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BMHS princpal Meinschein to join Ballard central office staff as assistant superintendent of instructional programs Ballard County Schools has named David Meinschein as its successful candidate for assistant superintendent of instructional programs. Meinschein has served as principal at Ballard Memorial High School since July 2011. In his four years here, BMHS rose from being designated “Needs Improvement” to a “Distinguished” school by the Kentucky Department of Education, with additional designations as High Progress and High Performing. The Ballard County Career and Technical Center was ranked number one in the state for career academic and technical attainment.
College and career ready students have risen from 34 percent to 87 percent. The graduation rate at BMHS has gone from 86.5 percent in 2012 to 94.2 percent in 2013. “I am excited to serve the students, teachers, and community members of Ballard County in a new capacity,” Meinschein said. “I look forward to leading the district’s instructional programs and working with a group of strong instructional professionals. My goal is to develop a seamless instructional program from preschool to high school that prepares our students for their futures.” Prior to coming to Ballard County, the
Livingston County native had spent his entire 11 years in education in two high schools in the same district in Clayton County, Ga. Meinschein began as a science teacher, but also served as athletic director, instructional coach and assistant principal there. He holds his bachelor’s degree and superintendent’s certification from Murray State University, where he is completing a P-20 doctoral program this summer and also serving as an instructor. Meinschein also spent five years on active duty in the U.S. Army, serving with the 101st Airborne and the 25th Infantry divisions. He left as a
captain and logistician in 1999. He worked as a business analyst and manager for a telecommunications company out of California’s famed Silicon Valley that provided the first DSL internet access in the country. “David Meinschein has proven himself a leader in many different fields,” said Ballard Superintendent Casey Allen. “Ballard Memorial High School’s success on so many levels over the last four years is a testament to his ability to lead strong educators toward meeting common goals. We know that he will do the same in his new role within our district.” Meinschein and wife
Mary have four children enrolled in Ballard Schools: Sara, Ezekiel, Daniel and Rebecca. Two other daughters, Emily and Caitlyn, have graduated from BMHS; another daughter, Laura, resides in Ballard County with a family of her own. The district’s next job will be finding a new principal for BMHS. The job has been posted, and the BMHS site-based decision-making council will begin the process of principal selection as soon as possible. The process will include SBDM training, review of applications and interviews. The council expects to fill the position over the summer.
Transportation Committee Rank Regional Highway Projects For Kentucky Transportation Cabinet MAYFIELD: The first piece of a future-planning puzzle that the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KTC) puts together for the Kentucky General Assembly is complete. The Purchase Area Development District’s Regional Transportation Committee has finished its public input process and ranked each of the region’s highway priority projects, which were identified by local elected officials. The region’s priorities will be packaged along with those from Kentucky’s other Area Development District’s transportation committees; as well as the priorities identified by the each District Highway Office, and KYTC Central Office Planning. All of this input will be used to prepare the KYTC Biennial Highway Plan
and will be presented to the Kentucky General Assembly in January. “The Regional Transportation Committee’s rankings are used as input to the Transportation Cabinet - it does not guarantee highway projects will be selected for funding in the six-year plan,” said Stacey Courtney, PADD Transportation Planner. “There are many reasons that go into this process for why or why not a project receives funding, such as project readiness, costs, and available funding. KYTC will select projects throughout its 12 highway districts and attempt to provide a balance projects on a statewide level. Ultimately the final decision on which projects are funded rests on the shoulders of the General Assembly, as they bal-
ance the state budget.” Members of the committee voted to rank Calloway County’s major widening of US Highway 641 South from KY 1828 (located in the Midway community) to Clark’s River Middle Fork Bridge as its number one priority, reconstruction of Fulton County’s intersection at KY 125 near the City of Hickman as its second priority, and Calloway County’s major widening of US Highway 641 South from the Tennessee state line to KY 1828 as its third priority. The PADD Board of Directors affirmed the committee’s rankings at their monthly meeting on Monday, May 18th. A complete roster of the regional projects is available at the PADD’s website www.purchase-
add.org. “I appreciate the diligence, thought and hard work the committee members put into the ranking process,” said Hickman County Judge/Executive Kenny Wilson who serves as the Chairman of the Regional Transportation Committee. “It was evident that public safety along with economic development and tourism factored in the decision making process of ranking projects.” The Purchase Area Development District administers a regional transportation planning program for the KYTC as part of the Cabinet’s overall Statewide Transportation Planning Program. The Regional Transportation Committee provides input, develops regional goals, and the iden-
tification and review of regional transportation needs. Committee members are appointed by the county judge/ executives and city mayors of the eight county Jackson Purchase region and includes elected officials, transportation stakeholders, and citizen representatives. PADD is one of the fifteen area development districts in the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Its mission is to promote sustainable economic growth in the Purchase region of the Commonwealth and improve the quality of life for its citizens. For more information, contact the Purchase Area Development District by calling (270) 247-7171 or visit our website at www.purchaseadd.org
Campbellsville University honored students Campbellsville University honored students, faculty and staff who have gone above and beyond their calling at the recent annual Honors and Awards Day in Ransdell Chapel. Awards were presented in categories of Special Awards, Academic Awards, Servant Leadership Awards,
Honors Graduates, Alpha Chi, Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges and Champions of Character. "This university is one of excellence, built on servant leadership," Dr. Michael V. Carter, president of Campbellsville University, said. Several awards were
highlighted during the event. Dr. Frank Cheatham, senior vice president for academic affairs and professor of math and computer science, was awarded the Servant Leadership Award in the area of faculty for his 43 years of service to the university. He and his family were also honored as
Cheatham is retiring at the end of the school year. The highest faculty award, the Distinguished Faculty Award, was given to Dr. Helen Mud, associate professor of social work. This award is bestowed annually during the spring for qualities that exhibit servant leadership as well as
going above and beyond their calling. Members of the Advancement Board make this award possible. Fontez Jamar Hill of LaCenter, Ky. received Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges 2014-15.
CEMETERY RESTORATION IN WESTERN KENTUCKY HAZELWOOD CEMETERY Hazelwood Cemetery has been maintained for some time by an extraordinary person with a servant’s heart. Mr. Morris Lynn has faithfully given of this time and resources to take care of the Hazelwood Cemetery by mowing and weed eating whenever needed. Many years ago Hazelwood was a thriving community. I am told that many people pass by daily between Barlow and Oscar and have been pleased to see this historic community cemetery filled with beautiful old monuments cared for by Mr. Lynn.
But, Mr. Lynn is no longer physically able to give the labor required. God blesses and Mr. Lynn has turned the care of the Hazelwood Cemetery over to another community resident. Thank you Mr. Lynn for your caring service. There are many more old historic cemeteries around Ballard County and our MOUNT, Inc. cemetery preservation group wishes we had more extraordinary people with servant’s hearts to care for our 1800-1900 cemeteries. The people buried in these old cemeteries are
Ballard Countians just as you and I; and they gave, sacrificed, and lived a life that should be honored and remembered. It is a disgrace for communities to allow the final resting places of those that lived here before us to be overgrown, hidden away, and many times destroyed. Whether we give an hour or two to preserving our old cemeteries, it is time given to a worthy cause and is appreciated by families and descendants far and near. Most of us do yard work and maintaining an old cemetery can be done
with help. Asking your family and neighbors to help is a great way to take part in preserving your community. I like to think about what Jesus taught us in Matthew 25:40; “to the extent that you did to one of
these brothers of Mine, even the least of them, you did it to me.” These cemetery residents are our brothers, sisters, parents, grandparents, great grandparents, etc. Article contributed by Betty L. Johnson
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Southeast Missouri State University has announced its spring 2015 Dean's List. Raven Lanier of La Center, KY, has been named to the list for academic achievement during the spring 2015 session. Students named to the list earned at least a 3.5 grade point average on a 4.0 scale and completed at least 12 degree credit hours during the spring session.
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School BMHS graduates 106 members of the Class of 2015 LaCENTER, KY – Ballard Memorial High School observed its 63rd commencement exercises on May 23, with 106 students crossing the stage in the gymnasium here. The three valedictorians were Breanna Jones, Elizabeth Goodin and Jade Tilford. The salutatorians was Lindsey Sharer. There were 16 additional honor graduates: Ruby Anderson, Jillian Babb, Haley Bohn, Lee Chandler, Rebekah Hogancamp, Steven McGowan, Caitlyn Meinschein, Brennen Neeley, Jesse Rollins, Dakota Stigall, Kaylee Stover, Emily Sullivan, Trent Taylor, Taylor Whitt, Karley Wray and Megan Zerger. Valedictorian Breanna Jones is the daughter of Brian and Michele Jones of Kevil. She is a Governor’s Scholar Program alumnus, vice-president of Future Business Leaders of America, president of Beta Club, a member of Fellowship of Christian Athletes, was named one of the Paducah Bank/ Paducah Sun’s Teens of the Week, and has been a dancer at Anita Howle School of Dance for 14 years. She plans to attend Murray State University and major in accounting. Va l e d i c t o r i a n Elizabeth Goodin is the daughter of Tim and Lesley Goodin of Kevil. She earned the 4-H Gold Award, is FBLA president, Beta Club historian, a member of the Student Ambassadors, volleyball team co-captain and was named to the Kentucky Volleyball Coaches’ Association’s state first team. She plans to attend MSU and major in elementary education. Valedictorian Jade Tilford is the daughter of Karen Tilford and Jackie Tilford, both of Kevil. She earned a Commonwealth Scholarship, is a varsity cheerleader, volleyball team co-captain, and a member of Beta Club, FBLA, Health Occupations Students of America, and Student Ambassadors. She plans to attend West Kentucky Community and Technical College to earn her degree in registered nursing, then transfer to MSU to become a nurse practitioner. Salutatorian Lindsey Sharer is the daughter of Jeff Sharer of Kevil and Michelle Wyatt of Farley. She is a volunteer at His House ministries
and the Carson Center, listed on the A/B Honor Roll, a member of the Beta and Spanish clubs, HOSA, FBLA, the volleyball team and choir. She plans to enter the U.S. Air Force, and later attend the University of Kentucky with a major in the medical field. Honor graduate designation is based upon a cumulative eight-semester grade point average of 3.50 or above while pursuing an honors-track program. In addition to the valedictorians and salutatorian, other honor graduates are as follows: Ruby Anderson is the daughter of Robert Anderson of Barlow and Shannon Gunn of Columbia, Ill. She plans to attend WKCTC to earn her associate’s degree, and MSU to major in social work. Jillian Babb is the daughter of Barry and Tracy Babb of LaCenter. She plans to attend MSU and major in business administration. Haley Bohn is the daughter of Sara and David Smith of Kevil and Tim and Carol Bohn of Louisville. She plans to attend WKCTC. Lee Chandler is the son of Rod and Michele Chandler of LaCenter. He plans to attend Olney Central Community College for two years on a baseball scholarship, then transfer to MSU to major in occupational safety and health. Rebekah Hogancamp is the daughter of Joe and Jackie Hogancamp of Barlow. She is undecided on a college, but plans to become a physical therapist. Steven McGowan is the son of Barbara McGowan and Brad McGowan of Kevil. He plans to attend Northeast Mississippi Community College and study mechanical engineering. Caitlyn Meinschein is the daughter of David and Mary Meinschein of LaCenter. She plans to leave for basic training/ AIT on June 30. When she returns, she plans to attend MSU and major in agribusiness. Brennen Neeley is the son of James Thomas Neeley and Teri Beth Neeley of Wickliffe. He plans to attend the University of Louisville and major in political science, and continue into Brandeis School of Law at UL. Jesse Rollins is the daughter of Michael and Debra Rollins of Wickliffe. She plans to
attend MSU and major in nursing to pursue a degree as a nurse anesthetist. Dakota Stigall is the son of Connie Stigall and David Stigall of Wickliffe. He plans to attend WKCTC to earn his associate's degree, then transfer to an outof-state university to major in naturopathy. Kaylee Stover is the daughter of Amy Henderson and Jay Willis of Wickliffe. She is undecided on a college, but plans to pursue a career as a physical therapist for special needs children. Emily Sullivan is the daughter of Holly and Russ Hook of Kevil and Mikey Sullivan of Barlow. She plans to attend MSU and major in pre-med/biology, then transfer to UL for medical school to pursue a career as a dermatologist. Trent Taylor is the son of Tim and Sherry Taylor of Barlow. He plans to attend Campbellsville University to major in educational and sports ministries. Taylor Whitt is the daughter of Shannon and Jaymie Penrod of Kevil, and Michael Whitt of Wickliffe. She plans to attend WKCTC then transfer to a university. Her major is undecided. Karley Wray is the daughter of Trina Crisp of Symsonia and Trevor Wray of Kevil. She plans to attend the University of Kentucky and major in health care administration. Megan Zerger is the daughter of Janine Zerger and Mark Zerger of West Paducah. She plans to attend WKCTC and the Paducah School of Art for her associate's degree and transfer to MSU. A list of 2015 graduates is as follows: Issac Lane Aldridge, Katherine Grace Allen, Ruby Lynn Anderson, Jillian Olivia Babb, Curtis Lee Beasley, Loretta Rhenna Beasley, Madalin Claire Bergeron, Jeffrey Todd Berry, Maliek Dashojon Berry, Tyler Jeffrey Berry, Keiyondre Shurvia Bledsoe, Haley Elizabeth Bohn, Sydney Marie Brooking, Cassidy Marie Brown, DeDria Kay Burgess, Tavie Mae Byerley, Renae Lee Caldwell, Lara Caroline Silva Souza Cardoso, Lee Michael Chandler, Cody Albert-Larson Collier, Janie Lee Curtis, Naoma Marie Curtis,
David Ray Darnell, Carly Brooke Dodge, Brianna Nicole Dowdy, Ethan Thomas Dunning, Matthew David Elrod, Michael Alan Fondaw, Jevon Celonte Ford, Collin Dean Garner, Ben Curtis Giles, Stephen Edward Goldsberry, Elizabeth Diane Goodin, Christopher Tyler Graves, Mikayla Marie Hale, Tristen Ann Heal, Perri Nichole Hogan, Rebekah Shae Hogancamp, Brittany Renee Horn, Alek Von Hugen, Theresa Linn Hughes, Breanna Michele Jones, Cody Keith Knight, Jacob Michael Krone, Charles Evan Lawrence, Terah L. Lynn, Miranda Diane McGlone, Steven Michael McGowan, Micah Lynn Medlin, Caitlyn Grace Meinschein, Jason Robert Meyer, Justin Case Miller, Dustin Wade Moore, Brennen Thomas Ray Neeley, Clay Parker Newton, Cody Willis Newton, Michael Austin Nickins, Cash O'Conner Owsley, Carlie June Pace, Mallory Sophia Parker, Amanda Makenzie-Love Pegram, Logan Bradley Pickett, Tyler Gerhard Pill, Justin Blake Polivick, Cooper Dale Ray, Madisen BreeAnn Redfern, Marlee Renee Reid, Billy Don Roberts, Cody Allen Robertson, Eurasia Miluv Roddy, Jesse McCall Rollins, Kari Diann Russell, Elizabeth Renea Seabolt, Allie Kathryn Shafer, Lindsey Nicole Sharer, Zeon Sharkeese Shaw, Madilyn Rose Marie Shoulta, Harley Dawn Stephens, Dakota Levi Stigall, Kaylee Fay Stover, Logan Daniel Suiter, Payton McKenzee Sullenger, Emily Susan Sullivan, Trent Daniel Taylor, Toler O'Bryan Terrell, Crystal Elizabeth Thompson, Jade Alison Tilford, Justina Taylor Tipton, Johnathan Colton Tremblay, Ashleigh Elizabeth Tyson, Michael Bryce Waldon, Charles Dylan Walker, Alexandria Nicole Walters, Austin Cory Walters, Charles Jarren Walters, Nathan Phelps Webb, Taylor Shaye Whitt, Austin Hunter Wildharber, Shelby Lynn Wildharber, Kole Rhea Williams, Paul Gene Williams, David Michael Worley, Steven Jakob Worley, Karley Nacole Wray, Robert Jordan Young, Megan Elizabeth Zerger.
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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 going to talk about the way that the internet has changed the real estate industry—how buyers and sellers do real estate! Just as computers, cellphones, and the “digital revolution” have changed EVERYTHING ELSE in our lives, they have changed how we do business in real estate! If you are looking to buy a home, or other real estate, chances are you start on the internet, looking on websites of local real estate companies, or on realtor.com, or Zillow, or one of the many other real estate websites. If you are selling, you may list your home on “for sale by owner.com” or list it on Zillow or one of the other sites, without engaging a Realtor. Or, as a seller, you may use a Realtor, who will then place your property on the internet through the local “MLS”, which in turn, places your property on all the many, many real estate websites. The “MLS” stands for “Multiple Listing Service” and has been around for a long time in the real estate business, long before computers, cellphones, and the internet. But now with these modern, state-of-the-art devices, the MLS has become even more efficient in delivering total information about properties to potential buyers, and in serving sellers as well. In West Kentucky, we have one MLS which serves the “Purchase Area”, which are the counties west of the Lakes area, and also serves the 5 counties east of the Lakes area. Within the West KY MLS are five “Boards
of Realtors”, Paducah, Murray, Mayfield, Kentucky Lake Barkley, and Pennyrile. So if your property is listed with a local Realtor who’s a member of one of these “Boards of Realtors”, then your property will be on the MLS and related sites. Not all real estate brokers and agents are members of a Board, and if they are not a member, then they do NOT have access to the MLS, and all the related real estate websites. So if you are listing property, you should make sure that the broker you are considering listing with is a member of one of the local Boards, so as to make sure your property in fact will be featured on the MLS and related sites. Incidentally the term “Realtor” only applies to real estate professionals who are members of the Kentucky Association of Realtors (KAR) and the National Association of Realtors (NAR). Brokers and agents MUST be a member of KAR/NAR in order to be a member of their local Board, and ONLY members of these organizations, KAR and NAR, may refer to themselves as “Realtors.” That term is copyrighted and protected carefully by the organizations. So make sure your real estate agent is in fact a “Realtor” meaning a member of a local Board, and the state and national Associations, so that your property will be featured on all the appropriate websites. It gets a little confusing, in the modern age of the internet, because you can find all sorts of properties, on all sorts of websites. Some may be “for sale by owner”, some listed by Realtors who are members of an
MLS, and some listed by Brokers who are NOT members of the Real Estate Board, and therefore not members of any MLS. You may say, “I don’t care about all of that, I just want to find my dream home!” if you are a buyer . . . . Or “I don’t care about all of that, I just want to sell my house!” If you are a seller. And that would be a natural thing to feel and to say. However, you WILL need the services of a professional real estate person as you move through the complicated world of real estate, and therefore you should find out just who’s who – who’s a member of the local Board, of KAR/NAR, and who’s not. Brokers who are NOT Realtors, not a member of a local board, may still be very good and professional, and may help you in your efforts to buy or to sell. But just keep in mind that if they are not a member of the local Board, then they cannot participate in the local MLS, and therefore, your property may not be featured on the internet to the extent that it should be, and would be if you chose a Realtor who IS a member of the Board. So jump in, and get “online” with your phone or your computer, and see what’s out there in the wide, wide world of real estate! And if you need help navigating these waters, you can call us at River Country Real Estate! We’d love to help you! That’s what we do, and what we have been doing for 40 years! Give us a call! Or an email! Or a text message! Or LOG ON!
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Obits
Rhonda Buchanan, age 52, of Fredonia, KY
and a native of Ballard County, passed away at 5:15 p.m. Monday, May 25, 2015 at her residence. Rhonda was a member of the Fredonia Cumberland Presbyterian Church and member of the Cumberland Presbyterian Women’s Ministry. She was a 1980 graduate of Ballard Memorial High School and a 1984 graduate of Murray State University where she received a BS degree in Computer Programming. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, daughter and sister and was truly a help mate as she served as a minister’s wife. She is survived by her husband of 30 years, Rev. Larry Buchanan and two daughters, Whitney Nichols and husband Dylan of LaCenter, KY and Kayla Kibler and husband Taylor of Hendersonville, TN. She is survived by her parents, Rodney Leigh and Mayetta Moss Leigh of Wickliffe, KY and one sister Trina Middleton and husband Bob of Kevil, KY and one brother Bruce Leigh and wife Teresa ,of Wickliffe, KY and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Thursday, May 28, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. at Bethel Cumberland Presbyterian Church with Revs. Paul Tucker and Drew Gray officiating. Burial will follow in the Bethel Cemetery. Visitation will be held Thursday, May 28, 2015 from 10:00 a.m. until service time at Bethel Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Visitation will also be held on Wednesday, May 27, 2015 from 5:007:00 p.m. at the Fredonia Cumberland Presbyterian Church with services to follow at 7:00 p.m. with Rev. David LeNeave officiating. Expressions of sympathy may be made to Fredonia Cumberland Presbyterian Church Building Fund, Highway 641 South, Fredonia, KY, 42411, or to the Bethel Cumberland Presbyterian Church Building Fund, 12304 Wickliffe Road, Kevil, KY 42053. You may leave a message of sympathy, light a candle or share a song tribute at www.milnerandorr.com.
REGION OVERALL RANK 2015
UNL ID NUMBER COUNTY ROUTE BMP EMP LENGTH (MILES) PROJECT DESCRIPTION PROJECT TYPE COST (MILLIONS) TRAFFIC COUNTY % TRUCK NATIONAL HIGHWAY SYSTEM NATIONAL TRUCK NETWORK REGIONAL TOTAL POINTS SCORE KYTC TECH REVIEW
SCORE LOCAL RANK 2015 1 01 018 B0641 10.12 CALLOWAY US 641 3.556 5.499 2.800 MAJOR WIDENING TO 4 LANES FROM KY 1828 TO MIDDLE FORK OF CLARKS RIVER BRIDGE. SEE ALTERNATE 2, PRIORITY SECTION 2 IN DECEMBER 2002 A LT E R N AT I V E S STUDY. CORRIDOR IMPROVEMENTS 19.000 7132 10.9 YES YES 114 47 1 2 01 038 D0166 1.00 FULTON KY 166 0.000 0.100 0.100 RECONSTRUCT INTERSECTION AT KY 125 SAFETY / ACCESS / MULTIMODAL 2.200 1132 13.4 NO NO 141 14 1 3 01 018 B0641 10.11 CALLOWAY US 641 0.000 3.556 3.000 MAJOR WIDENING TO 4 LANES FROM TENN. STATE LINE TO KY 1828. SEE ALTERNATE 2, PRIORITY SECTION 3 IN DECEMBER 2002 ALTERNATIVES STUDY. CORRIDOR IMPROVEMENTS 24.000 7132 10.9 YES YES 186 47 2 4 01 020 B0062 5.80 CARLISLE US 62 11.163 11.263 0.100 IMPROVE SIGHT D I S TA N C E / ALIGNMENT ISSUES AT INTERSCTION WITH KY 1628/CR 1024 SPOT IMPROVEMENTS / SAFETY 1.660 3030 NO RECORD NO NO 189 33 1 5 01 038 D0125 1.40 FULTON KY 125 1.659 5.386 3.727 C O R R E C T S U B S TA N D A R D R O A D W W A Y GEOMETRICS AND ADDRESS SAFETY ISSUES AND FREIGHT ACCESS FROM KY-166 TO KY-1099 IN HICKMAN. MULTIMODAL / CORRIDOR IMPROVEMENTS 17.000 2539 19.5 NO NO 189 31 2 6 01 042 C0000 1.00 GRAVES NEW 0.000 0.000 2.800 FINAL LINK OF 4 LANE KY 80 FROM BOWLING GREEN TO MAYFIELD FROM KY 303 TO PURCHASE PKY / FUTURE I-69. TRUCK BYPASS / CONNECTIVITY 10.000 NEW ROUTE NO RECORD FUTRUE FUTURE 202 29 1 7 01 053 B0051 32.00 HICKMAN US 51 4.508 6.650 2.142 Correct Substandard roadway geometrics and improve safety, access, and regional connectivity from Bayou De Chein Bridge to Martin Rd. CORRIDOR IMPROVEMENTS 13.450 2895 17.6 NO YES 203 37 1 8 01 004 B0051 4.00 BALLARD US 51 3.940 4.040 0.100
Improve truck access issues and aid economic development to the Wi c k l i ff e - B a l l a r d County Riverport and Industrial Park. MULTIMODAL / ECON DEV 1.060 4711 37.4 YES YES 221 29 1 9 01 053 B0051 31.00 HICKMAN US 51 0.000 2.400 2.400 Correct Substandard roadway geometrics and improve safety, access, and regional connectivity from Hickman CL Cane Creek Bridge CORRIDOR IMPROVEMENTS 16.750 2104 17.6 NO YES 225 37 2 10 01 073 B0060 10.00 MCCRACKEN US 60 10.130 10.484 0.354 IMPLEMENTATION OF ACCESS MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES ESPECIALLY THE CONSTRUCTION OF A RAISED MEDIAN ALONG US 60 FROM NEW HOLT RD TO JAMESSANDERS BLVD. SEE SEPTEMBER 2012 SCOPING STUDY. ACCESS / CAPACITY / SAFETY 2.000 23,286 12.2 YES YES 233 73 1 11 01 020 B0062 6.00 CARLISLE US 62 0.000 1.062 1.062 ADDRESS ACCESS ISSUES AND NEED FOR URBAN SECTION FROM US 51 TO KY 1372 IN BARDWELL ACCESS / CORRIDOR IMPROVEMENTS 4.600 2581 15.3 NO NO 249 33 2 12 01 079 C0000 2.00 MARSHALL NEW 0.000 0.000 3.000 A D D R E S S E C O N O M I C DEVELOPMENT AND INTERMODL ACCESS ISSUES TO THE MARSAHLL COUNTY -CALVERT CITY RIVERPORT. MULTIMODAL / ECON DEV / ACCESS 17.700 1714 17.4 NO NO 251 15 1 13 01 053 D0307 1.10 HICKMAN KY 307 0.850 1.050 0.200 C O R R E C T G E O M E T R I C ALIGNMENTS WITH KY-307 AND THE ICR R A I L R O A D OVERPASS TO ADDRESS SAFETY AND ACCESS ISSUES. SAFETY / ACCESS 4.850 801 NO RECORD NO NO 256 32 3 14 01 073 D1286 2.00 MCCRACKEN KY 1286 6.800 6.916 0.200 ADD TURN LANES AT KY 1286 AND KY 998 INTERSECTION TO IMPROVE TRAFFIC FLOW AND SAFETY. SEE 2013 PLANNING STUDY (PRIORITY 7) SAFETY / SPOT IMPROVEMENT 1.950 3731 3.4 NO NO 259 27 2 15 01 004 B0060 1.20 BALLARD US 60 11.810 13.620 1.800 MAJOR WIDENING TO 4 LANES FROM PROPOSED LA CENTER SOUTHERN BYPASS TO 1.0 MI E OF DENIS JONES RD. SEE SEGMENT 6 IN APRIL, 1998 ADVANCE
PLANNING STUDY. CORRIDOR IMPROVEMENTS 13.300 6570 11.3 YES YES 265 33 2 16 01 079 B0062 98.30 MARSHALL US 62 7.200 8.497 1.297 ADDRESS ACCESS, FUTURE CAPACITY AND ECONOMIC / T O U R I S M DEVELOPMENT ISSUES ON US 62 FROM KY 95 TO EXISTING FOUR LANE AT LONE VALLEY RD NEAR I-24 INTERCHANGE AND FUTURE I-69 CONNECTION ACCESS / ECON DEVELOPMENT / TOURISM 7.500 8887 13.4 NO NO 282 54 2 17 01 004 B0060 1.30 BALLARD US 60 7.140 9.730 2.590 MAJOR WIDENING TO 4 LANES FROM PROPOSED BARLOW EASTERN BYPASS TO PROPOSED LA CENTER SOUTHERN BYPASS. SEE SEGMENT 4 IN APRIL, 1998 ADVANCE PLANNING STUDY. CORRIDOR IMPROVEMENTS 21.550 6400 18.2 YES YES 286 42 3 18 01 018 D0748 1.00 CALLOWAY KY 748 0.000 0.307 0.307 16th Street - MAJOR WIDENING TO 3 LANES FROM CHESTNUT ST (KY 1327) TO KY 121 IN MURRAY ACCESS / CORRIDOR IMPROVEMENTS 6.900 6009 NO RECORD NO NO 291 35 3 19 01 038 D0125 1.20 FULTON KY 125 0.000 1.659 1.659 C O R R E C T S U B S TA N D A R D R O A D W W A Y GEOMETRICS AND ADDRESS SAFETY ISSUES AND FREIGHT ACCESS FROM TN STATE LINE TO KY-166 MULTIMODAL / CORRIDOR IMPROVEMENTS 4.750 2539 19.5 NO NO 299 25 3 20 01 079 B0641 98.00 MARSHALL US 641 7.800 8.815 1.015 SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS FROM 17TH ST TO KY 348 IN BENTON SAFETY / ACCESS 13.750 8842 9.1 YES YES 318 69 3
Family Focus assisting with summer feeding program; anyone 18 and under May 24th there will be may eat for free
Currently the events calendar is as follows:
a youth fundraiser after the morning services – Burgers, hotdogs, chips, drinks etc…….. All donations will go to our youth for summer camp
May 31st Our morning service will be partaking of the Lord’s Supper May 31st Our evening service will be a Power Point presentation by pastor – His time in the Middle East June 5th Youth Night in the Family Life Center from 7:00-11:00pm – Middle school and up June 12th Parents Night Out for the community – There will be adult nursery workers for the nursery and adults in the Family Life Center for children in Middle school down from 6-10:00pm June 13th Prayer walking and prayer driving – Meeting at the church at 10:30am – we will have some walking within the city limits praying and some driving out through the county praying. June 15th-19th VBS Pirates will be the theme – Time from 6:00-8:30pm nightly. The last Monday of each month will be our visitation night. We will leave the church around 6:30 and if anyone would like for us to visit them or send us a name to visit we would be honored. Every Saturday evening, Celebrate Recovery from 6:00-8:00pm – From 6:00-7:00pm is large group and from 7:00-8:00pm is small group. The last Saturday of each month a meal is provided at 5:00pm We look forward to seeing you in Wickliffe! Thank you! Seeking Him Daily, Pastor Lynn
21st Century CLC program in session; breakfast and lunch provided The Ballard County 21st Century Community Learning Center summer camp began June 1 at Ballard County Elementary School. Hours are from 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Due to the large numbers of children attending, an extra bus has been added. Bus stop pick-up and drop-off times have changed. Please check the new times listed
Ballard County’s Family Focus Family Resource and Youth Service Center is assisting with the summer feeding program being held on campus from June 1-25. Lunch is being served Monday-Thursday at 11:30 a.m. in the Ballard Memorial High School cafeteria. Breakfast and lunch will be provided at Ballard County Elementary School, with from 8:30-8:50 a.m. and lunch is from 11:45 a.m.12:10 p.m. Anyone 18 and under may eat for free at either site. Adult meals are $3.50. Family Focus director Kelly Wray said food is prepared daily at the St. Mary School District in Paducah, and she makes deliveries at both Ballard sites. The program is funded through the state food program, and is sponsored by the Roman Catholic Diocese of Owensboro. Sites this summer are in Henderson, Paducah and here. All sites and times may be found at http://www. rcdok.org/ministries/ school_and_community_ nutrition/summer_food_ service_program.php. The toll-free National Hunger Hotline may be reached at 1-866-3-HUNGRY or 1-877-8-HAMBRE in Spanish, or visit www. whyhunger.org/findfood to locate additional sites for summer feeding. below. Barlow First Baptist Church: Pick up 8 a.m., drop off at 12:45 p.m. Wickliffe city park: Pick up 7:45 a.m., drop off at 1 p.m. First Community Bank, Kevil: Pick up at 8 a.m., drop off at 12:45 p.m. B e t h e l Cumberland Presbyterian Church: Pick up 7:45 a.m., drop off at 1 p.m. Students are asked to be at their location 5 minutes early to make sure the schedule runs smoothly. Bus drivers will wait no longer than 5 minutes past pick-up and drop-off times. Breakfast and lunch will be provided to any children 18 and under, even if they are not enrolled in the summer camp. Breakfast is served from 8:30-8:50 a.m.; lunch is from 11:45 a.m.12:10 p.m. For more information, please contact Jana Story at 270-665-8400, ext. 2243, or email jana.story@ballard.kyschools.us.
Wickliffe First Baptist Church Upcoming Events Wickliffe First Baptist Church will be offering summer events and activities for children and adults of all ages beginning May 24th. In an outreach to the community and the community youth, there will be several activities over the next several months for children birth through high school. Additionally, several activities are planned for the adults in our community. If you are interested in participating or have any questions about these events, please feel free to contact Pastor Lynn Releford at the church by calling (270) 335-3598 or by email at pastorlynn@ brtc.net. You can also follow us on face book for all upcoming events.
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Sports Bombers capture 3rd District championship MAYFIELD - Evan Lawrence went 3-for-3 at the plate with two RBIs and a pair of runs to lead Ballard Memorial over Graves County 7-2 in the 3rd Region Baseball Tournament championship game at Mayfield on Tuesday, May 19. With the win, Ballard Memorial improved to 27-6. Following the loss, Graves County dropped to 20-15. Both Ballard Memorial and Graves County advanced to the 1st Region Baseball Tournament at Marshall County. Ballard Memorial moved out in front in the third inning when Lawrence delivered a 2-run double. Lawrence later scored on a Cavin Foster single to push the Bombers ahead 3-2 in the postseason matchup. Ballard Memorial took a lead and never trailed again. On the mound, Ballard Memorial pitcher Addison Wildharber earned the win. Wildharber worked five innings, allowing only three hits and striking out nine. Graves County hurler Eamon Hannan allowed eight hits in si x innings and took the loss. In addition to Lawrence's lift at the plate, Cavin Foster went 2-for-4 with an RBI for the Bombers. Levi Nesler finished 2-for-3 for Graves County in the loss. The two teams combined for five errors. Graves County committed three errors in the setback. Along with Ballard Memorial and Graves County, this year's 1st Region Baseball Tournament features Hickman County, Marshall County, McCracken County, Paducah Tilghman, Calloway County and Carlisle County. 3rd District Baseball Tournament at Mayfield Championship Game Ballard Memorial 7, Graves County 2 Graves County........020 000 0 - 2 5 3 B a l l a r d Memorial....003 130 x 782 WP: Wildharber. LP: Hannan 2B: G-Nesler, Hannan. BM-Lawrence.
Coach Cal receives 2015 Humanitarian Award at the Alltech REBELation [LEXINGTON, Ky.] – John Calipari, head men’s basketball coach for the University of Kentucky, received Alltech’s prestigious 2015 Humanitarian Award on his home court at Rupp Arena on Wednesday. He addressed more than 3,000 attendees from 68 nations on the closing day of the Alltech REBELation, an international conference exploring innovation, inspiration and world-changing ideas. Known as a “dream maker,” Calipari has guided six college bas-
ketball teams to the Final Four, led one to a national championship and helped dozens of players make it to the NBA during his 23-year college coaching career. “The state’s mission for me is to win titles; my mission is greater,” he said. “My mission is to be a vehicle to help others reach their dreams, to be the stone that creates the ripple in their lives that goes on and on.” The Humanitarian Award is given annually to a person of strong character who uses his accomplishments to positively influence and inspire others. Calipari has leveraged his power of influence through widespread charitable endeavors. In a 2010 telethon, “Hoops for Haiti,” The Calipari Foundation raised more than $1 million for victims of the devastating earthquake. Its 2012 telethon raised $1 million for victims of hurricane Sandy. In presenting the award, Alltech founder and president Pearse Lyons lauded Calipari’s humanitarian trips to impoverished regions of the world, such as Haiti. Calipari noted that he and Lyons always ask one another, “What can we do to help these people?” Accomplishing that on a grand scale, of course, takes more than an individual. “I want 1,000 people to feel of themselves that, ‘Without me, this would never have happened,’” he said. How does Calipari motivate people to achieve great goals? In his coaching capacity, he said, “It all starts with players first. Their dreams become our dreams. If we love them, if we’re about them, they can be about each other.” Taking exception to the maxim “leaders are not made; they are born,” Calipari said, “I have to teach leadership day to day. Leadership is about serving everyone under you, asking yourself, ‘How do I give you the tools you need to succeed and proceed? How to be your brother’s keeper, how to push limits and take chances?’ They have to know that if things don’t work, leadership will take the responsibility.” Effective leaders, he said, motivate by telling their team, “As we succeed, we all benefit. We all reach our dreams. Your dream is our dream. We’ll push you to the limit, but don’t be afraid to fail.” His underlying message: “We win or we learn. It’s not about winning and losing. We use the experience to make ourselves better.” Outlining his belief in motivating a team through “servant leadership,” Calipari noted that Alltech “has accomplished outrageous things because it understands what servant leadership is about. Dr. Lyons stands for things like us going to Haiti to figure out ways to help young people make better lives for themselves, bringing students here to sing and see what our campus is about. That’s what impresses me most about the leadership of this company.” Calipari urged attendees to think like a world leader. “We don’t think like a king. A king thinks bigger,” he said. “How do I get my players to think that way, to do more?” Observing that “money has wings and fame is fleeting,” Calipari said he tells them, “When you’re in that seat, ask yourself what are you doing to leverage it for others.
What is your ‘why?…It’s amazing what gets done when no one cares who gets the credit.” -EndsPhoto Caption (download high resolution photo here): John Calipari, University of Kentucky men’s basketball coach, accepts the 2015 Humanitarian Award from Dr. Pearse Lyons, president and founder of Alltech. Calipari was honored at the Alltech REBELation international conference for his commitment to philanthropic initiatives and for leveraging his influence to encourage others to good works.
Davidson wins senior golf event at Ballard County Country Club LA CENTER - Three divisions of golfers competed in the Woodmen of the World Senior Open on Ballard County Country Club's par-72 course on Monday, May 18. Joe Davidson won the age 60-69 division while David Glass won the 50-59 group. Both Davidson and Glass won with scores of 134. Davidson captured the overall championship when he won the third playoff hole over Glass. Jerry Joiner (137), Rex Powell (144) and Robert Moss (145) also fared well in the 60-69 division. Dino Bankson (141), Kreg Denton (142) and Steve Korte (147) were near the top in 50-59. In the 70-and-over division, Jim Cox prevailed with 152. Glen Wildharber and Larry Rudolph both shot 155. Wildharber, however, finished second on a countback. George Brunn finished at 163 in the 70-and-over division. Excessive contact rule in basketball now includes all ball-handlers INDIANAPOLIS - The rule prohibiting excessive contact in high school basketball has been expanded to include all ball-handlers on the court, include post players. This revision in Rule 10-6-12 and a new signal for officials were recommended by the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) Basketball Rules Committee at its April 20-22 meeting in Indianapolis. Both changes were subsequently approved by the NFHS Board of Directors. Last year, the rules committee added Article 12 to Rule 10-6 in an effort to eliminate excessive contact on ball-handlers and dribblers outside of the lane area. Beginning next season, excessive contact on any ball-handler will be a violation of the rules. The new language states that “a player becomes a ball-handler when he/she receives the ball. This would include a player in a post position.” The acts that constitute a foul when committed against a ball-handler are a) placing two hands on the player, b) placing an extended arm bar on the player, c) placing and keeping a hand on the player and d) contacting the player more than once with the same hand or alternating hands. “The current rule covers the ball-handler/dribbler situations but ignores the action that goes on in the post area with the hands, arm bars, etc.,” said Theresia Wynns,
NFHS director of sports and officials. “The additional language will clarify that the illegal acts should be ruled for every position on the floor.” The rules committee also approved a new signal to be used after a basket is made and when there is a stoppage in play. The signal will be used by officials to indicate that the team in-bounding the ball may run the baseline. This signal would be used to restart play when a time-out is called or an injury occurs after a made basket. In addition to these changes, the Basketball Rules Committee approved four points of emphasis for the 201516 season: post play, rebounding, protecting the free-throw shooter and NFHS mechanics and signals. The committee noted that new information has been added to the rules book that addresses cleaning up post play and urged fouls to be called when violations occur. In addition, the committee emphasized that illegal tactics related to rebounding should be called since these violations are among the leading causes of injury in high school basketball. Protecting the freethrow shooter is another area of emphasis for next season. The committee noted that the rule change last year allowing a player occupying a marked lane space to enter the lane on the release of the ball by the free thrower calls for added protection of the free-throw shooter. The final point of emphasis concerns the use of NFHS mechanics and signals. “Communication is vital to the game of basketball, to the officials and all others involved in the game,” Wynns said. “It is essential for officials to master and use only the NFHS-approved mechanics and signals.” The rules committee also devoted significant time to updating the NFHS 2015-17 Basketball Officials Manual. Wynns said the revised publication will be improved and expanded to include diagrams helpful to new officials as well as the more experienced ones. A complete listing of the basketball rules changes is available on the NFHS website at www.nfhs.org. Click on “Activities & Sports” at the top of the home page, and select “Basketball.” According to the 201314 NFHS High School Athletics Participation Survey, basketball is the third-most popular boys sports nationwide with 541,054 participants and second-most popular girls sport with 433,344 participants. In terms of school sponsorship, it ranks No. 1 for both boys and girls with 18,126 schools for boys and 17,754 for girls.
Here is a list of Graduates who received a Honor Diploma: Katherine Allen Brennen Neeley Ruby Anderson Jesse Rollins Jillian Babb Lindsey Sharer Haley Bohn Dakota Stigall Sydney Brooking Kaylee Stover Lee Chandler Emily Sullivan Ben Giles Trent Taylor Elizabeth Goodin Crystal Thompson Rebekah Hogancamp Jade Tilford Breanna Jones Taylor Witt
Steven McGowan Karley Wray Caitlyn Meinschein Megan Zerger Katherine Allen as Gatton Academy Graduate
Lady Bombers edge Graves County, claim 3rd District title LA CENTER Ballard Memorial edged Graves County 6-5 in the 3rd District Softball Tournament championship game on Tuesday, May 19. With the win, Ballard Memorial improved to 12-15. Graves County dropped to 18-14 with the loss. Both Ballard Memorial and Graves County advanced to the 1st Region Softball Tournament. Graves County is serving as the host for this year's regional tournament. Ballard Memorial hurler Rebekah Hogancamp earned the win. Graves County pitcher Payne took the loss. Pacing Ballard Memorial at the plate, Anessa Green went 2-for3 with two RBIs. Green legged out a triple for the Lady Bombers in the district champion-
ship-clinching victory. Lindsey Whitlock and Chloe Grover contributed two hits apiece for Graves County in the setback. Dana Adkins and Kristen Wimsatt added one double each for the Lady Eagles in the short effort. Graves County lost despite outhitting Ballard Memorial 9-7. Each 3rd District softball team committed three errors. In addition to Ballard Memorial and Graves County, this year's 1st Region Softball Tournament features Marshall County, McCracken County, Carlisle County, Murray, Hickman County and Paducah Tilghman. Third District Softball Tournament at Ballard Memorial Championship Game Ballard Memorial 6, Graves County 5 Graves County........100 220 0 - 5 9 3 Ballard Memorial....110 220 x - 6 7 3 Payne, Wimsatt (5) and Adkins; Hogancamp and Newton. WP: Hogancamp (8-13). LP: Payne. 2B: G-Adkins, Wimsatt. 3B: B-Green.
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Agriculture/Nature Froggie's Reflections
by Kay Presson For my birthday, Pat Harp, who is one of my friends, gave me a subscription to "Kentucky Explorer " for my birthday. This wonderful magazine has many interesting stories. As I was reading through it, a particular article caught my attention. It had been submitted by Murray Akers and was in regard to Blandville and the Civil War. One of the items in the article was the mention of Fort Holt. And, while reading this article, memories swept over me. For, my great-grandmother Bertha Holt Penn, was born at Fort Holt. Mama Bert, as we called her, had a lot of historical knowledge, and she shared with us our history. She also crocheted, and one time, gave me a little Bible bookmark in the shape of a cross that she had crocheted. That was more that 60 years ago, yet, I still have it, and it is one of my treasured possessions. Mama Bert told me that I was a good listener, and that she would tell me some historical things and asked me to remember what I was being told. At the time, I was only five or six years old, yet, she made an impression on me, and I realized the importance of what she was telling me. One thing she said was that our ancestors who lived at Fort Holt were the largest slave owners in entire western Kentucky. "Honey,:" she told me, "if I had been alive during those days, my family would have disowned me, for I don't believe in slavery." Fort Holt has slipped in to the river, yet the memories of the history still is alive. This area is rich in history, with the Trail of Tears coming through, and many other interesting, historical happenings. If you have something you would like to share, historically interesting, please feel free to do so.
In the years when their numbers explode, you may wake up in the morning to see thousands or millions of little worms marching and eating their way across your yard, pasture, wheat or corn field. These worms love grass and will go through, over, under or around anything to get to it. In past outbreaks, I have seen slicks on the road with so many worms crossing the road and getting run over that the pavement was literally wet and slick from their debris. I have also seen swimming pools filled with worms because it was in the way of their next meal. Even huge numbers in a yard or pasture are not a big concern as they are going to give the grass a good mowing and move on and as long as we have moisture and good weather the grass will regrow. Hay fields, wheat fields and corn fields are the main concerns where an insecticide treatment may be considered. I am not raising an alarm as I have only had one report of a problem. I am just reminding you to go out side and look around. These worms do not like direct sun light so they will feed at night and you can often see them active in the morning or late afternoon on overcast and cloudy days. If you think you have a problem call me at 270665-9118 and I will be glad to come look at the situation and help you decide if some sort of control is needed or if it would be better to let nature run its course. 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.
PROFILES IN NATURE Spittlebug
the tree and sometimes more than one can be found in a foam mass. When mature the nymph will emerge from the foam and molt into an adult. The adult insects have wings and jumping legs and are sometimes referred to as leafhoppers and froghoppers. Large populations can damage young trees with feeding holes made through the bark. The wounds can allow various disease organisms to enter the tree. Also, moisture formed where the foam mass dissolves and drips onto other twigs can invite fungal growth. © 2015 Jack Glisson of WWW.kentuckyupclose. com
BOMMARITOSMITH ENGAGEMENT Joseph and Sara Bommarito would like to announce the engagement of their daughter Daphne Bommarito to Tyler Ray Smith. Tyler is the son of Christine Wray of Boaz, Ky and Ron and Theresa Davis of Paducah, Ky. Miss Bommarito is the granddaughter of Garry Sapp (deceased) and Sara Sapp of Wickliffe, Ky and Marilyn Haynes(deceased). She is a 2011 graduate of Ballard Memorial High School and is currently attending WKCTC in Paducah, Ky with plans to graduate in May 2016 with an associates degree in Surgical Technology. Mr. Smith is the grandson of Charles and Peggy Smith of Boaz, Ky and Sue and Bill James of Paducah, KY and Ron and Linda Davis of Las Vegas, NV. He is a 2008 graduate of Lone Oak High School. Wedding Vows will be exchanged at 4:00pm Saturday, July 25, 2015 at First Baptist Church in Wickliffe, Ky. A reception will follow at Knights of Columbus Hall in Lone Oak. All friends and relatives are invited.
Ballard Memorial Scholarship Awards
Tom Miller, Ballard County Extension This is the time Agent for Ag and of year that one begins We are proud of all Natural Resources to notice a lot of differ- who made it to graduation. It can be trying Be on the lookout for Armyworms Photo by Dr. Ric Bessin UK Entemologist, Lexington n my last newsletter that goes out to farmers, I warned them to be on the lookout for armyworms because the moth counts that we were seeing in Princeton were as large as in years when we had severe breakouts. I am writing this for you because I heard my first report of armyworms in a wheat hay field this week. I think the cooler than normal temperatures we have been having this spring have probably slowed their development and they still could be a problem. The moths fly in here from the south and lay their eggs in grassy areas. The eggs hatch and the worms develop and in most years you never notice them, either a natural predator or a disease keeps their numbers in check. Some years, something gets out of whack and the numbers explode.
ent insects and spiders that have overwintered in some fashion. One of these resembles, well, for lack of a better description, wads of spit in some tree limbs. This white frothy foam mass is home for the nymphal form of one of several species of Spittlebugs that we have in our area. A common species here and that is shown in the photo is the Pine or Spruce Spittlebug, Aphrophora parallella. Different species prefer different host plants and this particular one as reflected in the name prefers pine and spruce. Spittlebugs overwinter as eggs inserted into living or dead twigs. Once the young hatch they make their way to the younger tender new growth at the tip of twigs, insert mouthparts to feed and begin exuding the white frothy foam as seen in the photo. The foam mass hides the nymph from predators, keeps it moist, and apparently tastes bad to some predators. As the nymph grows it will move around on
times to make it to this point. Below is a list of all students who received scholarships along with other special accomplishments. Honor Graduates 3.5 or higher Ruby Anderson, Jillian Babb, Haley Bohn, Lee Chandler, Rebekah Hogancamp, Steven McGowan, Caitlyn Meinschein, Breenen Neeley, Jesse Rollins, Dakota Stigall, Kaylee Stover, Emily Sullivan, Trent Taylor, Taylor Whitt, Karley Wray, and Megan Zerger. Va l e d i c t o r i a n s cumulative 4.0 GPA Elizabeth Goodin, Breeana Jones, and Jade Tilford Salutorians- cumulative 3.967 GPA Lindsey Sharer Mr. BMHS: Steven McGowan- Miss BMHS: Elizabeth Goodin 2015 Citizenship Award: Trent Taylor and Breanna Jones Campbellsville University awarded scholarships to Trent
Taylor( top academic scholarship). Kentucky Christian University awarded a scholarship to Keiyondre Bledsoe(Annual football scholarship). MacMurray College awarded scholarships to Alek Hugen (Dean’s scholarship) and Cash Owsley ( Highlander Scholarship). Murray State University awarded scholarships to Michael Fondaw (University Scholarship), Elizabeth Goodin (University Scholarship and Sleman Franzman Scholarship), Breanna Jones (Donald J. Leitch Memorial Scholarship, MC and Hazel McCuiston Scholarship, and Gov. Scholar’s Program Scholarship), Caitlyn Meinschein (University Scholarship, Anonymous General Scholarship, Leadership Housing Scholarship, Dan and Cindy Hutson Scholarship, Endowment Scholarship, MSU Jackson Purchase ACA Scholarship, All Region Star). Jesse Rollins (Provost Scholarship) and Emily Sullivan (Ballard/ McCracken County Scholarship, Alumni and Friends Scholarship, University Scholarship). Olney Central College awarded Lee Chandler a Scholarship to waiver 19 credit hours for both fall and/or spring semesters. Southern Illinios University awarded Ben Giles a Dean’s Scholarship. Terah Lynn was awarded a Scholarship offered by Safe Site Child Development including full tuition to New Mexico University and full time internship working with children in kindergarten and under. UK offered Katie Allen a Presidential Scholarship. U of L offered Brennen Neeley and Trustee Scholarship. WKCTC awarded Ruby Anderson a NewPage Scholarship, Rebekah Hogancamp the James Grisham Memorial Scholarship, and Jade Tilford the KCTCS Commonwealth Scholarship. Antioch Baptist Church scholarship went to Micah Medlin. Ava Hayes Memorial Scholarship went to Shelby Wildharber. Ballard County Bus Drivers Scholarship went to Allie, Austin, and Jarren Walters. Ballard County Conservation District Scholarships went to Tristen Heal, Charles Evan Lawrence, Caitlyn Meinschein, and Dustin Moore. Ballard County Education Association awarded Scholarships to Lee Chandler, Breanna Jones, Marlee Reid, and Shelby Wildharber. Ballard County Extension Homemakers awarded a scholarship to Jesse Rollins. Ballard County Farm Bureau awarded several scholarships. The recipients were: Haley Bohn, Lee Chandler, Caitlyn Meinschein, Carlie Pace, Logan Pickett, Marlee Reid, Jessie Rollins, Harley Stephens, Emily Sullivan, Jade Tilford, and Karley Wray. Ballard Memorial Alumni Association awarded scholarships to; Ruby Anderson, Tyler Berry, Micah Medlin, Brennen Neeley, Madisen Redfern, and Trent Taylor. BRTC awarded a scholarship to Ashleigh Tyson. Barlow-Kevil High School Alumni Wanda Crews Stallons Memorial was awarded to Emily Sullivan. Beatrice Jackson
Memorial went to Keiyondre Bledsoe and Euraisa Roddy. The Beta Club awarded scholarships to Michael Fondaw, Harley Stephens, and Trent Taylor. BMHS Class of 1994 Memorial Scholarship went to Madilyn Shoulta. BMHS Class of 2010 was awarded in memory of Haifa Abukhadair, Blake Moore, and Will Mallory. This scholarship was awarded to Perri Hogan and Shelby Wildharber. The Channel Your Brave scholarship was awarded to Harley Stephens. Chris Pigg Memorial was awarded to Harley Stephens and Colton Tremblay. The Clifton C. and Ruth Perkins Scholarship went to; Ruby Anderson, Elizabeth Goodin, Breanna Jones, Steven McGowan, Lindsey Sharer, Jade Tilford. Dr. W.N. Coffee Memorial scholarship went to Emily Sullivan. Ed Adami Memorial Scholarship went to Steven McGowan. Holman and Olyn Boyd Memorial was awarded to Haley Bohn. Jan Bowles Memorial Arts Scholarship was awarded to Megan Zerger. Jay Rollins Memorial was awarded to Lee Chandler and Jesse Rollins. Kerrie Fays Stewart Memorial was awarded to Ashleigh Tyson. Lewis Gale Hicks Memorial was awarded to Jillian Babb. Life Care Center of LaCenter Scholarship was awarded to Madilyn Bergeron. Lindsey’s Legacy Scholarship was awarded to Madisen Redfern and Jade Tilford. Louise Littlepage Memorial was awarded to Micah Medlin Mildred Maxberry Memorial was awarded to Ruby Anderson. The National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors was awarded to Ashleigh Tyson. Tot Waldon Family awarded a Scholarship to Jillian Babb and Steven McGowan. Unlimited Graphics awarded a Scholarship to Madilyn Shoulta and Harley Stephens The Welch-Abanatha Memoral awarded scholarships to Janie Curtis, Madisen Redfern, Lindsey Sharer, and Harley Stephens. Murray Head Start Memorial Scholarship and Nominee to Kentucky Head Start Association went to Janie Curtis. Jackson Purchase Energy Corporation was awarded to Trent Taylor. The Joey Fosko Scholarship was awarded to Jade Tilford and Michael Fondaw. 2015 Kentucky High School Athletic Association Scholarship went to Lee Chandler. Paducah Masonic Lodge #127 MUSONIC was awarded to Kari Russell Paducah Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Sorority was awarded to Eurasia Roddy. CONGRATULATION TO ALL OF THE R E C I E P E N T S OF THESE SCHOLARSHIPS. GOOD LUCK IN YOUR FUTURE ENDEAVORS!
Campbellsville University honored students,
faculty and staff who have gone above and beyond their calling at the recent annual Honors and Awards Day in
Ransdell Chapel. Awards were presented in categories of Special Awards, Academic Awards, Servant Leadership Awards, Honors Graduates, Alpha Chi, Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges and Champions of Character. "This university is one of excellence, built on servant leadership," Dr. Michael V. Carter, president of Campbellsville University, said. Several awards were highlighted during the event. Dr. Frank Cheatham, senior vice president for academic affairs and professor of math and computer science, was awarded the Servant Leadership Award in the area of faculty for his 43 years of service to the university. He and his family were also honored as Cheatham is retiring at the end of the school year. The highest faculty award, the Distinguished Faculty Award, was given to Dr. Helen Mud, associate professor of social work. This award is bestowed annually during the spring for qualities that exhibit servant leadership as well as going above and beyond their calling. Members of the Advancement Board make this award possible. Fontez Jamar Hill of LaCenter, Ky. received Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges 2014-15.
YARD SALE/ BAKE SALE Cane Creek Baptist Church in Wickliffe will be having a Yard Sale/ Bake Sale on Saturday, June 6th from 7 am-2 pm.
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