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2June is here and the kids are out of school. Itsalready hot outside but the yard is green andfull of flowers.roll on the lazy days of summer!Of course, for many parents summer means additionalchild care, and trying to juggle work and the expecta-tions of a busy family life. Were got a great feature thismonth on Zoos and Aquariums in our region. Perhaps,some of you will be able to take a day out of town andvisit one of them. My mother was a huge fan of gettingout for the day and visiting places: Historic homes,zoos, museums and even parks that were several milesaway and that we didnt visit very often. I have manymemories of sunny summer days, and picnic luncheswith my sister and friends. Not surprisingly, I have beento every one of the places we mention in the article. Ireally encourage you to spend time with your familythis summer. Its worth the cost of the gas to get outand make great memories from you and your childrenfrom your day outeven if its a trip to the park inother cities in our region.

Heres a few of my personal tips about the article. WhileSt. Louis Zoo is free, it can be very hard to park there inthe summer. You will need to allow time to park awayfrom the main parking lot and walk! Take advantage ofthe evenings hours on the weekend. The Aquarium inChattanooga is fantastic and worth every bit of the 5hour drive. Its probably not a day trip but it would be agreat two-day adventure. There are lots of great things todo in Chattanooga, and the downtown motels are plenti-ful and not too expensive. Cincinnati Zoo is amazing, butagain, its probably a two day trip. Nashville and Memphisare both do-able in a day and theres a lot of family fun tobe had in both cities.

On a personal note, and because I know that many ofthe magazines readers have been following my healthupdates, a few words about the blonde hair! Its inter-esting how your hair, especially for women I think, canmake a huge difference in your self-confidence andattitude. When my hair first started to grow back after Ifinished my chemotherapy it was platinum, fine andcurly! Hair on my head meant I was recovering andgave me a big boost. I thought it looked cute kind ofAnnie Lenox-ish! Then it turned a dark shade of char-coal gray, and became thicker and thicker. It grew in agiant swirl from the crown of my head and curledobnoxiously around my neck as if I had one of mygrandmothers perms!

My stylist suggested that we try a brown/red shade sothat I didnt notice the curls and swirls as much. I likedit when I left the salon, but a few days later I realizedthat the platinum hair had made me feel kind youthful;dare I say sexy! The more I looked at that red hair theless alive I felt...in fact that, coupled with a few extrapounds from celebrating that I could taste food again,and a sluggish metabolism from the sudden onset ofmenopause, and I was downright depressed. A coupleof weeks later I stood in front of the mirror and gavemyself a good talking to. I went on a strict diet,increased my exercise and went back to the salon. Theblonde is back, although I have to say that my faithfulstylist is a bit concerned that those chemo curls wonttake much more bleach!

As we celebrate Fathers Day this month. I cant helpbut wonder what my dad would have thought of myshort, platinum hair? He liked it best when my hair waslong and dark brown. As a small child I remember heused to dry it with a big towel in front of the fireplace,after I had my bath. He passed away a couple of yearsago but I can still hear his voice saying, You shouldgrow it! We wish all our malereaders a Happy Fathers Day;whether you are a dad, grandfa-ther or stepfather and I hope youenjoy the fathers day articles inthis months magazine.

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On our cover this month are Wayne and TrinidadMcGee, their twenty-month-old daughter Grace,and one of their six horses, Dollar. They are theproud owners of New Haven Assisted Living; a unique collec-tion of smaller, specialized assistedliving facilities located throughoutthe state of Kentucky. New Havenfacilities are located in Paducah,Kevil, Marion, Princeton and thereare two in Franklin. Each has a localfeel and special features whichmake living there as close tohome as the McGees and theirstaff can accomplish. Each NewHaven location is a unique com-munity where the staff and clientscare about each other, Wayne toldme during a recent interview.

The first New Haven facilityopened in Franklin, Kentucky in2000. Waynes mother, FrancesMcGee, was always the caregiverof the family but after a stroke sheneeded help in order to live athome. Wayne explained that find-ing quality care givers proved tobe harder then he imagined. Itwas important to us that mom was provided with reliable,caring support from someone that had a genuine interest inher well-being, he explained. Wayne became convinced thatwhat he needed to do was to build a facility that would meetthe needs of people just like his mother, and was determinedto build an assisted living facility that someone as special ashis mother would be happy to live in.

Personalized care is the benchmark at New Haven. We areproud to have one of the highest staff to client ratios in thecountry, Trinidad told me. Nationally, you will find an aver-age of one member of staff to between 13 and 20 clients.New Haven has at least two staff members for every 11clients (or less). Of course all our locations are state licensedand inspected, and our employees receive the usual stateand national training, and certification. New Haven wants togo above and beyond the standard care so we provide addi-tional training and orientation for all staff members. This isto ensure that clients get the best care possible thats asclose to home as the McGees and their staff can accomplish- the care you would want your mother or father to receive.Every employee is given a drug test and their backgroundchecked. Our New Haven @ Home caregivers are bondedand insured.

New Haven Assisted Living facilities provide care 24 hours aday, 365 days a year. Their facilities have both private roomsand suites which can accommodate married couples.Residents are encouraged to bring personal items and furni-ture with them to New Haven. Studies have shown the impor-

tance of having personal itemsaround when you move to anassisted living facility, McGee toldme. It really helps to ease the tran-sition. We are pleased to accom-modate whatever can fit safely intotheir rooms. Some clients needmore daily care then others andNew Haven Assisted Living loca-tions can help provide that contin-uous care which makes theirclients lives comfortable and safe.The main criterion for our clients isthat they can be safely assistedfrom the building in the event ofemergency, explained Wayne. Aslong as thats possible we can offera safe haven at New Haven!

The McGees and the New Havenstaff take a very personal approachto caring for their clients. Noteveryone wants to eat breakfast at

7 a.m., Wayne explained. We have some clients who wantcereal at 5 a.m., and others that prefer to take it easy until laterand then eat bacon and eggs. We offer whatever they want forbreakfast, pretty much whenever they want it. Lunches anddinner are home cooked meals, and were proud of ourChristmas dinners each year when we invite all the clientsfamily members, and show off our family recipes. Last yearLew Jetton played music for all those in attendance.

Hew Haven @ Home The cost of long term residential care for a loved one can beexpensive and additionally, many families are trying to man-age their lives so that Mom or Dad can stay at home for aslong as feasibly possible. To meet the increased demand NewHaven has expanded its Hew Haven @ Home services. Ourtrained and knowledgeable staff can provide care for yourloved one in their home, Trinidad explained. Our caregiverscan be there from between 4 to 24 hours per day, 7 days aweek. This is a wonderful service and there are many, manysituations where such a flexible home care service is invalu-able. If you would like someone to check on a loved one dur-ing the day while you are at work, take them to the grocerystore, to church, to the library or physical therapy, we can pro-vide a trained and caring person to do that, explained

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Trinidad. New Haven @ Home staff can cook a simple meal orassist a client to accomplish simple domestic tasks.

We try very hard to match our caregivers to our clients,Trinidad continued. One example might be caring for anindividual with early onset Alzheimers whose grandchildlives too far away to visit regularly. Matching the client witha care giver who is the approximate age or with the samehair color of their granddaughter might make all the differ-ence in communication and interaction for that client. Manypeople recovering from illness or surgery have physical ther-apy or home health visiting them a couple of days a week andneed support for those remaining four to five days.

Old people dont want to be thought of as old, Wayne said.They sometimes feel uncomfortable with a sitter, dressed inscrubs taking them out or accompanying them. Our staff wearseveryday clothing and can be thought of as a friend or com-panion. Its nice to hear our clients say things such as Im goingto run around with my friend today and do some errands. Itreduces embarrassment and that feeling of dependency.

New Haven Companion CareBeing in a nursing home can be very stressful and lonely foran elderly person or someone recovering from a stroke, sur-gery or accident. New Haven care givers are welcome atmany local skilled nursing facilities providing supplementalcare. We work with the medical facility very closely but we

are not there to provide nursing care, judge or criticize,Trinidad explained. Our care companions provide peace ofmind and additional comfort in situations where a familymember cannot be there 24/7. For instance, we assist adevoted son who, because of his job, is just not able to visithis mother every evening. She might want her nails painted,or her hair fixed, or just to chat or play cards. He knows thateven when he is unable to check on her, the New Haven staffmember will be there to provide that added layer of security.

New Haven works work with private insurance, governmentprograms and accept clients who receive veterans benefits.New Haven Assisted Living facilities offer respite care andtemporary accommodations for the elderly during holidaysor when family members are unavailable. Each facility doesthis on a space available basis

Wayne and Trinidad invite you to call and arrange a visit toany of the New Haven locations. As Wayne told me, Ourfamily will be honored to help take care of your family.

For more information please visit their website atwww.newhavenal.com.You may also call Wayne or TrinidadMcGee at (270) 559-1131 or email [email protected] McGees and the staff of New Haven Assisted Living arealways pleased to talk with you about the specific needs ofa loved one and to show you around one of their beautifulfacilities. v


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This summer, many families are looking for less expensive alternatives to atypical summer vacation. The price of gas, hotel rooms, etc. quickly addsup when you go on an extended vacation to a faraway destination. Daytrips are a great way to add fun and variety to your summer without subtractingtoo much from your wallet. Since June is Zoo and Aquarium Month, it is a greattime to visit some of these surrounding animal attractions. In 1913, the ZoologicalSociety of St. Louis was given more than 70 acres of land to build a city zoo. Today,the St. Louis zoo now exhibits over 655 species of animals.

The St. Louis ZooDistance: 190 miles

Travel Time: 3 hoursHours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m.-7 p.m.

Friday-SundayAdmission: FREE! ($15 parking)

What Makes It Special!At Caribbean Cove you can touch a stingray and pet a shark as they swim

through a 17,000 gallon tank. Dont worry, the barbs are removed from thestingrays and the sharks are small, shy, and dont pose danger to humans. Horseshoe crabs also swim along in this habitat. The cost of this special exhibit is $3.

New ExhibitsOn June 30, the Zoo is opening a new exhibit called Sea Lion Landing. This new10,400 square foot exhibit will house eleven sea lions. The most exciting part ofthis new exhibit is that you will have the chance to view the sea lions underwa-ter environment as you walk through a clear 35 foot long tunnel. This is the firstexhibit like it in North America. The whole family will enjoy watching the sealions swim around them! The exhibit also features an outdoor pool, rocky out-croppings, a 40 foot wide underwater viewing window, and a shallow beachwhere the sea lions sunbathe. For more information, visit www.stlzoo.org.


Nashville ZooDistance: 145 milesTravel Time: 2 hoursHours: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.Admission: Children 2-12: $10, Adults: $15 ($5 Parking)

The Nashville Zoo was founded in 1990. It moved to its current location at Grassmere, 200acres of land donated by the Croft sisters, in 1996.

What Makes It Special!If you love history, be sure to visit the Historic Croft Home, built in 1810. You can take a guid-ed tour through the halls of this homeevery half hour after 10 a.m. You willlearn the history of the property and

view some of the original furniture and book collection.

Everything in our zoo is of natural origin, says Jim Bartoo of theNashville Zoo. We have a lot of trees and shaded paths, and you wontsee a lot of containment around the animals. People always commenton how the zoo looks like a natural park.

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you cool. One exciting thing about Ice Day is that you can walk through the zoo and see icy treats being fed to the ani-mals, Bartoo says. This is a free event, included in zoo admission.

New ExhibitDinoTrek, a new exhibit featuring fourteen life size robotic dinosaurs that move, hiss, spit, and roar, is sure to be an excit-ing adventure. Docents are located throughout the exhibit and will share fun facts about these extinct reptiles. Childrencan practice their paleontology in the DinoDig section of the exhibit. Tickets for DinoTrek are $4. For more information, visitwww.nashvillezoo.org.

Memphis ZooDistance: 200 milesTravel Time: 3 hoursHours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.Admission: Children 2-11: $10, Adults: $15 ($5 parking)

The Memphis Zoo was established in 1906. The Zoo, which started out with 23 cages and a row ofconcrete bear dens, has grown into an impressive attraction with eighteen exhibits and 3500 animals.

What Makes It Special!The Memphis Zoo is one of the few zoos in America that has an exhibit devoted to nocturnal animals. In Animals of theNight, daylight hours are reversed so you can observe how these nighttime creatures live. The exhibit is home to a widevariety of nocturnal animals and over 400 bats.

For an experience similar to Yellowstone, head to Teton Trek, an exhibit inspired by the National Park. The entrance to theexhibit features a 60 foot tall log cabin and a geyser thatsprays water up to 30 feet high. Once you are inside theexhibit, you can observe grizzly bears, timber wolves, elk, andmany other animals while walking along a wooden board-walk.

Summer ProgramsThe Memphis Zoo offers you two all new opportunities to getup close to some of the zoo animals. Camel rides are availablefrom 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. If that is a little too adventurousfor you, how about helping feed the giraffes?You can let these amazing creatures eat lettuce out of your

hand from Wednesday-Sunday at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Both ofthese adventures are $5 each.

New AnimalsWe always have new babies in our exhibits, says Laura Dotyof the Memphis Zoo. Currently, we have ten prairie dogbabies, as well as a penguin chick and a six month oldSulawesi Macaque. The prairie dogs can be found in our OnceUpon A Farm exhibit. The penguin chick is out and about onPenguin Rock and the Macaque is found in Primate Canyon.The Memphis Zoo is a great place to bring the whole familyand enjoy each other's company. We hope to see you soon!Doty says. For more information about the Zoo, visitwww.memphiszoo.org.

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Louisville ZooDistance: 215 milesTravel Time: 3 hoursHours: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Friday, andSaturday in June and JulyCost: Children 3-11: $10.50, Adults: $13.95

For 43 years, the Louisville Zoo has been dedicated to family fun andanimal conservation. The State Zoo of Kentucky is now home toover 1700 animals.

What Makes It Special!The Louisville Zoo is home to a unique exhibit called Glacier Run.Made to look like a small gold mining town on the edge of the arc-tic wilderness, visitors to Glacier Run will get a feel of the tundra. Theexhibit is home to grizzly bears, polar bears, seals, and sea lions. Thetown features viewing windows that make it seem like the bears arereally wandering around town.

You can also explore the habitat of a gorilla in the Gorilla Forestexhibit. Home to 11 Western Lowland gorillas and two pygmy hippos, this fascinating exhibit won the AmericanAssociation of Zoo and Aquariums 2003 Exhibit Award.

Special OfferThe Louisville Zoo has a special gift to all fathers this summer: On Fathers Day (June 17), dads get into the zoo for free!

Summer EventOn August 4 and 5, you can learn about how important water is to life on earth. The Louisville Water Company will haveseveral stations with hands on activities and kid friendly information set up throughout the zoo. Several special guests, likeSpider-Man, Frog and Toad, and Scuffy the Tugboat will also take part in the fun of Water Wows! For more information, goto www.louisvillezoo.com.

Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Gardens Distance: 340 milesTime: 3 hoursHours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.Cost: Children 2-12: $10, Teens and Adults: $15 ($8 parking)

The Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Gardens was founded in 1873 and officially opened itsdoors in 1875, making it the second oldest zoo in America. Over 1.2 million people visitthe Zoo annually.

What Makes It SpecialThe Cincinnati Zoo has been home to the rare white tiger since the 1970s. The Zoo also has white lions in its collection.They are related to lions from the first pride of white lions found is South Africa. White lions can be found in Siegfried &Roy's White Lion exhibit. White tigers will be displayed in the all new Cat Canyon, opening June 30.

Planted in the Zoos extensive gardens are over 3,000 different kinds of plants. Thousands of flowering tree and shrubs addcolor to the summer.


Special OfferAs a way of saying thank you to all of its visitors, the Cincinnati Zoo offers half price admission and Parking on August 24, 25, and 26.

Summer ProgramsEvery day, the Zoo features a wide selection on Animal Encounters. Zookeepers teach you about the specific animal, andyou can even help feed a few of them! For more information and times, go to cincinnatizoo.org.

Tennessee AquariumDistance: 270 milesTime: 4 hours, 15 minutesHours: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.Cost: Children 3-12: $14.95, Adult: $24.95

Rated as one of the best things to do in Chattanooga, the TennesseeAquarium is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year. It is home toover 10,000 animals.

What Makes It SpecialEverything! replied Thom Benson of the Tennessee Aquarium. Onething that differentiates us from other aquariums is our focus on fresh-water. We have two separate buildings: River Journey is dedicated tofreshwater species while Ocean Journey is dedicated to salt waterspecies. The Tennessee Aquarium also has more turtle species than anyother zoo or aquarium in America.

New ExhibitsFor the first time ever in America, you can view huge freshwa-ter fish all in one tank. In collaboration with NationalGeographic, the Aquarium opened this new exhibit, RiverGiants. Giant whiptail rays from Australia, alligator gar, sevenfoot long lake surgeon, and paddle fish are just a few of theunique mega fish this exhibit holds.

We hope families have fun, and we hope the take away isthat freshwater is our most important resource, Benson says. We want to encourage people to be fascinated,become connected, and look for things they can do aroundthe home to conserve water. For more information, go towww.tnaqua.org.

Even though an extended vacation might not be in yourplans this summer, I would encourage families to visit one ofthese zoos or aquariums this summer. Through visiting oneof these attractions, you can learn more about the naturalworld around you. Just because you may not be able to trav-el to the African Savannah, the rainforest, the tundra, or theocean doesnt mean you cant learn about the animals thatlive there. Zoos and aquariums provide you with the uniqueexperience of being able to travel the world in a day. v

Summer camp is a time when children can learn new things, experi-ence a little bit of independence, and enjoy nature. This year, theWest Kentucky 4H Camp is filled with excitement. It's important forchildren to develop leadership, decision making skills, learn about nature,healthy living, and cooperation. Summer camp can offer all of these things

to children in a very short time frame.

Superheroes CampThe West Kentucky 4H Camp offers a large, 450 acre facility serving 37 counties

in Western Kentucky. It is located in Dawson Springs, (Hopkins County) Kentucky,just off the Western Kentucky Parkway. The camp is home to eight weeks of 4H Summer

Camps throughout the season. The facility includes a 14-acre freshwater lake, a high and low ropes challenge course,archery and riflery ranges, a swimming pool, multi-purpose buildings, athletic fields, a dining hall, and 22 cabins with atotal capacity of 422 children. It's accredited by the American Campers Association and funded in part by the University ofKentucky.

This year, the theme is "Superheroes." I spoke with Robert Tashjian, 4H Youth Development Agent for McCracken County,about the camp. "The theme is going to be building on character. With superheroes, they possess courage, an ability to


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stand up for things that are right and what theybelieve in, an ability to help others, and they make sure they take care of themselves, as well.We're hoping to instill these and other positive val-ues in those who attend." Every kid will get achance to come as their favorite superhero,because there will be a night when they can dressup as a superhero such as Spiderman, Batman, orthe Avengers!

Fun for Everybody!Campers choose from a wide variety of activitiesavailable each day. Among these are activitiessuch as horseback riding, zip lines, volleyball,crafts, disc golf, robotics, tie dye, fishing, ulti-mate Frisbee, swimming and cooking. Somemornings begin with a polar bear plunge inthe swimming pool, where campers can get upearly and take a dip in the pool to get

refreshed. But be warned, campers, the 'polarbear plunge' doesn't count for your daily bath orshower!

The camp has a low camper to staff ration of 7 to 1,a fully trained EMT on site, and a camp health cen-ter. There is also a chef to prepare all the meals. Allvolunteers and staff must undergo a rigorous ref-erence and background check.

Spots are still available, so sign up soon! Tashjianhopes to have a great turnout this year and inyears to come. "Our goal is to bring as many chil-dren from McCracken County, but if childrenhave a friend or group of friends from anothercounty or state, all they have to do is invitethem, and they're welcome to be a part of theexperience of 4H Camp."


This year, since camp takes place over the fourth of July andtheres going to be a fireworks show for the kids. The campwill do all the work and all the children have to do is enjoythe show!

How to register4H Camp runs from July 2 5th, 2012. Kids aged from 8 14are eligible, and the camp is co-ed. The cost is $160 per per-son. You can register on line at www.the4h.org or go to theMcCracken County Extension Office. In order to be fully reg-istered for camp, you must complete the full health and reg-istration packet you will receive after the form has been

processed. A late fee will be applied to any balance due afterJune 1st. For more information, please call the McCrackenCounty Extension Office at (270) 554-9520. v

POD by Stephen Wallenfelsby Julie Hart

S ince Independence Day (the movie,not the holiday) came out, summerhas been a great time to ponder theend of the world brought to you by not sofriendly aliens. The sky is clear until the airand peoples brains are filled with a loud,high pitch screeching followed by theappearance of black round space ships cov-ering the skies. Josh, whose 16th birthdayfalls after the invasion begins, names theblack pearl shaped space ships, POD or Pearlsof Death. There is no army, no planes, and nocounter attack. At their first appearance, thewar is over. In the newly controlled world,animals move around with freedom whilehumans are trapped inside. Where ever youare when the invasion started, is where youwill remain; that lesson comes fast and brutally. Any person

wandering into the open will be dispatchedby a blue and white flash. The next step in theinvasion plans arrives after another highscreech takes out all of the electronics - any-thing running on batteries including cars,phones, water, and pace makers.

The invasion of Earth is portrayed throughthe lives of Josh and his engineer father inProsser, Washington. Trapped in their home,the only freedom they see are the deer,dogs, and other creatures walking aroundunharmed. With a sky full of black PODS,Josh thinks of the need the visitors have fora small town, what is happening in the larg-er cities? Mom has gone to a conferenceand her fate is unknown. Communications

went down with the first screech. Dad meticulously lists whatis necessary for survival including filling everything in thehouse that will hold water. Food is cautiously and some timedisgustingly rationed. Josh makes friends with a girl in theapartment building across the street by writing her notes intext. Then the fires start, the food and water run out and theirbeloved Golden Retriever vanishes into a neighbors house.

In Los Angeles, the other observer is Megs, an 11 year oldgirl, whose mother left her alone in a car in the parkinggarage of a cheap motel for an early morning job inter-view. Mom never returns. Skills developed from a brief life-time of running from moms boyfriends morph into the abil-ity to survive. For Megs, the danger is not only from the sky.The danger in the hotel garage is a pair of sadistic goonslooking for valuables of a different sort.

The story swings back and forth quickly to both charactersalways leaving you wanting to know just a little more aboutthe dog or the cat or the neighbor until the very final page ofthe book. This is a quick read with short chapters but bewarned you will not sleep during reading this. It is that good.I cannot say with certainty if this is an adult book or a youngadult book, but both ages will want to claim it for their own.It is an innocent enough looking paperback book on thelibrary shelves written by a first time author, StephenWallenfels. The title is innocent enough, too, POD. Originallythe book was published in e-form but the quality will makeyou want morein whatever form. v


McCracken County Public Library

Summer Camp is here!Sign up now for any one of our summer camps: Sports Camps; Kidz Klub; Kidz Klub Too; and

Playground Activity Camp!

Events and ActivitiesNoble Park Fish Out Sat, June 2 @ 9amConcerts in the Park Fridays @ 7:00 pm

Hershey Track & Field Thurs, June 7 @ 3:00 pmAdult Kickball League Thurs June 7 @ 6:00 pm

Bikes on Broadway Sun, June 10 @ 1:00 pmMovie in the Park Thur, June 21 @ dusk

Adult Volleyball Tues, June 26 @ 6:00 pmPaducah Summer Games Fri-Sat, June 28-30

Pool Events & ClassesDive In Movie Fri, June 8 @ 8:00 pm

Paducah Regatta Sat, June 16 @ 9:30 amHawaiian Luau Sat, June 23 @ 12:00 pm

For more information about programs offered please visit our website at www.paducahky.gov

or call our office at 444-8508!

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Caring for Your Neckby Dr. Heath Schipp

Most people dont give a secondthought to the many functions thebody performs on a daily basis, untilthey get sick. For this reason, many people waitto see a chiropractor. There are five dangerouswords that doctors hear all the time from theirpatients who delay coming in: maybe it will goaway. The problem is it never does, and then thepatient is in worse shape when they come in tothe office. What most people dont know is thatthe cervical spine (neck) is the most complicatedarticular system in the body. If you suffer aninjury to the neck, the results of that injury canbe widespread across the whole body.

Your neck should allow you to bend, twist, andturn freely without pain, stiffness, or discomfort.Neck pain or stiffness is the first symptom to

show when someones neck is out of alignment. This area ofyour spine moves over 600 times an hour, whether you areawake or asleep.

Neck pain is a common complaint and is responsible for lostproductivity in the workplace and at home. Loss of sleep,fatigue, mood changes, and other problems commonlyoccur because of neck pain. When the spinal nerves thatcome from the neck become irritated or compressed, theycan also cause pain into the shoulder, the arm, cause tin-gling or numbness, and contribute to carpal tunnel syn-drome (which may cause weakness, numbness, or tinglingin the hands). Neck injuries are the major underlying causeof chronic headaches, resulting over 18 million office visitsto doctors every year in the U.S.

Common causes of neck problems are accidents such as falls,sports injuries, or whiplash injuries from auto accidents. Poorposture, weak muscles, stress, everyday wear and tear, jointproblems, and degeneration also contribute to neck problems.

A chiropractor is the doctor for you if you are experiencingneck pain. A chiropractor is highly trained in chiropracticadjustment methods to treat neck pain. An adjustmentreduces the irritation of the delicate nerves, reduces muscle


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spasm, and increases mobility and circulation so the bodycan heal itself. What should you do to keep your neck andback healthy, after your injury is healed? Be sure you haveproper posture and good sleeping position. You shouldsleep on your back with a supportive pillow under yourneck to maintain the normal curve of the neck.

When youre trying to fight spinal injuries, an ounce of pre-vention is worth a pound of cure. These tips may help youprevent a spinal problem before it starts.

Playing Sports:Take time to warm up slowly before the game. Increase yourheart rate with calisthenics, flexibility exercises, or light run-ning. When you start to break a sweat, your body is at thecorrect temperature to stretch tendons and muscles.

In The Home:When you wash dishes, dont stand with both feet flat onthe floor. Instead, raise one foot higher than the other byplacing it on a short step, and then redistribute some ofyour weight by leaning against the counter. Try this: openthe cabinet beneath the sink, bend your knee, and put yourfoot on the lowest shelf.

When you are resting or watching TV, dont use the arm ofthe sofa as a pillow. The angle is too sharp for your neck.

When picking up a child, dont bend at the waist. Squatwith your back straight, keep the child close to you, and useyour legs and arms to lift.

In The Yard:When mowing the grass, push the mower straight ahead ofyou. Avoid twisting and turning motions. If you must lift,bend your knees and let your arms and legs do the work,not your back. Stand as erect as possible. Take frequentbreaks to avoid muscle strain. Before gardening, exercise towarm up. Stretching is important in preventing injuries.Kneel instead of bending. Alternate your weight as much aspossible to balance the muscles used. Then cool downwhen youre finished with exercises and a short walk.

When raking leaves, stand in a scissor position, reversing yourlegs often. Bend at the knees if you need to pick up grass andleaves, not at the waist. Make small piles to decrease back strain.For mowing, use your weight to push the mower. Wheneverpossible, use tools that are ergonomically correct for the job.

Utilization of these tips can save you many unhappy visits tothe doctor. Remember, prevention is the key to a healthyspine. However, if you are currently experiencing neck painmake an appointment with your chiropractor to determinewhat is causing it and how to get rid of it. v



S ince 1999, the Purchase Area Master GardenerAssociation (PAMGA) has organized a standardflower show as part of the McCracken County Fair.The 2012 version is once again sponsored by PAMGA, withassistance from Open Gate Garden Club and PerennialGardeners Garden Club. Staged in Floral Hall at CarsonPark, this years theme is June is Bustin Out All Over! Theshow runs June 25 through June 30.

Open to the public each day from 5:30 p.m. until 9:00 p.m.,a $2.00 general admission ticket to the fairgrounds isrequired to view the exhibit, except on Thursday, June 28,between 2:30 and 4:30 p.m., when the design competitionmay be viewed for free. Anyone can enter the flower show,but all design entries must be pre-registered by [email protected] or (270) 443-8884. The deadline forentry is June 15th. Container grown entries should be pre-

registered by contacting [email protected] or (270)898-7798. The show schedule may be viewed at:http://ces.ca.uky.edu/mccracken/CountyFair. If you havequestions regarding the show, please contact the McCrackenCounty Extension Office at (270) 554-9520.

Horticulture DivisionEntries in the horticulture division will be accepted Monday,June 25, between 7:30 and 10:30 a.m. To enter cut plant mate-rial, all an exhibitor need bring is a fresh, home-grown plantspecimen in good condition, clean, and free of pests and dis-ease. Depending upon the plant, a single flower, leaf orbranch is exhibited. A single hosta leaf or single hydrangeabloom would be displayed as cut plant material, but an entireorchid in bloom would be displayed as a container grownplant. Bottles for displaying cut plant material, as well aswedging material and water, are provided.

All entries should be correctly labeled with scientific names orcurrently accepted scientific identification for educationalvalue. Cut plant material will be removed from Floral Hall onThursday morning to prepare for the design competition.Containers will be displayed for the duration of the show andmust be retrieved on Monday morning, July 2.

Exhibitors may enter multiple specimens in a class, so long aseach entry is a different species, variety, cultivar, type or color.Exhibitors are limited to 12 entries.

The following cut plant material will be acceptedfor judging: Annuals: Zinnia; Coleus; Marigold; Impatiens; Begonia;Nicotiana; Lantana; Sunflower. Perennials Flowering:Coreopsis; Liatris; Coneflower - cultivar; Phlox; Hemerocallis;Standard yellow; Standard orange; Standard - all other col-ors; Miniature (less than 3"); Rudbeckia cultivar; Daisy.Roses: Hybrid Tea; Floribunda; Grandiflora; Shrub rose.Wildflowers: species only, no cultivars: Spiderwort; WildGinger; Butterfly Weed; Black-eyed Susan; Bee Balm. Bulbs, Corms and Tubers: Gladiolus; Calla Lily; Asiatic orOriental lily; Allium; Dahlia; Caladium.Hosta Leaf: Small leaf width up to 3 across; Medium leafwidth 3-6; Large leaf width 6-8; Extra-large leaf widthover 8.

June is Bustin Out All Over!by Carol C. Ullerich

Purchase Area Master Gardeners

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Ferns: Christmas Fern; Lady Fern; Japanese PaintedFern; Sensitive Fern; Cinnamon Fern; Ostrich Fern;Maidenhair Fern; Autumn Fern.Herbs: Basil; Sage; Parsley; Thyme; Rosemary;Lavender; Oregano; Scented Geranium; Mint; LambsEar; Lemon Balm; Bay.Grasses (with or without inflorescence or seedhead; measured from cut end to tip, includingthose with inflorescence or seed heads): Minimal 12 inches or less; Small 2-3 feet; Medium 5-7feet; Large not to exceed 12 feet.Vines: Trumpet Vine; Clematis; Hyacinth Bean;Sweet Pea.Trees & Shrubs (with or without flowers, com-pound leaves must be complete): BroadleafEvergreen Tree; Broadleaf Evergreen Shrub; NeedledEvergreen Tree; Needled Evergreen Shrub;Deciduous Tree; Deciduous Shrub: a) Hydrangea; b)Any other. Items not listed by name may be enteredas any other.

Container Grown PlantsHanging containers are not accepted. Containersmay not exceed 16 in any direction. Containersmust have been grown by the exhibitor for at least 90 days. The following container grown plants will be accepted forjudging: African violet;Begonia; Geranium; Orchid;Succulent/ Cactus; Topiary;Combination Planting (growntogether by exhibitor for sixweeks): a) Herbs; b) Floweringplants; c) Foliage/ferns; d)Mixed plants; and, VegetablesGrown in Containers.

Design DivisionThe Design Division is wherethe shows theme is mostevident. The unifying ele-ment of the 2012 show is themonth of June and alldesigns should evoke theclass title, although not in aliteral way. The Show Comm-ittee has written the sched-ule to attract first-timeexhibitors who may be inter-ested, but afraid to enter.Those without prior flowershow experience should find

the schedule intriguing and inviting, even without knowl-edge of the principles of floral design. Judging is basedon a 100 point scale - up to 20 points are awarded foradherence to the schedule; up to 42 points for design; upto 12 points for artistic concept; up to 10 points forexpression; and up to 16 points for distinction.

Design entries will be accepted Thursday, June 28,between 9:30 and 11:00 a.m. Exhibitors may enter multi-ple classes, but only one exhibit per class. Entries must bethe work of a single exhibitor, except for the exhibitiontable which may be the work of a club or group. The useof fresh plant material is encouraged and some plantmaterial, whether fresh and/or dried, must be used ineach design. Artificial flowers, foliage, fruits and vegeta-bles are prohibited.

The show features seven classes. June Bug is just foryouth, defined as kindergarten through high school age. AJune Bug may be any type of design so long as it does notexceed 8 in height, width or depth. Pearl, JunesBirthstone, is a similar class open only to adults who have

never won a blue ribbon for design in a flower show. Entriesin this class may be of any type, but must not exceed 8 inheight, width or depth.

Brides Kitchen Shower was created especially forfirst-time exhibitors but is open to everyone. Entries inthis class may evoke any type of design, so long as theyincorporate a kitchen container, utensil or gadget. Thinkof using a colander or fondue pot as a container and fill-ing it with foliage.

Flag Day is a creative line mass design in red, whiteand blue. While designs in this class use the colors of theAmerican flag, no actual flag or representation of the flagmay be used in the entry. An example would be red rosesand white branches presented in a blue vase. Each entry will be displayed on a pedestal provided by theShow Committee. Design line direction will be dominantin this design.

Tea for a June Bride is a Type II Exhibition Table. It isdescribed as an artistic arrangement of table componentssuitable for use on a dining table. It is staged in a whitepainted frame provided by the Show Committee.

Bustin Out! is a collage. It is described as an abstract cre-ative design in low relief bonded on a background panel,combining low-relief plant material with non-plant materialand found objects.

Finally, Fathers Day is a still life design containing agrouping of objects and plant material that tell a story orinterpret a theme. Objects used should dominate, be true tofunction, and be realistic in size, form and color. To honorthe dad whos an angler, consider pairing a split-willow creelwith a fishing pole as the basis for a design.

Ribbons & PremiumsEntries in both divisions will be evaluated using theNational Garden Clubs, Inc. Standard System of Awarding.Blue Ribbon Winners receive $8.00; Red Ribbon Winnersreceive $6.00; Yellow Ribbon Winners receive $4.00; andWhite Ribbon Winners receive $2.00. A Sweepstakes Ribbonand $15.00 will be awarded to the adult exhibitor earningthe most blue ribbons in Horticulture and in Design. A Bestof Show Ribbon and $15.00 will be awarded for cut plantsand adult design. A Growers Choice Award of $15.00 will begiven to the best Container Grown entry. Ribbons and prizemoney will be forfeited if not collected on Monday, July 2,between 8:00 and 10:00 a.m. v

Carol Ullerich is President of PAMGA, a member of the Garden Writers Association,and a frequent contributor to Purchase Parenting & Family Magazine.



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One of the most important gifts a child canreceive is the love for reading. It's somethingthey carry with them throughout life. Not onlydoes it help with academic progress, it can transportthem to another world, teach them valuable lessons, andfoster creativity. Paducah Public School System's HeadStart has created a valuable asset to our community:Roadie the Reading Bus.

Francis Smith, Director for the Head Start program, wasgiven the opportunity to obtain a bus that the school sys-tem was going to retire. Since it was purchased with Head

Start money, she was notified first and took the opportuni-ty to "recycle" the old bus into a magical creation. I spokewith Smith about this wonderful project.

"My interest is simply for children to learn to love books andfor parents to get involved, Smith told me. We want themto learn the value of reading at an early age." Smith plannedto refinish the old bus, in the hope that it would be used topromote reading and literacy around the community. "Wetook everything out of the bus except the driver's seat, sheexplained. The kids at the vocational school which we hada partnership with helped to sand, spray, and paint it blue."

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by Crystal EnglerPurchase Parenting & Family Staff

Roadie the Reading Bus

Roadie made his debut in December 2011, and he featuressome magnificent artwork that draws the attention ofyoung and old alike. "Cornell Shackleford, a bus driver atPaducah Public Schools, was kind enough to do the art-work, Smith told me. We gave him pictures of what we real-ly thought children would enjoy. We chose things like TheThree Little Pigs, The Kissing Hand, Clifford the Big Red Dog,Curious George, Bob Dog, and The Hungry Caterpillar."Roadie goes on trips around the community, hoping tobridge the literacy gap. "We have book cases, rugs, andbean bags in the bus. It will fit five to 10 children comfort-ably. We encourage kids to come see the bus, read a book,and take one home." Smith explained.

The community has been involved in helping with thisimportant project. Ms. Retta Folsom, who often tells storiesand sings with her puppet Bob Dog at the McCrackenCounty Library, wrote songs about the bus. I asked her totell me about a special DVD that the Head Start programcreated for Roadie. "It's narrated by my puppet Bob Dog andmyself, Ms. Retta explained. All of the 280 Head Start chil-dren will receive a copy. The DVD includes two songs aboutthe bus: This Bus Is Going Places and Mr. Shack. This Bus isGoing Places just fits the Roadie perfectly. Mr. Shack is thesecond song, which is a story-song about CornellShackleford, the artist of the bus. When I saw the bus and his

beautiful artwork, it was just so thrilling to me, trying to seeit through the eyes of the child. I felt like this man needed tobe featured in the DVD. I wanted these children to have thatfeeling about this artist."

The Ronald McDonald House Charities is one of Roadie'ssponsors. Cathy Elliott, Ronald McDonald House CharitiesChapter Director, was pleased to tell me about the part-nership. "We're working with Paducah Head Start toincrease their offering of books to children who visitRoadie." She added, "This is such an important program topromote family literacy. It's another way of reaching outto the children of Paducah. We want to get them all read-ing together as a family."

Christina Crice, Director of Children's Ministry at ImmanuelBaptist Church, also spoke with me about their contribu-tions to Roadie's mission. "At Christmas, our congregationpurchased Scholastic books that were given out to childrenwho come to see Roadie. We thought it was a way to havealternative, thoughtful Christmas gifts. We've also beeninvolved in taking Roadie to the Paducah Day Nursery, andwe helped a Boy Scout troop take the bus to Dudley Court,which is part of our public housing. The boys read with thechildren, handed out books, played games, did arts andcrafts, and served a snack. It's certainly support Roadie and

Head Start in getting booksinto children's hands. Weencourage anything thatfacilitates reading as youngas possible."

The Paducah Head Start pro-gram hopes to continue theirmission with Roadie. "Weplan on getting speakers putin the bus, so we can playmusic and the children will beable to hear him coming,Smith told me. We want to continue to be involved in the community for as longas possible."

To donate books or equip-ment, have Roadie visit yourschool, preschool or daycareand to find out more informa-tion about Roadie theReading Bus, contact FrancisSmith, Paducah Head Start at(270) 444-5784. v


30 June2012 www.paducahparenting.com

JuneFRIDAY 1 Street Rods in the Park. Noble Park. www.riverfrontrodrun.comSATURDAY 2Street Rods in the Park. Noble Park. www.riverfrontrodrun.com

Noble Park Fish Out. Noble Park. 9:00 AM. 270-444-8508 or www.paducahky.gov

Spokes for Strokes Bicycle Tour. Noble Park. 270-575-2851 or www.active.com

Top Gun Cruise Show. JC Penney Parking Lot. 4:00 PM 9:00 PM. 270-444-0440 OutdoorAdventure Expo. Kentucky Oaks Mall. 10:00 AM 5:00 PM. Come see what Paducahs finestoutdoor shops have to offer boats, bikes, ATVs, Jetskis, camping equipment and more.

Awesome 80's Bash benefitting Purchase Area Sexual Assault Child AdvocacyCenter. Harrah's Metropolis Event Center. 7:00 pm. Tickets $50/person. Sponsoredby Leadership Paducah Class # 25. Live and silent auctions, dancing with live bandRubik's Cube, food and fun. Call 270-559-7330 or email [email protected].

SUNDAY 3Street Rods in the Park. Noble Park. www.riverfrontrodrun.com

MONDAY 4TUESDAY 5WEDNESDAY 6THURSDAY 7Market House Theatre presents Hairspray. Market House Theatre. 7:30 PM.270-444-6828 or www.mhtplay.com

FRIDAY 8Market House Theatre presents Hairspray. Market House Theatre. 7:30 PM.270-444-6828 or www.mhtplay.com

OMGCon Anime/Video Game Convention. Paducah Convention Center.www.omgcon.com

Dive In Movies: Hook. Noble Park. 8:00 PM. 270-444-8508 or www.paducahky.gov

SATURDAY 9Market House Theatre presents Hairspray. Market House Theatre. 7:30 PM.270-444-6828 or www.mhtplay.com

Story Hour at Paducah Railroad Museum. 200 Washington Street, Paducah.1:00 pm 2:00 pm, and 3:00 pm. Enjoy a railroad story and related crafts. Includedin regular admission of $1 for kids 12 and under, $3 for adults.


American Kennel Club All Breed Dog Show. Paducah Kennel Club. 6:00 AM 8:00 PM. 270-210-8298

SUNDAY 10Market House Theatre presents Hairspray. Market House Theatre. 2:30 PM.270-444-6828 or www.mhtplay.com


American Kennel Club All Breed Dog Show. Paducah Kennel Club. 6:00 AM 8:00 PM. 270-210-8298

Bikes On Broadway. Broadway, 4th 7th Streets. 1:00 PM 4:00 PM. www.bike-worldky.com

MONDAY 11Faith in Film: Rise of the Planet of the Apes. Maiden Alley Cinema. 6:30 PM.www.maidenalleycinema.com

Off the Shelf Discussion: Snow Flower & The Secret Fan. Led by AndrewHalford, WKCTC Professor. McCracken County Library. www.mclib.net

To place an event in the calendar please call (270) 415-9400 oremail us at [email protected]. Submissions will be

accepted until the 15th of each month prior to publication.

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TUESDAY 12Carson Center Broadway Series: Mamma Mia. Carson Center. 7:30 PM. 270-450-4444 or www.thecarsoncenter.org

WEDNESDAY 13

THURSDAY 14Market House Theatre presents Hairspray. Market House Theatre. 7:30 PM.270-444-6828 or www.mhtplay.com

An Evening Upstairs: Kentucky Poet Laureate Maureen Morehead, The Roleof Place in Poetry . McCracken County Library. 7:00 PM. www.mclib.net.

FRIDAY 15Market House Theatre presents Hairspray. Market House Theatre. 7:30 PM.270-444-6828 or www.mhtplay.com

SATURDAY 16Market House Theatre presents Hairspray. Market House Theatre. 7:30 PM.270-444-6828 or www.mhtplay.com

Childrens Day. The Homeplace at Land Between the Lakes. www.lbl.org

Paducah Regatta. Noble Park. 9:30 AM. 270-444-8508 or www.paducahky.govSouthern Horse Owners and Exhibitors Show. Carson Park. 1:00 PM. 270-816-3566Auto Expo. Kentucky Oaks Mall. Car Dealers showcase during regular mall hours.

SUNDAY 17Market House Theatre presents Hairspray. Market House Theatre. 2:30 PM.270-444-6828 or www.mhtplay.com

Auto Expo. Kentucky Oaks Mall. Car Dealers showcase during regular mall hours.

MONDAY 18

TUESDAY 19Film Brew: Predator. Maiden Alley Cinema. 6:00 PM. www.maidenalleycinema.org

WEDNESDAY 20

THURSDAY 21Movies in the Park: Pirates of the Caribbean. Noble Park. Dusk. 270-444-8508or www.paducahky.gov

FRIDAY 22

SATURDAY 23Hawaiin Lua. Noble Park. 12:00 PM 6:00 PM. 270-444-8508 or www.paducahky.gov

Bobby Jones memorial Scholarship Fund Fashion Show. Myre River Room,Carson Center. 6:30 PM. Showcasing Dangerous Summer Fashion Trends 2012 withtop designer fashions from Dillards. 270-443-9932 or www.thecarsoncenter.org

SUNDAY 24

MONDAY 25McCracken County Fair. Carson Park, Paducah. Horse and livestock shows, tal-ent contest, beauty pageants, tractor pull. Motorcycle races, carnival rides, foodvendors and more. www.mccrackencountyfair.com

TUESDAY 26McCracken County Fair. Carson Park, Paducah. Horse and livestock shows, tal-ent contest, beauty pageants, tractor pull. Motorcycle races, carnival rides, foodvendors and more. www.mccrackencountyfair.com

WEDNESDAY 2McCracken County Fair. Carson Park, Paducah. Horse and livestock shows, tal-ent contest, beauty pageants, tractor pull. Motorcycle races, carnival rides, foodvendors and more. www.mccrackencountyfair.com

THURSDAY 28McCracken County Fair. Carson Park, Paducah. Horse and livestock shows, tal-ent contest, beauty pageants, tractor pull. Motorcycle races, carnival rides, foodvendors and more. www.mccrackencountyfair.com

Paducah Summer Games/Cross River Swim. Noble Park. 270-444-8508 orwww.paducahky.gov

Jerry Seinfeld. Carson Center. 7:00 PM. 270-450-4444 or www.thecarsoncenter.org

FRIDAY 29McCracken County Fair. Carson Park, Paducah. Horse and livestock shows, tal-ent contest, beauty pageants, tractor pull. Motorcycle races, carnival rides, foodvendors and more. www.mccrackencountyfair.com

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SATURDAY 30McCracken County Fair. Carson Park, Paducah. Horse and livestock shows, tal-ent contest, beauty pageants, tractor pull. Motorcycle races, carnival rides, foodvendors and more. www.mccrackencountyfair.com


Art Galleries, Exhibitions & Museums:JUNE 5: Art Guild of Paducah presents Susan Edwards. McCracken CountyLibrary. 6:00 PM 8:00 PM.

THROUGH JUNE 12: Accent! Quilts of the UK. National Quilt Museum.www.quiltmuseum.org

THROUGH JULY 10: New Quilts from an Old Favorite 2012 Baskets and AntiqueBasket Quilts. National Quilt Museum. Winners and finalists from the annual contest chal-lenge quiltmakers to create original quilts based on a classic block pattern. See the inno-vative, imaginative new quilts along side antique basket quilts. www.quiltmuseum.org

JUNE 15 THROUGH SEPT 11: The Exquisite Stitch 200 years ofHandQuilting. National Quilt Museum. www.quiltmuseum.org

THROUGH JULY 7: Outrageous Art From My Heart to Yours. Tribeca Gallery.www.twribecarestaurant.net

THROUGH JUNE 16: Kentucky Guild of Artist and Craftsmen. Yeiser ArtCenter. www.theyeiser.org

Second Saturdays Gallery Walk . Visit Lowertowns great galleries and studios onthe second Saturday. 12PM 8 PM.

Apprenticeship for Artists. Ages 13+. Ongoing. Paducah Parks Department. 444-8508.

Private Lessons and Glass Art Windows, Aire Castle Stained Glass Art Studio,435 Salem Chapel Rd. North, Benton KY. Limit 2 Students per class, schedule isset according to student availability,. Copper Foil & Solder method or CameMethod For more, 270-354-5004 or www.airecastle.com/stained-glass .

Doodling classes conducted by Paducah artist Bill Ford at the YeiserArt Center, 200 Broadway , Paducah. 12:30 PM 2 PM on the followingSATURDAYS JUNE 23. Others to be scheduled. Ages 5 and up. $25.Pre-registration required . Contact Yeiser Art Center at 270-442-2453.

Glass Artisan Guild. Meets in Murray and is open to all. For information, con-tact Judi Little at 270-436-5132 or visit www.artisanglassguild.com. Meets the2ND TUE AT 6PM- Usually at the Murray Transit Center- but we also meet inmembers studios for special projects and demonstrations.

Civil War Walking Tour. Paducah Convention and Visitor's Bureau. Using themap, drawn by hand in 1861, by a Federal Captain of occupying troops inPaducah, follow the path of historical markers to discover the city"s importantrole 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 yourgroup at least two weeks in advance. Lowertown Gallery information available at www.paducaharts.com.Paducah Railroad Museum 201 Washington St. Fri. 1 - 4 PM, Sat. 10 AM -4 PM orby appt. $3 Adults, $1 Children. Don ations. 270-519-7377

PAPA Gallery. Works by 100 local artists. 124 Broadway. Mon. - Fri. 10 4PM. FREE.575-3544. www.thepapagallery.com

The Right Angle Gallery. Mon-Fri 9-5 Sat 10-3. 4645 Village Square Dr.

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. 270-575-9958. www.riverdiscoverycenter.org

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Lloyd Tilghman House & Civil War Museum - 631 Kentucky Ave. InterpretingPaducah's & Western KY's roles in the Civil War. Fri/Sat Noon to 4PM; 10AM-4PM whenriverboats in port; group tours by appt. Adults $3/child 6-12 $1/under 6 free 575-5477.

The William Clark Market House Museum 121 Market House Square. Mon Sat 12 4 PM. $3 ages 12 and up, $1 ages 6 11, 443-7759

Whitehaven Welcome Center I-24, exit 7. Tours 1 4 PM daily, Tours every halfhour, daily 1:30 4 PM. FREE. 554-2077.

Religious Services & Meetings:Amazing Grace Lutheran Church - 270-554-5256 or 270-443-7787amazinggracelutheranpaducah.orgunbridledword@yahoo.comMeets at House of Hope, 2025 Clarkline Road SUNDAY Service: 10 AM

Bellview Baptist Church 554-3173www.bellviewbaptistpaducah.com4875 Old Mayfield Road Pastor Bro. Mike Nolenwww.bellviewbaptistchurch.com Sunday School: 9 AM; Worship Service: 10AM; Sunday Evening: 6 PM; Wednesday Service: 6:30 PM

Bethel Cumberland Presbyterian Church - 270-876-7239www.bethelcpchurch.org Come Grow With UsSUNDAY: 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 Church2435 Broadway

Pastor: Brother Steve Gorham; Sunday School, 10 AM; Sunday worship, 11AM;Sunday evening, 6 PM; Wednesday worship, 7 PM

Broadway Church of Christ - 270-443-62062855 Broadway Street, Paducah. www.broadwaycoc.comSUNDAY: Morning Worship, 9:30 AM; Bible Study, 10:45 AM Evening Worship, 6 PMMONDAYS & WEDNESDAYS: Precious Pottery Preschool, 9:00 AM 2:00 PMTUESDAY: Clothing Give Away, 10:00 AM noonWEDNESDAY: Ladies Bible Class, 10:00 AM, Bible Classes 6:30 PM

Broadway United Methodist Church - 443-2401www.bumc-paducah.orgSUNDAY: Fellowship Time 9 AM. Youth & Adult Sunday School for all ages - 9:30 AM.Worship 10:30 AM Youth group (grades 6-12) 6 PM.Youth Activities, Sunday 6 PM.SELECTED FRIDAY NIGHTS: Parents Night Out. Safe, reliable babysittingavailable for special event or dinner out. Contact the Mothers Day Out depart-ment at 443-2401 3RD MONDAY: Senior Adults Potluck. 12 Noon in Igert Hall.Bring your favorite dish to share and join us for food, fun and fellowship.WEDNESDAY Evening Meals. $5 for adults and $3 for children. Reservationsare necessary. Food served from 5:30 6:15 PM. Programs begin at 6:15 PM.Mother's Day Out- Children 3 months -5 years meets Tuesday and Thursdaysfrom 9 AM -2 PM Call 443-2401 ext. 216 for more information.Thursday Morning Bible Study: Led by Senior Pastor,Rev. Joe Beal,This group meets most Thursday mornings at 11AM Open to all. Counseling Services: New Directions Counseling for stress, sadness, abuse;office hours by appointment, call 270-217-2753; First Step AddictionCounseling Ministry, call 270-408-1489.Choirs available for all ages. Gospel & Chancel Choirs for adults; Gloria Choir forchildren grades 3-5; Melody Choir for children K-2 and Alpha Choir for childrenages 3-pre K. Adult HandBells- Fellowship Ringers. Call 443-2401 ext. 205 formore information about music opportunities at Broadway UMC. Brooks Pool - 443-1778 - Brooks Pool is open to the community for Year-Round Swimming in our indoor heated pool. Swim lessons and lifeguardcertification are available. Pool Rental for private parties. Contact 443-1778.Swim lessons and Parent & Me Classes are available.Water Aerobics:MONDAY FRIDAY 10 AM MONDAY THURSDAY: Open Swim. 5 - 7 PM.Water Aerobics: MONDAY - THURSDAY. 5:15 PM.

Central Church of Christ 270-442-10172201 Washington Street: SUNDAY: Bible Study Classes for all ages 9:30 PM,Morning worship 10:30 AM, Evening worship 6:00 PM WEDNESDAY: BibleStudy classes for all ages 7:00 PM EVERY TUESDAY: Ladies' Bible Class, 1 - 2PM 2nd and 4th TUESDAYS: "Dorcas Day" Clothing Give-Away

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

Community Fellowship Baptist Church - 270-856-4463Off of Hwy 45 in Hickory, Ky

SUNDAY at 9:45 AM for Sunday School Worship 11:00 AMWEDNESDAY Night Service 6:30 PM Sunday Night Small Groups 6:00 PM

Concord United Methodist Church - (church) 443-2629www.concordpad.comSUNDAY 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 WEDNESDAYFellowship Meal- 5:15 PM (call to make reservations); B.L.A.S.T. for Kids, Youth Meeting & AdultBible Study 6 PM THURSDAY- Men's Prayer Breakfast 8 AM The Prayer Room is open tothe public Monday - Friday 9 AM - 4 PM Plus Homemakers, Scouts, Blood Drives and otherOccasional Events. Child care is Provided in the Nursery during Sunday Morning Services

Concord West Church of Christ-270-744-84404715 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 - 442-2728www.fbcpaducah.orgSUNDAY: Early Morning Service, 8:30 AM; Bible Study, 9:50 AM; Late MorningService, 11 AM WEDNESDAY: Prayer Meeting, 6 PM; Adult Choir Rehearsal, 7 PM.


First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) - Bentonwww.fccdcbentonky.org 527-8560 - 2515 S Main StreetFacebook: First Christian Church Disciples of Christ BentonYoutube: http://www.youtube.com/user/RevTim1000?feature=mheeSUNDAY: Church school 9:45 AM, Worship: 10:45 AM WEDNESDAY: Youth night5:30-7 PM MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, FRIDAY: Men's exercise group: 9-10 AM

First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) Paducah, Ky 270-443-8251 415 Audobon Drive Paducah, KY www.fccpaducah.orgSUNDAY: Sunday School 9:30 AM, Bell Choir Practice 9:30 AM, TraditionalWorship 10:45 AM, Childrens Church 3-6 year olds 10:45 AM, KidsGroupPreschool through 5th Grade 4:00 PM, Contemporary Worship 5:30 PM,Youth Groups 6th through 12th Grades 6:30 PM.

First Presbyterian Church - 442-3545SUNDAY: Church School 9:30 AM; Worship 10:45 AM; Youth Choir (6TH - 12THgrades), 4:30 PM, Youth Group 5:30 - 7 PM, Handbells, 6 PMWEDNESDAY: Children's Choir & activities 4 - 5:45 PM; Adult Choir 7 PM

Fountain Avenue United Methodist - 443-1724SUNDAY: Fellowship, 9 AM; Sunday School for all ages, 9:45 AM; Worship andChildrens Church (ages 4-9), 10:45 AM. Communion service first Sunday of eachmonth. Nursery provided for birth - age 3. MONDAY/THURSDAY: QuiltingGroup, 9:30 AM WEDNESDAY: Church Dinner, 5:30 PM ($5/ call for reservation byTuesday Noon); Program and youth activities, 6 PM; Choir, 6:30 PM.SUNDAY BIBLE STUDY, "Revelation Is Not the End of the World." 4 PM

Four Rivers Covenant Church 270-444-6598 or 1-866-733-7245Paducah Campus: 1200 Broadway Lakes Campus: 109 Main Street, Calvert CitySUNDAY: Worship- 9:30 & 11:00AM

Friendship Baptist Church of Paducah - 534-1900SUNDAY: Worship Service 8:30 & 11 AM. Bible Study 9:45 AM. AWANA (chil-

drens discipleship) 6 PM. Youth Discipleship 6 PM. Adult Discipleship 6 PMTUESDAY: Womens Bible study, morning and evening sessions.WEDNESDAY: Childrens Choir (3 yrs - 5TH grade) 6:30 PM. Youth Bible Study6:30 PM. Adult Prayer/Bible Study 6:30 PM

Grace Church, Intl - 442-8949www.gracechurchint.orgSATURDAY: Celebration Service, 10:30 AM and 5 PMTUESDAY: Celebration Service, 7 PM THURSDAY: Corporate Prayer, 8:45AM

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

Harmony Baptist Church 270-488-31159215 OGDEN LANDING ROAD [email protected] - FINDUS ON FACEBOOK! SUNDAY: 10 AM, Sunday School; 11 AM Morning Worship,Children's Church; 5:30 PM AWANA; 6 PM Evening Worship WEDNESDAY: 7 PMPrayer and Praise, Bible Buddies

Heartland Worship Center - 534-1400SUNDAY: Sunday School - . 8, 9:15, 10:45 AM; Sunday Services 9:30, 10:45AM & 6 PM WEDNESDAY: Evening Service 6 PM; Childrens activities - 6:15 PM;Middle/High School, 6-8 PM.; DivorceCare, 6:30 PM. The Landing: FRIDAYS at6:45 PM. a year-long program that helps teenagers struggling with hurts, hang-ups and habits travel the path to freedom, healing and wholeness. FREE. Dinnerserved at 6:15 PM for $3.

Highland Cumberland Presbyterian Church 554-3572SUNDAY:Sunday School - 9:45 AM, Worship -10:45 AM, Youth and Evening Worship 6 PM.WEDNESDAY: Evening meal- 5:15 PM, Youth- 5:30 PM, Bible Study- 6PM, Adult Choir- 7PM.

Hillcrest Baptist Church - 270-217-2796SUNDAY: Sunday School 9 AM, Services 10 AM and 5 PM. Mothers Day Out:WEDNESDAY 9AM - 2:30 PM. Hillcrest Preschool, MONDAY - FRIDAY

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

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Immanuel Baptist Church - 443-5306www.immanuel-paducah.orgSUNDAY: Worship Services-10:45 AM. Sunday School, 9:30 AM with classes for all ages.WEDNESDAY: Worship Services 4:30 PM MIE for children K-5, 5:30 PMJourneyKidz for Preschoolers, 6:00 PM Prayer MeetingVacation Bible School: JUNE 11-15, Music Camp (grades K-5) JULY 16-20

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

Living Word Pentecostal Church - 575-3477SUNDAY: Morning Sunday School/Worshi- 10 AM. Evening Worship - 6 PMWEDNESDAY: Bible Study - 7 PM Bus Ministry: 270-564-5706 or 270-210-9086

Lone Oak Church of Christ - 554-2511www.loneoakchurchofchrist.comSUNDAY: Worship 9 AM, Sunday School 15 minutes after end of worship,Evening Service 6 PM. WEDNESDAY: Bible Study 7 PM

Lone Oak First Baptist Church 554-1441www.loneoakfbc.orgSUNDAY: 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 PMWEDNESDAY: Childrens Mission Groups & Preteen Group 5:45 PM; Youth 6PM;Childrens Choirs & Prayer Meeting 6:30 PM Adult Choir & Orchestra Rehearsal 7:15 PM

Lone Oak United Methodist Church - 270-554-1272www.loneoakumcpaducah.orgSUNDAY: Sunday School: 9 AM, Sonrise Servise 8 AM, Celebration ServiceWorship 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 - 618-524-46282601 North Avenue, Metropolis, IL 62960SUNDAY SCHEDULE: Sunday School - 9 AM, Worship Service 10 AM. (HolyCommunion 1st and 3rd Sundays)

Margaret Hank Memorial Cumberland PresbyterianChurch - 443-3689 www.margarethank.orgSUNDAY: 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 andChildren 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 - 488-2588SUNDAY: 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 - 618-564-2616SUNDAY: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 PMContact:Bro. David LeNeave, [email protected]

Mt. Zion Baptist Church - 554-0518www.mtzionpaducah.orgSUNDAY: Sunday school, 9 AM; Worship, 10 AM & 6:30 PMWEDNESDAY: Prayer Meeting & Bible Study, 6:30 PM.

New Covenant Fellowship of Reidland 898-9664SUNDAY: Worship Service 10:30 AM

New Geneva Community Church--Paducah 443-8866www.ngccarp.orgSUNDAY: 10 AM worship; 11:30 AM intergenerational Bible Study; meal followingTUESDAY: Women's ministry 7 PM THURSDAY: Men's ministry 5:30 PM and 6:45 PMTUESDAY FRIDAY: Biblical counseling available by appointment

New Harvest Church of Godwww.newharvestchurchpaducah.comSUNDAY: Morning Worship and Children's Church (Age 11 & under), 10:30AM; Evening Camp Meeting, 6 PM WEDNESDAY: Bible Study, 7PMFor Youth Information: The River Youth Ministries. Contact Melanie Rogers,(270) 978-1761 or email: [email protected]

New Hope Cumberland Presbyterian Church- [email protected] Pastor: Jeff Biggs Youth Pastor: Drew Gray

Sunday School 9:30 AM Worship 10:30 a.m., Sunday Evening Youth & Worship 6:00p.m., Wednesday Evening Youth & KFC (KIDS FOR CHRIST) 6:00 PM Adult PrayerMeeting 7:00 PM Monday Night Females- 2ND MONDAY OF THE MONTH

Oaklawn Baptist Church 442-1513www.oaklawnbaptistky.orgSUNDAY: Sunday School, 9:45 AM; Worship 11 AM & 6 PM WEDNESDAY: Bible Study 7 PM; God's Children 7 PM

Olivet Baptist Church - 442-3267 email: [email protected]: 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 EveningWorship; 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, [email protected] SUNDAY: Sunday School, 10 AM, MorningWorship and Children's Church 11 AM, SUNDAY EVENING 6 PM;WEDNESDAY: Teaching Time for Adults and Patch the Pirate Club forChildren 7 PM; FRIDAYS: Reformers Unanimous, a group that will help youovercome addictions, 7 - 9 PM. Clothes Closet open 3RD WEDNESDAY OFEVERY MONTH. FRIDAYS: RUI, Addiction Recovery Program. 7 PM. If youneed a ride or more information, call the church office.

Palestine Methodist Church Bible School - 270-559-1233 Ogden Landing Road, West Paducah, KYPleasant Grove Baptist Church 422-10001110 N. 14th Street, Paducah SUNDAY: Explorer Hour: 9:30 AM; Worship 11AM, 1st Sunday: Lord Supper 6PM,1ST & 3RD MONDAY: Womens 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 -270-928-9905www.pottershousebwc.comSUNDAY: Bible Study, 9:30 AM; Worship 10:45 AM; Sunday evening 6 PMWEDNESDAY: Small groups for adults and children, 7 PMNursery Service provided for all services.

Reidland Baptist Church [email protected] www.reidlandbaptistchurch.orgSUNDAY: 9:00AM Sunday School (classes for all ages), Morning Worship Service10:10AM-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, Mothers Day Out Program. Ages 1-4.

Reidland Christian Church 898-3904www.reidlandchristian.orgSUNDAY: 9:30 AM Sunday school; 10:30 AM Worship; 6 PM Bible studyWEDNESDAY: 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 deliciousvegetarian fellowship meal is served 1st Sabbath of each month following wor-ship service. WEDNESDAY: Prayer Meeting, 6:30 PM.

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

Rosary Chapel Catholic Church - [email protected] Schedule: TUESDAY AND FRIDAY, 5:30 PM; SUNDAY, 10:30 AM2nd Friday Fish Fry. 711 Ohio Street. Fish, Spaghetti, beans, slaw, drink, and one dessertfor a $10 donation to Rosary Chapel. Serve from 4:30-6:30 PM. Carry outs are available.

Spring Bayou Baptist Church- Kevil- 462-3014www.springbayou.comSUNDAY: Sunday School - 9:45 AM; Morning Worship & WeeWorship - 10:45 AM;Awana Program - 5 PM; Evening Worship - 6 PM WEDNESDAY EVENING, 7 PM.

St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, Grand Rivers, KY -270-362-2171, http://stpiusx.us Pastor Father Anthoni OttaganMass Times: WEDNESDAY 9 AM, FRIDAY at 9 AM, SUNDAY 6 PM

Southland Baptist Temple - 270-444-9678www.southlandbaptisttemple.comSUNDAY: 7 - 9 AM Topper's Gospel Show (WKYQ); 9:45 AM Sunday School; 10:45AM 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 PMAWANA (2 - 6th grade), The Light (7th - 12th grade); 6:45 PM Adult Bible Classes

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

St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church 554-3810.www.stjohn-theevangelist.orgMass Schedule: TUESDAY SATURDAY: 7:30 AMSATURDAY: 5 PM; Sunday: 7:30 AM & 9 AM

St. Matthew Lutheran Church 442-8294SUNDAY: 9:30 AM, Worship

St. Paul Lutheran Church - 442-8343SUNDAY: Worship, 8 & 10:45 AM; Bible study & Sunday School, 9:30 AMThe Lutheran Hour, Christian outreach radio program can be heard locally onWNGO 1320-AM and WKYX 570-AM each Sunday at 6PM Sponsored by St. PaulLutheran Church.

St. Pius X Catholic Church, Calvert City 270-395-4727www.stpiusx.usPastor: Father Anthoni OttaganMass Times: TUES: 6 PM. WED FRI: 8 AM. SAT: 4:30 PM. SUN: 10 AM.

St. Thomas More Catholic Church - 534-9000www.stmore.orgMass Schedule: MONDAY & THURSDAY: 6 PM TUESDAY & FRIDAY: 7 AMSATURDAY: 5:30 PM SUNDAY: 9 & 11 AM (3 PM En Espaol) Nursery availableat all services. WEDNESDAY: Mothers Day Out THURSDAY: MomsGroup Playgroup 4TH MONDAY EVENING: Active MOMS group Active cou-ples group. Call 534-9000 for more information.

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

Trinity United Methodist Church - 534-9516www.trinitypaducah.comSUNDAY: Sunday School, 9:30AM;Worship 10:30AM;Youth BLAST & The Hub, 4-6PM (meets 2x/month);Children's Choir, 5:15-6PM TUESDAY:Women's BibleStudy 9-11AM & 5:30-8PM WEDNESDAY: Awana (2yr old-5th grade), 5-7PM;Wired Wednesdays (6th-12th grade), 5:30-7PM;Choir, 6-7PM THURSDAY:Men's Small Group, 6AM, IHOP, Paducah SATURDAY:United Methodist Men2nd Saturday, 8-9AM, Little Castle, Lone Oak

Twelve Oaks Baptist Church - 554-4634SUNDAY: Sunday School: 9 AM Worship. 10 AM and 6 PMWEDNESDAY: Awana: 5:30 - 7 PM, Mid-Week Service 6 PM.

United Central Presbyterian Church 442-6414www.unitedcentralpres.org [email protected] School 9:45 AM, Sunday Worship 10:45 AM, Nursery provided, serviceASL interpreted.

United Church of Paducah 442-3722.www.uccpaducah.orgSUNDAY: Worship celebration10 AM; Coffee and refreshments11- 11:20AM;Christian Education until noon.

Waldo Baptist Church - 618-564-2180waldobaptist.orgSUNDAY: Bible Study, 9 AM; Morning Worship Service, 10 AM; EveningWorship Service, 6 PM WEDNESDAY: Fellowship Meal Ministry, 5:30 PM; Mid-Week Service, 7 PM

West End Baptist Church - 443-1043SUNDAY: Sunday School, 9:30 AM; Worship Service, 10:45 AM; EveningWorship, 6 PM. WEDNESDAY: Fellowship Meal 5:30 PM - Reservationsrequired. Call church office by noon Tuesday. Children/Youth Bible Studyand Adult Prayer Service: 6:30 PM


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Westminster Presbyterian Church - 443-2919Rev. Sharon Murray -www.westminsterpresbyterianpaducah.orgSUNDAY: 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.

On-Going Community Events & Notices:MONDAY SATURDAY THROUGH NOVEMBER: Downtown FarmersMarket. Riverfront, 2nd and Monroe. www.paducahalliance.org

Doll Adoption Center at Learning Railroad. Kids fall in love with their own babydoll 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.the-learningrailroad.com.

MONDAY - SUNDAY: Nemo Feedings. Yaya's Island, Jordan Crossing Plaza. 1 PM.270-408-9292.

Weekly special on cruises and all-inclusive trips with air from Fun VacationsPlus. 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 6PM, Saturday 8 AM - Noon. Large totes in the front of the center will be available in theevening for after hours drop off. For a listing of what you can bring, visit www.recyclenow-paducah.com. Volunteers welcome. A group for those in the Paducah area wanting to getinvolved in recycling. For questions, email [email protected].

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'shungry. Shifts available from 9:45 AM - 1:15 PM, Monday - Friday. Financial sup-port 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 team-work and leadership training. Members often participate in rescue and disasterrelief missions. $34 per year for youth; $61 for adults. For more info, call 270-331-1750 or email [email protected].

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 throughJune 20: Take a FREE official practice test at the Anderson Technical Building. Testsstart 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 306Wilson Ave. Smithland, KY Also offering free computer classes, math classes, read-ing classes, and ESL. For more info call 928-2168

Neighbors Unifying Ballard County: Meets the 1st Monday of every month at 7 PM at theBallard County Extension Office on Broadway in LaCenter. LBL is a non-profit charitableorganization established for the betterment of the community and county. Refreshmentsare served and anyone interested in participating in community improvements is wel-come. For more information please contact Elaine Jarvis, president at 270-665-5057. Findus on Facebook.

Ballard-Carlisle County Historical and Genealogy Society: Meets the fourthMonday of each month, 6:00 PM, at the Ballard-Carlisle County Historical andGenealogy Society Building, 257 4th Street in Wickliffe, KY. NUBC is a non-profit char-itable organization established for the betterment of the community and county. Formore information, contact Elaine Jarvis, 270-665-5057. Like us on Facebook.

Ballard County Cemetery Boad: Meets the first Thursday of each month, 4:30PM, at Ballard County Extension Office, 110 Broadway in LaCenter, KY. Created bythe Ballard County Fiscal Court to preseve our old family cemeteries. ContactBetty Johnson, chairman, at 270-210-3538. Like us on Facebook.

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