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y design team hasn’t left me a lot of space for my editorial these past couple of months. So I will keep this short and sweet. I want to share some family news: My genius ‘little’ sister Deanna Groom, the archaeologist, has made the papers again finding a Bronze Age relic after recent storms off the coast of Wales. The Bronze Age walkway which could be from 1000 – 2000 BC and as we go to press, she’s busy talking to many national media sources in the UK. Check out my famous sister at www.cambrian-news.co.uk/news/i/37384 and www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-walesnews/bronze-age-walkway-borth-uncovered-6528481 ,and www.dailymail.co.uk/news/ article-2564285/5-000-year-old-forest-unearthed-storms-Beach-washed-away-revealancient-oaks-pines.html.Well done Deanna! A Happy St. Patrick’s Day to everyone of Irish decent, (and those who consider themselves Irish for that day at least). I know I am not alone in hoping for some Springlike weather this month. We’re all really tired of this cold, wet and snowy winter! Check out our summer camp and activity guide pull-out!
Editor/Publisher: Karen Hammond Cell 270-559-5840 Office 270-415-9400 Karen@purchasefamilymag.com www.purchasefamilymag.com Contributing Writers: Carol Block, Rick Epstein, Robin Gericke, Christopher Knight, Dr. Van Meeks, Jamie Lober, Shannah Poindexter, Dr. Health Schipp and Tammy Thompson 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.
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TA B L E O F C O N T E N T S F E AT U R E S Abell General Dentistry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Light Up Paducah . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Celebrating Red Cross Month by: Jamie Lober . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 Introducing Weed Man of Paducah . . . . . . . .24 CHI Homestay Exchanges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80
D E PA R T M E N T S SPECIAL SECTION 2014 Summer Camp Pull-Out . . . . . . . . . . . . .39 Summer Camp 101 by: Robin Gericke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
COMMUNITY NEWS A 4,600 Mile Hike with Faith by: Christopher Knight. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Obedience Training & More at the Paducah Kennel Club by: Robin Gericke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Art Gives Outlet for Survival by: Tammy Thompson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 Lourdes Hospice Hosts Camp Robin by: Shannah Poindexter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
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, Glen Dunkerson and Kristal Ingram and layout design by Angie Kimbro.Purchase Family Magazine®, Angie Kimbro, Glen Dunkerson,William Decker & Kristal Ingram 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, Glen Dunkerson, William Decker & Kristal Ingram. All subscription, editorial, and advertising inquiries should be directed to publisher@purchasefamilymag.com (270) 415-9400
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ASK THE PROS Lemons into Lemonade by: Carol Block. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
SENIOR SPOT Consider Your Kidneys sponsored by: Life Care Center of LaCenter and Parkview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
H E A LT H Y L I V I N G Preventive Care by: Dr. Van Meeks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome by: Jamie Lober . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
ACTIVE CARE Headaches by: Dr. Heath Schipp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
FAT H E R H O O D F O D D E R Dad’s Little Rule Book by: Rick Epstein . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
ENDING NOTES Budget Busters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 Advertiser’s Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 Snapshots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
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hen Dr. Daniel Abell was a young child his mother asked him what he wanted to be when he grew up. Dr. Dan, (that’s what everyone calls him now), was torn between two career paths. He was pretty sure that he wanted to be a dentist like his dad, but for a short period of time he was very interested in being a bounty hunter! His mother is thankful he chose to be a dentist.
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each year and that does not include the additional hours he needs to maintain his paramedic license! Dr. Dan is also an American Academy of Implant Dentistry (AAID) Associate Fellow. The AAID credential is your assurance that a dental implant dentist has education, training, experience and competence in implant dentistry. Dr. Dan is the only dentist with this credential in Western Kentucky.
Dr. Dan Abell together with his father, Dr. Francis Abell, own Abell General Dentistry located on Alben Barkley Drive, opposite West Kentucky Community and Technical College (WKCTC) in Paducah. Dr. Francis graduated from University of Louisville School of Dentistry in 1972 and spent two years in the Air Force. He began practicing in Paducah in 1974. Dr. Dan was born in Paducah and graduated from Lone Oak High School. Dr. Dan spent a year of college at PCC, (now WKCTC), before completing his degree at the University of Louisville. Dr. Dan came back home to join his father’s dental practice. Since then, they have worked together to establish one of the most comprehensive dental practices in the region. This family owned practice treats patients of all ages including children.
“A very large part of my clinical success and enjoyment at work comes from the quality of my staff”, Dr. Dan told me. “I am extremely fortunate that my employees are also some of my best friends. While I would love to take the credit for the continued success of Abell General Dentistry, it would not be possible without the strong work ethic, competence, and morality of my staff.”
In 2008, Dan married his lovely wife Jaime, and they have two beautiful children: We are proud to feature Carter (4) and Jaxson (19 months) on our cover this month. As you can see they are already practicing their dental hygiene techniques, and Jaxson really loves brushing his teeth! Perhaps, in years to come, they will grow up to be dentists and join their father and grandfather.
Comprehensive Training Dr. Francis and Dr. Dan, together with the staff at Abell General Dentistry, offer a truly comprehensive list of dental services that include general and cosmetic dentistry, periodontal and endodontic services, as well as oral surgery. In order to offer such comprehensive services, Dr. Dan had made the choice to obtain several professional certifications. As well as being a dentist, he is a licensed paramedic and completed over 1,500 hours of training while working at the practice full-time. As Abell General Dentistry offers sedation dentistry and surgical options for patients, Dr. Dan wanted to be absolutely sure that he could respond appropriately to any emergency. He is a part-time paramedic with Mercy Regional EMS. Dr. Dan has extensive training in sedation dentistry as well, including having attended a post graduate IV sedation program at the Medical College of Georgia. Most professionals must take a certain amount of continuing education to maintain their licenses. In Kentucky, the state dental board requires dentists to obtain 30 hours every two years. In his aggressive pursuit of knowledge, Dr. Dan has obtained over 800 hours of post-graduate training related to dental implant therapy. For most of his career Dr. Dan has averaged over 100 continuing education hours
How does all that training help you, the patient? “The biggest advantage to our patients is continuity of care,” Dr. Dan told me. “There are two general phases to implant dentistry; surgical and restorative. Most often, these two phases are performed by two separate providers. Since each person is unique, there are often challenges. Sometimes the most ideal surgical treatment is not consistent with the most ideal restorative treatment. When this happens, both the surgical and restorative treatment needs to be modified for the best possible outcome for the patient. By having a single provider who is well-trained in both phases, our patients will be more likely to get the best and most personalized outcome.” “We offer all the services in one location,” said Dr. Dan. “When using the team approach I think it is critical to have a thorough dialogue with all the providers involved (actually physically getting together to plan the case). I am grateful that our area has many good dentists, oral surgeons, periodontists, orthodontists, and other dental specialists to work with.” When it comes to planning a dental implant case Dr. Dan believes it should be reverse engineered. “Starting with planning the desired restoration and then seeing what surgical procedures can help obtain the end goal,” he explained. “No one should have an implant surgery without already having the final restorative (prosthetic) plan made.” Because of his extensive training Dr. Dan is not ‘married’ to one product or procedure. He can choose the most appropriate option for the patient. Dental implants are not always the best treatment option for replacing missing teeth. Dr. Dan thoroughly discusses the risks and benefits of the treatment options available with his patients.
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be lost for many reasons. Tooth decay, periodontal disease, and trauma are some of the more common causes.” The predictability that dental implants will function as expected has increased significantly over the years and has dramatically changed the world of dentistry. Dental implants are helping people rediscover the comfort and confidence of eating, speaking, laughing and improving the overall quality of their life. There is usually a treatment option for everyone, even if they have been told that they cannot have dental implants. If, like many others, you feel implant dentistry is the choice for you, Abell General Dentistry asks that you undergo a clinical and radiographic examination along with a review of your health history. During these consultation visits, your specific needs and considerations will be addressed. “Your questions and concerns are important to us,” said Dr. Dan. “We will work with you very closely to help make your procedure a success.”
Sedation Dentistry Many people have a fear of going to the dentist and feel uncomfortable laying with their mouth open for cleanings, or procedures. Abell General Dentistry offers all types of sedation; IV and Oral Sedation or Nitrous Oxide. With Dr. Dan’s extensive training, you can be assured that he and his staff are completely prepared to treat you under sedation. You can discuss the options for sedation during your care and treatment directly with Dr. Francis or Dr. Dan.
Insurance accepted and Financing available Abell General Dentistry, P.S.C., is located at 4975 Alben Barkley Drive, Suite #3 in Paducah. They will work hand-in-hand with their patients to maximize insurance reimbursement for covered procedures. They are currently in network with the following insurance companies: Anthem, Delta Dental, Health Resources, and Metlife. Abell General Dentistry accepts out-of-network insurances and will gladly file claims with them as well. Abell General Dentistry also accepts Visa, MasterCard and Discover, and financing is offered through CareCredit®. Abell General Dentistry has a comprehensive website where you can obtain information about all their services and procedures. To find out more please visit, www.abelldental.com. For more information about dental implants or to schedule a consultation appointv ment, please call them at (270) 554-3031.
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ogwood trees are known for their white and pink blossoms and are a beautiful part of spring. For 50 years, the Paducah Dogwood Trail has showcased dogwood trees around Paducah in an amazing lighted trail that goes though out the city. The Dogwood Trail has a history and a legacy, and it celebrates its 50th year this spring.
The History In 1964, Dolly McNutt, chair of Paducah’s Civic Beautification Board (CBB), visited Knoxville, Tennessee. She was awed by the beauty of the city’s lighted dogwoods. Once she returned to Paducah, she convinced the members of the CBB that Paducah would benefit from a lighted dogwood trail like that in Knoxville. They agreed, and the first trail was established – two blocks along Sycamore Drive. Today, those two blocks
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have grown into a ten mile driving tour through Downtown, LowerTown, and other beautiful residential neighborhoods. The tour showcases Dogwood, Red Bud, and Weeping Cherry trees as well as blooming garden areas and other flowering species.
The Legacy “In 2000, the Paducah Dogwood Trail was selected as a worthwhile, deserving event to be in the National Library of Congress as a ‘Local Legacy,’” says Dabney Haugh, chair of the Paducah Dogwood Trail Committee. The goal of the Local Legacy project was to document the creative arts, crafts, and customs representing community life across the nation. Now, the Paducah Dogwood Trail is permanently documented in the Library's American Folklife Center collections. “The other events in Kentucky that are a Local Legacy are the Kentucky
wood to plant for next year. “All you have to do to enter the Dogwood Award competition is light up!” says Haugh.
2014 Dogwood Tree Sale If you want to plant your own dogwood to become part of this Paducah tradition, find the best prices of the year at this event! The annual dogwood tree sale will be 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 12 at six local nurseries: Blooms & Gardens, Eads Garden Center, Edwards Nursery, James Sanders Nursery, Montgomery Gardens, and Wahl's Landscape and Garden Shoppe. These nurseries will offer their dogwood trees of all sizes. Civic Beautification Board members will be at each location to answer questions and supply information for the proper planting locations, actual planting, and care of the dogwood. A portion ($1) from the sale of each tree will go toward purchasing dogwoods for the Children's Memorial Garden under construction across from the tennis courts at Noble Park. The garden was originally established in memory of the 19 children who lost their lives in the Oklahoma City bombings but today honors and memorializes all children who have died.
Dogwood Art and Photography Contest Derby and the Fancy Farm picnic,” said Haugh. Paducah has something special! The Dogwood Trail is also a recent winner of Luxury Travel Magazine’s “Top Spots to Enjoy the Natural Rites of Spring.”
“This is something we haven’t done for several years,” Haugh says about the Art and Photography Contest. Any art or photography that has something to do with dogwoods can be
The 50th Anniversary This year’s trail theme is ‘Light up Paducah – Shine for the 50th!’ The Paducah Dogwood Trail Committee is encouraging everyone to light up, whether you are on or off the mapped Trail.
Awards Each year, many awards are offered to the homeowners who ‘light up.’ This year, two more awards have been added: the ‘Grand Old Dogwood Award’ for mature trees and the ‘Baby Dogwood Award’ for those who have just started. Awards are given for both ‘ontrail’ and ‘off-trail’ trees. The winners are honored in a presentation at City Hall and receive a framed photo of their dogwood and a baby dogwww.purchasefamilymag.com March2014 • 13
entered. “It is sponsored by the Civic Beautification Board, and the judges are from the Paducah School of Art,” Haugh explained. Entry forms can be found at paducahky.gov or picked up at the Paducah School of Art. Entries must be dropped off at the Paducah School of Art on 409 Broadway between March 24 and 27. Three winners will be selected in each category. The winning entries will hang in the Mayor’s Office, as part of the Mayor’s Art Club Exhibit, from April through June.
Dogwood Trail Bike Ride The community is invited to enjoy a leisurely bike ride along sections of the Dogwood Trail, organized by BikeWorld. The
event will be Sunday, April 13 at 2:30 p.m. Cyclists will leave from BikeWorld at 809 Joe Clifton Drive. The ride will weave through neighborhoods and return to BikeWorld, where the cyclists can enjoy a picnic cookout. In past years, over 250 cyclists rode the trail and returned to enjoy an afternoon of grilling and fellowship.
50th Anniversary Commemorative Pins You can remember the 50th Anniversary of the Dogwood Trail by purchasing a commemorative pin. Paducah Civic Beautification Board member Carol Vanderboegh has designed 400 pins. “Each one of these unique pins is hand painted,” says Haugh. “They are beautiful!” All proceeds will benefit the Children's Memorial at Noble Park. The pins will go on sale in early March for $10 and $15 each.
Light Up Paducah! “For a small community, a lot of things happen here,” Haugh told me about Paducah. The Dogwood Trail is one of those signature things that everyone should make a point to see. You can find the trail map at paducahky.gov or the Visitors Bureau. “Paducah is at its best in the spring time! The Dogwood Trail is beautiful in the day,” Haugh explained. “However, it is magical to see it lit up at night!” “The entire city of Paducah is The Dogwood Trail, so light up,” Haugh encouraged Paducah residents. “Anything blooming in your yard - a dogwood, a flowering plant or an American flag and a pretty wreath on your door – light it up! Some yards might have 10 or 15 trees, but if you only have one dogwood and light up, we are thrilled.” The beauty of the trees and the spirit of the trail are contagious, says Haugh. “I think it creates a bond among neighbors in our community.” The actual starting date of the Dogwood Trail depends on when the trees bloom, which tree experts try to predict. You can find the official dates when they are posted at paducahky.gov. Now, light up Paducah and shine for the 50th anniversary of the Dogwood Trail! v
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COMMUNITY NEWS
by: Christopher Knight
A 4,600 Mile Hike with Faith
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here’s a hazy glow to the east, and the gray sky is beginning to lighten as Amy Kwaitkoski and her dog, Faith, take their first steps on America’s longest, unique, and well-known hiking adventures : The North Country Tail (NCT). The air is chilly, but Amy hopes that all of her training this past year has prepared both her and her dog for the long road ahead: 4,600 miles through seven states. Kwaitkoski and Faith are embarking on this trek in a bid to be the first female (and dog!) to complete the trail in a single season. It’s a journey that began at the Michigan/Ohio state line on March 1 and will take the duo through Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York, back through
Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota, and ending in North Dakota on October 14th. But for Amy, the hike is less than a mission to show the power of woman and dog, and more of an effort to create awareness for a unique cause: senior shelter dogs. Faith, her faithful companion on this hike, is 8 years old, and is one of three dogs owned and cared for by her and her husband.
Why an ‘older’ shelter dog? “There are thousands upon thousands of senior pets awaiting adoption in shelters all across the country,” Kwaitkoski
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explains. “Most of these animals get overlooked by potential adopters because they’re looking for puppies, for kittens, for younger animals.” As a result, many of these senior pets languish in shelters for extended periods of time, or, more often, are euthanized. But Amy is aiming to change that. “There are some tremendous advantages to adopting an older pet,” says she says. “First of all, when it comes to dogs, many of these animals are trainable and easier to manage than a puppy that will often need round-the-clock care, at least for the first few months. The old adage about not being able to teach an old dog new tricks just doesn’t apply. Senior dogs have been around the block, they’re wiser, they know the benefits of pleasing their owner, and that makes them eager to learn new things. And they desire to give and receive affection just as much as any other pet.”
So how does one prepare for a journey such as this? “Just like anything else,” Amy says. “A lot of thought has gone into absolute necessities. Because of the length and duration of the trip, I need to make sure that I’m carrying the lightest load possible. I need to have gear and food not only for myself, but for Faith, too. We each have our own back-
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packs, and we’ll be staying in a tent for most of the journey.” As far as physical preparation, Amy and Faith have been hiking the trails around their home northern lower Michigan for the past year. During times of inclement weather or when the temperatures are simply too cold, they walked on a treadmill. Says Amy: “Doing this with Faith allows me to combine my two passions: hiking and animals. Faith and I have been in training for the past year or so, walking in conditions that I believe will be quite a bit harsher than what we’ll encounter. We’re ready.” Kwaitkoski will be relying on ‘trail angels,’ people that will
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meet her along the way to resupply her with provisions and necessary supplies. But what she’s not looking for, she says, is money. While she’s not opposed to putting in a plug and accepting donations for Northern Michigan Animal Rescue Network, a non-profit based in Michigan that she works with (www.nmarn.org), she’s not venturing on this journey to raise funds. “This is about awareness,” Amy says. “If people really want to help me, if they want to support what I do, I’d like them to consider adopting a senior pet from their local shelter. I’d like them to walk in and see what great animals are available. They can help out the most in their own back yards.” For Amy Kwaitkoski, this is a journey of personal perseverance, a mission for mutts, a cause for cats that are often forgotten in today’s society. One woman by herself, but definitely not alone. For 4,600 miles, through whatever Mother Nature tosses her way, there’s one companion that will be by her side for the entire journey. Amy Kwaitkoski is a woman with on mission, a woman walking for a cause, a woman taking giant strides for awareness. A woman on the experience of a lifetime. . . with Faith at her side every step of the way. v
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by: Jamie Lober
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hen tornados hit Brookport, IL and Kentucky, and floods occur in Paducah and Smithland we are accustomed to seeing the Red Cross assisting those affected by the disaster. They are a familiar sight at house fires and many other occasions when calamity strikes families and communities. But did you also know that the Red Cross handles most of the blood collection
and processing in the US, and coordinates communication between the armed forces and their families. Did you know that the Red Cross operates internationally as well as in the US? The Red Cross is a national organization under charter by the United States government. “The Red Cross is comprised of supporters, volunteers and employees that tackle some quite diverse interests,” explained Roxane Wendling, executive director at the Red Cross in Paducah. “We have five critical areas that include people affected by disasters in America, support for members of the military and their families, blood collection processing and distribution, health and safety education and training and international relief and development.”
Everyday Hero’s “President Franklin D. Roosevelt officially proclaimed March as Red Cross month in 1943 and requested that during that month that people rededicate themselves to the splendid aims and activities of the Red Cross,” said Wendling. “We hope articles such as this will encourage volunteers, both young and old, to become part of our endeavors this year. Our area tries to switch things up and this year we have selected the theme of ‘everyday heroes’. An everyday hero is somebody who, in some way, is helping their community by giving of themselves. This may be done through a financial contribution to the Red Cross, blood donation or becoming trained so that you can help your community in times of need. We are encouraging everyone to discover their inner hero by giving of their time, taking a class in first aid or CPR, or just working on their own preparedness plan. Because, perhaps the most important thing is that, your household is ready during emergencies or impending disasters.” 20 • March2014 www.purchasefamilymag.com
Time, Blood & Money!
The Red Cross is about lifelong learning
While the Red Cross is chartered by the government, they are not a government agency. “We rely on donations of time, blood and money to do our work,” said Wendling. Employees find there is a need to educate people on exactly what they are all about. “A lot of people tend to think of us as ‘the blood people’ and others think of us as purely ‘disaster responders’,” said Wendling. About 40 percent of the nation’s blood supply comes through the Red Cross on average and responding to disasters is definitely a big element of what they do, however there is a lot about the Red Cross that is often undiscovered.
“There is a need in the community to increase the number of people taking health and safety classes,” said Wendling. Mentoring is another key area as the Red Cross provides. They also give 24-hour support to members of the military, veterans and their families who are stationed in war zones, military installations and veteran hospitals around the world. “We are a connector to their families especially in times of emergency,” said Wendling. While some roles are clearly geared towards adults, there is absolutely a place for kids. The Paducah Chapter is working on a pillowcase project. This exciting new endeavor places trained volunteers
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into our local elementary schools. The volunteers teach young children how to be prepared and react in the case of a storm of immediate disaster-related situation “This is a preparedness education program that teaches students about local hazards and basic coping skills,” explained Wendling. “It was started during hurricane Katrina when we noticed that children would enter our shelters with a pillowcase containing their most cherished items. All they could grab and go with was what fit in the pillowcase.”
Start a Red Cross Club in your school “We would like to grow some Red Cross clubs in our local middle and high schools,” said Wendling. “It would also be great to see colleges and universities participating. Younger students often enroll in babysitting, water safety, and swimming or wilderness preparedness classes taught by the Red Cross. “The babysitting class teaches youth ages 11 to 15 knowledge and skills to safely, and responsibly care for children and infants,” Wendling told me. “It helps them develop leadership skills, develop a babysitting business, keep the children in their care safe, engage in age-appropriate activities, manage difficult situations on the job and teaches the basics of childcare and first aid. Our CPR and first aid classes are also popular with adults who may be required to know the skills at their workplace.”
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Volunteers and Donors Anyone can get involved and March is the time to do it. “Our basic mission talks about mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors to help alleviate human suffering for emergencies,” said Wendling. “I am amazed at the breadth and depth of what this organization does. The Red Cross is adding new technology to help in disasters. We have different smart phone apps to help people be prepared for tornados and hurricanes, shelter apps and most recently, we rolled out a pet first aid app that helps people know what to do in an emergency with their pet.” Many have worked at the Red Cross for decades out of a deep love and respect for what they do. Locally, there have been wonderful volunteers. “There was a tremendous response from the community in support of our efforts with the tornados in Brookport, Illinois and Kentucky,” said Wendling. If your family is looking for a way to give back and do something positive for others, becoming part of the Red Cross is an avenue to explore. For more information about the Paducah Chapter of the Red Corss please visit: http://www.redcross.org/ky/paducah. To donate blood or to inquire about classes or other services please call (270) 442-9141. v
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ou know the signs: from the first signs of still white hush the first morning after it snows, to the glistening mantle beautifying the scenery; it all spells winter, and the after-math is unfortunately not so pretty. The cold wears away, having wreaked havoc on our lawns! You are left with dry, matted, yellow grass, quite a different crea-
ture from the pleasant green turf from summer! Your lawn is in need of a little tender loving care to restore it to its sleek, green luster. So where will you go to achieve this revitalization? Weed Man Lawn Care of Paducah can help! Weed Man Lawn Care is now in the Purchase Area thanks to locals Rick Ebelhar and his business partner Todd West. These two men are passionate about the lawn care business. Although Ebelhar has been in the lawn care business for 15 years, he has never stopped enjoying his work. “Todd West, my business partner and longtime lawn care professional, acquired the Owensboro location over ten years ago,” said Ebelhar. “Weed Man Lawn Care has been a main stay of the Owensboro lawn care business ever since. In 2008 he added the Bowling Green territory and hired me as Branch Manager. Now, seven years later we are partners in the Paducah area.”
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lawn maintenance services like ours.” Ebelhar explained. Despite this encouragement, they made sure the market was right for them and discussed the project for two years before deciding to open their new office on Cairo Road. “Paducah is a great town with a growing population, and we decided we wanted to be part of that growth.” Weed Man opened its doors in Paducah in January. “Lots of people get a kick out of our catchy name,” said Ebelhar. Our customized van is easy to recognize with the “Weed Man” logo. Our employees wear matching ‘Weed Man’ shirts as well. “If you see one of our employees or the van in your neighborhood, please stop and ask about our products and services.”
Individualistic Lawn Care A significant part of what made Paducah right for Weed Man is the climate, which is similar to the other markets they have worked in. The climate is crucial because of the effect it has on the soil, which in turn determines the type of products that the company will use. Weed Man offers a proprietary seven step process tailored to the specific care each lawn needs. Weed Mans product line is constantly being refined as the climate changes and new processes become available. Weed Man removes products that are lagging behind in effectiveness and implements new ones that will improve the quality of the care. “We change because conditions change. The climate changes, there are changes in the soil; all of that type of thing affects us, and that’s what we’re sensitive to.” Ebelhar explained.
you can talk to,” Ebelhar told me. “If we don’t have the answer right away we will always get back to you.” Any customer service issues are dealt with right away. “One issue we have already been hearing about is over spraying,” said local branch manager, Sheena Ray. “We take particular care not to place our weed control products on flower beds, bushes and shrubs. Our technicians spray very close to the ground which eliminates a lot of over spraying reported from other companies. We adapt to the unique needs of the area.” Weed Man is independently owned and operated which gives them the ability to adapt quickly to the particular needs of the area. “We are local people and are very pleased to be a part of the business community here,” said Ebelhar. Weed Man also services the surrounding Purchase Area. To find out more about Weed Man and the services offered, visit www.paducah.weedmanusa.com or call (270) 5750007. The website has a lot of great online tips and other resources on common lawn pests and problems. Weed Man of Paducah is located at 5430 Cairo Road, Paducah. Call them today for a free quote! v
Feed & Weed Weed Man uses a high quality, slow release, granular fertilizer that is specifically blended for the company and Weed Man is the only company that can use this particular formula of fertilizer. They also use a liquid weed control that is applied after the fertilizer has set in. “For a healthy lawn, we focus on the fertilizer which really lasers in on root growth and development,” said Ebelhar. “If the turf is healthy from the foundation it will grow in thick and full, and the best weed control available is a good thick lawn.” Weed Man uses high quality products tailored to the area. Before the company implements a new product they test-drive it, and only use it if it’s approved and registered with the state of Kentucky.
Why is lawn care important? Why invest in lawn care? Other than the satisfaction of healthy sprouts in between your toes in summer, having a well maintained lawn really is beneficial. Studies shows that well maintained landscaping can add as much as 15% to the value of your home. I am sure you’ll agree that is worth your investment!
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ACTIVE CARE
by: Dr. Heath Schipp
Headaches
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f you have had a headache, you’re not alone. Nine out of ten Americans suffer from headaches. Headaches can be dull, throbbing, stabbing, nauseating, and downright debilitating. If there was only one type of headache, then treatment would be much easier, however this is not the case. Headaches come in many shapes and sizes with no simple answers. Headaches can have many “triggers” or causing agents. These include: food, loud noises, bright lights, stress, too much or too little sleep, exercise, blood pressure, alcohol, and hormonal changes. Misalignment of the bones in the neck and upper back is another overlooked problem. When these bones move out of their normal position, the nerves and blood vessels that go to the head are affected, and a headache can be triggered.
What type of headache do I have? Tension headaches are the most common headache in the United States. Tension headaches involve pain or discomfort in the head, scalp, or neck, usually associated with muscle tightness in these areas. The headache sufferer usually has a dull, achy pain on one or both sides of their head. They can occur at any age, but are most common in adults and adolescents. If a headache occurs two or more times weekly for several months or longer, the condition is considered chronic. Tension headaches result from the contraction of neck and scalp muscles. One cause of this muscle contraction is a response to stress, depression, or anxiety. Any activity that causes the head to be held in one
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position for a long time without moving can cause this headache. Some examples include typing or use of computers, fine work with the hands, and the use of a microscope. Sleeping in a cold room or sleeping with the neck in an abnormal position can also trigger this type of headache. Vascular headaches include migraines and cluster headaches. These headaches have intense stabbing and throbbing pain, which occurs because the blood vessels to the head and neck rapidly dilate. Migraine sufferers can be debilitated because of the nausea, dizziness, vomiting, fatigue, and vertigo that commonly accompany the headaches. Migraines generally last from hours to a few
days. Cluster headaches have similar symptoms but occur in clusters. The symptoms last from minutes to hours, but the headaches occur up to eight times a day and can last for many days. Vertebrogenic headaches are caused by problems in the neck and are felt in the head, neck, and face. Their pains are generally dull and achy. Many causes include trauma to the neck, arthritis, and poor posture which causes irritation to the vertebral nerve roots. The pain is commonly associated with muscle tension in the neck, which brings on tension headaches.
What can you do? Follow these suggestions from the ACA: • If you spend a large amount of time in one fixed position, such as in front of a computer, on a sewing machine, typing or reading, take a break and stretch for a few minutes to one hour. The stretches should take your head and neck through their comfortable range of motion. • Low-impact exercise may help relieve the pain associated with primary headaches. However, if you are prone to dull, throbbing headaches avoid heavy exercising and concentrate on activities such as walking and low-impact aerobics. • Avoid teeth clenching. The upper teeth should never touch the lowers, except when swallowing. This results in stress at the tempormandibular joints (TMJ) - these are the joints that connect your jaw to your skull which leads to TMJ irritation and tension headaches. • Consult your chiropractor if headaches come more frequently than once per month. • Drink at least eight 8-ounce glasses of water a day to help avoid dehydration that can lead to headaches. • Avoid caffeine. Foods such as chocolate, coffee, sodas, and cocoa contain forms of this stimulant. • Avoid foods with a high salt or sugar content. These foods may cause migraines resulting in sensitivity to light, noise, or abrupt movements. • Avoid drinking alcoholic beverages. These drinks can dehydrate you and cause headache pain. • Other headache sufferers may want to avoid not only caffeine, but also high fat foods, dairy products, red meat, and salty foods. These suggestions should help you get through the minor headache. Please consult your chiropractor if headaches persist because chiropractic has had excellent results with patients with headaches. v www.purchasefamilymag.com March2014 • 27
ASK THE PROS
by: Carol Block, EA
Lemons into Lemonade Your loss could be a tax deduction!
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ust as we were beginning to get busy this tax season, forgetting about the IRS shutdowns, slowdowns, snow, ice and other situations out of our control, my husband and I lost our house in a fire. Not just the house but also our garage which contained totes full of clothes, family pictures, videos, Christmas decorations and miscellaneous items too numerous to mention. While this was a personal tragedy it could have been worse: No one was hurt or injured. The event gave me the motivation to go searching into tax return complications and benefits associated with sudden loss of property and disasters. I thought it might be a good idea to share some of the interesting information I uncovered whole searching the IRS website. With so many people affected by tornados, floods, winter storm events etc., this site can help us out when our minds go into overdrive with emotion and loss.
pected or unusual.” This may lead to a tax deduction on your tax return.
Copy and store your records “A disaster is the damage, destruction, or loss of property resulting from an identifiable event that is sudden, unex-
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There are several publications, such as the Disaster Resource Guide, Publications 584 and 584B, worksheets, and work-
books. These will be helpful after the loss has occurred, but also may assist you in preparing before a disaster. Remember; records are your first line of defense. Make copies now and store them safely in a second location. Consider a safety deposit box or a fire proof safe. Hopefully, after a disaster, you will have copies of all important documents kept off site that didn’t burn up or blow away. Not only the IRS, but your insurance companies will want receipts and records, even if they are reconstructed carefully from everything you can gather up. Pictures, before and after, are especially helpful. They not only help you remember items you might have forgotten about, but they are proof that they once existed. The IRS has a good resource for prior year tax records, especially helpful if you have a small business or have details on your tax return that are pertinent to your financial picture. This is a Form 4506, Request for Copy of Tax Return, to get up to 4 prior years taxes. If there is a designated disaster, they may even waive the fee for this. For vehicles, Kelly’s Blue Book, NADA and Edmunds are available on-line and are good sources for current fair market value.
Usually a disaster is deducted in the year the loss occurred. To determine the amount of your casualty loss you must:
1. Determine the adjusted basis in the property before the casualty, 2. Determine decrease in FMV of property as a result of the casualty, 3. From the smaller of the amounts in step 1 and 2, subtract any insurance or other reimbursement you receive or expect to receive. FMV is the amount you could sell the property to a willing buyer when neither of you has to buy or sell. For personal use property you must deduct $100, and then reduce that amount by 10% of your adjusted gross income. If you have a lien or mortgage on your property, you need to contact your lien holder and/or the bank or company who holds your mortgage. They have a vested interest in any settlement from your insurance company. In the case of a loss of property, it would normally be a good idea to contact a professional tax preparer. Obviously, there is a lot more information available than I can condense into this article. But now is the time, while you’re preparing your taxes, to copy your records and take pictures of your home and property - just in case you someday go home and find it under water, blown away or on fire! v
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EVENTS CALENDAR
Making Sausage. Homeplace, Land Between the Lakes. 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Program free with Homeplace admission. www.lbl.org
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How I Became a Pirate. Market House Theatre. 2:30 p.m. www.mhtplay.com 270444-6828.
MONDAY 3:
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 4:
SATURDAY 1:
Copper Jewelry Making with Mae Flint Polczynski at Ephemera – Paducah. 9:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. $85, materials included. Students will learn to make a unique copper cuff bracelet and earring set, using hammering, cutting, folding, sanding, filing, polishing and patina techniques. Mae will demo three cuff designs and two earring designs, but students are welcome to use the learned techniques and their creativity to create their own designs, as well. See website for list of required tools and materials. See website for details. Register online, www.ephemerapaducah.com or call 270.443.0003.
Incredible Colon exhibit. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Atrium of Doctors Office Building 2, Baptist Heath Paducah. This informative exhibit features a 20-foot long, 10-foot tall replica of the human colon. See examples of healthy colon tissue, several non-cancerous diseases of the colon and stages of colorectal cancer. Phone 270.442.1310 for more information. 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.
Empty Bowls Project of Mayfield-Graves County. 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Trace Creek Baptist Church Family Life Center. $15/ticket. Tickets can be purchased at Trace Creek Baptist Church (270-658-3304), Sissy and Me (270-247-0008), or Claudia Heath (270705-6062). Tickets can also be purchased at the door. A silent auction will be held including bowls painted by local artists, signed bowls by local sports teams including Murray State's teams, Graves County and Mayfield High School teams, and items autographed by Duck Dynasty cast members, Tim Tebow and Peyton Manning. We encourage all local residents to come and join us for this special event to help raise money for the Mayfield/Graves County Food Pantry!
Lourdes’ Foundation’s 12th Annual Mardi Gras and All the Jazz! Harrah’s Riverfront Event Center. 6 – 9 p.m. Tickets for Mardi Gras are $50 each or $800 for reserved tables of ten. Corporate sponsorships are available for $2,000 or $1,000, with the added benefit of reserved seating and special gifts. To arrange a sponsorship or purchase tickets, call Lourdes Foundation at (270) 444-2205 or visit give.eLourdes.com/event-registration.
Ravel’s Piano Concerto. Paducah Symphony Orchestra. 7:30 p.m. Carson Center. 270-444-0065.
THURSDAY 6:
Legos at the Library. McCracken County Public Library. 1-4 PM. www.mclib.net or 270-442-2510 ext. 119. How I Became a Pirate. Market House Theatre. 2:30 p.m. www.mhtplay.com 270444-6828.
WEDNESDAY 5:
Off the Shelf Book Discussion. The Language of Flowers. By: Vanessa Diffenbaugh. McCracken County Public Library. Noon. www.mclib.net Paducah Chamber Power in Partnership Breakfast. Julian Carroll Convention Center, Paducah. 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM. 270-443-1746. ‘Kick Up Your Heels’ Foundation Luncheon and Fashion Show. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Baptist Heart Center Auditorium, Baptist Health Paducah. Tickets are $30. Fashion show by Nola’s Boutique, vendors and a panelist discussion on region’s only Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Reservations required: 270.575.2871.
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Family Game Night. McCracken County Public Library. 5-8 PM. www.mclib.net or 270-442-2510 ext. 119 10th Anniversary Vintners’ Dinner. Carson Center. 6:30 p.m. www.thecarsoncenter.org How I Became a Pirate. Market House Theatre. 7 p.m. www.mhtplay.com 270-444-6828.
FRIDAY 7: Painted Papers, Fibers & Embellishments, Oh MY! Ephemera – Paducah. 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. $135. In this two-part class we will first explore paint techniques, which lend themselves to marvelous prints on non-traditional substrates. We’ll use watermedia, marbling techniques and more, to create beautiful background and layering papers galore. In the second part of the class we will transform the raw print to finished component. We’ll put them together to make two unique pieces of home décor art. Mounting canvases will be provided. Inspiration and all paints, canvases, gloves, and some embellishments are provided. Supplies are needed for the class. See details at www.ephemerapaducah.com. Register online, www.ephemerapaducah.com or call 270.443.0003. Erth’s Dinosaur Zoo. Class Acts Series. The Carson Center. 9:30 & 11:30 a.m. www.thecarsoncenter.org Dinosaur Zoo Live! The Carson Center. 6:45 p.m. www.thecarsoncenter.org How I Became a Pirate. Market House Theatre. 7 p.m. www.mhtplay.com 270-444-6828. Music at MAC with the Hooten Hallers, Whistle Pigs & JD Wilkes. Maiden Alley Cinema. 7 p.m. 270-442-7723.
SATURDAY 8: Madcap Mixed Ink Manipulation. Ephemera – Paducah. 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. $135. Spend the day up to your eyeballs in inky madness. We’ll play with varied techniques for resist ink, dye ink, alcohol ink and spray ink. We’ll mix and match these items with different application methods and other mediums to create artwork that is rich in complexity. Showcase two of your favorites on the canvas board we provide, for a museum-ready piece. Inspiration and all inks, canvases, gloves, and some embellishments are provided. Some supplies are needed for this class. See the website for details, www.ephemerapaducah.com. Register online, www.ephemerapaducah.com or call 270.443.0003. Legos at the Library. McCracken County Public Library. 1-4 PM. www.mclib.net or 270-442-2510 ext. 119. How I Became a Pirate.Market House Theatre. 2:30 p.m. www.mhtplay.com 270-444-6828. The Screwtape Letters. The Carson Center. 7:15 p.m. www.thecarsoncenter.org The Hunts. WKCTC Clemens Fine Arts Center. Show: 7:30 p.m. $25; $15. 270.534.3212
SUNDAY 9: Knee-High Naturalist Series: Hide and Seek. Nature Station, Land Between the Lakes. 2 p.m. Program free with Nature Station admission. www.lbl.org How I Became a Pirate. Market House Theatre. 2:30 p.m. www.mhtplay.com 270-444-6828.
MONDAY 10: TUESDAY 11: 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 12: THURSDAY 13: Family Game Night. McCracken County Public Library. 5-8 PM. www.mclib.net or 270-442-2510 ext. 119. Evening Upstairs: Going Home to Ireland – with Musician Robert Tincher. McCracken County Library, 555 Washington St. 7 PM. 270.442.2510 • mclib.net
FRIDAY 14: Roots & Boots Tour. The Carson Center. 7:30 p.m. www.thecarsoncenter.org
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St. Patrick’s Day Parade with the Animals. Nature Station, Land Between the Lakes. 2 p.m. 270-924-2020 or www.lbl.org.
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EVENTS CALENDAR Legos at the Library. McCracken County Public Library. 1-4 PM. www.mclib.net or 270-442-2510 ext. 119. Benefit Dance for MS. Hosted by: Paducah Night Moves Dance Club, Trader’s Mall, and Just Breakin’. 7-11PM. The Trader’s Cafe will be open for dinner, and refreshments will be available all night. Night Moves instructors will teach a few new dances. Tickets: $5 and are on sale at the door. All tickets sales are donated. Contact: Deborah DeGuide at debdeg7@gmail.com. Website: nightmovesdanceclub.com Black & White Gala – Benefits Families on the Spectrum (Autism). Broadway Church of Christ. 6 PM. 270.385.0219 • familiesonthespectrumky.org
SUNDAY 16: Looking for the Pot of Gold. Homeplace, Land Between the Lakes. 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Come look for hidden treasure on the farm. Free with Homeplace admission. www.lbl.org
MONDAY 17: ST. PATRICK’S DAY TUESDAY 18: The Miracle Worker. Class Acts Series. The Carson Center. 10 a.m. www.thecarsoncenter.org 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. The Miracle Worker. The Carson Center. 6:45 p.m. www.thecarsoncenter.org
WEDNESDAY 19: The Miracle Worker.Class Acts Series. The Carson Center. 10 a.m. www.thecarsoncenter.org
THURSDAY 20: The Art of Correspondence – Congratulations. 1 - 3 p.m. $20. All you have to do is show up with a basic kit, which includes: your favorite paper cutting scissors, adhesive and ink pad. You'll be provided 10 cards and envelopes (plus a few extra in case you mess up). We'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'll have access to rubber stamps, paper, punches, ephemera and embellishments in the stash. You are also welcome to bring your favorite papers and stamps to create the cards of your dreams. Register online, www.ephemerapaducah.com or call 270.443.0003. Kentucky Kids Murray Spring Consignment Sale. www.kentuckykidssale.com or 270-734-9543. Family Game Night. McCracken County Public Library. 5-8 PM. www.mclib.net or 270-442-2510 ext. 119.
FRIDAY 21: Kentucky Kids Murray Spring Consignment Sale. www.kentuckykidssale.com or 270-734-9543.
SATURDAY 22: 2014 Paducah Youth Science Summit, presented by Lourdes Hospital and Mercy Medical Associates. Emerging Technology Center at West Kentucky Community and Technical College. For middle and high school students ages 11-18 to dialogue on hot science topics, to interact with leading professionals in speed mentoring sessions and hands-on industry labs, and to advocate for advancement in science, technology, engineering and math. $25 per student and includes a light breakfast and lunch in addition to an event t-shirt. 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tickets are available in advance by calling (502) 561-6100, ext. 6111 or visiting www.KYScienceCenter.org. Metalsmithing & Enameling with Shand. 10 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. $69, all materials provided. This class introduces students to a variety of beginning metalworking techniques. In the morning, you will learn to stamp, drill, texture and color copper charms and ornaments. In the afternoon, we will add color through juicy, bright, glass enamels on the copper. Each participant will take home two finished projects, choosing from the copper blanks provided (earrings and pendants in various sizes and shapes). Register online, www.ephemerapaducah.com or call 270.443.0003. Kentucky Kids Murray Spring Consignment Sale. www.kentuckykidssale.com or 270-734-9543. Legos at the Library. McCracken County Public Library. 1-4 PM. www.mclib.net or 270-442-2510 ext. 119.
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SUNDAY 23: Knee-High Naturalist Series: Red Wolves. Nature Station, Land Between the Lakes. 2 p.m. Free with paid admission. www.lbl.org
MONDAY 24: TUESDAY 25: 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 Rock of Ages. The Carson Center. 7:15 p.m. www.thecarsoncenter.org
WEDNESDAY 26: Rock of Ages. The Carson Center. 7:15 p.m. www.thecarsoncenter.org
THURSDAY 27: Five Little Monkeys Jumping on the Bed. Class Acts Series. The Carson Center. 9:30 & 11:30 a.m. www.thecarsoncenter.org Family Game Night. McCracken County Public Library. 5-8 PM. www.mclib.net or 270-442-2510 ext. 119
FRIDAY 28: SATURDAY 29: Country Wedding at the Homeplace. Land Between the Lakes. 1 – 3 p.m. www.lbl.org American Girl Book Club – Julie Albright & Ivy Ling. McCracken County Public Library. 1 p.m. www.mclib.net or 270-442-2510, ext. 122. Gideon’s Rifle Campus Series Concert. WKCTC Clemens Fine Arts Center. 7:30 p.m. $5. 270.534.3212
SUNDAY 30: A Walk to Town. Homeplace, Land Between the Lakes. A one-mile walk to the Great Western Iron Furnace with guided tour. 1 p.m. www.lbl.org
MONDAY 31: Spring Break Week begins at the Nature Station of Land Between the Lakes. New activities each day. www.lbl.org
Art Galleries, Exhibitions & Museums: THROUGH MARCH 11, 2014: Thirty Quilts – Thirty Years. National Quilt Museum. www.quiltmuseum.org
THROUGH MARCH 11, 2014: Thirty Quilts – Thirty Years. National Quilt Museum. www.quiltmuseum.org
THROUGH APRIL 1: Quilts of New England & School Block Challenge. National Quilt Museum. www.quiltmuseum.org
MARCH 14 – 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.
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EVENTS CALENDAR 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. 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 amazinggracelutheranpaducah.org unbridledword@yahoo.com Meets at House of Hope, 2025 Clarkline Road SUNDAY Service: 10 AM
Arcadia United Methodist Church - 270-442-3313 261 Lone Oak Road, Paducah. arcadiachurch.org SUNDAY School: 9 AM; Worship Service: 10 AM TUESDAY: Men's Prayer Gathering, 7:30 AM
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 available for special event or dinner out. Contact the Mother’s Day Out department at 443-2401
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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.
First Presbyterian Church - 442-3545
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.
Fountain Avenue United Methodist - 443-1724
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 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)
Christ Chapel E.M.C. 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 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
SUNDAY: Church School 9:30 AM; Worship 10:45 AM; Youth Choir (6TH - 12TH grades), 4:30 PM, Youth Group 5:30 - 7 PM, Handbells, 6 PM WEDNESDAY: Children's Choir & activities 4 - 5:45 PM; Adult Choir 7 PM 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 Paducah Campus: 1200 Broadway • Lakes Campus: 109 Main Street, Calvert City SUNDAY: Worship- 9:30 & 11:00AM
Friendship Baptist Church of Paducah - 534-1900 SUNDAY: 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. WEDNESDAY: Service, 6:30 PM
Harmony Baptist Church – 270-488-3115 9215 OGDEN LANDING ROAD • HARMONYPASTOR@GMAIL.COM - FIND US ON FACEBOOK! SUNDAY: 10 AM, Sunday School; 11 AM Morning Worship, Children's Church; 5:30 PM AWANA; 6 PM Evening Worship WEDNESDAY: 7 PM Prayer and Praise, Bible Buddies
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 School, 6-8 PM.; DivorceCare, 6:30 PM.
Off of Hwy 45 in Hickory, Ky SUNDAY at 9:45 AM for Sunday School • Worship 11:00 AM WEDNESDAY Night Service 6:30 PM • Sunday Night Small Groups 6:00 PM
Concord 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.
Concord United Methodist Church - 443-2669 www.concordpad.com SUNDAY Worship Times - 8:15 AM, 10:30 AM & 6 PM; Coffee/Donuts/ Fellowship – 9 AM. Sunday School - 9:30 AM Tuesday - 6:30 PM - WISE Bible Study for women WEDNESDAY Fellowship Meal- 5:15 PM (call to make reservations); B.L.A.S.T. for Kids,Youth Meeting & Adult Bible Study 6 PM THURSDAY- Men's Prayer Breakfast – 8 AM The Prayer Room is open to the public Monday - Friday 9 AM - 4 PM • Plus Homemakers, Scouts, Blood Drives and other Occasional Events. Child care is Provided in the Nursery during Sunday Morning Services
Concord West Church of Christ-270-744-8440 4715 Mayfield Metropolis Road SUNDAY Bible Study 9:00AM, Worship 10:00AM, Evening Worship 6:00 PM WEDNESDAY Bible Study 7:00 PM
First Baptist Church, Paducah - 442-2728 www.fbcpaducah.org SUNDAY: Early Morning Service, 8:30 AM; Bible Study, 9:50 AM;Late Morning Service,11 AM , 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.
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EVENTS CALENDAR Highland Cumberland Presbyterian Church – 554-3572 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 The stirring dramatization of the true story of Helen Keller and her tutor Anne Sullivan has been mesmerizing audiences for decades. William Gibson’s theatrical adaptation of this famous story truly captures the magic of humanity.
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 Service Times: SUNDAYS, 9:30 AM & 11:00 AM
The Journey Church – Marshall County
TUESDAY
March 18 6:45PM TICKETS ARE $15 (plus fees)
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198 Old Symsonia Rd., Benton, KY 42025 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
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
AM
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 Communion 1st and 3rd Sundays)
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Worship Service 10
AM.
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Margaret Hank Memorial Cumberland Presbyterian Church - 443-3689 www.margarethank.org SUNDAY: Sunday School, 9:30 AM; Worship, 10:30 AM; Evening service, 6 PM
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McKendree United Methodist Church - 488-3770 or 488-2444. SUNDAY: Sunday School, 9 AM Worship, 10:30 AM Youth and
Oakland Cumberland Presbyterian Church - 270-898-2630 or 270-350-7262
Children Activities, 4:30 PM Evening Worship, 6 PM WEDNESDAY: Bible Study, 6:30 PM EVERY 3RD SATURDAY, Senior Citizens Social Dinner - 4:30 to 6 PM. Clothes Closet: Open Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 10 AM - 3 PM.; Saturday: 9 AM Noon. Most items 25 cents to $1.
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.
Milburn Chapel Cumberland Presbyterian - 488-2588 SUNDAY: Donuts & Coffee, 9 AM.; Sunday School, 9:30 AM.; Morning Worship, 10:30 AM.; Evening, 6 PM. • WEDNESDAY: Evening meal, 5:30 PM.; Bible Study (all ages), 6:15 PM
Mt. Sterling Cumberland Presbyterian Church - 618-564-2616 SUNDAY: Sunday school 10 AM, Worship 11 AM, Evening worship6 PM, Youth group 6 PM. WEDNESDAY: Bible study 6:30 PM, Junior youth group 6:30 PM Contact:Bro. David LeNeave, contact@mscpchurch.com
Mt. Zion Baptist Church - 554-0518 www.mtzionpaducah.org SUNDAY: Sunday school, 9 AM; Worship, 10 AM & 6:30 PM WEDNESDAY: Prayer Meeting & Bible Study, 6:30 PM.
New Covenant Fellowship of Reidland – 898-9664 SUNDAY: Worship Service 10:30 AM
New Geneva Community Church--Paducah – 443-8866 www.ngccarp.org SUNDAY: 10 AM worship; 11:30 AM intergenerational Bible Study; meal following TUESDAY: Women's ministry 7 PM THURSDAY: Men's ministry 5:30 PM and 6:45 PM TUESDAY – FRIDAY: Biblical counseling available by appointment
New 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
Oaklawn Baptist Church – 442-1513 www.oaklawnbaptistky.org SUNDAY: Sunday School, 9:45 AM; Worship 11 AM & 6 PM WEDNESDAY: Bible Study 7 PM; God's Children 7 PM
Olivet Baptist Church - 442-3267 email: office@obcpaducah.org SUNDAY: 9 AM - Sunday School; 10 AM - Morning Worship, Kids Worship Time (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
Open Door Baptist Church - 443-6522 www.theopendoorbaptistchurch.com 227 Farley Place, Paducah, Pastor - Bob Kelley, bkelley@vci.net SUNDAY: Sunday School, 10 AM, Morning Worship and Children's Church 11 AM, SUNDAY EVENING 6 PM; WEDNESDAY: Teaching Time for Adults and Patch the Pirate Club for Children 7 PM; FRIDAYS: Reformers Unanimous, a group that will help you overcome addictions, 7 - 9 PM. Clothes Closet open 3RD WEDNESDAY OF EVERY MONTH. FRIDAYS: RUI, Addiction Recovery Program. 7 PM. If you need a ride or more information, call the church office.
Pleasant Grove Baptist Church – 422-1000 1110 N. 14th Street, Paducah SUNDAY: Explorer Hour: 9:30 AM; Worship 11AM, 1st Sunday: Lord Supper 6PM, 1ST & 3RD MONDAY: Women’s Fellowship 6 PM, 3RD MONDAY: Brotherhood 6 PM, WEDNESDAY: Prayer/Bible Study 6 PM, 1ST WEDNESDAY: Youth Bible Study 6 PM
The Potter's House Baptist Worship Center -270-928-9905 www.pottershousebwc.com SUNDAY: Bible Study, 9:30 AM; Worship 10:45 AM; Sunday evening 6 PM WEDNESDAY: Small groups for adults and children, 7 PM Nursery Service provided for all services.
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Southland Baptist Temple - 270-444-9678 www.southlandbaptisttemple.com
Reidland Baptist Church – 898-6243 rbaptist@bellsouth.net • www.reidlandbaptistchurch.org
SUNDAY: 7 - 9 AM Topper's Gospel Show (WKYQ); 9:45 AM Sunday School; 10:45 AM Worship Service, KidzAlive (3 - 5th grade); 6 PM Evening Service, WEDNESDAY: 10
SUNDAY: 9:00AM Sunday School (classes for all ages), Morning Worship Service 10:10AM-11:30 AM; Children's Church (ages 4 to 3rd grade); 5:30 - 7 PM. Choir practice, Youth and children's programs and recreation; 6 - 7 PM Adult Bible Study. WEDNESDAY: 5-5:45 Evening Meal; 6-7: 45 PM, TeamKID: Ages 3 – 6th Grade; Youth Group; 6-7:45 PM, Nursery provided for all services and Sunday school. Adult Life University Classes; Prayer Service: 6:30 - 7:45 PM. TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS: 9:30 AM – 2 PM, Mother’s Day Out Program. Ages 1-4.
Reidland Christian Church – 898-3904 www.reidlandchristian.org SUNDAY: 9:30 AM Sunday school; 10:30 AM Worship; 6 PM Bible study WEDNESDAY: 6 PM Family Meal; 7 PM Bible study for children/adults .
Reidland Seventh Day Adventist Church - 270-898-3010 5320 KY Dam Road, Paducah, KY 42003 SATURDAY: Sabbath School, 9:30 AM; Worship Service, 11 AM. A FREE delicious vegetarian fellowship meal is served 1st Sabbath of each month following worship service. WEDNESDAY: Prayer Meeting, 6:30 PM.
Reidland United Methodist
Faithweaver Friends, preschool - 6th grade. Wednesdays: 5:15 - 7:30 PM. Free dinner & fun, interactive bible discussions for kids. For more, call 270-217-0400.
Rosary Chapel Catholic Church - 444-6383 Rosary@bellsouth.net Mass Schedule: TUESDAY AND FRIDAY, 5:30 PM; SUNDAY, 10:30 AM 2nd Friday Fish Fry. 711 Ohio Street. Fish, Spaghetti, beans, slaw, drink, and one dessert for a $10 donation to Rosary Chapel. Serve from 4:30-6:30 PM. Carry outs are available.
Spring Bayou Baptist Church- Kevil- 462-3014 www.springbayou.com SUNDAY: Sunday School - 9:45 AM; Morning Worship & WeeWorship - 10:45 AM; Awana Program - 5 PM; Evening Worship - 6 PM • WEDNESDAY EVENING, 7 PM.
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.
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 Grade) 5-6:45PM Youth (6th-12 grade): 5:30-6:45PM, Choir: 6-7PM
Twelve Oaks Baptist Church - 554-4634 SUNDAY: Sunday School: 9:30 AM Worship. 8,10 and 10:45 AM WEDNESDAY: Awana: 5:30 - 7 PM, Mid-Week Service 6 PM.
United Central Presbyterian Church – 442-6414
www.unitedcentralpres.org info@unitedcentralpres.org Sunday School 9:45 AM, Sunday Worship 10:45 AM, Nursery provided, service ASL interpreted.
United Church of Paducah – 442-3722. www.uccpaducah.org SUNDAY: Worship celebration–10 AM; Coffee and refreshments–11- 11:20AM; Christian Education until noon.
Waldo Baptist Church - 618-564-2180 waldobaptist.org SUNDAY: Bible Study, 9 AM; Morning Worship Service, 10 AM; Evening Worship Service, 6 PM WEDNESDAY: Fellowship Meal Ministry, 5:30 PM; Mid-Week Service, 7 PM
West End Baptist Church - 443-1043 SUNDAY: Sunday School, 9:30 AM; Worship Service, 10:45 AM; Evening Worship, 6 PM.
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Better Than Ever
Camp WOW
Summer Art Camps for toddlers to teenagers will be available at Better Than Ever. Activities will encourage kids to discover, explore, and create through paint, sculpting, drawing, crafts and play. Parties and classes available for adults too. Visit www.betterthaneverhome.com for details and registration. While you are there shop at Sew Southern Designs for custom embroidered items, applique and pocket T’s. Also offering boutique items in sizes baby through adult. Take advantage of weekly Facebook specials!
It’s a pirate’s life for us at Camp WOW this summer. Have a swash-buckling good time with swimming, zip lining, archery, pirate crafts, outdoor games, a pirate’s ball, and more. The camp is open to Woodmen members ages 8-15, and their friends. Contact Angie Hatton at (270) 753 4382 or ahatton@woodmen.org or facebook.com/wowkywcamp
New York’s Best Training for Young Actors.
For all levels of talent!
The Carson Center Broadway Workshop Back by popular demand and attracting talented actors from all over the southeast region, Broadway Workshop returns to The Carson Center, June 9-13, 2014. Direct from New York City, Broadway Workshop immerses young actors, age 9-18, in the world of Broadway. Limited to 50 participants. For more information or to apply, thecarsoncenter.org or contact mkatz@thecarsoncenter.org
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Carson Center Direct from NEW YORK CITY, BROADWAY WORKSHOP is a five day Musical Theatre Camp for ages 9 - 18. Learn from acclaimed professionals from New York City!
Registration download:
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Classes in Acting / Scene Work Improvisation Stage Combat Broadway Dance / Movement Acting for Film & Television
3th
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For more information.. .
270-443-9932 or mkatz@thecarsoncenter.org
Carson Center 100 Kentucky Avenue Paducah, Kentucky
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Celebrations We Specialize in Wedding and Party Rentals, Supplies, Decor, and Miscellaneous Gifts. For Special Events such as: holiday parties, baby shower, bridal showers, weddings, graduation, birthday parties, retirement, anniversary, reunions and inflatable bouncers. Now located at 1900 N. 12th Street - Murray KY
The Challenger Learning Center Challenger Learning Center offers summer camp programs for student’s kindergarten through 16 years old. Young Astronauts start learning about constellations, rockets and magnets. Growing through the program, they will fly to the Moon/ Mars, build rockets and even SCUBA. Finally, Aviation Camp offers the experience of a lifetimeflying a real plane.
The Challenger Learning Center The Challenger Learning Center is offering a new camp this summer- Aviation Camp. The first two days of camp master the basics of flight. The last day will be at Midwest Aviation where you will take a Discovery Flight and even take control of the yoke to fly the airplane
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.
Community Christian Academy Community Christian Academy is a private, Christian school located in beautiful Paducah, KY. CCA consists of grades K-12, all located on one campus. CCA is steeped in academic excellence, scoring significantly higher than national, state, and regional scores. CCA also offers competitive athletic programs, band, drama, art, academic teams, etc.
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.
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Daytime Moms Daytime moms is excited to celebrate 25 years of providing quality childcare to the families in this area. We provide loving and educational care in a comfortable and clean environment for children ages 6weeks-12yrs. Our staff is made up of mothers and grandmothers who understand how to meet the needs of your child. We would love to have you join our family.
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Four Rivers Sport Horse Center The Four Rivers Sport Horse Center is a state of the art equestrian facility. This is the first Olympic style riding center in the region and has produced many successful competitors. The project was planned by equine experts with a lifetime of experience. We are dedicated to developing and preserving the majestic nature and spirit of the horse. We strive to provide a modern safe environment for rider and horse to learn and enjoy.
FurKidz Doggie Day camp was developed to give your Furkid a safe, fun and interactive playtime with other Furkidz's. Your Furkid will be paired with other Furkidz of the same size, age & temperament. Day campers must be spayed or neutered, well socialized, in good health and on flea prevention. furkidzhotel@gmail.com or (270) 554-3872.
Hibachi King Hibachi King Buffet located at 801 Walmart Drive, has over 150 items to choose from. All you can eat buffet, sushi and a hibachi grill. Now offering a dessert bar and chocolate fountain. There is something for everyone. Come visit us in Murray Kentucky.
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Harmony Road 1-Week Thematic Musical Summer Camps for ages 4 - 7 year olds and Summer Music classes for parents and children ages 18 months through 4 years. We also have group piano classes for students ages 5 - teens. Registration is required and the schedule is normally posted online in April. 2226 Broadway Street, Paducah, KY Friend us on Facebook at Harmony Road Music School Paducah (270) 444-3669 or www.harmonyroadpaducah.com
HORSES, Inc. Boots, Bridles & Buddies Day Camp July 8– 10 Presented by H.O.R.S.E.S., INC. Therapeutic Riding Center. Giddy-up...buddyup...and make a difference! Carson Park, Paducah • 9 am - noon OR 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm • Ages 8 – 16 • Fee per child: $75 early enrollment by May 15 $85 After May 15. Go online for registration packet www.horsesinc.org 270-408-1520
Hwangs Your Kids Don’t have to have “Another Boring Summer”—With martial Arts classes, you kids can spend the summer learning, building their self-esteem, and just plain having fun! Located at 3038 Lone Oak Road in Paducah. Call (270) 554-6667 or visit www.hwangsmartialartstkd.com for more information.
Market House Theater SUMMER SESSIONS - Market House Theatre offers a wide variety of dramatic classes and workshops in June and July—ranging from two-day workshops to two-week camps for grades preschool through adult! The complete schedule will be published in late March at www.mhtplay.com. Included this summer will be Musical Mania Camp, and MAGIC TREE HOUSE: DINOSAURS BEFORE DARK Musical Camp! For information on MHT classes and programming: (270) 444-6828, www.mhtplay.com
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Marshall County Library Students of all ages are invited to participate in the Marshall County Public Library’s annual Summer Reading Program! With a summer-long reading challenge, weekly programs throughout July, and special events on weekends, the MCPL Summer Reading Program has something for everyone! Visit www.marshallcolibrary.org for a complete schedule of events.
McCracken County Early Childhood Council McCracken County Early Childhood Council Ready for Kindergarten Fair 2014! Saturday, May 31, 2014 from 10 am to noon. For children ages 0-5 and their parents at the Robert Cherry Civic Center 2701 Park Avenue, Paducah, KY. Giveaways, food, and door prizes! Camp sponsored by the McCracken County Community Early Childhood Council.
The National Quilt Museum “The National Quilt Museum 2014 Quilt Camp for kids! With access to the Museum galleries for inspiration, campers, ages 7-17 of various skill levels, use quilting tools to learn to make a quilt project of their very own. Registration will open March 15, forms are due by June 3. QuiltMuseum.org/QuiltCamp
Paducah Budo Society Paducah Aikido Association changed its name to Paducah Budo Society. We are offering a new discount program called ‘aikibuds’, recruit a friend to train with you and both you and they pay $40 a month instead of $50. What are you waiting for- let the journey begin!
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Paducah McCracken County Senior Center
Paducah Sympony Orchestra Summer Camp
Senior Day Out Health Fair: April 16th 8:00 – 11:30 a.m. at the Cherry Civic Center. Volunteers needed to work registration and refreshment tables. Quilt Week April 23 – 26. Volunteers needed to monitor pavilion emergency exit. No physical activity required. To volunteer for these events, contact the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) office at (270)442-8993
Paducah Symphony Orchestra Summer Camp Join the PSO for its second annual Summer Music Camp. This exciting educational camp for rising 4th-5th graders features choral, string, instrumental, jazz, piano and guitar programs. Early bird registration is open through April 16th for $75 half day elementary) and $125 full day (middle & high). Visit PaducahSymphony.org for information and to register.
Paducah Parks and Recreation Paducah Parks Services offers a variety of camps for children ages 3 - 13 years old. In addition, a leader in training program for 14 and 15 year olds. Camp information and registration information is available online at www.paducahky.gov beginning March 24th.
Paducah Sports Plex Enrollment dates Now - August, enroll by May 30 and receive a free t-shirt! Ages 5-12. $15 half day, $30 full day, $129 per week (for full day), sibling discounts are available. The Plex is the place for your child to spend their summer keeping active. Your child will play traditional sports as well as dodge ball and other group games. We also have daily craft time, playtime on the inflatables, snacks and lunch provided and more! See you at the Plex! 6525 US Hwy 60 West Paducah, KY (270) 744-8310, www.PlexSports.net
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Posh Academy Posh Summers offers rising 1st -4th graders a “Good Ol' Fashion Summer!” Campers will have a chance to hang-out with friends, explore their community, help in their community, enjoy projects, and more! Your camper will enjoy all that Lowertown and Downtown Paducah have to offer. Campers will explore various businesses, farmer's market, ice-cream shop, theater, galleries, attend library and community events along with enjoying our own special guests. Projects such as sculpting, painting with various mediums, photo journalism, and science experiments will be offered daily. Contact: jessica.hobbs@poshacademy.com or check them out on Facebook.
Riverview Camp for Girls Enjoy Extraordinary Experiences Every day! Only 2hours from Nashville on Lookout Mountain in Mentone, AL. Ages 6-16. Spaces are limited, only 200 girls per session. Visit www.riverviewcamp.com for videos/photos/information and see why thousands of girls now call Riverview “My Camp”! One of the South’s favorite Over-night Christian Camps for Girls with over 20 activity choices! All applications are on-line or call for our free catalog/DVD packet! (800) 882-0722
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Symphony Supply Come in to rent or purchase the highest quality violins, violas and cellos you will find in the entire region. Ask about summer music lessons! It’s a great time to improve your skills. Suppliers of stringed instruments to the Paducah Symphony Orchestra Summer Music Camps.
Three Rivers Martial Arts Academy For nearly 20 years, Three Rivers Martial Arts Academy has helped students of all ages awaken their potential through a diverse curriculum of Royce Gracie Jiu-Jitsu, Kickboxing, Judo, Jeet Kune Do, Filipino Kali, Indonesian Silat, and Russian Systema. We offer group and private lesson instruction in a clean, safe, friendly, and professional environment. We are conveniently located in a stateof-the-art facility inside Energy Fitness in Paducah.
June 16-20, 2014
WKCTC West Kentucky Community & Technical Colleges offers summer camps that are fun and enriching. Explore careers in energy and healthcare, design and build LEGO robots, learn to be an actor by exploring your creative side, explore through demonstrations, classroom presentations, hands-on activities in the STEM fields, and more. Call (270) 534-3335 to register today.
Yeiser Art Center Expand your child's imagination by engaging them in fun and productive art classes during their summer break! Students' work may include ceramics, drawing, painting, paper maché, collage, paper making, printmaking, sculpture, or creative projects using recycled materials. Students can register by the week or half-day & work on different projects each day. (Ages 6-10years) For more information please call 270.442.2453
YMCA of Mayfield & Graves County Registrations Begins March 17th, 2014. Swimming 3x a week, 10 field trips to area attractions, organized daily activities including cooking lessons, physical activity, arts and crafts, daily devotions, and science experiments. Breakfast, Lunch and Snacks provided. Experienced and trained staff. Located at First Baptist Church of Mayfield & the YMCA. Ages: pre k through 6th grade, 7th and 8th grade camp available. Camp runs May 27th - August 1st, Mon - Friday 7:00am - 5:30pm (Closed Memorial Day and July 4th) www.mayfieldgravesymca.com or call Pamela Hamilton at 270-247-0049. 50 • March2014 www.purchasefamilymag.com
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know with the cold winter weather, many of us are ready for summer! While the warmer season is on your mind, it is good to start planning now, because schedules fill up quickly. One summer activity option to consider for your children is summer camp. “Summer camps are for exploration. They don’t require a huge commitment like many activities offered during the school year,” says Mary Katz, Education Director at the Carson Center. Read on for helpful information about all things summer camp!
A Parent’s Perspective How Do I Choose A Camp for my Child? With so many camps available today, how do you choose the right one for your child? “First, make sure the camp works with your schedule. There are several camps throughout the year, so pick one that you can plan your summer around,” advises Robert Tashijian, McCracken County Extension Agent for 4-H Youth Development. “Find out if the camp is accredited. Does the staff undergo background checks? Then look at the history of the camp: How long has it been around? Have previous campers had positive experiences? You want to make sure the camp will be a safe environment for your child.”
Overnight Vs. Day Camp “Overnight camps can be extremely beneficial to older elementary, middle and high school students. They create a sense of independence in the child that will carry them through to adulthood,” says Katz. “Most kids who attend sleepover camps will report as adults that they made lifelong friends, had unforgettable experiences, and were better prepared to leave home to attend college.” The best way to see if your child is ready for an overnight camp is to ask them if they think they are ready. For some children, a week or more away from their parents might not be the best choice for them. Day camps, which are normally only a few hours a day, are good alternatives to overnight camps. “Day camp is a good place to start for kids,” Katz told me. “They learn to meet new people and make friends quickly. They learn to adapt to new situations and have fun learning new skills with the comfort of knowing that Mom or Dad will be there to take them home and let them share their day with them.”
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such as science, drama, art, etc. “I think the benefit of an educational camp is that it can get a child interested in a new subject and help them learn a new skill or let them continue doing something that they like,” says Becky Glasby, Education Director at the National Quilt Museum. If your child is interested in a certain subject, or wants to learn more about something, an educational camp might be a good choice for them. “Material that isn’t learned in school can often be learned more easily in an educational summer camp, added Katz. “There is more time for creativity, handson learning, and more in-depth teaching.” If your child would prefer to take part in more than one interest, a traditional camp might be better for them. These are camps that include swimming, boating, crafts, music, outdoor games, and many other activities.
Packing for an Overnight Camp What is one of the common things campers forget to bring to camp? “Some parents forget to pack a pillow! A pillow is very important!” said Tashjian. “Some other important items to remember are a toothbrush and hygiene items, sunscreen, bug spray, a flashlight, at least one towel, several pairs of socks, and appropriate attire for the camp your child is attending. Also, be sure to pack bedding, such as a fitted sheet, sleeping bag, and pillow. If the camp did not specify what kinds of beds they have, call and ask. Here is packing tip to make it easier on you and your child: Label everything! Simply writing your child’s initials in permanent marker on all of their belongings will help limit the number of misplaced items.”
Letters, Notes, and Care Packages “Letters and care packages are great!” says Tashijian. “However, you must be cautious about what you write. You know your child best. Will a letter or care package remind them so much of home that they get homesick?” If you’re planning on sending a care package full of candy, see what the camp’s rules are about food in the tents or cabins. In general, letters are a good way to tell your child you miss him or her and hope they’re having fun at camp. If you’re worried your child will forget to wear sunscreen, shower, or other important things, remind them about it before they leave for camp. You might slip a note into your child’s bag to remind them.
they will thank you later for not letting them back out. “Be prepared for your child to be hot and exhausted when they return from camp,” says Tashijian. “A good camp should wear out their campers!” After they are rested up, your camper will want to tell you everything that happened and all their great experiences.
A Camper’s Perspective Homesickness When you go off to camp, it is okay to miss home a little. If you find yourself missing home a lot, here are some tips to get over homesickness: • Before you go to camp, practice being away from your parents by spending the night at a friend’s. • When you’re at camp, don’t spend time thinking about home. Instead, focus on the good things about camp! Remember: you won’t be at camp forever, so focus on enjoying it now! • Don’t sit around doing nothing. If you’re busy with camp activities, you won’t have time to be homesick!
Responsibility If your parents are sending you to camp, they trust you to be responsible. They will be more likely to let you go back to camp if you prove that you can take care of yourself at camp. • Remember to wear sunscreen and bug spray! Painful sunburn and itchy bug bites can ruin the fun of camp. • Be sure to get out of your wet swimsuit when you’re done swimming (and hang it up to dry). Once again, camp will be less fun when accompanied by a rash. • Brush your teeth, wash your hands, and take a shower. Your parents will be proud you have learned some basic hygiene practices.
How to Make New Friends Camp can seem scary if you don’t know anyone, but if you make some new friends, camp will be a lot of fun! • Be yourself. When you are yourself, you’ll meet people who like you for who you are. • Take the first step. Be bold, and don’t be afraid to introduce yourself to people. Every friend starts out as a stranger. • Be open-minded. Don’t hang out with the same person all the time. There might be someone else who would like to be friends with you too.
What to Expect About Camp There are a few things parents need to expect regarding their child going to camp. First, your child will most likely get cold feet the sooner camp time gets. Almost all campers, from first timers to the most experienced camp veterans, get a little nervous. While you may want to comfort your child and cancel on camp, empathize but remain firm. In most situations,
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How to Make the Most of Camp You can make the most of your camp experience by doing these few things: Step out of your comfort zone, be open-minded, and don’t be afraid to try new things. Simply put, have a great time! Are you excited about v camp yet?
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
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
Luck is on your side with personalized short-term therapy that fits your unique lifestyle.
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: Kohl’s Cares Scholarship Program nominations being accepted at kohlskids.com now through March 14th. Kids, ages 6-18, are eligible for over $400,000 in scholarships and prizes for their volunteer efforts and positive community impact.
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4th Annual Lourdes Iron Mom HalfMarathon 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 270-7443701 or visit the official race website atwww.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: March 29 - April 5, 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 270-7486970
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EVENTS CALENDAR 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 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. PM
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. 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 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
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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.
TUESDAYS: Kids Eat Free & Craft Night. McAlister's Deli, 5021 Hinkleville Road.
Ballard County Cemetery Boad: Meets the first Thursday of each month, 4:30 PM, at Ballard County Extension Office, 110 Broadway in LaCenter, KY. 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.
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
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.
SECOND TUESDAYS: Paducah Kennel Club meeting. 1325 Fisher Road. 7 p.m. All dog lovers welcome. More information call 270-210-8298.
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.
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. THURSDAYS: Story Hour. Metropolis Public Library, 317 Metropolis Street. 11 AM. For more, call 618-524-4312.
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. 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, Rehabilitation, and Adoption Center, 595 Richmond Rd, Simpson IL, 1-618-967-9601 or 1618-695-2654.
MONDAY: River City Singles – Monday Evening Dance, Carroll Convention Center, 7–11 PM. $6.
THURSDAYS: E-Reader classes led by Patrick Archer at McCracken County Public Library. 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. 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.
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 MONDAYS: 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 THURSDAYS 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. MONDAY - SUNDAY: Nemo Feedings. Yaya's Island, Jordan Crossing Plaza. 1 270-408-9292.
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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.
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MONDAY, FEB. 10 - Future Viking Night, 6-7:30 p.m. Preschool-5th Grade. St. Mary Elementary School 377 Highland Blvd. Paducah, KY 42003
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. 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
Kids & Their Families: School Notes: The McCracken County Preschool Head Start office is now accepting appointments 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 MARCH 31 – APRIL 4: Spring Break Week begins at the Nature Station of Land Between the Lakes. New activities each day. www.lbl.org 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: 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.
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 23 – 27: Lego Camp for 7th & 8th graders. WKCTC. Call 270-534-3334 to register. Space is limited.
JULY 14 – 18: Super Science Summer Camp. Grades 1 – 5. WKCTC. Call 270534-3334 to register. Space is limited. MONDAYS: Chess Club. Murray Public Library. 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Free chess lesson & 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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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
MARCH 3 (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. MARCH 10 (MONDAY) AND MARCH 12 (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.
MARCH 12: Vascular screenings. 11 a.m. Concord Christian Center, Paducah. MARCH 13: Vascular screenings. 9 a.m. Lyon County Convention Center,
TUESDAYS: Paducah Kennel Club Agility Classes. Paducah Kennel Club. 1325 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. 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. THURSDAYS: Tot Jitsu. Paducah Regional Sportsplex. 10 a.m. For more information, 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.
Eddyville.
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..
Baptist Health Paducah and Life Line Screening are partnering to find vascular disease and other conditions so they can be treated before they become lifethreatening. 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.
MONDAY AND TUESDAY: Aikido. Paducah Parks. For more or to sign up, call 444-8508.
MARCH 25: Vascular screenings. 9 a.m. Third Baptist Church, Marion, Ill. MARCH 26: Vascular screenings. 9 a.m. American Legion Post #645, Herrin, Ill.
MARCH 3 & 10 (MONDAY): 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.
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 MONDAY, TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY: Zumba with Tishaunda at Rowton Tennis 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.
MARCH 13 (THURSDAY): Relaxing from Within. Atrium Classroom, Doctors Office Building 2, Baptist Health, Paducah 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM. Free class designed 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.
MARCH 24 (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.
MARCH 24 (MONDAY): Sibling Class. Atrium Classroom, Doctors Office Building 2, Baptist Health, Paducah. 5 – 6 PM. Free class helps prepare children ages 2 to 9 for the arrival of a new brother or sister. Call 270-575-2229 to 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.
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
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 & 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
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MONDAY, THURSDAY & SATURDAY – Zumba With Tishaunda. 718 Market Street, Metropolis, IL 6 – 7:30 PM on MONDAY AND THURSDAY; 10:30 AM – noon on 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 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. 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.
MONDAYS & WEDNESDAYS: Karate Kidz Prep Beginners (Ages 7-8), Future 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
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. 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, donation based class for all levels, including beginners.
TUESDAYS: Family Track Run Practice. Meet at Noble Park Picnic Shelter #10. 6 - 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, 2343 New Holt Road. 5 PM – 6 PM. For more, email trmaa@bellsouth.net or call 270554-4885. www.threeriversacademy.com.
TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS: Xtreme Martial Arts (Ages 8+), Karate Kidz Prep Intermediates/Advanced (Ages 7-8), Karate Kidz Intermediates/ Advanced (Ages 9-12), Dynamic Tae Kwon Do Intermediates/Advanced (Ages 13+), Adult Kickboxing (Ages 16+). Hwang's Martial Arts. Call 9086670 for enrollment information or email hwangsmartialart@bellsouth.net.
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TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS: Group Training Run, West Kentucky Runners Club.
Residents at Trinity Village - Senior Family Home Care, 3910 Old US Hwy 45 South in Lone Oak. Invite you to a senior's get - together every FRIDAY (Please RSVP): Pot luck – 6 - 6:45PM. Bible Study 7 – 8 PM Contact Rene Sanchez-Chew, 554-7075. Senior Medicare Patrol – 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.
Summer Hill Ct (off Friedman Lane between Pines Road and HW 60 in Paducah). 5 AM. 8 mile run.
MONDAY - FRIDAY: Informal Coffee Group. Etcetera Coffeehouse, 6th Street
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.
and Kirchoff's Bakery locations. 9 AM.
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: Hot Lunches - Paducah-McCracken Senior Citizens Center. 11:30 AM. Donation : $2. Must be 60 and over. 443-8579
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 MONDAY - FRIDAY: Water Aerobics. Brooks Indoor Pool, Broadway United Methodist
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.
Church, 701 Broadway. 10 AM. $25 per month. Call 270-443-1778 for more info. MONDAY: Ballroom Dance Classes - Paducah-McCracken Senior Citizens Center. 1-3 PM. FREE. Must be 60 and over. 443-
THURSDAYS: Table Tennis. Ages 12+. Classroom 1, Paducah Parks. 5-6PM. $25.
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
444-8508.
THURSDAYS: Tennis Beginners Clinic Paul Rowton Indoor Tennis Center. 6:00 TUESDAYS: Beginning Crochet and Quilting. Senior Citizens Center. 1 PM, 2 PM. FREE. 443-8579
PM. Members $15, Non-members $19. 270-444-8363
THURSDAYS: Drop in Doubles Clinic – Tennis Beginner Clinic. Paul Rowton Indoor Tennis Center. 6 PM. Members $15, Non-members $19. 270-444-8363.
FRIDAYS: Kingsway Skateland 6:30 - 10 PM. $6. FRIDAY: Extreme Martial Arts classes 4:30 – 5:30PM. Future Kidz Makeup Class, 5PM; Lil' Dragons & Karate Kidz Prep Makeup Classes, 5:30; Karate Kidz Makeup Class, 6PM; Dynamic TKD Regular Class (13&Up), 6:30PM. Circuit Training. 6 PM. Hwang’s Martial Arts. 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. 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
SATURDAYS: Intro Kettlebell Class. Mike’s Kettlebell Club. 106 Broadway, Paducah. 9:00 AM. 270-554-8224. SATURDAYS: Tiger and Junior Jiu-Jitsu (ages 5 - 14). Three Rivers Martial Arts Academy, 2343 New Holt Road. Noon - 1 PM. For more, email trmaa@bellsouth.net or call 270-554-4885. www.threeriversacademy.com. SATURDAYS: 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.
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). SATURDAYS. Kingsway Skateland. 7:30 – 11
PM.
$6.50. . Skates: Quad, $1,
Speed/Inline $3.
SATURDAYS: Black Belts, 9AM; Hwang’s Martial Arts. 554-6667. hwangsmartialarts@bellsouth.net, www.hwangs-martialarts.com
On-Going Events for Seniors: FIRST MONDAY OF EACH MONTH: Super Seniors at First Christian Church of Paducah. Call 270-443-8251 for information.
EVERY 3RD SATURDAY: Senior Citizens Social Dinner and games. McKendree United Methodist Church. 4:30 - 6PM. 488-3770.
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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. 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. 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.
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 THURSDAYS AT 7PM. Call 443-4648 or 519-8670. Colitis and Crohn’s Support Group. 1ST THURSDAYS. 7
PM - 8:30 p.m. Lourdes Marshall Nemer Pavilion. Rosenthal Room. For more information, call 270-556-4530.
Cancerport - the Breast Cancer Support Group. Women's Health and Wellness Center
Diabetes Support Group – Lone Oak Church of Christ. 3RD TUESDAYS. 6 - 7 PM. New topic presented every month. For questions, contact: Western Baptist Hospital at 575-2282; or Purchase District Health Dept. at 444-9625.
Cancer Support Group – First Christian Church. 443-8251
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.
at Baptist Imaging Center, 2705 Kentucky Ave., Paducah. Second Mondays. Contact Kentucky Cancer Program at 270-442-1310.
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. 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
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.
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.
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
“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
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.
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. 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
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: Dr. Van T. Meeks - Total Life Care Medical Group
H E A LT H Y L I V I N G
Preventive Care: Emphasizing the “Health” in “HealthCare”
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hen you fall and break your leg, it’s pretty easy to tell that you have a health problem which needs medical attention. However, some health problems are not so easy to see or identify. Regular health exams and tests can help find health issues before they develop or worsen: This is called preventive healthcare. The goal of preventative healthcare is to find potential health issues as early as possible and to treat them before they worsen. For example, if a doctor finds that you have osteoporosis through a routine screening test, he may start you on medications to strengthen your bones and possibly avoid a nasty leg break. By getting regular health screenings, you are increasing your chances of living a longer, healthier life. Components of Preventive Care include vaccinations, inoffice measurements by trained staff, lab tests, radiology tests, and other procedures. Which facet of preventive health and when to perform it depends on a number of factors that include a patient’s age, smoking status, and family history. You should work with your doctor to determine what preventive health services are appropriate for you. Here are only a few key parts of preventive care:
If you are younger but have certain conditions like heart disease, diabetes, cochlear implant, kidney disease, or sickle cell disease, you may also need to get the vaccine.
Blood Pressure Screening High blood pressure can contribute to heart disease, strokes, and kidney disease. Most people with high blood pressure do not even know it. The only way to find out is to have your blood pressure checked regularly. Some health
Pneumococcal Vaccination Pneumococcal disease can cause serious infections of the lungs (pneumonia), the bloodstream (bacteremia), and the covering of the brain (meningitis). It is one of the most common causes of vaccine-preventable death in the US and is particularly dangerous for older adults. The Pneumococcal vaccine (Pneumovax) reduces the risk of pneumococcal disease. It is recommended for all persons 65 years and older. www.purchasefamilymag.com March2014 • 69
fairs offer blood pressure screenings and you can also use the automated machines at local pharmacies and stores. Your blood pressure is considered high when the top number is greater than 140 and the bottom number is greater than 90.
Cholesterol Screening High cholesterol itself does not typically cause symptoms, but the cholesterol can form plaques which can significantly increase your risk of heart disease, strokes, and peripheral vascular disease. There are different types of cholesterol. A total cholesterol level of less than 200 is considered normal. LDL is considered to be the bad cholesterol. Higher LDL levels really increase your risk of heart disease. HDL is considered to be good cholesterol that can actually lower your risk of heart disease. Most doctors would like you to fast for 12-14 hours before you get your cholesterol blood work drawn.
bulges or balloons out. These balloons can burst without warning. Risks of getting an AAA include being male, being older than 60, smoking, and having family members with AAAs. The American Heart Association recommends a onetime screening for AAA by checking an abdominal ultrasound in men ages 65-75 years who have ever smoked.
Osteoporosis Screening As you age, your bones often become less dense and more fragile. Over time, this can lead to osteoporosis. People with osteoporosis have bones that can break too easily. All women age 65 and older should have bone density testing at least once. Screening should start earlier if you have certain risk factors such as low weight, long-term steroid treatment, tobacco or alcohol use, Rheumatoid Arthritis, or history of previous fracture as an adult. A DEXA scan is the most common test used to measure bone mineral density.
Breast Cancer Screening Breast cancer is the second leading cause of death in women. The American Cancer Society recommends that women ages 20-39 have clinical breast exams about every three years. Starting at age 40, women should have yearly clinical breast exams along with yearly mammograms.
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Screening An abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) happens when a part of the main blood vessel in the body has a weak wall and
Colon Cancer Screening Colon cancer is the third most common type of cancer in the US. Colon cancer screening looks for signs of cancer or growths (polyps) which may become cancer. When GI specialists do colonoscopies, they take out polyps which are not typically cancers at that time. However, if polyps stay in the body, they can develop into cancers over time. Colonoscopy, sigmoidoscopy, and yearly stool blood testing are some of the ways to screen for colon cancer. Screening for colon cancer normally starts at age 50, but if you have a strong family history of colon cancer, you may need to have a screening earlier. Remember that you are a big part of your preventive health. Your doctor may decide that you may need to be screened earlier than usual for certain conditions particularly if you have any unusual symptoms. Schedule your physical yearly and always tell your doctor about any medical concerns you have. Health and Wellness programs like MDVIP may be available through your physician and include extensive preventive screening. There are also state insurance programs available for those with limited incomes who may be concerned about paying for v preventive healthcare.
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COMMUNITY NEWS
Obedience Training & More at the Paducah Kennel Club “We are in it for the love of our dogs!”
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here are 83.3 million owned dogs in America, and the chances are high that one lives in your household. Does your pet pee on the carpet, bark at cars through the window, jump on guests, and refuse to come when called? Although these are common problems, and some of them are more tolerable than others, it does not mean that these are traits of a dog you must live with. Obedience training offers a solution. Obedience training isn’t just an answer to behavioral problems, it offers a solution to almost every problem you and your dog might have. Training provides communication between you and your dog, communication that is necessary to instruct your dog to do anything, from ‘stay’ to ‘off.’ Dogs are animals and, without training, will act like such. Most behavioral issues people have with their dogs are simply normal behaviors that occur at the wrong place or at the wrong time. The key to preventing these issues is to teach a dog to redirect his natural behavior to outlets that are Cathy Crecelius acceptable; for example, going to the bathroom outside, not on the carpet, and chewing on a chew toy, not the furniture. This teaching can be done with obedience training. If you are unsure where to start, look no farther than the Paducah Kennel Club.
The club hosts conformation, agility, and obedience trials in the spring and fall, along with obedience and agility training.
Obedience Classes “The Paducah Kennel Club believes that every dog should have some basic obedience training, such as ‘sit,’ ‘come,’ and ‘stay,’” says Manchester. At the Paducah Kennel Club’s obedience course, dogs will learn even more. “Many people whose dogs go through the class finish saying ‘I didn’t know dogs could do this!’” The class is a six-week course that meets weekly on Thursdays from 7 to 8 p.m., beginning April 17th. The cost is $90. The class takes place at the Paducah Kennel Club, located at 1325 Fisher Road. “We have a big 100 by 100 foot fenced outdoor area and a large training center for the dogs,” Manchester told me.
The Paducah Kennel Club The Paducah Kennel Club was founded in 1959 and offers a wide variety of services and events, from monthly meetings to competitions to dog training. “We are in it for the love of our dogs,” Virginia Manchester, the Obedience Chairman of the Paducah Kennel Club, told me. www.purchasefamilymag.com March2014 • 71
“We usually have about 10 to 20 dogs in the obedience classes,” said Manchester. The instructor trains the dogs through repetition, building on skills that have been taught previously. There is homework; about 10 to 15 minutes a day. If someone has two dogs they would like to train, Manchester suggests bringing the dog that needs training the most. What you learn with that dog you can do with the other to train it yourself. If you would like to sign your dog up for obedience training or learn more, please contact Virginia Manchester at (270) 210- 8298.
Agility Classes If your dog already has basic obedience training, then consider agility classes. Dogs are taught basic agility skills such as how to maneuver on an agility course and training on all agility obstacles including the A-frame, teeter, dog walk, pause table, broad jump, tire jump, and single, double and triple jumps. “The most important part of the class is establishing a connection between the dog and the handler,” Cathy Crecelius, the organizer of the training, told me. “Agility is a team sport, and dog and handler must work together. Beyond that, we want the dogs and handlers to have fun! It’s great exercise for both. Agility becomes a fun way for dogs to reach goals and earn praise for what they do.” It is preferred that each dog have some obedience skills such as ‘come’, ‘sit’, ‘down’ and ‘stay’. These will help the handler control the dog as he/she is learning about agility. This six week course meets on Tuesday nights at 6:30 p.m., beginning March 18. The cost is $90.
Want to Join the Paducah Kennel Club? If you are a dog owner, consider joining the Paducah Kennel Club. “The Paducah Kennel Club is very active,” says Manchester. “It is made of member with dogs who like to do things with their dogs!” Members of the club can use the training area to exercise their dog and attend the meeting on the second Tuesday of each month. “Each month we have a meeting about something that pertains to dogs. For example, at our last meeting, veterinarian Dr. Marty Wynn talked about first-aid for dogs,” explained Manchester. The Club has big plans for the future. “We are hoping to expand agility classes and trials, and we wish to continually offer classes.” Whether you’re looking to provide your dog with basic obedience training or learn more about agility competitions, the Paducah Kennel Club is the place for you and your pet! You can learn more at facebook.com/paducahkennelclub. v
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by: Tammy Thompson, West Kentucky Community & Technical College
COMMUNITY NEWS
Art Gives Outlet for Survival Academy Award-Winning Documentary at WKCTC
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magine if you will, you are six years old, an undocumented immigrant, and you and your family have no place to live – forced to live moment to moment in homeless shelter after homeless shelter. That was the beginning of the story of Inocente, a young Hispanic girl whose passion and extraordinary talent for art gave her an outlet to survive overwhelming circumstances. Inocente’s story is the inspiration of the 2013 Academy Award winner for Best Documentary Short Subject, Inocente. The documentary was also a national and international winner in the San Antonio, Heartland, Arizona, Docs International, Flagstaff Mountain, and Melbourne International film festivals, as well as the UNICEF Special EBS International Documentary Festival and Awareness Fest. Named for the brave young artist, the movie is a powerfully personal and vibrant coming of age documentary about refusing to give up despite the many devastating obstacles Inocente had to overcome to forge her own path to new way of life.
The Journey to Survival Inocente’s journey to homelessness and desperation began when she was about six years old. Her father crossed the border from Mexico illegally with her and her younger brothers without their mother’s consent. Within months of her mother’s arrival to meet her family, Inocente’s father was deported for domestic abuse. Her mother, an undocumented immigrant, couldn’t work and she and the children were forced to move from shelter to shelter just to survive. Alcohol became a coping mechanism for Inocente’s mother and depression led her to an attempted suicide. Tragically, she wanted Inocente to suffer the same fate.
But Inocente fought her way out of that life and she did it with her passion and talent for art. At 15 years old, Inocente refused to let her dream of becoming an artist be defined by her life as an undocumented immigrant forced to live homeless for nine years of her young life. In one of the many schools she attended, Inocente found an art program that introduced her to a way to face and overcome her challenges in life. Now trying to make the difficult decision to live an independent life from her mother, Inocente continues to find her way to a happy and healthy life. Inocente’s family history is slowly revealed through her paintings, and the film, told entirely in her own words, will mesmerize audiences as she comes to realize her life is at a turning point. Though the challenges are staggering, Inocente’s story proves that the hand she has been dealt does not define her, her dreams do. www.purchasefamilymag.com March2014 • 73
Sharing the Story This remarkable story will be shared when the documentary plays in the Clemens Fine Arts Center on the campus of West Kentucky Community and Technical College on Thursday, April 3 at 6:30 p.m. The screening is free and open to the public. “It’s so important to tell Inocente’s story to audiences of all ages because life’s pitfalls of homelessness, depression, domestic abuse, and alcoholism can touch us all; no one is exempt,” said Carolyn Perry, WKCTC associate professor of Spanish and co-organizer of the event. “To see that Inocente has fought those battles as a child and young teenager, and not only survived, but thrived, will be inspirational for everyone who sees the movie; it’s truly a story of hope.” Perry and Paul Aho, dean at the Paducah School of Art and Design (PSAD), will introduce the movie screening. PSAD student Evita Cole and Maribel Phelps, a member of WKCTC’s multicultural student appreciation club, will moderate the film screening on April 3.
Art Outreach As part of educational outreach, PSAD will offer a painting workshop to middle school students from the Oscar Cross
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Boy’s and Girl’s Club. The students will be chosen to participate in the workshop to be held at the 409 Broadway painting studio on the Saturday following the movie presentation. Cole will conduct the workshop and provide the students with a hands-on painting experience.
PSAD Student Art Exhibition
Cole is pleased to play a role in the screening and thrilled at making a connection with the boys and girls at the club. “Children are my motivation; they deserve the best of our abilities and every opportunity,” she said. “They are our future and thus should be treated as sacred vessels. They need to be nurtured, encouraged, inspired, and educated.”
The Inocente movie screening will coincide with the annual Paducah School of Art and Design’s Annual Student Art Exhibition in the Clemens Fine Arts Center Gallery on April 3. 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 during the 2013-2014 academic year. The movie screening will begin in the theatre immediately following the opening reception.
Aho and Gail Robinson-Butler, director at the Clemens Fine Arts Center, couldn’t agree more. “That’s why we decided to show Inocente in the first place. We want to put our efforts into educating kids on the importance of staying true to themselves in life.” Aho added that the painting workshop and art in general, are direct tie-ins to that philosophy and can play an important role in that process. For more information about the Inocente movie screening, contact Gail Robinson-Butler at (270) 534-3213 or gail.robinson@kctcs.edu. v
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COMMUNITY NEWS
by: Shannah Poindexter
Lourdes Hospice Hosts Camp Robin
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nyone who has experienced the death of a loved one knows how difficult it can be. Imagine the challenges a child experiences in the face of grief. It could be the loss of a grandparent, a close friend or even a sibling: Regardless of the relationship, loss is sometimes hard for children and adults to understand and come to terms with. Lourdes Hospice and Palliative Care provide an annual event, known as Camp Robin, for children affected by the loss of someone close to them. Camp Robin is a free camp for children and teens that have experienced the loss of a friend or loved one. The camp offers the opportunity to reflect on loss in an uplifting atmosphere which can brings healing and closure for those
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who attend. It includes a full day with crafts, activities, lunch and a t-shirt to commemorate the event. The trained volunteers work with teams of participants based on their age. Those teams then have several stations that they visit and rotate through the activities. A child experiences and handles loss very differently than adults. Not only is the adult often dealing with the loss themselves, but they are also trying to help their child or teen cope. Camp Robin encompasses both the child and adult, and lends guidance and solution to a situation that may be difficult for a child to understand or cope with.
Finding Closure Camp Robin participants play games, have a storytelling
time for therapeutic purposes, and participate in arts and crafts. Sometimes they make memory tiles or books; something the kids can keep in their room in honor of the loved one that they lost. Story-time is a unique healing activity and a favorite of both the campers and adults. Participants write a letter to their loved ones expressing how they feel about their loss or about what is going on in their life currently. At the end of the day the letters are attached to helium balloons and there is a balloon release to ‘send’ those messages to their loved ones. It is a very unique healing moment when the balloons float up to the sky and often provides a sense of closure.
CAMP ROBIN LOURDES HOSPICE
Camp Robin is a FREE camp open to grieving children, teens and their parents or guardians
Hospice and Bereavement Programs Camp Robin is part of the ongoing mission of Lourdes Hospice & Palliative Care. Hospice is a special healthcare option for patients of all ages and families who are faced with a terminal illness. With a focus on Quality of Life those final months or even years, hospice provides palliative care when curative treatment is no longer a part of the patient’s treatment plan. The hospice trained staff includes physicians, nurses, social workers and clergy as well as nursing assistants, and volunteers. Camp Robin is one of many bereavement services which Lourdes Hospice offers. They have a Bereavement Program to assist bereaved families in working through the grieving process which includes a variety of services, events and support groups. This year’s camp will take place on Saturday, April 12. Registration begins at 8:30 AM and camp starts at 9.00 AM. The balloon release takes place around 2.00 PM. It’s free for children ages 4 to 17 and is open to the community, as well as hospice families. Deadline for registration is Wednesday, April 9. To register your child for the camp or to speak with a trained counselor about grief and grief programs please contact the Lourdes Hospice program at (270) 415-3636, email at SPoindexter@Lourdes-pad.org or register online at http://elourdes.com/camprobin.asp. v
Providing children, teens and their parents with education and support in a setting where they may gain skills and discover inner strength as they cope with their grief. The Story behind Camp Robin Camp Robin was named to honor a Lourdes Hospice patient who passed she showed away in the fall of 2005; she died at strength, honor, the tender age of thirteen. Robin and love in every was a delightful young lady who aspect of her life. shined with the characteristics of If Robin were in our a winner. Robin cared for others presence I am sure so much so that she put their she would be pleased needs before her own. She to know that her had a radiant love for her memory has been kept family, her friends, and alive to help other children her church; deal with grief and loss.
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Consider Your Kidneys
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s we age, the likelihood that we will experience bladder and kidney issues increases. You need your kidneys in top condition to live a healthy life. But many older adults don’t give their kidneys the attention they need, and when these organs aren’t at their best, your health may suffer. Over 20 million American adults suffer from kidney and renal problems, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. And most of these adults are over the age of 70. With numbers like these, it’s important to know what your kidneys do for you and how to care for them.
and excess water. The kidneys have other important functions too: • Regulating water retention • Balancing minerals, such as sodium and potassium • Producing enzymes that manage blood pressure • Releasing a hormone essential for producing red blood cells As you can see, kidneys have quite a lot to do. Let’s look at problems that could prevent them from working at their best.
Kidney Stones What Your Kidneys Do According to the National Institutes of Health Your kidneys have a big workload! Each day they process an average of 200 quarts of blood and filter out about two quarts of waste
There are many potential problems that your kidneys could face. One of the most familiar to men and women are kidney stones. These are typically not life-threatening, but they are extremely painful and can lead to infections. Kidney stones are the result of an imbalance of salts and minerals, water and other substances in the body. Treatment usually involves pain medications and heavy fluid intake. Extreme cases may call for surgery. You can help prevent kidney stones by drinking plenty of water and maintaining a balanced, low-salt diet that is higher in fruits and vegetables and lower in animal protein (2). Consider talking to a physician or dietitian about forming a diet plan that’s best for you.
Chronic Kidney Disease There is also a more subtle problem that can lead to bigger
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issues, including kidney failure. This is called chronic kidney disease, and it can slowly damage the filtering units of your kidneys if not addressed. Chronic kidney disease carries few or no symptoms in the early stages, but the National Institutes of Health lists diabetes, high blood pressure, cardiovascular disease and family history as major risk factors. Possible causes include immune system problems such as lupus and hepatitis, urinary tract infections, congenital issues and medication complications (2). If you have any of these risk factors, you should focus on early detection and prevention.
Acute Renal Failure Acute renal failure is a worst case scenario. It is a sudden loss of kidney function and can occur from lack of blood flow to the kidneys, medication reactions, infections and physical injury. Symptoms include problems urinating, swelling of legs and feet, nausea and lower back pain, and should be treated as an emergency.
What you can do You can help prevent kidney problems by reducing sodium and saturated fats in your diet while remaining physically active (4). Watch your sugar intake, especially if you enjoy sodas, and drink plenty of water. Aging can reduce your sense of thirst as well as your ability to conserve water. If you have diabetes and/or high blood pressure, you may have a greater risk of kidney complications. Try to manage these conditions through exercise, healthy diet, physician’s advice and proper use of prescribed medications. Paying attention to current health conditions and monitoring your blood pressure can prevent a domino effect of other medical problems. Since not all kidney problems offer the convenience of early symptoms, it’s vital to get screened. Your physician or primary care provider can run blood and urine tests to see the condition of your kidneys and how well they are working. Early detection and treatment can keep possible kidney problems from impacting your health. Your kidneys work hard for you, so it’s important to do what you can to meet them halfway - because a little consideration for your kidneys will go a long way for a happy and healthy life. v
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hen I was about 12 years old my mother announced that we would have a foreign student staying for the summer. A French girl, a year older than me, would be in our home as part of a student exchange program: She was going to practice her English and hopefully my sister and I were going to practice our French! It was exciting and interesting to have someone staying who spoke another language. When my children were young I hosted numerous young people from Europe in our home. My son and daughter learned to sing German nursery rhymes and eat Swedish pancakes! But most importantly they learned about the history and culture of other countries, and how to accept and embrace new ideas and differences. Here in western Kentucky we are fortunate to have several
programs that match foreign students to host families. One of the largest is Cultural Homestay International (CHI). CHI was started by Tom and Lilka Areton in 1980. A native of Czechoslovakia, Tom arrived in the U.S. in 1968. He met and married Lilka, who was born in Brooklyn, and together they founded what became Cultural Homestay International a non-profit educational organization designated by the United States Department of State as a J-1 visa sponsor. Their dream was to promote international understanding and goodwill through people-to-people exchanges. They believe that the best way to build bridges of friendship and trust among people is to experience each other’s customs, languages and values directly.
Homestay in western Kentucky Shawn Rowton is the Developing Academic Program Administrator for CHI in Kentucky. Rowton is a mother of four boys and a former teacher. Shortly after losing her mother, trying to fill a void, she was looking to give her family a new experience. She made an off-hand remark to a friend that her family was interested in hosting a foreign 80 • March2014 www.purchasefamilymag.com
exchange student. Someone overheard her and it wasn’t long before she was hosting her first student from Mexico. It was such a positive experience that she asked about helping with the program so that more local families could host students and found herself working for CHI.
ferent language, there are more similarities than differences. These young students can not only help a family experience their views and culture, but the families can help these students experience what we are so fortunate to live every day of our lives: The American Way.
Rowton feels that she was destined to work for CHI. “My mother was a teacher and opened our home to anyone who needed support,” she explained. “It was not unusual for there to be a stranger at the dinner table; someone who needed a hot meal or a little help. Sometimes the people we met had led a very different life than we had. I learned to be accepting and to keep an open mind. My mother was a generous person who tried to make a difference in the lives of the people she met.”
Through the eyes of an inquisitive teen, your entire family will discover a fresh viewpoint of another country. Your children might learn a few phrases or a greeting in their language, or a new game or sport. You might learn how to
Rowton hosts students each year and has helped to facilitate over 150 homestay exchanges in Kentucky since she began work for CHI. She loves to be a part of the homestay experience for both the students and host families involved. “This year we have five students at Paducah Tilghman HS and six at McCracken County HS,” she told me. “The local principals and teachers have been so wonderful with the students,” Rowton said. “Their pictures are in the year books and they are truly welcomed into the schools.” The students come from far and wide: Mongolia, Columbia, Germany, Thailand, China, Slovakia, Italy, Brazil, Spain, Japan, Korea, Vietnam and Belgium to name just a few!
Host Families Are Needed CHI encourages families to open their homes to foreign students. Being a host family for an exchange student is a rewarding and educational experience. Let’s face it; technology is bringing the world to our doorstep. Our children may not only go to another state for their college education, but they may find themselves working across the country or across the world! Hosting an international student will help you and your children see that while we may live in another country or speak a dif-
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serve a special meal or find out that you like some foreign food you would never have thought of trying. “I think our family experience has been a fairly typical one,” Rowton told me. “We learn from each other and how to respect differences. In some countries people eat with their hands and in others they sit or sleep on the floor. Students learn about life in the United States and we learn about life in other parts of the world.” They live with us and share our lives for a time. They become a part of your family…even after they leave, they are forever part of your life. You find yourself keeping in contact with them even after their stay is over.”
Host families come in all shapes and sizes You do not have to be a parent to teens yourself or even have a child at home,” Rowton explained. “I have a great single dad whose daughter is in college that hosts students each year. I have several couples in my program with no children of their own and other families with as many as five children of their own. Host families come in all sizes and shapes. “Families don’t have to be financially well off to host a foreign student,” Rowton said. “We have families with limited income participating in the program. The students need to
be provided three meals a day and have their own bed; however they can share a room with another child of the same gender. They have their own spending money for dining out and extra activities, along with their own medical insurance.” Because of the visa requirements (J1) they stay either one or two semesters. Their natural family pays any educational fees.” Host families are encouraged to treat the students like they are part of the family, not an outsider or guest. Host families have a tremendous opportunity to show a student their way of life, while exposing their family to the possibility of a student sharing some of their culture and customs. The most important thing is an open mind and a willingness to share your home for a few months. It can be a very educational and rewarding experience for everyone. Many of our students come back year after year and some choose to stay to attend college here in the states. Some host families travel to visit their exchange student’s families once they return to their home country (not part of the program).” “Although the program is extremely successful, administrators rely on the application and paperwork submitted to match students with families,” explained Rowton. “If the student and family are not a good fit, CHI program administrators such as myself, will find a different family that is more suitable for them. Usually the visiting students are very well behaved. Since working for CHI we have been very successful in placing over 150 exchange students in homes throughout Kentucky!”
If you would like to find out more about the CHI exchange student program and how to become a host family; now is the best time to inquire. Student’s applications are now becoming available for the 2014-15 academic year. Please contact Shawn Rowton at (270)
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556-3882, email us at chishawnr@gmail.com or visit the CHI website at http://chinet.org
What Can a Host Home Expect from CHI? As a U.S. Department of State designated J-1 visa program sponsor, CHI adheres to the highest level of program compliance. You can expect CHI to be responsible for the following: • Before your exchange student arrives, CHI will personally interview and orient your family. • Provide a complete profile of the student. This includes a letter from the exchange student, academic and character references, and a list of hobbies and interest. • Match your family and the exchange student as to similar interest and values. • Expect a monthly contact between CHI, the family, and exchange student. This monthly report evaluates the student’s progress in the host home, academic achievement and social activity. • Maintain regular contact with the local high school where the student is enrolled and monitors the student’s progress. • Students have health insurance and spending money. CHI does not pay the host family. • CHI’s Area Coordinator is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week in case of emergency. v
CHI FACTS 33 years in business 300,000 students brought to United States 145 employees across the country 103 countries in program 100 + partners oversees 7 different J-1 Programs 7000 + host businesses 150,000 host families
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H E A LT H Y L I V I N G
by: Jamie Lober
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
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f you feel extremely tired all the time and just seem to have absolutely no energy and you are not alone. “There isn’t a lot that is known about Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, so it is more a diagnosis of exclusion,” explained Dr. Marissa Stewart-Jaynes, physician with Mercy Primary Care in Paducah. It is complex to diagnosis the syndrome because fatigue is common and often associated with comorbid* conditions like rheumatoid arthritis or lupus. Doctors first want to first rule out most other conditions that can cause fatigue before settling on this diagnosis. “If you do not have evidence of any other comorbidity that can be causing your fatigue and have otherwise been a normally healthy person this may be the reason for your tiredness. Your doctor will take into account whether you have previously been active and have dropped to less than 50 percent of that activity level. If you have these symptoms and are fatigued for more than six months, you have chronic fatigue syndrome,” said Stewart-Jaynes.
It is a long-term issue “Patients say the symptoms come on rapidly and the fatigue sets in rapidly,” said Stewart-Jaynes. “It often follows some sort of upper respiratory illness usually, like mono or an infection, and you’re left with an overwhelming sense of fatigue.” If you are not able to do what you were able to do before, that is cause for concern. “People with chronic fatigue syndrome can have low grade fevers, weight loss and several other non-specific symptoms,” said StewartJaynes. The best way to diagnose the condition is by the doctor taking a history and doing a physical. “If you have a well-established relationship with your primary care physician you should be able to tell them that something is different than it was before,” said Stewart-Jaynes.
Explain your symptoms “The more information you can provide your doctor about your symptoms, the better,” said Sharon Tatom Garcia, vice president of communications for the Heartland region of the Arthritis Foundation in Marion. Be in tune to your body. “Arrive at your appointment with notes on the times of day or month when your energy is at its lowest and specify any other symptoms you have been experiencing such as dizziness, rashes or pain,” said Garcia. This will help in determining the cause of the fatigue. The body reacts to chronic fatigue syndrome in different ways. “Sometimes you can have cervical lymph nodes that are enlarged: Those are the ones on your neck that are commonly seen with strep throat and mono,” said StewartJaynes. The challenge is that there is no cure. “Cognitive behavioral therapy, which is frequently done for patients
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with anxiety or depression, has been somewhat successful for chronic fatigue syndrome,” explained Stewart-Jaynes. It helps with the patient’s overall mental health. “It is usually a one or two hour session per week, or every couple weeks, where you sit down and talk to a counselor. The goal is to redirect your thoughts and how you feel about your symptoms. With therapy when a negative thought comes into your mind such as how tired you are, you can redirect that thought and use your energy the best way that you can,” said Stewart-Jaynes.
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There are several good websites that can answer questions about Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. www.cdc.gov/cfs www.cfids.org www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/chronicfatiguesyndrome.html http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alternative_names_for_chronic_fatigue_syndrome
The key is to find out what alleviates the tiredness for you. “The longer you stop exercising, the worse the fatigue, so you should maintain a mild to moderate exercise regimen,” advised Stewart-Jaynes. Increase what you are doing gradually and do not overdo it. “Start gently with stretches and work your way up to doing non-intense cardiovascular exercise,” said Stewart-Jaynes. Unfortunately there is no prevention since the cause is unknown. “There are some studies in the 80s that had linked it to Epstein Bar virus, which is what causes mono, but other studies say that is not the case,” said Stewart-Jaynes.
tired during the day that they are drinking a lot of caffeine to compensate. But then they find themselves staying up late at night or not resting well because of the caffeine usage. It’s especially important to go to bed at the same time every night and wake up at the same time every day, even on the weekends. Try to avoid naps if you can and remove things that would be disturbing or distracting in the bedroom such as radios and television. Bedtime should be a time when our minds should be slowing down and turning off.”
Chronic fatigue syndrome can affect anybody
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“Most people that have it are young to middle-aged adults and are twice as often to be women than men,” said Stewart-Jaynes. Caucasians are also more likely to develop chronic fatigue syndrome than other ethnic groups. You don’t have to just accept the fatigue; you should try and find out the cause. “Your primary care physician should know your baseline, how you feel normally, and if something is different. They can work through the symptoms with you and plan the appropriate work-up,” said Stewart-Jaynes. There is no medication that treats chronic fatigue syndrome. “It is about trying to find ways to work with lifestyle and it’s individualized,” said Stewart-Jaynes.
Sleep is important Everyone should strive to get eight hours of sleep each night. “Making sure you have a good sleep pattern is the biggest thing,” said Stewart-Jaynes. “A lot of patients say they are so
“Protein is the best food to give you energy,” said StewartJaynes. “Once you learn what works for you, you can make a commitment to focus on the factors that you can control. If you are fatigued you are not on your A-game, so your concentration, production, schoolwork and social life are affected. Depression usually goes hand in hand with chronic fatigue syndrome because people are not able to do as much as they were and to be social and productive - it weighs on them mentally.” Talk about how you are feeling with your family and physicians. “Hopefully we can make things more manageable for you and get a regimen that would help you and v work to overcome them,” said Stewart-Jaynes. * Comorbidity is the presence of one or more additional disorders (or diseases) co-occurring with a primary disease or disorder; or the effect of such additional disorders or diseases.
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FAT H E R H O O D F O D D E R
by: Rick Epstein, Place of Employment
Dad’s Little Rule Book or “Don’t Throw Chalk In The Toilet!” “
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endy!” I said, “What happened to your dress?” It was a cute little green-velvet number that my wife Betsy had bought for our 7-year-old to wear in the school concert. Up near the nape of her neck, there was a ragged hole big enough for a butterfly to sail through. Wendy reddened, tears welled in her eyes, and she said, “I was cutting the label out of it...” I understand that to a child’s sensitive skin, those tags are scratchy. And I’ve gotten pretty good at removing them. But this $48 dress looked as though Wendy had draped it over a tree stump and thrown tomahawks at it. I told her, “Look, you’ve cut up a brand-new dress and that makes me very mad. But if you promise you will Never Ever Again cut a tag out of your clothes, I won’t yell at you or punish you.” She nodded in earnest agreement.
I picked up her new sweater figuring it would hide the hole, but it too had undergone the tomahawk treatment. I looked at Wendy and she shrugged; the damage had been done back when chopping holes in new clothes had still been perfectly OK. With three kids, ranging from age 7 up to 14, I’ve made the Never Ever Again speech many, many times. As a service to the readers of this fine publication, I’ve boiled down 14 years of Never Ever Again speeches into a few plainly worded ordinances. You’ll want to read these rules publicly a few times a year, and keep them posted in a prominent place.
Grooming • Do not cut your own hair, (especially with children’s safety scissors). • Do not cut your sibling’s hair. • Do not paint your lips with permanent markers.
Gracious Living • Do not take garbage out of the compost heap and use it as doll food. • Dead animals are not toys. • Do not soak crepe paper and make ink out of it. (This should only be done in a tile-lined lab by trained technicians in disposable clothing.)
Indoor Living • Do not draw or write on the walls. • Do not hang on cabinet doors. • Never put chalk in the toilet…Or soap. • Do not fill a sink with water, blow a bubble-gum bubble, float it in the water and pretend that it’s a whale and that a large needle with thread attached is a harpoon. (Sounds harmless, but everything in the room gets soaked somehow.)
Culinary Rules • Do not put buttered bread into the toaster. (Yes, the toast it produces is unparalleled, but butter will drip down inside the toaster and just when someone is poking a 86 • March2014 www.purchasefamilymag.com
fork in there, the toaster will burst into flames.) • Do not use the dryer to defrost meat – especially hamburger.
Avoiding Bloodshed • Do not tease dogs or cats…but when you do, protect your face. • Do not run with scissors. (This rule is not important, because as soon as your kids are old enough to run, they will have run off with all your scissors and lost them.) • Do not lose the scissors. (You’ll want this law on the books just in case you are the first parent ever to catch someone in the act of losing your scissors.)
Fire Safety • Do not play with matches. • Do not light candles in your room. • Do not set off fireworks in the house. • Do not put lighted candles on the Christmas tree. I read this admonition long ago and it intrigued me that someone might be rash enough to try it. It was my favorite rule until I went to a Scandinavian Saint Lucia festival and saw something that inspires an even-better rule: • Do not wear lighted candles on your head. So, there it is – a body of law accumulated at great expense all ready for implementation at your house. If it seems grim and repressive, don’t worry, you’ll still have plenty of discussions like this: DAD (with feeling): “Sally, don’t throw pillows at the lamp!” SALLY (quizzically): “DON’T throw pillows at the lamp?” DAD: “Right!” SALLY: “Which lamp?” v
Rick can be reached at rickepstein@yahoo.com.
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