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Help Western Baptist Hospital stock area food pantries by bringing canned goods and non-perishable food items:
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all is such a tremendously busy time of year here in western Kentucky. I feel as if I’ve been on the go for the whole of last month. The truth is I am looking forward to colder weather and the opportunity to start a new jigsaw puzzle. I just received a 2,000 piece one for my birthday and I reckon it will take me until Christmas to finish it! Once the garden is cleaned up for the winter and the clocks ‘fall back’ this month I will be happily ensconced on my couch with my knitting and a good book. I’ve enjoyed books, puzzles and knitting since I was a child. I like the sense of completion I get from reading a book cover to cover, knitting something that I can wear and putting that last piece of puzzle in to complete the picture. What’s different this year is that my sixth and final chemotherapy treatment is scheduled for November 14. I will have completed something I did not want to start, and unlike my puzzles and my knitting, I won’t have anything tangible to show for it. Each treatment has been different in its own way; this past month my eyebrows and eyelashes fell out! I will definitely shed a few tears of relief when that last treatment is done: It’s been a long six months. In the meantime I’m planning to stay focused and positive, and make the most of all the new hats and headgear I was given for my birthday. I didn’t wear hats before I lost my hair and I have discovered how much fun they can be. I now have four proper felted hats, (one is decorated with peacock feathers and some serious ‘bling’), a collection of fleece beanies and skull caps, and a vast array of bandanas including one that is a Union Jack!
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notes schooln Unbridled Learning: Effective Student Characteristics by Dr. Joy Navan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
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n a world of high stress, poor nutrition and excessive toxicity, Dr. Winters and the staff of Winters Wellness Center are taking a very unique approach to healthcare, one that can add both years to your life and life to your years. By combining functional diagnosis, customized nutrition programs and a whole person, no twisting or popping form of chiropractic care, amazing results in health restoration are occurring daily. On the cover is Dr. Winters grandson Jaden and Debbie Winters granddaughter, Gabriella.They are ready for ‘turkey day’ with their adorable turkey hand puppet and plush toy courtesy of Learning Railroad in Paducah. A parenting magazine seems like the right place for a feature article on a couple with seven children and thirteen grandchildren. This couple, who were married in July 2002, is pleased to introduce themselves and their business to our readers. Debbie’s children include Diana in Atlanta who has five children, Charles with two and Emily with four both of whom live
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in Louisville. Another daughter, Rachel, lives in Murray with daughter Gabriella and she can be seen on the cover. Dr. Winters’ children include Evan in Paducah and Vanessa in Bowling Green. His second daughter Kelsey lives in Bardwell with her son Jaden who is also on the cover. Though it may sound like a cliché, Dr. Winters truly learned the value of hard work while growing up on a farm in Northwest Iowa, where from the age of six, he milked cows every morning before school. Regular summer days included walking soybean fields for weeds and stacking square hay bales helping his father with custom baling. All of this was enough to make him want to go to college, Dr.Winters jokes. In high school chiropractic helped him recover from a back injury and regain his energy after a bout with mononucleosis. Chiropractic was the only thing that helped him with shoulder injuries during football at Buena Vista College. Two years of antibiotics for acne during college seemed to drive his health downward to the point he lost his position on the football team and got his lowest grades ever. Eventually, Dr Winters found it necessary to drop out of college altogether to recover his health. It was then that he realized that drugs could control symptoms but could not restore health and that he wanted to be a chiropractor. Dr. Winters enrolled in Palmer College of Chiropractic and graduated at the top of his class. After learning of a distant chiropractor relative in Paducah, KY, Dr. Winters came for a visit and never left the area. He has been in practice at his current location since 1987. Dr. Winters has applied the same effort he put into farm work, football and academics to continuing education. He estimates more than 2,000 hours in college accredited continuing education and many more thousands of hours in webinars, seminars and personal study. Dr. Winters website lists a few of the famous wellness physicians he has studied under. Debbie has attended virtually every seminar with him since their marriage and is often able to give him great insights or thoughts as she assists him in working with practice members. Dr. Winters sees the burden that so many are carrying from chronic illness and truly wants to help others recover. “Health comes from within,” he told me.“God put an intelligence in us that directs the healing. The effects of structural, emotional and chemical interference must be addressed if we are to experience true healing and a state of wellness. We are a Christian based practice and part of what gives us the passion to help people is our belief.”
The Practice members 80% of the practice are people visiting Winters Wellness Center for the same reasons they see other chiropractors; back pain, neck pain and headaches. However many of the practice members specifically see Dr. Winters for the gentle type of adjustment that he uses.Videos on their website show the adjusting style which is primarily sitting or standing using an instrument that gently taps 12 times per second. There is no cracking or popping so it is suitable for any age group, even children or the disabled. “Because of this style we can adjust people in positions of injury or positions actually required for their job or sport,”Dr.Winters said. He also adjusts people while asking them to focus on stressful thoughts. This technique helps to break the connection between the thoughts and the resulting body tensing or nerve interference. Some of his most profound results come from these innovative techniques. Three computerized evaluations of the nervous system are used to monitor progress and show health trends. The other 20% of the practice are people who come to the center with very challenging health issues as diverse as ALS (Lou Gehrigs Disease), infertility and severe auto-immune issues. These individuals are at Winters Wellness Center because of the functional testing and nutritional work that they receive.They understand that Dr.Winters is not a medical doctor and Winters Wellness Center is not treating their condition. They are tested to find out where their bodies have lost function and to get a road map to restore function through diet and nutritional protocols. Winters Wellness Center has the ability to test many areas including nutrient deficiencies, toxic metals, gastrointestinal function, immune system function, and neurotransmitters. The full list of available lab testing can be found on their web site.
Free Seminar on Fatigue, Depression and Hormone Imbalance On November 8th at 7 p.m. in the Borders Community Room at Lourdes Hospital, Dr. Winters will present a free seminar on ‘Finding the Hidden Causes of Fatigue, Depression and Hormone Imbalance.’“So many times people are treated for their symptoms without getting to the cause of their illness,”Dr.Winters explained.“I have identified 10 hidden causes of these illnesses and almost no one else is looking at more than one or two.”
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Testimonials are commonplace among the clients of Winters Wellness Center. On the Winters Wellness Center website you can find many from practice members such as David and Eve:
“Skeptical! That’s how I felt coming to the Winters Wellness Center a few months ago for some lower back pain. I had gone to a couple of chiropractors before, but the pain would always come back. It wasn’t until I attended one of Dr. Winters wellness seminars that I started to understand how and why my body was reacting.Even though I was still skeptical, I knew I had to try something different in order to get different results! I committed to being well instead of just not sick. Dr. Winters and his staff are extremely professional and have helped me to understand every step of the way. After the initial discovery stage, they helped me set goals for getting well. Besides fixing my back pain,I lost weight,have a ton of energy and I feel great! Thanks to the Winters Wellness Center, I am moving towards complete wellness.”
-David Practice Member
“Almost 20 years ago I was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and during this time I have lived with almost every symptom associated with this type of health problem. After receiving treatment from many different sources and all kinds of doctors through the years, I was still living a life with many limitations due to sleep disturbance, fatigue, pain, and brain fog. During the past six weeks, through the help of Dr. Michael Winters at Winters Wellness Center,I have received the most help for this condition than at any other time during my search for improved health. The improvement I have seen in this short amount time has been amazing. I’m sleeping better, have more energy, increased focus and less pain than I have had in years. Dr. Winters is not just treating the symptoms but is finding the root causes of my problems and this is helping my body heal itself.”
-Eve Practice Member
Megan
On the website you can also read the testimonial of Megan who is Dr. Winters front desk receptionist. She recently went legally blind with an auto-immune attack on the retina of her eyes. The lab tests ordered by Dr Winters identified what was triggering her immune system to attack her eyes and she recovered to drive, read, work and function as an independent person. You can also read the testimonial from Dr .Tom Economou whose recovery from total paralysis due to an auto-immune illness inspired him to write the book Change The Way You Heal. Dr. Economou wrote: “Dr. Winters and his wife Debbie were courageous and persistent in their quest to help me experience a miracle. Combined with the miracles that the chiropractic treatment brought me, their faith and determination played a vital role in my healing". In addition, in the website Wellness Library, under Fast Track to Health, you can see the exact testing and procedures Dr. Winters used to help practice member, Sharrie, recover from fibromyalgia
The staff of Winters Wellness Center believes that health and healing are within us.Their aim is not the treatments of conditions (even naturally) but to restore function to the body. They restore function by helping people release accumulated layers of physical, emotional and bio-chemical stress. Michael A. Winters, D.C. and Winters Wellness Center are located at 2830 Lone Oak Road, Suite 4, Paducah, KY 42003. For further information, to reserve a seat for the seminar or to make an appointment please call 270-554-2141. You can also visit www.winterswellness.com and find them on Facebook at www.facebook.com/winterswellness. View their Youtube channel from the bar at the bottom of www.winterswellness.com 10 • November2011 www.purchaseparenting.com
By: Jessica Fisher
Thanksgiving Day is a memory in the making for kids. No school, sleep late, Macy’s Parade on the TV, and a feast to enjoy come afternoon. What more could a kid ask for? How about some fun in the kitchen? Here are some great recipes to fix with the kiddos on Turkey Day.
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Quivering Leaves Fall is the time when leaves stir in the wind and fall from the trees. Present a beautiful platter of edible gelatin leaves. If you’ve got a big crowd, prepare several batches, using two to three different colors, such as red, orange, and yellow.
4 packages plain gelatin, such as Knox brand 3 3-ounce packages flavored gelatin, such as Jell-O (Choose a fall color like red, orange, or yellow) 4 cups hot water
Combine all ingredients in a large bowl and stir several minutes until gelatin is completely dissolved. Pour into 9x13-inch pan. Chill for several hours until hard set. Cut all the way through gelatin with leaf-shaped cookie cutters. Remove from pan and place on platter. (In order to loosen the gelatin from the pan, it may be necessary to dip the pan bottom in warm water for a few seconds.)
Cranberry Sparkly
Serves 4-6
The children will love it if the “kids’ table” has some grown-up elements. Purchase plastic goblets and treat them to this sparkly juice that they can easily prepare with you. Encourage them to prepare their own toasts to one another.
1 can cranberry juice concentrate 1 can apple juice concentrates 1 2-liter bottle carbonated water or soda water
In large pitcher or punchbowl, pour juice concentrates. Add six cans carbonated water. Serve in plastic goblets.
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Turkey Shaped Cinnamon Rolls
Serves 5
Before the hustle and bustle of Thanksgiving kitchen prep begins, surprise your little turkeys with these festive fowl. You can prepare them the night before and just pop them in the oven the next morning before it’s time to bake the real turkey. 1 canister large refrigerated cinnamon rolls, such as Pillsbury Grands • colored sprinkles 1 canister regular size refrigerated biscuits • chocolate chips or cinnamon red hots Preheat oven according to cinnamon roll package directions. Separate cinnamon rolls and place on cookie sheets, about 5 inches apart. Separate biscuits. Cut 2 biscuits into quarters. Place one quarter in the center of each cinnamon roll with the point facing down.This will be the turkey’s face and beak. Add two chocolate chips or red hots for eyes. Cut five biscuits into four thin strips each. Dip each strip into colored sprinkles. Place four different colored strips at the top of each cinnamon roll with the edges touching.These will be the turkey’s feathers. Use any remaining biscuits or biscuit pieces to cut bird feet and attach those to the bottom. Bake according to package directions. Serve with frosting on the side for dipping.
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by: Robin Gericke
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ou are a child and unfortunately, your parents have made some very unwise life choices. It’s affected them negatively and it’s affected you. You may be hungry, or abused, neglected or even abandoned. On top of the fear you have already experienced a policeman and a social worker are taking you away from your home, and you’re not allowed to bring any of your belongings with you. Everything you have ever known is about to suddenly change and you have no idea what your life will be like. Does this sound familiar to you? Most of us have probably never been through this experience. However, for many children in foster care this story is their reality. When the authorities take a child away from their home to a safe place, it can happen quickly, sometimes even in the middle of the night. Most often, there is no time to pack the child’s belongings. If they are being taken from a home where Methamphetamines was manufactured, the toxic fumes have contaminated 14 • November2011 www.purchaseparenting.com
everything in the house, including all of the child’s belongings. Foster children are victims of the poor choices of their parents. It seems unfair that they should lose everything familiar to them, through no fault of their own. ‘It’s My Very Own-Bags of Love’ (IMVO) is a national, faith-based organization that works to offer these children hope in their time of darkness.
It’s My Very OwnBags of Love Jack and Barbara Neher founded IMVO in 2005 after watching a news report on Methamphetamines, where a local reporter followed a drug bust. Barbara Neher was so moved by the cries of the children whose parents were being arrested that she decided to help children going through the same thing. While God was revealing His plan for IMVO to the Nehers, He was also revealing it to their daughter, Tereasa Ingle. Together, they founded IMVO. The organization now has local chapters all across the country, including one in Marshall County.
The Marshall County Chapter of Bags of Love In 2006, a resident of Marshall County heard about the IMVO organization. She asked Dana Whited, a local teacher, to be the coordinator for the Marshall County Chapter of Bags of Love. However, Dana didn’t believe things like that happened to children in Marshall County, until one day, she and her young daughter witnessed a mother with two young children being arrested in the Wal-Mart parking lot. A police officer tried to comfort the children, who were crying for their mother, while waiting for a social worker from the Child Protective Services to come and get them. Dana had a stuffed animal in the back of her car that she gave to the children as a way to comfort them. As she drove away, Dana just knew that the event she had just seen was a sign from God that Marshall County needed a chapter of Bags of Love. A few months after starting chapter, Dana and her family moved to Tennessee so Margret Henley, who had offered her workshop as storage space for the project, became the coordinator.
children. Henley shared many stories of generosity from the community and the support they have provided this program. The Marshall County Chapter of Bags of Love is making a difference in children’s lives, and they need you help!
How to Help “We have volunteers ranging from youth groups to senior citizens,” Henley explained. Several youth groups from local churches have collected donations from members, gone shopping for items needed, stocked the shelves and packed bags. One group made fleece throws – two young boys presented me with two throws they had made with knotted fringe border and told me that each time they tied a knot, they said a prayer for a child – so some child is going to receive a very special blanket. Some of the younger children have packaged personal
What’s inside a ‘Bag of Love’ “Our duffel bags contain a handmade quilt, teddy bear, personal hygiene items, school supplies, books, games, and toys.The bags give the children something to hold onto that is their very own,” explained Henley.“I was visiting a friend who had two foster children and when we mentioned Bags of Love, the older girl, who was about fourteen years old, went into their bedroom and came back out to show me her quilt she had received through Bags of Love when she was 6 years old. Several foster parents have expressed their appreciation for the bags, as they receive calls any time of the day or night to take children.” Since Margaret Henley has become to coordinator, the Marshall County Chapter of Bags of Love has given out over 200 bags to children who have lost their home and family. A few of the bags have also been given to children who have lost their home to fire. Bags of Love has grown so much that donations are also kept in Henley’s garage, and fabric for the bags and quilts is stored at the’ Odds and Ends Fabric Shop’. “We have wonderful support from the community, as well as friends in other states that have heard about the program and support us,” Henley told me. Talking with Henley about Bags of Love, it’s impossible not to see the passion that she has for sharing the love of Jesus with www.purchaseparenting.com November2011 • 15
hygiene and school supplies,” Henley said. All in all, anyone can help support this project. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Margaret Henley at margret.henley@ mchsi.com. If you sew or quilt, every bag needs a homemade quilt to go in it. Donations can be dropped off at Odds and Ends Fabric Shop, North Main Street, Benton or Piece of Mind Fabric Shop near the corner of Poplar and 12th St. Donations can
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also be picked up as needed. Monetary donations may be mailed to Bags of Love, Margret Henley, 2714 Oak Level Road, Benton, KY 42025. All donations are tax deductible. Please support this wonderful ministry that gives foster children something of their very own, sharing the love of Jesus through Bags of Love.
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Tummy Troubles by Jamie Lober Purchase Parenting and Family Staff
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very parent has experienced their child saying his belly hurts as he points to the middle of his abdomen or his bellybutton. Sometimes it is accompanied by symptoms but not always, as there is a range of tummy troubles. “There is acute abdominal pain which comes up and lasts a few days,. and there is the massive category of chronic abdominal pain which is more common,” said Dr. John Roach, Pediatrician at Paducah Pediatrics. The rationale behind stomachaches is uncertain. “There is a lot of debate and thought on what causes kids to have bellyaches and one of the things is the different growth rate and the way kids eat,” said Roach. A poor diet may lead to recurrent nonspecific abdominal pain. Some kids get bellyaches for no reason at all. “Nothing is associated with it and those do not require treatment,” said
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Roach. Constipation may be the root cause.“When a child is constipated, giving him fiber supplements to keep his bowels moving can be helpful and if it is bad enough that he has severe cramping where he cries, bends over and it interferes with activity, he needs medical management,” said Roach. The goal is to get the child to poop and have a bowel movement. Nutrition can make a difference. “He needs an improved fiber-rich diet and decreased carbohydrate diet,” said Roach. Whenever a child has recurrent bellyaches or constipation, he needs to be treated for a period of time rather than intermittently in order to fix the problem.
Get in a routine. “Some kids need regular toilet time where they sit on the toilet for a period of time,” said Roach. Sometimes kids need a reminder that they are supposed to go because they do not want to stop playing. “Most children should have a bowel
Diarrhea should not be stopped. “Your body is flushing something out for a reason and if you stop diarrhea with certain infections you can create other problems and make things worse,”said Roach. Some studies show that kids who take probiotics on a daily basis have fewer chronic bellyaches though watching your child’s bowel movements should be at the top of the list for prevention. Be cognizant if your child has the stomach flu or a virus that causes vomiting, diarrhea and bellyaches. “Make sure he stays hydrated with plenty of fluids and if he has diarrhea that he does not drink milk because he can become temporarily lactose intolerant,” said Roach. Watch what he eats. “Do the BRAT diet which stands for bananas, rice, applesauce and toast,” said Roach.
Beware of heat-related illness.
movement everyday; some may not but if they have it every other day, as long as their stool is soft, that is usually a good sign,” said Roach. Other times the pain may be linked to strep throat which is treated with antibiotics. “Not all sore throat is strep throat and the only way to know is to swab and test,” said Roach. Strep throat is characterized by a stomachache and sore throat but those can also be indicators of other viruses.With both pneumonia and strep throat the child will have a fever.
Treating the cramps Kids can have irritable bowel syndrome which is lifelong. “We try to learn their triggers, what foods make it worse so they can avoid them and treat cramps as much as possible,” said Roach. Medications for cramping are prescription and help relax the bowel.“It is extremely important that kids do not take Pepto-Bismol until they are at least sixteen to eighteen years of age because the adult kind has salicylates, which is an aspirin-related product,” said Roach. There are problems that can occur from it.“Parents should never give their children Imodium without discussing with their doctor,” said Roach.
“Usually you start out perspiring and that is your body’s way of trying to get rid of any excess heat and as the body is unable to perspire, heat exhaustion starts setting in,” said Greg Kingston, emergency room nurse practitioner at Lourdes. Typically kids start sweating and as the sweating decreases and the body cannot cool off well, they experience other symptoms. “They become nauseated, have mild to moderate headaches, muscles start cramping and it can progress to the point that they become unconscious,” said Kingston. Drinking fluids like water or an electrolyte solution is the best remedy. “Wait until the sun goes down and try to avoid being out in the heat when the sun is out so early evening is the best,” said Kingston. Address any serious concerns like abdominal pain with weight loss, chronic diarrhea or blood in bowel movements. Unexplained fevers should also be checked out. “The most important part of an exam is getting the history, talking about bowel movements which kids sometimes think is funny, how frequently they have been going, what it is like, when abdominal pain occurs, if it is associated with other activities, what makes it better, what makes it worse and we put our hand on the belly to make sure everything is okay,” said Roach. No child has to suffer.
At-home remedies are individualized. “Some kids want their belly rubbed, some want a warm heating pad and there is no medical reason for that to work; whatever is comforting to the child is usually okay,” said Roach. If the child has not had a bowel movement in several days, you can try certain preparations to help him move his bowels but should not use laxatives on a daily basis without talking to the doctor. If he needs to use laxatives periodically, that is okay. www.purchaseparenting.com November2011 • 19
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The Invention of Hugo Cabret by Brian Selznick
by Ashley Adair Purchase Parenting and Family Staff
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t over 500 pages, The Invention of Hugo Cabret may appear to be an ambitious read for both kids and adults, but author and illustrator Brian Selznick's drawings make up nearly half of this Caldecott-winning book. A quick flip through Hugo is enough to prove Selznick's worthiness of the prestigious Caldecott for his illustrations, but the story is just as captivating as the artwork. Hugo is a twelve-year-old boy living in Paris, France, in the 1930s. He is a gifted clockmaker, following in the footsteps of his father who one night shows him a
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secret in the attic of the museum where he works: a mechanical man, an automaton, sitting in a chair and holding a pen.The automaton is broken, but Hugo's father explains that when repaired and wound up, the machine will actually write something. Hugo is spellbound by the automaton and becomes even more transfixed after tragic events leave him an orphan. Hugo's efforts to restore the automaton lead him on an unforgettable journey that is beautifully realized through Selznick's skilled writing and cinematic illustrations. A grouchy old man, a curious young girl, and a
young man with an eye patch are all part of Hugo's touching story. While real-life magician turned filmmaker Georges Méliès is part of the tale, Hugo's story is fictional; however, the valuable lessons Hugo learns along the way are themes that everyone can relate to. As a reader in today's technology saturated culture, it's refreshing to experience Hugo's wonder as he discovers the thrilling worlds of invention, magicians, and moviemaking. When The Invention of Hugo Cabret was released in 2007, it defied literary genres. Not a picture book, not quite a graphic novel, and unlike any children's chapter book seen before, Hugo is a rare story that is equally enjoyable for both children and adults. Hugo is also a great story to read aloud - just make sure those who are listening look at the pictures! Our monthly youth book club at the McCracken County Public Library is including The Invention of Hugo Cabret for the November 12 session, held at 1 pm in the second floor Meeting Room. Hugo, the movie adaption by Martin Scorsese, will be released in theaters on November 23, 2011.
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Pains of an Auto Accident by Dr. Heath Schipp Active Care Chiropractic
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between a few hours and many days later. The pain can be felt in the neck or it can cause radiating pain into the shoulder and hands, which is a result of a nerve getting pinched on by the bones or muscles.
Whiplash
Almost seventy percent of those with whiplash complain of a headache. The typical headache starts in the back of the head and works forward to behind the eyes and up to the temples.These headaches, like the neck pain, are often a result of the tight muscles trying to keep the head stable. With proper chiropractic care these pains can be alleviated quickly.
ave you ever been involved in an auto accident? With over 12 million motor vehicle accidents occurring annually in the United States, chances are sooner or later you will be involved in an auto accident. Many injuries can occur from these accidents but two of the most common symptoms are whiplash and back pain.
Neck pain that occurs after an accident is commonly referred to as “whiplash”. Whiplash occurs because of the sudden vigorous movements of the head forward, backwards, and side to side during an accident. These movements cause tearing in the muscles and ligaments of the head and neck. After tearing, the muscles go into spasm in an effort to splint and support the head, thus limiting excessive movement. The neck pain typically starts
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Back Pain Middle and low back injuries are also common because of auto accidents. During the accident the torso moves forward and the shoulder strap-locks. However, the
shoulder strap is only on one shoulder, which allows the opposite shoulder to continue forward and twist. The bending and twisting motion is what tears and injures the muscles of the back. The muscles go into spasm to protect the area from further damage and you feel back pain. The twisting and bending of the spine can also cause the vertebra to rotate and move, thus pinching nerves. Pain may radiate down the legs or into the arms and fingers.
Treatment Both whiplash and back pain have a variety of treatment options. Treatments include hot and cold packs, chiropractic adjustments, electrical stimulation, and pain medicine (if needed). Exercises may also be used to restore the range of motion. The chiropractor will examine the whole body to determine the extent of the injuries, and then he will determine what kind of treatment is needed to alleviate the problem. Pain will usually subside within several weeks to months, with proper treatment. However, leaving such injuries un-treated has resulted in lifelong pain and headaches.
Use the following tips if you have an auto accident: 1. Even a minor accident can cause injury. Never assume that you are not injured just because there is little or no damage to your car. Seek professional care immediately. 2. If a paramedic suggests you go to the emergency room, don’t decline. You may be suffering from shock, and will be unable to properly judge the situation. Even the smallest fracture in your spine can be very serious! 3. Muscle aches, soreness, headaches and other symptoms associated with whiplash injuries may not show up until 24-72 hours after the accident. The sooner you seek treatment, the less likely it will be that you will have severe pain or permanent damage. 4. Studies show that ICE applied immediately to the injured area will help keep swelling and pain to a minimum 5. Make sure you exchange information at the scene of the accident. Obtain an accident report from the police as soon as possible. If injured in an accident you should seek help immediately by a chiropractor or another doctor, because a more serious problem could be present. Be sure to ask the chiropractor if their office treats auto accidents. In Kentucky your auto insurance should pick up the treatment bill, so you have nothing to lose but your own health. ™ www.purchaseparenting.com November2011 • 23
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10 Steps to take when you’ve been told you have Diabetes
by Judith Watson, RN, MS, CDE, CN Purchase District Health Department
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eing told that you have a chronic disease can be life changing.The American Diabetes Association (ADA) reports over 4,000 people are diagnosed with diabetes every day. This article offers some tips to help you learn how to get control and live well with your diabetes.
1. Learn about diabetes.
1. Learn About Diabetes Treatment for diabetes is not the same for everyone. Learn what works for you. Find out who offers Diabetes Learning Sessions in your community; hospitals, pharmacies or local health departments. A Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) can help you get on the right track and answer your questions.
Diabetes statistics
2. Numbers You Need to Know: It is as simple as A-B-C.
Total: 25.8 million children and adults in the United States—8.3% of the population—have diabetes.
A stands for A1c. A1c is a test that measures the average of your blood sugar over the last 2 – 3 months.The ADA recommends a goal less than 7% for many people (an average of 154 mg/dL).
New Cases: 1.9 million new cases of diabetes are diagnosed in people aged 20 years and older in 2010. Under 20 years of age 215,000, or 0.26% of all people in this age group have diabetes. About 1 in every 400 children and adolescents has diabetes Age 20 years or older 25.6 million, or 11.3% of all people in this age group have diabetes. Age 65 years or older 10.9 million, or 26.9% of all people in this age group have diabetes Men 13.0 million, or 11.8% of all men aged 20 years or older have diabetes. Women 12.6 million, or 10.8% of all women aged 20 years or older have diabetes www.diabetes.org 24 • November2011 www.purchaseparenting.com
B is for Blood Pressure. People with diabetes are 2 – 4 times at risk for heart disease and stroke. Aim for a blood pressure of less than 130 over less than 80 to reduce the workload of your heart and kidneys. Limit intake of sodium and get at least 30 minutes of physical activity daily, and take medications as prescribed to control blood pressure. C is for cholesterol. Work to keep total cholesterol under 200 mg/dL, LDL (bad cholesterol) below 100 mg/dL (and sometimes 70 mg/dL) and HDL (good cholesterol) over 40 mg/dL for men and over 55 mg/dL for women.Triglycerides, another fat in the blood, should be less than 150 mg/dL.
3. Work with your health care team. You are the person who lives with your diabetes, but members of your health care team – doctor, nurse, dietitian, podiatrist, and eye doctor – will help you evaluate the effectiveness of your treatment plan. Seek out healthcare professionals who are credentialed Certified Diabetes Educators (CDE). Keep your appointments and let your health care providers know about any concerns you have, such as medication side effects, difficulty with high and low blood sugars, meal plan, or vision problems. Record your blood sugars between visits and bring your blood sugar diary when you see your doctor.
4. Take medicines as prescribed. Medicines may not be needed initially if lifestyle changes such as healthy eating and physical activity work for you. However, as time goes on, medicines may need to be added to help control your diabetes. Learn the names of your medicines, how they work, the correct dosage, and the time to take them. If you are uncertain about your medicines, ask your health care provider and/or your pharmacist. Keep a current list with you at all times. Tell your health care providers about any over the counter medicines. Some supplements could interact with prescribed medications.
5. Get moving! The most affordable, but probably the hardest part of your treatment plan may be exercise. Check with your health care provider before starting any exercise program. Check out local resources such as YMCAs, fitness clubs and community programs. Start off slowly with 5 or 10 minutes of walking after meals every day and work up to 30 minutes a day. Try simple steps such as parking farther from the door, taking the stairs, walking your pet, and playing with kids. All of these activities can make a big difference!
6. Eat Healthy. Healthy eating is for everyone and may be a good change for your whole family. Learn ways to take your family recipes and make them over into healthier versions. Save desserts for a weekend meal or when you treat yourself out to a meal. Include more fruits and vegetable for meals and snacks. Try a new one each week. Meal planning for people with diabetes is much more flexible today than it has been in the past. Most foods that you enjoy can be worked into a diabetes friendly meal plan that is just right for you. It will take effort on your part and support from your family.
7. Find support. Let your friends and family know how they can help you. Their concern for you may seem like it is nagging. Talk to them about your feelings to help them to know how they can be helpful to you. The Diabetes Support Group in Paducah meets on the third Tuesday each month. Call 4449625 for more information.
8. Keep informed. Attend diabetes classes. The Purchase District Health Department offers several classes in the counties of McCracken, Ballard, Hickman, Fulton, and Clinton. Call 4449625 for information about the class schedules. These classes are offered at no charge and are for people with diabetes and caregivers. www.purchaseparenting.com November2011 • 25
9. Learn to manage stress. Studies show that stress can have a very negative impact on your health. Stress may raise your blood sugar. Recognize your stressors and take steps to relieve the ones you have control over. Regular exercise can help you to be more resilient when it comes to stress as well as adequate sleep and healthy eating – all good tools when you work to manage your diabetes.
10. Be positive. People live healthy and productive lives with diabetes. You cannot change the fact of having diabetes, but you can control what you do about it.Think about why you want to make changes. Write it down and post it where you can remind yourself of the importance of these changes. Remember that you do NOT have to be perfect . . . just willing!
Special note for those enrolled in Medicaid. If you have been diagnosed with diabetes, call 444-9625 extension 106, to find out about our Diabetes Center of Excellence at the Purchase District Health Department. They can help you get control of your diabetes. For more information on Diabetes call the Purchase District Health Department Diabetes Education Department at 444-9625 ext 103
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ach year, kids are discovering more and more science toys under the Christmas tree, and they can expect the same thing this year. Science toys are more popular than ever before! Not every science toy is ideal for every child. When you and Santa are picking out the perfect educational gift for your child, ask yourself these questions...
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Does the toy spark curiosity? Will this toy interest my child? Is the toy age-appropriate? Here are some of my top science toys for Christmas 2011‌
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AIR S W I M M E R S www.teachersource.com Kids learn all about the principles of buoyancy, density, and propulsion with these amazingly lifelike sharks and clown fish. With complete up, down, and 360 degree turning control, Air Swimmers propel themselves through the air with incredibly smooth, real life motions.
Primary Science Set www.learningresources.com These real science tools are perfectly sized for little hands! The Primary Science Set includes a durable, unbreakable beaker, magnifying glass, funnel, eyedropper, flask, tweezers, goggles, test tube with stand, small test tubes with stands, and an activity guide.
Inchimals www.fatbraintoys.com
Inchimals are 12 wooden animal blocks measuring 1 inch to 12 inches that teach measurement, number concept, addition, subtraction, and pre-algebra in a fun and hands-on approach.
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Tag brings stories to life with each touch to the pages of specially printed storybooks. Words talk, pictures come to life and stories live out loud, engaging children's senses to make reading a rich, fulfilling experience. The Solar System Adventure Pack allows your kid to take off on an out-of-this-world adventure. It teaches kids important solar system terms and planetary facts
Tag Reading System www.leapfrog.com
Connor’s Kits for Kids www.kitsforkids.com
Looking for a fun and safe way for your kids to learn more about science? Look no more! A brilliant 4th grader named Connor wanted his friends to see how exciting science could be, so he created his own series of kid-friendly experiment kits.
G o t o w w w. h o o k e d o n s c i e n c e . o r g f o r a c o m p l e t e l i s t of my top science toys for Christmas 2011 and for your chance to win these toys.
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eventsccalendar To place an event in the calendar please call (270) 415-9400 or email us at paducahparenting@comcast.net. Submissions will be accepted until the 15th of each month prior to publication.
November 1 TUESDAY: StoryTime:“The Lion and the Rat.” McCracken County Public Library. 10 AM & 1 PM. Groups of 12 or more children should pre-register. Call 270-442-2510, ext. 122. Baby and Me (for ages 0 – 24 months). McCracken County Public Library. 11 AM. One caregiver per child required. FREE. For more, call 270-442-2510, ext. 122. www.mclib.net Art Guild of Paducah Monthly Meeting. McCracken County Public Library. 6 – 8 PM. FREE. Email carol.a_@hotmail.com
Class Acts Series presents My Fair Lady (3 – 12 grade). Carson Center. 10 AM. $15. For ticket information, visit www.thecarsoncenter.org. Broadway Series presents My Fair Lady. Carson Center. 7:30 PM. Call box office at 450-4444 for tickets. www.thecarsoncenter.org
4 FRIDAY: Fall Riverboat Cruise. Join BB Riverboats' Belle of Cincinnati on its Autumn Tour of River Cities. Brunch, lunch, dinner and sightseeing cruises are available on the Cumberland and Ohio Rivers. Call 800-261-8586. Rivers' Edge International Film Festival. Maiden Alley Cinema. Quality independent film screenings, filmmakers party, pub crawl, Sunday matinee, open forum, and discussion and awards ceremony finale. Call 270-441-7007 for tickets. www.maidenalleycinema.com Wellness Made Easy. Marshall Nemer Pavilion, Lourdes. Screenings and Lifestyle exhibits: 4:30-7 PM; Refreshments: 5:30 – 7 PM; Seminars: 6:30 -7pm and 7-7:30 PM. Lourdes Premier Choice Free Lunch and Learn. Lourdes Marshall Nemer Pavilion Borders Community Room. 11:30 AM, lunch. Noon, speaker. Featured speaker, Jeremy Klope, MD:“Early Heart Attack Care – What You Need to Know.”To register, call 270-444-2786.
Broadway Series presents My Fair Lady. Carson Center. 7:30 PM. Call box office at 450-4444 for tickets. www.thecarsoncenter.org
Fully Loaded – The Film at River’s Edge International Film Festival in Paducah. This grown-ups only,“van-centric” dark comedy follows Lisa and Paula, two feisty single moms out for a night on the town. Market House Black Box Theatre. 1 PM. Tickets are $5 at the door. Watch the trailer at www.fullyloadedthefilm.com
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Rivers' Edge International Film Festival. Maiden Alley Cinema. Quality independent film screenings, filmmakers party, pub crawl, Sunday matinee, open forum, and discussion and awards ceremony finale. Call 270-441-7007 for tickets. www.maidenalleycinema.com Power in Partnership Paducah Chamber Breakfast. Julian Carroll Convention Center. 7:30 AM (networking at 7:15 AM). $14 members, $25 non-members. RSVP at 270-443-1746.
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Fall Riverboat Cruise. Join BB Riverboats' Belle of Cincinnati on its Autumn Tour of River Cities. Brunch, lunch, dinner and sightseeing cruises are available on the Cumberland and Ohio Rivers. Call 800-261-8586. Rivers' Edge International Film Festival. Maiden Alley Cinema. Quality independent film screenings, filmmakers party, pub crawl, Sunday matinee, open forum, and discussion and awards ceremony finale. Call 270-441-7007 for tickets. www.maidenalleycinema.com Rally for Ali 5K. Noble Park. 9 AM – Noon. Registration at 9 AM, run at 10 AM.To ben-
efit Ali Long, 16-year-old and cancer patient. Holiday Open House. National Quilt Museum. 10 AM – 5 PM. nationalquiltmuseum.org. 2011 Women’s Conference: Reflections. Lone Oak First Baptist Church. 8:30 AM – 3 PM. per person; $25 for groups of 10 or more; $15 teenagers. Registration after September 30, $35 per person. For more information, call 270-554-1441. www.LoneOakFBC.org Legos at the Library. McCracken County Public Library. 1 – 4 PM. FREE. For more, call 270-442-2510, ext. 122. www.mclib.net Fully Loaded – The Film at River’s Edge International Film Festival in Paducah. This grown-ups only,“van-centric” dark comedy follows Lisa and Paula, two feisty single moms out for a night on the town. Maiden Alley Cinema. 1 PM. Tickets are $5 at the door. Watch the trailer at www.fullyloadedthefilm.com A Prairie Home Companion LIVE! CFSB Center. Murray, KY. 4:45 PM. Find tickets at www.ticketmaster.com or at the door one hour before the show. Paducah Symphony Orchestra presents “What Did Beethoven Hear?” Carson Center. 7:30 PM. Call 270-444-0065 for tickets. The Songs of Elvis. West Kentucky Community and Technical College Clemens Fine Arts Center. 7:30 PM. For tickets, call 270-534-3212.
6 SUNDAY, DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME BEGINS: Fall Riverboat Cruise. Join BB Riverboats' Belle of Cincinnati on its Autumn Tour of River Cities. Brunch, lunch, dinner and sightseeing cruises are available on the Cumberland and Ohio Rivers. Call 800-261-8586. Rivers' Edge International Film Festival. Maiden Alley Cinema. Quality independent film screenings, filmmakers party, pub crawl, Sunday matinee, open forum, and discussion and awards ceremony finale. Call 270-441-7007 for tickets. www.maidenalleycinema.com Holiday Open House. National Quilt Museum. Noon – 5 PM. nationalquiltmuseum.org. Holiday Open House. Silver Chics, 202 Lone Oak Road. 1 – 4 PM.For more, call 270443-0400. Holiday Open House. Downtown and LowerTown, Paducah. Noon – 5 PM. Call 270-444-8649 for more.
7 MONDAY: Class Acts Series presents Skippyjon Jones (P – 3rd grade). Carson Center. 9:30 & 11:30 AM. $5. For ticket information, visit www.thecarsoncenter.org.
8 TUESDAY: StoryTime: “Kipling Tales.” McCracken County Public Library. 10 AM & 1 PM. Groups of 12 or more children should pre-register. Call 270-442-2510, ext. 122. Baby and Me (for ages 0 – 24 months). McCracken County Public Library. 11 AM. One caregiver per child required. FREE. For more, call 270-442-2510, ext. 122. www.mclib.net Junior Quilters & Textile Artists Club. National Quilt Museum. 2:30 - 4:30 p.m. The museum hosts our Junior Quilters & Textile Artists Club (JQTA), which meets on the first Tuesday of the month.These young aspiring quilters and textile artists interested in joining this club or wanting more information should contact Becky Glasby, Director of Educational to check availability of space and schedule. Call 270-442-8856.
9 WEDNESDAY: FREE Transfer Day. WKCTC Anderson Technical Building. 10 Kimberly Cyrus at 270-442-4753
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Accelerated MBA Cohort information session. MSU's Paducah Regional Campus, 3000 Irvin Cobb Drive. 6-7 PM. Coming Fall 2012! For more information call Kimberly Cyrus at 270-442-4753
10 THURSDAY: The 39 Steps. Market House Theatre. 7:30 PM. For tickets, call 270-444-6828 or visit www.mhtplay.com.
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eventsccalendar 11 FRIDAY: Veterans Day Parade. Starts at 2nd and Broadway. 11 AM. The 39 Steps. Market House Theatre. 7:30 PM. For tickets, call 270-444-6828 or visit www.mhtplay.com.
12 SATURDAY: Princess Party & Superhero School. Livingston Central High School, sponsored by Future Business Leaders of America.10 AM – 1 PM, $10 per child. For more info Greta Ramage 270-928-2065 or greta.ramage@livingston.kyschools.us Ladies of Harley Silent Auction. Four Rivers Harley Davidson Customer Lounge. 1 – 3 PM. Open to the public. All money raised benefits under-privileged children. Legos at the Library. McCracken County Public Library. 1 – 4 PM. FREE. For more, call 270-442-2510, ext. 122. www.mclib.net Book Club for Tweens and Teens. McCracken County Public Library. 1 PM. The Invention of Hugo Cabaret and Incarceron.There will be refreshments, prizes and giveaways. Second Saturday Gallery Walk. Noon – 8 PM. LowerTown Historic District. For more, visit www.paducahalliance.com Homemaker Holiday Bazaar. Robert Cherry Civic Center. 10 AM – 2 PM. $20 table fee. For details, call the extension office at 270-554-9520. PAPA Gallery Winter Show Opening Reception. Join the Paducah Area Painters Alliance (PAPA) for their winter show.Stop by to meet the artists, view the artwork and enjoy refreshments. Show runs through January. The 39 Steps.Market House Theatre.7:30 PM.For tickets, call 270-444-6828 or visit www.mhtplay.com. Gary Bobo. Casa Mexicana. 8 PM. Call to check out the live entertainment schedule, 270-442-1122.
13 SUNDAY: The 39 Steps. Market House Theatre. 2:30 PM. For tickets, call 270-444-6828 or visit www.mhtplay.com.
14 MONDAY: 15 TUESDAY: Silver Chics Trunk Sale. Silver Chics, 202 Lone Oak Road. For more, call 270-4430400. StoryTime: “Turkey, Gobble Up a Good Book.” McCracken County Public Library. 10 AM & 1 PM. Groups of 12 or more children should pre-register. Call 270442-2510, ext. 122. Baby and Me (for ages 0 – 24 months). McCracken County Public Library. 11 AM. One caregiver per child required. FREE. For more, call 270-442-2510, ext. 122. www.mclib.net Interracial Women's Group. McCracken County Public Library. Noon. Call Marcia Alexander at 270-519-6413. Film Brew presents High Fidelity. Maiden Alley Cinema. Doors open 6 PM, Film starts at 7 PM. $15 members, $20 non-members, includes 2 drink tickets and themed food. Schlafley’s provides Pale Ale.
16 WEDNESDAY: Silver Chics Trunk Sale. Silver Chics, 202 Lone Oak Road. For more, call 270-4430400.
17 THURSDAY: Grand Re-opening. Kentucky Oaks Mall. Christmas Shopping Extravaganza. Northside Baptist Christian School, 711 N 12th Street, Mayfield. Over 20 booths to shop from. FREE supervision for children while you shop. Gift wrapping and refreshments available. Class Acts Series presents Trout Fishing in America (P- 5th grade) Carson
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Center. 10 AM. $5. For ticket information, visit www.thecarsoncenter.org.
Noble Park holiday light display opens. 6 – 10 December 31.
The 39 Steps. Market House Theatre. 7:30 PM. For tickets, call 270-444-6828 or visit www.mhtplay.com.
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Continues each day until
McCracken County Bookfair. Upstairs Meeting Room. Call 270-442-2510. www.mclib.net.
Evenings Upstairs: Postcards from Paducah's Past. McCracken County Public Library meeting room. 7 PM. FREE. For more, call 270-442-2510, ext. 113. www.mclib.net
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Trout Fishing in America. Carson Center. 7 PM. For tickets, call 270-450-4444 or visit www.thecarsoncenter.org. An infectious mix of folk/pop and family music tempered by the diverse influences of reggae, latin, blues, jazz and classical music.
McCracken County Bookfair. Upstairs Meeting Room. Call 270-442-2510. www.mclib.net.
Legos at the Library. McCracken County Public Library. 1 – 4 PM. FREE. For more, call 270-442-2510, ext. 122. www.mclib.net
27 SUNDAY: 18 FRIDAY: Quilt Appraisal Day. National Quilt Museum. 9 AM - 4:30 PM. Nationally known appraiser, Gerald Roy of Warner, NH, offers professional assessments of quilts both new and old. Each quilt appraisal costs $50 and takes about 30 minutes. Appointment required. Contact 270-442-8856 or info@quiltmuseum.org
McCracken County Bookfair. Upstairs Meeting Room. Call 270-442-2510. www.mclib.net.
28 MONDAY: Advent Walk. Downtown Paducah. 2-4 1923.
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The 39 Steps. Market House Theatre. 7:30 PM. For tickets, call 270-444-6828 or visit www.mhtplay.com.
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Oak Ridge Boys, the Boys are Back for Christmas. Carson Center. 7:30 PM. For tickets, call 270-450-4444 or visit www.thecarsoncenter.org.
StoryTime: “All Aboard: The Library Train.” McCracken County Public Library. 10 AM & 1 PM.Groups of 12 or more children should pre-register.Call 270-442-2510, ext. 122.
19 SATURDAY: One World Run 5K and one mile youth run. Noble Park. 9 AM – 10:30 Proceeds benefits Project AIDS Orphan. Register at projectaidsorphan.org
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National Survivors of Suicide Day. Four Rivers Behavioral Health. 10 AM. FREE. For more information, call Linda Thompson at 270-559-3480. Legos at the Library. McCracken County Public Library. 1 – 4 PM. FREE. For more, call 270-442-2510, ext. 122. www.mclib.net Personal Best Aesthetics & Laser Holiday Open House. 2311 Kentucky Avenue. 1-3 PM. Door prizes and discounts available. Call 270-443-8938. Teen Activity Night. Paducah Recreation Center, 1527 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive. For teens age 14-18. 6-9 PM. $1 per person.
Baby and Me (for ages 0 – 24 months). McCracken County Public Library. 11 AM. One caregiver per child required. FREE. For more, call 270-442-2510, ext. 122. www.mclib.net
30 WEDNESDAY: “Stuff the Truck.” Baptist Imaging Center parking lot,Western Baptist Hospital. 7 AM - 6 PM.Team up with Western Baptist Hospital to stock area food pantries. Food placed in the 40-foot trailer from Paducah Power’s Christmas in the Park project will be shared among food pantries at The Salvation Army, Paducah Cooperative Ministry and Family Service Society. Phone 270-575-2876 for more information. Murray State University’s Paducah Regional Campus Open House. 3000 Irvin Cobb Drive. 5 – 7 PM. All are welcome. Need to finish your bachelor’s degree or get that master’s you have always wanted? Contact Kimberly Cyrus for more informa-
The 39 Steps. Market House Theatre. 7:30 PM. For tickets, call 270-444-6828 or visit www.mhtplay.com.
Broadway United Methodist Church
West Kentucky Chapter of Nashville Association of Songwriters International. WKCTC, Clemens Fine Arts Center. 7:30 PM. $6 general admission at the door. Call 270-534-3212.
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20 SUNDAY: The 39 Steps. Market House Theatre. 2:30 PM. For tickets, call 270-444-6828 or visit www.mhtplay.com. Larry the Cable Guy. Carson Center. 4 PM and 7 PM. For tickets, call 270-450-4444 or visit www.thecarsoncenter.org.
21 MONDAY: 22 TUESDAY: Mainheim Steamroller. Carson Center. 7:30 PM. For tickets, call 270-450-4444 or visit www.thecarsoncenter.org. Celebrate your holidays with Mannheim Steamroller, bringing their beloved Christmas concert to Paducah. McCracken County Bookfair. Upstairs Meeting Room. Call 270-442-2510. www.mclib.net.
23 WEDNESDAY: Huff & Puff Before You Stuff! Special Thanksgiving Class. Paducah Jazzercise Center, 3420 Lone Oak Road, Arch Towers Suite L. 8:30 AM and 5:15 PM. Bonus! Bring a canned good to any class during November and admission is FREE! Contact 270-210-1044 for more details McCracken County Bookfair. Upstairs Meeting Room. Call 270-442-2510. www.mclib.net.
Hours: Monday-Thursday 9-1 p.m. & 5-7 p.m. Friday 9-1 p.m. Friday night & Weekend rental available! Contact the pool for more details American Red Cross Swim Lessons for all ages American Red Cross Lifeguard Classes
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Gallery exhibit of photography by Larry Heavrin.Tribeca Gallery.Tuesday – Friday, 11 AM – 3 PM & 5 – 9 PM; Saturday, noon – 9 PM. 270-444-3960. tribecarestaurant.com . FREE.
THROUGH DECEMBER 6: “A Sense of Balance Exhibit�: Explore how quilttion at 270-442-4753 or kcyrus@murraystate.edu
UPCOMING IN DECEMBER: DECEMBER 3: Hendron Lone Oak Elementary’s Polar Express and Shopping Extravaganza. 9:30 AM-1 PM. Pancake Breakfast, Polar Express Train Experience, Pictures with Santa, Christmas Shopping with chances for door prizes, Silent and Live Auctions. Contact Jennifer Frazier or Mr. Buchanon with HLOE PTO 270-5384110
makers of the past balanced form, color, and line in their quilts, whether consciously or unconsciously.You decide. National Quilt Museum. . For more, call 270442-8856. Open: Monday - Saturday 10 AM - 5 PM, Sunday 1 – 5 PM. www.nationalquiltmuseum.org
THROUGH NOVEMBER 25: “Jay and Patricia Constantine Exhibition:�A twoperson exhibition of paintings, drawings, and mixed media artwork showcasing the Constantine’s work. Both are faculty members at Kenyon College of Art and Design. FREE. For gallery hours, visit www.artsinfocus.org or call 270-534-3212.
DECEMBER 7: Class Acts series presents Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol. (Grades 3-12) Carson Center. 9:30 AM. $10. www.thecarsoncenter.org.
Glass Artisan Guild. Meets in Murray and is open to all. . For information, contact Judi Little at jlittle4@mchsi.com.
Art Galleries, Exhibitions & Museums:
Civil War Walking Tour. Paducah Convention and Visitor's Bureau. Using the map, drawn by hand in 1861, by a Federal Captain of occupying troops in Paducah, follow the path of historical markers to discover the city"s important role during the Civil War. Call 1-800-PADUCAH for more.
THROUGH JANUARY 13: “Quilting Reinvented, Longarm Quilters of the 21st Century�; The longarm quilting machine has revolutionized the art of quiltmaking. See the work of top practitioners, Marilyn Badger, Rene Haddadin, Richard Larson, Sharon Schamber and Linda Taylor.
Market @ 315. An array of original art forms. Quilts, Paintings,Turned Wood, Bead Art, Fiber Arts, and much more! All to your "Arts Desire"! 442-6151.
Apprenticeship for Artists. Ages 13+. Ongoing. Paducah Parks Department. 444-8508.
THROUGH NOVEMBER 2: “We Three X.� Tribeca Gallery. Tuesday – Friday, 11 – 3 PM & 5 – 9 PM; Saturday, noon – 9 PM. 270-444-3960. tribecarestaurant.com . FREE.
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National Quilt Museum. 215 Jefferson Street. For more, call 442-8856. www.nationalquiltmuseum.org. Scheduled school groups of 10 or more are free. The museum offers guided tours to pre-registered groups. Please schedule your group at least two weeks in advance. Lowertown Gallery information available at www.paducaharts.com.
NOVEMBER 8 – 17: Holiday Wreath Auction Benefiting the 55th Telethon of Stars. “Using the wreath as a symbol, you are invited to sculpt, paint, stitch, or embellish to create a work of art that celebrates the holiday season. We have expanded from just the traditional wreath, to include all forms of art.� Downtown Coffee Bar and Art Gallery. Visit downtowncoffeebar.wordpress.com or call 270.444.0044 for information. NOVEMBER 3 – JANUARY 12: “Red Rock Landscapes of Southern Utah:�
Paducah Railroad Museum – 201 Washington St. Fri. 1 - 4 by appt. $3 Adults, $1 Children. Donations. 270-519-7377
PM, Sat. 10 AM
-4 PM or
PAPA Gallery. Works by 100 local artists. 124 Broadway. Mon. - Fri. 10 – 4PM. FREE. 575-3544. www.thepapagallery.com The Right Angle Gallery. Mon-Fri 9-5 Sat 10-3. 4645 Village Square Dr.
Ethan Allen Design Center presents 2nd annual
Holiday Designer Tree Showcase 2011
November 18th - December 26th Preview Party &RIDAY .OVEMBER s
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River Discovery Center – 117 S. Water Street. Monday – Saturday 9:30 AM – 5 PM. Sunday 1 – 5 PM ( - November). $7 adults, $5 children (ages 3 - 12), $6 seniors 60 and over. 270-575-9958. www.riverdiscoverycenter.org Lloyd Tilghman House & Civil War Museum - 631 Kentucky Ave. Interpreting Paducah's & Western KY's roles in the Civil War. Fri/Sat Noon to 4PM; 10AM-4PM when riverboats in port; group tours by appt. Adults $3/child 6-12 $1/under 6 free 575-5477. The William Clark Market House Museum – 121 Market House Square. Mon – Sat 12 – 4 PM. $3 ages 12 and up, $1 ages 6 – 11, 443-7759 Whitehaven Welcome Center – I-24, exit 7. Tours 1 – 4 PM daily, Tours every half hour, daily 1:30 – 4 PM. FREE. 554-2077.
Religious Services & Meetings: Amazing Grace Lutheran Church - 270-554-5256 or 270443-7787 amazinggracelutheranpaducah.org unbridledword@yahoo.com Meets at House of Hope, 2025 Clarkline Road SUNDAY Service: 10 AM
Bellview Baptist Church – 554-3173 www.bellviewbaptistpaducah.com 4875 Old Mayfield Road – Pastor Bro. Mike Nolen www.bellviewbaptistchurch.com • Sunday School: 9 AM; Worship Service: 10 AM; Sunday Evening: 6 PM; Wednesday Service: 6:30 PM
Bethel Cumberland Presbyterian Church - 270-876-7239 www.bethelcpchurch.org “Come Grow With Us”
SUNDAY: Sunday School, 9 AM.; Worship, 10 AM. & 6 PM. Youth (6th-12th grade) , 6 PM WEDNESDAY: 5:30 Meal 6 PM AWANA (0-5th) Youth (6th-12th) Adult Bible Study
Broadway Baptist Church 2435 Broadway
Central Church of Christ – 270-442-1017
2201 Washington Street: SUNDAY: Bible Study Classes for all ages 9:30 PM, Morning worship 10:30 AM, Evening worship 6:00 PM WEDNESDAY: Bible Study classes for all ages 7:00 PM EVERY TUESDAY: Ladies' Bible Class, 1 - 2 PM 2nd and 4th TUESDAYS: "Dorcas Day" Clothing Give-Away
Community Fellowship Baptist Church - 270-856-4463 Off of Hwy 45 in Hickory, Ky SUNDAY at 9:45 AM for Sunday School • Worship 11:00 AM WEDNESDAY Night Service 6:30 PM • Sunday Night Small Groups 6:00 PM
Concord United Methodist Church - (church) 443-2629 www.concordpad.com
SUNDAY - Worship Times - 8:15 AM, 10:30 AM & 6 PM; Coffee/Donuts/ Fellowship – 9 AM. Sunday School - 9:30 AM Tuesday - 6:30 PM - WISE Bible Study for women WEDNESDAY Fellowship Meal- 5:15 PM (call to make reservations); B.L.A.S.T. for Kids, Youth Meeting & Adult Bible Study 6 PM THURSDAY- Men's Prayer Breakfast – 8 AM The Prayer Room is open to the public Monday - Friday 9 AM 4 PM • Plus Homemakers, Scouts, Blood Drives and other Occasional Events. Child care is Provided in the Nursery during Sunday Morning Services
Concord West Church of Christ-270-744-8440
4715 Mayfield Metropolis Road SUNDAY Bible Study 9:00am, Worship 10:00am, Evening Worship 6:00 PM WEDNESDAY Bible Study 7:00 PM
First Baptist Church, Paducah - 442-2728 www.fbcpaducah.org
SUNDAY: Early Morning Service, 8:30 AM; Bible Study, 9:50 AM; Late Morning Service, 11 AM WEDNESDAY: Prayer Meeting, 6 PM; Adult Choir Rehearsal, 7 PM.
First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) - Benton www.fccdcbentonky.org 527-8560 - 2515 S Main Street Facebook: First Christian Church Disciples of Christ Benton Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/user/RevTim1000?feature=mhee SUNDAY: Church school 9:45 AM, Worship: 10:45 AM WEDNESDAY: Youth night 5:30-7 PM MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, FRIDAY: Men's exercise group: 9-10 AM
Pastor: Brother Steve Gorham; Sunday School, 10 AM; Sunday worship, 11am; Sunday evening, 6 PM; Wednesday worship, 7 PM
Broadway Church of Christ.
SUNDAY: Morning Worship, 9:30 AM; Bible Study, 10:45 AM Evening Worship, 6 PM WEDNESDAY: Bible Study, 7 PM
Broadway United Methodist Church - 443-2401 www.bumc-paducah.org
SUNDAY: Fellowship Time 9 AM. Youth & Adult Sunday School for all ages 9:30 AM. Worship 10:30 AM Youth group (grades 6-12) – 6 PM.Youth Activities, Sunday 6 PM. SELECTED FRIDAY NIGHTS: Parent’s Night Out. Safe, reliable babysitting available for special event or dinner out. Contact the Mother’s Day Out department at 443-2401 3RD MONDAY: Senior Adults Potluck. 12 Noon in Igert Hall. Bring your favorite dish to share and join us for food, fun and fellowship. WEDNESDAY Evening Meals. $5 for adults and $3 for children. Reservations
are necessary. Food served from 5:30 – 6:15 PM. Programs begin at 6:15 PM. Mother's Day Out- Children 3 months -5 years meets Tuesday and Thursdays from 9 AM -2 PM Call 443-2401 ext. 216 for more information. Thursday Morning Bible Study: Led by Senior Pastor,Rev. Joe Beal, This group meets most Thursday mornings at 11AM Open to all. Counseling Services: New Directions Counseling for stress, sadness, abuse; office hours by appointment, call 270-217-2753; First Step Addiction Counseling Ministry, call 270-408-1489. Choirs available for all ages. Gospel & Chancel Choirs for adults; Gloria Choir for children grades 3-5; Melody Choir for children K-2 and Alpha Choir for children ages 3-pre K. Adult HandBells- Fellowship Ringers. Call 443-2401 ext. 205 for more information about music opportunities at Broadway UMC. Brooks Pool - 443-1778 - Brooks Pool is open to the community for Year-
Round Swimming in our indoor heated pool. Swim lessons and lifeguard certification are available. Pool Rental for private parties. Contact 443-1778. Swim lessons and Parent & Me Classes are available.Water Aerobics: MONDAY – FRIDAY 10 AM MONDAY – THURSDAY: Open Swim. 5 - 7 PM. Water Aerobics: MONDAY - THURSDAY. 5:15 PM.
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Harmony Baptist Church – 270-488-3115 9215 Ogden Landing Road • harmonypastor@gmail.com - Find us on Facebook! SUNDAY: 10 AM, Sunday School; 11 AM Morning Worship, Children's Church; 5:30 PM AWANA; 6 PM Evening Worship WEDNESDAY: 7 PM Prayer and Praise, Bible Buddies
SUNDAY: Church School 9:30 AM; Worship 10:45 AM; Youth Choir (6TH - 12TH grades), 4:30 PM, Youth Group 5:30 - 7 PM, Handbells, 6 PM WEDNESDAY: Children's Choir & activities 4 - 5:45 PM; Adult Choir 7 PM
Heartland Worship Center - 534-1400
Fountain Avenue United Methodist - 443-1724
Middle/High School, 6-8 PM.; DivorceCare, 6:30 PM. The Landing: FRIDAYS at 6:45 PM. a year-long program that helps teenagers struggling with hurts, hang-ups and habits travel the path to freedom, healing and wholeness. FREE. Dinner served at 6:15 PM for $3.
SUNDAY: Fellowship, 9 AM; Sunday School for all ages, 9:45 AM; Worship and Children’s Church (ages 4-9), 10:45 AM. Communion service first Sunday of each month. Nursery provided for birth - age 3. MONDAY/THURSDAY: Quilting Group, 9:30 AM WEDNESDAY: Church Dinner, 5:30 PM ($5/ call for reservation by Tuesday Noon); Program and youth activities, 6 PM; Choir, 6:30 PM. SUNDAY BIBLE STUDY, "Revelation Is Not the End of the World." 4 PM
Four Rivers Covenant Church – 270-444-6598 or 1-866733-7245 Paducah Campus: 1200 Broadway • Lakes Campus: 109 Main Street, Calvert City SUNDAY: Worship- 9:30 & 11:00am
Friendship Baptist Church of Paducah - 534-1900
SUNDAY: Worship Service 8:30 & 11 AM. Bible Study 9:45 AM. AWANA (children’s discipleship) 6 PM. Youth Discipleship 6 PM. Adult Discipleship 6 PM TUESDAY: Women’s Bible study, morning and evening sessions. WEDNESDAY: Children’s Choir (3 yrs - 5TH grade) 6:30 PM. Youth Bible Study 6:30 PM. Adult Prayer/Bible Study 6:30 PM
Grace Church, Int’l - 442-8949 www.gracechurchint.org
SATURDAY: Celebration Service, 10:30 AM and 5 PM TUESDAY: Celebration Service, 7 PM • THURSDAY: Corporate Prayer, 8:45AM
Grace Bible Church - 554-0808
SUNDAY: Celebration Service, 9:45 AM - Potluck following Sunday services. WEDNESDAY: Service, 6:30 PM
SUNDAY: Sunday School - . 8, 9:15, 10:45 AM; Sunday Services – 9:30, 10:45 AM & 6 PM WEDNESDAY: Evening Service – 6 PM; Children’s activities - 6:15 PM;
Highland Cumberland Presbyterian Church – 554-3572
SUNDAY: Sunday School - 9:45 AM, Worship -10:45 AM, Youth and Evening Worship 6 PM. WEDNESDAY: Evening meal - 5:15 PM, Youth - 5:30 PM, Bible Study - 6PM, Adult Choir - 7PM.
Hillcrest Baptist Church - 270-217-2796
SUNDAY: Sunday School 9 AM, Services 10 AM and 5 PM. Mothers Day Out: WEDNESDAY 9am - 2:30 PM. Hillcrest Preschool, MONDAY - FRIDAY
House of Hope Ministries, 270-933-1069 www.hohmin.org, Pastor Michael Pryor
SUNDAY - 9:30 – 10:15 AM, Purpose Driven Life Class and Sunday School; 11 AM, Worship Service WEDNESDAY – 6:30 – 7:15 PM, Midweek Fill-up Service
Immanuel Baptist Church - 443-5306 www.immanuel-paducah.org
SUNDAY: Worship Services-10:45 AM. Sunday School, 9:30 AM with classes for all ages.
Jesus Christ Little House of Prayer - 898-9875
SUNDAY: Morning Worship 10 AM. Evening Worship 6 PM. THURSDAY: Evening Service. 6:30 PM.
Living Word Pentecostal Church - 575-3477
SUNDAY: Morning Sunday School/Worshi- 10 AM. Evening Worship - 6 PM WEDNESDAY: Bible Study - 7 PM Bus Ministry: 270-564-5706 or 270-210-9086
Lone Oak Church of Christ - 554-2511 www.loneoakchurchofchrist.com
SUNDAY: Worship 9 AM, Sunday School 15 minutes after end of worship, Evening Service 6 PM. WEDNESDAY: Bible Study 7 PM
Lone Oak First Baptist Church – 554-1441 www.loneoakfbc.org
SUNDAY: Adult Sunday School, 7:30 AM; Morning Worship – 8:30 AM, 9:35 AM, & 11 AM; Sunday School – 8:30 AM & 9:45 AM; Evening Worship – 7 PM WEDNESDAY: Children’s Mission Groups & Preteen Group– 5:45 PM; Youth– 6PM; Children’s Choirs & Prayer Meeting– 6:30 PM Adult Choir & Orchestra Rehearsal – 7:15 PM
Lone Oak United Methodist Church - 270-554-1272 www.loneoakumc.org
SUNDAY: Sunday School: 9 AM, Worship 10:15 AM, Youth Group 5 PM WEDNESDAY: Church Dinner 5:30 PM, Bible Study 6 PM, Bell Choir 6 PM, Chancel Choir 7 PM
Lutheran Church of the Cross - 618-524-4628 2601 North Avenue, Metropolis, IL 62960 SUNDAY SCHEDULE: Sunday School - 9
AM,
Worship Service 10
AM.
(Holy
Communion 1st and 3rd Sundays)
Margaret Hank Memorial Cumberland Presbyterian Church - 443-3689 www.margarethank.org SUNDAY: Sunday School, 9:30 AM; Worship, 10:30 AM; Evening service, 6 PM
McKendree United Methodist Church - 488-3770 or 488-2444. SUNDAY: Sunday School, 9 AM Worship, 10:30 AM Youth and
Children Activities, 4:30 PM Evening Worship, 6 PM WEDNESDAY: Bible Study, 6:30 PM EVERY 3RD SATURDAY, Senior Citizens Social Dinner - 4:30 to 6 PM. Clothes Closet: Open Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 10 AM - 3 PM.; Saturday: 9 AM Noon. Most items 25 cents to $1.
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Milburn Chapel Cumberland Presbyterian - 488-2588
SUNDAY: Donuts & Coffee, 9 AM.; Sunday School, 9:30 AM.; Morning Worship, 10:30 AM.; Evening, 6 PM. • WEDNESDAY: Evening meal, 5:30 PM.; Bible Study (all ages), 6:15 PM
Mt. Sterling Cumberland Presbyterian Church - 618-5642616 SUNDAY: Sunday school 10 AM, Worship 11 AM, Evening worship 6 PM, Youth group 6 PM.
WEDNESDAY: Bible study 6:30 PM, Junior youth group 6:30 PM Contact:Bro. David LeNeave, contact@mscpchurch.com
Mt. Zion Baptist Church - 554-0518 www.mtzionpaducah.org
SUNDAY: Sunday school, 9 AM; Worship, 10 AM & 6:30 PM WEDNESDAY: Prayer Meeting & Bible Study, 6:30 PM.
New Covenant Fellowship of Reidland – 898-9664 SUNDAY: Worship Service 10:30 AM
New Geneva Community Church--Paducah – 443-8866 www.ngccarp.org
SUNDAY: 10 AM worship; 11:30 AM intergenerational Bible Study; meal following
TUESDAY: Women's ministry 7 PM THURSDAY: Men's ministry 5:30 PM and 6:45 PM
TUESDAY – FRIDAY: Biblical counseling available by appointment
New Harvest Church of God www.newharvestchurchpaducah.com
SUNDAY: Morning Worship and Children's Church (Age 11 & under), 10:30 AM; Evening Camp Meeting, 6 PM WEDNESDAY: Bible Study, 7PM For Youth Information: The River Youth Ministries. Contact Melanie Rogers, (270) 978-1761 or email: melattheriver@yahoo.com
New Hope Cumberland Presbyterian Church- 554-0473 www.newhopecpchurch.org newhopecpchurch@hotmail.com • Pastor: Jeff Biggs Youth Pastor: Drew Gray Sunday School 9:30 AM Worship 10:30 a.m., Sunday Evening Youth & Worship 6:00 p.m., Wednesday Evening Youth & KFC (KIDS FOR CHRIST) 6:00 PM Adult Prayer Meeting 7:00 PM Monday Night Females- 2ND MONDAY OF THE
The Potter's House Baptist Worship Center -270-928-9905 www.pottershousebwc.com SUNDAY: Bible Study, 9:30 AM; Worship 10:45 AM; Sunday evening 6 PM WEDNESDAY: Small groups for adults and children, 7 PM Nursery Service provided for all services.
Reidland Baptist Church – 898-6243 rbaptist@bellsouth.net • www.reidlandbaptistchurch.org
SUNDAY: 9:00AM Sunday School (classes for all ages), Morning Worship Service 10:10am-11:30 AM; Children's Church (ages 4 to 3rd grade); 5:30 - 7 PM. Choir practice, Youth and children's programs and recreation; 6 - 7 PM Adult Bible Study. WEDNESDAY: 5-5:45 Evening Meal; 6-7: 45 PM, TeamKID: Ages 3 – 6th Grade; Youth Group; 6-7:45 PM, Nursery provided for all services and Sunday school. Adult Life University Classes; Prayer Service: 6:30 - 7:45 PM. TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS: 9:30 AM – 2 PM, Mother’s Day Out Program. Ages 1-4.
Reidland Christian Church – 898-3904 www.reidlandchristian.org
SUNDAY: 9:30 AM Sunday school; 10:30 AM Worship; 6 PM Bible study WEDNESDAY: 6 PM Family Meal; 7 PM Bible study for children/adults .
Reidland Seventh Day Adventist Church - 270-898-3010 5320 KY Dam Road, Paducah, KY 42003
SATURDAY: Sabbath School, 9:30 AM; Worship Service, 11 AM. A FREE delicious vegetarian fellowship meal is served 1st Sabbath of each month following worship service. WEDNESDAY: Prayer Meeting, 6:30 PM.
Reidland United Methodist Faithweaver Friends, preschool - 6th grade. Wednesdays: 5:15 - 7:30 PM. Free dinner & fun, interactive bible discussions for kids. For more, call 270-2170400.
Rosary Chapel Catholic Church - 444-6383 Rosary@bellsouth.net
Mass Schedule: TUESDAY AND FRIDAY, 5:30 PM; SUNDAY, 10:30 AM 2nd Friday Fish Fry. 711 Ohio Street. Fish, Spaghetti, beans, slaw, drink, and one dessert for a $10 donation to Rosary Chapel. Serve from 4:30-6:30 PM. Carry outs
MONTH
Oaklawn Baptist Church – 442-1513 www.oaklawnbaptistky.org
SUNDAY: Sunday School, 9:45 AM; Worship 11 AM & 6 PM WEDNESDAY: Bible Study 7 PM; God's Children 7 PM
Olivet Baptist Church - 442-3267 email: office@obcpaducah.org
SUNDAY: 9 AM Sunday School; 10 AM Morning Worship; Children Church ages 2 through 1st grade; 5:45 PM AWANA (ages 2 through 6th grade); Evening Service; 6 PM WEDNESDAY: 7 PM, Prayer Meeting & Mission Friends; Youth 6:30 PM MONDAY–FRIDAY: Preschool, ages 3-5 yrs.; Before/After School program for Concord Elementary students call 442-3353.
Open Door Baptist Church - 443-6522 www.theopendoorbaptistchurch.com 227 Farley Place, Paducah, KY 42003 Pastor - Bob Kelley, bkelley@vci.net SUNDAY: Sunday School, 10 AM, Morning 6 PM; Worship and Children's Church 11 AM, SUNDAY EVENING WEDNESDAY: Teaching Time for Adults and Patch the Pirate Club for Children 7 PM; FRIDAYS: Reformers Unanimous, a group that will help you overcome addictions, 7 - 9 PM. Clothes Closet open 3RD WEDNESDAY OF EVERY MONTH. FRIDAYS: RUI, Addiction Recovery Program. 7 PM. If you need a ride or more information, call the church office.
Palestine Methodist Church Bible School - 270-559-1233 Ogden Landing Road, West Paducah, KY Pleasant Grove Baptist Church – 422-1000 1110 N. 14th Street, Paducah
SUNDAY: Explorer Hour: 9:30 AM; Worship 11am, 1st Sunday: Lord Supper 6pm, 1ST & 3RD MONDAY: Women’s Fellowship 6 PM, 3RD MONDAY: Brotherhood 6 PM, WEDNESDAY: Prayer/Bible Study 6 PM, 1ST WEDNESDAY: Youth Bible Study 6 PM
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Spring Bayou Baptist Church- Kevil- 462-3014 www.springbayou.com
SUNDAY: Sunday School - 9:45 AM; Morning Worship & WeeWorship - 10:45 AM; Awana Program - 5 PM; Evening Worship - 6 PM • WEDNESDAY EVENING, 7 PM.
St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, Grand Rivers, KY 270-362-2171, http://stpiusx.us • Pastor Father Anthoni Ottagan Mass Times: WEDNESDAY 9 AM, FRIDAY at 9 AM, SUNDAY 8 AM
Southland Baptist Temple - 270-444-9678 www.southlandbaptisttemple.com
SUNDAY: 7 - 9 AM Topper's Gospel Show (WKYQ); 9:45 AM Sunday School; 10:45 AM
Worship Service, KidzAlive (3 - 5th grade); 6
PM
Evening Service,
WEDNESDAY: 10 AM - 3 PM Mission Room Open; 4:30 - 6 PM Evening Meal; 6:30 - 8 PM AWANA (2 - 6th grade), The Light (7th - 12th grade); 6:45 PM Adult Bible Classes
St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church - 442-1923 www.stfrancisdesalespaducah.org - Mass Schedule: MONDAY –FRIDAY: 12:05 PM SATURDAY: 5 PM; SUNDAY: 8:30 & 11 AM and 5 PM
St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church – 554-3810. www.stjohn-theevangelist.org Mass Schedule: TUESDAY – SATURDAY: 7:30 AM
SATURDAY: 5 PM; Sunday: 7:30 AM & 9 AM
St. Matthew Lutheran Church – 442-8294 SUNDAY: 9:30 AM, Worship
St. Paul Lutheran Church - 442-8343
SUNDAY: Worship, 8 & 10:45 AM; Bible study & Sunday School, 9:30 AM The Lutheran Hour, Christian outreach radio program can be heard locally on WNGO 1320-AM and WKYX 570-AM each Sunday at 6PM Sponsored by St. Paul Lutheran Church.
St. Pius X Catholic Church, Calvert City – 270-395-4727 www.stpiusx.us Pastor: Father Anthoni Ottagan Mass Times: TUES: 6 PM. WED – FRI: 8 AM. SAT: 4:30 PM. SUN: 10 AM.
St. Thomas More Catholic Church - 534-9000 www.stmore.org
Mass Schedule: MONDAY & THURSDAY: 6 PM • TUESDAY & FRIDAY: 7 AM
SATURDAY: 5:30 PM • SUNDAY: 9 & 11 AM (3 PM En Español) Nursery available at all services. • WEDNESDAY: Mother’s Day Out • THURSDAY: Moms Group Playgroup 4TH MONDAY EVENING: Active MOMS group Active couples group. Call 534-9000 for more information.
Temple Israel - 442-4104 www.templeisrael.us
FRIDAY: Lay-led Services: 5:30PM; Rabbi-led Services: 7PM
Trinity United Methodist Church - 534-9516 www.trinitypaducah.com
SUNDAY: Sunday School, 9:30am;Worship 10:30am;Youth BLAST & The Hub, 4-6PM (meets 2x/month);Children's Choir, 5:15-6PM TUESDAY:Women's Bible Study 9-11am & 5:30-8PM WEDNESDAY: Awana (2yr old-5th grade), 57PM;Wired Wednesdays (6th-12th grade), 5:30-7PM;Choir, 6-7PM THURSDAY: Men's Small Group, 6am, IHOP, Paducah SATURDAY:United Methodist Men 2nd Saturday, 8-9am, Little Castle, Lone Oak
Twelve Oaks Baptist Church - 554-4634
SUNDAY: Sunday School: 9 AM Worship. 10 AM and 6 PM WEDNESDAY: Awana: 5:30 - 7 PM, Mid-Week Service 6 PM.
United Central Presbyterian Church – 442-6414
www.unitedcentralpres.org info@unitedcentralpres.org Sunday School 9:45 AM, Sunday Worship 10:45 AM, Nursery provided, service ASL interpreted.
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United Church of Paducah – 442-3722. www.uccpaducah.org
SUNDAY: Worship celebration–10 AM; Coffee and refreshments–11- 11:20AM; Christian Education until noon.
Waldo Baptist Church - 618-564-2180 waldobaptist.org
SUNDAY: Bible Study, 9 AM; Morning Worship Service, 10 AM; Evening Worship Service, 6 PM WEDNESDAY: Fellowship Meal Ministry, 5:30 PM; Mid-Week Service, 7 PM
West End Baptist Church - 443-1043
SUNDAY: Sunday School, 9:45 AM; Worship Service, 10:45 AM; Evening Worship, 6 PM. WEDNESDAY: Fellowship Meal 5:30 PM - Reservations required. Call church office by noon Tuesday. Children/Youth Bible Study and Adult Prayer Service: 6:30 PM
Westminster Presbyterian Church - 443-2919
Rev.Sharon Murray -www.westminsterpresbyterianpaducah.org SUNDAY: Sunday School, 9 AM; Worship, 10:15 AM Free childcare available; Women's Circle Bible Study, 1ST MONDAY OF THE MONTH at 6:30 PM.
or Judy Webb 270-665-5630. Maiden Alley Cinema plays unique movies you won't see anywhere else in the region! They also host special events and art shows. Go online to maidenalleycinema.com for what's playing this week. Marcella's Kitchen. Draffenville Lions Club, 262 Griggstown Road. Open: Monday - Friday, 11 AM - 1 PM. FREE meals served. For more, call Grace Forte at 270-2050223. Paducah Cooperative Ministry. 402 Legion Drive. Provides emergency food pantry assistance, financial assistance for rent evictions, utility disconnections, prescription medications, and stranded traveler needs. Limited to McCracken County residents. Open Monday – Friday, 9 AM – noon and 1 – 4 PM. Call 270-4426795. The Christian Art Center, a member of Christians in the Visual Arts (www.civa.org) invites you to volunteer to "Serve God Through the Arts". Extra help needed on the Second Saturday of each month for special events. No art experience needed. Contact Gretchen Smith, (270) 243-0444 or tallartist@hotmail.com
On-Going Community Events & Notices:
St. Nicholas Free Family Clinic desperately needs pharmacists to fill prescriptions in the evenings. For information, email Anita Spurlock at anitasplk@bellsouth.net or call 575-3247.
THROUGH NOVEMBER: Downtown Farmer’s Market. Open Monday – Saturday, 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM.The best source for fresh, locally grown produce. Twenty vendors line the market with fresh fruits, vegetables, flowers, baked goods, wine and other seasonal items in an open-air pavilion by the riverfront. www.paducahalliance.org
Bluegrass Downs - Harness Racetrack and Simulcast Outlet - Open Wednesday through Saturday from 11 AM to 10 PM; Sunday close at 7:30 PM, Concessions and Bar open daily. (270) 444-7117
Doll Adoption Center at Learning Railroad. Kids fall in love with their own baby doll and go through an adoption process and check up. Open Monday - Saturday, 10 AM - 5 PM. 2695 Jackson Street. For more, call 270-444-9986 or visit www.thelearningrailroad.com. MONDAY - SUNDAY: Nemo Feedings. Yaya's Island, Jordan Crossing Plaza. 1 PM. 270-408-9292. Weekly special on cruises and all-inclusive trips with air from Fun Vacations Plus. Call 270-408-1284 or visit them on the web at www.funvacationsplus.com.
Cat, dog, and small animal adoptions, All God’s Creatures Rescue, Rehabilitation, and Adoption Center, 595 Richmond Rd, Simpson IL, 1-618-9679601 or 1-618-695-2654. Cat, dog adoptions, Project Hope “No Kill” Humane Society, 1698 W 10th St, Metropolis IL, 1-618-524-8939.
EVERY BUSINESS DAY: Cat Adoptions, from various humane societies, Pet Adoption Center at PetsMart, (270) 575-9300
WEDNESDAY - SATURDAY. GPS Recycle Now Collections. Recycling facility, 1830 N 8 Street. Open:Monday, Wednesday, Friday 7:30 AM – 2:30 PM; Tuesday and Thursday 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM. For a listing of what you can bring, visit www.recyclenowpaducah.com.Volunteers welcome. A group for those in the Paducah area wanting to get involved in recycling. For questions, email recyclenow.info@gmail.com. Kentucky Grandparents who are primary caregivers may be eligible for state assistance. Call the Purchase Area DeveloPMent District for more information at 877-352-5183. Feeding the Hungry - Community Ministries, 1200 Jefferson Street.
Volunteers (age 14 and older) are always needed to help serve free lunches to anyone who's hungry. Shifts available from 9:45 AM - 1:15 PM, Monday Friday. Financial support also much welcomed! For more info, call Sally Michelson, 519-9233. Civil Air Patrol - National Guard Armory, 8000 Hinkleville Road, , Tuesdays, 6
- 8:30 PM. Offering lessons in aviation and aerospace principles, along with teamwork and leadership training. Members often participate in rescue and disaster relief missions. $34 per year for youth; $61 for adults. For more info, call 270-331-1750 or email kycap201@calldialog.net. FREE GED Classes.WKCTC, 8:00 AM -4:30 PM at Anderson Technical Building &
10:00 AM to 6:00 PM at KY Oaks Mall. To register, call 270-534-3451. Fridays through June 20: Take a FREE official practice test at the Anderson Technical Building. Tests start at 8:30 AM.You can also take the GED FREE. Call to schedule a time. FREE GED CLASSES - Livingston County Adult and Family Learning Center 306 Wilson Ave. Smithland, KY Also offering free computer classes, math classes, reading classes, and ESL. For more info call 928-2168 Let's Beautify LaCenter Association: Meets the 1st Thursday of every month at 7 PM at the Ballard County Extension Office on Broadway in LaCenter. LBL is a nonprofit charitable organization established for the betterment of the community and county. Refreshments are served and anyone interested in participating in community improvements is welcome. For more information please contact Glyn
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MONDAY: River City Singles – Monday Evening Dance, Carroll Convention Center, 7–11 PM. $6. MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, FRIDAY: Workforce Computer Classes. McCracken
FIRST SATURDAY OF EACH MONTH: Cans for the Cross, aluminum can will be collected at the corner of the Ballard County Courthouse at 10 AM.
County Public Library Teen Tech Lab. 1 PM. Monday is "Basic Computing,” Wednesday is “Building a Resume,” Friday is “Searching for a Job Online.” For more, call 270-442-2510.
H.O.R.S.E.S., INC. Informational "roundtable" meetings. Learn about our program, enroll a rider, become a volunteer, help with upcoming events and fundraisers, be a guest speaker. Contact Debbie for further information 270-2520466 or expo@horsesinc.org, please visit our website www.horsesinc.org.
TUESDAYS: Two for One Studio Fee. The Clay Chameleon, 4793 Village Square Drive. 10 AM - 7 PM For more, call 270-442-1112. www.claychameleon.com. Come paint with a friend.
SECOND MONDAYS: American Disaster Action Team (DAT) monthly meetings. 6:30 PM. Chapter building. 442-3575.
TUESDAYS: Science Night. McAlister's Deli, 5021 Hinkleville Road.For more information, visit www.hookedonscience.org
SECOND MONDAY OF THE MONTH: KNITTING CLUB. McCracken County
TUESDAYS: WKCTC Community Chorus. Clemens Fine Arts Building, Room 109 on the campus. 7 - 9 PM. Participation is FREE and anyone who loves choral singing is welcome to join. Contact Norman Wurgler at 270-534-3219. or by email at norman.wurgler@kctcs.edu.
Extension Office. Members meet to share techniques and ideas and enjoy each others company. For more, call 270-554-9520.
THIRD MONDAY OF EACH MONTH - Book Club. Downtown Coffee Bar, 426 Broadway. 10am. Everyone is welcome to join our book club to discuss the book of the month. Call to find out what we're reading, 270-444-0044 SECOND THURSDAYS OF THE MONTH: Matters of Life Forum. Jackson Oaks Independent Living Center, 2500 Marshall Avenue 10:30 AM – Noon. We will discuss many topics such as ethical wills, passing on important values and bereavement support. For more, contact nancy.wallace@uky.edu
FIRST SUNDAY OF THE MONTH. L.I.F.E. Community Marriage Enrichment. 6 – 7 PM. Married couples are invited to these sessions to discuss issues that hinder marriage and how to overcome them. FREE. Contact 575-3823. MONDAY - SUNDAY: Nemo Feedings. Yaya's Island, Jordan Crossing Plaza. 1 PM. 270-408-9292.
SUNDAYS: Family and Community Kitchen Meals/Fellowship. Noon - 1:00 PM at Broadway UMC (443-2401). 3 - 4:30 PM at St. Luke Aldersgate UMC (442-
WEDNESDAYS: Knitting, Crochet, and More.Downtown Coffee Bar, 426 Broadway. 2 PM. Join the crew with your latest knitting, crocheting or other project. 444-0044. WEDNESDAYS AND SUNDAYS: Shark Feeding. Yaya's Island, Jordan Crossing Plaza. 1:30 PM. For more, call 270-408-9292. THURSDAYS: Story Hour. Metropolis Public Library, 317 Metropolis Street. 11 AM. For more, call 618-524-4312. THURSDAYS: Charitable Bingo. Ballard County Board of Education, 264 E Kentucky Drive, Barlow, KY. For more information, call 270-665-9844. THURSDAYS: Board Games at the Library. Second floor, Youth Services at McCracken County Public Library. 5 - 8 PM. FREE. Socialize with other youth and teens. Come play a board game. Call 270-442-2510, ext. 122. THURSDAY: Night Moves Dance Club –American Legion, 425 Legion Drive. 6 - 9 PM, line dancing and couple's classes. $4 at the door. For more, call 442-3186.
FRIDAYS: Paducah Writer's Group. Hear some of the area's most talented poets and storytellers, along with a great audience. Come on down and drop some science on the mic – or just kick back and listen with a fine cup of joe. Etcetera Coffeehouse. 8 PM.
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LAST WEEKDAYS OF EACH MONTH: PATS Free Ride. Paducah Area Transit System invites us to ride free on any fixed route (nine in total) . 6 AM – 6 PM. Regular fare $.75, $.50 for 55 and over. paducahtransit.com.
SATURDAYS: Family Movie Entertainment. Traders Mall, theatre. 2 PM matinee, 7 PM evening show. Concessions available, games before the show. For more, call Michael Vancura at 270-994-3686.
Kids & Their Families: School Notes:
FRIDAY MORNINGS MONTHLY: Toddler Time (for 2 and 3 year olds) is an opportunity for Graves County children to begin to become familiar with school so that when the time comes, the transition is very natural. Children are able to explore, play with new toys and meet other children. We include in our sessions times of singing, playing, arts, crafts, coloring, and snack time. While the toddlers are having fun mom, dad, grandparents, aunts, and uncles are learning creative ways to actively engage with their children. For more information, contact Jennifer Morris, 270-328-4868.
Camps, Classes & Education Paducah Parks Services offers classes for children, teens, and adults. Classes include art lessons, martial arts, soccer, and dance. For details, call 270-444-8508 or visit paducahky.gov NOVEMBER 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, TUESDAYS: Ashes, Smoking Cessation Class. Lourdes Hospital Classroom 4. For more information, call 270-444-2808.
NOVEMBER 3: Lourdes Little Miracles Infant Care Class. Lourdes Marshall Nemer Pavilion Rosenthal Room. 6 PM. For more info, call 270-444-2243.
MONDAYS: Preschool Playdate. Paducah Regional Sportsplex. 11 AM - 1 PM. Come play on inflatables, on the soccer field, even bring your tricycle to ride on our basketball court! Concessions open. Find out more at www.plexsports.net
NOVEMBER 3: Relaxing from Within: Western Baptist Hospital Doctors Office Building 2 Atrium Classroom. 5 – 6:30 PM. FREE class for expectant mothers. Participants are asked to bring a blanket, a pillow and a support person. For more, call 270-575-2229.
MONDAYS: Musical Fingers. (Classes for all children 4 and under.) Meet at
NOVEMBER 7, 14, 28, MONDAYS: Lourdes Little Miracles Childbirth Class. Lourdes Marshall Nemer Medical Pavilion Borders Community Room. Call 270444-2243 for more.
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Paducah Regional Sportsplex. 10 AM. For more information, contact Lyz Hornbeak at 575-1858, 331-2987 or at philelz@att.net. www.themusicclass.com
MONDAY AND TUESDAY: Aikido. Paducah Parks. For more or to sign up, call MONDAY - THURSDAY: Multiple Class in Yoga and Pilates covering stretch-
NOVEMBER 7-JANUARY 13: Pre-Employment Training Program. All training
ing, strength training, toning, and more . Call 444-8508 for more.
will be held at Webasto Roof Systems, Inc., 3500 US Highway 641 N. in Murray. Class space is limited and on a first come, first serve basis. Call 270-534-3846.
TUESDAYS: Tot Soccer (for ages 2 and a half - 4). Paducah Regional Sportsplex. 5:15 PM. For more, visit www.plexsports.net.
NOVEMBER 8 AND 15 (TUESDAY) AND NOVEMBER 12 (SATURDAY): Prepared Childbirth Class. Doctors Office Building 2 Meeting Room A, Western Baptist Hospital. 5 – 8 PM, Thursday; 9 AM – 3 PM, Saturday. FREE to expectant parents in their second or third trimester. Call 270-575-2229 to register. NOVEMBER 8: A La Carte Series presents Pizza Party. WKCTC Anderson Technical Building. 6 – 9 PM. $40 per person. Bring your apron as Chef Patrick Fletcher takes you through the preparation of shrimp scampi, proscuitto and asparagus, smoked salmon and caper, margharita and dessert pizza. Call 270-5343335 to sign up.
TUESDAYS: PAWS (soccer for ages 4 - 8). Paducah Regional Sportsplex.6 PM.Get some great coaching and play a few games. For more, visit www.plexsports.net.
WEDNESDAYS: Musical Fingers. (Classes for all children 4 and under.) Meet at Paducah Regional Sportsplex. 5:30 PM. For more information, contact Lyz Hornbeak at 575-1858, 331-2987 or at philelz@att.net. www.themusicclass.com WEDNESDAYS: Life-Drawing Classes. The Yeiser Art Center. 6 PM. Must be 18 years old or older, bring your own supplies. For more, call 270-442-2453.
NOVEMBER 10: Lourdes Little Miracles Breastfeeding Class. Lourdes Marshall Nemer Pavilion Rosenthal Room. 6 PM. For more information, call 270444-2243.
NOVEMBER 10 OR NOVEMBER 22: Your Guide to Joint Replacement. Lourdes Marshall Nemer Medical Pavilion Borders Community Room. For more, call 270-444-2838.
NOVEMBER 12: CPR/First Aid Class. Paducah Area Red Cross, 232 North 8th
FRIDAYS: Family Education on Mental Illness. Western Baptist Hospital.7 - 9:30 PM.
Strategies to cope with the distress of mental illness in a loved one. AND how to take care of yourself during this hard time. For more, call Marcia or Paul Grant at 270-554-1915.
On-Going Dance, Fitness & Sports:
Street. 9 AM. Call 270-442-3575. www.paducahredcross.org.
MONDAY: Zumba Fitness Class. Parkview Rehabilitation Center, 544 Lone Oak
NOVEMBER 12 AND 28: Breastfeeding Class. Western Baptist Doctors Office
Rd. 5 PM. $1 per class and or canned good (donated to food bank). Visit www.zumba.com to find out more.
Building 2 Atrium Classroom. 9 – 11 AM (Saturday); 6:30 – 8:30 PM (Monday). FREE for expectant mothers. Call 270-575-2229 to register.
NOVEMBER 14 AND 16: Diabetes Class. Western Baptist Hospital Doctors Office Building 2 Atrium Classroom. 1 – 4 PM (both days). FREE. Class features a certified diabetes instructor. Call 270-575-2918 to sign up.
NOVEMBER 15: Understanding Heart Failure. Western Baptist Hospital Heart Center conference room. 1 PM. FREE class for patients and/or caregivers to learn needed changes to keep heart failure under control.Call 270-575-2918 to sign up. NOVEMBER 17: A La Carte Series: Georgia on My Mind. WKCTC Anderson Technical Building.$40 per person.Bring your apron as Chef Patrick Fletcher takes you through the preparation of oyster pan roast, grouper fingers, cranberry pecan salad and seared duck with Guava glaze. Call 270-534-3335 to sign up. NOVEMBER 17: CPR for the Professional Rescuer. Paducah Area Red Cross, 232 North 8th Street. 5:30 PM. Call 270-442-3575. www.paducahredcross.org. NOVEMBER 17: Lourdes Little Miracles Sibling Class. Lourdes Marshall Nemer Medical Pavilion Rosenthal Room. 6 PM. Call 270-444-2243 for more. NOVEMBER 17: Sibling Class. Western Baptist Hospital Doctors Office Building 2 Atrium Classroom. 5 – 6 PM. FREE class to help children age 2 – 9 prepare for the arrival of a sibling. Call 270-575-2229 to register. NOVEMBER 9: Lourdes Little Miracles Friends and Family CPR. Lourdes Classroom 1. 6-8 PM. For more, call 270-444-2243. NOVEMBER 21: Girl Talk. Atrium Classroom, Doctors Office Building 2, Western Baptist Hospital. 5-6 PM. Free class helps prepare children ages 2 to 9 for the arrival of a new brother or sister. Call 270-575-2229 to sign up. NOVEMBER 21: CPR Classes. Paducah Area Red Cross, 232 North 8th Street. 6 PM. Call 270-442-3575. www.paducahredcross.org.
MONDAYS: Diabetes Group Sessions. Jackson Purchase Medical Center. 9 AM – noon. Registration required. FREE. Call 270-251-4580 or 1-877-554-JPMC.
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eventsccalendar MONDAY: Zumba Gold! Washington Street Baptist Church, 721 Washington Street. 4 – 4:45 PM. $2 per session. Seniors and beginners welcome. Visit www.zumba.com for more.
MONDAY: Clogging Class. Robert Cherry Civic Center. 6 PM. $5 per session. For more, call 270-444-8508.
MONDAY-FRIDAY: Crack of Dawn Bicycle Rides. 6 AM. Meet at Family Video beside Paducah Middle School, when pavement is dry and temperature is 40+ degrees. Pace set by who shows. For information, contact Torey or Hutch at Bike World, 270-442-0751 or email hutch@bikeworldky.com. MONDAY: Strength and Cardio Circuit Training. Curves, 3420 Park Avenue. Call 270-575-3800 for more. www.curves.com Silver Sneakers can Workout for FREE.
MONDAY – THURSDAY. Walking Club. Meet at Picnic Shelter 10 in Noble Park. M, W, 5 – 6 PM. Tu, Th, 12 – 1 PM. FREE.
MONDAY – FRIDAY, DURING FOOTBALL SEASON. Sports Medicine Clinic. The Orthopedic Institute of Western Kentucky, 2605 Kentucky Avenue, Suite 103. 8 AM, or by appointment. FREE. Call 270-442-9461 for appointments.
MONDAY – FRIDAY: Afterschool Martial Arts Sessions. Hwang’s Martial Arts. School dismissal – 5:30 PM. During the school year. 554-6667 or email hwangsmartialart@bellsouth.net www.hwangs-martialarts.com
MONDAY & WEDNESDAY: Jazzercise Classes. 33420 Lone Oak Road, Arch Towers - Suite L. 5:15 PM. Everyone welcome! For more, call 270-210-1044.
Hwang's Martial Arts. Call 554-6667 for enrollment information or email hwangsmartialart@bellsouth.net. www.hwang-martialarts.com
MONDAY & THURSDAY: Gentle Bends Yoga. 4600 Buckner Lane - United Church of Paducah. 4-5PMYoga for beginners, those who want to brush on their poses and have restrictions. Contact Carolyn @ 554-4466 or carolyn@truenorthyoga.com MONDAY & THURSDAY: Introduction to Flow Yoga. 4600 Buckner Lane United Church of Paducah. 5:30-6:10 PM All Levels Yoga: 7-8 PM Contact Tim @ 205-1012 or tim@truenorthyoga.com MONDAY - THURSDAY: Jazzercise Classes. Paducah Jazzercise Center, Lone Oak Plaza, 3562 Lone Oak Road. 5:15 PM. For more, email paducahjazz@yahoo.com or call 270-210-1044.
MONDAYS AND FRIDAYS: Tiger Jiu-Jitsu (ages 5 - 9). Three Rivers Martial Arts Academy, 2343 New Holt Road. 5 - 5:50 PM. For more, email trmaa@bellsouth.net or call 270-554-4885. www.threeriversacademy.com. MONDAYS AND FRIDAYS: Junior Jiu-Jitsu (ages 10 - 14). Three Rivers Martial Arts Academy, 2343 New Holt Road. 6 -6:50 PM. For more, email trmaa@bellsouth.net or call 270-554-4885. www.threeriversacademy.com.
TUESDAYS: Family Night. Kingway Skateland. 6:30-9PM. $4 each. Skates: Quad, $1, Speed/Inline $3. TUESDAYS: Family Track Run Practice. Meet at Noble Park Picnic Shelter #10. 6 - 7 PM. FREE. For more, call 270-444-8508.
TUESDAYS: Walk & Talk. Noble Park Shelter #19. 10 AM. FREE. Hosted by the McCracken County Extension Office. Get moving this fall.Walk the Greenway Trail at your own pace. Through the end of November. Call 270-554-9520.
MONDAYS & WEDNESDAYS: Karate Kidz Prep Beginners (Ages 7-8), Future
TUESDAY: Youth Running Club. Picnic Shelter #10 at Noble Park. FREE. Ages 5-15. 6-7 PM. 444-8508.
Kidz Beginners (Ages 5-6), Future Kidz Intermediates (Ages 5-6), Future Kidz Advanced (Ages 5-6), Karate Kidz Beginners (Ages 9-12), Dynamic Tae Kwon Do Beginners (Ages 13+), Black Belt Class, TurboKick Fitness (Ages 16+) 7PM.
TUESDAY & THURSDAY: Jazzercise Classes 3420 Lone Oak Road, Arch Towers - Suite L. 5:15 PM. Everyone welcome! For morem call 270-210-1044. TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS: Xtreme Martial Arts (Ages 8+), Karate Kidz Prep Intermediates/Advanced (Ages 7-8), Karate Kidz Intermediates/Advanced (Ages 9-12), Dynamic Tae Kwon Do Intermediates/Advanced (Ages 13+), Adult Kickboxing (Ages 16+). Hwang's Martial Arts. Call 554-6667 for enrollment information or email hwangsmartialart@bellsouth.net. www.hwang-martialarts.com TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS: Group Training Run, West Kentucky Runners Club. Summer Hill Ct (off Friedman Lane between Pines Road and HW 60 in Paducah). 5 AM. 8 mile run.
TUESDAY AND THURSDAY: Zumba Fitness Class. Paducah Expo Center, 1 Executive Blvd. 3:45 & 5 PM. $1 per class and or canned good (donated to food bank). Visit www.zumba.com to find out more.
THURSDAYS: Table Tennis. Ages 12+. Classroom 1, Paducah Parks. 5-6PM. $25. 444-8508. FRIDAYS:Kingsway Skateland 6:30 - 10 PM. $6. FRIDAY: Extreme Martial Arts classes 4:30 – 5:30PM. Future Kidz Makeup Class, 5PM; Lil' Dragons & Karate Kidz Prep Makeup Classes, 5:30; Karate Kidz Makeup Class, 6PM; Dynamic TKD Regular Class (13&Up), 6:30PM. Circuit Training. 6 PM. Hwang’s Martial Arts. 554-6667. www.hwangs-martialarts.com SATURDAYS, DURING FOOTBALL SEASON. Sports Medicine Clinic. The Orthopedic Institute of Western Kentucky, 2605 Kentucky Avenue, Suite 103. 9 AM. FREE. Call 270-442-9461 for appointments. SATURDAYS: Tiger and Junior Jiu-Jitsu (ages 5 - 14). Three Rivers Martial Arts Academy, 2343 New Holt Road. Noon - 1 PM. For more, email trmaa@bellsouth.net or call 270-554-4885. www.threeriversacademy.com. SATURDAYS: Kingsway Skateland. 1 - 3 PM and 3 - 5 PM, . 10 - 11:30 AM (beginner's session), $4. SATURDAYS: Group Training Run, West Kentucky Runners Club. Meet at Rehab Associates, Berger Road. 5 AM. 4 mile run (up to 20 if training for marathon).
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SATURDAYS. Kingsway Skateland. 7:30 – 11
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$6.50. . Skates: Quad, $1,
Speed/Inline $3.
SATURDAYS: Black Belts, 9AM; Hwang’s Martial Arts. 554-6667. hwangsmartialarts@bellsouth.net, www.hwangs-martialarts.com
SATURDAY: Jazzercise Classes. 33420 Lone Oak Road, Arch Towers - Suite L.5:15 PM. Everyone welcome! For more, call 270-210-1044.
On-Going Events for Seniors: 3RD MONDAY OF EACH MONTH: Potluck at Broadway United Methodist Church. Join us for a potluck lunch at noon. Bring your favorite dish to share in our fellowship hall. For more information contact Bob Fejes at 443-2401.
EVERY 3RD SATURDAY: Senior Citizens Social Dinner and games. McKendree United Methodist Church. 4:30 - 6PM. 488-3770. Residents at Trinity Village - Senior Family Home Care, 3910 Old US Hwy 45 South in Lone Oak. Invite you to a senior's get - together every FRIDAY (Please RSVP): Pot luck – 6 - 6:45PM. Bible Study 7 – 8 PM Contact Rene Sanchez-Chew, 554-7075. Senior Medicare Patrol – LaShea Sutton, program coordinator of the local Kentucky Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) provides information on how you can detect fraud, waste and abuse of Medicare. She is available for questions Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 9 AM – 3 PM and Tuesday from Noon – 4 PM at the Senior Center, 1400 H. C. Mathis Drive. For information call 270-442-8993.
1ST & 3RD FRIDAY NIGHTS: Senior Citizens Dance - Paducah-McCracken County Senior Center. 7 - 10 PM. $5. Live music. Bring potluck-style snack food. Drinks sold on-site. Open to the public. 50 and over. 443-8579
MONDAY - FRIDAY: Informal Coffee Group. Etcetera Coffeehouse, 6th Street and Kirchoff's Bakery locations. 9 AM. MONDAY - FRIDAY: Hot Lunches - Paducah-McCracken Senior Citizens Center. 11:30 AM. Donation : $2. Must be 60 and over. 443-8579 MONDAY, WEDNESDAY & FRIDAY: Exercise Classes for Seniors - PaducahMcCracken County Senior Center. 10-11 AM. 443-8579 MONDAY - FRIDAY: Water Aerobics. Brooks Indoor Pool, Broadway United Methodist Church, 701 Broadway. 10 more info.
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MONDAY: Zumba Gold! Washington Street Baptist Church, 721 Washington Street. 4 – 4:45 PM. $2 per session. Seniors and beginners welcome. Visit www.zumba.com for more.
MONDAY: Ballroom Dance Classes - Paducah-McCracken Senior Citizens Center. 1-3 PM. FREE. Must be 60 and over. 443-8579 MONDAY: Senior Citizens Theatre Troupe. Murray-Calloway County Senior Citizens Center. 2:30 PM. Projects include radio plays, and reader's theatre. Call Lisa Cope at 270-759-1752 for more. TUESDAY AND THURSDAY: Line Dancing Classes - Paducah-McCracken Senior Citizens Center. 1-2:30 PM. FREE.Thursdays for beginners. Must be 60 and over. 443-8579
TUESDAYS: Beginning Crochet and Quilting. Senior Citizens Center. 1 PM, 2 PM. FREE. 443-8579 WEDNESDAYS: Introduction to Senior Fitness Simplified. Paducah Yoga Center. 11 AM - noon. $10/ session, $30/month, $35/month with Sunday Tai Chi. Call 270-210-1465 for more.
1ST AND 3RD THURSDAYS OF EVERY MONTH: FREE Serving Our Senior's Bingo. Parkview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. 1:30 - 3 PM. Dessert and coffee served, enter at the Rehabilitation wing. To reserve a seat, call 270-443-6543.
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network eventsccalendarfamilyn Listings of non-profit groups providing family-oriented services
Adoption/Foster Care:
Adoption Support for Kentucky (ASK) - Sponsoring support group for adoptive and prospective adoptive parents.The meetings are held the second Monday of each month at the Oasis Christian Center, 3232 Buckner Lane (home to Community Christian Academy Elementary School in Paducah, KY and the last Monday of each month at the Community Fellowship Baptist Church on Hwy 45 in Hickory (across from State Police Post One) in Mayfield,KY. Both meetings are held from 6 - 8 PM.All adoptive parents and those interested in adoption are welcome.Childcare is provided free of charge.For more information contact: Tammy DeBoe @ 270-994-2466 or tammydeboe@newwaveccomm.net or Kim Armistead @ 502-558-6846 or raka1214@yahoo.com. NECCO Therapeutic Foster Care. NECCO Therapeutic Foster Care. Necco has been serving Western Kentucky's youth for more than a decade. To find out more about foster parenting,give us a call. Necco can introduce you to a child in need of a loving family and a safe place to call home. Benefits include training tailored to fit your schedule,24 hour crisis intervention/support,access to on staff mental health professionals,ongoing monthly trainings with childcare and meals provided,respite,incentives,daily reimbursements paid twice monthly,case managers for every home,staff cell phone numbers,and unmatched foster parent support. For experience you can count on,call Necco toll free at 866-30NECCO (866-306-3226) or 270-898-1293. Foster a Child & Foster Hope (© 2011 Necco).
Child Care:
Tot School. 9 AM - 2 PM, MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, FRIDAY. Ages 3 - 5. $110/month. AUGUST 16 - MAY. Paducah Parks Bldg. 444-8508. National After School Program (NASP). Meets MONDAY - FRIDAY, 3 - 6 PM. FREE. To sign up, call Paducah Parks at 270-444-8508.
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Child Protection/ Crisis Services:
Domestic Violence Information Session. McCracken County Courthouse, Family
Court, Room “E”.443-6071, ext.5. The Purchase Area Sexual Assault and Child Advocacy Center.We provides fee services for both children and adult victims of sexual crimes. Our services include therapy,legal and medical advocacy, forensic interviews, child sexual abuse exams, consultation, assessment and referral services and education programs. Offices in Paducah,Mayfield and Murray reach all of the Purchase Area Region.Our 24 Hour crisis line number is 1-800-928-7273 and our office number is 270-928-4422. We welcome invitations to present preventive programs in schools,clubs,churches,and other groups.We need volunteers for our 24 hour crisis line and to meet victims at local emergency rooms. All volunteers undergo a criminal background check and central registry check. All are equipped with a 40 - hour training course. PASAC will accommodate your schedule. Join the team by calling 270-534-4422.
Children’s and Teen Groups: Boy Scout Troop 1 – Grace Episcopal Church.559-1515. Looking for long lost Scouts! Visit www.scoutingfriends.org or call (270) 554-5857. Girl Scout Activity Listings: www.kyanags.org Teen Board- Conference Room at Paducah Parks Bldg. Ages 14-18.4-5PM.FREE.444-8508
Education Groups:
Center for Gifted Studies. Alexander Hall, Murray State University. The Center, located at 3205 Alexander Hall, collaborates with pre-service and graduate education students, the School Psychology program,and other College of Education programs to provide services to parents and gifted children in the region.Its services include professional develoPMent programs for teachers,regional and international enrichment opportunities for gifted students during the academic year and summers,and informational and assessment services to parents. For more,contact Dr.Joy Navan,270-809-2539 or joy.navan@coe.murraystate.edu. C.H.AMP., Christian Homeschoolers All Meet and Play. United Methodist Church Gym, Ledbetter, KY. Every Monday 2:30 - 4:30. We also have group recess every six weeks. Bring skates or sports equiPMent. FREE to all. For more, call Sherry LayneSmith at 270-928-4368 or email smith731@localnet.com.
Heartland Christian Home Educators offers support, field trips, and fellowship for home school families in western Kentucky and southern Illinois.To find out more call 270-908-1619. Wickliffe Mounds State Historic Site encourages area residents to volunteer at the park.Wickkliffe Mounds is a preservation of a Native American village dating to 11 AD.The park has a volunteer program and is searching for people who are interested in museums, history,archeology,education and Native Americans.Activities include tour guiding,educational programs,greeting visitors,outdoor landscaping and other help.Contact the Park Manager Carla Hildebrand at 270-335-3681 wickliffemounds@ky.gov Land Between the Lakes Programming - Trail hiking, animal discovery,
children’s activities, planetarium programming and more.Weekday and weekend listings. 270-924-2020. www.lbl.org McKAGE (McCracken County Chapter of Kentucky Association of Gifted Education.) Monthly lunch meetings at local schools. Noon – 1 PM. For information, contact Danette Humphrey, 442-5172 Ms. Bunny’s Pet Licks for Kids – Community Awareness Safety program. Pet care, responsibility and safety tips for children 5 – 12 years of age. Focus on dog bite prevention. Fun, interactive program with her tiny, fourlegged helper,“Scooby Sue”. FREE to children’s groups, schools and organiza-
Zack’s Hope SOS. Support Group for Survivors of Suicide. FOURTH THURSDAY OF EVERY MONTH. Western Baptist Heart Center.6 – 7:30 PM.For more,call Linda Thompson at 270-559-3480
tions. For information & to schedule Ms. Bunny. 575-3822 Center for Cultural Exchange.Host an international exchange student! CCI is looking for families to host high school students from foreign countries.Each CCI student is fully insured, brings spending money and is looking forward to an active family life.CCI is designated by the US Department of State and dedicated to promoting cultural understanding,academic develoPMent and world peace. Call your Area Representative, Corinne Sullivan at 270-5080622 if you have any questions or visit www.cci-exchange.com for more information. To view television programs, including Tot School from Paducah Parks Services, produced by the television department at West Kentucky Community and Technical College, visit www.paducah2.org.
Crisis Management
Kentucky Regional Poison Center - Kosair Children’s Hospital. 1-800-222-1222 The Merryman House. The Merryman House Domestic Crisis Center provides free services to all victims of domestic violence, including shelter for those in need. All of the following services are offered FREE of charge. Some of our services include individual counseling, court advocacy, support groups, referral services, hospital advocacy, outreach services, and housing counseling. Though the shelter is located in Paducah, we provide outreach services for area counties. Our toll free crisis number is 1-800-585-2686 or (270) 443-6001. Our email address is merrymanhouse@ hcis.net. All services are completely confidential. Paducah Lifeline Ministries. Counseling and help for life-controlling addictions. Call 443-4743. 2801 Morgan Lane Paducah, KY Chapter of Yellow Ribbon Suicide Prevention Program - 800-SUICIDE (800-2433), 800-273-TALK (800-273-8255).zackshope.com For military and their families: www.operationhomefront.org
Loss:
Compassionate Friends – THIRD THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH. 7 – 9 PM. For families who have lost a child of any age. Community and Senior Ctr, 155 W Cumberland Av, Grand Rivers, KY (one block west of J.H. O'Bryan Ave, and behind 1st KY Bank) Contact: 270-217-4490, or FourRiversCF@hotmail.com for more information or to receive our newsletter. www.compassionatefriends.org Lourdes Hospice Needs Volunteers:Working with hospice patients can grow your faith and teach you about the magic and beauty of life.Volunteers are needed in Ballard,Caldwell,Carlisle, Crittenden,Fulton,Graves,Hickman,Livingston,Lyon,Marshall,and McCracken counties.If interested,contact Susan Mason at 1-800-870-7460 or 270-415-3640.
EVERY MONDAY (EXCEPT HOLIDAYS). Healthy Grieving Group. Paducah Lourdes Hospice Office,Hipp Buildingm Jackson Street 5 PM. 1ST TUESDAY OF EVERY MONTH. Grief Support Lunch:Luke's Truckstop,Arlington.11:30 AM. Contact Leah Fondaw,lfondaw@lourdes-pad.org.270-415-3607. Survivors of Suicide: support group for anyone whose life has been touched by the
unique grief of suicide. First Tuesday of the month. United Church of Paducah, 4600 Buckner Lane.Contact: 442-3722
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Family Service Society is in DESPERATE NEED of FOOD. All types are needed;canned, boxed,mixes,cereal,etc.Please contact Family Service Society by calling 270-443-4838.
Lourdes Hospital has meetings and groups on:Childbirth,breastfeeding ALS support, Driving,Eating Disorders,Epilepsy,Fibromyalgia,Breast & Cervical Cancer,Parkinson’s disease and Heart issues.Call 444-2444 or ehealthconnection.com/ regions/lourdes Western Baptist Hospital has meetings and groups on: Breast feeding, childbirth, Baby Care, Family, CPR, Menopause, Diabetes, Ostomy & other medical issues. Call 575-2229 or www.westernbaptist.com Hope Unlimited Family Care Center and Medical Clinic provides counseling, pregnancy tests,ultrasounds,parenting classes and The Learn to Earn Program which offers a way for families to earn points to purchase much needed baby items. For more information, call 270-442-1166 in Paducah or 618-524-5730 in Metropolis. St.Nicholas Free Clinic.St.Nicholas Family Clinic's mission is to provide quality health care to working individuals and families who do not have medical insurance or financial resources necessary to pay for private insurance and/or medical care The St.Nicholas Family Clinic offers medical services to Ballard,Carlisle,Fulton,Hickman,Livingston,McCracken,and Marshall Counties in Kentucky and Massac County in Southern Illinois.Open to the public Tuesday - Friday from 10:00 - 11:30 AM and 12:30 - 4:30 PM.Drop by,call 270-415-0467,or email anita@stnicholasfamilyclinic.com. St.Vincent de Paul Budget Store.We are a volunteer based ministry that sells used clothing,furniture and other goods at a minimal charge to the community and in turn uses the proceeds to help those less fortunate through the Help Line. Help is offered based on need, regardless of religious affiliation or income. The Budget Store serves the public 5 days a week (Tuesday through Friday 10 AM to 3 PM and Saturday 9 AM to 1 PM). VOLUNTEERS AND DONATIONS ALWAYS WELCOME! Please feel free to call or e-mail us with any questions you may have regarding our services. Budget Store phone number:270-442-9351;Help Line phone number:270-575-1008;E-mail address:stvincentpaducah@yahoo.com Four Rivers Behavioral Health. Provides service in the areas of mental health, develoPMental disabilities, and substance abuse. Consulting and employee assistance available. Serving Ballard, Calloway, Carlisle, Fulton, Graves, Hickman, Livingston, Marshall, and McCracken. 24-hr. crisis hotline, 1-800-592-3980. Call the office, 442-7121, to find out more. Martha's Vineyard. A ministry that prepares meals and delivers them to the less fortunate in our area weekly.If you would like to volunteer please call Martha at 575-0021. Donations may be sent to :Martha's Vineyard • 1100 N.12th Street • Paducah KY 42001 Ballard County Community Food Pantry. St. Mary's Catholic Church, 662 Broadway, LaCenter. Open Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 9 AM to 12 noon for food distribution and to receive non-perishable donations. Need spaghetti'os, soups, vegetables, crackers, etc. For more, call the church at 270-665-5551.
Miscellaneous:
Art Parties. Invite an artist to come to your place or have the party at ours. The artist will do live demonstrations, paint faces, and lead kids in a super fun art activity. Call Gretchen Smith at 270-243-0444 or email tallartist@hotmail.com.
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MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) - MOPS meets from 9:30-11:30am on 1ST & 3RD
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Art Guild of Paducah. FIRST TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH 6 PM. McCracken County Public LibraryFor more info, call Carol at 270-554-4803 or 270-210-1465, or Melanie at 270-331-3087. Senior Pastor Bible Study. Thursday mornings at 11:00 AM at Broadway United Methodist Church. Come and bring a friend. You do not have to be a member of Broadway UMC to participate. 443-2401. Citizens Against Drug Dealers and Drug Abuse (C.A.D.D.) Working toward a drugfree McCracken County with education, prevention, and resources for families. 1st Thursdays; 6:30 PM. Milburn Chapel Church,West Paducah. For info., 554-9429. Dream Factory Volunteer Meetings - US Bank Bldg. 4TH & Broadway. 5TH floor. Interested in helping or donating? Janice Harris, 441-7611 www.dreamfactory.com Hearts for Babies.The group makes layettes for under-privileged and single moms in need and their new babies.Meets 1st Wednesday of every month from 10 a.m.– 2 p.m.at Lone Oak First Baptist Church, Room C 200. Come and join our fun group.We knit, crochet, quilt and sew! For more,call Nelly Sullivan at 270-556-3818 Paducah Chess Club - SATURDAYS, 1 - 4 PM,brilliant minds young and old,put their wits to the test at English's Antiques.Sponsored by English's Antiques and Rayela Art,212 Broadway. Paducah Kennel Club.Meetings are the SECONDTUESDAY OF EVERY MONTH (EXCLUDING JUNE,WHEN THE MEETING IS THE THURSDAY PRIOR TO THE DOG SHOW) at 7 PM at the clubhouse.Guests are welcome.Membership is $30 annually for an individual,$45 for a family,and $5 for Junior Membership.There are ongoing conformation and puppy socialization classes, obedience classes, and agility classes. The club also offers Canine Good Citizen and Therapy Dog International Testing.For more,visit www.paducahkennelclub.com Paducah Photographer's Club. Meets FIRST MONDAY OF THE MONTH.Broadway Baptist Church of Christ, 2855 Broadway. 6:30 – 8:30 PM. A diverse group of people with one common interest:photography.Whether you're a new hobbyist or full time professional,our club offers the opportunity to learn,share,network and form new friendships! Yearly membership dues only $20.For more info,contact bonni.littleton@gmail.com McCracken County Genealogical & Historical Society. 2nd Wednesdays. McCracken County Public Library. 1:30 PM. Contact Marjory Heyduck at 554-0878. Programs include local speakers. New members welcome. Toastmasters EVERY MONDAY. Farm Bureau Office,1600 Broadway.Noon-1PM.Visitors are always welcome. Come and improve your public speaking ability in a friendly, supportive atmosphere. For more info,call Clay Campbell,703-2700.
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I-CAN - The International Cesarean Awareness Network's mission is to improve maternal and child health by preventing unnecessary cesareans through education and provide support for cesarean recovery.Meetings the 2ND TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH at 5:30,McCracken Public Liabrary Meeting Room.For more information,contact Kimberly Eckenberg 618-921-1132,kjeckenberg@hotmail.com or i-canonline.org La Leche League of Kentucky- All breastfeeding mothers and mothers-to-be interested in breastfeeding.Meetings 1ST THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH at 10 AM,160 South Gum Springs Road,Paducah.Contact Lynette Brown 534-0512 for directions. Inclement weather cancels. www.breastfeedinghelppaducah.blogspot.com
THURSDAYS FROM DECEMBER THROUGH MAY.If you’re a mother of a preschooler,you’ve got your hands full….and we know how you feel! Get connected in MOPS. There are limited spots available for childcare so please call ahead.554-1441.They also meet one Sunday a month,5 - 7 PM.Please call for specific dates. Moms in Touch prayer support for Concord Elementary School. Call Kelly Hudspeth, 744-0800 NINO – Nine months in; nine months out. Provide infant sling & carrier information & support. 3rd Mondays. 10:30AM. McCracken County Library. For more information, contact Jill Tanner, 349-3806 or email thenaturalbaby@gmail.com Parents Encouraging Parents: A parent support group hosted by First Christian Church. All parents are invited to attend! Free family meal followed by supervised play for kids and a moderated discussion for parents. Meal at 5:30 PM with discussion to follow.Topics are as follows:We hope you will join us.RSVP for childcare and meal @ 443-8251. Wives of Faith,Western KY Chapter – If you would like to join a Christian-based group of other military wives,this is the group for you. Come join us for lots of fun,support, and activities! All units and branches are welcome. Check out: http://www.wivesoffaith.org/groups/western-kentucky-wof and email ashley@wivesoffaith.org if you're interested or would like more information.
Social and Professional Groups:
40/50 Group. 1ST AND 3RD MONDAY OF EACH MONTH at 5:30 PM.Meets at area restaurants for socializes and to plan events. Meetings this month: February 7th at Tribeca, February 21st at Jasmine.www.4050group.blogspot.com ACCESS Christian Singles. We provide a safe atmosphere for social activity for all singles.Whether members are men,women,divorced,widowed,never married,just separated or dating couples, we all have different personal goals and ideas about socially acceptable behavior. Meets the SECOND SATURDAY AND FOURTH FRIDAY OF THE MONTH.Check the blog for details: http://accesschristiansingles.blogspot.com/ Downtown Kiwanis Club - 310 N 4th Street, THURSDAYS, Noon - 1 PM. Visitors and potential members are always welcome at these weekly service-oriented gatherings. Email Chuck.Williamson@jpenergy.comfor more info. Four Rivers Society for Human Resource Management - Meetings are the FOURTH TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH at 6 PM at Whaler's Catch. For more, call Christa Dubrock at 443-7361, ext. 10689 or email dubruck@csiweb.com. Lone Oak Kiwanis - Meets WEDNESDAYS mornings for breakfast at The Parlor, 3033 Lone Oak Road, 6:45 AM.Visitors and potential members are always welcome at these service-oriented meetings. Paducah /River City Business and Professional Women (BPW). MEETS SECOND TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH at noon at the Pasta House. Email Jessica Koverdan for more,jessicakoverdan@kyfb.com. Paducah Business and Professional Women (BPW) Meets second Tuesday of each month for dinner.6 PM,Grace Episcopal Church. For information,call Merryman Kemp at 270-442-7636 or Pat Moriarty at 270-853-2580. Paducah-Kentucky Lake Chapter of the International Society of Administrative Professionals. Meetings are the THIRD TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH at 5:30 PM. For more, call Christy Poindexter at 270-575-6624.www.geocites.com/paducahkylake. Paducah Lions Club - The oldest Lions Club in Kentucky, they meet TUESDAYS at noon for lunch and presentations by guest speakers at the Carson Center. Paducah Newcomers' Club: Monthly meetings are held on the SECOND TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH, please call 270-554-5303 or www.geocities.com/paducahnewcomers/index.html for more details.Paducah Newcomers' Club Playgroup:Held weekly on Monday at 10:00 AM, please call 270-534-1835 for more details. Paducah Rotaract Club. First MONDAY of the month at 6 PM. Paducah Area Chamber of Commerce.A group for young professionals 18 – 30 years old focused on helping others. Paducah Rotary Club - The group meets each WEDNESDAY for lunch and excellent speakers. Noon at the Myre River Room, Carson Four Rivers Center. Paducah Singles Connection - TUESDAYS, 7 PM at Grace Episcopal Church. All single adults are welcome to this group,which emphasizes positive fellowship and social interaction based on the Christian lifestyle. They neither encourage nor discourage dating among members.The goal is to encourage,with love and support,those adjusting to the single lifestyle in a way that enhances self-esteem,tolerance and understanding.
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South Paducah Kiwanis - 1640 South 6th Street, THURSDAYS from 7 - 8 PM.The club invites members to this weekly meeting. The group's mission: serving the children of the world, one at a time. Zonta Club of Paducah - 5:30 PM, SECOND TUESDAY OF THE MONTH at Whaler's Catch restaurant. It’s always a fun night when this group of women executives and professionals gathers to work together to advance the status of women worldwide through service and advocacy. For more, call 270-575-3444.
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H.O.R.S.E.S., INC. Informational "roundtable" meetings. 6 PM Learn about our program, enroll a rider, become a volunteer, help with upcoming events and fundraisers, be a guest speaker. Contact Debbie for further information 270-2520466 or expo@horsesinc.org, please visit our website www.horsesinc.org.
Cancerport - the Breast Cancer Support Group.Women's Health and Wellness
Center at Lourdes Medical Pavilion.Contact Kentucky Cancer Program at 270442-1310. Cancer Support Group – First Christian Church. 443-8251 Celebrate Recovery. Heartland Worship Center's Youth Building. FRIDAYS AT 7 PM. Are you struggling with hurts, habits and hang-ups such as depression, insecurity, anger, overeating or chemical dependency? Open the door to change and find freedom from addictive, compulsive and dysfunctional behaviors. For more, call 270-534-1400, ext. 260. Christian Support Group Meeting for friends and family of the chemically dependent. New Life Tabernacle. Call 444-8073 or 554-5977. Circle of Hope Cancer Support Group. FIRST MONDAY OF THE MONTH at 6 Jackson Purchase Medical Center, Private Dining Room. Special guests are planned to provide information on pain management, depression, nutrition and many other related topics. For more information, call 382-3940 or 247-6546. Next meeting: February 7.
H.O.R.S.E.S. Inc. Therapeutic Riding Center currently has open enrollment for riders with special needs, on Wednesdays at Carson Park in Paducah and Mondays in Dexter, KY. Please visit our website for an enrollment package. www.horsesinc.org or call us at 270-437-3881.
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Easter Seals West Kentucky offers a range of therapies including speech, physical and occupational therapy services to children who qualify regardless of income. If you know a child who would benefit from these services or needs additional services above what they are already receiving, please call Tara Beyer at 270-444-9687.
Compassionate Friends – THIRD THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH. 7 – 9 PM. For families who have lost a child of any age. Community and Senior Ctr, 155 W Cumberland Av, Grand Rivers, KY (one block west of J.H. O'Bryan Ave, and behind 1st KY Bank) Contact: 270-217-4490, or FourRiversCF@hotmail.com for more information or to receive our newsletter. www.compassionatefriends.org
Easter Seals West Kentucky Adult Day Care has openings. Our program is ideal for seniors and special needs adults who are unable to be monitored during the day by a primary caregiver or simply need daily interaction in a safe, social group setting. In addition to activities, we offer meals and personal care. Caring nursing staff are also available to help monitor or assist with certain health or medical needs. Please contact Micah Sullivan at 270-442-2001 for more information.
Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America Support Group. First Thursday of
FEAT of Western Kentucky. Families for Effective Autism Treatment. Easter Seals Child Development Center. featofwky@gmail.com Marshall County Special Olympics. Marshal County Special Olympics. The
group holds their monthly meeting at the Woodmen of the World building in Benton, 2nd Tuesday at 7:30 PM. For more, call Brian and Melissa Collier, 270227-5225. Down Syndrome Association of Western Kentucky is a resource group for families, friends, &individuals with Down syndrome. 6:30-8 PM on the third Monday of each month at the Heartland Worship Center in Paducah, Kentucky. For more, call Lana Dockery, phone number 270-564-0949, and email ldockery@comcast.net
Support Groups:
Alcoholics Anonymous. Wednesdays evenings. 8 – 9 PM. Ballard County Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Community Center in Lacenter. Caregiver Support Group – Third Tuesday of the month. Legacy Personal Care Home, 4747 Alben Barkley Drive. 6 PM. FREE respite care is provided. For more information, please call Carrie Gottschalk Singler, 270-534-0620. American Cancer Society Look Good...Feel Better.FREE program designed to help women look their best during cancer treatment.Experienced cosmetologists teach beauty tips to help minimize the appearance-related side effects of chemotherapy and radiation. Call 444-0384 to attend a group session or make an appointment.
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Diabetes Support Group – Lone Oak Church of Christ. 3RD TUESDAYS. 7-8 PM. For questions, contact: Western Baptist Hospital at 575-2282; or Purchase District Health Dept. at 444-9625. Diabetes Support Group. FIRST MONDAY OF THE MONTH AT 6 PM. Community Conference Room, Jackson Purchase Medical Center. Participants share in a diabetic-friendly potluck meal. Additional information can be obtained by calling The Diabetes Care Center at 251-4372. To register call 251-4580 or 1877-554-JPMC. Epilepsy Support Group. SECOND THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH, 6 - 7 PM in the West Kentucky Epilepsy Center at the Murray Calloway County Hospital in Murray. Free and open to the public. Call 270-762-1566 for more information. Fibromyalgia Support Group. 6 - 7 PM. THIRD THURSDAY OF EVERY MONTH at Birk Grove Life Centre (5150 Village Square Drive.) Meetings are open to the public for women with Fibromyalgia. Phone 270-415-9575 for any questions. Hopeful Hearts -A support group for women with cancer led by Dr. Lisa
Chaney Lasher. MEETINGS: 2ND THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH 6:30pm. Lourdes Women's Health and Wellness Center, Contact 538-5723. Hot Shots, a support group for children with type 1 diabetes and their families. For more information, contact 217-2548, 519-4155, 210-3047 or ronda. cartwright @mccracken.kyschools.us I-CAN - The International Cesarean Awareness Network's mission is to improve maternal and child health by preventing unnecessary cesareans through educa-
Adoption Support for Kentucky (ASK). support group for adoptive and prospective adoptive parents. SECOND MONDAY OF EACH MONTH at the Oasis Christian Center, 3232 Buckner Lane (home to Community Christian Academy Elementary School in Paducah, KY and the last Monday of each month at the Community Fellowship Baptist Church on Hwy 45 in Hickory (across from State Police Post One) in Mayfield, KY. Both meetings are from 6 - 8 PM. All adoptive parents and those interested in adoption are welcome. FREE childcare provided.
Bariatric Support Group. FOURTH TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH at 6 PM. Community Conference Room, Jackson Purchase Medical Center. For more information about participating with this group, call 270-251-4169. Brain Injury of Kentucky Support Group - Western Baptist Hospital, Conference Room A. Call Brenda Bradford at 575-2799 or 554-0452
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Paducah Area Amputees in Action Support Group. Lourdes Hospital - Borders Community Room. 5:30 PM. 3RD THURSDAY EACH MONTH. For information, please call Terri Ross, 488-3020. If you or a loved one would like a hospital or nursing home visit from an amputee for support and encouragement, please call for information.
tion and provide support for cesarean recovery. Meetings the 2ND TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH at 5:30, McCracken Public Library Meeting Room. For more information, contact Kimberly Eckenberg 618-921-1132, kjeckenberg@hotmail.com or i-canonline.org
Parkinson’s Support Group. This group meets at Western Baptist Hospital in the 2nd floor Atrium Conference Room at 9:30 AM and at Lourdes Hospital in the basement, Classroom 4 at 10 AM. MEETINGS ARE EVERY OTHER WEEK. For exact meeting times and more information, please call 1-270-898-8031.
L.I.F.E Community L.I.F.E-Saver Class - 523 N 12th Street. TUESDAYS, 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM.This class allows individuals to talk about any life-controlling issues and get support from the group. FREE. All are welcome. 575-3823.
Postpartum Depression Support Group. The FIRST MONDAY OF EACH MONTH at Hope Unlimited headquarters. This resource is open to the
Lupus Support Group. Lourdes Hospital, Classroom 4. 6 PM, first Monday of every month. For more, call 270-210-9247. “Metamorphosis”: Lourdes Bariatric Program Support Group - For those who are interested or have undergone the gastric bypass procedure. 4442444 N.AMI. Paducah (National Alliance on Mental Illness) support group for family members and persons affected by mental illness and their families. THURSDAYS, 7 – 8:30 PM. St. Mathew’s Lutheran Church, 27th & Broadway. Nar-Anon Family Support Group. TUESDAYS, 6:30 PM. Lourdes Hospital Classroom 4. Join in on a weekly hour of anonymous friendship, support and information for people with family members and/or friends struggling with drug addiction. For more, call 444-6718 Overeaters Anonymous. MONDAYS. 7-9PM at at various members' homes. OA offers a fellowship of men and women who seek recovery -through a Twelve-Step program. No public, private, political, ideological, or religious affiliation. No dues, fees, or weigh-ins. EVERYONE WELCOME! For more and weekly location, call 270556-8873.
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public, confidential and free. For questions about this support group, call 270442-1166. Stroke and Brain Injury Survivors Support Group. Meets weekly on AM - Noon. Second floor conference room, Jackson Purchase Medical Pavilion. Call 270-251-4121 for information on upcoming meeting topics.
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Support & education for families with a loved one who has a severe mental illness. FREE. Basic information about medications, the recovery process, communication skills, problem solving. Weekly meetings. Call to register 270-554-1915 TOPS Support Group - Lebanon Methodist Church, 4620 At Massa Drive, Tuesdays at 6:30 PM. This weekly meeting has a two-fold objective: encourage healthy lifestyles through weight management support groups and sponsor obesity research. Most members refer to the organization simply as "TOPS," an acronym for "Take Off Pounds Sensibly." The first meeting is FREE; yearly membership $25; monthly chapter dues $5. 270-217-1182. TOPS KY 0212 Paducah "Take Off Pounds Sensibly". Our mission is to offer Support and Encouragement for weight loss. Fountain Avenue United Methodist. Meetings are every Wednesday morning & starts at 9:30. The first meeting is FREE, yearly dues are $26,and monthly chapter dues are just $4. For more information contract Tina at 270-331-0318. United Ostomy Association – Held at Western Baptist Hospital. Contact Bonita Cloyd, 575-2303
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School Bus Safety: Dark Days Bring Danger
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he fall season is filled with good things like football, hot dog roasts, Halloween and apple cider. The cooler, shorter days invigorate us and create beautiful color on the trees, but they also create a heightened risk for our students as they travel to and from school. The time change from Daylight Savings Time back to Standard Time in the fall means that more children will be traveling to and from school in the dark, which puts them at greater risk of injuries from automobile accidents. Over half of all fatal pedestrian crashes and over one fourth of fatal bicycle crashes involving school age children (ages 5 through 18) occur in low light or dark conditions. The fact is that the school bus is clearly the safest mode of transportation for school children. But we want to work together as a community to make our streets even safer for our students; even one accident involving our bus riders is too many. There are many things you can do to help your children- or children in your neighborhood- get to school each morning and reach home safely at the end of the day.
1. You can help them learn and practice this important safety rule: Be Seen to Be Safe. When walking to and from bus stops or walking home after school, children should wear bright or fluorescent clothing. These colors (Day-Glo green, hot pink, or construction worker orange) amplify light and help motorists see pedestrians and gives them more time to react.
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2. You can help kids remember to “stop, look left-right-left, and listen” before stepping off the curb, even when there is a traffic signal. Accompany your children when they walk to and from school as often as possible.
3. You can remind kids to avoid “jaywalking” and crossing from between parked vehicles. Crosswalks are safer and more visible, especially after dark. Motorists can help by paying special attention to safe driving
rules in low-light conditions. Be alert if you are on the road after dark.Watch carefully for children who may be walking or riding their bikes. Always drive at a safe speed, especially on unlit or winding roads or when using low beams. It is especially important that you never pass a stopped school bus with its stop arm extended and red lights flashing. Paducah Public Schools Transportation Director Steve Spraggs says that one of the most common bus driver complaints is that other motorists frequently violate the school bus stop law. “Motorists are required to stop for stopped buses that are displaying flashing red lights and a stop arm,” said Spraggs.“Motorists are in such a hurry that they ignore the lights and stop arm. This is probably the most dangerous situation we have for children, especially for younger ones who may not be watching traffic as closely as they should.” Spraggs said that when motorists violate the stop arm law, the bus driver forwards a report of the violation to district security director Robert Bryant for further action. Bryant said failing to stop at a school bus stop arm in operation is a Class B misdemeanor. The penalty if convicted is up to 90 days in jail and/or a $250.00 fine. Riding the bus is very safe. As bus drivers, students, parents and motorists work together, we can keep it safe, even as shorter days approach.
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Choosing the Perfect Fall Trip by Parkview Nursing & Rehabilitation
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ummer is over and fall is here. With it, we say goodbye to hot days and hello to breezy nights swaying on the porch swing. Though there is nothing wrong with taking in nature’s beauty from the confines of your own front lawn, many people find fall to be the perfect time to a vacation. According to some estimates, people who are age 50 and older account for nearly 80 percent of all leisure travel spending.We travel more often, go farther, and stay longer than people in any other age group. No wonder the travel industry is constantly looking for new ways to attract our business.
The first step to getting any travel discount is to ask. Many resorts, hotels, restaurants, tour operators, transportation carriers, and other travel providers offer special travel discounts for older travelers, but if you seem willing to pay full price, what’s their incentive to offer you a better deal? Many travel service providers that don’t have regular travel discounts may be willing to offer you a travel discount rather than watch you take your business elsewhere. Speak up and ask for what you want. Last-minute travel discount deals can save you hundreds, or even thousands of dollars over regular rates if you’re flexible and
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adventurous enough to take advantage of them. One way to find travel discounts is to sign up for email newsletters that highlight some of the best travel discounts currently available. Most travel providers such as Orbitz.com and travel aggregators such asTravelzoo.com now offer newsletters, so ask their representatives or check their Web sites. Always ask for your travel discount or special package at the start of any transaction or experience to which it may apply. Raise the question of travel discounts each time you make a reservation, check in to a hotel, or ordering a meal. If you wait until you’re checking out or paying your bill to ask for a
travel discount, it may be too late to negotiate one. If you complete your hotel stay without raising the question of a travel discount, or you finish a restaurant meal without asking about available discounts, the service provider is justified in expecting you to pay full price. In many cases, if the person purchasing the tickets or trip is the right age to qualify for the senior travel discount, a traveling companion or the rest of the party will be entitled to the same reduced rates, no matter what their ages. While there are many great travel discounts available to seniors, the “senior discount”isn’t always the best deal available. Before asking for the senior discount, be sure to check out special promotional discounts or other travel discounts that may be available to people regardless of age. Sometimes they turn out to be better deals than the senior discounts. Don’t hesitate to compare the deals that are available. Always ask about the lowest possible rate and the best deal available before choosing to go with a senior discount. Here are a few senior citizen-friendly options to help you choose which destination is most ideal for you.
For the outdoor enthusiast: There are very few destinations that capture the natural
Paducah Parks Services Come see what Parks Services is cooking in November!
November
Powder Puff Football November 5 @ 10am Recipe Swap/Cooking Demo - November 5 @ 3 pm Veteran’s Day Parade - November 11 @ 11 am Veteran’s Day Concert - November 11 @ 7 pm Teen Activity Night – November 19 @ 6 pm
December
Christmas Parade – December 3 @ 5 pm Candy Cane Hunt – December 10 @ 10 am
For more information about programs offered please call our office at 444-8508 or visit our website at www.paducahky.gov
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beauty of the earth like the Grand Canyon. Located in the northwest corner of Arizona, this geological wonder is 277 miles long and about one mile deep. Because of its vast size and length, the canyon has been separated into two parts— the North and South Rim. The South Rim is the more visited side, attracting nearly 90 percent of park attendees, while the North Rim is the more remote side, attracting only about 10 percent of the park’s visitors. Since the North Rim closes in mid-October, and does not have nearly as many attractions as its counterpart, the South Rim is probably the best bet for fall travelers.
AARP has a travel search engine at www.expedia-aarp.com with special deals for its members. Sign up for newsletters on travel deals at www.Travelocity.com, www.travelzoo.co and www.orbitz.com. Barbie and Clay Campbell owners of Kentucky Opry Tours, take bus groups to Branson, Nashville and Pigeon Forge. Call them for more specifics at (270) 5273869. For more information on the Grand Canyon; Williamsburg, Virginia; the Great Smoky Mountains National Park; Denali National Park and Branson, Missouri, please visit nps.gov, history.org and branson.com.
For the history buff: One of our country’s most authentic historical cities is located in the town of Williamsburg, Virginia. Colonial Williamsburg is a unique, historical experience that allows visitors to travel back to the time period during which our nation was first founded. While there, you can shop for handcrafted jewelry or glassware in the Merchant’s Square shopping center, or visit one of the many area museums. You can also take part in various programs and activities by visiting the town’s historic area, where you can discuss past events with curators and gardeners.
For the good ole’ country soul: What is the United States’ most visited national park? If you guessed the Grand Canyon, Yosemite or Yellowstone, you might be surprised to learn that it is actually the Great Smoky Mountains National Park located in Gatlinburg, TN. The park offers numerous recreational activities such as camping, fishing and picnicking. It is also located next to several local attractions and old-time amusement parks such as Dollywood, Splash Country and the Dixie Stampede.
For the attraction-seeker: If you love variety and do not want your vacation to center around a singular theme, Branson, Missouri, is calling your name. Whether its shows, cruises, museums, haunted houses or wildlife adventures that you seek, Branson has enough activities to please everyone. With famous acts such as the Three Redneck Tenors, Andy Williams and The Oak Ridge Boys, Branson has quite the star power as well. Attend a few shows to see why these entertainers hit it big. Who knows, you might even become part of the performance yourself. In any case, if you are a fan of fun attractions at affordable prices, Branson’s got you covered. The preceding destinations are great places to spend some quality relaxation time during the fall months. However, there are many more fun, scenic areas that will allow you to get your vacationing fix
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GPSP RecycleNow by Crystal Engler Purchase Paretning and Family Staff
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ecycling is no longer the "hippie" thing to do. People of all backgrounds, ages, and ethnicity are pitching in to make a difference for our future. As a former elementary teacher, I can remember teaching my third graders about the importance of recycling. Only after they were allowed to bring in their "clean" trash to recycle did they fully understand the significance of the waste problem we are likely to have if things don't change. McCracken is very fortunate to have a recycling company known as GPSP (Greater Paducah Sustainability Project) RecycleNow, a non-profit group. I spoke with Merle Paschedag, one of
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the founders and current Manager of RecycleNow, about the company. "Right now, we're processing close to 300,000 pounds of material a month and we're continuing to grow,” Paschedag explained.“Most people have no idea that we provide service to around 1,600 customers each month. We take most material for free, however we do ask for donations, because we're a tax deductible, non-profit group." “Most items that we throw away in the trash can actually be recycled”. Paschedag said, "We accept cardboard, paper, steel and aluminum cans, metals, all plastics (except Styrofoam), glass, and electronics such as computers,
Dream Green will collect plastic, paper, cardboard, glass, aluminum, tin, and e-scrap. Prices vary according to how often you have the recyclables picked up. They have both commercial and residential rates. For more information about Dream Green, visit their Facebook page, call 270-442-2088.
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GPSP RecycleNow has recently made some changes. "We've installed about $200,000 worth of grant investments. We now have an elevated 40-foot conveyer system for sorting, a horizontal compactor that compresses the materials, a plastic perforator, a glass crusher, and a few other things from the grant. We've done a complete revision of our center including the re-routing of customers dropping off recyclables," Paschedag told me.“The progress we have made in the community is hard to comprehend at times.We started just 5 years ago, in 2006, as a group of local residents that wanted to recycle. Our first event was Earth Day, April 2007 where we collected 16,541 pounds of recyclable material in the Park Avenue, Kroger parking lot.
Repurposing GPSP RecycleNow also tries to repurpose the items that they receive. "We're after the things that haven't been going to recyclers, because we're able to reuse some of those materials. We've provided farmers at the farmer's market things they can use like 5 gallon paint buckets with lids, different types of containers, and totes. If there's a use for something, we'll look for it and set it aside." One thing that most people do not know about the group is that they operate independently. "We're not a division of the city or the county,” explained Paschedag. “GPSPRecycleNow is a non-profit organization, serving the community. We partner with the city and the county to achieve this, but our principal funding comes from the sale of the materials."
Dream Team Curbside Recycling Pilot Program GPSP-RecycleNow has begun working with Dream Green, a local business that offers curbside pick-up from McCracken county and Paducah city homes. Dream Green brings their recycled materials to GPSP RecycleNow, and they recycle it. The company was founded by April Freeman and Cassi McClure. Dream Green offers curbside pick-up, or they will come to your door. This is a city sponsored pilot program to determine interest in curb side recycling, so if you want curbside in this area it might be a good idea to support this group! They will sort the items for you, but please rinse first. www.purchaseparenting.com November2011 • 55
Creating local jobs In the midst of a problem economy, GPSP RecycleNow is thriving, "We've created 10 jobs in the area over the last three years during a recession while many other companies are laying people off,” Paschedag explained.“We work with the Kentucky Works Program thru Audubon Area Community Services, Inc. providing a work environment for their clients to gain work experience through volunteering. We also work with KY Office of Vocational Rehabilitation Preparing Adults for Competitive Employment training program (PACE).
GPSP RecycleNow also does many other things for our community, much of which goes unnoticed. "We've been involved with events such as Bar-B-Q on the River, where we were able to donate $2,000 to seven area youth groups,” Paschedag told me. “The groups assisted in cleaning up at BBW on the River by recycling the cardboard and picking up the litter. We've been helping environmental groups in the schools by picking up recycling from the classrooms and we have built several partnerships with local schools because of this. We want people to be aware of the many different ways we are helping within our community; we are here to serve the public."
Open House and grand re-opening RecycleNow is planning a Grand Opening for the public to attend. "We're inviting anyone who wants to see how a recycle drop-off center operates and giving them a chance to ask questions about what we do with the materials that we collect, "Paschedag said. The Grand Opening event is scheduled for Thursday, November 10 from 2:00 to 5:00, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 4:00 pm. For more information about GPSP Recycle Now, visit them at www.recyclenowpaducah.com, find them on Facebook at RecycleNow Paducah, call them at 270-933-1049, or drop off recyclables at their location at 1830 N. 8th Street in
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arcella's Kitchen is the first and only free community kitchen in Marshall County. Founder Marcella Perkins wasn't always planning to open a community kitchen. She told me the inspiration came from a higher power.“I don't know why, but the Lord put it on my heart. I talked to pastors, and I did research and the need was there,” said Perkins. She explained that 53% of the elementary school children in Marshall County are enrolled in the National School Lunch program, also known
as the free and reduced meal program, and 1,500 families are on food stamps or other social service programs. Both statistics are indicators of a significant low-income population in the county. Perkins had worked at a community food kitchen in Paducah for a few years before beginning the Marshall County project, and she knew from experience that the community had to be behind the project if it was going to be successful. She wasn't expecting how overwhelming that support would be. “We had our first
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open organizational meeting to the public in March of this year. It was standing room only. Two-hundred-fifty people showed up, and we had 38 churches represented,” Perkins said.
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Work to open what would become Marcella's Kitchen moved quickly. A second meeting was held at which people began signing up for different jobs and responsibilities. The kitchen opened in May, utilizing space provided by the Draffenville Lions Club, and it has been going strong ever since. Perkins had planned on having between five and seven volunteers each day to be successful, and she has had no shortage of people calling and requesting to help. “We have high school groups that volunteer and youth groups from the churches in the area,” Perkins said. The menu is planned to offer something different every day, and the staff works hard to cook fresh each day the kitchen is open. For examples, a recent menu included turkey breast, mashed potatoes, butter beans, coleslaw, hot bread, and a dessert of lemon pie or cake. Food donations come in from all over the county. “During the summer, we received donations of fresh vegeta-
bles from gardeners,” said Perkins. What supplies the kitchen doesn't receive from the public are purchased through the monetary donations that are received from local individuals and churches.
“Marcella's faith is contagious,” said Grace Forte, President of the Marcella's Kitchen Board. Forte told me churches have been a constant source of support for the community kitchen. “Denominational walls are crumbling and churches are working together to support and serve for the Lord,” Forte said. The motto for Marcella's kitchen is “Serving with Love, Loving to Serve.” It's a reflection of the attitude of the volunteers at the kitchen. In the future, the volunteers behind Marcella's Kitchen would like to have a permanent building of their own. They are raising funds toward that end. Perkins told me she envisions a space that is visible to the public driving by, and that is centrally located enough that people can walk to it.
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The number of people who come to the kitchen continues to grow as word of mouth spreads about the service. In August, 1,356 meals were served, 200 more than in July, according to Perkins.“We have regulars who come in each day, and we usually have a new face that we see every day,” Perkins told me. “The best part is the people and the relationships that are formed. I love seeing the regulars who come in. Some of the volunteers have become friends with the regulars.” It's important to her that the kitchen has a non-judgmental environment.“We don't ask questions. We just invite you in, serve you a meal and love on you,” Perkins said.
Perkins is humble about the work being done at the community kitchen. “If we've served one person, we've done what we planned on doing,” she said. Marcella's Kitchen is located at Draffenville Lions Club building, 262 Griggs Town Road in Draffenville. Free meals are served Monday – Friday from 11 a.m.To 1 p.m. For more information, call Grace Forte at 270-205-0223.
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Unbridled Learning: Effective Student Characteristics
by Dr. Joy Navan Navan Consultants
Note: This is the last of a three part series that explores Kentucky’s latest educational reform measures.
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entucky’s new Unbridled Learning initiative is framed by a set of standards meant to ensure that every child in Kentucky has the skills that prepares her for successful college and career experiences. In the first part of this series, we examined the learning goals and academic standards, which are the guide for schools in their quest to achieve
significant educational reform and success for students. Last month, we focused on another facet of the reform – the characteristics of highly effective instruction. In this issue, we look at the characteristics of effective students. These characteristics lead us to understand the parent and community responsibilities for assisting students in developing the necessary skills and attitudes that will promote their successful learning. Unbridled Learning describes effective student characteristics in the same five areas as we saw quality teaching behaviors last month: Learning Climate, Classroom Assessment and Reflection, Instructional Rigor and Student Engagement, Instructional Relevance, and Knowledge of Content. If we synthesize these characteristics, we find that they are essentially a set of knowledge, skills, and attitudes that an effective student needs to develop in order to be successful beyond school. They are too numerous for us to consider every characteristic. However, there are several that should be highlighted here, since it is important that parents and community members assist in their development.
Knowledge In terms of knowledge, students who meet this characteristic will demonstrate continuous growth in their knowledge in the different subject areas they study at school. It is the right and responsibility of every child in Kentucky to make continuous progress in his or her learning. Parents have the responsibility of monitoring their child’s advancement. If there seems to be a lag or if the child is merely reviewing previously learned content and not learning new material, parents should meet with educators to determine what might be the cause. Educators in Kentucky have developed great skills that will assist them in designing instruction on the appropriate level. Parents working as partners with teachers can assist them in ensuring that their child’s continuous progress needs are addressed. 60 • November2011 www.purchaseparenting.com
Skills The required skills that I wish to highlight in this section are those that I feel are vital for our students’ 21st century learning. Additionally, proficiency with these skills will prepare them for college and beyond. Among others, Kentucky describes effective students as those who can collaborate, take educational risks, use technology in safe and ethical ways, set goals and know how to determine the steps needed to meet those goals, formulate meaningful questions, and use effective problem solving to find answers. Looking closely at the skills, we see that they comprise a formula for being a productive and effective adult in the work world. There is a variety of ways that parents and the community can assist our children in developing these skills. For very young children, involve them in family project activities, such as a fall clean-up day, where everyone has a task and works toward a common goal. Church groups and club activities help students to develop collaborative skills and goal setting for elementary aged children. At the middle school level, I often suggest to parents that they find opportunities for their children to shadow professionals in the careers that interest them. At the young adult level I recommend, in-depth and active mentoring with a professional who works well with young people. Active mentoring involves observing and participating with tasks (when feasible) on a regular basis and over a significant period of
time.This provides the young person with an understanding of the necessary skills and activities required for a professional in his or her chosen field.
Attitudes In terms of the attitudes for effective learning, in my opinion, the most important ones are: accepts responsibility for his/her own learning, actively participates and is authentically engaged, and reflects on work and makes adjustments as learning occurs. It is sometimes difficult for parents to remember that their children’s homework is the responsibility of the child, not the parents. Granted, we want our children to learn and do well in school and the best way for them to accomplish this is by being a self-regulated and responsible student. Thus, while it is certainly a good practice to answer questions your child may have about how to approach homework, in the end it is the child and not the parent who must complete it. The best way we can assist them is to encourage them to be engaged students and to reflect on their work and adjust their goals and learning as needed. This article detailed just a few of the characteristics of highly effective learners. The reader can find all of the skills and characteristics at the Kentucky Department of Education website ( h t t p : / / w w w. e d u c a t i o n . k y. g o v / I n s t r u c t i o n a l + Resources/Highly+Effective+Teaching+and+Learning/HETL +Common+Characteristics.htm).
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An Appetite for Thanksgiving by Rick Epstein
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Pilgrim child in the winter of 1620-21: “I haven’t eaten in two days.” My daughter Marie at age 5:“How come? Didn’t your mom make your favorites?” She had trouble with the idea that the first Thanksgiving dinner was a celebration of a harvest that would keep the Pilgrims from starving during the winter. Marie was a picky eater who saw no connection between food and survival. For her, Thanksgiving was a day “when everybody expects you to eat more than you can.” Her likes and dislikes changed from meal to meal, so it was foolish to expect her
to like turkey, cranberry sauce and pumpkin pie all on the same day. So she’d turn her attention to dinner-table tussling with her sister and cousins. Thanksgiving is not a big day on the kid calendar, but it is situated auspiciously. On that day, each child is asked to think about all that he has and, once his brain is revved up, it is sent chugging forward toward the gift-receiving season to think about (and list) all that he thinks he OUGHT to have. Back when Marie was 5, I could not interest her in a discussion of our many blessings. For a kid her age, she was pretty philosophical, but only on topics of her own choosing. (“Could I marry Cousin Amanda?” or “Can invisible people see each other?”) So she would prepare for Thanksgiving by tracing her hand to make turkeys and by learning about the Pilgrims. In preschool she picked up the idea that the Pilgrims had the Indians over for dinner every day in a kind of Peace Corps soup kitchen arrangement. But she got that straightened out before she took her SATs. Her 3-year-old sister Sally had no problem with Thanksgiving dinner. But she was more of an artist than an eater. And a few bold strokes of indelible cranberry red can turn a white linen tablecloth into something that will be marveled at for years.The saying of grace provided a special opportunity for her. It isn’t easy to cut into a lively adult conversation (remember?), but when only one adult would be speaking in a slow, quiet way, the near-silence seemed to invite her contribution. Sally would pipe right up with whatever non sequitur came to her nutty little mind. “What do frogs drink? CroakaCola!” she’d say. (Here’s a question for little Marie to ponder: Does God like jokes? I mean silly, juvenile jokes; not the grim, ironic jokes that cause you to cast an accusatory look heavenward. My Unitarian upbringing tells me He does.) As for the other trappings of the holiday, Sally could recognize a picture of a turkey, but she had not yet received the memo on Pilgrims. In a few years she would be confusing them with the Pennsylvania Dutch. When my kids were little, my brothers’ families and mine would gather at my dad’s house. At dinner, I’d look at the food and all the squirming, clamoring grandchildren,
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imps, distorted pieces of food and weird creatures all simultaneously up to no good. Little-kid mayhem is the spice of life, but this feast was overly seasoned. Well, life is like a visit to an art museum. Sometimes the view is good and sometimes it’s bad. Sometimes you don’t even know if you like it. But if you keep on shuffling along, you’ll see a different picture.
including our crying baby Wendy, and I’d summon a mental image of the famous Norman Rockwell painting – the one that shows three generations of red-cheeked Americans about to close in on a golden-brown turkey. I’d be thinking Rockwell, but I’d have flashes of Hieronymus Bosch. He’s a Dutch painter from the 1400s who’s best stuff consists of scary scenes containing hundreds of wicked
This year’s Thanksgiving dinner promises to be more like Cassius Coolidge’s famous poker-dog paintings – a tableful of peers calmly savoring a good time. My brothers and their entourages will be back. Wendy, now 19, will make a brief, perfunctory appearance. But her sisters, who are well into their 20s, will help prepare the big meal and then linger long past the pie and coffee, sharing an adult appreciation of their family and relatives. A couple of times a year Marie will find us all especially dear, and she will actually sigh affectionately, “Oh, fam-i-ly!” And this could be one of those times. Without meaning to, she and Sally have become... thankful.
Rick can be reached at rickepstein@yahoo.com.
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Easter Seals Holiday Wreath Contest and the 55th Annual Telethon of Stars
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ach year in November, our area gets to be a part of the Telethon of Stars. For as long as I can remember, I've watched this special event, sponsored by the Lion's Club and WPSD-TV. This year is their 55th year and is sure to be as spectacular as the last.
Telethon of Stars The 55th Annual Telethon of Stars is a free 15-hour show that is open to the public and televised on WPSD Local 6 and webcast over the Internet. The Telethon is set to take place November 12 and 13 at the Carson Center in Paducah, from 10:00 p.m. on Saturday night, to 1:00 p.m. on Sunday afternoon. Over the years, the Telethon of Stars has raised nearly $23 million dollars which benefits individuals in our area with special needs. Not only is this an amazing feat, but it also brings a lot of satisfaction and joy to headliners, clients, and volunteers alike. I spoke with Charlie Katterjohn, Associate Producer, Talent, WPSD-TV, about the event. "I've been involved with the Telethon for 39 years, and I've seen a lot over that period of time,” Katterjohn told me. “You run out of adjectives to explain what happens. I think one of the things that is indicative of the quality of the Telethon is that any act or headliner (including the bands, stars, and singers) we've had has always wanted to return. It really lets us know how special it is and what a great cause we're supporting."
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by Crystal Engler Purchase Parenting and Family Magazine Staff
The Telethon has many celebrity headliners this year. They include the Josh Williams Band, Ball in the House, Shawn Christian, Cherie Oakley, Laura Bell Bundy, Eternal Vision, Reggie Lafaye, Terry Mike Jeffrey, Eric Horner, Lew Jetton & 61 South, Keith Brown, and local emcees Scott McGee and Jennifer Horbelt. Beneficiaries of the Telethon include Easter Seals West Kentucky in Paducah, T.L.C. of Southern Illinois, Community Developmental Services in Martin, Tennessee, and Easter Seals Southeast Missouri. All centers serve individuals with disabilities and other special needs. The special needs' centers that are being supported accomplish exciting things with the money that they are given. "I think one of the things that we all marvel at is the fact that we watch some of these individuals grow from children
who have severe handicaps to adults who virtually have those handicaps eliminated,” Katterjohn said. “The centers do a great job with their children. It's really rewarding to see that progression." It takes quite a few volunteers to pull off such an amazing event. "It's really a community-wide and four-state area effort,” Katterjohn told me. ” We have the employees at the TV station, the members of the Paducah's Lion's Club, the other Lion's Clubs around the area working hard. Projects, road blocks to collect money and planning the actual event take a great deal of time." The Telethon offers so many things for residents in our area. Besides children and adults who struggle with special needs, it's produced for everyone to enjoy. Katterjohn explained that the Telethon of Stars is the longest running, locally produced telethon in the United States and offers 15 hours of great entertainment, with free parking and free admission. "We just want everyone to come down and have a good time," he said. For more information, visit their website at www.telethonofstars.com.
Easter Seals Holiday Wreath Contest To raise additional money for the Telethon of Stars, the
second annual holiday wreath contest is going to take place at Paducah's Downtown Coffee Bar & Art Gallery. Everyone is encouraged to participate and create a holiday wreath. The wreaths will be placed in a silent auction benefiting the Telethon of Stars. I spoke with Valerie Pollard, owner of the Downtown Coffee Bar & Art Gallery. "We have expanded from just the traditional wreath of last year to include all forms of art,” she explained. “Using the wreath as a symbol, you are invited to sculpt, paint, stitch, or embellish to create a work of art that celebrates the holiday season." Last year's wreath auction was a big success. "We had more than 15 wreaths on display and raised more than $1,000 for the Telethon,” Pollard explained. "As a former employee of Easter Seals West Kentucky, I know first-hand the impact that the Telethon has on children and adults in our community. Hosting the wreath auction is a way for me to continue to contribute to the Telethon of Stars." Wreaths are due at the Downtown Coffee Bar on November 7th, and they will be displayed and available for bids on November 8th through the17th. The auction will close on November 17th at 7:00 p.m. At that time, a special holiday shopping event will take place at the Coffee Bar. "You and
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your friends are invited to Girls' Night Out Holiday Style at Downtown Coffee Bar & Art Gallery on November 17th from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Over 15 vendors will be participating-including Silver Chics, Shane Lee Boutique, Hooper's, Serinity Unlimited, Kijsa Housman Studio, Carol Harlan Art, Studio A, Thirty-One, Jo's Gift Baskets, Inky Fingers, Arbonne, Pampered Chef, With Ewe in Mind, Scentsy, Tupperware, and more! There will be door prizes and
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drawings, and Santa is even stopping by for a visit! Fabulous gift wrapping will be available for a donation to the Telethon of Stars." For more information about the Holiday Wreath Contest, visit www.downtowncoffeebar.wordpress.com or call (270) 444-0044. ™
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Custody Evaluations: A Guide for Divorced Parents by Dr. Sarah Shelton , Licensed Clinical Health and Forensic Psychologist
What will happen to my kids? Divorce is always difficult. Divorcing spouses face major life changes while coping with challenging emotions ranging from disappointment and grief, to feelings of bitterness and anger. Deciding where and with whom the children should reside adds to the stress and pain of an already stressful and hurtful experience.
Not every divorced family goes through the process of a custody evaluation. However, many families find themselves wanting a custody evaluation or being ordered by the courts, (Court Ordered,) to participate in one as the court needs assistance in determining the best interest of the child or children involved.
What is a custody evaluation? The majority of divorced parents have joint custody with one parent acting as the primary residential parent and the other parent having a visitation arrangement. Visitation is usually unsupervised but may be supervised or have certain parameters placed on it, if a child has special needs or if concerns about a child’s wellbeing or safety exist. If one parent relocates a long distance following a divorce, visitation arrangements can be uniquely tailored to fit the needs of everyone involved.While there are standardized guidelines to follow, judges may deviate from those if it is believed to be beneficial or necessary and a variety of arrangements exist among divorced families.
Custody evaluations are psychological assessments that examine any factors associated with parents’ mental health and parental fitness, along with children’s mental health and developmental needs. Factors associated with the child or children’s other needs are also assessed. These factors include the relationships and dynamics between the parties involved as well as the unique needs of each child. The greatest emphasis is placed on the child’s best interest, which may differ from one or both parents’ preferences. However, the feelings and needs of all parties should be considered with fairness and sensitivity.
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When is a custody evaluation beneficial or necessary? Custody evaluations can be helpful when it is unclear what the best arrangement for the child might be. Concerns or disagreement about this are usually voiced by one or both parents but may sometimes be expressed by an attorney or judge. Seeking a custody evaluation or being mandated to receive one does not necessarily mean that either party is a bad parent. While parental strengths and weaknesses are assessed, it is the match between each child’s unique characteristics and each parent’s unique attributes that is most important in the equation. Participating in a custody evaluation can understandably provoke anxiety due to the nature of custody legal proceedings. Remembering that your child’s best interest is the paramount concern of both the evaluator and the Court can help put a custody evaluation in proper perspective.
What should you expect from a custody evaluation? While every evaluator may differ slightly in their style and approach, there are standards and guidelines set forth by various legal and mental health authorities for custody evaluations that clinicians are expected to follow. In general, you can expect to meet with the evaluator individually
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for a clinical interview. You will also probably complete some objective testing as part of the assessment. Depending on their ages, children may also be evaluated individually and/or observed interacting with other family members. Collateral data, such as legal records, school records, and medical records, may also be reviewed as part of the evaluation process. In a true custody evaluation, both parents and children (depending upon age) are evaluated. However, there may be times when an individual psychological evaluation is considered within the context of a custody case. The most important thing to remember is to be truthful in the evaluation process. Evaluators know and understand that no parent is perfect, and each has differing strengths and weaknesses.
Who performs custody evaluations? Different types of mental health professionals perform custody evaluations. However, courts, attorneys, mental health providers, and parents should all be aware that licensure as a mental health provider is only the minimum prerequisite required to perform this type of service. Above and beyond licensure, expertise varies dramatically between mental health experts. Things that should be considered when selecting a custody evaluator include:
1.) Level of education and training. Does the evaluator hold the highest degree and highest level of licensure attainable in his or her field? Many licensed mental health providers are required to hold masters degrees in order to practice (Counselors, Clinical Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists), while others (Psychologists and Psychiatrists) are required to hold doctoral degrees. Some even have postdoctoral education and training with a forensic focus.These individuals will usually be identified as a Forensic Psychologist. 2.) Degree of experience performing forensic evaluations. Can the evaluator produce documentation of formalized training and experience in performing custody evaluations? Providers can claim to have experience in providing any type of service. Unfortunately, these claims may not be true. A qualified evaluator is able to produce documentation that he or she has documented expertise in forensic psychology. While mental health providers are plentiful, locating a properly trained evaluator to perform forensic and custody evaluations can be a challenge for several reasons. First, the level of education and training required to competently perform forensic psychological evaluations is very rigorous and exceeds what is required to obtain a license as a mental health provider. Therefore, most mental health clinicians do not pursue this higher level of training due to time, cost, and the challenging nature of forensic specialization. Second, there is a high level of liability in forensic work, particularly in custody evaluations, making many providers, even if qualified, unwilling to accept such cases. This is because it is not uncommon for one parent to be angry at the evaluator for his or her recommendations and file a board complaints or even a law suit. Forensic psychologists expect this to be inherent in their type of work, similar to the way oncologists expect a higher mortality rate than other types of physicians due to their specialization and the population they serve. Fortunately, licensure boards and civil courts realize this as well. Third, there is a high level of professional burn out in forensic practice due to the stressful nature of this type of work. Lastly, some providers agree to perform a custody evaluation without fully understanding what that task entails. Many competent mental health professionals perform clinical evaluations every day and assume a forensic evaluation, or custody evaluation, is no different, when nothing could
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be further from the truth. Unfortunately, if courts, attorneys, and families are not careful with their selection of a custody evaluator, the family may end up going through a stressful, time consuming, and expensive process. The end product may be a substandard or even invalid evaluation which could result in them having to begin the whole process again.
What happens next? Once the custody evaluation is complete, the evaluator composes a lengthy written report. If the custody evaluation is Court Ordered, the results are sent directly to the Judge. If you pursued a custody evaluation on your own, results are usually sent to your attorney. An opposing opinion by another evaluator may be sought, if one parent or his or her attorney is displeased with the recommendations rendered by the original evaluator.The Court then considers the conclusions and recommendations of the evaluator along with all other evidence presented and renders a legally binding verdict. The Judge may wholly or partially agree or disagree with the evaluator’s recommendations when he or she renders judgment, but the Court usually values the professional opinions of qualified experts. Once the original custody determination is settled, families
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may find themselves returning to Court for additional custody hearings and additional evaluations may occur, particularly if a lengthy span of time has passed between the original evaluations. Unfortunately, for some families, custody proceedings may go on for years. This is particularly likely if there is a high degree of conflict between the parents or if new developments, such as relocation of one parent, concerns about safety or abuse arise, or if parents remarry and form new blended family units.
Things to keep in mind. While divorce and custody determinations are inherently stressful, understanding the process can help parents and their children navigate this difficult time in their lives with a little less anxiety. The evaluator and the Court are seeking to determine the best interest of the children involved and care about the wellbeing of the family affected by the divorce together with the changes that divorce necessitates. Evaluators and family court judges must make difficult decisions and cannot please everyone all of the time. However, they always recognize the enormous impact that custody determinations have on each member of the family and strive to act in a manner that affords optimal health, safety, and wellness for the children and families of their community. ™
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