Purchase Parenting and Family April 2012 Issue

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Victoria Seng, R.N., Ph.D.

Western Baptist Hospital’s cancer care is among the best of the best. Of all nationally-accredited programs, only 5 percent meet the highest standards to earn the Outstanding Achievement Award.

Western Baptist has won it the last two three-year cycles.

Why is that important? Ask a woman who’s had breast cancer.

Nursing professor and college administrator Victoria Seng, R.N., Ph.D., of Fulton and our own Jane Viterisi, a hospital pharmacy tech from Paducah, can tell you why. Five years after their cancer treatment at Western Baptist, they are cancer-free and enjoying life.

We believe you heal better closer to home.

Jane Viterisi, C.Ph.T.

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by Carissa Smith

Paducah Independent

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pring is here! The pollen count is through the roof, the weeds have appeared in record number in my back garden and I can smell the charcoal grills all through the neighborhood! Is it just me or did we bypass winter this year? I’m not complaining. The weather has been lovely. I’ve already spent more time on my bicycle than I did during 2011, although that has as much to do with my good health as it does with the heat of last summer.

I have a new headshot for this page courtesy of Brad Rankin Jr., and as you can see I have hair which is blonde and a bit curly. I’ve had a lot of positive comments about this ‘look’ so

I think I will keep it for a while. For those of you who have been following my health, my CT scan showed no cancer growth and I remain “stable”. I can never thank everyone enough for the prayers and good wishes. It’s a very Happy Easter around here.

Space is short this month because we have a super full magazine. There are lots of new businesses with coupons in their advertising which is great for you, our readers, to check out and use. Please keep watching our Facebook page for contests and giveaways. We have products from Heath Health Foods, cook books, children’s sunglasses, DVD’s and much more!

Last but not least, we added a new member to our PP & F family this past month. Crystal Engler, a frequent contributing writer and member of FEAT (our cover feature), delivered a beautiful baby girl, Maggie. Congrats to you and your family Crystal!

Karen Hammond

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tableofcontents features FEAT of Western Kentucky

by Crystal Engler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Paducah Symphony Sing-Off by: Ashlea McMillan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Not Just Lipo - SmartLipo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69

departments activecare Sciatica by: Dr. Heath Schipp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

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dadrules Five Tests for a Baby’s New Name

by Rick Epstein . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Short-term and outpatient rehabilitation to get you going.

calendarofevents Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

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goodreads Eli The Good by Silas House by: Julie Hart. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Joint Commission accredited

familybudget ‘Less Is More’ Does Not Apply to Piggy Banks by: Robin Passante . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Purchase Parenting & Family • P.O. Box 8061, Paducah KY 42002 Purchase Parenting & FamilyŽ (PP&FŽ Magazine) is published monthly by Karen Hammond. Advertising design by Angie Kimbro, Laura Thornton and Glen Dunkerson and layout design by Angie Kimbro. PP&FŽ Magazine, Angie Kimbro, Glen Dunkerson & Laura K. Thornton are not responsible for any injury or harm resulting from the information or advice contained in this magazine. The articles in this issue of PP&FŽ Magazine may not necessarily reflect the opinions of PP&FŽ Magazine, Angie Kimbro, Glen Dunkerson & Laura K. Thornton. All subscription, editorial, and advertising inquiries should be directed to paducahparenting@comcast.net (270) 415-9400

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communityevents Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day by: Jamie Lober . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Running for a Cause: The Paducah Iron Mom by: Brandy Chandler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 It’s a 20-year Strawberry Shortcake Tradition by: Robin Gericke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 P is for Paducah by: Karen Hammond. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Yeiser Art Center - Kentucky Guild of Artists and Craftsman Exhibit by: Robin Gericke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

holidayfun Creating Beautiful Easter Eggs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

familymatters Encouraging Things to Say to Kids by: Laurie Davala . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

schoolnotes It’s Time to Set the Record Straight by: Dr. Joy Navan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

healthmatters Better Hearing by: Jamie Lober . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

endingnotes Budget Busters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 Advertiser’s Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 Snapshots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 front cover by:

Brad Rankin Studio Cover Models: Derek Doughty, Hayden Engler, Grant Eyer, Patrick Halvorson, and Aden King

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by Crystal Engler

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our years ago, Purchase Parenting & Family Magazine introduced their readers to five special little boys: Derek Doughty, Hayden Engler, Grant Eyer, Patrick Halvorson, and Aden King. They represent F.E.A.T. (Families for Effective Autism Treatment), a local organization promoting awareness of autism, its causes and treatment. Every child is unique but the one thing that all these little boys have in common is that they have been diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder. On the cover this month are those same boys; a little older and better than ever!

Facts about Autism Autism Spectrum Disorder is a group of developmental disorders that impairs a person’s ability to communicate and interact with the world around them. Early signs of

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autism include regression or absence of language, repetitive behaviors, tantrums, restricted interests, obsessivecompulsive issues, and difficulty with speech and interacting with others. The signs usually appear in children between the ages of 18 months and three years of age.

When we ran the original article in 2008, 1 in 150 children were diagnosed with autism. Since then, the numbers have risen. Now, 1 in 90 children, with 1 in 50 boys are being diagnosed (1). That's a 6,000% increase since the rate of diagnosis in the 70's. With such a staggering

increase, many parents are now asking “why”? The answer to that question varies in the opinions of individuals and groups, but for thousands of parents of children with autism, they believe the answer lies from environmental triggers such as vaccinations.

Autism Treatment There are many organizations that specialize in autism treatment. The Behavior Analyst Certification Board (www.bacb.com) focuses on Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) to treat some of the symptoms of this disease. ABA is a strategy that is used to modify behavior. Defeat Autism Now (DAN!) doctors (www.autism.com) work on underlying health issues and treat the individual child's system. I've always said that autism is a health problem that manifests itself behaviorally. Putting a band-aid over the problem doesn't fix it. One must dig deeper and treat the physical symptoms of the disorder if true improvements are to be found.

Derek Doughty I spoke with Krissy Ramey about her son, Derek. "We've been busy getting Derek's diagnosis updated. I've had to sit down and reread all the medical records and papers from the past. It's been tearful and incredibly hard to read and relive all the painful moments from age two to five," she said. "The complete lack of language, the behavioral meltdowns, not being able to live a halfway normal existence, a rotating door of therapists, the misunderstanding looks we would get in public, worrying about what the future will hold and how bright that future would even be."

Krissy is thrilled by the progress Derek has made. "It's a joyous occasion to see how far my Derek has come. He can communicate every beautiful thought he has and behavior issues are mostly a thing of the past. We enjoy family outings and if we get looks, I don't even notice them anymore because I know the past and the present. He's a math superstar and makes the most amazing art. He has a creative soul and has a loving heart. Hearing "Mommy, I love you," makes me tear up every time because those words were absent for so long. The future I thought was once dim is now brighter than ever! He isn't "cured" but he is overcoming!"

Hayden Engler My seven-year-old son, Hayden, continues to amaze me every day. His speech has come so far. He's now able to carry on lengthy conversations; he rarely quits talking. He is becoming more receptive to different foods and is much more "present" in everyday living. Hayden is now able to do most things that normal kids his age do and enjoys life so much more than he used to.

However, Hayden still struggles in some areas. He has anxiety over certain things, such as sleeping in the bed by himself or going to the doctor. Sometimes, his play skills are not as mature as other children his age.

He ‘stims’ occasionally (stimming is short for self-stimulating behavior, which is a repetitive action such as hand-flapping, rocking, twirling, head-banging, spinning objects, or lining up objects.) He still asks repetitive questions, and has trouble with pronouns. He has gastrointestinal problems, heavy metal toxicity (all of which are common in autistic individuals), and is still on the gluten and casein-free diet (GFCF). We are still using a DAN doctor, Dr. Nancy Mullan from California, to work on these issues. Although he has not recovered completely, 90% of the time, he's just a normal seven-year-old. I attribute his improvements to Dr. Mullan's help with biomedical intervention, ABA, and diet. We've all worked hard for the progress that Hayden has made, and I thank God for his improvements every day.

Grant Eyer

Heidi Eyer is Grant's mom. "As I looked back at the cover and accompanying article in the April 2008 edition of Purchase ‘This article is paid advertising and the information contained therein is provided by the featured individual or business. They are solely responsible for its accuracy.’

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Parenting & Family, I was both shocked and encouraged by how far Grant has come in those four years,” she told me. “I like to compare life with autism to a series of hills and valleys. At the time, we were struggling with Grant’s refusal to eat solid foods. It was frustrating and scary; to watch our child in such distress over something people do without thought on a daily basis. Climbing up out of that valley was difficult, but we did it."

"We continue to spend far more time enjoying the view from the highest peaks.mGrant is successful in school - attaining a place in Gifted/Talent Drama for McCracken County Schools and winning the local NAACP’s “How I am Like Martin Luther King, Jr.” essay contest. In his essay, Grant compares himself to Dr. King by telling his audience that he can use his voice, like Dr. King, to spread awareness about autism and those who are mistreated because of their inability to communicate," Heidi said. "Grant is fully aware of his autism diagnosis and wants the world to know that people with this disorder are valuable members of society. He does a great job as an advocate, not only for himself, but for all people on the spectrum."

Patrick Halvorson Patrick’s Mom, Tammi Halvorson, talked about her son. "Patrick has come a long way since 2008. His communication has greatly improved. He's developed a sense of humor and likes to make jokes. His health is better and he enjoys life a lot more now. I attribute that to several things. We've done a lot of biomedical intervention and ABA. Going to a DAN doctor and doing biomedical intervention is what's saved him, in my opinion, from being sucked totally into autism. We've addressed the issues such as the gut (yeast, bacteria, and viruses) that were attributing to his behaviors. He's made tremendous improvements."

Tammy spoke about some of Patrick's struggles. "He still gets anxious. Sometimes it's a good kind of anxious, like going on a vacation, but sometimes it's not. When he gets nervous, he starts doing 'movie-talk', where he repeats lines from certain movies he has seen, or ‘stimming’, but it's much milder than it used to be."

Aden King Marshelle King is Aden's mother. "Looking back at the last four years, Aden has grown so much,” she said. “He has matured and is now learning to read. He still struggles in many ways, but continues to show progress. I am so proud of him. He works hard at school, and then comes home and does behavioral therapy. He has the most wonderful, loving people to help him reach his goals.

He is very charismatic and has made friends at school."

It's clear that these boys have made astounding progress. Autism is often a struggle for both the family and the individual, but with early intervention (behavior therapy) and proactive treatment (biomedical intervention), the future of children with autism is brighter, indeed.

Autism Awareness Month April is Autism Awareness Month. For this year's event, FEAT of Western Kentucky is partnering with Easter Seals West Kentucky and the Center for Accessible Living to bring the film Wretches and Jabberers to the area. The film will be shown on April 4th at 6:30 p.m. at Maiden Alley Cinema in downtown Paducah. It showcases the stories of six men and women throughout the world who have autism. Be sure to attend!

For more information about the film, call 270-444-9687. To learn more about FEAT, visit their website at www.featofwesternky.org or email them at info@featofwesternky.org. v (1) http://www.tacanow.org/family-resources/one-in-91-children-in-the-united-states-has-autism/

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by Ashlea McMillan

To further the PSO’s mission of enriching lives with great music and building on the PSO’s tradition of excellent vocal music, The Symphony Sing Off will be a signature fund raising event. Based on NBC’s popular television show, “The Sing Off”, a cappella ensembles from around the region will be invited to perform, with the winning group being determined by monetary votes.

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Imagine, Terry Mike Jeffrey, singer and Emmy-nominated songwriter, serenading you during dinner. Impressed? Now, imagine McKynleigh “Miki” Abraham, of the Glee Project performing for you on Harrah’s Grand Ballroom’s stage!

Excited? You should be as the Paducah Symphony Orchestra has pulled out all stops to make their inaugural Symphony Sing-Off Fundraiser a night to remember!

The Symphony Sing-Off will be a gala event featuring regional a cappella talent. It will be held in the ballroom at Harrah’s Event Center in Metropolis on Saturday May 12th, from 6 to 10 p.m. The event is based upon the hit reality TV show “The Sing Off” which airs on NBC in the fall.

The Symphony Sing-Off will showcase a wide variety of regional a cappella talent in diverse genres from Bee-Bop to Rhythm and Blues. It should appeal to all music enthusiasts.

Numerous talented local groups have been invited to participate, including ‘Jumpin' Jive’ and the ‘MSU Suspensions’.

The competing groups will be required to perform two diverse songs and are encouraged to let their creative juices flow with attire, dance moves and song choices! The groups will compete on a Broadway quality stage and a set that will replicate the reality Sing-Off TV shows. The set has been skillfully designed by Kenn Gray of Ethan Allen, and built by Sonny Ridgeway Construction and Sign-a-Rama. It’s going to look spectacular!

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Symphony Orchestra's Christmas Holiday "Pops" concert and a trophy touting them as the first winner of The Symphony Sing-Off! The Paducah Symphony Orchestra is confident that the Symphony Sing-Off will become a ‘can’t miss’ annual event for the region. The night begins with a 6 p.m. cocktail hour and silent aucCelebrity Judges Jennifer Horbelt, Miki Abraham and Terry Mike Jeffrey tion featuring luxury items and trip discounts to entice The three celebrity judges are all connected to Paducah; any travel or shopping aficionado. At 7 p.m., Terry Mike Terry Mike Jeffrey and Miki Abraham are Paducah Natives. Jeffrey will perform during the seated dinner catered by Jennifer Horbelt a former WPSD anchor, is currently the Harrah’s followed by the competing group’s performancmorning anchor at KOAA in Colorado Springs, but loves es and a performance by Miki Abraham. Premium tables coming back to Paducah and is excited to be a part of the can be reserved and will seat ten people. They will be Symphony Sing-Off. The celebrity judges will critique the treated like royalty with a private waiter, 20 free drink teams’ performances but the winner will be based solely tickets, and complimentary swag bags. upon monetary votes. These votes can be collected by donations before the night of the performance or during For tickets or sponsorship opportunities, please contact the event. In addition to bragging rights, the winning team PSO at (270) 444-0065. v will be offered the opportunity to sing at the Paducah

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‘Less Is More’ Does Not Apply to Piggy Banks

by Robyn Passante Purchase Parenting and Family Guest Author

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n a society that deals with so much paperless money, where debit cards and automatic bill payments are far more common than pocket change, do children today still need a piggy bank?

No, says Laura Fisher, executive director of the American Bankers Association’s Education Foundation. They don’t need one piggy bank; they need three or four! “As adults we save some money, we spend some money on bills and giving to charities, and we have recreational spending money. So it’s unrealistic to think our kids are going to save every bit they get for savings,” Fisher says. “That also creates deprivation for the kids. They think, ‘Oh, this isn’t much fun.’”

Budgeting The first step toward helping your children understand the concept of saving is to teach them how to budget their money appropriately, and that involves separating it into different categories — and different pigs. “Together with your child you can figure out how much you want to save, spend and share,” Fisher says. “A lot of families do 10 percent sharing, 20 percent saving, and 70 percent spending.” Some families opt for four piggy banks in order to separate short-term savings (an expensive new video game or other big-ticket wish list item) from long-term savings (saving for college or a car).

Clearly labeled glass jars are good piggy bank alternatives, as they allow kids to see their money piling up, Fisher says.

Saving The next step toward encouraging kids to save is to open a savings account in your child’s name and allow the child to make regular deposits into it from their long-term savings jar. That savings account seems to be a telling factor in how a child’s mindset develops regarding their future and their potential. Research conducted by Washington University’s Center for Social Development found that children who have a savings account in their name are seven times more likely to attend college than similar youth without an account. “When children actively save for their future, they form a college-bound identity,” Fisher says. “It’s making that commitment, choosing to save for themselves.”

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Helping them take ownership of that decision starts when they’re very young. Fisher suggests parents allow their kids to select their own piggy banks or decorate their glass jars. “So it’s something they feel they have control over from the beginning.” And once you’ve set up the budgeting system for your child’s allowance and monetary gifts, encourage family members and other loved ones to give cash gifts instead of a toy sometimes, so the child has some money coming in to save.

When to Start So when should all this saving and budgeting talk start?

“When they start asking for things they want,” Fisher says. Second or third grade is usually a good time to open a savings account with and for your child, because that’s when they’re learning about money in school, so the concepts of saving and spending are understandable to them, she says. Fisher also suggests parents keep the family’s books open, so to speak, to allow kids to understand budgeting and saving from the family’s perspective. “You don’t have to tell your kids your salary, but you can tell them what percentage goes to your bills, what percentage goes to charitable giving, and so on,” Fisher says. “Parents aren’t going to the bank as much as they used to, but there’s still money decisions that are made at home and bills that are paid at home, even though it may be from an online account instead of writing a check. There are still opportunities to talk about the family’s financial decisions.” v

Robyn Passante is a writer and mother of two who still has her half-full childhood piggy bank and now feels compelled to buy it three friends.

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Encouraging Things to Say to Kids

by Kelly Bartlett Positive Discipline Parenting Educator

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t’s no secret that kids need encouragement to thrive.

But what exactly does encouragement sound like? It’s different than praise or admiration or guidance. It is common to want to give evaluative feedback to kids for their work (“Good coloring!”), or to tell them what we like about their accomplishments (“I like how you set the table.”), or what we expect of their behavior. (“You need to try your best at school today.”) Though these kinds of responses are well meaning, they teach kids to rely on our evaluations rather than to learn to form their own judgments about behavior.

Alfie Kohn, researcher and author of Punished by Rewards, says that kids can come to depend on praise and external validation instead of finding satisfaction in doing the right thing simply because it’s the right thing to do. “Rather than bolstering a

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child’s self-esteem, praise may increase kids’ dependence on us. It leads them to measure their worth in terms of what will lead us to smile and dole out some more approval,” says Kohn.

He recommends that parents focus on supporting and encouraging their child’s efforts, rather than on praising the results.

Encouragement is about teaching kids to see the value of their own accomplishments and to be in charge of their own success. It fosters internal strength and motivation by keeping the focus of children’s behavior on themselves instead of anyone else. As psychologist Rudolf Dreikurs said, “A child needs encouragement like a plant needs water.” Here are five encouraging things to say to your kids on a regular basis:

“Thank you!”

For tasks that a child has completed, let him know his efforts are

appreciated. Tell him, “That helped a lot,” and, “I appreciate the time you spent on this.” It lets him know that his work is meaningful and he is an important contributor to the family. Saying ‘thank you’ is no less celebratory than saying ‘good job.’

Expressing gratitude for a job well done still communicates excitement and pride. The difference is you don’t need to tell your child that what he did was “good”; he will inherently feel it.

Claire, a stay-at-home mom of three boys, said that at dinner one night, she thanked her 3-year-old son, Tucker, for giving each family member a napkin to use. When Tucker climbed into his chair and replied, “Mama, I like you thanking me. That feels nice,” she was struck by the power of those simple words.

Without any praise, Tucker felt significant and appreciated; he felt his “good job,” and he was motivated to do it again.

“You did it!”

Use this kind of encouragement for when a child has achieved a goal or milestone. Cheer for her by focusing on the effort it took to get there, rather than on the outcome. Instead of saying, “I like how you built that Lego tower,” respond with, “Wow you worked hard on that!”, “Look at what you accomplished!”, or, “You must feel proud.” Responses like these focus the accomplishment on the child’s inner work, rather than on a parent’s external evaluation. It’s much more encouraging to say, “You sure never gave up during your game!” than, “You won your game, good job.”

“I’m listening.”

What could be more encouraging than to know someone is receptive to what you have to say? Active listening validates a child’s sense of significance and belonging in the family; they know they’re important and they matter.

Let kids know you’re taking their thoughts seriously by echoing their statements back to them. There should be some back-and-forth with open-ended questions (“What would you do about that?”), empathy (“Wow, you must have felt scared.”), and reflections (“Oh, you decided to take a break so you could calm down.”) Good listening sounds more like a conversation than a one-sided monologue. When a child is heard, she feels known.

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Together we’ve built a wonderful city and I would like nothing better than to know that our children can always find career options right here at home! I believe the creative work we do now in city government will keep our community vital and strong. I sincerely ask for your vote on May 22. — Sa n d r a Wi l s o n

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“It’s OK to cry.”

“I trust you.”

It’s important for kids to know that their feelings are always OK. Learning how to manage these feelings takes support, acceptance, and lots of practice. Encourage kids by communicating that they are not wrong to experience unpleasant feelings like sadness, anger, or fear. Instead of saying, “You’re OK. Don’t be upset,” let your child know, “You have the right to feel angry. I understand; I would feel mad, too.” Or, “I can see you feel very sad right now, and that’s OK.” When you validate your child’s feelings it leads to his or her own acceptance of them, and the realization that they are capable of handling them.

Instead of providing the answers and directing kids toward what to do, encourage them to make decisions and solve problems by letting them know you trust their ability to decide for themselves. Say things like, “I know you can figure this out,” “I have faith in you to find a solution,” “I know you’ll make an appropriate decision,” or “You lead the way on this.” Entrusting kids to make their own decisions is very empowering for young children! It shifts the dynamic from a parent’s control over a child to one of shared control. It encourages kids to think through problems and come up with their own solutions.

Remember that by opting for encouragement over praise, you’re not ignoring your kids’ accomplishments or successes. Encouragement is simply about keeping your response focused on their efforts and feelings as opposed to only the outcomes. Encouraging words not only reassure kids during times of success (“Wow, that took a lot of concentration!”), but also in times of disappointment (“I have faith in you to fix this mistake.”). Instead of looking to a parent for affirmation, kids are able to decide how they feel about themselves. Their failures and successes, as they should be, are about them, not anyone else. v Kelly Bartlett is a mother of two, and a writer with a focus on child development, family relationships, and discipline. You can find more of her work at www.kellybartlett.net

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Sciatica

by Dr. Heath Schipp Active Care Chiropractic

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ummer- is in full swing. People are out working in their gardens and mowing their lawns.

With all of this extra work comes back pain and leg pain. Pain that starts with your low back and extends into one or both of your legs is called Sciatica. Many Americans experience it every year due to their traumatic lifestyle.

What is Sciatica?

Sciatica is a severe pain in the leg that is caused by irritation, compression, or inflammation of the sciatic nerve. The sciatic nerves are the largest and longest nerves in the body reaching the size of your finger and running down the back of your leg. Each of the sciatic nerves is made up of 5 spinal nerves that leave the low back and come together to form one nerve that travels down the back of the leg. The sciatic nerve travels to the toes, ankles, knees, calf and thigh. When the nerve is irritated, any or all of these areas can hurt.

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Symptoms of Sciatica The symptoms of Sciatica vary widely. The pain can be in one leg, both legs, or change from one side to another.

Some people experience sharp “shooting pains� which run down the legs and into the toes. Some people experience dull aches and pains in the back, and other individuals have numbness throughout the leg. At times, the pains can be severe and debilitating for days. The pain may then subside for a few days, but has the potential to reappear and get much worse.

Many daily activities affect the pain intensity. Prolonged sitting when driving or working at a computer can increase the pain. Walking, bending, twisting, and running can cause the nerve to flair up as well. Sports should be avoided because of the twisting motion as this will cause an increase in pain levels.

Causes of Sciatica There are many causes of Sciatica. One of the most common causes is because of a subluxation. A subluxation occurs when one or more of the low back bones “move out of place” or misalign, which causes pressure or pinching on the sciatic nerve roots. This type of Sciatica is easily treated by chiropractors, who specialize in treating subluxations. A disc herniation is another cause of Sciatica. Discs are the shock absorbing cushions which are located between the low back vertebra. When the disc becomes injured due to an accident or fall, the disc bulges out or herniates. When the disc herniates, it contacts the nerve and pinches it, which causes the nerve to fire causing Sciatica.

Many other causes have also been linked to this condition.

Arthritis, car accidents, child birth, and pregnancy have all caused Sciatica. Years of poor posture, excessive weight, and poor muscle tone can allow small events, (such as bending over), to cause pain.

Treatment of Sciatica The medical doctor may treat the symptoms of Sciatica with pain killers, muscle relaxants, or anti-inflammatory drugs.

Physical therapy and nerve injections may also be tried.

Surgery to decompress the nerve may be utilized if the case is considered severe.

Chiropractic is highly successful at relieving Sciatica. The chiropractor will find the source of the nerve irritation and relieve it.

Treatment will vary according to the severity of the condition.

With the majority of patients, a few gentle adjustments are all that is needed to relieve pressure off of the nerve.

Whatever the cause of your pain, do not wait to get it treated as the longer you wait, the harder it is to correct. Too many people wait to see if it will get better on its own only to find out that waiting has made the problem worse. Call your Chiropractor today and get treated. v www.purchaseparenting.com April2012 • 23

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P is for PADUCAH! Help the PSO Design a Children’s Alphabet Book

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he Paducah Symphony is undertaking a new project both as an ongoing fund-raiser and as tool to share Paducah trivia and art, promoting our community. “P is for Paducah will be a children’s alphabet book,” explains Juliette Grumley, Vice President of Development for the Paducah Symphony Orchestra. Each letter will be represented by an interesting ‘fact’ and illustrated with an original work of art by a local artist. The book will retail for $20 and will, hopefully, be available for the 2012 holiday season.

In order to identify the best trivia for each letter, the project planners are sponsoring a community-wide “contest” ending at the April 21st PSO concert. A

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by Karen Hammond Purchase Parenting and Family Editor

select committee of experts, listed below, will determine a winner for each letter. These winners will be recognized in the publication and receive a complimentary copy of the book. Announcement of each letter’s ‘fact’ will be made at the beginning of May. By early fall, the PSO expects to have letter trivia and accompanying art in hand to submit to the publishers for the design and printing of the book. “We’d like to remind people that this is a children’s book so material submitted to represent each letter should be appropriate for that age level,” Grumley comments.

“And as you can see by the examples shown here, the entry should be fairly short.”

Examples of Alphabet Trivia from the “L is for Louisville book:

G is for GUM.

Did you know John Colgan from Louisville invented chewing gum in 1879?

A is for ALI CENTER.

The mission of the Muhammad Ali Center is to preserve and share the legacy and ideals of Muhammad Ali, to promote respect, hope, and understanding, and to inspire adults and children everywhere to be as great as they can be.

Committee of Judges Mary Hammond - Executive director, Paducah Convention and Visitor’s Bureau Dick Holland - Preservationist and local historian Charles Manchester - PSO general manager emeritus; former director, Market House Museum Darlene Mazzone - editor, Paducah Life Ro Morse - Paducah Wall-to-Wall Mural project coordinator John Robertson – Professor Emeritus of history, UK Community College System

F is for FALLS OF THE OHIO.

These 386-million-year-old fossil beds are among the largest naturally exposed coral beds in the world.

Can you imagine that Louisville | used to be under the ocean?

Each letter of the alphabet may be sponsored for $250. The donor’s name will be shown on that letter’s page. v

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Running for a Cause: The Paducah Iron Mom

by Brandy Chandler

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s parents, we are often looking for creative ways to get our children involved in sports and exercise programs. Our children participate in baseball, football, cheerleading, gymnastics, and so much more. Running is another great opportunity for parents to promote a healthy lifestyle. With running, children can set goals and build both speed and distance in the sport. It is also a great way for parents to get involved in the process as they help their children train for the sport, chart their distances and times, and participate in local activities that truly make a difference in the community.

Last year, the Rehab Associates Foundation was approached with the idea of organizing the Paducah Iron Mom Half Marathon and Relay event, which would be a family friendly event to support a family-

Relay team members participating in the 2011 Paducah Iron Mom program smile for a picture before lining up for the start of the race.

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focused cause. With over 800 people registered (including over 400 individual half marathon finishers), the event was created as a means for honoring mothers. Amy Peal, Iron Mom Committee Member, says: "We wanted a local race so that people could stay here in Paducah to participate. We also wanted an opportunity to honor mothers, which is why we selected mother's day weekend." But, the race isn't just for moms. Participants aged 13 and up can sign-up to run in either the half marathon or the relay race.

The 2nd Annual Iron Mom Half marathon has been scheduled for May 12th at 6:30 am with an anticipated 1,000 runners. With a number of race options, participants can choose either the half marathon (13.1 miles), the two person relay (approximately 6 1/2 miles each) or the four person relay (approximately 3-4 miles depending on the leg of the race). The program is designed to get families and people of all ages and abilities an opportunity to participate in a local race to support a local cause.

Peal explained how the Iron Mom has been structured. "We made the race co-ed so that men could also run in honor of moms,� she told me. “Last year's two person co-ed relay winners was a father-son team. We also had several ladies who were participating in their first race with the four person relay who are looking forward to increasing that to the 2 person relay or even the half marathon this year." This program provides many opportunities to cater to different fitness goals. Families can attempt the half marathon together or might want to participate in the relay to work together as a team to conquer the 13.1 mile distance.

Registration fees are currently $50 for the half, $90 per team for the 2 person relay, and $160 for the 4 person relay.

Between April 16 and May 8, it will increase to $55, $100, and $180 respectively. With this year's race, there will be some improvements to the already wonderful event. While it will still start and finish downtown near the lovely flood

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Members of the "We Got the Run Zzz" team pauses for a picture prior to the opening ceremony of the 2011 Paducah Iron Mom half marathon.

walls, it will be away from the cobblestone path from last year. It will still take runners through the beautiful trails, Noble Park, and through historic downtown Paducah.

Prospective runners may enjoy viewing a video on the Paducah Iron Mom site at www.paducahironmom.com that will show the course in its entirety to help with training for the distance. All half marathon finishers will receive a custom finisher's medal, and each member of the relay teams that complete the race will receive a finisher's medal key chain. Walkers are allowed in the race, but walkers in the half marathon race will need to complete the course in four hours or less.

Those who aren't able to participate in the race can still come out and volunteer with the race. Race organizers are seeking volunteers to hand out water, finisher's medals, etc. as well as groups who can provide support along the race course for the participants.

The program will again support the Family Services Society who assists people in the Paducah/ McCracken County area. Over $20,000 was raised in the 2011 Paducah Iron Mom race for the Family Services Society. v

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SUNDAY 8 - EASTER SUNDAY

eventscalendar To place an event in the calendar please call (270) 415-9400 or email us at paducahparenting@comcast.net. Submissions will be accepted until the 15th of each month prior to publication.

April SUNDAY 1

MONDAY 2 TUESDAY 3

In the Mood. Carson Center. 1940’s Mucisal Revue. 2:00 pm and 7:00 pm. www.the carsoncenter.org.

WEDNESDAY 4

Wretches & Jabbers at Maiden Alley Cinema. Documentary chronicles the world travels of disabilities rights advocates Tracy Thresher and Larry Bissonnette in a bold quest to change attitudes about the intelligence and abilities of people with autism. 6:30 pm. For more info call 270-444-9687.

THURSDAY 5 FRIDAY 6 SATURDAY 7

Kentucky Opry Talent Search. Kentucky Opry, 88 Chilton Lane, Hwy 641, Benton, KY. Open Competition. 7:30 pm. Adults $16, Seniors $15, Students $10, Children $7.50. 27-527-3869.

Top Gun Cruise Show JC Penny Parking Lot at Kentucky Oaks Mall. 4pm-9pm.

Show off your ride at Kentucky Oaks Mall! This fantastic show welcomes all cars, trucks, motorcycles, and tractors. Come join the biggest cruise in Western Kentucky! For more information call 270-444-0440.

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Kentucky Oaks Mall Closed.

MONDAY 9 TUESDAY 10 WEDNESDAY 11 THURSDAY 12

Paducah Chamber of Commerc Power in Partnership Breakfast. Julian Carroll Convention Center. Speaker Stan Lampe, President of Kentuckians for Better Transportation. $15 members, $25 nonmember. RSVP by Tues, April 10, at 5:00 pm to 270.443.1756.

15th Annual Fair Housing Luncheon. 9th Street Church of Christ, 715 S. 9th Street, Paducah. Catered lunch buffet, $10 per person. RSVP to hrsecretary@ci.paducah.ky.us by April 6 at 3:30 pm.

Toby Mac Unplugged. Carson Center. 7:00 pm. www.thecarsoncenter.org Opportunities for Diverse Businesses Event, WKCTC. Room 109, Emerging Technology Center. 6 pm. For more information contact Susan Graves, 270-5343155 or visit www.supplierdiversity,kctcs.edu.

FRIDAY 13

The Four Tops and The Temptations. Carson Center. 7:30 pm. www.thecarsoncenter.org

SATURDAY 14

Paducah City/County Spring Clean-Up Day. 829 Burnett Street, Paducah. 7:00 am – 2:30 pm. Paducah/McCracken County residents bring your driver’s license and household trash, white goods (washers/dryers,etc) tires, recyclables, batteries, electronic waste (computers, cell phones, tvs) old medications and even household hazardous waste for proper disposal.

SUNDAY 15 MONDAY 16 TUESDAY 17

WEDNESDAY 18

MSU Paducah Regional Campus Open House. 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm.

THURSDAY 19

Getting Sara Married. Market House Theatre. Romantic comedy about a young unmarried lawyer. 7:30 pm. www.mhtplay.com Dead Man’s Cell Phone, a contemporary play by Sarah Ruhl. WKCTC Fine Arts Center, 7:30 pm,

FRIDAY 20

Getting Sara Married. Market House Theatre. Romantic comedy about a young unmarried lawyer. 7:30 pm. www.mhtplay.com Earth Day Concert at Carson Park. 2:00 pm – 10:00 pm. Free food, fun, music and demonstrations to celebrate Earth and raise environmental awareness.

Dead Man’s Cell Phone, a contemporary play by Sarah Ruhl. WKCTC Fine Arts Center, 7:30 pm.

SATURDAY 21

A Night at the Opera – Paducah Symphony Orchestra. Carson Center. 7:30 pm. www.paducahsymphonyorchestra.org Getting Sara Married. Market House Theatre. Romantic comedy about a young unmarried lawyer. 7:30 pm. www.mhtplay.com Kings of the Court Basketball Tournament, Paducah Tilghman High School Gymnasium. 11:00 am. Proceeds benefit Relay for Life. www.paducahky.gov Dead Man’s Cell Phone, a contemporary play by Sarah Ruhl. , WKCTC Fine Arts Center , 7:30 pm.

SUNDAY 22

Straight No Chaser a capella group. Carson Center. 7:00 pm. www.thecarsoncenter.org Getting Sara Married. Market House Theatre. Romantic comedy about a young unmarried lawyer. 2:30 pm. www.mhtplay.com

MONDAY 23 TUESDAY 24

Rotary Antique Quilt Show 2012 Exhibit “Eagles, Stars & Bars”. Robert Cherry Civic Center. 9 am – 6 pm. $5 donation admits one person for the entire week long exhibit.

WEDNESDAY 25

Opening Day for Paducah Downtown Farmer’s Market. Riverfront, Paducah.

28th Annual AQS Quilt Show and Contest, Paducah Expo Center and Carroll Convention Center. 9:00 am – 6:00 pm.

Grand Rivers 14th Annual Spring Quilt Show. Senior/Community Center, Grand Rivers, KY. 9:00 am – 6:00 pm. $3. www.grandrivers.org Rotary Antique Quilt Show 2012 Exhibit “Eagles, Stars & Bars”. Robert Cherry Civic Center. 9 am – 6 pm. $5 donation admits one person for the entire week long exhibit.

Why Quilts Matter: History, Art & Politics part 1 (four episodes of 9 part documentary) Maiden Alley Cinema. 6:00 pm. $4 per episode or $14 for all four episodes. www.maidenalleycinema.org Stitched the film (starring Paducah’s own Caryl Bryer Fallart). Maiden Alley Cinema. 7:00 pm. $6. www.maidenalleycinema.com Secretary’s/Administrative Professionals Day Show your appreciation this year with the gift of Kentucky Oaks Mall Gift Cards! Available at the Customer Service Center by calling 1-800-615-3535, or online at www.mallgiftcards.net.

THURSDAY 26

28th Annual AQS Quilt Show and Contest, Paducah Expo Center and Carroll Convention Center. 9:00 am – 6:00 pm.

Grand Rivers 14th Annual Spring Quilt Show. Senior/Community Center, Grand Rivers, KY. 9:00 am – 8:00 pm. $3. www.grandrivers.org Rotary Antique Quilt Show 2012 Exhibit “Eagles, Stars & Bars”. Robert Cherry Civic Center. 9 am – 6 pm. $5 donation admits one person for the entire week long exhibit.

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eventscalendar Kentucky Kids Consignment Sale. CFSB Center, Murray, Kentucky. 10:00 am – 8:00 pm. www.kentuckykidssale.com Merle Haggard . Carson Center. 7:30 pm. www.thecarsoncenter.org Paducah City Tours. Narrated 90 minute bus tour of Historic Downtown, Lowertown Arts District, Paducah landmarks and Whitehaven. Sign up at lobby of Carroll Convention Center. 9:00 am, 11:00 am, 1:30 pm, and 3:30 pm.

FRIDAY 27

28th Annual AQS Quilt Show and Contest, Paducah Expo Center and Carroll Convention Center. 9:00 am – 6:00 pm.

Grand Rivers 14th Annual Spring Quilt Show. Senior/Community Center, Grand Rivers, KY. 9:00 am – 8:00 pm. $3. www.grandrivers.org Rotary Antique Quilt Show 2012 Exhibit “Eagles, Stars & Bars�. Robert Cherry Civic Center. 9 am – 6 pm. $5 donation admits one person for the entire week long exhibit.

Kentucky Kids Consignment Sale. CFSB Center, Murray, Kentucky. 10:00 am – 8:00 pm. www.kentuckykidssale.com Paducah City Tours. Narrated 90 minute bus tour of Historic Downtown, Lowertown Arts District, Paducah landmarks and Whitehaven. Sign up at lobby of Carroll Convention Center. 9:00 am, 11:00 am, 1:30 pm, and 3:30 pm.

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Why Quilts Matter: History, Art & Politics part 2 (four episodes of 9 part documentary) Maiden Alley Cinema. 6:00 pm. $4 per episode or $14 for all four episodes. www.maidenalleycinema.org Stitched the film (starring Paducah’s own Caryl Bryer Fallart) Maiden Alley Cinema. 7:00 pm and 9:00 pm. $6. www.maidenalleycinema.com Young Frankenstein musical. Carson Center. 7:00 pm. www.thecarsoncenter.org Lowertown Tour of Homes 6–9 pm. Historic renovated homes open to the public. Tickets available at Texaco Station, Madison and 7th Street. $10.

SATURDAY 28

28th Annual AQS Quilt Show and Contest, Paducah Expo Center and Carroll Convention Center. 9:00 am – 5:00 pm.

Grand Rivers 14th Annual Spring Quilt Show. Senior/Community Center, Grand Rivers, KY. 9:00 am – 8:00 pm. $3. www.grandrivers.org Rotary Antique Quilt Show 2012 Exhibit “Eagles, Stars & Bars�. Robert Cherry Civic Center. 9 am – 6 pm. $5 donation admits one person for the entire week long exhibit.

Kentucky Kids Consignment Sale. CFSB Center, Murray, Kentucky. 10:00 am – 5:00 pm. www.kentuckykidssale.com Lowertown Tour of Homes 2-5 pm. Historic renovated homes open to the public. . Tickets available at Texaco Station, Madison and 7th Street. $10.

Turn of the Century Social. Murray Calloway County Park. MSU Students dressed in period (late 1800s to early 1900s) costumes will conduct reenactments at the old schoolhouse, courthouse and train depot. There will be food, storytelling and other activities such as candlemaking and kettle corn cooking.

Why Quilts Matter: History, Art & Politics part 3 (four episodes of 9 part documentary) Maiden Alley Cinema. 6:00 pm. $4 per episode or $14 for all four episodes. www.maidenalleycinema.org Stitched the film (starring Paducah’s own Caryl Bryer Fallart). Maiden Alley Cinema. 4:00 pm and 7:00 pm. $6. www.maidenalleycinema.com

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Boyz II Men R&B group. Carson Center. 7:00 pm. www.thecarsoncenter.org.

WKCTC Community Chorus POPS Concert. Clemens Fine Art Center. 3 pm.

FREE. www.artsinfocus.org

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Why Quilts Matter: History, Art & Politics part 4 (four episodes of 9 part documentary) Maiden Alley Cinema. 6:00 pm. $4 per episode or $14 for all four episodes. www.maidenalleycinema.org Stitched the film (starring Paducah’s own Caryl Bryer Fallart). Maiden Alley Cinema. 7:00 pm. $6 www.maidenalleycinema.com

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Art Galleries, Exhibitions & Museums: Second Saturdays Gallery Walk . Visit Lowertown’s great galleries and studios on the second Saturday. 12PM – 8 PM. Apprenticeship for Artists. Ages 13+. Ongoing. Paducah Parks Department. 444-8508.

Private Lessons and Glass Art Windows, Aire Castle Stained Glass Art Studio, 435 Salem Chapel Rd. North, Benton KY. Limit 2 Students per class, schedule is set according to student availability,. Copper Foil & Solder method or Came Method For more, 270-354-5004 or www.airecastle.com/stained-glass .

Paducah Railroad Museum – 201 Washington St. Fri. 1 - 4 by appt. $3 Adults, $1 Children. Donations. 270-519-7377

PM, Sat. 10 AM -4 PM or

PAPA Gallery. Works by 100 local artists. 124 Broadway. Mon. - Fri. 10 – 4PM. FREE. 575-3544. www.thepapagallery.com The Right Angle Gallery. Mon-Fri 9-5 Sat 10-3. 4645 Village Square Dr. River Discovery Center – 117 S. Water Street. Monday – Saturday 9:30 AM – 5 PM. Sunday 1 – 5 PM . $7 adults, $5 children (ages 3 - 12), $6 seniors 60 and over. 270575-9958. www.riverdiscoverycenter.org Lloyd Tilghman House & Civil War Museum - 631 Kentucky Ave. Interpreting Paducah's & Western KY's roles in the Civil War. Fri/Sat Noon to 4PM; 10AM-4PM when riverboats in port; group tours by appt. Adults $3/child 6-12 $1/under 6 free 575-5477.

The William Clark Market House Museum – 121 Market House Square. Mon – Sat 12 – 4 PM. $3 ages 12 and up, $1 ages 6 – 11, 443-7759 Whitehaven Welcome Center – I-24, exit 7. Tours 1 – 4 PM daily, Tours every half hour, daily 1:30 – 4 PM. FREE. 554-2077.

Doodling classes conducted by Paducah artist Bill Ford at the Yeiser Art Center, 200 Broadway , Paducah. 12:30 PM – 2 PM on the following Saturdays: April 21, May 12 and June 23. Others to be scheduled. Ages 5 and up. $25. Pre-registration required . Contact Yeiser Art Center at 270442-2453.

THROUGH APRIL 3: School Block Challenge. National Quilt Museum.

Monday – Saturday, 10 AM – 5 PM. $11 Adults, $9 Seniors, $5 Students, $7 groups of 10 or more. www.nationalquiltmuseum.org or 270-442-8856.

APRIL 24-28 Quilt and Vendor Expo. Mallwide. Mall Hours. Quilt, quilts, and more

quilts! Vendors from all across the county will be set up throughout Kentucky Oaks Mall. Quilt patterns, appliqués, fabric and so much more! Check out the latest

THROUGH MAY 1: Tribeca Gallery presents Cherokee Language Paintings, works by Jannette Parent. FREE THROUGH MAY 5: Yeiser Art Center presents Fantastic Fibers. International competitive exhibition showcases a wide range of outstanding works related to the medium. Saturdays 10:00 am – 4:00 pm. FREE. www.theyeiser.org.

APRIL 5 THROUGH APRIL 30: Clemens Gallery presents PSA Student Exhibition. Artwork by Paducah of Art students. Mon, Wed, Fri 11:30 am – 4:30 pm. Tues. 9:30 am – noon. Thursday 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm. FREE. www.artsinfocus.org APRIL 5 THROUGH MAY: Just Barns & Farms Exhibit. Gallery 5, 803 Madison

Street, Paducah. Features an eclectic mix of paintings and drawings in a wide array of mediums and sizes, all depicting barns and farms. www.renzulliart.com.

APRIL 21 THROUGH MAY 4: 77th Annual Women’s Club Art Show.

Professional, non-professional, and student artists. City Hall Rotunda. Mon – Fri 9:00 am – 4:30 pm, Sat and Sun 1:00 – 3:00 pm. FREE .

APRIL 23 THROUGH APRIL 30: Easter Seals “Pieces of Ability” quilt exhibit. Easter Seals West Kentucky Child Development Center., 801 N. 29th Street, Paducah, KY. 9:00 am – 4:00 pm daily. www.eswky.easterseals.com Glass Artisan Guild. Meets in Murray and is open to all. For information, contact Judi Little at 270-436-5132 or visit www.artisanglassguild.com. Meets the 2ND TUE AT 6PM- Usually at the Murray Transit Center- but we also meet in members studios for special projects and demonstrations.

Civil War Walking Tour. Paducah Convention and Visitor's Bureau. Using the map, drawn by hand in 1861, by a Federal Captain of occupying troops in Paducah, follow the path of historical markers to discover the city"s important role during the Civil War. Call 1-800-PADUCAH for more.

Market @ 315. An array of original art forms. Quilts, Paintings, Turned Wood, Bead Art, Fiber Arts, and much more! All to your "Arts Desire"! 442-6151.

National Quilt Museum. 215 Jefferson Street. For more, call 442-8856. www.nationalquiltmuseum.org. Scheduled school groups of 10 or more are free. The museum offers guided tours to pre-registered groups. Please schedule your group at least two weeks in advance.

Lowertown Gallery information available at www.paducaharts.com.

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Religious Services & Meetings: Amazing Grace Lutheran Church - 270-554-5256 or 270-443-7787 amazinggracelutheranpaducah.org unbridledword@yahoo.com Meets at House of Hope, 2025 Clarkline Road SUNDAY Service: 10 AM

Bellview Baptist Church – 554-3173 www.bellviewbaptistpaducah.com 4875 Old Mayfield Road – Pastor Bro. Mike Nolen

www.bellviewbaptistchurch.com • Sunday School: 9 AM; Worship Service: 10 AM; Sunday Evening: 6 PM; Wednesday Service: 6:30 PM

Bethel Cumberland Presbyterian Church - 270-876-7239 www.bethelcpchurch.org “Come Grow With Us” SUNDAY: Sunday School, 9

AM.; Worship, 10 AM. & 6 PM. Youth (6th-12th grade) , 6

PM

WEDNESDAY: 5:30 Meal 6 PM AWANA (0-5th) Youth (6th-12th) Adult Bible Study

Broadway Baptist Church 2435 Broadway

Pastor: Brother Steve Gorham; Sunday School, 10 AM; Sunday worship, 11AM; Sunday evening, 6 PM; Wednesday worship, 7 PM

Broadway Church of Christ - 270-443-6206 2855 Broadway Street, Paducah. www.broadwaycoc.com

SUNDAY: Morning Worship, 9:30 AM; Bible Study, 10:45 AM Evening Worship, 6 PM MONDAYS & WEDNESDAYS: Precious Pottery Preschool, 9:00 am – 2:00 pm TUESDAY: Clothing Give Away, 10:00 am – noon WEDNESDAY: Ladies Bible Class, 10:00 am, Bible Classes 6:30 pm

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Broadway United Methodist Church - 443-2401 www.bumc-paducah.org

SUNDAY: Fellowship Time 9 AM. Youth & Adult Sunday School for all ages -

9:30 AM. Worship 10:30 AM Youth group (grades 6-12) – 6 PM.Youth Activities, Sunday 6 PM. SELECTED FRIDAY NIGHTS: Parent’s Night Out. Safe, reliable babysitting available for special event or dinner out. Contact the Mother’s Day Out department at 443-2401 3RD MONDAY: Senior Adults Potluck. 12 Noon in Igert Hall. Bring your favorite dish to share and join us for food, fun and fellowship.

WEDNESDAY Evening Meals. $5 for adults and $3 for children. Reservations

are necessary. Food served from 5:30 – 6:15 PM. Programs begin at 6:15 PM. Mother's Day Out- Children 3 months -5 years meets Tuesday and Thursdays from 9 AM -2 PM Call 443-2401 ext. 216 for more information.

Thursday Morning Bible Study: Led by Senior Pastor,Rev. Joe Beal, This group meets most Thursday mornings at 11AM Open to all.

Counseling Services: New Directions Counseling for stress, sadness, abuse; office hours by appointment, call 270-217-2753; First Step Addiction Counseling Ministry, call 270-408-1489.

Choirs available for all ages. Gospel & Chancel Choirs for adults; Gloria Choir for children grades 3-5; Melody Choir for children K-2 and Alpha Choir for children ages 3-pre K. Adult HandBells- Fellowship Ringers. Call 443-2401 ext. 205 for more information about music opportunities at Broadway UMC. Brooks Pool - 443-1778 - Brooks Pool is open to the community for Year-

Round Swimming in our indoor heated pool. Swim lessons and lifeguard certification are available. Pool Rental for private parties. Contact 443-1778.

Swim lessons and Parent & Me Classes are available.Water Aerobics: MONDAY – FRIDAY 10 AM MONDAY – THURSDAY: Open Swim. 5 - 7 PM. Water Aerobics: MONDAY - THURSDAY. 5:15 PM.

Central Church of Christ – 270-442-1017

2201 Washington Street: SUNDAY: Bible Study Classes for all ages 9:30 PM, Morning worship 10:30 AM, Evening worship 6:00 PM WEDNESDAY: Bible Study classes for all ages 7:00 PM EVERY TUESDAY: Ladies' Bible Class, 1 - 2 PM 2nd and 4th TUESDAYS: "Dorcas Day" Clothing Give-Away

Christ Chapel E.M.C.

Pastor Dr. Tom Hiter. Traditional Anglican--1928 BCP. SUNDAYS 8:30 AM, "The

Lighthouse" floating Chapel on Kentucky Lake (moored at Southern Komfort Marina).

WEDNESDAYS 7:00 PM, Hiter Chapel in Fairdealing. Call for directions 270-354-9132.

Community Fellowship Baptist Church - 270-856-4463 Off of Hwy 45 in Hickory, Ky SUNDAY at 9:45 AM for Sunday School • Worship 11:00 AM WEDNESDAY Night Service 6:30 PM • Sunday Night Small Groups 6:00 PM

Concord United Methodist Church - (church) 443-2629 www.concordpad.com SUNDAY

Harmony Baptist Church – 270-488-3115

9215 OGDEN LANDING ROAD • HARMONYPASTOR@GMAIL.COM - FIND US ON FACEBOOK! SUNDAY: 10 AM, Sunday School; 11 AM Morning Worship, Children's Church; 5:30 PM AWANA; 6 PM Evening Worship WEDNESDAY: 7 PM Prayer and Praise, Bible Buddies

Heartland Worship Center - 534-1400 -

SUNDAY: Sunday School - . 8, 9:15, 10:45 AM; Sunday Services – 9:30, 10:45 AM & 6 PM WEDNESDAY: Evening Service – 6 PM; Children’s activities - 6:15 PM; Middle/High School, 6-8 PM.; DivorceCare, 6:30 PM. The Landing: FRIDAYS at

Worship Times - 8:15 AM, 10:30 AM & 6 PM; Coffee/Donuts/ Fellowship – 9 AM. Sunday School - 9:30 AM Tuesday - 6:30 PM - WISE Bible Study for women WEDNESDAY Fellowship Meal- 5:15 PM (call to make reservations); B.L.A.S.T. for Kids, Youth Meeting & Adult Bible Study 6 PM THURSDAY- Men's Prayer Breakfast – 8 AM The Prayer Room is open to the public Monday - Friday 9 AM 4 PM • Plus Homemakers, Scouts, Blood Drives and other Occasional Events. Child care is Provided in the Nursery during Sunday Morning Services

6:45 PM. a year-long program that helps teenagers struggling with hurts, hangups and habits travel the path to freedom, healing and wholeness. FREE. Dinner served at 6:15 PM for $3.

Concord West Church of Christ-270-744-8440

7PM.

4715 Mayfield Metropolis Road SUNDAY Bible Study 9:00AM, Worship 10:00AM, Evening Worship 6:00 PM WEDNESDAY Bible Study 7:00 PM

First Baptist Church, Paducah - 442-2728 www.fbcpaducah.org

SUNDAY: Early Morning Service, 8:30 AM; Bible Study, 9:50 AM; Late Morning Service, 11 AM WEDNESDAY: Prayer Meeting, 6 PM; Adult Choir Rehearsal, 7 PM.

First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) - Benton www.fccdcbentonky.org 527-8560 - 2515 S Main Street

Highland Cumberland Presbyterian Church – 554-3572

SUNDAY: Sunday School - 9:45 AM, Worship-10:45 AM, Youth and Evening Worship6 PM. WEDNESDAY: Evening meal - 5:15 PM, Youth - 5:30 PM, Bible Study - 6PM, Adult Choir -

Hillcrest Baptist Church - 270-217-2796

SUNDAY: Sunday School 9 AM, Services 10 AM and 5 PM. Mothers Day Out: WEDNESDAY 9AM - 2:30 PM. Hillcrest Preschool, MONDAY - FRIDAY

House of Hope Ministries, 270-933-1069 www.hohmin.org, Pastor Michael Pryor

SUNDAY - 9:30 – 10:15 AM, Purpose Driven Life Class and Sunday School; 11 AM, Worship Service WEDNESDAY – 6:30 – 7:15 PM, Midweek Fill-up Service

Immanuel Baptist Church - 443-5306 www.immanuel-paducah.org

Facebook: First Christian Church Disciples of Christ Benton Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/user/RevTim1000?feature=mhee SUNDAY: Church school 9:45 AM, Worship: 10:45 AM • WEDNESDAY: Youth night 5:30-7 PM • MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, FRIDAY: Men's exercise group: 9-10 AM

SUNDAY: Worship Services-10:45 AM. Sunday School, 9:30 AM with classes for all ages.

First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) Paducah, Ky 270-443-8251 • 415 Audobon Drive Paducah, KY www.fccpaducah.org

SUNDAY: Morning Worship 10 AM. Evening Worship 6 PM. THURSDAY: Evening Service. 6:30 PM.

Jesus Christ Little House of Prayer - 898-9875

SUNDAY: Sunday School 9:30

AM, Bell Choir Practice 9:30 AM, Traditional Worship 10:45 AM, Childrens’ Church 3-6 year olds 10:45 AM, Kids GroupPreschool through 5th Grade 4:00 PM, Contemporary Worship 5:30 PM, Youth Groups 6th through 12th Grades 6:30 PM.

First Presbyterian Church - 442-3545

SUNDAY: Church School 9:30 AM; Worship 10:45 AM; Youth Choir (6TH - 12TH grades), 4:30 PM, Youth Group 5:30 - 7 PM, Handbells, 6 PM WEDNESDAY: Children's Choir & activities 4 - 5:45 PM; Adult Choir 7 PM

Fountain Avenue United Methodist - 443-1724

SUNDAY: Fellowship, 9 AM; Sunday School for all ages, 9:45 AM; Worship and

Children’s Church (ages 4-9), 10:45 AM. Communion service first Sunday of each month. Nursery provided for birth - age 3. MONDAY/THURSDAY: Quilting Group, 9:30 AM WEDNESDAY: Church Dinner, 5:30 PM ($5/ call for reservation by Tuesday Noon); Program and youth activities, 6 PM; Choir, 6:30 PM. SUNDAY BIBLE STUDY, "Revelation Is Not the End of the World." 4 PM

Four Rivers Covenant Church – 270-444-6598 or 1-866733-7245 Paducah Campus: 1200 Broadway • Lakes Campus: 109 Main Street, Calvert City SUNDAY: Worship- 9:30 & 11:00AM

Friendship Baptist Church of Paducah - 534-1900

SUNDAY: Worship Service 8:30 & 11 AM. Bible Study 9:45 AM. AWANA (children’s discipleship) 6 PM. Youth Discipleship 6 PM. Adult Discipleship 6 PM TUESDAY: Women’s Bible study, morning and evening sessions.

WEDNESDAY: Children’s Choir (3 yrs - 5TH grade) 6:30 PM. Youth Bible Study 6:30 PM. Adult Prayer/Bible Study 6:30 PM

Grace Church, Int’l - 442-8949 www.gracechurchint.org

SATURDAY: Celebration Service, 10:30 AM and 5 PM TUESDAY: Celebration Service, 7 PM • THURSDAY: Corporate Prayer, 8:45AM

Grace Bible Church - 554-0808

SUNDAY: Celebration Service, 9:45 AM - Potluck following Sunday services.

WEDNESDAY: Service, 6:30 PM

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McKendree United Methodist Church - 488-3770 or 488-2444. SUNDAY: Sunday School, 9 AM Worship, 10:30 AM Youth and

eventscalendar Living Word Pentecostal Church - 575-3477

SUNDAY: Morning Sunday School/Worshi- 10 AM. Evening Worship - 6 PM WEDNESDAY: Bible Study - 7 PM Bus Ministry: 270-564-5706 or 270-210-9086

Lone Oak Church of Christ - 554-2511 www.loneoakchurchofchrist.com

Children Activities, 4:30 PM Evening Worship, 6 PM WEDNESDAY: Bible Study, 6:30 PM EVERY 3RD SATURDAY, Senior Citizens Social Dinner - 4:30 to 6 PM. Clothes Closet: Open Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 10 AM - 3 PM.; Saturday: 9 AM Noon. Most items 25 cents to $1.

Milburn Chapel Cumberland Presbyterian - 488-2588

SUNDAY: Donuts & Coffee, 9 AM.; Sunday School, 9:30 AM.; Morning Worship, 10:30 AM.; Evening, 6 PM. • WEDNESDAY: Evening meal, 5:30 PM.; Bible Study (all ages), 6:15 PM

SUNDAY: Worship 9

AM, Sunday School 15 minutes after end of worship, Evening Service 6 PM. WEDNESDAY: Bible Study 7 PM

Mt. Sterling Cumberland Presbyterian Church - 618-564-2616

Lone Oak First Baptist Church – 554-1441 www.loneoakfbc.org

WEDNESDAY: Bible study 6:30 PM, Junior youth group 6:30 PM

11 AM; Sunday School – 8:30 AM & 9:45 AM; Evening Worship – 7 PM

Mt. Zion Baptist Church - 554-0518 www.mtzionpaducah.org

SUNDAY: Adult Sunday School, 7:30 AM; Morning Worship – 8:30 AM, 9:35 AM, & WEDNESDAY: Children’s Mission Groups & Preteen Group– 5:45 PM; Youth–

6PM; Children’s Choirs & Prayer Meeting– 6:30 Rehearsal – 7:15 PM

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Worship 10:15 AM, Youth Group 5 PM WEDNESDAY: Church Dinner 5:30 Chancel Choir 7 PM

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Lutheran Church of the Cross - 618-524-4628 2601 North Avenue, Metropolis, IL 62960

SUNDAY SCHEDULE: Sunday School - 9 Communion 1st and 3rd Sundays)

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group 6 PM.

Contact:Bro. David LeNeave, contact@mscpchurch.com

SUNDAY: Sunday school, 9 AM; Worship, 10 AM & 6:30 PM WEDNESDAY: Prayer Meeting & Bible Study, 6:30 PM.

New Covenant Fellowship of Reidland – 898-9664

Lone Oak United Methodist Church - 270-554-1272 www.loneoakumcpaducah.org SUNDAY: Sunday School: 9

SUNDAY: Sunday school 10 AM, Worship 11 AM, Evening worship 6 PM, Youth

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Margaret Hank Memorial Cumberland Presbyterian Church - 443-3689 www.margarethank.org SUNDAY: Sunday School, 9:30 AM; Worship, 10:30 AM; Evening service, 6 PM

SUNDAY: Worship Service 10:30 AM

New Geneva Community Church--Paducah – 443-8866 www.ngccarp.org

SUNDAY: 10 AM worship; 11:30 AM intergenerational Bible Study; meal following TUESDAY: Women's ministry 7 PM THURSDAY: Men's ministry 5:30 PM and 6:45 PM TUESDAY – FRIDAY: Biblical counseling available by appointment

New Harvest Church of God www.newharvestchurchpaducah.com

SUNDAY: Morning Worship and Children's Church (Age 11 & under), 10:30 AM; Evening Camp Meeting, 6 PM WEDNESDAY: Bible Study, 7PM

For Youth Information: The River Youth Ministries. Contact Melanie Rogers, (270) 978-1761 or email: melattheriver@yahoo.com

New Hope Cumberland Presbyterian Church- 554-0473 www.newhopecpchurch.org

newhopecpchurch@hotmail.com • Pastor: Jeff Biggs Youth Pastor: Drew Gray Sunday School 9:30 AM Worship 10:30 a.m., Sunday Evening Youth & Worship 6:00 p.m., Wednesday Evening Youth & KFC (KIDS FOR CHRIST) 6:00 PM Adult Prayer Meeting 7:00 PM Monday Night Females- 2ND MONDAY OF THE MONTH

Oaklawn Baptist Church – 442-1513 www.oaklawnbaptistky.org

SUNDAY: Sunday School, 9:45 AM; Worship 11 AM & 6 PM WEDNESDAY: Bible Study 7 PM; God's Children 7 PM

Olivet Baptist Church - 442-3267 email: office@obcpaducah.org

SUNDAY: 9 AM - Sunday School; 10 AM - Morning Worship, Kids Worship Time (ages 3 to K); 5:45 PM – Awana For Kids (ages 2 to 6th grade); 6:00 PM – Evening Worship; WEDNESDAY: 6:30 PM – Bible Studies for ages 2 through Adult

Open Door Baptist Church - 443-6522 www.theopendoorbaptistchurch.com 227 Farley Place, Paducah,

KY 42003 Pastor - Bob Kelley, bkelley@vci.net SUNDAY: Sunday School, 10 AM, Morning Worship and Children's Church 11 AM, SUNDAY EVENING 6 PM; WEDNESDAY: Teaching Time for Adults and Patch the Pirate Club for Children 7 PM; FRIDAYS: Reformers Unanimous, a group that will help you overcome addictions, 7 - 9 PM. Clothes Closet open 3RD WEDNESDAY OF EVERY MONTH. FRIDAYS: RUI, Addiction Recovery Program. 7 PM. If you need a ride or more information, call the church office.

Palestine Methodist Church Bible School - 270-559-1233 Ogden Landing Road, West Paducah, KY Pleasant Grove Baptist Church – 422-1000 1110 N. 14th Street, Paducah

SUNDAY: Explorer Hour: 9:30 AM; Worship 11AM, 1st Sunday: Lord Supper 6PM, 1ST & 3RD MONDAY: Women’s Fellowship 6 PM, 3RD MONDAY: Brotherhood 6 PM, WEDNESDAY: Prayer/Bible Study 6 PM, 1ST WEDNESDAY: Youth Bible Study 6 PM

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The Potter's House Baptist Worship Center -270-928-9905 www.pottershousebwc.com SUNDAY: Bible Study, 9:30 AM; Worship 10:45 AM; Sunday evening 6 PM WEDNESDAY: Small groups for adults and children, 7 PM Nursery Service provided for all services.

Reidland Baptist Church – 898-6243 rbaptist@bellsouth.net • www.reidlandbaptistchurch.org

SUNDAY: 9:00AM Sunday School (classes for all ages), Morning Worship

Service 10:10AM-11:30 AM; Children's Church (ages 4 to 3rd grade); 5:30 - 7 PM. Choir practice, Youth and children's programs and recreation; 6 - 7 PM Adult Bible Study.

WEDNESDAY: 5-5:45 Evening Meal; 6-7: 45 PM, TeamKID: Ages 3 – 6th Grade; Youth Group; 6-7:45 PM, Nursery provided for all services and Sunday school.

Adult Life University Classes; Prayer Service: 6:30 - 7:45 PM. TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS: 9:30 AM – 2 PM, Mother’s Day Out Program. Ages 1-4.

Reidland Christian Church – 898-3904 www.reidlandchristian.org

SUNDAY: 9:30 AM Sunday school; 10:30 AM Worship; 6 PM Bible study WEDNESDAY: 6 PM Family Meal; 7 PM Bible study for children/adults .

Reidland Seventh Day Adventist Church - 270-898-3010 5320 KY Dam Road, Paducah, KY 42003

SATURDAY: Sabbath School, 9:30 AM; Worship Service, 11 AM. A FREE delicious

vegetarian fellowship meal is served 1st Sabbath of each month following worship service. WEDNESDAY: Prayer Meeting, 6:30 PM.

Reidland United Methodist

Faithweaver Friends, preschool - 6th grade. Wednesdays: 5:15 - 7:30 PM. Free dinner & fun, interactive bible discussions for kids. For more, call 270-217-0400.

Rosary Chapel Catholic Church - 444-6383 Rosary@bellsouth.net

Mass Schedule: TUESDAY AND FRIDAY, 5:30 PM; SUNDAY, 10:30 AM 2nd Friday Fish Fry. 711 Ohio Street. Fish, Spaghetti, beans, slaw, drink, and one dessert for a $10 donation to Rosary Chapel. Serve from 4:30-6:30 PM. Carry outs are available.

Spring Bayou Baptist Church- Kevil- 462-3014 www.springbayou.com

SUNDAY: Sunday School - 9:45 AM; Morning Worship & WeeWorship - 10:45 AM; Awana Program - 5 PM; Evening Worship - 6 PM • WEDNESDAY EVENING, 7 PM.

St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, Grand Rivers, KY 270-362-2171, http://stpiusx.us • Pastor Father Anthoni Ottagan Mass Times: WEDNESDAY 9 AM, FRIDAY at 9 AM, SUNDAY 8 AM

Southland Baptist Temple - 270-444-9678 www.southlandbaptisttemple.com

SUNDAY: 7 - 9 AM Topper's Gospel Show (WKYQ); 9:45 AM Sunday School; 10:45 AM

Worship Service, KidzAlive (3 - 5th grade); 6

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Evening Service,

WEDNESDAY: 10 AM - 3 PM Mission Room Open; 4:30 - 6 PM Evening Meal; 6:30 - 8 AWANA (2 - 6th grade), The Light (7th - 12th grade); 6:45 Classes

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St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church - 442-1923 www.stfrancisdesalespaducah.org - Mass Schedule: MONDAY

–FRIDAY: 12:05 PM SATURDAY: 5 PM; SUNDAY: 8:30 at 11

St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church – 554-3810. www.stjohn-theevangelist.org Mass Schedule: TUESDAY – SATURDAY: 7:30 AM

SATURDAY: 5 PM; Sunday: 7:30 AM & 9 AM

St. Matthew Lutheran Church – 442-8294 SUNDAY: 9:30 AM, Worship

St. Paul Lutheran Church - 442-8343

SUNDAY: Worship, 8 & 10:45 AM; Bible study & Sunday School, 9:30 AM

The Lutheran Hour, Christian outreach radio program can be heard locally on WNGO 1320-AM and WKYX 570-AM each Sunday at 6PM Sponsored by St. Paul Lutheran Church.

St. Pius X Catholic Church, Calvert City – 270-395-4727 www.stpiusx.us Pastor: Father Anthoni Ottagan Mass Times: TUES: 6 PM. WED – FRI: 8 AM. SAT: 4:30 PM. SUN: 10 AM.

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eventscalendar St. Thomas More Catholic Church - 534-9000 www.stmore.org

Mass Schedule: MONDAY & THURSDAY: 6 PM • TUESDAY & FRIDAY: 7 AM

SATURDAY: 5:30 PM • SUNDAY: 9 & 11 AM (3 PM En Español) Nursery available at all services. • WEDNESDAY: Mother’s Day Out • THURSDAY: Moms Group Playgroup 4TH MONDAY EVENING: Active MOMS group Active couples group. Call 534-9000 for more information.

Temple Israel - 442-4104 www.templeisrael.us

FRIDAY: Lay-led Services: 5:30PM; Rabbi-led Services: 7PM

Trinity United Methodist Church - 534-9516 www.trinitypaducah.com

SUNDAY: Sunday School, 9:30AM;Worship 10:30AM;Youth BLAST & The Hub, 46PM (meets 2x/month);Children's Choir, 5:15-6PM TUESDAY:Women's Bible Study 9-11AM & 5:30-8PM WEDNESDAY: Awana (2yr old-5th grade), 57PM;Wired Wednesdays (6th-12th grade), 5:30-7PM;Choir, 6-7PM THURSDAY: Men's Small Group, 6AM, IHOP, Paducah SATURDAY:United Methodist Men 2nd Saturday, 8-9AM, Little Castle, Lone Oak

Twelve Oaks Baptist Church - 554-4634

SUNDAY: Sunday School: 9 AM Worship. 10 AM and 6 PM WEDNESDAY: Awana: 5:30 - 7 PM, Mid-Week Service 6 PM.

United Central Presbyterian Church – 442-6414

www.unitedcentralpres.org info@unitedcentralpres.org

Sunday School 9:45 AM, Sunday Worship 10:45 AM, Nursery provided, service ASL interpreted.

United Church of Paducah – 442-3722. www.uccpaducah.org

SUNDAY: Worship celebration–10 AM; Coffee and refreshments–11- 11:20AM; Christian Education until noon.

Waldo Baptist Church - 618-564-2180 waldobaptist.org

SUNDAY: Bible Study, 9 AM; Morning Worship Service, 10 AM; Evening Worship Service, 6 PM WEDNESDAY: Fellowship Meal Ministry, 5:30 PM; MidWeek Service, 7 PM

West End Baptist Church - 443-1043

SUNDAY: Sunday School, 9:30 AM; Worship Service, 10:45 AM; Evening Worship, 6 PM. WEDNESDAY: Fellowship Meal 5:30 PM - Reservations required. Call church office by noon Tuesday. Children/Youth Bible Study and Adult Prayer Service: 6:30 PM

Westminster Presbyterian Church - 443-2919

Rev. Sharon Murray -www.westminsterpresbyterianpaducah.org

SUNDAY: Sunday School, 9 AM; Worship, 10:15 AM Free childcare available; Women's Circle Bible Study, 2ND MONDAY OF THE MONTH at 6:30 PM.

On-Going Community Events & Notices: Doll Adoption Center at Learning Railroad. Kids fall in love with their own baby doll and go through an adoption process and check up. Open Monday Saturday, 10 AM - 5 PM. 2695 Jackson Street. For more, call 270-444-9986 or visit www.thelearningrailroad.com.

MONDAY - SUNDAY: Nemo Feedings. Yaya's Island, Jordan Crossing Plaza. 1 PM. 270-408-9292.

Weekly special on cruises and all-inclusive trips with air from Fun Vacations Plus. Call 270-408-1284 or visit them on the web at www.funvacationsplus.com.

MONDAY - SATURDAY. GPS Recycle Now Collections. Recycling facility, 1830 N 8 Street.

Open: Monday – Wednesday and Friday 7 AM – 4:30 PM; Tuesdays and Thursdays 7 AM to 6 Saturday 8 AM - Noon. Large totes in the front of the center will be available in the evening for after hours drop off. For a listing of what you can bring, visit www.recyclenowpaducah.com. Volunteers welcome. A group for those in the Paducah area wanting to get involved in recycling. For questions, email recyclenow.info@gmail.com.

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Kentucky Grandparents who are primary caregivers may be eligible for state assistance. Call the Purchase Area DeveloPMent District for more information at 877-352-5183.

SECOND THURSDAYS OF THE MONTH: Matters of Life Forum. Jackson Oaks Independent Living Center, 2500 Marshall Avenue 11:30 AM. We will discuss many topics such as ethical wills, passing on important values and bereavement support. For more, contact nancy.wallace@uky.edu

Feeding the Hungry - Community Ministries, 1200 Jefferson Street. Volunteers (age 14 and older) are always needed to help serve free lunches to anyone who's hungry. Shifts available from 9:45 AM - 1:15 PM, Monday - Friday. Financial support also much welcomed! For more info, call Sally Michelson, 519-9233.

TUESDAYs: Story time at McCracken County Public Library. 10 am and 1 pm.

No Story Time on April 3 this month.

Civil Air Patrol - National Guard Armory, 8000 Hinkleville Road, , Tuesdays, 6 8:30 PM. Offering lessons in aviation and aerospace principles, along with teamwork and leadership training. Members often participate in rescue and disaster relief missions. $34 per year for youth; $61 for adults. For more info, call 270-3311750 or email kycap201@calldialog.net.

FREE GED Classes.WKCTC, 8:00 AM -4:30 PM at Anderson Technical Building & 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM at KY Oaks Mall. To register, call 270-534-3451. Fridays through June 20: Take a FREE official practice test at the Anderson Technical Building. Tests start at 8:30 AM. You can also take the GED FREE. Call to schedule a time.

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FREE GED CLASSES - Livingston County Adult and Family Learning Center 306 Wilson Ave. Smithland, KY Also offering free computer classes, math classes, reading classes, and ESL. For more info call 928-2168 Let's Beautify LaCenter Association: Meets the 1st Thursday of every month at 7 PM at the Ballard County Extension Office on Broadway in LaCenter. LBL is a non-profit charitable organization established for the betterment of the community and county. Refreshments are served and anyone interested in participating in community improvements is welcome. For more information please contact Glyn or Judy Webb 270-665-5630.

Maiden Alley Cinema plays unique movies you won't see anywhere else in the region! They also host special events and art shows. Go online to maidenalleycinema.com for what's playing this week.

Marcella's Kitchen. Draffenville Lions Club, 262 Griggstown Road. Open: Monday Friday, 11 AM - 1 PM. FREE meals served. For more, call Grace Forte at 270-205-0223.

Paducah Cooperative Ministry. 402 Legion Drive. Provides emergency food pantry assistance, financial assistance for rent evictions, utility disconnections, prescription medications, and stranded traveler needs. Limited to McCracken County residents. Open Monday – Friday, 9 AM – noon and 1 – 4 PM. Call 270-442-6795.

FIRST SUNDAY OF THE MONTH. L.I.F.E. Community Marriage Enrichment. 6 – 7 PM. Married couples are invited to these sessions to discuss issues that hinder marriage and how to overcome them. FREE. Contact 575-3823.

MONDAY - SUNDAY: Nemo Feedings. Yaya's Island, Jordan Crossing Plaza. 1 270-408-9292.

SUNDAYS: Family and Community Kitchen Meals/Fellowship. Noon - 1:00 PM at Broadway UMC (443-2401). 3 - 4:30 PM at St. Luke Aldersgate UMC (4428621). Free meal. No questions asked.

MONDAY: River City Singles – Monday Evening Dance, Carroll Convention Center, 7–11 PM. $6.

MONDAYS: Introduction to Social Ballroom Dancing. Paducah Dance Academy. 6 PM.

WEDNESDAYS AND FRIDAYS: Workforce Computer Classes. . McCracken

County Public Library Teen Tech Lab. Wednesdays 1 PM.. “1 on 1 at 1” Basic Computing Class. Fridays 3 PM, Job Search and Resume. For more, call 270-442-2510.

MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, FRIDAY: Workforce Computer Classes. McCracken

County Public Library Teen Tech Lab. 1 PM. Monday is "Basic Computing,” Wednesday is “Building a Resume,” Friday is “Searching for a Job Online.” For more, call 270-442-2510.

TUESDAYS: Two for One Studio Fee. The Clay Chameleon, 4793 Village Square Drive. 10 AM - 7 PM For more, call 270-442-1112. www.claychameleon.com. Come paint with a friend.

TUESDAYS: Science Night. McAlister's Deli, 5021 Hinkleville Road. For more information, visit www.hookedonscience.org TUESDAYS: WKCTC Community Chorus. Clemens Fine Arts Building, Room 109

The Christian Art Center, a member of Christians in the Visual Arts (www.civa.org) invites you to volunteer to "Serve God Through the Arts". Extra help needed on the Second Saturday of each month for special events. No art experience needed.

Contact Gretchen Smith, (270) 243-0444 or tallartist@hotmail.com St. Nicholas Free Family Clinic desperately needs pharmacists to fill prescriptions in the evenings. For information, email Anita Spurlock at anitasplk@bellsouth.net or call 575-3247.

Bluegrass Downs - Harness Racetrack and Simulcast Outlet - Open Wednesday through Saturday from 11 AM to 10 PM; Sunday close at 7:30 PM, Concessions and Bar open daily. (270) 444-7117 Cat, dog, and small animal adoptions, All God’s Creatures Rescue, Rehabilitation, and Adoption Center, 595 Richmond Rd, Simpson IL, 1-618-9679601 or 1-618-695-2654.

Cat, dog adoptions, Project Hope “No Kill” Humane Society, 1698 W 10th St, Metropolis IL, 1-618-524-8939.

EVERY BUSINESS DAY: Cat Adoptions, from various humane societies, Pet Adoption Center at PetsMart, (270) 575-9300 FIRST SATURDAY OF EACH MONTH: Cans for the Cross, aluminum can will be collected at the corner of the Ballard County Courthouse at 10 AM.

SECOND MONDAYS: American Disaster Action Team (DAT) monthly meetings. 6:30 PM. Chapter building. 442-3575.

FIRST MONDAY OF THE MONTH: Knitting Club. McCracken County Extension

Office. Members meet to share techniques and ideas and enjoy each others company. For more, call 270-554-9520.

THIRD MONDAY OF EACH MONTH - Book Club. Downtown Coffee Bar, 426 Broadway. 10AM. Everyone is welcome to join our book club to discuss the book of the month. Call to find out what we're reading, 270-444-0044

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FRIDAYS: Paducah Writer's Group. Hear some of the area's most talented poets and storytellers, along with a great audience. Come on down and drop some science on the mic – or just kick back and listen with a fine cup of joe. Etcetera Coffeehouse. 8 PM.

on the campus. 7 - 9 PM. Participation is FREE and anyone who loves choral singing is welcome to join. Contact Norman Wurgler at 270-534-3219. or by email at norman.wurgler@kctcs.edu.

FRIDAYS: Adult Ballroom Dance Party. 8 – 10 PM. $7 cover charge. Drinks & refreshments included. Open to the public. Ruth Johnson School of Dance, 1702 Broadway. Call 442-8321

WEDNESDAYS: Knitting, Crochet, and More.Downtown Coffee Bar, 426 Broadway. 2 PM. Join the crew with your latest knitting, crocheting or other project. 444-0044.

LAST WEEKDAYS OF EACH MONTH: PATS Free Ride. Paducah Area Transit System invites us to ride free on any fixed route (nine in total) . 6 AM – 6 PM. Regular fare $.75, $.50 for 55 and over. paducahtransit.com.

WEDNESDAYS: One on One at One - Computers with Brian Medlin at McCracken County Library. 1:00 pm.

WEDNESDAYS AND SUNDAYS: Shark Feeding. Yaya's Island, Jordan Crossing Plaza. 1:30 PM. For more, call 270-408-9292.

THURSDAYS: Story Hour. Metropolis Public Library, 317 Metropolis Street. 11 AM. For more, call 618-524-4312.

THURSDAYS: E-Reader classes led by Patrick Archer at McCracken County

Public Library.

THURSDAY NIGHTS AT 6PM Spring Hill Singles Ministry - Offering adult singles bible study at Ledbetter UMC. Join us for fun fellowship while learning about real issues that singles face. Childcare provided, and single parents are welcome. Our singles Bible study will start Thursday, 1-5-2012. For the most updated information, like us on Facebook as Spring Hill Ministries Paducah. You can also email springhillministries@hotmail.com.

THURSDAYS: Charitable Bingo. Ballard County Board of Education, 264 E Kentucky Drive, Barlow, KY. For more information, call 270-665-9844.

THURSDAYS: Board Games at the Library. Second floor, Youth Services at McCracken County Public Library. 5 - 8 PM. FREE. Socialize with other youth and teens. Come play a board game. Call 270-442-2510, ext. 122.

THURSDAY: Night Moves Dance Club –American Legion, 425 Legion Drive. 6 9 PM, line dancing and couple's classes. $4 at the door. For more, call 442-3186.

SATURDAYS: Family Movie Entertainment. Traders Mall, theatre. 2 PM matinee, 7 PM evening show. Concessions available, games before the show. For more, call Michael Vancura at 270-994-3686.

Kids & Their Families: School Notes: FRIDAY MORNINGS MONTHLY: Toddler Time (for 2 and 3 year olds) is an opportunity for Graves County children to begin to become familiar with school so that when the time comes, the transition is very natural. Children are able to explore, play with new toys and meet other children. We include in our sessions times of singing, playing, arts, crafts, coloring, and snack time. While the toddlers are having fun mom, dad, grandparents, aunts, and uncles are learning creative ways to actively engage with their children. For more information, contact Jennifer Morris, 270-328-4868.

The McCracken County Preschool Head Start office is now accepting appointments to register for the 2012-12 school year. Children must be 3 or 4 years old on or before October 1, 2012 and they must be income eligible or exhibit a developmental delay. Children also must reside in the McCracken County School District. Please call the McCracken County Head Start office at 270-538-4041 to mak an appointment. Early Head Start applications will also be taken at this time. Transportation for preschool is provided by McCracken County School system. Sorry, no transportation is provided for Early Head Start.

Graves County School District will conduct kindergarten/entry level registration for the 2012-2013 school year at each community elementary school on specific days of the week APRIL 16-20. The student must be 5 years old on or before Oct. 1, 2012. Must provide proof of residence (bills for electricity, gas, phone). Parents please contact the child’s school l for an appoinment and list of other required forms.

Camps, Classes & Education WEDNESDAY APRIL 4: Clutterbugs at McCracken County Extension Office.

2705 Olivet Church Road, Paducah. Organizing your family room, entry way, mail, paperwork and car. 10:00 am. Call 270-554-9520 to register.

SATURDAY APRIL 14: Hand made card making class, St. Mary Commons.

1:00 pm – 3:00 pm. No supplies needed, $10. Benefits St. Mary Project Graduation. Call 270-210-000. RsVP to kmbrlycash@yahoo.com.

THURSDAY APRIL 19: Estate Planning Seminar at McCrackey County Extension Office. 2705 Olivet Church Road, Paducah. 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm or 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm. Free of charge, choose either session. To register, call 270-554-9520.

Paducah Parks Services offers classes for children, teens, and adults. Classes include art lessons, martial arts, soccer, and dance. For details, call 270-444-8508 or visit paducahky.gov

MONDAYS IN APRIL: Digital Scrapbooking at WKCTC, Emerging Technology

Center. April 9 – Introduction to Digital Album Making, April 16 – Creating Storybooks, April 23 – Calendars and Posters, April 30 – Advanced Designing. 6 – 8 pm. $89 includes $75 digital artwork software. Register by calling 270-534-3335.

TUESDAYS APRIL 10 AND 24: Cooking classes at WKCTC. April 10 – Handmade Pasta and Ragu. April 24 – Cajun Gumbo. Each class is $40 which includes all food items. Register by calling 270-534-3335.

FIRST WEDNESDAY OF EACH MONTH THROUGH MAY 2: Clutterbugs.

McCracken County Extension Office, 2705 Olivet Church Road, Paducah. Join this fun group focused on getting control of clutter in our lives. Meets once a month to learn simple techniques to better manage our lives. Call 270-554-9520 to join.

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FOURTH THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH: Alzehimer’s Support Group.

Paducah Care & Rehabilitation Center, 501 N. 3rd Street in Paducah. 4:30 PM. Call Felicia Williams or Katina Wilson at 270-444-9661 for additional information.

Doodling classes conducted by Paducah artist Bill Ford at the Yeiser Art Center, 200 Broadway , Paducah. 12:30 PM – 2 PM on the following SATURDAYS: APRIL 21, MAY 12 AND JUNE 23. Others to be scheduled. Ages 5 and up. $25. Pre-registration required . Contact Yeiser Art Center at 270-442-2453. arn to control their weight. Call 270-554-9520 to sign up.

MONDAYS THROUGH APRIL 2: Cooper Clayton Smoking Cessation Classes.

Cardiac Rehab Area, Lourdes Hospital. 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM. A comprehensive behavioral smoking cessation program to help people stay smoke free for the rest of their lives. Contact Janice Fondaw at 270-444-2808 or jfondaw@lourdes-pad.org.

MONDAY APRIL 2: Stroke Support Group. Meeting Room A, Baptist Heart Center Conference Room , Western Baptist Hospital. 3-4:30. This group provides support for stroke survivors and their caregivers, family and friends. Light refreshments are served. Contact Deb Welsh at 270-415-7697 to register.

APRIL 2 AND 9 (MONDAYS) FROM AND APRIL 14 (SATURDAY) Prepared

Childbirth Classes. Meeting Room A, Doctors Office Building 2, Western Baptist Hospital. 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM Monday, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM Saturday. Free class designed to help expectant parents in their second or third trimester learn about the labor and delivery process. Call 270-575-2229 to register.

THURSDAY, APRIL 12 Relaxing from Within. Atrium Classroom, Doctors

Office Building 2, Western Baptist Hospital. 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM. Free class designed to help expectant mothers become familiar with relaxation techniques.

Participants are asked to bring a blanket, pillow and support person. Call 270575-2229 for more information.

APRIL 14 (SATURDAY) AND APRIL 23 (MONDAY) Breastfeeding Classes - 9

to 11 a.m., Held at the Atrium Classroom, Doctors Office Building 2, Western Baptist Hospital. Free class helps prepare expectant mothers for the breastfeeding experience. Phone (270) 575-2229 to register.

APRIL 9 (MONDAY) AND APRIL 11 (WEDNESDAY). Diabetes Class. Atrium Classroom, Doctors Office Building 2, Western Baptist Hospital. 1:00 to 4:00 PM. Free class with a certified diabetes instructor to assist with any question ro concerns about diabetes. Call 270-575-2918 for more information.

3 CONSECUTIVE MONDAYS IN EACH MONTH: Three week Childbirth Class.

Borders Community Room, Marshall Nemer Paviilion at Lourdes. 6:00 PM – 8:00 270-444-2243.

PM, call for exact dates.

SECOND THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH: Breastfeeding Class. Rosenthal Room – 2nd floor, Marshall Nemer Pavilion at Lourdes. 6 PM – 8 PM. Call 270-444-2243.

MONDAYS: Preschool Playdate. Paducah Regional Sportsplex. 11

AM - 1 PM. Come play on inflatables, on the soccer field, even bring your tricycle to ride on our basketball court! Concessions open. Find out more at www.plexsports.net

MONDAYS: Musical Fingers. (Classes for all children 4 and under.) Meet at

Paducah Regional Sportsplex. 10 AM. For more information, contact Lyz Hornbeak at 575-1858, 331-2987 or at philelz@att.net. www.themusicclass.com

TUESDAYS: Tot Soccer (for ages 2 and a half - 4). Paducah Regional Sportsplex.

5:15 PM. For more, visit www.plexsports.net.

TUESDAYS: PAWS (soccer for ages 4 - 8). Paducah Regional Sportsplex. 6 PM. Get some great coaching and play a few games. For more, visit www.plexsports.net.

WEDNESDAYS: Musical Fingers. (Classes for all children 4 and under.) Meet

at Paducah Regional Sportsplex. 5:30 PM. For more information, contact Lyz Hornbeak at 575-1858, 331-2987 or at philelz@att.net. www.themusicclass.com

FRIDAYS: Family Education on Mental Illness. Western Baptist Hospital. 7 9:30 PM. Strategies to cope with the distress of mental illness in a loved one. AND how to take care of yourself during this hard time. For more, call Marcia or Paul Grant at 270-554-1915.

On-Going Dance, Fitness & Sports: SUNDAY: Holding and Relaxation. 3 PM – 4:30 PM. Elite Yoga, 106 Broadway, Paducah. 270-331-0366.

MONDAY: Vinyasa Yoga. 6:30 AM. Yoga Blast. 8:15 AM. Elite Yoga, 106 Broadway, Paducah. 270-331-0366.

MONDAY APRIL 23. Sibling Class. Atrium Classroom, Doctors Office Bilding

2, Western Baptist Hospital. 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM. Free class helps prepare children ages 2 to 9 for the arrival of a new brother or sister. Call 270-575-2229 to register.

FRIDAY, APRIL 27 Head and Neck Cancer Screening, Western Baptist

Hospital. The screening is open to anyone with risk factors – smoking , chewing tobacco, drinking, or prior head an dneck cancer – and not under th ecare of an ear, nose and throat specialist. Appointment required, call 270-575-2895.

FIRST TWO CONSECUTIVE MONDAYS OF THE MONTH: Diabetes Group Sessions. Jackson Purchase Medical Center. 8 AM – 11:30 required. FREE. Call 270-251-4580 or 1-877-554-JPMC.

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SECOND THURSDAYS (EXCEPT IN JUNE, WHICH WILL BE JUNE 4) Infant Care Class. Marshall Nemer Pavilion at Lourdes Hospital. Baby basics to assist parents with their first few weeks with baby. Call 270-444-2443.

THIRD THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH: Kidney Optios Education Class.

Marshall Nemer Pavilion at Lourdes. 2 PM – 4 PM. Call 270-443-0217.

SELECT TUESDAYS AND THURSDAYS: Your Guide to Joint Replacement classes. Marshall Nemer Pavilion at Lourdes. Thursday Classes are 1 – 3 PM. Tuesday Classes are 4 – 6 PM. Call for exact dates and to register. 270-444-2915.

SECOND TUESDAYS OF EACH MONTH: Breast Cancer Support Group.

Lourdes Medical Pavilion, Suite 403. 6 PM. Call 270-442-1310.

SECOND THURSDAYS OF EACH MONTH: Hopeful Hearts Breast Cancer

Support Group. Marshall Nemer Pavilion at Lourdes Hospital, Womens Center Suite 210. 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM. Call 270-538-5700.

EVERY TUESDAY: Ashes Smoking Cessation Classes. Classroom 4, Lourdes Hospital. 5 PM. Call 270-444-2808.

FOURTH THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH: Sibling Class. Rosenthal Room –

2nd floor, Marshall Nemer Pavision Lourdes. Prepares big brothers and big sisters under 5 for the new arrival. 6 PM – 8 PM. Call 270-444-2640 or 270-444-2243.

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Tishaunda. The New Spot, 727 E. 12th Street. Metropolis, IL. 5:30 pm Monday, Wednesday and Thursday. 10:15 am Saturday. www.tishaunda.webs.com

MONDAYS – Zumba With Tishaunda. Energy Fitness, Paducah, Ky. 9:15 am. www.tishaunda.webs.com

MONDAY: Zumba Gold! Washington Street Baptist Church, 721 Washington

Street. 4 – 4:45 PM. $2 per session. Seniors and beginners welcome. Visit www.zumba.com for more.

MONDAY: Clogging Class. Robert Cherry Civic Center. 6 PM. $5 per session. For more, call 270-444-8508.

MONDAY -THURSDAY: Multiple Class in Yoga and Pilates covering stretching, strength training, toning, and more . Call 444-8508 for more.

MONDAY AND TUESDAY: Aikido. Paducah Parks. For more or to sign up, call 444-8508.

MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY & SATURDAY – Zumba With

Monday, Wednesday & Thursday – Booty Blast with Tishaunda. The New Spot, 727 E. 12th Street. Metropolis, IL. 6:30 pm. www.tishaunda.webs.com.

MONDAY-FRIDAY: Crack of Dawn Bicycle Rides. 6 AM. Meet at Family Video beside Paducah Middle School, when pavement is dry and temperature is 40+ degrees. Pace set by who shows. For information, contact Torey or Hutch at Bike World, 270-442-0751 or email hutch@bikeworldky.com.

MONDAY: Strength and Cardio Circuit Training. Curves, 3420 Park Avenue. Call 270575-3800 for more. www.curves.com Silver Sneakers can Workout for FREE.

MONDAY – THURSDAY. Intro Kettlebell Class. Mike’s Kettlebell Club. 106 Broadway, Paducah. 6:15 PM. 270-554-8224.

MONDAY – THURSDAY. Walking Club. Meet at Picnic Shelter 10 in Noble Park.

M, W, 5 – 6 PM. Tu, Th, 12 – 1 PM. FREE. MONDAY – FRIDAY: Afterschool Martial Arts Sessions. Hwang’s Martial Arts. School dismissal – 5:30 PM. During the school year. 554-6667 or email hwangsmartialart@bellsouth.net www.hwangs-martialarts.com MONDAY & WEDNESDAY: Jazzercise Classes. 33420 Lone Oak Road, Arch Towers - Suite L. 5:15 PM. Everyone welcome! For more, call 270-210-1044.

MONDAYS & WEDNESDAYS: Karate Kidz Prep Beginners ( Ages 7-8),

Future Kidz Beginners (Ages 5-6), Future Kidz Intermediates (Ages 56), Future Kidz Advanced (Ages 5-6), Karate Kidz Beginners (Ages 912), Dynamic Tae Kwon Do Beginners (Ages 13+), Black Belt Class, TurboKick Fitness (Ages 16+) 7 PM. Hwang's Martial Arts. Call 554-6667 for enrollment information or email hwangsmartialart@bellsouth.net. www.hwang-martialarts.com

MONDAY & THURSDAY: Gentle Bends Yoga. 4600 Buckner Lane - United Church of Paducah. 4-5PMYoga for beginners, those who want to brush on their poses and have restrictions. Contact Carolyn @ 554-4466 or carolyn@truenorthyoga.com MONDAY & THURSDAY: Introduction to Flow Yoga. 4600 Buckner Lane United Church of Paducah. 5:30-6:10 PM All Levels Yoga: 7-8 PM Contact Tim @ 205-1012 or tim@truenorthyoga.com MONDAY -THURSDAY: Jazzercise Classes. Paducah Jazzercise Center, Lone Oak Plaza, 3562 Lone Oak Road. 5:15 PM. For more, email paducahjazz@yahoo.com or call 270-210-1044.

MONDAYS, TUESDAYS AND FRIDAYS: Tiger Jiu-Jitsu (ages 5 - 9).

Three Rivers Martial Arts Academy, 2343 New Holt Road. 5 - 5:50 PM. For more, email trmaa@bellsouth.net or call 270-554-4885. www.threeriversacademy.com.

MONDAYS, TUESDAYS AND FRIDAYS: Junior Jiu-Jitsu (ages 10 - 14). Three Rivers Martial Arts Academy, 2343 New Holt Road. 6 -6:50 PM. For more, email trmaa@bellsouth.net or call 270-554-4885. www.threeriversacademy.com.

TUESDAYS: Family Night. Kingway Skateland. 6:30-9PM. $4 each. Skates: Quad, $1, Speed/Inline $3.

TUESDAY: Elite Power Yoga. 8 AM. Elite Yoga, 106 Broadway, Paducah. 270-3310366

TUESDAYS: Hatha Yoga. Paducah Yoga Center. 5:30 PM. Pay what you can, donation based class for all levels, including beginners.

TUESDAYS: Family Track Run Practice. Meet at Noble Park Picnic Shelter #10. 6 - 7 PM. FREE. For more, call 270-444-8508.

TUESDAY: Youth Running Club. Picnic Shelter #10 at Noble Park. FREE. Ages 5-15. 6-7 PM. 444-8508.

TUESDAY & THURSDAY: Jazzercise Classes 3420 Lone Oak Road, Arch Towers - Suite L. 5:15 PM. Everyone welcome! For morem call 270-210-1044.

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WEDNESDAY: VINYASA YOGA. 6:30 PADUCAH. 270-331-0366.

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ELITE YOGA, 106 BROADWAY,

SATURDAY: Jazzercise Classes. 33420 Lone Oak Road, Arch Towers - Suite L.

WEDNESDAYS IN APRIL: Oriental Belly Dancing Classes. Paducah Parks Department. 8 classes for $40. Call 270-444-858 for more details.

EVERY SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH APRIL 7: Kentucky Opry Talent Search. Open competition. Adults $16, Seniors $15, Studens $10, Children $7:50. Call 270-527-3869.

THURSDAYS: Kid’s Kickboxing (ages 5-14) Three Rivers Martial Arts

5:15 PM. Everyone welcome! For more, call 270-210-1044.

Academy, 2343 New Holt Road. 5 pm – 6 pm. For more, email trmaa@bellsouth.net or call 270-554-4885. www.threeriversacademy.com.

On-Going Events for Seniors:

TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS: Xtreme Martial Arts (Ages 8+), Karate Kidz Prep Intermediates/Advanced (Ages 7-8), Karate Kidz Intermediates/Advanced (Ages 9-12), Dynamic Tae Kwon Do Intermediates/Advanced (Ages 13+), Adult Kickboxing (Ages 16+). Hwang's Martial Arts. Call 554-6667 for enrollment information or email hwangsmartialart@bellsouth.net. www.hwang-martialarts.com

FIRST MONDAY OF EACH MONTH: Super Seniors at First Christian Church of Paducah. Call 270-443-8251 for information.

TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS: Group Training Run, West Kentucky Runners

Church. Join us for a potluck lunch at noon. Bring your favorite dish to share in our fellowship hall. For more information contact Bob Fejes at 443-2401.

Club. Summer Hill Ct (off Friedman Lane between Pines Road and HW 60 in Paducah). 5 AM. 8 mile run.

TUESDAY AND THURSDAY: Zumba Fitness Class. Paducah Expo Center, 1

Executive Blvd. 3:45 & 5 PM. $1 per class and or canned good (donated to food bank). Visit www.zumba.com to find out more.

THURSDAYS: Table Tennis. Ages 12+. Classroom 1, Paducah Parks. 5-6PM. $25. 444-8508.

THURSDAYS: Drop in Doubles Clinic. Paul Rowton Indoor Tennis Center.

6:30 PM. Members $15, Non-members $19. 270-443-8363.

THURSDAY: Yoga Blast. 8:15 AM. Elite Yoga, 106 Broadway, Paducah. 270-

331-0366.

FRIDAYS: Kingsway Skateland 6:30 - 10 PM. $6.

FRIDAY: Extreme Martial Arts classes 4:30 – 5:30PM. Future Kidz Makeup Class, 5PM; Lil' Dragons & Karate Kidz Prep Makeup Classes, 5:30; Karate Kidz Makeup Class, 6PM; Dynamic TKD Regular Class (13&Up), 6:30PM. Circuit Training. 6 PM. Hwang’s Martial Arts. 554-6667. www.hwangsmartialarts.com FRIDAYS:

3RD MONDAY OF EACH MONTH: Potluck at Broadway United Methodist EVERY 3RD SATURDAY: Senior Citizens Social Dinner and games.

McKendree United Methodist Church. 4:30 - 6PM. 488-3770.

Residents at Trinity Village - Senior Family Home Care, 3910 Old US Hwy 45 South in Lone Oak. Invite you to a senior's get - together every FRIDAY (Please RSVP): Pot luck – 6 - 6:45PM. Bible Study 7 – 8 PM Contact Rene Sanchez-Chew, 554-7075.

Senior Medicare Patrol – LaShea Sutton, program coordinator of the local Kentucky Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) provides information on how you can detect fraud, waste and abuse of Medicare. She is available for questions Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 9 AM – 3 PM and Tuesday from Noon – 4 PM at the Senior Center, 1400 H. C. Mathis Drive. For information call 270442-8993.

1ST & 3RD FRIDAY NIGHTS: Senior Citizens Dance - Paducah-McCracken County Senior Center. 7 - 10 PM. $5. Live music. Bring potluck-style snack food.

Drinks sold on-site. Open to the public. 50 and over. 443-8579 MONDAY - FRIDAY: Informal Coffee Group. Etcetera Coffeehouse, 6th Street and Kirchoff's Bakery locations. 9 AM.

MONDAY - FRIDAY: Hot Lunches - Paducah-McCracken Senior Citizens Center. 11:30 AM. Donation : $2. Must be 60 and over. 443-8579

Advanced Computer Virtualization Course. Emerging Technology Center. WKCTC. 9 AM – 5 PM. Hands on Vmware authorized course based on Vmware ESXi 4.1 ad vCenter Server 4.1. Designed for individuals who have prior experience with computer networking and Microsoft or Linux operating systems. $1,200 per person. Call 270-534-3335 to register.

MONDAY, WEDNESDAY & FRIDAY: Exercise Classes for Seniors Paducah-McCracken County Senior Center. 10-11 AM. 443-8579

SATURDAYS: Intro Kettlebell Class. Mike’s Kettlebell Club. 106 Broadway,

Methodist Church, 701 Broadway. 10 AM. $25 per month. Call 270-443-2401 for more info.

Paducah. 9:00 AM. 270-554-8224.

SATURDAYS: Tiger and Junior Jiu-Jitsu (ages 5 - 14). Three Rivers Martial Arts Academy, 2343 New Holt Road. Noon - 1 PM. For more, email trmaa@bellsouth.net or call 270-554-4885. www.threeriversacademy.com.

SATURDAYS: Kid’s Kickboxing (ages 5-14) Three Rivers Martial Arts

Academy, 2343 New Holt Road. 1 pm – 2 pm. For more, email trmaa@bellsouth.net or call 270-554-4885. www.threeriversacademy.com.

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Conact the instructor, Carrie at carrie@truenorthyoga.com or visit www.truenorthyoga.com. The first Saturday of Each month will be donation based classes benefiting the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.

MONDAY - FRIDAY: Water Aerobics. Brooks Indoor Pool, Broadway United MONDAY: Zumba Gold! Washington Street Baptist Church, 721 Washington Street. 4 – 4:45 PM. $2 per session. Seniors and beginners welcome. Visit www.zumba.com for more.

MONDAY: Ballroom Dance Classes - Paducah-McCracken Senior Citizens Center. 1-3 PM. FREE. Must be 60 and over. 443-8579 MONDAY: Senior Citizens Theatre Troupe. Murray-Calloway County Senior Citizens Center. 2:30 PM. Projects include radio plays, and reader's theatre. Call Lisa Cope at 270-759-1752 for more.

TUESDAY AND THURSDAY: Line Dancing Classes - Paducah-McCracken Senior Citizens Center. 1-2:30 PM. FREE. Thursdays for beginners. Must be 60 and over. 443-8579

TUESDAYS: Beginning Crochet and Quilting. Senior Citizens Center. 1 PM, 2 PM. FREE. 443-8579

SATURDAYS: Group Training Run, West Kentucky Runners Club. Meet at Rehab Associates, Berger Road. 5 AM. 4 mile run (up to 20 if training for marathon).

WEDNESDAYS: Introduction to Senior Fitness Simplified. Paducah Yoga Center. 11 AM - noon. $10/ session, $30/month, $35/month with Sunday Tai Chi. Call 270-210-1465 for more.

SATURDAYS. Kingsway Skateland. 7:30 – 11 PM. $6.50. . Skates: Quad, $1,

1ST AND 3RD THURSDAYS OF EVERY MONTH: FREE Serving Our

Speed/Inline $3.

SATURDAYS: Black Belts, 9AM; Hwang’s Martial Arts. 554-6667. hwangsmartialarts@bellsouth.net, www.hwangs-martialarts.com

Senior's Bingo. Parkview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. 1:30 - 3 PM. Dessert and coffee served, enter at the Rehabilitation wing. To reserve a seat, call 270-443-6543. v

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Adoption/Foster Care:

Adoption Support for Kentucky (ASK) - Sponsoring support group for adoptive and prospective adoptive parents. The meetings are held the second Monday of each month at the Oasis Christian Center, 3232 Buckner Lane (home to Community Christian Academy Elementary School in Paducah, KY and the last Monday of each month at the Community Fellowship Baptist Church on Hwy 45 in Hickory (across from State Police Post One) in Mayfield, KY. Both meetings are held from 6 - 8 PM. All adoptive parents and those interested in adoption are welcome. Childcare is provided free of charge. For more information contact: Tammy DeBoe @ 270-994-2466 or tammydeboe@newwaveccomm.net or Kim Armistead @ 502-558-6846 or raka1214@yahoo.com.

NECCO Therapeutic Foster Care.

NECCO Therapeutic Foster Care. Necco has been serving Western Kentucky's youth for more than a decade. To find out more about foster parenting, give us a call. Necco can introduce you to a child in need of a loving family and a safe place to call home. Benefits include training tailored to fit your schedule, 24 hour crisis intervention/support, access to on staff mental health professionals, ongoing monthly trainings with childcare and meals provided, respite, incentives, daily reimbursements paid twice monthly, case managers for every home, staff cell phone numbers, and unmatched foster parent support.

For experience you can count on, call Necco toll free at 866-30NECCO (866-306-3226) or 270-898-1293. Foster a Child & Foster Hope (© 2011 Necco).

Child Care:

Tot School. 9 AM - 2 PM, MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, FRIDAY. Ages 3 - 5. $110/month. AUGUST 16 - MAY. Paducah Parks Bldg. 444-8508.

National After School Program (NASP). Meets MONDAY - FRIDAY, 3 - 6 PM. FREE. To sign up, call Paducah Parks at 270-444-8508.

Child Protection/ Crisis Services:

Domestic Violence Information Session. McCracken County Courthouse, Family Court, Room “E”. 443-6071, ext. 5.

The Purchase Area Sexual Assault and Child Advocacy Center. We provides fee services for both children and adult victims of sexual crimes. Our services include therapy, legal and medical advocacy, forensic interviews, child sexual abuse exams, consultation, assessment and referral services and education programs. Offices in Paducah, Mayfield and Murray reach all of the Purchase Area Region. Our 24 Hour crisis line number is 1-800-928-7273 and our office number is 270-928-4422. We welcome invitations to present preventive programs in schools, clubs, churches, and other groups. We need volunteers for our 24 hour crisis line and to meet victims at local emergency rooms. All volunteers undergo a criminal background check and central registry check. All are equipped with a 40 - hour training course. PASAC will accommodate your schedule. Join the team by calling 270-534-4422.

Children’s and Teen Groups: Boy Scout Troop 1 – Grace Episcopal Church. 559-1515.

Looking for long lost Scouts! Visit www.scoutingfriends.org or call (270) 554-5857.

Girl Scout Activity Listings: www.kyanags.org Teen Board- Conference Room at Paducah Parks Bldg. Ages 14-18. 4-5PM. FREE. 4448508

Education Groups:

Center for Gifted Studies. Alexander Hall, Murray State University. The Center, located at 3205 Alexander Hall, collaborates with pre-service and graduate education students, the School Psychology program, and other College of Education programs to provide services to parents and gifted children in the region. Its services include professional develoPMent programs for teachers, regional and international enrichment opportunities for gifted students during the academic year and summers, and informational and assessment services to parents. For more, contact Dr. Joy Navan, 270809-2539 or joy.navan@coe.murraystate.edu.

C.H.A.M.P., Christian Homeschoolers All Meet and Play. United Methodist Church

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Gym, Ledbetter, KY. Every Monday 2:30 - 4:30. We also have group recess every six weeks.

Bring skates or sports equiPMent. FREE to all. For more, call Sherry Layne-Smith at 270-9284368 or email smith731@localnet.com.

Heartland Christian Home Educators offers support, field trips, and fellowship for home school families in western Kentucky and southern Illinois. To find out more call 270-908-1619.

Wickliffe Mounds State Historic Site encourages area residents to volunteer at the park. Wickkliffe Mounds is a preservation of a Native American village dating to 11 AD. The park has a volunteer program and is searching for people who are interested in museums, history, archeology, education and Native Americans. Activities include tour guiding, educational programs, greeting visitors, outdoor landscaping and other help. Contact the Park Manager Carla Hildebrand at 270-335-3681 wickliffemounds@ky.gov Land Between the Lakes Programming - Trail hiking, animal discovery,

children’s activities, planetarium programming and more. Weekday and weekend listings. 270-924-2020. www.lbl.org

McKAGE (McCracken County Chapter of Kentucky Association of Gifted Education.) Monthly lunch meetings at local schools. Noon – 1 PM. For information, contact Danette Humphrey, 442-5172 Ms. Bunny’s Pet Licks for Kids – Community Awareness Safety program.

Pet care, responsibility and safety tips for children 5 – 12 years of age.

Focus on dog bite prevention. Fun, interactive program with her tiny, fourlegged helper, “Scooby Sue”. FREE to children’s groups, schools and organizations. For information & to schedule Ms. Bunny. 575-3822 Center for Cultural Exchange. Host an international exchange student! CCI is looking for families to host high school students from foreign countries. Each CCI student is fully insured, brings spending money and is looking forward to an active family life. CCI is designated by the US Department of State and dedicated to promoting cultural understanding, academic develoPMent and world peace. Call your Area Representative, Corinne Sullivan at 270-5080622 if you have any questions or visit www.cci-exchange.com for more information.

To view television programs, including Tot School from Paducah Parks Services, produced by the television department at West Kentucky Community and Technical College, visit www.paducah2.org.

Crisis Management

Kentucky Regional Poison Center - Kosair Children’s Hospital. 1-800-222-1222 The Merryman House. The Merryman House Domestic Crisis Center provides free services to all victims of domestic violence, including shelter for those in need. All of the following services are offered FREE of charge. Some of our services include individual counseling, court advocacy, support groups, referral services, hospital advocacy, outreach services, and housing counseling. Though the shelter is located in Paducah, we provide outreach services for area counties. Our toll free crisis number is 1-800-585-2686 or (270) 443-6001. Our email address is merrymanhouse@ hcis.net. All services are completely confidential.

Paducah Lifeline Ministries. Counseling and help for life-controlling addictions.

Call 443-4743. 2801 Morgan Lane Paducah, KY Chapter of Yellow Ribbon Suicide Prevention Program - 800-SUICIDE (800-2433), 800-273-TALK (800-273-8255).zackshope.com For military and their families: www.operationhomefront.org

Loss:

Compassionate Friends of Western Kentucky Self-help organization for families that have had a child die. Every first Tuesday, 7 PM, at St. John Catholic Church Cafeteria, 6705 Old US Hwy 45 S. For more, contact Darla Martin at darlamartinky@gmail.com or 270-331-0883.

Four Rivers Compassionate Friends – THIRD TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH. 7 – 9 PM EXCEPT December when we join in the National Candle Lighting 2nd Sunday. For families who have lost a child of any age. Community and Senior Ctr, 155 W Cumberland Av, Grand Rivers, KY (one block west of J.H. O'Bryan Ave, and behind 1st KY Bank) Contact: 270-217-4490, or FourRiversCF@hotmail.com for more information or to receive our FREE newsletter. www.compassionatefriends.org Grief Support Group – FIRST TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH. Graves County Senior Citizens Building. 11:30 AM. Free grief support group sponsored by Lourdes Hopice. Contact Todd Hawkins at 270-415-3632.

Lourdes Hospice Needs Volunteers: Working with hospice patients can grow your faith and teach you about the magic and beauty of life. Volunteers are needed in Ballard, Caldwell, Carlisle, Crittenden, Fulton, Graves, Hickman, Livingston, Lyon, Marshall, and McCracken counties. If interested, contact Susan Mason at 1-800-870-7460 or 270-415-3640.

EVERY MONDAY (EXCEPT HOLIDAYS). Healthy Grieving Group. Paducah Lourdes Hospice Office, Hipp Buildingm Jackson Street 5 PM. 1ST TUESDAY OF EVERY MONTH. Grief Support Lunch: Luke's Truckstop, Arlington. 11:30 AM. Contact Leah Fondaw, lfondaw@lourdes-pad.org. 270-415-3607.

FIRST THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH EXCEPT HOLIDAYS. Men’s Coffee Grief Education and Support Group. Bob Evans Restaurant, Paducah. 8 AM. Call for info 270-4153632. Bariatric Support Group. Community Conference Room, Jackson Purchase Medical Center. 6 PM. Call 270-251-4169.

Survivors of Suicide: support group for anyone whose life has been touched by the

unique grief of suicide. First Tuesday of the month. United Church of Paducah, 4600 Buckner Lane. Contact: 442-3722

Zack’s Hope SOS. Support Group for Survivors of Suicide. FOURTH THURSDAY OF EVERY MONTH. Western Baptist Heart Center. 6 – 7:30 PM. For more, call Linda Thompson at 270-559-3480

Multi-service Providers:

Family Service Society is in DESPERATE NEED of FOOD. All types are needed; canned,

boxed, mixes, cereal, etc. Please contact Family Service Society by calling 270-443-4838.

Lourdes Hospital has meetings and groups on: Childbirth, breastfeeding ALS support, Driving, Eating Disorders, Epilepsy, Fibromyalgia, Breast & Cervical Cancer, Parkinson’s disease and Heart issues. Call 444-2444 or ehealthconnection.com/ regions/lourdes Western Baptist Hospital has meetings and groups on: Breast feeding, childbirth, Baby Care, Family, CPR, Menopause, Diabetes, Ostomy & other medical issues. Call 575-2229 or www.westernbaptist.com

Hope Unlimited Family Care Center and Medical Clinic provides counseling, pregnancy tests, ultrasounds, parenting classes and The Learn to Earn Program which offers a way for families to earn points to purchase much needed baby items. For more information, call 270-442-1166 in Paducah or 618-524-5730 in Metropolis.

St. Nicholas Free Clinic. St. Nicholas Family Clinic's mission is to provide quality health care to working individuals and families who do not have medical insurance or financial resources necessary to pay for private insurance and/or medical care The St. Nicholas Family Clinic offers medical services to Ballard, Carlisle, Fulton, Hickman, Livingston, McCracken, and Marshall Counties in Kentucky and Massac County in Southern Illinois. Open to the public Tuesday - Friday from 10:00 - 11:30 AM and 12:30 - 4:30 PM. Drop by, call 270-415-0467, or email anita@stnicholasfamilyclinic.com.

St. Vincent de Paul Budget Store. We are a volunteer based ministry that sells used clothing, furniture and other goods at a minimal charge to the community and in turn uses the proceeds to help those less fortunate through the Help Line. Help is offered based on need, regardless of religious affiliation or income. The Budget Store serves the public 5 days a week (Tuesday through Friday 10 AM to 3 PM and Saturday 9 AM to 1 PM). VOLUNTEERS AND DONATIONS ALWAYS WELCOME! Please feel free to call or e-mail us with any questions you may

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have regarding our services. Budget Store phone number: 270-442-9351; Help Line phone number: 270-575-1008; E-mail address: stvincentpaducah@yahoo.com Four Rivers Behavioral Health. Provides service in the areas of mental health, develoPMental disabilities, and substance abuse. Consulting and employee assistance available. Serving Ballard, Calloway, Carlisle, Fulton, Graves, Hickman, Livingston, Marshall, and McCracken. 24-hr. crisis hotline, 1-800-592-3980. Call the office, 442-7121, to find out more.

Martha's Vineyard. A ministry that prepares meals and delivers them to the less fortunate in our area weekly. If you would like to volunteer please call Martha at 575-0021.

Donations may be sent to : Martha's Vineyard • 1100 N. 12th Street • Paducah KY 42001 Ballard County Community Food Pantry. St. Mary's Catholic Church, 662 Broadway, LaCenter. Open Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 9 AM to 12 noon for food distribution and to receive non-perishable donations. Need spaghetti'os, soups, vegetables, crackers, etc. For more, call the church at 270-665-5551.

Baptist Church of Christ, 2855 Broadway. 6:30 – 8:30 PM. A diverse group of people with one common interest: photography. Whether you're a new hobbyist or full time professional, our club offers the opportunity to learn, share, network and form new friendships! Yearly membership dues only $20. For more info, contact bonni.littleton@gmail.com McCracken County Genealogical & Historical Society. 2nd Wednesdays. McCracken County Public Library. 1:30 PM. Contact Marjory Heyduck at 554-0878. Programs include local speakers. New members welcome.

Toastmasters EVERY MONDAY. Farm Bureau Office, 1600 Broadway. Noon-1PM. Visitors are always welcome. Come and improve your public speaking ability in a friendly, supportive atmosphere. For more info, call Clay Campbell, 703-2700.

Parenting Support:

I-CAN - The International Cesarean Awareness Network's mission is to improve maternal and child health by preventing unnecessary cesareans through education and provide support for cesarean recovery. Meetings the 2ND TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH at 5:30, McCracken Public Liabrary Meeting Room. For more information, contact Kimberly Eckenberg 618-921-1132, kjeckenberg@hotmail.com or i-canonline.org

Miscellaneous:

La Leche League of Kentucky- All breastfeeding mothers and mothers-to-be interested in breastfeeding. Meetings 1ST THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH at 10 AM, 160 South Gum Springs Road, Paducah. Contact Lynette Brown 534-0512 for directions. Inclement weather cancels. www.breastfeedinghelppaducah.blogspot.com

Art Guild of Paducah. FIRST TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH 6 PM. McCracken County Public LibraryFor more info, call Carol at 270-554-4803 or 270-210-1465, or Melanie at 270-331-3087.

MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) - MOPS meets from 9:30-11:30AM on 1ST & 3RD THURSDAYS FROM JANUARY THROUGH MAY. If you’re a mother of a preschooler, you’ve got your hands full….and we know how you feel! Get connected in MOPS. There are limited spots available for childcare so please call ahead. 554-1441. They also meet one Sunday a month, 5 - 7 PM. Please call for specific dates.

Art Parties. Invite an artist to come to your place or have the party at ours.

The artist will do live demonstrations, paint faces, and lead kids in a super fun art activity. Call Gretchen Smith at 270-243-0444 or email tallartist@hotmail.com.

Senior Pastor Bible Study. Thursday mornings at 11:00 AM at Broadway United Methodist Church. Come and bring a friend. You do not have to be a member of Broadway UMC to participate. 443-2401.

Citizens Against Drug Dealers and Drug Abuse (C.A.D.D.) Working toward a drugfree McCracken County with education, prevention, and resources for families. 1st Thursdays; 6:30 PM. Milburn Chapel Church, West Paducah. For info., 554-9429.

Dream Factory Volunteer Meetings - US Bank Bldg. 4TH & Broadway. 5TH floor.

Interested in helping or donating? Janice Harris, 441-7611 www.dreamfactory.com Hearts for Babies. The group makes layettes for under-privileged and single moms in need and their new babies. Meets 1st Wednesday of every month from 10 AM – 2 PM at Lone Oak First Baptist Church, Room C 200. Come and join our fun group. We knit, crochet, quilt and sew! For more, call Nelly Sullivan at 270-554-3818 Paducah Chess Club - SATURDAYS, 1 - 4 PM, brilliant minds young and old, put their wits to the test at English's Antiques. Sponsored by English's Antiques and Rayela Art, 212 Broadway.

Moms in Touch prayer support for Concord Elementary School. Call Kelly Hudspeth, 744-0800 NINO – Nine months in; nine months out. Provide infant sling & carrier information & support. 3rd Mondays. 10:30AM. McCracken County Library. For more information, contact Jill Tanner, 349-3806 or email thenaturalbaby@gmail.com Wives of Faith, Western KY Chapter – If you would like to join a Christian-based group of other military wives, this is the group for you. Come join us for lots of fun, support, and activities! All units and branches are welcome. Check out: http://www.wivesoffaith.org/groups/western-kentucky-wof and email ashley@wivesoffaith.org if you're interested or would like more information.

Social and Professional Groups:

Paducah Kennel Club. Meetings are the SECOND TUESDAY OF EVERY MONTH

40/50 Group. 1ST AND 3RD MONDAY OF EACH MONTH at 5:30 PM. Meets at area restaurants for socializes and to plan events. Meetings this month: February 7th at Tribeca, February 21st at Jasmine. www.4050group.blogspot.com

annually for an individual, $45 for a family, and $5 for Junior Membership. There are ongoing conformation and puppy socialization classes, obedience classes, and agility classes. The club also offers Canine Good Citizen and Therapy Dog International Testing. For more, visit www.paducahkennelclub.com

ACCESS Christian Singles. We provide a safe atmosphere for social activity for all singles. Whether members are men, women, divorced, widowed, never married, just separated or dating couples, we all have different personal goals and ideas about socially acceptable behavior. Meets the SECOND SATURDAY AND FOURTH FRIDAY OF THE MONTH. Check the blog for details: http://accesschristiansingles.blogspot.com/

(EXCLUDING JUNE, WHEN THE MEETING IS THE THURSDAY PRIOR TO THE DOG SHOW) at 7 PM at the clubhouse. Guests are welcome. Membership is $30

Paducah Photographer's Club. Meets FIRST MONDAY OF THE MONTH. Broadway

Downtown Kiwanis Club - 310 N 4th Street, THURSDAYS, Noon - 1 PM. Visitors and potential members are always welcome at these weekly service-oriented gatherings. Email Chuck.Williamson@jpenergy.comfor more info.

Four Rivers Society for Human Resource Management - Meetings are the

FOURTH TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH at 6 PM at Whaler's Catch. For more, call Christa Dubrock at 443-7361, ext. 10689 or email dubruck@csiweb.com.

Lone Oak Kiwanis - Meets WEDNESDAY mornings for breakfast at Parker’s Drive Inn Restaurant, 2921 Lone Oak Road, 7 AM. We welcome visitors and potential members. Breakfast is open to visitors on the first Wednesday of every month.

Paducah /River City Business and Professional Women (BPW). MEETS SECOND TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH at noon at the Paducah County Club. Email Jessica Koverdan for more, jessicakoverdan@kyfb.com.

Paducah Business and Professional Women (BPW) Meets second Tuesday of each month for dinner. 6 PM, Grace Episcopal Church. For information, call Merryman Kemp at 270-442-7636 or Pat Moriarty at 270-853-2580.

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Paducah-Kentucky Lake Chapter of the International Society of Administrative Professionals. Meetings are the THIRD TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH at 5:30 PM. For more, call Christy Poindexter at 270-575-6624. www.geocites.com/paducahkylake.

Paducah Lions Club The oldest Lions Club in Kentucky, they meet TUESDAYS at noon for lunch and presentations by guest speakers at the Carson Center.

Paducah Newcomers' Club: Monthly meetings are held on the SECOND TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH, please call 270-554-5303 or www.geocities.com/paducahnewcomers/index.html for more details. Paducah Newcomers' Club Playgroup: Held weekly on Monday at 10:00 AM, please call 270-534-1835 for more details.

Paducah Rotaract Club. First MONDAY of the month at 6 PM. Paducah Area Chamber of Commerce. A group for young professionals 18 – 30 years old focused on helping others.

Paducah Rotary Club -The group meets each WEDNESDAY for lunch and excellent speakers. Noon at the Myre River Room, Carson Four Rivers Center.

Paducah Singles Connection - TUESDAYS, 7 PM at Grace Episcopal Church. All single adults are welcome to this group, which emphasizes positive fellowship and social interaction based on the Christian lifestyle. They neither encourage nor discourage dating among members. The goal is to encourage, with love and support, those adjusting to the single lifestyle in a way that enhances self-esteem, tolerance and understanding.

South Paducah Kiwanis - 1640 South 6th Street, THURSDAYS from 7 - 8 PM. The club invites members to this weekly meeting. The group's mission: serving the children of the world, one at a time.

Zonta Club of Paducah - 5:30 PM, SECOND TUESDAY OF THE MONTH at Whaler's Catch restaurant. It’s always a fun night when this group of women executives and professionals gathers to work together to advance the status of women worldwide through service and advocacy. For more, call 270-575-3444.

Special Needs: H.O.R.S.E.S. Inc. Therapeutic Riding Center currently has open enrollment for riders with special needs. Located at Carson Park, Paducah. Located at Carson Park, Paducah. Please visit our website for an enrollment package. www.horsesinc.org or call us at 270-437-3881.

Easter Seals West Kentucky offers a range of therapies including speech, physical and occupational therapy services to children who qualify regardless of income. If you know a child who would benefit from these services or needs additional services above what they are already receiving, please call Tara Beyer at 270-444-9687.

Easter Seals West Kentucky Adult Day Care has openings. Our program is ideal for seniors and special needs adults who are unable to be monitored during the day by a primary caregiver or simply need daily interaction in a safe, social group setting. In addition to activities, we offer meals and personal care. Caring nursing staff are also available to help monitor or assist with certain health or medical needs. Please contact Micah Sullivan at 270-442-2001 for more information.

FEAT of Western Kentucky. Families for Effective Autism Treatment. Easter Seals Child Development Center. featofwky@gmail.com Marshall County Special Olympics. Marshal County Special Olympics. The group

holds their monthly meeting at the Woodmen of the World building in Benton, 2nd Tuesday at 7:30 PM. For more, call Brian and Melissa Collier, 270-227-5225.

Alcoholics Anonymous. Wednesdays evenings. 8 – 9 PM. Ballard County Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Community Center in Lacenter.

Caregiver Support Group – THIRD TUESDAY OF THE MONTH. Legacy Personal Care Home, 4747 Alben Barkley Drive. 6 PM. FREE respite care is provided. For more information, please call Carrie Gottschalk Singler, 270-534-0620.

Adoption Support for Kentucky (ASK). support group for adoptive and prospective adoptive parents. SECOND MONDAY OF EACH MONTH at the Oasis Christian Center, 3232 Buckner Lane (home to Community Christian Academy Elementary School in Paducah, KY and the last Monday of each month at the Community Fellowship Baptist Church on Hwy 45 in Hickory (across from State Police Post One) in Mayfield, KY. Both meetings are from 6 - 8 PM. All adoptive parents and those interested in adoption are welcome. FREE childcare provided.

Bariatric Support Group. FOURTH TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH at 6 PM. Community Conference Room, Jackson Purchase Medical Center. For more information about participating with this group, call 270-251-4169.

Brain Injury of Kentucky Support Group -Western Baptist Hospital, Conference Room A. Call Brenda Bradford at 575-2799 or 554-0452 Cancerport - the Breast Cancer Support Group. Women's Health and Wellness Center at Lourdes Medical Pavilion. Contact Kentucky Cancer Program at 270-442-1310.

Cancer Support Group – First Christian Church. 443-8251 Celebrate Recovery. Heartland Worship Center's Youth Building. FRIDAYS AT 7 Are you struggling with hurts, habits and hang-ups such as depression, insecurity, anger, overeating or chemical dependency? Open the door to change and find freedom from addictive, compulsive and dysfunctional behaviors. For more, call 270-534-1400, ext. 260.

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Christian Support Group Meeting for friends and family of the chemically dependent. New Life Tabernacle. Call 444-8073 or 554-5977.

Circle of Hope Cancer Support Group. FIRST MONDAY OF THE MONTH at 6 PM. Jackson Purchase Medical Center, Private Dining Room. Special guests are planned to provide information on pain management, depression, nutrition and many other related topics. For more information, call 382-3940 or 247-6546. Next meeting: FEBRUARY 7.

Compassionate Friends – THIRD THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH. 7 – 9 PM. For families who have lost a child of any age. Community and Senior Ctr, 155 W Cumberland Av, Grand Rivers, KY (one block west of J.H. O'Bryan Ave, and behind 1st KY Bank) Contact: 270-217-4490, or FourRiversCF@hotmail.com for more information or to receive our newsletter. www.compassionatefriends.org Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America Support Group. First Thursday of the Month. Marshall Nemer Building, 2nd Floor Rosenthal Room. 7 PM. For more information, call 646-623-2620.

Diabetes Support Group – Lone Oak Church of Christ. 3RD TUESDAYS. 7-8 PM. For questions, contact: Western Baptist Hospital at 575-2282; or Purchase District Health Dept. at 444-9625.

Diabetes Support Group. FIRST MONDAY OF THE MONTH AT 6 PM. Community Conference Room, Jackson Purchase Medical Center. Participants share in a diabetic-friendly potluck meal. Additional information can be obtained by calling The Diabetes Care Center at 251-4372. To register call 251-4580 or 1877-554-JPMC.

Down Syndrome Association of Western Kentucky is a resource group for families, friends, &individuals with Down syndrome. 6:30-8 PM on the third Monday of each month at the Heartland Worship Center in Paducah, Kentucky. For more, call Lana Dockery, phone number 270-564-0949, and email ldockery@comcast.net

Support Groups:

Cancer Support Group – FIRST TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH. 7:00 PM. First Christian Church of Paducah. Call 270-443-8251 for more information.

THIRD TUESDAY OF EVERY OTHER MONTH: Look Good…Feel Better by American Cancer Society. Open to all women with cancer who are undergoing treament. 6 PM to 8 PM. Suite 403, Lourdes Medical Pavilion. Call ACS at 270-444-0740.

THIRD TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH: Bariiatric Support Group. Marshall Nemer Paviilion at Lourdes Hospital. For those who have had or are considering Bariatric surgery. 6 PM. Call 270-415-3888.

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Epilepsy Support Group. SECOND THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH, 6 - 7 PM in the West Kentucky Epilepsy Center at the Murray Calloway County Hospital in Murray. Free and open to the public. Call 270-762-1566 for more information.

Fibromyalgia Support Group. 6 - 7 PM. THIRD THURSDAY OF EVERY MONTH at Birk Grove Life Centre (5150 Village Square Drive.) Meetings are open to the public for women with Fibromyalgia. Phone 270-415-9575 for any questions.

Hopeful Hearts -A support group for women with cancer led by Dr. Lisa Chaney Lasher. MEETINGS: 2ND THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH 6:30PM. Lourdes Women's Health and Wellness Center, Contact 538-5723.

Hot Shots, a support group for children with type 1 diabetes and their fami-

lies. For more information, contact 217-2548, 519-4155, 210-3047 or ronda. cartwright @mccracken.kyschools.us

I-CAN -The International Cesarean Awareness Network's mission is to improve maternal and child health by preventing unnecessary cesareans through education and provide support for cesarean recovery. Meetings the 2ND TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH at 5:30, McCracken Public Library Meeting Room. For more information, contact Kimberly Eckenberg 618-921-1132, kjeckenberg@hotmail.com or i-canonline.org L.I.F.E Community L.I.F.E-Saver Class - 523 N 12th Street. TUESDAYS, 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM. This class allows individuals to talk about any life-controlling issues and get support from the group. FREE. All are welcome. 575-3823.

Lupus Support Group. Lourdes Hospital, Classroom 4. 6 PM, first Monday of every month. For more, call 270-210-9247.

“Metamorphosis”: Lourdes Bariatric Program Support Group - For those who are interested or have undergone the gastric bypass procedure. 444-2444

N.AMI. Paducah (National Alliance on Mental Illness) support group for family members and persons affected by mental illness and their families.

THURSDAYS, 7 – 8:30 PM. St. Mathew’s Lutheran Church, 27th & Broadway.

Nar-Anon Family Support Group. TUESDAYS, 6:30 PM. Lourdes Hospital Classroom 4. Join in on a weekly hour of anonymous friendship, support and information for people with family members and/or friends struggling with drug addiction. For more, call 444-6718 Overeaters Anonymous. MONDAYS. 7-9PM at at various members' homes. OA offers a fellowship of men and women who seek recovery -through a Twelve-Step program. No public, private, political, ideological, or religious affiliation. No dues, fees, or weigh-ins. EVERYONE WELCOME! For more and weekly location, call 270556-8873.

Paducah Area Amputees in Action Support Group. Lourdes Hospital - Borders Community Room. 5:30 PM. 3RD THURSDAY EACH MONTH. For information, please call Terri Ross, 488-3020. If you or a loved one would like a hospital or nursing home visit from an amputee for support and encouragement, please call for information.

Parkinson’s Support Group. This group meets at Western Baptist Hospital in the 2nd floor Atrium Conference Room at 9:30 AM and at Lourdes Hospital in the basement, Classroom 4 at 10 AM. MEETINGS ARE EVERY OTHER WEEK. For exact meeting times and more information, please call 1-270-898-8031.

Postpartum Depression Support Group. The FIRST MONDAY OF EACH MONTH at Hope Unlimited headquarters. This resource is open to the

public, confidential and free. For questions about this support group, call 270442-1166.

Stroke and Brain Injury Survivors Support Group. Meets weekly on AM - Noon. Second floor conference room, Jackson Purchase Medical Pavilion. Call 270-251-4121 for information on upcoming meeting topics.

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Support & education for families with a loved one who has a severe mental illness. FREE. Basic information about medications, the recovery process, communication skills, problem solving. Weekly meetings. Call to register 270554-1915 TOPS #110 Paducah. Lebanon Methodist Church., 4620 At Massa Drive. 6 PM , Weigh In; 6:30 PM , Meeting. This weekly meeting has a two-fold objective: encourage healthy lifestyles through weight management support groups and sponsor obesity research. Most members refer to the organization simply as "TOPS," an acronym for "Take Off Pounds Sensibly." The first meeting is FREE; yearly membership $26; monthly chapter dues $5. 270217-1182.

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TOPS KY 0212 Paducah "Take Off Pounds Sensibly". Our mission is to offer Support and Encouragement for weight loss. Fountain Avenue United Methodist. Meetings are every Wednesday morning & starts at 9:30. The first meeting is FREE, yearly dues are $26,and monthly chapter dues are just $4. For more information contract Tina at 270-331-0318.

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It’s a 20-year Strawberry Shortcake Tradition!

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f I were to tell you that a great tradition in Paducah is celebrating its 20th year, I’m sure many traditions come to mind. Let me give you a hint: Strawberry shortcakes and the Boy Scouts. These are generally not too things you find in the same sentence but every year during the Quilt Show these words are of many peoples lips!

The Strawberry Capital of the World!

Originally, food vendors at the Quilt Show set up across from the Quilt Museum. In 1992, Turner Dairy decided to give their booth to the Boy Scouts, if they could come up with a product that would fit in nicely with their ice cream.

The Boy Scouts came up with a winner - Strawberry shortcakes! After all, Paducah has been called the strawberry capital of the world and the item went perfectly with ice cream.

During this year’s Quilt Show, the Boy Scouts of Troop 200 will celebrate their 20th year of providing quilters with a cool treat. “We’ve had about four or five generations of Boy Scouts sell strawberry shortcakes,” said Mark Ashburn, Leader of Troop 200. Over the years, the Boy Scouts have tried many different approaches to making their famous strawberry shortcakes. They have used several different kinds of cake, including chopped up angel food cake. These days they use shortcakes with an indention in the center because,

The Strawberry Capital of the World Paducah-McCracken County was known as the strawberry capital of the world in the early 1940’s. Thousands of crates of strawberries were shipped on freight cars throughout the country. This agricultural event was so big that there was an annual election of a Strawberry Queen and her court, who then marched in a grand parade on Broadway. Because of World War II, the final festival was held in June 1941. A mural on the Downtown flood wall depicts a scene from one of these historical celebrations. ‘they fit into the bowl best and drip less’ Ashburn explains.

Each year, the Boy Scouts use about 200 flats of strawberries (One flat of strawberries is equal to twelve pints). At first they started out cutting the strawberries by hand, but that took a lot of time every night after the booth closed.

Eventually they decided to invest in a machine to do the job.

With the help of that machine the Boy Scouts can wash, cap, and cut all the strawberries they need in about three hours.

The sales greatly vary from year to year, and weather plays a big part in that. Last year, the Boy Scouts had to close the booth for one day due to severe storm warnings. In a good sunny yar they have raised as much as $23,000. The funds they earn from selling the strawberry shortcakes have paid for many activities, summer camps, equipment, etc.

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boys are in school), it is still a great experience for them.

“They learn how to make change, deal with the public, and represent themselves as boy scouts,” explained Ashburn.

A Tradition Known around the World “We get some of the same people each year, asking for our strawberry shortcakes,” Ashburn told me. “We really look forward to our repeat customers every year!” Mark Ashburn told me this story that was relayed to him by a quilter from Australia: A woman was flying from Sydney, Australia, to Los Angeles on an international flight. In talking to the person next to her on the plane, she mentioned she was going to Paducah, KY. “Oh really?” said her ‘seat mate’. “You must be going to the Quilt Convention. You just have to try some of that strawberry shortcake the Boy Scouts make!” Another woman a few aisles up overheard their conversation and added, “Yes, those strawberry shortcakes are the best!”

It’s not only the ladies visiting the Quilt Show who buy strawberry shortcake. Over the years their husbands have found out about the treat and its connection with the boy scouts. Some of the male customers were once boy scouts themselves, and bring pins and badges to trade with the scouts serving at the booth.

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‘The Works’

{ } Shortcake topped with a scoop of ice cream, strawberries, and finished off with whipped topping.

“Any variation of this is available,” Mark Ashburn says, “but most people just ask for ‘the works’.”

Take Part in this Long-Standing Tradition You don’t have to be a quilter to enjoy strawberry shortcake made by the Boy Scouts. “We welcome business from anyone in the area,” said Ashburn. “Sometimes we get people who buy a tray of shortcakes to take back to their office for everyone.” At some point during the Quilt Show (Wednesday, April 25 through Saturday, April 28), I would encourage everyone to eat at least one of these famous strawberry shortcakes. Not only will you support the Boy Scouts and a tradition rich in the history of Paducah, but you’ll enjoy a wonderful, cool treat as well. v

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Eli the Good by Silas House

by Julie Hart McCracken County Public Library

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he violence and inhumanity of war does not exist only on the battlefield; it comes home with soldiers and lives in their homes. In Silas House’s book about the family casualties from the Vietnam War, flashbacks are cleverly placed in the hands of the son of a veteran, and consequently to us, the reader, in letters squirreled away by his parents. Dad, a soldier, returns from Vietnam and brings the dark memories with him into their house. Mom has her own scars from living with the war zone.

There are two children: Josie a strong and defiant teenage girl who battles her par-

ents with a pair of forbidden denim shorts with a flag on the back and Eli, a 10 year old raised in a family of women, who is still the “good” kid. Both siblings have a difficult time understanding the dark visitor who is their war-weary father, so Eli decides to steal a few letters at a time from the stash that his dad wrote to his mom during the war. He seeks protection and comfort by hiding among the trees to read them with his best friend, a girl named Edie. The letters help him to understand what his father went through, what makes his father the man he is today, and the continuing effects the war still has on the family.

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The book is set in the year of our country’s 200th anniversary which is also the year that Eli has turned 10. For the sum of $10,000, Eli Book’s hometown is going to throw quite a party for the U. S. Bicentennial Fourth of July (1976). Vendors are selling food for the party- the good kind with empty calories galore. Any ten year old boy would love such festivities.

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However, during the celebration, family tensions become too much to contain. Eli’s rebellious sister demands her independence by wearing a piece of clothing that has an American flag on it. His Aunt Nell, who is fighting cancer, and his dad re-visit her anti-war activities with opposing opinions- Nell is feeling her peace efforts were to help him which he feels she had betrayed him. Secrets that have been hidden are due to be released. The stress eventually scars the one pure relationship of Eli’s life is forever changed by his own version of betrayal of his best friend. It also drives different members of the family to desperate acts.

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Silas House in his appearance in Paducah at WKCTC on March 12 & 13 revealed that the “stolen letters” were real letters that he owned from his father who was a Vietnam War veteran. They are amazing, but so is the weaving of relationships both blood kin and soul kin. Often read by young adults, Eli is a book for adults as well. It is a truly wonderful read and a fine example of how complicated life and human relationships are. v

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Creating Beautiful Easter Eggs

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aster is fast approaching, and I have to admit, I haven’t been feeling very enthusiastic. Maybe I’ve been doing this Easter gig just a little too long, and frankly, I’ve been getting a little bored. It’s the egg dying that has me yawning. How many years have we been dissolving the tablets in water and vinegar, dipping the eggs, and letting them dry? Why not do something a little creative with our eggs this year? I’ve perused the Easter books and websites to help. Here are some ideas for you to try with your family:

First things firstLet’s start with the eggs: hard-boiled or hollow? The decision is up to you, based on how

you’re going to decorate and use the eggs. Eggs hung on a tree call for hollow eggs, eggs for the Easter basket can be hard-boiled. Most of us prefer the ease of hard-cooked eggs, not to mention the promise of egg salad sandwiches afterwards. Here’s how to do them both:

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Hard-Boiled

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(from Easter Treats: recipes for the whole family, by Jill O’Connor, Chronicle Books, 2000) Place one dozen eggs in a single layer, without crowding, in a 2- or 3-quart saucepan. Add water to cover by 2 inches and then 1 tsp. salt. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes.

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Immediately remove the eggs from the hot water and plunge them into a basin of very cold water to cool down, or rinse under cold running water for about 5 minutes. To peel, roll the large end of the egg on a countertop to crack the shell. Hold the egg under cold running water, and peel away the shell. Store unpeeled hard-boiled eggs in the refrigerator until ready to use.

Egg Blowout

(From www.wikihow.com/Blow-Out-Eggs) To empty an eggshell, begin by washing and drying the egg. Pierce both ends with a large needle. Slightly enlarge the hole at the small end of the egg. Push the needle well into the egg in order to break the yolk. Hold the egg over a bowl with the small end down. Blow into the hole at the opposite end until the white and yolk are removed. Rinse the shell with cold water and allow it to dry completely. (Use the raw egg for an omelet, a quiche or scrambled eggs.)

Coloring the eggs – Using the dye kit tablets and vinegar that you buy at the supermarket is just fine, but did you know you can easily make your own dye? Here’s how:

How to Dye Eggs with Food Coloring

(From 175 Easy-to-Do Easter Crafts, Edited by Sharon Dunn Umnik, Boyd’s Mills Press, 1994).

1. Add one tsp. of white vinegar to one cup of hot water from the kitchen tap. Place several drops of food coloring into the hot water.

2. Be creative in your color mixing. For example: 1 drop green + 3 drops yellow= lime green. 1 drop green + 4 drops blue = turquoise.

Decorating the Eggs Dying the eggs in one or 2 colors of the color is just fine. To preserve your decorated eggs, apply a clear acrylic fixative, spray varnish or nail polish. For iridescent eggs, choose a pearlescent finish. If you want to add a little pizzazz to your eggs, try these methods:

Rubber Band Designs

(From http://familyfun.go.com/crafts) Wrap rubber bands around hard cooked eggs, then drop them in the dye. Remove eggs, pat dry with paper towel and remove rubber bands. The parts of the egg covered with rubber bands will not be colored. Once the rubber bands are removed, you can drop the egg into a different color dye.

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Marbleized Eggs

(From www.marthastewart.com/how-to/marbelized-eggs) Martha Stewart has a step-by-step guide! Place 1 Tbsp. of oil into the egg dye. Stir quickly with a spoon and drop in hard boiled egg. Pull egg out quickly and pat dry with paper towel.

Collage Eggs

(From www.education.com/activity/article/easter-egg-collage)

Use white or craft glue to attach craft supplies such as sequins, buttons, glitter, beads, or stickers. Or make a design using pasta, rice or beans on the eggs in the shape of a butterfly, start, or flower. Then paint the design.

‘Tied-dyed’ eggs

(From www.purpletrail.com/partytrail/party_planning/party_decorations/easter-egg-dyeing-and-decorating-tips)

Draw on eggs with a clear wax “magic crayon” found in many decorating kits or use an ordinary white crayon. The wax protects the egg from the dye. After the dye has dried, wash the egg with hot water to remove the wax and try dipping into another color for a cool tie-dyed effect. If you plan to eat the Easter eggs, be sure the label says nontoxic on any crayons, pens, paints or other art materials you use. Or, use edible decorations like herbs.

Starry Sky Eggs

(From Easter Treats: recipes and crafts for the whole family): Affix star shape stickers (available in office supply stores) to the egg. Double or triple the amount of dye for a deeper shade of blue. Dye the egg, and allow it to dry thoroughly.

Remove and discard the star shaped stickers. If you want, paint each white star with craft glue and sprinkle with the glitter. Allow to dry.

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Make an Easter egg tree Now that you have those beautifully decorated eggs, why not show off your creations? An Easter egg tree is fast, fun, and very very pretty. Here’s how: (From www.marthastewart.com/272734/easteregg-tree).

In Germany and Austria, it's customary to celebrate Easter by hanging hollow eggs from the branches of trees. This year, bring the tradition indoors by creating a unique display for your blown and decorated eggs.

Fill an ice bucket with floral foam and then insert pussy willow branches. Or place pebbles and water into a vase, and make an arrangement using any type of fresh-cut branches. To thread and hang the eggs, center a slipknot on a length of ribbon, and thread the ribbon ends through a large-eyed needle (or fashion a needle by folding a 12-inch length of 27-gauge wire in half; use the loop end to thread ribbon). Gently pass the needle through the holes at each end of the egg, and pull ribbon through. Before inserting the needle, decide which end of the egg will be the bottom; the hole from which the ribbon ends protrude will be the top of your egg. Double-knot the ribbon above and below the egg, then tie the loose ends to a branch with a bow.

There are more great tips for decorating eggs at these websites: www.rd.com/slideshows/unique-egg-decorating-ideas www.allrecipes.com/how to/easter-eggdecorating-ideas www.familyfun.go.com/easter www.holidays.kaboose.com/easter

Egg Safety If you plan to eat the eggs you decorate, then you must use food-grade dyes. There are lots of commercial egg dyes on the market. You can also use liquid food coloring and fruitdrink powders to color your eggs. Once decorated, return the eggs to the refrigerator within two hours. As with all foods, those dyeing the eggs should wash their hands before handling them.

Good luck and happy Easter!

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Yeiser Art Center - Kentucky Guild of Artists and Craftsmen Exhibit

by Robin Gericke

Purchase Parenting & Family Staff

The aim of every artist is to arrest motion, which is life, by artificial means and hold it fixed so that a hundred years later, when a stranger looks at it, it moves again since it is life. ~William Faulkner.

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hen I view great art, whether it is a quilt, a photograph, a painting, or a sculpture, I am inspired.

Sometimes, I’m inspired to go home and try to use my creative abilities. At other times, I simply try to look at the world with a different perspective, noticing the small details that are often overlooked. Often, I can feel the emotion of the artist through their work-or my interpretation of

their art. You can take part in this inspirational experience at the Kentucky Guild of Artists and Craftsmen’s exhibit at the Yeiser Art Center.

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Bringing art to Paducah In 1905, David Yeiser Sr., the mayor of Paducah at that time, constructed a building in downtown called the Market House. That same year, his granddaughter, Mary Yeiser, was born. Even when she was young, she had an interest in art.

She went on to study at the Chicago Academy of Fine Arts and the University of Kentucky. Her studies took her to many different academies in Europe and she lived in New York City to surround herself with the arts. When she returned to Paducah, Mary taught at the Paducah Junior College from 1940-1942, and again from 1953-1971. She was disappointed that the reproduction and slides which she used in her classes did not fully capture the color, and texture of the original art work.

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Mary realized that western Kentucky lacked a true art gallery. So in 1957, Mary Yeiser, Virginia Black, Robert Evans, and several others started the Paducah Art Guild.

The Guild’s goal was to found a city art museum. Their first meeting was held at the old Carnegie Public Library in Paducah and their first exhibit, American woodcarving from the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service, was displayed on freestanding wallboards.

Several artists lent the Guild art for subsequent exhibits, and the Guild purchased a piece from each one, building their permanent collection.

The city of Paducah gave the Guild space in the Market House after a fire destroyed Carnegie Library, and on

March 4th, 1963, the Guild found its permanent home in the building Mary Yeiser’s grandfather had built 58 years before. In 1990, the Guild changed its name to the Yeiser Art Center (YAC) in honor of its founder. Today, the YAC has displayed over 350 exhibits. Their permanent collection features the work of many artists, including several local artists, such as Avery Crounse, Warren Farr, Jerry Watson, and Mary Yeiser.

The Kentucky Guild of Artists and Craftsmen The Kentucky Guild of Artists and Craftsmen (KGAC) was founded in 1961. It is a not for profit and Kentucky’s oldest statewide visual art organization. Its membership is made up of artists, galleries, collectors, businesses and individuals in and around Kentucky. Headquartered in Berea, Kentucky, (the official ‘Art and Craft Capital’ of the state,) the Guild has played a key part in building Kentucky’s reputation as a state with a history and future in fine visual art. Their mission is ‘to establish art and craft as a vital influence by promoting excellence through education, collaboration, leadership and service,’ (kyguild.org.) The Guild continues to fulfill their mission through workshops, retail fairs, exhibits, and a wide variety of other programs.

crafts. Hundreds of school children and adults learned more about art through the exhibits, which changed annually, and the art demonstrations.

The Guild’s Exhibit at the Yeiser The Yeiser Art Center will display an exhibit of the Guild’s work from May 19 through June 16. “I hope people get a good sense of the variety of Kentucky artists when they see this exhibit and get a feel for the artists’ deep craft tradition,” says Erin Bay from the YAC. “Exposure to art gives a better appreciation of how things are made. This craft show is a good place to bring that appreciation to the public.” There will be a wide variety of art work in the exhibit. “The work will be all visual medium, such as wood, fiber, glass, jewelry, metal, mixed media, photography, painting and more,” explains Jeannette Rowlett, the director of KGAC. “I hope that people will be in awe of all the beautiful art that the Kentucky Guild members produce and the functionality of many of the pieces.” The opening reception for this exhibit will be held on Saturday, May 19, from 5-7 p.m. Admission is free to the Yeiser Art Center, but donations are always welcome.

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The Guild started their Art and Craft Fair in the early 60’s. At the time, this was one of the only opportunities artists had to sell their artwork to the public. The Fairs continue to this day, and this year’s Fall Fair will be from October 13-14. It will be at the Indian Fort Theatre in Berea, Kentucky and feature demonstrations, hands on activities for kids, live music, and, of course, great artwork.

KGAC was also responsible for running the ‘Guild Train’. From 1961-1967, two train cars were donated to the Guild from the Louisville and Nashville Railroad. The baggage car was used as a gallery, and the coach was used for art demonstrations. The Train traveled throughout Kentucky, with particular focus on areas that did not have access to fine art and

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Better Hearing

by Jamie Lober Purchase Parenting & Family Staff

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earing matters, even in the littlest ones. “Parents need to know that hearing is tested by state law prior to discharge from the nursery,” said Dr. Tony Milliano at Audiology and Hearing Center of Paducah. If there is a problem or concern identified, the earlier an intervention can be initiated, the better chances of having a positive outcome in the long-run. “It is difficult to get little ones to raise their hand so we have a test called otoacoustic emissions or OAE’s for short which measures a reflex of the nerve fibers inside the inner ear so we do not

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have to have the child respond in any way,” said Milliano.

Hearing is checked among schoolaged children as well. “They check on physicals prior to being enrolled in preschool and periodically throughout the elementary years,” said Milliano. Follow-up is critical if there is any concern regarding delayed speech and language development.

While you may think hearing issues are uncommon in kids, the reality says otherwise. “One in ten people in this country has hearing loss which is thirty-six million,” said Barbara Kelley, Deputy Executive Director at the Hearing Loss Association of America.

There are consequences for poor hearing. “Even a mild hearing loss can cause problems with a child in school,” said Kelley. The statistics are alarming. “One in five Americans age twelve and older experiences hearing loss severe enough to hinder communication,” said Kelley. Hearing loss is not always sudden. “Gradual hearing loss can be mild to profound as it is an invisible condition that you cannot see, only its effects,” said Kelley. If you have concerns, the ear nose and throat doctor is a good place to start because he can rule out medical conditions.

Causes vary “Hearing problems and hearing loss can occur with recurrent ear infections,” said Dr. Shawn Trask, Pediatrician at Paducah Pediatrics. This can be particularly troublesome.

“Fluid develops behind the eardrum restricting the vibration of the eardrum, therefore restricting the amount of sound that can be delivered further up into the auditory pathway,” explained Milliano. This is not the only reason.

“The main other causes are high volume noise exposure like earphones and earplugs listening to music and video games that are loud,” said Trask. Ototoxic drugs, or medications that are toxic to the ears, can bring on problems so you should ask your doctor to find substitutes. Some over-thecounter drugs like aspirin in high doses, some antibiotics and some anti-inflammatory drugs are other examples.

Hearing loss may be acquired, temporary or permanent. If it is related to ear infections it can be treated with medications or surgery. “Other causes of hearing loss are earwax buildup, an object in the ear, injury to the ear or head or a ruptured eardrum,” said Kelley.

The best prevention is using hearing protection whenever you are around loud sounds. Of course the screening is essential. “It is easy and not painful,” said Kelley. Babies are actually asleep during it and it only takes a few minutes. Do not think that just because your child has not complained that he can hear. “It can be confused with a learning disability when a child may not be hearing clearly what the teacher is saying and children with mild hearing loss perform poorer than normally-hearing peers and may need to repeat a grade,” said Kelley.

Advances are ongoing in hearing aid technologies.

“They are just like computer technologies because hearing aids essentially have a small computer chip inside of them.

As the chips become smaller, more miniaturized and advanced, it allows us to have greater processing capabilities for hearing aids,” explained Milliano. Cochlear implants are another recent development. They are medical devices that bypass damaged structures in the inner ear and directly stimulate the auditory nerve. They are surgically implanted to improve hearing in people with severe or profound

hearing losses. There are also great hearing assistive technologies and assistive listening devices.

Hearing should be protected for obvious reasons.

“Hearing is the most critical element in speech and language development because if a person has a hearing loss they have far greater incidence of speech and language delay,” said Milliano. If a child has hearing loss, they should not be singled out. “You should speak clearly at a moderate pace without overemphasizing words, rephrase if you are not understood, use facial expressions and gestures and give clues when you are changing subjects or say ‘new subject,’” said Kelley. Be empathetic and patient while staying respectful and positive.

Consider whether hearing loss may affect your child.

“If you answer yes to some of these questions, your child may have hearing loss. Do they often ask people to repeat what they say, have trouble hearing in groups or think others mumble? Do they fail to hear someone talking behind them, turn up the volume on the television or car radio, have difficulty on the phone or have trouble hearing the alarm clock? Maybe they complain they can’t hear the dialogue at movies or dread going to noisy parties or restaurants?” said Kelley. Do not allow hearing difficulties to cause your child to withdraw from social interaction, feel anxious, lose self-esteem or even become depressed. By acting early, you can have the best outcome. v

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dadrules

Five Tests for a Baby’s New Name

by Rick Epstein

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hen some parents name a baby, they don’t think much about their choice beyond how it’ll look on the birth announcements, or how their in-laws will react to it. But that name will be an item of business between the child and the rest of the world for an entire lifetime. Naming a baby is like selecting the perfect title for a book when you don’t even know what it’s about.

It is a tough assignment. To help you weed out some of the wrong choices, here are a few tests for the names on your short list. Most of these tests aren’t deal-breakers, but they should give you something to think about.

The Playground-Taunt Test Little Claire might like her name just fine until her classmates learn to rhyme it with “bare” and “underwear.” And Melanie might become a different person after she’s been called “Melon-head” a few times. Don’t bother trying to fig-

ure out the trouble a name can cause; consult an expert who has daily experience in the field. Any fifth-grader can identify the freshest kid in the class. That’s your consultant.

Give him five bucks to work his magic with your likeliest names.

The Practicality Test Remember what names are for and don’t give a child a name that won’t be used. This happens routinely when a boy is named after his father. To avoid confusion, the family will not want to call the boy by his dad’s name. So a tradition has developed of giving the kid a silly, juvenile name that is meant to be temporary. I know a Chester Jr. who is called Chip, a Russell Jr. called Rusty, an Anthony Jr. called Skippy, a Martin Jr. called Butch, a Richard Jr. called Bobo, a George Jr. called Buddy, a DeForest Jr. called Buster, and several Joseph Jrs. who answer to Jojo. Folks, these are dog names! And often as not, the unlucky guy is stuck with his subhuman nickname long after the old man has gone to his reward.

The Front-Porch Test Take the name you’re considering and yell it from the front porch as if summoning a child for dinner. As a rule, one-syllable names don’t have the summoning power that twosyllable names have. They have a tendency to sound like a bark or a hoot or a hiss instead of a name. Do yourself a favor in this regard and don’t name your child Mark or Ruth or Seth.

(You should also run this test before you name your dog or cat. It’ll help you select a name that you won’t feel foolish yelling to the neighborhood. For example, a family

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on our street found an abandoned pup on Whiskey Lane and named him Whiskey. Now, whenever he gets loose and Mom, Dad and the kids wander around calling him, they sound like they have a more serious problem than a lost dog.)

The Follow-up-Question Test Don’t give a child a name that will require a follow-up question or discussion every time it is used. Life contains hassles and snags enough without building a million little ones into your child’s life. This applies to names like Steven/Stephen, Michelle/Michele, Rachel/Rachael, Ellyssa, Auda May, Alec, Rebekkah or Carole. While Anne is still haggling over her final “e,” Mary has already gotten down to business. (Too bad her name rhymes with “scary” and “hairy.”)

The Are-We-Looking-For-Trouble Test Try to picture the kind of person who would be named what you want to name your child, and then try to imagine the parenting of such a person. (That’s why I turned pale and backed away from giving one of my daughters the pleasantly alliterative name of Eve Epstein. It just sounded too sexy.

A long time ago, I was on a city bus in Tucson, Ariz., sitting beside a pretty 16-year-old girl with an ugly scar on her forearm. She struck up a conversation with me because she, like me, believed her life story to be too rich a treasure to be kept private. Besides telling me her age, she said that a couple of years before, she and her boyfriend had run away from home. They had hitchhiked east as far as Oklahoma when the boyfriend “got in a fight” with one of their benefactors and fired a shot at him. The bullet missed the driver, but went through the girl’s arm, which ended their adventure and resulted in their return to Arizona.

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Besides the scar, the girl had another souvenir of their adventure – a baby who’d been conceived on the run.

She named the child Freedom Rose. The court awarded custody of the baby to the mother of my young bus companion. Apparently Freedom Rose’s grandmother applied the Are-We-Looking-For-Trouble Test and had the court change the baby’s name to Helen. Who thinks that was a bad idea?

Those are the tests, carefully compiled to balance the interests of parent and child. Use them, teach them to your friends, and soon our land will be filled with happy, welladjusted children who run home quickly for supper when their well-chosen names resound musically on the evening air. v www.purchaseparenting.com April2012 • 63

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It’s Time to Set the Record Straight!

by Dr. Joy Navan Navan Consulting

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uring my first year of teaching many years ago, I accelerated a student in my second year Spanish class who showed strong ability in learning a foreign language. Because he was motivated to do so, the school allowed him to take the Spanish III state Regents exam at the end of Spanish II. He scored at the 98th percentile and received three years credit in high school Spanish. A few years later, as a young attorney, he was the only lawyer in the state where he lived who could use Spanish and was in great demand. His success was ensured.

In the ensuing 43 years, it has been my honor to work with many bright students and to facilitate their progress toward realizing their potential. As a Spanish teacher, a teacher of gifted students, a mentor, and a consultant, I have experienced students who have accelerated their learning by a year or more in one or two subjects, or who have entered school a year (or two!) early, or have skipped one or more years of school. I think of one young man who finished Grade 12 Math as a seventh grader. He received a 98% on his final until he pointed out his instructor's error and made a perfect score. All of the students, without exception, have been successful and they, along with their parents look back on their decisions to accelerate as best decisions.

There are teachers and administrators here in the Purchase area who have worked with families and with me to provide for the continuous progress of their children. Yet, there is still a strong resistance to acceleration. “It’s just not done,” is one of the comments I hear. Or, “What about the child’s

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social development?” More than once I experienced the new phenomenon of red shirting elementary school children, keeping them back a grade so they can be bigger than the rest for sports. I ask myself, how many times do our children go on to be professional athletes compared to how many times our students who have remained engaged and challenged in their learning have been able to compete successfully in other areas of the professional world? It is our duty as parents and educators to ensure the success and the realization of the academic potential of our most precious treasure – our children.

The experiences that I share here regarding acceleration are not unique. Research regarding grade retention (keeping kids back a year) is overwhelmingly negative. A National Research Council study determined that, even though educators may believe that holding kids back a grade will motivate them to

learn and help them learn needed knowledge, the effect of this practice is often the contrary. (Heubert & Hauser,1999) The researchers concluded that students who are low performing and who are retained in kindergarten or primary grades are at risk both academically and socially. They stated that, “The negative consequences of grade retention policies typically outweigh the intended positive effects” (p. 285).

On the other hand, the Templeton Foundation National Report on Acceleration – A Nation Deceived: How Schools Hold Back America’s Brightest Students – asserted that, “academic acceleration is the easiest and most effective way to help highly capable students” (p. 53). Contrary to the belief that subject or grade acceleration negatively affects kids socially, the research demonstrated that students are often happier when they are with their true intellectual peers.

Students who have the opportunity to move ahead are more motivated, less bored, and study and complete more graduate degrees than other students.

The report found that schools, parents, and teachers are not willing to accelerate children for several reasons. Some of the unfounded reasons are as follows.

• “Limited familiarity with the research on acceleration, • Philosophy that children must be kept with their age group, • Belief that acceleration hurries children out of childhood, • Fear that acceleration hurts children socially, and • Political concerns about equity” (p. 53).

It’s time to set the record straight. The report found that research does not support these beliefs. When prepared appropriately, acceleration is a best practice for high ability students.

Most educators who regularly accelerate students use an instrument that is recognized internationally as an effective guide for weighing all the factors that influence good acceleration decisions. The child study and scale provide a score that the acceleration team can use to compare the student under consideration with other students who accelerated successfully. My experience as an educator for over four decades, research that analyzed studies of thousands of students, best educational practices, all inform us how to do what is right for kids who are in need of a challenge in their learning that is not in lockstep with their age peers. Let’s do the right thing! v References Colangelo, N., Assouline, S.G., Gross, M.U.M. (2004). A Nation Deceived: How Schools Hold Back America’s Brightest Students. Iowa City IA: University of Iowa. Retrieved from www.nationdeceived.org.

Heubert, J.P. & Hauser, R.M. (Eds.). (1999). High Stakes Testing for Tracking, Promotion, and Graduation.

Washington DC: National Research Council. Retrieved from http://www.nap.edu/openbook.php?

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Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day

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hile the concept may be unfamiliar to some western Kentucky parents, Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day is not entirely new. The day was introduced a little over a decade ago by the Take Our Daughters to Work Program. “The internationally acclaimed program was focused on making girls visible, valued and heard while revealing possibilities and life oportunities in the world of work,” explained Carolyn McKecuen, President of the Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Foundation. In 2003, the program was expanded and boys were included as well.

“Children who participated could connect the things they had learned in school with the working world and their future career paths,” said McKecuen.

Parents usually include children who are between eight and eighteen, and the workplaces can be anything from a

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school or college, a government agency, a factory or a medical facility. “Youth who participate with a parent both agree it is a bonding experience that brings them closer together. The experience opens up a dialogue about the child’s future work life and volunteering in their community,” said McKecuen. ”The children walk away with a new respect for the challenges their parents have each day trying to do well in their career as well as being parents and responsible community members,” said McKecuen. They have a better understanding of what to expect as they grow up.

The kids’ roles in the workplace vary

tion, get a good job or create your own job starting your own business like Karen Hammond did with Purchase Parenting and Family Magazine. Providing interesting jobs for other people is a wonderful opportunity,” said Spalding.

Many of the work opportunities in Western Kentucky are here because of the entrepreneurs in this area.

EntrePaducah The EntrePaducah division of the Chamber of Commerce is great about working with kids and telling them about the different types of businesses that were started by entrepreneurs in our community. They continue the work that

“Older children have come in to help us out and they do little jobs in the library like help in the check-in room with oversight or help out in the children’s area because there are always things to cut out and set up,” said Julie Hart, Director at the McCracken County Library. Tasks obviously depend on the parent’s occupation and parents should not be afraid to introduce their child to the working world. “We know a positive adult role model in a child’s life can make a difference in self-esteem, can affect dropout rate, teen pregnancy rate and bring down their likelihood of being in poverty,” said Monique Zuber, community Impact Specialist at the United Way. By bringing your child to work, you can be that role model. “It is good for kids to see their parents making a difference in our community,” said Zuber.

Learning Valuable Lessons No child should be exempt from Take Your Daughters and Sons to Work Day. “The goal is to bridge the gap between business and education and to make sure business leaders make sure children from all different segments of our community have an opportunity to see the workplace,” said Elaine Spalding, President of the Paducah Area Chamber of Commerce. This could be anything from an office setting to highly skilled laborer environment. “Kids should understand what it means to get up, get to work on time, work in teams, be responsible, meet deadlines, dress appropriately and communicate appropriately,” said Spalding. There are skill sets youth in our community learn from accompanying an adult into the workplace.

Responsibility is taught by exposing kids to the work world “Every child loves to have that one-on-one interaction time with an adult,” said Spalding. This is a great chance to serve in a mentor capacity and even include kids other than your own who have expressed an interest in your career or who may be unsure about where their future is headed.

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the Take Our Daughters to Work Program started. Local businesses offer company tours and shadowing all the way through the high school years. “All of us gain from every little experience we have in life,” Spalding said. “Sometimes, when you have the opportunity to see a workplace, you realize that it is a good fit for your skill set or that it is not really a good fit for you. The more opportunities kids have early in life to see different businesses and work environments, they will have a better plan when they finish high school to know whether to go to college or look for a skilled trade.”

Find out about the skills your child needs By going to work with you, your child is able to learn and ask questions about the skills that are required for different professions. Some jobs require more intensive math and computer skills while others focus on communication, reading and writing. Skilled trades are highly needed in our community. “We need people who are skilled in things such as welding,” said Spalding. “There is a big demand for welders because of the successful river industry here. We also need people in the nursing field such as medical technicians that work with the doctors and nurses since we have two major hospitals in our community. It’s important to continually expose your child to as many different opportunities as possible.”

Kids gain a lot from the experience “Youth participants learn the value of an education and how the choices and decisions they are making today can and will affect their future,” said McKecuen. Workplaces have been encouraged to reach out to kids in housing authorities and shelters, and lower income neighborhoods with the goal of getting maximum participation. Last year more than thirty-seven million youth and adults participated at over 3.5 million workplaces across the country and this year numbers are anticipated to be even higher

Get started If like McKecuen you think it’s a great idea to take your son or daughter (or both) to work, be sure and check with your employer to see if they participate in the program. If they don’t, this may be the perfect time to start an annual tradition at your workplace. More information can be found online at www.daughtersandsonstowork.org. v 68 • April2012 www.purchaseparenting.com

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t’s that time of year; the Dogwoods are blooming, Baseball’s spring training has begun and temperatures are climbing. Summer is coming… Are you ready for your bikini or swimsuit? You’ve been watching what you eat and you exercise regularly, but you just can’t seem to get rid of those love handles, muffin top, flabby upper arms or that little belly ‘pooch’. Now there’s a way to eliminate those areas of unwanted fat and tone your entire body with a minimally invasive, one-of-a-kind procedure.

Smartlipo ™ LaserBody Sculpting(sm) The Drs. of Obstetrics and Gynecology of Paducah, Blair Tolar and Amber Savells, offer the Cynosure Smartlipo ™ LaserBody Sculpting(sm) procedure, to eliminate unwanted fat, while simultaneously tightening the overlying skin. SmartLipo™ (as it is called) is the most widely used, extensively studied, and validated laser-assisted liposuction, or Lipolysis system, available today. It was the first laser introduced for this purpose. With eight years of studies, SmartLipo™ has been shown to involve less pain, less bruising and swelling, and provide a faster recovery time than traditional liposuction. SmartLipo™ can get rid of the fat that diet and exercise can’t!

“Obstetrics and Gynecology of Paducah has been in Paducah providing women excellent care for many years and we are excited to be offering this service to our patients,” said Dr. Amber Savells. “It seemed all too frequently, our patients were telling us that they had gone elsewhere for cosmetic services. Specifically, several people mentioned to me that they had driven several hours to have SmartLipo™ performed. We’re excited to offer this cutting edge technology to our patients right here in Paducah. They don’t have to travel for this treatment anymore.”

The practice is the only one in the area with two SmartLipo™ certified physicians.

“I went to New Jersey back in September for my specific training in liposuction,” explained Dr. Savells. “Dr Tolar has just returned from Plano TX where he received his training and certification. We are both able to book consultations and procedures.” The SmartLipo™ does not require anesthesia and can be performed at their offices. This makes it highly affordable and eliminates the costs of a hospital or outpatient surgical unit.

Are you a candidate for laser body sculpting?

The ideal candidate is someone who has already used diet and exercise very effectively to achieve most of their goals and still has what they consider a problem area. “The procedure’s not designed for weight loss,” cautioned Dr. Tolar. www.purchaseparenting.com April2012 • 69

Tammy Carr, ARNP

Dr. Tolar and Dr. Savells

“SmartLipo™ is specifically designed for shaping and contouring the body.”

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collagen in order to heal the injury. The formation of the collagen helps tighten the skin over the following three to six month period.”

Typically, only one treatment is required depending on the number of areas to be treated. Areas that can be treated are the neck, inner and outer thighs, knees, buttocks, love handles, bra fat, upper and lower abdomen, and chest (only for men). Dr. Savells says they have treated several men with this procedure. Results usually can be seen within one to two weeks, with continued improvement over the following three to six months.

How is a typical procedure done?

After a thorough consultation in the office, the areas of concern to the patient are determined. On the day of the procedure, the patient is given oral medications for pain relief and to help with any anxiety they may be experiencing. “The areas to be worked on are marked and then we take the patient back to the procedure room,” said Dr. Savells. “Typically, I will have them look into a mirror and make sure we agree that the areas I have marked on them are the areas of focus, and where they need the most treatment. The patient lies down and I will decide where to make some very small punctures; these are about three or four millimeters wide. Through those small incisions I place a needle underneath the skin and fill the entire area that is to be worked on with a numbing fluid. After that, the laser fibers are inserted through the same little holes. The laser does several different things: It coagulates the blood vessels so there is no bruising and bleeding, it melts the fat cells and it also causes the under layer of the skin to begin collagen restructuring. We intentionally want to heat the skin to a specific temperature so the body will have to form new 70 • April2012 www.purchaseparenting.com

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Amazing results!

“We usually tell our patients that they should be able to see a difference in their size and shape starting about two weeks after the treatment,” stated Dr. Tolar. It will be visible once the initial swelling from the procedure subsides. At first, patients notice a difference from having the fat removed, but they will see a considerable change once the collagen restructuring (skin tightening) has taken place.

Over the next six months they will notice the skin getting tighter and tighter!”

Unlike traditional, invasive Liposuction, with SmartLipo™ there is really no ‘down-time’ and patients go back to work the next day. “Most of them tell me they wish they didn’t have to because they feel as if they have done too many crunches at the gym,” Dr. Savells said with a smile. “But other than that, they do not have any significant loss of function from the procedure. Anybody who thinks they might be interested in SmartLipo™ but isn’t sure whether they would be a good candidate should call the office and schedule a personal consultation. We can look at their body type and discuss with the patient their ‘problem’ areas. It’s very important to let them know what realistic expectations they should have.”

Wouldn’t you like to look better this year? Summer’s coming, are you ready? With SmartLipo™ from OB/GYN of Paducah you can be!

Consultations can be scheduled by calling OB/GYN of Paducah at 270.443.1220. They are located at WBH Doctor’s Office Bldg.2, Suite 201, 2603 Kentucky Ave, Paducah KY 42003.

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Here is how it works: • Local anesthesia is used (you’re awake during the procedure) • A tiny incision is made, about the size of the tip of a pen • The SmartLipo™ laser fiber is inserted through a very small tube into your body • The laser ruptures the fat cell membranes • The fat cells are permanently destroyed • The liquefied fat is gently suctioned out • New collagen is produced causing coagulation of skin, resulting in tightening A 2009 study published in Clinics in Plastic Surgery noted that SmartLipo™ is proven to be a safer and more effective method of body contouring. The histological findings from clinical studies demonstrate the advantages from traditional liposuction that include improvement in recovery time and the final clinical result. A 2006 study published by the American Society of Dermatologic Surgery stated that SmartLipo™ provides excellent patient tolerance, quick recovery time, as well as the benefit of dermal tightening through coagulation.

Smartlipo™ is a laser-assisted Lipolysis system that is ideal for treating small areas. The powerful yet precise laser permanently destroys fat cell by melting the fat, while instantly coagulating blood vessels, which results in less bleeding, swelling and bruising than conventional liposuction. The energy emitted by the laser also stimulates the tissue, inducing collagen production, resulting in skin tightening.

OB/GYN of Paducah was previously owned by Dr. Sally Chaney. Dr. Tolar joined her in 2006 shortly before she retired. Dr. Chaney was the first female obstetrician in the area and delivered literally thousands of babies during her 30 years of practice in Paducah. Dr. Savells joined the practice in 2009. Dr. Tolar and Dr. Savells are honored to be able to continue providing care to many of her former patients. www.purchaseparenting.com April2012 • 71

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