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NEWS RELEASE On May 2, 2015, a shooting took place after a wedding ceremonial at the Bardwell Baptist Church in Bardwell,Ky. Debbie Golightly, Cory
Golightly, and other family were in the lower part of the church fixing to leave for the wedding reception at Columbus Park. Debbie had
‘In God We Trust’
stopped to use the rest room and when she was walking out, a shot rang out and Debbie grabbed her stomach. E911 was called for assistance. The investigation is ongoing and pending review of the Commonwealth
Attorney. At this time there is no foul play suspected. G o l i g h t l y Continuance: Cory Golightly has been suspended with pay until the investigation has been completed.
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This was not Golightly’s police issued gun. He is an officer with the McCracken County Sheriff’s Office.
Ballard County Team Presents at Kentucky Work Ready Community Best Practices Summit
In August, a group of Ballard County leaders began pursuing designation of the Kentucky Workforce Investment Board's Work Ready Community Program. After months of planning, preparing their application, and then demonstrating to a review panel on how Ballard met the program criteria, the county joined 34 other Kentucky counties as a Work Ready Community In-Progress. In addition, the groups’ application was recognized as a Best Practice and they were invited to present at the 2015 Kentucky Work Ready Communities Best Practice Summit which was held on April 29th at the Kentucky Community & Technical College System Office in Versailles, Kentucky. Educators, economic
development and chamber of commerce executives, business owners, workforce professionals, and local elected officials from across the Commonwealth attended the summit. The Work Ready Communities program is based on each county’s ability to meet specific benchmarks such as high school graduation and educational attainment rates as well as to implement programs that improve the quality of the local labor force. Mr. David Meinschein, Principal of Ballard Memorial High School was the featured presenter on Improving High School Graduation Rates. In 2012, Ballard Memorial implemented new curriculum strategies adopted from the Work Ready Communities program. They saw an immediate
Before the meeting, a proclamation was signed recognizing April as child abuse month. It’s everyone’s place to recognize child abuse and report it to the proper authorities. We all have the responsibility to make sure that all children are taken care of. Whether it’s your neighbor, family member, or someone you know. The next order of business was Frank’s Wrecker Service. Frank, the owner, had heard of another wrecker service moving into the area and he wanted to make sure the guidelines and rotation were in order, before the new service moved into the county. Frank welcomes the competi-
tion, however, he fills that it should be an equal rotation between wrecker services. After addressing Frank’s concerns, M and M Wrecker Service addressed the Fiscal Court about moving into the county. They already have a place set up in the Ballard County area on Farmer St. in Barlow. They have a fenced in area. The court will address the guidelines and the rules of rotation at a later date, so they can get with both wrecker services to make sure they both agree with the terms and make sure they understand them. The ambulance service was the next order of business. They have
MAKING A DIFFERENCE Saturday, May 2, 2015, in our cleanup of MILES Cemetery. Our cemetery preservation group are very grateful for the help from Stanley Hunt
and dramatic rise in their high school graduation rate in 2013 and in 2014. Meinschein commented on how the school district’s administration and high school faculty worked to shed programs that did not have a direct impact on preparing each student for college and career readiness. He credited this new vision to their achievement toward prepares every student to be successful. Recently, the Kentucky School Board Association awarded the school system a Public Education Achieves in Kentucky Award, they have been ranked number one in the Commonwealth for College and Career Readiness Points earned, they ranked in the top 6% in the state for high school graduation, and they have seen a 30% increase in student dual-enrollment in courses with local postsecondary education institutions. Mr. Randy Grogan, General Manager of Ballard Telephone Cooperative, was one of
the two presenters that represented the business community. He spoke about the Cooperative’s $24 million commitment to provide fiber-to-the home broadband to its customers. He shared the project’s deployment plan and how providing such advanced technology surpasses the Work Ready Communities criterion to increase digital literacy. Grogan shared that the average county achieving a status Work Ready Community In-Progress has a population of 25,000 residents. Then he shared the significance of Ballard County’s achievement that as the 16th smallest county in the Commonwealth with under 8,300 residents the county was determined to achieve the program’s highest designation of full Work Ready Community certification. Only 17 counties in Kentucky have been designated as a Work Ready Community since the program was implemented in 2012. Those counties have an average population of 60,000.
Ballard County Fiscal Court Meeting reported that their numbers are still up for the month of March. They have been a getting quotes on ambulances and they are still waiting on the last one to come in. The EMS was the next order of business and it was reported that the FEMA March claim for $39,000 was filed and they are waiting to hear on the approval. The jail has been discussing putting up a gps tower on top of their facility, which will help farmers and other traveling through and around the Ballard county area. The tower maintenance will be maintained by the Kentucky Fish and Wildlife. Therefore, the
maintenance will be free for Ballard County. This gps system will work with cell phone gps as well. The sheriff’s office has reported that they have two folks in the academy, who should be out in no time. They are looking to replace two vehicles very soon. They have come to decision due to a car that broke down, while out on patrol. These vehicles are getting high in miles and the vehicles are not worth paying to fix. The roads and bridges department have reported that the Kentucky Fish and Wildlife built a levee for duck hunting, which was washed out during the rains that
Ballard County’s 23.7% education attainment rate, established by the US Census’s American Community Survey, did not meet the required 25% rate to be designated as a Work Ready Community. That was the only deficit for the county, as all other benchmark criteria were met. Team Leader John Wood anticipates that the county will meet the benchmark when the American Community Survey updates its educational attainment census in December. To aid in that process, Wood stated that at the Best Practices Summit he learned strategies that other counties have used to improve their educational attainment rates. For more information about the Kentucky Work Ready Communities program, go to http://workready. ky.gov or contact the Purchase Area Development District at 270-247-7171.
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BRIEFS BMHS Drama Club presents ‘Peter Pan’ on May 8 and 9 The BMHS Drama Club will hold performances of the play, “Peter Pan,” on Friday, May 8 and Saturday, May 9, both at 6:30 p.m. in the Ballard County Middle School gym. Tickets are $8 for adults, $5 for students and $2 for children 5 years old and under. Advance tickets may be reserved by contacting Rene’ Doublin at 270-665-8400, ext. 2116, or emailing rene.doublin@ballard. kyschools.us. Tickets also will be sold at the door.
were received in April. The Kentucky Fish and Wildlife have decided to come in and meet with Vicki and Brad to discuss the options on this levee. The next discussion that came up was the proposal to sale some of the equipment that needs to be replaced. There will be a decision soon. The budget was next in the meeting. The treaNew Liberty sury report, quarterly Methodist Church report, cash transfers, food pantry. 15 budget transactions were all approved. The 5:30PM to 6:30PM annual PVA for Ballard May 20th. Meal folCounty has come due. lowing. Highway 60 at The balance of the bill is Kevil, take 473 to 4 way $21,000. It was approved stop at Woodville. Go to pay. straight (north) through 4 way stop on New Liberty Church Rd. approx. 2 miles to church on left at intersection of Ogden Landing and New Liberty Church CEMETERY RESTORATION IN WESTERN KENTUCKY with his Kubota and ration process involves vate and permission and follow us under Rd. New Liberty Church Cemetery Sam Brooking with CAT teamwork along with must be obtained from Cemetery Restoration in equipment donated by strength and skill. None the landowner to access Western Kentucky. Ethan Flint, Fish Lake are professionals but, the cemetery. Research Again, we are volunRELAY FOR LIFE Farms for use in remov- do an excellent job in is being done to locate teer and community serFUNDRAISER ing brush and opening restoring the old monu- the easement or right-a- vice workers and welup more of the old cem- ments and cemeteries for way to the cemetery for come everyone to join in Pleasant etery. the descendants. the heirs. and help us. Next reguOur volunteer The MILES Cemetery We are operating lar work Saturday will Hill United Methodist group were produc- has been “hidden away” under MOUNT, Inc. be Saturday, May 16th., Church tive Saturday morning for too many years to (Many Old Unique meeting at LaCenter 1718 Ceredo Rd. in locating five sunken count and is located Needy Tombstones), cer- City Park, 7:45 a.m. La stones. The stones will behind landowners’ crop tified under the state of Upcoming weekend, need to be cleaned up fields and surrounded Kentucky, and are non- wishing ALL Mothers a Center, Ky 42056 with new foundations by beautiful old trees profit for the purpose of “Happy Mother’s Day.” of gravel and sand, and between Bandana and cemetery preservation. Contributed by, Betty re-set to their rightful LaCenter in Ballard To view addition pic- L. Johnson - bettyjohn- Calories for a Cure “chocolate party” positions. The resto- County. The long road tures, please check out sonky@yahoo.com to the cemetery is pri- our facebook page; LIKE Saturday May, 9th from trip that took 17 busan Edgar Harrell, sur- 10:00a.m.-2:00p.m. ses of WWII veterans vivor of the tragedy of Lots to Washington DC to the USS Indianapolis. of homade candy, cakes, see the WWII memoHe transported a group pies, breads rial. The amazing of people back sevenwoman that is Sandy ty years, to experience Hart, organized a fanhis experiences. tastic parade, and a Next year, get ready great, fun-filled day for more fun and of reminiscing and appreciation of the By Cera Peck memory making. brave men and womT h a n k - A - Ve t e r a n en that are willing to May 2nd marked Day was headlined by give their lives for our the 11th anniversary World War Two veterfreedom. since the WW2DC
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Sports 1st Region Baseball Records McCracken County (24-2) Ballard Memorial (223) Marshall County (16-8) Graves County (15-11) Carlisle County (11-12) Murray (9-8) Hickman County (9-8) Paducah Tilghman (9-12) Calloway County (6-12) Mayfield (5-14) St. Mary (4-8) Fulton City (3-7) Fulton County (3-8) Christian Fellowship (1-9)
Ballard softball alumnus signs with Shawnee College Ballard Memorial High School 2014 graduate Jade Babb signed an offer to play softball for Shawnee Community College in Ullin, Ill., last week at BMHS. Babb (seated, center) is shown here with her mother, Tracy, father Barry (seated) and Shawnee softball Coach Mike Fitzgerald (standing). SCC’s Lady Saints play in the National Junior College Athletic Association. Babb’s stats from 2014 at Ballard include a .326 batting average, with an on base percentage of .558. She set a new softball record at BMHS for the most home runs in a single season with five, and had 15 RBIs. Babb played short stop her senior year, and was named to the All A regional and district AllTournament teams last year.
McCracken County remains on top in state poll LOUISVILLE McCracken County earned 15 of 23 firstplace votes to remain No. 1 in this week's Kentucky High School Baseball Coaches Association poll. Other teams occupying a spot in this week's state high school baseball poll are St. Xavier, Lexington Catholic, Lafayette, Madison Central, Southwestern, Elizabethtown, Pleasure Ridge Park, South Laurel, South Warren, Covington Catholic, Ballard, North Bullitt, Meade County, Male, North Oldham, Central Hardin, Apollo, Trinity and Lexington Christian. The complete Kentucky High School Basketball Coaches Association poll follows. Kentucky High School Baseball Coaches Association Top 20 Poll 1. McCracken County (15) 3. St. Xavier (4) 3. Lexington Catholic (2) 4. Lafayette (2) 5. Madison Central 6. Southwestern 7. Elizabethtown 8. Pleasure Ridge Park 9. South Laurel 10. South Warren 11. Covington Catholic 12. Ballard 13. North Bullitt 14. Meade County 15. Male 16. North Oldham 17. Central Hardin 18. Apollo 19. Trinity 20. Lexington Christian Also receiving votes: Beechwood, Highlands, West Jessamine, Hopkinsville, Scott County, Tates Creek.
Bombers pull away, double up Carroll County LEXINGTON -Ballard Memorial erupted for seven runs in the top half of the eighth inning to beat Carroll County 8-4 in the All "A" Classic statewide baseball tournament at Whitaker Bank Ballpark on Saturday. The Bombers, who improved to 21-2, advanced to face Hazard (18-8) in the small-school statewide tournament on Sunday. Ballard Memorial
Ballard football standout signs with MacMurray College
back. His stats include six kick-off returns and seven punt returns for touchdowns, part of his 19-TD Ballard Memorial total in the last two years. High School senior Cash Against Massac County Owsley signed to play this year, he scored on football for MacMurray a punt return and then College in Jacksonville, intercepted a pass on Ill., last week at BMHS. their first play and ran it Owsley (seated, second back to the 1-yard line, 1st Region Softball from left) is shown here almost scoring two TDs Records from left with his father, on consecutive plays McCracken County Kris Owsley, moth- without an offensive (20-3) er Christy Webster and snap. MacMurray Coach Graves County (17-9) step-father Ric Webster. Chris Douglas said in Marshall County (15-5) MC’s Highlanders play an email that he looked Paducah Tilghman (15in the NCAA’s Upper forward to Owsley mak- 7) Midwest Athletic ing an impact for the Murray (15-9) Conference. Owsley Highlanders on special Carlisle County (12-16) was a four-year starter teams and defense. Ballard Memorial at BMHS as a defensive (9-12) Hickman County (9-13) Ballard Memorial finishes runner-up in All Christian Fellowship 'A' state tournament (8-11) Calloway County LEXINGTON - Ballard Memorial finished run- (6-12) ner-up in the All "A" Classic state baseball tourSt. Mary (4-8) nament at Whitaker Bank Ballpark on Sunday. Fulton City (2-10) Lexington Christian, a local opponent who was the Mayfield (1-10) 11th Region champion, edged the Bombers 4-3 in the Fulton County (0-7) All "A" Classic title game. With the loss, Ballard Memorial dropped to 22-3. Lexington Christian improved to 21-4 after posting Ballard Memorial the win and claiming the state championship. High School Baseball On the mound, Lexington Christian pitcher Dima Ballard earned the win. Remaining 2015 Ballard Memorial pitcher Addison Wildharber took Regular-Season Schedule the loss. May 7 St. Mary, 5 p.m. Lexington Christian managed to outhit Ballard May 8 Calloway Memorial 8-5 in the championship contest. County, 6 p.m. No Ballard Memorial player had more than one hit May 9 vs. Crittenden in the small-school state title game. County, 3:30 p.m. Each high school baseball team committed two (Dreammaker Classic errors. at Marshall County) Ballard Memorial exited the small-school state May 11 at Carlisle tournament with regular-season games remaining County, 5 p.m. versus longtime rivals Hickman County, Mayfield, May 12 Marshall St. Mary, Calloway County, Crittenden County, County, 7 p.m. Carlisle County, Marshall County and Union County. May 14 at Calloway Ballard Memorial trio named to all-tournament County, 6 p.m. team: Ballard Memorial's Lee Chandler, Bradley May 16 Union County, Roberts and Addison Wildharber were named to the Noon all-tournament team at the conclusion of the All "A" (Schedule subject to Classic state baseball tournament at Whitaker Bank change.) Ballpark in Lexington on Sunday. Lexington Christian 4, Ballard Memorial 3 Ballard Memorial.......210 000 0 - 3 5 2 Lexington Christian....030 010 x - 4 8 2 WP-Ballard. LP-Wildharber. 2B: LC-Barker. Bombers handle Hazard, 9-5 LEXINGTON - Ballard Memorial pulled away to beat Hazard 9-5 in the All "A" Classic state baseball tournament at Whitaker Bank Ballpark in Lexington on Sunday. Ballard Memorial pitcher Clay Newton earned the win. Newton pitched well throughout the state tournament matchup. Working out of a relief role, Ballard Memorial pitcher Addison Wildharber earned the save. Wildharber also fared well throughout his pitching appearance. Hazard hurler Andy Baker suffered the loss. The Bombers plated nine runs on nine hits. Offensively for Ballard Memorial, Cavin Foster, Steven Worley and Alek Hugen each went 2-for-3. Bradley Roberts and Addison Wildharber added one hit each for the Bombers, Evan Lawrence provided a game-high two RBIs for Ballard Memorial in the victory. Hugen, Roberts and Wildharber drove in one run apiece for the Bombers. Hazard committed four errors in the loss. The Bulldogs scored five runs on five hits. Ballard Memorial 9, Hazard 5 Hazard.....................001 040 0 - 5 5 4 Ballard Memorial....124 020 x - 9 9 1 WP-Newton. LP-Baker. 2B: BM-Wildharber. pitcher Lee Chandler earned the win. Chandler allowed just one hit over five innings. The Ballard Memorial pitcher registered six strikeouts and walked two. Carroll County pitcher Zakk Hicks took the loss. Hicks pitched six innings, striking out 11 and walking three. Leading Ballard Memorial at the plate, Evan Lawrence went 2-for-4 with two RBIs. Bradley Roberts followed, finishing 2-for4 with an RBI for the Bombers. Andrew Burton add-
Ballard Memorial High School Softball
Remaining 2015 Regular-Season Schedule May 7 at Murray, 5:30 p.m. May 8 Paducah Tilghman, 5:30 p.m. May 12 at Mayfield, 5:30 p.m. May 14 at Massac County, Ill., 5 p.m. May 15 St. Mary, 5:30 p.m. (Schedule subject to change.)
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ed a pair of hits for the Bombers, finishing 2-for-3 at the plate. Ballard Memorial plated eight runs on 10 hits. The Bombers committed one error in the extra-inning game. Carroll County committed three errors in the loss. The Panthers were limited to four hits, one of which was a double from Hicks as he helped his pitching cause at the plate. In other games in the All "A" Classic statewide baseball tournament it was Lexington
Christian 5, Hancock County 4; Beechwood 6, Bethlehem 1 and Hazard 4, West Carter 3. Whitaker Bank Ballpark is home of the Lexington Legends, an affiliate of the Kansas City Royals. Ballard Memorial 8, Carroll County 4 (8 innings) B a l l a r d Memorial....000 001 07 - 8 10 1 C a r r o l l County.........000 000 13 - 4 4 3 WP-Addison Wildharber. LP-Seth Hicks. 2B: CC-Hicks.
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This week we will talk some more about financing. As we said last week, the key to making your dreams come true with your home or other property, is “financing, financing, financing!” We mentioned previously that one of our clients -- a young couple with 3 children, looking for their “dream home,” – and that they have been exploring all their options with financing. They just got the “good news” that they have been approved for a loan of up to $140,000 to purchase their new home! We will use these good folks as an example of how they are going through the financing
PROFILES IN NATURE
American Coot
Photo Credit – www. kentuckyupclose.com Almost anywhere one goes in this area around water the American Coot or Fulica Americana is present. They can be easily recognized by a solid black body with white bill and sometimes a small red spot on their forehead. Another common name is Mud Hen. Although commonly seen floating around with several species of puddle ducks the coot isn’t really a
process, so that their progress will help you in your process. If you are a seller, you should also be aware of this process that buyers go through, as it is just as important to you that your buyers obtain the financing they want, so they can purchase your property!! This young couple went first to their own local bank, where they had checking accounts, credit card accounts, etc. The lady had very good credit (in the high 600s, almost 700) but the gentleman had had some medical issues in the past and these caused his credit score to be in the 500’s range. He has been paying on these medical bills for some time, and has them paid down, but he’s still hav-
ing to pay around $400 monthly. Their banker and our company helped them analyze their financial situation, in terms of whether it would be better to apply in both their names, or just in the lady’s. (They are not married, but are getting married soon.) The gentleman makes considerably more than the lady, but with his medical bills, it turned out that it would be best for her to apply in her name only, and then later on down the line, after they were married, and he had continued to make payments on the medical bills and increased his credit score, they would be able to “refinance” and put his name on everything.
duck at all. Coots lack the wide bill and fully webbed feet of ducks. They have flaps of skin on each toe that help in swimming and support them on muddy flats. These flaps retract when they lift their foot though so as not to hinder in walking. Primarily vegetarian, coots eat a wide variety of aquatic vegetation including algae. They will also take small insects and crustaceans. Right at home in the water or on land they are able to dive for food and are more agile on land than ducks. After building a nest out of reeds or cattails the hen will lay anywhere from six to ten eggs. These eggs will hatch in twenty one days just like a chicken. Although the female does most of the nest building, the male takes over and does most of the incubation.
Sometimes several nests are constructed before the fussy female decides which one she wants to lay eggs in. Nests are large floating structures that are usually well hidden in thick foliage. Newly hatched chicks are covered on the front half of their body with orange tipped plumes which may aid in parents recognition of their own chicks. If these youngsters survive to adulthood they can look forward to a pretty long life span for a bird. Coots have lived up to twenty two years in captivity. Not considered a good food source by most hunters they are not commonly taken during duck season, at least not locally. In some regions this is not the case. Some Cajun recipes call for coot to be used in making gumbo. By Jack Glisson
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Obituaries James Richard Unsel, 76, of Wickliffe, KY
passed away at 2:55 pm on Tuesday, April 28, 2015 at Life Care of La Center. He was born November 13, 1938 in Wickliffe to the late James Unsel Sr. and Eula Norment Unsel. He was a retired maintenance worker at Westvaco, member at Wickliffe Masonic Lodge # 625 and the Last charter Member of Southside Baptist Church. Survivors include one son Kevin Unsel and wife Lori of Wickliffe; two sisters, Shelby Joles and Donna Unsel both of Wickliffe; one brother Phelps Unsel of Murray, KY; two grandchildren, Crystal Daniel and Brooke Brown; four great Grandchildren Dru Daniel, Drake Daniel, Bailey Brown, MaKenna Brown; and a special friend Darlene Margrabe. He was preceded in death by his Parents, James Unsel Sr. and Eula Norment Unsel; and two sisters. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday, May 2, 2015 at the Milner & Orr Funeral Home of Wickliffe with Rev. Joe Skinner officiating. Burial will follow at Barlow Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5:00pm to 8:00pm Friday, May 1, 2015 at the Milner & Orr Funeral Home of Wickliffe. Masonic rites will begin at 7:00pm. You may leave a message, light a candle or share a song tribute at www.milnerandorr.com
West Paducah, Ky. Sudie Kaye Colson Holdman, age 59,
died Tuesday, April 28, 2015 at Lourdes Hospital in Paducah. She was owner and operator of Back Woods BBQ in Paducah. Sudie was a part of the 1974 class of Ballard Memorial High School. Sudie was a very loving Mother, Grandmother, Sister, Aunt and Friend. Sudie is survived by her Mother Faye Colson of Barlow, Ky. Three sons Tristin Holdman and his wife Nikki of Barlow, Matthew Thomas Holdman of Paducah and Matthew Curtis of Paducah. One daughter Lisa Brown of West Paducah, Ky. Two brothers Mike Colson and his wife Vicki of Barlow and Terry Colson of Barlow. Two sisters Shirley Grief and her husband Randy of Orlando, Florida and Sheila Blankenship and her husband Don of Barlow. Two Grandaughters Illyssa Holdman and Haven Holdman of Barlow. Several Nieces and nephews. Sudie was preceded in death by her father William Thomas Colson. Visitation will be Friday, May 2, 2015 after 4:00 p.m. at Morrow Funeral Chapel in LaCenter. Funeral Services will be at 7:00 p.m. Friday Evening at Morrow Funeral Chapel in LaCenter with the Rev. Jared Hayes officiating.
Messages of Funeral Services will Condolence for the fami- be Wednesday, May 6, ly may be left at morrow- 2015 at 11:00 a.m. at funeralchapel.com. Morrow Funeral Chapel in LaCenter with the Rev. Bill Ogden officiating. Interment will follow at Bethlehem Cemetery in Wickliffe. Visitation will be Wednesday morning after 10:00 a.m. until funeral time at 11:00 a.m. Zane Adams Morrow Funeral Teeters, 74, of Chapel is handling Bardwell, KY passed away at 1:29 arrangements. Messages of condoam Sunday, May 3, 2015 lence may be left for the at his home. He was family at morrowfuneralborn January 21, 1941 chapel.com in Highland Park, MI to the late Bailey Teeters Barlow, Ky. Robert and Lucille Adams Dale Roy, age 73, Teeters. Zane was the died Tuesday afternoon, founder of the Carlisle April 28, 2015 at Baptist County Museum and Health in Paducah, Ky. Library and a member Robert was a loving of the Carlisle/ Ballard Husband, Father, and Genealogical Society. He Grandfather. He was a worked as a computer member of Iron Local analyst and was a United # 395 of Hammond, States Marine Veteran. Indiana. Robert was a Survivors include volunteer fireman for his wife, Phyllis Jean Barlow Teeters; four daughters, Fire Department for Deborah Cunningham, many years. He loved Denise Ballard,Kim to fish, hunt and trap. Charron, and Colleen Robert was also a Bee Pomeroy; two sons, Zane Keeper. Teeters Jr., and William He is survived by his Milroy; seventeen grand- wife of 49 years Nancy children; and five great Roy of Barlow, Kentucky. grandchildren. One Son Mark Allen Roy Preceding him in death of Duncanville, Texas, is his parents. Two Daughters Christine Memorial visitation Rene Boeringa and her will be held from 1:00pm husband Rich of to 3:00pm Friday, May Manhattan, Illinois, and 8, 2015 at the Milner & Megan Elaine Mennenga Orr Funeral Home of and her husband Chadd Bardwell. of Pontiac, Illinois. Two Expressions of sym- brothers David Burnett pathy can be made to of Barlow and Charles Shriners Hospitals for Burnett of Barlow, three Children 2900 Rocky sisters Rochelle Boyce of Point Rd. Tampa, FL Big Sandy, Texas, Melody 33607, or Wounded Kearney of Lufkin, Warrior Project P.O. Texas and Melinda Box 758517 Topeka, KS Burnett of Florida. Five 66675. Grandchildren Jake To send flowers or a Roy, Zachary Boeringa, remembrance gift to the Joshua Boeringa, Nolan family of Zane Adams Mennenga and Graham Teeters please visit our Mennenga. Several niecTribute Store. es and nephews. Wickliffe-Louise Robert was preceded Gibson, age 87 of in death by two brothers Wickliffe, Mike Burnett and Glen passed away at 7:30 Burnett, one sister Lynn pm on April 29, 2015 Burnett and his parents at her sister’s home Edgar and Joy Roy. in Cunningham, KY. Visitation will be Mrs. Gibson is of the Thursday from 12:00 Pentecostal Faith. noon until 3:00 p.m. at She is survived by her Morrow Funeral Chapel husband of 69 years, in LaCenter. William Henry Gibson Messages for the famiof Wickliffe; two sons, ly may be left at morrowKenneth Gibson of funeralchapel.com Wickliffe, Ronnie Scotty Ray Rice, Gibson of Cunningham; four sisters; one brother; age 28, of Kevil, KY, passed away on five grandchildren; four Saturday, April great-grandchildren. 25, 2015 at Hardin She was preceded in Memorial Hospital in death by her parents, Elizabethtown, KY. Dennie and Rosella Poole Scotty was born July Lawrence; one daughter, Theresa Edwards; one 19, 1986 in Corydon Indiana, he was a 2004 son, Donnie Gibson. A funeral service was graduate of Heath High held at the Milner & School in West Paducah, Orr Funeral Home of KY, and was an avid UK Wickliffe Sunday, May Basketball Fan. Scotty is survived 3, 2015 at 1:00 pm with Rev. Jason Medley offi- by his parents, Sherry ciating. Burial followed Stivers of Kevil, KY and at North Ballard Church Dale Rice of Irvington, in the Gibson Family KY; one sister, Trina Dowell of Kevil, KY; 2 Cemetery. A visitation was held at nieces, Jennifer Cashman the Milner & Orr Funeral of Barlow, KY and Seiara Home of Wickliffe Dowell of Kevil, KY; one Saturday, May 2, 2015 nephew Brandon Dowell from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm. of Louisville, KY; one LaCenter, Ky. N.L. great niece Brooklynne Cashman of Barlow, KY Carpenter, age 90, died at Life Care Center and an aunt and uncle, in LaCenter, Ky. Sunday Janie & Ronnie Stivers morning at 10:37 a.m. Paducah, KY. He was preceded in N.L. was a retired farmer. He farmed in Ballard death by his grandparents William & Thelma County all of his life. He is survived by three Stivers and Ray & Sue sons Jackie Carpenter Rice; several aunts and of Murray, Ky., Freddie uncles, and an uncle Carpenter of Kevil, and Darrell Rice. Funeral services will Nick Carpenter of Kevil. be held at 1:00 p.m. on One sister Nancy Tuesday, April 28, 2015 Dickerson of West Paducah, Ky. Three at Milner & Orr Funeral Home of Paducah with Grandchildren. N.L. was preced- Rev. Rodney Hill offied in death by his wife ciating. Burial will folHenreitta Carpenter, one low at Brooks Memorial son Gary Lynn Carpenter, Park. Visitation will be held one brother, six sisfrom 10:00 a.m. until ters and his parenbts the service time of 1:00 Nick Lacey and Laura p.m. on Tuesday, April Carpenter.
28, 2015 at Milner & Orr Funeral Home of Paducah. You may leave a message, light a candle or share a song tribute at www.milnerandorr.com
LaCenter, Ky. N.L. Carpenter, age 90, died at Life Care Center in LaCenter, Ky. Sunday morning at 10:37 a.m. N.L. was a retired farmer. He farmed in Ballard County all of his life. He is survived by three sons Jackie Carpenter of Murray, Ky., Freddie Carpenter of Kevil, and Nick Carpenter of Kevil. One sister Nancy Dickerson of West Paducah, Ky. Three Grandchildren. N.L. was preceded in death by his wife Henreitta Carpenter, one son Gary Lynn Carpenter, one brother, six sisters and his parenbts Nick Lacey and Laura Carpenter. Funeral Services will be Wednesday, May 6, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. at Morrow Funeral Chapel in LaCenter with the Rev. Bill Ogden officiating. Interment will follow at Bethlehem Cemetery in Wickliffe. Visitation will be Wednesday morning after 10:00 a.m. until funeral time at 11:00 a.m. Morrow Funeral Chapel is handling arrangements. Messages of condolence may be left for the family at morrowfuneralchapel.com
Lady Bombers outlast Carlisle County in eight innings, 11-10 BARDWELL - Ballard Memorial edged host Carlisle County 11-10 in eight innings in a high school softball game on Tuesday (April 28). Carlisle County was on the losing end of a 9-4 score entering the bottom half of the seventh inning. The Lady Rockets, however, rallied to tie on a Makena Edging grand slam. But the Lady Bombers wouldn't be denied. Ballard Memorial regained the lead scoring twice in the 10th inning as Leah Shelley crossed home plate thanks to a pickoff attempt error. Carlisle County could only answer with one run in its final plate appearance. Ballard Memorial pitcher Hogancamp
Forcht Bank/ KHSAA CLASS Award statewide scholarship winners announced LEXINGTON - Graves County’s Emily Whitnell and Rowan County’s Justin Graham were named the 2015 Forcht Bank/KHSAA CLASS Awards statewide scholarship winners in a banquet at the Association’s headquarters on Sunday, Sept. 26. Each honoree will receive a one-time, $3,000 scholarship to the college or university of their choice, in addition to the $350 they received for being selected as one of 32 regional winners across the state. The Forcht Bank/ KHSAA CLASS Awards Recognition Program (Citizenship, Leadership, Athletics, Sportsmanship, Scholarship) honors deserving senior student-athletes across the state. This is the 19th year the KHSAA has recognized student-athletes through a scholarship program, which is open to all seniors that have participated in sports and/or sport-activities (competitive cheerleading, bowling, archery and bass fishing). One male and one female are recognized from each school, with the local school honorees narrowed down to 32 regional winners, one male and one female from each of the 16 regions. To qualify for consideration in the program, a student must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5, verification of no game disqualifications for unsportsmanlike conduct, and be involved in leadership roles within the community. 2015 FORCHT BANK/KHSAA earned the win. Carlisle County hurler Christina O'Daniel took the loss. The two high school softball teams combined for 27 hits. Carlisle County managed to edge Ballard Memorial 14-13 in the hits column. Numerous Ballard Memorial batters excelled. Leading the Lady Bombers offensively, Shelley went 4 for 5 with 3 RBIs. Shelley, Shelby Amis and Shelby Elrod all smacked a double for the Lady Bombers. Another Ballard Memorial batter, Rianah Fields, legged out a triple. Ballard Memorial won despite committing four errors. Carlisle County committed two errors in the setback. Offensively for
CLASS AWARDS RECOGNITION P R O G R A M REGIONAL WINNERS Region 1 – Emily Whitnell (Graves County), Lee Chandler (Ballard Memorial) Region 2 – Mallory Mize (Trigg County), Nicholas Gregory (Henderson County) Region 3 – Jessica Embry (Daviess County), Jacob Hook (Trinity (Whitesville)) Region 4 – Lydia Swinney (Todd Co. Central), Dillon Geralds (Monroe County) Region 5 – Dani Wilson (Elizabethtown), Jake Yates (Bethlehem) Region 6 – Kassidy Kiesel (Mercy), Aaron Hedgecock (Butler) Region 7 – Katie Gob (Ballard), Tyler Klondike (Ballard) Region 8 – Kelsey Schmiade (Simon Kenton), Brady Young (Owen County) Region 9 – Payton Brown (Lloyd Memorial), Nicholas Boucher (Villa Madonna) Region 10 – Jennah Flairty (Campbell County), Jonah Smith (Pendleton County) Region 11 – Halee Hudson (Scott County), Brandon Calia (Lafayette) Region 12 – Katie Mitchell (West Jessamine), Joshua Preston (West Jessamine) Region 13 – Kelsey Osborne (Whitley County), Cole Frazier (Bell County) Region 14 – Bethany Hall (Estill County), Brandon McKinney (Estill County) Region 15 – Kerrigan Samons (Paintsville), Steven Prater (Phelps) Region 16 – Megan Farley (Raceland), Justin Graham (Rowan County)
Carlisle County, Makena Edging belted a home run. Longtime rivals, Ballard Memorial and Carlisle County aren't scheduled to meet again this season. Ballard Memorial posted its second straight win on Wednesday (April 29), defeating visiting Cairo (Ill.) 16-1. Ballard Memorial 11, Carlisle County 10 (8 innings) B a l l a r d Memorial.....010 203 32 - 11 13 4 C a r l i s l e County.........201 100 51 - 10 14 2 WP: Hogancamp. LP: O'Daniel. 2B: BM-Shelley, Amis, Elrod; CC-Morris, Wildharber, O'Daniel. 3B: BM-Fields. HR: CC-Edging.
Survivors’ Dinner Planned
Cancer Survivors be our guest for a Survivors’ Dinner on Thursday, May 28 at 6:00pm at LaCenter First Baptist Church. Come out enjoy a great meal, entertainment and door prizes. Contact Yvette Johnson by May 8 for reservations and more information at 270-556-2296 Survivors will also be honored at Relay For Life on June 12, 2015 at Ballard Memorial High School’s bus loop. Registration for survivors is from 5:00-5:45 pm followed by a photo session before the celebration begins at 6:00pm with Opening Ceremonies and the Survivors’ lap.
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BCES announces April Students of the Month Ballard County Elementary School has announced its Students of the Month for April. Students are selected by their teachers as good examples of the positive attitude, behavior and effort that is expected of everyone at BCES. Shown from left in the
Each week at Ballard County Middle School, three students (one from each grade) will be selected and named Students of the Week. Students are nominated by teachers for outstand-
Fifth annual ‘Wheels and Wings’ bike ride set for May 23 The Ballard County Wheels and Wings bike ride will be held May 23. In an effort to get more beginners and families interested in bicycling, organizers have planned a free 5-mile family ride this year, in addition to the longer paid routes. If riders want a shirt, or the early registration discount on paid rides, that deadline is May 8. Sponsors this year are the Purchase District Health Department, Ballard Telephone, Coffee Memorial Animal Clinic, First Community Bank, Powell’s Service and Muffler Center, John Roland’s Shelter Insurance Agency, and Thomas Law Office. “Our thanks to all of our sponsors, who see this kind of activity as a growing benefit to the community we share,” said Ballard County Community Education Director Julie Thomas. The “Wheels and Wings” name is a nod to the county’s waterfowl and wildlife heritage. A duck’s head is incorporated in the logo, and organizers are making barbecued wings a signature item for the postride fuel-up. Like last year, the committee will offer a $150 cash prize to the group that hosts the best rest stop, including decorations, entertainment and extra food items. “At other rides, you’ll see different groups at different stops. It boosts their awareness, and really helps support the event. We wanted to offer the prize so non-profit groups could use it for their projects,
ing behavior or performance. Shown from left are BCMS Students of the Week for April 27: (seated) sixth-grader Preston Compton, eighth-grader Braden Nichols and (standing) seventh-grader Kaitlyn Gossom. Selectors said Compton is well-be-
primary (K-2) wing of the school: Floor (kindergarten) Luke Willett, Maya Queen, Braylen Jones, Hudson Pace; seated on stage (first grade) Kallie Parker, Chipper Collins, Lacey Burnley; standing (second grade) Brenna Lucas, Kate Pill, Charley Morris and Kyler Ballard. Not pictured are first-graders Chasity Matthews and Maddie Babb.
haved and is friendly and caring to his fellow students; Gossom is a hard-working student who has shown significant improvement over this school year; and Nichols is studious, funny and creative.
too,” Thomas said. items if they already had “Because of cyclists’ a helmet. nutritional needs, espeFor prospective riders: cially on the longer rides, The 5-mile family the committee will help route is free, and will these groups get ready. go out of the preschool, To qualify for the prize down Hazelwood Road competition, they’ll need and back. Families or to send at least one per- beginners simply need son the day before the to show up on ride day race to help us prepare and fill out a registration the snacks we’ll all form. serve,” Thomas said. The The other routes committee will provide cover nearly all of the all necessary food (sand- Ballard County, includwich makings, fruit, ing areas from LaCenter hydration); rest stop to Wickliffe to Oscar to volunteers will come to Monkey’s Eyebrow. Cost Ballard Memorial High for this year’s ride is the School to help with prep same as last: $15 for earafter lunch on Friday, ly registration (through May 22, and then will May 8), or $20 on the be able to take the food day of the ride. New back with them to serve tech-fabric shirts also are the next day. offered for $20 and will Several communi- be available for presale ty groups already have only (a very small numsigned up to staff some ber will be on hand the of the rest stop, but slots day of the ride). Children are open. People from 12 and under may ride the Ballard Extension free with a registered Homemakers, the Boy adult, and there are disScouts, and the Ballard counts for families. Bottoms Tourism For more information, Council will be there. If or to volunteer, search your non-profit group Facebook for Ballard is interested in staffing County Wheels and a rest stop, please con- Wings, or visit the school tact Thomas at 270-665- district’s webpage at 8400. Stops are located www.ballard.kyschools. at Lovelaceville United us, and look for Methodist Church, “Community Education” Providence Baptist under the “Departments” Church, the Wickliffe tab, or contact Thomas city park and Barlow at Thomas at 665-8400, First Baptist Church. ext. 2011, or email The ride’s purpose julie.thomas@ballard. has been to offer addi- kyschools.us. tional fitness/recreation opportunities to county The Kentucky residents. The commitCouncil of Area tee was able to make its Development first donation back to Districts electthe community this past ed Mayor Nicky summer. Almost $500 Smith Chairman of was used to purchase KCADD today. bicycling safety equipment for all the youngPress Release Date: sters who attended the Thursday, April 30, 2015 bike events at Kids’ Day Contact Information: at the Ballard County Darrell Link Fair. Children were given helmets if they did not have one, or their 502-875-2515 choice of lights or other
BMHS greenhouse opens for business The Ballard Memorial High School Greenhouse opened its doors last Monday to begin the its first-ever spring plant sale. “The students have worked hard preparing the greenhouse through the winter for this very day,” said agriculture instructor Brian Jarvis. Available items include hanging baskets, assorted flowers and vegetable plants, including tomatoes and peppers. There is a $1 deposit per carrying tray, which will be reimbursed when the tray is returned. “I think products will The Mayor of Albany, Kentucky, Mayor Nicky Smith, was elected to the highest position of KCADD at today’s council meeting. KCADD is the state governing body over all State Area Development Districts and represents all 120 Counties & 418 cities in the Commonwealth of Ky. KCADD determines legislative priorities, comprises a statewide network of multi-county planning and development organizations working along multi-jurisdictional lines to advance local, state, and regional priorities including, but not limited to, workforce development, assistance to the Elderly by fostering independent living, assists all cities & counties with grant writing and infrastructure planning. Other officers elected to the Executive Committee of KCADD today, were Martin County Judge/Executive Kelly Callaham , 1st Vice Chair; retired Carroll County Judge/Executive Harold “Shorty” Tomlinson, 2nd Vice Chair; Mt. Sterling Mayor Gary Williamson, Secretary; and Ballard County Judge/Executive Vicky Viniard, Treasurer. All of these officers are held in high esteem by their peers from all of Kentucky.
go fast once the doors open,” Jarvis continued. “I look forward to seeing our community partners here, to see what all we’ve done.” The greenhouse was made possible by grants and contributions from Ballard County Farm Bureau, Ballard County FFA Alumni, Ballard County Conservation Board, Ballard County Adult Farmers’ Organization, Ballard County Co-op, Ballard County Board of Education, the FFA Ag Achievers Grant/FFA General Fund, Wray Seeds and Monsanto. Greenhouse hours will be from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on weekdays and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on
Saturdays. All items are first come, first served. A partial price list includes $12 for hanging baskets, $4 for geraniums, $3 for 6-inch potted plants and flowers, $2 for 4-inch potted flowers and vegetables, $1 for marigolds, and $1.50 for 4-packs of flowers and vegetables ($12 per full tray). Miscellaneous unmarked tomato and pepper plants are available for $1 per 4-pack, or $8 per full tray. For more information, please contact Jarvis at 270-665-8400, ext. 2417, or email brian.jarvis@ ballard.kyschools.us.
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Ballard County Relay for Life Friday, June 12, 2015 6:00 pm to midnight Behind Ballard Memorial High School Theme: Back to the Future– Bring all your 80’s flair, hair and music. Register your team at www.relayforlife.org/ballardky
Upcoming Relay for Life Fundraising Events
Calories for a Cure Chocolate Party Saturday, May 9th 10:00 am to 2:00 pm LocaƟon: 1718 Ceredo Rd, LaCenter Hosted by
Barlow/Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church
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BCMS Students of the Week
first photo are students in the intermediate (grades 3-5) wing of the school: front row (third grade) Slaedyn Hammond, Allee Richardson, Max Williams; middle row (fourth grade) Madalyn Farmer, Matthew Farmer, Hannah Monroe; back row (fifth grade) Molly Jones, Bella Presson and Kylie Larrimore. Shown from left in the second photo are students in the
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Senior Spotlights
By: Rebecca Loy Senior year is a year full of stresses – keeping your GPA up, filling out college and scholarship applications, dealing with various tests, anxiously awaiting graduation, making the most memories as possible, the list goes on and on. Imagine having to throw in raising a child. That is exactly what senior Madalin “Madi” Bergeron faces, but she does it without a break. The kind-hearted, red-haired Louisianaborn senior is the proud mom of Madison Paige, whom she enjoys spending her free time with. When Madi has time to herself, she loves going mudding and fishing. She is the daughter of Dawn and William Bergeron of Barlow. Madi aspires to continue on to college and medical school to become a pediatrician.
David Worley By: Harley Stephens A hard worker is defined as “one who is industrious and diligent in carrying out tasks and duties.” Senior David Worley fits this definition to a tee, especially when doing hard labor. Throughout his high school years, David has accomplished many things; one of those is becoming a certified welder. He is never too far from his most prized possession: his truck. David is the son of Tammy and David Worley of Barlow. When he is not welding, David can be found either riding 4-wheelers or hanging out with friends. Currently working in a machine shop and sawmill, David hopes to one day work on the welding pipelines. His future plans include going to the Tulsa Welding School in Florida.
Favorites: Teacher: Mr. Q Favorites: Class: Greenhouse Class: Welding Movie: “The Teacher: Mrs. Glisson Notebook” Movie: “Purge 2: Band: Florida Georgia Anarchy” Line Band: The LACS Song: “This is How We Song: “Just Another Roll” by Luke Bryan Thing to Me” Book: “The Color TV Show: “Street Purple” Outlaws” School Food: Chicken Food: Mexican Parmesan School Food: French Fries
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By: Dakota Stigall The embodiment of school spirit, Kole Williams, our school mascot is better known by peers and kids at any school event as ‘Mean Green’! Kole is the son of Shanna Ashley and Bradley Williams of Gage. He attends New Zion Baptist Church. Kole has taken part in football for 3 years, and his junior year decided to join the cheer squad as our one and only mascot! He has also been involved in broadcasting for 3 years, and also participates in Beta Club, FCA, and FFA in which he holds the position of vice president. Kole was recently voted “Most School Spirited” by his classmates, was crowned prom king his junior year and was also a sophomore homecoming escort. Kole dreams of becoming a SNL actor, and plans to study broadcasting at WKCTC. Favorites: Class: Multimedia Teacher: Mrs. Purcell Movie: “Forrest Gump” Band: Nirvana Song: “Smells Like Teen Spirit” TV Show: “Law & Order SVU” Video Game: “Grand Theft Auto 5” Food: Buffalo Wild Wings School Food: Chicken Wings
PHOTO: Katie Pratt, UK Agricultural Communications Princeton, Ky. It’s time for small grain producers interested in receiving the latest research and information to make plans to attend the 2015 University of Kentucky Wheat Field Day. Hosted by the UK College of Agriculture, Food and Environment, the field day is from 8:30 a.m. CDT until noon May 12 at UK Research Farm in Princeton. Researchers and specialists from UK’s Wheat Science Group along with representatives from the University of Illinois and Rubisco
In Memory Of Mama Froggie's Reflections
As a child, I realized my Mama was smart. She was a great cook,and she knew how to handle us rowdy kids. I am the eldest, and was two and a half years old when the second child, my sister, Annette, was born. After her, our brother, Frankie was born, then came Lena, Then Judi...the last three within three years. Finally, the youngest of us six kids was born. I was the eldest at age 8, Annette was 6, Frankie was 5, Lena was 4, when the youngest of us six kids was born. Our Mama was a worker....she worked during WW2 at the ammunition factory in West Viola. I remember her quiet strength, and here is an example. The summer of my 12th year, we lived at Elmwood Court. Daddy was employed as a bartender at Frank's Bar in downtown Paducah. Often when he arrived home from work, he would want Mama to go with him to her brother's who lived by the airport. Of course, Daddy had to drive, for he considered women to be inferior in driving. So, he drove drunk many times. One particular time, he had a wreck.... the impact threw our
Seeds will present current information on several topics including: · Herbicide-resistant weed management Head scab management Unmanned aerial systems and remote sensing in agriculture Wheat economic outlook ·Canola production in Kentucky ·Cover crops in Kentucky’s grain crop systems. Participants will also have the opportunity to view the UK wheat variety trials and hear about variety performance. The event is approved for the Certified Crop Adviser continuing education units in the following: one in soil and water management and 2.5 in crop management. Pesticide applicators can also receive continuing Mama from the vehicle, breaking both her legs, her nephew, Buddy, who was with them, was also seriously injured, having sustained a busted spleen. Daddy's throat was cut from ear to ear. Yes, they did recover, and for the duration of the summer, Mama was in the wheelchair. One perfect example of Mama's bravery is this: we had a bull dog (Winky), and as the eldest, it was my duty to take him for a walk at night around a designated area of Elmwood Court. One night, after the walk, when I brought him back in our apartment, he was acting kind of strange. He was growling and froth was coming from his mouth. Mama told me to get Daddy's pistol and give it to her....then to take the younger kids upstairs and shut them in the bedroom....and tell them no to come out unit I came back to get them. This, I did, then went downstairs, where Mama was sitting there in her wheelchair, holding the gun on Winky. She then told me to go next door and use Granny Andrews' telephone to call the police. This is what I did, and the police came, took Winky, and congratulated Mama on using wise decision in taking care of the matter. They later gave us a report of the
education credits for one specific and two general hours in categories 1A, 10 and 12. The UK Research Farm is located at 1205 Hopkinsville Street. If using a GPS device, use the address of 1134 Hopkinsville Street, Princeton, KY 42445. Immediately following the program, the Kentucky Small Grain Growers’ Association will provide a free lunch for those attending the field day. 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.
problem with Winky. He had a condition, "hard pads encephelatis," which causes symptoms similar to rabies. Years later, when I was grown, Mama told me that the doctors told her she would never be able to walk again. Her response, "I've got to walk again, I've got six kids to raise." This is the strength of my wonderful Mama...it helped her through our rough childhood, and the older I grow, the more I realize her strength. Mama passed away May 8, 1990, and at that time, our family were members at Bethlehem Baptist Church, and I was presented a Bible in her memory. This Bible is what I take to church. I would encourage you, if your Mama is still alive, tell her you love her. If she has already passed away, remember her by writing a memory. Although I had a rough childhood, through the strength of Mama, I survived.
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