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LOCAL SPONSOR GROWING TRAIL AWARENESS Indian Camp Campground sponsored an atv poker run in the Carlisle County River Trails on May 23, 2015 . "More than 250 people with their jeeps, atvs, utv’s or trucks received a poker hand
and participated on a perfect day riding the trails in the river bottoms along the Mississippi River", said Gene Bolin. “ I wish other counties could see how much fun people had today in the river
bottoms. There were people from all over western KY and three other states. IF YOU BUILD IT THEY WILL COME !!!!!!”, says Freida Bolin. The Bolin's expressed Congratulations to Zack
Morris for the winning hand, Brandi Jett-2nd place, Cathy Kanffield-3rd place. Gene and Freida Bolin owners of Indian Camp Campground are planning to sponsor future atv rides.
Indian Camp Campground is located at 849 CR 1217, Arlington, KY. Call for camping rates at (270) 2070024 or visit www. KyGreatRiverRoad.org/ IndianCampCampground
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Immunization Requirements for BALLARD COUNTY SCHOOLS 2015-16 School Year If you have a child entering preschool, kindergarten, sixth grade, or transferring to Ballard County Schools for the school year 2015-16, the following health requirements must be met to comply with the Kentucky’s state regulations and will be strictly enforced. Parents will be asked to provide a Social Security number and a birth certificate. HEAD START 3-year-olds MUST HAVE:
CEMETERY RESTORATION IN WESTERN KENTUCKY GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN
The MIES Cemetery departed loved ones were remembered and honored Thursday, June 25 during a MILES family reunion gathering at the cemetery for the Miles
Attention Parents
1) Four DiphtheriaTetanus- Pertussis injections 2) Three polio injections 3) One Measles,Mumps-Rubella injection 4) HiB vaccine 5) Three hepatitis B injections 6) One varicella (chicken pox) injection if child has not had chicken pox disease. 7) Hemoglobin test given within 6 months prior to entry 8) A complete physical exam 9) A complete eye exam by an ophthalmologist or optometrist.
monument dedication. A beautiful ceremony program led by Nada Miles Harrison, descendant from Mulberry, Florida (Lakeland) consisted of special songs, scripture reading, and prayer by Benny Heady that touched us all. The theme “Bridging The Gap Connecting The Miles” included the Miles families of Childress (Indianapolis, Indiana),
4-year-olds MUST HAVE: Same as kindergartener students, plus hemoglobin test. KINDERGARTEN MUST HAVE: 1) Four or five Diphtheria- TetanusPertussis injections with the last one administered after age 4 2) Three or four polio injections, with the last one administered after age 4 3) Two MeaslesMumps-Rubella injections administered on or after 12 months of age Crossland (Washington, DC), Harrison (Mulberry Florida), Heady (Bandana Kentucky and West Paducah Kentucky), Howard (Indianapolis, Indiana), Key (Ruskin, Florida), McManus (Kevil, Kentucky), Neasman (Miami, Florida and Atlanta, Georgia and Auslett, Georgia), Roberts (Tampa, Florida), and Williams (Brandon, Florida). Unbelievably, I learned my special connection to this wonderful family, through Nada as she planned and coordinated this exciting family event. What a surprise when Nada first contacted me from Lakeland, Florida where I had lived for 25 years, graduating for Lakeland Senior High School. More of a surprise when Nada asked if our cemetery preservation group would cleanup the Miles Cemetery for a planned family reunion and monument dedication. What a coincidence, as our group was already working in the Miles Cemetery, as requested some time ago by Bandana magistrate Larry Cooper. Then I was in complete disbelief, when I learned that Nada’s family had originated in Bandana,
4) Three hepatitis B injections 5) TWO varicella (chicken pox) injections if child has not had chicken pox disease** 6) A complete physical exam (within past 12 months) 7) A complete eye exam by an ophthalmologist or optometrist 8) Dental exam by dentist, PA, ARNP, dental hygienist, LHD RN or MD SIXTH GRADE MUST HAVE: 1) Three hepatitis B injections 2) Tetanus-DiphtheriaPertussis booster (TDaP) 3) Meningococcal and her father and grandfather (Nathan and OBD) travelled, lived and worked on a dairy farm owned by my grandfather’s uncle Les Penn (Ethie Holt Smith and Bertha Holt Penn were sisters). Also, Uncles Les married my grandmother’s best friend, Aggie Northington Penn. My Daddy had moved us from Bandana to Lakeland, Florida in summer of 1947 and we briefly stayed on the Penn Dairy Farm in a house trailer in Uncle Les’s orange grove. Also, my grandmother visited with the Penn family between 1947 and 1948, during the same time the Miles family were living and working there. Awesome revelation on how paths can cross; Sandra Miles Roberts shared with me at the monument dedication ceremony that she was born in 1945 on Uncle Les’s dairy farm. Sandra was probably two years old and I was around eight years old at the time we were staying on Uncle Les’s dairy farm. Our parents must have met. This special connection to the wonderful Miles family means everything to me. How honored I was to meet and talk with interest-
vaccine** 4) Second dose of varicella vaccine 5) A physical exam within past 12 months TRANSFERS must present Kentucky School Medical Examination form (physical exam) and Kentucky immunization certificate. Please call early to schedule an appointment with your doctor, or the Ballard County Health Department at 270- 6655432 or 270-665-8400, ext. 2020 or 2262. ing 90 year old Milbert Alvin Crossland Sr., his caring son “Skip” plus so impressed with 13 year Miles Neasman, sweet Annie Ruth Miles Neasman and handsome “Tony”, who drove in from Atlanta for the cemetery ceremony. I appreciated Amanda Key for her suggestions on how to get students involved with our cemetery presentation group. So many more family members that I wished for more time to meet and talk. The love and appreciation that Nada and other family members have shown to me and our cemetery group will always be remembered. I am blessed and thankful for the special Miles family connection. For more Miles family pictures and stories, please LIKE our Facebook page; Cemetery Restoration in Western Kentucky. Article contributed by Betty L. Johnson - email bettyjohnsonky@yahoo. com - cell 270 210 3538 NOTE: Thank you to Tyler, Bell Monument, Wickliffe, KY for monument carving and placement … and Nathaniel Heady, Little Union Baptist Church, Bandana, KY for chairs setup in cemetery.
for the election of board members for the Wickliffe Rural Fire Department board of Trustees to be held July 13, 2015 at 7:00 PM at the Wickliffe Rural Fire Department. Please call Danielle Peck at 270-983-1988 with questions."
ST. MARY’S FOOD PANTRY FUNDRAISER When: July 11, 2015 Where: LaCenter City Park There will be a fundraiser for the St. Mary Food Pantry at LaCenter City Park on July 11, 2015 from 10:30 am- ???. The theme of the Event is BLUEGRASS and BBQ with vendors being set up as well. There will be food, vendors and entertainment for everyone to come out and enjoy to support this wonderful cause. If you would like to set up for this event contact Elaine Jarvis at 270-331-5294 or 270665-5057. There is no fee to set up only a donation to the food pantry. Those wanting to have a yard sale are encouraged to set up also, with the same conditions of making a donation to the food pantry.
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There will be a fundraiser for the St. Mary Food Pantry at The Ballard County Farmer’s 338 Court St. Your locally-owned Market on July 11, 2015 from Wickliffe, Ky & operated newspaper 335-3700 10:30 am- ???. The theme of 335-3700 335-5500 the Event is BLUEGRASS and BBQ with vendors being set We support the Bombers We support the Bomers up as well. There will be food, Reflection Family Hair Care & vendors and entertainment for Bomber Grill & Chill Tanning everyone to come out and enjoy 132 N. 4th St. 146 Kentucky Dr. • LaCenter, Ky to support this wonderful cause. Barlow, Ky 665-8200 If you would like to set up for 334-3006 this event contact Elaine Jarvis CORRECTION has worked in Ballard getting that program up at 270-331-5294 or 270-665Summer Basketball and Cheerleading County Schools since and running will be one 5057. There is no fee to set Camps Offered at WKCTC in July 2001, when she began of her big goals for the up only a donation to the food as an English teacher at Paducah, KY (June 26, 2015) – West Kentucky BMHS. Before being year. A good internship Community and Technical College will offer summer named AP last year, she program, with lots of pantry. Those wanting to have basketball and cheerleading camps for elementary had been the guidance community help and sup- a yard sale are encouraged to and middle school students beginning next month in counselor for three years. port, can help students set up also, with the same conunderstand more about WKCTC’s Haws Gymnasium. Her first full year on the the kind of skills needditions of making a donation The four-day basketball camp will be held July job officially will begin ed for future success, she 20-23 from 8:30 a.m. to noon for second-fifth grad- on July 1, 2015. to the food pantry. If you can’t explained. ers and 1-4:30 p.m. for sixth-ninth graders. Campers The 1989 BMHS grad"Mrs. Davis has been a stay then you are asked to come will learn sound fundamentals for beginners as well uate earned her bacheteacher, guidance counas highly competitive skills and drills for more lor’s degree in 2000, her selor, assistant principal, by if you can and make a donaadvanced players. Registration for the basketball master’s in guidance and SBDM member, and tion to the pantry. camps is $45 for each age group. counseling in 2005, and The three-day cheerleading camp will be held July 13-15 from noon to 4 p.m. for first-sixth graders. Campers will learn the fundamentals of cheerleading as well as basic dance and tumbling skills. Registration for the cheerleading camp is $40. Register for the basketball and cheerleading camps online at http://ws.kctcs.edu/westkentucky/category/ category.aspx?C=&S=30
Davis named principal at Ballard Memorial High School The Ballard Memorial High School site-based decision-making council has named BMHS Assistant Principal Leslee Davis as its successful candidate for principal. Davis was named BMHS assistant principal last July. She
her Rank 1 in administration, all from Murray State University. As the assistant principal, one of Davis’ duties was oversight of discipline at the high school. “I’m looking forward to getting to know the students without also being their disciplinarian,” she said. “I want them to know that I’m here to help them get to the next level, whether that’s a university, community college or career.” She and other administrators had been working on a new internship program for BMHS students, hoping to get it started this year. Davis said that
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now moves into the role of principal at Ballard Memorial High School. Her decision-making and leadership are trusted by parents and faculty alike, and her dedication to Ballard County and Ballard County students has been evident throughout her career," said Ballard Superintendent Casey Allen. "Leslee rounds out a powerful team of principals in Ballard County Schools. For the first time in my 13 years in the district, all three principal positions are filled with Ballard County graduates who have spent most of their professional careers serving our children. We are looking forward to a great year with Mrs. Davis at BMHS, and all across our district!" Davis and her husband Brad live outside of Barlow, and have three children who are BMHS alumni. Davis’ former job as assistant principal has been posted, and the council hopes to have someone hired for that post as soon as possible.
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Graves County schools to hold registration for students new to school district: elementary, middle July 20; GCHS July 27 Students who plan to attend a school in the Graves County School District and are new to the district may do so on upcoming designated mornings. Each individual Graves County elementary school will hold new student registration between
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Fancy Farm author encourages imagination and learning in new juvenile fiction FANCY FARM, Ky. — This week marks the nationwide release of “Spiders in the Snow,” an exciting new children’s book by author Lyn Warner. In “Spiders in the Snow,” come along with two children from the American Southwest as they imagine what it would be like to be a spider and go anywhere they choose. Their imaginations take them all the way to the snowy land-
Development District created its Milestone Service Awards to acknowledge the public service that individuals have contributed scape of Alaska. They imagine walking through the snow — wearing snowshoes, building a snow fort, seeing the Northern Lights and more! Young readers will learn about math, social studies and science concepts as they tag along in this spidery, snowy adventure. Published by Tate Publishing and Enterprises, the book is available through bookstores nationwide, from the publisher at www. tatepublishing.com/ bookstore, or by visiting barnesandnoble.com or amazon.com.
9 a.m. and noon Monday, July 20. The district includes Fancy Farm, Farmington, Lowes, Sedalia, Symsonia, Wingo, and Graves County Central elementary schools. Graves County Middle School has scheduled new student registration between 8 a.m. and noon Monday, July 20. Graves County High School will hold new student registration between 8 a.m. and noon Monday, July 27.
not everyone came at once so there was a variety of people through the afternoon. People came by and fixed plates for shut-ins and delivered them. Groups of children played in the park while parents prepared plates of delicious food. Not bad for a first year event! Here's hoping it continues! to the PADD Board of Directors. On June 15, 2015, two long-serving citizen members' years of service were celebrated. Mr. Clyde Elrod of Ballard County and Mr. Bill Fraser of Carlisle County were each honored for 25 years of service on the PADD Board of Directors.
Aside from being the mother of five children, Warner was an owner of a beauty salon and a preschool teacher. She has a degree in interdisciplinary early childhood and has been working to earn a degree in elementary education. Warner uses her personal experiences with children and her education as a framework to write her children’s books. ### For more information, please contact Michelle Whitman, publicist, at (405) 458-5642 or send an e-mail to michelle@ keymgc.com.
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WANTED Subject: Public’s Assistance Needed in Local Burglary Date: 07/06/2015 On June 29, 2015, Charles Strait Jr., Old Calvert City Road in (Reidland) McCracken County, reported his home had been burglarized and over twenty firearms had been taken from a safe. There did not appear to be forced entry into the home. Strait stated the firearms were taken between June 4, 2015 and June 29, 2015. Strait suspected the firearms were taken while he was out of town. WANTED: BRIANA MANNING
Briana Manning is wanted for Violation of Probation out of McCracken County for Possession of a Controlled Substance. Message here or call 270753-7980 with any tips. Your identity will remain confidential.
If anyone has information regarding this crime, please contact the McCracken County Sheriff's Department at 444-4719, or contact Crimestoppers at 443-TELL. Anyone with information leading to an arrest and/or conviction may be eligible for a reward up to $1000.
APPREHENDED: AMANDA DUNCAN
APPREHENDED: CHARLES HOUSE
Charles House, who was wanted for Violation of Probation out of Carlisle and Hickman Counties for two counts of Theft by Failure to Make Required Disposition of Property, was apprehended and lodged in the Calloway County Jail.
APPREHENDED: JENNY HUGHES
Jenny Hughes, who was wanted for Violation of Probation out of McCracken County for Receiving Stolen Property, was apprehended and lodged in the McCracken County Jail.
Amanda Duncan, who was wanted for Violation of Probation for Criminal Possession of a Forged Instrument and Fraudulent Use of a Credit Card was apprehended on April 28, 2015 and was charged with the new offenses of three counts of Criminal Possession of a Forged Instrument and Theft of Identity. She is lodged in the Ballard County Jail.
WANTED: JAMES GUESS
James Guess is wanted for Parole Violation for 3rd Degree Arson, Wanton Endangerment and Flagrant Non-Support. Message here or call 270-753-7980 with any anonymous tips. Your identity will remain confidential.
WANTED: PHILLIP BOWERMAN WANTED: NEALY WARREN Phillip Bowerman is wanted on Violation of Nealy Warren is wanted for Violation of Probation out of Ballard County for Wanton Endangerment. Probation out of Ballard County on the charge of Message here or call 270-753-7980 with any anon- Wanton Endangerment, 2nd Degree. Message here or call 270-753-7980 with any anonymous tips. Your ymous tips. Your identity will remain confidential. identity will remain confidential.
WANTED: TRAVIS JONES
WANTED: TRAVIS MERRITT
Travis Jones is wanted for MRS Violation for Travis Merritt is wanted for Parole Violation for Promoting Contraband, Possession of a Controlled Possession of Methamphetamine. Message here or Substance and Bail Jumping. Message here or call call 270-753-7980 with any anonymous tips. Your 270-753-7980 with any anonymous tips. Your identi- identity will remain confidential. ty will remain confidential.
Single Vehicle Accident Sends One to Hospital WANTED: JESSIE DISHMON
Jessie Dishmon is wanted for Violation of Probation out of Carlisle County on the charge of Failure to Comply with Sex Offender Registration. Message here or call 270-753-7980 with any anonymous tips. Your identity will remain confidential.
On July 6, 2015 at approximately 2351hrs, Deputies with the McCracken County Sheriff’s Dept. responded to US 60. for a report of a single vehicle accident with possible injuries. Gladys Waters was operating his 2011 Freightliner tractor trailer traveling west on US 60. Gladys left the roadway entering the west bound shoulder and ditch. Her vehicle then reentered the roadway flipping onto the passenger side and came to rest in the east bound ditch, the trailer remained in the roadway blocking both lanes of traffic for approximately three hours. Gladys was transported by Mercy ambulance service to Baptist hospital ER for possible non-life threatening injuries. McCracken County Sheriff’s Department was assisted at the scene by Mercy Ambulance and West McCracken Volunteer Fire Dept. personnel.
WANTED: DANNY SULLINS Danny Sullins is wanted for Parole Violation for Flagrant Non-Support. Message here or call 270-7537980 with any anonymous tips. Your identity will remain confidential.
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WANTED: RECIA LONES
Recia Lones is wanted for Violaiton of Probation out of McCracken County for Failure to Report Change in Order to Receive Benefits. Message here or call 270-753-7980 with any tips. Your identity will remain confidential.
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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 Last week we talked about CLOSING! This is the ultimate, positive goal of every real estate transaction, and hopefully, after closing, everyone’s happy – the buyers have their new home (or other property), the sellers have their money (or at least their loan paid off!), the bank has a new borrower, paying interest, the realtors have their commission, the attorneys, appraisers, inspectors, insurance agents -- hey all have their compensation for their services! . . . everyone is happy! This week we are going to talk about those deals that, for one reason or another, despite the contract, still do NOT close. We have discussed before the provisions of the contract which will allow the buyers to “walk” and get their earnest money back, and those are mainly the failure of the buyers to get their loan, and/or the failure of the property to pass home inspection. If either one, or both of these occur, then normally the contract can be deemed cancelled and buyers get their earnest money back. There are other cases, however in which even though the loan is approved and home inspection is good, for the buyers, they may still get “cold feet” or what is called “buyers’ remorse.” In short, they may want to cancel the contract even though they have no legal grounds to do so. Same with sellers. Even though the buyers’ loan has been approved, and they’ve accepted the home “as is” , or with some improvements as agreed, the seller may still have “second thoughts” and decide they do not want to sell after all, for whatever reason, and therefore want to cancel the contract. At this point, the real estate transaction, unfortunately, may no longer be in the hands of the realtors, but may wind up instead in the hands of the attorneys! And
maybe even the Judge!! If the parties can come to an agreement to cancel the contract, then the realtors may still be able to help with that agreement, but at this point, if there’s not going to be a sale, then the realtors will NOT be getting a commission, and so any work done by realtors will have to be done just to help the situation. For the realtor representing the sellers, who listed the property, they will most likely keep the listing, unless the sellers have gotten “crossways” with the realtor, as a result of the deal “going south.” In that case, the realtor may not have the listing after the deal is cancelled, so, no commission, no listing, nothing! If it’s the buyers who are wanting OUT of the contract, they may be willing to forfeit their earnest money down payment. If the sellers agree to accept the down payment, in lieu of going through with the contract, then this may be handled short of the attorneys, and by a simple agreement stating that the seller retains the earnest money down payment, and that’s all buyers have to pay, and the parties are then free to move on -- sellers to sell to someone else, and buyers to find another property. If, however, Buyers are unwilling to forfeit their earnest money (whether or not they have any proper grounds to refuse to forfeit) OR if sellers are unwilling to accept only the earnest money, and cancel the contract . . . . then, it’s time to drop it in the lap of the attorneys. If it’s buyers balking then Sellers may decide to bring legal action for “specific performance” to force, or try to force, buyers to perform their contract, to pay the money agreed upon, and to take ownership of the property. Buyers, in a case where sellers are the ones trying to cancel, must decide if they want the property bad enough to hire a lawyer and sue for “specific performance” by the sellers, to force them to accept the purchase price and execute the deed, as specified in the contract. These are very tricky lawsuits, and can go either way, depending on all the relevant facts and details. This is why we recommend getting an attorney involved early, to advise and represent
you, at the first moment it appears that the other party is NOT going to perform the contract as the parties had agreed. If it’s just a matter of deciding who gets to keep the earnest money, that is more easily resolved, and if the parties with their realtors cannot agree, then the attorneys may be able to get an agreement by reminding everyone how expensive and time-consuming it is to take matters to court. Some attorneys do “mediation” or have access to “mediators” and often a mediator can assist the parties to arrive at an agreement to resolve the issues, so that everyone can move on. Some real estate boards have mediation services, although these are usually to mediate and resolve disputes between realtors. Hopefully, you will never need to get an attorney (other than to do the title work on a successful sale and purchase!), but sometimes, even if everyone does everything they are supposed to do, a “deal” can “go south” if one party or the other just simply decides they do not want to do what they agreed to do. It’s “human nature” to want to change one’s mind from time to time, and . . . . well “IT HAPPENS!” 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 -270-983-1021 or 270853-4574, -- by text message, or by email, and we’ll be glad to help!
Ag Update This Article is Not Gluten-Free Wheat harvest is winding up and the fears over the toxin that I talked about a couple of weeks ago have turned out OK. Very low levels have been found but nothing high enough to stop the sale of any wheat. Farmers have been able to fill their contracts and the price has actually risen a little during harvest. The levels of the toxin this year are probably in line with most years, the only difference is that in most years it is never checked because the elevators know there is not a problem. This year every load was checked because of the problems last year. We are talking about levels at less than 1 part per million. Yield was overall a little lower than expected but everyone is relieved that they were able to sell their grain. I don’t know what this does for wheat planting this fall. I feel like acreage will be reduced some, but I would hate to put a number on it right now. The wheat crop is being attacked from another front right now and that is with the gluten free craze. I was listening to an advertisement on the radio for a product that called itself gluten free (it was for vodka made from corn) and I thought of course it is gluten free, anybody should know that it is gluten free, but then I got to thinking maybe some of you don’t know what gluten is or anything about it. I don’t know how these crazes and fad diets get started, maybe the internet and face book and then marketing people try to jump on the bandwagon
with their products even though they are not even remotely associated with gluten. Gluten is a protein found in cereal grainswheat, rye and barley. It is responsible for giving baked goods their fluffiness. We have been eating gluten for most of man’s history since these grains were some of the first crops that were domesticated and some of the first crops man could store over the winter besides nuts and acorns he could scavenge from the woodlands. Bread has been the staple of most diets down through history. Now a certain percentage of people, about 1 % have a condition known as celiac disease, an autoimmune disorder, that causes a negative reaction to gluten in the digestive tract. What that means is that they have problems digesting gluten and can have symptoms of diarrhea, vomiting, bloating, fatigue, cramping and malnutrition. There is also a percentage of the population, less than 1% or about 1 in 133 that have a gluten sensitivity. They can have many of the same symptoms as people with celiac disease but usually not as severe. So with these figures less than 2% of the population needs to be on a gluten free diet. For some unknown reason, the gluten free diet has been added to the list of current fad diets and many people are under the impression that gluten is harmful. They mistakenly believe that following a gluten free diet may help them lose weight. For those without gluten intolerance, following a gluten free diet can have serious side effects. Gluten free foods are often much higher in fat and refined carbohydrates, trying to mimic the taste and texture of gluten containing products. A gluten free diet is often low in fiber, iron, folate, niacin, calcium, vitamin B12, phosphorus and zinc. I know some people need a gluten free diet, I have no problem with that. However, a recent market survey showed that only 10 % of the people who purchase gluten free products actually needed them. The other 90% of people purchased them because of the impression that the products were higher quality or healthier. That comes down to a problem with marketing and labeling. There are no requirements for labeling a product as gluten free. Therefore, any product that does not have wheat in it could be labeled gluten free. I saw eggs labeled gluten free. All eggs are gluten free – just because it is on a label means nothing except they are trying to trick you into buying their product, often at a higher price – it almost seems like false advertising. For example, a popular breakfast cereal made out of oats is now making a big marketing push for being gluten free – well, it has always been gluten free. There was a small risk that there could have been some wheat left in the machines after making another cereal and they are going to do a better job cleaning up to insure no wheat gets into the oats. A gluten free diet is meant for those that have a sensitivity or intolerance to gluten. For the rest of the population, over 98%, gluten is a harmless protein found in wheat, rye and barley
that has been eaten since the dawn of man. For those of you looking for the magic diet, you may actually gain weight on a gluten free diet. Those trying to lose weight will be much better off eating more fruits and vegetables, whole grains and lean protein. Just remember, unless a product is made with wheat, it is already gluten free and they are trying to trick you with a label and probably make you pay more. (Source FCS3-564 The Gluten Free Choice) 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 All of us have memories of our childhood, and of the Fourth of July. I would like to share with you, the wonderful, faithful readers of Ballard Weekly one of the memories of my childhood. When we lived at Elmwood Court, our Uncle Ewing Hayden came by our apartment one night. I realize "back in the day" that the majority of people did not lock their doors. However, we were taught to always lock the doors and never let anyone in unless we knew who they were, and that they were trustworthy. So, when someone knocked on the back door of our apartment at 30J Elmwood Court, I looked out the window, saw it was Uncle Ewing and let him in. He asked me if Daddy was home yet, and if so, to go get him. This, I did, and listened to their conversation. Uncle Ewing worked for the State of Kentucky, and the big cardboard box he was carrying was full of confiscated, illegal fireworks. In the conversation, Uncle Ewing told Daddy what they were, and not to allow us six kids to set off the fireworks until we were in a safe area. Daddy put the fireworks in his and Mama's bedroom and locked them away. Later, our family moved to another home....Old Bud Melton Place near Shawnee Steam Plant... then, once again, moved to a house on Cold Springs Road in West Paducah. Whenever we moved, which was many times, we always cleaned the place and took all our possessions....including the fireworks. Here is the Fourth of July recollection of Cold Springs Road....the family who lived next door to us were having a party the night of Fourth of July. Even though a large field, which was approximately two acres, was between our homes, we could hear the wild party, and knew there was a lot of drinking. In fact, we watched the cars coming and going, and several almost ran off the road, due to excessive speed and impaired driving. Mama always called me the "ringleader" of us six kids, and I suppose Mama was right, for I had some ideas. It was late at night, and the party was in full swing, with fights breaking out, and a lot of loud cursing which we could plainly hear. I told my siblings..."let's go get those fireworks that Uncle Ewing gave us, we are gonna have a great Fourth of July!" We got the fireworks,
and began lighting them and firing them across the field....some of the fireworks sounded like sirens. Folks, the drunken party ended and the cursing and fights stopped. This was Fourth of July, 1963, one we will never forget!
PROFILES IN NATURE Catalpa Worm Common throughout our region is the catalpa tree. Usually found alongside roadways and around old homesteads it is a valued ornamental for its large green leaves and fragrant springtime flowers. There is however another use for these trees. The Catalpa Worm or Catawba worm is a large caterpillar that may grow from 2 to 3 inches long. It is the larval form of the Catalpa Sphinx Moth, Ceratomia catalpa, which is a large moth with a wingspan of nearly 3 inches. While common they are not frequently seen as they mostly fly at night. The catalpa moth deposits clumps of eggs numbering from 100 to 1000 on the underside of leaves. Once the young caterpillars hatch they are light yellow to whitish in color and grow rapidly. Adding a bit more color each time they molt some larger caterpillars may have a solid black band down their back. Following the final molt or instar the caterpillar will go into a “wandering stage” where it will find a suitable place to go underground and pupate. In this area there are usually multiple broods per year. If it is one of the earlier broods this pupa will hatch into a mature moth in a few weeks. If it is the last brood of the year then this is the form that will overwinter and emerge as an adult the following spring once foliage is present for food. Catalpa worms are specific feeders. They will not feed on any other leaves other than that of the catalpa tree. With a heavy infestation these trees may sometimes be defoliated but this seems to not damage the tree as they will soon leaf out again. Well known for their excellence as fish bait, catalpa worms are gathered by many for this use. There is actually a small market where they are farmed and preserved for use as such. They even hold up fairly well frozen for a few weeks. © 2015 Jack Glisson of WWW.kentuckyupclose. com
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LOUISVILLE – Democratic nominee for Attorney General, Andy Beshear, released the following statement in celebration of Independence Day: "Independence Day is an opportunity to celebrate our nation, our freedom, and the sacrifice of those who came before us. As your next Attorney General, I will fight everyday to protect those freedoms and ensure that our families can live out the American dream that so many Kentuckians bravely fought for. Today and everyday I am thankful to our veterans and military families for their service to our nation. From my family to yours, I wish all Kentuckians a happy and safe Independence Day."
Carlisle County Judge/Executive Elected to Another Term on NARC Board Carlisle County Judge/Executive Greg Terry is returning to serve as an At-Large Representative on the 2015-2016 Board of Directors of the National Association of Regional Councils (NARC). He was first elected to the NARC Board in 2014. Judge Terry serves as the Chairman of the PADD Board of Directors. NARC serves as the national voice for regionalism by advocating for regional cooperation as the most effective way to address a variety of community planning and development opportunities and issues. For more information about NARC, visit their website.
Many Roads Flooded Due To Heavy Rain Clean up efforts are happening in several counties after strong storms rushed through the area causing flash flooding. Some areas received five inches or more of rain flooding streets and downing power lines. Many residents in Paducah were asked to stay where they were until the water could recede instead of trying to drive through it. It only takes a second for someone to be swept away by flood water.
Flash Flood Saftey On average, more people are killed by flooding than by any other single severe weather hazard, including tornadoes, lightning, and hurricanes. Most of these deaths occur at night, when it is more difficult to recognize flood dangers, and when people are trapped in vehicles. Do you and your family know what to do in case of a flood? Remember… • DO NOT drive onto a flooded roadway. • DO NOT drive through flowing water. • If you approach a roadway that is flooded, TURN AROUND DON’T DROWN. • Drive with extreme caution if roads are even just wet or it is raining. You can lose control of your vehicle if hydroplaning occurs, which is when a layer of water builds up between your tires and the road, causing there to be no direct contact between your vehicle and the road. If a Flash Flood Warning is issued for your area… • If advised to evacuate, do so immediately! Act quickly to save your-
self, you may not have much time. • Get out of areas that are subject to flooding and move to a safe area before access is cut off by flood waters. Low spots such as dips, canyons, and washes are not the places you want to be during flooding! • DO NOT camp or park your vehicle along streams and washes, particularly during threatening conditions. • DO NOT drive if not necessary. If driving is necessary, do not attempt to drive over a flooded road, as the depth of the water is not always obvious, and the roadway may no longer be intact under the water. Never drive around a barricade, they are placed there for your protection! If your vehicle stalls, leave it immediately and move to higher ground before water sweeps you and your vehicle away. • DO NOT try to walk, swim, or play in flood water. You may not be able to determine if there are
holes or submerged debris, or how quickly the water is flowing, and you may be swept away. If water is moving swiftly, as little as 6 inches of water can knock you off of your feet! There is also a danger of hazardous materials polluting the water. Also remember that water is an electrical conductor, if there are power lines down, there is a possibility of electrocution. • Always continue to monitor the situation through the National Weather Service website, your NOAA Weather Radio AllHazards, or favorite local television or radio stations. Why is “Turn Around Don’t Drown” so important? Each year, more deaths occur due to flooding than from any other severe weather related hazard. The main reason is people underestimate the force and power of water. More than half of all flood related deaths result from vehicles being swept downstream. Of these, many are preventable.
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