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Boat explosion at Moors Marina As most of you have probably heard, there was a boat explosion at Moors Marina yesterday afternoon that involved one of our neighbors and his family from out of town. It was a mechanical issue that went very tragic. We know some of the injured went to Lourdes hospital and were released last night. Others are at Vanderbilt and we have heard they are all doing well and should be released in a few days. In the wake of such a horrific site, it is very heart warming to see how our little Moors community pulls together to help anyone in need. We thank all of the first responders, EMTs, neighbors, friends, employees, customers and bystanders that pitched in to help the victims and contain the fire. We will all continue to hold this family in our thoughts and prayers and we ask you all to do the same. One of the women that was injured is from Bardwell, Kentucky. She suffered burns mainly on her legs and she was treated and released.
CEMETERY RESTORATION IN WESTERN KENTUCKY COMMUNITY CEMETERIES
What does a community cemetery mean to you? Do you have one on or near your property? Often in the late 1800’s or early 1900’s, the cemeteries started out as family cemeteries but were always shared with neighbors and friends, becoming community cemeteries. These old cemeteries are found all around Ballard County, neglected and considered abandoned unless community residents have the interest and take the time to preserve them.
Pictured is the Watwood Roach Cemetery located between Slater and Wickliffe (Hwy 1290), where many community family ancestors are resting. For many years, the late Ms. Kathleen Rollins took care of this cemetery as one of her special projects. She organized a list of names and addresses of descendants and routinely contacted the descendants, who sent annual donations; then, Ms. Rollins hired a caretaker to keep the cemetery mowed. Descendants
from all over the United States have visited their loved ones buried in the Watwood Roach Cemetery. Over the years, the Watwood-Roach Cemetery entryway over the sewer leading up the hill to the cemetery has worn down. The state department has repaired this entryway many times for us but, always only a temporary repair. To cross safely, a new sewer needs to be installed to permanently fix the entryway. In the past, a community volunteer mowed the cemetery then, one of our cemetery preservation volunteers, Stanley Hunt tried to keep it mowed. This year, the cemetery has grown up by leaps and bounds. Saturday, July 18th, our cemetery group will again cleanup, mow and re-set approximately
34 stones down. It is our goal to locate someone in the Slater community, who will volunteer to mow and maintain this old cemetery. Rodney Watson, resident on Hazelwood Road takes the time to not only protect but, maintains the Northington family community cemetery on his property. The HookTrice Cemetery located in the Kevil area has been maintained beautifully by Sue Zee and Jeff Jenkins, who organized the descendants. Also, our own volunteer, Tommy Brooking has long taken care of the Pleasant Hill Cemetery and the Shelby Cemetery located on Judge Robinsons Kevil property, along with help from the Shelby family descendants. Morris Lynn mowed the Hazelwood Cemetery,
located between Barlow and Oscar, until his health stopped him. Now, one of our cemetery workers has volunteered to maintain this old cemetery and is doing a great job. I know there must be other community volunteers that are caring for many of our old community cemeteries and we send them a special thank you. Note: Please help us find descendants and a cemetery preservation volunteer in the Slater community to maintain the Watwood-Roach community cemetery. Article contributed by Betty L. Johnson - email bettyjohnsonky@yahoo. com - cell 270 210 3538 … Please LIKE our Facebook page; Cemetery Restoration in Western Kentucky.
Disney Princess Tea Party
Girls through age 11 will enjoy Disney Princess Tea Party Sept. 5 at Graves County Middle School; register
by Aug. 21 It’s the dream of nearly every girl in America to meet Disney princesses for a tea party! That’s
exactly what will happen for girls through age 11 who register for this special event scheduled at Graves County Middle School Saturday, Sept. 5! Party A runs from 1-2:30 p.m. Party B runs from 3-4:30 p.m. Don’t miss the chance to meet Ariel, Belle, Cinderella, Anna, Elsa, Sophia, and Tinkerbell! Activities include a meet-and-greet with the princesses (a great photo op for parents!),
tea (juice or milk) and cupcakes, the Fairy Godmother’s Bibbity Bobbity Boutique, nail painting, and hair coloring. Plus, the opportunity for professional face painting and a carriage ride! Reservations include one child and one adult, priced at a total of $30. Each additional sibling reservation is $20. Each additional adult reservation is $5 (maximum of one adult for every two
children, please). All proceeds benefit the Ronald McDonald House of Louisville. Advance reservations and payment are required by Aug. 21 and limited to the first 100 children. To learn more or to register, log on to http:// gcmsprincessteaparty. blogspot.com. (The 2014 tea party royalty are pictured here.)
Wickliffe Mounds State Historic Site
Wickliffe Mounds State Historic Site 94 Green Street – PO Box 155 – Wickliffe KY 42087 Phone 270-335-3681 – Email carla.hildebrand@ ky.gov Visit our website at www.parks.ky.gov 2015 Calendar of Events July 25. 10:00 to 3:00 Mississippian Field Day A great way for kiddos to burn off some extra energy before returning to school. We will have
activities set up around the park as well as a Chunkey tournament starting at 11:00 am. Program fee is $5.00 for adults, $4.00 for children, free for season pass holders, and includes tour of museum, mounds, site and trails. August 1. 10:00 to Noon and 1:30 to 3:30 Pottery Class at Wickliffe Mounds This is a great program for parents/grandparents and children to do together. Presentation on Mississippian pottery techniques and create your own pottery bowl to take home Program fee is $5.00 for adults, $4.00 for children, free
Wickliffe Mounds State Historic Site has received a donation of a bench swing made of cedar for the park grounds. The donation was made possible by the Ballard Bottoms Tourism Council via a previous non-profit group, Neighbors
Unifying Ballard County. Wickliffe Mounds park manager, Carla Hildebrand, gratefully acknowledges the generous donation with special appreciation to Elaine Jarvis and Matt Haney for their support and Pete Myers of Cedar Chips who made
the swing. Our park visitors will enjoy the bench swing with a view of the Mounds and the Mississippi river!
for season pass holders, and includes tour of museum, mounds, site and trails. August 8. 10:00 to 3:00 Mississippian Inspired Art Workshop Wickliffe Mounds welcomes artists and aspiring artists alike to create a masterpiece! A presentation will be given on Mississippian art and decoration styles and then artists are invited to let their imaginations run wild. Use our materials or bring your own to create beautiful works of art. We will provide many different materials for your one of a kind creation, including gourds, canvas, clay, and paint. Workshop will
be for ages 14 and up. Program fee is $10.00 for each participant, 10% off for season pass holders and includes tour of the museum, mounds, site and trails. August 22. 10:00 to Noon and 1:30 to 3:30 Mississippian Adornment WorkshopA work shop for children and parents/grandparents presenting Mississippian clothing and ornamentation. The program will feature a presentation on Mississippian dress and adornments and an opportunity to make your own Gorget out of clay. Program fee is $5.00 for adults, $4.00 for children, free for season pass holders, and
includes tour of museum, mounds, site and trails. August 29. 10 to Noon Primitive Technology Join us for a presentation on Native American primitive technology. Learn what the Native Americans used in their sports and hunting and everyday life and try out some of these prehistoric tools for yourself. Program fee is $5.00 for adults, $4.00 for children, free for season pass holders, and includes tour of museum, mounds, site and trails.
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BBQ BENEFIT TO SUPPORT DISADVANTAGED CHILDREN The North Ballard Masonic Lodge in Bandana, Kentucky is holding a Bar-B-Que Benefit on Saturday, July 25. The sale will begin at 10:30 am and run until 1:00 pm or until all is gone. The cost is 5.00 for a Bar-B-Que half chicken or 8.00 a plate for to go only which includes; half of a chicken, baked beans, potato salad, and slaw. All proceeds will go to the Ballard County School System to be used on disadvantaged children.
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Wickiliffe City Council Meeting The sheriff discussed at this meeting the patrol of Highway 51. Patrol has been increased around the area around the pharmacy, all the way around to Indian Hills. There were 3 out of state residents that and 1 local resident cited for violations. The sheriff is looking into putting security cameras on stop lights. This is in hopes of trying to stop all other major highway violations. The sheriff has applied for a grant, through the Department of Homeland Security, to put cameras up around the park, which will help in preventing criminal mischief. The sheriff reported calls that were attended to within the county. There were 68 calls to Kevil, 81 calls to Barlow, 80 calls to La Center, and 225 to Wickliffe since February. The Fort Jefferson was the next order of business. They have been moving along very quickly with the process of applying for grants to help improve and expand the park. They are expecting to start the project in early to mid-August. The water and sewer had only one issue last week. Part of the computer system went down. They had to manually operate the water and sewer system Friday evening and Saturday. Once the computer had been replaced, it started working perfectly. It was approved to buy an air conditioner, so the heat doesn’t damage any more of the computers. It was reported that this was the only issue. The minutes were read for last month’s regular meeting and the special meeting. These were approved before moving on to the next topic. The next topic was to change to meeting times. The new meeting time will be at 9:00am the first Tuesday of every month. The next meeting will be a special meeting July 28, at 9:00am. There were multiple homeowners discussed during the meeting about their properties needing
KENTUCKY MOTOR SPEEDWAY As an avid NASCAR fan I was excited to attend the race at the Kentucky Motor Speedway in Sparta, Kentucky. I have been to several races, but never at this track. I am a HUGE Dale Jr. fan, so to say that I was disappointed from the start is and understatement. When the first NASCAR race came to the Kentucky Motor Speedway there were several issues with parking and many people missed more of the race if not all of it. Everything went smooth and we had a blast. If you have not been there I highly recommend that you check it out!!! to be better maintained. There are some that are doing better, but they still have some work to do. The city is starting to mow yards and do some cleaning up. If they do the work, they will charge to homeowner once the clean-up is complete. The city is urging everyone to take pride in their property and help keep the city looking presentable to tourists and locals.
LITTLE LEAGUE FOOTBALL SIGNUP The next Ballard little league football sign-up for students in grades 1-5 will be held July 20 from 5:30-6 p.m. at Bomber Fieldhouse. A one-hour practice will follow. Registration is $35 per player for grades 3-5 and $15 per player for grades 1-2 for the month of July. Starting Aug. 1 (at the pancake breakfast at Smokey D’s) registration will increase to $50 for players in grades 3-5 and $20 for players in grades 1-2. Arrangements can be made for families who have more than two players or who have a financial need. The last July registration/practice date is July 27. August practice dates are Aug. 3 and Aug. 8. For more information, please visit the Ballard Bomber Football Facebook page.
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People seemed to sense that Clarice Mathis was something special. Her children often heard "your mother is so sweet" or "we just love your mother." She was not only a very loving person but she was beloved. She was born on October 21, 1910 in the Melber area. Mrs. Mathis passed away at age 104 on July 10th at Parkview Nursing Home. Services will be held at the Lone Oak Chapel of Milner and Orr Funeral Home on Tuesday, July 14th at 1:00 PM with the Reverend Harold Luscombe officiating. Friends may call after 10:00 AM. Interment will be at the Owens Chapel Methodist Church Cemetery following the service. Mrs. Mathis lived in Michigan with her husband and children for about ten years during the Great Depression and World War II years and lived in the Western Kentucky area for the other 95 years. After her husband passed away in 1985 she sold her home and farm and moved to an apartment in Lone Oak for about twenty years, to Morningside Assisted living for about 7 years, and Parkview Nursing Home for the past two years. Melber only offered 10 years of schooling when she was a young girl. After completing school at Melber she moved to Lovelaceville to live with relatives and enrolled in the local high school to continue her education. She had to return to her parents’ home in Melber after a few months when her relatives were diagnosed with typhoid fever. She always regretted that she was unable to continue her education. She was an excellent speller, and enjoyed spelling long, difficult words until a few days before her death. Mrs. Mathis was grateful to the employees at Morningside Assisted Living for their years of care, to Parkview Nursing Home, to the Lone Oak Church of Christ, and to her doctors, especially Dr. Grogan who performed life saving surgery a few months before her 100th birthday. Mrs. Mathis was predeceased by her husband, Harry Mathis; Edward Mathis, son; Mae Rudolph and Fae Mathis, daughters; Elaine Wingo, Myree Nesler, and Ovelia Beckham, sisters; Howard Wyatt, brother; grandsons Tristan Berry, Randy Mathis and Ricky Mathis; her parents, Charlie and Maggie Wyatt. She is survived by daughters Carolyn Obermark, Harriett Thuesen (Jerry) and LaDonna Bailey (Ray); granddaughters Susan Berry, Julie Menkhaus and Robin Bailey; grandsons John Rudolph, Dan Rudolph, Richard Bailey and Peter Obermark; ten great grandchhildren, two great great grandchildren, three nieces, a nephew, numerous nieces and nephews by marriage and a brother-in-law. Memorial contributions may be made to the Lone Oak Church of Christ, 2960 Lone Oak Road, Paducah, Ky. 42003. You may leave a mes-
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died Tuesday afternoon at Life Care Center in LaCenter, Ky. Robert retired from Lockheed Martin after 29 years of service. He was an Army Veteran. He is survived by one son Grayling Baucom of Kevil, Ky., Five Grandchildren and nine Great Grandchildren. Robert was preceded in death by his wife Hazel Cole, four brothers and three sisters. His parents were Frank and Celila Cole. Visitation will be Saturday from 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. at Morrow Funeral Chapel in LaCenter. Memorial Service will be at 1:00 p.m. Saturday at Morrow Funeral Chapel in LaCenter with Pastor Rodney Hill, Senior Pastor at Fairview Baptist Church in LaCenter, KY. officiating. Interment will be at Woodlawn Memorial Gardens. Messages of condolence for the family may be left at morrowfuneralchapel.com Morrow Funeral Chapel in LaCenter is handling arrangements.
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Ramblings on Real Estate By Larry and Kim Kelley RIVER COUNTRY REAL ESTATE lkelley1944@gmail. com /270-983-1021/ kimkelley60@yahoo. com 270-853-4574 This week we are talking about “agency.” This is a term and a concept that must be understood by sellers, buyers, and agents, in order for a real estate transaction to proceed in an orderly fashion, with all parties fully aware at all times of “who represents who!” The importance of “agency” relationships is so important, and so crucial, that the Kentucky Real Estate Commission (and probably most other states as well) have made it MANDATORY that each real estate agent get an “agency disclosure” signed by both sellers and buyers. This form, naturally, has a lot of “fine print” but essentially it discloses to the parties just who represents who in the real estate transaction. This is very important since you need to know, whether you are a seller or buyer, just exactly where you stand with your agent. As seller, you want to know if the agent you have chosen to list and sell your home will be loyal to you and representing your best interests at all times. This means NOT divulging confidential information. And same with buyer, you want to know that the agent will not be revealing information you have provided to him/her in confidence. If each party has their own agent: the seller is represented by the listing agent, and the buyer represented by a real estate agent they are working with, then it’s a bit simpler. There’s little chance that the agents will be put in a position of revealing information to the other party that was not intended to be revealed. Seller confides in their agent, buyer confides in theirs, the agents negotiate, and hopefully a deal is done. The information we are talking about here could be anything important to the deal. Seller might tell the agent “Well, I am asking $150,000, but I owe $125,000 and I need about $10,000 to move and get into my new place so I can take
10% LESS, or $135,000, and still “come out” the way I need to come out.” Seller would of course NOT want the agent telling the buyer this, as this would mean buyer would offer the $135,000 . . . . or LESS!! On the buyer’s side, the buyer might say “Well, I really have to get this deal done, as I need to be moved in no more than 60 days, because I am starting my new job, and need to get the kids in school, etc. So I can offer up to $150,000, but I want to start out at $125,000.” Again, when each party has their own realtor, then it’s easier. Seller’s agent keeps sellers’ confidential information, and buyer’s agent keeps buyers. The two agents may “hint” that “seller may take a little less” or “buyer may pay a little more” in the negotiation, but everyone’s secrets are preserved. Where it gets “sticky” is where there is only one realtor involved. This means that the real estate agent who listed the property for sale, and therefore represents seller as “listing agent” is also the agent who brought the buyer “to the table.” This is called “dual agency” and is perfectly legal in KY, and most other states. But it presents challenges for the agent, and can be the source of misunderstandings, mistrust, and even complaints and lawsuits if one party feels like the agent violated his/her duties of confidentiality. This is why the Ky Real Estate Commission requires the agency disclosure forms to be filled out and signed by both sellers and buyers, in ALL real estate transactions. You can “log on” to their website and view these forms, along with all other real estate forms that are used in Kentucky. That site is krec.ky.gov, and in addition to all the forms, has a great deal of other useful information to you if you are buying or selling real estate in KY. If you are looking to buy, or sell property, or maybe looking for a place to rent for yourself or someone you know, or perhaps you own property and are thinking of renting it, we also do “property management” We’d love to help you with whatever your real estate needs may be. Contact us by phone --
Tom Miller, Ballard County Extension Agent for Ag and Natural Resources Ballard County AG Day Please come out and join us for the Ballard County Chamber of Commerce’s 2015 Ballard County AG Day to be held on Friday, July 17th at the Ballard County Fair Grounds in LaCenter. The event is being sponsored by the Ballard County Co-Op and Southern States. There will be agricultural vendors, food, and other vendors that day along with speakers from the University of Kentucky and the Kentucky Department of Agriculture. Dr. Jim Martin, Extension Weeds Specialist University of Kentucky College of Ag, Food and Environment will discuss Round up Resistant pigweed, identification and control. Dr. Doug Johnson, Extension Entomologist University of Kentucky College of Ag, Food and Environment will discuss new invasive insect pests for Kentucky. Amelia Wilson, Kentucky Department of Agriculture will talk about Agritourism. This is an event for the whole family and community. This year we are partnering with the Ballard County Fair to bring this event to you during the Ballard County Fair. The event starts at 11 a.m. and runs until 3 p.m. 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.
Froggie's Reflections by Kay Presson Have any of you wonderful readers of Ballard County Weekly ever seen a black panther? Despite the official stance of Kentucky Fish & Wildlife, there are black panthers in this area. Following is my recollection of a sighting many years ago. During Christmas vacation of 1962, Daddy moved us from our home at 30J Elmwood Court in Paducah to a home in rural McCracken County near TVA Shawnee Steam Plant. The home, known as "the Old Bud Melton Place," was an older home, with a big front porch....the only heat was in the living room area, and us six kids were accustomed to the necessities of life at Elmwood Court...hot and cold running water, radiators emanating heat in each of the four bedrooms. The back area of the home bordered on a farm, and a big, beautiful barn with a shed on the side was within view. We lived there until late summer while school was still out of session. Folks, we six kids loved to explore the beautiful countryside. Early one morning, I awoke and headed to the bathroom which connected to the kitchen. For some reason, I was carrying my glasses. Beginning at the age of six years, I have been wearing glasses. Looking out the kitchen window, something caught my eye and I
put my glasses back on and looked at the shed attached to the barn. The shed housed our goat, and outside the shed was a black panther. My movement must have caught its eye, because it turned its head and looked right at me. Being an avid reader, and having read World Book Encyclopedia, I knew what it was. Good thing I was headed to the bathroom, because it certainly did scare me! Later, I told my brother, Frankie what I had seen, and he laughed and asked me, "Kay, have you been drinking Daddy's whiskey?" So, I told him that since it had rained, the black panther would have left tracks and although he was still laughing at me, we went to the area near the shed. There, in the ground was a distinctive print. It was the print of a big cat, and Frankie looked at me in amazement. That afternoon, we kids were looking for blackberries, and me, being the eldest, was leading the way. We walked over a hill behind the barn, when suddenly, under a tree in the distance, lying down was the same black panther I had seen near the shed. Realizing that if I told my siblings what I saw, they would possibly scream and that would provoke the panther. So, I casually said, "let's go back home, there ain't no blackberries here." They agreed, and we went back home. I told my cousins who lived nearby about what I had seen. Buddy Menser told me he knew there were black panthers in the area, for he had seen one while hunting, and knowing his gun had just one shell, he knew better than to shoot...for if he missed it, the black panther would attack him. His sister, Freda, told me that she had also seen a black panther when coming home from work one night. If any of you wonderful, faithful readers of Ballard County Weekly would like to share any sightings of any animals in this area, please feel free to do so.
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Driving around this region during early summer one may have noticed wads of light green seeds hanging in several trees. The ones shown above belong to the Green Ash Tree, scientific name Fraxinus pennsylvanica. One of our native trees the green ash is common throughout our area, preferring low lying or waste areas. The white ash however tends to grow in mature forest. The lumber of both trees is tough and has many uses. One of the best known uses for white ash is for baseball bats and longbows. Wood from both trees make good tool handles and both are widely used in making electric guitar bodies. Besides the lumber being useful, the seeds are important mast crops for several species of birds, mice and squirrels. © 2015 Jack Glisson of WWW.kentuckyupclose. com
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School 2015 Lady Bomber Fri-Sun Tournament Schedule Date Opponent Location Teams
Time
Aug. 20 Thursday Marshall County Marshall County FR/JV/V 5:30 p.m. Aug. 21 Friday Community Christian Academy HOME FR/JV/V 5 p.m. Aug. 25 Tuesday Murray HOME JV/V 5:30 p.m. Sept.t 1 Tuesday Marshall County HOME FR/JV/V 5:30 p.m. Sept. 3 Thursday Christian Fellowship Christian Fellowship FR/JV/V 5:30 p.m. Sept. 10 Thursday CCA CCA FR/JV/V 5 p.m. Sept. 12 Saturday All "A" Region 1 Paducah Varsity TBA Sept. 15 Tuesday Graves County Graves County FR/JV/V 5 p.m. Sept. 17 Thursday Calloway County Calloway County FR/JV/V 5:30 p.m. Sept. 19 Saturday All "A" State Louisville Varsity TBA Sept. 19 Saturday Spikefest Paducah JV/FR TBA Sept. 21 Monday Mayfield Mayfield JV/V 5 : 3 0 p.m. Sept. 22 Tuesay Cairo Cairo FR/JV 5 p.m. Sept. 26/27 Fri/Sat Q u a d State Paducah Varsity TBA Sept. 28 Monday Mayfield HOME FR/JV/V 5:30 p.m. Sept. 29 Tuesday Carlisle County HOME FR/JV 6 p.m. Oct. 1 Thursday Graves County (Pink Out) HOME FR/JV/V 5 p.m. Oct. 12 Monday Cairo HOME FR/JV 5 p.m. Oct. 13 Tuesday Tilghman Tilghman FR/JV/V 5 p.m. Oct. 15 Thursday Hickman County (Senior Night) HOME JV/V 6 p.m. Oct. 16/17 Fri/Sat H o p k i n s v i l l e Smackdown Hopkinsville Varsity TBA Oct. 19 - 22 Mon-Thurs District 3 Tournament HOME Varsity TBA Oct. 26 - 29 Mon-Fri Region 1 Tournament District 1 Winner Varsity TBA Nov. 6 - 8
S t a t e and parents, the public is invited to a health and community resource fair Louisville in the Ballard Memorial Varsity TBA High School gym at 3561 Middle School 2015 Paducah Road, Barlow, 8-Aug at G r a v e s during those hours. The County 12-Sep Ballard County Welfare at C a l l o w a y Society again will be stationed in the BMHS band County 15-Aug room from 7-9 a.m. with at C a l l o w a y clothing vouchers for County 19-Sep families who qualify. The door is located across the at Lone Oak west parking lot from the 22-Aug tennis court, and applicants may wait in the at Lone Oak BMHS hallway adjacent 26-Sep a t to the room. Ballard Memorial Orientation times for kindergarten through high-school seniors are 29-Aug a t scheduled on that day, Ballard Memorial beginning at 8:30 a.m. 3-Oct a t Sportsplex (Tournament) Preschool class groups *Monday or Friday eve- will meet their new teachning games may be add- ers in their classrooms at the school at 455 Olive ed - TBA St. in LaCenter, in a drop-in session held from Graves County Middle School, ele- 9-11 a.m. Parents also may drop mentary, Gateway Academy students in any time from 8:30-10 may eat breakfast, a.m. this year at Ballard Elementary lunch at no charge County School, 3383 Paducah The Graves County Road, Barlow, regardless School District’s sev- of their child’s grade-leven elementary schools, el. All BCES teachers Gateway Academy High will be in their classSchool, and Graves rooms that day. Students County Middle School are encouraged to bring have qualified for a rel- supplies to their classatively new option avail- rooms. BMHS orientation is able to schools participating in the National from 9-9:45 a.m.; BCMS School Lunch and School orientation is from 10-11 Breakfast Programs. It’s a.m. at 3565 Paducah called the “Community Road, Barlow. The community-wide Eligibility Provision.” health fair at will be on The federal government the BMHS gym floor has granted the status to those schools for the from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. that day, featuring more 2015-16 school year. “This is great news than 20 area participants. for parents and their The public is welcome. children,” said Shelina Volunteers from local McClain, Graves and regional health care County’s nutrition direc- providers will offer free tor. “All enrolled stu- blood pressure and other dents at Gateway as screenings. As always, the top well as Graves County’s of the high school gym elementary and middle will host a community schools are eligible to receive a healthy break- fair with local service, fast and lunch at school business and college/uniat no charge to their versity representatives during the same hours. household each day.” Four Graves County Family Focus Family schools were eligible for Resource Center will be the program and took in the concession stand advantage of it during area with free general the 2014-15 school school supplies for qualyear: Lowes, Wingo, ifying families. For more information, and Central elementaplease contact Wilson ry schools, as well as Gateway Academy High at 665-8400, ext. 2014, or email bob.wilson@ School. Schools added for ballard.kyschools.us, 2015-16 include Graves or Wray at 665-8412, County Middle School ext. 226, or email kelly. as well as Fancy Farm, wray@ballard.kyschools. Farmington, Sedalia, and us. Everyone’s invited to Symsonia elementary the eighth annual schools. BOMBER BACK-TOMcClain said it’s posSCHOOL BASH sible Graves County on Saturday, Aug. 8, High School could qualify for and sustain the from 7 a.m.-12 p.m. Here’s the 2015-16 same status in the future. schedule, including the To learn more, phone registration and orienta(270) 674-1547 or (270) tion itinerary: 328-1547. GRADE TIME FOR IMMEDIATE SITE RELEASE Clothing vouchers NOTE: Info in the story says schedule follows; 7-9 a.m. If this is not the case, BMHS band room Health and Resource please change. For more information, Fair 8 a.m-12 p.m. contact: Bob Wilson; HS gym K-5, meet with teach665-8400, ext. 2014 bob.wilson@ballard. ers any time between 8:30-10 a.m. kyschools.us BCES or (students are Julie A. Thomas; 665encouraged to bring 8400, ext. 2011 Supplies to their julie.thomas@ballard. classrooms) kyschools.us District-wide ‘Bomber Preschool orientation Back-to-School Bash’ combines registration, (drop-in open orientation, with com- 9-11 a.m. Ballard County munity health fair, inforPreschool house for all mation and giveaways LaCENTER, Ky. – The classes) eighth annual “Bomber High school orientation 9-9:45 a.m. Back-to-School Bash” MS/HS cafeteria will be held Saturday, Middle school orientaAug. 8, from 7 a.m. to 12 p.m. All students in tion the district will register 10-11 a.m. MS/HS cafeteria for class, receive orienExtracurricular activitation information at all of Ballard’s schools. (A ties/Clubs/Athletic teams complete schedule of have booths stationed in class orientations follows the MS/HS lobby. Family Focus will have this story.) In addition to students school supplies, and the
Ballard County Welfare Association will give out clothing vouchers, all for those who qualify. For more information, please contact Bob Wilson, Director of Pupil Personnel, at 6658400, ext. 2014, or email bob.wilson@ballard. kyschools.us, or Kelly Wray, FRYSC director, at 665-8412, ext. 226, or email kelly.wray@ballard.kyschools.us. Save this schedule for the big day!
Ballard County Elementary School Supplies List 201516 Kindergarten 3 package #2 wood pencils (not plastic-coated) 1 5x8-inch plastic supply box 4 packages Crayola crayons – Maximum of 24 8-pack of Crayola markers 10 glue sticks 2 composition notebooks 1 backpack (no rollers, please) 4 pocket folders 1 pair round/blunt FISKARS scissors 2 boxes Kleenex Clorox wipes Headphones for computer lab (NO EARBUDS) 1 package Post-It notes 1 small pink eraser Girls bring: B o y s bring: 1 package dry erase markers 1 package construction paper 1 package card stock paper 1 package highlighters Paper towels G a l l o n sized freezer bags Quart-sized freezer bags Germ-X Donations: Paper cups, brown lunch bags and extra headphones are greatly appreciated. Boys please bring 1 package 5x8 notecards. Girls please bring 2 rolls of paper towels. Art class: 1 box Crayola crayons (any quantity/ size), labeled “ART” PLEASE NOTE: All kindergarten classes: We need every child to supply one bag of snacks monthly for milk break. Every child also will need to bring $1.25 weekly for milk break. Please send the milk money in an envelope labeled “Milk money.” Please label all clothing, backpack and pencil box before sending to school. No need to label other supplies. We need supplies at school the very first day of school. First Grade 2 boxes standard size, yellow #2, no mechanical, please 3 boxes Kleenex Scissors – Fiskars brand, no plastic blades 4 boxes of 24 crayons 1 package of washable markers 1 package black dry erase markers 1 package multi-color dry erase markers Standard size (8x5”) pencil box H a n d sanitizer 1 spiral notebook, wide-ruled, 70 sheets minimum Clorox wipes 5 plastic pocket folders (no binders or Trapper Keeper styles) Backpack – no wheels, please 10 solid glue sticks (not liquid) Erasers – that fit on top of pencils 1 big pink eraser Construction paper Headphones for computer lab (NO EARBUDS) Boys: Gallon-sized baggies Girls: Quartsized baggies Please plan to provide one package of snacks (cookies, crackers, etc.) per month to share with the class! Please bring supplies to Bomber Bash (Aug. 2). Art class: 1 box Crayola colored pencils (any quantity/size),
labeled “ART” Second Grade 2 packages wide-ruled notebook paper (no college-ruled, please) 3 packages #2 plain yellow pencils (no mechanical, please) Backpack 2 packages pencil-cap erasers 2 packs large glue sticks 4 wide-ruled spiral notebooks, each 120 sheets 4 boxes of Kleenex Large pencil box, plastic Gallon-sized zipper storage bags Headphones for computers (NO EARBUDS) 5 sturdy pocket folders Tennis shoes (for PE) Art class: 1 roll paper towels, labeled “ART” No Trapper Keepers, large notebooks or sports bags. Optional items: Clorox wipes and largetip dry erase Expo markers.
lost by the student. Art class: Boys bring a package of glue sticks; girls bring a bottle of Elmer’s white glue. MUSIC needs a folder; PE needs a folder and tennis shoes each class day. No backpacks with rollers. Fifth Grade 1 backpack without wheels (optional) 1 pencil pouch – VERY IMPORTANT 1 trapper, binder, or notebook with pockets 1 package colored pencils (will be left in classroom) 3 box of 24 pencils (mechanical is fine) Clorox wipes 3 packages wide-ruled loose-leaf notebook paper 1 plain folder with pockets and holes to be placed inside a binder 4 120-page or three-subject notebooks 3 boxes of tissues 1 hand-held pencil sharpener (with lid to catch shavings) 1 roll paper towels 1 pair scissors (will be left in classroom) 1 box of 24 crayons (will be left in classroom) 1 set headphones 1 bottle hand sanitizer 4 glue sticks (will be left in classroom) 1 package dry erase markers * * * S C H O O L SUPPLIES NEED TO BE REPLACED AS THEY ARE CONSUMED (USED UP) OR LOST BY THE STUDENT. Please do not put student name on supplies “left in classroom.” This is to cut down on what students have to carry in binders. Art class: 1 container Clorox wipes PE needs tennis shoes each class day and one folder to share with Music.
Third Grade 2 RED pocket folders (prefer plastic), no brackets; for take-home folder Expo dry erase markers (please be prepared to supply more as needed.) 1 three-subject spiral notebook (for math) 2 packages wide-ruled notebook paper 2 boxes of 24 #2 yellow pencils (NO MECHANICAL PENCILS, PLEASE!) 3 one-subject spiral notebooks – 70 sheets (science/social studies, reading, language) Ear buds or headphones for math lab and computer class 1 zipper binder or trapper 3 boxes of Kleenex Backpack (no sports bags or rollers, please) 3 glue sticks 2 packages pencil-top erasers 1 YELLOW pocket folder (prefer plastic) 2 boxes of 24 crayons (Art and homeroom) Ballard Memorial 1 pencil pouch to put in binder Music needs a High School Supply List 2015-2016 folder (your choice of color)1 package Donations (these may Allen AP Literature be made throughout the English 9 year): Journalism 1½-inch Girls: Markers binder with pockets Boys: Clorox wipes 1 package dividers Girls: One package of Pencils construction paper Blue/black ink pens Boys: Ziploc bags (galFiller paper lon-sized) 1 package index cards Girls: Germ-X Highlighters Boys: Clear tape Flash (USB) drive * * * S C H O O L SUPPLIES NEED TO BE (Optional for English 9) REPLACED AS THEY 1½-inch binder with ARE CONSUMED (USED UP) OR LOST pockets 1 package dividers BY THE STUDENT. Pencils or pens Art class: 1 box Crayola Filler paper markers (any quantity/ Flash (USB) drive size), labeled “ART” Bittner Art For each class: Fourth Grade $25 fee 3 packages wide-ruled Sketch book, 9x12paper Paper towels Scotch tape 2 pack- inch (100 pages) Acrylic paint – 5 ages pencil top erasers 3 boxes #2 yellow tubes (red, yellow, blue, pencils (no mechanical, black, white) please) Backpack (no Assorted brushes (a rolling backpacks, variety pack is perfect) please) Paint palette 1 package colored penPoster board (22x28 cils and/or crayons inches) 3 boxes of Kleenex Ruler 5 folders w/pockets Bivens Algebra and holes 1 small pencil pouch to put in I Honors Algebra I binder 1 zipper binder or trap- Three-subject spiral noteper 1 package dry- book Folder erase markers Loose-leaf paper 1 three-subject spiral Graphic calculator notebook with pockets Colored pencils (math) Headphones for Pencils computer lab Carlson History 5 one-subject spiral notebooks, 70 sheets Pencils Loose-leaf paper (reading, science, social Colored pencils studies, PE and 1 extra) Three-ring binder Donations (these may be made throughout the (optional) year): Girls: Large bags of Chatellier Welding candy (for rewards and treats) Boys: Ziploc $20 class fee All-leather shoes or bags (quart- and galboots lon-sized) Cooksey FA C S Boys: Clorox wipes Life Skills Girls: Hand sanitizer Culinary Skills School supplies need to Foods/Nutrition be replaced as they are Parenting consumed (used up) or
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School / Other Relations/Money Skills $30 fee for Foods and Culinary Skills $20 for FACS Life Skills Three-ring notebook Loose-leaf paper Pens or pencils Cooper Computer Applications Advanced Computer Apps Business Math Co-Op Paper Pencils or pens Folder with pockets or spiral notebook with pockets Cope I n d u s t r i a l Maintenance $20 class fee Garner Geometry Composition book Folder Scientific calculator (TI-30X preferred) Set of 8 colored pencils Recommended, but not required: Ruler, protractor, compass Glisson A P English (college fee) English 1-inch three-ring binder with pockets Black pen or pencils Loose-leaf paper 5 tab dividers 1 spiral notebook with pockets Glisson English Three-ring binder (at least 1½ inches, with pockets) 4-6 tab dividers Loose-leaf paper Pens or pencils 1 package index cards 1 spiral notebook (for daily writing) Hayden English Pencils or pens (blue/ black pens) Loose-leaf paper Three-ring binder (at least 1½ inches) Four 6-tab dividers Pens or pencils 1 spiral notebook Jarvis Principles of Agriculture Agribusiness and Farm Management Small Power and Equipment Greenhouse Plant/Land Science A g r i c u l t u r a l Construction For each class: $10 class fee 1-inch three-ring binder Loose-leaf paper Pens or pencils Poster board (upon request) Basic calculator Ag construction/Small Power - Safety glasses Greenhouse/Plant/ Land Science – Gardening gloves as needed Jewell MNA/ ANA Approximately $14.50 insurance fee $8 TB skin test (on site) and hepatitis immunizations Scrubs: color to be decided. Approximate cost is $30. Pen/Pencils Composition notebook to leave in classroom, as well as notebook or paper to do classwork. MNA book and workbook rental for class. $20 MNA test fee (NOT DUE UNTIL LATER) in year. MUST HAVE VALID STATE ID AND SOCIAL SECURITY CARD (UNLAMINATED). Jewell Intro to Health Science $20 class fee Composition notebook to leave in class Notebook paper or notebook Pencil/Pens Poster board (upon request) Tri-fold (upon request) Highlighter Jewell Medical Terminology Purchase or rental of book/workbook Pens/Pencils Composition notebook to leave in classroom Notecards Notebook paper Highlighter Jewell
Leadership Notebook Pens/Pencils Highlighter Poster board (upon request) Kennedy Wo r l d Civilizations G o v e r n m e n t / Economics Three ring binder, 1 inch or larger Loose-leaf paper Pencils Colored pencils USB flash drive 1G or less (optional) Kennedy Arts and Humanities Any size three-ring binder with pockets Loose-leaf paper Packet of 5 subject-dividers Highlighter Pencils and/or pens Box of tissues OR bottle of hand sanitizer Middleton Health Pencil Three-ring binder Loose-leaf paper Tab dividers Highlighter (any color) Morehead Emergency Procedures Approximately $14.50 insurance fee $8 TB skin test (on site) and hepatitis immunizations Scrubs Pen Loose-leaf paper Morehead Freshman Science Biology 3-inch three-ring binder (bigger is better) Pencil pouch with colored pencils Loose-leaf paper At least 7 tab dividers Jump drive Mornar Algebra II Math Pencils Loose-leaf paper TI-83 Plus or TI-84 graphing calculator (may be rented from the school) Prather American Government U.S. History Three-ring binder, 1 inch or larger 5 page dividers Loose-leaf paper Pencils Highlighters Colored pencils USB flash drive 1G or less (optional) Prince A P Biology Biology 3-inch three-ring binder (bigger is better) Pencil pouch with colored pencils Loose-leaf paper At least 7 tab dividers Jump drive (use one for all classes) Purcell Multimedia Advanced Multimedia Accounting F i n a n c i a l Service Jump drive for Multimedia and Advanced Multimedia Basic calculator for Accounting Pencils for Accounting and Financial Service Loose-leaf paper and folder for Accounting and Financial Service Shelton Spanish Folder Loose-leaf paper Pencils Wedgewood Chemistry Scientific calculator Pencils Colored pencils Composition notebook Three-ring notebook OR spiral notebook Loose-leaf paper Wedgewood Intro to Chemistry and Physics Scientific calculator Pencils Colored pencils Three-ring notebook OR spiral notebook Loose-leaf paper Wedgewood Biology Anatomy For each class: Three-ring binder (larger than 1 inch); will stay in classroom Composition notebook Colored pencils 1 package loose-leaf
paper for class binder
books 2 packs of 300-count Ballard County regular-sized notecards Middle School (1 for school, 1 for home) Sixth Grade Supply 1 sturdy folder (plastic List 2015-16 works well)
All classes Language arts One 2-inch binder or 1 composition noteCase-It book Loose paper 6 dividers Science Pencils and pens (blue 100-page wide-ruled or black only) composition books (NO Zipper pouch WIRE, please) Non-mechanical penWriting cils 1 roll Scotch tape Colored pencils 2 red highlighters Pencil sharpener with 2 red ink pens cap Highlighter Social studies 2 glue sticks 1 composition noteSafety scissors book Clorox wipes (optionPackage of colored al) pencils 2 glue sticks Writing 2 red ink pens Math 2 red highlighters 1 composition note(Turn in to Mrs. Kelly book at the beginning of the 1 roll Scotch tape year.)
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Science 120-page spiral notebook 2 large glue sticks 1 roll Scotch tape Scissors Crayons or markers 7th block teachers Roll of paper towels 3 boxes of tissues YOU’RE INVITED! Who: You and your sixth-grader What: A Day in the Life of Your Sixth Grader When: Thursday, Aug. 6, 6-8 p.m. Where: Ballard County Middle School Why: For an introduction to sixth grade, block by block
Ballard County Middle School Eighth Grade Supply List 2015-16
2 BEDROOM, 1 BATH HOME, DECK, CARPORT, SWIMMING POOL Great 2 bedroom home, 1263 Court St., Wickliffe, with possibility of converting the dining room into a 3rd bedroom. Located in nice neighborhood of Wickliffe, near town and shopping, but feels like "in the country." Ideal starter home for young couple, or retirement couple home.
Or great investment for rental property with Verso and the river industry jobs in Wickliffe! Well maintained, ready to move into! Very comfortable family Scientific calculator room with fireplace, deck, carport, swimming pool, much more. (preferably TI30X) One 1/2-inch 3-ring binder 3 composition notebooks 3 folders with pockets Box of tissues Highlighter Colored pencils Red pen Scissors Glue stick Loose paper Pencils 10 tab dividers Germ X For Mrs. Vance: 1 composition notebook For Mrs. Wiggins: 1 2-inch binder Notebook Tab dividers Colored pencils Several regular pencils For 7th block teacher: Hand sanitizer Tissues For Mrs. Baumer: 1 roll Scotch tape 2 red ink pens 2 highlighters (Turn supplies in to Mrs. Vance at the beginning of the year.) Ballard County Middle School Seventh Grade Supply List 2015-16 All classes Three-ring binder (2 inches or larger) Pencils 6 folders with holes Loose-leaf notebook paper 2 boxes of tissues 12-pack of markers BOYS: Hand sanitizer GIRLS: Construction paper Social studies 12-pack of colored pencils Red ink pen Math 2 composition note-
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School Perfect Attendance
Avie Turner
Matthew Blackburn
Chance Gray
Chloie Spillman
Joseph Lapoint
“Character Ready” Congratulations to every Ballard County student who achieved the status of “Character Ready”. I admire your commitment, your dedication, and the perseverance necessary to accomplish a record of perfect attendance and exemplary conduct. You “show up”, and you don’t “show out”, and for that you deserve special recognition. It is often said that, in school we learn lessons and are then given a test, but in life we are given a test to learn lessons. Ballard County is blessed to enjoy these students who are getting a head start on both fronts. I applaud the parents and care givers who have endeavored to help their student succeed. And I offer a special thanks to the Ballard County School District for creating a program of recognition for these deserving young achievers. Keith Myers Ballard Co. District Judge
Chance Shely
Crystal Patel
Danielle Seabolt
Devyn Bledsoe
Elijah Cox
Eric Johnston
On behalf of all the employees of First Community Bank of the Heartland, congratulations on being chosen as a “Character Ready” student. No matter where you are in life, character is a choice that each of us make every day. At FCB, our staff’s character is on display with every customer interaction and is key to the success of our institution. Life will give you choices, don’t be afraid to question, lean on God, and keep Him at the center of your decisions. Character does matter! Bruce Kimbell Have a great day!
Hudson Pace
Hunter Bachanan
Jayden Cox
Keagan Cooper
Kerrie Pullen
John Sullivan
Dear Students, Congratulations on your Character Ready Award. Perfect attendance and conduct tells a lot about your work record will be in the career you choose. I would also encourage all students to get as much education as you can. Education will take you far in life. God bless, Vickie Viniard Ballard County Judge/Executive
Lane Wicker
Matthew Miller
Molly Jones
Molly Stokes
Parth Patel
Payton Lehmann
Dear Ballard County "Character Ready" Students, I want to take this opportunity to congratulate you on being named "Character Ready" students for the 2014-15 school year. The commitment and dedication you have shown to your education, as demonstrated by your perfect attendance Not pictured: Katie and excellent conduct, will serve you well as the years pass. You serve as a positive example for your fellow students and you are building a great foundation for Allen your future. I anticipate many of you will be our leaders of the future and I am confident our future is in great hands!
Tawnya Allee
Senator Danny Carroll District 2 Carlisle, Ballard, Marshall and McCracken Counties
Avriel Turner
I would like to encourage you, students at Ballard County Schools, to strive every day to do your very best. The habits you are establishing now will stay with you the rest of your life. Make those habits good ones! Set goals for yourself and strive every day to meet those goals. Strive to attend school every day and get that perfect attendance award! Strive to do your best in all your classes. Not only will you feel good about yourself, but so will others who are important to you, such as your family, teachers, and friends. Lynn Lane
Graves County Schools share important dates to note for back-toschool during July, early August 2015 July 15-17, Graves High girls varsity and JV soccer team tryouts for new players 3:30-5:30 p.m. GCHS soccer field, varsity and JV practice begins 20, Monday, GCMS New student registration
between 8 a.m. and noon 20, Monday, Elementary Schools, New student registration at each elementary school between 9 a.m. and noon 21, Tuesday, Fancy Farm Camp Kindergarten 6-7 p.m. 23, Thursday, Fancy Farm Back-to-School Night 6-7 p.m. 27, Monday Graves High New student registration between 8 a.m. and noon
28, Tuesday, Graves High Seniors register between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m. 28, Tuesday, Sedalia, Camp Kindergarten 5:30 p.m. 29, Wednesday, Graves High Juniors register between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m. 30, Thursday, Graves High Sophomores register 8 a.m. and 2 p.m. 30, Thursday, Lowes Back-to-School Night 4-6 p.m.
30, Thursday, Sedalia, Back to School Night: Preschool at 5 p.m., 1st-2nd grades at 5:30 p.m., 3rd-6th grades at 6 p.m. 31, Friday, Graves High Freshmen register between 8 a.m. and noon, then Camp GCHS in the afternoon, exact time TBA August 2, Sunday, Wingo Welcome to Kindergarten 2 p.m. 3, Monday, Symsonia,
Back-to-School: Kindergarten at 4 p.m.; Grades 1-6 from 6-8 p.m. 3, Monday, Farmington Back-to-School: Preschool-Kindergarten at 5 p.m,; then, grades 1-2 at 5:30 p.m.; and finally, grades 3-6 at 6 p.m. 3-4, Professional Development Days for faculty 4, Tuesday, GCMS 8th Grade Schedule pick up between 10 a.m. and 2
p.m. 4, Tuesday, GCMS 7th Grade Back-to-School Night 4-6:30 p.m. 4, Tuesday, Wingo Back-to-School Night 5-7 p.m. 4, Tuesday, Central Elementary Back-toSchool Night 6 p.m. 5, Wednesday, Opening Day for faculty and staff 6, Thursday, First Day of School for students