Purchase Area Family Magazine, Fall 2018 by Purchase Area Family Magazine

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Editor/Publisher Karen Hammond Contributing Writers Britt Allgood, Will Brandon, Dr. Brian Kern, Nathan Lynn, & Amy Noles Advertising Account Executives Gina Dunkerson & Cassie Johnson Calendar of Events Tell our readers about your event, class or group! Send an email to admin@allgoodmedia.net or call the office at 270.415.9400. Advertising Want to advertise your business in the magazine? Have a question regarding ad rates, billing or your account? Contact our advertising department at 270.415.9400 or admin@allgoodmedia.net.

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on the cover A&A Boutique (L-R) Donna Keeling, Courtney Kincaid, Lagan Winn, Andrea Hoskins, & Ashley Stubblefield

front cover portrait by Matt Hernandez Creative

t’s October, my favorite month of the year -the weather cools off, I can decorate my entre house in Halloween fun, and it’s my birthday month. This year I turn the BIG 60, so I also get to take a vacation. September was a little busy: My daughter’s wedding was wonderful, my sister visited from England, and my son came out to Paducah for Barbecue on the River. Now it’s my turn to relax and spend time with my amazing and (right now, tired) husband. I really hope you enjoy this big, fat issue of Purchase Area Family magazine. It’s full of Holiday shopping information and open house dates for your favorite businesses. This month read about the Zombie Walk and Thriller on Broadway as well as the Dickens themed Christmas days in Murray and Paducah. I will enjoy reading our Holiday issue online from a beach, somewhere in Greece – sand between my toes, and possibly a tropical drink in my hand. Happy Fall Y’All!

November 6 is Election Day

All Good Media wants to make sure every one who can vote, will vote in this very crucial midterm election. Your city commissioners make decisions that directly affect your life at home. That’s why it is important to be informed when voting for them. The Great Debate of Paducah is being held at the Paducah campus of Murray State University on 4430 Sunset Avenue on October 11. It’s the perfect opportunity to meet the candidates and find out why they want to serve the city, and what their platforms and values are. The debate will begin at 6pm and seating will be open. Submit your questions on Facebook event page: The Great Debate of Paducah or email your questions to thegreatdebateofpaducah@gmail.com.

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table of contents A&A Boutique: A Southern Girls Guide to Holiday Shopping ...................................................................... 6

iSupport: Stomping Towards the Cure Through Broadway ............................................................ 38

iSupport: Thriller on Broadway ......................................................... 9

iDo: The Perfect Ring for “I Do” ................................................ 4 2

iLearn: Who Do You Think You Are? Family & Genealogy Resources at McLib .................................. 1 2

iAge: Depression in the Golden Years ................................................ 4 5

iCook: Foods of the Fall ..................................................................... 14

iWin: Paducah Parks & Recreation Halloween Story Contest Winners .................................................. 4 8

Fall 2018 Calendar & Community Directory ............................... 1 8 iShop: A Tale of Two Cities... Dickens’ Style .................. 3 5

iDoctor: Running Shoes: What You Should Know ................ 52 Advertiser's Index ........................................................................................ 54

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A Southern Girls Guide to Holiday Shopping

n the cover A & A Boutique is featured with owners Ashley Stubblefield and Andrea Hoskins. They are pictured together with their excellent customer service team, Lagan Winn, Donna Keeling, and Courtney Kincaid. The ladies are wearing the newest outerwear collection by Simply Southern which includes knit pullovers, quilted pullovers and ribbed pullovers, and Sherpas. We think they all look great!

Strictly Southern

A & A Boutique is located inside Kentucky Oaks Mall across from Chickfil-A. Their newest location, which will be opening this Fall, at 2951 Lone Oak Road. The sisters also own a third store located inside Opry Mills Mall in Nashville, Tennessee.

A & A Boutique is proud to announce that they have been honored as one of the top retail outlets for the Simply Southern brand in the US. They have the largest selection of the company’s product lines you can find anywhere in Kentucky or Tennessee. This year the sisters were invited to the company’s headquarters located in Greensboro, North Carolina. They toured the facilities and were able to choose the styles that A & A Boutiques will carry this Fall. They are one of the first stores in the country to receive the newest Fall collection from Simply Southern. If you’re looking for quality styles that are cozy and comfortable, A & A Boutique has the most extensive selection available in the tristate area.

Southern Gals with Southern Style

Shop A & A Boutique and Pay It Forward

“Ashley likes comfortable and relaxed clothing styles and I am always on the lookout for the latest trends,” explained Andrea. “Together, we each bring our own style to our business.” A & A Boutique specializes in women’s fashion, including clothing, outer wear, accessories, jewelry, shoes, and boots. They carry a wide variety of gift items including a large selection of Corkcicle, Bridgewater Candle Company and Tervis products. At A & A Boutique you can find dresses, tops, jeans, scarves, leggings, and t-shirts in women’s sizes up to 3x! They can customize your Corkcicle cup with vinyl lettering or embroider a shirt, blanket or tote bag with your monogram.

As the owners of A & A Boutique, Ashley and Andrea are committed to promoting ethical brands, supporting children and the environment around the world. They carry a number of brands that donate part of their net profits to charities. They look for products that pay it forward. Bridgewater Candle Company who partner with RiceBowls.org, a nonprofit organization that provides food for orphans around the world. Ivory Ella shirts donate part of their profits to saving and partnering with NEST (Network Endangered Sea Turtles), BHI Conservatory and Wounded Nature. 4ocean signature bracelets who remove one pound of trash from our oceans and coastlines every time a bracelet is purchased.

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2018 Holiday Shopping Guide Baby, It’s Cold Outside!

Sherpa’s, pullovers and cardi’s – Oh my! These are our top gift pick this year. We have so many in stock – you’ll find the colors and styles you love! Snuggle up with our popcorn cardi’s and soft stylish hoodies. Our knit pullovers are just a little lighter weight than the Sherpa’s. These comfy tops are perfect for layering.

Long Sleeved Tees for Every Southern Style

Long sleeved tees are perfect for layering on hayrides and around the bonfire. Choose from a huge selections from Simply Southern, Girlie Girl and Puppie Love – and new this year Ivory Ella. We also carry baseball tees (raglans) and super soft thermal knits

Put Your Name On It!

Our Charles River rain jackets are high quality and keep the wind and rain out. They make the perfect gift. Check out the wide color options and sizes available up to 3x. Add that personal touch with a monogram for the gift she’ll love.

Get Distressed with the Latest Denim!

Young and contemporary - that’s what denim is all about. We carry Kancan distressed denim jeans – take your denim from day to night!

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Shop Online at AandABoutique.com or Visit One of Our Three Locations!

Get Grungy!

Wanna be cool and edgy? Grunge clothing is hot this year. It’s perfect for that casual look.

Stocking Stuffer Alert

A & A Boutiques have hundreds of ideas to fill that stocking. Lanyards, Koozies, sunglass straps, socks, leggings and so much more. Choose from blankets, CC Beanies, infinity scarves, bags, pillows, Simply Southern socks and new Tervis stainless steel. Swig stemless wine cups and water bottles come in tons of fun colors.

KY Oaks Mall

Wear What’s Hot in Jewelry

No outfit is complete without the right jewelry. From Faith Inspired, 4oceans bracelets to Erimish bracelets and watch bands - A & A Boutiques carries a wide selection of the hottest leather earrings!!

Opry Mills Mall

Lone Oak Road All Dressed Up

Need an outfit for a special occasion, hot date or party? From BOHO inspired miniskirts by Umgee, to striped blouses and tops from Listical - we’ve got your style.

A&A Boutique’s Upcoming Events

Thanksgiving Day

Like us on Facebook for updated events and times.

Black Friday Celebrations

Kentucky Oaks Mall: November 22, 6pm – 1am Kentucky Oaks Mall: November 23, 6am – 10pm

Reelfoot Arts & Crafts Festival October 5-7

Opry Mills Mall: November 22 & 23 (times TBA) Lone Oak Road: November 22 & 23 (times TBA)

Christmas Open House

Saturday, October 27, 10am – 9pm

Thousands of new clothing & gift items!

Grand Opening at the NEW Lone Oak Store TBA

Door Prizes, Giveaways, & Monogramming While You Wait!

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iSUPPORT by Amy Noles

Thriller on Broadway

ast year, local dance teacher and Barre instructor Marci Paris had a brilliant idea. She organized a flash mob to perform the zombie dance from Michael Jackson’s hit Thriller. It was held in downtown Paducah, in front of Maiden Alley Cinema, at the end of the annual Zombie Walk. “My husband and I love the Paducah Zombie Walk,” Paris told me. “We thought Thriller On Broadway would be the perfect addition to it and add more excitement to the event.” The music video was played on a big screen and around 50 people participated. Brandi Bone, owner of Soirees Event Center, teamed up with Paris to provide a venue for the practice sessions. The hugely successful flash mob raised funds for the Family Service Society (FSS). Paris and Bone are gearing up to bring you the 2nd Annual Thriller on Broadway. It will coincide with the Paducah Zombie Walk which is celebrating its 10th year.

Zombies for Charity!

The Paducah Zombie Walk is an annual event that takes place in October around Halloween. The event is created by a team of volunteers to give residents of the region an opportunity to put their horror obsessions to good use - by dressing themselves up as zombies and infecting downtown Paducah! Organizers work hard to make this event fun for all ages to attend and participate in. There will even be costume contests for adults and kids. It’s important to note that costs associated with the walk are paid for by the organizers. In order for this event to continue and grow, monetary donations are accepted at the Walk.

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How It All Began

The walk was founded in 2009 by Richie Edwards. Garrett Dykes attended the walk to film it for a side project as he is an amateur filmmaker. After posting some of the footage online, Edwards saw it and asked if he’d make something to promote the walk the following year. The two struck up a friendship that led to Dykes joining Edwards in promoting and organizing the Paducah Zombie Walk. When Edwards moved away from the area, Dykes volunteered to keep it going. “I felt Paducah needed to continue having the walk because so many people look forward to it and it was still in its infancy,” Dykes told me. “People look forward to this every year. Families dress up together and have a lot of fun acting as bloodthirsty zombies in public. We help the FSS by collecting non-perishable canned and dry goods.” The number of zombies varies each year but it’s between 100 and 200. Two adjunct groups have formed to join the walk - the AntiZombie Protestors and the Thriller On Broadway.

Get Your Professional Zombie Make-Up Done

The 2018 Paducah Zombie Walk will be on Saturday, October 13, beginning at 4:30pm, at 9th Street and Broadway, next to Home Town Decorating which is across the street from Fat Moe’s. Registration and make-up services will begin at 4pm. Have your make-up done by zombie professionals for a small donation of $3 or some canned food. The Thriller on Broadway dance team will assemble at approximately 5:45pm. For those not participating in the actual Paducah Zombie Walk, but who want to dance, Paris and her team will be set up at 2nd Street & Broadway around 5pm to provide make-up services as well.

Be A Part of Thriller!

Want to be a part of Thriller on Broadway? Paris is teaching the dance moves every Tuesday from 6:30–7:30pm and Thursday from 6-7pm at Soirees Event Center, until October 11. It should only take you three to four sessions to learn the dance and be Thriller ready for the event. Can’t make these practices? You can visit their Thriller on Broadway Facebook page to see video tutorials of Paris teaching the dance. After the zombies from the Walk make their way to the foot of Broadway, there will be a costume contest. Once this happens the Thriller dance is set to take place. Paris and Bone are planning to have

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a giant, outdoor movie screen behind the dancers where the original Thriller music video will be screened. “We want to have our dancers to emerge from behind cars and buildings and come together for the dance,” Paris told me. “Brandi and I have planned many surprises!”

Donations for Family Services Society

This event is a fundraiser for the Family Services Society and they are asking for donations of canned foods and other items. Spectators are encouraged to donate as well. Thriller on Broadway participants donate $10 for adults, $5 for children under 12.

Here’s What You Can Donate:

Food such as cereal, spaghetti, canned tuna, peanut butter, canned chicken, meal-in-a-can, boxed potatoes, Ramen noodles, and canned fruit. New or gently used clothing: adult clothing, children’s clothing, plus-sized clothing, undergarments, shoes in all sizes, clothing

accessories, plastic hangers, and pant hangers are always appreciated too. Toiletry items such as shampoo, conditioner, deodorant, toothpaste, shaving cream, disposable razors, liquid hand soap, household cleaner, and laundry detergent are great donation items as well. Monetary donations are also needed and will go towards dental needs, utility bills, the food pantry, prescription assistance, clothing, eyeglasses, personal hygiene items, and cleaning supplies - to name a few. For more information on the Paducah Zombie Walk or to volunteer to help the day of the event, contact Garrett Dykes at Sonyguyus@yahoo.com. For more information on the Thriller event, please contact Marci Paris at 270.519.2770 or email her, mlp73@comcast.net. You can also contact Brandi Bone at 270.816.3947 or events@soireeseventplanning.com.

The Anti-Zombie Protesters Don’t want to be a zombie? The Anti-Zombie Protesters have you covered. This group abides by the slogan Keep the Dead Dead. The living are encouraged to bite back by creating your best protest slogan sign and joining the right side in front of the LIVING Arts Center on Broadway. This is a parody protest done in conjunction with the Paducah Zombie Walk. One of the group’s organizers, Walter Pfeifer-Thompson told me this protest is all in good humor. “It’s basically a satirical protest against the undead hordes to add some extra flavor to the event,” Walter PfeiferThompson told me. “It fosters a fun, good-natured debate and ribbing between the living and the dead. Lots of witty slogans, hilarious signs, and tongue-in-cheek humor!”

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iLEARN

by Nathan Lynn Local & Family Historian at McCracken Co. Public Library

Who Do You Think You Are? Family & Genealogy Resources at McLib

ctober is National Family History Month and the McCracken County Public Library (McLib) is a great place to visit for all things genealogy.

4,000 books are included in the collection and titles are added regularly. Researchers may search for books through our online card catalog or browse for items of interest in-house.

Family history or genealogy is the study of families and the account of lineage and history of families. Researchers use numerous primary source materials to discover facts and information about their family history. Census, vital, marriage, tax, and cemetery records are just some of the sources that researchers may use. Others include court documents, city directories, oral histories, family name books, vertical files, yearbooks, and land records just to name a few. These items can be located in libraries, court houses, genealogical and historical societies, online, and numerous other places.

The McCracken County Genealogical-Historical Society collection is also housed in the room at the library along with other research materials including CDs, periodicals, journals, subject and family files, photographs, archives, and online database subscriptions as previously mentioned.

Whether a beginner or experienced genealogist, MCPL offers numerous services to help patrons discover their family history. For those visiting the library in person, the Local and Family History room is located on the first floor and open to the public during normal library hours. Staff members are available to provide help getting started with research and to answer general questions. The room offers five public computers where patrons can search AncestryLibrary and other databases, as well as access microfilm and microfiche. The room’s collection focuses on Kentucky, the Jackson Purchase region, surrounding counties, and states which relate to Kentucky migration, including Virginia, Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina, Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Southern Illinois. More than

Patrons can visit the library’s website from any location and access online databases such as Heritage Quest, MyHeritage, Fold3, and Sanborn Maps. They can also find are numerous links to other genealogical related sites at mclib.net, as well as the library’s digital collections and archives.

Here are eight suggestions to keep in mind for individuals interested in genealogical research: 1.

Begin with these materials: Loose leaf binder, paper, dividers, page protectors, pedigree chart, a family group sheet, and a research log (you can find these templates online or at the library). Computers can also aid digital researching and pedigree charting.

Beginning with yourself, fill in as much information as you can on a pedigree chart.

Gather all the additional information you can find from your

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records, papers, relatives, family, and friends. Look for any records you can find and ask questions about names, birth dates, deaths, marriages, place of residence, military service, church attendance, land owned, etc. Sometimes living family members may be your best source for clues into your genealogical past! 4.

As you go, on a research log, record sources of all information, including that which was given to you by individuals. This is especially important for those doing research with you or after you to be able to retrace your steps and verify your information.

Fill out family group sheets for individual families.

Put information about each family into a separate section of your binder, or keep a separate binder for each family. Place documents in page protectors. Digital pedigrees will need separate family files. Organize! Organize! Organize!

Search for records already compiled by others (family histories, family trees, genealogies). Search the Internet, genealogy databases, Family History Centers, libraries, genealogical and historical societies. The work becomes easier if you find someone has already done it for you.

Identify missing information and prioritize the missing links and limbs of your family tree.

Five Tips for Searching 1.

Start with yourself and work back. (Work from the known to the unknown).

Never skip a generation!

Search for Who, What, Where, and When.

Record each piece of information on your research log.

Continually verify each fact!

The United States Federal Census records can provide fascinating insights into your family history.

Census Facts

1790 – the first U.S. Federal census 1850 – The first to list names of all individuals 1890 – Almost 99% was destroyed in a fire in 1921. 1940 – the most recent census release for the public

Classes Coming Soon!

For those interested, the McLib offers introductory family history classes throughout the year. These include an Introduction to Genealogical Research, Introduction to Online Genealogy Resources, and Introduction to Library Genealogy Resources. The next set of classes will be offered November 7, 14, and 21. All classes are from 2 – 4pm and are free and open to the public. Space is limited so for more information please contact the Local and Family History Department or visit online. The McCracken County Public Library empowers everyone to discover, grow, learn and play through our programs, services and resources. Enjoy Family History Month 2018 with help from your friends at Mclib.

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iCOOK

by Britt Allgood

Foods of the Fall

he Autumnal Equinox is only days away which means fall is almost here. With it comes the holiday season - and all those great foods we typically don’t indulge in during the rest of the year. It also heralds the abundance of fall vegetables like rutabagas, delicata squash, parsnips, Brussel sprouts and many delicious varieties of apple. Personally, I love fall fruits and they are only accentuated by the proper use of spices and herbs. Cinnamon, clove, allspice, and nutmeg all come to mind but they are primarily used in sweet dishes. For savory dishes, sage, thyme, rosemary and parsley are old friends of mine. If you are like me, you may not use all these spices during the year, so check the spice rack and throw out the old stuff and pick up some fresh.

Time to Plan & Prepare

It’s time to start thinking about those holiday feasts and how to use the bounty that Mother Nature and our local farmers have provided. I can hear you saying to yourself, “You are crazy! It’s 90 degrees out and the holidays are a long way off.” I hate to burst your bubble, but Thanksgiving is only eight weeks away and Christmas is in 85 days! I only mention it because some of the special delicacies that I like to prepare need to be made several weeks in advance. The ingredients are currently in season and should be procured and stored for later. Walnut Pickle and Cranberry Chutney are two prime examples. Walnut pickle is a type of relish that is served in England during Christmas, but it must age at least two weeks to develop the proper flavor. It’s a great condiment for roast meats and is easy to make. Cranberry Chutney is my alternative to cranberry sauce and is great on turkey sandwiches, or as a side for Thanksgiving and Christmas dinner.

Time to Celebrate

Fall is the time of harvest and we tend to celebrate during the coming months. Pot lucks, dinner parties, and gatherings of family and friends usually involve food. I’m always on the lookout for some new seasonal recipe to try, but I also have a few favorites I prepare each year. I’m going to share a few recipes that can fit the bill if you find yourself entertaining. Live, Laugh, Love and Eat Well.

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Walnut Pickle Makes 2-3lbs

This delicious pickle is great paired with meats and most varieties of cheese. Try a little with some ripe Brie or Camembert – the textures are very complimentary. 1 onion 1lb walnut pieces 2 TBSP of olive Oil 2 tsp nutmeg ½ tsp paprika 3oz brown sugar

2 cloves garlic 1 large cooking apple, peeled, cored & sliced ½ pint vinegar Finely chop the onion and chop any large walnut pieces. Heat the oil in a saucepan, add the onion and nuts and cook them over a low heat, stirring continuously, until the onion is soft but not browned. Add all the remaining ingredients and bring the pickle to a boil. Cover the pan and simmer the mixture for 15 – 20 minutes. Stir it during the cooking to prevent it from sticking to the pan. Transfer the pickle to hot jars, cover these with airtight lids and leave the pickle to mature for at least two weeks. It will keep for 4 – 6 months.

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Cranberry Chutney Yields 8 – ½ pint jars

Once the mixture starts to boil, you will notice the fresh cranberries begin to burst. Reduce the heat to maintain a low boil and check your seasoning after about 15 minutes. The chutney will thicken after 30 to 45 minutes as the volume reduces. Stir gently but often to keep the chutney from scorching.

2 cups apple cider vinegar 1½ cups orange juice 2 cups dried cranberries 2 cups Granny Smith apples, chopped (I leave peels on)

Place your canning lids in a hot water bath around 180 F to soften up the silicone seals. Keep them in the water until you have filled the jars and are ready to cap. Bring your canning water bath up to a rolling boil and start filling your jars. You can eat the chutney right away if you have excess after canning.

2 cups onions, chopped 1½ cups celery, chopped 2 – 12oz bags for fresh cranberries, rinsed and drained 2½ cups sugar

Use a clean canning funnel if you have one and fill the prepared jars with chutney. Leave about ½ inch of headspace and wipe the rim of the jar with a damp paper towel. Place the warmed cap and ring on the jar and tighten just until you feel resistance.

4 tsp cinnamon 1 TBSP ginger, freshly grated or 1½ tsp powdered ginger ½ tsp ground cloves Prepare the jars by placing them in a boiling water bath for 5 to 10 minutes. If you have hard water, use about ½ cup of white vinegar with the water to reduce the haze on the jars. Don’t throw out this water unless you only have one large pot. You will need it for the final processing. In a large heavy bottomed pot, soak the dried cranberries in the mixture of apple cider vinegar and orange juice while you chop the other ingredients. Chop the apples first and add them to the pot to prevent browning. Then add the onion, celery, and fresh cranberries to the pot and start heating on high heat. Add the sugar and spices. Mix the ingredients and bring the mixture to a boil.

Process the jars for 10 to 12 minutes in the boiling water. Remove the jars with a jar lifter from the hot water and place them on a dish towel on the counter. As the jars cool, you may hear a “pop” which is a sign that the jar has sealed. Let the jars sit until completely cool or overnight. Check the lids and rings. Some people remove the rings at this point, but I tend to leave them on and even snug them down a bit. The chutney is ready to go into the pantry, to be eaten or given as gifts.

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Spicy Scalloped Rutabagas with Parsley Serves 5

Melt butter in a large skillet. Add the shallots, jalapeño and garlic. Season lightly with salt and pepper and cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 10 minutes. Add the stock and cook over moderately high heat until reduced by half, about 5 minutes. Add the cream and simmer over low heat until reduced by a third, about 8 minutes. Stir in the parsley and simmer until thickened, about 4 to 6 minutes. Season generously with salt and pepper.

Courtesy of Marcia Kiesel and Food and Wine 2.5 LBS rutabagas, peeled and sliced 1/8-inch thick ¼ LB flat leaf parsley with large stems discarded 1 ½ TBSP unsalted butter 2 shallots, thinly sliced 1 large jalapeño pepper, seeded and thinly sliced 1 large garlic clove, minced Salt and freshly ground black pepper ½ cup chicken stock or low sodium broth 1 cup heavy cream 1/8 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese (more if you like cheese) In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the rutabagas in batches until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the rutabagas to a large baking sheet and let cool. Add the parsley to the boiling water and cook until tender, about 4 minutes. Drain and let cool slightly. Squeeze dry and coarsely chop the parsley.

Preheat the oven to 400°F. Butter a 9”x13” baking glass baking dish. Arrange half of the rutabaga slices in the bottom of the dish. Season with salt and pepper. Using a slotted spoon, cover the rutabagas with the parsley and pour half of the cream over the parsley. Top with the remaining slices and pour remaining cream over the top of them; pressing gently to even out the slices. Cover with foil and bake for about 1 hour, or until bubbling. Position an oven rack 6-inches from the heat and preheat the broiler. Sprinkle the Parmesan cheese over the rutabagas and broil, rotating the dish as necessary, until browned, about 2 minutes. Let cool for at least 15 minutes before serving.

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Fall 2018 Calendar & Community Directory

We make every effort to ensure accuracy of information in this calendar; however, changes & cancellations may have occurred since publication. We recommend that you verify all information.

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OCTOBER

MONDAY

FREE Haircuts 1-4pm Hope Unlimited Family Care Center hopeunlimitedfcc.org 270.442.1166 Need a free haircut? Hair stylist Karrin Griffin donates her skills to help out parents and their children to save a little money.

FREE NextLevel Coder’s Club 3pm McCracken Co. Public Library mclib.net 270.442.2510 Make games and animations using Scratch from MIT, design your own apps, and program robots to do your bidding. Geared for ages 8 and up. Some typing required. Registration is not required but please show up on time. FREE Shorts & Stouts: Edgar Allen Poe 7-8pm Dry Ground Brewing Company mclib.net 270.442.2510 All are welcome to come for the next meeting of Shorts & Stouts which will focus on a pair of stories by Edgar Allan Poe: The Cask of Amontillado and The Masque of the Red Death. Shorts & Stouts is a short story discussion group sponsored by the McCracken County Public Library.

TUESDAY

FREE Fantastic Beasts of Kentucky 10am McCracken Co. Public Library mclib.net 270.442.2510 Join this educational program from The Nature Station at Land Between the Lakes. Visit the library and meet an assortment of furry, feathered, and scaly creatures, including an owl, a snake, a turtle, and an opossum. FREE NextLevel Coder’s Club 3pm McCracken Co. Public Library mclib.net 270.442.2510 Make games and animations using Scratch from MIT, design your own apps, and program robots to do your bidding. Geared for ages 8 and up. Some typing required. Registration is not required but please show up on time.

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WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FREE Fit Lit Walking Book Club 12-1pm McCracken Co. Public Library mclib.net 270.442.2510 A walking book club combines a fun and informal small group book discussion along with some healthy exercise. This library staff-led talk will lead readers on a scenic walk around downtown, while they discuss western Kentucky native and PEN/HemAward-winning author Bobbie Ann Mason’s novel In Country. FREE NextLevel Coder’s Club 3pm McCracken Co. Public Library mclib.net 270.442.2510 Make games and animations using Scratch from MIT, design your own apps, and program robots to do your bidding. Geared for ages 8 and up. Some typing required. Registration is not required but please show up on time.

FRIDAY

Ham Festival 9am-9pm 71 Main Street, Cadiz hamfestival.com 270.350.5668 Over 225 Vendors will be on site with special musical entertainment. Carnival rides and game, golf tournaments, country ham contest, car and truck Show, favorite festival foods, fireworks, and more! FREE NextLevel Coder’s Club 3pm McCracken Co. Public Library mclib.net 270.442.2510 Make games and animations using Scratch from MIT, design your own apps, and program robots to do your bidding. Geared for ages 8 and up. Some typing required. Registration is not required but please show up on time.

SATURDAY

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FREE Yoga In The Garden 12pm McCracken Co. Public Library mclib.net 270.442.2510 Join in for some relaxing yoga in the library garden. These sessions are led by the Kentucky Yoga Initiative, and is open to all sizes, shapes, ages, genders, and levels of experience. Everyone can benefit from the calming and healthful effects of yoga. Yoga mats are provided. Paducah Zombie Walk 5:30-7pm 902 Broadway Street @thepaducahzombiewalk 270.443.2401 Show up at 4pm with either $3 or 3 canned food donations and have your zombie makeup applied by a professional. Thriller on Broadway performance will follow the walk. Costume contests for adults and kids following Thriller on Broadway. Proceeds benefit the Paducah Family Service Society. Beethoven & Tchaikovsky Concert 7pm The Carson Center paducahsymphony.org 270.444.0065 Virtuoso William Wolfram joins the orchestra for Beethoven’s triumphant Third Piano Concerto. Maestro Ponti conducts the fatalistic Fourth Symphony by Tchaikovsky.

SUNDAY

Ham Festival 9am-9pm 71 Main Street, Cadiz hamfestival.com 270.350.5668 Over 225 Vendors will be on site with special musical entertainment. Carnival rides and game, golf tournaments, country ham contest, car and truck Show, favorite festival foods, fireworks, and more! FREE Pedal in Paducah 2:30-4:30pm McCracken Co. Public Library mclib.net 270.442.2510 Grab your bike and gather with riders of all levels to tour some of Paducah’s notable spots in this series of laid-back, leisurely-paced, family-friendly rides. Rides are approximately 10 miles long and no rider is left behind. The ride will start and finish in the library parking lot. Bring your helmet. This program series is in partnership with the Chain Reaction Cycling Club.

MONDAY

FREE Frankenstein 200th Anniversary Book Discussion 7-8pm McCracken Co. Public Library mclib.net 270.442.2510 This year marks the 200th anniversary of the publication of Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein: The Modern Prometheus. The central question in the book - Just because it can be done, should it be done? - is just as relevant now as it was in the early 19th century. The discussion is open to everyone, from students through adults. Information about

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the Carson Center’s productions of Frankenstein will also be available at the discussion, as well as a chance to win some free tickets.

TUESDAY

Disney Jr. Dance Party 6-8pm The Carson Center thecarsoncenter.org 270.450.4444 Are you ready to DANCE?!? Disney Junior Dance Party On Tour an ALL NEW interactive live concert experience. Sing and dance along to Disney Junior’s greatest hits with your favorite characters. Kids of all ages and their families are all invited to the biggest dance party around!

THURSDAY

FREE Congressional Candidates Forum 6:30pm Paducah Tilghman High School paducah.kyschools.us 270.444.5650 Come hear from local Congressional hopefuls. The Paducah Tilghman High School Speech Team is hosting a form to give candidates a chance to communicate their positions to the public before November’s general election. The event, run entirely by speech teach members, will be open to the general public. The forum is in the cafeteria of Paducah Tilghman High School. It’s a good chance for citizens to hear directly from Congressional hopefuls and see civically engaged young people in action. Candidates Randy Bridges, Martha Emmons, Danny Carrol, and Julie Tennyson plan to attend. Francesca Battistelli in Concert 6:30-8:30pm The Carson Center thecarsoncenter.org 270.450.4444 Inspired by legendary jazz greats and current contemporaries, singer/ songwriter Francesca Battistelli set out to write pop, soul-infused music that would motivate and encourage listeners of any age. Her exposure to the arts began at a young age with her interest and involvement in theatre, music, and dance, and at 15, Francesca began writing and performing her own songs. FREE Learning How to Maximize Social Security 6:30-7:30pm McCracken Co. Public Library mclib.net 270.442.2510 This discussion will cover topics such as collecting early, collecting late, changing your mind, and collection strategies. How couples can maximize their spousal benefit option, survivor, widow, and divorcee benefits will also be discussed during this seminar led by Troy Miller, RICP.

SATURDAY

Western Kentucky Heart Walk 8am Noble Park www2.heart.org/site/TR?fr_id=3553&pg=entry 866.441.3686 Heart Walk is the American Heart Association’s premiere event for raising funds to save lives from this country’s No. 1 and No. 5 killersheart disease and stroke. It’s designed to promote physical activity

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and heart-healthy living, the Heart Walk creates an environment that’s fun and rewarding for the entire family. Distiller’s Dinner 6:30-10pm The Carson Center thecarsoncenter.org 270.450.4444 The 14th annual Carson Center Distiller’s Dinner will feature Fred Booker Noe III, Jim Beam Master Distiller and Ambassador, Small Batch Bourbon Collection. The entire event takes place on stage in the beautiful Carson Center main theatre; with live music by The Eddy Grove Trio. Reservations are required. The evening starts with a reception with 7th generation Master Distiller Fred Noe. Enjoy appetizers and cocktails while mixing and mingling with others who enjoy the Carson Center’s fall fundraising dinner party. Cocktails will feature Knob Creek, Basil Hayden’s, and Jim Beam Black served in a

logo rocks glass that is your event keepsake. Other beverage options include house wine or beer, coffee, and soft drinks.

WEDNESDAY

FREE Working with the Media 12:30-3pm McCracken Co. Public Library mclib.net 270.442.2510 The Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky is offering an in-person workshop to help nonprofit organizations work effectively with the media to improve news coverage of their efforts. Sponsored by the Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky, this workshop has limited seating, so register early. FREE Trunk or Treat 5pm Broadway United Methodist Church bumc-paducah.org 270.443.2401 Chili supper and games begin at 5pm. Trunk or Treat begins at 6pm. Everyone welcome!

THURSDAY

Hunter’s Night Out 6-9pm Paducah Shooter’s Supply paducahshooters.com 270.443.3758 Nate Hosie concert starts at 7pm. Sales throughout the store & special giveaways. FREE Howl at the Moon 7-9pm McCracken Co. Public Library mclib.net 270.442.2510 Come for the 6th annual Howl at the Moon fall festival. This year features the sounds of Soul Dog. Howl at the Moon offers a familyfriendly atmosphere featuring fall-themed activities, food, and music that everyone can enjoy.

FRIDAY

Hunter’s Night Out 9am-6pm Paducah Shooter’s Supply paducahshooters.com 270.443.3758 Sales throughout the store & special giveaways.

SATURDAY

Hunter’s Night Out 9am-6pm Paducah Shooter’s Supply paducahshooters.com 270.443.3758 Sales throughout the store & special giveaways.

WEDNESDAY

HALLOWEEN

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NOVEMBER

FRIDAY

Special Dog Spa Day 8am-6pm Flanary Veterinary Clinic flanaryvet.com 270.898.9738 Pamper your pooch with a special spa day! Special scents include Pumpkin Gingerbread, Caramel Apple, & Vanilla Spice.

SUNDAY

Holiday Open House TBA Charlton & Park, Paducah charltonandpark.com 270.408.1851 20% off store-wide (excludes Annie Sloan). Holiday Open House 12-4pm @rustedrootsboutique In-store giveaways & special promotions.

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SATURDAY

Holiday Open House 10am-4pm Charlton & Park, Paducah charltonandpark.com 270.408.1851 20% off store-wide (excludes Annie Sloan). Holiday Open House 10am-4pm @rustedrootsboutique In-store giveaways & special promotions.

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Holiday Open House 10am-6pm The Rustic Thread Boutique @therusticthread 270.415.5909 Free gift wrap, refreshments, giveaways & new arrivals!

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Holiday Open House 12-5pm Itty Bitty Knitty Shop ibkshop.biz 270.709.3270 Christmas sets on sale for $49. Refreshments served. Door prizes given away. Quick gift project ideas! Holiday Open House 1-5pm The Rustic Thread Boutique @therusticthread 270.415.5909 FREE gift wrap, refreshments, giveaways & new arrivals!

MONDAY

Holiday Open House TBA Charlton & Park, Paducah charltonandpark.com 270.408.1851 20% off store-wide (excludes Annie Sloan).

Holiday Market & Luncheon 9am-3pm Broadway United Methodist Church bumc-paducah.org 270.443.2401 Start your Christmas shopping and have lunch at BUMC. Lunch is only $5 and begins at 11am. All proceeds benefit BUMC’s Mother’s Day Out program.

FRIDAY

Holiday Open House 9am-6pm Paducah Shooter’s Supply paducahshooters.com 270.443.3758 Normal brand Trunk Show from 3-6pm. Giveaways throughout the store.

SATURDAY

Holiday Open House 9am-5pm paducahshooters.com Giveaways throughout the store.

TUESDAY

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Holiday Open House 10am-4pm Charlton & Park, Murray charltonandpark.com 270.753.1851 20% off store-wide (excludes Annie Sloan).

SUNDAY

Holiday Open House TBA Charlton & Park, Murray charltonandpark.com 270.753.1851 20% off store-wide (excludes Annie Sloan).

TUESDAY

Holiday Open House 10am-5pm Charlton & Park, Murray charltonandpark.com 270.753.1851 20% off store-wide (excludes Annie Sloan).

THURSDAY

Stomping Towards The Cure 5pm The Carson Center thecarsoncenter.org 270.442.7000 Read the article on page 38 for more information.

FRIDAY

Special Dog Spa Day 8am-6pm Flanary Veterinary Clinic flanaryvet.com 270.898.9738 Pamper your pooch with a special spa day! Special scents include Pumpkin Gingerbread, Caramel Apple, & Vanilla Spice.

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

THANKSGIVING DAY

BLACK FRIDAY Black Friday Boutique Shopping 10am-6pm @rustedrootsboutique In-store giveaways & special promotions.

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SATURDAY

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Grab Bag Event 10am-4pm @rustedrootsboutique Special in-store special promotion.

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FREE Baby & Me McCracken County Public Library. TUESDAYS 11-11:30am; 2ND & 4TH SATURDAYS 9:30am. Special story time for babies 0-2 years of age. mclib.net Bags of Love McCracken Co. Cooperative Extension. 3 RD TUESDAYS 9:30am-12:30pm Bags provided to care for children's immediate needs. 270.554.9250 mccrackenextension.org

TUESDAY

GIVE BACK TUESDAY

Shop for a Cause 10am-6pm @rustedrootsboutique Shop for a cause & get great deals!

ON-GOING EVENTS & NOTICES

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Come Play After School. YaYa’s Island, 451 Jordan Drive, Ste D, Paducah. MONDAY-THURSDAY After 3pm. $5 Admission & $5 12” Cheese Pizzas 270.408.9292 yayasisland.com FREE Creation Station McCracken County Public Library, 2nd Floor Conference Room. SATURDAYS 1-4pm Turn your child's creativity into something they can design & build. Parents welcome to help! mclib.net FREE Family Game Night. McCracken County Public Library, 555 Washington Street, Paducah. THURSDAYS 5-8pm. mclib.net FREE Family Game Night. Graves County Public Library. 2 ND TUESDAYS 5pm Clue, Monopoly, Apples to Apples Jr., & Blink. Wii also available. Kids under the age of 10 should be with an adult. gravescountypubliclibrary.org FREE Family Movie Night. Graves County Public Library. 3RD MONDAY 5pm Free drinks & popcorn served. Children under the age of 10 should be with an adult. Games & a chance to win a prize. gravescountypubliclibrary.org Food4Fines. Graves County Public Library. TUESDAYS-SUNDAYS 9am-5pm. Turn in non-perishable food to removes fines. 270.247.2911 French & Spanish Story Time. McCracken Co. Public Library. THURSDAYS 11am. An exciting new foreign language story time alternating between French & Spanish each week. Learn new language skills & explore the stories of the world in French & Spanish. 270.442.2510 mclib.net Guided Meditation. Wildhair Studios' Rock Shop. 1 ST TUESDAYS 6-7pm. 270.444.6115 nicerockshop.com FREE International Story Time McCracken County Public Library. THURSDAYS 10am. Alternating French & Spanish stories each week. mclib.net FREE Lego Night. Graves County Public Library. 1 ST MONDAYS 5pm Children K-6 grade: bring your adult over to the library & build some memories! gravescountypubliclibrary.org McCracken County Humane Society Pet Adoptions. PetSmart. 3 RD WEDNESDAYS 10am–5pm mccrackenhumane.org FREE Mother Goose. Marshall County Public Library @Benton. WEDNESDAYS Stories, crafts & games for children 2-3. 10-10:30am marshallcolibrary.org Paducah Kennel Club Meeting 1325 Fisher Road. 2ND TUESDAYS 7pm 270.210.8298

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FREE Paws to Read. Graves County Public Library. 1ST THURSDAY Allowing children to read aloud to a therapy dog/cat for 15 minutes. Open to children in grades K-6. gravescountypubliclibrary.org FREE Story Hour. Graves County Public Library. THURSDAYS 10am Stories, games, crafts, playtime, & snacks! gravescountypubliclibrary.org FREE Story Hour. Marshall County Public Library @ Benton WEDNESDAYS 1-2pm; @Calvert City TUESDAYS 10-11am; @Hardin. THURSDAYS 1-2pm marshallcolibrary.org FREE Story Hour. Metropolis Public Library, 317 Metropolis Street. THURSDAYS 11am. 618.524.4312 FREE Story Time McCracken County Public Library. TUESDAYS (except Oct. 10) 10am & 1pm. Join Ms. Nicole, Brary Bear, Ms. Michelle, Ms. Retta & Boby Dog for story time. mclib.net FREE TAB (Teen Advisory Board). Graves County Public Library. EVERY OTHER THURSDAY Join TAB & help the library. There will be crafts, snacks, library projects, & special programming. Teens receive community service for participating. Must be between the ages of 1318. gravescountypubliclibrary.org FREE Wonder Time McCracken County Public Library. TUESDAYS 4-6pm. Encouraging curiosity & promoting self-expression. mclib.net

COMMUNITY RESOURCES & EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE Ballard County Community Food Pantry St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 662 Broadway, LaCenter. Open MONDAYS, WEDNESDAYS, FRIDAYS 9am– Noon for food distribution & to receive non–perishable donations. 270.665.5551 Feeding the Hungry–Community Ministries 1200 Jefferson Street, Paducah. Volunteers (age 14 & up) are needed to help serve FREE lunches. Shifts available from 9:45am–1:15pm, MONDAY-FRIDAY. Financial support welcomed! 270.575.3400 community-ministries.org KY Poison Control Center kypoisoncontrol.com

Kosair Children’s Hospital. 1.800.222.1222

FREE The Lord’s Door 604 S 21st Street, Paducah. Does your family need some extra help with groceries this month? This food pantry is open 3 RD TUESDAYS from 9am-12pm No ID required. Non-perishable food donations are accepted Monday-Thursday, 9am-2pm. 270.442.1013 FREE meals served: Family & Community Kitchen Meals/ Fellowship. Broadway UMC, 701 Broadway Street, Paducah Noon-1pm SUNDAYS No questions asked. 270.443.2401 FREE meals served: Family Kitchen Meals/Fellowship Holy House of Prayer, 1001 S. 4th Street, Paducah SATURDAYS 11am.–1pm. 270.443.1724.

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The Merryman House. Providing FREE services to all victims of domestic violence, including shelter for those in need. Some services include individual counseling, court advocacy, support groups, referral services, hospital advocacy, outreach services, & housing counseling. 1.800.585.2686 or 270.443.6001 merrymanhouse@hcis.net. All services are completely confidential. FREE Meals Served @Marcella’s Kitchen. Draffenville Lions Club, 262 Griggstown Road. Open MONDAY–FRIDAY 11am–1pm. Volunteers welcome. 270.705.3402 For military & their families operationhomefront.org Paducah Lifeline Ministries. Counseling & help for life–controlling addictions. Call 270.443.4743. 2801 The Purchase Area Sexual Assault & Child Advocacy Center (PASAC). Provides FREE services for both children & adult victims of sexual crimes. Services include therapy, legal & medical advocacy, forensic interviews, child sexual abuse exams, consultation, assessment & referral services, & education programs. 24-hour crisis line 1.800.928.7273, office 270.928.4422. Volunteers undergo criminal background & central registry check. 40-hour training course. PASAC will accommodate your schedule. 270.534.4422 FREE Trinity Shop 604 S 21st Street, Trinity Baptist Church, Paducah. Does your family need some extra help with clothes? This community closet is open the TWO THURSDAYS each month. No limit & no ID required. 10am-2pm Clean donations accepted. 270.442.1013

DANCE, PERFORMING ARTS, FITNESS & SPORTS CLASSES 2018 Ghost Tours. Market House Theatre. OCTOBER 6, 13, 20, 26 & 27 Paducah is rich with history and some rather haunting tales as well! Join the MHT Ghostly Guides for a lantern-lit walking tour of downtown Paducah filled with stories of misfortune, murders & the eerie cases of unsolved deaths! 270.444.6828 markethousetheatre. org Willy Wonka. MainStage School of Performing Arts, 164 S. 3rd Street, Paducah. OCTOBER 19-21 270.558.4249 mymainstageschool.com Adult Ballet Class MHT Multi-Use (Finkel) building, Paducah. FRIDAYS 6-7pm Barre exercises, center floor combinations, & across the floor combinations. 270.444.6828 markethousetheatre.org DanceMHT. Market House Theatre. Children PreK through high school. $30-35 per month. 270.444.6828 markethousetheatre.org Drop Shots Tennis League WKCTC. MONDAYS 11:45am Designed for young adults as a recreational way to play the game of tennis or get back into the game after high school. 270.554.9200

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The Emperor’s New Clothes. Market House Theatre. NOVEMBER 15-17 Presented by MHT’s Play Time. 270.444.6828 markethousetheatre.org Eternity. Market House Theatre. NOVEMBER 8-18 Abe, sick of sticking to a sensible diet, decides to change a client’s appointment in favor of getting ice cream. The only problem is, Abe is the angel of death and his “appointments” are to greet the newly-deceased and take them to the next stop! 270.444.6828 markethousetheatre.org

Footlights Musical Theater Audition Class. Market House Theatre. SATURDAYS 11am Students learn 16 bars of an audition song & will learn typical choreography which is taught during an audition. (great for anyone auditioning for GSA or college programs) 270.444.6828 markethousetheatre.org

FREE Evening Bike Rides BikeWorld, 809 Joe Clifton Drive, Paducah. TUESDAYS 5:30pm 270.442.0751 bikeworldky.com

Footlights Rising Star Performance Class. Market House Theatre. SATURDAYS 10am Students rehearse a short play with a performance on March 24. Learn the basics of play production & play skill building theater games. Must attend regularly (12 week sessions) Financial scholarships available. 270.444.6828 markethousetheatre.org

FREE Family Track Run Practice Noble Park Picnic Shelter #10. TUESDAYS 6-7pm. 270.444.8508

Ha! Teen Comedy Improv Troupe. Market House Studio Theatre. OCTOBER 26 7pm Only $5. 270.444.6828 markethousetheatre.org Mat Yoga. WKCTC, Haws Gymnasium. MONDAYS 3:30-4:20pm. Register each semester to join the class. Seniors 65+ are free to audit the class. 270.559.1409 westkentucky.kctcs.edu Morning Power Yoga. True North Yoga, 3121 Broadway, Paducah. MONDAYS, WEDNESDAYS & FRIDAYS 5:30-6:30am 270.331.1914 truenorthyoga.com Murder Mystery Dinner The Badgett Playhouse, Grand Rivers. FRIDAYS 6-7pm Beyond Uganda invites you for a night of Intrigue -Murder- Laughter & more for a who done it?! that you will never forget! Includes dinner & a show. 888.421.6878 beyonduganda.org Night Moves Dance Club American Legion. 425 Legion Drive. THURSDAYS 6-9pm, line dancing & couple’s classes. $4 at the door. 270.442.3186 Ramona Quimby. Market House Theatre. OCTOBER 18-21 Hold onto your hats as you follow the latest breathless adventure of the world’s most animated elementary school student - Ramona Quimby! 270.444.6828 markethousetheatre.org Yoga Foundations True North Yoga, 3121 Broadway, Paducah. THURSDAYS 10am For beginners & continuing beginners. Everyone welcome. 270.331.1914 truenorthyoga.com Zumba. WKCTC, Haws Gymnasium. For all ages. $20 for 12 sessions. Join the dance fitness program that combines Latin & international music with dance to make exercise fun. MONDAYS THROUGH APRIL 9 4:455:45pm. 270.534.3335. westkentucky.kctcs.edu

EDUCATION & CAMPS Adult Beginner Quilting Class National Quilt Museum, 215 Jefferson Street, Paducah. THURSDAYS 5:30-8:30pm 270.442.8856 quiltmuseum.org Afternoon Animal Encounters. LBL Woodlands Nature Station. MONDAYS Totally Turtles; TUESDAYS Dinnertime for Bald Eagles; WEDNESDAYS For Goodness Snakes; THURSDAYS Mystery Animal Encounter; FRIDAYS Feed the Animals Fridays (help staff feed a different animal each week) 3:30-4pm. Free to children under 4. 270.924.2299 landbetweenthelakes.us

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Back to the Moon for Good. Golden Pond Planetarium & Observatory, 238 Visitor Center Drive, Golden Pond. MONDAY, WEDNESDAY & FRIDAY 12-12:45pm. Not since the Apollo missions 40 years ago has there been this much lunar exploration. 270.924.2233 landbetweenthelakes.us

FREE Foster Parent Classes Starting Soon! Open your heart & home to a child in need by becoming a foster parent. Omni Visions, Inc. makes training easy & flexible for your schedule. 270.206.8690 omnivisions.com

Center for Gifted Studies. 3205 Alexander Hall, Murray State University. Professional development programs for teachers, regional & international enrichment opportunities for gifted students during the academic year & summers, informational & assessment services to parents. 270.809.2539 or joy.navan@coe.murraystate.edu

From Earth to the Universe. Golden Pond Planetarium & Observatory, 238 Visitor Center Drive, Golden Pond. EVERY DAY 2-2:45pm. landbetweenthelakes.us

FREE C.H.A.M.P., Christian Homeschoolers All Meet & Play. United Methodist Church Gym, Ledbetter. TUESDAYS 2:30-4:30pm. Bring skates or sports equipment. RussAnn Stephens 270.898.8040 FREE Computer Basics for Beginners Class. Calloway County Public Library. TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS 6-7:30pm. 270.753.2288 callowaycountylibrary.org Earth, Moon & Sun. Golden Pond Planetarium & Observatory, 238 Visitor Center Drive, Golden Pond. TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS 12-2:45pm. Learn about the relationship between the Earth, Moon, & Sun with the help of an amusing character adapted from Native American oral traditions. 270.924.2233 landbetweenthelakes.us Families on the Spectrum Lourdes Garden Room. Refreshments provided & guest speakers quarterly. See our Facebook page for upcoming meetings & times. info@familiesonthspectrumky.org

Heartland Christian Home Educators Support, field trips, & fellowship for home school families in the area. 618.638.3289. Family Night on the 3RD FRIDAYS Junior Quilters National Quilt Museum, 215 Jefferson St, Paducah. 1 ST TUESDAY 2:30-4:30pm. For details, call 270.442.8856 or visit quiltmuseum.org Laser Legends of the Night Sky Golden Pond Planetarium & Observatory. MONDAY-FRIDAY 10am. Animated laser show where Aesop the owl leads you on a light-hearted journey as you look at the Greek mythology associated with some of our constellations. 800.525.7077 landbetweenthelakes.us The Little Star That Could. Golden Pond Planetarium & Observatory. TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS 11-11:45am. Join the journey of Little Star, an average yellow star in search of planets to protect & warm. 270.924.2233. Livingston County Adult Education. MONDAY–THURSDAY 8:30am4pm Extended hours on TUESDAYS until 8pm. 270.928.3777

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McKAGE (McCracken County Chapter of Kentucky Association of Gifted Education.) Monthly lunch meetings at local schools. Noon– 1pm. Danette Humphrey, 270.442.5172 Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Homeschoolers A small, growing group loyal to the Pope & the Magisterium. Moms meet every other month & with their children on the off months. stewart4aj@yahoo.com Paducah Parks Services offers classes for children, teens, & adults. Classes include art lessons, martial arts, soccer & dance. 270.444.8508 paducahky.gov Paducah Kennel Club Agility Classes. Paducah Kennel Club, 1325 Fisher Road.

TUESDAYS 6am. Six lessons taught on Tuesday Nights for beginner & intermediate dogs, all ages all breeds. 270.217.0150 Parents as Teachers in Christian Homes LBL 211 Lansing Court, Paducah. EVERY DAY 4:30-5pm. Come face-to-face with a host of raptors including a barn owl, barred owl, screech owl, kestrel, & red-tailed hawk as our staff moves these birds from their outdoor perches to their indoor shelter. 270.924.2299 FREE Parents with Ones, Twos & Threes Storytime Class. Calloway County Public Library. Parents with children ages 1-3 are invited to a special story time. WEDNESDAYS 9:30-10am. 270.753.2288 callowaycountylibrary.org FREE Preschool Storytime Class. Calloway County Public Library. Parents with preschoolers (ages 4-6) are invited to a special story time. TUESDAYS 10:30-11:30am 270.753.2288 callowaycountylibrary.org Sign Language Classes West Kentucky Technical & College. Beginning sign language class includes introduction to deaf culture. Over 200 signs will be taught with classroom time utilized to practice these words & phrases. $45. Register online. 270.534.3335 ws.kctcs.edu/ westkentucky/category/category.aspx?C&S=51 Tonight's Sky - LIVE! Golden Pond Planetarium & Observatory. MONDAYFRIDAY 10am. Quietly relax under a 40 foot canopy of stars that represent tonight’s sky. Staff will lead you on a tour of planets, constellations, & special celestial events, such as the 2017 total solar eclipse. Recommended for ages 6 & above. 800.525.7077 landbetweenthelakes.us FREE Tours for Teachers. Wickliffe Mounds. FRIDAYS 10am-3pm. Must make advance reservations. 270.335.3681 kentuckystateparksfoundation.org Wildest Weather in the Solar System Golden Pond Planetarium & Observatory. TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS 4pm. Join us aboard the imaginary space ship Erion as we journey through our solar system looking for the planet with the wildest weather. 800.525.7077 landbetweenthelakes.us

SENIOR CITIZEN EVENTS FREE Ballroom Dance Classes. MONDAYS Paducah–McCracken Senior Citizens Center. 1–3pm. Must be 60 or over. 270.443.8579 FREE Beginning Crochet & Quilting. Paducah-McCracken County Senior Citizens Center TUESDAYS. 1pm, 2pm. 270.443.8579 FREE Bible Study & Lunch. Broadway Church of Christ. 1ST & 3RD TUESDAYS 11am. All seniors welcome. 270.443.6206 Exercise Classes for Seniors Paducah–McCracken County Senior Center MONDAYS, WEDNESDAYS & FRIDAYS. 10-11am. 270.443.8579

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Hot Lunches. Paducah–McCracken County Senior Center MONDAY–FRIDAY 11:30am. $3 donation. Must be 60 or over. 270.443.8579 Kentucky Grandparents over the age of 60 who are primary caregivers may be eligible for state assistance. 877.352.5183 purchaseadd.org

the site’s history. 270.335.3681 parks.ky.gov Water Aerobics Brooks Indoor Pool. Broadway United Methodist Church, 701 Broadway. MONDAY–FRIDAY 10am. $25 per month. 270.443.1778

FREE Line Dancing Classes. Paducah-McCracken Senior Citizens Center. TUESDAYS 1-2:30pm. Must be 60 or over. 270.443.8579 Matters of Life Forum. 2ND THURSDAYS McCracken Co. Senior Center Activities Room. 11am. Topics discussed include ethical wills, passing on important values & bereavement support. nancy.wallace@uky.edu McCracken County Humane Society Senior Days. WEDNESDAYS adopters over 60 years of age who cannot afford the full fee will receive a 50% discount on selected pets. 9am–3:30pm mccrackenhumane.org Senior Medicare Patrol Sr. Center 1400 HC Mathis Drive. 8am-4pm most TUESDAYS, WEDNESDAYS, THURSDAYS 270.442.8993 FREE Serving Our Senior’s Bingo Parkview Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. 1ST & 3RD THURSDAYS 1:30–3pm. Dessert & coffee served, enter at the Rehabilitation wing. To reserve a seat, call 270.443.6543 TUESDAYS for Seniors Wickliffe Mounds. 9am-4:30pm. Special discounted rate. Tour the site & museum; have a leisurely walk around the mounds; view birds & wildflowers along the nature trail; learn about

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by Amy Noles

A Tale of Two Cities... Dickens’ Style

istoric downtown Paducah will be bustling with holiday shoppers and Christmas cheer on Saturday, November 24 during the Dickens of a Christmas, Small Business Saturday event. This fun event takes place from 10am - 4pm in downtown Paducah. “Small Business Saturday is one of the busiest shopping days of the year,’ says Paducah Main Street Director Katie Axt. “Our local small businesses look forward to greeting customers and helping them find those perfect, one-of-a-find holiday gifts. Everyone should come to Paducah’s historic downtown on November 24 when it transforms into a Christmas wonderland. There will be lots of family friendly activities including free Victorian carriage rides, carolers, hot chocolate, and characters in Victorian era costumes to get you in the holiday spirit.”

Santa Makes Grand Entrance

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Get your picture taken with Santa in the downtown Gazebo (2nd & Broadway).

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Take a horse-drawn carriage ride with Elsa and Ana from Frozen & Tiana from The Princess & the Frog (2nd & Broadway). •

Write a letter to Santa and decorate a free Christmas Ornament at MAKE Paducah (628 Broadway). •

Join Paducah Life Magazine for Story Time at McMurray & Livingston (201 Broadway) from 1-4pm. This family oriented event has been organized by Paducah Main Street. For additional information please go to facebook.com/PaducahMainStreet or call 270.444.8690.

Murray Dickens Downtown

After you attend Paducah’s event, don’t forget to take the time to visit Murray Main Street’s Dickens Downtown. On November 30 and December 1 you and your family can be part of the festivities.

All of the downtown shops, boutiques and restaurants will be decked out in their Dickens Best with a host of shopping specials. Be sure to get there early so you can see Santa and make a grand appearance. He will arrive downtown by Victorian carriage, traveling from the Grand Lodge at 5th Street to the gazebo at 10am.

Hot Chocolate, Wassail, S’mores, & Beer!

Fun Family Activities include:

Other activities on the November 24 include free gift wrapping stations, free hot chocolate, wassail and coffee, and s’mores at the fire pit near the gazebo. Paducah Beer Werks will be serving up craft beer in the beer garden.

Dickens Downtown is located on the Downtown Square, Murray and held from 5:30pm to 8pm. The activities begin on the 30 at 5:30pm with the arrival of Santa Claus by carriage. Santa and his elves will set up next to the court square Christmas tree along Main Street. After he drops off his distinguished passenger, the carriage driver will be available to offer rides starting outside the Convention Center and Visitors Bureau.

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As it grows dark, be sure to head to the courtyard to see the lighting of the Community Christmas Tree. This is a perfect opportunity to get in some beautiful Christmas themed photos with the family for your photo albums or Christmas cards. After the tree lighting, you can join carolers singing all the favorite Christmas carols, also held in the courtyard.

A Walk Back in Time

Dickens Downtown is a walk back in time. The Alley will feature characters from Charles Dickens’ classic story, A Christmas Carol. Visitors will have the opportunity to chat with a beggar, a pickpocket, storytellers, street urchins, and even a constable. Don’t be too concerned if you see the constable locking up one of the street urchins! This is all a part of the reenactment fun and the jail is just another of the authentic scenes to be found in downtown Murray. As no reenactment of A Christmas Carol is complete without Scrooge, he’ll be there, along with Tiny Tim and other classic characters that will make you feel as though you’ve stepped back into this classically English Victorian novel.

is not to be missed. “Everyone should come and enjoy the festivities,” she told me. “It’s a lot of fun and everyone has a really great time. It’s easy to find in downtown Murray and appropriate for the whole family. Local businesses really support the event and will have extended shopping hours on both nights. A lot of them will have special Christmas sales during the event so it’s a great time to shop for bargains.” “Dickens Downtown has really grown a lot over the years: It’s the whole package of Christmas activities wrapped into two evenings,” Wright added. “You have the tree lighting, caroling, Santa Claus, and a whole host of other things thrown in. We’ve really got something special going on here.” End your Saturday night of holiday festivities with the Rotary Club of Murray’s Nighttime Christmas Parade. It is sure to please kids of all ages.

Dickens Downtown is a long-standing tradition in Murray. Despite a brief discontinuance in 1981 when the alley’s location was destroyed in a fire, volunteers have put on this event for many years much to the enjoyment of all who attend. Not only is it an event everyone will enjoy, Dickens Downtown also provides a chance for the community to give to people in need. When you buy any of the delicious snacks from vendors, part of the proceeds raised will be donated to a local charity of the vendor’s choice. There is something for everyone at Dickens Downtown. The little ones will want to do crafts, get their face painted, listen to the storytellers, decorate cookies, and of course, visit ‘Father Christmas’. Mom and Dad can shop at the local stores, enjoy a carriage ride, and interact with the actors in the reenactment. The Town & Gown Community band and choir will be performing at the First Baptist Church beginning at 7pm.

Extended Shopping Hours

Deana Wright, the director of Murray Main Street, the non-profit organization which hosts Dickens’ Downtown told me why this event

Small Business Saturday Small Business Saturday was created in 2010 as a national shopping holiday in response to the Great Recession and the impact felt by local communities. Falling on the Saturday after Thanksgiving, Small Business Saturday is a day to celebrate and support the small independently-owned businesses that help boost local economies across the country. More information can be found by visiting americanexpress. com/us/small-business/shop-small

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iSUPPORT by Will Brandon

Stomping Towards the Cure Through Broadway

n 2018, an estimated 1,735,350 new cases of cancer will be diagnosed in the United States and 609,640 people will die from the disease. Unfortunately, our area is not spared in sharing the struggles of those who are affected by cancer. Thankfully we live in a community that fights together, loves together, and is never afraid to offer a helping hand to those who need it. In an effort to help current cancer patients and support cancer research, iSupport Stomping Towards the Cure: Dancing Around Broadway.

What Is Stomping Towards The Cure?

Stomping Towards the Cure was started by Joelle Long, a manager at Texas Roadhouse in Paducah. She was inspired by the cancer survivors who ate at the restaurant and wanted to do something to help them. Instead of the traditional walk or run, Texas Roadhouse wanted to put a spin on their own fundraiser. Stomp is a night of fun and performances performed by local high schools, middle schools, dance squads, and choirs. The 7th Annual Stomp is happening at 6:30pm on Thursday,

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November 15 at the Carson Center located at 100 Kentucky Avenue in Paducah. The funds raised from the event will benefit the Baptist Health Paducah, Your Fight Cancer Fund. The fund works to enhance oncology services and provide assistance to local cancer patients. “We wanted 100% of the funds raised to help people right here in our own western Kentucky community,” explained Long. “Your Fight Cancer Fund helps those who can’t afford treatment or travel costs. Since our first event in 2012, we have raised over $100,000 that has gone directly back to those affected in our community!” Along with fundraising, the stomp is a night of fun to come together to celebrate the fighters in our community and remember those that we have lost to this terrible disease.

Dancing Around Broadway

The Stomp theme of 2018 will be... cue spotlights... Broadway hits! That’s right, roll out the red carpet and get ready to stomp your feet to some of the hottest acts to ever come through New York. This year there are 17 different groups participating in the Stomp, with each team representing a different cancer that affects our local community and will perform a different Broadway performance. Kayla Tuttle of Leight July will also be the Stomp VIP survivor song performance of the night. “What’s awesome about the event is that it’s not just raising awareness about breast cancer or colon cancer, it’s a special event that focuses on the top cancers that specifically affect western Kentucky,” explained Long. Each group will have their own VIP Survivor that represents the team and their performance.

Bring Yourself or Sponsor Someone Else

Tickets for the event will be $25 per ticket for general admission, or $35 for VIP floor seating. Texas Roadhouse is looking for local community members to sponsor VIP tickets. These will then be given to local cancer fighters and survivors so that they get the chance to come and enjoy a night that was created for them. “Texas Roadhouse in Paducah loves our community and we love any chance that we get to give back,” said Long excitedly. “What better way to do that than give back to those who really need it.”

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To purchase, donate, or sponsor tickets you can email Joelle Long at store_paducah@texasroadhouse.com or call 270.442.7000. Tickets can also be purchased at the event, or from any of the local teams participating. Whether you, a friend, or family member has been affected by cancer, this event is your chance to honor and remember their fight. By participating in this night of Broadway fun and cheer, you will bring awareness to the diseases our community and so many others are facing, and support those who are ‘stomping towards the cure!’

2018 Performances

Heath Middle School - Grease (brain cancer), Reidland Middle School - Chicago (lymphoma), Lone Oak Middle School - Footloose (leukemia), Paducah Middle School - School of Rock (multiple myeloma), Paducah Tilghman High School - Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (breast cancer), McCracken County Cheer - 9 to 5 (cervical ovarian cancer), McCracken County Dance - Matilda (melanoma), Mainstage Performing Arts - Cats (prostate cancer), AMPA - A Mix-Up (all cancers), The Rhythm Factory - Motown: The Musical (head and neck cancer), Livingston Central - Hairspray (pancreatic cancer), Mt. Zion Preschool Stomp/Childhood Symphony - Phantom of Opera (childhood cancer), “We Are Victory” Community Young Adult Choir - Sister Act (stomach cancer), Market House Theatre Dance - Hamilton (lung cancer), Market House Theatre - Annie (thyroid cancer), St. Mary’s High School Mamma Mia (sarcomas bone/bladder cancer), Calloway Middle School - The Lion King (colon cancer), Leight July - Survivor Song Performance. Will Brandon is an active support of local arts and culture, aspiring stomper, and administrative guru at All Good Media.

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iDO

presented by Carroll’s Treasures Jewelry

The Perfect Ring for “I Do”

ossibly one of the most intimidating moments in anyone’s life is shopping for an engagement ring. Whether you’re approaching this daunting task alone or with your future mate it’s still terrifying for many people. The holiday season is one of the most popular times of the year to get engaged. Here are some helpful tips to help make that extra special purchase a little easier.

Know what you want to spend.

You will be confronted with a dizzying array of choices when it comes to engagement rings. Have a price range in mind. Going in with fairly specific parameters will help your jeweler find the right engagement ring to fit your budget.

What kind of jewelry do they already wear?

Classic or modern; feminine or sophisticated; silver or gold; delicate or chunky; simple or ornate? Have these preferences in mind when you set out to shop. If you buy something similar to what your mate already likes, you can’t go wrong.

Know their ring size.

Borrow one they already own. Trace the inner circle on a piece of paper, or press the ring into a bar of soap for an impression. You can also slide it down one of your own fingers and draw a line where it stops. A jeweler can use these measurements to identify the approximate ring size. If they don’t wear rings, remember it’s always better to buy a ring a bit bigger than you think they’ll need, because sizing a ring down is much easier than increasing its size.

No idea what your partner would like?

Consider buying an unset diamond. If you choose the diamond first and have the setting made later, you can include your partner in selecting the style and final details of the ring (always a good idea) and avoid the awkwardness of choosing a ring that’s more to your taste than theirs.

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Here are a few things to keep in mind when considering shape:

They will be wearing this ring 24/7 every day of your married life. It will need to go with everything from jeans to evening wear. If you’re uncertain it’s sensible to stick to the classics that appeal to most people most of the time. Cutting styles with fewer facets, such as emerald cut or rose cut, require higher clarity. Certain shapes pair more successfully with other gems in multi-stone rings. Round, Oval and Marquise all work well. Pear and Heart shape are more challenging.

What setting makes sense?

A few of the most common settings for engagement rings are solitaire, three stone and sidestone. While there are an unending variety of patterns, details and metal choices, there are four basic types you are likely to encounter: 1. Solitaire – A single stone. Still the most popular choice in engagement rings. The head secures the diamond. Prongs allow the diamond to catch the most light. A four-prong-setting shows more of the diamond, but a six-prong setting is often more secure. 2. Sidestone – Diamonds or other gemstones, flank the main stone for additional sparkle or color. Popular sidestone settings include channel, which protects stones by keeping them flush, and barchannel, which allows more light to enter the sidestones. 3. Three Stone – One diamond for the past, one for the present, and one for the future. Typically, the center diamond is larger than the two side stones. 4. Pavee (pah-vey) – The main stone is surrounded by tiny diamonds to add sparkle and the illusion of greater size. As to actual setting design, consider your partner’s lifestyle, and how well a certain setting will fit into it. If they are more active or outdoorsy, look for lower profile, less ornate and sturdier choices, which are less likely to get knocked or caught on things. If your partner’s more glamorous, look for statement settings, with a higher stone profile and more intricate ring detailing or unique motif.

For more information about Color and clarity in a diamond visit the Gemology Institute of America https://4cs.gia.edu/en-us.

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iAGE With joyful seniors in mind, this is an article sponsored by Parkview Nursing and Rehabilitation.

Depression in the Golden Years

e all have emotions that aren’t always easy to understand. But those occasional “blues” can turn into something more serious if not addressed.

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Bodily pains, headaches and digestive issues that linger

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Decreased interest in activities once enjoyed

Around six million Americans over the age of 65 suffer from depression, but only 10% seek treatment. Depression can be a part of aging, but prolonged depressive symptoms should be addressed. Below are ways you can recognize and treat late-life depression in yourself or a loved one to keep your later years truly golden.

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Feelings of sadness, hopelessness and emptiness

A First Look at Depression

Depression is recognized as feelings of sadness, helplessness and hopelessness that can affect one’s ability to function. The National Institutes of Health cites three main forms of depression: •

Minor depression – a milder form that lasts two weeks or less.

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Major depression – a severe form that can last up to six months while disrupting life functions, such as working, sleeping, eating and finding fulfillment.

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Dysthymic disorder (dysthymia) – a form of depression with moderate symptoms that typically last 2 years or more.

Depression is often linked to genetics, brain chemistry and stress levels. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention highlight the connection between depression and other illnesses. Seniors are at a higher risk since about 80 percent have chronic health problems that can cause stress and trigger depression. Because depression shares symptoms with other conditions, seniors are often misdiagnosed. It is important to recognize the signs of depression to treat it effectively. Depression varies from person to person, but common symptoms include:

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Impaired ability to focus, recall details and make decisions

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Reduced appetite or overeating

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Thoughts of self-harm and/or suicide

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Trouble sleeping or sleeping too much

Keep in mind that family history, chronic pain, medical conditions, such as diabetes, cancer, dementia, hypertension, and medication side effects can increase your risk of depression. Knowing these risk factors and the above symptoms may help you shed light on how treatment can help you.

Treating Depression

After recognizing signs of depression, you should educate yourself to get a deeper understanding of your situation. Then talk to friends and family members. Loved ones who are aware of your problem can offer support and advice. With friends and family backing you, talk to a physician about what you are experiencing. Your doctor can conduct

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exams, tests, and interviews to determine possible causes. Be as open as possible to ensure the best treatment. Think of treatment in three stages. The first stage involves lifestyle changes. Take a look at your life and see what you can improve on your own and with the help of friends and family. Surround yourself with people you find inspiring and supportive. Revisit activities you’ve always loved; that spark of enjoyment you’ve been missing may show up like an old pal. Try relaxing and engaging activities, such as gardening, exercise, bird watching, reading, and fishing. In the second stage, you might seek the help of a counselor or psychologist through a referral from your doctor. In this type of therapy, you can learn to recognize and change behaviors or thought patterns that lead to depression. Lastly, an antidepressant may be necessary after you have tried counseling and changing your lifestyle. If you are prescribed an antidepressant, be aware of the possible side effects and how the drug may interact with your current medications. While treating your depression, stay in communication with your doctor to let him or her know how treatment is working for you. Recognizing the signs of depression can help improve your life and the lives of others. Don’t let depression diminish your quality of life. You have the power to keep your years truly golden.

Sources: nimh.nih.gov, cdc.gov, mayoclinic.com, webmd.com

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iWIN

The halls of West Elementary School were...

he Paducah Parks and Recreation Annual Halloween Story Contest has picked their winners! Once again, PAFM is delighted to publish excerpts from these budding authors.

The rules were that each story had to begin with, “The halls of West Elementary School were ...” and be no longer than 500 words for third-fourth graders, 600 words for fifth-sixth graders and 700 for seventh-eighth graders. The complete stories are published on iListWesternKentucky.com. Congratulations to this year’s winners!

3rd Grade Winner: Kory Sulcer

When the principal heard the doorbell, he called a lockdown. The teachers knew it wasn’t safe in the classroom with the monsters, so they thought about going outside. One of the teachers went outside by accident, and that very second she said “RUN!” She saw zombie’s eyes popping out of his brain. She quickly locked the door and barricaded it. Then, the cafeteria ladies had an idea to cook some garlic bread to delay the vampires. Then, the gym teacher decided to gather all the volleyballs to throw at the zombies. The teachers were worried that they wouldn’t be able to get rid of the ghosts, but suddenly the teachers knew what to do with the ghosts. They gathered all of their students. The other teachers were called and said go to your classroom door. When I yell “push”, open your door then run towards

the ghosts. They ran straight through the ghosts and suddenly all the ghosts disappeared. Everything was fine inside, but when the principal looked outside all he could see was vampires, ghosts, and zombies.

4th Grade Winner: Pacey Wiley

As I went to my locker to put away my things, I heard a haunting noise. I turned around but nothing was there. It must’ve been in my head. I went to my seat and just as I went to sit down I heard a scream. This time I knew it wasn’t in my head. I made a run for the outside doors. I got the feeling I was being followed but I turned around and all of the classroom doors slammed shut. There were bloody handprints all over them. I took off running to the bathroom. There was a little girl crying. I talked to her and we kept hearing what sounded like kids playing basketball in the gym. We decided to try and make a run to the gym. As we ran in there, we could still hear the sounds of kids playing ball but no one was around. We started hollering for help but nobody came. We decided to try another outside door. As we were running there, we heard crying coming from our classroom.

5th Grade Winner: Tanner Kight

Now, I was all alone in the 5th grade wing, trying to be brave as I made my way in the silent black night to find my locker. Usually, there would be teachers roaming the halls finishing up the day’s

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activities, but with the excitement of Halloween and kids trick or treating, there wasn’t a soul to be found. Suddenly, as I made my way to my destination, eerie green light started coming from under the door in a classroom on my right. I turned to leave, but I desperately needed that book to study for the test we were taking the next day. I took a deep breath, turned back to face the glowing light, and started slowly creeping down the hallway being as quiet as a mouse. I had just reached my locker, which was thirteen lockers from the sight of the light, when I heard a loud bang and the locker across from the room flew open! Curiosity got the best of me, so I tiptoed to the door in question. As I ever so slowly peeked inside the open door, I heard a moan, “Taaannnneeeerrrrr.” My heart was racing, I turned and ran down the hallway as fast as I could and out the front doors.

8th Grade Winner: Lilly Watson

6 Grade Winner: Arrianna Talley th

As she pulled on the car door handle she realized it was locked, so she was waiting for her mom when she saw a man dressed in a black suit and hat walking towards her. When the man approached, he busted her mom’s car window. Anna screamed and tried to run, but the man had grabbed her arm and unlocked the door and threw Anna in. Then he hot-wired the car with Anna still screaming for her mom. She watched her mom dial 911 as she was banging on the door then the man said “buckle up” with a suspicious smirk on his face and drove away. Anna was terrified and was wondering what was happening! He stopped to blindfold her then started driving again. He stopped to blindfold her then started driving again. Anna was in shock! She started asking questions like “Who are you? and “Why ME!? Then after an hour he said we are almost there. Anna was making up a plan in her head to punch him and run! Then the man said “There is no need for violence or punching. I know exactly what you are thinking so you cannot escape.” At that moment Anna felt the car stop. She heard him open the car door and then he grabbed her. She got slammed into a room filled with pictures of her at school and at the Halloween shop hung to the walls.

7th Grade Winner: Emmy Seaton

corner sooner than I desired. Nerves shivered up my spine all morning. I had butterflies in my stomach. When one girl started to sing, the alarms went off for no reason. Then, when a boy tried to play his piano, an eerie whistling sound filtered across the room. It was my turn to audition, I heard someone call out to me “Everly”. I turned around to find no one there. I sat down at the piano. I then heard phantom footsteps. I was very creeped out. I began playing my song, when suddenly the keys next to me started to go up and down. An unexplained cool breeze wrapped around me and I immediately felt dizzy. The hairs on the back of my neck stood and my fingers became numb. When I finished, the judges clapped and said I made the audition! I was so happy but very concerned. Was I imaging that the keys were playing by themselves?

The lunch bell started to ring. At lunch I found a note when I unfolded my napkin. The note read, “You will do great at auditions Everly! Your mom will be so proud!” The note brought a little tear to my eyes. I really did miss my mom. Wait... who put this in my napkin? Strange things were beginning to happen which made me even more nervous. The auditions came around the corner sooner than I desired. Nerves shivered up my spine all morning. The auditions came around the

Aaahhh! That had definitely not come from room 301. I grabbed my trusty broom again and quietly walked in the direction of the sound. I shook more and more with each step I took, the sound getting louder and louder. Just as I was about to reach it, a bright flash of light knocked me off my feet. As I rubbed my eyes, my vision started to return. In front of me stood a glowing figure. As I looked closer, I saw what appeared to be a middle-aged woman with dark, curly hair and a young child in her arms. I rubbed my eyes again, in case I might be seeing things. The woman still stood in front of me with a warm smile on her face. In a thick Italian accent, she said, “Do you know who I am?” She must have noticed my clueless look, because she said, “I am St. Gianna Beretta Molla.” Gesturing to the child in her arms, she said, “This is my daughter Mariolina. Tomorrow is a feast day known as All Saints Day. I want you to prepare others for this coming day, and let them know to celebrate it in gladness. I have died a martyr for the sake of my child. Let others also value this day and the lives of all who celebrate it. Please remind others on this day of peace to value life in honor of all the saints coming down to earth to visit them. Carmen, if you do so, you will certainly be remembered in my heart, and I will always be with you.”

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iDOCTOR

by Brian Kern, MD Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Specialist The Orthopaedic Institute of Western Kentucky

Running Shoes: What Should You Know?

unning is an excellent way to get in shape, stay in shape, build stamina, lower blood pressure, lose weight, and relieve stress. But, running in the wrong shoes might cause more problems than it solves.

So, save yourself from possible blisters, knee pain, toenail loss, and more by considering a few factors when buying your next pair.

The way you run directly impacts the kind of shoe you should buy.

How do you run? Your gait, depending on whether you experience neutral pronation, over-pronation, or under-pronation in your gait. So, grab an old pair of running shoes and look at worn patterns on the soles. •

Neutral-pronation – the wear pattern evenly crosses the ball of your foot and a small portion of your heal. This means you’re a naturally efficient runner!

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Over-pronation – the shoe is worn along the inside edge. This is caused by an exaggerated form of the foot’s natural inward roll. Your new shoes will need to provide stability or motion-control.

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Under-pronation – the shoe is worn along the outer edge, meaning your foot rolls to the outside when you run. This kind of rolling leads to inefficient impact reduction. You’ll need shoes that offer more cushioning and flexibility.

The shape of your foot should be a big consideration.

You need to pay careful attention to each section of the shoe. A slight chafing might not bother you in the store, but it can create blisters down the road. Make sure: •

The heal doesn’t slip when you walk

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The upper section of the shoe above the sole fits the contours of your foot

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The padding on the sole sits comfortably on your arch

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Your toes have enough room to spread out naturally with each stride

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Your ankle has a full range of motion

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Caring more about fashion than function.

Your shoes affect the health of your knees and joints. Injuries and wear can affect you for life, so don’t just pick the ones that match your favorite gym clothes. Find the pair that fits your foot and your way of running.

Buying the wrong size.

Shoes that are either too big or too small can cause blisters quickly. Make sure they fit each contour of your foot without chafing and leave about a thumbnail’s worth of extra space above your toes. Also, shop for shoes in the evening. Your feet swell throughout the day and are at their largest near sunset. Wait until then to make your selection so you won’t wind up with shoes that are too small.

Assuming you know your size.

Always get your feet measured when buying shoes. Your feet change during the course of your life, adults can’t assume they wear the size they measured to 10 years ago is the one you have today. And children and teen’s feet grow in spurts. Also, sizes change from brand to brand, so make sure you try each shoe on before buying.

Waiting too long to buy new shoes.

Most shoes last around 300-500 miles, depending on the shoe’s durability and how heavily your foot strikes the ground. But eventually, every shoe’s cushioning wears down, and that loss of cushion can lead to shin splints, knee pain, foot pain, and more.

Running in the wrong type of shoe.

Just like other kinds of clothing, athletic shoes are made for various types of activities. You can buy shoes for road running, cross-training, trail running, tennis, weight lifting, and more. Your workout will be safer and more comfortable if you pair the right shoes with the right activity. If you’re not sure about a shoe’s intended purpose, ask the staff before you buy. Sources: runnersworld.com/gear/a20842305/how-to-buy-the-right-runningshoes rei.com/learn/expert-advice/running-shoes.html relentlessforwardcommotion.com/2017/10/5-running-shoe-mistakesyou-could-be-making-right-now

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STEM 4

GIRLS

Science • Technology • Engineering • Mathematics Girls 5th grade through high school are invited to this hands-on event to learn more about educational choices in science, technology, engineering and mathematics! WIN DOOR PRIZES • FOOD WILL BE SERVED!

Thursday, November 1, 2018 5:00 – 8 p.m. Emerging Technology Center

On the campus of West Kentucky Community and Technical College 5100 Alben Barkley Drive • Paducah, KY 42001 Register online at paducahchamber.org or by phone: 270-443-1746 On-site registration begins at 5:00 p.m.

Jennifer Rukavina, Chief Meteorologist at WPSD-TV, will be the keynote speaker.

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Midtown Market ............................................................................................ 22 midtownmarket.com

Dr. Kelly Anunciato ....................................................................................... 47 kellyanunciato.com

New Haven Assisted Living .......................................................................... 34 newhavenalky.com

Barn & Willow Boutique ............................................................................... 23 @barnandwillowboutique

Paducah Chamber of Commerce ......................................................... 53 paducahchamber.com

Between Friends Consignment .................................................................. 11 @betweenfriendsconsignment

Paducah Parks & Recreation ...................................................................... 48 paducahky.gov

Broadway United Methodist Church .................................................... 40 bumc-paducah.org

Paducah Public Schools ......................................................................... 50 paducah.kyschools.us

Caring People Services ................................................................................ 13 caringpeopleservices.com

Paducah Shooter’s Supply .......................................................................... 2 paducahshooters.com

Carlins Concept Salon Spa ......................................................................... 21 carlinssalonspa.com

Paducah Symphony Orchestra ............................................................. 20 paducahsymphony.org

Carroll’s Treasures Jewelry .......................................................................... 43 @carrollstreasuresjewelry

Parkview Nursing & Rehab ....................................................................... 46

The Carson Center .............................................................................. 44 & 51 thecarsoncenter.org

Quick Care/Four Rivers Internal Medicine .................................................. 41 quickcarepaducah.com

Charlton & Park ................................................................................................ 37 charltonandpark.com

Raynarldo Henderson for City Commissioner ............................... 42 @hendersonforpaducah

diSorellas Hair & Nail Salon .................................................................... 31 @disorellas7

Relaxation Station ....................................................................................... 47 tririvershc.com

Flanary Vet ..................................................................................................... 18, 27 flanaryvet.com

Richard Abraham for City Commissioner .......................................... 17

Huyck Farms ...................................................................................................... 14 huyckfarms.com Itty Bitty Knitty Shop ....................................................................................... 32 ibkshop.biz JourneyPure Paducah ................................................................................. 25 Land Between the Lakes .............................................................................. 38 landbetweenthelakes.us Dr. Beverly Largent ............................................................................................ 23 drlargent.com Lindsey Wilson College ................................................................................. 15 lindsey.edu MainStage School of Performing Arts ................................................. 36 mainstageschoolofperformingarts.com Market House Theatre ................................................................................... 9 markethousetheatre.org Martha Emmons for State Representative ........................................ 19 marthaforrep.com Matt Hernandez Creative ........................................................................... 33 matthernandezcreative.com

parkviewnursingandrehabilitationcenter.com

Rusted Roots Boutique .......................................................................... 3 @rustedrootsboutique Sandra Wilson for City Commissioner ........................................ 24 sandrawilsonforpaducah.com Dr. Stephen Stivers, DPM ......................................................................... 35 stiversandstivers.com Symphony Supply ...................................................................................... 30 symphonysupply.com The Rustic Thread ....................................................................................... 28 @therusticthread Total Rejuvenation .......................................................................................... 29 totalrejuvenationofpaducah.com TriRivers Healthcare ....................................................................................... 55 tririvershc.com WellSprings ........................................................................................................ 45 wellspringsderm.com WKMS ................................................................................................................... 40 wkms.org Yaya’s Island ...................................................................................................... 10 yayasisland.com Yeiser Art Center ........................................................................................ 16 theyeiser.org

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