SOUTHEAST
KENTUCKY
S E K Y
JUNE 2024 • Volume 5 • Number 6
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Rising from the Ashes
A look at some local businesses that have overcome unexpected trials
By Eli Parker
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The Davis / Sears Family
A three-generation business journey By Steve Cornelius
INSIDE
5 l Editor ’ s Column 10 l The Rex Family Restaurant 21 l Jack ’ s Axes 25 l Paul ’ s Discount 28 l Men ’ s Health : Discussion with
Dr . J . Barry Dixon 31 l Bryan Stearns , RN 34 l Adanta : Recharging Your Mental Health with a Vacation or Staycation
REGULAR FEATURES
36 l Ask the Readers 38 l Events Calendar
June
Holidays and Observances
1st : National Say Something Nice Day 2nd : National Cancer Survivors Day 5th : National Start Over Day 6th : D-Day 7th : National Chocolate Ice Cream Day 11th : National Call Your Doctor Day 13th : International Axe Throwing Day 14th : Flag Day 16th : Father ’ s Day 19th : Juneteenth 21st : National Selfie Day 26th : National Beautician ’ s Day 27th : National Handshake Day 30th : Social Media Day 30th : National Food Truck Day Month : Camping Month National Dairy Month
KENTUCKY
SOUTHEAST
Publisher Mark Walker
CJ Editor Steve Cornelius life
ON THE COVER
Rick Barker , owner of The Rex .
Photo by Christopher Harris
Southeast Kentucky Life Editor Christopher Harris
Writers / Photographers Bob Flynn Eli Parker Lisa Rowell Carla Slavey
Contributors Adanta
Advertising Mary Ann Flynn Brandon Gay
Design Editor Pam Popplewell
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The Rex Paul ’ s Discount
Rising from the Ashes
Davis Heating & Cooling
Jax ’ s Axes Men ’ s Health Weight Loss life
Small Business
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