January 2014 issue of Purchase Area Family Magazine by Purchase Area Family Magazine

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he New Year is a great time to thank everyone who has been a part of Purchase Area Family Magazine in 2013. We’ve had a truly blessed 10th anniversary year! As we roll into January I am amazed at all the new businesses in our area and the number of previously empty store fronts that have already opened their doors. Western Kentucky seems to be coming back to life after a couple of economically difficult years. This year holds a lot of promise for our region and the magazine is so proud to be part of that growth. We are committed to providing a great magazine each month filled with timely information about local events, and information that every family can use. We want to send a big ‘thank you’ to all our readers, advertisers and supporters for making 2013 our best year yet. Everyone at Purchase Area Family Magazine send their best wishes to all our readers for a healthy, happy and prosperous New Year!

Editor’s Pick I’m sure many of our readers have been suffering with colds, ear infections and allergies this winter. We’ve found a product from our friends at XLEAR that helps with the symptoms and decreases the ability of bacteria to collect in the nasal passages and sinuses. XLEAR Nasal Spray is all natural and drug-free. This Xylitol and saline solution is hyper-osmotic, which draws moisture and keeps the nasal passages and sinuses more moist and clean than saline alone. Researchers have been looking at the medical benefits of Xylitol for many years. It has been found that nasal irrigation with a Xylitol based product results in a decrease in cohesion of bacteria. We’ll have a sample of the Kids XLEAR Sinus Care Spray to giveaway on our Facebook page this January. For more information about XLEAR products, including their line of nasal sprays, sweetener, candy and dental products please visit www.xlear.com.

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

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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 MidContinent University Advantage . . . . . . .8 Resolutions! by: Katie Englert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Check Mate! by: Robin Gericke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 2014: Awakening to Wellness and Healthy Living by: Rosemary Steele . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60

D E PA R T M E N T S COMMUNITY NEWS To Shred or Not to Shred? by: Harvest Prude . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Calling all Budding Film Directors by: Harvest Prude . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Stand By Me by: Robin Gericke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

ACTIVE CARE Pains of an Auto Accident by: Dr. Heath Schipp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

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

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

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FA M I LY F I N A N C E Tax Time is Coming! by: Carol Block. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

H E A LT H Y L I V I N G Gynecologic Robotic Surgery by: Dr. Blair Tolar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Ear Infections by: Jamie Lober . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

KIDS BITS Going to College in High School by: Robin Gericke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

ASK THE PROS Renew Your Look with Microdermabrasion by: LeeAnn Ellingsworth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

ENDING NOTES Budget Busters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 Advertiser’s Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 Snapshots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

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he New Year is often a time when we make a resolution to improve ourselves and our lives. For many people going to college, or finishing a degree is an important goal but one they are not sure they can ever achieve. Work, family, and other commitments often take precedence over our life goals. Financial considerations may stop us from taking action to achieve them. A degree can help you realize a personal goal, encourage you to be a role model for your kids, or help advance your career. For whatever reason you decide to achieve your dreams, the Mid-Continent University Advantage Programs is here to help. Mid-Continent University has classrooms and campuses conveniently located in 27 small towns and cities all over our region. MCU Advantage is specifically designed for adult students who are juggling life, work and education. The classes are not just convenient, (one night per week or even entirely on-line,) but stimulating, relevant, challenging, and rewarding. MCU knows how adults learn!

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Meet recent graduate Liberty Bell

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On our cover is Olyvia Bell (4) dressed for a college graduation and holding her mother’s diploma. Liberty Bell (yes, that’s her real name,) is just like many local residents whose goal is to get a college degree and a good job. Liberty Bell is married to Kurtis Bell, a veteran and is the mother of 5 girls - Tia Covert (15) Krysta Covert (13) Sydnee Bell (7) Olyvia Bell (4) and Brylee Bell (2). Liberty left the military in 2007 after a year’s deployment to Iraq with the Kentucky Army National Guard to focus on her growing family. She worked for Bunzl Distribution for a year and a half until the company relocated in 2010. At the time the job market was saturated with potential employees and there weren’t many opportunities for employment. Liberty had to find a way to be more marketable. What her resume lacked was a degree.

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How am I going to pay for school?

• Improve skills that enhance or improve your position in the job market

Liberty, just like most people, had many things to consider before making the choice to pursue her education. “My number one question was ‘how I am going to pay for school’?” Liberty told me. Liberty had her Post 9/11, Montgomery GI Bill that would cover a portion of her tuition and fees but it would not cover all of them. With the help of the staff at MCU Liberty also applied and received funding from the Federal Pell Grant, the Kentucky Tuition Grant, and CAP. Using these grants Liberty got her Bachelor’s degree without acquiring any type of student loan debt.

• Personally assigned Academic and Financial Aid Advisors • Students build relationships with people who have similar goals

• Gain a competitive edge • Fulfill your personal and educational goals • Maintain full-time status while attending classes one night a week or online

Would school interfere with any work/kids scheduling? Although she was not currently employed when she was deciding to start her degree studies, Liberty knew that she wanted to get her associate’s degree first. Hopefully, that would open a door to employment while she was working on getting her bachelor’s degree. This meant the need for babysitters and flexible hours. Husband Kurt worked the day shift as an electrician with James Marine so going to a traditional school program would mean the added expense of daycare. MidContinent’s Advantage Programs met one night a week which meant that her husband would be home to care for the girls. It also started at 6 pm which meant that she wouldn’t miss all the afterschool programs the girls might be a part of.

What will I really get out of it? Going back to school can mean different things to different people. You might be finishing something that you had to put on a backburner because of other life situations. You may want to get your degree so that you can advance in an already decided career path. Or, you might be looking for a new job and a new career. For Liberty, getting her degree was important for two reasons: Starting a new career path and setting an example for her children that hard work and dedication to education are rewarded.

I haven’t been to school in years! How will I find time to do everything I normally do, plus homework? Liberty was concerned that she wouldn’t be able to get her homework done with five children and a job during the day. “Homework is a sacrifice of time that is to be expected,” she told me. “Getting it done may take some creative thinking. I tried to do some on my lunch breaks at work and while the kids were working on their homework. I also looked for opportunities to get it done when they were out with friends or visiting relatives.

You’re not alone! MCU Advantage Programs has a learning environment designed specifically for adults like you. The average student age is 37 years old. Once you have decided to apply for the MCU Advantage Programs you’ll get help every step of the way! An admissions representative will guide you through the process, help you get your transcripts and tell you how your prior college credits might transfer. They can also assist you with student aid and grant forms, and give you an in-depth understanding of the benefits of Advantage. www.purchasefamilymag.com January2014 • 9

January is the month to apply for grants. It is important to MCU to make every effort to save you money when it comes to something as critical as your education. Did you know Mid-Continent University’s tuition was recognized as the fifth lowest for private colleges in the country by U.S. News & World Report? MCU is committed to providing you with a quality convenient education while minimizing debt. Did you know that 8 out of 10 Mid-Continent University Advantage students qualify for federal and state grants? These are grants, not loans, so you are not incurring debt. State grant monies are running out quicker every year. Whether you are planning to begin classes in January, May or August you must reserve your grant money now! With state and federal grants, many students who complete a FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) early attend MCU at little or no cost. The Kentucky Tuition Grant (KTG) provides need-based grants to qualified Kentucky residents to attend regionally accredited private colleges. This grant (up to $2,930 per year) is available for most MCU students, even those with high incomes. In addition to KTG, the CAP state grant (up to $1,900 per year,) and Pell federal grant (up to $5,645 per year,) are available to those who qualify but have lower income guidelines. State grant funding is based on a first-come, first-serve basis… typically gone by February. It is important to fill out a FAFSA at www.fafsa.ed.gov immediately.

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Free assistance is available to help you apply for funding and this does not commit you to going to college. It is just a way for you to reserve your money before it’s gone and determine how many grants you could qualify for.

It’s not too late to change the direction of your life Adults in Advantage have a common regret: Not earning their college degree at the traditional age. When a second chance comes along, many vow not to make the same mistake twice and finally “just do it.” Check out the MCU Advantage Programs associate, bachelor and master’s degree options and local availability at www.midcontinent.edu. With classes only meeting one night a week and affordable tuition, adults finally have a way to earn that elusive college degree. Enroll now in MCU, the fastest growing university in Kentucky! Don’t let another year slip by. If one night a week at one of the MCU sites doesn’t work for you, MCU offers degrees completely online. If you want more information on online degrees, email online@midcontinent.edu or visit our website. v Liberty Bell is now a Mid-Continent University Graduate (Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management). She is currently working at Sullenger Law Office, PLLC.

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by: Katie Englert, LPCC, Compass Counseling

elcome to the New Year! It’s a chance to start fresh, get back on track and make some positive changes. We call them resolutions, but what does that really mean? Webster’s defines resolution as “the action of solving a problem”. Many people make resolutions all year long, but it seems that there are more people planning to take action and make changes in the New Year. This is the time of year when we all tend to get very ambitious and put our thoughts about change into practice. Many people resolve to lose weight, exercise more, stop smoking, spend less, etc. While all of these things are fantastic goals to work towards, it is important to have a plan that will get you some success and help you to follow through on your goal. Let’s face it, many resolutions fail because changing how we behave is difficult. It’s hard to change how you behave, change how you think! Putting a bit more thought into getting ready for your New Year’s resolution can make a huge impact. Here are some tips on how to set yourself up for success on your New Year’s resolution by getting enough sleep, setting specific goals, building support, and rewarding yourself.

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Get the right amount of sleep It sounds simple enough, but it can be difficult for adults to regularly get the suggested 7 - 9 hours of sleep each night. We tend to not sleep enough, or too much! When you don’t get the right amount of sleep you can gain weight and are at an increased risk for diabetes and heart disease. Unhealthy sleep patterns can also increase mental health issues such as anxiety, depression, substance abuse, and cause difficulty with focus and memory. If sleep is a roadblock on your pathway to resolution success consider making the following changes. • • • •

Wake up and go to bed the same time every day (even on the weekends). Turn off the TV an hour before bedtime. Make your bedroom a comfortable place to sleep. Don’t drink caffeine too late in the day.

Be Specific Many New Year’s resolution often too general; remember that specific goals have a higher chance of being met. “I want to start exercising more this year,” is an example. To make your goal more specific think about the five W’s - who, what, when, where, and why. An example of a more specif-

working towards your ultimate goal, it will help motivate you to continue. Remember that your rewards need to be planned and in line with your overall resolution. For example, if you had met your goal of working out at the gym 3 days per week until the end of February, you may buy yourself a new pair of exercise shoes. If you meet your goal for the year, maybe a new wardrobe! These rewards will motivate you to continue your new positive lifestyle changes.

ic goal would be, “join the gym and workout 3 days each week.” This gives you a measurable goal and a target to work towards that you can track. This will help you to experience that feeling of success at each trip to the gym. Every time you review that goal you’ll know that you are making clear progress towards your New Year’s resolution.

Remember, to change how you behave you need to change how you think. Tell your friends and family what you’re doing, make a plan and seek support. Reward yourself for keeping on track and reaching your goals. Take action and plan your New Year Resolution to be the most successful one yet! v

Build support Building a support system and making your resolution public will increase your chances at success. Having accountability can push us to do things we may not do on our own. When we tell others about a goal we are working towards it is likely to increase our motivation to see it through. Resolutions usually do not get tough until February or March. This is the time of the year when it is important to rely on support and the accountability of others to motivate you to reach your final goal. Reach out to your spouse, family, friends, group or counselor. Let them know you are serious about making a change and would appreciate their support and/or accountability. Different resolutions require different amounts of support and accountability. Remember that if you are struggling to find support you can find support through faith-based organizations, counseling, groups in the community and online.

Reward Yourself How will you reward yourself if you keep your New Year’s resolution? What about along the way? Everyone does better with an incentive. If you find a way to reward yourself while www.purchasefamilymag.com January2014 • 13

FA M I LY F I N A N C E

Contributed from the IRS website by Carol Block, EA

Tax Time is Coming! The IRS rule changes in 2014

t does no good to hide under the covers, or bury your head in the sand -Tax Time is coming and you cannot escape it! Or, at least, most of us can’t. Here are some rule changes and helpful information you should know when filing this year.

Delay in Processing Returns An estimated 18 million people typically file their tax returns in January each year. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) had planned to begin processing returns on January 21. However, due to the government shutdown, the IRS recently announced that they won’t start processing returns until at least January 26, possible as late as February 4th. The IRS said it needs the extra time to program and test tax-processing systems. "The government closure came during the peak period for preparing IRS systems for the 2014 filing season," the IRS said in a release. "Programming, testing and deployment of more than 50 IRS systems is needed to handle processing of nearly 150 million tax returns." The IRS will not process paper tax returns before the start date, which will be announced in December. There is no advantage to filing on paper before the opening date, and taxpayers will receive their tax refunds much faster by using e-file with direct deposit. The April 15 tax deadline is set by statute and will remain in place. However, the IRS

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reminds taxpayers that anyone can request an automatic six-month extension to file their tax return. The request is easily done with Form 4868, which can be filed electronically or on paper.

New rules Every year brings new changes and tweaks to the tax law, all of which have to be entered into the IRS computers. Here are a few new and some more established rules that need to be addressed:

Office in Home There is good news here that will enable more of us to use

it without too much pain. There is a simplified option for ‘Office in Home’ deduction! It does not change the rules for qualifying for its use, but it will save some time, paperwork and recordkeeping. 1. You may multiply the square footage of your home office by a rate of $5 for up to 300 square feet. This is a maximum deduction of $1,500 using this method. 2. Once filed using either the simplified or regular method for a given year, you cannot amend or change for that year. 3. You cannot use any depreciation for your home using the simplified method. There is no need to allocate between business and personal use for mortgage interest, utilities, and taxes. This allocation is still required for traditional home office deduction. 4. You can still fully deduct business expenses such as advertising, supplies and payroll if you use the simplified method. 5. You may only use the simplified method on one home with a qualified home office in a given year. You may use the traditional actual expenses for the 2nd one. 6. Other rules and adjustments can be found at IRS.gov or your local tax preparers’ office.

Same-sex couples If you were legally married in localities that recognize your marriage, you are now treated as married, regardless of where you live. This applies to 2012 returns filed after September 16, 2013. You must generally file married filing joint or married filing separately.

Tax Benefits Increased for 2014 Annual Inflation Adjustments for over 40 tax provisions include: 1. Tax rates 2. Standard Deductions 3. Personal Exemptions 4. AMT amount 5. EITC amount maximum of $6,143 for married filing joint taxpayers with 3 qualifying children 6. Annual gift exclusion of $14,000 stays the same 7. See IRS.gov or your local tax preparer for more information

CRP Payments or Set-asides These can no longer be reported on Schedule E as rental income, but must be reported on Schedule F as agricultural payment. There could be self-employment taxes involved, so be careful and consult your licensed tax preparer. v www.purchasefamilymag.com January2014 • 15

H E A LT H M AT T E R S

by: Blair Tolar M.D., Baptist Women’s Health Clinic

Gynecologic Robotic Surgery

ecent years have been a very exciting time in the field of minimally invasive gynecologic surgery. For multiple reasons, women who need surgery are seeking out surgeons and hospitals that will provide them with the safest surgery and the quickest recovery time. One of the most commonly performed surgeries is the hysterectomy, which is the removal of the uterus oftentimes needed to treat abnormal menstrual bleeding. Prior to 2005, the most common approach to a hysterectomy was through a large abdominal incision, referred to as a laparotomy. At that time, approximately 65% of hysterectomies were performed abdominally, requiring a lengthy hospital stay and a much higher complication rate than vaginal and traditional laparoscopic approaches. Although less invasive, vaginal (22%) and traditional laparoscopic (14%) hysterectomies have

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many limitations that often required a woman to have the more invasive approach to surgery. So what happened in 2005?

Robotic technology In April 2005, the USFDA approved robotic technology for use in gynecologic surgery. Robotic surgery is essentially a form of laparoscopic surgery, where the procedure can be performed through small incisions. This allows the same type of surgery to be performed while causing less pain and less blood loss. The main advantages include a shorter hospital stay and a quicker recovery when compared to open abdominal surgery. In the past eight years, there has been a rapid adoption of this technology by gynecologists. As a result, abdominal hysterectomies have decreased in number while minimally invasive options have risen.

Major advantages So, what is it about robotic surgery that allows more of these surgeries to be performed laparoscopically? There are several advantages that robotic assisted surgery provides. First, visualization is improved through three dimensions while traditional laparoscopy is limited to two dimensions. Next, greater surgical precision has been achieved by decreasing surgeon fatigue during complex procedures and reducing any tremors. Lastly, and possibly the biggest advantage, is wrist like flexibility of the instruments. The instruments with the robotic platform mimic the surgeon’s hands. This has resulted in improved surgical precision as well as ease in performing certain tasks such as suturing. Traditional laparoscopy, also referred to as ‘straight stick’, does not provide this advantage and as a result produces a barrier to some patients receiving the less invasive approach.

Similar in many ways So, what is the difference between traditional laparoscopy and robotic assisted surgery? Actually, there are several similarities. Both laparoscopy and robotassisted surgery require smaller incisions, which result in a quicker recovery for the patient and decreased risk of

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infection. The tools used to perform laparoscopic procedures are rigid and do not allow for the extended range of mobility offered by the instruments used during robot-assisted surgery. As a result, procedures that are often challenging or impossible to perform with traditional laparoscopy are made easier with robot-assisted surgery.

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A growing trend How has this technology affected the rates of abdominal hysterectomy? Currently, it is estimated that approximately 35% of all hysterectomies are being performed with robotic assistance. The rates of traditional laparoscopic and vaginal approaches have remained essentially the same. As a result, open abdominal hysterectomies have decreased from 65% in 2005 to 35% in 2012! This

result is what many experts in the field had hoped. Robotic technology is replacing the open abdominal hysterectomy while not changing the already minimally invasive options in traditional laparoscopy and vaginal surgeries. It is expected that this will continue to improve as more surgeons adopt this technology and the system is made available to more patients. Another exciting reality is that the robotic platform is not limited to gynecologic surgeries. Urologic surgeries such as prostatectomy and kidney surgeries are also available. In addition, general surgery, head and neck surgery, and cardiothoracic surgeries are also being performed with this technology. In the fall of 2008, Baptist Health Paducah (formerly known as Western Baptist Hospital) provided the very first robotic technology in western Kentucky. Currently, this hospital has two robotic systems that eight different surgeons, in five specialties, use to ensure a safer surgical procedure for their patients. If you have questions about robotic technology, or robotic assisted surgery, please ask your doctor or contact one of the specialists who utilize this technology in our area. v

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ACTIVE CARE

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

Pains of an Auto Accident

ave you ever been involved in an auto accident? With over 12 million motor vehicle accidents occurring annually in the United States, chances are sooner or later you will be involved in an auto accident. Many injuries can occur from these accidents but two of the most common symptoms are whiplash and back pain.

Whiplash Neck pain that occurs after an accident is commonly referred to as “whiplash”. Whiplash occurs because of the sudden vigorous movements of the head forward, backwards, and side to side during an accident. These movements cause tearing in the muscles and ligaments of the head and neck. After tearing, the muscles go into spasm in an effort to splint and support the head, thus limiting excessive movement. The neck pain typically starts between a few hours and many days later. The pain can be felt in the neck or it can cause radiating pain into the shoulder and hands, which is a result of a nerve getting pinched on by the bones or muscles. Almost seventy percent of those with whiplash complain of a headache. The typical headache starts in the back of the head and works forward to behind the eyes and up to the temples. These headaches, like the neck pain, are often a result of the tight muscles trying to keep the head stable. With proper chiropractic care these pains can be alleviated quickly.

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Back Pain Middle and low back injuries are also common because of auto accidents. During the accident the torso moves forward and the shoulder strap-locks. However, the shoulder strap is only on one shoulder, which allows the opposite shoulder to continue forward and twist. The bending and twisting motion is what tears and injures the muscles of the back. The muscles go into spasm to protect the area from further damage and you feel back pain. The twisting and bending of the spine can also cause the vertebra to rotate and move, thus pinching nerves. Pain may radiate down the legs or into the arms and fingers.

Treatment Both whiplash and back pain have a variety of treatment options. Treatments include hot and cold packs, chiropractic adjustments, electrical stimulation, and pain medicine (if needed). Exercises may also be used to restore the range of motion. The chiropractor will examine the whole body to determine the extent of the injuries, and then he will determine what kind of treatment is needed to alleviate the problem. Pain will usually subside within several weeks to months, with proper treatment. However, leaving such injuries un-treated has resulted in lifelong pain and headaches.

Use the following tips if you have an auto accident: 1. Even a minor accident can cause injury. Never assume that you are not injured just because there is little or no damage to your car. Seek professional care immediately. 2. If a paramedic suggests you go to the emergency room, donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t decline. You may be suffering from shock, and will be unable to properly judge the situation.

Even the smallest fracture in your spine can be very serious! 3. Muscle aches, soreness, headaches and other symptoms associated with whiplash injuries may not show up until 24-72 hours after the accident. The sooner you seek treatment, the less likely it will be that you will have severe pain or permanent damage. 4. Studies show that ICE applied immediately to the injured area will help keep swelling and pain to a minimum 5. Make sure you exchange information at the scene of the accident. Obtain an accident report from the police as soon as possible. If injured in an accident you should seek help immediately by a chiropractor or another doctor, because a more serious problem could be present. Be sure to ask the chiropractor if their office treats auto accidents. In Kentucky your auto insurance should pick up the treatment bill, so you have nothing to lose but your own health. v

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by: Robin Gericke

or a long time, I thought that chess was similar to checkers, but with different pieces! After researching how to play chess, I now see how wrong I was! Chess involves many game pieces that move differently across the board and each has their own rules. While it might be tempting to stick to a simple game of checkers, playing chess is very beneficial to the brain. Thomas Knight, the Chess Coach at Graves County High School explained that chess can be a challenging game to learn. “As with many things, practice makes perfect,” he said. “You will eventually get out what you put into it! Ultimately, playing chess for fun and having people to play with can take the challenge away until you are ready to make it harder.”

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Strategic thinking “Chess has been shown to develop a person's strategic thinking ability,” said Knight. “The inclusion of a game clock which counts down time for each player forces players to process information faster. These skills allow players to increase their planning and prioritization skills which in turn helps them in other areas of their lives. Chess can help you to become a stronger student in school and that can lead to higher test scores.” In a study of 4,000 Venezuelan students, receiving chess instruction over four months raised their IQ scores, and students in a New York City chess program found that they had improved reading scores compared to non-chess playing students. “Playing chess teaches you the same thinking ‘if-then’ thinking as math,” explained Wayne Bell, the founder of Murray State University’s chess program and the Murray-Calloway County Chess Club.

Exercise for your brain Playing chess uses both the left and right side of your brain. The left side is adept at tasks that include logic and analytics, while the right side controls expressive and creative tasks. In a German study, researchers showed chess experts and novices simple shapes and chess positions. They measured the subjects’ reaction to identifying them, and, while both groups reacted the same to the simple shapes, the experts actively used the right side of their brains to identify the chess positions quickly. Exercising the right side of your brain results in greater creativity! If you find that you often forget things you want to remember try playing chess. Chess can help improve your memory. To be good at the game, chess players must remember how their opponents have operated in the past and what moves have helped them win before. In a two year study in 1985, young students who were given regular opportunities to play chess improved their grades in all subjects, and their teachers observed better memory and organizational skills in the students. A similar study of Pennsylvania sixthgraders found the same results. Students who had never before played chess before improved their memories and verbal skills after taking up the game. Additionally, because your brain acts like a muscle and must be exercised so it doesn’t lose strength, playing chess can prevent Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. Chess players have improved concentration and better problem-solving skills. Because chess is like a big puzzle that is always changing and requires on-the-spot decisions, it increases critical thinking. Good chess-playing involves watching your opponent’s moves, so it helps sharpen focus. Another benefit of chess is especially meaningful for teenagers: it teaches planning and foresight. One of the last areas of the brain to develop is the prefrontal cortex, which

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“Chess teaches foresight, by having to plan ahead; vigilance, by having to keep watch over the whole chess board; caution, by having to restrain ourselves from making hasty moves; and finally, we learn from chess the greatest maxim in life - that even when everything seems to be going badly for us we should not lose heart, but always hoping for a change for the better, steadfastly continue searching for the solutions to our problems.“ – Benjamin Franklin

which can help teenagers make better decisions in all areas of their lives. Playing chess just might keep them from making the risky choices associated with adolescents.

A Chess Story It all began when a family member taught Wayne Bell to play chess when he was very young. “Chess was like checkers for me,” said Bell. “It was not a very serious game until I went to college.” In college, he told his math professor that he was good at chess. The professor then invited Bell to his office to play a game. The professor put his head on the desk, and asked Bell to tell him where he had moved. He didn’t look at the board for the entire game, and he won. “That was when I realized there had to be more to chess than I thought,” Bell told me. In 1980, after Bell became a math professor at Murray State University, Bell and a student, Rodney Vaughn, started the MSU Chess Club. The club, which is still going strong today, has placed in the top five at the State Championships for five years in a row. “We also brought chess to the schools through Super Saturdays outreach program,” Bell told me.

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Association ⃰ had one tournament with about 50 competitors. “I collaborated with Roy Crawford from Eastern KY and we suggested they make chess more like our athletics competitions, with regions, districts, qualifiers, etc.,” he said. A student new to chess would likely be uncomfortable traveling to Louisville for a chess tournament, but if a competition was nearby, he or she would be more willing to try it. “A year after they started using this new system they had 600 players competing, and Kentucky chess took off.”

Murray-Calloway County Chess Club Bell recently started the Murray-Calloway County Chess Club. The groups meeting time and place can be found on their website at mur-calchess.blogspot.com. All ages are invited to learn how to play chess, play chess at different levels from casual to intense, and learn more about state and national championships. “One of the main goals of the club is to inspire people to start chess clubs throughout the area,” said Bell. “No one is required to come every week or compete in competitions. It is a chess class for everyone!”

game of chess, you can increase creativity, decrease memory loss, foster problem solving skills, and much more!

Area Schools with Chess Clubs Ballard County Middle School Ballard County Middle School started a chess club two years ago and it now has 26 members. The group usually meets in Mitch Kimball’s classroom on the last Friday of every month. The club doesn’t only play chess; they have also created their very own chess boards and have begun making individual chess sets from stoneware clay. For more information, email mitch.kimball@ballard.kyschools.us.

If you are interested in learning chess and reaping the many benefits of playing, attend the Murray Calloway County Chess Club or ask someone who plays to teach you. If you play chess, consider teaching others by starting a club of your own. Through a

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Paducah Tilghman HS Chess Club Advisor Alan Tucker - Meets Tuesdays and Thursdays after school in Room 212

Livingston County Middle School Advisor Mary Dunning - Meets in-school club and an afterschool club

Murray High School Advisor Lauren Hines - Meets in-school club Thursdays from 3:15-4:15 in Room 304

Murray Calloway County Advisor Wayne Bell – Meets Monday 5:30-7:30 at Murray Calloway County Public Library, open to public

Murray Middle School Advisor Martin Son – Meets Friday’s after school in Room 107 from 3:00 – 4:00

Graves County High School Meets every Tuesday from 3:30-5:30 and is open to any district students that want to learn. Graves County High School has about 40 – 50 members in its chess club. “The competing team started last year with only 5 students and has quadrupled,” says Knight. “Club attendance fluctuates tremendously because the club meets during school hours and GCHS has several different and interesting choices for club involvement. The team has maintained 18-24 students attending regular weekly after school practice.” The plan for the Graves' programs is to set up a permanent sponsored club at the middle school and two elementary schools before the end of the school year. “The ultimate goal for me is to see developing chess programs at every school and community in the Purchase area. It's just good fun!” For more information, email thomas. knight@graves.kyschools. us. *http://kcachess.webs.com/ v

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by: Jamie Lober

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

Ear Infections

ome pediatric health issues are more common than others and ear infections definitely make the short list. “I do not think you can have children without experiencing them,” said Dr. Ronald Chebiak, Pediatrician with Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion, IL. Not all kids get ear pain with ear infections. “A 9 month-old may know he has an ear infection but may not communicate it very well,” explained Chebiak. “Older children sometimes do not localize ear pain well and perceive throat or jaw pain.” Unfortunately, the colder months are the prime time to get ear infections. “For the most part, ear infections are much more common in the winter because they are part of the continuum of upper respiratory infections that we see,” said Dr. Paul Schalch, ENT and head and neck surgeon with the Southern Illinois Healthcare Medical Group.

As your child grows up, his risk of ear infections decreases. “Typically as a child gets older the eustachian tube, (the tube that connects and drains the ear,) enlongates and is able to work more efficiently so they get fewer ear infections,” said Chebiak. “For my own children, if they look as if they have a cold and a low grade fever I do not necessarily do a whole lot initially. However, if they start to look worse or have a bimodal illness, for instance a cold that suddenly takes a turn for the worse and then gets better, and then worse again, I am more likely to think they have a secondary process like an ear infection going on.” If a child comes to the pediatrician with a runny nose, cough, and fever and is fussy or complaining of ear pain, he can expect to be evaluated accordingly. “Whenever you have lots of coughing and congestion, it

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backs up and causes the infection in the ear to get worse,” explained Dr. Rachel Lowdenback, pediatrician with Paducah Pediatrics.

See your doctor right away The doctor’s visit usually goes quickly and should take place sooner rather than later. “The primary reason for seeing a physician is to confirm the diagnosis,” said Schalch. The pediatrician will get vital signs, checks temperature, respirations, weight, listens to the lungs and look in the child’s mouth. “Throat and ear pain can be confused so we want to make sure we are not dealing with a throat infection that is masquerading as an ear infection,” said Chebiak. “The same thing can happen with jaw pain so we also look at the teeth and ear.” Checking the ears out can be a little tricky. “You have to use an otoscope to evaluate the tympanic membrane in the ear,” explained Lowdenback. “If you see fluid behind it, you have to determine if it is infected or present for another reason.” In this country, antibiotic is used universally and ear infections tend to go away in about a week. “60 to 70 percent of children will get better if you do not treat them Chebiak told me. “But you are allowing them to suffer longer if you do not give them antibiotics.”

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Viral or bacterial? Every pediatrician has his own philosophy on management and some go as far as to say that it can be controversial. “The most recent guidelines, published by the American Academy of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, say that most ear infections are viral in nature initially,” stated Schalch. “Viral infections are not to be treated by antibiotics because they do not respond to them. For the first couple of days, they recommend giving what we call ‘supportive treatment’ which is some medicine to reduce the inflammation and to help with pain such as Acetaminophen or Ibuprofen.” The Academy feels that giving antibiotics initially does not make much of a difference in what will happen with the infection and if anything contributes to some of the problems with resistance. “When you have an infection going on longer than a three- to five-day period of time that is accompanied by some worsening symptoms, and anything that might make you think the infection has turned bacterial in nature, antibiotics are indicated,” said Schalch.

Changes in management There have been several changes regarding managing ear infections over the years. “Antibiotic resistance is a nagging problem and the more antibiotics a kid takes, the more resistance you will have,” said Chebiak. The second issue has

been positive which is the existence of vaccines that can reduce the risk of having more pathological-type organisms causing ear infections, specifically the pneumococcal conjugate vaccine, called PREVNAR. “Most children get that vaccine because it is part of the 2, 4 and 6 month schedule,” explained Chebiak. While it is not marketed for ear infections, it is marketed to prevent meningitis, pneumonia and sepsis. “When we tell parents that we are trying to prevent horrible meningitis or pneumonia, they are on board and the fact that we get other benefits as well is wonderful,” said Chebiak. Some pediatricians more readily turn to antibiotics than others. “We do a 10 day course of high dose antibiotics and it takes care of ear infections most of the time,” said Lowdenback. Sometimes ear infections are harder to treat than others. “Referral to a specialist usually comes after multiple severe infections or after multiple infections seem to be coming back over and over,” said Schalch. At that point, the patient could potentially become a candidate to have ear tubes paced in the ear which would help with managing the infection.

Risk Factors & Prevention Every family wants to know how to prevent ear infections but the truth is that they can happen to anybody and all you can do is try your best to reduce your risk. Some risk factors can be controlled such as sending your child to daycare where you are exposed to more germs, or visiting a relative that smokes. There is a link between smoking and ear infections so smoking cessation can be extremely beneficial. “A lot of people try to smoke out of the house with kids but even if you are a smoker, you still carry smoke particles on your clothes and hair and those are risk factors,” said Lowdenback. “Occasionally we have some kids who have eustachian tube dysfunction and if it is swollen you can have recurrent issues with ear infections.” The good news is that the medical community has their attention on ear infections and is trying to come up with new ideas for prevention and management. “They came out with new guidelines in 2013 for defining ear infections,” explained Lowdenback. “It is a middle ear infection with fever, pain and pus-filled fluid. You do not have to have all three symptoms and they will vary based on the age of the child.” While people of any age can get ear infections, it is a relief for parents to know that kids get fewer ear infections as they get older. Early evaluation and treatment is a great way to overcome this common pediatric health obstacle. v www.purchasefamilymag.com January2014 • 29

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

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Toolbox Series: Flowers of Hawaii. McCracken County Extension Office. 5 p.m. 270-554-9520.

WEDNESDAY 8: Off the Shelf Book Discussion. Squirrel Seeks Chipmunk. By: David Sedaris. McCracken County Public Library. Noon. www.mclib.net

THURSDAY 9:

January WEDNESDAY 1: NEW YEAR’S DAY McCracken County Public Library closed. Resolution 5K & Kid’s One-Mile Fun Run. Hosted by First Baptist Church – Paducah. To benefit the upcoming Ugandan Mission Trip. 10 a.m. Noble Park. $35 registration. Kids: $10. Call 270-442-2728 for more details.

THURSDAY 2: FRIDAY 3: SATURDAY 4:

Mustang Madness. McCracken County High School. Paducah Chamber Power in Partnership Breakfast. Julian Carroll Convention Center, Paducah. 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM. 270-443-1746. Weight: The Reality Series. McCracken County Extension Office. 10 a.m. 270554-9520. Crayons + Paints = FUN FABRICS. 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. $65. By using simple materials that we may already have around the home and incorporating some of the basic elements of design and color theory, we will spend the class time creating new fun fabrics. You’ll go home with wonderful fabric ready to be used in your next quilt or decorative sewing project. No supplies needed for this class. Visit www.ephemerapaducah.com for details.

American Girl Book Club – Molly. McCracken County Public Library. 1 p.m. www.mclib.net or 270-442-2510, ext. 122.

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

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

FRIDAY 10:

SUNDAY 5: MONDAY 6: 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

TUESDAY 7: Story Hour. McCracken County Public Library. 10 a.m. & 1 p.m. Call: 270-442-2510.

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Arts & Crafts: Bags, Totes & Carriers. 9:30 a.m. McCracken County Extension Office. 270-554-9520 Mustang Madness. McCracken County High School.

SATURDAY 11: Everything Eagles Van Tour. Land Between the Lakes, Golden Pond Visitor Center. 1 – 4:30 p.m. $7/adult; $5/child. Full deposit and reservations required. Moderate walking. Bring binoculars & dress for weather. Call 270-924-2020 to sign up. www.lbl.org

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

SUNDAY 12: Everything Eagles Van Tour. Land Between the Lakes, Golden Pond Visitor Center. 1 – 4:30 p.m. $7/adult; $5/child. Full deposit and reservations required. Moderate walking. Bring binoculars & dress for weather. Call 270-924-2020 to sign up. www.lbl.org

MONDAY 13: Million Dollar Quartet. The Carson Center. 7:15 p.m. www.thecarsoncenter.org

TUESDAY 14: Beginner's Stained Glass Series. Tuesdays, starting January 14, from 6:30 to 9 p.m. for five (5) weeks. $175. This 5-week class will allow you to break glass, play with flux and learn from an instructor with 20+ years of experience! You’ll learn a fun process for creating your own stained glass, using a pattern of your choice. The best part about this class -- your fee includes everything! You walk away with a finished product, great instruction, and your own pliers, cutters, shears, etc. Visit www.ephemerapaducah.com for details. 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. Million Dollar Quartet. The Carson Center. 7:15 p.m. www.thecarsoncenter.org

WEDNESDAY 15: THURSDAY 16: The Art of Correspondence – Valentines. 1 to 3 p.m. $20. Every month, usually on the third Thursday in the afternoon, we're going to make a stack of cards along a certain theme. All you have to do is show up with a basic kit, which includes your favorite paper cutting scissors, adhesive and inkpad. You'll have access to rubber stamps, paper, punches, ephemera and embellishments in the Ephemera Paducah stash. You are also welcome to bring favorite papers and stamps to create the cards of your dreams. Visit www.ephemerapaducah.com for details. The Odyssey. Class Acts Series. The Carson Center. 10 a.m. www.thecarsoncenter.org Family Game Night. McCracken County Public Library. 5-8 pm. www.mclib.net or 270-442-2510 ext. 119 Evening Upstairs: Weather through the Camera Lens with Beau Dodson. McCracken County Library, 555 Washington St. 7 PM. 270.442.2510 • mclib.net Fox on the Fairway. Market House Theatre. 7:30 p.m. www.mhtplay.com 270-444-6828.

FRIDAY 17: Friends of the Library Winter Book Sale. St. Paul Lutheran Church. www.mclib.net Thread Drawing with Sunny Carvalho. Ephemera Studio, 333 9th St., LowerTown – Paducah. 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. $130/class. Come join us for a day of drawing with thread! Learn Sunny’s method of taking the characters of your imagination on a new kind of journey! We will be stitching on old quilts that would otherwise have outlived their usefulness, bringing new life to something created with love decades ago. We will then turn our thread drawings into a cute little bag to carry with you! For more information and registration go to www.ephemerapaducah.com or call 270-443-0003. Tim Hawkins. The Carson Center. 7:30 p.m. www.thecarsoncenter.org Fox on the Fairway. Market House Theatre. 7:30 p.m. www.mhtplay.com 270-4446828.

SATURDAY 18: Friends of the Library Winter Book Sale. St. Paul Lutheran Church. www.mclib.net Winter Eagles and Wildlife Van Tour. Departs from Badgett Theatre in Grand Rivers. Morning session from 8:30 – 11:30 a.m. Return to Grand Rivers for lunch. Afternoon session from 1:30 – 5 p.m. Lunch on your own. $25/all-day; $15/half-day. Space limited. Call 270-924-2020 to sign up. www.lbl.org Brunch with the Eagles River Cruise. Kenlake State Resort Park Marina. 8:30 – 11:30 a.m. $60/person. Recommended for ages 5 and up. Full deposit and reserva-

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EVENTS CALENDAR tions required. Bring binoculars & dress for weather. Call 270-924-2020 to sign up. www.lbl.org Lunch with the Eagles River Cruise. Kenlake State Resort Park Marina. 1 – 4 p.m. $60/person. Recommended for ages 5 and up. Full deposit and reservations required. Bring binoculars & dress for weather. Call 270-924-2020 to sign up. www.lbl.org Crazy Girl Painting with Sunny Carvalho. Ephemera Studio, 333 9th St., LowerTown – Paducah. 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. In this class, you will learn how to paint a whimsical, fun face on Gesso-board. Using a variety of techniques and supplies, Sunny will guide you to finding a style of face using your own imagination. It does not matter if you are a beginner or a pro! In this class, we will concentrate on faces only so that you can get plenty of time to really get the techniques. Sunny will also give a demonstration of how to do a body and give tips and ideas for backgrounds. For more information and registration go to 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. Fox on the Fairway. Market House Theatre. 7:30 p.m. www.mhtplay.com 270-4446828.

SUNDAY 19: Lunch with the Eagles River Cruise. Kenlake State Resort Park Marina. 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. $60/person. Recommended for ages 5 and up. Full deposit and reservations required. Bring binoculars & dress for weather. Call 270-924-2020 to sign up. www.lbl.org Fox on the Fairway. Market House Theatre. 2:30 p.m. www.mhtplay.com 270-4446828.

MONDAY 20: MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. DAY Lunch with the Eagles River Cruise. Kenlake State Resort Park Marina. 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. $60/person. Recommended for ages 5 and up. Full deposit and reservations required. Bring binoculars & dress for weather. Call 270-924-2020 to sign up. www.lbl.org

TUESDAY 21: 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 22: THURSDAY 23: Family Game Night. McCracken County Public Library. 5-8 pm. www.mclib.net or 270-442-2510 ext. 119 Fox on the Fairway. Market House Theatre. 7:30 p.m. www.mhtplay.com 270-4446828.

FRIDAY 24: Fox on the Fairway. Market House Theatre. 7:30 p.m. www.mhtplay.com 270-4446828.

SATURDAY 25: Legos at the Library. McCracken County Public Library. 1-4 pm. www.mclib.net or 270-442-2510 ext. 119. Fox on the Fairway. Market House Theatre. 2:30 & 7:30 p.m. www.mhtplay.com 270-444-6828. Alonzo Pennington Band. Campus Series. WKCTC Clemens Fine Arts Center. 7:30 p.m. $5. 270.534.3212

SUNDAY 26: Everything Eagles Van Tour. Land Between the Lakes, Golden Pond Visitor Center. 1 – 4:30 p.m. $7/adult; $5/child. Full deposit and reservations required. Moderate walking. Bring binoculars & dress for weather. Call 270-924-2020 to sign up. www.lbl.org Fox on the Fairway. Market House Theatre. 2:30 p.m. www.mhtplay.com 270-444-6828.

MONDAY 27: Sid the Science Kid. Class Acts Series. The Carson Center. 9:30 & 11:30 a.m. www.thecarsoncenter.org

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Sid the Science Kid. The Carson Center. 6:45 p.m. www.thecarsoncenter.org

TUESDAY 28: 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.

FULLY ALIVE

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.

WEDNESDAY 29:

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THURSDAY 30: Family Game Night. McCracken County Public Library. 5-8 pm. www.mclib.net or 270-442-2510 ext. 119

FRIDAY 31:

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Art Galleries, Exhibitions & Museums: THROUGH MARCH 11, 2014: Thirty Quilts – Thirty Years. National Quilt Museum. www.quiltmuseum.org

THROUGH JANUARY 14, 2014: Two Approaches: Now & the Future of Quilting. National Quilt Museum. www.quiltmuseum.org THROUGH MARCH 11, 2014: Thirty Quilts – Thirty Years. National Quilt Museum. www.quiltmuseum.org

SECOND SATURDAYS Gallery Walk . Visit Lowertown’s great galleries and studios on the second Saturday. 12PM – 8 PM. Apprenticeship for Artists. Ages 13+. Ongoing. Paducah Parks Department. 444-8508. Glass Artisan Guild. Meets in Murray and is open to all. For information, contact Judi Little at 270-436-5132 or visit www.artisanglassguild.com. Meets the 2nd tue at 6PMUsually at the Murray Transit Center- but we also meet in members studios for special projects and demonstrations. Civil War Walking Tour. Paducah Convention and Visitor's Bureau. Using the map, drawn by hand in 1861, by a Federal Captain of occupying troops in Paducah, follow the path of historical markers to discover the city"s important role during the Civil War. Call 1-800-PADUCAH for more. Market @ 315. An array of original art forms. Quilts, Paintings, Turned Wood, Bead Art, Fiber Arts, and much more! All to your "Arts Desire"! 442-6151. 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.

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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.

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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.

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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 Mother's Day Out- Children 3 months -5 years meets TUESDAY AND THURSDAYS from 9 a.m. -2 p.m. Call 443-2401 ext. 216 for more information. Counseling Services: New Directions Counseling for stress, sadness, abuse; office hours by appointment, call 270-217-2753; Choirs available for all ages. Contact Art DeWeese @270-443-2401 for information. Brooks Pool is open to the community for Year-Round Swimming in our indoor heated pool. Swim lessons, and lifeguard certification are available. Pool Rental for private parties. Water Aerobics: MONDAY – FRIDAY 10 AM. Power Water Aerobics: TUESDAY/THURSDAY, 9 a.m.; WEDNESDAY, 5 p.m.

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

AM;

Evening Service: 6

PM;

Central Church of Christ – 270-442-1017 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.

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Community Fellowship Baptist Church - 270-856-4463

Heartland Worship Center - 534-1400

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

SUNDAY: Sunday School - . 8, 9:15, 10:45 AM; Sunday Services – 9:30, 10:45 AM & 6 PM WEDNESDAY: Evening Service – 6 PM; Children’s activities - 6 PM; Middle/High

Concord 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

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

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 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),

SUNDAY: Sunday School 9 AM, Services 10 AM and 5 PM. Hillcrest Preschool, MONDAY - FRIDAY Family Movie Night , THIRD FRIDAY OF EVERY MONTH HILLCREST PRESCHOOL, Monday - Friday

House of Hope Ministries, 270-933-1069 www.hohmin.org, Pastor Michael Pryor SUNDAY - 9:30 – 10:15 AM, Purpose Driven Life Class and Sunday School; 11 AM, Worship Service WEDNESDAY – 6:30 – 7:15 PM, Midweek Fill-up Service

Immanuel Baptist Church - 443-5306 www.ibcpaducah.org SUNDAY: Prayer, 9:00AM; Sunday School, 9:30AM; Worship, 10:45AM. MIX for Youth (Grades 6-12) - 4:00-6:00PM. WEDNESDAY: Shepherd's Table Dinner Food served from 4:50-5:30PM. $4 for adults and $2 for children. JourneyKidz (Preschool Choir & Activities and Children's Choir & Handbells/Chimes) - 5:457:00PM Youth Group (Grades 6-12) - 5:45-7:00PM. Prayer Meeting - 6-7PM. Choir Rehearsal - 7:05-8:15PM. Discipleship Groups: Current Groups: Faith & Fiction Last THURSDAYS, 7:00PM. Thursday Morning Study Group - 6:30AM. Service Opportunities: Mission Meal for River City - 3rd Thursday of each month at 6:00PM

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

The Journey Church – Calloway County

3rd Floor Curris Center, Chestnut Street, Murray, KY 42071 Service Times: SUNDAYS, 9:30 AM & 11:00 AM

10:45 AM; Celebration Contemporary Worship (Fellowship Hall – Lower Level), 10:45 a.m.

First Presbyterian Church - 442-3545 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

Fountain Avenue United Methodist - 443-1724 SUNDAY: Fellowship, 9

AM; Sunday School for all ages, 9:45 AM; Worship and Children’s Church (ages 4-9), 10:45 AM. Communion service first Sunday of each month. Nursery provided for birth - age 3. Evening Services: 6 p.m. MONDAY/ THURSDAY: Quilting Group, 9:30 AM WEDNESDAY: Church Dinner, 5:30 PM ($5/ call for reservation by Tuesday Noon); Program and youth activities, 6 PM; Choir, 6:30 PM.

Four Rivers Covenant Church – 270-444-6598 or 1-866-733-7245 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 Church, Int’l - 442-8949 www.gracechurchint.org SATURDAY: Celebration Service, 10:30 AM and 5 PM TUESDAY: Celebration Service, 7 PM • THURSDAY: Corporate Prayer, 8:45AM

Grace Bible Church - 554-0808 SUNDAY: Celebration Service, 9:45 AM - Potluck following Sunday services. WEDNESDAY: Service, 6:30 PM

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

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EVENTS CALENDAR The Journey Church – Marshall County 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

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)

AM,

Worship Service 10

AM.

(Holy

Margaret Hank Memorial Cumberland Presbyterian Church - 443-3689 www.margarethank.org SUNDAY: Sunday School, 9:30 AM; Worship, 10:30 AM; Evening service, 6 PM

McKendree United Methodist Church - 488-3770 or 488-2444. SUNDAY: Sunday School, 9 AM Worship, 10:30 AM Youth and Children Activities, 4:30 PM Evening Worship, 6 PM WEDNESDAY: Bible Study, 6:30 PM EVERY 3RD SATURDAY, Senior Citizens Social Dinner - 4:30 to 6 PM. Clothes Closet: Open Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 10 AM - 3 PM.; Saturday: 9 AM Noon. Most items 25 cents to $1.

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 City Fellowship –270-816-3053 www.ncfpaducah.com, Pastor Ismael Gurrola SUNDAY: Worship: 10 AM at Paducah’s Sportsplex Life Groups throughout the weekdays

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

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New Harvest Church of God www.newharvestchurchpaducah.com SUNDAY: Morning Worship and Children's Church (Age 11 & under), 10:30 AM; Evening Camp Meeting, 6 PM WEDNESDAY: Bible Study, 7PM For Youth Information: The River Youth Ministries. Contact Melanie Rogers, (270) 978-1761 or email: melattheriver@yahoo.com

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

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

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.

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

SUNDAY: Sunday School, 9:45 AM; Worship 11 AM & 6 PM WEDNESDAY: Bible Study 7 PM; God's Children 7 PM

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.

Olivet Baptist Church - 442-3267 email: office@obcpaducah.org

Reidland Christian Church – 898-3904 www.reidlandchristian.org

Oaklawn Baptist Church – 442-1513 www.oaklawnbaptistky.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

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.

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St. Matthew Lutheran Church – 442-8294

Reidland United Methodist

SUNDAY: 9:30 AM, Worship, Bible Study, 10:30 a.m. THURSDAY: Youth Faith Formation, 6:30 p.m.

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.

St. Paul Lutheran Church - 442-8343

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

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.

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.

St. Pius X Catholic Church, Calvert City – 270-395-4727 www.stpiusx.us Pastor: Father Anthoni Ottagan

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.

Southland Baptist Temple - 270-444-9678 www.southlandbaptisttemple.com SUNDAY: 7 - 9 AM Topper's Gospel Show (WKYQ); 9:45 AM Sunday School; 10:45 AM Worship Service, KidzAlive (3 - 5th grade); 6 PM Evening Service, WEDNESDAY: 10 AM - 3 PM Mission Room Open; 4:30 - 6 PM Evening Meal; 6:30 - 8 PM AWANA (2 - 6th grade), The Light (7th - 12th grade); 6:45 PM Adult Bible Classes

SUNDAY: Worship, 8 & 10:45 AM; Bible study & Sunday School, 9:30 AMThe Lutheran

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

St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, Grand Rivers, KY Trinity United Methodist Church - 534-9516 270-362-2171, http://stpiusx.us • Pastor Father Anthoni Ottagan www.facebook.com/TUMCPaducah office@trinitypaducah.com 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

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. 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.

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

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

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On-Going Community Events & Notices: West Kentucky Community and Technical College Spring Registration Underway. Classes begin January 13. 855-GO-WKCTC or westkentucky.kctcs.edu. Love Books and Love Bikes? Check-out books; check-out a bike lock! Something good to know - the McCracken County Public Library has bike locks at the front desk for check out. (Use your library card.) So, when you ride to the library and impulsively stop in for a browse, you don't have to leave your bike unattended and in danger of being stolen. Just go to the front desk and check out a lock. Leadership Paducah applications now available. Selection of class participants is conducted by the Leadership Paducah Foundation Board of Directors. Visit the Chamber’s website at www.paducahchamber.org or www.leadershippaducah.org or contact Stacy Thomas at the Paducah Chamber for an application form (270) 443-1746 or sthomas@paducahchamber.org. Deadline for application submission is Monday, May 13, 2013.

DOWNTOWN BOOK CLUB. Paducah, Ky. Jo’s Baskets and Gifts, 404 Broadway. The book discussion for Salting Roses will be held Monday, March 18 at 1:00 PM The book selection for April is The End of Your Life Book Club by Will Schwalbe. The discussion of The End of Your Life Book Club will be held on April 15 at 1:00 PM New members are welcome to attend our discussions. FREE. For inquires, contact Jo Zulkowsky-Cook at 270.444.7699. DOWNTOWN BOOK CLUB. Paducah, Ky. Jo’s Baskets and Gifts, 404 Broadway. The book selection for April is The End of Your Life Book Club by Will Schwalbe and discussion will be held on April 15 at 1:00 p.m. New members are welcome to attend. FREE. For inquires, contact Jo Zulkowsky-Cook at 270.444.7699. American Red Cross Volunteer Opportunity. SECOND MONDAYS of every month. 6 PM Paducah-area chapter is looking for volunteers for disaster relief training. To support Ballard, Livingston & McCracken counties. Call 270-442-3575 for more information. Are you a “homebound” book lover? If you are elderly, critically ill, or temporarily unable to come to the McCracken County Public Library, you may be able to have the books come to you! The library is offering Homebound Service to those who qualify. Residents of Paducah and McCracken County can apply for the free service by calling the library and having an application sent to them by mail or by going on-line to www.mclib.net and clicking on the application site. Materials can be mailed to private homes. Those in nursing homes, assisted living facilities or hospitals may receive materials by hand delivery from the staff. Free service homebound. Questions, contact Cathy Edwards at 270-443-2510, ext. 118.

MONDAY – SATURDAY: Downtown Farmers Market. Riverfront, 2nd and Monroe. www.paducahalliance.org Doll Adoption Center at Learning Railroad. Kids fall in love with their own baby doll and go through an adoption process and check up. Open Monday - Saturday, 10 AM - 5 PM. 2695 Jackson Street. For more, call 270-444-9986 or visit www.thelearningrailroad.com. 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.

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EVENTS CALENDAR 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 Monday of each month, 6:00 PM, at the Ballard-Carlisle Historical and Genealogy Society Building, 257 4th Street in Wickliffe, KY. Everyone is welcome to attend. The Society is open Fridays, 9 AM until 4 PM. For more information contact, Murray Akers, 270-628-3203. Ballard County Cemetery Boad: Meets the first Thursday of each month, 4:30 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. Maiden Alley Cinema plays unique movies you won't see anywhere else in the region! They also host special events and art shows. Go online to maidenalleycinema.com for what's playing this week. Marcella's Kitchen. Draffenville Lions Club, 262 Griggstown Road. Open: Monday Friday, 11 AM - 1 PM. FREE meals served. For more, call Grace Forte at 270-205-0223. Paducah Cooperative Ministry. 402 Legion Drive. Provides emergency food pantry assistance, financial assistance for rent evictions, utility disconnections, prescription medications, and stranded traveler needs. Limited to McCracken County residents. Open Monday – Friday, 9 AM – noon and 1 – 4 PM. Call 270-442-6795. The Christian Art Center, a member of Christians in the Visual Arts (www.civa.org) invites you to volunteer to "Serve God Through the Arts". Extra help needed on the Second Saturday of each month for special events. No art experience needed. Contact Gretchen Smith, (270) 243-0444 or tallartist@hotmail.com McCracken County Animal Shelter. Monday through Saturday. 10 AM - 5 PM. 455 County Park Road, Paducah, KY. 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. 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.

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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.

PM.

SUNDAYS: Family and Community Kitchen Meals/Fellowship. Noon - 1:00 PM at Broadway UMC (443-2401). 3 - 4:30 PM at St. Luke Aldersgate UMC (4428621). Free meal. No questions asked. MONDAY: River City Singles – Monday Evening Dance, Carroll Convention Center, 7–11 PM. $6. TUESDAYS: Kids Eat Free & Craft Night. McAlister's Deli, 5021 Hinkleville Road. SECOND TUESDAYS: Zonta Club of Paducah, 6:00 PM. Whaler’s Catch, 123 N. Second Street. Advancing the status of women world wide through service and advocacy. For more information, email President Lisa Hoppmann, lghoppmann@aol.com or call 270-366-6183 SECOND TUESDAYS: Paducah Kennel Club meeting. 1325 Fisher Road. 7 p.m. All dog lovers welcome. More information call 270-210-8298. TUESDAYS: WKCTC Community Chorus. Clemens Fine Arts Building, Room 109 on the campus. 7 - 9 PM. Participation is FREE and anyone who loves choral singing is welcome to join. Contact Norman Wurgler at 270-534-3219. or by email at norman.wurgler@kctcs.edu. THURSDAYS: Story Hour. Metropolis Public Library, 317 Metropolis Street. 11 AM. For more, call 618-524-4312.

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. 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

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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

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.

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.

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 appoint-

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.

ments to register for the 2013-14 school year. Children must be 3 or 4 years old on or before October 1, 2013 and they must be income eligible or exhibit a developmental delay. Children also must reside in the McCracken County school district. Please call the McCracken County Preschool School/Head Start office at 538-4041 to make an appointment. If you are interested in the tuition program, please call 538-4000 and ask for Kathy Johnson.

JANUARY 6 (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. .

Camps, Classes & Education

Childbirth Classes. Meeting Room A, Doctors Office Building 2, Baptist Health, Paducah. 5 PM – 8 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.

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,

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JANUARY 6 & 13 (MONDAY) AND JANUARY 11 (SATURDAY): Prepared

JANUARY 9 (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. JANUARY 27 (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. JANUARY 27 (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 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. 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..

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

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

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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 908-6670 for enrollment information or email hwangsmartialart@bellsouth.net. www.hwang-martialarts.com

TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS: Pickleball. Paducah SportsPlex. 10:30 a.m. both days, and again at 6:30 p.m. on Thursdays only. 270-554-PLEX or www.PlexSports.net TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS: Rocking Flow Yoga with Amy. Arcadia Methodist Church. 5:30 p.m. Slow Flow Yoga at 7 p.m.

TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS: Group Training Run, West Kentucky Runners Club. Summer Hill Ct (off Friedman Lane between Pines Road and HW 60 in Paducah). 5 AM. 8 mile run.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

TUESDAY AND THURSDAY: Line Dancing Classes - Paducah-McCracken Senior Citizens Center. 1-2:30 PM. FREE. Thursdays for beginners. Must be 60 and over. 443-8579 TUESDAYS: Beginning Crochet and Quilting. Senior Citizens Center. 1 PM, 2 PM. FREE. 443-8579

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

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

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.

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

1ST AND 3RD THURSDAYS OF EVERY MONTH: FREE Serving Our Senior's Bingo.

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

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

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. 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.

MONDAY - FRIDAY: Informal Coffee Group. Etcetera Coffeehouse, 6th Street and Kirchoff's Bakery locations. 9 AM.

MONDAY - FRIDAY: Hot Lunches - Paducah-McCracken Senior Citizens Center. 11:30 AM. Donation : $2. Must be 60 and over. 443-8579 MONDAY, WEDNESDAY & FRIDAY: Exercise Classes for Seniors - PaducahMcCracken County Senior Center. 10-11 AM. 443-8579

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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.

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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.

Moms in Touch prayer support for Concord Elementary School. Call Kelly Hudspeth, 744-0800 NINO – Nine months in; nine months out. Provide infant sling & carrier information & support. 3rd Mondays. 10:30AM. McCracken County Library. For more information, contact Jill Tanner, 349-3806 or email thenaturalbaby@gmail.com Wives of Faith, Western KY Chapter – If you would like to join a Christian-based group of other military wives, this is the group for you. Come join us for lots of fun, support, and activities! All units and branches are welcome. Check out: http://www.wivesoffaith.org/groups/western-kentucky-wof and email ashley@wivesoffaith.org if you're interested or would like more information.

Social and Professional Groups:

40/50 Group. 1ST AND 3RD MONDAY OF EACH MONTH at 5:30 PM. Meets at area restaurants for socializes and to plan events. Meetings this month: February 7th at Tribeca, February 21st at Jasmine. www.4050group.blogspot.com ACCESS Christian Singles. We provide a safe atmosphere for social activity for all singles. Whether members are men, women, divorced, widowed, never married, just separated or dating couples, we all have different personal goals and ideas about socially acceptable behavior. Meets the SECOND SATURDAY AND FOURTH FRIDAY OF THE MONTH. Check the blog for details: http://accesschristiansingles.blogspot.com/ Downtown Kiwanis Club - 310 N 4th Street, THURSDAYS, Noon - 1 PM. Visitors and potential members are always welcome at these weekly service-oriented gatherings. Email Chuck.Williamson@jpenergy.comfor more info. 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. Paducah Rotaract Club. First MONDAY of the month at 6 PM. Paducah Area Chamber of Commerce. A group for young professionals 18 – 30 years old focused on helping others. Paducah Rotary Club -The group meets each WEDNESDAY for lunch and excellent speakers. Noon at the Myre River Room, Carson Four Rivers Center. Paducah Singles Connection - TUESDAYS, 7 PM at Grace Episcopal Church. All single adults are welcome to this group, which emphasizes positive fellowship and social interaction based on the Christian lifestyle. They neither encourage nor discourage dating among members. The goal is to encourage, with love and support, those adjusting to the single lifestyle in a way that enhances self-esteem, tolerance and understanding. 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. 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

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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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Hot Shots, a support group for children with type 1 diabetes and their fami-

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

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.

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.

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.

Lupus Support Group. Lourdes Hospital, Classroom 4. 6 PM, first Monday of every month. For more, call 270-210-9247.

Lourdes Hospice. Behavioral Health Meeting Room (adjacent to the ER). EVERY MONDAY except holidays. 5 – 6:30 PM 270-415-3636.

“Metamorphosis”: Lourdes Bariatric Program Support Group - For those who are interested or have undergone the gastric bypass procedure. 444-2444 N.AMI. Paducah (National Alliance on Mental Illness) support group for family members and persons affected by mental illness and their families. THURSDAYS, 7 – 8:30 PM. St. Mathew’s Lutheran Church, 27th & Broadway. Nar-Anon Family Support Group. TUESDAYS, 6:30 PM. Lourdes Hospital Classroom 4. Join in on a weekly hour of anonymous friendship, support and information for people with family members and/or friends struggling with drug addiction. For more, call 444-6718 Overeaters Anonymous. MONDAYS. 7-9PM at at various members' homes. OA offers a fellowship of men and women who seek recovery -through a Twelve-Step program. No public, private, political, ideological, or religious affiliation. No dues, fees, or weigh-ins. EVERYONE WELCOME! For more and weekly location, call 270-556-8873. Overeaters Anonymous. Spiritual Program of Recovery – no weigh-ins, dues or fees. Every Wednesday. 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Lourdes Marshall Nemer Pavilion, Rosenthal Room. For more information, call 270-556-8873. Paducah Area Amputees in Action. 3RD THURSDAYS. 5:30 PM. Lourdes Marshall Nemer Pavilion, Borders Community Room. For more information, call 270-564-5879 Parkinson’s Support Group. This group meets at Western Baptist Hospital in the 2nd floor Atrium Conference Room at 9:30 AM and at Lourdes Hospital in the basement, Classroom 4 at 10 AM. MEETINGS ARE EVERY OTHER WEEK. For exact meeting times and more information, please call 1-270-898-8031. Parkinson's Support Group. EVERY OTHER WEDNESDAY. 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Lourdes Marshall Nemer Pavilion, Board Room. For more information, call 270898-8031. Postpartum Depression Support Group. The FIRST MONDAY OF EACH MONTH at Hope Unlimited headquarters. This resource is open to the public, confidential and free. For questions about this support group, call 270442-1166. Stroke and Brain Injury Survivors Support Group. MEETS FIRST MONDAYS, 11 AM – noon. Second floor conference room, Jackson Purchase Medical Pavilion. Call 270-251-4121 for information on upcoming meeting topics. Support & education for families with a loved one who has a severe mental illness. FREE. Basic information about medications, the recovery process, communication skills, problem solving. Weekly meetings. Call to register 270-554-1915 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. 270-217-1182. TOPS KY 0212 Paducah "Take Off Pounds Sensibly". Our mission is to offer Support and Encouragement for weight loss. Fountain Avenue United Methodist. Meetings are every Wednesday morning & starts at 9:30. The first meeting is FREE, yearly dues are $26,and monthly chapter dues are just $4. For more information contract Tina at 270-331-0318. United Ostomy Association – Held at Western Baptist Hospital. Contact v

Bonita Cloyd, 575-2303

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By: Robin Gericke

KIDS BITS

Going to College in High School Dual Enrollment FAQ Editor’s Notes: I must confess I am a big fan of duel enrollment. My daughter didn’t especially like high school and was not particularly challenged by some of her classes. She was in danger of losing interest in her education and I realized that could negatively impact her future. Like our author, she chose dual enrollment as a way to maximize her credits for college and get through high school a little faster. It’s not for everyone, but a motivated student will find this an excellent option.

have just finished my first semester of college classes, and I am relieved and proud of myself for making it through the past three months. Why is it such a big deal? Completing your first semester of college is especially meaningful when you are a sixteen-year-old high school student.

What? Why would you go to college now? First, let me tell you a little bit about my schooling background. I attended public school until 4th grade, and then began homeschooling. When I became a junior, my parents suggested I attend West Kentucky Technical and Community College (WKCTC) for dual enrollment. In August, I started taking two courses, Spanish 101 and English 105, at WKCTC. I continued math, science, and health at home. The idea of dual enrollment appealed to me because I would be earning both high school and college credit. It seemed repetitive to receive high school credit and

then do the same work again two years later for college credit. I also knew that taking college courses in high school would make the transition from graduation to college easier, especially since the colleges I am looking at are far away from home. Because I will have already experienced ‘college,’ it won’t be quite such a shock.

Were you nervous? Although I was excited, I also had fears about attending college for the first time, especially as a high school student. Before the first day, I wondered, “What will my classmates be like? Will I be lonely? What if the homework overwhelms me? Will I make good grades?” I knew that going to college would be like nothing I had ever experienced before. Looking back, there was no reason for me to be so nervous. My classmates weren’t mean, I was not lonely, the homework was doable (but I can’t say I wasn’t overwhelmed at times), and my grades were just as good as the ones I made in high school. I am now looking forward to next semester.

How did you manage all the homework? College has a lot of homework, especially for someone who is homeschooled. The experience of going to class all day and then coming home and doing more work was new to me, and I can’t say I loved it. However, the tip I would give any high school student doing dual enrollment is to use your time wisely! Plan homework time and breaks so that you don’t surf the internet after getting home and then stay up late doing homework. Enjoying free time feels even better

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when you know that you earned it with your hard work. Also, when your teacher passes out a class syllabus Day One, keep it! Refer to it often so you know what is coming up in class.

alone isn’t the norm. At college, there aren’t ‘cliques’ or ‘groups,’ so there is nothing to feel excluded from. I enjoyed spending time with the friends I have on campus, but I did not feel pressured to always have someone by my side.

Was it weird being a high school student on a college campus?

What courses should I take?

Honestly, I don’t think anyone noticed I was a high school student until I told them. One thing that was different about college was that being alone was an okay thing. When you put together a large group of high school students, I think there is pressure to find someone to ‘hang out’ with, because being

My friends who did dual enrollment told me was that they wished they had taken more general education (math, English, foreign language) classes so they could have jumped sooner into their college major course work. To decide what classes I would sign up for, my mom and I

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looked at the course requirements for my major at the college I am considering attending. Many of the general education courses were ones I could take at WKCTC. I decided to take my least favorite subjects (i.e. math) now so I could get it over with sooner! I also knew that several general education courses at WKCTC were taught by teachers I knew and liked, and that was a contributing factor to my decision. Because I will already have many of the general education credits required to graduate from college, I will be able to take more classes that have to do with my major once I go there. I might even be able to graduate college a little earlier. This saves both time and money, (and student loans)!

How do I enroll? Where do I start? There are many colleges that offer dual enrollment. The best place to start is to look at that college’s program, contact their admissions counselor, and speak with your school guidance counselor. Here are several area colleges that offer dual enrollment:

West Kentucky College Academy at WKCTC Classes are available at participating local high schools, online, and on campus. To learn more and apply, visit westkentucky.kctcs.edu and click on ‘Academics,’ ‘K-12 Partnerships.’

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COLLEGE TIPS: • Pack snacks – many classes are over normal lunch time • Take a good back pack – colleges don’t have lockers • Get a planner – keep your calendar up to date with events and due dates, and make daily to-do lists: This helps you complete what needs to be done on time

Contact: Lorry Beth Wilson: lorrybeth.wilson@kctcs.edu or 270-534-3117

Murray State University Racer Academy Classes are available at participating local high schools, online, or on campus. To learn more and apply, visit murraystate.edu and click on ‘Prospective Students,’ ‘Racer Academy.’ Contact: Charlotte Bradshaw: raystate.edu or 270.809.2684.

cbradshaw@mur-

WKU Dual Credit Classes are available at participating local high schools and on campus. To learn more and apply, visit wku.edu/dualcredit. Contact: dual.credit@wku.edu or (270) 745-3418

• Look at flyers around campus – there’s lot of FREE fun events offered around campus… and many of them have free food too!

If you think that you are ready for a challenge, I would suggest dual enrollment for both homeschooled and publicschooled students. It will save you time and money and will leave you more prepared for what happens after you walk across the stage at high school graduation. v

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PADUCAH, KENTUCKY

by: Harvest Prude

COMMUNITY NEWS

To Shred or not to Shred! Personal Records Security

t’s that time of the year again, to rustle up your personal information and start getting together everything you need to deal with taxes! With all the paperwork involved, it can be hard to know what to keep, what not to keep, and how to deal with both. Identity theft is on the rise, often stemming from carelessness and a lack of method and order with regards to personal records and information. Try to keep in mind some basic safety guidelines you can follow to eliminate your chances of being a victim. Plus, you’ll rest easier knowing that your important papers are properly secure and organized!

Proper Disposal of Documents According to the IRS (Internal Revenue Service) it is appropriate to keep tax documents as long as they may be needed for examination, so at a minimum they should be maintained until the 3 year statute of limitation expired. According to Julie Keller, an advisor at Pierce, Keller, and Associates in Murray, bank statements should be retained for 6 years. “Copies of tax returns, legal correspondence, real estate records, and other similar documents should be kept indefinitely,” Keller told me. “Time periods can be different for personal and business records, so if you are unsure you should contact your tax professional. Additional information can also be found in IRS Publication 552.” Once this time has lapsed, it is safe to discard documents. There are several ways you can dispose of records: Identity theft aside, it is never safe or advisable to ball up official documents or tear them in half, and throw them away. The only safe way of disposing of documents is safely burning them or shredding them.

basically anything that is not personal. Be careful with regards to bills or statements that come in the mail. If you get a preapproved credit card in the mail, even if you aren’t interested, don’t throw it away! Identity theft often occurs through ‘dumpster diving’. These preapproved cards must be shredded too. If you don’t have a shredder, some businesses, such as Paducah Bank, offer free shredding with their “super shredder Thursdays” held usually in the summer. Call your local bank to see if they offer this service.

Storage of Important Documents That being said, there are many other essential documents you never want to get rid of. Make sure that the ones you want to keep are properly stored. Many individuals make the mistake of just boxing up their important documents and storing them in their attic or basement. The problem is in a few years they will end up with a pile of reeking, moldy documents due to flooding, moisture or leaks. Or, a huge potential fire hazard if stored in a dry hot area for years. Do not keep your documents in a garage or storage building, or in any place that is easily accessible to other people.

What the Experts say I spoke to Chrissy Rudd, Paducah Bank’s BSA/ Fraud Officer, who offered some good

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tips about handling personal documents: “Try to keep most of your important documents in an inconspicuous safe, not just a filing cabinet,” She advised. “The problem with most at home safes is that they are portable and could possibly be stolen. The best way to insure your documents are safe is to rent a bank safe-deposit box where it will be absolutely secure. Some people prefer to have their documents in their home so they are more accessible, and that is fine too as long as you have the right environment. Sometimes a little added inconvenience is well worth it when burglaries or other mishaps such as fire and floods are taken into consideration.” Keller reminded me of the importance of not only hard copy, but online files as well. “People should also be aware of their online and social networking activities. Changing your passwords routinely will help to prevent hacking, and be sure to set security settings as high as possible so you know who is able to view your social networking posts. Post about travel and vacation plans online my alert an intruder that your house is empty exposing you potential theft.” Protecting your online presence will also protect your at home records! “Replacement tax documents are difficult and sometimes costly to get in a timely manner,” Keller said. “This makes it important to keep track of them from the start! “Be timely in delivering these documents to your tax preparer once you have received all of the items you are expecting. No two tax situations are alike and your tax professional will want to have adequate time to prepare your return as accurately as possible.”

Keeping copies is up to you If you still want to have your important personal documents on hand for easy reference, Rudd recommended keeping photocopies on hand. In many states the bank may be required to seal the box temporarily if the renter dies which delays the time when survivors can retrieve these documents. Or with most recent natural disasters, banks themselves will be affected which limits access to important documents. And of course there are many times you will need to access key numbers or information in your papers. This is where copies come in handy. Keep in mind that, especially in business transactions, most companies asking for documentation require the originals. Remember to find out if using your photocopy would be appropriate by asking the institution itself. For example, 58 • January2014 www.purchasefamilymag.com

when she was adopting her daughter Rudd explained that she had to send in the adoption paperwork to the agency. “I sent the original papers the first time, but they asked for it again later. I did have two originals but I needed those for my records. Then they let me know that a copy would be acceptable. The only way to know is to go on a case by case basis with each institution.” When I asked Rudd if she had any last tips, she recommended keeping a list of everything you carry in your wallet, or purse, at home. Keep relevant information such as phone numbers for your credit card agencies and your bank as well as social security numbers, drivers license numbers, etc. Or you could photocopy the contents. Keep that list or copies in a secure, secret place. If you misplace or have your wallet stolen, you can contact the appropriate institutions to get your cards canceled as soon as possible. “Always, always be conscious of where your information is and how you’re handling it,” cautioned Rudd. “Be careful about what you throw away and try to shred as much as you can.” v

WHAT TO KEEP: • Birth, death and marriage certificates • Adoption Papers • Photos or videotapes of possessions • Military Records • Social Security Cards • Mortgage/property deeds • Car titles • Proof of ownership on other items • Insurance policies (life, health, disability, long-term care, auto, homeowners, renters, etc.) • Stock Certificates

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By: Rosemarie Steele

s we welcome the New Year, hopeful resolutions and the promise of fresh beginnings abound. Some of us may have over indulged on holiday treats and are renewing our commitment to exercise. Perhaps you’d like to enrich your life and learn more about holistic health. Whatever the case, 2014 can be your year for positive change and starting a balanced plan that is energizing and fun. January is the perfect time to seek expert advice and get a fresh perspective on awakening to wellness, and a healthy lifestyle.

What is integrative medicine? The terms ‘holistic wellness’ and ‘aromatherapy’ invoke a sense of mental, physical and spiritual peace and harmony. Nowhere in the region are those qualities as professionally practiced and deeply experienced as at Integrative Medicine of Kentucky (IMK). This is the medical practice of Dr. Christi Bonds-Garrett, MD; a respected family medicine physician, noted author, gifted teacher and inspirational speaker. This local resident is considered one of the foremost leading experts in the integrative medicine/holistic health movement.

Integrative Medicine is a healing-oriented approach to healthcare that takes account of the whole person–body, mind and spirit–as well as all aspects of our lifestyles. It incorporates the appropriate use of both conventional and alternative methods of medical care to facilitate the body's innate healing response. Trained in both Eastern and Western approaches to medicine, Dr. Bonds-Garrett has been offering integrative medical care since 1995. She opened her practice in Paducah in January 2008, where she combines natural therapies with appropriate conventional medical treatments in a safe manner. “Western and Eastern medicine are like two wings of a bird,” explained Dr. Bonds-Garrett. “Both wings need to be strong and healthy for the bird to fly.”

Aromatherapy Over the past decade, Dr. Bonds-Garrett has focused on the use of essential oils (also known as aromatherapy) in her medical clinic. “The sense of smell is important to emotional healing since smell connects directly to the limbic system…our emotional brain,” explained Dr. Bonds-Garrett. A sense of tranquility begins the moment you walk through the door of her clinic in Paducah’s LowerTown Arts District. The scent of infused clove and rosemary, blended with soft harmonic sounds reminiscent of nature or sacred temples, permeate the air. A quick visual survey of the surroundings soon reveals that Integrative Medicine of Kentucky is a sophisticated center for healing and a complete holistic health learning resource. It’s the perfect place to begin your wellness journey. Help yourself to a cup of organic tea and browse! You’ll find many healing tools including a vast array of Young LivingTM Essential Oils and a wide selection of educational videos, and books for your enjoyment.

Women’s Health Care Dr. Bonds-Garrett specializes in Women’s Health Care, utilizing unique combinations of acupuncture, herbs, oils and other forms of vibrational medicine to help her patients attain an optimal state of internal balance. She has special-

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ized in Women’s Health Care since opening her first private practice in 1994, and has enjoyed great success integrating the use of herbs, acupuncture and other supportive therapies with western hormonal medication when it is needed. In the area of women’s hormonal balance, “one shoe does not fit all,” she explained. Finding the best balance among the many options available is an art at which Dr. Bonds-Garrett excels. She frequently speaks on Women’s Optimal Health to both the general public as well as medical professionals. She is currently writing a book about natural therapies and women’s health that is expected to be published in Fall 2014.

FREE one-hour talks Dr. Bonds-Garett shares her wealth of knowledge willingly and readily with her patients, her students and audiences across the globe. A highly regarded motivational speaker, she is beginning a series of free one-hour talks in 2014 at her Paducah location. The talks will focus on enhancing emotional health with Young LivingTM Essential Oils. Dr. D. Gary Young, who shares the stage with hundreds of doctors who use some form of natural medicine in their practice, speaks very highly of her presentations. “I have never been more proud to share the stage with someone as I have with Doctor Christi Bonds-Garrett,” said Dr. Young. “She walks her talk, lives it, practices it, and teaches it. We all can learn from

her. She makes me proud to be her friend.” The series entitled Introduction to the use of Essential Oils: New Year, New You! is the perfect opportunity to begin or enhance your holistic health journey. The FREE one-hour sessions will be held in her clinic at 233 N. 7th Street in Paducah, every Thursday from 5-6 PM. The schedule and topics are:

January 9 - Essential Oils for Ideal Weight January 16 - Essential Oils for Stress Reduction January 23 - Essential Oils for Skin Care January 30 - Essential Oils for Optimal Immune System

Vibrational Raindrop Technique: non-invasive sound healing therapy With the publication of her first book, Vibrational Raindrop Technique, in March 2011, Dr. Bonds-Garrett completed the rigorous requirements to become a Certified Acutonics Practitioner (CAP), a non-invasive sound healing therapy. Raindrop Technique is an anointing protocol applying nine different essential oils to the feet and back. The technique was originated by Dr. D. Gary Young, founder of Young

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LivingTM Essential Oils, in 1991 and is taught throughout the world. “The Vibrational Raindrop Technique (VRT) differs from the classic Raindrop Technique in that it adds specific frequencies of tuning forks to amplify the healing effect,” explains Dr. Bonds-Garrett. “Combining specific frequencies with the healing properties of essential oils, and applying them to ancient Chinese acupuncture points brings together multiple healing modalities, each with its own powerful morphic field.” Teachers and medical professionals from many diverse cultures come to Paducah to participate in her continuing education certification programs in AromaSounds® Raindrop Harmonics. Her expertise draws students from all over the United States and as far away as Malaysia, Singapore, Japan, Hong Kong, Australia, New Zealand and Canada.

Why Western Kentucky? So, why did one of the world’s foremost leading experts in

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the integrative medicine/holistic health movement leave a successful private practice in Reno, Nevada and move to Western Kentucky? Interestingly, it was her connection to the fiber arts and quilting world that brought her to Paducah. The doctor was an artist long before she was a healer. Years ago she was attending a workshop in Reno taught by internationally recognized art quilter Caryl Bryer Fallert-Gentry of Bryerpatch Studio in Paducah. Gentry had injured her neck and was experiencing pain. Dr. BondsGarrett told her she could relieve her pain if she had 45 minutes to spare before dinner. Gentry agreed. The doctor/fiber artist performed acupuncture at her clinic; the muscles relaxed and the two became fast friends. But it wasn’t until a year later when the pair encountered each other again that the Doctor agreed to come to Paducah for the annual Quilt Show and take a look at Lower Town. The vibrant arts and culture scene was intoxicating, especially during Paducah’s annual quilting event. By early 2007 she had

Christi Bonds-Garrett, MA, MD, CAP, CCP - While working as Medical Director for three Native American Clinics near Yosemite, California in the 1990s, Dr. Christi Bonds-Garrett pursued advanced studies in Chinese Herbs, Nutrition, Medical Acupuncture at UCLA, and Homeopathy at the National Center of Homeopathy in Washington DC. She received both her Master's Degree (MA) in Counseling and her Medical Doctor degree (MD) from the University of Nevada in Reno. While living in Nevada, she was a licensed Homeopathic Physician and testified to the Nevada State Board of Medical Examiners on behalf of the merits of Integrative Medicine. More recently, Dr. Bonds-Garrett completed a 2-year fellowship in Integrative Medicine in Tucson, Arizona under Dr. Andrew Weil, author and internationally recognized expert on medicinal plants, alternative medicine, and the reform of medical education. bought a home, relocated to Paducah and opened the HeART of Healing Gallery and clinic. Dr. Bonds-Garrett’s art quilt creations and her large collection of ethnic textiles, that include vintage Japanese kimonos, and colorful molas and molitas, are on display at Integrative Medicine of Kentucky.

was appointed one of a small group of “Clinical Champions” nationwide for the Office of Patient Centered Care and Cultural Transformation of the Department of Veterans Affairs. Caring for the Veterans primarily as a Family Practitioner, she also strives to introduce integrative medical concepts into their excellent care.

Part of the VA

To join the movement and awakening to wellness and healthy living in 2014 contact Integrative Medicine of Kentucky at (270) 415-1752 and speak with Julie, or visit www.integrativemedicineofkentucky.com. v

When not at her medical clinic in Paducah, Dr. BondsGarrett is a Family Medicine physician for the Veterans at the VA Medical Center in Paducah, Kentucky. In May 2012, she

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COMMUNITY NEWS

By: Harvest Prude

Calling All Budding Film Directors! The Paducah Bank Video Contest alling all film directors! Are you a community minded teenager who is interested in expressing yourself artistically through film? If so, the Paducah Bank “I love Paducah Bank!” Video Contest is an idea you may be interested in. If you are actively looking for opportunities to gain practice in the area of film and would like to display your direction and production abilities, have the chance to work with a video camera, and compete with others for a prize, then this is definitively the opportunity for you!

Kindness, compassion, and community

Paducah Bank believes in giving back to the community and inspiring compassion and kindness among the area’s youth. Their annual video contest is an opportunity for students to actively engage their creativity, share their artistic talents with the community, and compete to win a prize.

Paducah Bank is inviting area high school students enrolled in grades nine through twelve, to direct, film, and produce a short video of their own that visually depicts a scene demonstrating kindness, compassion, and community. The subject can be anything of your choosing, and all you need is an idea and a video camera!

This is not the first year Paducah Bank has hosted the video contest. The “I Love Paducah” contest was started back in 2010. In the past three years it has inspired local youth to share why they love their community and what attractions Paducah holds. The success and interest generated by the contest has encouraged the Bank to continue the tradition with a slight variation on their theme; this year it’s the Paducah Bank, “I love Paducah Bank” Video Contest.

2013 Winners

“We want to inspire the young people in our community to think about values like kindness and compassion in their daily lives,” said Paducah Bank’s President, Mardie Herndon. The Bank hopes to engage young people in thinking about how individuals, families, and friends, working with corporate businesses, can combine for the good of the entire community.

Inspire yourself, inspire the community Interested Youth can look on this as an opportunity to express themselves artistically (and have fun while doing it!) It is also an oppor-

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tunity for them to invest in the community and extend a sense of continuity to-wards not only themselves and their families, but also businesses. The sense that businesses, families, and individuals work hand in hand toward building a great community is an idea that the Paducah Bank Video Contest wants to promote and encourage. If businesses can sponsor connections throughout the community, and work toward creating relationships; constituents themselves can step up and help to promote the key expressions of kindness, compassion, and community.

How to enter The video should be one minute long and submitted before the deadline of January 15. Entries that are longer, shorter or received after the deadline will not be eligible. To submit your video, simply go to Paducah Bank’s Facebook page and upload the video through YouTube to their page. The first place winner will receive a prize of $500. The second place prize is $250, and the third place prize is $100.

Kindness. Compassion. Community.

VIDEOCONTEST for HIGH SCHOOLSTUDENTS Show us in 60 seconds what these values mean to you! Submit your video to YouTube or Vimeo at Paducah Bank Facebook page. 1ST PLACE

2ND PLACE

3RD PLACE

$500

$250

$100

Be creative! As long as you follow the basic guidelines, your film can be whatever you choose it to be! Just keep the key words of kindness, compassion and community in your script as the underlying theme. Videos in the past have gone along with the catchphrase; “I love Paducah Bank,” and a short scene explaining or enacting why. Creative youth have depicted Lego figures enacting a scene of a bank robbery prevented by an employee at Paducah Bank, a woman who visually (and verbally) depicted the “wow” in Wow! Paducah Bank, and a child who explained what the Bank has done for their family, proclaiming that; “They have really good suckers!” Whatever your reasons of appreciation, it is up to you how you express yourself. Try to put your own unique spin on your film and really catch v the judges’ eye!

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COMMUNITY NEWS

by: Robin Gericke

Stand By Me An End to Sexual Violence

exual violence is something that very few people want to talk about; however, silence is not a solution for the problem. Silence won’t stop sexual violence, and it won’t help the victims of it. Every two minutes in the United States, someone is sexually assaulted. The Kentucky Association of Sexual Assault Programs estimates that one in nine Kentucky women and one in 33 Kentucky men will be forcibly raped in their lifetime. The Kentucky Association of Children’s Advocacy Centers estimates one in three girls and one in six boys will suffer some form of child sexual abuse before age 18. When sexual violence has affected so many people, it is likely that you, a friend, or a family member is or has been a victim of it.

Hope and Healing for Victims Purchase Area Sexual Assault and Child Advocacy Center (PASAC) offers hope to the victims of sexual violence. PASAC is a non-profit organization that is designated as a rape crisis and child advocacy center by Kentucky's Cabinet for Health and Family Services. PASAC has been serving the eight county Purchase Area region since 1987 by providing free and confidential aid to all ages of victims of sexual crimes. Walking into the PASAC facility does not feel like entering a medical waiting room or a cold office. Instead, it is a home with brightly-painted walls, many of them covered with artwork. It is bright, cheery, and welcoming. The building welcoming spirit matches that of those who work there, supporting victims of sexual violence in the community through a wide variety of free services.

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Stand By Me: End Sexual Violence in the Purchase Area PASAC recently unveiled a new initiative to end sexual violence throughout the Purchase Area. The campaign is simple:

the mission is all about connection. A specific goal is to empower survivors through shared storytelling and connection to a supportive community. “It represents a collective, unified community where sexual violence is not tolerated,” explained Amy Clevidence, developmental director of PASAC. “This campaign will help move out survivors forward toward healing and recovery through the support and empowerment messages generated by this initiative. The program furthers our mission to improve the health and well-being of our community by reducing the impact and prevalence of sexual violence.” As part of the campaign, members of the community are invited to submit their ‘Stand By Me’ stories and photos to PASAC, addressing questions such as: ‘Why will you stand by victims of sexual violence?’ Bystander intervention is another focus of Stand By Me campaign. We are all responsible to intervene in other’s pain, and actively standing up for ‘what is right’ shows others that we are intolerant of violence and that we support of those who suffer from it.

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What can I do? There are specific ways everyone can make a difference. PASAC is looking for volunteers to offer their time, talents, and resources and to serve on a Community Prevention Team. They are also asking the community to attend PASAC bystander intervention trainings and to submit Stand By Me Stories and photos. To learn more, contact Amy Clevidence at aclevidence@pasacky.org.

PASAC’s Services Crisis Response PASAC has trained crisis responders on call for area hospitals, because Kentucky state law requires that hospitals notify their state-designated rape crisis center immediately when a victim of a sexually-based crime comes to the emergency room for treatment. PASAC also offers a toll-free 24/7 crisis line so callers in need of assistance can speak directly to a trained responder. The responder will help the caller develop a plan of action to help him or her overcome the challenges they are facing. The overall purpose of hospital response and the crisis line is to ensure survivors of sexually-based crimes have immediate access to resources and have been informed of their medical and legal rights.

Advocacy Services It is a priority to PASA to provide victims and their family/caregivers with the knowledge needed to make important decisions as they pursue healing and justice. Because the prosecution of cases involves many professionals and this can be overwhelming for victims, PASAC acts as a single point of contact. This makes the communication process much less stressful, which increases the chances of victims pursuing justice through the legal process. PASAC’s Victim & Family Advocate provides case management services to adults and children who are victimized.

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children heal from the trauma of abuse. Throughout this six-week course, participants learn about the dynamics of abuse and common effects of abuse in a supportive environment. Clinical Services PASA offers many different kinds individualized therapy that allows survivors to obtain short-term relief from trauma-related problems and make long-term changes in their ability to cope and function. One of the most unique forms of therapy PASAC offers is Expressive Arts Therapy. They are home to the state’s only Expressive Arts Therapy Center, which was opened in 2007, thanks to grants and community support. The Center houses a houses a sand tray room, art room, drama and play rooms, and a yoga/relaxation room, all of which help provide a variety of expressive therapy techniques for trauma processing. To learn more about PASAC and their services, visit hopehealgrow.org. Their 24 Hour Helpline is 1.800.928.7273. The Advocate attends court hearings, conducts follow-up services, and attends Multi-Disciplinary Team Meetings so that PASAC can provide case updates to victims that have active cases with the justice system. Helping children and adolescents recover from sexual violence requires the involvement and support of parents and caregivers. Because of this, PASAC offers quarterly Parenting After Abuse classes. Care-givers are provided with effective ways of helping themselves and their

Stand By Me! To submit your Stand By Me story or photo, please download the form from PASAC’s Facebook page (facebook.com/hopehealgrow). We cannot change the past, but together, we can support the victims of sexual violence and change the future by eliminating sexual violence from our community. Will you stand by PASAC and make this change? v

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by: LeeAnn Ellingsworth, Skin & Body Solutions

Renew Your Look with Microdermabrasion!

ave you looked in the mirror this winter and noticed that your skin was dry and flakey? Do you have acne and clogged pores? Does your make-up seem to cling to fine lines on your face? You may find these complaints and many other skin conditions can be relieved by microdermabrasion. Microdermabrasion, or microderm, is a non-surgical, noninvasive procedure used to remove the superficial top layers of the skin called the stratum corneum. Removing these dead skin cells, which can clog pores and leave skin dull and sallow, allows the younger, smoother skin beneath to be revealed. The exfoliation of dead skin cells stimulates new cell turnover and collagen production giving your skin a new fresh, healthy appearance. Microderm should only be performed by a licensed esthetician or a physician.

How does Microdermabrasion work? Typically, a microdermabrasion machine consists of a compressor that draws in air through a hand-held device called a wand. When the wand touches the skin it creates a vacuum effect and simultaneously aluminum oxide crystals, or corundum, (the second-hardest mineral next to diamonds,) blast across the skin surface to gently sand the skin. This removes the thicker, uneven outer layer. The crystals and dead skin are quickly sucked up by the vacuum through a different tube in the same wand and go into a disposal container. The depth of exfoliation is controlled by the strength of the vacuum and crystal flow. Both of these can be regulated by the aesthetician who will make two passes over your skin, and sometimes a third. The number

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of passes depends on the thickness of your skin and if there is an area that needs special attention such as a scar or brown spot. The procedure is virtually painless, and generally takes about 30 minutes to perform. Microdermabrasion can be used to treat a variety of skin conditions. It can reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, help to smooth coarsely textured skin, decreases the appearance of scarring, help decrease pore size, and reduce superficial hyper-pigmentation, also known as age spots. The treatment area is not limited to the face and microderm is often used on the hands and chest or dĂŠcolletĂŠ area.

Recovery Time & Contraindications The recovery period, or down-time, for a microderm treatment is only a few hours. You may notice that after removing the top layers of the skin, the fresh new skin revealed will be very sensitive to sun exposure. Because of this hypersensitivity, it is recommended to start your series of microderm treatments in the winter months when sun exposure is at a minimum. Artificial sun exposure (tanning beds) is also strictly prohibited while undergoing microdermabrasion, as the fresh new skin will hyperpigment very easily causing damage to the tissues and skin discoloration. The contraindications for microdermabrasion are very few and with an age range of 12 - 65, almost everyone, male and female alike, can benefit from this amazing treatment. Contraindications to starting a microderm regime include the use of isotretinoin, inflammatory cystic acne, or an open wound. After only one treatment it is common to see, and feel, a remarkable difference in the skin, but for the best results, it is generally recommended that a client receive a series of treatments. A typical protocol is a series of six treatments, 10 to 14 days apart. A full series of treatments will dramatically change the texture and appearance of your skin. v www.purchasefamilymag.com January2014 â&#x20AC;˘ 71

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