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wonderful thing happened to me this week. I got a visit from Beads of Courage. The program is designed to honor the challenging journey that cancer patients and their families take while receiving care. You’re given a string of beads that spell out your name and then colorful, handmade glass beads that visually represent the many challenges you overcome. As the beads are added, you tell your own unique story. The program was started for children going through cancer but has spread to their siblings, parents, and now adults.

There are also a programs for parents who have a child in a NICU or and for children sick with a chronic or terminal condition. It will shortly be offered through the oncology department at Lourdes Hospital.

The local chapter Publicity Chairperson, Ashley Ethridge, contacted me after last month’s editorial and explained that she wanted to get me started with a necklace. I told her didn’t think I was a worthy candidate as I felt I had not been having a hard time with my treatment. But she came over any way.

As we sat in my living room, stringing more and more beads on to the necklace it really became clear to me that I was just as traumatized by the diagnosis of cancer and the treatment as everyone else. We counted days in the hospital (yellow,) infusions (white), clinic visits (blue), and needle sticks (black). Special challenges have bumpy beads, and acts of courage have large beautiful colored glass beads. I was given a little duck (wingman) and a paper crane charm…and eventually I broke down.

By the time this mega Fall issue is being distributed I will have had a PET scan to find out how much cancer is left and if I need additional chemotherapy treatments beyond the three more I still have to complete. I hope that I can stop adding beads to the necklace really soon. Because, despite the fact that when asked I always tell everyone that “I’m doing really well”, and “I’m just fine”, this has not been a easy journey.

Beads of courage is having ‘Bead Inspired’ event on October 20th at the Purple Toad Winery in Paducah. It’s hosted by the McCracken County Medical Alliance to raise money for the beads and the new program starting locally. There will be wine tasting, tapas, deserts and music. Tickets can be purchased at www.breadsofcourage.org or by contacting Ashley@beadsofcourage.rog. rthday Parties vertising for Bi ad n gi be to ng types including When decidi different media of r be m ped all but nu a we used s. We have drop re hu oc br d an o sults have magazines, radi agazine. The re M ily m Fa & g in mily is the only Purchase Parent se Parenting & Fa ha rc Pu g! in nd es for Birthday been outsta nimal Tales us A ng isi rt ve ad source of Parties.

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Our October issue is full of Halloween tips, Spooky Science and scary stories! We’re excited to have many new advertisers and we hope you’ll tell them you saw their ad in PP & F.We would not be able to publish without the support of our loyal advertisers and we thank each of them for their faith in us. One of them wrote to me recently and we’re proud to publish his remarks.

Enjoy the fall weather, the colorful leaves and have a safe and Happy Halloween!

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Editor/Publisher: Karen Hammond Cell 270-559-5840 Fax/Office 270-415-9400 paducahparenting@comcast.net • paducahparenting.com Contributing Writers: Glen Dunkerson, Crystal Engler, Rick Epstein, Robin Gericke, Jamie Lober and Dr. Joy Navan Calendar of Events: Let us know about your event, class, meeting or group. Send us the information by email to paducahparenting@comcast.net or call the office, 270-415-9400

Ad Design, Layout & Web Design: Angie Kimbro Ad Design: Laura Thornton, Glen Dunkerson Advertising: Want to advertise your business in the magazine? Have a question regarding ad rates, billing or your account? Contact our advertising department at 270-4159400 or by email paducahparenting@comcast.net Advertising Account Executives: Gina Dunkerson, Crystal Engler, Evette Jernigan and Cassie Johnson Subscription and Distribution: Want to subscribe or receive a copy of the magazine by mail? Need a back issue? Want to add a location to our distribution? Please call our office at 270-415-9400 or email paducahparenting @comcast.net Mission Statement: Purchase Parenting & Family Magazine provides free, accurate and timely information for Western Kentucky, Southern Illinois and all its communities. Our goal is to educate, inform and promote family life, its goals and values, to the parents and grandparents in this area.

The magazine will include community, medical, educational, lifestyle and spiritual articles on a monthly basis, written in a balanced and informative manner. Additionally, the magazine is to provide a full color, affordably priced venue in which local businesses can advertise.To that end, we will offer special pricing for not-for-profit organizations such as churches and government agencies, and a discount program for new and unique businesses. Purchase Parenting will maintain a high standard of editorial and advertising content, and creative design. Funding for the magazine will come from the sale of advertising and from public and private grant sources that support community information sources and parenting education. Purchase Parenting intends to maintain and publish a comprehensive monthly calendar of events. The calendar will be the main source within its distribution area for classes, church sponsored activities, reading, art events, galleries and museums, business and business organization events, sports activities, charitable events and fundraising, children’s story time, senior events and activities, and special populations events and activities. Entries to the calendar will be free to all except non- advertiser, for-profit, business entries.

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C F S B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 A Great New Season of Arts in Focus at WKCTC by: Jamie Lober . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 Understanding Breast Health by: Jamie Lober. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Halloween Story Contest Winners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58

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

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notes schooln Unbridled Learning: Highly Effective Instruction by: Joy Navan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

page parentsp Make it a Safe Halloween by: The Paducah Police Department . . . . . . . 49

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communityeevents WKCTC Named One of the Nation’s Top 10 Community Colleges by: Janett Blythe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

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Unique Images C o v e r M o d e l s : T o p R o w Cinderella is Isabelle Speis (daughter of CFSB Team Member Sherri Speis) M i d d l e R o w L - R Skunk is Ethan Fisk (son of CFSB Team Member Jennifer Fisk), Minnie Mouse is Kaydence Kindle (daughter of CFSB Team Member Paige Adlich) B o t t o m R o w L - R Pocahontas is Karsyn Warmath (daughter of CFSB Team Member Christina Warmath), Kenli Lamb (daughter of CFSB Team Member Chad Lamb) is Shirley Temple

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n our cover this month are the most adorable ‘Trick or Treaters’ we could find! Our Skunk is Ethan Fisk (son of CFSB Team Member Jennifer Fisk), Pocahontas is Karsyn Warmath (daughter of CFSB Team Member Christina Warmath), Kenli Lamb (daughter of CFSB Team Member Chad Lamb) is Shirley Temple. Cinderella is Isabelle Speis (daughter of CFSB Team Member Sherri Speis) and Minnie Mouse is Kaydence Kindle (daughter of CFSB Team Member Paige Adlich).

They are ready for CFSB’s annual Kids Club Halloween Party and Costume Contest on Thursday; October 27th.This fabulous party is being held at Gatti’s Pizza, 292 US Highway 68 East in Draffenville, Kentucky. The party will be held from 5 – 7 p.m. It is open to any child who is a member of the CFSB Kids Club and admission is 20 CENTSABLE Dollars (Monster Bucks are also accepted). All the pizza you can eat, free candy, and a chance to win tokens from GattiLand! The costume judging will take place at 6 p.m. with prizes awarded for best costume.

CFSB is growing to meet its customer’s financial needs On April 16, 1890, CFSB was founded and began serving the financial needs of area communities. From this humble beginning, CFSB has not only grown financially to more than $500 million in assets, but the bank itself has become an institution in Western Kentucky. What began as a single banking center located on the Benton Court Square has blossomed to four locations throughout Marshall County. These include the Fifth Street and Main Street Banking Centers in Benton, as well as its beautifully renovated Draffenville Banking Center and the state of the art, Calvert City Banking Center. CFSB also features its

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stunning new McCracken County Banking Center on Park Avenue in Paducah, and its new, ultra-modern Calloway County Banking Center is now open on North Twelfth Street in Murray.

CFSB is also constructing a magnificent 96,000 square foot Corporate Headquarters on Fifth Street in Benton, with completion expected in summer 2012. This building project will not only make the bank more efficient, but will enable CFSB to further serve the needs of its valued customers. CFSB is proud that this building is creating over 480 construction jobs for the community.

Under the direction of President/CEO Betsy Flynn, CFSB continues to build for the future and is poised for further growth.

The CENTSABLES In 2009, CFSB launched a unique new project geared towards teaching kids about financial literacy as well as life's values. The CENTSABLES launched a multi-media platform at all CFSB Banking Centers located throughout Western Kentucky. “We were very pleased to be able to offer this a terrific opportunity for our valued customers,” Assistant Vice President/Director of Marketing Jeremy Rose told Purchase Parenting.“The CENTSABLES program reinforces our commitment to support and enhance our customers’ financial lives from their earliest involvement with banking. The appeal of these characters to kids, the creativity of the concept, and the quality and variety of promotional materials, make this the most effective kids’ financial literacy program we have come across.” The CENTSABLES combine entertainment with education.

Components of the project include an interactive website, comic book series, banking program for kids, NIE (Newspaper in Education) inserts, school study guides including teacher lesson plans, an animated television

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series, merchandising items such as Frisbees, clothing and other licensed products.

"In times like these, we really need heroes,” Rose continued.“The CENTSABLES are six bank employees by day and superheroes by choice; helping kids understand the concept of money and its importance throughout their lifetimes, while teaching positive values.” He points out that with today's youth spending more than $30 billion on purchases each year, and accruing debt in record amounts, promoting financial literacy is a priority. “The CENTSABLES program helps us fill that need,” explains Rose. Through interaction with CFSB’s THE CENTSABLES website (Visit www.yourlifeyourbank.com and scroll down the left side of the homepage, then click The CENTSABLES Icon), kids can explore the concepts of money, how value is determined, basic economics and investing, all with easy to understand language that isn’t too technical. Using activity pages and downloadable forms, children can master banking skills such as checkwriting and budgeting, preparing deposit slips and earning money. The site features action comics based on the animated television series, an informative parent link, plus exercises and games that reinforce learning and keep kids coming back The Kids’ Banking Program encourages saving and good financial management, providing youngsters with their own interest-bearing savings accounts. For every $5.00 in U.S. Currency that is put into a Kids Club Savings Account, 2 CENTSABLE DOLLARS will be given to the Kids Club Member. They can save this “play” money to purchase CENTSABLES prizes, collectibles, as well as gain admission to Kids Club Outings such as the annual Halloween Party and Costume Contest at Gatti’s Pizza in Draffenville and CFSB’s day at Maggie’s Jungle Golf, while their actual

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money deposited into CFSB earns interest. The classroom component leverages website material into downloadable lesson plans that are in alignment with national educational standards for mathematics.The program includes a teacher resource kit, posters for the classrooms, comic books, calculators and other student handouts.

The animated series, targeted to kids 6-11, features six super-hero friends who through their everyday adventures and examples teach sound fiscal responsibility and positive behavior. When villains like Creditor and Liquidator threaten the kids of Centsinnati, the CENTSABLES leap into action, fighting evil-doers with abilities that include super speed and powers over water and wind. Storylines highlight the CENTSABLES' diversity and model pro-social behaviors. Narration for the series is being provided by ADAM WEST of Batman fame. The series meets FCC educational and informational guidelines. “We are proud and excited to be offering this timely program, and we think it will greatly support our efforts to give our customers the knowledge and skills they need to make smart financial choices and sound life decisions throughout their lives,” Rose said.

CFSB invites all their CENTSABLES Kids Club members who have at least 20 CENTSABLE Dollars to come and participate in the CFSB Halloween Party and Costume Contest at Mr. Gatti’s, in Draffenville. Be there and make sure you’re in costume so that you are eligible to win some of the fantastic prizes. It’s going to be such a good time - you’ll be screaming for more!

CFSB Play Center Coming Soon to Kentucky Oaks Mall In addition to this fantastic

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event, a wonderful new attraction, sure to thrill parents with small children is on the way at Kentucky Oaks Mall.

CFSB is now the proud sponsor of the CFSB Play Center.

This all-new feature, to be located in the Dillard’s Court, will provide an exciting, entertaining space where young children have fun while their parents take a relaxing break from shopping.

At the CFSB Play Center, a waist-high enclosure with one entrance will be lined with soft seating for parents.

Inside, kids get to climb, jump and slide on a playground of design elements that are soft to the touch. The flooring is heavily padded for safety. The play elements, custom designed for CFSB, have a region-wide banking theme. They promote the tangible benefits that come from good personal money management in Western Kentucky. CFSB has incorporated images from The Centsables® and will be opening in late 2011, just as Kentucky Oaks Mall completes a multi-million dollar renovation. Details of a Grand Opening of the CFSB Play Center will be announced soon.

Need more information?

For more information, stop by any CFSB Banking Center with two locations in Benton, as well as locations in Calvert City, Draffenville, Murray, and Paducah. You may also contact CFSB by calling 1-888-226-5669 or visit their website at www.yourlifeyourbank.com. You can also interact socially with CFSB on Facebook at www.facebook.com/yourlifeyourbank. CFSB is a member of the FDIC and is an Equal Housing Lender.

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’m not usually extravagant, but last October I spent $40 on big wiggly rubber creatures. My 4-year-old, Wendy, was having trouble with things of a spooky nature and I figured these costly Halloween gifts might help. The cornucopia of creepiness included a lanky rubber skeleton, a flappy bat and a black rat that must’ve weighed two pounds. They were all made of that heavy, fleshy kind of rubber that always feels moist.

When I pulled the red-eyed rat out of the bag, Wendy yelled, “Hey!” and backed away.

“These are your Halloween pets,” I told her, emptying the bag. “They’re just toys for you to play with. They won’t hurt you, and they’re fun.”

Inside of 10 minutes she had developed a game in which the skeleton was her child (named Skeletee) and the other two – Battum and Princess the Rat, were Skeletee’s cousins. The toys enjoyed a long season as her favorite playthings.

Princess and Battum eventually sank out of sight and out of mind to the bottom of the toy box and Skeletee’s spinal column parted, and their season passed. But whenever Wendy is about to be scared by bones or bats or rats, she is reminded of her old

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friends.

Watching the skeleton dancers in an old DVD of Disney’s “Hunchback of Notre Dame,” Wendy said to her mom:“Look! It’s Skeletee’s family!” In the past year, Wendy has taken charge of her own fears. The other night I was telling her a bedtime story, stealing freely from any source I could think of: “....and suddenly, just as the witch was about to—” “DON’T SAY THAT WORD!” Wendy objected.

“Oh! Sorry,” I said.“Just as the WHANGDOODLE was about to lock Hansel in a cage, a house came falling out of the sky and landed on her.”

“That’s better,” said Wendy, in the prim tone of someone who has forced a rude child to say “please.” Wendy does not allow her attendants to use any of these words: witch, ghost, bat, monster or wolf.

We are under orders to substitute the word “whangdoodle.” The silly word takes the edge off the scariness, and she can cope.

She is good at knowing just how scared she needs to be.

When Wendy and her big sisters wanted me to get “The Wizard of Oz” from Netflix, I resisted, remembering how

much the witch had frightened me. (Also, I knew the disc would expose a major source for my bedtime-story plagiarism.) Back in the olden days when that movie would be broadcast once a year, my brothers and I never missed it. Whenever the witch came on, we’d run up into the far end of the living-room of our split-level house and watch the TV from a safe 50 feet away. The screen was little more than a flickering spot, and even the monumental scariness of Margaret Hamilton’s Wicked Witch was brought down to manageable proportions.

ly, kicking us every few minutes – maybe to keep us semi-conscious so we are better able to guard the border of Dreamland.

The effectiveness of Wendy’s fear-management system depends upon constant vigilance and strict enforcement. But Wendy never eases up because she knows what could happen. A forbidden word is spoken, a lamp is turned off, the wrong door is left open – and somebody gets eaten. “Sorry” won’t help THEN, will it?

That technique wouldn’t work for my kids because our house is not built that way, and a terrified Munchkin couldn’t retreat more than 20 feet from the TV set. But my wife said, “Go ahead and get the movie. Wendy can handle it. You’ll see.” And when the Wicked Witch appeared, Wendy yelled, “Quick! Cover my eyes!”

She has an ornate fear-management system. At night she requires that a nightlight and a 25-watt lamp remain on all night in her room. Her candlepower requirements are as specific as those the state Department of Education has for classrooms. I’ve read a theory that girls in industrialized nations are reaching puberty early because it’s triggered by exposure to a certain number of hours of illumination, and their bodies don’t differentiate between sunlight and electric light. I see sleeping Wendy basking in all that light and I’m afraid that by morning she’ll be wanting something pierced. Besides the lights, she requires that her closet door be secured so that nothing bad can emerge. The door to her room must be open so that in case of trouble she can escape.

A nightmare is the only thing that routinely slips past her defenses. But she has a strong fallback procedure. She runs into our room and nestles between her parents, like one of Custer’s soldiers using dead horses for cover. She sleeps restlesswww.paducahparenting.com October2011 • 13

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WKCTC Named One of the Nation’s Top 10 Community Colleges

by Janett Blythe WKCTC

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est Kentucky Community and Technical College was recently named as one of the ten finalist community colleges by the Aspen Institute’s College Excellence Program.

This is the first national recognition of extraordinary accomplishments at individual community colleges, and follows on the April project launch and previous White House Community College Summit that attracted participation and endorsement from President Obama, as well as luminaries in American education, labor, business and civil society. It is a remarkable accomplishment for the our local college which offers more than 400 degree,

diploma and certificate options in more than 40 technical and academic programs.

“West Kentucky Community and Technical College works hard to make sure that students learn and are prepared for the workforce, and it shows,” said Josh Wyner, Executive Director of the Aspen Institute’s College Excellence Program. “The number of students who have completed their programs is climbing. Paducah and the whole state have something to be proud of in West Kentucky Community and Technical College.”

Josh Wyner, executive director of the Aspen Institute’s College Excellence Program

The ten community colleges selected to be finalists today reflect the diversity of America – from Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College to Florida’s Miami Dade College, the largest institution in American higher education, with nearly 100,000 students, and from Walla Walla Community College in Washington to Lake Area Technical Institute in Watertown, South Dakota. Other top ten schools, besides WKCTC, include Mott Community College in Flint, Michigan; Northeast Iowa Community College in Calmar, Iowa; Santa Barbara City College in Santa Barbara, California; Southwest Texas Junior College in Uvalde, Texas; and Valencia College in Orlando, Florida.

Nearly half of all college students attend community college, with more than six million students, youth and adult learners, enrolling in America’s nearly 1,200 community colleges every year. Community colleges are also educating rapidly growing lower-income and Hispanic student populations, and for millions of Americans, represent their most promising path to education that leads to professional employment.

WKCTC President Barbara M. Veazey said recognition by the Aspen Institute is a tremendous honor not only for the college but also for region and state. “To me it means two things: First the commitment that the community has made

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over the years in both money and time - that commitment has been well placed. For our students it says that they are going to a college that provides an excellent education and we have the support services to help them be a success both on campus and after they graduate.”

More students complete their programs WKCTC increased the number of students completing its programs by 23% over a recent five-year period, a significant achievement and the biggest improvement out of the top ten community colleges recognized today by the Aspen Institute. WKCTC makes concerted efforts to continually improve student success, using information on student learning and completion to improve the ways programs are taught and structured. For example, the college provides advisors to help students select a major because students with a Dr. Barbara M. Veazey, president of declared major are more likely to finish. By West Kentucky Community & Technical College. focusing on what’s working and fixing what isn’t, WKCTC is helping more of its students earn the degrees and certificates that lead to jobs and economic stability.

“In the end,West Kentucky delivers something the rest of the country can learn from,” Wyner said, “Which is prepared students who have the skills to be successful in the workforce and in life.”

Meet graduate Rick Burres “My formal education is all due to my professors at West Kentucky Community and

Rick Burres, WKCTC 2010 graduate and freelance photographer

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Technical College,” said 2010 WKCTC graduate Rick Burres. A former Marine and freelance photographer, Burres drove 60 miles each day from his home near Murray to attend classes at WKCTC, completing his associate in science degree in 2005. He transferred to Murray State University where he gained a master’s degree in mass communications and hopes to one day pursue a doctorate.

The father of two, one of whom is also a WKCTC student, Burres said he came to the college scared, insecure and nervous, and was met with personal encouragement that kept him going. “My professors were far and above outstanding, and took an above and beyond the call of duty interest in my education and encouraged me to continue on,” Burres said.“I couldn’t have gotten to where I am now if it had not been for the community college.”

WKCTC now enters the last stage of the competition for the $1 million prize fund that will be awarded in December in Washington, D.C. to the first-ever national winner and up to three runners-up. The grand prize winner and runners-up will be selected by a “prize jury” co-chaired by John Engler, former Michigan Governor and current President of the Business Roundtable, and Richard Riley, former Secretary of Education and Governor of South Carolina.

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Prescription Drug Abuse

by Ellen Walsh, CPS Four Rivers Behavioral Health

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rescription drug abuse is on the rise. According to Nora Volkow, M.D. at the National Institute on Drug Abuse,“The nonmedical use or abuse of prescription drugs is a serious and growing public health problem in this country. “ Data from the National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH) show that nearly one-third of people age 12 and over who used drugs for the first time in 2009 began by using a prescription drug non-medically. The same survey found that over 70 percent of people who abused prescription pain relievers got them from friends or relatives, while approximately 5 percent got them from a drug dealer or from the internet.

Military Personnel are at Risk The latest Monitoring the Future study showed that prescription drugs are the second most-abused category of

drugs after marijuana. Prescription drug abuse is also on the rise in our military. According to a study done by the Department of Defense, illicit drug use increased from 5 percent to 12 percent among active duty service members over a three year period from 2005 to 2008, primarily attributed to prescription drug abuse.

Youth are at Risk Prescription drug abuse is especially troubling when it comes to our youth: Nearly one in five teens (19 percent) report abusing prescription medications to get high. Two in five teens (40 percent) believe that prescription drugs are much safer to use than illegal drugs. One in three teens reports there is “nothing wrong” with taking prescription drugs “every once in a while.” Every day, almost 2,500 teens abuse a prescription drug for the first time! Prescription drugs are abused more than cocaine, heroin, ecstasy and methamphetamine combined.

Although these statistics are frightening, we need to keep in mind that when taken by the right person, at the right dose, at the right time and in the right way, prescription medications are incredibly valuable. Prescription drugs help cure certain diseases, relieve symptoms and restore quality of life. However, the misuse of these drugs is very dangerous and can lead to overdose, addiction and death.

Why do teens take prescription drugs?

Their friends are doing it, to escape, thrill seeking, lack of self-esteem – these are just some of the reasons. But prescription drug abuse is associated with unique reasons.They are easy to get, have less stigma than “street” drugs, are perceived to be safer and teens believe their parents will be less disapproving when compared to other substances. Teens also turn to prescription drugs to manage their daily lives.

For example, to lower stress and anxiety, boost their mood or increase their performance.

Where do youth get prescription drugs?

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or get them “off the street”. So, what can be done about this increasing problem? According to the White House paper “Epidemic: Responding to America’s Prescription Drug Abuse Crisis”, action needs to be taken in four major areas: education, monitoring, proper disposal and enforcement.

What can we do?

The first step is to raise awareness. People need to understand taking prescription drugs without a doctor’s approval is dangerous. Talking to your teen works. Parents and other role models like teachers, coaches, etc., need to talk to teens about prescription drugs and the dangers of using them. Some tips to go by when talking to teens include being honest and open, empathizing with the stress in their lives, avoiding ‘preaching’ to them, and setting boundaries and expectations. The number one thing is to be a good role model.

Monitor your prescriptions.

Find and count all the prescription drugs in your home and lock up your medications. If you don’t have a locked cabinet, hide them so only you know where they are.Then check and count them regularly.Tell relatives, especially grandparents, to lock up their medications or keep them in a safe place. Talk to the parents of your children’s friends about prescription drug abuse and encourage them to safeguard their medications. Dispose of your unused or outdated prescription medications appropriately. Crush your pills and then mix them with trash such as coffee grounds or kitty litter before placing them in the garbage.

On October 29th the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is sponsoring a series of drug take-back events.

You can bring your prescription medications and drop them off at the event and law enforcement officials will dispose of them. The Paducah Police Department along with Four Rivers Behavioral Health, and the Kentucky Coalition of Nurse Practitioners and Nurse Midwives will be sponsoring an event at Kentucky Oaks Mall from 10 am – 2 pm. There will also be drop-off sites in Graves, Ballard, Carlisle and Livingston counties. You can check for locations by going to www.justice.gov/dea.

There is a vast array of prescription medications available to cure disease, ease suffering, improve quality of life and save lives. Unfortunately the potential for misuse of some of these substances is significant. No one person, profession or agency can be responsible for seeing that prescription drugs stay out of the hands of those who are abusing them. We must all do our part to help fight prescription drug abuse.

For more information or for help in fighting prescription drug abuse please contact: Four Rivers Behavioral Health Regional Prevention and Education Center at (270) 4428039 or email Ellen Walsh at ewalsh@4rbh.org.

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Spooky Halloween Science

by Jason Lindsey Hooked on Science

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re you ready for some spooky science? Using a few ingredients from around the house you can make your Halloween celebration both educational and fun. PLEASE remember these science safety rules when doing any experiment.

•ALWAYS have an adult present.

•ALWAYS wear the correct safety gear while doing any experiment.

•NEVER eat or drink anything when performing Hooked on Science experiments.

Pumpkin Pendulum Ingredients Pumpkin • String

Instructions STEP 1: Tie the string to the pumpkin.

STEP 2: Attached the string to the ceiling. Make sure the pumpkin does not touch the ground.

STEP 3: With your back against the wall bring the pumpkin to your mouth. Let the pumpkin go and DO NOT move forward or push the pumpkin.

Explanation: As long as you do not move forward and you do not push the pumpkin, you will not be hit by the pumpkin. Why? The law of conservation of energy, which says energy cannot be created or destroyed. The total amount of energy is the same before and after any transformation.

Screaming Balloon Ingredients Balloon • Hex Nut

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Instructions STEP 1: Push the hex nut through the small opening of the balloon.

STEP 2: Blow up the balloon and tie off the opening.

STEP 3: Place the tied off part of the balloon in the palm of your right hand, squeeze the balloon, and then move your hand in a circular motion.

Explanation: The unique shape of the hex nut vibrates

Explanation: When you placed the Dry Ice into the warm water a cloud formed above the bowl. Dry Ice is frozen carbon dioxide and is -109.3°F. As Dry Ice breaks down it turns directly into carbon dioxide gas.

Sublimation is a process where a solid turns directly into a gas.

You can discover more hands-on science experiments by going to www.hookedonscience.org

the walls of the balloon creating the spooky sound.

Sound is a wave whose speed is dependent on temperature, elasticity, and density of the medium through which it travels.

Spooky Fog Ingredients Dry Ice • Warm Water • Bowl • Gloves

Instructions STEP 1: Fill the bowl half of the way with warm water.

STEP 2: Put the gloves onto your hands and place a piece of the Dry Ice into the warm water and observe.

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Sciatica

by Dr. Heath Schipp Active Care Chiropractic

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all is here and people are out working in their gardens, and trying to locate their holiday decorations in basements and attics. With all of this extra activity 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

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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.

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.

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Get Up and Get Active - Join the Girl Scouts as they get Fit!

by Robin Gericke

Purchase Area Parenting & Family Staff

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oday, a fast food restaurant can be found on every block, a vending machine at every corner, and at least one computer and TV in every house. 65% of teenagers in America don’t get the amount of exercise recommended by the American Heart Association. In Kentucky today, 37% of children ages 10-17 are overweight or obese. Obesity can cause type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol, and many other health problems. We know the consequences of an unhealthy lifestyle. Yet we also know that fast food is more convenient than cooking a healthy meal, and watching TV is easier than going outside for a walk. Unfortunately, what is easy and convenient has become a very popular trend. This trend it taking a toll on the health of Americans, especially children who are not being taught and shown good eating and exercising habits. In a culture where commercials, ads, and everyday life influence us to believe that what is ‘easy’ and ‘convenient’ health wise is an acceptable lifestyle, children need to be taught healthy eating and exercising habits. The local Girl Scouts are planning to do just that.

The Girl Scouts “We want to encourage girls to get fit,” says Ashley Levine, the Girl Scout Program Delivery Coordinator for Western Kentucky. “With childhood obesity being such a big factor, we want to plan fun events that encourage girls to get up and get active. We want to show girls how fun exercise can be and teach them skills that they will choose to continue doing.” That is something Girl Scouts as a whole is always striving to do.

"Girls view health holistically, which means they place the same or even greater emphasis on emotional and social health as physical health. Therefore, any plan that strictly focuses on physical health could miss the mark with girls. For example, physical activity needs to be given social relevance; it should be promoted and taught in ways that are meaningful to girls. By emphasizing the emotional and social benefits 24 • October2011 www.purchaseparenting.com

of physical activity, we will help girls recognize how exercise affects the things they care about, such as their body image, friendships, and confidence in their abilities,” states Laurie Westley from Girl Scouts USA. The local Girl Scouts, together with Paducah Jazzercise, have planned a day to show girls how to get fit and to teach them about good nutrition.

Get Up and Get Active “Regular exercise plays a key role in keeping children healthy,” says Kelly Davis, owner of Paducah Jazzercise.

“My goal is to show that exercise is fun! I want everyone, young and old, to understand that exercise doesn't have to be something you dread. If the activity you choose is fun, you are more likely to stick with it and make it a part of your daily routine.” Not only is exercise good for your health physically, it is also good for you emotional health too. “Children may not have the same kinds of stress that you and I have, but they deal with many things throughout the day that cause them the same type of anxiety. School, friends, and homework - all of these things have an impact on their emotional and physical health.

Regular activity can be a great way for them to release some of that pressure and have some fun!”

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Jazzercise is a dance based program that also incorporates Pilates, yoga, kick boxing and strength training into every class. The routines are set to current music that the girls will recognize and be able to connect with. We will also be talking about healthy eating options and ways to incorporate activity into each day.” I would highly encourage local Girl Scouts of all ages to attend this fun event at Paducah Jazzercise and learn good health habits that they will take into their adult lives.

Sign Up Now! If you are the parent of a Girl Scout, I would highly encourage you to sign your daughter up for this one day event at Paducah Jazzercise on Saturday, October 22 at 12:00 and 1:30 p.m. The 12:00 session is for Kindergarten through third grade and the second session is for fourth grade and up. Each session is about one hour long. To sign up for this event, or get more information about becoming a Girl Scout, contact the Bear Creek Service Center at 270-443-8704 or email Ashley Levine at alevine@kyanags.org.

Paducah Jazzercise Center is located at 3420 Lone Oak Road, Arch Towers - Suite L. Jazzercise is open to everyone and all fitness levels are welcome. For more information about Paducah Jazzercise, please contact Kelly Davis at 270-210-1044 or paducahjazz@yahoo.com.

Why don’t we all make it our goal to try and live a little healthier each day? Children look up to the adults in their life as an example of how to live. Small changes can make a big difference for your health and the health of the young generation around you. You can take time out from a busy schedule to make a healthy dinner instead of going through the drive through or go for a quick walk instead of watching TV. You can find a physical activity that you enjoy, from Jazzercise to running. Let’s all strive to be a good example by getting up and getting active!

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a great new season of

Arts in in Focus Focus Arts

at WKCTC

by: Jamie Lober picture of Jason Bishop, illusionist

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he West Kentucky Community and Technical College Clemens Fine Arts Center is getting ready for their 2011-2012 season. Whether you prefer ballroom dancing, country concerts, and coffee house performances, or singing the blues, the center has something to offer you. Additionally, the college offers five series that spotlight one-of-a-kind opportunities for arts enrichment.Their director, Gail Robinson Butler, has been producing the programming since 1993. “It is exciting to find the talent and we get a lot of good feedback,” Butler told me.

Ballroom with a Twist The Arts in Focus Series begins on October 8 with Ballroom with a Twist. “It is going to be an amazing show, the costumes are phenomenal and the dancers are great, young and talented,” said Butler.

The show features young talent from ‘Dancing with The Stars’, ‘So You Think You Can Dance’ and ‘High School Musical’ as well as two ‘American Idol’ finalists.“A good time will be had by all,” said Butler.“It will not be your typical ballroom dancing. It will have a younger feel to it.”

Elvis is in the building!

The Terry Mike Jeffrey Band brings the favorite tunes of Elvis back to life on November 5. “Terry Mike is a Paducah native and many people do not know but he is also a Grammy-nominated songwriter for a children’s song he wrote for Sesame Street and was the music director and played young Elvis in an offBroadway musical in New York about Elvis,” said Butler. The upcoming show will be special. “He will bring DJ Fontana with him who was Elvis’ drummer for fourteen years and Glen D. Hardin who played with the TCB band,” said Butler.

Sunny Sweeney sets the New Year off with a bang on January 12.“Staying Is Worse Than Leaving” is her latest single and her album ‘Concrete’ was released on August 27. The Official Blues Brothers Revue gets Paducah pumped up on February 4.“It is sanctioned by Dan Aykroyd and the Belushi estate which gives it credibility and everyone who comes to the show should expect a good time,” explained Butler. It is similar to the movie from years ago. “There is a great balance of humor, music and mayhem that has kept audiences across the nation captivated and I expect people to be dancing in the aisles,” said Butler.

Smart Magic and Cool Comedy Jason Bishop, touted as America’s greatest illusionist, will mystify audiences with his double levitation on March 17.“His full-length show will be billed as Smart Magic and he levitates his assistant and then himself,” said Butler. Dead Man’s Cell Phone, a contemporary comedy, will be produced on April 19, 20 and 21

by WKCTC. “It is about a man who dies in a café but his cell phone continues to ring and a woman at the next table picks it up and ends up stuck in the middle of all his troubles,” said Butler. “She winds up meeting his widow, mother and mistress and, in the course of meeting all these people, she falls in love 28 • October2011 www.purchaseparenting.com

with a dead man’s brother. It is a dark comedy, edgy and different so we think people will enjoy that.”

The Keynote Series The Keynote Series puts the focus on Chef Jeff Henderson on February 24.“He is the author of “Cooked: From the Streets to the Stove” which became a New York Times Bestseller,” said Butler. His story is unique.“As a teenager in California, he became a drug dealer and spent ten years in the prison system where he developed a passion for cooking which turned his life around,” said Butler. He now has a show on The Food Network called ‘The Chef Jeff Project’ in which he takes at-risk kids and teaches culinary skills with the hope that they will have better opportunities.

Campus Read 2011-12 The WKCTC 2011-2012 Campus Read is ‘Eli the Good’ by Kentucky native, Silas House, who will be visiting campus on March 12. “Our English 101 students will be reading the book and he writes frequently about Appalachian life,” said Butler.

For other quieter events, you may turn to the coffee house.“We feature local and regional acoustic musicians and songwriters where we serve desserts and beverages as an informal, intimate way to enjoy music in the theatre,” said Butler.

Great visual art exhibitions “On September 29, we open the Mask of the Michoacan which are mask replicas of ancient masks used by Mexican culture and it will be part of the fifth annual Hispanic heritage celebration,” said Butler. Some nationally-known artists’ work will come in as well. You will want to mark your calendar. “We want to create a larger appetite for arts, both visual and performance,” said Butler.

Regardless of your taste, there is sure to be an art form that interests you.“The arts broaden everyone’s lives and give it a quality that nothing else does,” said Butler.

Young people should experience more than just the movie screen.“Live theatre and coming to art exhibitions gives you something that you cannot receive from watching something on screen and the interaction from the audience and the performers is something that cannot be duplicated in a movie,” said Butler.

You never know who will become an emerging star. “Last year, we had The Band Perry who went on to win a CMA award and Grammy,” said Butler.“When you combine four coffee house events, two choral concerts and six visual arts exhibits for the entire season, you have a gigantic celebration of the arts in Paducah on your hands. We like to offer the arts to everyone who has a desire to come at an affordable price; that is our goal.”

For more information and to purchase tickets to these and other WKCTC events please visit www.artsinfocus.com or call (270) 534-3212.

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eventsccalendar 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.

October 1 SATURDAY: Lower Town Yard Sale. Madison Hall, N 9th Street and Madison Street. 8 AM. Search for treasures at the LowerTown Arts District yard sale. In case of rain, yard sale will be rescheduled to Sunday, October 2.

SHOE Horse Show. Carson Park Fairgrounds. 1 PM,Western Riding classes; 3 PM, English Riding classes.For more information,e-mail postmaster@southernhorseowner.com.

2 SUNDAY: 3 MONDAY: Clay Chameleon. Open Mon-Sat. during Fall Break. For more, call 270-442-1112. www.claychameleon.com.

Teen Program: Create a pumpkin centerpiece for fall. McCracken County Public Library, upstairs. 2 PM. FREE. For more, call 270-442-2510, ext. 122. www.mclib.net

4 TUESDAY: Kids Program: All Aboard! McCracken County Public Library parking lot. 1-3 PM. FREE. Make tracks to the library to ride the trackless train! Sponsored by the Friends of the McCracken County Public Library.All ages are welcome.Call 270-442-2510.www.mclib.net Silver Chics Trunk Sale. Silver Chics,202 Lone Oak Road.For more,call 270-443-0400.

Daymar College Fast and Furriest 5K and Fun Run. Noble Park. Race Starts at 9 AM. $25, for 5K; $12 Kids Fun Run. Friendly dogs encouraged to attend; please muzzle in accordance with city ordinance. Call Paige Adams at 270-559-1229 for more.

5 WEDNESDAY:

Ohio River Sweep. Fort Massac State Park river edge. 8:30 – 9 AM, registration at Visitors Center. 9 – 11 AM, river cleanup. For more information, contact Dawn Grisley at 618 -524-4712.

One on One at One. McCracken County Public Library. 1 PM. FREE. Brian Medlin will be available for computer questions and help.Call 270-442-2510 for more.www.mclib.net.

Southern Illinois Spinners and Weavers Guild.Visitors center at Fort Massac State Park, Metropolis, IL. 10 AM – 3:30 PM. Spinners and weavers demonstrate crafts.

Legos at the Library. McCracken County Public Library. 1 – 4 PM. FREE. For more, call 270-442-2510, ext. 122. www.mclib.net Radioactive City Roller Derby Bout:28 Skaters Later.Paducah Expo Center.7 – 10 PM.$10 at the door.High-intensity women's roller derby teams compete.Radioactive City Roller Girls, Paducah's first female flat track roller derby team,will battle it out against Vette City Vixens.

Paducah Symphony Orchestra presents “Music That Is Out of This World.”Carson Center. 7:30 PM. For tickets, call 270-444-0065.

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Silver Chics Trunk Sale. Silver Chics, 202 Lone Oak Road.For more, call 270-443-0400.

6 THURSDAY: Power in Partnership Paducah Chamber Breakfast. Julian Carroll Convention Center. 7:30 AM (networking at 7:15 AM). $14 members, $25 non-members. RSVP at 270-443-1746.

Take Back the Night Silent No More. Free standing life-size wooden figures created by local artists and groups will be placed throughout the Metropolis and Paducah area. Each life-size figure will be designed without a mouth signifying a victim's silence. Event is hosted by A Community of Women, Inc. and Guardian Family Services. For more, email acommunityofwomeninc@gmail.com Silver Chics Trunk Sale. Silver Chics,202 Lone Oak Road.For more,call 270-443-0400.

Stork Smart. Western Baptist Hospital Doctors Office Building 2 second floor. 4 – 5:30 PM. FREE. Labor and delivery staff provides pregnancy information and tours for expecting parents.

Family Game Night. McCracken County Public Library, upstairs. 5-8 PM. FREE. Call 270-442-2510, ext. 122 for more. www.mclib.net Paducah Symphony Orchestra Board Meeting. Marshall Nemer Pavilion 2nd Floor Board Room.5:30 PM.Open to the public.For more, visit www.paducahsymphony.org

7 FRIDAY: Basic Computer Class with Patrick Archer. McCracken County Public Library, upstairs Computer Lab. 1 PM. For more, call 270-442-2510. www.mclib.net.

Teen Program: Candy Sushi! McCracken County Public Library,upstairs.2 PM.FREE.A fun, edible craft project. For more, call 270-442-2510, ext. 122. www.mclib.net.

8 SATURDAY: NAMI Walk for Wellness. Noble Park. 8 AM. All proceeds benefit the local affiliate of the National Alliance on Mental Illness. For more, call 270-442-2883 or email Jennifer Lewis at jlwlewis@yahoo.com.

Kiwanis Arts and Crafts Fair. Washington Park, Metropolis, IL. 9 AM- 7 PM. Arts and Crafts as well as Flea Market vendors.

Super City Blues and Ques. Ferry Street, between 2nd and 4th Street, Metropolis, IL. 10 AM – 10 PM. Enjoy BBQ and FREE live entertainment. For more information, call Metropolis Parks and Recreation, 618-524-1696.

Legos at the Library. McCracken County Public Library. 1 – 4 PM. FREE. For more, call 270-442-2510, ext. 122. www.mclib.net Second Saturday Gallery Walk. Noon – 8 more, visit www.paducahalliance.com

PM.

LowerTown Historic District. For

2nd Saturday Hands-on Activity . National Quilt Museum. FREE. 1 – 3 PM. For youth and adults. Call 270-442-8856 for more.

Ballroom with a Twist. Clemens Fine Arts Center,WKCTC. 7:30 PM. $25 adults; $15 students and children.For tickets, call 270-534-3212 or go online to www.artsinfocus.org.

Market House Theatre presents Downtown Candlelight Walking Ghost Tours.

Meet at 141 Kentucky Ave. 6:30, 7:30 or 8:30 PM. For tickets, call 270-444-6828.

9 SUNDAY: Modine Manufacturing Co. annual reunion for former employees. Concord United Methodist Church, 5178 Hinkleville Road. 12:30 PM, potluck lunch with barbeque furnished. More more information,contact Mary Christian at 270-554-5895.

Bikes on Broadway. 1 – 4 PM. Broadway between 4th and 17th streets. FREE. Street closed to all motor vehicles. Call 270-444-8508 for more.

10 MONDAY: Faith in Film Series presents Three Kings. Maiden Alley Cinema. 6:30 PM. $5. For more, call 270-442-7723. www.maidenalleycinema.com

11 TUESDAY: StoryTime: “In the Garden.” McCracken County Public Library. 10 AM & 1 PM. Groups of 12 or more children should pre-register. Call 270-442-2510, ext. 122.

Baby and Me (for ages 0 – 24 months). McCracken County Public Library. 11 AM. One caregiver per child required.FREE.For more,call 270-442-2510,ext.122.www.mclib.net

12 WEDNESDAY: Diabetes Learning Sessions. McCracken County Extension Office, 2705 Olivet Church Road. 9 AM – Noon. FREE. Register by calling 270-444-9625. Sponsored by the Purchase District Health Department and McCracken County Extension Service and is open to those with diabetes,caregivers and those wanting to reduce their risk of Type 2 Diabetes.

MASSAC COUNTY HOMEMAKERS SALAD LUNCHEON & CRAFT SALE. Metropolis Community Center, 900 E. 10th St. Metropolis, IL. $5 minimum donation requested.

Available for dine-in or carry-out.Area crafters will also offer merchandise for sale.

One on One at One. McCracken County Public Library. 1 PM. FREE. Brian Medlin will be available for computer questions and help.Call 270-442-2510 for more.www.mclib.net.

13 THURSDAY: Charlotte’s Web. Market House Theatre. Tickets and showtimes available at 270444-6828 or at www.mhtplay.com

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eventsccalendar Contemporary Christian Concert: Jason Gray, Down There, Aaron Shust.

Marshall County High School Performing Arts Center. $18 at the door. All proceeds benefit Marcella's Community Kitchen. Call Grace Forte at 270-205-0223.

14 FRIDAY: Paducah Symphony Orchestra Education Committee Meeting. PSO Office, Broadway. 3 PM. www.paducahsymphony.org Basic Computer Class with Patrick Archer. McCracken County Public Library, upstairs Computer Lab. 1 PM. For more, call 270-442-2510. www.mclib.net.

Charlotte’s Web. Market House Theatre. Tickets and showtimes available at 270444-6828 or at www.mhtplay.com

15 SATURDAY: Four Rivers Book Festival. Carson Park. For more, call 270-442-2510.

Repair Affair.7:15 AM – 4 PM.The Midtown Alliance of Neighbors is sponsoring Repair Affair, a one-day event where teams of volunteers help homeowners in need with critical maintenance,weatherization,safety,and accessibility issues. This fall,the program is helping eight homeowners in Paducah.Volunteers needed! Call city hall at 270-444-8800 for more.

The Rooted Student Event featuring Kristian Stanfill and Jared Schuler.

Trace Creek Baptist Church Family Life Center, Mayfield. 8 AM, doors open; 9 AM – 3:30 PM event. $15. Call 270-356-0145 or email rooted-student@live.com.

Gracie’s Hope and Hearts Run/Walk. Noble Park.Register online by September 15, www.hopeandheartsrun.org. Registration on site from 8 AM – 9:50 AM day of event.

Walk to End Alzheimer’s. Carson Park. Registration starts at 8:30 AM. For more, call Carrie Gottschalk Singler 270-534-0620 .

Pink Ribbon Walk for Breast Cancer Awareness. Calvert City Civic Center, Calvert City. Walk begins at 9 AM. Call Carol Capps at 270-703-2866.

4th Annual HORSES, Inc. Expo. Carson Park. 9 AM – 7 PM. Canned food donations for admission fee. Book signing, arts & crafts, Boots & Bridles competition, live bands, concessions and more. Open to everyone. www.horsesince.org.

Schmidt Farms Fall Activities. 3005 Cairo Road. 10 AM – 4 PM. Apples and cider, pumpkins, the black cat cave, hayrides, and more. For more, call 270-443-0136.

Neighborhood Walk with Paducah Board of Commissioners. Riviera Apartments, 2967 Harrison Street. 10:30 a.m. Commissioners and City staff will talk with residents while walking the neighborhood just north of Carson Park.

Book Club for Tweens and Teens.McCracken County Public Library.1 p.m.The Invention of Hugo Cabaret and Incarceron.There will be refreshments,prizes and giveaways.

Legos at the Library. McCracken County Public Library. 1 – 4 PM. FREE. For more, call 270-442-2510, ext. 122. www.mclib.net Market House Theatre presents Downtown Candlelight Walking Ghost Tours.

Meet at 141 Kentucky Ave. 6:30, 7:30 or 8:30 PM. For tickets, call 270-444-6828.

Charlotte’s Web. Market House Theatre. Tickets and showtimes available at 270444-6828 or at www.mhtplay.com

16 SUNDAY: Charlotte’s Web. Market House Theatre. Tickets and showtimes available at 270444-6828 or at www.mhtplay.com

17 MONDAY: Diabetes Basics. Hickman County Health Center, 370 Washington Street, Clinton.

4 -8 PM. FREE. Register on or before October 14. Call 270-653-6110. A light meal will be offered.

Class Acts Series presents Civil War Voices (4 – 12 grade) Carson Center. 10 AM. $8. For ticket information, visit www.thecarsoncenter.org.

Civil War Voices. Carson Center. 7 PM. For tickets, call 270-450-4444 or go online to www.thecarsoncenter.org.

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18 TUESDAY:

Charlotte’s Web. Market House Theatre. Tickets and showtimes available at 270444-6828 or at www.mhtplay.com

Pie donation deadline. McCracken County Extension Office. 4H is asking for donation of PIES ONLY from Purchase Area Homemakers by 4 PM. Pies are for the Rotary Luncheon. For more, call 270-554-9520.

Area Annual Day. Purchase Area Homemakers. Hickman, Ky. 10 AM. For more, call 270-554-9520.

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StoryTime: “Apples and Bananas.” McCracken County Public Library. 10 AM & 1 PM. Groups of 12 or more children should pre-register. Call 270-442-2510, ext. 122.

The Family Series presents Imaginocean. Carson Center. 10 AM. $18 adults; $10 children. Purchase a Family Series subscription and save 20 percent. Call 270-4504444 or go online to www.thecarsoncenter.org.

Baby and Me (for ages 0 – 24 months). McCracken County Public Library. 11 AM. One caregiver per child required.FREE.For more,call 270-442-2510,ext.122.www.mclib.net

Legos at the Library. McCracken County Public Library. 1 – 4 PM. FREE. For more, call 270-442-2510, ext. 122. www.mclib.net

Interracial Women's Group. McCracken County Public Library. Noon. Call Marcia Alexander at 270-519-6413.

Charlotte’s Web. Market House Theatre. Tickets and showtimes available at 270444-6828 or at www.mhtplay.com

Garden Club of Kentucky district meeting. First Christian Church, 415 Audubon Drive. 10:15 AM – 2 PM. Dianne Caines, noted flower arranger, will present the program “Be Creative - Taking the Mystery Out of Flower Arranging.”Open to the public. For more information contact Gayle at 270-444-7730, kgfrye@comcast.net.

Film Brew presents An American Werewolf in London. Maiden Alley Cinema.

Doors open 6 PM, Film starts at 7 PM. $15 members, $20 non-members, includes 2 drink tickets and themed food. Schlafley’s provides Pale Ale.

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Paducah Jazzercise Center Grand Opening. 3420 Lone Oak Road, Arch Towers Suite L. 7:30 AM – 11 AM.

Market House Theatre presents Downtown Candlelight Walking Ghost Tours.

Meet at 141 Kentucky Ave. 6:30, 7:30 or 8:30 PM. For tickets, call 270-444-6828.

Market House Theatre Masquerade Ball. Julian Carroll Convention Center, 415 Park Avenue. $75; $35 for young adults. Reserved table of 8, $1,000. 6:30 PM. Get your masks ready for Paducah's first ever masquerade ball! Silent auction, dinner, dancing, entertainment, awards and prizes.

23 SUNDAY: Charlotte’s Web. Market House Theatre. Tickets and showtimes available at 270444-6828 or at www.mhtplay.com

Diabetes Learning Sessions. McCracken County Extension Office, 2705 Olivet Church Road. 9 AM – Noon. FREE. Register by calling 270-444-9625. Sponsored by the Purchase District Health Department and McCracken County Extension Service and is open to those with diabetes, caregivers and those wanting to reduce their risk of Type 2 Diabetes.

StoryTime: “Halloween Fun.” McCracken County Public Library. 10 AM & 1 PM. Groups of 12 or more children should pre-register. Call 270-442-2510, ext. 122.

Bags of Love Project. McCracken County Extension Office. 9:30 AM. F ore more, call 270-554-9520.

Baby and Me (for ages 0 – 24 months). McCracken County Public Library. 11 AM. One caregiver per child required.FREE.For more,call 270-442-2510,ext.122.www.mclib.net

One on One at One. McCracken County Public Library. 1 PM. FREE. Brian Medlin will be available for computer questions and help. Call 270-442-2510 for more. www.mclib.net.

24 MONDAY: 25 TUESDAY:

McCracken County Library Board of Trustees meeting. At the library. 4 Open to the public. 270-442-2510. www.mclib.net

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Diabetes Basics. Ballard County Health Center, 198 Bluegrass Drive, LaCenter. 4 – 8 PM. FREE. Registration is required at 270-665-5432. A light meal will be served.

Friends of Fort Massac. Fort Massac Visitors Center. 2:30 PM. Meets monthly to discuss projects and activities in the park. Call 618-524-9321 for more.

20 THURSDAY: Bead Inspired. Hosted by the McCracken County Medical Alliance. Held at Purple Toad Winery from 6:30-9:30 pm. Join us for wine tasting, tapas and dessert with recording artist Cyndi Thomson. Make your own Beads of Courage bracelet or necklace or sponsor a member in the program.

More info at Ashley@BeadsofCourtage.org Library Legislative Meet and Greet. Marshall County Public Library, Benton.4:30 – 5:30 PM. Support your local library at this reception.

Family Game Night. McCracken County Public Library, upstairs. 5-8 PM. FREE. Call 270-442-2510, ext. 122 for more. www.mclib.net Evenings Upstairs: A Strange Brew! Witch Stories to Chill and Thrill, led by Master Storyteller Thomas Freese. McCracken County Public Library meeting room. 7 PM. FREE. For more, call 270-442-2510, ext. 113. www.mclib.net Charlotte’s Web. Market House Theatre. Tickets and showtimes available at 270444-6828 or at www.mhtplay.com

21 FRIDAY: Class Acts Series presents Imaginocean .(P - 2) Carson Center.10 AM.$5.For ticket information, visit www.thecarsoncenter.org.

Breast Cancer Awareness Luncheon. Western Baptist Hospital Baptist Heart Center auditorium. 11:30 AM – 1 PM. Breast cancer survivors will be honored. For more, call 270-575-2895.

Basic Computer Class with Patrick Archer. McCracken County Public Library, upstairs Computer Lab. 1 PM. For more, call 270-442-2510. www.mclib.net.

Oscar Mayer Wienermobile at the Library. Metropolis Public Library parking lot. 2:30 -5:30 PM. Visit www.metropolis.lib.il.us for more information.

The Family Series presents Imaginocean. Carson Center. 6 PM. $18 adults; $10 children. Purchase a Family Series subscription and save 20 percent. Call 270-4504444 or go online to www.thecarsoncenter.org.

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eventsccalendar 26 WEDNESDAY: Diabetes Learning Sessions. McCracken County Extension Office, 2705 Olivet Church Road. 9 AM – Noon. FREE. Register by calling 270-444-9625. Sponsored by the Purchase District Health Department and McCracken County Extension Service and is open to those with diabetes,caregivers and those wanting to reduce their risk of Type 2 Diabetes.

Resume and Job Searching Class. McCracken County Public Library, upstairs Computer Lab. 3 PM. FREE. For more, call 270-442-2510, ext. 122. www.mclib.net Market House Theatre presents Cemetery Candlelight Ghost Tour. Oak Grove Cemetery. 6:30, 7:30, 8:30 PM. For tickets, call 270-444-6828.

Veteran's Day Essay and Poster Contest deadline. 5 PM.K-2nd graders make a poster while 3rd -12th graders write an essay. The theme for 2011 is "Veterans-Serving God, Home,and Country." Bring or mail entries to the Parks Services Department,1400 H.C. Mathis Drive.The top three winners in each age division receive prizes.For more information, including the rules, contact the Parks Department at 270-444-8508.

Open Mic Lunch. Student Center, Clemens Fine Arts Building, WKCTC. 12:30 PM. FREE pizza provided. For more, email constance.frank@kctcs.edu

Jack-O-Lantern Carving Contest deadline. Carve your pumpkin and bring it to the Parks Services Department by 5 PM. The first pumpkin is free to enter. Each additional pumpkin entry will be $1.The top five jack-o-lanterns will receive prizes.

One on One at One. McCracken County Public Library. 1 PM. FREE. Brian Medlin will be available for computer questions and help.Call 270-442-2510 for more.www.mclib.net.

Market House Theatre presents Cemetery Candlelight Ghost Tour. Oak Grove Cemetery. 6:30, 7:30, 8:30 PM. For tickets, call 270-444-6828.

27 THURSDAY:

AKC All Breed Agility Trial. Paducah Regional Sports Plex. All breeds are involved in the American Kennel Club agility trials. Five jump heights are offered to accommodate various breeds.

Annual Fall Health Fair. Jackson Purchase Medical Center main lobby, Mayfield.

3 – 6 PM. FREE screenings including blood sugar, cholesterol, and blood pressure to name a few. Flu shots will be available. Fun giveaways for all who attend! For more information call 270-251-4580 or 877-554-JPMC. Family Game Night. McCracken County Public Library, upstairs. 5-8 PM. FREE. Call 270-442-2510, ext. 122 for more. www.mclib.net Opening Reception: Jay and Patricia Constantine Exhibition. Clemens Fine Arts Center Gallery, WKCTC. 5 PM. FREE. Call 270-534-3212 for more.

28 FRIDAY: Annual Fall Health Fair. Jackson Purchase Medical Center main lobby, Mayfield.

7 -10 AM. FREE screenings including blood sugar, cholesterol, and blood pressure to name a few. Flu shots will be available. Fun giveaways for all who attend! For more information call 270-251-4580 or 877-554-JPMC. Basic Computer Class with Patrick Archer. McCracken County Public Library, upstairs Computer Lab. 1 PM. For more, call 270-442-2510. www.mclib.net.

Spooky Goofy Magic Show. McCracken County Public Library. 2 ages show. Call 270-442-2510 for more. www.mclib.net

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29 SATURDAY: Legos at the Library. McCracken County Public Library. 1 – 4 PM. FREE. For more, call 270-442-2510, ext. 122. www.mclib.net Yoga for a Cure. Unity Church, 4600 Buckner Lane. 10 AM. $20 donation to American Cancer Society Breast Cancer Research. Gayle Rogers guest instructor.

No experience needed. Mats supplied. Wear comfortable clothes. For more information, contact Carolyn at 270-559-7663.

Fountain Avenue Fall Festival. Fountain Avenue. 5 – 8 PM. Call 270-444-8508. Fall festival includes a trunk or treat, carnival games, hay ride, face painting, cake walk, costume contest and much more.

Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is sponsoring a series of drug take-back events. You can bring your prescription medications and drop them off at the event and law enforcement officials will dispose of them. The Paducah Police Department along with Four Rivers Behavioral Health, and the Kentucky Coalition of Nurse Practitioners and Nurse Midwives will be sponsoring an event at Kentucky Oaks Mall from 10 am – 2 pm. There will also be drop-off sites in Graves, Ballard, Carlisle and Livingston counties.You can check for locations by going to www.justice.gov/dea.

Paducah Zombie Walk. Begin at 902 Broadway. 5:45 PM. FREE, please bring donations of cash and food. For details, call 270-816-7581.

Distillers Dinner. Carson Center. 6:30 PM. $125 per person. Program: An Evening with Mr. Bill Samuels, Jr., president of Maker’s Mark Distillery, Inc. For more, call 270-450-4444 or go online to www.thecarsoncenter.org.

Market House Theatre presents Cemetery Candlelight Ghost Tour. Oak Grove Cemetery. 6:30, 7:30, 8:30 PM. For tickets, call 270-444-6828.

30 SUNDAY: 31 MONDAY, HALLOWEEN: McCracken County Library will close early, at 5 PM.

UPCOMING IN NOVEMBER: NOVEMBER 3: Class Acts Series presents My Fair Lady (3 – 12 grade). Carson

Amber-Light Stained Glass Art Guild ofWestern Kentucky.Anyone interested in learning Stained Glass Art may attend. 3rd Tuesdays, monthly. 435 Salem Chapel Rd. North, 6 miles East of Draffenville, off Highway 68. 6:30 PM For information, call Mike at 866-403-2473.

Benton Working Artists Gallery, 103 W 11th St, Benton. Hours: Thursdays & Fridays - 10 AM to 4 PM; Saturdays - 10 AM to 2 PM; or call one day ahead for an appointment to view the Gallery at your leisure, any day of the week. 270-5345004. Features only art from western Kentucky artists.

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.

Center. 9:30 & 11:30 AM. $5. For ticket information, visit www.thecarsoncenter.org.

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.The museum offers FREE guided tours in addition to admission fees every Saturday at 1 PM.There's also a fun activity 10 AM noon and 2 - 4 PM.For more, call 442-8856.www.nationalquiltmuseum.org.

NOVEMBER 5: 2011 Women’s Conference: Reflections. Lone Oak First Baptist Church.8:30 AM – 3 PM.Early registration before September 30, $30 per person; $25 for groups of 10 or more; $15 teenagers. Registration after September 30, $35 per person. For more information, call 270-554-1441. www.LoneOakFBC.org

Lowertown Gallery information available at www.paducaharts.com.

Paducah Railroad Museum – 201 Washington St. Fri. 1 - 4 PM, Sat. 10 AM -4 PM or by appt. $3 Adults, $1 Children. Donations. 270-519-7377

NOVEMBER 19: Grand Re-opening. Kentucky Oaks Mall. Save the date.

PAPA Gallery. Works by 100 local artists. 124 Broadway. Mon. - Fri. 10 – 4PM. FREE. 575-3544. www.thepapagallery.com

Art Galleries, Exhibitions & Museums:

The Right Angle Gallery. Mon-Fri 9-5 Sat 10-3. 4645 Village Square Dr.

Apprenticeship for Artists.Ages 13+.Ongoing. Paducah Parks Department.444-8508.

River Discovery Center – 117 S. Water Street. Monday – Saturday 9:30 AM – 5 PM. Sunday 1 – 5 PM ( - November). $7 adults, $5 children (ages 3 - 12), $6 seniors 60 and over. 270-575-9958.www.riverdiscoverycenter.org

Center. 10 AM. $15. For ticket information, visit www.thecarsoncenter.org.

NOVEMBER 7: Class Acts Series presents Skippyjon Jones (P – 3rd grade).Carson

OCTOBER 1 – 4: “The Chicago School of F using with guest artist Susan Else,” Showcasing vibrant quilts by fusing technique experts Frieda Anderson,Melody Johnson, Anne Lullie,Emily Parson,Judy Perez,Jane Sassaman and Laura Wasilowski.Joined by 3-D work of guest artist Susan Else.National Quilt Museum. For more,call 270-442-8856.Open: Monday - Saturday 10 AM - 5 PM,Sunday 1 – 5 PM. www.nationalquiltmuseum.org OCTOBER 1 – 30: Wurth Farms October Days. 1720 S. Friendship Rd. Hours: Saturday,9 AM - 5 PM;Sunday,1-4 PM.Hay rides to the pumpkin patch,petting zoo,straw maze and live entertainment. Concession stand features delicious seasonal treats including apple sundaes and caramel apples. Call 270-554-1403 for more.

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

OCTOBER 7 – JANUARY 13: “Quilting Reinvented, Longarm Quilters of the 21st Century”;The longarm quilting machine has revolutionized the art of quiltmaking.See the work of top practitioners, Marilyn Badger, Rene Haddadin, Richard Larson, Sharon Schamber and Linda Taylor.

THROUGH NOVEMBER 2: “We Three X.” Tribeca Gallery.Tuesday – Friday, 11 AM – 3 PM & 5 – 9 PM; Saturday, noon – 9 PM. 270-444-3960. tribecarestaurant.com . FREE.

THROUGH DECEMBER 6: “A Sense of Balance Exhibit”: Explore how quiltmakers of the past balanced form,color,and line in their quilts,whether consciously or unconsciously. You decide. National Quilt Museum. . For more, call 270-442-8856. Open: Monday - Saturday 10 AM - 5 PM, Sunday 1 – 5 PM. www.nationalquiltmuseum.org

THROUGH OCTOBER 22: “New Work by Brian Benfer.” Yeiser Art Center.

Open Tuesday – Saturday, 10 AM – 4 PM. Donations accepted. 270-442-2453. www.theyeiser.org, Opening Reception September 24, 5 – 7 PM, FREE.

THROUGH OCTOBER 19: “The Masks of Michoacan”: This unique exhibit of the Masks of Michoacan consists of works of art representing the ceremonies and traditions of the Michoacan state of Mexico. The exhibit is presented in cooperation with Kentucky Institute for International Study. FREE. For gallery hours, visit www.artsinfocus.org or call 270-534-3212.

THROUGH OCTOBER 4: “Chicago School of Fusing with guest artist Susan Else exhibit,” Fusing as a technique has been refined by Frieda Anderson, Anne Lullie, Emily Parson, Judy Perez, Jane Sassaman, and Laura Wasilowski. This exhibit showcases their vibrant quilts. Joined by the 3-D work of guest artist Susan Else.

National Quilt Museum. For more, call 270-442-8856. Open: Monday - Saturday 10 AM - 5 PM, Sunday 1 – 5 PM. www.nationalquiltmuseum.org

THROUGH OCTOBER 21: Steamboat Bicentennial Photo Exhibit. 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. 270-575-9958. www.riverdiscoverycenter.org OCTOBER 27 – NOVEMBER 25: “Jay and Patricia Constantine Exhibition:”A twoperson exhibition of paintings, drawings, and mixed media artwork showcasing the Constantine’s work. Both are faculty members at Kenyon College of Art and Design. FREE. For gallery hours, visit www.artsinfocus.org or call 270-534-3212.

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SUNDAY: Fellowship Time 9 AM. Youth & Adult Sunday School for all ages - 9:30 AM.

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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

Whitehaven Welcome Center – I-24, exit 7. Tours 1 – 4 PM daily, Tours every half hour, daily 1:30 – 4 PM. FREE. 554-2077.

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

Religious Services & Meetings:

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.

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.

SUNDAY: Morning Worship, 9:30 AM; Bible Study, 10:45 AM Evening Worship,6 PM WEDNESDAY: Bible Study, 7 PM

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

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

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 - 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

Concord West Church of Christ-270-744-8440 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) - 443-8251 www.fccpaducah.org

SUNDAY: Spiritual Formation Opportunities,Adults – Three class choices, Children – Preschool thru 5th grade, 9:30 AM; Hand bell Choir practice 9:30 AM; Traditional Worship Service, 10:45 AM in the sanctuary; Contemporary Worship Service: 5:30 PM in the fellowship hall.(Nursery care available for both services:newborn - 3 years old Youth Activities: 4 PM – 6th - 12th Grades TUESDAY: Cub Scouts and Girls Scouts.Call church for times and dates.

WEDNESDAY: Children’s Groups:4 PM,K-5th Grades • THURSDAY: Adult Choir practice, 6:30 PM • FIRST TUESDAY: Cancer Support Group, 7 PM • FIRST WEDNESDAY: Super Seniors,10 AM • SECOND SATURDAY: Breakfast,8 - 10 AM

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

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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

11 AM; Sunday School – 8:30 AM & 9:45 AM; Evening Worship – 7 PM WEDNESDAY: Children’s Mission Groups & Preteen Group– 5:45 PM; Youth– 6PM; Children’s Choirs & Prayer Meeting– 6:30 PM Adult Choir & Orchestra Rehearsal – 7:15 PM

Four Rivers Covenant Church – 270-444-6598 or 1-866-733-7245

SUNDAY: Sunday School: 9 AM, Worship 10:15 AM, Youth Group 5 PM WEDNESDAY: Church Dinner 5:30 PM,Bible Study6 PM,Bell Choir6 PM,Chancel Choir7 PM

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

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

Lone Oak United Methodist Church - 270-554-1272 www.loneoakumc.org Lutheran Church of the Cross - 618-524-4628 2601 North Avenue, Metropolis, IL 62960 SUNDAY SCHEDULE: Sunday School - 9

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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

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

Mt.Sterling Cumberland Presbyterian Church - 618-564-2616 SUNDAY: Sunday school 10 AM,Worship 11 AM,Evening worship 6 PM,Youth group 6 PM. WEDNESDAY: Bible study 6:30 PM, Junior youth group 6:30 PM Contact:Bro. David LeNeave, contact@mscpchurch.com

Mt. Zion Baptist Church - 554-0518 www.mtzionpaducah.org SUNDAY: Sunday school, 9 AM; Worship, 10 AM & 6:30 PM WEDNESDAY: Prayer Meeting & Bible Study, 6:30 PM.

Highland Cumberland Presbyterian Church – 554-3572 SUNDAY: Sunday School - 9:45 AM,Worship -10:45 AM,Youth and Evening Worship 6 PM. WEDNESDAY: Evening meal- 5:15 PM, Youth- 5:30 PM, Bible Study- 6PM,Adult Choir- 7PM.

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 OCTOBER 30: Hillcrest Baptist Church Trunk or Treat. At the church. 5:30 – 7:30 PM. FREE. Costumes are welcome.

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

Jesus Christ Little House of Prayer - 898-9875 SUNDAY: Morning Worship 10 AM. Evening Worship 6 PM. THURSDAY: Evening Service. 6:30 PM.

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 SUNDAY: Worship 9 AM, Sunday School 15 minutes after end of worship, Evening Service 6 PM. WEDNESDAY: Bible Study 7 PM

Lone Oak First Baptist Church – 554-1441 www.loneoakfbc.org SUNDAY: Adult Sunday School, 7:30 AM; Morning Worship – 8:30 AM, 9:35 AM, &

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eventsccalendar New Covenant Fellowship of Reidland – 898-9664 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; Children Church ages 2 through 1st grade; 5:45 PM AWANA (ages 2 through 6th grade); Evening Service; 6 PM WEDNESDAY: 7 PM, Prayer Meeting & Mission Friends; Youth 6:30 PM MONDAY–FRIDAY: Preschool, ages 3-5 yrs.; Before/After School program for Concord Elementary students call 442-3353.

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

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 &

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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 .

(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), 5-7PM;Wired Wednesdays (6th12th 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

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

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

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.

United Central Presbyterian Church – 442-6414

Reidland United Methodist

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

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: SUNDAY: 10 AM and THURSDAY: 6:00PM

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

Light (7th - 12th grade);6:45 PM Adult Bible Classes

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

www.unitedcentralpres.org info@unitedcentralpres.org Sunday School 9:45 AM, SundayWorship10:45 AM,Nursery provided,service ASL interpreted.

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;Mid-Week Service, 7 PM

West End Baptist Church - 443-1043 SUNDAY: Sunday School,9:45 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.

On-Going Community Events & Notices: THROUGH NOVEMBER: Downtown Farmer’s Market. Open Monday – Saturday, 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM.The best source for fresh, locally grown produce. Twenty vendors line the market with fresh fruits, vegetables, flowers, baked goods, wine and other seasonal items in an open-air pavilion by the riverfront. www.paducahalliance.org

–FRIDAY: 12:05 PM SATURDAY: 5 PM; SUNDAY: 8:30 & 11 AM and 5 PM

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 OCTOBER 8: St. John’s 1st Annual Holiday Bazaar. 6725 US Hwy 45. 10 AM – 4 PM. For vending information or other questions, call Ashley Potter at 270-559-1355.

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.

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, 4-6PM

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Book Your Holiday

Event Today The holiday season is just around the corner and that means dinners, dances and more.

Our halls will be decked for the season and we would love to host your holiday event.

Rates for events with fewer than 50 guests start as low as $500!

It’s not too late! A few dates are still available - call today!

For more information call 270.408.1346 or visit our website at PaducahConventions.com.

eventsccalendar 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.

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.

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

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.

Street.Open:Monday,Wednesday,Friday 7:30 AM – 2:30 PM;Tuesday and Thursday 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM. 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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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 270-331-1750 or email kycap201@calldialog.net.

FREE GED Classes.WKCTC,8:00 AM -4:30 PM at Anderson Technical Building & 10:00

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, 1-618-967-9601 or 1-618-695-2654.

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.

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

FREE GED CLASSES - Livingston County Adult and Family Learning Center 306

EVERY BUSINESS DAY: Cat Adoptions, from various humane societies, Pet Adoption Center at PetsMart, (270) 575-9300

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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. H.O.R.S.E.S.,INC.Informational "roundtable" meetings. Learn about our program, enroll a rider, become a volunteer, help with upcoming events and fundraisers, be a guest speaker. Contact Debbie for further information 270-252-0466 or expo@horsesinc.org, please visit our website www.horsesinc.org.

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

SECOND 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 SECOND THURSDAYS OF THE MONTH: Matters of Life Forum. Jackson Oaks Independent Living Center, 2500 Marshall Avenue 10:30 AM – Noon. We will discuss many topics such as ethical wills, passing on important values and bereavement support. For more, contact nancy.wallace@uky.edu 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 PM. 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.

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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 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.

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.

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: 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.

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. 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 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.

OCTOBER 6: A La Carte Culinary Series presents “Steakhouse.” WKCTC Anderson Technical Building.6 – 9 PM.$45 per person.Bring your apron as Chef Patrick Fletcher takes you through the preparation of various cuts of beef, Lexitonian salad, burgundy mushrooms,creamed spinach and bleu cheese mashed potatoes.Call 270534-3335 to sign up.

OCTOBER 6 AND 13, THURSDAYS: Smart Beginnings Childbirth Class.

Atrium Classroom, Doctors Office Building 2, Western Baptist Hospital. FREE class for pregnant teens or the non-traditional family unit. Call 270-575-2229 to register.

OCTOBER 10 (MONDAY) AND OCTOBER 12 (WEDNESDAY): Diabetes Class.

Western Baptist Hospital Doctors Office Building 2 Atrium Classroom. 1 – 4 PM (both days).FREE.Class features a certified diabetes instructor.Call 270-575-2918 to sign up.

OCTOBER 10: Grandparenting Class. Atrium Classroom, Doctors Office Building 2,Western Baptist Hospital.5 – 6 PM.FREE class provides grandparents and older caregivers with updated information,safety tips and a refresher on how to care for grandchildren. Call 270-575-2229 to register.

OCTOBER 11 (THURSDAY) AND OCTOBER 15 (SATURDAY): Prepared Childbirth Class. Doctors Office Building 2 Meeting Room A, Western Baptist Hospital. 5 – 8 PM, Thursday; 9 AM – 3 PM, Saturday. FREE to expectant parents in their second or third trimester. Call 270-575-2229 to register.

OCTOBER 10 -12: The Adventure Continues Workshop. National Quilt Museum.Take your quilting to the next level with Diane Gaudynski.This class has reached capacity.Contact The Museum to put your name on a waiting list.Call 270-442-8856.

OCTOBER 14 – 16: Freeform Piercing and Design with Caryl Bryer Fallert.

Bryerpatch Studio. $345. Design, draw and piece colorful luminous, freeform designs as well as precision-pieced designs using Caryl's methods.Caryl will lead you through a series of color, design development and technique. Call 270-444-8040 to sign up.

OCTOBER 14: A La Carte Culinary Series presents “Date Night.” WKCTC Anderson Technical Building. 6 – 9 PM. $45. Bring your apron as Chef Patrick Fletcher takes you through the preparation of egg rolls, coconut shrimp soup, tonno agrodulce and zabaligone. Call 270-534-3335 to register.

OCTOBER 17: Sibling Class. Western Baptist Hospital Doctors Office Building 2 Atrium Classroom.5 – 6 PM.FREE class to help children age 2 – 9 prepare for the arrival of a sibling. Call 270-575-2229 to register.

MONDAYS: Diabetes Group Sessions. Jackson Purchase Medical Center. 9 AM – noon. Registration required. FREE. Call 270-251-4580 or 1-877-554-JPMC.

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.

OCTOBER 3 – 7: FALL BREAK, McCracken County Schools, Paducah Independent, Graves County Schools,Marshall County Schools,Ballard County Schools OCTOBER 5 -7: FALL BREAK,West Kentucky Community and Technical College OCTOBER 10 -14: FALL BREAK,Murray Independent,Calloway County Schools

Camps, Classes & Education 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 OCTOBER 4: Relaxing from Within:Western Baptist Hospital Doctors Office Building 2 Atrium Classroom. 5 – 6:30 PM. FREE class for expectant mothers. Participants are asked to bring a blanket, a pillow and a support person.For more, call 270-575-2229.

OCTOBER 8 (SATURDAY) OR OCTOBER 24 (MONDAY): Breastfeeding Class.

Western Baptist Doctors Office Building 2 Atrium Classroom.9 – 11 AM (Saturday); 6:30 – 8:30 PM (Monday).FREE for expectant mothers.Call 270-575-2229 to register.

OCTOBER 6 – 8: A New Tradition in Quilting Workshop. National Quilt Museum.

Take your quiltmaking skills to a new level.World-renowned quilter,Diane Gaudynski, teaches this class. For more, call 270-442-8856.

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

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

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

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 WEDNESDAYS: Life-Drawing Classes. The Yeiser Art Center. 6 PM. Must be 18 years old or older, bring your own supplies. For more, call 270-442-2453.

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: MONDAY: Zumba Fitness Class. Parkview Rehabilitation Center, 544 Lone Oak

Rd. 5 PM. $1 per class and or canned good (donated to food bank). Visit www.zumba.com to find out more.

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-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 270-575-3800 for more. www.curves.com Silver Sneakers can Workout for FREE.

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 5-6), Future Kidz Advanced (Ages 5-6), Karate Kidz Beginners (Ages 9-12), Dynamic Tae Kwon Do Beginners (Ages 13+), Black Belt Class, TurboKick Fitness (Ages 16+) 7PM. 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 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 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.

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.

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

TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS: Group Training Run, West Kentucky Runners 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.

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.hwangs-martialarts.com

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SATURDAYS, DURING FOOTBALL SEASON. Sports Medicine Clinic. The Orthopedic Institute of Western Kentucky, 2605 Kentucky Avenue, Suite 103. 9 AM. FREE. Call 270-442-9461 for appointments.

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: Kingsway Skateland. 1 - 3 PM and 3 - 5 PM, . 10 - 11:30 AM (beginner's session), $4.

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).

SATURDAYS. Kingsway Skateland. 7:30 – 11 PM. $6.50. . Skates: Quad, $1, Speed/Inline $3.

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

SATURDAY: Jazzercise Classes. 33420 Lone Oak Road, Arch Towers - Suite L.5:15 PM. Everyone welcome! For more, call 270-210-1044.

On-Going Events for Seniors: 3RD MONDAY OF EACH MONTH: Potluck at Broadway United Methodist 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.

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 270-442-8993.

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 MONDAY, WEDNESDAY & FRIDAY: Exercise Classes for Seniors - PaducahMcCracken County Senior Center. 10-11 AM. 443-8579 MONDAY - FRIDAY: Water Aerobics. Brooks Indoor Pool,Broadway United Methodist Church,701 Broadway.10 AM.$25 per month.Call 270-443-2401 for more info.

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 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.

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

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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.

Sunrise Children’s Services – Foster Care Program. Foster Parents needed!Sunrise is a faith-based agency that has been serving the children and families of Kentucky for over 140 years.Our Foster Care program provides many important services to our Foster Families.These include free initial and ongoing training;24/7 support from highly motivated and qualified staff; 24 hour crisis intervention; mental health professionals on staff; generous reimbursement, respite and travel expenses provided; paid homeowner’s insurance;and much more.FREE training sessions are starting soon in Paducah.Call or email Maggie Winters 877-992-5242 / mwinters@sunrise.org or Misty Reynolds 270554-3714 / mreynolds@sunrise.org to find out more about joining our team.

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).

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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.444-8508

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,270-809-2539 or joy.navan@coe.murraystate.edu.

C.H.AMP., Christian Homeschoolers All Meet and Play. United Methodist Church 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 LayneSmith at 270-928-4368 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

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.

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

Ms. Bunny’s Pet Licks for Kids – Community Awareness Safety program.

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

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 organiza-

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

tions. 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:

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 have regarding our services. Budget Store phone number:270-442-9351;Help Line phone number:270-575-1008;E-mail address:stvincentpaducah@yahoo.com

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

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.

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,

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.

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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.

Miscellaneous:

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.

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.

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 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 MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) - MOPS meets from 9:30-11:30am on 1ST & 3RD

THURSDAYS FROM DECEMBER 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.

Mother to Mother - 1ST WEDNESDAY OF EACH MONTH AT 10 AM. Nursing moms and moms-to-be support group. Breastfeeding has its ups and downs, so come share your breastfeeding stories and listen to other moms as they share their's. Marshall County Public Library Meeting Room. For more information contact Stepheni Hovekamp at hovekamp@gmail.com or 270-252-2730

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

Moms in Touch prayer support for Concord Elementary School. Call Kelly Hudspeth, 744-0800

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 a.m.– 2 p.m.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 270-556-3818

Parents Encouraging Parents: A parent support group hosted by First Christian Church.

All parents are invited to attend! Free family meal followed by supervised play for kids and a moderated discussion for parents. Meal at 5:30 PM with discussion to follow.Topics are as follows:We hope you will join us.RSVP for childcare and meal @ 443-8251.

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.

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.

Paducah Kennel Club.Meetings are the SECONDTUESDAY OF EVERY MONTH (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 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 Paducah Photographer's Club. Meets FIRST MONDAY OF THE MONTH.Broadway 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.

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

Social and Professional Groups:

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 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/ 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 WEDNESDAYS mornings for breakfast at The Parlor, 3033 Lone Oak Road, 6:45 AM.Visitors and potential members are always welcome at these service-oriented meetings.

Paducah /River City Business and Professional Women (BPW). MEETS SECOND TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH at noon at the Pasta House. 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.

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.

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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.Informational "roundtable" meetings.6 PM Learn about our program, enroll a rider,become a volunteer,help with upcoming events and fundraisers,be a guest speaker. Contact Debbie for further information 270-252-0466 or expo@horsesinc.org, please visit our website www.horsesinc.org.Next meeting, SEPTEMBER 20 H.O.R.S.E.S. Inc. Therapeutic Riding Center currently has open enrollment for riders with special needs,on Wednesdays at Carson Park in Paducah and Mondays in Dexter,KY. 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.

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

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 PM. 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.

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 more information, call 646-623-2620.

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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 diabeticfriendly potluck meal.Additional information can be obtained by calling The Diabetes Care Center at 251-4372.To register call 251-4580 or 1-877-554-JPMC. 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 families. For more information, contact 217-2548, 519-4155, 210-3047 or ronda.

Support Groups:

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.

American Cancer Society Look Good...Feel Better.FREE program designed to help women look their best during cancer treatment. Experienced cosmetologists teach beauty tips to help minimize the appearance-related side effects of chemotherapy and radiation. Call 444-0384 to attend a group session or make an appointment.

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

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network eventsccalendarfamilyn Listings of non-profit groups providing family-oriented services 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 270-556-8873.

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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 270-442-1166.

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 270-554-1915 TOPS Support Group - Lebanon Methodist Church, 4620 At Massa Drive, Tuesdays at 6:30 PM. 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 $25; monthly chapter dues $5. 270-217-1182.

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.

United Ostomy Association – Held at Western Baptist Hospital. Contact Bonita Cloyd, 575-2303

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Make it a Safe Halloween!

by Paducah Police Department

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ids love trick-or-treating for candy on Halloween.

They can get dressed in scary costumes and go door to door in their neighborhood at the mall. It should be a fun time, without trouble and accidents. All those children, adults, cars and costumes can be a recipe for an accident and the excitement can cause them to forget to be careful. Simple common sense can help make Halloween a fun, safe and happy time for your kids. The following are a few Halloween basics. Follow them and you should have a happy and safe Halloween night.

Costume Basics • Adults and children should choose a costume that can be seen in the dark and that will be safe.

• Check all costumes to make sure they are fire proof.

• Costumes should have eyeholes that are large enough for good peripheral vision.

• Do not wear a costume that is too long and can cause

you to trip or fall. Pin, sew or tape it to be safe!

• Use face paint rather than masks or things that will cover your eyes.

• Wear shoes that fit and have low heels so you will not fall and hurt yourself.

• Wear light colored or reflective type clothing so you are more visible. (Remember to put reflective tape on bikes, skateboards and brooms, too!)

• Make swords, wands, broomsticks and other things you carry out of cardboard or foam.

• Never use a real knife or weapon or a fake one that looks sorealistic!

• If your child is carrying a prop such as a scythe, butch er knife or a pitchfork, make sure that the tips are smooth and flexible enough to not cause injury if fallen and will not hurt anyone.

• Carry a flashlight to light your way and keep away from open fires and candles.

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• Let your child have some say in their costume, within reason of course. Lady Gaga may be your six-year-old daughter’s favorite singer but it’s probably not appropriate for her to be costumed in a “meat dress”. It is never too early to teach them some responsi bility and common sense.

Safe “Tick or Treat” Tips • The best bet is to make sure that an adult is going with them. If you can not take them, see if another parent or a teenaged sibling can go alone.

• Walk, slither and sneak on sidewalks, not in the street.

• Look both ways before crossing the street to check for cars, trucks and low-flying brooms.

• Cross the street only at corners.

• Do not hide or cross the street between parked cars.

• Visit homes that have the porch light on.

• Accept your treats at the door and never go into a stranger’s house.

• Be cautious of animals and strangers.

• Inspect all the treats your children get before they eat them and remember to stress that they should not eat candy if the package is already opened.

• To be really safe, do not accept homemade foods or candy.

• Remember that small, hardpieces of candy are a choking hazard for young children.

Carving the pumpkin Kids always want to help with the pumpkin carving. Small children should not be allowed to use a sharp knife to cut the top or the face. There are many kits available that come with tiny saws that work better than knives and are safer, although they

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can cut you as well. It is best to let the kids clean out the pumpkin with a big spoon and then draw a face on it. You can do the carving for them. Older children still need supervision to prevent nasty carving accidents.

Healthy Tips Treating your kids to a “spooky” Halloween dinner before they go out hunting for candy will make them less likely to eat too much sugar. Ration their intake of ‘sweets’to avoid a bad case of indigestion or worse. That applies to the adults as well!

trip over them or hurt themselves. This also helps to protect the props and sets you have spent so much time building.

Remember that some people do vandalize things and ruin it for others.

If you have a lot of Jack-O-Lanterns, we strongly advise a battery powered light source or light sticks to illuminate them instead of candles. There are also small battery powered “candle” lights which can be purchased. This cuts down on the fire hazards and other safety issues.

Not only is fake blood sticky but it can also stain anything it touches. If you are using fake blood, make sure that it will not be getting on anything such as family, pets and children. If you

Older Children Need Rules Too • Know the route your kids will be taking if you are not going with them.

• If at all possible, have an adult go along.

• Have them walk with 3 or 4 friends. Never go ‘trick-ortreating’ alone.

• Know what other activities a child may be attending, such as parties, school or mall functions.

• Make sure you set a time that they should be home by.

• Make sure they know how important it is for them to be home on time.

Haunted House & Yard If you are planning a haunted house or structure in your yard, there are some things you will want to keep in mind.If you are planning to let the public, i.e., trick-or-treaters, enter the yard or house, you many want to get extra homeowners insurance for that night. Nothing can spoil the fun more that a lawsuit because someone tripped and fell down. Most insurance companies can help you with the problem of extra insurance, even if it is for a night.The expense will far outweigh the cost of a lawsuit for an injury on your property.

When building your ‘haunted house’, make sure that the walkways are far enough away from things so that people can not

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have a particularly gruesome haunted house or yard, make sure you have warning signs up so that those with a weak stomach or accompanied by small children can be forewarned.

leave any lighted candles or pumpkins where they could be knocked over by a dog’s tail or curious cat. Your pets could accidentally start a fire and burn themselves in the process.

Pet Safety

Dressing your pet in a costume can cause it discomfort and stress. Some animals do not mind at all but others will become very distressed in a costume. They will be under enough stress with the festivities going on outside and people at the door constantly, so do not cause them any more nervousness than you have to. If you put a mask of some type on your animal, make sure that the eyeholes are big enough for them to see peripherally. Animals depend on their vision to let them know what is going on and even the nicest dog can get snippy if he can not see. It is probably better not to put a mask on your pet.

Leaving your pets outside on Halloween is not a good idea. As much as your dog or cat may beg for some of your candy treats, always remember that chocolate is deadly to them in any amount.The wrappers,such as tin foil,can get stuck in your pets’ digestive tract and make them ill or cause death.There are plenty of recipes for making homemade dog and cat treats.

Dog’s tails wag all the time and can knock things over. Do not

Most animals prefer to be away from parties and loud noises. Be careful your cat or dog does not run out through the open door as you hand out candy. Put them in a room with some food and water for the night and check on them periodically to let them know everything is fine.

Purchase Parenting & Family Magazine wants you have to have oodles of fun on Halloween so please think safety first!

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October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Having survived breast cancer two years ago I want to do my part in ensuring that every woman knows about breast health and care.

Regular mammograms saved my life. So at this time of the year I want to encourage each and every reader to become educated on breast health and check their breasts for unusual or different lumps and bumps – men and women! Breast cancer is highly survivable when caught early and the key to that is early detection.

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reasts go through some normal changes as we age. One example which you may notice is that breasts feel denser in younger women.“Estrogen and progesterone levels decline with age, thus affecting the tissue of the breasts,” explained Dr. Lisa Chaney Lasher, obstetrician/gynecologist and director at Lourdes Women’s Services. (Dr. Lasher is herself a breast cancer survivor.) Breasts may look and feel different over time. “The glandular tissue of the breast decreases and the connective tissue becomes inelastic thus leading to sagging of the breasts,” said Lasher. A health threat everyone should be aware of is breast cancer. It is not a

female disease.“Men are also affected by breast cancer,” said Lasher. Anyone can get breast cancer, though the incidence rate is less common in countries where the typical diet is low in total fat, polyunsaturated fat and saturated fat.

Start self-exams early Parents should encourage even young girls to perform a monthly self breast exam. This way, girls will become more comfortable with their bodies. “The best time to check ones breasts is after the menstrual cycle and you can start by inspecting in the mirror, then feel completely the breast tissue, under the arms and check for nipple discharge,” explained Lasher. It is helpful to understand what is abnormal. “Warning signs of breast cancer include a lump under the arm or in the breasts that persists throughout the menstrual cycle; change in the size, shape or contour of the breasts; nipple discharge that is blood-stained or clear; change in the feel or appearance of the skin on the breast or dimpling, inflammation, puckering or scaling or the nipple; or redness of the skin,” said Lasher.

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“Women in their twenties and thirties should have a clinical breast exam about every three years and every year if they are forty or over,” said Eric Walker, Communications and Marketing Field Strategy and Associate Director of Mission Support at the American Cancer Society.

For women forty and above, additional surveillance is advised.

“Yearly mammograms are recommended starting at age forty,” said Walker. Do not be afraid of getting screened.

“Patients are afraid of mammograms because of pain but with digital mammography, they are not as uncomfortable as film,” said Lasher.

Other correlations are still to be determined.

Research is focusing on chemicals in the environment to see if there is an environmental influence on breast cancer risk. In particular, investigators are looking at substances found in some plastics, cosmetics and personal care products, pesticides and polychlorinated biphenyls which have potentially harmful properties. If you can choose the hours you work, it is advised to avoid working at night.

Some researchers are claiming that nurses and others who work the night shift have a higher risk of breast cancer as a result of the changes in levels of melatonin, a hormone whose production is affected by the body’s exposure to light. Other hormones are also being studied.

About 1 in 8 women in the United States will develop invasive breast cancer over the course of her lifetime.

There are a few things you can do for prevention.

“Some studies show that breastfeeding may slightly lower breast cancer risk especially if it is continued for one and a half to two years,” said Walker. The rationale behind this is that breastfeeding reduces a woman’s total number of lifetime menstrual cycles. Limiting alcohol consumption to no more than one drink a day can be helpful as well as watching your weight.

“Having more fat tissue after menopause can increase your chance of getting breast cancer by raising estrogen levels,” said Walker. Women who are overweight also tend to have higher blood insulin levels which are linked to a heightened cancer risk. The American Cancer Society recommends forty-five to sixty minutes of intentional physical activity five or more days a week.

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Some women need to be more vigilant than others.

“Higher risk women include increasing age, being female, inherited genetic mutation, family history of breast, ovarian or prostate cancer, hyperplasia of the breast, personal history of breast cancer, in situ cancer, history of radiation treatment, early age of first period, later age of menopause, drinking alcohol and increasing weight,” said Lasher. It is a misconception that if breast cancer does not run in your family that it cannot happen to you. “The majority of cancers are not genetic,” said Lasher. Other myths include that deodorant and underwire bras increase the risk.

Thanks to advances in screening, doctors are able to detect breast cancer at its earliest and most treatable stage. The MRI which captures a 3D image to detect a lesion hidden in dense tissue is one of the best tools.“It is also helpful to help with diagnosis in inconclusive mammography, ultrasound and physical exams,” said Lasher.

For women with dense breasts, digital mammography can be more beneficial than film mammography.

There have been advances in treatment

the sentinel node procedure which saves patients from lymphedema and monoclonal antibody treatment which lowers the recurrence by fifty percent in more difficult cancers to treat,” said Lasher. Research has also provided clues on how to prevent recurrence such as taking tamoxifen to avoid recurrence of estrogen positive tumors along with other medicines. When you are aware of your body and act preventatively, you increase your chances of early detection and the best possible outcome for your overall breast health.

“Treatment advances include breast conserving surgery,

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Judgement House A Chance to Make a Choice

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ctober brings more with it than just cool fall temperatures, football games and hay rides: Jack-olanterns, ghosts, witches and other scary characters show up as well. Haunted Houses of all shapes, sizes pop-up all over the area: Many are fund-raisers for worthwhile groups, some are for fun, and some are just to make money. Not all are “family-friendly.” A Fall attraction of a similar-but-different nature is ‘Judgement House.’

Judgement House, usually presented by local churches, is a dramatic walk-through presentation about the truth of peo-

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by Glen Dunkerson Purchase Parenting and Family Magazine Staff

ple's choices and their consequences both in this life and the next. More than just a “Christian Haunted House”, churches find Judgement House to be an effective tool for presenting people, (many of whom may not attend a traditional church service,) with an opportunity to choose a personal and saving relationship with Jesus Christ. For more than 20 years, Judgement House has established a remarkable track-record as an effective evangelistic tool for reaching those who are wary of attending a traditional church service or outreach event. Since its inception in 1983 an estimated 3.9

million people have attended a Judgement House presentation.

A Judgement House presentation is a walk-through drama that takes place in a series of up to nine rooms. It might be set up in a church, school or stadium and is produced by groups of volunteers from the local church or organization producing the presentation. The series of rooms in which the drama takes place combine to tell a story. Each story or "script" is unique in its setting, characters and plot, and is a relevant interpretation of events happening around the world today. Although the themes are different, all of the scripts ask the same important question, "What will you do with God's offer of a saving and personal relationship with His Son Jesus Christ." Western Kentucky has had churches presenting Judgement House since the early 1990s.

“59 Minutes” This is the second year that a local Judgement House presentation is being produced by La Center First Baptist Church. During last year’s presentation over 1,000 visitors saw the walk-through drama in Ballard County. La Center FBC Youth Pastor Chris Downing, the show’s producer, told me that Judgement House is a total church effort.“This year we have over 110 volunteers working on our Judgement House, from parking attendants to kitchen helpers, guides, actors and technical crew,” he explained. “We also have a large group of counselors, who go through special training to help with the questions that Judgement House can raise.” Downing told me that Judgement House is a great outreach to the community and a positive alternative to the other Halloween attractions. “Last year’s presentation dealt with the sensitive issue of teen peer pressure, acceptance and suicide,” he said.

This year our presentation is called “59 Minutes” and deals with the last hour of four individuals’ lives and the consequences of their decisions.

drama “Web of Lies” deals with the dangers of social networking and the harsh reality of ‘cyberstalking’, date rape and life choices. Director, Janet Hale told me that The Potter’s House has been presenting the dramas every other year since 1999. This year over 200 Church and community members are involved in the production. Potter’s House partners with the local community and other groups such as HR Ministries to increase the outreach of Judgement House. Their 2009 presentation had over 1,200 visitors walk through the drama. Judgement House is a great thought and discussion provoking opportunity for adults and teens.

For More information: www.judgementhouse.org “Web of Lies”The Potter’s House Baptist Worship Center, 881 Cut Off Road, Smithland KY. (270) 928-9905. Performances: October 14 - 16, 6:30 pm - 10:00 pm, October 17 from 2 7:00 pm. $2 suggested donation. Walk-ins welcome, group reservations recommended. www.pottershousebwc.com.

“59 Minutes”First Baptist Church of La Center, 421 Broadway, La Center KY. (270) 665-5408. Performances; October 16, 19, 21, 22 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm. Free. Walk-ins welcome, group reservations recommended. www.firstbaptistlacenter.org.

Judgement House presentations deal with serious issues in a dramatic manner and are not recommended for children under 10 years old.

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Contest Winners

he Paducah Parks & Recreation Annual Halloween Story Contest has become an institution around here. Once again Amie Clark, and her co-workers read every single entry and decided on the winners. Believe me that was no small feat! We asked you to send in those stories and over 395 entries were received from Reidland, Heath, Paducah Tilghman, Graves County, North Marshall, South Marshall, Carlisle, Ballard, and Homeschool students. It was a record year!

Just to recap the rules: Each story had to begin with, “The moon was full and a mysterious fog crept up the path as the darkness of the night settled in” and be no longer then 650 words. Congratulations to this year’s winners!

6th grade winners 1st – Jeremy Fairhurst, Reidland,“Blood, Dirt, Rot, and Frogs” 2nd – Bailey Sandlin, Reidland,“Spooked!”

3rd – Claren Lowery, Reidland,“The Jenkins from 503” Honorable Mention, Lindsey Tucker, North Marshall, “The Vampire Llamas”

7th grade winners

1st – Kaitlyn Thompson, Reidland,“The Fog” 2nd – Kailyn Andrews, Reidland,“Carnival of the Unfortunate” 3rd – Raegan Archer, Reidland,“Zombie Attack” Honorable Mention, Drew Smith, Heath, “The Tale of the Lonely Rider”

8th grade winners 1st – Beau Mohon, Graves County,“Halloween Night” 2nd – Audrie Lamb, Graves County,“Breaking the Silence” 3rd – Ben Boyd, Graves County,“Baseball Fright” Honorable Mention, Hannah Kaler, Graves County, “The ‘Haunted’ Dollhouse”

Blood, Dirt, Rot, and Frogs Jeremy Fairhurst - Reidland Middle – 6th Grade The moon was full and a mysterious fog crept up the path as the darkness of the night settled in. A cold wind swept through the town chilling Jacob Smith to the bone. He had been outside for only a couple of hours. He was one of the hundreds of kids that were on the streets that Halloween night. Everything appeared normal, but Jacob knew appearances weren’t everything. He knew that hundreds of creatures of myth had awakened. Werewolves, banshees, and vampires had to be wandering the streets right alongside the children in costume. Jacob was the only one that knew the truth of that horrible night.

No not everything was normal that night as young Jacob soon found out. The night started out as usual.

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As young children all around went to go trick or treating Jacob went across town to join his friend Michael. They had decided the day before they would go down to the north side of town that night. That was the older section of town. Many of the houses there had been there over a hundred years.

Legend had it that once there was a terrible fire that burned most of that section of town. Many lives had been lost.

When Jacob met up with his friend Michael their plans for the night changed. Michael challenged Jacob to go to the old Oaklawn Cemetery. He said that there was a tombstone there that would bleed real blood on Halloween night. It was on Halloween night one hundred years ago that the person in the grave the tombstone marked had died in the fire.

When the boys arrived at the cemetery all was quiet. No one else dared to enter the graveyard at night. Michael dared Jacob to not only go inside the cemetery, but to spend the night sleeping on top of the grave. There was one more catch…Jacob had to do it alone.

Jacob took his friend up on the dare. As he walked he could hear the gravel crunch under his feet. Even louder was the beat of his heart. He could see the tombstone. Its dark image loomed before him.Was that really blood he thought he saw?

Jacob was all alone. The smell of dead flowers and damp earth were overwhelming. Smaller, dark shapes were all around. Then, out of the chilly damp night air came a howl.

Jacob’s heart jumped and then froze in his chest. He couldn’t breathe!

Then, the small dark shapes all started moving towards him.

Jacob wanted to run. He couldn’t. Then

another sound came through the night.“Ribbit, Ribbit”!

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“Ribbit?” Jacob thought.Then he saw the shapes were nothing but frogs! Jacob breathed a deep sigh of relief.“They are just frogs!” Jacob exclaimed out loud. Just as his heart started to beat again, Jacob had another surprise. Yes, the small shapes were frogs, but now he realized two larger shapes were quickly moving towards him. He almost screamed!

“Jacob? Is that you?”

“If it is, you’re grounded!”

The shapes were Jacob’s mom and dad. Michael had bumped in to them on his way home from the cemetery and squealed about the dare for Jacob to stay the night in the cemetery! Jacob smiled but he hoped his parents couldn’t see. Anything was better than blood, dirt, rot, and frogs!

The Fog Kaitlyn Thompson - Reidland Middle – 7th Grade The moon was full and a mysterious fog crept up the path as the darkness of the night settled in. Sounds of kids screeching on sugar highs, and the pitter patter of feet filled the night. Anna Lee wandered up the path toward the thick gray-blue fog. It seemed to give off its’ own eerie light.

She didn’t think twice about it and bounded happily in

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her princess costume through the neighborhood.

When she got close to the fog, it started to pulse and glide towards her, swallowing her. She was overcome with cold, then darkness.

When she woke up her costume and bag of candy were gone. She was in regular clothes. She got up and looked around and saw other kids. She ran over to one and asked what had happened. They replied,“The fog took my costume and candy!” She looked around and all the other kids were walking around asking each other what had happened.

Anna Lee bounded across the street and raced in the direction the fog was moving. As she ran she noticed that Halloween decorations were missing from the houses. “It’s like the fog is taking Halloween” she muttered.

As she ran into more kids, they followed her figuring out

what she was doing. Finally, she caught up to the fog.They all crept in and waited…after a few seconds they found out that if they didn’t have costumes or candy they didn’t pass out. They searched for the source of the fog. Anna Lee saw a red glowing light in the center of the fog. She ran toward it and saw that it was a ruby hanging on a length of gold chain suspended in mid-air.She reached out and took it. It stopped glowing. The neighborhood went black. They couldn’t see a thing. After a few seconds the lights came back on. She looked around and saw that all the kids were back in their costumes and the houses were covered in decorations.

For the rest of her life, Anna Lee kept the red stone hanging from her neck, except for one day each year. On October 31st she locked it away so it could never take Halloween again.

Halloween Night Beau Mohon - Graves County Middle – 8th Grade The moon was full and a mysterious fog crept up the path as the darkness of the night settled in. That night was like no other. The moon hung high in the air, orange and full. The fog covered every inch of the Earth. I waited patiently in the graveyard, shivering from the cold, and maybe my nerves.

Lantern in hand, I waited for the “ghost walk” to begin. This was the fifth year my parents had taken me to this walk. My parents, along with my six year old sister were ready to start.

Slowly we began walking from grave to grave. All I could see were shadows.

was a rusty old key. Without thinking, I picked the key up and stuck it into my pocket. After the police arrived, they questioned everyone.

The guide told us that the grave was of a Civil War General named Turner Ashby. As we were walking out of the graveyard, I showed my sister what I had unearthed from the grave area.

She was just as curious about the key as I was.

On the long walk back towards the car, I noticed something in the distance. The guide was now in his truck, and kept looking around suspiciously.

Then he crept away. He started walking back towards our group and walked right back into the graveyard. I stared at the truck. That’s when I noticed something strange. The windows were covered up with some sort of newspaper. I saw a crack in the back window, so I slid it open.There, lying in the back seat was a great metal casket! On the casket lay a rusty old lock. I didn’t know what to do, so I ran back to my family. I quickly told them what I had seen. They told the police and the police questioned the guide.

The first grave was of a boy, not much older than me. The second was of a Confederate soldier who died trying to keep the Union for occupying Graves County. As we walked further, I couldn’t believe my eyes! I was horrified to see the third grave was empty! As I shown my light into the hole, I could see that the contents had been completely removed.

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When they found the casket in the truck; that was all the proof they needed.

It wasn’t long before the guide confessed. The General was related to the Franklin family. His family owned a watch that had been made by Benjamin Franklin. It had been passed down from generation to generation. The General’s last request was that he would be buried with the watch.

Another guide told us more. The legend was that the General had ordered a special key for the casket. The key was hidden in a way that no one could ever find it, except an heir to the General, and Ben Franklin.

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My head was spinning with all this information. Before long we were pulling into my driveway. Wow, what an exciting Halloween! I quickly entered the house and headed to bed. I hadn’t been asleep long when I heard my door open. It was my little sister Anna. She came into my room and kissed me goodnight. She whispered in my ear and left the room. “Beau, I like the old key you found tonight”, she said softly. Just then I reached into my pocket, and I smiled

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Nutrition: The Fuel for a Healthy Pet

by Flanary Veterinary Clinic

The Importance of Good Nutrition

the package.What’s a conscientious pet owner to do?

Nutritious, wholesome foods make us feel better, live longer, and have fewer illnesses. The same goes for our pets.

Scientific studies have proven that pets that are fed appropriate amounts of high quality diets live longer, healthier, and happier lives. Sounds simple enough --- until you find yourself in the pet food aisle, staring at dozens of bags, all of which claim to be “all-natural,” “wholesome,” and “the best for your pet.” It’s enough to make your head spin!

Common Nutritional Problems

Unfortunately, many dog and cat food labels are more about slick advertising than nutrition.

There are no legal definitions for terms like “all natural,”“human quality ingredients,”and “holistic.”This means that an unscrupulous pet food company can use these words on any food they want, leaving the consumer to sort out what is actually inside

Pets eating improper diets may develop several types of health problems.The most common nutritional problem we see in our pets is obesity. This can be caused by either the wrong food or too much of the right food. Over half of all pets are overweight or obese. Fortunately, weight loss is much simpler for pets than for humans, primarily because we can completely control our pets’ diets. (When was the last time you saw a Labrador retriever placing an order at the drive-thru window?) Other diet-related issues may include digestive upset, skin problems, and dental problems. Choosing a high-quality food can prevent or even treat many of these issues.

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Because most pet food labels are designed primarily to convince you to buy the product, it’s crucial to know what “Formulated to meet AAFCO standards,” this is not the same as a feeding trial and may mean that foods, you want to find one that has the phrase “AAFCO feeding trial”on the label. If a food says of the animals before and after the trial ensures the safety of the food.When you are comparing during which the pet food is given to a group of cats or dogs for six months; evaluation and testing making sure that their foods meet AAFCO standards. The best way to do this is with a feeding trial, for complete and nutritiously balanced pet foods. Food companies, in turn, are responsible for American Association of Feed Control Officials is a private organization that establishes the requirements information to look for and compare.

The most important part of any label is the AAFCO statement.

AAFCO, or the food has not been as thoroughly evaluated.

The other important factor to notice is the life stage for which the food is designed. Puppies and kittens have very different needs than senior pets, and young adults have requirements that are also unique. Be sure that the food you are feeding matches the age of pet you have. If a food says “For all life stages,” it is actually a puppy or kitten food and is NOT appropriate for adult animals.

Top Ten Myths about Pet Food

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1. By-products are bad.

This myth is often found in marketing materials for “holistic” or “all-natural” diets. In reality, by-products are commonly found in many safe pet and human foods, including gelatin, beef bouillon, Vitamin E and vegetable oils.

2. Pet foods with corn are bad.

Corn is a highly nutritious ingredient. It is an excellent source of protein, carbohydrates, fiber, and antioxidants.

Corn is not a common cause of food allergies in pets.

3. Meat should be the first ingredient in any pet food.

While protein is important, meat is not the only source of protein in pet foods. Diets that are high in meat are also frequently too high in calcium, sodium, and phosphorous, which can be bad for older pets. Higher protein levels do not mean that a food is higher quality; excessive protein adds no benefit and may be harmful.

4. Commercial pet foods are made with road kill, euthanized animals, and horse carcasses.

Pet food companies are regulated in the sources they may use for ingredients. None of the above ingredients are permitted in pet food.

5. Pet foods that are ‘natural’, ‘holistic’ or ‘human grade’ are superior.

According to AAFCO, the term “natural” requires a food to consist of only natural ingredients without chemical alterations, which has little to no bearing on the actual quality of the ingredients. “Holistic” has no legal definition and can therefore be used by any company to describe any food.

“Human grade” was determined by AAFCO to be a misleading term and can now only be applied to a food if the food is made in a human food-approved plant.

nutritionist to develop a proper recipe. Recipes that are published on the internet should not be trusted.

6. Pets can eat vegetarian diets.

There are several commercial vegetarian diets available for cats and dogs. Most are deficient in nutrients required for long-term health, but there are a few balanced dog foods commercially available.Cats are obligate carnivores;they must eat meat-based diets to maintain their health. There is no such thing as a complete and balanced vegetarian cat food.Please discuss this issue with your veterinarian before making your pet a vegetarian.

8. Pets should eat raw, whole foods to mimic the natural diet of their ancestors.

Advocates of raw food diets claim all sorts of benefits, from longer lifespans to better health. Some even claim to cure chronic health conditions. Unfortunately, there have been NO published scientific studies to back up these claims.

What is clear is that this type of diet comes with many risks, both to pets and their immune systems. Many raw diets also include bones, which can cause choking, intestinal blockages, in pets and may sicken humans, especially young children, the elderly, and those with suppressed human families. Raw food can be contaminated with bacteria and parasites, which can cause disease and even intestinal perforations. Finally, many raw diets (including those that are available in pre-made, commercially available packages) are not nutritionally balanced for long-term feeding.

7. Homemade diets are healthier than commercial diets.

It is extremely difficult to formulate a homemade food to meet all the nutrient, vitamin, and mineral requirements of your pet. A recent study found that over 70% of all homemade diet recipes are nutritionally deficient, some dangerously so. If you are truly dedicated to making a homemade diet for your pet, it is essential to work with a veterinary

9. Cats should eat dry food to keep their teeth clean.

Scientific evidence does show that cats that eat canned food have dirtier teeth than those who eat dry food.

However, if regular dry food was that effective, we wouldn't be seeing the large number of “dental” diets being introduced to the pet food market. Dry cat foods are actually higher in carbohydrates than most cats require, which can

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contribute to obesity and diabetes. Furthermore, cats that eat only dry foods are chronically dehydrated, which threatens their urinary tract health. Many feline experts now recommend a 100% canned diet whenever possible, or at least a half-canned, half-dry diet. Your veterinarian can provide helpful tips for improving your cat's diet.

10.Veterinarians get paid by pet food companies to promote their products.

There are no financial incentives from pet food companies being given to veterinarians. Dietary recommendations are influenced only by what is best for your pet.

Treat Your Pet right Treats can play an important part in your pet’s health. The chart to the right includes some of the more popular treats on the market today. Some are high in calories, fat, or unhealthy ingredients. We carry a variety of treats at the clinic, including some that are appropriate for obese pets and for those with food allergies. Come in and pick up a package of treats today - your pet will thank you!

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as much harm. Bones are not easily digested and usually pass through the stool, which can lead to constipation and impaction of the intestines. Fragments and splinters from bones can also easily perforate the intestinal tract. This can lead to peritonitis and death. Bones also commonly get lodged in the roof of a dog’s mouth or throat, which causes damage that leads to severe infections. Choking is another common and many times fatal problem if dogs are allowed to chew on bones.

If your pet has chewed on a bone, watch for these signs: bloody diarrhea, vomiting, straining to go to the bathroom, pawing at the mouth, breathing difficulties, or lack of appetite. If any of these signs begin, please call our clinic immediately.

No Bones About It

Are any bones safe for dogs?

Bones have been thrown to the dogs as long as dogs have been man’s best friend. Some dogs may never have a problem chewing on bones. However, many problems can arise, and for some, it may be too late by the time your dog shows any signs.

Yes, commercial ones. Dogs should be allowed to chew on only “bones” designed for dogs, such as Dentabones or CET chews. Dentabones and CET chews are easily digested, help clean your dog’s teeth, and are a safer choice but should still be given in moderation. Although rawhides are a very popular commercial treat, your dog should be watched closely if chewing on rawhide. Small pieces chewed off can still cause choking or constipation if swal-

Most people have heard that chicken bones splinter and shouldn’t be given to dogs, but other bones can cause just

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lowed. We have seen this many times. So, even though it may be tempting to toss your begging canine a bone, take it from the professionals who see the unfortunate outcomes, and don't.

Off The Table With holiday parties and family get-togethers, the temptation to include your pet in the fun and food may send your cat or dog to spend some time at the vet clinic. Feeding people food to your dog or cat is not a good choice. One of the worse things you can do is feed your pet people food!

When your pet is fed consistently the same food at the same times every day, they are less likely to develop stomach upset and are less finicky. Sudden changes in their diets, even in small amounts, such as one small bite of ham or turkey, can cause vomiting and/or diarrhea. Feeding people food can easily cause liver issues, gallbladder issues, as well as lead to obesity. Some people food, especially fatty ones, can easily trigger pancreatitis, which can possibly be fatal.

Remember to remind your guests and family at your parties and at mealtime to not feed your pets from the table. Also, it is very important to remind children in the household to not feed pet’s ‘people food’. Make sure scraps are disposed of properly and not left where pets can find them. Most pets will eagerly get into the trash can to eat leftovers! Should your pet develop signs of stomach upset, such as vomiting or diarrhea, please call your veterinary clinic immediately and seek treatment.

So, What Should I Feed My Pet? There are many high-quality pet foods available, which can make it difficult to choose just one. Check with your veterinarian and find out what they recommend for your pet. In some cases, your pet may need a Prescription Diet because of certain health issues, including urinary tract disease, food allergies, thyroid disease, liver disease, and heart disease.

Where Can I Learn More?

Your veterinarian will always be happy to discuss any questions you may have. While many people prefer to research nutrition on the internet be aware that there are many websites that are not reliable. The sites below are recommended by veterinarians. www.catinfo.org (feline nutrition) www.aavn.org (American Academy of Veterinary Nutrition) www.aafco.org (Association of American Feed Control Officials) www.consumerlab.com (Testing agency for dietary supplements) www.fda.gov/cvm (FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine) www.purchaseparenting.com October2011 • 67

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Unbridled Learning: Highly Effective Instruction

by Dr. Joy Navan Navan Consultants

Note: This is the second of a three part series of articles that explores Kentucky’s latest educational reform measures.

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ast month we began this series by examining the learning goals and academic standards which are the guide for schools in their quest to achieve significant educational reform and success for students. In brief, the new standards mean to ensure that every child in Kentucky has the skills that prepare her for successful college and career experiences. This month we focus on another facet of the reform – the characteristics of highly effective instruction.

The Global Achievement Gap Tony Wagner, co-director of the Change Leadership Group at Harvard University, describes two distinct educational

achievement gaps in his book, The Global Achievement Gap: Why Even Our Best Schools Don’t Teach the New Survival Skills Our Children Need – and What We Can Do About It (Wagner, 2008). The first of these gaps is the disparity between the quality of education that most middle-class schools offer and the lack of quality of education present in poorer school districts. The lawsuit that brought about the 1990 Kentucky Educational Reform Act (KERA) addressed this gap. We have made much progress in this respect; however, there are still needs and we as a society must continue to narrow the divide, ensuring that all schools have the means to educate their students well. Twenty years later, Kentucky, along with other states across the nation, recognizes that our schools suffer from the second global achievement gap – the discrepancy between what even our best schools offer children and what all students need to become successful learners and citizens in the 21st century’s knowledge economy.

Wagner describes a number of survival skills for today’s adolescents. Among those skills are critical thinking, problem-solving, collaboration, initiative, effective communication skills, and curiosity. Thus, the age old 3R’s of reading, ‘riting, and ‘rithmetic are no longer sufficient and for our students in an age in which their access to, and the ability to evaluate knowledge that constantly multiplies is crucial.

All students need to be able to think, to analyze, and to communicate effectively. Wagner concludes that, in order for students to achieve these skills, schools must have highly effective instructional models that address questions such as the following.

What does it mean to be an educated citizen?

What is academic excellence in the 21st century?

How do we know students have mastered the most important skills?

What does a good school look like?

Highly Effective Instruction Kentucky’s Unbridled Learning initiative challenges schools to address those questions through its emphasis on Highly Effective Instruction. “The factors within the control of districts and schools that have the most significant impact on student learning are: 68 • October2011 www.purchaseparenting.com

1. High quality instructional practice 2. Well-designed curriculum, assessments and instructional materials aligned to standards 3. Strong school leadership – through gal vanizing effort around a shared vision of high quality teaching, learning and content.” (Kentucky Department of Education).

Characteristics of Highly Effective Teachers Kentucky designates five areas of highly effective teaching: learning climate, assessment and reflection, instructional rigor and student engagement, relevance of instruction, and content expertise. In each area, specific teacher behaviors demonstrate an educator’s ability as a highly effective teacher. In terms of learning climate, an effective teacher engages students as active participants in their learning and designs lessons with activities that allow the student to grow in understanding of their own learning process, accepting responsibility for their learning and

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learning to access the technology that will enhance their learning. Highly effective teacher behaviors in the area of classroom assessment and reflection include using results of student assessment to reflect on and revise teaching strategies and to plan instruction for a variety of learners.

The teacher who promotes instructional rigor and student engagement will give students clear learning targets that respond to each student’s individual needs and will provide meaningful learning activities that encourage the student to think deeply and engage in authentic problem-solving. Rather than meaningless memorization of unconnected facts, teachers who excel in the area of instructional relevance offer activities that involve students’ own experiences and address authentic conditions that the student will encounter beyond the classroom.

Finally, teachers are life-long learners, whose knowledge of content is in-depth, on-going, and constantly updated.

The Parents’ Responsibility How can parents be active in ensuring that their child receives highly effective instruction that will prepare her to become a successful adult? Perhaps the place to begin is to learn about the instruction your child receives during a parent-teacher conference by asking some or all of the following questions.

• In what ways does my child have an opportunity to

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engage in hands-on learning and make connections to real life situations?

• In what ways do my child’s assessments inform you about ways that he learns?

• What are some of the authentic problem-solving activities that my child engages in and enjoys?

• How does my child use technology to promote her successful achievement of skills for the future?

Unbridled Learning is a road map for the achievement of excellence in all learners. It is vital that educators, parents, and the community ensure its successful implementation.

Next month we will focus on the skills of an engaged and successful learner and how parents can nurture those skills in their student.

References: Kentucky Department of Education (2011). Highly Effective Teaching and Learning in Kentucky: Overview Guide. Retrieved from http://www.education.ky.gov/KDE/Instructional+Resources/Highly+E ffective+Teaching+and+Learning/.

Kentucky Department of Education (2011). Characteristics of Highly Effective Teaching and Learning. Retrieved from http://www.education.ky.gov/KDE/Instructional+ResourcesHighly+Effective+Teaching+ and+Learning/HETL+Common+Characteristics.htm.

Wagner, T. (2008). The global achievement gap: Why even our best schools don’t teach the new survival skills our children need – and what we can do about it. New York, NY: Basic Books.

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he National Institute of Mental Health says that 1 in 4 adults suffer from one or more disorders in a given year. The most serious conditions affect 10.6 million people. Mental illness is the greatest cause of disability in the nation, and twice as many Americans live with schizophrenia than with HIV/AIDS. With shrinking state budgets for mental health care our nation’s response to mental illness is in crisis. Kentucky does not have enough specialists or facilities to assist many of those dealing with mental illness. When a person experience mental illness it affects their family, friends, coworkers and neighbors – mental health is a community issue.

Here in Western Kentucky we are fortunate to have a support group for those affected by mental illness and their

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by Crystal Engler Purchase Parenting and Family Magazine Staff

loved ones. NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) of Paducah offers individuals and families who have been touched by this illness a helping hand. NAMI has been active in Kentucky for 26 years. It's a national non-profit, grass roots organization that supports, educates, and advocates for people with mental illness. NAMI supports all of the major mental illnesses such as depression, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), panic disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, borderline personality disorder, and general anxiety disorder.

Mental illnesses are very common. They are the number one cause of disability in 18 to 25 year old adults and affect more people annually than cancer. It can happen to any person, regardless of age, sex, race, or background. I spoke with Jennifer Lewis, NAMI of Paducah's Walk Chairperson,

about mental illness. "So many people are affected and it's time to open the doors and seek help,” she told me.“Mental illness shouldn't be a shameful thing and a lot of people don’t recognize it or they prefer not to acknowledge it. Mental illness can be a scary thing but, if people just making that first step, once you get through it, it gets easier."

NAMI is supportive of many types of mental illnesses Lewis explained, "A lot of people go through the same things when getting diagnosed; trying to find treatment, going through the medication maze, and handling the recovery process. There are a lot of similarities no matter what kind of mental illness you have been diagnosed with. Most people experience some type of shock when they are first diagnosed"

Recovery is ongoing NAMI offer support for those who have previously suffered from mental illness. "Recovery is not permanent.”

Lewis explained.“It's kind of like having diabetes. Sometimes, your blood sugar runs normal, but all of the sudden, it can

spike. Recovery from mental illness is a constant thing that needs to be treated every day." NAMI offers many programs in our community. A standardized class is offered as a free, 12 week course. "Families that have been affected by mental ill-

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ness teach it,” Lewis told me. “We plan to hold another course this spring. Balinda Hudson is the local chapter President and one of our instructors. She presented the class last spring." NAMI also offers an "In Our Voice" program, which is an interactive public presentation where two people with mental illness talk about the course of their illnesses. Everything is discussed: From being ill, going through treatment, through to recovery.

A family support group and "NAMI Connections," a recovery support group for people with mental illnesses, meets at 7 PM, every Thursday night inside St. Matthew Lutheran Church in Paducah. "We come together as one big group and talk about positive things that happen this week,”Lewis told me. Then, the guidelines and principles of support are read, and then we break up into recovery groups."

The Murray chapter of NAMI also has a family support group which meets at 6:30 PM on the third Thursday of each month inside Calloway County Hospitals' Education Building. For more information about Murray's group, call Brenda Denson at (270) 753-6945.

Ongoing lecture series NAMI has lecture series, which take place the fourth

Thursday of the month during meeting times. Educational speakers such as dieticians, therapists, and doctors share information. Topics are varied and recently included help with employment. "We've had speakers come and talk to us about IPS (Individual Placement and Support), a group who offers help with supportive employment for those who suffer from mental illness, Lewis explained.“NAMI is included in this trial program here in Kentucky that helps get folks back to work and gives them the tools it takes to succeed. Right now, we have two employment specialists--one in Paducah and one in Mayfield."

Crisis Intervention training NAMI is also a supporter of the CIT (Crisis Intervention Team) training. "This program is primarily for law enforcement officers,” Lewis told me. “It helps them identify people they are interacting with who may have mental illness or be dealing with substance abuse. The officers learn deescalation techniques which teach them to keep a reasonable distance, not to use strong language, to respond to rage with reassurance, not to make sudden moves, not to challenge people's delusions, and to listen carefully and not interrupt. It teaches the law enforcement officers to be patient, that time is on their side, and this in turn decreases the potential for injury."

NAMI's first annual walk will take place at Noble Park on October 8th at pavilion 10.

Registration begins at 8:00 AM. and the walk begins at 9:00 AM. Lew Jetton will be the emcee. Registration is free, but a donation or collection of $25 allows you to receive a t-shirt.“We hope to spread awareness of mental awareness by holding this walk,” Lewis told me. “We want people to know that mental illnesses are common and treatable, and people can still have happy, fulfilled lives."

For more information on NAMI and their walk, contact Jennifer Lewis at (270) 2107852 or email her at jlwlewis@yahoo.com.

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Understanding Dyslexia

by Jamie Lober & Dr. Natalie Hodges

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yslexia is one of the latest buzz words in pediatric health. “It is a common language disorder that is reported in ten to twenty percent of the population,” explained Dr. Natalie Hodges, pediatrician at Personal Medicine. If you think it is not often talked about, you are probably right.“It is poorly understood because we do not know the cause of it and it is difficult to diagnose this learning disability,” said Hodges. A child may have a normal presentation at a pediatric examination and still have dyslexia. “You could have a preschool or kindergarten child who is smart, bright and performs well in math class but is a struggling reader, struggles to learn letters and has typically normal speech but has trouble learning to read and name letters,” said Hodges. Context is everything. “A kid with dyslexia can learn more easily in an auditory situation

by hearing information than visually,” said Hodges.

The exact visual learning issues with dyslexia are unknown which makes treatment complicated. “There is no scientific evidence to support using eye exercise, vision therapy or tinted lenses,” said Hodges.

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tially language therapy, reading therapy and special education,” said Hodges. Accommodations are made.

“Kids do well taking an oral test instead of a written one or they may be given longer to compete the testing,” explained Hodges.

Delayed in on part of the brain and accelerated in others

Pediatricians want to identify these kids early. Schools can do comprehensive testing if a parent has a suspicion something is not right. “Treatment is essen-

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The interesting aspect of dyslexia is that while kids show a problem in one part of their brain, there are often strengths in another part. “It is thought that you develop the more creative part of your brain and excel in that if you have struggled in another end,” said Hodges. Academic demands can be difficult. “Educators and parents have to work with them and break work down the words and the sentences into smaller chunks,” said Hodges.

Self-esteem is another consideration because these

kids may feel they are stupid and may suffer from poor self-esteem. This is why recognizing if your child has dyslexia is so essential. “The cornerstone of dyslexia is difficulty learning how to read but other warning signs are struggling with recognition of letters and reversal of letters,” said Hodges. It can be typical for preschoolers to reverse letters as a normal variant but it should go away by the time they are in first grade. It will not be obvious to other children if your child has dyslexia, and he/she will not have problems socially. Teachers should be on the lookout and pediatricians even have iPhone apps handy to check for dyslexia as part of developmental screening.

Sometimes temporary and sometimes for life Though it is thought to be genetic, sometimes dyslexia is temporary and other times it is lifelong. “Some kids are identified early and their symptoms go away later on in elementary school so it is unknown whether it is a brain maturation issue,” said Hodges.

Women of childbearing age should take precautions.

“You want to be sure you are eating a healthy diet before you become pregnant, have a good amount of Folic Acid and just take care of yourself so you can do everything you can to have a normal, healthy baby,” said Hodges. Even so, there is no prevention for dyslexia. You also have to be aware of other related issues. “Dyslexia is associated with other attention disorders like attention deficit disorder (ADD) and it is not unusual to have them as comorbid diagnoses,” said Hodges. The classic case would be a school-age boy who is notably hyper and inattentive but when put on a stimulant medicine improves at math.

Unfortunately, his reading skills remain below average. “We also see it coexist with depression,” said Hodges. This is often a result of the struggles in school.

Visit your child’s doctor Pediatricians reinforce that they are the first stop if you think your child may have dyslexia. “In a child that goes through the screening tools and does well, you can exclude the diagnosis and in a child who flunks the screening, they need to move on and have further language testing within their school district,” said Hodges.

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[] Dyslexia is the most common cause of reading, writing and spelling difficulties.

Of people with poor reading skills, 70-80% are likely dyslexic.

One in five students, or 15-20% of the population, has a language based learning disability. Dyslexia is probably the most common of the language based learning disabilities.

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ing how they sound and you can use all of the senses in the learning experience,” said Hodges. This means incorporating multi-sensory methods as well as visual tools.

Visual treatments have mostly been discounted for dyslexia. “They can be expensive and found online, but none have been proven,” said Hodges. It comes down to having an individualized education plan (IEP) and an alternative to traditional written assignments when possible. Oral testing can be a good way to explore that. “You want the teacher to deliver information to students in methods aside from reading a paper on a page,” said Hodges. Early intervention is often the key. “Maximize the child’s natural areas of talent,” said Hodges.

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