April 2014 Issue of Purchase Area Family Magazine by Purchase Area Family Magazine

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ome of my earliest memories are of my mother reading. I can picture her immersed in a good book, eating her lunch, while my sister and I played. Every week, rain or shine, we walked the mile or so to our local public library. We were allowed to bring home four new books to savor all week long. My mother is still a ferocious reader and, even at the ripe old age of 91, she reads every day: Either from her Kindle or, most often a hard cover book. It’s really no surprise that my sister and I are both book Karen, age 2 lovers, or that I married a man with a bigger library then mine! Frankly, Britt and I have too many books, but we have read every one; some two or three times. Not a birthday or Christmas goes by that we don’t buy each other some more! Our tastes are very diverse, but we both enjoy spy novels, science related books and classic literature. It’s a pleasure owning a good book – until you have to move. We are in the process of relocating to a bigger house and that requires packing all those books. At last count we were up to 10 boxes! So as soon as this magazine goes to press, I will be back packing up my library. (Oh, but it will be so much fun to discover those books all over again as I unpack them!) This is yet another massive magazine, absolutely packed with events and timely information about what’s happening in western Kentucky. Please thank our advertisers for their support and use the coupons that many of them offer. Everyone at Purchase Area Family magazine wishes our readers and supporters a very Happy Easter. The trees and flowers are blooming after a long cold winter and I just know it’s going to be a lovely spring!

Editor’s Pick:

We get asked to review a lot of products each month. Those we do not feature in the magazine can be found on our Facebook page for as part of the numerous giveaways we hold. (www.facebook.com/PurchaseAreaFamily.) A product that the staff particularly liked was the Exergen Smart Glow Temporal Scanner Thermometer. It’s the number one recommend thermometer by pediatricians and is used in more hospitals than any other thermometer. It’s an infrared thermometer which captures temperature by scanning the heat which is emitted from the forehead, via the temporal artery. The Exergen SmartGlow has been tested and has been found that its measurements is just as accurate as an anal thermometer but easier to use. It’s sold in major retailers. We will be giving one away this month, so please check our website www.purchasefamilymag.com for details. For more information on the Exergen SmartGlow, please visit their website at www.exergensmartglowthermometer.com.

-Karen Hammond

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Editor/Publisher: Karen Hammond Cell 270-559-5840 Office 270-415-9400 Karen@purchasefamilymag.com www.purchasefamilymag.com Contributing Writers: Tom Dolan, Rick Epstein, Robin Gericke, Mary Gullikson, Deanna Henschel, Jason Ingram, Jamie Lober, Harvest Prude and Dr. Health Schipp Calendar of Events: Tell our 80,000⃰+ readers about your event, class, group, church or service! Send an email to purchaseparenting@comcast.net or call the office at 270-415-9400. Art Director: Angie Kimbro Graphic Design: William Decker, Glen Dunkerson and Kristal Ingram Advertising: Want to advertise your business in the magazine? Have a question regarding ad rates, billing or your account? Contact our advertising department at 270-415-9400 or by email purchaseparenting@comcast.net Advertising Account Executives: William Decker, Gina Dunkerson, Evette Jernigan, and Cassie Johnson Subscription and Distribution: Want to subscribe or receive a copy of the magazine by mail? Need a back issue? Want to add a location to our distribution? Please call our office at 270-415-9400 or email purchaseparenting @comcast.net Mission Statement: Purchase Area Family Magazine & Little Egypt Family Magazine are committed to providing free, accurate and timely information to readers in Western Kentucky, Southern Illinois and all its communities. Our goal is to educate, inform, and enhance family life. We endeavor to support our communities by providing balanced and informative articles, together with the area’s most comprehensive and inclusive calendar of events. ⃰ Based on an industry average of 4 impressions per copy.

TA B L E O F C O N T E N T S F E AT U R E S Community Christian Academy . . . . . . . . . .8 Less Cancer - More Birthdays! by: Tom Dolan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Pumas Futbol Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 Walk4Water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 QuickCare by: Harvest Prude . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

D E PA R T M E N T S COMMUNITY NEWS Shine and Dine by: Robin Gericke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 A Door to History by: Robin Gericke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 ‘Color Our Town!’ by: Robin Gericke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 Free Family Law Legal Clinic by: Deanna Wise Henschel, Esq. . . . . . . . . 72 Ready, Set, Learn! by: Tanya A. Jones. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

ACTIVE CARE Sciatica by: Dr. Heath Schipp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

CALENDAR Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Purchase Area Family Magazine • P.O. Box 8061, Paducah KY 42002 Purchase Family Magazine® is published monthly by All Good Media, L.L.C., Advertising design by Angie Kimbro, William Decker and Glen Dunkerson and layout design by Angie Kimbro. Purchase Family Magazine®, Angie Kimbro, Glen Dunkerson & William Decker are not responsible for any injury or harm resulting from the information or advice contained in this magazine. The articles in this issue of Purchase Family Magazine® may not necessarily reflect the opinions of Purchase Family Magazine®, Angie Kimbro, Kristal Ingram, Glen Dunkerson & William Decker. All subscription, editorial, and advertising inquiries should be directed to publisher@purchasefamilymag.com (270) 415-9400

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FAT H E R H O O D F O D D E R 5 Tips on Telling Bedtime Stories by: Rick Epstein . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

ASK THE PROS

The ABCs of HVAC by: Jason Ingram. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

H E A LT H Y L I V I N G Shaking in my Hands by: Jamie Lober. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

SENIOR SPOT Savvy Seniors by: Eddie Jordan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

FA M I LY A W A R E N E S S We’re all Part of the Solution to Child Abuse by: Mary Gullikson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Building Healthy Relationships by: Harvest Prude . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

ENDING NOTES Budget Busters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 Advertiser’s Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 Snapshots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

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ince 1994, Community Christian Academy (CCA) has been offering a Christ-centered quality education for area Christian families. The school, located on Lebanon Church Road in Paducah, offers students a liberal arts education designed to prepare them for college and a career. This educational perspective equips students to integrate learning with biblical truth and reinforces the values of the Christian home. Headmaster, Chad Pruitt, whose daughter has attended CCA since Kindergarten, is proud of the school’s diversity. “The students and faculty come from all walks of life,” he told me. “They worship at over 70 local churches. The cover of the magazine represents the many different interests of CCA students. CCA understands that parents want and need an educational system that will reinforce and build on what they teach at home. The school works with parents and challenges its students to achieve

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a high standard of academic excellence and moral conduct. The curriculum at CCA is designed to empower students through discovery and self- awareness.”

A Faculty with Passion In 2013 CCA consolidated its two campuses so that the elementary, middle and high school are now located as a single campus. The school’s Board of Directors provide the school with strong leadership to make sure that CCA students excel academically and spiritually. “Many of our teachers are retired public educators,” said Pruitt. “They really love what they do. As a private school we can dictate the size of our classes and keep the student-teacher ratio low. This really helps us to achieve academic excellence. It’s a win, win situation.” Interim principal Jerald Ellington has 23 years as public high school principal. Additionally, he was a former principal for ‘This article is paid advertising and the information contained therein is provided by the featured individual or business. They are solely responsible for its accuracy.’

three years at CCA. “I am extremely pleased to return to the school and to have the new Elementary school buildings here on campus,” he told me. “I am excited by the level of academics at the school and the decorum or the students. The school has a pleasant and friendly atmosphere conducive to learning. I feel that any parent would be pleased to send their child to CCA for a quality education.”

The drama department helps students express their gifts through dramatic plays in the fall, choral and vocal performances at Christmas, musicals in the spring, and public speaking opportunities.

Ellington joins Assistant principal, Anna Thomas who is dedicated to serving the elementary school students.

For the past six years, the CCA Band has received the highest score, distinguished, at the KMEA Concert Festival. Students frequently receive a high score at solo and ensemble festival. The band consistently places students in the Quad State junior and senior bands as well as the All District Band.

Discover Your Child’s Potential at CCA

What Parents have to say about CCA

CCA’s college preparatory curriculum challenges young minds through rigorous studies embodied in a culture of academic excellence.

“There are several reasons why we decided to send our son to CCA. We wanted our child to be taught from the viewpoint of our Christian faith and we love the fact that the Bible is in the center of the curriculum. We love the smaller classroom size and the teachers are passionate about what they are teaching. CCA puts so much emphasis on behavior, attitude, hard work and ethics as they are related to Christian principals. CCA is one of the best decisions we have ever made for our family, our 12 year old son loves his school and so do we.” - Lindy Steele - Parent

Spiritual Daily Bible study is reinforced by weekly chapels in age-appropriate groupings. Additionally, there are annual school wide community service projects such as helping with local blood drives and collecting for the student back-pack program.

Physical The school has a strong sports program which includes Varsity, Junior Varsity and middle school sports programs. Students compete in volleyball, baseball, basketball, tennis, cross country, track and field and cheerleading. Every student who wishes to compete is given the chance to participate. Last year the school won the Class A Regional Volleyball Championship and were runner-up in the 1st Region Volleyball Tournament; a significant achievement for a smaller school competing against much larger schools in the region, as well as state level.

Intellectual CCA offers advanced placement courses in multiple subjects, foreign language classes and an award winning art program. Art is offered in all grades and many works are on display at local galleries and Murray State University. The school has dedicated computer labs and internet-linked classrooms and provides iPads for student use. Students can also participate in the National Honor Society, Academic teams, Governor’s Cup competition, Accelerated Reader Program, as well as Math Olympics and Spelling Bee’s. Students have a consistent presence in the Governor’s Scholar Program.

“We send our children to CCA for their commitment to academic excellence, the small classroom size, and the opportunity to learn more about our faith. I just cannot explain how much more training, teaching, and nurturing goes on in a small classroom and in a small school. For a child, the school day is long so to be really seen and heard and nurtured is a huge gift to their development. It is also wonderful for them to be in an environment where everyone can speak freely about the great and mighty God we serve. When the environment reflects the supremacy of Christ in our lives, it reinforces the Christian world view that I know will influence my children when they grow up and are making their own decisions. I also cannot say enough nice things about the school family. None of us are perfect but we sincerely wish the best for each other's children.” - Tiffany Darnell - Parent We are very glad that two of our granddaughters are able to attend CCA. Our granddaughters are getting a great education with smaller classes and with more one-on-one teaching. The teachers seem to be very dedicated and concerned for their students. I believe the staff and board members are committed to the school’s success. - Phillip & Ruth Clark - Grandparents

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[ ] 2013 Senior Class Composite ACT Score – 24.5 Other Local Schools & State Scores Murray Independent – 21.6 McCracken County – 20.6 Marshall County – 20.0 Livingston County – 19.6 State of Kentucky – 19.6 Paducah Independent – 19.0

• Academic excellence (higher ACT scores compared to National, State, & local averages) • More individualized instruction • Smaller class sizes, 12 – 15 students • Students perform service projects that help within community • CCA has 20 years of a tradition in Christian-based education & academic excellence • Fewer discipline problems • Elementary, Middle, & High schools are all on one campus

CCA can save you $$$ for college! • CCA Tuition (K-12) = $56,800

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• Standard 4 year college in 2025 = $135,000 (approximate) • Most students earn major scholarships that can pay full or most tuition • $135,000 - $56,800 = $78,200 saved!

Discover the infinite possibilities at Christian Community Academy Perhaps the best way to find out if CCA is the right fit for your family is to come and experience it yourself. Their spring open house will be held on April 10th, from 5 – 7 p.m. New and returning families are invited to take a tour of the school to meet teacher’s staff and other parents. Teachers will be available to speak with prospective families in their classroom and to share text books and other teaching materials. Parents are encouraged to bring their children, and the school gymnasium will host activities. CCA offers both PreCare and Aftercare Programs during the school year and representatives of these groups will be on hand at the Open House to share information. CCA encourages current families to reserve a place for their children and enroll for the next school year. More information about CCA can be found on their website at (www.ccapaducah.org). You may also call the school directly at 270-554-1651. Their social media page is v www.facebook.com/ccapaducahky.

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By: Tom Dolan - American Cancer Society

Editor’s notes: I attended my first relay for Life only a couple of months after my double mastectomy. It was a moving experience to be surrounded by so many survivors, family and friends. If you have never participated in a Relay For Life event I thoroughly recommend it. There’s something truly magical about being with so many men and women who have fought the fight against cancer and won. It makes you feel very much alive! Here in the Purchase Area we have many events that raise money for the American Cancer Society and all its great work. I hope that this article will get you excited about participating this year.

s the weather warms up, it’s time to put on your sneakers and dress up for the American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life! The event is celebrating its 29th year and over 5,000 events are scheduled worldwide. Relay For Life began in Tacoma, Washington in 1985 when Dr. Gordy Klatt walked and ran 83 miles in 24 hours, raising $27,000 for the American Cancer Society. Since that time, it has become one of the most popular fundraising events in cities across the United States and the world. Each year, more than 4 million people in over 20 countries raise much12 • April2014 www.purchasefamilymag.com

needed funds and awareness to save lives from cancer through the Relay For Life movement.

A life-changing experience The American Cancer Society Relay For Life represents several key things: The hope that those lost to cancer will never be forgotten, that those who face cancer will be supported and that

one day cancer will be eliminated. Relay For Life is more than just a fundraiser. It is a life-changing experience. At Relay, every person in the community has a chance to celebrate, remember and fight back. We celebrate by starting every Relay with a Survivors Lap; an inspirational time when cancer survivors are invited to circle the track together and help everyone celebrate the victories we have achieved over cancer. After dark, we honor the people who have been touched by cancer and remember loved ones lost to the disease during the Luminaria Ceremony. The lights are turned off and the tracks lined with luminaries featuring names and photos. Lastly, there is a Fight Back Ceremony where we make a personal commitment to save lives by taking up the fight against cancer. In between these important and moving ceremonies is a night filled with live entertainment, games and activities, great food and great fun for the whole family. Everyone's reason to Relay is as unique as their own personal story. At Relay, you can find healing, comfort, and support from others who have faced cancer or who have lost a loved one to the disease. You have a chance to meet people in the community who are equally as passionate about finding an end to cancer in our lifetime. You can thank all the people who have done so much to support you through your personal cancer experience. And you can gather together with friends, family, and colleagues to laugh, cry, and create lasting memories.

Every step saves lives No matter why you take part in Relay, however, one thing is clear: With every step you take, you are helping the American Cancer Society save lives. With your help, we aren’t just fighting one type of cancer; we’re fighting for every birthday threatened by every cancer in every community. Each person who shares the Relay experience can take pride in knowing that they are working to create a world where this disease will no longer threaten the lives of our loved ones or claim another year of anyone’s life.

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There are many Relay For Life events in this area, and below you will find the different counties where you can participate and the website to join up: Calloway County- April 18 www.relayforlife.org/callowayky Livingston County- May 2 www.relayforlife.org/livingstonky McCracken County- May 30 www.relayforlife.org/mccrackenky Hickman County- June 6 www.relayforlife.org/hickmanky Ballard County- June 13 www.relayforlife.org/ballardky Caldwell County- June 13 www.relayforlife.org/caldwellky Graves County- June 13 www.relayforlife.org/gravesky Lyon County- June 13 www.relayforlife.org/lyonky Marshall County- June 13 www.relayforlife.org/marshallky Carlisle County- June 20 www.relayforlife.org/carlisleky

church groups, schools, families and many others who want to join together to raise money to continue the fight against cancer. Teams camp out overnight and walk the track, while continuing their fundraising through food and games sales. Teams are recognized throughout the night with various awards in many different categories. The funds raised during Relay For Life go to the American Cancer Society to reinforce early detection and cancer prevention awareness and information; develop and maintain programs and services, such as Reach to Recovery, Road to Recovery, Look Good Feel Better, and Hope Lodge facilities that assist cancer patients and caregivers, The money raised helps to fund cancer research grants at institutions like the University of Kentucky, University of Louisville, Vanderbilt Medical Center, and St. Jude Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Research Hospital, Your donations fund programs that advocate for healthier communities and raise awareness about the fight against cancer. This year join your friends and be a part of Relay For Life. Be part of a movement working to create a world with less cancer and more birthdays! The Paducah office of the American Cancer Society is located at 3140 Parisa Drive, in Paducah. They can be reached by calling (270) 444-0742 or at www.cancer.org. v

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occer is the most popular sport in the world. It’s played professionally in over 200 countries and millions of people play the game in amateur leagues and on street corners every day. Perhaps, because it can be played with as a little as a ball and a designated goals, yet requires skill and athleticism, soccer appeals to all age groups and cultures. In Paducah we are very fortunate to have a top quality youth soccer club where kids can learn to play the game in a culture of respect for both players and spectators. Pumas Futbol Club was founded in 2010 by Gerardo Chile Herrera. Herrera, Director of Coaching and founding board member, told me that he credits soccer for his success. “My family moved from Mexico City to Mayfield

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when I was twelve years old,” Herrera explained during a recent interview. “I didn’t speak much English and I didn’t have any friends. Luckily the language of soccer is universal. Playing soccer helped me adjust to living in the US. It helped me to make friends and, most importantly, it helped me pay for college.” Herrera played soccer at Mayfield High School where his team won a state championship. His success led to a soccer scholarship at Mid Continent University. He graduated with a business degree and a plan to share his love of the game with the kids of the Purchase Area.

We all look after each other like Family! Every member of the Pumas Futbol Club (Pumas FC) shares a love for the game: Whether it’s the administrative staff,

coaches, parents or players you’re speaking to, their enthusiasm is contagious! The mission of Pumas FC is to teach each player to be the best they can be both on and off the field. “We want to ensure that players always have a love of the game,” Herrera told me.

Soccer Skills & Life Skills Participating in team sports has long been recognized as helping to build character and teaching valuable life skills. Sports helps young people learn to develop confidence and positive self-esteem. The coaches and staff at Pumas FC are committed to creating a fun and safe environment where every player has the opportunity to reach their fullest potential in soccer and life. “We want kids to love this beautiful game while making new friends,” Herrera told me. “Competitive drills are not only fun for our players but they challenge and prepare them to play at any level.” The club emphasizes a spirit of teamwork and mutual respect for all. Every player, and their parents, must sign an agreement which commits them to good sportsmanship on and off the field. “I tell the parents to be their child’s biggest fan,” said Herrera.

Top Quality Coaching Every member of the coaching staff has played and coached at either the collegiate or professional levels and they are well known in the soccer community. All Pumas FC coaches are licensed. The philosophy of coaching and play at Pumas FC is defined as ‘creating one mentality from the bottom of the club to the top. “Our philosophy is the application of a style of play we call the ‘Pumas Way’,” Herrera told me. Since it began, Pumas players have been expected to conduct themselves with the level of professionalism, positive attitude and team work. Professional training, discipline, respect, and humility defines Pumas FC as the elite soccer club in the Purchase Area Region.

Pumas FC prides itself on its commitment to developing young minds and bodies through its superior training programs and coaching curriculum. They strive to provide players with exposure to college scholarship opportunities. Pumas FC seeks the highest level of competition play, and travelling to matches and tournaments is an exciting part of Pumas Futbol Club. As well as leading Pumas FC, Herrera is a staff coach of the Kentucky Olympic Development Program: The National program which identifies and develops youth players to represent their state, region, and county in soccer competitions. Pumas FC has several players on the Kentucky ODP state team. Herrera is also the head coach and general manager of the region’s only semi-professional, indoor soccer team (Paducah Premier/Pumas). Paducah Premier is made of former college players and elite local talent from all over the world. Many of the Premier players coach with Pumas FC. “Our club members look up to and want to emulate the Premier players” Herrera told me. Premier players offer soccer clinics during the winter season and camps during the summer season.

Growing the love of Soccer Pumas FC is the fastest growing club in the area. What began as one team in 2010 has blossomed into eight competitive and two academy teams this year. During the past 2013 Fall Season the club sent teams to eight different tournaments; more than one team finished as tournament champions or finalists. Pumas hosts ‘Pumas Game Day’: A one day event where regional and out-of-state teams are invited to play soccer in a friendly and fun environment. There are over 45 teams registered for this season’s Game Day which will be on Saturday April 19th.

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Pumas FC is a member of US Club Soccer and the Kentucky Youth Soccer Association: These associations are members of the United States Soccer Federation. For more information about Pumas Futbol Club visit, www.pumasfutbolclub.com. Or check out their Facebook page at www.facebook.com/ pumasfutbolacademia.

FREE Soccer Clinic On Saturday May 24th - Pumas Coaching Staff will be offering a FREE soccer clinic for boys and girls ages 6 – 12 at McCracken County Fields. Times: 9:30am – 11:15am. This is a great opportunity to come meet our coaching staff and Pumas family.

2014 Fall Tryouts Sunday May 25th – McCracken County Fields (Paducah) 2:00pm – 3:20pm – Boys and Girls Ages 6 – 9 (U8 – U10) 3:30pm – 5:00pm – Boys and girls Ages 11 – 14 (U11 – U14)

Programs for all ages and abilities Currently, Pumas FC has over 130 kids registered in their programs. Players come from all over western Kentucky, southern Illinois and western Tennessee. Pumas Academy Program focuses on training and player development and is designed for boys and girls, ages 5 - 8 year old. Players aged 8 – 13, who have learned the basic elements of the game, can join one of the competitive teams. Pumas FC prides itself on being the only regional soccer club that offers year around training. The club participates in tournaments and ‘Super Friendly’ games during the fall and spring season. During the winter season, Pumas players participate in futsal/indoor leagues and specific positions training. During the summer season, club players attend summer camps and participate in 3v3 tournaments. They are the only regional club with goalkeeper training.

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Tuesday May 27th – McCracken County Fields (Paducah) 5:00pm – 6:15pm – Boys and Girls Ages 6 – 8 (U8 – U9) 6:30pm – 7:45pm – Boys and Girls Ages 9 – 11(U10 – U11) Thursday May 29th – McCracken County Fields (Paducah) 5:00pm – 6:15pm – Boys and Girls Ages 11 – 12 (U12) 6:30pm – 7:45pm – Boys and Girls Ages 13 – 14 (U13 – U14) Thursday June 5th – Kiwanis Park in Mayfield 5:30pm – 6:45pm – Boys and Girls Ages 6 – 9 (U8 – U10) Saturday June 7th @ Calvert City (All Age Groups) 9:00am – 10:20am – Boys and Girls Ages 6 – 9 (U8 – U10) 10:30am – NOON – Boys and girls Ages 11 – 14 (U11 – U14) v

e never give it a thought really – clean water. We just turn on the faucet and drink our glass of crystal clear, cold liquid. We take for granted that there will always be safe water for all of our needs: cooking, cleaning, washing clothes, bathing, brushing our teeth and drinking. We are so used to this luxury that we often waste it. How often have you let the water run while you put away dishes, or just to let it get hot? Perhaps the only time we think about our water supply is when we don’t have it: When a pipe bursts or a water main leaks and for a few hours or days we have to manage with bottles or buckets! In developing countries such as India, Honduras, Ethiopia, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Nigeria, and Haiti, water 20 • April2014 www.purchasefamilymag.com

is a scarce and precious commodity. It is not unusual for women and children to walk miles to collect water for the family. The water isn’t necessarily safe or clean. It is often contaminated and dirty. Lack of clean and safe water is a major contributor to disease and high mortality rates in many parts of the world. According to Healing Hands International (HHI), the number of people who experience water insecurity is startling: Currently, approximately 780 million people worldwide lack access to clean drinking water. In one day, 6,000 people will die because of a lack of access to clean drinking water and of those 6,000 - 90 percent - are children. Healing Hands International has made a difference for over one million people since 2001.

Healing Hands International The Mission of HHI is “to extend the love of Jesus Christ to a lost and hurting world allowing God to use our hands to carry out His healing work.” HHI provides disaster relief and medical aid to missionaries and victims of natural disasters. They help citizens from developing countries learn life skills such as sustainable farming, as well as training teachers and literacy educators. One of their primary missions is to drill wells and provide clean drinking water. This issue may seem like a problem that is far removed from those of us living in the Midwest, but one local church has seen the need and is working to help make a difference. Broadway Church of Christ in Paducah is hosting a "Walk4Water" event as part of their mission to raise funds for HHI and all they are doing to provide clean water. "The funds raised at Walk4Water will help pay for new fresh water wells to be dug,” said Ginger Moore, event coordinator. “As of September 15, 2013, HHI has dug over 500 new wells and 69 wells have been repaired." Moore explained to me that the number ‘4’ in the event's name is "a reminder that the average daily round-trip that a person must make to get water for their family is four miles. Often children are the ones sent on the four-mile journey so their mother can work in the fields or take care of livestock or other children, and prepare food. When children must walk for several hours to get their water, they are unable to go to school. Frequently the water they bring back is full of bacteria and disease. More children die from dirty water than from AIDS, malaria, and measles combined."

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izers hope to raise $15,000. To register for the walk please go to www.walk4water.org and sign up to create an account. Funds are raised by sponsorship and donation. A single donation of $5 can provide clean water for three people, so every donation can make a significant difference! Walk4Water is a perfect event for scout troops, friends from work, youth groups, or civic organizations; it’s a great way for people to get involved and help with this lifesaving activity. Even though the church is hosting a Walk4Water for the first time this year, church members have raised funds for HHI in the past. “Previously, some church members have participated in a Walk4Water in Nashville,” Moore told me. “This Walk4Water fundraiser seemed like a good project that the whole church could embrace.” She hopes that this will become an annual event in Paducah and that people from the Purchase Area will participate. "The Walk4Water event seemed like a good fit for the Paducah area because of our location on the river, the proximity to the lakes and our many water industries. We are blessed with plentiful water," Moore said. “We want to bring attention to the fact that millions of people are not so blessed.” For Moore and the members of Broadway Church of Christ the mission of providing clean water has a greater meaning than just quenching thirst in the literal sense. "Our mission is to provide fresh water to quench their physical thirst,” Moore explained. "We want to provide fresh water to quench their physical thirst and we also want to provide them with the 'living water' that will quench their spiritual thirst," Moore said, referring to Jesus Christ as the living water. This reference comes from the Gospel of John in the Bible; Jesus meets a woman who is drawing water from a well. He tells her, "Everyone who drinks this water will be thirsty again, but whoever drinks the water I give him will never thirst. Indeed, the water I give him will become in him a spring of water welling up to eternal life." (John 4:13-14 NIV). HHI works to meet the physical need of clean water while introducing Jesus as the answer for spiritual needs. Broadway Church of Christ is joining with them in an effort to make a difference. For more information about the upcoming Walk4Water, please visit www.walk4water.org or call Ginger Moore at v 270-559-8500. 22 • April2014 www.purchasefamilymag.com

ASK THE PROS

by: Jason Ingram of Ingram’s Water and Air Equipment

The ABC’s of HVAC

ome buyers and home builders should know the ins and outs of their heating and air system (HVAC). Spring is the time to have your HVAC checked and to change your filters. Here’s a cheat-sheet that covers differences among the standard central heating options, from fuel types to system setups.

Your Furnace A furnace heats a home by pulling cool indoor air into the unit, heating it and then distributing the warmed air throughout the home via ductwork. Today, most furnaces today use natural gas, oil or electricity, and each system works a little differently.

With natural gas heating, the gas is mixed with air inside a burner and ignited inside a combustion chamber. In a forced-air system, a blower pulls cool air from the rooms through the air ducts and into the furnace. The air is heated by a heat exchanger connected to the combustion chamber, and the warm air then flows back into the house through ductwork. Exhaust gases from the burners are vented outside through the roof, or in some cases, a side-wall vent. Gas furnaces are the most common heating units and are the most effective option for many homeowners. An oil-fired furnace operates in a manner similar to gas, but the oil is atomized and then burned. Air absorbs heat in the exchanger, and a blower returns the warm air back through the house via the ductwork. Emissions are then vented outside. Some homes are equipped with gravity furnaces that do not rely on forced air or blowers. Gravity furnaces are typically installed in basements and warm the home as heat naturally rises through the ducts. An electric forced-air furnace uses a blower to move air over electrically-heated coils. The warm air is then distributed through the through ductwork. These units can be used with heat pumps or central air conditioners, and they require no venting.

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Your Boiler The hot water of a boiler can heat an entire home or just certain zones, as well as provide consumable hot water to a kitchen, bathroom, swimming pool or hot tub. A boiler can even provide the hot water for a radiant system installed beneath a driveway or sidewalks to melt ice and snow. In a boiler, water is typically heated to a pre-set temperature between 160 to 180 degrees F. The hot water is then circulated by pumps through pipes in the home. This heated water then warms radiators and other fixtures installed throughout the home. As the cool air in the room flows through the hot radiators, the air is warmed. As the heat from the water inside the radiator is released into the air, the water inside the radiator is cooled and returns back to the boiler to be reheated. The primary energy source for modern residential boilers is oil or natural gas. Heat is created during the combustion process when air mixes with the fuel and is burned. Residential gas boilers typically use a pilot to ignite the flame, while oil burners are ignited using direct spark of the oil flame. In all cases, the burned fuel is exhausted to the outdoors.

removes indoor warmth and humidity from the air. The outdoor unit, which contains the condenser and compressor, rejects the heat that was captured indoors. A fan draws outdoor air through louvers surrounding the outdoor cabinet and blows air across the hot coil. As the air blows across the coil, it transfers the heat to the outside air and cools the refrigerant inside the coil. When an air-source heat pump is heating your home, the cooling cycle is reversed. In the outdoor unit, the heat pump evaporates the low-temperature refrigerant. As the liquid evaporates, it absorbs heat from the outside air. (Even cold winter air contains heat.) After the gas is compressed in the outdoor unit’s compressor, it passes into the indoor coil and condenses, which releases heat inside the house. An energy-efficient heat pump is a great home HVAC system. Depending on where you live, it could be the only cooling and heating system you need. Some manufacturers offer a ‘package’ heat pump. These all-in-one systems supply both cooling and heating equipment in a single “package” that sits on the ground. v

The efficiency of both a boiler and furnace can be determined by its AFUE rating (Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency). The Federal Trade Commission requires new furnaces or boiler manufacturers to display the system’s AFUE so consumers can compare heating efficiencies of various models. Remember, when it comes to AFUE, higher is always better. The Department of Energy’s “Energy Star” qualified boilers have annual AFUE ratings of 85 percent or greater. The minimum efficiency level for furnaces currently manufactured in the U.S. is 80% AFUE. A rating of 80% means that for every dollar you spend heating your home; 80 cents are actually applied to the generation of warmth. The other 20 cents escapes up the chimney or elsewhere. For enhanced energy efficiency, you should consider a 95-percent AFUE unit. Air-transfer heat pumps can provide both heating and cooling to maintain the indoor comfort of your home. In the summer, a heat pump functions as a central air conditioner. But in the winter, the heat pump reverses its action to create warm, comfortable air for your home. A heat pump operates by transferring heat from air inside the home to the outside air. It has three main components: a compressor, a condenser and an evaporator coil. These parts are responsible for converting a chemical refrigerant from a gas to a liquid and back again. During the summer the indoor unit, which contains the evaporator coil, in the USA, THE Geocool eco-friendly series geothermal heat pumps provide * Made homeowners with comfort and performance in one compact, easy-to-install unit. Geothermal heat pumps are eligible for a federal energy tax credit up to 30 percent.

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ACTIVE CARE

By: Heath Schipp, D.C., Active Care Chiropractic

Sciatica

pring is here and people are out working in their gardens and yard. With all of this extra activity comes back pain and leg pain. Pain that starts with your low back and extends into one or both of your legs is called Sciatica. Many Americans experience it every year due to their traumatic lifestyle.

What is Sciatica? Sciatica is a severe pain in the leg that is caused by irritation, compression, or inflammation of the sciatic nerve. The sciatic nerves are the largest and longest nerves in the body reaching the size of your finger and running down the back of your leg. Each of the sciatic nerves is made up of 5 spinal nerves that leave the low back and come together to form one nerve that travels down the back of the leg. The sciatic nerve travels to the toes, ankles, knees, calf and thigh. When the nerve is irritated, any or all of these areas can hurt.

Symptoms of Sciatica The symptoms of Sciatica vary widely. The pain can be in one leg, both legs, or change from one side to another. Some people experience sharp â&#x20AC;&#x153;shooting painsâ&#x20AC;? which run down the legs and into the toes. Some people experience dull aches and pains in the back, and other individuals have numbness throughout the leg. At times, the pains can be severe and debilitating for days. The pain may then subside for a few days, but has the potential to reappear and get much worse. Many daily activities affect the pain intensity. Prolonged sitting when driving or working at a computer can increase the pain. Walking, bending, twisting, and running can cause the nerve to flair up as well. Sports should be avoided because of the twisting motion as this will cause an increase in pain levels.

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Causes of Sciatica There are many causes of Sciatica. One of the most common causes is because of a subluxation. A subluxation occurs when one or more of the low back bones “move out of place” or misalign, which causes pressure or pinching on the sciatic nerve roots. This type of Sciatica is easily treated by chiropractors, who specialize in treating subluxations. A disc herniation is another cause of Sciatica. Discs are the shock absorbing cushions which are located between the low back vertebra. When the disc becomes injured due to an accident or fall, the disc bulges out or herniates. When the disc herniates, it contacts the nerve and pinches it, which causes the nerve to fire causing Sciatica. Many other causes have also been linked to this condition. Arthritis, car accidents, child birth, and pregnancy have all caused Sciatica. Years of poor posture, excessive weight, and poor muscle tone can allow small events, (such as bending over), to cause pain.

Treatment of Sciatica The medical doctor may treat the symptoms of Sciatica with pain killers, muscle relaxants, or anti-inflammatory drugs. Physical therapy and nerve injections may also be tried. Surgery to decompress the nerve may be utilized if the case is considered severe.

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by: Harvest Prude

et’s face it; we never seem to get sick at convenient times. In fact, you might say we usually get sick at inconvenient times! We think we are going to feel better any minute even though we have struggled through the day with a virus or flu symptoms. It’s often not until the end of the day that we realize that we just can’t manage our symptoms without a doctor’s help. In the evening or on a weekend we are looking for a local, friendly option for urgent care – preferably one that will understand what it’s like to be a busy parent and treat us quickly, efficiently and compassionately. It’s the same for our kids. Many parents will have experienced getting that call from school or daycare telling them their child isn’t feeling well and probably needs medical attention. By the time you pick your child up he is running a fever and his stomach is upset. Letting this escalate until the morning is not an option. Thank goodness there’s QuickCare of Paducah!

QuickCare lives up to its name! QuickCare will take care of your family’s urgent medical needs. “Our staff have families of their own and understand what it’s like when your child comes down with the flu on a Saturday and needs medical attention,” Donna Ford, Clinic Manager. “Our staff is here to help you as quickly and compassionately as possible because they have little ones too, and know what it’s like to be a sick parent or to have a sick child!”

The Staff At QuickCare a group of skilled and devoted professionals include physicians Dr. Joseph Bassi and Dr. Jason Lorch. Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Practitioners Jennifer Brown, Kathy Phelps and Sarah Stanger are key members of the friendly and personable medical staff who are passionate about the work that they do. Brown explained; “I really enjoy the opportunity to interact with my patients and get to help them in their time of need.”

Introducing QuickCare QuickCare of Paducah opened its doors as a part of the Four Rivers Internal Medicine Group in August of 2012. The Clinic is thoroughly equipped to diagnose and treat most acute and chronic diseases. They offer family consultation, flu shots (no appointment necessary), radiology so you can get your x-rays on the spot, and a laboratory as well.

“I am blessed to work with individuals that not only care about their families, but also care a tremendous amount about their patients,” said Stranger. “Our work family strives to bring up-to-date healthcare to our community and we are very passionate about our calling as caregivers. I love working with QuickCare.”

The professionals at QuickCare treat illnesses such as diabetes, hypertension, rashes, allergies, spider bites, sore throats and they also provide wellness visits which include sport and school physicals, vaccinations and injections.

QuickCare has a dedicated children’s area in the waiting room where younger patients can rest or play while they wait for mom or dad to be treated, or until they are seen. “Our staff includes experienced mothers who know how stressful it is

Nurse Practitioners Jennifer Brown, Kathy Phelps and Sarah Stanger

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when you or your child is sick,” Ford told me. “There is also free WiFi so many patients want to check email or keep the children occupied on a tablet or smart phone.”

What Makes QuickCare Unique “We are families treating families,” Ford explained. “We’re a family oriented staff and we understand that the last thing you need when you have a sick child on your hands is to sit around in the waiting room. We get you in and out very quickly. We really strive to live up to our name in that respect! We understand that everyone is busy and appreciates timely, efficient care.” QuickCare is not only for children. “We serve a wide spectrum of patients,” Ford said. “For instance, people sometimes get sick over the weekend and don’t know where to go. When the big storm hit, we were happy to see walk-in patients who couldn’t get in to see their doctors as they had closed because of the weather! People really needed attention and we were here to provide that, despite all of the snow and ice.” The next time you are looking for urgent medical care with a friendly, family oriented atmosphere, try QuickCare of Paducah! When you come down with a bad cold or the flu on a Saturday remember that QuickCare is conveniently located and will take care of you right away. “Here at QuickCare we understand that when you need care and you can’t get a

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timely appointment it can be difficult to know where to turn.” Ford said. “QuickCare is really just family taking care of family.” QuickCare accepts Medicare and most commercial insurances and treats ages three and above. QuickCare is located at 3131 Parisa Drive in Paducah inside Four Rivers Internal Medicine. That’s just a few yards from Lone Oak Road and Hannah Plaza. No matter where you live in Paducah, you’re just a few minutes away. You can also find QuickCare of Paducah on Facebook! Like their page to be notified about all their current QuickCare and healthcare information, as well as events and other activities v of interest to their patients.

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EVENTS CALENDAR

Family Game Night. McCracken County Public Library. 5-8 pm. www.mclib.net or 270-442-2510 ext. 119

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Inocente movie screening will coincide with the annual Paducah School of Art and Design’s Annual Student Art Exhibitionin the Clemens Fine Arts Center Gallery. The public is invited to the free opening reception in the gallery from 5-6:30 p.m. Guests can enjoy select works in drawing, painting, ceramics, photography, sculpture, jewelry, design, and mixed media by PSAD students. The movie screening will begin in the theatre immediately following the opening reception. For more information about the Inocente movie screening, contact Gail Robinson-Butler at (270) 534-3213 or gail.robinson@kctcs.edu.

APRIL

Pasta from Scratch – “Simply Anita” class. 6 – 9 p.m. Anderson Technical Building culinary kitchen & bistro. Each three-hour class involves students in hands-on cooking demonstrations and dinner will be served. The cost of each class is $45, which includes all food items. Participants can sign up for one or all three classes. Space is limited; early registration is encouraged. Register by calling (270) 534-3335.

TUESDAY 1: APRIL FOOL’S DAY John Goins from Quick Cut Lawn Service in Paducah will speak at the Purchase Area Master Gardener Toolbox Series. Having years of experience in maintaining lawns in the Purchase Area, he will discuss ways homeowners can improve and care for their lawns in an environmentally safe manner. The community is invited to this free presentation at the McCracken County Extension Office, 2705 Olivet Church Road, Paducah, KY at 5:00 p.m.

FRIDAY 4: Creature Feature: Opposum. Nature Station, Land Between the Lakes. 2:30 p.m. Free with paid admission. www.lbl.org

Spring Break Week at the Nature Station of Land Between the Lakes. New activities each day. www.lbl.org

Knights of Columbus Fish Dinner. 3028 Jefferson St. Beginning at 4 p.m.

Creature Feature: Red Wolves. Nature Station, Land Between the Lakes. 2:30 p.m. Free with paid admission. www.lbl.org

Legos at the Library. McCracken County Public Library. 1-4 pm. www.mclib.net or 270-442-2510 ext. 119.

Story Hour. McCracken County Public Library. 10 a.m. & 1 p.m. Call: 270-442-2510.

Meet the Pigs. Homeplace. Land Between the Lakes. 10 a.m. www.lbl.org

Baby and Me. McCracken County Public Library. 11 a.m. Call: 270-442-2510.

Hike LBL! Empire Point. Meet at the Nature Station. Land Between the Lakes. 11 a.m. www.lbl.org

WEDNESDAY 2:

Meet the Mule. Homeplace. Land Between the Lakes. 2 p.m. www.lbl.org

Off the Shelf Book Discussion. The Poetry of Emily Dickinson. By: Emily Dickinson. McCracken County Public Library. Noon. www.mclib.net Practical Life Skills. Homeplace. Land Between the Lakes. 2 p.m. www.lbl.org Creature Feature: Bobcat. Nature Station, Land Between the Lakes. 2:30 p.m. Free with paid admission. www.lbl.org

THURSDAY 3: Creature Feature: Snakes. Nature Station, Land Between the Lakes. 2:30 p.m. Free with paid admission. www.lbl.org

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Investigating Owls. Nature Station, Land Between the Lakes. 2 p.m. Free with paid admission. www.lbl.org

SUNDAY 6: Wild Edibles. Homeplace. Land Between the Lakes. 11 a.m. www.lbl.org

MONDAY 7: Families on the Spectrum. First Mondays. Lourdes Garden Room. 6-8 p.m. Refreshments provided and guest speakers every month. info@familiesonthspectrumky.org or www.familiesonthespectrumky.org

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TUESDAY 8: Story Hour. McCracken County Public Library. 10 a.m. & 1 p.m. Call: 270-442-2510. Baby and Me. McCracken County Public Library. 11 a.m. Call: 270-442-2510. Hotel at the Corner of Bitter & Sweet, Jamie Ford Book Signing & Reading. WKCTC, 4810 Alben Barkley Dr. 7 PM. 270.534.3212 • artsinfocus.org

WEDNESDAY 9: Practical Life Skills. Homeplace. Land Between the Lakes. 2 p.m. www.lbl.org Bring It On: the Musical. Carson Center. 7:15 p.m. www.thecarsoncenter.org

THURSDAY 10: Paducah Chamber Power in Partnership Breakfast. Julian Carroll Convention Center, Paducah. 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM. 270-443-1746. Home, Health & Safety Expo. Cherry Civic Center, 2701 Park Ave. 9 AM-4 PM. 270.217.0951 Community Christian Academy (CCA) Open House. 5 – 7 p.m. CCA Campus. 270-554-1651. Family Game Night. McCracken County Public Library. 5-8 pm. www.mclib.net or 270-442-2510 ext. 119 Hors d’ oeuvres Whisperer – “Simply Anita” class. 6 – 9 p.m. Anderson Technical Building culinary kitchen & bistro. Each three-hour class involves students in hands-on cooking demonstrations and dinner will be served. The cost of each class is $45, which includes all food items. Participants can sign up for one or all three classes. Space is limited; early registration is encouraged. Register by calling (270) 534-3335. Bring It On: the Musical. Carson Center. 7:15 p.m. www.thecarsoncenter.org

FRIDAY 11: Guide to the Orchestra. Class Acts Series. The Carson Center. 9:30 & 11:30 a.m. www.thecarsoncenter.org Kaleidoscope Wall Hanging. 9:30 a.m. McCracken County Extension Office. 270554-9520. Purchase Players' Dessert Cabaret. Community and Performing Arts Center. Featuring beloved Broadway classics as well as little-known musical treasures in a relaxed, fun atmosphere complete with an array of desserts. There will be opportunities for cast members to perform solos, small group numbers, and full-chorus songs in this celebration of musical theatre and local talent. For more information, visit the Purchase Players website (www.purchaseplayers.com), call (270) 251-9035, or email Justus Wright, cabaret director, at justus.wright@purchaseplayers.com. Knights of Columbus Fish Dinner. 3028 Jefferson St. Beginning at 4 p.m.

SATURDAY 12: West KY Family Day. H.O.R.S.E.S. presents an event for students with visual impairments and their families. Recreation and adapted PE Opportunities for your child and family. FREE. Lunch provided and activites for all ages. robbin.cox@ksb.kyschools.us First Baptist Church in Paducah. Spring Clean-Up Day. City of Paducah. 7 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Free. 829 Burnett Street. Rain or Shine. Bring driver’s license to verify residency. Second Saturday Figure Drawing. Ephemera Paducah. Figure-drawing sessions with clothed or costumed models. Sessions are open to all levels of experience and for those aged 16 and older. There will be no instruction, but lots of camaraderie! Bring your own paper & supplies - colored pencils, pen & ink, pastels, paint, etc. Use of the studio easels is first-come first-served. Tables and chairs are available. The first hour will consist of a series of short poses in two 20-minute durations, followed by a 10-minute break. In the second hour, the model will maintain a longer pose of 60 minutes' duration with breaks as needed. $12, plus optional tips for model. 10:30 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. Second Saturday Studio/Gallery Walk. LowerTown Arts District, Noon-8 PM. 270.444.8649 • paducahalliance.org Legos at the Library. McCracken County Public Library. 1-4 pm. www.mclib.net or 270-442-2510 ext. 119. Shine and Dine. Hosted by Charity League of Paducah. 6 p.m. Julian Carroll Convention Center. Parenting Seminar with Dr. Dudley Chauncey of Oklahoma Christian University. 6-8 p.m. Broadway Church of Christ. www.broadwaycoc.com

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EVENTS CALENDAR Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. Graves County Schools. 7 p.m. Tickets may be purchased in advance by phoning (270) 674-1556 or (270) 328-1556. Choral Finale. Paducah Symphony Orchestra. 7:30 p.m. Carson Center. 270-444-0065.

SUNDAY 13: PALM SUNDAY Family Fishing Afternoon. Golden Pond Visitor Center. Land Between the Lakes. 1 – 4 p.m. www.lbl.org Wildflower Walk for Families. Hematite Lake Trailhead. Land Between the Lakes. 2 p.m. www.lbl.org Parenting Seminar with Dr. Dudley Chauncey of Oklahoma Christian University. 9:30 a.m. – 1 :30 p.m. Broadway Church of Christ. www.broadwaycoc.com

MONDAY 14: PASSOVER TUESDAY 15: Story Hour. McCracken County Public Library. 10 a.m. & 1 p.m. Call: 270-442-2510. Baby and Me. McCracken County Public Library. 11 a.m. Call: 270-442-2510. Dogwood Trail Bike Ride. Bike World, 809 Joe Clifton Dr. 2:30 PM. 270.442.0751 • bikeworldky.com

WEDNESDAY 16: Senior Day Out Health Fair. Robert Cherry Civic Center. 8-11:30 a.m. 270-442-8993. Practical Life Skills. Homeplace. Land Between the Lakes. 2 p.m. www.lbl.org Quilt Block Party. 11:30-12:30 Light Refreshments. Celebrate kick off of McCracken County Quilt Block Trail. McCracken County Extension Office270-554-9520

THURSDAY 17: The Art of Correspondence Wedding & Graduation. Ephemera Paducah. 1 – 3 p.m. $20. Make a stack of 10 cards. Show up with your favorite paper cutting scissors, adhesive and inkpad. You'll be provided 10 cards and envelopes (plus a few extra in case you mess up). I'll demonstrate some different techniques, have a sample card or two for inspiration, and then you'll have the run of the Ephemera Paducah Studio to create a stack of cards. You are also welcome to bring favorite papers and stamps to create to cards of your dreams. Family Game Night. McCracken County Public Library. 5-8 pm. www.mclib.net or 270-442-2510 ext. 119 Cajun Cuisine– “Simply Anita” class. 6 – 9 p.m. Anderson Technical Building culinary kitchen & bistro. Each three-hour class involves students in hands-on cooking demonstrations and dinner will be served. The cost of each class is $45, which includes all food items. Participants can sign up for one or all three classes. Space is limited; early registration is encouraged. Register by calling (270) 534-3335. Steel Magnolias. Market House Theatre. 7:30 p.m. www.mhtplay.com 270-444-6828.

FRIDAY 18: GOOD FRIDAY Steel Magnolias. Market House Theatre. 7:30 p.m. www.mhtplay.com 270-444-6828. Music @ MAC presents Bawn in the Mash 9th Anniversary Show. Maiden Alley Cinema, 112 Maiden Alley. 8 PM. 270.442.7723. maidenalleycinema.com

SATURDAY 19: Walk 4 Water. Noble Park, Shelter 16. 9 a.m. Sponsored by Broadway Church of Christ. www.walk4water.org Legos at the Library. McCracken County Public Library. 1-4 pm. www.mclib.net or 270-442-2510 ext. 119. Country Cures MS. Ronnie McDowell. Carson Center. 6 p.m. www.thecarsoncenter.org Steel Magnolias. Market House Theatre. 7:30 p.m. www.mhtplay.com 270-444-6828.

SUNDAY 20: EASTER Dyeing Easter Eggs. Homeplace, Land Between the Lakes. 2 p.m. www.lbl.org Steel Magnolias. Market House Theatre. 2:30 p.m. www.mhtplay.com 270-444-6828.

MONDAY 21: Creature Feature: Opposum. Nature Station, Land Between the Lakes. 2:30 p.m. Free with paid admission. www.lbl.org

TUESDAY 22: EARTH DAY Murray/Calloway County Chamber of Commerce Business at Breakfast. 7:30 a.m. Murray Room, CFSB Center.

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Story Hour. McCracken County Public Library. 10 a.m. & 1 p.m. Call: 270-442-2510. Baby and Me. McCracken County Public Library. 11 a.m. Call: 270-442-2510.

WEDNESDAY 23: QUILT WEEK Creature Feature: Turkeys. Nature Station, Land Between the Lakes. 2:30 p.m. Free with paid admission. www.lbl.org A Night with Jane Austen at Maiden Alley Cinema. 112 Maiden Alley. 5-7:30 PM. 270.898.7903 • aqsshows.com/aqspaducah Eleanor Burns – 35th Anniversary Extravaganza. Carson Center, 100 Kentucky Ave. 8-9:30 PM. 270.898.7903. aqsshows.com/aqspaducah

THURSDAY 24: Lunch, quilts on display, quilted & handmade items. St. Francis DeSales Catholic Church, 520 Broadway, Paducah. 10:30 - 2:00 each day. Lunch $8, eat in or carry out. Call 270-442-1923 for more information. Quilt Auction Preview. Carroll Convention Center Hallway. 9 AM–4 PM. 270.442.8856 • quiltmuseum.com Family Game Night. McCracken County Public Library. 5-8 pm. www.mclib.net or 270-442-2510 ext. 119 Evening Upstairs: Quilt Art, Examining the Narrative in Kentucky Quilts. McCracken County Library, 555 Washington St. 7 PM. 270.442.2510 • mclib.net Live Quilt Auction for the National Quilt Museum. Convention Center Food Tent. (In case of rain, Eisenhower Room.) 6–8 PM; Optional chicken dinner and preview at 5 PM. 270.442.8856 • quiltmuseum.com Meet & Greet Dessert Social with Lisa Bongean. bbQ & More, 321 Broadway. 7-9 PM. 270.535.5951 Steel Magnolias. Market House Theatre. 7:30 p.m. www.mhtplay.com 270-444-6828. Swan Lake with the Moscow Festival Ballet. WKCTC Clemens Fine Arts Center. 7:30 p.m. 270.534.3212

FRIDAY 25: Lunch, quilts on display, quilted & handmade items. St. Francis DeSales Catholic Church, 520 Broadway, Paducah. 10:30 - 2:00 each day. Lunch $8, eat in or carry out. Call 270-442-1923 for more information. Families on the Spectrum 1st Annual Golf Scramble presented by Cassidy's Cause and Texas Roadhouse. Silo's Country Club. Catered lunch provided by Texas Roadhouse at 11 am. Shotgun start at 12pm. Prior Registration is suggested. More information and registration is at www.familiesonthespectrumky.org or by email info@familiesonthespectrumky.org Birds Gone Wild! Ephemera Paducah. 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. $125; $10 kit fee due on the day of class. Not quite sure what to do with the mounds of junk....oops...I mean, treasures that have been accumulating in your studio? Have you been afraid to use that vintage tin, saving it for the“perfect”project? Well dig it all up and bring it to this class, where we will create the wackiest flock of birds you’ve ever seen! Add to your cold connecting, assemblage and composition skills, but most of all, learn how to let go of perfection, let loose and have a blast! You will leave with at least 3 totally unique, one-of-a-kind birds. (The birds that you make in class can be any size, depending on the metal that you bring. A good size to shoot for is 8” x 5”). Turn of the Century Social. Murray-Calloway County Central Park. Interpreters and events for the whole family. African American Quilt Show & Lectures at the Hotel Metropolitan. Exhibit curated by Dr. Carolyn Mazloomi. QuiltWeek Lectures: A Legacy Revealed: African American Quilts by Dr. Carolyn Mazloomi, 10:30 AM and John Brown’s Subterranean PassageWay by Dr. Alicestyne Turley, 1 PM. Exhibit Opening, Thurs., 6 PM. QuiltWeek Hours, Thurs.-Sat., 10 AM–4 PM. 724 Oscar Cross Dr. 270.443.7918. thehotelmetropolitan.org Meet the Artists and Singing Event: Ann Hazelwood and Bobbie Ann Mason. National Quilt Museum, 215 Jefferson St. 10 AM-Noon. 270.442.8856 • quiltmuseum.com Picnic in the Park at Dolly McNutt Plaza: The Quilt Collaborations of Sue Nickels & Pat Holly. 300 S. 5th St. Noon-2 PM. 270.898.7903 • aqsshows.com/aqspaducah Don’t Let the Cowboy Hat Fool You! A Musical Event with Ricky Tims. Carson Center, 100 Kentucky Ave. 7-9 PM. 270.898.7903 • aqsshows.com/aqspaducah Historic LowerTown Tour of Homes and Gardens. Tickets available during QuiltWeek at Bryerpatch Studio (502 N. 5th St.) and Etcetera Coffeehouse (320 N. 6th St.) and Fri., 10 AM–9 PM & Sat., 9 AM–4 PM at Texaco Station (Madison & 7th St.). 270.415.1751

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EVENTS CALENDAR Steel Magnolias. Market House Theatre. 7:30 p.m. www.mhtplay.com 270-444-6828.

SATURDAY 26: The Archivists' Relic. Ephemera Paducah. 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. With an hour break for lunch. $140. $20 kit fee due on the day of class. In this 9-hour, one-day workshop you will learn how to make this simple, sweet little chunky book using only watercolor paper, found metal and embellishments. The book is approximately 4 x 3 inches. You will learn how to work with found metal, how to create beautiful textures and surfaces using gesso and ink, as well as distressing, punching, altering, and cold connecting. Join us for a fun day of art making. Use this book to record your special dreams, goals, and thoughts that are close to your heart. Historic LowerTown Tour of Homes and Gardens. Tickets available during QuiltWeek at Bryerpatch Studio (502 N. 5th St.) and Etcetera Coffeehouse (320 N. 6th St.) and Fri., 10 AM–9 PM & Sat., 9 AM–4 PM at Texaco Station (Madison & 7th St.). 270.415.1751 Special Olympics Area I Track & Field Event. Murray. www.soky.org Turn of the Century Social. Murray-Calloway County Central Park. Interpreters and events for the whole family. Legos at the Library. McCracken County Public Library. 1-4 pm. www.mclib.net or 270-442-2510 ext. 119. American Girl Book Club – Lindsey Bergman. McCracken County Public Library. 1 p.m. www.mclib.net or 270-442-2510, ext. 122. Steel Magnolias. Market House Theatre. 2:30 & 7:30 p.m. www.mhtplay.com 270-4446828.

SUNDAY 27: Faux Etching - Surface design on metal. Ephemera Paducah. 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. $125. $15 kit fee due the day of class. In this workshop, you will learn an amazing technique for creating “etched” metal surfaces without having to deal with toxic chemicals & hours of agitation. After etching the metal in the morning, we will spend the rest of the day constructing a unique figurative sculpture using the metal that we altered. While working on the sculpture, we will cover basic cold connection methods as well as composition & design. If you’d like, please bring some extra metal to etch, you can etch these in the morning & take them home to use in other projects. This technique will become a treasured favorite and will be useful in many other projects. You will leave with at least 1 figurative sculpture, 2 or more if you work fast and bring extra tins & heads! Steel Magnolias. Market House Theatre. 2:30 p.m. www.mhtplay.com 270-444-6828.

MONDAY 28: Creature Feature: Vultures. Nature Station, Land Between the Lakes. 2:30 p.m. Free with paid admission. www.lbl.org

TUESDAY 29: Story Hour. McCracken County Public Library. 10 a.m. & 1 p.m. Call: 270-442-2510. Baby and Me. McCracken County Public Library. 11 a.m. Call: 270-442-2510. Free Family Law Clinic. McCracken County Public Library. 4-6 pm. Pre-registration is encouraged for personalized help, but is not required. To register for the clinic or for more information about the clinic, please call Legal Aid at (270) 442-5518. Held the last Tuesday of each month. You may also pick up flyers at the Family Court or the McCracken County Child Support Office Artisan Kitchen School of Cookery presents “Butter My Buns” Cooking Class. 1704 Broadway. 7-9 PM. 270.538.0250. artisankitchen.net

WEDNESDAY 30: Creature Feature: Snapping Turtles. Nature Station, Land Between the Lakes. 2:30 p.m. Free with paid admission. www.lbl.org Practical Life Skills. Homeplace. Land Between the Lakes. 2 p.m. www.lbl.org

Art Galleries, Exhibitions & Museums: THROUGH APRIL 1: Quilts of New England & School Block Challenge. National Quilt Museum. www.quiltmuseum.org

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APRIL 21 – 26: Fabric Fair at Quilt in a Day (New Location!) 609 Jefferson St. April 18–21, 9 AM–6 PM; April 22–26, 8 AM–8 PM. April 27, 9 AM–2 PM. 800.777.4852. quiltinaday.com APRIL 21 - MAY 2: Woman’s Club Art Show at City Hall. City Hall Rotunda, 300 S. 5th St. Mon.–Fri., 9 AM–4:30 PM; Sat. & Sun., 1–3 PM. Free. 270.898.3710.

APRIL 21-22 & 27-28: Sewing School with Eleanor Burns. APRIL 21 & 28 Twisted Log Cabin, APRIL 22 Flower Power Tablerunner APRIL 27 Nouveau Wedding Ring Tablerunner. Quilt in a Day Store, 609 Jefferson St. 800.777.4852. quiltinaday.com

APRIL 21-26: Fabric & Fiber Re-Imagined at Jefferson Street Studios. Jefferson Street Studios/Helene’s Hand-Dyed Fabrics, 1147 Jefferson St. 10 AM–6 PM. 270.217.3976. jeffersonstreetstudio.com

APRIL 22, 23 & 26: George & Virginia Siciliano Demonstrations. National Quilt Museum Lobby, 215 Jefferson St. Tues. & Wed., 10 AM–4 PM; Sat., 11 AM–4 PM. 270.442.8856 • quiltmuseum.com

APRIL 22-26: Rotary Antique Quilt Show featuring Quilts from 200 Years of American History. Cherry Civic Center, 2701 Park Ave. Tues.–Fri., 9 AM–6 PM; Sat., 9 AM–4 PM. Gallery tour interpretive presentations by curator Sue Reich: Tues.–Fri., 10 AM & 3 PM. 270.442.3418. paducahrotary.org APRIL 22-26: Quilt & Vendor Expo at Kentucky Oaks Mall. 5101 Hinkleville Rd. 10 AM-9 PM. 270.444.0440 kentuckyoaksmall.com

APRIL 22: 30th Annivesrary Celebration Awards Presentation – AQS QuiltWeek – Paducah. Carson Center, 100 Kentucky Ave. aqsshows.com/aqspaducah

5:30-7 PM.

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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. Paducah Railroad Museum - 200 Washington Street. Wed. – Fri.: Noon - 4p.m.; Sat.: 10 AM – 4 PM or by appointment. $5/adult; $2/child, ages 12 years and under. 270-9086451. www.paducahrr.org Lowertown Gallery information available at www.paducaharts.com. Paducah Railroad Museum – 200 Washington St. Wed. – Fri.: Noon - 4p.m.; Sat.: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. or by appointment. $5/adult; $2/child, ages 12 years and under. 270-9086451. www.paducahrr.org River Discovery Center – 117 S. Water Street. Monday – Saturday 9:30 AM – 5 PM. Sunday 1 – 5 PM . $7 adults, $5 children (ages 3 - 12), $6 seniors 60 and over. 270-5759958. 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 270-443-7787

APRIL 22: AQS QuiltWeek – Paducah Sneak Preview (Benefit for The National Quilt Museum). Paducah Expo Center/Carroll Convention Center. 7:30-9:30 PM. 270.898.7903 • aqsshows.com/aqspaducah

amazinggracelutheranpaducah.org unbridledword@yahoo.com

APRIL 23-25: Heartland Lace Guild Show at Grace Episcopal. 820 Broadway. Wed., 1–6 PM; Thurs.–Fri., 10:30 AM–3 PM. 270.554.8905. hlglace.org

Arcadia United Methodist Church - 270-442-3313 261 Lone Oak Road, Paducah. arcadiachurch.org

APRIL 23-26: AQS QuiltWeek® - Paducah – 30th Anniversary Celebration.

SUNDAY School: 9 AM; Worship Service: 10 AM TUESDAY: Men's Prayer Gathering, 7:30 AM

Convention & Expo Centers, Paducah Pavillion and AQS Vendors on Kentucky. Wed.Fri., 9 AM-6 PM; Sat., 9 AM-5 PM. 270.898.7903 • aqsshows.com/aqspaducah

Meets at House of Hope, 2025 Clarkline Road SUNDAY Service: 10 AM

APRIL 23-26: “E” Variety Show with Eleanor Burns. 609 Jefferson St. 10 AM, 1 PM & 4 PM. 800.777.4852. quiltinaday.com APRIL 23 & 25: Silent Benefit Auction for the National Quilt Museum. 1st Floor Convention Center. 10 AM–4:30 PM. 270.442.8856 quiltmuseum.com APRIL 23-26: Fiber on a Whim Workshops at A.I.R. Studio. Wed., 1–4 PM; Thurs., 1–2:30 & 3–5 PM; Fri., 11 AM-Noon, 1–2:30 PM & 3–4:30 PM. Pre-registration online. A.I.R. Studio Paducah, 621 Madison St. Fiberonawhim.com/classes.htm

APRIL 23-26: Printing on Fabric Workshops with Freda Fairchild. 627 Madison St. E-mail fredaf@gmail.com to schedule an appointment. 270.519.2341. fredafairchild.com APRIL 23-24: Beading & Embroidery Mini-Workshops with Rose Hughes at Ephemera Paducah. Ephemera Paducah, 333 N. 9th St. Wed. & Thur., 10AM–Noon & 3–5 PM. www.rosehughes.com or www.ephemerapaducah.com.

THROUGH JUNE 10: New Quilts from an Old Favorite: Carolina Lily & Antique Carolina Lily Quilts. National Quilt Museum. www.quiltmuseum.org

SECOND SATURDAYS Gallery Walk . Visit Lowertown’s great galleries and studios on the second Saturday. 12PM – 8 PM. Apprenticeship for Artists. Ages 13+. Ongoing. Paducah Parks Department. 444-8508. Glass Artisan Guild. Meets in Murray and is open to all. For information, contact Judi Little at 270-436-5132 or visit www.artisanglassguild.com. Meets the 2nd tue at 6PMUsually at the Murray Transit Center- but we also meet in members studios for special projects and demonstrations. 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. 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.

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EVENTS CALENDAR Bellview Baptist Church – 554-3173 www.bellviewbaptistpaducah.com SUNDAY School: 9 AM; Worship Service: 10 AM; Sunday Evening: 6 PM; WEDNESDAY Evening: 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 Pastor: Brother Steve Gorham; Sunday School, 10 AM; Sunday worship, 11AM; Sunday evening, 6 PM; Wednesday worship, 7 PM

Broadway Church of Christ - 270-443-6206 2855 Broadway Street, Paducah. www.broadwaycoc.com SUNDAY: Morning Worship, 9:30 AM; Bible Study, 10:45 AM Evening Worship, 6 PM MONDAYS & WEDNESDAYS: Precious Pottery Preschool, 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM TUESDAY: Clothing Give Away, 10:00 AM – noon WEDNESDAY: Ladies Bible Class, 10:00 AM, Bible Classes 6:30 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

WEDNESDAY Praise & worship, 6 p.m., Igert Hall. SELECTED FRIDAY NIGHTS: Parent’s Night Out. Safe, reliable babysitting

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

7:15PM

MAY 8 MAY 9

Carson Center The

270.450.4444

available for special event or dinner out. Contact the Mother’s Day Out department at 443-2401 Mother's Day Out- Children 3 months -5 years meets TUESDAY AND THURSDAYS from 9 a.m. -2 p.m. Call 443-2401 ext. 216 for more information. Counseling Services: New Directions Counseling for stress, sadness, abuse; office hours by appointment, call 270-217-2753; Choirs available for all ages. Contact Art DeWeese @270-443-2401 for information. 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. Water Aerobics: MONDAY – FRIDAY 10 AM. Power Water Aerobics: TUESDAY/THURSDAY, 9 a.m.; WEDNESDAY, 5 p.m.

Calvary Baptist Church Clements & Powell St, Paducah • Pastor Pail Hatcher Sunday School: 10:00 AM; Worship Service: 11:00 Wednesday Service: 6:30 PM.

AM;

Evening Service: 6

PM;

Central Church of Christ – 270-442-1017

thecarsoncenter.org

2201 Washington Street: SUNDAY: Bible Study Classes for all ages 9:30 AM, 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 last SATURDAYS: "Dorcas Day" Clothing Give-Away 9 AM-Noon (except for Oct, Nov, and Dec)

100 Kentucky Avenue | Paducah, Kentucky

Christ Chapel E.M.C.

Media Partners:

Pastor Dr. Tom Hiter. Traditional Anglican--1928 BCP. SUNDAYS 8:30 AM, "The Lighthouse" floating Chapel on Kentucky Lake (moored at Southern Komfort Marina). WEDNESDAYS 7:00 PM, Hiter Chapel in Fairdealing. Call for directions 270-354-9132.

Christ Community Church - (270) 744-0397

Sponsored by:

www.christchurchpaducah.com • www.facebook.com/christchurchpaducah Youth Pastor: Hamilton C. Ashley (270) 727-0188 • Childrens Ministries: Jessica Watkins (270) 575-3120 SUNDAY: Coffee and Donuts, 9 a.m.; Bible classes, 9:30 a.m; Morning Worship and Junior Church (ages 10 and under) 10:30 a.m. WEDNESDAY: Bible Study 7 p.m.

Community Fellowship Baptist Church - 270-856-4463 90 State Route 408 West, Hickory, KY • SUNDAYS: 8:30, 10 & 11:30 a.m. www.cfbc.tv

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Concord Christian Center- 270-441-7900 3661 James Sanders Blvd., Paducah KY (Across from Hutson's and Sam's) • churchbythemall.com

SUNDAY: Small Groups: 9.45 a.m., Worship: 10.45 a.m., 6 p.m. WEDNESDAY Service: 7 p.m.

WEDNESDAY: Service, 6:30 PM

Concord United Methodist Church - 443-2669 www.concordpad.com

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

Harmony Baptist Church – 270-488-3115

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

Prayer and Praise, Bible Buddies

Heartland Worship Center - 534-1400 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 PM; Middle/High

Concord West Church of Christ-270-744-8440

School, 6-8 PM.; DivorceCare, 6:30 PM.

4715 Mayfield Metropolis Road SUNDAY Bible Study 9:00AM, Worship 10:00AM, Evening Worship 6:00 PM WEDNESDAY Bible Study 7:00 PM

Highland Cumberland Presbyterian Church – 554-3572

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 , Sunday night prayer service, 6 PM. WEDNESDAY: Fellowship Meal, 5 PM; AWANA, 5:45 PM; Worship, 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

First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) Paducah, Ky 270443-8251 • 415 Audobon Drive Paducah, KY www.fccpaducah.org SUNDAY: Sunday School 9:30 AM, Traditional Worship 10:45 AM, (Sanctuary Upper Level), 10:45 AM; Celebration Contemporary Worship (Fellowship Hall – Lower Level), 10:45 a.m.

First Presbyterian Church - 442-3545 TH

SUNDAY: Church School 9:30 AM; Worship 10:45 AM; Youth Choir (6 - 12 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

Fountain Avenue United Methodist - 443-1724 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. Evening Services: 6 p.m. 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.

Four Rivers Covenant Church – 270-444-6598 or 1-866-733-7245

SUNDAY: Sunday School - 9:45 AM, Worship -10:45 AM, Youth and Evening Worship 6 PM. WEDNESDAY:Youth - 6:00 PM, Bible Study - 6PM

Hillcrest Baptist Church - 270-217-2796 SUNDAY: Sunday School 9 AM, Services 10 AM and 5 PM. Hillcrest Preschool, MONDAY - FRIDAY Family Movie Night , THIRD FRIDAY OF EVERY MONTH 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.ibcpaducah.org SUNDAY: Prayer, 9:00AM; Sunday School, 9:30AM; Worship, 10:45AM. MIX for Youth (Grades 6-12) - 4:00-6:00PM. WEDNESDAY: Shepherd's Table Dinner Food served from 4:50-5:30PM. $4 for adults and $2 for children. JourneyKidz (Preschool Choir & Activities and Children's Choir & Handbells/Chimes) - 5:457:00PM Youth Group (Grades 6-12) - 5:45-7:00PM. Prayer Meeting - 6-7PM. Choir Rehearsal - 7:05-8:15PM. Discipleship Groups: Current Groups: Faith & Fiction Last THURSDAYS, 7:00PM. Thursday Morning Study Group - 6:30AM. Service Opportunities: Mission Meal for River City - 3rd Thursday of each month at 6:00PM

Jesus Christ Little House of Prayer - 898-9875 SUNDAY: Morning Worship 10 AM. Evening Worship 6 PM. THURSDAY: Evening Service. 6:30 PM.

The Journey Church – Calloway County

3rd Floor Curris Center, Chestnut Street, Murray, KY 42071

Paducah Campus: 1200 Broadway • Lakes Campus: 109 Main Street, Calvert City SUNDAY: Worship- 9:30 & 11:00AM

Service Times: SUNDAYS, 9:30 AM & 11:00 AM

Friendship Baptist Church of Paducah - 534-1900

198 Old Symsonia Rd., Benton, KY 42025

SUNDAY: Sunday School 9:00 AM, Morning Worship 10:15 Worship 6:00 PM. WEDNESDAY: Evening Worship 6:00 PM.

AM,

Evening

Grace Bible Church - 554-0808 SUNDAY: Celebration Service, 9:45 AM - Potluck following Sunday services.

The Journey Church – Marshall County Service Time: SUNDAYS, 11 AM

Ledbetter United Methodist Church 200 Golden Meadow Drive, Ledbetter. SUNDAY: Worship Service 9:30 AM; Sunday School 10:30 AM

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New Covenant Fellowship of Reidland – 898-9664

EVENTS CALENDAR

SUNDAY: Worship Service 10:30 AM

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 10 AM, Sunday School 9 WEDNESDAY: Bible Study 7 PM

Evening Service 6

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.loneoakumcpaducah.org SUNDAY: Sunday School: 9

AM,

Sonrise Servise 8 AM, Celebration Service 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

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 Hope Cumberland Presbyterian Church- 554-0473 7680 New Hope Road, Paducah • Pastor: Curtis Franklin, brocurtis@kybiz.net Youth Pastor: Dusty Shull SUNDAY School 9:30 AM Worship 10:30 a.m., Sunday Evening Youth & Worship 6:00 p.m., WEDNESDAY Bible Study, 7 p.m. For Youth Information: The River Youth Ministries. Contact Melanie Rogers, (270) 978-1761 or email: melattheriver@yahoo.com

Oakland Cumberland Presbyterian Church - 270-898-2630 or 270-350-7262 Rev. Danny York, Pastor • 9104 US Hwy 68 West, Calvert City, KY 42029 SUNDAY School: 9:30AM; SUNDAY Morning Worship: 10:30AM; SUNDAY Evening Worship: 6:00PM WEDNESDAY Evening Bible Study: 6:00PM Visit us on Facebook.

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

Communion 1st and 3rd Sundays)

Olivet Baptist Church - 442-3267 Margaret Hank Memorial Cumberland Presbyterian Church email: office@obcpaducah.org SUNDAY: 9 AM - Sunday School; 10 AM - Morning Worship, Kids Worship Time - 443-3689 www.margarethank.org SUNDAY: Sunday School, 9:30 AM; Worship, 10:30 AM; Evening service, 6 PM

(ages 3 to K); 5:45 PM – Awana For Kids (ages 2 to 6th grade); 6:00 PM – Evening Worship; WEDNESDAY: 6:30 PM – Bible Studies for ages 2 through Adult

McKendree United Methodist Church - 488-3770 or 488-2444. SUNDAY: Sunday School, 9 AM Worship, 10:30 AM Youth and Open Door Baptist Church - 443-6522 Children Activities, 4:30 PM Evening Worship, 6 PM WEDNESDAY: Bible Study, www.theopendoorbaptistchurch.com 227 Farley Place, Paducah, 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.

Pastor - Mark Armstrong, pastor@theopendoorbaptistchurch.com SUNDAY: Sunday School, 10 am; Morning Worship and Children's Church, 11 am. Sunday Evening, 6 pm; Wednesday: 7 pm. If you need a ride or more information, call the church office.

Milburn Chapel Cumberland Presbyterian - 488-2588

Pleasant Grove Baptist Church – 422-1000 1110 N. 14th Street, Paducah

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 - 618-564-2616 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

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

Contact:Bro. David LeNeave, contact@mscpchurch.com

The Potter's House Baptist Worship Center -270-928-9905 www.pottershousebwc.com

Mt. Zion Baptist Church - 554-0518 www.mtzionpaducah.org

Nursery Service provided for all services.

SUNDAY: Sunday school, 9 AM; Worship, 10 AM & 6:30 PM WEDNESDAY: Prayer Meeting & Bible Study, 6:30 PM.

SUNDAY: Bible Study, 9:30 AM; Worship 10:45 AM; Sunday evening 6 PM WEDNESDAY: Small groups for adults and children, 7 PM

Reidland Baptist Church – 898-6243 rbaptist@bellsouth.net • www.reidlandbaptistchurch.org SUNDAY: 9:00AM Sunday School (classes for all ages), Morning Worship Service

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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.

Temple Israel - 442-4104 www.templeisrael.us FRIDAY: Lay-led Services: 5:30PM; Rabbi-led Services: 7PM

Trinity United Methodist Church - 534-9516 www.facebook.com/TUMCPaducah office@trinitypaducah.com SUNDAY: Sunday School, 9:30AM;Worship 10:30AM; TUESDAY: Women's Bible Study 9-11AM (TUMC) & 6:00-8:00PM (offsite) WEDNESDAY: Awana (2yr old- 5th

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 .

Grade) 5-6:45PM Youth (6th-12 grade): 5:30-6:45PM, Choir: 6-7PM

Twelve Oaks Baptist Church - 554-4634

Reidland Seventh Day Adventist Church - 270-898-3010 5320 KY Dam Road, Paducah, KY 42003

SUNDAY: Sunday School: 9:30 AM Worship. 8,10 and 10:45 AM WEDNESDAY: Awana: 5:30 - 7 PM, Mid-Week Service 6 PM.

SATURDAY: Sabbath School, 9:30 AM; Worship Service, 11 AM. A FREE delicious

United Central Presbyterian Church – 442-6414

vegetarian fellowship meal is served 1st Sabbath of each month following worship service. WEDNESDAY: Prayer Meeting, 6:30 PM.

Reidland United Methodist

www.unitedcentralpres.org info@unitedcentralpres.org Sunday School 9:45 AM, Sunday Worship 10:45 AM, Nursery provided, service ASL interpreted.

Faithweaver Friends, preschool - 6th grade. Wednesdays: 5:15 - 7:30 PM. Free dinner & fun, interactive bible discussions for kids. For more, call 270-217-0400.

United Church of Paducah – 442-3722. www.uccpaducah.org

Rosary Chapel Catholic Church - 444-6383 Rosary@bellsouth.net

SUNDAY: Worship celebration–10 AM; Coffee and refreshments–11- 11:20AM;

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 are available.

Waldo Baptist Church - 618-564-2180 www.waldobaptist.org

Christian Education until noon.

Spring Bayou Baptist Church- Kevil- 462-3014 www.springbayou.com

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

SUNDAY: Sunday School - 9:45 AM; Morning Worship & WeeWorship - 10:45 AM; Awana Program - 5 PM; Evening Worship - 6 PM • WEDNESDAY EVENING, 7 PM.

West End Baptist Church - 443-1043

Southland Baptist Temple - 270-444-9678 www.southlandbaptisttemple.com

SUNDAY: Sunday School, 9:30 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

SUNDAY: 7 - 9 AM Topper's Gospel Show (WKYQ); 9:45 AM Sunday School; 10:45 AM

Worship Service, KidzAlive (3 - 5th grade); 6

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. 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 6 PM

St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church - 442-1923 www.stfrancisdesalespaducah.org - Mass Schedule: MONDAY –FRIDAY: 12:05 PM SATURDAY: 5 PM; SUNDAY: 8:30 at 11

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, Bible Study, 10:30 a.m. THURSDAY: Youth Faith Formation, 6:30 p.m.

St. Paul Lutheran Church - 442-8343 SUNDAY: Worship, 8 & 10:45 AM; Bible study & Sunday School, 9:30 AMThe 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 (1 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.

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EVENTS CALENDAR West Kentucky Christian Alliance (non-denominational) 270-994-3230 We are working on the Paducah Area Christian Festival, to be held in Paducah in September. All who would like to volunteer to become a part of this ministry, please contact us for meeting times. 270-994-3230.

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, 2ND MONDAY OF THE MONTH at 6:30 PM.

World Harvest Church – 270-442-8949 3250 Steele Road, West Paducah, KY 42086 • Pastor: Dr. Chris Cody

SATURDAY: Celebration Service 10:30 AM and 5 PM TUESDAY: Celebration Service 7:00 PM THURSDAY: Corporate Prayer 8:45 AM

Zion Cumberland Presbyterian Church (formerly United Central Presbyterian Church) – 442-6414

zioncpcinfo@gmail.com ; https://sites.google.com/site/zioncpc/ SUNDAY: Sunday School: 9:45 AM, Worship: 10:45 AM. Nursery provided, service ASL interpreted.

On-Going Community Events & Notices: 4th Annual Lourdes Iron Mom Half-Marathon on SATURDAY, MAY 10 has registration underway. The Lourdes Iron Mom is a co-ed event offering a halfmarathon and half-marathon relay options for 2 and 4 person teams. The event starts at 6:30 a.m. for individual and relay team runners. The race route will start and finish at the beautiful “Wall to Wall” murals at the Ohio River. The route will showcase Paducah including Jefferson Street, The Greenway Trail, Bob Noble Park, and the Downtown Arts District. Last year’s race featured more than 900 runners registered from 15 states and raised $30,000 for the Family Service Society, Inc. Founded in 1927, Family Service Society, Inc., provides immediate emergency relief to residents of Paducah and McCracken County. You can register now by visiting active.com. If you’re interested in participating or volunteering, call Amy Peal at 270-744-3701 or visit the official race website at www.paducahironmom.com. Starfish Orphan Ministry invites you to be a part of a life changing adventure to El Salvador...First timer? It's okay! Don't be afriad to see how you can help make a difference to orphaned children in need! There are currently still openings on the following 2014 trips to El Salvador: June 14 – 21, July 12 – 19, & October 4 – 11. We would love for you to join us on this amazing experience! For more information, please call 270-519-7340 or 270-748-6970 Love Books and Love Bikes? Check-out books; check-out a bike lock! Something good to know - the McCracken County Public Library has bike locks at the front desk for check out. (Use your library card.) So, when you ride to the library and impulsively stop in for a browse, you don't have to leave your bike unattended and in danger of being stolen. Just go to the front desk and check out a lock. Leadership Paducah applications now available. Selection of class participants is conducted by the Leadership Paducah Foundation Board of Directors. Visit the Chamber’s website at www.paducahchamber.org or www.leadershippaducah.org or contact Stacy Thomas at the Paducah Chamber for an application form (270) 443-1746 or sthomas@paducahchamber.org. Deadline for application submission is Monday, May 13, 2013. DOWNTOWN BOOK CLUB. Paducah, Ky. Jo’s Baskets and Gifts, 404 Broadway. The book discussion for Salting Roses will be held Monday, March 18 at 1:00 PM The book selection for April is The End of Your Life Book Club by Will Schwalbe. The discussion of The End of Your Life Book Club will be held on April 15 at 1:00 PM New members are welcome to attend our discussions. FREE. For inquires, contact Jo Zulkowsky-Cook at 270.444.7699. DOWNTOWN BOOK CLUB. Paducah, Ky. Jo’s Baskets and Gifts, 404 Broadway. The book selection for April is The End of Your Life Book Club by Will Schwalbe and discussion will be held on April 15 at 1:00 p.m. New members are welcome to attend. FREE. For inquires, contact Jo Zulkowsky-Cook at 270.444.7699. American Red Cross Volunteer Opportunity. SECOND MONDAYS of every month. 6 PM Paducah-area chapter is looking for volunteers for disaster relief training. To support Ballard, Livingston & McCracken counties. Call 270-442-3575 for more information. Are you a “homebound” book lover? If you are elderly, critically ill, or temporarily unable to come to the McCracken County Public Library, you may be able to have the books come to you! The library is offering Homebound Service to those who qualify. Residents of Paducah and McCracken County can apply for the free service by calling the library and having an application sent to them by mail or by going on-line to www.mclib.net and clicking on the application site. Materials can be mailed to private homes. Those in nursing homes, assisted living facilities or hospitals may receive materials by hand delivery from the staff. Free service homebound. Questions, contact Cathy Edwards at 270-443-2510, ext. 118.

MONDAY – SATURDAY: Downtown Farmers Market. Riverfront, 2nd and Monroe. www.paducahalliance.org 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.

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McCracken County Humane Society: November and December hours are MONDAY, 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., and TUESDAY THROUGH SATURDAY, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

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.

MONDAY - SATURDAY. GPS Recycle Now Collections. Recycling facility, 1830 N 8 Street. Open: Monday – Wednesday and Friday 7 AM – 4:30 PM; Tuesdays and Thursdays 7 AM to 6 PM, Saturday 8 AM - Noon. Large totes in the front of the center will be available in the evening for after hours drop off. 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 270-3311750 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

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. 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 Cat, dog, and small animal adoptions, All God’s Creatures Rescue, Rehabilita-tion, and Adoption Center, 595 Richmond Rd, Simpson IL, 1-618-967-9601 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 Adop-tions, from various humane societies, Pet Adoption Center at PetsMart, (270) 575-9300

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.

SECOND MONDAY: American Disaster Action Team (DAT) monthly meetings. 6:30 PM. Chapter building. 442-3575. 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 THURSDAY OF THE MONTH: Matters of Life Forum. McCracken Co. Senior Center Activities Room. 11 AM. We will discuss many topics such as ethical wills, passing on important values and bereavement support. For more, contact nancy.wallace@uky.edu TUESDAYS: Story time at McCracken County Public Library. 10 AM and 1 PM. 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.

Neighbors Unifying Ballard County: MEETS THE 1ST MONDAY OF EACH MONTH, 7 PM, at the Ballard County Extension Office, 110 Broadway, LaCenter. UNBC is a non-profit charitable organization established for the betterment of the community and county. Anyone interested in participating in community improvement is welcome. For more information, contact Elaine Jarvis, president at 270-665-5057. Find us on Facebook. Ballard-Carlisle County Historical and Genealogy Society: Meets the fourth Monday of each month, 6:00 PM, at the Ballard-Carlisle Historical and Genealogy Society Building, 257 4th Street in Wickliffe, KY. Everyone is welcome to attend. The Society is open Fridays, 9 AM until 4 PM. For more information contact, Murray Akers, 270-628-3203. Ballard County Cemetery Boad: Meets the first Thursday of each month, 4:30 Created by the Ballard County Fiscal Court to preseve our old family cemeteries. Contact Betty Johnson, chairman, at 270-210-3538. Like us on Facebook.

PM, at Ballard County Extension Office, 110 Broadway in LaCenter, KY.

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 270-205-0223. 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 270-442-6795. 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 McCracken County Animal Shelter. Monday through Saturday. 10 AM - 5 PM. 455 County Park Road, Paducah, KY.

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EVENTS CALENDAR 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 (4428621). Free meal. No questions asked. MONDAY: River City Singles – Monday Evening Dance, Carroll Convention Center, 7–11 PM. $6. TUESDAYS: Kids Eat Free & Craft Night. McAlister's Deli, 5021 Hinkleville Road. SECOND TUESDAYS: Zonta Club of Paducah, 6:00 PM. Whaler’s Catch, 123 N. Second Street. Advancing the status of women world wide through service and advocacy. For more information, email President Lisa Hoppmann, lghoppmann@aol.com or call 270-366-6183

THURSDAYS: Charitable Bingo. Ballard County Board of Education, 264 E Kentucky Drive, Barlow, KY. For more information, call 270-665-9844. THURSDAYS: Overeaters Anonymous. 1:30 PM (extra meeting time to add) Christ United Methodist Church Recreation Hall. 1322 West Broadway, Mayfield, KY. 270-247-7414 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. FRIDAYS: Adult Ballroom Dance Party. 8 – 10 PM. $7 cover charge. Drinks & refreshments included. Open to the public. Ruth Johnson School of Dance, 1702 Broadway. Call 442-8321

FRIDAYS: Friday Night Racing at Paducah International Raceway. 7:00 PM. SECOND TUESDAYS: Paducah Kennel Club meeting. 1325 Fisher Road. 7 p.m. All dog lovers welcome. More information call 270-210-8298. 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. THURSDAY: Story Hour. Metropolis Public Library, 317 Metropolis Street. 11 AM. For more, call 618-524-4312.

4445 Shemwell Lane, Paducah. www.paducahracing.net 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

THURSDAY: E-Reader classes led by Patrick Archer at McCracken County Public Library.

Kids & Their Families: School Notes: The McCracken County Preschool Head Start office is now accepting appoint-

THURSDAY NIGHTS AT 6PM Spring Hill Singles Ministry - Offering adult singles bible study at Ledbetter UMC. Join us for fun fellowship while learning about real issues that singles face. Childcare provided, and single parents are welcome. Our singles Bible study will start Thursday, 1-5-2012. For the most updated information, like us on Facebook as Spring Hill Ministries Paducah. You can also email springhillministries@hotmail.com.

ments to register for the 2013-14 school year. Children must be 3 or 4 years old on or before October 1, 2013 and they must be income eligible or exhibit a developmental delay. Children also must reside in the McCracken County school district. Please call the McCracken County Preschool School/Head Start office at 538-4041 to make an appointment. If you are interested in the tuition program, please call 538-4000 and ask for Kathy Johnson. Paducah Head Start/Preschool continues to accept applications for enrollment for the current school year. Children must be currently 3 or 4 years old, must be income eligible or have a disability. If a child has turned 3 after October 1, 2013, he or she is eligible for enrollment during the remainder of this school year. Children must live within the Paducah Public School district. Call 444-5780 or visit your local elementary school for more information.

Camps, Classes & Education

APRIL 2: Fabric Printing Hands-On. Museum of the American Quilter. 2 – 3 p.m. www.quiltmuseum.org

APRIL 17: Dog Obedience classes begin. The class is a six-week course that meets weekly on Thursdays from 7 to 8 p.m. The cost is $90. The class takes place at the Paducah Kennel Club, located at 1325 Fisher Road.

THROUGHOUT THE SUMMER: Challenger Learning Center Camps for all ages. www.clcpaducah.org

MAY 23 – AUGUST 1: Summer Camp at the Plex. Ages 5 – 12. www.PlexSports.net. 270-744-8310.

JUNE 2 – AUGUST 1: Tennis Clinics all summer. Rowton Tennis Center. 270444-8363.

JUNE 2 – 6: Lego Camp for 1st & 2nd graders. WKCTC. Call 270-534-3334 to register. Space is limited. JUNE 2 – 6: Boys Only Science & Technology Camp. 7th – 12th grades. WKCTC. Call 270-534-3334 to register. Space is limited.

JUNE 9 – 13: Advanced Tennis Camp. Ages 6 – 12. Rowton Tennis Center. 270444-8363.

JUNE 9 – 13: Lego Camp for 3rd & 4th graders. WKCTC. Call 270-534-3334 to register. Space is limited.

JUNE 9 -12: Career Craze Healthcare Camp. WKCTC. Ages: 12-15. Call 270-5343334 to register. Space is limited.

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JUNE 9 – 13: No Boys Allowed Science & Technology Camp. 7th – 12th grades. WKCTC. Call 270-534-3334 to register. Space is limited. JUNE 9 – 13: Creative Exploration Drama Camp. 6th – 9th grades. WKCTC. Call 270-534-3334 to register. Space is limited. JUNE 16 – 19: Career Craze Energy Camp. WKCTC. Ages: 12-15. Call 270-5343334 to register. Space is limited.

JUNE 16 – 20: Lego Camp for 5th & 6th graders. WKCTC. Call 270-534-3334 to register. Space is limited.

JUNE 16 – 27: Musical Mania Camp. Market House Theatre. Grades K – 5th. 270444-6828.

JUNE 17 – 20: Quilt Camp. Museum of the American Quilter. www.quiltmuseum.org JUNE 23 – 26: Quilt Camp. Museum of the American Quilter. www.quiltmuseum.org JUNE 23 – 27: Lego Camp for 7th & 8th graders. WKCTC. Call 270-534-3334 to register. Space is limited. JUNE 25 – 27: All Day Camp for Ages 11+. Rowton Tennis Center. 270-444-8363. JULY 7 – 19: Magic Tree House: Dinosaurs Before Dark Summer Drama Camp. Market House Theatre. Grades 3 – 9. 270-444-6828.

JULY 7 -11: Advanced Camp for Ages 6-12. Rowton Tennis Center. 270-444-8363. JULY 14 – 18: Super Science Summer Camp. Grades 1 – 5. WKCTC. Call 270534-3334 to register. Space is limited.

JULY 15: Sew Your Own Drawstring Bag. 10:30 a.m. – Noon. Museum of the American Quilter. www.quiltmuseum.org

JULY 21 – 25: All-Day Camp for Ages 11+ Rowton Tennis Center. 270-444-8363. JULY 24: Fabric Art Card. 11 a.m. – Noon. Museum of the American Quilter. www.quiltmuseum.org MONDAYS: Chess Club. Murray Public Library. 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Free chess lesson

Sassafras Juniors – MONDAY, 6 – 6:45 p.m, Parks Services Bldg Clogging Beginners – MONDAY, 6 – 8 p.m., Robert Cherry Civic Center Yoga – TUESDAY/THURSDAY, 11 a.m. – Noon, Paducah Recreation Center Mid East Intermediates – TUESDAY, 6 – 7:30 p.m., Parks Services Bldg Little Miss Mid East – WEDNESDAY, 5 – 5:45 p.m., Parks Services Bldg Mid East Beginners – WEDNESDAY, 5 – 6:15 p.m., Parks Services Bldg Mid East Advanced – WEDNESDAY, 6:30 – 8 p.m., Parks Services Bldg Open Gym Basketball – WEDNESDAY, 6:30 – 9 p.m., Paducah Recreation Center Tribal Fusion – THURSDAY, 6 – 7:30 p.m., Parks Services Bldg Cardio Aerobics – THURSDAY, 6:30 – 7:15 p.m., Paducah Recreation Center Sassafras Flirt – FRIDAY, 6 – 6:45 p.m., Parks Services Bldg Family Yoga – SATURDAY, 10 – 11 a.m., The Yoga Room

APRIL 7 (MONDAY): Stroke Support Group. Meeting Room A, Baptist Heart Center Conference Room, Baptist Health, Paducah. 3-4:30 PM. This group provides support for stroke survivors and their caregivers, family and friends. Light refreshments are served. Contact Mary Legge at 270-575-2880 to register.

APRIL 7 (MONDAY) AND APRIL 9 (WEDNESDAY). Diabetes Class. Atrium Classroom, Doctors Office Building 2, Baptist Health, Paducah. 1:00 to 4:00 PM. Free class with a certified diabetes instructor to assist with any question or concerns about diabetes. Call 270-575-2918 for more information. APRIL 16: Vascular screenings. 10 a.m. Carterville Community Center, Carterville, Ill. APRIL 23: Vascular screenings. 9 a.m. First Baptist Church, Harrisburg, Ill. Baptist Health Paducah and Life Line Screening are partnering to find vascular disease and other conditions so they can be treated before they become life-threatening. Screenings are priced individually or in a package. Use code PBHP-001 at 877.237.1383 or www.lifelinescreening.com to receive five screenings, plus a disease risk assessment, for $209 or the stroke and vascular package for $139.

APRIL 5, 7 & 14: : Prepared Childbirth Classes. Meeting Room A, Doctors Office Building 2, Baptist Health, Paducah. 5 PM – 7 PM Monday, 9 AM – 3 PM Saturday. Free class designed to help expectant parents in their second or third trimester learn about the labor and delivery process. Call 270-575-2229 to register.

APRIL 10 (THURSDAY): Relaxing from Within. Atrium Classroom, Doctors Office Building 2, Baptist Health, Paducah 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM. Free class designed

& time to play.

MONDAYS – THURSDAYS: Beginner group and advanced group piano classes (for ages 5-6, 6-7, 8-11, teens and adults) Harmony Road Music School, 2226 Broadway, Ste.2, Paducah, KY. Class sizes are limited and pre-registration is required. For more information, contact Amy Allen at (270) 444-3669 or to view a schedule, visit www.harmonyroadpaducah.com. Like us on Facebook at Harmony Road Music School Paducah. 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

MONDAYS – FRIDAYS, MORNINGS, afternoons, and evenings: Preschool classes for parents and children ages 3 – kindergarten. Harmony Road Music School, 2226 Broadway, Ste.2, Paducah, KY. For more information, contact Amy Allen at (270) 444-3669 or to view a schedule, visit www.harmonyroadpaducah.com. Like us on Facebook at Harmony Road Music School Paducah

MONDAYS, TUESDAYS, AND FRIDAYS: 6-week sessions for Parents and Babies, ages birth to 18 months, or Parents and Toddlers, ages 18 months to 3 years. Harmony Road Music School, 2226 Broadway, Ste.2, KY. For more information, contact Amy Allen at (270) 444-3669 or to view a schedule, visit www.harmonyroadpaducah.com. Like us on Facebook at Harmony Road Music School Paducah.

MONDAYS & WEDNESDAYS: Tot School. 9 a. m. – 2 p.m. Paducah Parks Services Bldg. 270-444-8508.

MONDAY – FRIDAY: After School. 3 p.m. – 6 p.m., Paducah Recreation Center. 270-444-8508.

MONDAY – THURSDAY. CENTRE OF DANCE: Quality technique classes for students age 4 through adult. Located in the Dance Studio in Old Fine Arts, Murray State University. Performance opportunities with Jackson Purchase Dance Company for dancers age 10 and older. For information, contact Owner/Director, Karen Balzer at kbalzer@murray-ky.net or (270) 767 -0579. 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 Aikido – MONDAY/THURSDAY, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m., Parks Services Bldg

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to help expectant mothers become familiar with relaxation techniques. Participants are asked to bring a blanket, pillow and support person. Call 270575-2229 for more information.

WEDNESDAYS: Tot Soccer (for ages 2 and a half - 4). Paducah Regional Sportsplex. 10 a.m. For more information, call 575-1858 or e-mail help@plexsports.net . www.plexsports.net.

APRIL 24 (THURSDAY): Grandparenting Class. Atrium Classroom, Doctor’s

THURSDAYS: Tot Jitsu. Paducah Regional Sportsplex. 10 a.m. For more informa-

Office Bldg. 2, Baptist Health Paducah. 5 – 6 p.m. Free class for grandparents. Phone: 270-575-2229 to register.

APRIL 28 (MONDAY): Breastfeeding Class. Atrium Classroom, Doctors Office Building 2, Baptist Health, Paducah. 6 - 8 PM. Free class helps prepare expectant mothers for the breastfeeding experience. Call 270-575-2229 to register.

FOURTH MONDAYS OF EACH MONTH: Breastfeeding Class. Borders Community Room, Marshall Nemer Pavilion at Lourdes. 6 PM – 8 PM. For May, this class will be held on the 28th. Call 270-444-2243. Kidney Options Education Class. 3RD THURSDAY OF THE MONTH. 2-4 PM. Lourdes Marshall Nemer Pavilion, Borders Community Room. 270-443-0217. Your Guide to Joint Replacement class. 2ND THURSDAYS, 1-3 PM. 4th Tuesdays, 4-6 PM. Lourdes Marshall Nemer Pavilion, Borders Community Room. 270-444-2916.

tion, call 575-1858 or e-mail help@plexsports.net . www.plexsports.net.

FRIDAYS: Family Education on Mental Illness. Baptist Health, Paducah. 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: Weekday Road Rides. EVERY MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY when the temperature is above 40 and the roads are dry. Meet at Family Video Store, 414 Lone Oak Road, Paducah, KY. 6 AM. Ride is for 60 to 74 minutes and there is a different route for each day of the week. Pace varies depending on who shows up. Fridays are the most laid back and best for first timers. Lights needed during months when sunrise is later than 6 AM. Contact Hutch at 270-442-0751 or hutch@bilekeworldky.com.

EVERY TUESDAY: Ashes Smoking Cessation Classes. Classroom 4, Lourdes Hospital. 5 PM. Call 270-444-2808. 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 Mondays: Musical Fingers. (Classes for all children 4 and under.) Meet at Paducah Regional Sportsplex. 10 AM. For more information, contact Lyz Hornbeak at 575-1858 or help@plexsports.net. www.themusicclass.com

Zumba with Tishaunda at Rowton Tennis Center - MON. & WED. - 4:30-5:25 p.m.; TUES. – 5 - 6 p.m. $5 for drop-ins or $30 for the complete month. 270-444-8363..

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

MONDAY, TUESDAY AND THURSDAY. 7:00 PM. Western Kentucky Adult Volleyball Club has competitive games weekly. Play is co-ed on a men’s net and divided into A, B, C divisions as participation allows. Games/meetings focused on improving individual skills and team play. For more email wkvballclub@gmail.com

MONDAYS & FRIDAYS: The Music Class - Musical Fingers. (Classes for all children 4 and under.) Meet at Paducah Regional Sportsplex. Monday, 10 AM.; Friday, 2 p.m. For more information, contact Lyz Hornbeak at 575-1858 or help@plexsports.net. www.themusicclass.com

MONDAY, TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY: Zumba with Tishaunda at Rowton Tennis

TUESDAYS: Paducah Kennel Club Agility Classes. Paducah Kennel Club. 1325

MONDAY, THURSDAY & SATURDAY – Zumba With Tishaunda. 718 Market Street, Metropolis, IL 6 – 7:30 PM on MONDAY AND THURSDAY; 10:30 AM – noon on

Fisher road. 6 PM. Six lessons taught on Tuesday Nights for beginner and intermediate dogs, all ages all breeds. $90 total cost. Contact Cathy Crecelius at 270-217-0150.

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MONDAY AND TUESDAY: Aikido. Paducah Parks. For more or to sign up, call 444-8508.

Center. Mon. & Wed. - 4:30-5:30 p.m.; Tues. – 5 - 6 p.m. $5 for drop-ins or $30 for the complete month. 270-444-8363.

SATURDAY. http://www.tishaunda.webs.com 618-638-4180. TUESDAYS AND SATURDAYS at 12:30 PM and WEDNESDAYS at 6:30 PM. Zumba with Tishaunda. AMPA in Jordan's Crossing.$5 per class. www.tishaunda.webs.com or call 618.638.4180 MONDAY – FRIDAY: Dynamic Flow Yoga. 9:15 a.m. Arcadia Methodist Church. 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

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270-575-3800 for more. www.curves.com Silver Sneakers can Workout for FREE.

MONDAY-THURSDAY. CENTRE OF DANCE: Quality technique classes for students age 4 through adult. Located in the Dance Studio in Old Fine Arts, Murray State University. Performance opportunities with Jackson Purchase Dance Company for dancers age 10 and older. For information, contact Owner/Director, Karen Balzer at kbalzer@murray-ky.net or (270) 767 -0579.

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MONDAY – THURSDAY. Intro Kettlebell Class. Mike’s Kettlebell Club. 106 Broadway, Paducah. 6:15 PM. 270-554-8224. 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: Afterschool Martial Arts Sessions. Hwang’s Martial Arts. School dismissal – 5:30 PM. During the school year. 908-6670 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.

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MONDAYS & WEDNESDAYS: Karate Kidz Prep Beginners (Ages 7-8), Future 44941

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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.

Hwang's Martial Arts. Call 908-6670 for enrollment information or email hwangsmartialart@bellsouth.net. www.hwang-martialarts.com

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.

MONDAYS, TUESDAYS 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.

SATURDAYS: Kid’s Kickboxing (ages 5-14) Three Rivers Martial Arts Academy, 2343 New Holt Road. 1 PM – 2 PM. For more, email trmaa@bellsouth.net or call 270554-4885. www.threeriversacademy.com.

MONDAYS, TUESDAYS 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: Hatha Yoga. Paducah Yoga Center. 5:30 PM. Pay what you can,

SATURDAYS: Mat Pilates. 9:30 a.m. Arcadia Methodist Church. 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).

donation based class for all levels, including beginners.

SATURDAYS. Kingsway Skateland. 7:30 – 11 TUESDAYS: Family Track Run Practice. Meet at Noble Park Picnic Shelter #10. 6

PM.

$6.50. . Skates: Quad, $1,

Speed/Inline $3.

- 7 PM. FREE. For more, call 270-444-8508.

TUESDAY: Youth Running Club. Picnic Shelter #10 at Noble Park. FREE. Ages 5-15. 6-7 PM. 444-8508. THURSDAYS: Kid’s Kickboxing (ages 5-14) Three Rivers Martial Arts Academy,

SATURDAYS: Black Belts, 9AM; Hwang’s Martial Arts. 554-6667. hwangsmartialarts@bellsouth.net, www.hwangs-martialarts.com

2343 New Holt Road. 5 PM – 6 PM. For more, email trmaa@bellsouth.net or call 270554-4885. www.threeriversacademy.com.

On-Going Events for Seniors:

TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS: Xtreme Martial Arts (Ages 8+), Karate Kidz

FIRST MONDAY OF EACH MONTH: Super Seniors at First Christian Church

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 9086670 for enrollment information or email hwangsmartialart@bellsouth.net. www.hwang-martialarts.com

of Paducah. Call 270-443-8251 for information.

TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS: Pickleball. Paducah SportsPlex. 10:30 a.m. both days, and again at 6:30 p.m. on Thursdays only. 270-554-PLEX or www.PlexSports.net

TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS: Rocking Flow Yoga with Amy. Arcadia Methodist Church. 5:30 p.m. Slow Flow Yoga at 7 p.m. 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.

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, 5547075. Senior Medicare Patrol – Senior Medicare Patrol: Eddie Jordan, project coordinator of the local Kentucky Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) provides information on how you can protect yourself from Medicare errors, learn to detect potential fraud and abuse and to report errors or suspected fraud. 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Tuesday, Thursday and Friday at the Senior Center, 1400 HC Mathis Drive. For more information call 270-442-8993.

THURSDAYS: Aerobics Combination Class at Paducah Recreation Center. 6:30 p.m. Paducah Parks Services. 45-minute Aerobics Combination class with a combination of cardio and toning with or without weights. This class will include stretching and is a “go at your own pace” workout class, led by certified instructor, Betty Copeland. Free with PRC membership of $5. Call Parks for more information at 444-8508.

MONDAY - FRIDAY: Informal Coffee Group. Etcetera Coffeehouse, 6th Street

THURSDAYS: Hip-Hop Fitness. High-energy, calorie-burning, easy-to-follow,

MONDAY, WEDNESDAY & FRIDAY: Exercise Classes for Seniors - PaducahMcCracken County Senior Center. 10-11 AM. 443-8579

full-body workout! Open to teenagers and up. $5. 7:45 PM. Beverly Rogers Academy of Dance, 3485 Park Ave across from the Ford dealership. For more information contact dancelyfe@excite.com.

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 - FRIDAY: Water Aerobics. Brooks Indoor Pool, Broadway United Methodist Church, 701 Broadway. 10 AM. $25 per month. Call 270-443-1778 for more info.

THURSDAYS: Table Tennis. Ages 12+. Classroom 1, Paducah Parks. 5-6PM. $25. 444-8508.

THURSDAYS: Tennis Beginners Clinic Paul Rowton Indoor Tennis Center. 6:00

MONDAY: Ballroom Dance Classes - Paducah-McCracken Senior Citizens Center. 1-3 PM. FREE. Must be 60 and over. 443-

PM. Members $15, Non-members $19. 270-444-8363

THURSDAYS: Drop in Doubles Clinic – Tennis Beginner Clinic. Paul Rowton

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

Indoor Tennis Center. 6 PM. Members $15, Non-members $19. 270-444-8363.

FRIDAYS: Kingsway Skateland 6:30 - 10 PM. $6.

TUESDAYS: Beginning Crochet and Quilting. Senior Citizens Center. 1 PM, 2 PM. FREE. 443-8579

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. 908-6670. www.hwangs martialarts.com

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.

SATURDAYS: Intro Kettlebell Class. Mike’s Kettlebell Club. 106 Broadway, Paducah. 9:00 AM. 270-554-8224.

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. v

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P U R C H A S E FA M I LY N E T W O R K Listings of non-profit groups providing family oriented services

Adoption/Foster Care:

Adoption Support Group. Concord United Methodist Church. 1st Thursdays of each month. 6 – 7:30 p.m. Free to participate. Dinner & childcare provided. Licensed marriage & family therapist Chris Trout to facilitate. For more information or to sign up, contact Shannon Wilson, 270-331-3344. 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. BENCHMARK Therapeutic Foster Care - Benchmark Family Services, Inc, established in 1994, is a private, faith-based, non-profit therapeutic foster care agency. Benchmark provides stable and caring homes for youth in need of out-of-home care. Our mission is to advocate for children by ensuring opportunities for healthy physical, psychological and emotional growth and development in the least restrictive setting possible. Benchmark is seeking caring, dynamic individuals and families with a calling to open their hearts and homes to children in need of stability, care and nurturing. As a Benchmark foster family, you will receive weekly contact with an assigned case manager, including a minimum of three home visits per month, 24/7 emergency cell phone access to a case manager, respite care for foster children when needed, premium financial compensation and incomparable foster parent support. For more information, call Benchmark at (270)408-1361. 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.

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.

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:

KATS Homeschool Club meets twice a month in Paducah. This is a Christian group that meets for fellowship, playdates, field trips and much more. Field trips are also twice monthly. For more information, email katsofpaducah@live.com 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, 270809-2539 or joy.navan@coe.murraystate.edu. C.H.A.M.P, 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 Layne-Smith 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 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 270-508-0622 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.

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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:

GriefShare Class. Waldo Baptist Church. Wednesday evenings, 6:30p.m. GriefShare is a friendly, caring group of people who will walk alongside you through one of life's most difficult experiences. You don't have to go through the grieving process alone. We welcome you to come and experience the healing of God's comfort as you go through this difficult part of your life. For more information visit www.waldobaptist.org or call 618-564-2180. Grief Support Group – FIRST TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH. Graves County Senior Citizens Building. 11:30 AM. Free grief support group sponsored by Lourdes Hopice. Contact Todd Hawkins at 270-415-3632. Men’s Coffee Grief Education and Support Group. FIRST THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH except holidays. Bob Evans Restaurant, Paducah. 8 AM. Call for info 270-415-3632. 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. Now & Beyond: Grief Support Group for Widows and Widowers. 2ND FRIDAYS Lourdes Marshall Nemer Pavilion, Borders Community Room. 6 – 8 PM. Led by Pat Pitchford. 270-8988796 or 270-534-4200.

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.

FIRST THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH EXCEPT HOLIDAYS. Men’s Coffee Grief Education and Support Group. Bob Evans Restaurant, Paducah. 8 AM. Call for info 270-4153632. Bariatric Support Group. Community Conference Room, Jackson Purchase Medical Center. 6 PM. Call 270-251-4169. 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

Multi-service Providers:

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 cloth-

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ing, 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. 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 AM – 2 PM 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 270-554-3818 Paducah Chess Club - SATURDAYS, 1 - 4 PM, brilliant minds young and old, put their wits to the test at Etcetera coffee house Sponsored by English's Antiques and Rayela Art, 212 Broadway. Paducah Kennel Club. Meetings are the SECOND TUESDAY 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 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! For more info, contact mikewurth@comcast.net 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.

Parenting Support:

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 MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) - MOPS meets from 9:30-11:30AM on 1ST & 3RD

THURSDAYS FROM JANUARY 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.

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Moms in Touch prayer support for Concord Elementary School. Call Kelly Hudspeth, 744-0800

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.

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

Paducah Rotary Club -The group meets each WEDNESDAY for lunch and excellent speakers. Noon at the Myre River Room, Carson Four Rivers Center.

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.

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.

Social and Professional Groups:

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.

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

Toastmasters Club meets every THURSDAY at The Pasta House, 451 Jordan Dr,. Paducah, KY. Noon - 1PM. Afraid to speak in public? Learn to speak powerfully in

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. Families on the Spectrum. First MONDAYS. Lourdes Garden Room. 6-8 p.m. Refreshments provided and guest speakers every month. info@familiesonthspectrumky.org 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 MEETS 1ST, 2ND AND 4TH WEDNESDAY mornings for breakfast at Parker’s Drive Inn Restaurant, 2921 Lone Oak Road, 7 AM. We welcome visitors and potential members. Breakfast is open to visitors on the first Wednesday of every month. Paducah/River City Business and Professional Women (BPW). MEETS SECOND TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH at noon at the Paducah County Club. Email Jessica Koverdan for more, jessicakoverdan@kyfb.com. Paducah Business and Professional Women (BPW) Meets second Tuesday of each month . 5:30 - 7 PM. McCracken County Public Library. For information, call Merryman Kemp at 270-442-7636. 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.

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P U R C H A S E FA M I LY N E T W O R K Listings of non-profit groups providing family oriented services an exciting, fun environment. Visitors are always welcome. Call Clay Campbell 270-703-2700 for more info. 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.

Special Needs:

Families on the Spectrum. We are a group formed to connect families on the autism spectrum with each other, resources and encouragement. We have family get together once a month. We are an open group to any family in the purchase area that has a child on the spectrum. For more information,please call Holly at 270217-1327 or visit them online at www.familiesonthespectrumky.org or on Facebook under Families on the Spectrum KY. Join us for Lunch with Santa. DEC 14TH 10:45-12 (Come and go) at Broadway Church of Christ. This is a free event. H.O.R.S.E.S. Inc. Therapeutic Riding Center currently has open enrollment for riders with special needs.Located at Carson Park, Paducah. Located at Carson Park, Paducah. Please visit our website for an enrollment package. www.horsesinc.org or call us at 270-437-3881.

Camp Woodmen is fun for the whole crew. Your kids will love Woodmen of the World summer camp. They’ll see their friends and make new friends. Plus, they’ll learn about nature, develop life skills and have fun with activities, including: • Swimming • Zip Lining • Archery • Pirate Crafts • Outdoor Games • Pirate’s Ball • And more … Camp Dates: June 16-20 and June 23-27

Ages: 8-15

This year’s camp will have a pirate theme. Call me today to ﬁnd out about Woodmen of the World membership* and how your children can experience our summer camp program. * An individual becomes a member by joining our shared commitment to family, community and country, and by purchasing a Woodmen of the World product.

For more information, contact:

Angie Hatton Community Outreach Manager

270-753-4382 ahatton@woodmen.org Visit our Facebook page at facebook.com/wowkywcamp.

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. 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 is also available to help monitor or assist with certain health or medical needs. Please contact Lisa Delaney at 270-442-2001 for more information. 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, 270-227-5225.

Marshall Country Exceptional Center Case Management and Adult Day Training. For more information for Case Management call Lindsey Wall at 270-5273101. For more information for Adult Day Training, call Diana Wall at 270-527-1327. 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:

Adoption Support for Kentucky (ASK). support group for adoptive and prospective adoptive parents. SECOND MONDAY OF EACH MONTHat 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.

Advanced Bariatric Surgery of Paducah Support Group. 3RD TUESDAYS. 6 PM. Lourdes Marshall Nemer Pavilion, Borders Community Room. 270-444-2335 Alcoholics Anonymous. Wednesdays evenings. 8 – 9 PM. Ballard County Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Community Center in Lacenter. Alzheimer’s Support Group. 3RD THURSDAYS. Noon – 1:30 PM. Lourdes Marshall Nemer Pavilion, Rosenthal Room. For more information, call 270-534-9173. Alzheimer’s Support Group. Paducah Care & Rehabilitation Center, 501 N. 3rd Street in Paducah. FOURTH THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH. 4:30 PM. Call Felicia Williams or Katina Wilson at 270-444-9661 for additional information.

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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 Baptist Health - Paducah,

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Conference Room A. Call Brenda Bradford at 575-2799 or 554-0452. Cancer Support Group – FIRST TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH. 7:00 PM. First Christian Church of Paducah. Call 270-443-8251 for more information.

THIRD TUESDAY OF EVERY OTHER MONTH: Look Good…Feel Better by American Cancer Society. Open to all women with cancer who are undergoing treament. 6 PM to 8 PM. Suite 403, Lourdes Medical Pavilion. Call ACS at 270-444-0740. 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. Cancerport - the Breast Cancer Support Group. Women's Health and Wellness Center

at Baptist Imaging Center, 2705 Kentucky Ave., Paducah. Second Mondays. Contact Kentucky Cancer Program at 270-442-1310. Cancer Support Group – First Christian Church. 443-8251

Celebrate Recovery. Riverwoods Church, Benton, KY. Where you can find healing from hurts, habits or hang ups. Every Friday night. Dinner at 6:30 p.m.; fellowship at 7 p.m., followed by open small group. For more information, contact Tammy Nelson, 270-349-3253 or Michael Youngblood, 270-210-1828

Celiac and Gluten-Intolerant meetings. FIRST MONDAY OF THE MONTH AT 5PM. Chiropractic Works, Metropolis. Next meeting is NOV. 5TH. These meetings are free to anyone who has Celiac disease, gluten intolerance, or wanting to learn the life style. If you have any questions, call 618-524-8300. Christian Support Group Meeting for friends and family of the chemically dependent. New Life Tabernacle. 1ST THURSDAY AT 7PM. Call 443-4648 or 519-8670. Colitis and Crohn’s Support Group. 1ST THURSDAY. 7

PM - 8:30 p.m. Lourdes Marshall Nemer Pavilion. Rosenthal Room. For more information, call 270-556-4530.

Diabetes Support Group. FIRST MONDAY OF THE MONTH AT 6 PM. Community Conference Room, Jackson Purchase Medical Center. Participants share in a diabeticfriendly potluck meal. Additional information can be obtained by calling The Diabetes Care Center at 251-4372. To register call 251-4580 or 1-877-554-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.

Celiac and Gluten-Intolerant meetings. FIRST MONDAY OF THE MONTH at 5PM. Chiropractic Works, Metropolis. These meetings are free to anyone who has Celiac disease, gluten intolerance, or wanting to learn the life style. If you have any questions, call 618-524-8300. 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 PM. 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. 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.

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P U R C H A S E FA M I LY N E T W O R K Listings of non-profit groups providing family oriented services “Families on the Spectrum” is a local non-profit group of exactly what our name suggests…families on the autism spectrum. It is our goal to provide fun family outings, meetings, parents’ nights out, and to offer community support for our autism families. Our focus is on fun AND families in the hopes of building connections and life long bonds with other autism families in the Purchase Area and So. IL. Check our webiste for more information. www.familiesonthespectrumky.org 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 2ND THURSDAYS. 6:30 – 8 p.m. Lourdes Marshall Nemer Pavilion, Women’s Center, Suite 210. For more information, call 270-444-2175. Lourdes Hospice. Behavioral Health Meeting Room (adjacent to the ER). EVERY MONDAY except holidays. 5 – 6:30 PM 270-415-3636. Hot Shots, a support group for children with type 1 diabetes and their fami-

lies. For more information, contact 217-2548, 519-4155, 210-3047 or ronda. cartwright @mccracken.kyschools.us

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. “Living Well Support Group” for anyone wanting to make healthier changes. 1st Tuesday of every month at McCracken County Extension Office, Olivet Church Road, Paducah 11am -12noon, no charge and no reservation needed. Different topic each month regarding improving your health625. 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. 444-2444

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 270-556-8873. Overeaters Anonymous. Spiritual Program of Recovery – no weigh-ins, dues or fees. Every Wednesday. 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Lourdes Marshall Nemer Pavilion, Rosenthal Room. For more information, call 270-556-8873. Paducah Area Amputees in Action. 3RD THURSDAYS. 5:30 PM. Lourdes Marshall Nemer Pavilion, Borders Community Room. For more information, call 270-564-5879 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. Parkinson's Support Group. EVERY OTHER WEDNESDAY. 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Lourdes Marshall Nemer Pavilion, Board Room. For more information, call 270898-8031. Postpartum Depression Support Group. The FIRST MONDAY OF EACH MONTH at Hope Unlimited headquarters. This resource is open to the public, confidential and free. For questions about this support group, call 270442-1166. Stroke and Brain Injury Survivors Support Group. MEETS FIRST MONDAYS, 11 AM – noon. Second floor conference room, Jackson Purchase Medical Pavilion. Call 270-251-4121 for information on upcoming meeting topics. 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 270554-1915 TOPS #110 Paducah. Lebanon Methodist Church., 4620 At Massa Drive. 6 PM, Weigh In; 6:30 PM, Meeting. 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 $26; monthly chapter dues $5. 270217-1182. 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 v Bonita Cloyd, 575-2303

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by: Mary Gullikson, Family Preservation Worker - Graves County Child Advocacy Program

FA M I LY A W A R E N E S S

We’re all Part of the Solution to Child Abuse

pril signals the start of Spring; flowers along the highways, Easter egg hunts and getting outdoors. However, April also happens to be Child Abuse Awareness Month, a time when child abuse awareness and prevention activities are promoted across the country. It began when a Virginia woman tied a blue ribbon on her car antenna; a tribute to her grandson who died as a result of abuse. Since then, many local and state campaigns across the county strive to prevent child abuse and raise awareness in many different ways. Unfortunately, we do not live in perfect world free of violence and neglect. Children are being abused and neglected every day. In 2012, 55 child fatalities or near fatalities, the result of child maltreatment, were recorded in

Kentucky. In the 17 counties within our Lakes Regions (surrounding and including the Purchase Area), 1,425 children were cited in substantiated reports of child maltreatment. Action needs to be taken to protect our children and the most important thing each of us can do is to report abuse when we see the signs. Many instances of child abuse go unreported because of confusion over what constitutes abuse. In other cases it may be hard to read the signs of abuse in a child, or the clues may be mis-interpreted. What’s important is for each of us to be educated about child abuse, so let’s start with the basics:

What is Child Abuse? Child abuse is defined by federal law as “any recent act of

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failure to act on the part of a parent or caretaker which results in death, serious physical or emotional harm, sexual abuse or exploitation; or an act or failure to act which presents an imminent risk of serious harm”. There are four major types of abuse: physical abuse, neglect, sexual abuse, and emotional abuse. Physical abuse is a non-accidental physical injury as a result of punching, beating, kicking, biting, shaking, throwing, stabbing, choking, hitting (with a hand, stick, strap, or other object), burning, or otherwise harming the child, that is inflicted by a parent, caregiver, or other person who has responsibility for the child. All of the listed injuries are considered abuse regardless of whether the caregiver intended to hurt the child.

cries when it’s time to go home • Shrinks at the approach of adults • Reports injury by a parent • Abuses animals or pets Neglect is the failure of a caregiver to provide for a child’s basic needs. Neglect can be considered physical, medical, educational, and/or emotional. Examples of neglect might include: failure to provide necessary food, shelter, supervision, failure to provide necessary medical or mental health treatment, failure to educate a child or attend to special education needs, inattention to a child’s emotional needs, failure to provide psychological care, or permitting the child to use alcohol or drugs.

Signs of Neglect: Physical discipline, such as spanking, is not considered abuse as long as it is an open hand to the bottom and it causes no bodily injury to the child.

Signs of Physical Abuse: • Unexplained burns, bites, bruises, broken bones, black eyes • Faded bruises after an absence from school • Seems frightened of the parents and protests and

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Frequently absent from school Begs or steals food or money Lacks needed medical or dental care Is consistently dirty or has severe body odor Lacks sufficient clothing for the weather

Sexual abuse is defined by federal laws as “the employment, use, persuasion, inducement, enticement, or coercion of any child to engage in, or assist any other

person to engage in, any sexually explicit conduct or simulation of such conduct; or the rape, and in cases of caretaker or interfamilial relationships, statutory rape, molestation, prostitution, or other forms of sexual exploitation of children, or incest with children.” Activities would include: fondling a child’s genitals, penetration.

Signs of Sexual Abuse: • • • •

Has a difficulty walking or sitting Suddenly refuses to change for gym/sports activities. Reports nightmares or bedwetting Demonstrates bizarre, sophisticated, or unusual sexual knowledge or behavior • Attaches very quickly to strangers or new adults in their environment Emotional abuse is a pattern of behavior that impairs a child’s emotional development or sense of self-worth. Examples of emotional abuse would include: constant criticism, threats, rejection, withholding love, support, or guidance. Emotional abuse is often difficult to prove on its own, but is almost always present when other types of maltreatment are identified.

How to Report

ABUSE

Call 877-KYSAFE1 or 877-597-2331 If there is imminent danger or harm to the child, call 911. The law states that it is the duty of everyone who has reasonable cause to believe that a child is abused or neglected to report this information. Abuse reports can be made anonymously, however in order to follow up with additional information, callers are encouraged to identify themselves. .

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Signs of Emotional abuse: • Shows extremes in behavior such as overly compliant or demanding behavior • Is either inappropriately adult or inappropriately infantile • Delayed in physical or emotional development • Reports a lack of attachment to parent

Other General Signs of Abuse: • Shows a sudden change in behavior or school performance • Has not received help for physical or medical problems brought to the parent’s attention • Is watchful, as though preparing for something bad to happen • Lacks supervision from adult • Is overly compliant, passive, or withdrawn It is not always easy to recognize when a child has been abused. Children who have been abused are often afraid to tell anyone, because they think they will be blamed or that no one will believe them. The person abusing the child may be someone that the child fears, loves, and is attached to. Many family members of an abused child will ignore very clear signs of abuse because they do not want to face the truth. YOU might be the only one in that child’s life to advocate for them. Now is the time to take control of this issue and be an advocate for a child today and always. v

Citations: Child Welfare Information Gateway. (2013). What is child abuse and neglect? Recognizing the signs and symptoms. Washington, DC: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Children’s Bureau. Divisions of Protection and Permanency Department for Community Based Services. (2012). Child Abuse and Neglect Annual Report of Fatalities and Near Fatalities. Kentuckyunbridledspirit.com Child Welfare Information Gateway. (2013). History of National Child Abuse Prevention Month Washington, DC: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Children’s Bureau. < https://www.childwelfare.gov/preventing/preventionmonth/history.cfm>.

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by: Robin Gericke

COMMUNITY NEWS

Shine and Dine The Paducah Charity League holds an event that’s all about food!

ach year brings new and exciting charitable events to the Purchase Area. Many of them involve dining, dancing and fun. This year the Charity League of Paducah has put together a unique and exciting evening that’s perfect for everyone in the community. “At this premier event not only will each restaurant or chef serve foods to those attending, they offer live cooking demonstrations and cooking tips,” explained Elizabeth Faughn, a member of the Charity League of Paducah. “This type of event is something you might find in a larger city but we think it will be a fantastic fundraising event that local people will enjoy and support.”

Shine & Dine! The Shine and Dine event is to raise funds for Easter Seals of Paducah. Charity League members Kate Gay and Sarah Holland have been responsible for the planning of this fantastic event. The fundraiser will be on Saturday, April 12th from 6 to 9 p.m. it will be held at the Julian Carrol Convention Center in Paducah. Tickets are $35 and can be purchased by emailing charityleagueofpaducah@gmail.com or by leaving a note on the Charity League of Paducah’s Facebook page. “Tickets are selling quickly,” Faughn told me. “So get yours now!” Those attending the premier Shine & Dine will be able to walk through the event and sample the foods from each restaurant and chef. Each booth will feature a cooking tip or demonstration. For example, you can try a tasty cupcake

from a local baker and then see how to put a beautiful icing swirl on the cupcakes from your kitchen. You might taste Powerhouse BBQ’s unique barbeque meatloaf and learn how to smoke a pork butt so you can make a meatloaf at home. There are so many great local eateries represented at Shine & Dine that there’s bound to be food to suit everyone’s tastes.

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Live & Silent

AUCTION

The event will also have a silent and live auction. There will be many fabulous auction items including: • A behind-the-scenes tour of Winstar Horse Farm that is not usually offered to the public • A Lasik procedure donated by Innovative Ophthalmology • A .380 pistol along with classes donated by Shooters Supply • A trip to a hunting lodge • A $500 photography package from ROK photo • A day of boating • A driver golf club & lessons donated by the Golf Complex “At Shine & Dine you can sample great food from local restaurants and learn the chefs’ secrets for your kitchen,” explained Kelly Venable, Charity League President. “While you’re having a great evening you will also be supporting Easter Seals and other community organizations. The Charity League was inspired to host this event because of all the talented chefs and food artists in our community. We are so blessed to have so many palette-pleasing restaurants in this area. It’s amazing how unique and yet affordable our local choices are. The Charity League wanted to host an event to raise money for Easter Seals while showcasing some of the best cuisine and cooking the Purchase Area has to offer… and who doesn't enjoy sampling food!” This is perfect event to share with family and friends. Please come and join us at Shine & Dine and help us to raise money for this worthy cause.”

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About the Charity League of Paducah The Charity League of Paducah was organized in March of 1932 by 16 women with the purpose of starting a lending library. Today, it has 50 active members and more than 250 associate members. The event chairs are Kate Gay and Sarah Holland. In the early years, the Charity League hosted many events where money was raised to support local charities. Organizations which were helped included the Salvation Army, the Red Cross, and what is now Easter Seals West Kentucky. Several of the League’s past fundraisers included dog and horse shows, art exhibits, the President’s Birthday Ball, and a summer féte on the lawn of the E.B. Fergerson home. Today, the stated mission of the Charity League is to raise money for Easter Seals West Kentucky and other local nonprofits that provide health, welfare and general care to children, women, and others in need. Their main fundraisers include Snowball, Bargain Fair, Golf Scramble, and ‘Thyme to Entertain’ cookbook sales. “The success of these enterprises has enabled The Charity League to provide funds to additional community charities,” said Venable “These include Child Watch, Community Kitchen, and Oscar Cross Boys and Girls Club.” The Charity League is located at 1921 Broadway in a home generously donated by League member Mrs. Gus T. Smith. For more information about the Charity League, visit www.paducahcharityleague.com. v

by: Robin Gericke

COMMUNITY NEWS

A Door to History The William Clark Market House Museum

t seems as if Paducah has been collecting its history since William Clark (of the famed Lewis and Clark Expedition) founded the town. Paducah has experienced steamboats and railroads, the civil war, floods and the arrival of the nuclear age! Fortunately for everyone in the Purchase Area much of this rich heritage has been saved and preserved. So, where can you find William Clark’s hand drawn map of Paducah from 1827, the city’s first motorized fire truck, and a lifelike statue of Henry Clay that was carved over 150 years ago? You can see all of this and more at the William Clark Market House Museum in downtown Paducah.

The Museum’s History The Market House Museum opened its doors to the public in June of 1968; it was the culmination of many years of work. In the late 1950’s, several people saw the need to preserve Paducah’s history and to share it with others. It wasn’t long before the Museum became ‘official’ and moved into the center of the old market house. However, there were a few problems to be worked out before it became a fully functioning museum: There was no airconditioning or heating and perhaps more importantly, there were no artifacts! Fortunately, word spread quickly that Paducah had a museum. A fleet of volunteers in station wagons picked up artifacts as citizens donated items of interest. The Museum collected artifacts for five years, acquiring during that time the fine oak woodwork that still frames the interior today. The stained glass and elab-

orate gingerbread carvings are from the old List Drugstore and were donated by Mrs. Gus Smith, the granddaughter of the drugstore’s builder. The museum still searches out quality artifacts in an ongoing effort to preserve Paducah’s history. From that first day the Museum opened to the public in 1968 it has had many loyal supporters, board members and volunteers. For the past fifteen years, Penny Fields has held the position of Executive Director at the Market House Museum. She is the third to hold that title in the museum’s history. This has provided stability to the organ-

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ization and helped to ensure a high standard for its educational exhibits and programs.

Oh the things you will see… “We regularly rotate our exhibits so there is always something new for everyone to see,” said Fields. Many new additions have been added to the Museum’s extensive collection which now totals over 4,000 square feet of exhibits! Some new additions acquired during 2013 included the circulation desk from the Carnegie Library. “A man from Paducah survived the attack on Pearl Harbor while aboard the USS Arizona,” Fields told me. “We have a piece of Arizona’s deck, given to us by the Vessels family, and some of the metal superstructure given to us by the Navy. We also have the original prototype of a locomotive steam engine valve gear that a man from Paducah designed and patented. It allowed a train to travel 85 miles per hour which was very fast for a train in 1941, and probably helped America to win WWII.” Two new exhibits have been added this year one entitled ‘James Crawford: Self Taught Native American Folk Carver’ and a second called ‘Paducah Dairies of Long Ago’. “The collection of fantastic folk art was donated by the family of James Crawford,” explained Fields. “He was a Cherokee Indian that lived in Paducah for most of his life. His father was born on the ‘Trail of Tears’ and James fought in World War I. While he was in the military, he learned Spanish and later taught that language at Lincoln High School. He also was given a Swiss Army knife, and he took up carving. In his folk art carvings, you can see he had a very vivid imagination! The pieces were also painted, and they still have the original patina.” These carvings are on display at the Museum, along with his trusty knife. ‘Paducah Dairies from Long Ago’ is an exhibit that highlights home and commercial dairies that were located in and around Paducah, and different breeds of milk cows, through a cow creamer collection that once belonged to Harriette Bonner Farr. “I think people will be surprised to learn the location used by dairies in Paducah,” said Fields. The back room of the Museum is the ‘Hall of Heroes’, a new exhibit dedicated to Paducah firefighters, veterans, and law enforcement officers. Rulie Elliott, the police chief who designed the insignia used by the Paducah Police Department, is honored in the exhibit. Edgar Seldon Allison’s military uniform is on display. He was a Spanish American War veteran who fought alongside Teddy Roosevelt. The first Paducah firefighter to die in the line of action in 1911, Morris Ingram, is also honored in the ‘Hall of Heroes’. “We have such wonderful artifacts here,” Fields told me.

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Everything from John T. Scopes’ grandmother’s Victorian lamp to a quilt made by Mrs. Robert E. Lee; silver belonging to Irvin Cobb’s mother and Alben Barkley’s top hats and canes - the Market House Museum is full of history! “The museum has a hand sewn American flag from 1858,” said Fields. “It was hidden in a bed during the Civil War, and found in an attic during a World War II scrap medal drive.” The Museum has recently added several flat-screen TV’s which will help to provide additional information to several of the exhibits. No visit to the Market House Museum is complete without a visit to the gift shop. “Our gift shop has a lot of Paducah souvenirs,” said Fields. “Along with books, puzzles, and jewelry, we carry educational materials for homeschoolers.”

Why are museums important? It is important to preserve artifacts that bring history to life instead of just reading about the past in a book. Viewing objects that are actually from past events “makes a connection to history,” Fields told me. “It is important to save artifacts that are deemed worthy, at the first opportunity we can, because there may never be another chance to retrieve or save it,” she explained. “Everyone ought to know about the town that they call home. The more history you learn, the smarter you are, and the more

sense of belonging you have. A visit to the museum will give you a sense of your own heritage.”

Visit the Museum – New Extended Hours The Museum is located at 121 South Second Street in the Market House Square, and it is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is $4 for adults, $1 for children 6-11, and free for children 5 and under. Free school tours can also be scheduled by calling the museum and making an arrangement. For more information about the history of Paducah, please visit www.markethousemuseum.com., or call 270.443.7759 during posted hours. Many pictures and historical facts and stories are available on the website. v

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PA D U C A H P R O F I L E S

paid for by Craig Newbern

Craig Newbern Candidate for McCracken County District Court Judge

am a Paducah native who is fully committed to public service. As a former assistant attorney general and a former public defender, I promise to devote my best efforts to serving the people of McCracken County. I am a Paducah Human rights commissioner and also a proud husband and father of four. “The position of District Court Judge is one of public service. McCracken County deserves a judge who is committed to public service and who will Make a Difference for the citizens of McCracken County. I am the candidate that will make that difference.” -Craig Newbern v

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by: Harvest Prude

FA M I LY A W A R E N E S S

Building Healthy Relationships The Graves County Child Advocacy Program

pril is Child Abuse Awareness month and it’s a great time to shine the spotlight on local programs seeking to end child abuse in any form. Whether its abuse perpetrated by a family member or bullying in school, local organizations such as the Graves County Child Advocacy Program are seeking to educate us about the causes of abuse and prevent it from occurring. Now is a great time to consider getting involved with a Program that works directly in our community and schools to eliminate a troubling epidemic.

Headed by the Community The Graves County Child Advocacy Program originated 25 years ago in response to the troubling rise of child abuse in the county. “We started off as a small task-force com-

posed of concerned citizens, law enforcement, judges, and parents,” explained Stephanie Floyd, the executive director, who has been with the organization the past four and a half years. “We began by holding physical safety classes,” she told me, “but the goal was always to expand in other directions.” In 2000, Graves County Child Advocacy Program secured funding to begin Graves County CASA the Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) program.

Court Appointed Special Advocates CASA, a program found nationwide, trains volunteers to work with children who are victims of abuse or neglect. While it is not unusual for social workers to have twenty families on their case load, CASA advocates only carry one or two cases at a time. This allows them to focus on the

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families they are working with. In Kentucky, there is a network of twenty CASA programs that serve 40 of the state’s 120 counties. “What’s special about being a CASA advocate is that while you don’t always see the outcome you’re hoping for, you are so important to the child,” explained Floyd. “Our advocates are often the only reliable adult that the child will have around them as they are being transplanted into different homes and adjusting to changes in their life. It’s a turbulent time for them and the advocates often become very important for the kids.” Last year the Graves County CASA was appointed to serve 108 children. Advocates gave over 300 hours of service working their cases.

Beginning Healthy Relationships Graves County Child Advocacy also focuses on a prevention program called Building Healthy Relationships. It teaches kids what healthy relationships look like and prevent peer-to-peer bullying. “Ideally, a child is already learning how to respect and treat others,” said Floyd. “But whether or not they are learning that from the adults in their lives, we are teaching and reinforcing those messages through the program activities.” Because prevention is most effective when it comes in reinforced doses, the program meets as a group once a week, for five weeks. “The program begins in elementary school, so we

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are now teaching 7th graders the same messages they first heard in 3rd grade,” explained Floyd. “Hopefully our efforts are more effective because of continued exposure to the program.” For the high schools there is a onetime program that focuses on teenage appropriate messages such as dating violence.

Statistics from the Graves County Child Advocacy Program

The program teaches young people to identify and articulate their own boundaries while learning to respect others’ boundaries. “We explain to kids that anybody can be a victim or a perpetuator. We ask them if they’ve ever watched somebody be bullied or teased and just stood there, and explain how not doing anything is like siding with the bully.” As well as the classroom portion there is homework assignments that engages the children and parents at home. This is an opportunity for parents to talk about what their kids have been learning and helps those important conversations happen naturally.

• A report of Child Abuse is made every 10 seconds • More than 5 children die every day as a result of child abuse. • 1 in 3 girls and 1 in 6 boys will experience sexual abuse by the age of 16. • 90% of Child Abuse victims know their perpetrator and 68% are abused by a family member. • A national survey of public schools students in 8th through 12th grade found that 83% of girls and 79% of boys report having experienced sexual harassment. • In 2011 there were over 15,000 victims of documented abuse. .

“The results have been very rewarding,” said Floyd. We have received positive feedback from parents who tell us that their kids have enjoyed and benefited from the program. The tangible

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data is encouraging as well. The Building Healthy Relationships Program has been able to serve an average of 700 students each year.

Volunteers needed! “One of our biggest needs as an organization is simply people who will take the time to care for kids” said Floyd. “It would be wonderful if we could grow our volunteer pool even by just five more volunteers. It’s easy to be troubled by the statistics but it really takes a special type of person who is willing to contribute to the cure. Fifty percent of the kids we work with in the CASA program are

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boys, but only 20% of our advocates are men. We would love to have more men involved in the program.” CASA is always looking for volunteers who are interested in making a difference in children’s lives by becoming an advocate. While becoming a CASA volunteer may sound intimidating, those interested in this program should know that the training is significant and the results are extremely rewarding. Anyone over 21 years of age can apply to volunteer. To learn if you meet the CASA advocate qualifications, please visit www.gravescountychildadvocacy.org. The Graves County Child Advocacy Program truly is a grassroots effort, headed by local individuals who are passionate about helping children. “We fill a need in the community,” said Floyd. “Nobody wants to talk about child abuse as it’s a tough topic, but it’s something that needs to be demystified and talked about openly. Our programs discuss it in a respectful and healthy way. Keeping children safe is really the heart of the organization and it’s the focus of the individuals in our child advocacy program.” To find out if the Graves County Child Advocacy Program is offered in your school, or to find out more about volunteering, please call (270) 251-2060 or visit their website at www.gravescountychildadvocacy.org. v

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COMMUNITY NEWS

by: Robin Gericke

‘Color Our Town!’ A 5K Run for the Mayfield Community

unners and other members of the community in Graves County have most likely noticed that they do not have many 5K’s and races available locally. “There are maybe one or two 5K races a year,” said Morgan Gossum from the Mayfield Graves Chamber of Commerce. “Many people travel to Paducah or Murray to take part in races and we wanted to offer a 5K locally. Color runs are very popular, and the Chamber thought this would fit in very well with our goals to involve the whole community. This is why we called the race ‘Color Our Town.’”

What’s A Color Run? A Color Run is usually a five kilometer paint race and they are held all over the world. The untimed event emphasizes fun over competition and is open to first-time runners as

well as families and children. Runners begin dressed in clean white t-shirts, and pass through a color station once every kilometer. Each color station is associated with a different color, with volunteers blasting the runners with dyed cornstarch out of spray bottles. Runners complete the course covered in the safe and colorful powder. At the finish line following the run, there are typically celebrations featuring a dance party and food vendors

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will be held on Saturday, April 26th. Registration begins at 8 a.m. at the First National Bank branch located at 101 East Broadway in Mayfield. The race starts at 9 a.m. and T-shirts are guaranteed to those who preregister. Registration forms can be found at the Mayfield Graves Tourism Facebook Page (www.facebook.com/events/288187821345002) or at Jonah Brown, River Valley, Health Source, FNB, and Arby's. “After the race, local radio station 94.7 The Mix will provide music to end the day with a celebration,” said Gossum. “It’s going to be a lot of fun!” “The race is being organized by Mayfield Graves Tourism Commission together with the Chamber of Commerce and local Rotary club. Funds raised will help sustain these three organizations. The organizers would like to thank their sponsors who include: Brown Gift Collection, River Valley Ag Credit, Dairyman's Supply Company, Health Source Chiropractic, FNB, Solution Media Group, and Arby's.

Everyone Is Invited! “This is a big, fun event, so come be involved!” said Gossum. “Everyone is invited to ‘Color Our Town!’ Come participate in this fun race, create lasting memories, and build our community.” v

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SENIOR SPOT

by: Eddie Jordan, Senior Medicare Patrol Program Coordinator

Savvy Seniors Be a Smart Medicare Consumer

any of today’s senior citizens are facing an economic future they never envisioned for themselves. With consumer costs rising, fixed incomes no longer look as generous as they did twenty, thirty or forty years ago. So seniors are once again turning to education - learning how to get the most from every dollar they spend. This is especially true with healthcare. That’s why the Senior Medicare Patrol was created. We are available to teach seniors how to protect their Medicare identity; detect errors, fraud and abuse of the Medicare system; and report irregularities found to the proper authorities. Medicare provides health insurance to 95 percent of America’s population age 65 and older. That is nearly 45 mil-

lion people. If you are a Medicare beneficiary, a caregiver to someone who is, or if you are now working, worked in the past and have paid Social Security/Medicare taxes, you are affected by Medicare fraud and payment errors. This is not a problem just for congress and the president to solve. You can take a bite out of crime. You can find Medicare payment mistakes or report suspicious charges. By talking to your medical provider, you can ask questions and report problems regarding payments made on your behalf by Medicare.

A Short Course on Managing Your Medicare Payments The first place to start is with your Medicare Summary Notice. We will teach you how to use this important document to determine if errors, fraud or abuse have occurred in your Medicare account. This is important because if left unreported each of these takes away Medicare dollars. This leaves less for legitimate healthcare needs – and causes higher premiums for all Medicare recipients.

Cost of Unreported Errors, Fraud and Abuse How much in Medicare funds are lost to medical errors, fraud and abuse? The Departments of Justice and Health and Human Services announced on February 26, 2014 that over $4.3 billion was recovered in 2013, up from $4.2 billion in FY 2012.

Protect Yourself from Medicare errors, fraud and abuse • Treat your Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security numbers like a credit card number. Never give these numbers to a stranger. • Remember, Medicare doesn’t have representatives that call or visit to sell you anything. Medicare does not use mail solicitations asking for money. All mail from Medicare is clearly marked and is for your information. • Don’t carry your Medicare, Medicaid or Social Security cards unless you will need them. Only take the appropriate card to your doctor appointments, visits to your hospital or clinic, or trips to the pharmacy. 70 • April2014 www.purchasefamilymag.com

• Record doctor visits, tests and procedures in your personal health care journal or calendar. • Save Medicare Summary Notices and Part D Explanation of Benefits. Shred the documents when they are no longer useful.

Learn to detect potential errors, fraud and abuse Always review your Medicare Summary Notice (MSN) and Part D Explanation of Benefits (EOB) for mistakes. Access to your current Medicare account is available 24 hours a day. Simply visit www.MyMedicare.gov. • Compare your MSN and EOB to your personal health care journal, doctor’s, hospital, clinic bills and prescription drug receipts to make sure they are correct. Look to see if the dates of medical visits or tests match up with your calendar. • Look at the description of the medical service to ensure that’s what you had done. Look at the amount to see if it’s about what you expected. Look for three things on your billing statement: • Charges for something you didn’t get • Billing for the same thing twice • Services that were not ordered by your doctor

If you suspect that you have been a target of errors, fraud or abuse, report it • If you have questions about information on your Medicare Summary Notice or Part D Explanation of Benefits, call your provider or plan first • If you are not comfortable calling your provider or plan, or you are not satisfied with the response you get, call the SMP office at 442-8993 and ask for Joann If you find it difficult to understand your notice, ask a family member, friend or caregiver to look at it with you. Take it with you when you go to the medical office that submitted the charges on your Medicare Summary Notice and ask them to explain the charges. If you believe Medicare has made an incorrect payment or Medicare paid for charges that weren’t yours and you can’t get it resolved with the healthcare provider, call Medicare for assistance at 1-800Medicare (1-800-633-4227). You can help save Medicare funds and reduce the possibility that benefits will be reduced in the future or that premiums skyrocket. If every one of the 45 million Medicare beneficiaries found just one $10 error, we could save $430 million dollars. That wouldn’t be government saving some money – that would be YOU saving Medicare. v www.purchasefamilymag.com April2014 • 71

COMMUNITY NEWS

by: Deanna Wise Henschel, Esq., Assistant McCracken County attorney & clinic volunteer

Free Family Law Legal Clinic

avigating through the Family Court system can be confusing, frustrating and scary. Thanks to a grant received by the McCracken County Bar Association there is now a place where low income individuals can go and receive high quality FREE legal advice for Family Law matters. The McCracken County Family Court Domestic Relations Clinic is here to help!

there would be funds available again, she sought out ideas for how to help lower income families that are involved with the Family Court. Through collaboration with our local Legal Aid office, the McCracken County Bar Association has applied for and received the grant to fund this free legal clinic for low income individuals for two years running.

Who funds the clinic?

Attorney Natalie Bash, with Legal Aid, wrote most of the grant. She states “The bottom line is, there’s more need out there now than our office can fulfill. We are spread really thin and I’d like to see as many people get assistance as they can.” The attorneys for Legal Aid have recruited local family law attorneys to volunteer their time for the clinic. Some of the attorneys that regularly volunteer their time are myself, Deanna Henschel, Jeff Alford, Diana Douglas, Fletcher Schrock, Ashley Wiggins, Whitney Denson and Michelle Williams. These attorneys, teamed up with the Legal Aid attorneys, Natalie Bash, Candice Hammons and Catherine Fuller and Legal Aid staff Leslie Ballard (pro-bono coordinator) and Denese Peebles (paralegal), have a wealth of experience, compassion and commitment to help those who need our services.

The grant is funded by the Kentucky Bar Foundation, which is the philanthropic arm of the Kentucky Bar Association. The funds for the Foundation come from private attorneys who wish to provide legal related programs across our state. McCracken County Family Court Judge, Cynthia Sanderson, received funds in the past for her successful and creative Arts and Juvenile Justice Program. When Judge Sanderson heard

Which local attorneys will I see?

When & where is the clinic? On the last Tuesday of every month, these attorneys set up shop in the McCracken County Library. Individuals can come and meet with an attorney and receive high quality, no-cost, legal advice for their Family Law related issues. The most popular Family Law issues are child support, divorce, custody and visitation. The volunteer attorneys are equipped with forms and advice to help folks understand and navigate the Family Court system.

What type of advice can I get? Many times, folks just don’t know or understand the rules and rationale involved with Family Court matters. (FYI…Family Law is also referred to as Domestic Relations.) Finding information and then understanding the black-andwhite letter of the law is difficult. By attending the clinic, individuals can obtain the tools necessary to file their own Motions in the Court and also gather the knowledge and understanding essential to success in the Family Court. “I think any time people have a working knowledge of their 72 • April2014 www.purchasefamilymag.com

rights and how to proceed, it’s helpful to me and the court,” Judge Sanderson says. My personal experience with the clinic is that most people have been putting off and putting off resolving their issue because they just don’t know where to start or what to do. After a few short minutes talking through the issues, I am able to guide them in the right direction. In some cases, people just need to hear that they have a chance (or in some cases that they don’t). Others just need someone to explain why a case was decided the way it was, or how child support was calculated and how to seek a modification. The majority of our clients are seeking help filing for divorce. After one hour, in most of those cases, the clients will walk out of the clinic with everything they need to get divorced. Our divorce forms have been approved by Judge Sanderson and help make the process much less confusing and overwhelming.

Who qualifies for the clinic? To qualify for the Clinic, individuals and families must meet federal poverty guideline requirements by 100 to 120 percent. If you don’t know if you will qualify, call the Legal Aid Office and they will help you determine if you qualify. People are encouraged to pre-register for the clinic. This helps the attorneys prepare for your specific issue and possibly have you assigned to meet with a specific attorney who specializes in that area. It is also nice to have people pre-register in case one of the volunteer attorneys has a conflict with your case so you aren’t placed in that awkward position. However, pre-registration is not required. The next few clinics are scheduled for April 8, May 13 and June 5th from 4:00 until 6:00. The meeting room is located on the second floor of the McCracken County Public Library (555 Washington Street). To register for the clinic or for more information about the clinic, please call Legal Aid at (270) 442-5518. You may also pick up flyers at the Family Court or the McCracken County Child Support Office. v

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H E A LT H Y L I V I N G

by: Jamie Lober

Shaking in my Hands Parkinson’s Disease Awareness

ccording to the National Parkinson Foundation, 50,000 to 60,000 new cases of Parkinson’s disease are diagnosed each year. This is in addition to the one million people currently learning how to live with the condition. The American Association of Neurological Surgeons defines Parkinson’s disease as ‘a progressive disorder that is caused by degeneration of nerve cells in the part of the brain called the substantia nigra which controls movement’. These nerve cells die or become impaired, losing the ability to produce an important chemical called dopamine.

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“Parkinson’s disease normally starts out with a small tremor, usually in one hand, and over the course of years spreads to the leg on the same side,” explained Dr. Joseph Ashburn, neurologist and director of stroke services at Baptist Health Paducah. “Eventually the tremor crosses to the other side and involves the other hand and leg. As it worsens, those affected find that they have difficulties initiating movement. Eventually the tremor gets worse and you might have difficulties taking big steps and it becomes hard to coordinate your hands.”

Diagnosis Unfortunately, the symptoms of Parkinson’s can strike at any age. “Most are those diagnosed are over 50,” said Dr. Ashburn but you can have it at much younger ages.” When a doctor notices a tremor, he may tell you that it could be Parkinson’s: It takes time to eliminate other potential causes and settle on that diagnosis. “Diagnosis is based on a good history and physical exam, but the rule of thumb is progression,” said Ashburn. You can also expect a comprehensive neurologic exam, blood work and images: Not necessarily to look for Parkinson’s, but to look for illness and diseases with similar symptoms that are preventable and treatable. Almost all Parkinson’s gets worse over time and it is hard to find an exception to that rule. “Over time you can have difficulties with your autonomic nervous system, so you might get lightheadedness standing up or difficulties controlling the bowel or bladder,” said Ashburn. “Other symptoms include sleep difficulties, or sleep disorders where you act out your dreams and depression.” Actual diagnosis is based on having two of the three primary symptoms in the absence of other neurological signs upon examination; no history of other possible causes of Parkinsonism; or responsiveness to Parkinson’s medications like Levodopa.

takes awhile to get an action plan. “It takes anywhere from 5 to 10 years to be diagnosed,” said Marcia Viets, chair of the Parkinson’s support group in Paducah. (The support group alternates between Lourdes and Baptist hospital.) It can be very helpful to get connected to a local support group. “The people I see getting involved, and really gaining knowledge about their disease, seem to do well,” said Ashburn. “We meet every Wednesday morning at Western Baptist at 9:30 a.m. and at Lourdes at 10 a.m. The group has been going for 32 years!” said Viets. Viets was a caregiver of her husband who had Parkinson’s for 27 years and helps others by shar-

Treatment To treat the symptoms of Parkinson’s disease doctors use a variety of medications that may help increase the levels of the chemical dopamine in the brain. “We can offer fake or synthetic dopamine,” said Ashburn. There is also a surgery called deep brain stimulation where the doctor places a probe deep in the brain and hooks it up to a battery in the chest. The surgery is almost curative for Parkinson’s and very effective. “The patients who seem to do the best are active and get involved in dance, yoga, bicycling or swimming,” said Ashburn.

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tions, get a second opinion,” said Viets. “Everyone should have a family doctor and a neurologist who will consult with them. Don’t just get your information from the internet as a lot of the information online is not valid,” advised Viets.

Surgery may be the key

ing information and experiences. “I find that it is important for patients to exercise everyday because otherwise they become stiff and are not able to do normal things on their own,” said Viets. The role of the caregiver cannot be underestimated. “It is not a ten-hour a day job; it is a 25 hour a day job,” said Viets. The group firmly believes there is help out there. “If you are not happy with your doctor and are not getting someone who is interested and answers your ques-

The future is promising for patients with Parkinson’s. “I think the silver bullet is with the surgical deep brain stimulation,” said Ashburn. “It is getting better and better, and technology is moving more quickly than medications at this point. The side effects are minimal compared to medications,” Eventually scientists hope to discover the cause of Parkinson’s disease. Right now, the American Association of Neurological Surgeons named theories involving oxidative damage, environmental toxins, genetic factors and accelerated aging as potential causes for the disease.

Don’t jump to conclusions Remember, just because you have tremors does not mean that you have Parkinson’s. “There are a lot of disorders that have tremors associated with them,” said Ashburn. “Tremors can occur when someone tries to use their hand and writing becomes difficult, or taking a fork or spoon to the mouth for instance. In Parkinson’s it is when the hand is at rest on the leg that the tremor comes out.” Conditions that mimic Parkinson’s are called Parkinsonism. It is important that families become aware that Parkinson’s is a real issue in our community and do what they can to help others. “It is more prevalent now than it ever has been,” said Viets. For more information visit The National Institute of Neurological Disorders & Strokes webpage at www.ninds. nih.gov/disorders/parkinsons_disease/parkinsons_disease.htm. Or attend one of the support groups in your area. v

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FAT H E R H O O D F O D D E R

by: Rick Epstein

5 Tips on Telling Bedtime Stories “

ell me a story about The Green Man Goes Trick-orTreating.” When my daughter Sally was 3, that’s what she’d demand every night at bedtime for about a year. The Green Man is a weathered bronze statue of a soldier that stands on a big rock about two blocks from our house. I’d tell Sally bedtime stories in which the statue comes to life and has adventures with her. Sometimes Sally’s older sister Marie would join us, and sometimes I’d tell Marie a separate story about something else. Telling stories while lying in my bed, in the dark, with a

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child snuggled against each shoulder, is about as cozy as home life can get, and I recommend it. And you don’t have to be a talented raconteur to pull it off. I’m not, but I have developed a few helpful techniques:

1. Never Invent What You Can Steal A good easy recipe is to insert the child into a nursery classic to create “Sally and the Three Bears” or “Marie and the Billy Goats Gruff.” Or you can borrow millions of dollars’ worth of characters from Disney, Warner Bros. or anyone else, use them in the dark of night for the amusement of your kids, and all the high-priced legal talent in the world can’t make you pay a penny in licensing fees. (If anyone asks, you didn’t hear it from me.)

2. Let the Listener Participate Give the child a speaking part, let him provide some detail, and invite him to decide which way the story will go when you get to a turning point. But if you give away too much creative control, a kid can shut your story in a big box, padlock it, drop it into the sea and then complain that it’s not going anywhere. One night I was trying to tell Marie a story about naughty beaver children who clogged-up a toilet with paper towels, but she blocked my every move. She knew what I was up to and wouldn’t even let me get my beavers into the bathroom. I think the toilet was an object of mystery for Marie, and she didn’t want to anger it. When you have an audience of one, you have to respect her sensibilities. I sent the beavers outside to gnaw down lifeguard stands.

3. Take a Familiar Pet and Make It Talk Our neighbors’ dog Cinnamon is the only surly Irish set-

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ter I ever met. Besides snarling at me whenever I go outdoors, he thinks we run a restaurant. Our trash cans are the all-you-can-eat buffet and our yard is the rest room. I could make the kids squeal with mirth just by soliloquizing in a growly voice about the tasty trash treats he’d find in the course of a midnight raid. (In the morning, the kids would awaken to find our lawn strewn with garbage, and it was like discovering Santa’s cookie crumbs on Christmas morning – corroboration of a magical world.)

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4. Fight to Keep Your Stories Lean A detail or characters inserted frivolously into a bedtime favorite can’t be easily deleted next time and your story will end up with more useless decoration than the uniform of a South American dictator. A case in point is The Green Man Goes Trick-or-Treating. I let Sally have too much input and soon the Green Man was going door-to-door with a vast entourage of superfluous characters, which included Whitey the Talking Cat, Quacky the Talking Duck, SpongeBob, Pinocchio, President Obama’s daughters and The Bad

Boys (two nameless boys who throw rocks at anything they see and can absorb an infinite amount of scolding without improvement). Then, as the Green Man and his associates went foraging across town, Sally would want to add stops to his itinerary. But I caught on to this early and managed to hold it firm at 11 visits. Sallie got to specify what kind of candy they collected at each place, and she was as serious about it as if she were selecting her first wedding gown.

5. When a Story Bogs Down, Have Someone Turn Invisible This always loosens up a story, but don’t over-do it. One night I turned everyone invisible, and they ran around bumping into each other. It was a cute piece of business, but the idea of invisible people trying to see each other made Marie’s head hurt and she demanded that I try something less strenuous. Even though anyone can entertain a child or two at bedtime, a few amateurs have made it big. A.A. Milne used to amuse his son Christopher Robin with tales of the lad’s teddy bear, and during World War One a British soldier named Hugh Lofting sent the first Dr. Dolittle stories home to his kids. My own bid for fame and fortune is almost ready: The American Dog series will include: “Meet Cinnamon,” “Cinnamon’s Night Out,” “Cinnamon Never Learns” and finally “Cinnamon Choked by Neighbor.” We could market it with a stuffed animal, heavily accessorized. Publishers, v call my agent.

Rick can be reached at rickepstein@yahoo.com.

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COMMUNITY NEWS

by: Tanya A. Jones, Ed.D, Children Services Manager Paducah Head Start/Preschool

Ready, Set, Learn! Is your child ready for school?

oday society is gaining a greater appreciation of the value of the early years and its later impact on adult success. Educators understand better how young children develop and how to best support early learning. Although typically developing children follow predicable patterns, each child is unique and develops at a different rate. Children need a variety of real life experience interacting with people and objects in order to construct knowledge. Using their five senses, talking and listening, moving, interacting with peers and adults, experimenting with objects, being exposed to new and different things are all ways in which children learn. Having a loving and safe environment is crucial too. Children, just like adults, learn by being motivated, through repetition, imitation, and with lots of praise and encouragement.

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Researchers and scientists also understand the impact of the first five years of a childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s life and how nurturing and care are critical to lifelong development and success. Through sophisticated technology, science has provided proof that early experiences influence brain development by establishing the neural connections that provide the foundation for language, reasoning, problem solving, social skill, behavior and emotional health that are vital for school success and a happy life. Mothers have known for ages that cuddling their babies does not spoil them; that baby talk is not silly; and that singing songs, reading books are all important and essential to helping their child grow to be a mature, and contributing member of the community. Nurturing through simple experiences and interactions are the key to future school success and lay the foundation for school readiness.

What is School Readiness? “In Kentucky, school readiness means that each child enters school ready to engage in and benefit from early learning experiences that best promote the child’s success. Families, early care and education providers, school staff and community partners must work together to provide these early learning experiences in the home, child care environments or preschool that promote growth and learning to ensure that all children in Kentucky enter school eager and excited to learn”. (http://kidsnow.ky.gov)

Parents and caregivers need to remember that there are five developmental areas for school readiness: • Health and physical well being • Language and communication development • Social and emotional development. • Cognitive and general knowledge • Approaches to learning Parents, family members, guardians and child care agencies can all participate in preparing young children for school by turning daily activities into teachable moments. Parents do not have to be experts to help their child learn and be ready for school. Time and a positive attitude are all that are required! Here are some examples of how to capitalize on daily routines. 1. Parents and families should make sure their children are healthy; get a good night sleep regularly and to the extent possible; and visit a family doctor and dentist. Encouraging good eating habits along with

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physical exercise and family fun will promote a healthy lifestyle. Trips to the park or walks in the neighborhood will support good health, strength, stamina and set a good example. With the epidemic of overweight children, establishing good habits early are essential for prolonged health. 2. Children need to be able to listen and express their needs and wants. The old saying “Children should be seen and not heard” should be put to rest! Research has shown us those children that have many opportunities to talk and listen to adults gain language skills. Adults should ask “open-ended questions” such as “why, how do you know?” Introduce children to

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new words to expand their vocabulary and respond to their (many) questions. Talking to children about every day events (e.g. preparing dinner, folding the laundry, shopping at the grocery story, reading stop signs, cleaning the bathroom) are excellent opportunities to stimulate their thinking, introduce vocabulary words and have purposeful conversations. Conversation with children helps them learn appropriate volume, tone and grammar. Communication that is primarily commands (e.g. â&#x20AC;&#x153;sit down, come here, pick that up, and be quietâ&#x20AC;?) is not helpful for teaching language development. 3. Parents can support social/emotional development by expressing confidence in their child. Spending time by playing games, watching movies together or helping the child handle frustration, disappointments and their temper appropriately will provide the social regulation to understand how to be in a group, understand rules and practice effective means of expressing emotions. Young children can learn how to make simple requests, share, ask for help and get along with peers.

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4. Asking children simple questions about the weather, nature, or bugs may inspire a love of science. Old game favorites such as Memory, Candy Land or singing “One Potato, Two Potato” will support number learning and other thinking skills. The song “Roll Over” or “Ten Little Monkeys” are popular and also help with math. Using positional words in conversation (e.g. behind, next, in, first, second, above) or math words— (e.g. middle, shortest, smallest, the least, most, full) build math vocabulary and basic math skills. Sorting socks or matching items will help children learn their colors and patterns. 5. Parents and other caretakers should strive to promote a sense of curiosity and initiative in children. Helping children work through problems, stay on task, be persistent and try new things will assists them in school. A child who can pay attention, control impulsive behavior and relate appropriately to others may be able to take advantage of the learning opportunities in school and more easily master the three “Rs” later. So why spend time preparing young children for school? It’s important! School readiness’ influence extends beyond the first few months of kindergarten. Children with higher levels of school readiness at age five are generally more successful in grade school, are less likely to drop out of school and earn better wages as adults (Duncan et al., 2007). Parents should remember that they are their child’s first teachers and they should continue to contribute to their child’s success by also participating in the school community. When parents are active in their child’s school, schools are better equipped to be ready for children too. Parents, caregivers and early childhood professionals each play a role in preparing young children for school. The quality of the efforts from the first five years v “plays” out for many years.

Duncan, G. J., Dowsett, C.J., Claessens, A., Magnuson, K., Huston, A. C., Klebanov, P., Pagani, L. S., Feinstein, L., Engel, M., Brooks-Gunn, J., Sexton, H., & Duckworth, K., (2007). School readiness and later achievement. Developmental Psychology, 43(6), 1428-1446. Isaacs, J.B. (2012). Starting School at a Disadvantage: The School Readiness of Poor Children. Washington, D.C., The Brookings Institute

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