Purchase Area Family Magazine August-September 2018 Edition by Purchase Area Family Magazine

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Editor/Publisher Karen Hammond Contributing Writers Britt Allgood, Dr. LaNita Flanary, Sarah Ladd, Amy Noles, Carol Ullerich Advertising Account Executives Gina Dunkerson & Cassie Johnson Calendar of Events Tell our readers about your event, class or group! Send an email to admin@allgoodmedia.net or call the office at 270.415.9400. 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 admin@allgoodmedia.net.

Artistic Director/Graphic Design Kristal D. Stallion

a summer to remember

his a mile stone summer for me as I’m about to become a mother-in-law! My daughter Deanna, is marrying Sam Marshall in a garden wedding in Newtown, Pennsylvania on September 2. She is the only girl in her generation of the family so, as you can imagine, family members are flying and driving from all over the US and England. I’ve spent the past few months helping choose her wedding dress, finding my own outfit and dieting! I’m guessing everyone who has been a mother of the bride can relate.

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on the cover CenterStage Dance Academy (L-R) Reese Sullivan, age 5; Brynlee Freeman, age 4; Avery Grace Baker, age 5; Makinna Athenas, age 5; Kaylee Wilson, age 4

front cover portrait by Matt Hernandez Creative

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My daughter’s wedding is very special, but for a number of reasons, also poignant. To be honest, she wasn’t sure she would ever get married and we are really thrilled she’s found the love of her life. Sam and Deanna are a wonderful couple - they’re going to have a great life together. I’m also excited that my sister will be coming over from Wales for the wedding, she hasn’t been able to visit for many years. It’s also going to be sad that all the grandparents have now passed leaving some empty chairs at this happy occasion. The wedding is generously being hosted by Sam’s parents as they have a beautiful, large garden. I am sure there will be many smiles, lots of memories and fun times – pictures in the next issue! Whether you’ve been planning a wedding or not, this has been a long hot summer and I’m guessing most parents are excitedly awaiting the start of school this week. Some however, may be a little anxious because it’s their child’s first year of school, and others because their child is transitioning to middle or high school. Purchase Area Family magazine to the rescue – this is our BackTo-School issue and it’s full with ideas and tips to get your family school ready. We have a great article with advice about school transitioning (page 10) and another with helpful tips about paying for college (page 39). Our iCook features back to school easy dinner suggestions that you can make ahead or prep quickly (page 34). Looking for a fun and free event? Check out Touch-A-Truck day (page 12). Enjoy the magazine, have a great school year and remember that there are just 147 days before Christmas!

Karen Hammond

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table of contents CenterStage Dance School: Where Stars Are Born .............. 6 iParent: Transitioning... Growing Up Means Changing Schools .................................. 10

iGarden: Perennial Gardeners Reaching A Half Century .................................................................... 3 0 iCook: Quick & Easy Weeknight Meals ......................................... 3 4

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iPlan: The 411 on Paying for a College Education .................. 3 9

iLove It: We All Scream for Ice Cream! Murray Ice Cream Festival 2018 .................................................. 1 4

iPet: Spay & Neuter... The Responsible Choice ............................... 43

iLearn: Touch a Truck

August & September 2018 Calendar & Community Directory ........................................................ 1 7

iPlay: MainStage School of Performing Arts ............................ 4 5 Advertiser's Index ........................................................................................ 4 6

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Where Stars Are Born & Dreams Come True

he lovely dancers of Center Stage Dance Academy have been featured on the cover of this magazine many times. We think that this year’s models are as cute as can be! Introducing from left to right: Reese Sullivan (5), Brynlee Freeman (4), Avery Grace Baker (5), Makinna Athenas (5), and Kaylee Wilson (4). They’re busy playing “dress-up” with all the great costumes and accessories in The Center Stage trunk. Center Stage is about family for owner, Lisa Hill - her own family and her dance families. Hill always knew she would dedicate her life to working with children. She thought about becoming a social worker, or therapist, but owning Center Stage Dance Studio gives her the best of both worlds; she can teach dance and make a difference to every child who is part of the Center Stage family. Hill is the proud mom of the nine young ladies she has adopted. She has raised a total of 27children and fostered more than 50. With so much parenting experience she feels confident about working with children of all ages.

Family Owned

Hill shared her passion for dance with her daughters, Kim Dill and Kristin Tracy. They have always been an integral part of this family operated business and have been teaching classes at Center Stage for several years. Both are National Dance Champions and experienced in teaching the Center Stage curriculum to all age groups. In 2018 they will join Hill as co-owners. “Kim and Kristin have always helped me run the studio,” explained Hill. “This will give them ownership and me some assistance with management – it’s a ‘win, win’ situation and will mean a greater level of customer service for all our dancers, and family members.” Although Hill teaches many of the studio’s classes she is ably assisted by Dill, Tracy and ballet teacher Ms. Stacy Stahl Brown. Brown has 30 plus years of teaching experience in many forms of dance and currently specializes in teaching Ballet and Pointe. She holds a bachelor’s degree in performing arts with an emphasis in dance.

New BIGGER Location Announced

2018 has been a very good year for Center Stage. After eight years in their current location they are pleased to announce they are moving to a larger facility located at 3160 Parisa Drive, Suite J - Near Burrito Shack and Little Caesar’s. “The location is centrally located and close to I24 exit 7,” said Hill. “It will have more space, and amenities for our growing family of dancers.” The new location is currently being modified to fit the dance schools needs and Center Stage plans to be open in September. When completed the renovations will include: Marley dance surfaces, sound equipment, floor to ceiling mirrors, a Ballet barre, viewing window, lockers for students, multi-stall bathrooms, a dressing room, a large comfortable waiting room, and office space for the staff. Hill plans on opening a retail dance supply store in her new

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location that can service all the areas dancers. Dance shoe fittings will be available by appointment. Center Stage has also reached out to neighboring local communities and offers classes at the Mayfield YMCA and in Benton at the Joe Creason Center. This allows families to avoid the drive time to Paducah while still taking advantage of the excellent instruction and instructors available at Center Stage.

New Classes for Student Athletes & Homeschoolers

As well as a new location there are other exciting new changes for the 2018/19 season including more class options and new programs. Top of Hill’s agenda will be a class specifically designed for student athletes. It will focus on stretching, core strength and conditioning as well as balance. “It’s such a shame to see athletes sitting on the sidelines and dealing with sports injuries,” said Hill. “They don’t have the flexibility they need, or muscle memory, or sometimes the agility. These classes will complement the training they are already receiving from their coaches and help them excel at their chosen sport.” Center Stage now offers daytime classes designed for home-school students so they can fulfill their physical education requirement in a dance environment. The studio is also adding Musical Theatre classes that will include improv and stage presence. “Our students and families have been asking for additional options including theatre based classes,” explained Hill. “So, for 2018/19 we’re adding them to our schedule.”

In-House Competition Team

Center Stage has an in-house competition team. Any student five and over who attends Center Stage can be a part of the team. There are no auditions required. Two or three times a year students attend a regional or national competition. Hill wants every student at Center stage to excel and competition helps the studio remain current and vital. Both students and instructors learn what’s cutting edge in the dance world. The competition team helps students take their dance techniques a little bit further than just classes. It creates a positive team building experience. They learn how to work together - an important lesson because, there’s no “I” in teamwork!

Kindness, Harmony & A Positive Self Image

Hill is focused on kindness, harmony and a positive self-image for her students. “As a teacher I am helping to mold young people and I take that responsibility very seriously,” she told me. “We make a point to foster an environment of mutual respect and nurturing at Center Stage. Dance teaches you how to work as a team and how to overcome conflicts in a positive manner. When you work together you create healthy, strong and positive young people.” Hill sees each of her students as individuals. “Every child at Center Stage is treated fairly and given the attention they need. Whether your child sees themselves as a professional dancer, takes classes to improve their dance skills, or is just there for socialization, Center Stage strive to make sure it’s a positive experience. Kids need to enjoy themselves and have great memories of their years dancing.” Center Stage is about family – Hill’s family and her dance families. Having her family in the studio is a true blessing, but for Hill, the best gift is when her former students bring their own children back for lessons Center Stage Studio is truly a multigenerational endeavor.

The Center Stage Family

At this time of the year, many dancers and their parents are weighing their options and considering where to take dance instructions. “At Center Stage we design our

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Each child is an opportunity to mentor a new young dancer. They’re not just students to me, they are each unique individuals with endless potential. classes to be age appropriate,” said Hill. “They have structure and fun. We encourage our parents and students to discuss the instruction and expectations at any time.” What’s important to Hill is to retain that initial joy of dancing for her students at Center Stage. “Learning dance in a formal class setting should not take away the excitement they feel,” Hill told me. “Dance lessons should encourage and motivate. Proficiency and good technique will come in time, but it’s very important not to push students to the point where they no longer feel the joy of dance. Each child is an opportunity to mentor a new young dancer. They’re not just students to me, they are each unique individuals with endless potential.”

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iPARENT by Amy Noles

Transitions... Growing Up Means Changing Schools

hether it’s sixth grade or ninth, graduating to a new school level usually means bigger school buildings, larger student bodies, more choices and more freedom. Along with excitement, students can feel anxiety, frustration and isolation. I spoke with some educators and principals from our area and compiled the following advice for how parents can help their children make a smooth transition.

students. Have clear guidelines about friends, checking in, snacks, and any other issues that may arise so this can be a productive step toward independence.

Logistics in Middle School

Logistics in High School

Let’s start with middle school, where students’ first hurdles are logistical — needing to remember a locker combination, learning the building layout and getting to class on time. Those little things at that stage of development become everything to them. Logistically, changing classes is usually the number one concern students have about middle school. Parents can help address this by obtaining a copy of their schedule and helping students familiarize themselves with their new classes before the school year starts. Parents can also point out that changing classes allows their child a change of scenery throughout their day. By changing physical classrooms, as well as the people they are with, it will make their day more interesting.

One safeguard is early exposure. Parents are urged to make sure their kids visit their future middle school as fifth-graders and attend any orientation or kick-off activities prior to the start of school.

For the high school transition, the maturity level can sometimes be a barrier. Paducah Tilghman High School Principal Art Davis says that the switch from 8th grade to a high school freshman is a big change. “The freedom in high school compared to middle school is totally different,” Davis told me. “For example, they walk in lines in the middle school; we don’t have lines in high school. High school is more university-like in regards to the pace in how we move through information and the subject matter. It’s much, much quicker.” Davis is seeing the transition become smoother with the increased higher level classes offered in middle schools.

In middle school many rules change and students are expected to be more responsible. This applies to being on time to class, having all the materials they need, and keeping parents informed of grades and upcoming events.

“The transition is getting easier. Students are now taking some classes that would be usually taken in high school, so they are in higher level when they come to high school,” Davis added. “For the first time, there are 95 students in the calculus classes at PTHS because they started things like Algebra 1 in middle school and kept moving up from there.”

When many students start middle school, they are able to navigate themselves to their after school activities on campus safely. This is a big step, and many parents have more anxiety over this than

“Students are moving towards college credits while moving into high school at the same time. By the time you graduate, students can have over 10 college credit hours and it helps their advancement in life. All

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of this has been happening within the last two years. The freshman just have to be prepared, willing, and ready to learn, because high school is the time to really start shaping their life.”

Let Them Handle Challenges On Their Own

It is very important to give children the space to handle challenges on their own. That could mean letting them fiddle with their combination lock without stepping in to help. Or, if they come home with a complaint about an assignment or class, pushing them to problem solve for themselves. Instead of stepping in with a solution, parents might ask, “Have you spoken with your teacher?” Homework is another area where parents should show support but not take over. When your child has a question about homework, make sure he or she contacts the teacher, not you. Help your teen brainstorm what to say, and maybe even craft the email or conversation together. But let the message come from your teen.

Don’t End Your Involvement - Change It

Parent involvement is still important as children grow older — the form just needs to change. Classroom volunteering is usually not appropriate after middle school, but parents can show interest by having dinner with their children, asking about their day and monitoring their phone use and social media presence. Principal Davis looks at it two different ways. “When students are younger the parents want to be around, and when the students become teenagers they don’t want their parents around. So you see a decline, but when parents feel like things are going well at school sometimes they won’t come because they have a reason. If lots of parents are showing up it could be a good or bad thing.”

Parents should not only watch for any out-of-character behavior, but also any mismatches between how students say things are going and what their grades, or other indicators, suggest. So, if you have a child transitioning this year – don’t worry. Chances are they’ll do just fine.

Davis said he would like to see more parent involvement in volunteer activities, PTO, boosters, and other aspects, but understands the time constraints that many parents are facing.

“Some parents feel like they can’t help their child and it can be discouraging and frustrating,” Davis added. “Everything has come a long way with education. I know with having two Master’s degrees myself it was still super difficult for me to try to understand what my kids would bring home occasionally. They were better than I was!”

Monitor Progress

Educators also recommends that parents monitor their students’ grades and attendance if the school offers some type of online parent portal showing students’ progress. Most districts in our area are using Infinite Campus. Parents can get real time updates on grades and assignments. There is even an app for your smartphone.

Keep Track of Friends

At both middle and high school, educators recommend that parents keep track of their child’s friends. Parents should be wary if their ninth-grader starts hanging out with 11th – or 12th graders, whether in a romantic relationship or a platonic friendship.

Red Flags to Watch For

At the middle school level, red flags that may indicate the transition isn’t going well include students complaining of headaches, stomach aches, sleeplessness or simply not wanting to go to school.

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iLEARN

by Sarah Ladd

Touch-A-Truck 2018

ost kids enjoy playing with the toy trucks you find at most toy stores or looking at rare vehicles in a museum and sometimes the adults can get in on the fun, too. But every now and then, you just want a bigger-than life experience for the youngsters and entire family. This September, Paducah Parks and Recreation is returning with their community favorite and award-winning event, Touch-A-Truck. This super fun day will allow the entire family to enjoy some exciting and very large vehicles - up close and personal! It’s not just a thrill but a wonderful learning experience for all who attend.

Touch-A-Truck... And Maybe a Plane

Touch-A-Truck is a free, annual event where kids, teachers, and families can see and touch around two dozen types of vehicles. It was awarded Outstanding Program Award in 2013 by The Kentucky Recreation and Park Society. This year it will be held on Friday, September 21 at a new location, Barkley Regional Airport. Vehicles typically participating at Touch-A-Truck include helicopters, fire trucks, ambulances, tow trucks, concrete mixers, dump trucks, garbage trucks, trolleys, and police cars. Participants not only get to

touch and sometimes sit inside the trucks but also get to meet the people who operate them on a daily basis. Kids love talking to an actual fireman, a police women and the operator of a huge concrete mixer!

New Location for 2018!

“By moving the event to the airport, we’re hoping to feature more aircrafts at the show,” said Mallory McVey, a recreation specialist at Paducah Parks & Recreation. “The goal every year is for kids, together with teachers and parents, to learn something new about a vehicle they see every day but might not know the full purpose of. It gives people a chance to sit in the seat of a fire truck or helicopter, rather just seeing it passing by.” The 2018 Touch-A-Truck event is happening from 10am until noon at Barkley Regional Airport located at 2901 Fisher Road in West Paducah. Parking will be available on-site. McVey is very excited about the move to the airport and says this will allow organizers to make it bigger and better.

Fun & Hands On

Touch-A-Truck is a great event for families and younger school-age children,” added Recreation Superintendent Amie Clark. “It’s fun and hands on. The children get to climb in the vehicles, and sometimes grab the steering wheel and honk the horn. We have been hosting this event for many years and are happy to be able to provide this one-of-a-kind opportunity to the community.”

Registration & Information

School and church groups are asked to call 270.444.8508 to preregister. Individuals do not need to pre-register. For more information about Paducah Parks and Recreation events and activities, visit Paducah Parks and Recreation at 1400 H.C. Mathis Drive, or call 270.444.8508 or visit paducahky.gov.

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iLOVE IT by Sarah Ladd

We All Scream for Ice Cream! Murray Ice Cream Festival 2018

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scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream!” Everyone loves the cold, delicious sweetness of ice cream, but when you have a whole festival celebrating it, what’s not to love? As a perfect close to this year’s summer, The Murray Ice Cream Festival, is returning to Murray for its 19th annual event and bringing even more activities for the kiddos. Get some free ice cream, watch a movie screened outdoors, listen to live music, enter a fun costume contest, win prizes, and more!

for many local non-profits to raise money by participating,” explained Deana Wright, Murray Main Street Program Director. “I hope to bring more music and fun activities for the kids throughout the two-day event.” This year will feature many of its signature activities - the Murray Bank night, inflatables for the kids, an outdoor movie, and a costume contest themed with the movie. But this year, Wright said, the event has placed a larger emphasis on the live music and even more activities for the children.

Murray Ice Cream Festival

Events for Friday, September 7: The Murray Bank Night

The festival will again be in the Murray Court Square at 201 South 4th Street in Murray. “This is a fun family event that offers a chance

The Murray Bank sponsors the first night of the festival as they have for several years. For more information on the bank, visit themurraybank.com.

Murray Ice Cream Festival is September 7&8 murrayicecreamfestival.com

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The festival will kick off at 5pm and go until around 10pm that night. Kids can enjoy free inflatables, bungee jumping, and other kid’s activities. All children’s activities are free on Friday thanks to the sponsorship of The Murray Bank. Four charities will also benefit from the Murray Bank Night. The featured ice cream for the kickoff night is Scooper Bowl Ice Cream, sponsored by The Murray Bank. It will cost $5 for all you can eat.

Events for Saturday, September 8

On Saturday, guests can enjoy the Ratoberfest & The Metal Mafia Car Show from 12pm to around 5pm. Ratoberfest is a car show based out of Paducah. Check out their Facebook page @Ratoberfest for more information. There will be a wide variety of kids’ activities on Saturday, with even more inflatables, bungee jumping, and more starting at 11am and lasting until about 4pm. For these activities, wristbands are required, which will cost $10. The Saturday ice cream is sponsored by Kroger and is free and will be available from 12pm to about 5pm. “There will be live music, but the band has not been chosen yet”, Wright said. Saturday will also feature a Karaoke contest - always a crowd favorite - with a grand prize of a year’s supply of Kroger brand ice cream. What’s not to love?

Friday Night Movie & Costume Night

At 8pm guests can enjoy an outdoor showing of the movie Lego Batman for free on Friday night. To go along with the movie and theme, there will be a kid’s superhero costume contest. Come dressed accordingly – please note, no villains are allowed! The winners will receive some great prizes.

Kids’ Wristbands

Unlimited play wristbands will be available for $8 in advance at the live Ice Cream Remotes, The Murray Bank, Murray Convention and Visitors Bureau. Wristbands made also be purchased the day of the event for $10.

Contact

For more information on the festival and to purchase tickets, call 270.759.9474. Please also visit http://murrayicecreamfestival.com and murraymainstreet.com for any additional information or contact Deana Wright at murraymainstreet@murray-ky.net.

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August & September 2018 Calendar & Community Directory We make every effort to ensure accuracy of information in this calendar; however, changes & cancellations may have occurred since publication. We recommend that you verify all information.

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AUGUST

is coed & meets every Tuesday evening for 45 minutes of practice followed by 45 minutes of scrimmage. Teams organized based on ages & attendance each night. Tee Ball open to ages 5 & 6. Baseball ages 7-9 (aging date is September 25).

FRIDAY

Casino: Dead Money Murder Mystery 6:30pm Market House Theatre, 200 KY Ave. markethousetheatre.org 270.444.6828 Tickets are $30 & includes dinner as well as the show.

SATURDAY

Casino: Dead Money Murder Mystery 6:30pm Market House Theatre, 200 KY Ave. markethousetheatre.org 270.444.6828 Tickets are $30 & includes dinner as well as the show.

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

FREE Kids Creative Arts Street Fair on the Square 10am-2pm Market House Theatre Square markethousetheatre.org 270.444.6828 Over a dozen Paducah non-profit arts & culture organizations will provide a wide variety of hands on art experiences. Fun for the entire family. Art Through the Lens International Juried Photography Competition Deadline for Entries 5pm Yeiser Art Center theyeiser.org 270.442.2453 Open to everyone without restriction on content. $15 entry fee. $2000 in cash awards given to works of high merit. Approximately 5070 images will be selected for display during October & November.

THURSDAY

FREE Grand Opening Celebration 9am-6pm Paducah Shooter’s Supply paducahshooters.com 270.443.3758 Join the staff as they celebrate the grand opening of thir new building. Sales throughout the entire store & huge giveaways. Sign Up Deadline for Paducah Fall Ball 2018 5pm 1400 HC Mathis Drive paducahky.gov 270.444.8508 Register online or at the Paducah Parks & Recreation Office. Fall Ball

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SATURDAY

FREE Grand Opening Celebration 9am-5pm Paducah Shooter’s Supply paducahshooters.com 270.443.3758 Special guest David Blanton from Realtree Outdoors visits from 11am1pm. Sales throughout the entire store & huge giveaways.

SEPTEMBER

MONDAY

WEDNESDAY

LABOR DAY

FREE Halloween Short Story Submission Deadline 5pm Paducah Parks & Recreation paducahky.gov 270.444.8508 All 3rd through 8th graders are invited to submit a Halloween themed short story. First, second & third places awarded to each grade. See ad on page 13 or visit Paducah Parks & Recreation online for rules & guidelines.

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FRIDAY

SATURDAY

TUESDAY

FRIDAY

Murray Ice Cream Festival 5-10pm 201 South 4th St, Murray murrayicecreamfestival.com 270.759.9474 FREE inflatables, bungee jumping & more for the kids as well as a FREE showing of Lego Batman beginning at 8pm. Sponsored by The Murray Bank. All You Can Eat Ice Cream for just $5. See article on page 14 for more details.

Murray Ice Cream Festival 11am-5pm 201 South 4th St, Murray murrayicecreamfestival.com 270.759.9474 Ratoberfest & The Metal Mafia Car Show, children’s activities (armbands available for purchase), live music, karaoke contest & lots of ice cream. Sponsored by Kroger. See article on page 14 for more details.

PATRIOT DAY

FREE Touch A Truck 10am-2pm Barkley Regional Airport paducahky.gov 270.444.8508 The entire family is invited to touch, see, & possible even sit in a fire truck, police car, helicopter, ambulance, tow truck, dump truck, garbage truck, & trolley. See article on page 12 for more details.

SATURDAY

FALL BEGINS

ON-GOING EVENTS & NOTICES FREE Baby & Me McCracken County Public Library. TUESDAYS 11-11:30am; 2ND & 4TH SATURDAYS 9:30am. Special story time for babies 0-2 years of age. mclib.net Bags of Love McCracken Co. Cooperative Extension. 3RD TUESDAYS 9:30am-12:30pm Bags provided to care for children's immediate needs. 270.554.9250 mccrackenextension.org Come Play After School. YaYa’s Island, 451 Jordan Drive, Ste D, Paducah. MONDAYTHURSDAY After 3pm. $5 Admission & $5 12” Cheese Pizzas 270.408.9292 yayasisland.com FREE Creation Station McCracken County Public Library, 2nd Floor Conference Room. SATURDAYS 1-4pm Turn your child's creativity into something they can design & build. Parents welcome to help! mclib.net FREE Family Game Night. McCracken County Public Library, 555 Washington Street, Paducah. THURSDAYS 5-8pm. mclib.net FREE Family Game Night. Graves County Public Library. 2ND TUESDAYS 5pm Clue, Monopoly, Apples to Apples Jr., & Blink. Wii also available. Kids under the age of 10 should be with an adult. gravescountypubliclibrary.org

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FREE Family Movie Night. Graves County Public Library. 3RD MONDAY 5pm Free drinks & popcorn served. Children under the age of 10 should be with an adult. Games & a chance to win a prize. gravescountypubliclibrary.org Food4Fines. Graves County Public Library. TUESDAYS-SUNDAYS 9am-5pm. Turn in non-perishable food to removes fines. 270.247.2911 French & Spanish Story Time. McCracken Co. Public Library. THURSDAYS 11am. An exciting new foreign language story time alternating between French & Spanish each week. Learn new language skills & explore the stories of the world in French & Spanish. 270.442.2510 mclib.net Guided Meditation. Wildhair Studios' Rock Shop. 1ST TUESDAYS 6-7pm. 270.444.6115 nicerockshop.com FREE International Story Time McCracken County Public Library. THURSDAYS 10am. Alternating French & Spanish stories each week. mclib.net FREE Lego Night. Graves County Public Library. 1ST MONDAYS 5pm Children K-6 grade: bring your adult over to the library & build some memories! gravescountypubliclibrary.org McCracken County Humane Society Pet Adoptions. PetSmart. 3 RD WEDNESDAYS 10am–5pm mccrackenhumane.org FREE Mother Goose. Marshall County Public Library @Benton. WEDNESDAYS Stories, crafts & games for children 2-3. 10-10:30am marshallcolibrary.org Paducah Kennel Club Meeting 1325 Fisher Road. 2ND TUESDAYS 7pm 270.210.8298

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Parent’s Night Out. Broadway United Methodist Church (UMC), Paducah. SEPTEMBER 14, OCTOBER 19 5-10pm. Have a night out while your children are in a safe, loving environment. Pizza provided. Bring your child’s pajamas. $20 for first child. $15 for each additional child. Must sign up & prepay by the Tuesday of that week. bumc-paducah.org FREE Paws to Read. Graves County Public Library. 1 ST THURSDAY Allowing children to read aloud to a therapy dog/cat for 15 minutes. Open to children in grades K-6. gravescountypubliclibrary.org FREE Story Hour. Graves County Public Library. THURSDAYS 10am Stories, games, crafts, playtime, & snacks! gravescountypubliclibrary.org FREE Story Hour. Marshall County Public Library @ Benton WEDNESDAYS 1-2pm; @Calvert City TUESDAYS 10-11am; @Hardin. THURSDAYS 1-2pm marshallcolibrary.org

The Merryman House. Providing FREE services to all victims of domestic violence, including shelter for those in need. Some services include individual counseling, court advocacy, support groups, referral services, hospital advocacy, outreach services, & housing counseling. 1.800.585.2686 or 270.443.6001 merrymanhouse@hcis.net. All services are completely confidential. FREE Meals Served @Marcella’s Kitchen. Draffenville Lions Club, 262 Griggstown Road. Open MONDAY–FRIDAY 11am–1pm. Volunteers welcome. 270.705.3402 For military & their families operationhomefront.org Paducah Lifeline Ministries. Counseling & help for life–controlling addictions. Call 270.443.4743. 2801

FREE Story Hour. Metropolis Public Library, 317 Metropolis Street. THURSDAYS 11am. 618.524.4312 FREE Story Time McCracken County Public Library. TUESDAYS (except Oct. 10) 10am & 1pm. Join Ms. Nicole, Brary Bear, Ms. Michelle, Ms. Retta & Boby Dog for story time. mclib.net FREE TAB (Teen Advisory Board). Graves County Public Library. EVERY OTHER THURSDAY Join TAB & help the library. There will be crafts, snacks, library projects, & special programming. Teens receive community service for participating. Must be between the ages of 1318. gravescountypubliclibrary.org FREE Wonder Time McCracken County Public Library. TUESDAYS 4-6pm. Encouraging curiosity & promoting self-expression. mclib.net

COMMUNITY RESOURCES & EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE Ballard County Community Food Pantry St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 662 Broadway, LaCenter. Open MONDAYS, WEDNESDAYS, FRIDAYS 9am– Noon for food distribution & to receive non–perishable donations. 270.665.5551 Feeding the Hungry–Community Ministries 1200 Jefferson Street, Paducah. Volunteers (age 14 & up) are needed to help serve FREE lunches. Shifts available from 9:45am–1:15pm, MONDAY-FRIDAY. Financial support welcomed! 270.575.3400 community-ministries.org KY Poison Control Center kypoisoncontrol.com

Kosair Children’s Hospital. 1.800.222.1222

FREE The Lord’s Door 604 S 21st Street, Paducah. Does your family need some extra help with groceries this month? This food pantry is open 3 RD TUESDAYS from 9am-12pm No ID required. Non-perishable food donations are accepted Monday-Thursday, 9am-2pm. 270.442.1013 FREE meals served: Family & Community Kitchen Meals/ Fellowship. Broadway UMC, 701 Broadway Street, Paducah Noon-1pm SUNDAYS No questions asked. 270.443.2401 FREE meals served: Family Kitchen Meals/Fellowship Holy House of Prayer, 1001 S. 4th Street, Paducah SATURDAYS 11am.–1pm. 270.443.1724.

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The Purchase Area Sexual Assault & Child Advocacy Center (PASAC). Provides FREE services for both children & adult victims of sexual crimes. Services include therapy, legal & medical advocacy, forensic interviews, child sexual abuse exams, consultation, assessment & referral services, & education programs. 24-hour crisis line 1.800.928.7273, office 270.928.4422. Volunteers undergo criminal background & central registry check. 40-hour training course. PASAC will accommodate your schedule. 270.534.4422 FREE Trinity Shop 604 S 21st Street, Trinity Baptist Church, Paducah. Does your family need some extra help with clothes? This community closet is open the TWO THURSDAYS each month. No limit & no ID required. 10am-2pm Clean donations accepted. 270.442.1013

DANCE, PERFORMING ARTS, FITNESS & SPORTS CLASSES 2018-19 Classes & Season Begin. MainStage School of Performing Arts, 164 S. 3rd Street, Paducah. New classes, including ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, musical theater, voice, Broadway-style dance, drama, & improv, now forming. New season will include musicals such as Willy Wonka, Annie Junior, Oliver, & Seussical the Musical Kids. Sign up today for Willy Wonka tryouts on AUGUST 17 270.558.4249 mymainstageschool.com Adult Ballet Class MHT Multi-Use (Finkel) building, Paducah. FRIDAYS 6-7pm Barre exercises, center floor combinations, & across the floor combinations. 270.444.6828 markethousetheatre.org

DanceMHT. Market House Theatre. Children PreK through high school. $30-35 per month. 270.444.6828 markethousetheatre.org Drop Shots Tennis League WKCTC. MONDAYS 11:45am Designed for young adults as a recreational way to play the game of tennis or get back into the game after high school. 270.554.9200 FREE Evening Bike Rides BikeWorld, 809 Joe Clifton Drive, Paducah. TUESDAYS 5:30pm 270.442.0751 bikeworldky.com Fall 2018 Dance Registration. Beverly Rogers Academy of Dance, 3322 North Friendship Road, Paducah. AUGUST 4 & 11 270.442.1100 beverlyrogersacademy.com Fall 2018 Semester. Harmony Road Music School, 2226 Broadway, Ste 2, Paducah. New classes, including group piano & preschool music class, begin AUGUST 13 270.444.3669 harmonyroadpaducah.com Fall Ball 2018. Noble Park Baseball Fields, Paducah. TUESDAYS SEPTEMBER 4-25 6pm Fall Ball is coed & meets every Tuesday evening for 45 minutes of practice followed by 45 minutes of scrimmage. Teams organized based on ages & attendance each night. Tee Ball open to ages 5 & 6. Baseball ages 7-9 (aging date is September 25). 270.444.8508 paducahky.gov Fall Dance 2018. AMPA, 451 Jordan Drive, Ste M, Paducah. AUGUST 13 New classes include a Recreation Competition teams for PeeWees (ages 4-7), juniors, pre-teens & teens. Special needs dance classes available for all ages. 270.415.5647 myampa.com

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Fall In-House Registration. The Rhythm Factory, 701 Jefferson Street, Paducah. AUGUST 8-10 4-7pm Fall classes begin AUGUST 20 270.210.4990 trfpaducah.com FREE Family Track Run Practice Noble Park Picnic Shelter #10. TUESDAYS 6-7pm. 270.444.8508 Footlights Musical Theater Audition Class. Market House Theatre. SATURDAYS 11am Students learn 16 bars of an audition song & will learn typical choreography which is taught during an audition. (great for anyone auditioning for GSA or college programs) 270.444.6828 markethousetheatre.org Footlights Rising Star Performance Class. Market House Theatre. SATURDAYS 10am Students rehearse a short play with a performance on March 24. Learn the basics of play production & play skill building theater games. Must attend regularly (12 week sessions) Financial scholarships available. 270.444.6828 markethousetheatre.org Mama Mia. Market House Theatre. SEPTEMBER 6-23 A mother, a daughter, three possible dads, & a trip down the aisle you’ll never forget! ABBA’s timeless songs propel this enchanting tale of love, laughter & friendship, creating a joyful, uplifting show. 270.444.6828 markethousetheatre.org Mat Yoga. WKCTC, Haws Gymnasium. MONDAYS 3:30-4:20pm. Register each semester to join the class. Seniors 65+ are free to audit the class. 270.559.1409 westkentucky.kctcs.edu Morning Power Yoga. True North Yoga, 3121 Broadway, Paducah. MONDAYS, WEDNESDAYS & FRIDAYS 5:30-6:30am 270.331.1914 truenorthyoga.com

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digital, traditional, and non-traditional photographic processes; still photographs and videos accepted

DEADLINE TO ENTER: AUG 18 Exhibition Dates: Oct 5 - Nov 17 more info theyeier.org

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Murder Mystery Dinner The Badgett Playhouse, Grand Rivers. FRIDAYS 6-7pm Beyond Uganda invites you for a night of Intrigue -Murder- Laughter & more for a who done it?! that you will never forget! Includes dinner & a show. 888.421.6878 beyonduganda.org Night Moves Dance Club American Legion. 425 Legion Drive. THURSDAYS 6-9pm, line dancing & couple’s classes. $4 at the door. 270.442.3186 FREE SECOND SATURDAY Hikes. WKCTC, Haws Gymnasium. 10am. Go for a monthly hiking series on the second Saturday of each month at Lake Barkley. Each hike features a new topic of discussion. Participation is free, no reservation necessary! Hikers depart from the Lodge Lobby at 10am. 270.924.1131

Yoga Foundations True North Yoga, 3121 Broadway, Paducah. THURSDAYS 10am For beginners & continuing beginners. Everyone welcome. 270.331.1914 truenorthyoga.com Zumba. WKCTC, Haws Gymnasium. For all ages. $20 for 12 sessions. Join the dance fitness program that combines Latin & international music with dance to make exercise fun. MONDAYS THROUGH APRIL 9 4:455:45pm. 270.534.3335. westkentucky.kctcs.edu

EDUCATION & CAMPS Adult Beginner Quilting Class National Quilt Museum, 215 Jefferson Street, Paducah. THURSDAYS 5:30-8:30pm 270.442.8856 quiltmuseum.org Afternoon Animal Encounters. LBL Woodlands Nature Station. MONDAYS Totally Turtles; TUESDAYS Dinnertime for Bald Eagles; WEDNESDAYS For Goodness Snakes; THURSDAYS Mystery Animal Encounter; FRIDAYS Feed the Animals Fridays (help staff feed a different animal each week) 3:30-4pm. Free to children under 4. 270.924.2299 landbetweenthelakes.us Back to the Moon for Good. Golden Pond Planetarium & Observatory, 238 Visitor Center Drive, Golden Pond. MONDAY, WEDNESDAY & FRIDAY 12-12:45pm. Not since the Apollo missions 40 years ago has there been this much lunar exploration. 270.924.2233 landbetweenthelakes.us Center for Gifted Studies. 3205 Alexander Hall, Murray State University. Professional development programs for teachers, regional & international enrichment opportunities for gifted students during the academic year & summers, informational & assessment services to parents. 270.809.2539 or joy.navan@coe.murraystate.edu

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FREE C.H.A.M.P., Christian Homeschoolers All Meet & Play. United Methodist Church Gym, Ledbetter. TUESDAYS 2:30-4:30pm. Bring skates or sports equipment. RussAnn Stephens 270.898.8040 FREE Computer Basics for Beginners Class. Calloway County Public Library. TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS 6-7:30pm. 270.753.2288 callowaycountylibrary.org Earth, Moon & Sun. Golden Pond Planetarium & Observatory, 238 Visitor Center Drive, Golden Pond. TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS 12-2:45pm. Learn about the relationship between the Earth, Moon, & Sun with the help of an amusing character adapted from Native American oral traditions. 270.924.2233 landbetweenthelakes.us

Laser Legends of the Night Sky Golden Pond Planetarium & Observatory. MONDAY-FRIDAY 10am. Animated laser show where Aesop the owl leads you on a light-hearted journey as you look at the Greek mythology associated with some of our constellations. 800.525.7077 landbetweenthelakes.us The Little Star That Could. Golden Pond Planetarium & Observatory. TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS 11-11:45am. Join the journey of Little Star, an average yellow star in search of planets to protect & warm. 270.924.2233. Livingston County Adult Education. MONDAY–THURSDAY 8:30am4pm Extended hours on TUESDAYS until 8pm. 270.928.3777

Families on the Spectrum Lourdes Garden Room. Refreshments provided & guest speakers quarterly. See our Facebook page for upcoming meetings & times. info@familiesonthspectrumky.org

McKAGE (McCracken County Chapter of Kentucky Association of Gifted Education.) Monthly lunch meetings at local schools. Noon– 1pm. Danette Humphrey, 270.442.5172

FREE Foster Parent Classes Starting Soon! Open your heart & home to a child in need by becoming a foster parent. Omni Visions, Inc. makes training easy & flexible for your schedule. 270.206.8690 omnivisions.com

Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Homeschoolers A small, growing group loyal to the Pope & the Magisterium. Moms meet every other month & with their children on the off months. stewart4aj@yahoo.com

From Earth to the Universe. Golden Pond Planetarium & Observatory, 238 Visitor Center Drive, Golden Pond. EVERY DAY 2-2:45pm. landbetweenthelakes.us

Paducah Parks Services offers classes for children, teens, & adults. Classes include art lessons, martial arts, soccer & dance. 270.444.8508 paducahky.gov

Heartland Christian Home Educators Support, field trips, & fellowship for home school families in the area. 618.638.3289. Family Night on the 3RD FRIDAYS

Paducah Kennel Club Agility Classes. Paducah Kennel Club, 1325 Fisher Road. TUESDAYS 6am. Six lessons taught on Tuesday Nights for beginner & intermediate dogs, all ages all breeds. 270.217.0150

Junior Quilters National Quilt Museum, 215 Jefferson St, Paducah. 1 ST TUESDAY 2:30-4:30pm. For details, call 270.442.8856 or visit quiltmuseum.org

Parents as Teachers in Christian Homes LBL 211 Lansing Court, Paducah. EVERY DAY 4:30-5pm. Come face-to-face with a host of raptors

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including a barn owl, barred owl, screech owl, kestrel, & red-tailed hawk as our staff moves these birds from their outdoor perches to their indoor shelter. 270.924.2299 FREE Parents with Ones, Twos & Threes Storytime Class. Calloway County Public Library. Parents with children ages 1-3 are invited to a special story time. WEDNESDAYS 9:30-10am. 270.753.2288 callowaycountylibrary.org FREE Preschool Storytime Class. Calloway County Public Library. Parents with preschoolers (ages 4-6) are invited to a special story time. TUESDAYS 10:30-11:30am 270.753.2288 callowaycountylibrary.org Sign Language Classes West Kentucky Technical & College. Beginning sign language class includes introduction to deaf culture. Over 200 signs will be taught with classroom time utilized to practice these words & phrases. $45. Register online. 270.534.3335 ws.kctcs.edu/ westkentucky/category/category.aspx?C&S=51 Tonight's Sky - LIVE! Golden Pond Planetarium & Observatory. MONDAYFRIDAY 10am. Quietly relax under a 40 foot canopy of stars that represent tonight’s sky. Staff will lead you on a tour of planets, constellations, & special celestial events, such as the 2017 total solar eclipse. Recommended for ages 6 & above. 800.525.7077 landbetweenthelakes.us FREE Tours for Teachers. Wickliffe Mounds. FRIDAYS 10am-3pm. Must make advance reservations. 270.335.3681 kentuckystateparksfoundation.org Wildest Weather in the Solar System Golden Pond Planetarium & Observatory. TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS 4pm. Join us aboard the imaginary space ship

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Erion as we journey through our solar system looking for the planet with the wildest weather. 800.525.7077 landbetweenthelakes.us

SENIOR CITIZEN EVENTS FREE Ballroom Dance Classes. MONDAYS Paducah–McCracken Senior Citizens Center. 1–3pm. Must be 60 or over. 270.443.8579 FREE Beginning Crochet & Quilting. Paducah-McCracken County Senior Citizens Center TUESDAYS. 1pm, 2pm. 270.443.8579 FREE Bible Study & Lunch. Broadway Church of Christ. 1 ST & 3 RD TUESDAYS 11am. All seniors welcome. 270.443.6206 Exercise Classes for Seniors Paducah–McCracken County Senior Center MONDAYS, WEDNESDAYS & FRIDAYS. 10-11am. 270.443.8579 Hot Lunches. Paducah–McCracken County Senior Center MONDAY–FRIDAY 11:30am. $3 donation. Must be 60 or over. 270.443.8579 Kentucky Grandparents over the age of 60 who are primary caregivers may be eligible for state assistance. 877.352.5183 purchaseadd.org FREE Line Dancing Classes. Paducah-McCracken Senior Citizens Center. TUESDAYS 1-2:30pm. Must be 60 or over. 270.443.8579 Matters of Life Forum. 2ND THURSDAYS McCracken Co. Senior Center Activities Room. 11am. Topics discussed include ethical wills, passing on important values & bereavement support. nancy.wallace@uky.edu McCracken County Humane Society Senior Days. WEDNESDAYS adopters over 60 years of age who cannot afford the full fee will receive a 50% discount on selected pets. 9am–3:30pm mccrackenhumane.org Senior Medicare Patrol Sr. Center 1400 HC Mathis Drive. 8am-4pm most TUESDAYS, WEDNESDAYS, THURSDAYS 270.442.8993 FREE Serving Our Senior’s Bingo Parkview Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. 1ST & 3RD THURSDAYS 1:30–3pm. Dessert & coffee served, enter at the Rehabilitation wing. To reserve a seat, call 270.443.6543 TUESDAYS for Seniors Wickliffe Mounds. 9am-4:30pm. Special discounted rate. Tour the site & museum; have a leisurely walk around the mounds; view birds & wildflowers along the nature trail; learn about the site's history. 270.335.3681 parks.ky.gov Water Aerobics Brooks Indoor Pool. Broadway United Methodist Church, 701 Broadway. MONDAY–FRIDAY 10am. $25 per month. 270.443.1778

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iGARDEN by Carol Ullerich

Perennial Gardeners

Reaching a Half-Century

ynonyms for the word perennial include: persistent, enduring, constant, and perpetual. How fitting that on February 14, 1969, 10 women organized a garden club and named it Perennial Gardeners. Their idea - sparked by a common interest in plants - has clearly persisted and endured. The group, now about twenty strong, will officially mark its fiftieth birthday at its monthly meeting in March 2019. They’ll create fairy gardens and toast the half-century milestone with champagne.

will study photography, olive oil, edible flowers and succulents. The January meeting is devoted to book club - a gardening-related novel is chosen and the ladies meet for discussion and a light lunch. An informal garden tour is scheduled for June. Monthly meetings are usually held in member homes and combine fellowship with education. Past topics have included birding, Paducah’s tree ordinance, kokedama, cooking, herbs, water quality, blue zones and field trips to surrounding spots of interest.

Meeting Formula

Between now and March, members will be busy. The 2018-2019 year launches in September with a trip to Cache River Wetlands Visitor Center and the nearby winery. In the following months, members

Winning youth entry in “Candy Crush” class. Created by Gracie Egner. 30

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An integral part of each meeting is the horticulture segment where members bring examples of blooming and unusual plants from their homes allowing members to compare their plants to others in the community. Since all members have a keen interest in plants, it’s an opportunity to find new homes for extra plants and identify unfamiliar specimens. Members frequently share strategies for battling weeds and general plant care.

National Garden Club, Inc. (NGC) of which Perennial Gardeners is an affiliate. The club relinquished responsibility for Buddenbaum this spring. Caring for the Buddenbaum landscape was natural for Perennial Gardeners as several club members attend First Presbyterian Church which oversees the property. In 2017, the women also began a butterfly garden at Cassidy’s Cause Therapeutic Riding Academy. That garden has since been absorbed by the volunteer group at the facility.

Making a Difference

Perennial has a strong service component. For many years, the group maintained the grounds at the Buddenbaum House in Paducah’s Lower Town - one of Paducah’s oldest homes. When roses flanking the home needed a good haircut, members contacted a professional and turned the task into a workshop at which members donned gloves, wielded pruners and learned to care for their own roses.

Teaching Children

Developing future gardeners is an ongoing pursuit. Several years ago, Perennial Gardeners partnered with Baptist Health Child Development, a licensed child care facility in Paducah. In 2017, members introduced the youngsters to growing cotton. Seed was planted, grown and harvested.

A Monarch butterfly waystation was dedicated on the site in August 2015. It was created as part of a nationwide initiative to establish butterfly habitats started by the

A representative from The Homeplace 1850’s Working Farm and Living History Museum at Land Between the Lakes brought a spinning wheel to the Center and spun the cotton grown by the children. The youngsters then used the cotton to stuff holiday ornaments, allowing them to see the entire growing cycle from seed to use.

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Learning the art of spinning with help from LBL.

This year, Perennial Gardeners is once again growing with the youngsters. When Perennial’s newly installed President, Sherry Dorris, thinned seedlings, some of the children became upset and

proclaimed she was killing the plants. Dorris now thins seedlings while the children are otherwise occupied. The focus for 2018 is growing birdhouse gourds which will be harvested, dried over winter, and fashioned into birdhouses in early spring 2019. Zinnia and sunflower seeds are being grown for a butterfly garden. Perennial co-sponsors the annual McCracken County Fair Standard Flower Show in concert with Open Gate Garden Club and McCracken County Extension Master Gardeners. At various times, members have clerked, judged, entered and won many of the show’s top awards. In recent years, Perennial has offered a free summer workshop for children entering the show’s Youth Design Competition. Each child is provided the same type of container, plant material and general instruction. Once the basics are explained, the children are encouraged to let their imaginations flow - generally resulting in controlled chaos - and some highly creative designs. Several children from Baptist Health participated in the 2018 workshop and flower show. The club’s handiwork is also visible at Whitehaven Welcome Center. At Christmas, Perennial Gardeners decorates the upstairs hall - where visitors often find Mr. and Mrs. Claus. With other garden clubs, members provide flower arrangements during the spring quilt show. In today’s disposable society, achieving a 50th anniversary is remarkable. Perennial Gardeners Garden Club of Paducah is living up to its name.

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iCOOK

by Britt Allgood

Quick & Easy Weeknight Meals

t’s August. You know what that means! It’s back to school and the time demands on parents and kids have just increased exponentially. The amount of time you have for home cooking dinner may be shortened drastically. Even with this time crunch, you can still prepare a delicious and healthy meal at home. iCook has a few tasty suggestions.

Plan & Cook Ahead

When it comes to getting dinner on the table, planning head can save you a lot of grief. This starts with a menu plan and cooking as many of the common items you will need at one time. Roasting a couple of chickens on the weekend can provide the protein for two or three weekday meals. Besides serving roast chicken, you can shred the meat for a casserole, spice it up for quesadillas, or add it to soup. Any of these can be prepared in 15 to 30 minutes. Marinara or spaghetti sauce is another great staple that can be prepared in bulk and used in several ways. The sauce can be served with pasta and meatballs, which you also prepared ahead of time, or the base for Lasagna which keeps well in the refrigerator or freezer for

days. Add a green salad, steamed or sautéed vegetable to any of these for a well-rounded meal.

Crock Pot Cooking

Crock pot cooking is a great way to save time. You can slow cook a pork shoulder or beef roast all day and it will be ready when you get home. The meat can be served with a few vegetables or shredded for use in soft tacos or burritos for a fun Mexican theme night. There is an abundance of slower cooker recipes available whether in specialty cook books or online.

Sous Vide

Sous vide is a French cooking technique that uses hot water at a very precise temperature to perfectly cook food. I mean you can prepare a perfectly cooked medium rare steak or roast, vegetables or even make your own yogurt with this equipment. Individual servings of various dishes can be prepared ahead and brought to temperature just before you need to serve. Think a boiling bag.

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Due to the precise temperature control, you can’t really overcook or burn your food. For example, my wife and I wanted to go for an afternoon bicycle ride, but I was preparing roast for dinner. I seared the roast, seasoned it and placed in my sous vide bath. When we returned, two hours later, I had a perfect medium rare roast. All I had to do was prepare some vegetables and dinner was ready in about 15 minutes. You will need to purchase a sous vide unit but the prices have come down considerable over the past couple of years.

Cooking Fresh

Personally, I prefer to cook from fresh ingredients whenever possible. Cooking fresh does require time but you can still prepare a great meal in 30 to 45 minutes – with one caveat - you must cook efficiently. If your main dish must cook the longest, start it first and let it simmer while you are preparing your sides. Enlist the help of family members in cleaning or chopping vegetables allowing you to concentrate on other aspects of the meal. Almost any meat can be cooked quickly and still be flavorful, and tender. The trick is how you prep the meat before cooking. Don’t expect to cook an inch-thick pork chop in a few minutes without it being overdone on the outside and nearly raw in the middle. But a thin boneless pork chop can be seasoned and sautéed in a matter of minutes for a great meal. The same holds true for boneless chicken breasts especially if you have a meat tenderizer. By butterflying them or tenderizing the breasts to a consistent thickness, they cook evenly and quickly without getting tough. This type of prep is used for dishes like chicken piccata or marsala.

Chinese Food. It’s Quick & Easy

Many Chinese dishes can be prepared in minutes. The most timeconsuming part of the meal to cook is rice. I prefer not to use “Minute” rice so I can do one of three things; start cooking it first which takes about 30 minutes, cook rice ahead of time and steam it about 10 minutes before serving or use an alternative like rice noodles or ramen. Prep time is the enemy of cooking fast, so use a tip from Racheal Ray and prep your food ahead whenever possible - keeping in mind what you are preparing. Clean, peel and chop any vegetables you can and store them in the refrigerator until needed. This alone can save you 15 to 20 minutes on prep time during your busy weeknight cooking.

Pasta Anybody?

Many rustic pasta sauces can be prepared in less time than it takes to boil the pasta. I make a steak and pasta dish with pineapple salsa which can be ready by the time the pasta is cooked. Time can also be saved by making the salsa up on the weekend and letting the flavors combine. Cook your steak and pasta and serve a green salad or vegetable to round out the meal. I know your time is at a premium, so I will keep this short. The next time you are pressed for time, remember that you have quick and healthy options that can be prepared at home. It’s better for you, cheaper than fast food and you may get to spend some quality time with your family. Live, Laugh, Love and Eat Well.

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Crock Pot Roast 1 beef roast, 3-5 LBS (use one with a little fat on it or good marbling) 1 Rutabaga, peeled and cut into 1 inch cubes 1 or 2 Turnips, peeled and cut into 1 inch cubes 3 to 4 large carrots, peeled and cut into 1 inch pieces 3 or 4 parsnips, peeled, cored and chopped into 1 inch long pieces 2 or 3 large potatoes, peeled and cut into 1 inch pieces (optional) 1 large Onion, peeled and diced 2 stalks celery, cleaned and chopped into 1 inch pieces 2 cups beef stock 2 cups red wine ¼ tsp crushed red pepper 1 tsp dried thyme 1 to 1 ½ tsp dried rosemary Salt and pepper to taste 2 TBSP Olive or Vegetable oil

Clean and chop all your vegetables. Place the rutabaga, turnip and carrots on the bottom of your crock pot. Place the oil in a skillet over medium high heat. Season the roast with salt and pepper on both sides and sear it for a couple of minutes on all sides to give it some color. Remove the skillet from the heat and place the seared roast into the crock pot. Add the remaining vegetables, beef stock and seasonings. Then add the wine until the ingredients are just covered. If you haven’t covered the ingredients, add some water to increase the volume. Cover the pot and turn the crock pot on high for at least 8 to 9 hours. There is enough liquid volume in the pot that the roast will not dry out. The longer it cooks the more tender the roast will be. Check your seasoning level and add salt or pepper to taste before serving. When you are ready to eat, pour use some of the juices from the pot over your mashed potatoes (if you didn’t cook them in the crock pot). You can also use the juices to make gravy by preparing a simple roux and adding liquid to reach the consistency that you like.

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Peanut Rice Noodles with Pork & Collard Greens Bring a saucepan of salted water to a boil. Remove from heat and add the noodles. Let sit, stirring occasionally, until al dente, about 4 minutes (time will vary with brand and thickness). Drain and rinse under cold running water.

Kosher salt 12oz regular width rice stick noodles ¼ cup smooth natural peanut butter ¼ cup soy sauce

Whisk together the peanut butter, soy sauce, vinegar, sugar, red pepper flakes, and 1 cup of water in a medium bowl. The sauce will look a little broken and lumpy.

2 TBSP unseasoned rice vinegar 1 TBSP sugar 2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (more or less depending on your heat tolerance) 1 TBSP vegetable oil 1 LB ground pork One 1 ½ inch long piece ginger root, peeled, cut into matchsticks 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced 1 bunch collard greens, ribs and stems removed, leaves thinly sliced (you can substitute Bok Choy also)

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook pork, breaking it up with two forks, until nearly cooked through, about 5 to 7 minutes. Add ginger and garlic; cook stirring until softened, about 3 minutes. Add collard greens (or bok choy) and cook, stirring occasionally, until leaves are just wilted, about 2 minutes. Add sauce and noodles and bring to a simmer; cook, tossing occasionally, until sauce is reduced by half and coats noodles, about 3 to 5 minutes. Season with salt and serve.

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Penne with Chili-Rubbed Flank Steak & Pineapple Salsa Serves 4 1 LB Flank or Top Sirloin steak ¼ cup plus 1 teaspoon olive oil ¾ tsp Chili Powder ¾ tsp salt ½ cup crushed pineapple, drained ½ jalapeno pepper with seeds, chopped (add more if you like the heat) 1 small red onion, chopped 1 TBSP lime juice ¼ cup chopped cilantro ¼ tsp fresh ground black pepper

In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook your penne pasta for about 13 to 15 minutes. While the water is heating, heat your broiler. Rub the steak with 1 tsp of oil, ½ tsp of chili powder, and ¼ tsp of salt. Broil the meat until medium rare, about 4 minutes per side. Let it rest for 5 minutes and then cut it diagonally into slices. While the steak is broiling, combine the pineapple, remaining ¼ cup of oil, jalapeno pepper, onion, lime juice, cilantro, black pepper and remaining salt and chili powder in a large stainless steel or glass bowl. After you have sliced the steak, stir it into the salsa. Drain your pasta and toss it with the steak and salsa. Enjoy!

½ LB penne pasta

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iPLAN

The 411 on Paying for a College Education

t’s been almost 17 years since I gave birth to a beautiful baby girl. She will be a senior in high school this year, so the things I worry about as a parent are very different from when she was born. Many parents, like myself, are thinking about how to pay for college. Even though most scholarship applications aren’t due until the spring, there are many ways that you and your child can get started early.

The Cost of College

At the average private college, for example, the sticker price for tuition, room and board was $45,370 last year. But the average student actually paid $26,080, according to The College Board. At public colleges, the sticker price was $20,090, but the average in-state student paid $14,210.

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Even without a scholarship, there are plenty of other forms of aid that can help you tackle the cost. The financial aid system can be confusing, so don’t feel bad if you’re a little unclear about how it all works. There are scholarships and grants (which you don’t have to pay back), and loans (which you do). Some of what you receive is based on income and some can be based on academic merit.

Ways to Pay for College Apply for private scholarships. There are thousands of private scholarships out there from companies, nonprofits and community groups. Ask your high school guidance counselor or use a free online service like Scholly that suggests scholarships you might be eligible for. Websites like commonapp.org allow you to apply for several scholarships using the same application. In the Purchase area, there are a bevy of local scholarships, that applicants can choose from. The Seaton Scholarship, a four-year renewable scholarship, is one of the most prestigious scholarships offered at Paducah Tilghman. The Paxton Scholars Program consists of four to six talented, economically disadvantaged 11th grade African American students that are U.S. citizens currently enrolled in the Paducah Independent or the McCracken County School system. Paducah Power awards several scholarships each worth $2,000 for one student attending any public college or university in Kentucky and two students attending West Kentucky Community and Technical College.

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River Valley Ag awards several scholarships to those students intending to pursue a college career in the agricultural area. McCracken County students are eligible for scholarships from the Heath Memorial Scholarships which were created in memory of the three young ladies killed in the Heath shooting. Of course, most areas in our region have several local Kiwanis scholarships as well. Visit Your School Counselor MCHS Counselor Holly Miller and PTHS Counselor Jonathan Durr both say that each respective school helps seniors every step of the way with the application process. PTHS holds a college application ‘boot camp’ to prepare seniors while MCHS has a senior parent workshop in September to help prepare students and their parents. Both counselors agree that students can begin preparing now for the bevy of spring applications. “Get a good resume ready now,” Durr urged. “Seniors can also begin working on essays which are required for many scholarships. I had a senior once say that he treated the application as a part-time job, and it was the best thing he ever did.” Both MCHS and PTHS have College Career Coaches available to work with students. Both schools also say that their Family Resource and Youth Service Centers are excellent resources for students to get extra help with resume writing and essays.

Tips from the Pros

Megan Bolin is a College and Career Coach at MCHS. She shared three tips for applying for scholarships.

1. Get started early. Senior year is stressful enough with all events taking place. Do not wait until the last minute to be completing your applications. The sooner you get scholarship applications completed the more scholarship money you could potentially receive. Ask your counselors for help in where to find and complete your scholarships applications. 2. Apply for as many scholarships and grants as you can. There are so many scholarships, billions in fact, that go unclaimed each year. You should be applying for anything and everything, because who doesn’t want to go to college and pay for your tuition with free money!

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Colleges will take into consideration how much they think your family can afford to pay for college & try to fill the gap with a grant. 3. Lastly, it is vital that you make sure any and all parts of a scholarship application are complete. I have personally seen applications immediately thrown away because students have not completed all parts or misread the instructions. You could be losing out on free money because of misinterpretation or incompletion of instructions. Ask your teachers, parents, counselors, principals, or anyone you can to proofread before you submit applications. We are here to help you! I’ll personally do whatever I can to ensure your success.

Grants

Colleges, states, and the federal government give out grants, which don’t need to be repaid. Most are awarded based on your financial need and determined by the income you reported on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA. Colleges will take into consideration how much they think your family can afford to pay for college and try to fill in the gap with a grant. Some pledge to fill in more of the gap than others. Federal Pell Grants, on the other hand, are capped at $5,920 a year and most go to families who earn less than $30,000 annually. Eligibility for state grants vary.

Work-Study Jobs

These are part-time jobs on or nearby campus for eligible students, depending on their finances and the funding available at the school. You need to have submitted the FAFSA in order to qualify. Work-study jobs pay students directly, at least once a month. Undergrads earn hourly wages, but the amount you earn can’t exceed your work-study award for the year. The amount should also be included in your financial aid award letter sent by the school.

Take Out a Loan

Loans should be your last resort, but they’re often inevitable if scholarships, grants and savings don’t cover the entire bill. The typical family uses loans to cover 20% of the cost of college. You’ll want to borrow money from the federal government before turning to a private lender because federal loans offers lower interest rates and more borrower protections. This is yet another reason to fill out the FAFSA. You won’t be able to get a federal student loan if you didn’t submit the form. I hope this helps start a few college bound students on the right track to paying for college. Higher Education is a very important key to a well-paid job and a secure future.

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iPET

by Dr. LaNita Flanary Flanary Veterinary Clinic

Spay and Neuter... The Responsible Choice

s a responsible pet owner, one of the most fundamental things you should do for your pet is to have him or her spayed or neutered. This will allow your pet to live a healthier, longer life in many ways. It will also decrease the amount of animals euthanized each year due to lack of homes.

to leave your property and cross that dangerous street searching for a mate. Male cats that are not neutered will spray urine to mark their territory. Tom cat urine has such a strong odor that it is virtually impossible to

Myths About Breeding

Many people decide they want their pet to have puppies or kittens for a variety of reasons. Unfortunately, far too often, it is for the wrong reasons. Some people believe that because their pets are purebred, they should reproduce. Did you know that one in four animals in shelters today are purebred? Just because an animal is purebred, does not mean it needs to be bred. Others believe that they can make money by selling puppies and kittens. Once you figure the cost of veterinary care, feeding the puppies or kittens, and the cost of any complications, you may actually end up losing money. Even well-known breeders are fortunate if they break even when raising purebred litters; stud fees, vaccinations and other health care costs consume most of the “profit.” Finding good homes for the kittens and puppies can be difficult and shelters are already crowded with unwanted pets. I strongly advise leaving the breeding to professional cat and dog breeders. Another myth is that when an animal reproduces, it calms down and its personality improves. No studies have ever shown this to be true. In fact the reverse may be true: After being altered, your pet may be less aggressive toward other animals.

Good for Your Pet’s Health

You also need to consider the health impact of your pet being intact. Male dogs have a much higher incidence of prostate disease, prostate cancer, testicular cancer, and perianal adenocarcinoma. All of these can be eliminated, or greatly reduced, by neutering. Males neutered early in life are less aggressive toward other males and are not distracted by females in heat. A neutered male will be less tempted

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eliminate the smell. Spraying is the most common reason for male cats to be euthanized in the U.S. Additionally, intact male cats are much more likely to become infected with feline leukemia and feline aids, both of which are fatal. Female cats and dogs are at a much higher risk of breast cancer if not spayed and one in four females will develop breast cancer. The good news is that if they are spayed before sexual maturity, the chance is less than five percent. Spaying also eliminates the risk of ovarian and uterine cancer. Additionally, because neutered cats are less likely to roam, the threat of abscesses caused by bites and disease transmitted by fighting are greatly reduced.

Safe, Low-Risk Procedures

Many people are concerned about the safety of the procedures. Thousands of companion animals are spayed and neutered every day. Both operations are low-risk procedures, usually without complications. Consult with your vet about the particular procedure that will be performed on your pet. Remember that spays and neuters are the most common surgical procedures veterinarians perform. Placing a pet under anesthesia is a very common concern of owners. Although there is always a slight risk involved, the procedures currently used by veterinarians are very safe. The medical benefits of having your pet spayed or neutered far outweigh the slight risk involved with undergoing anesthesia. Consult a vet if you are concerned about this aspect of the procedure. Anesthesia has become much safer with the new anesthetics such as sevoflurane and isoflurane which are used by hospitals for infants. When you weigh the risk of anesthesia verses the health impact of not spaying or neutering your pet, the responsible choice is obvious. Spaying or neutering your feline or canine companion helps contribute to better health and a longer life for the pet - and peace of mind for you and your family.

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iPLAY

MainStage School of Performing Arts

other-daughter team, Megan and Wheeler Hughes, are the founders of MainStage School of Performing Arts. “MainStage is an incubator for art, entertainment, innovation, and personal growth,” explained Ms. Megan, as her students call her. Groups of young artists, ages 3 to 18, take weekly classes in voice, drama, musical theatre and dance.

abilities so that they can appreciate their own and each other’s individuality. One size does NOT fit all at MainStage.” According to Ms. Wheeler, MainStage is a community of artists. “We teach that art is not just about technique, but choices,” she said. “We collaborate with our students in those choices so that they can best tell the story through movement and song. In guiding those choices, we believe children can push through imagined limitations and give themselves permission to become more than they ever thought possible.”

The school stages at least four Broadway shows each year, two to three dramas, open mic nights, improv nights and a yearend review spectacular. With all of these options to perform, students put into practice the techniques they have learned in class. More importantly, students learn that MainStage values are those which help build a successful life. “Many of our kids have stars in their eyes,” said Ms. Megan. “They dream of becoming professional performers and we do everything we can to help them achieve that dream. But, just as many dream of becoming doctors, lawyers, engineers, and teachers. We believe what they learn here will help all of our kids to reach their goals and dreams. We build the 6 “Cs” (confidence, creativity, communication skills, collaboration skills, citizenship, and character) into everything we do here. These values, plus the techniques learned in class, will prepare each child for what comes next.” MainStage is a place of opportunity where students are mentored by loving, nurturing, certified teachers. “We teach children the art of storytelling through various artistic techniques,” said Ms. Megan. “At MainStage, that is an important distinction. We believe in building versatile people and, through loving support, not only in artistry, but in personal growth for each student. As teachers, we are determined to empower our students to explore, and then express their unique

Ms. Megan and Ms. Wheeler agree that flexibility, the ability to adapt, is important not only on stage but in life. They strive to instill that it is not about perfection but how one recovers from mistakes that is important. “We believe that mistakes are a pathway to learning opportunities,” said Ms. Megan. “Sometimes the best moments on stage and in the classroom happen from mistakes. We call them happy accidents!” Ms. Megan and Ms. Wheeler’s goals are to continue doing what they love - mentoring young people to be their best selves - and to put innovative, dynamic content onstage through musicals, dramas and dance. “We believe that everyone has the capacity to be creative and that we are all artists,” said Ms. Megan. “By tapping into the potential of children and young people, and celebrating their wonderfully unique selves, we are building a new generation of amazing artists and amazing people.”

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MainStage at a Glance

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85% of Mainstage students maintain an A average A significant success rate of students accepted into Governor’s School of the Arts and other auditioned programs. Additionally, Mainstage students were highly successful at academic, both national and international, competitions

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