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Life Care Center of La Center serves local families for more than 50 years
LA CENTER, Ky. (April 17, 2015) – Ever since it opened its doors more than 50 years ago, Life Care Center of La Center has been focused on families and serving the community. It all started with a local couple, J. T. “Buck” and Verleen Webb, in 1964. Verleen wanted to improve the standard of care in nursing homes, and the two of them began the development of Care Center Home in La Center to meet this need in the community. Case Construction Co. built the facility, and it incorporated a home suite for the Webbs in the center of the building, to allow them to be easily accessible to residents and employees.
Men lived on one wing, while women lived on the other, and a long glass front and porch faced La Center Grade School. Even the building process was a local affair, with Howard Graves hired as the plumber and local construction workers taking part in building the structure. Fred Case, now 95, oversaw the construction and has fond memories of working with the Webbs on the building. “I’m glad to have been the contractor of the elder care home,” said Case. “I’m glad it’s still functioning as a skilled nursing home.” Care Center Home officially opened on Jan. 10, 1965, with an open
house. In the 1970s, the building underwent significant renovations. The Webbs’ home suite was removed, and another wing was added to meet the growing need for not only nursing services but also rehabilitation. Life Care Centers of America, a nationwide health care company, acquired the facility in 1978, changing the name to Life Care Center of La Center. Since then, further renovations and changes have taken place. For example, when the building opened, it featured one private suite. Today, it boasts eight private rooms for long-term residents and residents going through a shortterm therapy program. With 66 beds and 95 employed associates from nurses to housekeepers to therapists, Life Care Center of La Center has grown since its beginnings. The facility of 2015 offers a broader range of services, including respite care and outpatient rehabilitation, and it has earned accreditation by The Joint Commission, a non-profit organization that assesses the safety of health care facilities. Though the Webbs
have passed away, the family environment remains, and residents appreciate that commitment. “All the nurses are really good to me,” said resident Catherine Smith, “and my meals are good.” Life Care Center of La Center recently celebrated its anniversary with a ceremony on March 26, and many families shared what the facility has meant to them. Glyn Webb, one of the Webbs’ sons, presented the center with a plaque commemorating 50 years of service. His brother, Don Webb, designed the plaque as a gift from the family. They also donated a copy of Verleen’s book, “Four Winds of the Past,” for the facility library. During the event, the facility also formally honored its long-time staff. Four current associates have worked there for 30 years or more. Linda Tomlinson, dietary manager, has been there the longest at 38 years. “I enjoy the residents here,” Tomlinson shared. “I know everybody, and it’s very much a homelike setting.” “We’ve been a stable, solid provider of health
care through the years,” said Ginger Atkins, executive director. “We’ve had generations of people here. I have a resident now whose mom was here and whose grandmother was here. That’s not at all uncommon.” At 50 years old, Life Care Center of La Center is still fulfilling the Webbs’ dream of serving the seniors of the community. For more information, please call Life Care Center of La Center at (270) 665-5681. Located at 252 W. 5th St., Life Care Center of La Center is one of six skilled nursing and rehabilitation facilities in Kentucky managed or operated by Life Care Centers of America. Founded in 1976, Life Care is a nationwide health care company. With headquarters in Cleveland, Tennessee, Life Care, along with sister company Century Park, operates or manages more than 260 skilled nursing, rehabilitation, Alzheimer’s and senior living campuses in 28 states. For more information about Life Care, visit lcca.com. ###
for their lawns. But common lawn care myths and questions abound. In celebration of National Lawn Care Month this April and to help homeowners get their spring and summer lawn care off to a great start, the National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP) offers a series of myth-busting tips from landscape industry professionals. Myth #1: You can water your lawn and landscape any time of day.
Reality: Water is a valuable resource; make every drop of irrigation count! Watering the lawn in the early mornings or evenings after sunset minimizes evaporation, it’s the best time for water to penetrate deep into the soil. Myth #2: It’s ok to cut the grass very short. Reality: Most landscape professionals advise to never cut more than one-third of the grass leaf at a time. Mowing at a finished cut height of 3 to 3.5 inches tall throughout the sum-
mer is generally recommended. The lawn will need less water, will be more resistant to weeds and will have a deeper, greener color. Use a sharp mower blade to prevent tearing grass blades. A crisp and clean cut will help prevent a "brown tip" appearance. Myth #3: It’s best to water your lawn every day. Reality: Watering your lawn every three days is better than daily watering. Deep, rather than shallow lawn watering, is recommended to nur-
cation of this illness and eventually, a cure. With over 12 million people with Fibromyalgia living worldwide, it is the second most common muskuloskeletal condition after osteoarthritis. Still, most people with Fibromyalgia are misdiagnosed and misunderstood for years due to this illness still having so many unanswered and unexplained symptoms. In the past, millions of fibromyalgia patients were misdiagnosed as having depression, inflammatory arthritis such as rheumatoid or lupus, chronic myofascial pain, or chronic fatigue syndrome. There are, of course, a few similarities between fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome and between fibromyalgia and arthritis. But fibromyalgia is different. It is a distinct condition that needs an accurate diagnosis and appropriate treatment. Mrs. Smith said: "As
a sufferer of chronic pain associated with Fibromyalgia, I am thrilled to have the opportunity to raise money for the NFMCPA. So many people suffer in silence every day from this illness yet there is so little known about it. I hope the contributions we raise will help bring us all closer to a cure!" Anyone wanting to sponsor Mrs. Smith should contact her at (270) 226-8516 or bobbynbrandismith@gmail. com. You may also donate online at www.purplepowerpaducah.webs. com. For more information on the National Fibromyalgia & Chronic Pain Association, please contact Sabrina Numann at events@fmcpaware. org. - END Editors Notes: • Fibromyalgia is a syndrome with multiple symptoms that commonly occur together, including widespread pain,
decreased pain threshold or tender points, incapacitating fatigue, and anxiety or depression. • There is estimated to be over 12 million people who have Fibromyalgia living worldwide. •The National Fibromyalgia & Chronic Pain Association (NFMCPA) is a 501(c)3 not for profit organization. They support people with chronic pain illnesses and their families and friends by contributing to caring, professional, and community relationships. The NFMCPA unites patients, policy makers, and healthcare, medical and scientific communities to transform lives through visionary support, advocacy, research and education of Fibromyalgia and chronic pain illnesses • NFMCPA relies almost entirely on voluntary donations and membership funding to continue operating. NB: Background infor-
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BRIEFS 4th ANNUAL DERBY DAY The 4th annual Derby Day will be held on May 2nd, from 8 am to 4 pm at LaCenter’s Farmers Market. There will be several vendors, and lots of food and fun
By Cera Peck ture roots. One inch of water to 12 inches of soil is the preferred ratio for watering actively growing grass. Myth #4: If you want to replace your lawn, you should do it in the spring, when plants get ready to bloom. Reality: The best time to sow seed is in the late summer and early fall when the temperatures are more consistent and highly competitive weeds, like crabgrass, are at the end of their life cycle.
PURPLE POWER! FIBROMYALGIA CHARITY VENDOR EVENT to be HELD in PADUCAH, KY to RAISE MONEY for the NATIONAL FIBROMYALGIA & CHRONIC PAIN ASSOCIATION Mrs. Brandi Orenduff Smith from Paducah, KY and The Station Burger Co. Southside will be hosting a vendor fair and raffle event for the National Fibromyalgia & Chronic Pain Association (NFMCPA) on Saturday, May 30th and Sunday, May 31st, 2015. There will be 50 small business, flea market, handmade craft, and packaged food and drink vendors as well as a chalk art contest, bubble gum blowing contest, and hoola hoop contest for children 12 and under. A "Balloon Pop" raffle will take place during the event also. Patrons may purchase a balloon for $5 to pop. Inside each balloon will be a number that may or may not correspond with a gift from one of the vendors or business sponsors. Mrs. Smith is hoping to raise over $5000.00 for the association to help fund research for management and edu-
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Ballard Bottoms Tourism Council April Meeting
MYTHS VS. REALITY For the next two weeks we will be giving you some myth vs. reality tips that will get your lawn off to the right start with tips from the pros. These tips are provided by the National Association of Landscape Professionals. HERNDON, Va. — After another chilly winter for much of the nation, springtime is when many people will roll up their sleeves and spend time in their yards. After tuning up the mower and sharpening the blades, most homeowners seek out the best ways to care
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Big thanks to Anita Campbell for supplying the maps that are being used to plan the Council’s actions and requests. The Tourism Council is planning to ask the state for a chunk of land to turn into a tourism destination. The Ballard Bottoms Tourism Council will be running a stopping point for the Wheels and Wings Ride on May 23rd. The ride starts at the LaCenter Elementary school, and offers 15, 30, and 60 mile rides. The proceeds go to buy helmets for children. The next meeting will be held on May 4th, at 6:30 pm at the senior citizen center in Barlow.
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Breanna Jones By: Elizabeth Goodin Smart, funny, pretty, and independent all describe my best friend Breanna Jones. As we approach our high school graduation, I remember when I first met this amazing senior. Sixth grade - that awkward middle school year where you begin to make actual relationships with people. At lunchtime, I just happened to sit with Breanna and Karley Wray. From that moment on, a friendship was born and has only grown stronger as we begin the next chapter of our lives. Born in Springfield, Mo., Breanna is the daughter of Brian and Michele Jones of Kevil. She has been extremely active throughout her 4 years of high school. She has been a part of the journalism staff for 2 years, currently serving as co-editor of the yearbook, and the broadcasting team for 3 years. In addition, she has been involved in a number of clubs at BMHS including Spanish Club for 2 years, Student Ambassadors for 3 years, Beta Club for 3 years, FBLA for 4 years, and FCA for 4 years, currently holding office as the vice president of FBLA and president of Beta. On top of her club involvement, Breanna currently works at the Paducah Regional Sports Plex. Though her schedule is bursting at the seams, Breanna never let’s being busy interfere with her grades; she has been on the All A Honor Roll all 4 years of high school. It is no surprise that Breanna was voted “Most Likely to Succeed” by her classmates. She is also highly active in her church at LaCenter First Baptist. Outside of school, Breanna enjoys dancing with her fellow “Howlettes” at the Anita Howle School of Dance; she has been dancing for 14 years! She and her dance group have received numerous awards: Top 20 in the Kentucky State Fair, and 3rd in the Heartland Competition in the years 2013 and 2014. After graduation, Breanna hopes to be remembered as nice, smart, and polite. Her favorite thing at the school is the teachers. She plans to attend Murray State University to become an accountant. Favorites Class: Journalism Teacher: Mrs. Allen Movie: “Pearl Harbor” and “17 Again” Musician: John Mayer Song: “Drop in the Ocean” by Ron Pope TV Show: “Glee” Book: “At First Sight” by Nicholas Sparks Food: Wings or Sushi School Food: Enchiladas
Ethan Dunning By: Carra Pearson When it comes to “honesty is the best policy,” senior Ethan Dunning fits the bill. Voted “Most Opinionated” by the senior class, Ethan has no problem sharing his thoughts on anything. On top of this, Ethan is dedicated, athletic, and competitive. His love for family (his parents are Scott and Kathy Dunning of Wickliffe), friends, and sports is what pushes him through life. Currently a captain of the football team, Ethan has been committed to sports all throughout his years in high school; he has been an active member of the baseball, basketball, football, and track teams. The achievements that he has received over the years deal with his commitment to the football team, making the All-Conference team his sophomore and junior years. Additionally, he was the junior escort for the 2013 football season. For Ethan, life outside of school is simple—he enjoys life and wants to live in any way possible. Specifically, he enjoys hanging out with his friends and playing football. Ethan hopes to leave good memories behind with the underclassmen at BMHS and to be remembered as a leader, not a follower. Out of all the things to enjoy at the school, Ethan’s favorite is talking to custodian Tony Stoner. After receiving his diploma, he hopes to get into the workers union because of his completion of the welding pathway and certification. Favorites: Class: Welding Teacher: Coach Chatellier Movie: “The Dark Knight” Band: Red Hot Chili Peppers Song: “Californication” TV Show: “Ink Master” Video Game: “God of War” Food: Chinese School Food: Chicken Enchiladas
Out looking for turkey or just driving around, one is likely to encounter this showy plant this time of year. Downy Phlox, also commonly called wild phlox or prairie phlox is common in this area. The scientific name for downy phlox is Phlox pilosa and there are actually nine sub-species depending on the geographic location. Downy phlox plants are from one to two feet tall and tend to grow in clusters. Color can range from pink to blue. They are perennials which means they come back year after year in the same location. The foliage is present from early spring until fall but is rarely noticed except for
a brief flowering season in late spring to early summer. Common on roadsides and river bottoms this plant seems to like areas where the soil is warmed by sunshine early in the year before other plants leaf out but later in the summer these same areas are then cooled by shade. This plants foliage is eaten most wild mammals and many long tongue bees and butterflies feed from the nectar. However I find no listing for nor have I ever heard of this plant being edible for humans. It is however used extensively for gardens and landscaping. Available from gardening supply houses or plant nurseries, propagation is by seed or root rhizomes. By Jack Glisson
4/16/15 Tom Miller, Ballard County Extension Agent for Ag and Natural Resources Mulch, mold and fungi Sources: John Strang, horticulture specialist; Paul Vincelli, plant pathologist Mulch can be beneficial in many ways on plant beds, around foundation shrubs and other gardening locations in your yard, but mold can threaten its benefits. In landscape beds and gardens, mulch helps control weeds, prevent extreme soil temperature fluctuation, decrease water evaporation and improve drainage. Mulch also reduces mower and string trimmer damage on shrubs and trees by suppressing vegetation near their trunks. As it decomposes, mulch produces organic materials to improve soil and otherwise benefit plants. You need to periodically re-apply mulch to continually get these benefits. Nuisance fungi occasionally grow on mulch. They include shotgun fungus, slime molds, stinkhorns, earthstars and toadstools. The shotgun fungus shoots masses of tiny black spore structures onto adjacent surfaces such as vehicles and home siding. Slime molds are more unsightly than harmful. They don’t cause plant diseases and aren’t parasitic. Slime mold spores usually appear from late spring to fall. Abundant wet weather stimulates above-ground appearance of these fungi that initially appear slimy but quickly become dry and powdery when converting into spore masses. You’ll often see slime molds quickly appear and usually disappear in one to two weeks. They tend to reproduce in the same location every year. Fungicide use isn’t recommended because
THE BALLARD BOTTOMS TOURISM COUNCIL The Ballard Bottoms Tourism Council met on Monday, April 6, 2015 at the Ballard County Senior Citizens Office in Barlow. President Matt Haney called the meeting to order and John Wood led in prayer. The minutes from the March meeting were read and approved. Matt Haney reported that the 501c3 had become inactive so more paperwork was sent in and it should be completed by the May meeting. Matt Haney reported that Pete Myers at Cedar Chips is working on a bench and a swing for Wickliffe Mounds. Also, the donation has been sent to St. Mary’s Food Pantry. There are two of the projects that were chosen to be completed with the funds that were left over from NUBC. Anita Campbell, Ballard County PVA, gave 3 maps of the bottoms areas. The maps will be helpful for planning purposes. Patty Carter, Treasurer, said any donations to the BBTC can be mailed to her at P.O. Box
slime molds aren’t harmful. When mulch hasn’t been composted, it might contain fungi that cause plant diseases. This situation is rare, however, and only occurs in non-composted mulch. Plant material fertility problems can arise when fungi in decomposing mulch remove nitrogen from the soil. Insufficient moisture problems can develop when fungi permeate thick layers of dry mulch creating a surface that’s difficult for water to penetrate. To gain the most benefit, you should use composted mulch with a high bark content and little wood material. Avoid finely ground, woody products that haven’t been composted. If you buy fresh wood chips from a tree-maintenance firm, add water to the chips and allow them to partially compost for about six weeks. If this material doesn’t have fresh leaves, you can add some nitrogen to speed up the process. Avoid using fresh or partially composted wood chips near the house foundation because they can provide a food source for termites. Immediately after you put mulch around plants or trees, soak it with water to enhance bacterial activity to initiate decomposition. Periodically wet mulch during the growing season. Avoid soured mulch because it tends to injure plants. You can spot sour mulch by its acrid odor. Programs of the Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service serve all people regardless of race, age, sex, color, religion, disability or national origin. For additional information, contact the Ballard County Extension Office, 110 Broadway, LaCenter, 665-9118.
4, Wickliffe, Ky 42087. When the weather breaks, the Road Department will begin the work on Holloway Landing Road. Mark Viets was present to talk about the Wheels and Wings bicycling club event. On May 23 they will have their annual ride. They are in need of help with this event and any volunteers will be appreciated. There had been a discussing a fishing tournament to be held in May, but this may be postponed until Fall. Elaine Wood said she has a group of volunteers who are ready to start working on the campground areas. Norma Pruitt, Executive Director of the Kentucky Great River Road Organization was present and discussed what the KYGRRO is trying to accomplish in the four river counties. She also may have some of the areas in the Bottoms and Game Reserve areas mapped with GPS. This will be very helpful to the BBTC. John Summers, County Magistrate, said the County is working on clean up. The next meeting will be Monday, May 4 at 6:30 at the Senior Citizens Office. All meeting
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RIVER COUNTRY REAL ESTATE lkelley1944@gmail. com /270-983-1021/ kimkelley60@yahoo. com 270-853-4574 This week we will talk more about “home inspection” and it’s importance in real estate sales and purchases. Whether you are the seller or the buyer, you need to be aware of the rules regarding the condition of the property, and the protections in the contract for purchase and sale regarding the condition of the property. For many years, now, Kentucky law has required the Seller to fill out and sign a “Seller’s Property Disclosure” form (“SPD”). This form must be uploaded to the “MLS” website (Multiple Listing Service) and must be provided to the buyers. When a contract is signed, the buyers must also sign the “SPD” and your realtor must keep copies of the SPD along with all other documents in his or her file according to rules and regulations of the Kentucky Real Estate Commission. This form not only provides information to the buyers, but also is a good way of protecting the sellers. If the seller fully discloses all information about the property, including any problems (leaks in the roof, defects in systems, etc.) then the buyers cannot come back later and claim the seller did not tell them about these issues. The SPD discloses these issues, for the buyer to be aware of, and take whatever steps they desire to take: either accept the property “as is”, or know that they will have to repair the
problem at their expense, OR get the seller to reduce the price to allow for buyer to have funds to repair the problem. This is where the “home inspection” clause of the real estate contract comes in to play. Unless the buyer agrees to accept the property “as is”, most contracts provide that the buyer will, within a stated number of days, have a “home inspection.” If defects or deficiencies are revealed as a result of the inspection, the contract provides that buyer will notify seller within a stated number of days, and the parties then negotiate a settlement regarding these defects.Seller may say, “sorry”, but I have lowered my price all I am going to lower it, and I am not going to spend any more money on the place. You buy it “as is” or we don’t have a deal. If the Seller says this, and the Buyer does NOT want to take it on these terms, then Buyer has the right, under the terms of the contract, to cancel the contract and it then becomes “null and void.” If buyer has put “earnest money” down with the realtor, the deposit is refunded to buyer and everyone is back to “square 1.” OR, the parties may negotiate and Seller and buyer may agree to a more positive solution: that is, the Seller might lower the price by some amount that will give Buyer additional funds with which to repair the problem. OR Seller may agree to pay for the repair. Buyers sometimes want to have
the problem repaired with their personnel and under their direction, so the parties will have to engage in this negotiation so as to make sure they have a complete agreement. This agreement needs to be in writing, and should be in the form of an “addendum” or “supplement” to the original contract. So it is very important to have all these things in mind, whether you are Seller or Buyer, so that the process of listing, marketing, selling, and closing on a home or property does not get you into a “hassle” with the other party you are dealing with. This is where your realtor can be of great help, to make sure that the SPD is filled out properly by Seller, and make sure that Buyer is provided a copy. Also to make sure that the “home inspection” clause in the contract is filled out, and that the buyer have the inspection done, and report findings to the seller within the time frame provided. There are “certified home inspectors” licensed under Kentucky law, and available in our area. Depending on the property, the fee can be $250 to as much as $500. But you, as buyer, do not have to use one of these persons. If you have the skills and experience yourself, you can do your own inspection. Or if you have a friend or family member, or someone you work with, who has the skills and experience, you can rely on their help. But whomever you get to do it, it needs to be done, Cointinue to page 5 col 1
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Obituaries
Granville Joe Thomas, 68, of Cunningham, Ky.,
died Sunday at 1:03 a.m. in Sledd Creek of Kentucky Lake. Joe was a member of the United States Air Force during the Viet Nam era. He volunteered and served for four years as a missle guidance/ radio technician on worldwide duty. Joe retired from West Vaco after thirty years. He was a former manager of M. Livingston & Co. and a photographer for Curtis & Mays Photography of Paducah. Because of his Mother’s loving and judicious upbringing, as well as his military training, he was an upright and good man. Joe was always a kind and generous spirit. He will be greatly missed among his good breakfast friends and his loving family. He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Sheila Raye Talley Thomas of Cunningham; his mother, Evelyn Allcock Thomas of Cunningham; his brothers, Bobby Wayne Thomas and wife, Sheila Kay of Mayfield and Jackie Lee Thomas of Cunningham; his niece, Valeria Cope of Mayfield and his nephew, Robert Thomas of Mayfield. He was preceded in death by his father, Paul L. Thomas. Services for Mr. Thomas will be held at Milner & Orr Funeral Home of Bardwell at 12:00 p.m. Thursday, April 23 with Rev. William Talley officiating. Burial with military honors will follow at Smithland cemetery in Smithland, KY. Visitation will be held at Milner & Orr Funeral Home of Bardwell beginning at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, April 23, 2015. You may leave a message, light a candle, or share a song tribute for the family at www.milnerandorr.com Read More » To send flowers or a remembrance gift to the family of Granville Joe Thomas please visit our Tribute Store.
Kevil, Ky. Alma L. McVey, age 72, died Tuesday, April 14, 2015 at 1:40 p.m. at Baptist Health in Paducah. She was a member of Providence Baptist Church. Alma is survived by one son Eddie McVey of LaCenter, two daughters Kim Fondaw of Kevil, Ky. and Carol Smith of Paducah. Two brothers Robert Wells on Monmouth. Ill. and Don Wells of Monmouth, Ill. Eleven Grandchildren, Sixteen Great Grandchildren, and one Great Great Grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband Vernon McVay, one son, one brother and her parents Charles and Mary Wells. Funeral Services will be Friday at 2:00 p.m. at Morrow Funeral Chapel in LaCenter with the Rev. Neal Eidson offiiciating. Interment will follow at Providence Cemetery. M e m o r i a l Contributions may be sent to Providence Cemetery Fund % Kenneth Owsley 4668 Monkey Eyebrow Road Kevil, Kentucky. 42053 Visitation will be Thursday from 5-8 at Morrow Funeral Chapel in LaCenter.
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Byron Ashley Gill, 71, of the Gage Community passed away peacefully at his home at 5:12 pm Monday , April 13, 2015 surrounded by his loving family. He was born on November 17, 1943 in LaCenter, KY to the late Horace and Ruby Piper Gill and grew up near Wickliffe. Byron received the gift of salvation as a young man and became a member of Wickliffe First Christian Church, and later attended Maxon Christian Church in West Paducah. He served with the Illinois National Guard from 1965 to 1971. Byron worked as a lineman and a cable splicer for BellSouth and retired after 32 years of service. He was a member of Telecommunications Workers of America, a life member of Telephone Pioneers of America and a life member of the National Rifleman Association. Known by anyone under the age of 12 as “ Uncle Barney,” he endeared himself to his nieces and nephews, as well as countless youngsters, friends, neighbors, and co-workers throughout his life. Byron is remembered by others as a man of his word who never failed to lend a helping hand to anyone in need. His love and knowledge of the outdoors began as a young boy hunting all types of small game and wildlife. In his later years he especially enjoyed bow-hunting, raising fish, frogs, and growing fruit and nut trees. He was blessed with a knack for ingenuity and was self-taught in numerous trades and electronics. Gardening was his favorite pastime, and sharing his crops with others gave him much pleasure. Byron
loved the pleasure of the simple life and always took the time to show his appreciation of others. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Judy; two sisters, Ellen Kelley and husband Kenneth of West Paducah, and Nancy Gill and special friend Wayne Gibby of West Paducah; one brother, Joey Gill and wife Cynthia of Gage; three nephews, Brad Kelley and wife Sheri of Independence, MO, Jordan Gill of Waynesville, NC, and Chris Halteman and wife Kristy of Wickliffe; two nieces, Lana Estes and husband Tony of Paducah, and Amanda Gill of Lexington; one great nephew, Duncan Tindle-Kelley; two great nieces, Ruby TindleKelley, and Gemma Rose Halteman. Also surviving are two aunts, Doris Gill of Wickliffe and Lue Spencer of Paducah. He was preceded in death by his parents, his father and mother-in-law, and one sister-in-law. His grandparents were Fred and Mary Etta Martin Gill and George and Margaret Ellen Womble Piper. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 pm Saturday, April 18, 2015 at the Milner & Orr Funeral Home of Wickliffe, with Bro. Billy Harrison and Bro. Billy Weaver officiating. Burial will follow in the Wickliffe City Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm Friday, April 17, 2015 at the Milner & Orr Funeral Home of Wickliffe.
Kevil, Ky. Edwin (Bill) Earl Freeman, age 92, died at 2:00 a.m. Friday morning at Life Care Center in LaCenter. Bill was a World War II Army Veteran, He owned and operated Freeman's T.V. in Kevil for several years. He was a member of Kevil United Methodist Church. Bill is survived by one son Terry Freeman of Atlanta, Georgia, one daughter Susan Sullivan and her husband Sonny Sullivan of Wickliffe, Ky. One sister JoRetta Story of Calvert City, Ky. One Grandaughter Emily Joles, one Great Grandson Wyatt. One Step Grandaughter Sarah Jenkins of Kevil, two step Grandsons Jordon Sullivan of Barlow, and Chris Sullivan of Murphysboro, Ill. Four Step Great Grandsons and one Step Great Grandaughter. He was preceded in death by his wife Emma Freeman, Three sisters, three brothers and his parents Omar and Alice Freeman. Graveside Services will be Sunday at 2:00 p.m. at Woodville Cemetery in Kevil with the Rev. Randy Stacey officiating. Interment will follow at Woodville Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 12:00 noon Sunday at Morrow Funeral Chapel in Kevil. Messages of condolence may be left for the family at morrowfuneralchapel.com
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Wednesday, April 22, 2015
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School Miller receives award for essay on PE at BCES Ballard County Elementary School fifth-grader Jake Miller (center) recently wrote an essay discussing the problems with not having a physical education program in his grade. Pam Sloan of the Delta Rural Project (left of Miller) read the piece in the BCES newsletter,
and took it to her program director, Kelcey Rutledge (right of Miller). They plan to use Miller’s essay as part of their grant-writing efforts for next year. The two came to BCES on March 31 to present Miller with a token from their office. Also shown in the photo are language arts teacher Sherry Taylor (far left) and BCES Principal Vicki Gough (far right).
BCES announces March Students of the Month Ballard County Elementary School has announced its Students of the Month for March. Students are selected by their teachers as good examples of the positive
BCMS Students of the Week
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 March
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WKCTC Nursing Students Receive Nursing Pins May 9 at Carson Center PADUCAH, KY (April 18, 2015) - West Kentucky Community and Technical College’s 2015 nursing pinning ceremony will be held Saturday, May 9 at the Luther F. Carson Four Rivers Center. The ceremony begins at 11:30 a.m. Sixty-nine nursing students will cross the stage to receive nursing pins in their respective programs with 46 receiving pins representing the completion of the associate degree in nursing program and 23 receiving pins representing the completion of the practical nursing program. The pinning ceremony is a symbolic welcoming of newly-graduated nurses into the nursing profession. Those receiving pins for the associate degree in nursing are listed by county residence. Ballard County Kaitlin Bell, Brandy
23: seventh-grader Kaleigh Ray, sixth-grader Madison Corbin and eighth-grader Cody Howard. Selectors said Ray works hard, stays focused and works well with others; Corbin is smart, well-rounded and does exceptional work; and Howard is always on-task, completes great work and has something enlightening to share.
attitude, behavior and effort that is expected of everyone at BCES. Shown from left in the first photo are students in the intermediate (grades 3-5) wing of the school: (floor) third-graders Macie Hargrove, Simon Brambach and Matthew Rendleman, (middle row) fourth-graders
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Kentucky Press Association Welch, and Cydnie Wiggins Caldwell County Jamie Dywayne Boswell Calloway County Shelby Capps, Michelle Chadwick, Kelly Neely, Michelle Wiggins Crittenden County Megan Kirk and Cheryle Story Graves County Rachel Gardiner, William Gray, Tara Isbell, Shauna Jones, Kayla Knowles, Jesse McCord, Chaney Mitchell, Amber Thomas, Jordan Thurston, and Cheryl West Livingston County Geneva Gingerich Marshall County Samantha Barrett and Teresa Waddell McCracken County Glenda Adkisson, Heather Arnett, Rachael Bickerstaff, Lisa Bobo, Samantha Byerly, Christa Copeland, Paula Denson, Lindsey Eidson, Kristina Findlay, Cynthia Gray, Johnna Griffin, Sherry Hamm, Rebecca Housman, Morgan Jamison, Rachel Jett,
Della Marshall, Daniel Martin, Carrie Ormes, Kaylynn Randolph, Dustin Skiles, and Martha Woodcock ILLINOIS Massac County Kathy Caldwell and Charity Driver Those receiving pins for the practical nursing program are listed by county residence. Ballard County Kelsey Collins Calloway County Amber Bell, Elise Blume, Toni Duffy, Sarah Goad, Suzanne Hale, and Britany McClure Graves County Mallory Brittain, Catania Cherry, Shelby Glisson, Glen Harris, Alyssa Kimbler, Laura Miller, and Nicole Nanny Marshall County Rhonda DuFriend, Lisa McCaleb, Taylor Parker, and Taylor York McCracken County Jessica Carrell, William Moore, Kristie Morris-Perkins, Ronica Stokes, and David Trigg The 2015 Commencement will follow the nursing pinning
ceremony with 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. ceremonies. Over 750 WKCTC students are eligible to participate in commencement. Students can now register for summer and fall classes at WKCTC. Call 1-(855) GO-WKCTC or visit westkentucky. kctcs.edu for class offerings. Fall classes begin August 17. ### West Kentucky Community and Technical College (WKCTC) has been recognized three consecutive times by The Aspen Institute as an Aspen Prize Top 10 Community College and twice as a Finalist with Distinction for providing students with strong job training and continuing higher education opportunity, for achieving high completion and transfer rates, and for providing strong employment results for its graduates.
Wyatt Fondaw, Andrew Dunnagan and Kaety Rice, (back row) and fifth-graders Anthony Hill, Ally Williams and Riley Armstrong. Shown from left in the second photo are students in the primary (K-2) wing of the school: (floor) first-graders Prestyn Dick, Logan Brown,
Beau Webb, Kylie Shaw and Luke Fickes, (middle row) kindergartners Sophie Jones, Nolan Bell, Liyah Holman and Audrey Jones, (back row) and second-graders Brooklyn Harris, Ayden Orten, Johnny Martin and Dylan DeBaun.
Wednesday, April 22, 2015
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Sports 1st Region Baseball for the Ballard Memorial Baseball baseball team. Records Association Ballard Memorial (161) McCracken County (16-2) Marshall County (135) Graves County (10-9) Murray (7-6) Paducah Tilghman (7-8) Carlisle County (6-9) Hickman County (5-5) St. Mary (4-4) Mayfield (4-9) Calloway County (4-9) Fulton City (2-4) Fulton County (2-5) Christian Fellowship (0-6)
Bombers blank Hickman 10-0 in regional small-school tournament BARDWELL - Hardhitting Ballard Memorial rolled past Hickman County 10-0 in six innings in the opening round of the 1st Region All "A" Classic at Carlisle County on Tuesday (April 14). Ballard Memorial improved to 14-1 and advanced to meet St. Mary in the semifinals of the 1st Region All "A" Classic. With the loss, Hickman County dropped to 4-3 and was eliminated from the regional small-school tournament. The Bombers plated 14 runs on four hits. Ballard Memorial pitcher Andrew Burton earned the win. Strong on the hill from start to finish, Burton pitched a complete game, registering six strikeouts. The Ballard Memorial hurler held Hickman County scoreless despite the Falcons having the bases loaded in the bottom half of the fourth inning. Starting pitcher Austin Boaz took the loss for the Falcons. Boaz pitched the first four innings. His teammate, Steven Allen, replaced him on the mound and worked the final two innings in the tournament matchup. Offensively for Ballard Memorial, Clay Newton belted three-run home run. Another heavy hitter, William Wildharber, delivered a two-run homer for the Bombers in the victory. Wildharber also smacked a double
Ballard Memorial also thrived defensively, turning in an error-free performance. The Falcons were limited to four hits in the setback. Defensively, Hickman County committed two errors. The Hickman County and Ballard Memorial baseball teams are scheduled to meet again later in the season. Hickman County is slated to visit Ballard Memorial for a late-season game on May 4. 1st Region All "A" Classic at Carlisle County Ballard Memorial 10, Hickman County 0 (6 innings) Hickman......000 000 042 Ballard.........301 033 10 14 0 WP: Burton. LP: Boaz. 2B: B-Wildharber. 3B: none. HR: Wildharber, Newton.
HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL McCracken County moves up to No. 1 LOUISVILLE McCracken County have moved up No. 1 in the Kentucky High School Baseball Coaches Association Top 20 Poll. The Mustangs earned seven first-place votes to take over on top in place of St. Xavier, which slipped to second. St. Xavier earned four firstplace votes. McCracken County opened the season 15-0 before suffering its first loss to Barlett, Tenn. The poll also features Lexington Catholic, Lafayette, Madison Central, Southwestern, Elizabethtown, Pleasure Ridge Park, Ballard, South Warren, South Laurel, North Bullitt, Covington Catholic, Male, Apollo, Trinity, Central Hardin, Owensboro Catholic, North Oldham and Meade County. Lafayette was the only other team to earn a first-place vote. The complete Kentucky High School Baseball Coaches Association Top 20 Poll and a list of other teams who received votes follows. Kentucky High School
Coaches Prep Softball Top 25, along with others receivTop 20 ing votes, follows. 1. McCracken County (7) 2. St. Xavier (4) Kentucky Prep Softball 3. Lexington Catholic Top 25 4. Lafayette (1) (Rank, Team, Points) 5. Madison Central 1. McCracken Co. (16) 6. Southwestern 519 7. Elizabethtown 2. Madisonville (4) 491 8. Pleasure Ridge Park 3. Scott Co. (1) 469 9. Ballard 4. Male 427 10. South Warren 5. Mercy 387 11. South Laurel 6. Anderson Co. 348 12. North Bullitt 7. Meade Co. 338 13. Covington Catholic 8. Ballard 331 14. Male 9. Woodford Co. 287 15. Apollo 10. Owensboro 16. Trinity Catholic 280 17. Central Hardin 11. Union Co. 271 18. Owensboro 12. Central Hardin 226 Catholic 13. Greenwood 217 19. North Oldham 14. Holy Cross 193 20. Meade County 15. Assumption 176 Also receiving votes: 16. Bullitt East 174 Lexington Christian, 17. Daviess Co 167 Hopkinsville, West 18. Christian Co. 147 Jessamine, Christian 19. Butler 141 County, Harrison 20. Ashland 139 County, Louisville 21. East Jessamine 127 Christian, Scott County, 22. Oldham Co. 93 Beechwood.
HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL McCracken, Muhlenberg still 1-2 in state poll LEXINGTON McCracken County remains first and Madisonville-North Hopkins second in the latest Kentucky Prep Softball Top 25, released by the Kentucky Softball Coaches Association (KSCA) on Tuesday (April 14). The Mustangs claimed 16 first-place votes in the latest weekly statewide high school softball poll. Directly behind McCracken County in the poll, the Maroons received four first-place votes. Scott County, Male, Mercy, Anderson County, Meade County, Ballard, Woodford County and Owensboro Catholic also claimed spots in the top 10. Additional teams in this week's Kentucly Prep Softball Top 25 are Union County, Central Hardin, Greenwood, Holy Cross, Assumption, Bullitt East, Daviess County, Christian County, Butler, Ashland, East Jessamine, Oldham County, Apollo, Boyd County, South Warren and Allen County-Scottsville. The complete Kentucky
Bombers to play UHA in All A on Friday The Bomber Baseball team earned their way into the sub-state round of the All A Classic by winning the 1st Region championship on April 18. The sub-state game against University Heights Academy will be played on Friday, April 24, at 7 p.m. at Brooks Stadium in Paducah. Tickets are $6 for adults and $3 for students.
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Wednesday, April 22, 2015
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Ballard County High School Prom 2015
Kayla Maze 2015 Ballard County Prom Queen
Wednesday, April 22, 2015
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Carlisle County High School Prom 2015
Malley Johnson 2015 Carlisle County Prom Queen