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Barlow begins progress on revitalization DALE TURNER The Ballard County Weekly
Melissa Bradley, board member for the Barlow House Museum was in attendance Monday for the Barlow City Commissioners special called meeting. The commissioners met at city hall annex to pick projects to begin work on after the beautification committee table at the
Community Listening Meeting on the 21 urged the commissioners to move forward on a few projects. Most projects will be handled through the Community Beautification Committee. A few will by nature have to be accomplished through the commissioners and mayor. Eight of 16 stand out items on a list developed from Tuesday’s listen-
County EMS to receive $20K grant
ing session were chosen to start. These start up projects will be concerned with the appearance of Hwy 60 through town. Bradley resides in Leadville Colorado and had been in town for a board meeting of the Barlow House. She here self lives in what was a small mining town that went from a 10,000 population to 3,500 in just two years after the mine shut down.
She said she was intrigued by what she had heard was being done in Barlow. Having once lived in Barlow herself she is very much interested in what happens in the town. Leadville, a short distance from Vail and a couple hours from Aspen, faced some of the same things as abandoned properties, delinquent taxes and unSee BARLOW on Page 2
Beware of the ghost and goblins on the roads Area motorists are urged to be watchful for all the little ghouls and batboys running around the county over the next fews days as part of Halloween activities. Halloween will fall on Friday, Oct. 31, this
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DALE TURNER The Ballard County Weekly During the October Fiscal Court meeting held Tuesday 21, Emergency Management service Director Travis Holder reported to the court that the county’s EMS as been approved to receive a $20,000 Homeland Security Grant for the purchase of a Utility Vehicle (UTV). Holder expects to be awarded the grant in November. The emergency generators were a topic discussed with Holder also. Several of the county’s generators have been inoperable for a few months and during the September meeting he told the magistrates the repairs would not be covered by insurance and the county would be financially responsible. What exactly the repairs will cost have not yet been determined but are expected to run near to the cost of a new engine replacement. If replacement is required it was suggested using a propane fueled engine rather then using the same diesel fueled engine. The detention center reports running at over capacity. With a 78 bed facility they are running in the 80s with 50 being state inmates according to Donnie Hall Jr. The jail passed an annual facility inspection and a 911 audit that insures all records are kept accurately and all employees are properly trained. See EMS on Page 2
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BRIEFS Nov. 6
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Mickey Soltys (center) holding the 50th Annual Illinois State Old-Time Fiddle Contest championship trophy and the “traveling trophy.” Also shown are second place winner Charlie Walden (right) and third place winner Cliff Harrison (left).
Former Wickliffe resident wins Illinois State Old-Time contest DEB BROWNE Special to The Ballard County Weekly
Former Wickliffe resident Mickey Soltys won the Illinois State Old-Time Fiddle Contest Sunday in Effingham. Soltys won the open division at the contest’s 50th anniversary — the same championship won three years in a row by Alison Krauss starting at age 13. Known in the Carbondale, Illinois area for playing in the Irish band the Dorians,
year. As usual, some youngsters will be out and about trying to scare up from candy at different hours, sometimes in dark-colored outfits that could be hard to see at night. Have a safe and happy Halloween.
and square dances held by the Southern Illinois Friends of Traditional Music and Dance, Soltys can be seen playing electric guitar with the new classic country band Uncle Pecos at Hangar 9 Nov. 29. He currently works at Southern Illinois University’s Morris Library. Born in West Virginia, Soltys grew up in Wickliffe, Kentucky. Although he initially wanted to play trumpet, Soltys took a few guitar lessons at age 13 and See FIDDLE on Page 2
Barlow meeting attracts the attention of local governments DALE TURNER The Ballard County Weekly
“Funding will come. The way you’re successful is to have a plan in place and have the community already working” is what Tad Long from the Kentucky League of Cities
told the group gathered at the Barlow First Baptist Church Fellowship Hall on the 21st the venue for the second Community Listening Meeting. Although the crowd was only about half the size of the first meeting participants were enthusi-
astic about the potential for Barlow’s future. BobbieBryant with KLC opened the meeting recapping answers given surrounding 10 questions about 42024/ Barlow that citizens were asked at the initial meeting in September; strengths, See LOCAL on Page 3
The City of Wickliffe announced that its November council meeting will be held on Monday, Nov. 3 at 6 p.m. The council had to reschedule its normal Tuesday meeting due to Nov. 4 falling on Election Day.
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The USDANatural Resources Conservation Service in Kentucky is encouraging landowners, farmers and producers to visit their local NRCS office now to receive information and apply for conservation technical assistance and possible financial funding opportunities. The first application cutoff period date for consideration for 2015 funds is Nov. 21, 2014. Applications received after Nov. 21 will be held until the next cut off period, which is March 20, 2015.
Elect George Lane Mayor of Wickliffe on Nov. 4
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WKCTC scholarship recipients meet donors at reception More than 120 West Kentucky Community and Technical College scholarship students got the chance to meet and thank their scholarship donors during a reception in the college’s Bistro October 24. WKCTC President Barbara Veazey said support of the college through generous donor endowments, the annual gala auction and the Community Scholarship Program has allowed the college to award more than $600,000 in scholarships this year. “Over 400 students are able to attend West Kentucky because of you,” Veazey told the reception audience Friday. “You do
Relay For Life slated for June 12
The 2015 Relay For Life of Ballard County will take place on June 12, and will run from 6 p.m.-midnight, at BMHS. Five teams have already signed up for the event. For more information call 1-800-227-2345.
make a difference.” Ballard County resident Rhonda Miller is a nontraditional WKCTC criminal justice student who received the Vel Lynn Pace Memorial Scholarship this year. The Pace Scholarship is given to students who are working to earn their GED. Vel Lynn Pace worked tirelessly with GED students at the college before her death in 2006. Miller said she came to WKCTC in fall 2013 because she knew she had to make a change in her life. “I found out my daughter had quit high school with just three credits shy of graduating. When I told her how upset I was, she told me I didn’t have any room to talk; I knew she was right.” That was on a Friday and Miller enrolled in the GED program at WKCTC three days later. After earning her GED in just a few weeks, Miller enrolled at WKCTC in spring 2014 and she has never looked back. Through the support of the college and the
scholarship she received, Miller plans to transfer to Eastern Kentucky University when she graduates from WKCTC in May 2015. She continues to encourage her daughter to go back to earn her GED diploma and earn a college degree. “You have to prove you can do it and that they can do it too.” As Miller tried to thank widower Jerry Pace, who also lives in Ballard County, for his part in helping her achieve her academic goal, both became emotional. “She is saying ‘thank you’ with where she is and what she is doing,” Pace said. “Vel would have been so proud; that’s exactly what she would have wanted.” Miller also expressed her thanks to Samantha Williams, WKCTC Adult Learning Centers director and Tammy Pendergrast, who also works in the center and is a mentor to Miller. “I never knew the potential I have until I came to this college,” Miller said. “They have changed my life; they’re amazing.”
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Rhonda Miller of Ballard County (right) received the Vel Lynn Pace Memorial Scholarship at West Kentucky Community and Technical College this year. Miller got to meet and personally thank scholarship donor Jerry Pace (center) and scholarship supporter Ellen Perkins (left) at the WKCTC annual Donor Scholarship Reception on Oct. 24.
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Barlow House Advisory Board met on Monday. Board member Melissa Bradley attended the special called meeting of the city commissioners. Shown above are (back row) Gary Dyer, Melissa Bradley, Henrietta Fridholm, David Barlow, Zach Hosman. (front) Sharon Wilson, James Acton and Susan Sloan.
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der maintained properties. Selling delinquent tax properties was a
primary benefit according to Bradley. Leadville holds a couple of distinguished endurance races each year and when it was discovered proper-
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ties could be obtained for pennies on the dollar people began to buy them for second homes as training locations. Bradley is interested in providing assistance through the Barlow House but will be limited to board decisions and laws governing the Barlow House Trust.
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Michael Clarke, the Ambulance Director reported being requested by Kentucky Board of Emergency Services (KBEMS) to fill on of three Board of Directors positions for TIKI MAST, a supplemental commercial air medical service based out of Fort Campbell. The fiscal court approved up to $25,000 for a wood chipper. Road Department Supervisor Brad Jones has located a chipper for $21,000 but the board approved more in the event that particular chipper had become available. Jones said a chipper is a piece of equipment that will actually pay for its self and can make the county money by being able to chip logs 10 inches in diameter which Jones said is 95 percent of what they clean from roadways with out having to pay the fuel and labor for hauling the wood debris away. Two bushhog mowers replaced earlier in the year will be place for auction. A resolution to have Local Investments For Transformation (LIFT) placed on the ballot as a referendum was approved. Lift is an optional one cent sales tax option the community can vote on to fund special projects. After financing completion the tax goes away. To learn more on LIFT go to www.liftky.com The Ballard County Weekly CALL 270-335-3700
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weaknesses, threats, likes, etc. One of the leading concepts for revitalization was tourism. Identifying what is unique to an area is the key to building a successful strategic plan with intention and purpose. Bryant said the thing that leaped out at her are the Cypress Swamps. After researching, she said, cypress swamps are exclusive to this area and would be a natural fit for eco and adventure tourism that would offer easy access to fishing, canoeing and kayaking. No where else in the state have cypress swamps she said. The swamp according to Long, marketed right would be a good thing for Barlow. Promoting Barlow is some thing that needs to be addressed, “you all’s web presence is lacking. It’s hard to find out information about Barlow on the internet’ Bryant said. She added that there are some simple things that can be done to elevate Barlow’s status on the web. She added that cross marketing every thing available in Barlow, the Barlow House, stills, jail and e-Learning Center etc. will be a necessity. Partnering with the Kentucky Tourism Cabinet to help promote the cypress swamps along with driving and walking trails and begin working on a ‘trail town designation’ is one thing KLC strongly recommended. Bryant told the listeners that that being a farmer or from a farming community gives residents a strong independent spirit and there will be entrepreneurial opportunities available. Using the available natural resources at their disposal will potentially trigger spin off businesses; guided tours, maps, food, rentals. Beatification was high on the list as one of the objectives that could be achieved. “Do just enough to get excited” Bryant said. Long added you have to begin with simple tiny steps. An analogy was shared which expresses the need to fix a ‘broken window;’ if you allow the window to remain in a state of disrepair it will become a location for gathering trash and clutter because no one cares. But repair the window and clean around the area and the natural respect will return. It’s a matter of
pride in appearance that becomes infectious. Another idea, which came from a student they had met with earlier that day at BMHS, is a coffee shop with WIFI. The thing that is great about that idea is the county’s e-Learning center located in Barlow. Too further add to the idea is to have the high school culinary class market breads and pastries though the shop. Bryant said the youth want to do something; “they want to be involved you need to ask them.” She suggested letting them help develop walking trails as you seek out ways to get them involved. One of the major threats voiced during the first meeting was the possible re-routing of Hwy 60. Bryant said she has been in contact with the Transportation Cabinet and ensured the group that at this time there is no plan, no money budgeted and no designs for a re-route although there are discussions concerning the highway. With that in mind, she said one of the more unusual suggestions at the first meeting, one that 15 years ago she would not have considered as a good economic strategy plan for a city is a truck stop but that it now turns out to be one of the better suggestions that were made. People like to help people help themselves, Long said. “I see this everywhere, every city I work in, and it is that when local people take ownership great things happen.” He said he knows of one town with an $80,000 annual budget create such a buzz just by taking ownership it was able to raise $1 million. He continued by saying there’s none of this that is a quick fix but if they didn’t do some thing nothing would ever happen. A term often heard about actors is ‘they re-invented them selves,’ if it is in deed possible to re-invent some one or place then 42024/ Barlow maybe well on its way to doing so. Others local dignitaries attending the meeting included Fulton City Manager, Cubb Stokes; Fulton County J/E elect, Jim Martin; Hickman County Judge/Executive, Gregg Pruitt; KYGRRO Executive Director, Norma Pruitt The next meeting is scheduled for January.
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Obituaries
Martha Lee Ray Wilson
Martha Lee Ray Wilson, 87, of Wickliffe, KY, died Sunday, Oct. 12, 2014, at her home, surrounded by loved ones. The younger of two children, Martha was born to Ralph Howard Ray and Velsia Wilson Ray on Feb. 26, 1927 in Knox County, Indiana. On Jan. 25, 1947, she married her Jim, James A. Wilson. The couple came to Kentucky in 1950 and lived in the river bottoms on the corn and soybean farm they rented from Jim’s father. In 1954, they purchased the Trimble home and moved to Wickliffe. Their farming operation expanded in 1958 when the couple purchased two hill farms northwest of Barlow. In 1972, they started a farm equipment business on their farm, which was later moved to the vacated Barlow elementary school. Eventually, the couple purchased a large farm in Mississippi and made frequent trips there to keep updated on the tenant’s crops. Regardless of the business, Martha and Jim were partners and co-workers. Martha well utilized her Vincennes Business College degree as bookkeeper for all their ventures. At the age of 83, she retired from working every day at their farm equipment business. Martha’s life has always been faith centered. After coming to Kentucky, she was a member of the Wickliffe United Methodist Church and then the Barlow United Methodist Church. She was church organist for 50-plus years and served in many other capacities, including church treasurer, conference delegate, and chairperson of the board. As the cornerstone of her family, Martha’s devotion was never-ending. She supported her husband in all his endeavors at city, county and regional levels. She also encouraged her children’s varied interests, whether this required
taking them to Memphis for a dance competition, hauling horses in the back of a pick-up truck to a regional show or attending any other worthwhile experience. Besides her family, music was Martha’s primary passion. From an early age, she was an accomplished pianist, sharing her talent with family and the community. As she grew, she added numerous instruments to her repertoire: organ, pipe organ, marimba, accordion, and bells. Community service took varied forms for Martha. She worked with the Wickliffe PTA, volunteered for and served as county chair for the American Heart Association, and was a 4-H community leader. Additionally, Martha was a member and officer of the Wickliffe Woman’s Club, a benefactor of the arts, and a staunch supporter of the Democratic Party. Martha delighted in painting and also entertaining friends and family with her culinary and musical talents. She and Jim took great pride in raising roses together and enjoyed bird watching and feeding. One of their greatest loves was traveling the world, whether this was the two of them, with a tour group or with family. Her latest travel adventure, this past June, was a National Geographic expedition to the Arctic Ocean with her son, Steve and her greatgrandchildren, Avery and Bradley. This fulfilled her life-long dream of seeing polar bears in their natural habitat. Martha is survived by three children: Steve Wilson and wife, Laura Lee Brown, of Louisville; Melanie Wilson Kelley and husband, Steve, of Bardwell; Brett Wilson and wife, Sharon, of Wickliffe; four grandchildren: Heather McManus and husband, Shane, of
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By Kay Presson Next weekend will be Halloween, and as I reflect on my memories of my childhood, I do remember “Halloween in the Projects.” For the majority of my childhood, my family lived in two of the public housing projects of Paducah ... Thomas Jefferson Apartments, which were on North 13th Street, and Elmwood Court. We “project kids” really looked forward to Halloween more so than any other holiday. We were not destructive...we
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dressed up in costumes, mostly home made, and went from door to door....”trick or treating.” Mama had given me the instructions that since I was the eldest, I had to be in charge. This meant that I had to keep an eye on my three little sisters and two little brothers...and keep us together. When we returned to our apartment at 30J Elmwood Court ... Mama had us to empty our sacks of candy on the big dining table. There, she divided it equally among us six kids.
Folks, that old wooden pedestal table sets here in my home, and when passing it, I remember well the days of my childhood. Of course, during Halloween, some people will use it as an excuse to do mean things...such as string toilet paper, or even to steal. This is a time to enjoy each other’s company ... to encourage our friends to attend such wonderful events, such as The Forest of Illusions in Cunningham.
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Autumn Harvest set for Oct. 31
Autumn Harvest activities will be held from 5 p.m. until -8:30 p.m. on Oct. 31 at theKevil First Baptist Family Life Center. As part of the event, a Chili cook-off and desserts will be served, and games for children and adults. and door prizes will be distributed. Candy and fun will be had by all. The event is open to the community.
WKCTC to offer cleanings
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Western Kentucky Communtiy & Technical College is offering free dental cleanings for U.S. veterans on Nov. 3 as part of its “Smiles and Salutes” program. The program will run through April 1, 2015. For more information call Robert Sirls for an appointment at 270-5343437.
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By Jack Glisson
Monarch Butterfly
It’s the time of year that one may look to the sky on a clear calm day and notice butterflies fluttering in the wind. Sometimes there may be only one or two but occasionally several can be seen together. If they are very high in the sky you are likely seeing Monarch Butterflies, Danaus plexippus, during their fall migration. Monarchs, like other butterflies, undergo four life stages. The adults mate and lay eggs, once the eggs hatch the larvae or caterpillars feed and grow, the final stage or instar of the caterpillar forms a pupa or chrysalis, the adult emerges from the chrysalis to start anew. Unlike other butterflies though, the monarch goes through four generations per year. Other butterflies may undergo multiple generations but this is usually confined to one area. Starting in the spring, during February and March, millions of butterflies that have over wintered in Southern
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California and Mexico start flying north and east. They will mate and be looking for food plants on which to lay their eggs. Once the eggs hatch the young caterpillars will mature in about two weeks and form a chrysalis. An adult butterfly will emerge from the chrysalis in nine to fourteen days and continue flying north and east, mate, lay eggs and die. The lifespan of these butterflies is only
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two to six weeks. As these eggs hatch into the third generation the life cycle is identical to the second with the range continuing east and north following emergence of their food plants. When the third generation’s eggs hatch though there is something special about this fourth generation. These adults will start working their way south and eventually end up in their wintering grounds in Mexico and Southern California where they will over winter and be the be the ones to start the northern migration the following spring. This generation may live for six to eight months. This is the only generation to migrate. The butterflies that fly south have never been there, they are the off spring from three generations prior that came from the wintering grounds. The favorite food of Monarch Caterpillars is milkweed. They absorb a poison from that plant and carry it into the adult butterfly stage. This is apparently successful enough that another butterfly called the viceroy, mimics the color patterns of the monarch to prevent predation. It is unlikely that I will ever be able to travel to Mexico to see the Monarchs wintering grounds but this is still quite a view just to see dozens of them grouping and starting that southward flight.
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Lady Bombers capture 3rd District championship MAYFIELD - Ballard Memorial beat Graves County 3-1 (25-15, 20-25, 26-24, 2520) to capture its third straight 3rd District championship on Monday night (Oct. 20). The Lady Bombers, under the direction of head coach Adam Soloman, earned the hard-fought win against a talented Graves County volleyball team. Ballard Memorial returned to the win column after dropping a regular-season finale to University Heights on Oct.
14. The Lady Bombers fared well throughout the district championship contest. Graves County managed to win the second game of the four-game match. Ballard Memorial, however, finished strong to clinch the title. The Lady Eagles had advanced to the 3rd District title tilt after shutting out Mayfield 3-0 (25-8, 25-9, 25-2) in an opening match in the tournament. With the win, Ballard Me-
3rd District Volleyball Tournament at Mayfield Monday, Oct. 20 Graves County 3, Mayfield 0 (25-8, 25-9, 25-2) Championship Match Ballard Memorial 3, Graves County 1 (25-15, 20-25, 26-24, 25-20)
morial improved to 24-12. Following the loss, Graves County dropped to 20-17. Both Ballard Memorial and Graves County advanced to the 1st Region Volleyball Tourna-
ment at Marshall County. This year’s 1st Region Volleyball Tournament also includes Calloway County, Hickman County, Community Christian (Paducah), McCracken County, Fulton City and tournament host Marshall County. McCracken County is the defending 1st Region champion. The Lady Mustangs blanked Community Christian (Paducah) 3-0 (25-3, 2516, 25-5) in the 2013 regional championship match
3rd District Volleyball Standings 1st Region Volleyball Records McCracken County (29-7) Marshall County (27-10) Ballard Memorial (24-12) Murray (22-9) Graves County (20-17) Hickman County (17-11) Christian Fellowship (14-11) Carlisle County (13-14) Community Christian (Paducah) (12-18) Fulton City (10-14) Calloway County (7-19) St. Mary (6-21) Paducah Tilghman (5-15) Fulton County (2-13) Mayfield (1-14)
BMHS ranked No. BMHS Bombers level Massac 2 in volleyball poll
LA CENTER - Ballard Memorial is ranked second in the latest Kentucky Volleyball Coaches Association (KVCA) 1st Region Top 5 Poll, released Friday. The Lady Bombers are listed behind McCracken County (1). Ballard Memorial is ranked in front of Marshall County (3), Murray (4) and Graves County (5) In addition to McCracken County, other top-ranked teams from throughout the state are Henderson County (Region 2), Apollo (Region 3), South Warren (Region 4), Green County (Region 5), Mercy (Region 6), Assumption (Region 7), North Oldham (Region 8), Notre Dame (Region 9), Scott (Region 10), Tates Creek (Region 11),
Kentucky Volleyball Coaches Association First Region Top 5 Poll No Team 1....... McCracken County 2...........Ballard Memorial 3............Marshall County 4.......................... Murray 5..............Graves County
Southwestern (Region 12), Corbin (Region 13), Letcher County Central (Region 14), Allen Central (Region 15) and Raceland (Region 16). The Lady Bombers entered the week set to face 4th District runnerup Calloway County in the opening round of the 1st Region Volleyball Tournament at Marshall County. Ballard Memorial improved to 24-12 after defeating Graves County 3-1 in the 3rd District championship match
in regular-season finale, 36-7 LA CENTER - Ballard Memorial rolled in its regularseason finale, defeating visiting Massac, Ill., 36-7 on Friday night. With the win, Ballard Memorial improved to 8-2 overall. Following the loss, Massac dropped to 0-9. The Bombers have the final week of the regular-season off. Ballard Memorial scored first and never trailed. The Bombers held Massac County scoreless until the final quarter,. Moving out in front in the opening quarter, Ballard Memorial outscored Massac, 8-0. After taking a lead early, Ballard Memorial returned to the endzone in the second quarter to carry a 15-0 advantage into halftime,. The Bombers outscored Massac County 21-0 in the
Ballard Memorial will begin competing in the Class 2A state playoffs on Friday, Nov. 7. third quarter to put the game completely out of the visiting team’s reach. Massac County scored its only touchdown in the final quarter. Ethan Dunning scored Ballard Memorial’s first touchdown on a 71-yard run in the first quarter. Following a safety with under a minute to play in the initial period, Ballard Memorial led 8-0. Andrew Burton scored Ballard Memorial’s second touchdown on a 22-yard run in the second quarter. Then, thanks
2014 Ballard Memorial High School Football Schedule
Date Opponent Aug. 22..................at McLean County Aug. 29 .................Fulton City Sept. 5 . .................at Todd County Central Sept. 12 . ...............at Webster County Sept. 19 . ...............Hopkins County Central Sept. 28 . ...............Caldwell County Oct. 3 at ................Murray Oct. 10 ..................Houston County, Tenn., Oct. 17...................Crittenden County Oct. 24...................Massac County
Site/Result 20-6 (W) 45-6 (W) 27-6 (W) 50-8 (W) 41-8 (W) 18-55 (L) 21-42 (L) 33-6 (W) 34-21 (W) 36-7 (W)
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to a PAT kick from Collin Garner, Ballard Memorial stretched its advantage out to a 15-0 lead. Excelling on special teams, Cash Owsley returned a kickoff 70 yards for a touchdown iearly in the third quarter. Garner connected on his second PAT kick off Owsley’s special teams score. Andrew Burton hooked up with Cody Collier on a 10-yard scoring pass and Devyn Bledsoe delivered a 30-yard defensive touchdown for the Bombers later in the quarter. Bledsoe also rushed a two-point conversion for the Bombers. Massac scored its only touchdown with five minutes remaining in the final quarter. Ballard Memorial will begin competing in the Class 2A state playoffs on Friday, Nov. 7.
Erin Young paces BMHS girls’ team LA CENTER Sophomore midfielder/ forward Erin Young led the Ballard Memorial girls’ soccer team in scoring during the 2014 season. In 14 games, Young netted eight goals. The productive Young also ranked second in another offensive category, dishing out three assists for the Lady Bombers. Second behind Young in the BMHSgirls’ soccer scoring column, midfielder Kylee Heal scored seven goals in 17 games. Heal led Ballard Memorial in assists, dishing out a team-high five helpers. Danielle Seabolt, Haley Bohn and Marlee
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KHSAA agrees to new deal with Special Olympics The Kentucky High School Athletic Association and Special Olympics Kentucky announced a new partnership in a press conference at the KHSAA headquarters on Monday, unveiling plans to develop unified sports opportunities in Kentucky for intellectually disabled student-athletes. For the last four years, the KHSAA has conducted adapted track and field events at its state meet for physically disabled studentathletes. The new venture with Special Olympics Kentucky will allow for the development of unified sports opportunities in all sports, with intellectually disabled students and students without intellectual disabilities competing together in a mutually beneficial, inclusive experience. “One of the hallmarks since I have been with the Association has been to offer increased participation opportunities for all students,” said KHSAA Commissioner Julian Tackett. “I am extremely proud that we can focus on another tremendous growth opportunity for participation and help important segments of the student population, both those with intellectual disabilities and their teammates, to experience the invaluable lessons taught through sport and sport-activity. Nothing should be more inclusive than American sport, teammates working together for a common goal, and I believe both groups will
learn more from each other than can be taught in any other setting.” The Special Olympics Unified Sports program combines Special Olympics athletes and athletes without intellectual disabilities (partners) on sports teams for training and competition. Age and ability level matching of Special Olympics athletes and partners, and the Special Olympics athletes/partner ratios are defined on a sportby-sport basis, in accordance with the Sports Rules. “This is such an exciting moment for our athletes and our program,” said Trish Mazzoni, President and CEO of Special Olympics Kentucky. “For the first time in our state, our athletes will not only run in the same meets as their classmates who don’t have intellectual disabilities, but as teammates in the same races. We appreciate and applaud Commissioner Tackett and the KHSAA’s vision that Unified Sports can not only build better sports teams and events, but can build better stronger school communities for everyone. We look forward to the 2015 track and field season.” The increased p a r t i c i p a t i o n opportunities available through the new partnership will benefit from a commitment by Special Olympics Kentucky to help fund the salaries of coaches participating in the program. For more information on Special Olympics Kentucky, visit www.soky.org.
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Each week at Ballard County Middle School, three students (one from each grade) will be selected and named Students of the Week. Students are nominated by teachers for outstanding behavior or performance. Shown from left are BCMS Students of the Week for Oct. 20: (shown from left) seventh-grader Ella Waldon, sixth-grader Aliza Smith and eighth-grader J.R. Blackburn. Selectors said Waldon is a pleasant young lady who is respectful and courteous; Smith’s intelligence shows in her work, she takes school seriously and works hard, and is friendly and polite; and Blackburn is a quiet, polite, hard-worker who contributes interesting comments to class discussions.
Ordering tickets to championship games
It is again time for us to take orders for advance tickets to the Russell Athletic/ KHSAA State Football Finals. We hope we can count on your continued support for the twelve teams that make it to the finals. Here are some notes about this year’s finals.
The games will be played on Friday, Dec. 5, and Saturday, Dec. 6, at Feix Field, Houchens Industries – L.T. Smith Stadium at Western Kentucky University in Bowling Green; Game times will be 11:00 (3A), 3:00 (2A) and 7:00 (5A) on Friday, and will be 11:00 (1A),
3:00 (4A) and 7:00 (6A) on Saturday. All times are Central Time; The KFCA will be conducting important continuous improvement sessions in conjunction with the finals. Contact Jimmie Reed with the KFCA for details as well as details about the important
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benefits the organization provides for students; The Club level and VIP chairback seats will have access to the indoor area between and during the games for those that desire to be in there, but seating is limited. Ticketing in the club level sells out quickly most years.
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Each week at Ballard County Middle School, three students (one from each grade) will be selected and named Students of the Week. Students are nominated by teachers for outstanding behavior or performance. Shown from left are BCMS Students of the Week for Oct. 27: (shown from left) seventh-grader Tionne Taylor, sixth-grader Hunter Buchanan and (standing) eighth-grader Drake Walsh. Selectors said Taylor is a sharp young lady, respectful and willing to do what is needed to succeed; Buchanan tries hard, no matter the challenge, is polite and helpful and a great example for his classmates; and Walsh participates in classroom discussions, is very active in classroom activities, and as a bonus, has very neat cursive handwriting.
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small notches in the twig. Groups of 5 to 20 eggs are deposited into the notches. The twig terminal that contains the eggs and white legless larvae soon breaks and falls to the ground. Twig pruning produces growth deformities that affect the shape and appearance of small trees, but it generally is not a problem for large trees. Collection and destruction of fallen twigs is the most effective means of reducing the potential infestation for next year. Application of insecticides to control these insects has not been very satisfactory.
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home. Dick was born Sept. 1, 1946, in Cairo, son of the late Russell J. Harp and Betty Jo (Smithey) Harp. Dick was a member of the Calvary Christian Church in Wickliffe. Dick was an insurance agent for many years, and owned and operated the Harp Insurance Agency in Mounds since 1993. Dick was an Army veteran. Dick was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Timothy Harp and infant Billy Harp; and his wife, Marsha Harp. Survivors include two sons, William Ashley Harp (April Clay) of Wickliffe, Kentucky and
Evan, Natalie and Adam Taake and Caleb and Kyle; and several nieces and nephews. Services for William R. “Dick” Harp were at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 22 in the Jones Funeral Home Villa Ridge, with the Rev. Richard Smith officiating. Interment was in the Spencer Heights Cemetery in Mounds, with full military honors given by the Illinois National Guard Burial Team and area veterans. Visitation was from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday. Expressions of sympathy may take the form of memorials to the Calvary Christian Church.
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Kentucky Football Polls
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Rank-School Rec TP 1. Lou. Male (18) 9-0 180 2. Lou. St. Xavier 6-3 149 3. Central Hardin 9-0 132 4. Lou. Trinity 5-4 120 5. Scott Co. 8-1 113 6. McCracken County 8-1 89 7. Simon Kenton 9-1 52 8. Lou. DuPont Manual 6-3 49 9. Meade Co. 7-2 44 10. Dixie Heights 8-1 27 Others receiving votes: 11, Lex. Bryan Station 24. 12, Lex. Henry Clay 11. Class 5A 1. Bowling Green (18) 8-1 180 2. Southwestern 8-2 156 3. Warren Central 6-3 125 4. Pulaski Co. 8-1 118 5. Bullitt Central 8-1 93 6. Franklin Co. 7-2 81 7. Bullitt East 6-3 77 8. Graves Co. 6-3 60 9. Anderson Co. 6-3 39 10. Hopkinsville 6-3 12 (tie) Lou. Iroquois 8-1 12 Others receiving votes: 12, North Laurel 9. 12, Letcher County Central 9. 14, Scott 8. 15, South Oldham 4. 15, John Hardin 4. 17, Grayson Co. 3. Class 4A 1. Highlands (13) 7-2 172 2. Owensboro (4) 8-1 164 3. Johnson Central (1) 9-0 149 4. Boyle Co. 8-1 120 5. Lex. Catholic 6-3 103 6. Franklin-Simpson 8-1 91 7. Mad.North Hopkins 7-2 79 8. Knox Central 7-1 60 9. North Oldham 6-2 26 10. Cov. Catholic 5-4 24 Others receiving votes: 11, Rockcastle Co. 7. 12, Warren East 2. 12, Ashland Blazer 2.
Class 3A 1. South Warren (15) 9-0 175 2. Belfry (2) 8-1 163 3. Corbin (1) 8-1 145 4. Lou. Central 6-3 121 5. Bell Co. 7-2 109 6. Russell 8-1 93 7. Bourbon Co. 7-2 52 8. Paducah Tilghman 5-5 44 9. Garrard Co. 7-2 35 10. Adair Co. 8-1 18 Others receiving votes: 11, Fleming Co. 11. 12, Mason Co. 8. 12, 14, Elizabethtown 6. 14, Estill Co. 6. 16, Lawrence Co. 4. Class 2A 1. Caldwell Co. (13) 9-0 175 2. Lou. Chr. Academy (5) 9-0 167 3. Owensboro Catholic 9-1 136 4. Lou. DeSales 8-1 129 5. Bardstown 7-2 97 6. Danville 7-2 90 7. Leslie Co. 8-1 53 8. Glasgow 7-2 49 9. Prestonsburg 7-2 44 10. Murray 5-4 22 Others receiving votes: 11, WaltonVerona 9. 12, Shelby Valley 8. 13, Newport Central Catholic 7. 14, Newport 2. Class 1A 1. Mayfield (16) 8-1 176 2. Pikeville (2) 9-0 159 3. Williamsburg 9-0 139 4. Beechwood 7-2 129 5. Frankfort 7-2 94 6. Russellville 7-2 92 7. Raceland 8-1 85 8. Hazard 7-2 59 9. Lou. Holy Cross 7-2 19 10. Paintsville 7-2 18 Others receiving votes: 11, Paris 17. 12, 13, Bethlehem 3.
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A new group of students in Sue Morris’ seventh-grade science class at Ballard County Middle School have stepped up for the bridge building challenge. Students taking “Scientific Investigations” were challenged to construct a functional bridge using only a single cardboard box and glue. The bridge that supported the greatest load of science textbooks won the challenge. Shown from left with the winning bridge are Jacob Howle and Kolton Wheeler. Their structure supported a record-breaking 32 books without collapse. With each book weighing about 1.5, pounds the bridge held over 45 pounds before the pair ran out of books to use for their bridge load. Brittany Rudolph and Logan Peppers took second place, with a bridge that supported 14 books.
Ballard Memorial High School Senior Spotlight
Bubba Neeley
By Jesse Rollins What do you think of when you hear the name Bubba Neeley? If you asked the students of Ballard Memorial, they would picture the smiling and charismatic individual we have all come to know and love. Although he is best known for his joking personality, Bubba is also a hard worker, good friend, and all around classy guy. Bubba was born in Michigan. He is the son of Teri and James Neeley of Blandville. He has been involved in Beta, FBLA, Skills USA, Spanish Club, and Student Council. Bubba has held the positions of freshman class president, Student Council president-elect his junior year, and Student Council president his senior year. He has also been on the A/B honor roll. Outside of school, Bubba enjoys hunting, his job as a Gander Mountain Associate, and just life in general.
Bubba Neeley
His favorite thing about BMHS is the students. In the future, Bubba plans to attend Ole Miss and pursue his dream job as a corporate lawyer. He hopes to leave behind a reputation and a standard of living. He hopes to be remembered as entertaining and as a leader. FAVORITES
Class: Welding Teacher: Mr. Quertermous Movie: “The Wolf of Wall Street” / “The Shawshank Redemption” Musician: George Strait Song: “It’s a Great Day to Be Alive” TV Show: “American Dad” Food: Mexican School Food: Enchiladas
Logan Suiter
By Micah Medlin Many know senior Logan Suiter for his football and basketball skills, but a little known fact is that Logan is a motocross racer. Hoping to leave behind a good reputation, Logan is a 4-year member of the basketball team, a 2-year member of the football team, and a one-year track member. He is a Wickliffe resident and an active member of Bethlehem Baptist Church, along with his parents Michael and Elizabeth Suiter. Being a part of the class of 2015, Logan has a natural competitive and spirited personality, which is why he hopes to be remembered as the best class to come through BMHS. “I love how close knit my class is as a whole,”
Logan Suiter
he said. Logan currently works at Treever Cattle Co., but he has future plans of attending Murray State and achieving an engineering degree. FAVORITES
Class: Advanced P.E. Teacher: Mrs. Hayden Movie: “Step Brothers” Musician: Brad Paisley Song: “River Bank” TV Show: “Guy Code” Video Game: “GTA5” Book: “The Outsiders” Food: White Castle Burgers School Food: Chicken En-
Makenzie Pegram
By Harley Stephens Teenagers can normally be found doing the typical things such as shopping, hanging out, or extracurricular activities. Senior Makenzie Pegram does all of those things, but is unique in the fact that she is passionate about a specific cause – suicide prevention. Through her social media, Makenzie reaches out and encourages others that are dealing with these struggles. She is also known for her outgoing, energetic, and bubbly personality. Makenzie is the daughter of Robin Pegram of Kevil and attends Grace Methodist Church. In 2014, Makenzie received Most Improved in basketball, which is her most favorite thing to do in high school. She has played on the Lady Bombers for three years
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Makenzie Pegram
and is a two-year volleyball player. Makenzie has been a member of FBLA and FCA for four years. She is also a two-year member of choir, broadcasting, and Beta Club. When it comes to the future, Makenzie is undecided as to where she wants to go to college, but plans to go off somewhere. FAVORITES
Class: Ag. Wildlife Resources Teacher: Mr. Quertermous Movie: “Titanic” Band: 5 Seconds of Summer Song: “She Looks So Perfect” TV Show: Cardinals baseball Book: “The Fault in Our Stars” Food: Her Nanny’s Cooking