musicals
and television shows to country, Christian
and classic tunes from different eras.
The performers include Keyaira Barnett,
Clayton Conley, Bridgett Gray, Waymond
Harris, Jay Jarvis, Diana Large, Blair
Leady, Nancy Manning, Paula Manning,
Donnie McGhee, Jonathan Mullins-Kimbler,
Penny Powers, Shaundra Sayre, Whitney
Shoaf, Ginny Smalley and Conner Warnock.
Jessica Dunham will accompany the performers
on piano. Paula Manning and
Mullins-Kimbler will serve as emcees.
On hand to lend support will be current
and former theater veterans from London
and West Jefferson high schools, including
Sara Madden, Hannah Messer, Luke Peart
and Garrett Stout. Devin Zerkle joins on
percussion.
Other community members participating
include Michelle Fuller, Billy Fuller, Madison
County Commissioner David Hunter,
MCBDD Superintendent Susan Thompson,
MCBDD Board President Ted Slanker, and
London Mayor Pat Closser.
London High School students Quinn
Santucci and Reid Gates will handle the
technical and stage crew duties.
“We are thrilled once again to partner
with fellow members of our Madison County
community to present something that we
feel is going to be a memorable event,”
Thompson said.