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Jeremy and Crystal Williams of Mayfield knew the anguish of having two sons in faraway NICUs, so they were happy Western Baptist had opened the area’s first NICU by the time Avery was born prematurely in January 2011. “We were able to drive to Paducah twice a day to see her,” said Crystal. “It was the biggest blessing we could ask for.”

Avery, one of Western Baptist’s first NICU graduates, is a healthy little girl today.

We believe in miracles because we see them happening every day.

Western Baptist NICU nurse practitioner Amy Watson-Reese rocks baby Beau.

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by Carissa Smith

Paducah Independent

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ell the New Year is here, and I’m about to put away all my Christmas decorations and drag my live tree to the curb for recycling. The Mayan calendar has ended so I guess we can all enjoy a crisis free 2013…at least I am planning on it so I hope that our politicians in Washington get a handle on our national debt!

Historians tell us that in order to be prepared for the

future we have to reflect on the past. 2012 was a very eventful year: The Olympics brought us spectacle and pride in our athletic abilities, and I expect many of us remember that the UK Wildcats won the NCAA Championship. There was Hurricane Sandy, the Presidential election and the scandal at Penn State University. One of the hottest summers on record brought us wildfires and flooding. And we will never forget the terrible spectacle of over 16 mass shootings, including the appalling loss of life in Sandyhook, Connecticut. Yes, there was a lot to sadden us in 2012 but also a lot to make us smile.

For me, what is especially striking about this past year is the spirit of human kindness we displayed as a nation and the way we came together in times of crisis. It’s an attribute that, while not restricted to Americans, seems especially prominent in our national psyche. It doesn’t seem to matter what the tragedy or disaster is, time and time again we go out of their way to assist those in need.

Compassion and empathy are some of our finest traits.

No matter how much bad news is on our televisions each day, there seems to always be a story of contribution and sacrifice to balance it. I saw it this Christmas as I drove through Noble Park to look at the lights: Literally sacks of food donated to our community kitchens to feed the hungry and less fortunate. I was reminded of it as I wrote about Toys for Tots last month and heard about the thousands of toys donated to local children. I remembered how local people worked tirelessly together filling sandbags and helping those affected during the floods in 2011.

2013 is a new year and we have a whole 365 days ahead of us to show that kindness, empathy and humanity to our neighbors and friends…and to total strangers. Life is not always easy but it’s comforting to know that our community will be there if we ever find ourselves facing an emergency. That’s a hopeful thought to start the new year with - don’t you think.

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Chrislyn’s Boutique . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Love on a Leash by: Julie Hart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Fabulously Fit by: Jamie Lober . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 Surviving the Science Fair by: Jason Lindsey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

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communityevents New Book Celebrates God and Science by: Jason Lindsey. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 The Lily Pad by: Crystal Engler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Child Support Goes Online by: Deanna Henschel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Relay For Life by: Eric Walker. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

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kidscorner Raise a Can-Do Kid by: Sandra Gordon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 VERITAS by: Dr. Angela Farmer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

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endingnotes Budget Busters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 Advertiser’s Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 Snapshots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

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ntil this past year, discerning shoppers seeking finely tailored women's apparel didn't have a lot of options in western Kentucky. Many people resorted to a long drive to Louisville, Nashville or St. Louis if they wanted to purchase original clothing or the perfect dress for a formal event such as prom. In January 2011 Susan Bredniak, together with her daughters, Laura Witten and Amanda Thomas, opened Chrislyn's on Lone Oak Road in Paducah.

This unique clothing store offers beautiful apparel, jewelry and accessories in a fun and engaging atmosphere.

"The name Chrislyn's is a combination of my daughter’s middle names," explained Susan. "It's great being able to work together in this truly family owned and operated business. I love shopping with

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From left to right : Abby Harris from Marshall County High School, Tatianna Gayles from Lone Oak High School, Lakin Russell from Lone Oak High school, Savannah Houser from Heath High School, Victoria Potter from Tilghman High School and Katie Stewart from St. Mary High School

my daughters and we wanted to open a boutique where both mothers and daughters could shop together and both find unique clothing they loved. We strive to give the store that ‘big city in Paducah’ feel.”

Both Laura and Amanda graduated from Lone Oak High School and obtained their degrees at the University of Louisville. Laura taught math and Amanda middle school science before they decided to collaborate and open Chrislyn’s. They worked together scouting out a location and designing the store. “We gutted the building and designed every inch of the store from scratch, “explained Laura. “We added all the little touches that make Chrislyn’s a great place to shop. It was really fun placing the wrap around mirrors and designing casual seating areas.”

The enthusiasm that Susan, Laura and Amanda bring to Chrislyn’s is evident from the moment you walk through the door. Chrislyn's offers a friendly and personal shopping experience. The large store (almost 2,000 square feet of retail space,) features racks of chic new styles and classically tailored staples: From jeans to dresses, jackets to formal gowns, Chrislyn’s has a wide selection of sizes Photography by Brad Rankin ‘This article is paid advertising and the information contained therein is provided by the featured individual or business. They are solely responsible for its accuracy.’

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and styles to suit every occasion. You no longer have to leave town to find fine wool sweaters or cashmere scarves.

Chrislyn’s also carries jewelry, purses, accessories and formal shoes. “We’re very proud of our staff; Sherry, Lana and Taylor,” Susan told me. “It’s our goal to offer personal service, assistance with styling and to make buying new clothes as much fun as possible.”

Chrislyn’s clothing lines come from the Atlanta and Chicago design showrooms and they purchase only a very small quantity of each style. “This is great for our customers who are really looking for an original look,” Amanda told me. “When you buy something from a department store there is always the possibility that someone will have the exact same item at the event you are attending, especially in an area like ours where shopping options are limited. By stocking only small quantities of the same item and making sure that new items arrive almost daily, it’s unlikely that will happen with an ensemble purchased at Chrislyn’s.”

As you can see from our cover this month, Chrislyn’s specializes in unique, one of a kind, prom dresses. Just a few of them are featured in this article and as you can see the

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style selection spans everything from heavily beaded full length dresses to shorter styles with removal skirts. Yes, some of them are convertible to a shorter dance look. The store carries dresses from size 0 to 24 plus, so there is sure to be a dress that not only make you look amazing but fits as well. You can purchase the complete prom ensemble at the store as they have shoes and purses to match the dresses, along with garters and accessories. Chrislyn’s also has a massive selection of tuxedo options with cummerbunds and ties to match all their dresses. The store offers a unique prom layaway plan and other options to help you with the purchase of your prom or formal wear. It’s a onestop-prom-shop!

On Saturday, January 19th Chrislyn’s will hold a prom and formal fashion show and Expo. There will giveaways and two runway shows at 12 noon and 2:00 PM. The expo will feature prom related vendors including photographers, limousine services, hair and nail salons, floral designers and DJ’s. Chrislyn’s will be raffling off store credit towards their prom dresses: For every 50 raffle tickets sold they will give away $250 in store credit towards a prom dress of your choice! v

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e want all the children in our community to know how much it is to read. We know that not all children are the same and so what works for one may not work for another. Sometimes children who struggle with reading decide it is easier to say, “I hate to read” rather than saying, “Reading is hard for me.” Once a child believes they hate to read it is a challenge to change the way he/she thinks about reading. It can be terribly embarrassing for any child to admit to struggling with something that so many others are good at.

Our new program at the library may change the way many struggling readers view books. Do you know a child who frowns at books but smiles at dogs? Then you need to visit the McCracken County Public Library on the third Tuesday of every month! Melanie Watson and other volunteers with Love on a Leash will bring certified pet therapy dogs for children to meet, learn about, and read to.

That’s right; they get to read a book to one of the therapy dogs. Love on a Leash has fully insured therapy pets and accompanied by trained volunteers.

This relaxed environment allows children to read aloud and have a “pawsitive” experience.

Children are sometimes self-conscious when reading to other people but there is no judgment being made by their furry, fourlegged canine friend. This is a wonderful way to get even the most reluctant reader excited about books. These gentle pet therapy dogs are also a great way to introduce children to dogs. This program may be a way to help ease any fear and make a new friend.

Four Rivers Love on a Leash (LOAL) is made up of volunteers and therapy pets who visit facilities such as nursing homes, hospitals, libraries and schools. Their services are free as they are a non-profit organization. Their goal is to brighten someone's day. Love on a Leash (LOAL) is a 501 (c) (3) charitable

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Friends of the Library Book Sale organization that certifies dogs, cats and rabbits as therapy pets. LOAL is based in California and has many Chapters throughout the United States. They are a newly formed Chapter in Western KY/Southern IL region.Please visit their website:loveonaleash.vpweb.com. If you need more information you can contact Melanie Watson, 270408-4104.

Join us for a fun and relaxed evening of reading on the third Tuesday of the month at 6:30 pm. All programs at the McCracken County Public Library are free and open to the public. Children under the age of 12 must always be accompanied by an adult at the library. Groups of 12 or more must call to pre-register. v

held at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 211 South 21st St. on January 18 and 19 Good used books and CDs can be found at the sale. Funds raised will go to the library’s collection development and service expansion.

The Bag Sale is on the 19th and is $3 per bag.

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aking a New Year’s resolution to get fit is easy keeping it is the hard part! Doing your same activities or exercise routine over and over can get boring, especially if results are not coming as fast as you would like. Consider the New Year a time to turn over a new leaf. We asked some local fitness experts for their advice and tips to help keep that fitness resolution in 2013.

“One of the big things you can do, apart from just being physically active every day, is to add variety to your exercise plan,” suggested Vicki Swick, Certified Personal Trainer at Lakewood Gymnastics. “Whether you are walking, cycling, playing with your kids and dogs or doing a

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class at a fitness center. It is a good time to try something new. Once you make a plan, stick to it! Most people have every intention of doing something about their fitness or their weight, but life gets in the way. You have to make your exercise plan a priority and stay active; whether it is cardio, physical strength or endurance. Do something that will be a benefit to your overall health. Try not to copy someone else’s routine because everyone has different fitness levels and you have to start somewhere. Even if you do your exercise in short ten minute spurts - it is okay; it does not have to be an hour at one time. Mentally you feel better, your muscles feel better and it just gives you a better outlook on everything.”

Stretch Do not overlook the basics such as stretching. “Always warm your muscles up first and do a small, little stretch before getting into the workout,” advised Swick. “Tailor your stretches. In general, stretching is good for all parts of the body, but pay attention to the areas you work out the most.

If you did a lot of arm work, stretch your arms.” No matter what exercise you do, stretch before and after you work out. It will help to keep your muscles from getting tight and aching.

Consider lifestyle choices “Eat sensibly; not necessarily denying yourself the things you enjoy, but limiting the frequency and portion size of foods that are not conducive to losing unwanted inches or keeping them off,” said Mike Reber of Mike’s Kettlebell Club. Some choices are obviously better than others. “If you are serious about losing weight and improving your health remember that the majority of your meals should consist of low to medium, glycemic index carbs and lean protein. You should have three to four small meals a day, beginning with a healthy breakfast,” said Reber. Snacks should also include good carbs and a little protein. “I have a saying that ‘being the best is worth the effort’” said Reber.

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Have Fun Make sure you are happy with your routine “Find something you can have fun with because if you are not having fun you will not continue it. Remember that consistency is the key,” advised Kelly Davis of Paducah Jazzercise. The benefits to exercise are countless. “It can help lower your body weight and stress level, as well as improve your cardiovascular health which is also good for your blood pressure.” Make that commitment and put the activity on your calendar.

“When you start an exercise program, dedicate yourself and schedule that time in your day,” said Davis. “Treat it like a meeting or special event that you plan to attend and figure out if you are more comfortable alone or with a buddy.

Some people find the class setting makes a difference because they see friends. A group setting can push you a little harder.”

Many people exercise to lose weight but everyone has their own reasons for getting moving. You may be having specific health problems and need to increase your cardiovascular endurance for their heart health or lower cholesterol etc. Once you find the activity enjoyable, are motivated and start to increase your frequency, you are on the right track. Look at all your options: Running, walking, biking, swimming, martial arts, dance or gymnastics, yoga or sports.

Stick with it Don’t be too hard on yourself as it is normal to slip up sometimes. Not exercising for a few days or a week isn’t the time to give up. There are some strategies for keeping your fitness resolutions. “Make a long-term goal based on your personal values,” said Jeffery Vinson, Personal Training Director at Energy Fitness. “When it is personal and attainable, you are more likely to feel eager to begin. So, write down your goal and display it where you see it daily. Chose a location such as on the bathroom mirror, refrigerator or at your desk,” suggested Vinson. “As you follow through on the reminders and succeed, give yourself a treat every now and then. Reward yourself and remind yourself why you made it a goal in the first place. Try to keep track of your progress with a journal because when you write things down, you are taking responsibility. Involving friends is another way to stay accountable. Make it social by taking a group fitness class or taking a boot camp at a health club. These types of activities will not only challenge you, they will change up your workout making for quicker results. A group setting will add extra motivation.”

OK, what are you waiting for get up and take your dog or v your kids for a walk! Have a happy and fit New Year!

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by Rick Epstein Purchase Parenting & Family Magazine

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ow was that marketing presentation at work?” my wife Betsy asked.

“Boring,” I replied.

Four-year-old Sally, who had been drawing pictures at the kitchen table, looked up at me in astonishment. “I thought NOTHING bored grownups!” she said.

Think about it. To our 4-year-olds, a grownup complaining of boredom would be like a dog complaining about people who drop pizza crusts on the floor. It’s what we seem to live for. Dad gets talked into a rough-house romp and a couple of minutes later he’s worn out and gasping, ordering the kids to desist while he tries to get his boring world re-centered. “You kids don’t know when to quit!” he accuses the stirred-up monkeys.

Childhood’s Curse

"Yes, we do,” says Junior. “When someone’s crying.” That’s how a kid knows enough fun has been had. Parents will try to quit before that, causing kids to begin to doubt their judgment and seek out livelier company.

Grownups talk about things like mortgages, money and politics. (And heaven help the child who tries to interrupt one of these conversations to say something interesting!)

We read books without pictures. We watch news, soap operas and baseball on TV. At the beach we lie motionless on the sand. Plus, we think clothing is an excellent gift! To a kid, the tragedy of all this is that adults have the money and power to make every day an orgy of delight.

It breaks a child’s heart to think of the toys that could be purchased with an adult’s paycheck! On any given Saturday, parents (if they wanted to) could take their kids

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to a zoo, circus or amusement park. But the sad fact is that they are more likely to spend their Saturdays trying to sleep late, doing laundry or satisfying their creditors.

To most kids, their parents are like those reclusive millionaires who dress in rags and die of starvation. What a waste.

Worse yet, parents try to inflict their anti-fun feelings on their kids. Thus a running child is warned, “You’ll get overheated.” A joyously whooping child is told, “Calm down.” A child about to dive into a chocolate cake is told, “Take a small piece; that cake is too rich.” A kid who gets a cash gift of more than $50 is ordered, “This goes into the bank for college.” Although grownups never forbid children to have “too much fun” in those exact words, that is our apparent aim.

While grownups seem to be actively pursuing it, boredom is childhood’s bane. I can remember it well. In fifth grade I used to pass the time in class by figuring out how old I was in days, then in hours, then minutes. On days when I was feeling less cerebral, but just as bored, I would make a list that started with the moment of list-making and continued down to the time school let out. It would look something like this:

…2:27 2:28 2:29 2:30!

Sometimes, if I got bored early enough in the day, the list would cover several hours. Then I would watch the clock and put a check-mark by each minute, once it had been endured. It wasn’t a smart technique for making time pass.

It pretty well stopped it dead. And, as near as I can figure it, a child’s perception of time is a major contributing factor to boredom. If a dog-year is seven human years, a child-year is about twice that. So when Dad clicks off the sustaining flow of morning cartoons, the 10-minute lag-time before Junior finds something else to do, leaves a bleak, yawning gap in his life that stretches ahead like a life-sentence in solitary confinement.

Another contributing factor is a child’s lack of obligations.

Look at it this way: When a grownup knows that he should be preparing his income-tax return, painting the house and mowing the lawn, just about anything will be interesting enough to tempt him off-course.

But just when I think I’ve figured out kids’ terrible susceptibility to boredom, I’ll find little Wendy contentedly watching a DVD of “Shrek” for the 14th time. How can boredom ever overtake someone with such formidable powers of enjoyment? Or I’ll find her peeling the wrappers off her crayons, murmuring, “C’mon Blue, let Yellow try on your clothes. Are you cold? You can snuggle here next to Purple, OK?” How can a kid ever be bored when her little pack of crayons contains eight living playmates?

It makes me feel like a surgeon who confidently sews up the patient and then discovers a couple of importantlooking organs lying under the operating table. I guess I haven’t a clue. v Rick can be reached at rickepstein@yahoo.com.

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cience Fair, two words that terrify both students and parents. If your child is participating in the science fair this year, don’t panic! If the right steps are taken your child could take home the big prize. There are quite a few fairs coming up in the New Year and we hope that this will give you some timely advice with your budding Einstein!

Do not do the project for your child. They are responsible for designing and executing the entire science fair project.

However, it’s important to encourage your child to think outside of the box when it comes to choosing the subject for their project. This can be the hardest part. Have your child select a topic they find interesting. If you are having trouble finding the perfect science fair topic, here are a few ideas: • How do laws/policies on deer affect deer populations?

• What conditions impact productivity while doing homework?

• How does photo-editing affect perception?

• How does weather affect mood?

• How does temperature affect the brewing of tea?

• Which detergent is best for removing stains?

• Which paper towel absorbs the fastest?

• What is the best way to remove wrinkles from fabric?

• How does temperature impact the activity of ants?

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It’s very important to make sure that the science fair project is an experiment and not a demonstration. You should start by asking a question and then use the scientific method to get an answer.

complete gather and analyze all data to determine if your hypothesis is true or false. If your hypothesis is false go back to STEP 2 and create a new hypothesis.

Scientific Method

STEP 6: Communicate the Results - Communicate your results via a report and a science fair board.

The scientific method is a step-by-step process used to ask and answer scientific questions. Although the scientific method can be traced back to the Greeks and even to ancient artisans, Galileo is known as the father of "The Scientific Method.”

From creativity to how memorable a presentation or display might be, judges will use a variety of criteria to score your child’s science fair project. Judges might ask these questions…

STEP 1: Ask a Question – The scientific method starts by asking a question. It’s important to pick a topic you find interesting and to develop a question that can be measured.

STEP 2: Form a Hypothesis – A hypothesis is an educated guess. Your hypothesis should be measurable and say something like, "Raising the temperature of a cup of water will increase the amount of sugar that dissolves."

STEP 3: Design and Perform an Experiment – Design and perform an experiment that will prove your hypothesis true or false.

STEP 5: Analyze the Results – Once your experiment is

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Did the child think like a scientist?

Is the science fair topic creative?

Did the child use the scientific method?

Was the child’s project presented and displayed professionally?

• Was the presentation and display memorable?

Planning is key! An award-winning science fair project is not created overnight. Realize ahead of time that it takes patience and time when doing these projects.

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Beyond the Science Lab – A Celebration of God and Science is now a reality. The book uses hands-on science to teach God's word and encourages kids to connect with their creator through the wonders of science. You won’t find me doing these experiments in the classroom due to my respect for public school polices, but you will find me doing them at churches and Christian schools across our region.

In 2007, I left broadcast meteorology and started a business called Hooked on Science. That same year, I started writing my first book, Beyond the Science Lab – A Celebration of God and Science.

You can try the experiments yourself. Look for my new book, Beyond the Science Lab – A Celebration of God and Science online and at a bookstore near you.

rom your living room to the classroom, many of you know me as the “Science Guy.” Doing science on television and in classrooms across the region and beyond is what I love to do, but I didn’t really discover my true calling until about five years ago. For the longest time, I was a television meteorologist. That’s until God called me to utilize my science talents elsewhere.

Learn more about Beyond the Science Lab by going to www.beyondthesciencelab.com. v

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by Dr. Heath Schipp Active Care Chiropractic

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f you have had a headache, you’re not alone. Nine out of ten Americans suffer from headaches. Headaches can be dull, throbbing, stabbing, nauseating, and downright debilitating. If there was only one type of headache, then treatment would be much easier, however this is not the case. Headaches come in many shapes and sizes with no simple answers.

Headaches can have many “triggers” or causing agents.

These include: food, loud noises, bright lights, stress, too much or too little sleep, exercise, blood pressure, alcohol, and hormonal changes. Misalignment of the bones in the neck and upper back is another overlooked problem. When these bones move out of their normal position, the nerves and blood vessels that go to the head are affected, and a headache can be triggered.

What type of headache do I have?

Tension headaches are the most common headache in the United States. Tension headaches involve pain or discomfort in the head, scalp, or neck, usually associated with muscle tightness in these areas. The headache sufferer usually has a dull, achy pain on one or both sides of their head. They can occur at any age, but are most common in adults and adolescents. If a headache occurs two or more times weekly for several months or longer, the condition is considered chronic. Tension headaches result from the contraction of neck and scalp muscles. One cause of this muscle contraction is a response to stress, depression, or anxiety. Any activity that causes the head to be held in one position for a long time without moving can cause this headache. Some examples include typing or use of computers, fine work with the hands, and the use of a microscope. Sleeping in a cold room or sleeping with the neck in an abnormal position can also trigger this type of headache.

Vascular headaches include migraines and cluster headaches. These headaches have intense stabbing and throbbing pain, which occurs because the blood vessels to the head and neck rapidly dilate. Migraine sufferers can be debilitated because of the nausea, dizziness, vomiting, fatigue, and vertigo that commonly accompany the headaches. Migraines generally last from hours to a few days. Cluster headaches have similar symptoms but occur in clusters. The symptoms last from minutes to hours, but the headaches occur up to eight times a day and can last for many days.

Vertebrogenic headaches are caused by problems in the neck and are felt in the head, neck, and face. Their pains are generally dull and achy. Many causes include trauma to the neck, arthritis, and poor posture which causes irritation to the vertebral nerve roots. The pain is commonly associated with muscle tension in the neck, which brings on tension headaches.

What can you do?

Follow these suggestions from the ACA: • If you spend a large amount of time in one fixed

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position, such as in front of a computer, on a sewing machine, typing or reading, take a break and stretch for a few minutes to one hour. The stretches should take your head and neck through their comfortable range of motion.

Low-impact exercise may help relieve the pain associated with primary headaches. However, if you are prone to dull, throbbing headaches avoid heavy exercising and concentrate on activities such as walking and low-impact aerobics.

Avoid teeth clenching. The upper teeth should never touch the lowers, except when swallowing.

This results in stress at the tempormandibular joints (TMJ) - these are the joints that connect your jaw to your skull which leads to TMJ irritation and tension headaches.

Consult your chiropractor if headaches come more frequently than once per month.

Drink at least eight 8-ounce glasses of water a day to help avoid dehydration that can lead to headaches.

Avoid caffeine. Foods such as chocolate, coffee, sodas, and cocoa contain forms of this stimulant.

Avoid foods with a high salt or sugar content. These foods may cause migraines resulting in sensitivity to light, noise, or abrupt movements.

Avoid drinking alcoholic beverages. These drinks can dehydrate you and cause headache pain.

Other headache sufferers may want to avoid not only caffeine, but also high fat foods, dairy products, red meat, and salty foods.

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healthmatters

Multiple Sclerosis

by Jamie Lober Purchase Parenting & Family Magazine

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ultiple sclerosis, commonly referred to as MS, is fairly common but no one knows the exact number of people who have been diagnosed.

“Since there are HIPPA laws, and protection around disclosure, we do not know exactly how many people have multiple sclerosis in our state," said Stacy Funk, Chapter President at the National MS Society of Kentucky. "We estimate it is about five times as many as the five thousand we have in our organization and we meet people everyday with the disease. Those affected are predominantly between the ages of twenty and fifty, and twothirds more women get the disease than men. although far less common, there are even some children with multiple sclerosis."

Multiple sclerosis is a complex disease. “The most common symptoms are fatigue, numbness, walking, balance and

coordination problems,” explained Funk. “Symptoms can also include bladder dysfunction, bowel dysfunction, vision problems, dizziness and vertigo, sexual dysfunction, pain, cognitive dysfunction, emotional changes and depression.”

While it may sound concrete, everyone experiences MS differently. “Some people’s MS is intermittent and they may have episodes that happen often, not very often, once a month, once a year or once every five years," Funk continued. "But others have a more serious, advanced part of the disease. Everyone reacts and recovers differently.Of course if you suspect that you or a family member has MS, you should consult with a doctor. A lot of times the symptoms could be related to something else because there are diseases that are similar, so it is important to start with your primary care internist."

Kids can often be especially affected when a member of the family has MS. “They may have to help mom or dad with laundry or cooking because of extreme fatigue, dizziness or loss of mobility,” explained Funk. “The level of care that falls on the children is difficult and often times takes away from their childhood. consequently, there is instability associated with the disease. Often times kids have to deal with adult problems at too young of an age for their maturity level,” said Funk.

Getting a diagnosis Knowing what to expect at your doctors visit can help you feel at ease. To diagnose you, the doctor must find evidence of damage in at least two separate areas of the central nervous system which includes the brain, spinal cord and optic nerves. There must be evidence that the damage took place at least one month apart. Your doctor will take a careful history and perform tests to assess your mental, emotional and language functions, balance, vision, movement and coordination and the other four senses. “There is no definitive blood test for MS but blood tests can rule out other conditions that cause similar symptoms,” said Funk.

Research to find a cure Research is being funded in three distinct areas. “We want to stop the progression so it does not get worse, restore 24 • January2013 www.purchaseparenting.com

function so if you have lost mobility or have a cognitive issue we can restore functions and of course, some funds are being used to look for a cure,” said Funk. "There has been a lot of progress and we are really hopeful and optimistic,” said Funk. Research on other diseases is even providing clues into a possible treatment for MS down the road. “There is a lot of overlap with Alzheimer’s and other diseases that have similar symptoms and there are a lot of resources out there for people based on their needs,” explained Funk.

The best thing you can do is take care of yourself. “Get some exercise, eat the best you can and do things to relieve stress such as yoga,” said Funk. "Joining a support group may be beneficial psychologically as it helps to build a framework of people that understand you. Treatment usually entails disease-modifying medications and neurologists find that different things work for different people based on their body makeup. Rehabilitation like physical, occupational or speech therapy can make a difference as can exercise, diet, food supplements. Additionally, complementary and alternative therapies such as stress management, massage, hypnosis, relaxation techniques, traditional herbal healing, Chinese medicine, macrobiotics and naturopathy may help.

Some people have MS for thirty years and remain active, while others have it for less time and have a more aggressive experience with it.

Everyone can get involved with the cause. “We have a big Walk MS in the spring in Paducah every year and we have an active group of folks who participate in support groups and awareness events. Our members recognize that we have a long way to go but we have come a long way,” said Funk For mor information contact Stacy Funk at 502-451-0014 or visit www.nationalmssociety.org/chapters/kyw/index.aspx v

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Raise a Can-Do Kid

by Sandra Gordon Purchase Parenting & Family Magazine

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out their lives. Still, a recent Wellesley University study found that parents now typically only give their kids trivial jobs, such as putting dishes in the dishwasher. Schoolwork is their main task.

Indeed, studies show that having children pitch in around the house provides an opportunity to learn responsibility, organization, regard for others and a general sense of being a capable human being that can serve them well through-

“Although homework and academic curriculums can be much more demanding than in the past, children may not be doing enough to help around the house to develop a sense of competence,” says Markella Rutherford, assistant professor of sociology at Wellesley College in Massachusetts, who authored the study. Guilty! At my house, for example, I often find myself setting the table while my kids do their homework, which just feels, well, wrong. Isn’t setting the table a kid’s job? It sure was when I was growing up.

And I had a paper route, too.

hen Allison Carter, an organization coach, got tired of doing the endless piles of laundry her family generated, she didn’t hire a housekeeper. Instead, she taught her 9 year old son and 12 year old daughter to wash their own clothes, fold and put them away. Not only has this step lightened Carter’s housework, it has been good for the kids, too. “If you run a full-service household, your kids may never learn how to do practical things like laundry or pick up after themselves,” Carter says.

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you pick up after everyone, you reinforce the behavior and condition them to keep cluttering,” says Josh Klapow, Ph.D., a clinical psychologist at the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Public Health. Your family learns that if they leave their stuff around, you’ll bail them out.

Instead, teach them to keep the house clean by stating a rule such as “I’d like you to take your dirty dishes into the kitchen before going to bed so we don’t come down to a messy living room in the morning.” If dirty dishes are still there in the AM, let them pile up, even if several days’ worth amasses.

Of course, chores aren’t something you can expect your kids to want to do. Even you probably don’t look forward to scrubbing the toilet or taking out the trash. But because doing them fosters so much more than just getting a job done, they’re worth incorporating into your child’s busy schedule. Here are five ways you can help your kids learn to clean up their act that can teach them invaluable life lessons.

Stop being a pick-up artist.

A natural place to start with household chores is teaching your kids to pick up after themselves, which likely means resisting the urge to do the tidying. Consider: “Every time

Consistency is key. Whatever you do, don’t touch the dishes, no matter how much they bother you. Then, just keep stating the rule, emphasizing that as a family, you all need to do your part to keep the house neat. When kids finally get the message (they will), reinforce that behavior with praise, as in “Thank you for bringing your dirty dishes into the kitchen. I love how clean the living room is.” In time, picking up will become as much of a habit for them as expecting you to do it once was, Klapow says.

Focus on the outcome. Meanwhile, you can also encourage your kids by offering an incentive to clean up. For example, tell them that once they’ve picked up their toys,

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they can go to the playground. Or once they’ve cleaned the den after their slumber party, then you can all go shopping. Or once they’ve emptied the dishwasher, then they can go to their friend’s house. That’s not bribing.

Rather, it makes them understand that completing chores makes other fun activities possible. Keep it positive by focusing on how clean the playroom, or whatever room they’re tackling, will look when they’re done. Concentrate on public areas in your house, the common ground you all inhabit, where kids get the greatest sense that “we’re all in this together” and consider letting them do what they want with their bedroom. “Short of breeding MRSA, I think a child’s bedroom should be off limits to housekeeping rules,” says Carleton Kendrick, a family therapist in Millis, Massachusetts.

Assign tasks based on your child’s age.

It’s never too early to enlist your child’s assistance. Even preschoolers can put napkins on the table, help match the socks, put their toys away and help you look for specific items at the supermarket from their perch in the shopping cart. From preschool to the lower elementary grades, you’ll need to do the task with them until they’re old enough to do it themselves. Even a first grader isn’t likely to clean the living room solo. Emphasize, “We’re doing this together”

without getting angry. But over the years, you can expect kids to do more without your support or reminding.

Eventually, the process will become ingrained and your kids will tidy up automatically.

Based on your child’s age and stage, the tasks they can be expected to handle (from toddlers to teens) might include putting their toys away, putting their backpack away after school, putting their clean clothes in their dresser drawer, loading and emptying the dishwasher, taking out the garbage, setting the table, vacuuming and dusting, mowing the lawn, washing the car, doing the laundry, making dinner and, later, doing household errands around town with the family car.

Rotate chores as much as possible, given your children’s ages so that no one gets stuck with the same job. One idea?

Put all the chores that need to be done into a hat. Whatever gets drawn is your child’s job for the week. You can also encourage your kids to work together, which fosters cooperation and problem solving. “See if they can sort the tasks out by themselves,” says Vicki Panaccione, Ph.D., president of the Better Parenting Institute in Melbourne, Florida, as in ‘you dust the furniture while I pick up the dog’s toys.’” That teaches another life skill: teamwork.”

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Don’t be a nag.

If you’re always reminding your kids to do their chores, they’ll learn to depend on you for that cue. Instead, help them remember to do tasks without prodding by teaching them to evaluate their own work. “If you go into the bathroom and see the towels on the floor again, for example, instead of saying, ‘Pick up the towels,’ ask your child: ‘What’s wrong with this picture?’” Panaccione suggests. Another option is to assign your kids their own designated towel. If it ends up on the bathroom floor again, so be it. That’s what they get to use next time, which is a logical consequence for not hanging the towel up.

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Pile on the praise.

“Giving lots of praise, especially in the beginning, for every helpful thing your child does, even if it’s small, helps reinforce the behavior,” Panaccione says. But rather than “You’re the greatest laundry folder in the world,” you might say, “Oh, wow! You’re doing such a great job folding all the laundry.

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eventscalendar To place an event in the calendar please call (270) 415-9400 or email us at purchaseparenting@comcast.net. Submissions will be accepted until the 15th of each month prior to publication. We make evert effort to ensure the accuracy of our entries, however, please double check events as time and dates can change.

January

on physical wellness, financial stability, social wellness, spiritual peace and mental & emotional wellness. Featured speakers: Dr. Evelyn Jones of Wellsprings Institute; Dr. Dan Summerlin, Senior Pastor of Lone Oak First Baptist; Jeremy White, CPA and author of 6 books; Stacy Thomas, Mid-Continent Instructor & Paducah Chamber of Commerce Leadership; Traci Lawrence, Life Coach & Founder of The Lighthouse - A Healing place; and Eric Grogan, FCA Area representative and 7 time Iron man triathlon finisher. Tickets, which include lunch, are $10.00 and are available on-line www.loneoakfbc.org or calling 270.554.1441 or at the following locations: Wellsprings Dermatology; Blythe, White & Associates; Mayfield- Graves County YMCA and Lone Oak First Baptist Church. All proceeds will go to help victims of human trafficking.

“Everything Eagles” Van tour. Bald Eagle viewing. Golden Pond Visitor Center.

Land Between the Lakes. 1 - 4:30 pm. $5 children /$7 adults. Registration limited.

Reservations and full deposits required. Call 270-924-2020 to reserve your space.

Dress for the weather and bring binoculars. Moderate walking may be required.

Legos at the Library. McCracken County Public Library. 1-4 pm. www.mclib.net or 270-442-2510 ext. 119.

TUESDAY 1 – NEW YEAR’S DAY

McCracken County Public Library closed.

Blue Man Group. Carson Center. 7 pm. Tickets: $36 and up. 270.450.4444 www.carsoncenter.org

WEDNESDAY 2

SUNDAY 6

"The Poetry of Robert Frost." Off-the-shelf discussions with Andrew Halford.

Noon. McCracken County Public Library. www.mclib.net or 270-442-2510 ext. 119.

THURSDAY 3

Hand-made Craft Jewelry. Crocheted necklaces & paper beads hands-on class.

9:30 a.m. McCracken County Extension Office. $2 fee. 554-9520.

Family Game Night. McCracken County Public Library. 5-8 pm. www.mclib.net or 270-442-2510 ext. 119.

The Paducah Symphony Children’s and Youth Choruses auditions will be held for the Winter/Spring of 2013 at 6:00pm on at First Presbyterian Church in downtown Paducah. Youth and children of all ability levels are encouraged to audition, and will be asked to sing the first verse of “My Country ‘Tis of Thee”. Auditions can be scheduled by visiting http://paducahsymphony.org/education-community/youth-childrens-choruses or by calling (270) 444-0065.

FRIDAY 4 SATURDAY 5

Wholeness Conference at Lone Oak First Baptist Church. 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Information

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“Everything Eagles” Van tour. Bald Eagle viewing. Golden Pond Visitor Center.

Land Between the Lakes. 1 - 4:30 pm. $5 children /$7 adults. Registration limited.

Reservations and full deposits required. Call 270-924-2020 to reserve your space.

Dress for the weather and bring binoculars. Moderate walking may be required.

Blue Man Group. Carson Center. 2 pm. Tickets: $36 and up. 270.450.4444 www.carsoncenter.org Read to Reel. The Great Gatsby. McCracken County Public Library. 2 pm. Movie showing. www.mclib.net or 270-442-2510, ext. 122.

MONDAY 7 TUESDAY 8

“Story Hour” with Ms. Retta, Bob Dog, and Ms. Cherri. 10 am & 1 pm. McCracken County Public Library. www.mclib.net or 270-442-2510 ext. 119.

Baby & Me- a 20 minute story time for ages 0-24 months by Pam Whelan. 11 am. McCracken County Public Library. www.mclib.net or 270-442-2510 ext. 119.

Master Gardener’s Toolbox: Lighting the Landscape. Free and open to the public. 5 pm. McCracken County Extension Office. 554-9520.

Dustin Lynch in Concert. Clemens Fine Arts Center. WKCTC. 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $10, students; $20, adults. www.artsinfocus.org.

WEDNESDAY 9

SATURDAY 19

THURSDAY 10

Paducah Chamber Power in Partnership Breakfast. Julian Carroll Convention Center, Paducah. 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM. 270-443-1746.

The Paducah Symphony Children’s and Youth Choruses auditions will be held for the Winter/Spring of 2013 at 6:00pm on at First Presbyterian Church in downtown Paducah. Youth and children of all ability levels are encouraged to audition, and will be asked to sing the first verse of “My Country ‘Tis of Thee”. Auditions can be scheduled by visiting http://paducahsymphony.org/education-community/youth-childrens-choruses or by calling (270) 444-0065.

“Friends of the Library”Book Sale. St. Paul Lutheran Church. 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Free admission.

“Brunch with the Eagles” River Cruise. Kenlake State Park Marina. $60/person.

Yacht cruise and brunch. 8:30 – 11:30 a.m. Restrooms and hot beverages available.

Limited registration. Ages 5 and up. Call to reserve your spot at 270-924-2020.

“Lunch with the Eagles” River Cruise. Kenlake State Park Marina. $60/person.

Yacht cruise and lunch. 1 – 4 p.m.Restrooms and hot beverages available. Limited registration. Ages 5 and up. Call to reserve your spot at 270-924-2020.

Legos at the Library. McCracken County Public Library. 1-4 pm. www.mclib.net or 270-442-2510 ext. 119.

Family Game Night. McCracken County Public Library. 5-8 pm. www.mclib.net or 270-442-2510 ext. 119.

Duck Hunter Shoots Angel. Market House Theatre. 2:30 pm. $19; $16. www.mhtplay.com or 270-444-6828.

Weight – The Reality Series. Free 8-week program. McCracken County Extension Office. 10-11:30 a.m. To register, call McCracken County Cooperative Extension Service at 554-9520 by January 3rd. 2705 Olivet Church Rd.

SUNDAY 20

"Bald is Beautiful." Bald eagles of LBL. Evening Upstairs. McCracken County Public Library. 7 pm. www.mclib.net or 270-442-2510 ext. 119.

Duck Hunter Shoots Angel. Market House Theatre. 7:30 pm. $19; $16. www.mhtplay.com or 270-444-6828.

FRIDAY 11

Duck Hunter Shoots Angel. Market House Theatre. 7:30 pm. $19; $16. www.mhtplay.com or 270-444-6828.

SATURDAY 12

“Everything Eagles” Van tour. Bald Eagle viewing. Golden Pond Visitor Center.

Land Between the Lakes. 1 - 4:30 pm. $5 children /$7 adults. Registration limited.

Reservations and full deposits required. Call 270-924-2020 to reserve your space.

Dress for the weather and bring binoculars. Moderate walking may be required.

“Lunch with the Eagles” River Cruise. Kenlake State Park Marina. $60/person.

Yacht cruise and lunch. 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Restrooms and hot beverages available.

Limited registration. Ages 5 and up. Call to reserve your spot at 270-924-2020.

Read to Reel. The Great Gatsby. McCracken County Public Library. 2 pm. Movie showing. www.mclib.net or 270-442-2510, ext. 122.

Duck Hunter Shoots Angel. Market House Theatre. 2:30 pm. $19; $16. www.mhtplay.com or 270-444-6828.

MONDAY 21

“Lunch with the Eagles” River Cruise. Kenlake State Park Marina. $60/person.

Yacht cruise and lunch. 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Restrooms and hot beverages available.

Limited registration. Ages 5 and up. Call to reserve your spot at 270-924-2020.

TUESDAY 22

Midwest Promotions Gun & Knife Show. Trader’s Mall. 9 am – 5 pm. 270-724-1684.

“Story Hour” with Ms. Retta, Bob Dog, and Ms. Cherri. 10 am & 1 pm. McCracken County Public Library. www.mclib.net or 270-442-2510 ext. 119.

Legos at the Library. McCracken County Public Library. 1-4 pm. www.mclib.net or 270-442-2510 ext. 119.

Baby & Me- a 20 minute story time for ages 0-24 months by Pam Whelan. 11 am. McCracken County Public Library. www.mclib.net or 270-442-2510 ext. 119.

Duck Hunter Shoots Angel. Market House Theatre. 7:30 pm. $19; $16. www.mhtplay.com or 270-444-6828.

SUNDAY 13

“Everything Eagles” Van tour. Bald Eagle viewing. Golden Pond Visitor Center.

Land Between the Lakes. 1 - 4:30 pm. $5 children /$7 adults. Registration limited.

Reservations and full deposits required. Call 270-924-2020 to reserve your space.

Dress for the weather and bring binoculars. Moderate walking may be required.

Midwest Promotions Gun & Knife Show. Trader’s Mall. 9 am – 4 pm. 270-724-1684.

Read to Reel. The Great Gatsby. McCracken County Public Library. 2 pm. Movie showing. www.mclib.net or 270-442-2510, ext. 122.

Duck Hunter Shoots Angel. Market House Theatre. 2:30 pm. $19; $16. www.mhtplay.com or 270-444-6828.

MONDAY 14 TUESDAY 15

“Story Hour” with Ms. Retta, Bob Dog, and Ms. Cherri. 10 am & 1 pm. McCracken County Public Library. www.mclib.net or 270-442-2510 ext. 119.

Baby & Me- a 20 minute story time for ages 0-24 months by Pam Whelan. 11 am. McCracken County Public Library. www.mclib.net or 270-442-2510 ext. 119.

WEDNESDAY 16 THURSDAY 17

Class Acts Series presents Romeo and Juliet. 10 am. Carson Center. 270.450.4444 www.carsoncenter.org Family Game Night. McCracken County Public Library. 5-8 pm. www.mclib.net or 270-442-2510 ext. 119.

Duck Hunter Shoots Angel. Market House Theatre. 7:30 pm. $19; $16. www.mhtplay.com or 270-444-6828.

FRIDAY 18

“Friends of the Library”Book Sale. St. Paul Lutheran Church. 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. Free admission.

Duck Hunter Shoots Angel. Market House Theatre. 7:30 pm. $19; $16. www.mhtplay.com or 270-444-6828.

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Family Game Night. McCracken County Public Library. 5-8 pm. www.mclib.net or 270-442-2510 ext. 119.

FRIDAY 25 Marty Stuart and Connie Smith in Concert. Carson Center. 7:30 pm. $29 and up.

270-450-4444 or www.thecarsoncenter.org

SATURDAY 26

Bristol’s Bridal Expo. Julian Carroll Convention Center. $5 admission. 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. 270-554-8255.

Legos at the Library. McCracken County Public Library. 1-4 pm. www.mclib.net or 270-442-2510 ext. 119.

“Graves County’s Got Talent.” This cold winter’s evening will be warmed by the good spirits and hot talent of all ten Graves County schools – eight elementaries, the middle and high schools, presenting the best of the best! The top acts of each school will be on display. For tickets, contact Donna Gream at (270) 328-4824 or 674-4824 or donna.gream@graves.kyschools.us

SUNDAY 27

“Everything Eagles” Van tour. Bald Eagle viewing. Golden Pond Visitor Center.

Land Between the Lakes. 1:30 - 5 pm. $5 children /$7 adults. Registration limited.

Reservations and full deposits required. Call 270-924-2020 to reserve your space.

Dress for the weather and bring binoculars. Moderate walking may be required.

Read to Reel. The Great Gatsby. McCracken County Public Library. 2 pm. Movie showing. www.mclib.net or 270-442-2510, ext. 122.

MONDAY 28 TUESDAY 29

“Story Hour” with Ms. Retta, Bob Dog, and Ms. Cherri. 10 am & 1 pm. McCracken County Public Library. www.mclib.net or 270-442-2510 ext. 119.

Baby & Me- a 20 minute story time for ages 0-24 months by Pam Whelan. 11 am. McCracken County Public Library. www.mclib.net or 270-442-2510 ext. 119.

Free Family Law Clinic. McCracken County Public Library. 4-6 pm. Pre-registration is encouraged for personalized help, but is not required. To register for the clinic or for more information about the clinic, please call Legal Aid at (270) 442-5518. Held the last Tuesday of each month. You may also pick up flyers at the Family Court or the McCracken County Child Support Office.

Shrek, the Musical. Carson Center. 7 pm. $32.50 and up. 270-450-4444 or www.thecarsoncenter.org

WEDNESDAY 30

Shrek, the Musical. Carson Center. 7 pm. $32.50 and up. 270-450-4444 or www.thecarsoncenter.org

THURSDAY 31

Family Game Night. McCracken County Public Library. 5-8 pm. www.mclib.net or 270-442-2510 ext. 119.

FEBRUARY 2: Paducah Symphony Orchestra presents Braham’s 4th Symphony.

7:30 pm. Carson Center, Paducah. 270-444-0065 or www.paducahsymphony.org FEBRUARY 12: Lourdes’ Mardi Gras & All That Jazz Charity Event. 6-9 p.m.

Harrah’s Metropolis Hotel.

FEBRUARY 20 – 23 - Fancy Finds Consignment Sale - Accepting Gently-used and pampered Spring/Summer Clothing, Accessories, Furniture, Bedding, Toys in excellent condition. Register to consign at www.fancyfindsconsignment.com Vendor Booth Space Available! please call 270-331-8015.

Art Galleries, Exhibitions & Museums:

JANUARY 20 - 2013 Teen Spirit Opening Receiption 2-4PM - 20th Annual Teen Spirit Opening Reception For any questions, please call John Paul Henry at 270.442.2453

THROUGH JANUARY 14, 2013: My Accidental Quilt Collection. National Quilt Museum. www.quiltmuseum.org

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THROUGH MARCH 11, 2013: Themes and Variations in Judy Martin's Quilts. Exploring a theme over time in quilts provides a look at how style matures. National Quilt Museum. www.quiltmuseum.org

THROUGH FEBRUARY 12: Empty Bowls Glazing Party. Terra Cottage, 514 N. 7th St. 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. 270-908-0090.

JANUARY 20: Teen Spirit 2013. Opening Reception. Yeiser Art Center. 3 – 5 p.m.

Free. 270-442-2453.

JANUARY 24: Opening Reception for “Intimate Paintings” with Dick

Dougherty. Clemens Fine Arts Center, WKCTC. Free. 270-534-3212.

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

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

Glass Artisan Guild. Meets in Murray and is open to all. For information, contact Judi Little at 270-436-5132 or visit www.artisanglassguild.com. Meets the 2ND TUE AT 6PM- Usually at the Murray Transit Center- but we also meet in members studios for special projects and demonstrations.

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

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

National Quilt Museum. 215 Jefferson Street. For more, call 442-8856. www.nationalquiltmuseum.org. Scheduled school groups of 10 or more are free.

The museum offers guided tours to pre-registered groups. Please schedule your group at least two weeks in advance.

Lowertown Gallery information available at www.paducaharts.com.

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

PM, Sat. 10 AM -4 PM or

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

SUNDAY: Morning Worship, 9:30 AM; Bible Study, 10:45 AM Evening Worship, 6 PM Mondays & Wednesdays: Precious Pottery Preschool, 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM Tuesday: Clothing Give Away, 10:00 AM – noon Wednesday: Ladies Bible Class, 10:00 AM, Bible Classes 6:30 PM

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

SUNDAY: Fellowship Time 9 AM. Youth & Adult Sunday School for all ages - 9:30 AM. Worship 10:30 AM Youth group (grades 6-12) – 6 PM.Youth Activities, Sunday 6 PM.

SELECTED FRIDAY NIGHTS: Parent’s Night Out. Safe, reliable babysitting available for special event or dinner out. Contact the Mother’s Day Out department at 443-2401 WEDNESDAY Evening Meals.$6 for adults and $4 for children. Reservations are not necessary. Food served from 5:30 – 6 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.

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. 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. Directed by Art Deweese.

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 AM, 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 last SATURDAYS: "Dorcas Day" Clothing Give-Away 9 AM-Noon (except for Oct, Nov, and Dec)

PAPA Gallery. Works by 100 local artists. 124 Broadway. Mon. - Fri. 10 – 4PM. FREE. 575-3544. www.thepapagallery.com The Right Angle Gallery. Mon-Fri 9-5 Sat 10-3. 4645 Village Square Dr. River Discovery Center – 117 S. Water Street. Monday – Saturday 9:30 AM – 5 PM. Sunday 1 – 5 PM . $7 adults, $5 children (ages 3 - 12), $6 seniors 60 and over. 270575-9958. www.riverdiscoverycenter.org

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Lloyd Tilghman House & Civil War Museum - 631 Kentucky Ave. Interpreting Paducah's & Western KY's roles in the Civil War. Fri/Sat Noon to 4PM; 10AM-4PM when riverboats in port; group tours by appt. Adults $3/child 6-12 $1/under 6 free 575-5477.

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

Religious Services & Meetings:

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

Bellview Baptist Church – 554-3173 www.bellviewbaptistpaducah.com 4875 Old Mayfield Road – Pastor Bro. Mike Nolen www.bellviewbaptistchurch.com • Sunday School: 9 AM; Worship Service: 10 AM; Sunday Evening: 6 PM; Wednesday Service: 6:30 PM

Bethel Cumberland Presbyterian Church - 270-876-7239 www.bethelcpchurch.org “Come Grow With Us”

SUNDAY: Sunday School, 9 AM.; Worship, 10 AM. & 6 PM. Youth (6th-12th grade) , 6 PM WEDNESDAY: 5:30 Meal 6 PM AWANA (0-5th) Youth (6th-12th) Adult Bible Study

Broadway Baptist Church 2435 Broadway

A Taste of Authentic Mexican food Monday-Friday $5 lunches Saturday Buy 1 adult entree get 1 kids meal for $2.99 Sunday Buffet 10:30-2 • combo dinners 1-30 $8.00 Monday - Wednesday 2 for 1 tall draft ONLY Bud Lite & Miller Lite Thursday 2 for 1 Margaritas regular size Friday Jumbo Margaritas $5.99 Saturday 2 for 1 Margaritas regular size Happy Hour Monday - Saturday 3-9 2701 Irvin Cobb Dr. • Paducah

270-408-1243 Open 10:30 am-10 pm

Accepting all major credit cards!

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

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First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) Paducah, Ky 270-

443-8251 • 415 Audobon Drive Paducah, KY www.fccpaducah.org SUNDAY: Sunday School 9:30 AM, Bell Choir Practice 9:30 AM, Traditional

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Pastor Dr. Tom Hiter. Traditional Anglican--1928 BCP. Sundays 8:30 AM, "The Lighthouse" floating Chapel on Kentucky Lake (moored at Southern Komfort Marina).

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

Community Fellowship Baptist Church - 270-856-4463

Off of Hwy 45 in Hickory, Ky SUNDAY at 9:45 AM for Sunday School • Worship 11:00 AM WEDNESDAY Night Service 6:30 PM • Sunday Night Small Groups 6:00 PM

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

SUNDAY 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

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

First Presbyterian Church - 442-3545

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

Fountain Avenue United Methodist - 443-1724

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

Four Rivers Covenant Church – 270-444-6598 or 1-866-733-7245 Paducah Campus: 1200 Broadway • Lakes Campus: 109 Main Street, Calvert City SUNDAY: Worship- 9:30 & 11:00AM

Friendship Baptist Church of Paducah - 534-1900

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

SUNDAY: Sunday School 9:00 AM, Morning Worship 10:15 Worship 6:00 PM. WEDNESDAY: Evening Worship 6:00 PM.

First Baptist Church, Paducah - 442-2728 www.fbcpaducah.org SUNDAY: Early Morning Service, 8:30 AM; Bible Study,

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

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

Grace Bible Church - 554-0808

9:50 AM;Late Morning Service, 11 AM , Sunday night prayer service, 6 PM. WEDNESDAY: Fellowship Meal, 5 PM; AWANA, 5:45 PM; Worship, 6 PM; Adult Choir Rehearsal, 7 PM.

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

AM,

Evening

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

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

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

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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.ibcpaducah.org

During the busy holiday season, ďŹ nd peace of mind with our short-term and outpatient rehabilitation programs designed to Joint Commission accredited improve quality of life.

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Youth (Grades 6-12) - 4:00-6:00pm.

WEDNESDAY: Shepherd's Table Dinner - Food served from 4:50-5:30pm. $4

270.655.5681 270.655.5681 | 252 252 West West 5th 5th St. St. | La La Center, Center, K KY Y 42056 42056

SUNDAY: Prayer, 9:00am; Sunday School, 9:30am; Worship, 10:45am. MIX for for adults and $2 for children. JourneyKidz (Preschool Choir & Activities and Children's Choir & Handbells/Chimes) - 5:45-7:00pm Youth Group (Grades 6-12) - 5:45-7:00pm. Prayer Meeting - 6-7pm. Choir Rehearsal - 7:05-8:15pm.

Discipleship Groups: Current Groups: Faith & Fiction - Last THURSDAYS, 7:00pm. Thursday Morning Study Group - 6:30am.

Service Opportunities: Mission Meal for River City - 3rd Thursday of each month at 6:00pm Rightway Basketball with Coach Jan Godwin - A few spaces left for school-age children! League play begins in January. Contact the church offices for more info.

Jesus Christ Little House of Prayer - 898-9875

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

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

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

The Journey Church – Calloway County Service Times: SUNDAYS, 9:30 AM & 11:00 AM

New City Fellowship –270-816-3053 www.ncfpaducah.com, Pastor Ismael Gurrola

The Journey Church – Marshall County

Life Groups throughout the weekdays

Service Time: SUNDAYS, 11 AM

New Covenant Fellowship of Reidland – 898-9664

3rd Floor Curris Center, Chestnut Street, Murray, KY 42071

SUNDAY: Worship: 10 AM at Paducah’s Sportsplex

198 Old Symsonia Rd., Benton, KY 42025

SUNDAY: Worship Service 10:30 AM

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

SUNDAY: Adult Sunday School, 7:30 AM; Morning Worship – 8:30 AM, 9:35 AM, & 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

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

AM, Sonrise Servise 8 AM, Celebration Service Worship 10:15 AM, Youth Group 5 PM WEDNESDAY: Church Dinner 5:30 PM, Bible Study 6 PM, Bell Choir 6 PM, Chancel Choir 7 PM

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

Worship Service 10

AM.

(Holy

Communion 1st and 3rd Sundays)

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 worship6 PM, Youth group 6 PM. WEDNESDAY: Bible study 6:30 PM, Junior youth group 6:30 PM Contact:Bro. David LeNeave, contact@mscpchurch.com

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

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

SUNDAY SCHEDULE: Sunday School - 9

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

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

Oakland Cumberland Presbyterian Church - 270-898-2630 or 270-350-7262 Rev. Danny York, Pastor • 9104 US Hwy 68 West, Calvert City, KY 42029 SUNDAY School: 9:30AM; SUNDAY Morning Worship: 10:30AM; SUNDAY Evening Worship: 6:00PM WEDNESDAY Evening Bible Study: 6:00PM Visit us on Facebook.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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eventscalendar 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, Grand Rivers, KY 270-362-2171, http://stpiusx.us • Pastor Father Anthoni Ottagan

Nursery Service provided for all services.

Mass Times: WEDNESDAY 9 AM, FRIDAY at 9 AM, SUNDAY 6 PM

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

St. Paul Lutheran Church - 442-8343

SUNDAY: Worship, 8 & 10:45 AM; Bible study & Sunday School, 9:30 AM The Lutheran Hour, Christian outreach radio program can be heard locally on WNGO 1320-AM and WKYX 570-AM each Sunday at 6PM Sponsored by St. Paul Lutheran Church.

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

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.

Zion Cumberland Presbyterian Church (formerly United Central Presbyterian Church) – 442-6414

zioncpcinfo@gmail.com ; https://sites.google.com/site/zioncpc/ SUNDAY: Sunday School: 9:45 am, Worship: 10:45 am. Nursery provided, service ASL interpreted.

On-Going Community Events & Notices:

The Paducah Business & Professional Women has adopted as a community project book collection for the fledgling library at Center Point, a local rehabilitation center for men. Donations collected through February 2013. Other entities in the area have joined the Paducah BPW in this effort. Books may be dropped off at Merryman Kemp's house or at Etcetera Coffeehouse at 326 N. 6th Street or you may call Center Point at 444-4630 for pick-up.. For additional information, please call Merryman Kemp at 442-7636.

MONDAY – SATURDAY: Downtown Farmers Market. Riverfront, 2nd and Monroe. www.paducahalliance.org

Temple Israel - 442-4104 www.templeisrael.us

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.

Trinity United Methodist Church - 534-9516 http://www.facebook.com/TUMCPaducah

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

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

SUNDAY: Sunday School, 9:30AM;Worship 10:30AM; TUESDAY: Women's Bible Study 9-11AM (TUMC) & 6:00-8:00PM (offsite) WEDNESDAY: Awana (2yr old- 5th Grade) 5-6:45PM Youth (6th-12 grade): 5:30-6:45PM, Choir: 6-7PM

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.

United Central Presbyterian Church – 442-6414

MONDAY - SATURDAY. GPS Recycle Now Collections. Recycling facility, 1830 N 8 Street. Open: Monday – Wednesday and Friday 7 AM – 4:30 PM; Tuesdays and Thursdays 7 AM to 6 PM, Saturday 8 AM - Noon. Large totes in the front of the center will be available in the evening for after hours drop off. For a listing of what you can bring, visit www.recyclenowpaducah.com. Volunteers welcome. A group for those in the Paducah area wanting to get involved in recycling. For questions, email recyclenow.info@gmail.com.

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

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.

SUNDAY: Worship celebration–10 AM; Coffee and refreshments–11- 11:20AM;

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.

Twelve Oaks Baptist Church - 554-4634

SUNDAY: Sunday School: 9:30 AM Worship. 8,10 and 10:45 AM WEDNESDAY: Awana: 5:30 - 7 PM, Mid-Week Service 6 PM.

www.unitedcentralpres.org info@unitedcentralpres.org

United Church of Paducah – 442-3722. www.uccpaducah.org 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, 9:30 AM; Worship Service, 10:45 AM; Evening Worship, 6 PM. WEDNESDAY: Fellowship Meal 5:30 PM - Reservations required. Call church office by noon Tuesday. Children/Youth Bible Study and Adult Prayer Service: 6:30 PM

Westminster Presbyterian Church - 443-2919

Rev. Sharon Murray -www.westminsterpresbyterianpaducah.org

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

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

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

FREE GED CLASSES - Livingston County Adult and Family Learning Center 306 Wilson Ave. Smithland, KY Also offering free computer classes, math classes, reading classes, and ESL. For more info call 928-2168

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eventscalendar Neighbors Unifying Ballard County: MEETS THE 1ST MONDAY OF EACH MONTH, 7 PM, at the Ballard County Extension Office, 110 Broadway, LaCenter. UNBC is a non-profit charitable organization established for the betterment of the community and county. Anyone interested in participating in community improvement is welcome. For more information, contact Elaine Jarvis, president at 270-665-5057. Find us on Facebook.

Ballard-Carlisle County Historical and Genealogy Society: Meets the fourth Monday of each month, 6:00 PM, at the Ballard-Carlisle Historical and Genealogy Society Building, 257 4th Street in Wickliffe, KY. Everyone is welcome to attend. The Society is open Fridays, 9 AM until 4 PM. For more information contact, Murray Akers, 270-628-3203.

Ballard County Cemetery Boad: Meets the first Thursday of each month, 4:30 PM, at Ballard County Extension Office, 110 Broadway in LaCenter, KY. Created by the Ballard County Fiscal Court to preseve our old family cemeteries. Contact Betty Johnson, chairman, at 270-210-3538. Like us on Facebook.

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

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

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

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

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

Bluegrass Downs - Harness Racetrack and Simulcast Outlet - Open Wednesday

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

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

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

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

SECOND AND FOURTH MONDAYS: West Kentucky Christian Alliance meeting, McCracken County Library. 6:00 PM. This group’s purpose is to speak up about our loss of Christian values, and to further evangelism in these troublesome time.s For information, call 270-994-3230.

FIRST MONDAY OF THE MONTH: Knitting Club. McCracken County Extension Office. Members meet to share techniques and ideas and enjoy each others company. For more, call 270-554-9520.

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

SECOND THURSDAYS OF THE MONTH: Matters of Life Forum. McCracken Co. Senior Center Activities Room. 11 AM. We will discuss many topics such as ethical wills, passing on important values and bereavement support. For more, contact nancy.wallace@uky.edu TUESDAYs: Story time at McCracken County Public Library. 10 AM and 1 PM. 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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

WEDNESDAYS AND FRIDAYS: Workforce Computer Classes. . McCracken County Public Library Teen Tech Lab. Wednesdays 1 PM.. “1 on 1 at 1” Basic Computing Class. Fridays 3 PM, Job Search and Resume. For more, call 270-442-2510.

THURSDAYS: Overeaters Anonymous. 1:30 PM (extra meeting time to add) Christ United Methodist Church Recreation Hall. 1322 West Broadway, Mayfield, KY. 270-247-7414

MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, FRIDAY: Workforce Computer Classes. McCracken

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.

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: Kids Eat Free & Craft Night. McAlister's Deli, 5021 Hinkleville Road.

SECOND TUESDAYS: Zonta Club of Paducah, 6:00 PM. Whaler’s Catch, 123 N. Second Street. Advancing the status of women world wide through service and advocacy. For more information, email President Lisa Hoppmann, lghoppmann@aol.com or call 270-366-6183 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: One on One at One - Computers with Brian Medlin at McCracken County Library. 1:00 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 FRIDAYS: Friday Night Racing at Paducah International Raceway. 7:00 PM. 4445 Shemwell Lane, Paducah. www.paducahracing.net 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.

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.

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

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Pastels with Pizazz for ages 10+ years including adults on MONDAY OR THURSDAY

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

The McCracken County Preschool Head Start office is now accepting appointments to register for the 2012-13 school year. Children must be 3 or 4 years old on or before October 1, 2012 and they must be income eligible or exhibit a developmental delay. Children also must reside in the McCracken County School District. Please call the McCracken County Head Start office at 270-538-4041 to make an appointment. Early Head Start applications will also be taken at this time. Transportation for preschool is provided by McCracken County School system. Sorry, no transportation is provided for Early Head Start.

FEBRUARY 8 & 15: The Science Bowl. Held at Crounse Hall, WKCTC. High School - Feb. 8; Middle School - Feb. 15. Schools should check in at Crounse Hall by 8:30 the day of the event. Competition starts at 9:00. It is a double elimination tournament. Schools can call Buz Smith, DOE National Science Bowl Coordinator, 270.441.6821.

Camps, Classes & Education

The Parks Services Department will be adding a wide range of art classes for a wide range of ages to its fall schedule. Classes include: Zanblingle Drawing Classes for Ages: 5+ years including adults on MONDAY OR THURSDAY Classical Drawing for Ages 9+ years including adults on TUESDAYS

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Oil Painting: Still Life for ages 2+ years including adults on WEDNESDAY OR THURSDAY Watercolor Secrets Painting for ages 12+ years including adults on TUESDAYS 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM After School Fine Arts for ages 5 – 13 years, MONDAY- FRIDAY, 3:30

PM – 5:30 PM

Movie Maker Kids for ages 5 – 14 years on TUESDAY OR THURSDAY JANUARY 7 (MONDAY): Stroke Support Group. Meeting Room A, Baptist Heart Center Conference Room , Western Baptist Hospital. 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM. This group provides support for stroke survivors and their caregivers, family and friends. Light refreshments are served. Contact Deb Welsh at 270-415-7697 to register.

JANUARY 8 (TUESDAY): Cooper/Clayton Smoking Cessation classes. 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Classroom F, Doctors Office Building 2, Western Baptist Hospital. Free 13-week class combines nicotine gum, patches or lozenges with support and behavior modification in a group setting. Phone (270) 442-1310 to register.

CLASSES ON MONDAYS – THURSDAYS: Beginner group and advanced group piano classes (for ages 5-6, 6-7, 8-11) Harmony Road Music School, 2226 Broadway, Ste.2, Paducah, KY. Class sizes are limited and pre-registration is required. For more information, contact Amy Allen at (270) 444-3669 or to view a schedule, visit www.harmonyroadpaducah.com.

CLASSES ON MONDAYS, TUESDAYS, THURSDAYS, AND FRIDAYS: Preschool classes for parents and children ages 3 – 5 Harmony Road Music School, 2226 Broadway, Ste.2, Paducah, KY. For more information, contact Amy Allen at (270) 444-3669 or to view a schedule, visit www.harmonyroadpaducah.com.

CLASSES ON MONDAYS, TUESDAYS, THURSDAYS, AND FRIDAYS: 6-week sessions for Parents and Toddlers ages 18 months to 3 years , or Parents and Babies ages birth to 18 months Harmony Road Music School, 2226 Broadway, Ste.2, KY. For more information, contact Amy Allen at (270) 444-3669 or to view a schedule, visit www.harmonyroadpaducah.com.

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

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

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

FIRST MONDAY OF EACH MONTH: Stroke and Brain Injury Survivors Support Group, second floor conference room at Jackson Purchase Medical Pavilion. 11:00 AM – noon. Provides informaiotn, education and support to those who have experienced a stroke or brain injury. Please call 270-251-4121 for more information.

JANUARY 7 & 14 (MONDAY) AND JANUARY 5 (SATURDAY): Prepared Childbirth Classes. Meeting Room A, Doctors Office Building 2, Western Baptist Hospital. 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM Monday, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM Saturday. Free class designed to help expectant parents in their second or third trimester learn about the labor and delivery process. Call 270-575-2229 to register.

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

MONDAYS: Preschool Playdate. Paducah Regional Sportsplex. 11

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

MONDAYS: Musical Fingers. (Classes for all children 4 and under.) Meet at Paducah Regional Sportsplex. 10 AM. For more information, contact Lyz Hornbeak at 575-1858, 331-2987 or at philelz@att.net. www.themusicclass.com TUESDAYS: Tot Soccer (for ages 2 and a half - 4). Paducah Regional Sportsplex.

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

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

WEDNESDAYS: Musical Fingers. (Classes for all children 4 and under.) Meet at Paducah Regional Sportsplex. 5:30 PM. For more information, contact Lyz Hornbeak at 575-1858, 331-2987 or at philelz@att.net. www.themusicclass.com

JANUARY 7 (MONDAY) AND JANUARY 9 (WEDNESDAY). Diabetes Class.

Atrium Classroom, Doctors Office Building 2, Western Baptist Hospital. 1:00 to 4:00 Free class with a certified diabetes instructor to assist with any question or concerns about diabetes. Call 270-575-2918 for more information.

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JANUARY 10 (THURSDAY): Relaxing from Within. Atrium Classroom, Doctors Office Building 2, Western Baptist Hospital. 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM. Free class designed to help expectant mothers become familiar with relaxation techniques. Participants are asked to bring a blanket, pillow and support person. Call 270-575-2229 for more information.

JANUARY 28 (MONDAY): Breastfeeding Class. Atrium Classroom, Doctors Office Building 2, Western Baptist Hospital. 9:00 AM – 11:00 Saturday and 5:00 PM 7:00 PM Monday. Free class helps prepare expectant mothers for the breastfeeding experience. Call 270-575-2229 to register.

JANUARY 28 (MONDAY): Sibling Class. Atrium Classroom, Doctors Office Building 2, Western Baptist Hospital. 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM. Free class helps prepare children ages 2 to 9 for the arrival of a new brother or sister. Call 270-575-2229 to register.

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:

Weekday Road Rides. EVERY MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY when the temperature is above 40 and the roads are dry. Meet at Family Video Store, 414 Lone Oak Road, Paducah, KY. 6 AM. Ride is for 60 to 74 minutes and there is a different route for each day of the week. Pace varies depending on who shows up. Fridays are the most laid back and best for first timers. Lights needed during months when sunrise is later than 6 AM. Contact Hutch at 270-442-0751 or hutch@bilekeworldky.com.

MONDAYS: Dodgeball League. 6:30

PM.

Paducah Recreation Center through

December only. 270-444-8508.

JANUARY 31 (THURSDAY): Grandparenting Class. 5 - 6 p.m. Atrium Classroom, Doctors Office Building 2, Western Baptist Hospital.Free class provides grandparents and older caregivers with updated information, safety tips and a refresher on how to care for grandchildren. Phone (270) 575-2229 to register.

SECOND THURSDAYS Infant Care Class. Marshall Nemer Pavilion at Lourdes Hospital.

Baby basics to assist parents with their first few weeks with baby. Call 270-444-2443.

THIRD THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH: Kidney Optios Education Class.

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

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

FIRST TUESDAY OF THE MONTH FREE Family Law Clinic from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. The meeting room is located on the second floor of the McCracken County Public Library (555 Washington Street). To register for the clinic or for more information about the clinic, please call Legal Aid at (270) 442-5518. You may also pick up flyers at the Family Court or the McCracken County Child Support Office.

SECOND TUESDAYS OF EACH MONTH: Breast Cancer Support Group.

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

SECOND THURSDAYS OF EACH MONTH: Hopeful Hearts Breast Cancer Support Group. Marshall Nemer Pavilion at Lourdes Hospital, Womens Center Suite 210. 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM. Call 270-538-5700.

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

FOURTH THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH: Sibling Class. Rosenthal Room – 2nd floor, Marshall Nemer Pavision Lourdes. Prepares big brothers and big sisters under 5 for the new arrival. 6 PM – 8 PM. Call 270-444-2640 or 270-444-2243.

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

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

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

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

M, W, 5 – 6 PM. Tu, Th, 12 – 1 PM. FREE.

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

MONDAY – FRIDAY: Afterschool Martial Arts Sessions. Hwang’s Martial Arts.

School dismissal – 5:30 PM. During the school year. 908-6670 or email hwangsmartialart@bellsouth.net www.hwangs-martialarts.com

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

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

MONDAY, TUESDAY & THURSDAY: Aikido. Paducah Parks. 6:30 PM and 7:30 PM. Parks

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

Bldg, Classroom 2.For more or to sign up, call 444-8508.

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

MONDAY, TUESDAY AND THURSDAY. 7:00 PM. Western Kentucky Adult Volleyball Club has competitive games weekly. Play is co-ed on a men’s net and divided into A, B, C divisions as participation allows. Games/meetings focused on improving individual skills and team play. For more email wkvballclub@gmail.com MONDAY, WEDNESDAY: Yoga. 11:00 AM. Paducah Recreation Center. 270-444-8508.

MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, FRIDAY: Yoga.9:00 AM. Paducah Recreation Center. 270-444-8508.

MONDAY, THURSDAY & SATURDAY – Zumba With Tishaunda. Community of Christ Church, 718 Market Street, Metropolis, IL. 5:30 PM Monday and Thursday, 10:30 Saturday. $3 per class www.tishaunda.webs.com 618-638-4180

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TUESDAYS AND SATURDAYS at 12:30 PM and WEDNESDAYS at 6:30 PM. Zumba with Tishaunda. AMPA in Jordan's Crossing.$5 per class. www.tishaunda.webs.com or call 618.638.4180

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.

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 908-6670 for enrollment information or email hwangsmartialart@bellsouth.net. www.hwang-martialarts.com

MONDAYS, TUESDAYS AND FRIDAYS: Tiger Jiu-Jitsu (ages 5 - 9). Three Rivers Martial Arts Academy, 2343 New Holt Road. 5 - 5:50 PM. For more, email trmaa@bellsouth.net or call 270-554-4885. www.threeriversacademy.com.

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

TUESDAYS: Intermediate Mid East Dance, Parks Bldg, Classroom 3. 6 PM. 270-444-8508.

TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS: Futsal, Paducah Recreation Center through December only. 6:30 PM. 270-444-8508.

TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS: Circuit Training, Paducah Recreation Center. 11 AM. 270-444-8508.

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

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

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

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

THURSDAYS: Kid’s Kickboxing (ages 5-14) Three Rivers Martial Arts Academy, 2343 New Holt Road. 5 PM – 6 PM. For more, email trmaa@bellsouth.net or call 270-554-4885. www.threeriversacademy.com.

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 9086670 for enrollment information or email hwangsmartialart@bellsouth.net. www.hwang-martialarts.com

WEDNESDAYS: Beginners Mid East

Dance, Parks Bldg, Classroom 2. 5 PM. 270444-8508.

WEDNESDAYS: Advanced Mid East Dance, Parks Bldg, Classroom 2. 6:30 PM. 270444-8508.

THURSDAYS: Tribal Fusion, Parks Bldg, Classroom 3. 6 PM. 270-444-8508.

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.

THURSDAYS: Table Tennis. Ages 12+.

Classroom 1, Paducah Parks. 5-6PM. $25.

444-8508.

THURSDAYS: Drop in Doubles Clinic. Paul Rowton Indoor Tennis Center. 6:30 PM. Members $15, Nonmembers $19. 270-443-8363.

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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. 908-6670. www.hwangs martialarts.com SATURDAYS: Intro Kettlebell Class. Mike’s Kettlebell Club. 106 Broadway, Paducah. 9:00 AM. 270-554-8224.

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

SATURDAYS: Kid’s Kickboxing (ages 5-14) Three Rivers Martial Arts Academy, 2343 New Holt Road. 1 PM – 2 PM. For more, email trmaa@bellsouth.net or call 270554-4885. 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

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

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 – Senior Medicare Patrol: Eddie Jordan, project coordinator of the local Kentucky Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) provides information on your you can protect your self from Medicare errors, learn to detect potential fraud and abuse and to report errors or suspected fraud. He is available 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM Tuesday, Thursday and Friday at the Senior Center, 1400 HC Mathis Drive. For more information call 270-443-8993.

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 270-443-1778 for more info.

MONDAY: Ballroom Dance Classes - Paducah-McCracken Senior Citizens Center. 1-3 PM. FREE. Must be 60 and over. 443TUESDAY 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. v

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Adoption/Foster Care:

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

BENCHMARK Therapeutic Foster Care - Benchmark Family Services, Inc., established in 1994, is a private, faith-based, non-profit therapeutic foster care agency. Providing stable and caring homes for youth in need of out-of-home care. Our mission is to advocate for children by ensuring opportunities for healthy physical, psychological and emotional growth and development in the least restrictive setting possible. Benchmark is seeking caring, dynamic individuals and families with a calling to open their hearts and homes to children in need of stability, care and nurturing. As a Benchmark foster family, you will receive weekly contact with an assigned case manager, including a minimum of three home visits per month, 24/7 emergency cell phone access to a case manager, respite care for foster children when needed, premium financial compensation and incomparable foster parent support. For more information, call Benchmark at (270)408-1361.

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.

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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:

KATS Homeschool Club meets twice a month in Paducah. This is a Christian group that meets for fellowship, playdates, field trips and much more. Field trips are also twice monthly. For more information, email katsofpaducah@live.com Center for Gifted Studies. Alexander Hall, Murray State University. The Center, located at 3205 Alexander Hall, collaborates with pre-service and graduate education students, the School Psychology program, and other College of Education programs to provide services to parents and gifted children in the region. Its services include professional develoPMent programs for teachers, regional and international enrichment opportunities for gifted students during the academic year and summers, and informational and assessment services to parents. For more, contact Dr. Joy Navan, 270809-2539 or joy.navan@coe.murraystate.edu.

C.H.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 Layne-Smith 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 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.

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

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

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

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

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

unique grief of suicide. First Tuesday of the month. United Church of Paducah, 4600 Buckner Lane. Contact: 442-3722 Zack’s Hope SOS. Support Group for Survivors of Suicide. FOURTH THURSDAY OF EVERY MONTH. Western Baptist Heart Center. 6 – 7:30 PM. For more, call Linda Thompson at 270-559-3480

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

Crisis Management

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

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

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

Loss:

Compassionate Friends of Four Rivers - For families who have lost a child of any age. We are parents of loss meeting together. THIRD TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH, 7 - 9 PM. EXCEPT December when Candlelighting Ceremony is 2nd

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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, child-

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.

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.

birth, Baby Care, Family, CPR, Menopause, Diabetes, Ostomy & other medical issues. Call 575-2229 or www.westernbaptist.com

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

Interested in helping or donating? Janice Harris, 441-7611 www.dreamfactory.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.

Hearts for Babies. The group makes layettes for under-privileged and single moms in need and their new babies. Meets 1st Wednesday of every month from 10 AM – 2 PM at Lone Oak First Baptist Church, Room C 200. Come and join our fun group. We knit, crochet, quilt and sew! For more, call Nelly Sullivan at 270-554-3818

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.

Paducah Chess Club - SATURDAYS, 1 - 4 PM, brilliant minds young and old, put their wits to the test at Etcetera coffee house Sponsored by English's Antiques and Rayela Art, 212 Broadway.

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 Four Rivers Behavioral Health. Provides service in the areas of mental health, develoPMental disabilities, and substance abuse. Consulting and employee assistance available. Serving Ballard, Calloway, Carlisle, Fulton, Graves, Hickman, Livingston, Marshall, and McCracken. 24-hr. crisis hotline, 1-800-592-3980. Call the office, 442-7121, to find out more.

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

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

Paducah Kennel Club. Meetings are the SECOND TUESDAY 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.

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 JANUARY THROUGH MAY. If you’re a mother of a preschooler, you’ve got your hands full….and we know how you feel! Get connected in MOPS. There are limited spots available for childcare so please call ahead. 554-1441. They also meet one Sunday a month, 5 - 7 PM. Please call for specific dates.

Moms in Touch prayer support for Concord Elementary School. Call Kelly Hudspeth, 744-0800 NINO – Nine months in; nine months out. Provide infant sling & carrier information & support. 3rd Mondays. 10:30AM. McCracken County Library. For more information, contact Jill Tanner, 349-3806 or email thenaturalbaby@gmail.com

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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.

Special Needs:

Social and Professional Groups:

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.

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

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

Easter Seals West Kentucky 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 is also available to help monitor or assist with certain health or medical needs.

Please contact Lisa Delaney 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.

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 MEETS 1ST, 2ND AND 4TH WEDNESDAY mornings for breakfast at Parker’s Drive Inn Restaurant, 2921 Lone Oak Road, 7 AM. We welcome visitors and potential members. Breakfast is open to visitors on the first Wednesday of every month.

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

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

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

Support Groups:

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

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

THIRD TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH: Bariiatric Support Group. Marshall

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nemer Paviilion at Lourdes Hospital. For those who have had or are considering Bariatric surgery. 6 PM. Call 270-415-3888.

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

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

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

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

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

Cancer Support Group – First Christian Church. 443-8251 Celebrate Recovery. Heartland Worship Center's Youth Building. FRIDAYS AT 7 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.

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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.

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

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.

Compassionate Friends of Four Rivers - For families who have lost a child of any age. We are parents of loss meeting together. THIRD TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH, 7 - 9 PM. EXCEPT December when Candlelighting Ceremony is 2nd Sunday. 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). To receive our free newsletter or for information contact us: 270-217-4490 or FourRiversCF@hotmail.com . The National CF website: www.compassionatefriends.org 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.

Celiac and Gluten-Intolerant meetings. FIRST MONDAY OF THE MONTH AT 5PM. Chiropractic Works, Metropolis. Next meeting is NOV. 5TH. These meetings are free to anyone who has Celiac disease, gluten intolerance, or wanting to learn the life style. If you have any questions, call 618-524-8300.

Christian Support Group Meeting for friends and family of the chemically dependent. New Life Tabernacle. 1ST THURSDAYS AT 7PM. Call 443-4648 or 519-8670.

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.

lies. For more information, contact 217-2548, 519-4155, 210-3047 or ronda. cartwright @mccracken.kyschools.us I-CAN -The International Cesarean Awareness Network's mission is to improve maternal and child health by preventing unnecessary cesareans through education and provide support for cesarean recovery. Meetings the 2ND TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH at 5:30, McCracken Public Library Meeting Room. For more information, contact Kimberly Eckenberg 618-921-1132, kjeckenberg@hotmail.com or i-canonline.org L.I.F.E Community L.I.F.E-Saver Class - 523 N 12th Street. TUESDAYS, 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM. This class allows individuals to talk about any life-controlling issues and get support from the group. FREE. All are welcome. 575-3823.

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

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

444-2444 N.AMI. Paducah (National Alliance on Mental Illness) support group for family members and persons affected by mental illness and their families.

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

Nar-Anon Family Support Group. TUESDAYS, 6:30 PM. Lourdes Hospital Classroom 4. Join in on a weekly hour of anonymous friendship, support and information for people with family members and/or friends struggling with drug addiction. For more, call 444-6718 Overeaters Anonymous. MONDAYS. 7-9PM at at various members' homes. OA offers a fellowship of men and women who seek recovery -through a Twelve-Step program. No public, private, political, ideological, or religious affiliation. No dues, fees, or weigh-ins. EVERYONE WELCOME! For more and weekly location, call 270-556-8873.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 #110 Paducah. Lebanon Methodist Church., 4620 At Massa Drive. 6 PM, Weigh In; 6:30 PM, Meeting. This weekly meeting has a two-fold objective: encourage healthy lifestyles through weight management support groups and sponsor obesity research. Most members refer to the organization simply as "TOPS," an acronym for "Take Off Pounds Sensibly." The first meeting is FREE; yearly membership $26; monthly chapter dues $5. 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.

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Bonita Cloyd, 575-2303

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Back to Basics A Clean Start in 2013

by Robyn Passante Purchase Parenting & Family Magazine

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or me, January brings with it the delicious taste of optimism. Unfortunately, it’s usually tainted by the December aftertaste of regret. I like the clean slate that accompanies a new year. But it’s hard to feel like the slate is truly wiped clean when you’re staring at December bills you pushed to January, or newly increased credit card balances thanks to a month or more of gift-giving and goodwill.

The trick to getting one’s finances in order, whether it’s the first month of the year or the last, is to stop giving money more power than you give yourself. “Money isn’t about how much you have or need or want,” says Judy Loy, a certified financial consultant with Nestlerode & Loy in central Pennsylvania. “It’s what it can do for your children, and for you.” That’s the key – the fact that you control the money you earn, save and spend; it shouldn’t control you. When you live within your means, you cut down considerably on

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personal (and financial) stress. “Living within your means can really increase your sense of peace,” Loy says.

That’s particularly difficult to do during the holidays, when even the most frugal among us succumbs to overspending.

Those seeing red this month in the form of deeper debt and busted budgets have a financial hole to dig out of, but one that’s not impossible to conquer with a little resolve and priority shifting in 2013.

Here’s how to get back to basics.

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Knowledge is power.

Budgets often fail because people feel too constricted, but it’s important to get a handle on where your money is going. Use a free web service like Mint.com or simple personal finance software

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like Quicken to help you see in pie graph form how much you’re spending in all aspects of your life. The software does all the math and much of the categorizing for you, which makes it a simple yet powerful way to help you shift your spending to match your priorities, and visualize the results.

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Get rid of high-interest debt.

Paying off credit cards – really anything with an interest rate over 10 percent – is the highest priority, Loy says, because what you’ll lose in interest is more than what you’ll earn by paying down your mortgage or investing in retirement instead.

This year, commit to really hacking away at those credit card balances. Even if it pinches you in the short term, your wallet will thank you in the future.

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Start an emergency fund.

Work toward saving at least three months worth of expenses, held in a savings or money market account that you can get your hands on pretty quickly if disaster strikes.

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Pay yourself first.

Set up a separate savings account or retirement plan and pay into it automatically, before you cash your paycheck. Once it’s gone you won’t miss it, Loy says, but if you wait until the end of the month to stash away what’s left, you won’t get far. “You can borrow for your child’s education, but you can’t borrow for your own retirement.”

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Always leave the credit cards at home.

Use your debit card for everything – it’s the easiest way to live within your means.

Robyn Passante is a freelance writer and mother of two who is determined to spend like its January but live like its December all year long. She can be reached at rspassante@gmail.com.

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The Lily Pad

by Crystal Engler

Daycare for Medically Fragile Children

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or most parents’ daycare and after school programs are a part of life and raising a child; especially if they work at a full time job. When their child is sick someone has to take leave from work and stay home.

Hopefully, in a day or two the child will be well enough to go back to school and childcare. It all sounds pretty familiar doesn’t it.

Imagine your child became sick and didn’t recover, or was born with a chronic disease of condition that required specialized care. Imagine what life would be like if you could not use local daycares or school programs because of their special needs and only a specially trained caregiver could be with them while you were at work or attended classes? Until now parents with a medically fragile child didn’t have options for care in western Kentucky.

Fortunately, Easter Seals West Kentucky (ESWKY) is planning to open a new care facility called The Lily Pad. It’s a Prescribed Pediatric Extended Care Unit (PPEC), which will serve medically fragile children. The unit will finally allow parents in western Kentucky to work or attend school with the knowledge that they are being properly cared for by skilled professionals.

Easter Seals West Kentucky Easter Seals West Kentucky has provided services for children with disabilities since the 1950’s. They have expanded from a therapy-based outpatient treatment program to a fully inclusive child development center for children of all abilities providing speech, physical, and occupational therapy, Early Head Start services, as well as quality child care services.

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has the supervision of a nurse and the services of child development specialists. It will be the first program of its kind in Kentucky west of Louisville. We plan to serve children in Paducah and the surrounding counties. We’re still working on logistics, but we’re planning on having a van transport the children back and forth if needed.”

Children appropriate for The Lily Pad will include those with: •Cancer •Heart Disease •Chronic Lung Disease •Oxygen/Ventilator Dependency •Colostomy Care •Metabolic Disorders the CEO and Case Manager at Easter Seals West Kentucky.

“The kids that we plan on helping often need a lot more care than they can receive at an average daycare site. The Lily Pad will allow a parent to work while their medically fragile child

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The Lily Pad will be located inside Easter Seals current location in a newly renovated 5,400 square foot space. The unit plans to include three or four classrooms serving up to 48 children, a treatment room, nurses’ station, and administrative offices.

“The unit will be housed on un used space that we’ve been utilizing for storage here at Easter Seals,” Benjamin said. “It is hoped that construction will begin in 2013.”

The Lily Pad will accept all payers including Medicaid and private pay. “If a child qualifies based on a referral from a physician and has a medical card, it should be a free service,” Benjamin told me. “Unfortunately, private insurance doesn’t usually pay for services like these. Issue such as the cost of the services will have to be worked out based on what we can afford.”

Three avenues of help Tentative hours of operation will be from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Monday through Friday. Parents must be enrolled in school or working in order to qualify for Medicaid which will pay for The Lily Pad services. The care to student ratio will be very low; three children to one staff member.

Easter Seals West Kentucky PPEC services will provide a three types of care which will include daily skilled nursing, therapeutic and developmental intervention, and family support resources and training. Pediatricians will be the primary source for identifying children who would be served

by The Lily Pad. The PPEC program will serve primarily children from birth through twelve, but children up to 21 will be accepted if they have special healthcare needs. Wellknown local physician Dr. Cecil plans to be the primary medical provider with The Lily Pad. “Every day the children attend they will be assessed by a nurse when they come in,” explained Benjamin. “By doing this we hope to reduce the amount of time the children have to spend visiting a doctor, going to the ER or being in the hospital.”

So far, a donation of $250,000 has been made from the Charity League of Paducah to start the process, but Easter Seals West Kentucky is going to have to rely on fundraisers, grants, and donations to get the rest of the $400,000 to $600,000 needed. Benjamin explained, “We’re applying for several grants such as the Ronald McDonald charities and some of the local foundations. We’re really hoping to have community involvement. We’ve already had someone volunteers to paint the rooms. We’d be very excited to get additional volunteers to cut down on costs of construction.” www.purchaseparenting.com January2013 • 53

Expanding their existing services ESWKY currently has several reputable fully functioning programs that will be essential to the development of their PPEC service line. Their child development center currently provides services to over 150 children daily. Children of all abilities receive the quality care, nutritional services, therapy treatment and educational programming to help them develop to their highest potential. Partnerships with quality programs such as Murray Head Start also allow them the ability to offer services to families and children prenatal to three years of age. Therapeutic intervention is also offered at their child development center. Children of all ages can receive speech, physical, and occupational therapy by licensed therapist as determined eligible by the set guidelines. ESWKY Child Development Center also participates in the Kentucky Department of Education, Child and Adult Care Food Program giving us the needed skills to meet approved dietary needs, special food preparation, and services of a registered dietician for children enrolled in the PPEC program.

Established relationships with the Department of Medicaid Services and most recently the newly implemented Managed Care Organizations; Coventry Cares of Kentucky, Kentucky Spirit, and WellCare of Kentucky will enhance their solid foundation to providing PPEC services. ESWKY Child

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Development Center participates in the STARS for Kids NOW, Kentucky’s Quality Rating System successfully maintaining a three star rating and is recognized by the Easter Seals, Inc. national office as an innovative leader in children and medical services.

Their current location is a ground level, fully accessible facility designed for families and children. With an inviting front entrance to the secured, child friendly interior, the center hosts eleven early childhood classrooms, four designated therapeutic areas, a large indoor gross motor room, and a fully accessible outdoor playground. The above attributes create the perfect location for families with multiple needs, therefore allowing them to serve children of all abilities.

Their goal is to carry these attributes over into the new PPEC services, becoming a true asset to the families they hope to serve. ESWKY strives to be a place where children with and without special needs and children with and without medical conditions have the opportunity to interact, grow, and learn together in a healthy child-focused environment.

Interested parents should contact Easter Seals West Kentucky in the spring and ask to be put on the waiting list for The Lily Pad. For more information, contact them at 270-444-9687 or visit http://eswky.easterseals.com. v

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Cure Those Post Holiday Blues

by Terri Waldridge L.M.T.

Consider Therapeutic Massage

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he hustle and bustle of the holiday season is officially behind us. If you are like me you are breathing a great sigh of relief. Now all that is ahead of us is the chill that winter brings and for many of us that chill brings aches, and pains that can be life altering. I, personally, am looking forward to the warmth of spring and all its glory - not just for its beauty, but for the physical relief its sunny days bring.

It is during this time of year that many of us find our bodies and souls crying out for renewal. Viruses and illnesses of all kinds flourish seeking to attack us while we are at our weakest and anyone who suffers from chronic pain can tell you that the winter cold accentuates their discomfort. After the hustle and rush of the holiday season, the new year may be a good opportunity to take some time for yourself. One of the best ways to find some inner peace and relief from winter aches is massage. Contrary to popular belief massage is not a luxury, but a valid necessity for over all good health.

Here are just a few reasons why you would want to consider regular massage sessions:

Stress really is a problem!

Did you notice the repetitive use of the word stress? 75 percent of all physical symptoms that send people to their healthcare provider are directly linked to stress. Do you think that is an exaggerated claim? Just ask your healthcare provider the next time you see them if you don’t believe me.Therapeutic massage can help most health issues by encouraging the body’s natural relaxation response. This results in a deep sense of peace and calm, which in turn, can help you feel more rested and energetic. Sleep usually improves in the days following a massage this gives your body the ability to further repair itself and return your energy levels to their peak.

Make it part of your healthcare regime Have you recently faced a surgical procedure? Did you know

• Regular massage boosts immunity. You read that right!

Clinical studies have shown that regular massage increases the immune system’s activity level of the body’s natural killer cells. By giving yourself permission to relax you are not only reducing your stress level but you are actually giving your body an extra dose of illness fighting power.

• Emotional stress not only reduces your immunity but it increases your sensitivity to pain. Massage can help those of us with chronic pain to be less susceptible to acute flare ups. Therapeutic massage can also help to keep you active during a flare and help you to recover faster both physically and emotionally.

• Anyone with chronic health issues can benefit greatly by adding massage to their arsenal of health care options. The decreasing stress levels allow the body to free energy for more vital functions needed for maximum healing and repair.

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that massage therapy can speed the healing process? By increasing blood flow to the area, the surgical tissue is flooded with nutrients and oxygen allowing the area to heal at an accelerated rate. In most cases massage can be safely started three weeks after surgery when the incision is stronger and has become more stable. Ask your surgeon if massage is a recommended part of your treatment plan.

Massage therapy can speed recovery after an accident or injury. Therapeutic massage can play an important role

to supplement injury rehabilitation treatments. Massage can add flexibility to the injured area as well as aid in pain management during the recovery period. An experienced massage therapist can complement treatments received from other healthcare professionals for a variety of injuries.

One of the most common excuses I hear for people not allowing themselves to receive massage is they don’t feel they need to spend the money on themselves. You may be surprised to find that massage therapy is one of the most affordable wellness programs available. How much are you spending on pain relief and medical costs now?

Many of my clients for instance, have found that after as little as one massage session their pain relief was reduced tremendously. Massage clients have also reported that after a massage session their need for pain medication was not just reduced but in many cases medication was no longer necessary.

Those of us that suffer from auto immune disorders can find ourselves challenged to function normally day to day.

Massage therapy can alleviate the symptoms that can limit our activities while increasing our ability to cope.

Soak away stress One of my favorite homeopathic remedies that I use year round is the Epsom Salt (magnesium sulfate) soak.

Epsom salts are inexpensive and highly effective. Stay away from the fragranced ones as they can cause skin irritation. When you soak in Epsom salts the magnesium is absorbed through your skin. The increase in magnesium levels in the body give pain relief, flush toxins and heavy metals from the body and relieve stress. Just add 2 cups of Epsom salts to a regular size tub (4 cups for a garden tub) and soak. If you are lucky enough to have a tub with jets make sure the salts are completely dissolved before turning on the jets.

In this region you have many choices for obtaining massage services from a licensed professional. You can find us in chiropractic offices, medical complexes as well as the local day spa and salons. Feel free to ask your massage professional if they have experience with your personal healthcare concern. If you have a chronic health issue or suffer from chronic pain speak to your healthcare provider. I’m certain he or she will not only approve of adding massage to your healthcare plan, but will in fact encourage it. v

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Child Support Goes Online!

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by Deanna W. Henschel McCracken County Child Support Office

am so very pleased to announce that your McCracken County Child Support Office now has a website created just for parents! This new tool will help parents, both those that pay and those that receive child support, manage their cases.

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My favorite feature of the website is that parents can not only receive a great deal of information about child support, but also play with the numbers. The Child Support Calculator allows parents to estimate what their child support will be or how it will change.

Who can use the website?

How to Calcutlate Child Support

The website is specifically designed for parents and employers who wish to submit information on employees or communicate with the case worker assigned to their employee regarding their wage assignement.

Where do I go?

Log in to the new website at www.csws.chfs.gov. From there, you will be directed on how to create a secure account. Follow the step by step directions. Next, the Division of Child Support will mail you a PIN number. Once you receive your PIN number, you can log in and manage your case. If you don’t have a personal computer, our public library has a wonderful computer lab and we have posters available to help guide you to our website.

We receive many requests to review child support and see if it will go up or down. While we certainly don’t mind running the numbers, it often takes us weeks to gather the official documents and do a formal review. Fortunately, there are two easy options for you to review the numbers on your own. You may go to our new website and use the Child Support Calculator or you may keep reading and follow the directions below. If an increase or decrease is warranted, you can either complete a form in our office requesting the modification or you may file a Motion to Modify Child

What can I do on the website?

Everything! A parent may complete and submit an application for services with our office. This process requires substantial paperwork and time if you do it in person. We will always be available to meet face to face, if you prefer, but many busy parents can now take advantage of completing the application at your convenience and with the click of the mouse.

If you have an existing case, all you have to do is register to have your case at your fingertips. This new resource provides parents with 24/7 access to your account. You will be able to see child support payments as they are posted, make child support payments using your credit card (for the first time ever!) and review your case history.

You can communicate directly with your case worker in our office by sending messages through the website directly to her inbox. The website allows parents a convenient way to update their personal information, too.

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Support with the Court on your own. (Keep in mind, there are Local Rules that must be followed if you wish to file your own Motion with the Court. Be sure and follow the rules or your Motion will be denied.)

that is set forth in the Kentucky Statutes, KRS 403. At first glance, the worksheet looks a bit confusing and complicated, but a basic calculation is not difficult. When following the directions below, take it step by step and try not to become overwhelmed.

Crunching the Numbers Child Support is calculated using a worksheet and formula

Also, keep this in mind: Kentucky calculates child support by combining both parents’ incomes into one pretend intact family income. The legislators have determined how much it costs to raise children in Kentucky depending on the pretend intact family’s income. The parent that is paying child support is paying for his/her’s percentage that they would be paying if the family was intact.

Please take a look at the worksheet. For purposes of this example, let’s assume the following: • The noncustodial parent earns $1,550 per month, before bills and taxes.

• The custodian earns minimum wage. Right now, minimum wage equals $1,257 per month.

• There are two children of this relationship.

• Neither parent has any other children.

• The noncustodial parent pays $75 per month to provide health insurance for the children.

Gross monthly income goes in the boxes on Line 1. “Gross income” includes pre-tax income from any source. Line 2 is only used if you pay the mother maintenance. Complete Line 3 if the parent has a court order for child support for any older children. For Line 4, subtract any amounts from Line 2 and 3 from Line 1. Line 5 is the combined Line 4 incomes for both parents ($1,257 + $1,550 = $2,807). (This is the pretend intact family income…..if both parents lived together then this is what the family would earn each month.) For Line 6, divide each of the amounts on line 4 by the total amount on

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Line 5. The Custodial Parent’s percentage in our example is 45%. The Noncustodial Parent’s percentage is 55%. (This means that in our example, the non-custodial parent would be contributing 55% towards the family’s expenses if there were all living together.) To complete Line 7, you have to look at the Guidelines Table found in KRS 403.212(7) using the total income from Line 5 and the number of children. The Guidelines Table is lengthy so I’ve cut a sample for purposes of this article.

$646 goes in Line 7 as the Base Monthly Support. (Our lawmakers have determined that if a family earns $2,800/month, they will spend $646 on their two children.) Child care costs and health insurance premiums go in Lines 8 and 9. (Judge Sanderson usually does not include child care costs in the calculation, but rather has each parent pay his/her respective percentages. This makes it easier since child care costs fluctuate throughout the year.) Add Lines 7, 8 and 9 to complete Line 10 ($646 + $75 = $721). Each parent’s monthly child support obligation, Line 11, is determined by multiplying Line 10 by the percentages in Line 6 (55% x $721 = $396.55). Finally, in Line 12, if the noncustodial parent pays the health insurance premium, that parent can subtract the monthly amount from his/her child support obligation ($392 - $75 = $321.55). The result is the amount of child support, Line 13, which in our example is $321.55 per month.

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American Cancer Society Relay for Life Helps People Create a World with Less Cancer, More Birthdays

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he American Cancer Society’s mission is to save lives and create a world with more birthdays by helping people stay well and get well, and by finding cures and by fighting back. Through support of local and area Relay For Life events, people are helping do just that.

“Relay For Life is a community-based, volunteer-driven fight against cancer. Individuals and teams gather to campout and walk overnight, confident that their effort will lead to a cure,” said Stephanie Elder, Paducah area director for the American Cancer Society. “And by looking at the number of survivors we have each year at our Relay events, it is evident that people’s support of the American Cancer Society through Relay For Life and other events and activities is having an impact on the fight against cancer.”

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by Eric Walker

American Cancer Society

Teams organize and complete fundraisers to raise money for ACS, which supports the Society’s goal of helping people: • stay well by educating them on the steps needed to prevent cancer or detect it at its earliest and most

treatable stage. This is done through screening guide lines and by offering tools, tips and online resources to live a healthier lifestyle; • get well by being with the cancer patient and his or her loved ones as they go through the cancer journey.

Numerous programs and services are also provided through the American Cancer Society to support patients and caregivers and help with issues such as transportation to and from treatment through the Road to Recovery program, or with a free place to stay at an ACS Hope Lodge when receiving treatment away from home;

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• fight back by working with lawmakers at the local, state and national levels pass laws needed to defeat cancer. Working with its advocacy arm, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), laws have been passed so people can have access to coverage for lifesaving cancer screenings and treatments.

The Kentucky Arts Council, the state arts agency, supports The Carson Center with state tax dollars and federal funding from the National Endowment for the Arts.

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VERITAS

by Dr. Angela Farmer SMSS

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ften in life and in education we think we know a given answer without pausing to ask if we truly understand the question. Research initiatives call this root cause analysis, (Jenkins, 2012). It allows us to delve a little deeper and to ensure that we fully appreciate the problem before formulating a solution. In educating students, particularly K-12 students, there are always problems to solve. The largest difficulty lies in deciding which problems must be solved AND which ones must be solved first.

In formulating solutions, we must first address the initiatives that have the largest return on the investment in intellectual capital. The second facet of the rubric is to ensure that the problem is one which keeps your institution focused on its goal. Since pre-collegiate students have little voice in their options, educators, must always reflect on what is in the students’ best interest for today as well as many tomorrows.

Nationally, educators are preparing for our students to compete on a global scale; therefore, there are the Common Core Standards, leaving educators faced with trying to do what has to be done, adjusted with higher student outcome expectations in the same window

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of time. Catholic educators have these same standards which are linked with the Effective Catholic School Standards to ensure that all facets are implemented with fidelity.

Clearly, time is the one non-negotiable variable over which educators have no control. So it becomes a focus on how can we best use the time we have to maximize learning?

Further, we have to “Begin with the End in Mind,” (Covey, 2004). The end has to be measured, to be sure; however, we have to be very careful that we don’t overspend time assessing, skipping over the critical part of education, the teaching and learning.

Helping our students to learn, to think, and to create will ensure that they realize the true objective of an education. In reality, many of our students’ future careers have yet to be imagined.

Perhaps, ultimately more powerful than his theories, was Einstein’s assertion that “imagination is more important than knowledge” for it is this imagination that will lead us to greater knowledge and ultimately to greater truth. Now, if we could just figure out the time travel he referenced, maybe we could maximize a few more hours for instruction…………………

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There is a magical moment in teaching, the “Ah, ha moment” when the world stands still. The student’s eyes shine brightly and you know, they know, they’ve got it! It is the single most important time in teaching. It is the reason teachers teach when the pay is lower, the hours are longer, the headaches are larger and the obstacles seemingly insurmountable. It is the reason we smile. It is the hope for the future. They understand; they get it; all is not lost. Teaching is an art independent of homework or worksheets or lecture. It’s a magical invitation to learn to explore and to understand. VERITAS, the truth, must truly be the goal.

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A Little Ahead of Their Time Understanding premature labor and delivery

by Jamie Lober Purchase Parenting & Family Magazine

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iny new born babies are beautiful and we all smile when we see one. But some tiny newborns are smaller than they should be; they were born prematurely and are at risk of serious health problems. These premature babies are usually referred to as ‘preemies’. I am sure most people have heard of the term premature birth but they may not know what exactly it means to be a ‘preemie’.

“Preterm birth is defined as birth between 20 1/7 weeks of gestation and 36 6/7 weeks of gestation,” explained Dr. Kelly Anunciato, Obstetrician/Gynecologist. While you cannot control all aspects of your pregnancy, an expectant mother can do a great deal to prevent premature delivery of her precious baby. “Receiving prenatal care is the first step in ensuring a healthier baby and better pregnancy outcome,”

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said Dr. Anunciato. By having an open dialogue with your obstetrician you will become educated on what is ‘normal’.

“The goal is to reach as close to forty weeks as possible,” Dr. Jorge Cardenas, Obstetrician/Gynecologist at Paducah Women’s Clinic agreed.

There are a few rules of thumb. “Generally we do not intervene to prevent the baby being born after 37 weeks of pregnancy,” said Dr. Cardenas. “If the baby is trying to be born before then we intervene at whatever time it becomes necessary”. By staying in tune with your body, a Mom-to-be can better report what they are experiencing and receive better care. “You have to be mindful of any contractions or other symptoms you may be having. Do not just assume that anything new or unusual is just part of pregnancy. Some Moms-

any problems,” explained Dr. Cardenas. Sometimes Moms-tobe come to labor and delivery to be monitored or get frequent pelvic exams. “If you’re in labor prior to 36 weeks of pregnancy your physician will try to stop labor and you may be put on bed rest. The doctor may also give you medication to stop the contractions and steroid injections to enhance the development of your baby’s lungs,” said Dr. Cardenas.

“However, once a patient is in active labor, it cannot be stopped and you are better off delivering.

For prevention of preterm labor in patients with history of preterm labor and/or preterm delivery, Moms-to-be can receive weekly progesterone which has promising results,” added Dr. Anunciato. to-be don’t recognize the symptoms or health issues for themselves or their baby. Or, they fail to make the link between symptoms and consequences, and they may unintentionally miss something.”

Healthy lifestyles are encouraged.

“Improve your nutrition, hygiene, get plenty of bed rest and

While the cause of preterm birth is not completely understood, some factors are thought to increase your risk of having a premature baby. Dr Anunciato explained that the warning signs to consider include: • • • • • •

Having a previous premature birth, Pregnancy with twins, triplets or other multiples, Problems with the uterus, cervix or placenta, Tobacco, alcohol or using illicit drugs, Poor nutrition, Chronic health problems such as hypertension and diabetes, • Extremes in weight (over and underweight) before pregnancy, • Age extremes, meaning younger than 17 or older than 35,” Let your obstetrician know if any of these apply to you. “No one wants to have a baby with problems,” added Dr. Cardenas.

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seek early medical attention to reduce the chances of preterm labor,” cautioned Dr. Cardenas. Obstetricians reinforce that premature labor and delivery can happen to anyone. “It is more common among minority groups than the Caucasian population but we do not know why,” said Cardenas. Talk to your childbearing-aged friends about preterm labor and have confidence in your obstetrician; they have been through this situation many times before.

“It’s important to know that physicians can now identify certain causes and there are new therapies available which allows any intervention to occur earlier,” said Cardenas.

New drug therapies.

Medications from the past have now become available again in the form of a drug called Makena. “It is a 17-alpha hydroxyprogesterone,” explained Dr. Cardenas. “We know that the medication, which is given as an injection on a weekly basis, offers a significant improvement in prolonging the pregnancy. Makena is a very good drug and, to date, we have not seen any ill effects. The same medication, under the brand name Delalutin, was used thirty years ago without any known long-term problems for the baby,” said Dr. Cardenas. The drug is to be administered between weeks 16 and 36.

No two preemies have the identical experience.

“Being born early can cause short-term and long-term health issues and generally the earlier a baby is born, the higher the risk of complications,” said Dr. Anunciato. Just because you know someone who had a premature baby does not mean that yours’ will act and develop in the same way or at the same rate. “The outcome of a 34-weeker is going to be better than that of a 32-weeker, and better than a 28-weeker,” explained Dr. Cardenas Your baby’s survival begins to be questioned if you go into labor and deliver prior to 26 weeks. Fortunately, progress continues to be made in the neonatal intensive care units.

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We should all be very grateful for the advances that have been made in preventing and managing preterm labor. All our Obstetricians receive continuing education to keep them current on procedures and medications that will help to prevent and manage preterm labor. Preterm delivery of your baby is not that uncommon. “About ten percent of all the births in the United States are before thirty-seven weeks and the rate is stable,” stated Dr. Cardenas. “The rate has not changed in the last thirty years. The important thing is that the medical field keeps on looking for a solution and remains open-minded as to what else we can do to keep all our babies healthy and thriving”. v

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t’s the New Year and I am sure many of you are dealing with the onslaught of new technology devices you and your family received as presents. So, here’s a timely article to help you protect your ‘online kids’ throughout the year.

Today’s families have multiple electronic devices that can access the internet. It’s very easy for our children to find anything they want online and sometimes things we don't want them to see show up on the computer monitor or smart phone screen. As children are now exposed to technology at a very young age they are not afraid of it. But they may be unaware of the inherent dangers waiting for them on webpages, chat rooms, Facebook, online games or any other social media. As a parent it is our job to protect and educate our children on how to use technology safely.

Our first responsibility as a parent is to protect our children from predators, cyber bullies, pornographic material and any other content you may feel is inappropriate and you want to restrict. Some of the things a parent should consider when protecting their children is the amount of time they are allowed to be on the internet, the time of day the internet is available, what content is appropriate and what activities children are engaged in on the permitted sites. A single parental tool cannot monitor the vast number of pages being published on a daily basis. The best way to protect your children is to monitor the sites they are visiting, utilize the applications to restrict content, and talk to them about the dangers of social networking.

Parental Controls There are many tools available to help you provide the protection your child deserves. Microsoft has parental controls built-in to the operating system of your computer. It can be configured to restrict websites, limit internet availability, content constraints and applications they are allowed to run. Parental controls can be found in the control panel of the Windows operating system under User Accounts and Family Safety.

Click on ‘setup parental controls’ and follow the prompts.

The controls can be assigned to a single user or all users.

This is a convenient way to protect your child while not limiting the access you as a parent can have.

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important fact since we do not always have control over what our children's friends bring into the household.

OpenDNS will allow you, the parent, to make preset levels of protection or you can fully customize the content that is allowed. OpenDNS will help protect your children from accidentally typing in the wrong address and going to a site that has sexual content. How many people know that www.whitehouse.gov is different from www.whitehouse.com? Teach your children to understand the different website extensions like .com, .net, .edu, and so on. A description of website extensions can be found at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Internet_toplevel_domains.

OpenDNS will work on all of children's devices that can access the internet. Examples of devices that you will need to monitor are iPad’s, iPod’s, smart phones, and gaming stations such as Xbox, PlayStation and WII. These devices all have the ability to browse the internet.

Social Networking It’s obvious how popular social networking is today.

While most sites have usage agreements that everyone must agree to, once the account is setup and your child is using the site, it is harder for that agreement to be enforced. It is highly recommended that parents follow their children's and their friends' social networking and gaming site accounts for inappropriate content. We may not be able to control what other people post, but we can block, delete, hide or remove people, or content, we deem inappropriate so our children do not continually see this material.

Popular websites with teenagers are Facebook, Twitter, Myspace and Keek.com. These sites are relatively safe for your children to communicate with family, friends, and relatives. There are also new sites aimed at ‘tweens” and younger such as Imbee, Miniclip, Girlambition, and Girlslife.

Many children blindly accept friend requests so they can boast they have XXXX number of friends. (The number of friends you have on a social website is a status symbol.)

Children also chat with other game players they meet online but do not physically know. It’s difficult to monitor who your children consider friends online. What kids don't realize is some of these “friends" may be predators looking to find information about them.

It’s extremely important to monitor the information your kids put on these sites. This personal information could be used to pinpoint your child’s location, school, home address, interests and other facts.

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Cyber Predators Predators that use on-line media are known as cyberstalkers. Cyberstalkers lurk in chat rooms or on line game sites portraying themselves as kids with similar interests to the victims they are often trying to ‘groom’. Here are some statistics you will want to know and that you should talk to your children about:

target and can be easily convinced to provide personal information. Making them aware of who and what is out there will help them recognize when they should tell a parent what is going on. Use current events of abduction and sexual abuse to drive the fact home that predators can strike in any time at any location.

Safe Sites • One in five U.S. teenagers who regularly log on to the Internet says they have received an unwanted sexual solicitation via the Web. Solicitations were defined as requests to engage in sexual activities or sexual talk, or to give out personal sexual information. (Only 25% of those told a parent).

• About 30% of the victims of Internet sexual exploitation are boys.

• Internet sexual predators tend to fall between the ages of 18 and 55, although some are older or younger. Their targets tend to be between the ages of 11 and 15.

There are safe websites that your children can go to where they can have fun and be safe on the internet. They include: • www.freerice.com • www.20q.net • www.brainpop.com • www.lego.com • www.hasbro.com • www.barbie.com • www.Clubpenquin.com • www.nick.com There are other sites that can be safe as well. These sites will be trusted by your parental control software.

Game Sites • 75% of children are willing to share personal information online about themselves and their family in exchange for goods and services.

• In 100% of the cases, teens that are the victims of sexual predators have gone willingly to meet with them.

As you can see by this list above, teenagers are the primary

Most on line game sites such as Minecraft and Lego for instance, in-clude “chat” or “message board” features.

These allow players to communicate with each other either by typing in a chat window or on a message stream, using a headset with mic, or by making gestures with their avatar. For instance, you can type/wave, and your avatar will wave at another player. These games should have a maturity rating. There are profanity filters built-in to these www.purchaseparenting.com January2013 • 69

games, but must be turned on. These games should be treated like any other social media website as you cannot filter the content.

Cyberbullying Another important topic to discuss with your children is cyberbullying. Cyberbullying is the use of the Internet and related technologies to harm other people, in a deliberate, repeated, and hostile manner. With the rise in popularity of social media sites cyberbullying has become more prevalent today. Educating our kids on the harm and danger this type of behavior can cause will help to eliminate this awful trend. The only tool you can effectively use to protect your kids is communication. You have to talk them about cyberbullying and let them know this is not acceptable, and anyone that is treating them this way will be punished. Schools and legislators have worked together to try and create laws to protect against this, but they can't change or create effective laws if our children don't communicate to us when this is happening.

Online communications are permanent It’s not just children that fail to realize our online messages and postings are a permanent record. A trend in several businesses and colleges is to investigate applicants by viewing their social media accounts. This is information is easily accessed and printed. Items that are displayed publicly are documents of record and can be used in any legal proceedings. Talk to your children and make them aware of the long term ramifications of their postings.

Talking to our children and educating them on the dangers of the internet is the best way to protect them from falling prey to predators. Monitoring their internet usage, time online and on-line relationships will help you keep in touch with who, and what, your children are getting involved with.

Just like we restrict our children from dangerous activities or guide them away from questionable choices, their internet use needs to supervised and monitored as well. v

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any, many years ago our family had milk and eggs delivered on our doorstep by the milkman. I remember well that one day when I decided to use the eggs to make “pies.” I took the carton of eggs around the corner of our house to my play yard by our big tree swing and, in no time, I had the most beautiful mud pies laid out in a row! Of course my mother did not quite appreciate my handiwork and this was long before toy kitchen sets came with their own cake mixes and the like. Looking back, I still thrill at the imaginative play of my childhood when my brothers and I could create just about anything with what we found in our environment. Blankets became tents or capes, sticks were teepees or sabers; and the wooded creek at the back of our property was our very own fairy kingdom.

Little did we realize then that we were not only having fun, but we were also enriching our minds and enhancing our emotional development.

There was a piece on National Public Radio a few weeks ago in which the commentator, Alix Spiegel, described the first time we saw a television commercial that advertised a toy other than around the Christmas holidays. It was on the Mickey Mouse Club, in 1955. That is the day that many point to as significant in terms of how play has changed over the years. From that time on, American children began to focus on a specific toy to have fun, rather than on the play itself.

Prior to that, children did as my siblings and I did; they improvised, made up their own play, and set their own rules.

Educational psychologists such as myself recognize play as a critical part of a child’s development from the toddler years throughout childhood. Early on, functional play helps the child develop motor skills. Beginning around three years children begin constructive play, in which they make things with blocks, crayons, or puzzles. During those same years, functional play is accompanied by make-believe play in which the child acts out roles. Children might choose to be a prince or princess, a doctor, a pirate or perhaps a parent.

Later, beginning at around six years, when the child understands the concept of rules, he or she may choose passive games like board games or active games like kickball, tag, or Mother May I. Each of the play stages is important for the child because they all promote cognitive, behavioral and social development.

Make-believe and other types of play have many benefits.

Make Believe Play They enhance the child’s creativity, promote problem-solving, and teach socialization skills. Perhaps most importantly, they help the child to learn to self-regulate. Spiegel, the NPR commentator, reported on a study that was done in the 1940’s in which children were asked to stand still. Three year-olds could not do so at all, but 5-year-olds were able to be still for around three minutes. Seven year-olds were able to self-regulate and be still as long as the researchers requested. In 2001, psychologists repeated the study and found that this century’s 5-year-olds were at the previous study’s 3-year-olds. The older 7-year-olds were scarcely at the 5-year-old level.

Self-regulation, controlling one’s feelings and attention, is a highly important skill for children. It is a strong predictor of success in school, it benefits the child’s ability to socialize well with others, and it helps children to manage their behavior in positive ways. In make-believe play children practice private speech; they narrate their own stories, selfcorrect and make decisions as they perceive themselves in social settings as they play house, play school, or create other imaginative environments. On the other hand, the more structured the play, such as in current environments, where the child is besieged with lessons and rules as imposed by adults, the more make-believe play and selfregulation are repressed. My suggestion to parents is to encourage imaginative play and to de-emphasize toys and video games whenever possible.

When the child enters school playtime remains crucial.

However, with the emphasis on testing, adequate time for recess has become a luxury that more and more educators choose to disregard. Getting back in touch with how the child develops and what enhances that development would benefit us all. We would see that – as our oldest son did when he was in his sandbox creating the most marvelous magical worlds or when our youngest son went to a stand of trees in our yard that he called his magic place – children need to v have the time and space to make-believe, for real.

References: Spiegal, A. (2008). Old-Fashioned Play Builds Serious Skills.

Retrieved February 21, 2008 from www.npr.org. Dacey, J.S. & Travers, J.F. (2006).

Human Development Across the Lifespan, 6th Edition. New York: Mcgraw-Hill.

Dr. Joy Navan and is an associate professor and a consultant in education. She brings to this series 39 years in the profession, including her work as a classroom teacher, a teacher of the gifted, and a teacher of teachers.

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