Appalachian Imagination: Paul Johnson

Since the original air date of this episode Paul has retired from driving a school bus, however he is still working as a volunteer reading to the kids at Sand Gap Elementary through the Save The Children Project. He and his wonderful wife Debbie have also opened an Air B&B called The Mayapple Cabin, it is located right on the Sheltowee Trace, near McKee, Ky. If you happen to be in the area and need a place to 'hole up for the night' be sure to check it out on airb&b.com.

Paul is somewhat of a celebrity around Jackson County especially among the children he has met and made friends with, during his time in the educational system. He greets each one of them by name or by a nickname that he has given them and is sure to hand them a soft peppermint candy that he conveniently carries in his shirt pocket. Speaking as a bystander it is always a joy to watch the kids light up and start the familiar chant of "Papaw Paul-Papaw Paul".

Paul really paints a picture with his story telling and I would recommend this episode to anyone!

If you have already listened to it, listen again and show our good friend, co-host and neighbor that we all appreciate all he has done and is still doing in our community.

Paul shares his story of growing up in the city of McKee KY. He drives a school bus and works as a volunteer for the Save The Children Foundation, reading to the kids at Sand Gap Elementary. Paul mentions so many things that most people in the area never knew existed. Jane the train being one. We thank God for our wonderful Appalachian people! We thank our sponsors The Jackson County Sun www.jacksonsunky.com , WWAG fm wagoncountry.com. We thank you for taking the time to listen, like, and share!

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