Tommy Ritchie takes his daily exercise walk with his dog, Hobo. Ritchie, 93, is proud that Hobo has eclipsed his own age, having reached 97 in dog years.

Tommy Ritchie reads scriptures as part of his daily schedule. Ritchie turned to alchol anonymous and god to help him end his days of bootlegging.

Ashton Ballard, eight-years-old of Ballard, gives her great grandfather a hug before she goes home Thursday. Tommy Ritchie enjoys the time that he can spend with his grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Bill Coy keeps a sharp eye on the hills and keeps his compound bow at the ready while sitting on a deer stand Wednesday evening. Coy likes to hunt the hills where he grew up for deer and other wild game.

Bill Coy, New Haven, molds clay around a set of antlers while a finished deer seems to peer over his shoulder. Coy has been working as a taxidermist for the past 17 years.

Bill Coy, New Haven, air brushes the head of a turkey at his taxidermy business. Coy said that being a taxidermist is like being a hair dresser, artist, undertaker and a body builder wrapped into one.

Several taxidermy tools wait to be put to use at Bill Coy's taxidermy shop.

Bill Coy listens to a funny story during a coffee break. Coy and ohters in New Haven like to keep up with the local news by visiting every morning.

A picture of Jesus serves as a reminder behind the kitchen order window of Granny's Kitchen.

A warm Kentucky sun rises over the steeple of St. Catherine's Catholic church in New Haven Wednesday.