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t’s a New Year! A time to reflect on our lives and make a few resolutions. Now that the hustle and bustle of Christmas is over we put away the decorations, vacuum up the glitter and then take a deep breath. What will 2016 hold for us? I’m struck that my resolutions are similar every year - lose weight, exercise more, eat a healthy diet, be more patient and kind. I’m guessing those are on a lot of people’s lists. The question is how am I going to make sure that, come March, I’m still actively working on these worthy goals? Well, I’ve got a smart phone and an iPad so this year I’m going to use some modern technology to help me. I’ve got several apps on my phone that will track what I eat and how much I exercise. It’s a proven fact that writing down, or logging, everything you put in your mouth is a great way to help you stick to diet. I’ve also got an app that will read the barcode on the food I buy and tell me whether it’s healthy for me. I know reading the ingredient labels on foods will help me stay away from excess sugars and carbs. I’m going to eat more fruit and veggies, because ’fresh is best!’ I already have a gym membership and exercise three or four times a week, but my problem is I work at a desk. During the day I often sit for hours at a time and barely move - that’s not helping my metabolism at all! I think this year I’ll set a timer on my phone to ring every two hours and remind me to get up and walk for 15 minutes. Which leaves me with the final resolution - be more patient and kind. For me patience is often lost because I am busy and stressed, so reducing stress should help with my patience. Meditation is a great way to clear the mind, reduce stress and focus. To be honest I’ve tried meditation in the past and I’m pretty lousy at sitting still unless I’m doing something. The fact is I tend to multi-task all the time…sometimes totally inappropriately, such as when I’m driving! I think I’m going to try downloading some meditations to my phone. That way when I’m walking for those 15 minutes I can play them to myself - oh, no wait, that won’t work, then I’d be multi-tasking again! So, apparently this is going to be the hardest resolution for me to accomplish. I’m going to have to stop and sit…which, as anyone who knows me will attest, is going to challenge me. But I can still use my phone for some guided meditation. Kindness is going to be easy by comparison! We wish every one of our supporters, readers and advertisers a very happy New Year! Good luck with your resolutions, too!

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Table of Contents Jump Out of Boring & Into Awesome at Vertical Jump Park ......................................................... 8 by Karen Hammond iMeet: Introducing Deanna Henschel, Esq., McCracken’s News Family Court Judge ................ 11 by Amy Noles iLove It: It’s An Elsa Kind of Party at McLib .......... 14 by Harvest Prude iRead: One Book Read Project: Saints at the River ............................................................ 19 by: Harvest Prude Calendar ............................................................................ 21 Downtown Paducah Guide to Arts & Cultures ................................................................. 33 iSpeak: Hear Ye! Hear Ye! The Annual Rotary District 6710 Speech Contest .............................. 50 by Amy Noles

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iWrite: Matters of the Heart, WKCTC Essay Contest .............................................. 52 by Tammy Thompson

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ow, our cover this month really jumps out, doesn’t it? Those kids look as if they are having a great time - and they are. Their parents, Brent and Heather Fortner and Henry and Keisha Doughty, are co-owners of Vertical Jump

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Park, the region’s very first trampoline park. From left to right they are Addilyn, Shelby and Reese Fortner together with Hudson and Miller Doughty. I sat down with their fathers, Brent and Henry, to talk about their latest business venture and how they came up with this great idea.

Brent and Henry met at vMarshall County High School after Brent’s family moved here from the Atlanta area. They began a friendship that has lasted to this day. The two men started businesses and work alongside each other at their corporate offices in Calvert City. They both married and had children, and the two families are close and do many things together. The idea for the park came to them on a family vacation to Florida.“It was winter, and the weather in western Kentucky was horrible!” Brent told me. “It was cold and snowy, and the kids couldn’t get out. We all decided to head to Florida. The beach was a lot of fun but one day it rained, so we looked for an activity we could all enjoy that was indoors.” “We found a trampoline park,” explained Henry. “The kids literally spent hours jumping and playing. They had a ball. We thought it would be great for western Kentucky to have a similar place for kids and young people to go to.” “We think it’s really important that kids have something active to do,” explained Brent. “The Jump Park is a place where teens can interact with other teens. They’re doing something other than staring at an electronic screen!” The idea grew, and we started planning! I probably visited over 30 parks around the country to make sure we had the best design and the best equipment. There were many nights we were texting back and forth, figuring out a layout, names, colors, etc. In just ten months we got our Vertical Jump Park built and open!” The end result is a 24,000-square-foot facility located

adjacent to Kentucky Oaks Mall in Paducah (right across from Cinemark). Anyone who wants to jump and play can buy a wristband which gives you access to all the fun activities. Jump time is sold in 30-minute increments and can be purchased on-line ahead of time – a great feature for busy families. Safety First Vertical Jump Park is not just about high jumps and awesome tricks. Doughty and Fortner have done extensive research in order to make sure jumpers are safe. The Park is continually working to ensure a safe environment through superior facilities, training, and operations – all while still providing extreme fun! Everyone has to watch a safety video before jumping and follow the rules. To make it as easy as possible to enjoy the fun you can watch the video on their web site and sign the safety waiver online as well. “We never want you to attempt any trick or activity outside of your personal limitations, abilities or skill level,” explained Fortner. “We recommend that you master the fundamentals of single trampoline jumping before moving onto more advanced skills, such as aerial or flipping type skills.” Because of hygiene concerns, bare feet or regular socks are not allowed. Jumpers must purchase a pair of Vertical Jump® grip socks, which are available at the park for $2. Once purchased, you can bring them for use at future visits - provided you’ve washed them and they are in good order! It’s also important that jumpers wear the proper clothing. Don’t jump with stuff in your pockets or while chewing gum or candy for instance. And, you must follow the rules and

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obey the trained court monitors. They will make sure you follow the park etiquette and maintain safety at all times. Now, let’s introduce you to the main attractions at the park. The Main Court The main jumping area will take you higher than you thought possible! Perfectly designed for tricks, you can perfect your spins, leaps and flips on over 6,000-squarefeet of trampolines. Vertical Jump Park has a special area specifically designed for younger jumpers called the Short Stop. Kids under 40 inches and their parents can use this area which keeps everyone safe and having fun. Dodgeball Probably the most popular place in the park are the dodgeball courts. You can take dodgeball to new heights when you play on trampolines. The courts take a new spin on a gym-class classic as you take on your opponents on the ground and in mid-air. Bring your own team or join one when you get there. Face Off Vertical has taken the climbing wall to a whole new level! Now, you can literally face off on their double-sided Plexiglas, 20-foot climbing wall. Race your friends face-toface to the top and see who wins! Slam Dunk Dunk like you’re a pro in the Trampoline Basketball Court. There are three hoops set in front of trampolines all at different heights for every level of play. Drop Zone In this court, you vault off a trampoline to test your mid-air flips and kicks. And, you land on a 20-foot airbag that is just like the ones that real stuntmen use on movie sets! Battle Beam Looking for the ultimate test of speed and strength? Then take on your friends on the Battle Beam! Balance over a pit of foam while locked in gladiator-style combat as you spar with foam-covered battle batons. Concession & Parents Lounge Extreme stunts and intense competition will make anyone hungry, but don’t worry, there is a fully-stocked concession stand on site. The menu offers everything from snacks to meals like pizza, hot dogs and chicken wings. There are Mini Melts ice cream, Pepsi products and Starbucks coffee. The Park has thought of everything, including the parents and family members who don’t want to jump but come along to see their kids have fun. They have a 65” TV with DISH network, and Henry told me that he promises all the UK games will be on it! You’ll have a great view of all the action as you sit in one of the park’s massage chairs! Book a Party With three private party rooms and a state-of-the-art sound system, you can be sure Vertical Jump Park is the ultimate party location! Bring your church group, scout pack, or daycare to the park and experience the fun. The park has laser lights, fog machines, glow in the dark black lights and more! Call about all the party packages that Vertical Jump has to offer. For more information, to book jump time, add minutes to your account and view the safety video, please visit verticaljumppark.com. Vertical Jump Park is located at 5101 Hinkleville Road Unit #610 in Paducah. Call 270.366.0331 to book your jump party today! Vertical Jump Park is a member of the IATP (International Association of Trampoline Parks.)

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Introducing

Deanna

Henschel, Esq. McCracken County’s New Family Court Judge By: Amy Noles

ith the recent retirement of Judge Cynthia Sanderson a new candidate had to be selected to fill the post until the election this year. Fortunately, there was a highly qualified lawyer right here in Paducah. Deanna Henschel has been working tirelessly on behalf of children and families as the Director of the Child Support Office. Purchase Area Family magazine is very proud to introduce her to our readers. It’s great to meet you Judge Henschel. You were born and raised her I believe. Yes, I am a Paducah girl, born and raised. I graduated from Paducah Tilghman HS and then headed down south to attend Millsaps College in Jackson, Mississippi. After college, I spent over a year living and teaching in Wuhan, China, which was an incredible experience. I earned my Juris Doctorate from UK College of Law. By the time I finished law school, I was ready to come home to Paducah. That was 10 years ago. For the first four years of my career I practiced family law at McMurry & Livingston, PLLC. In 2009, I moved over to the County Attorney’s Office, where I served as the Director of the Child Support Office for six years and prosecuted cases for the Commonwealth in the Family Court. How did your time as an attorney & director at the Division of Child Support prepare you for this position? My role as Director of the Child Support Office put me in a great position to learn about the obstacles facing families in our community. Working with struggling parents day in and day out for provided me with a great perspective. I gained a great appreciation for the struggles and difficulties that low income parents experience. Five years ago, I participated in the United Way’s Impact Poverty Task Force, which helped me better comprehend the role that poverty, particularly generational poverty, plays in our area.

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Have you always wanted to be a judge? Not always. Shortly after I became an Assistant County Attorney, people started asking if I would run to be our next Family Court Judge after Judge Sanderson retired. The more I thought about it, the more excited I became at the possibility. As my life, both personally and professionally developed, it became clear to me that the role of Family Court Judge was the job I’m meant to have. I truly feel as though it is not merely a job I’m interested in, but rather my calling. I am truly honored to have the opportunity to serve in this capacity. I imagine that the job can be hard at times. What is the best part about your job and what is the worst? The best part is also the worst. Listening to the child neglect and abuse cases is the hardest, most gut wrenching part of being Family Court Judge. However, this is the docket that really pulled me toward wanting this appointment. The best part of my job is knowing that these kids have a Judge that truly cares. I will do everything in my power to apply the law correctly and use it to protect parents and children who come before me.

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What does a family court judge do exactly? Kentucky has adopted a “One Family, One Judge” approach. A Family Court Judge hears all issues relating to the family, whether it be divorce, custody, time sharing, child support, domestic violence, child neglect and abuse, termination of parental rights, adoption and juvenile status offenses. Can you share some of the most important things people need to know when they come before a family court? I hope families come into my courtroom prepared, more than anything. Nothing is harder for me than having to make life changing decisions without all the necessary information. Make a list of points you want to make before you come in. The adrenaline

of the moment causes memory lapses and some people can hardly speak. Be prepared to present your side of the story. A hearing is not a dress rehearsal and decisions can be hard to change. Secondly, I believe the courtroom is a place of respect. Dress nicely, be courteous and leave the backyard talk at home! Is there anything about your life so far that you’d like to change? That is a hard question. I consciously try to learn from my mistakes and negative circumstances, and not live with regrets. All my circumstances have landed me in the place I’m in today, and I wouldn’t change this place for anything. If I had to change something, I suppose I would go back and spend more time with those that are now gone. I lost both of my grandparents last year and that experience gave me a real sense of appreciation for those wise older souls that cross my path. You’re a Mom to four children – tell us a little about your family, Deanna. My family is awesome and unique. I’m married to Tim Henschel and we have four wild and fascinating children. Tim and I both consider ourselves to be advocates for children, especially neglected and abused children. Shortly after we married, Tim and I decided to see if we could create our family by fostering to adopt. Two years later, we adopted our Annie and Truitt. Two and a half years after that, we adopted their younger siblings, our Nora and James. We think our family’s story is cool and love to tell our children how they became the little Henschels. Ok Now for the fun part! Tell us three things about yourself that might surprise people 1. I used to aspire to be a country music singer (long, long ago). 2. I panic if stopped under an overpass (thanks, earthquake movies). 3. I’ve traveled to all the states except Hawaii!

What’s the best part about being a mom? The giggles. I’ll never get enough of their giggles. Well Judge Henschel, it was really nice to get to know you. PAF Magazine wishes you much success - we’re glad to have you in our court!

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By Harvest Prude

he holiday season is over. After the excitement of Christmas parties, decorating, presents, and New Year’s Eve, it can be easy to fall into the January slump. McCracken County Library (McLib) wants to give your little ones something to look forward to this January. They’re bringing back everyone’s favorite princesses and want you to sing Let it Go to the post-holiday blues.

Frozen at the Library The Frozen Party will be held January 16, upstairs at McLib, from 1-2pm. Kids can join in a sing-along and listen to a short story read by one of the princesses from Frozen. There will be games such as ‘Pin the Carrot Nose on Olaf ‘ and time to practice their aim by using ‘Snow Ball launcher’ to fire at plastic cups. Feeling artistic? Try your hand at making a snowflake wand or, create antlers or crowns for your costume. Kids can also get their face painted. There will be drawings for door prizes while you’re waiting to get your facepainted and doing crafts - no child will leave empty-handed! Elsa’s and Anna’s and Olaf’s Galore! Of course, a Frozen party wouldn’t be complete without dressup. Children re encouraged to come dressed as their favorite

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character from the movie - are you an ice princess or a reindeer? Then, take a picture with your favorite princess. “I love the movie,” admitted Pam Whelan from Youth Services at the library. “We did a royal princess ball a couple of years ago, and the kids loved it. There was a sing-along, and when we got to Let it Go, those kids belted it right out. We decided right then we’d have to do a Frozen party.” It’s Going to be Awesome! Whelan expects anywhere from 100-200 children and their families to attend. The party is designed for children ages three to 11, but families are welcome to bring their smaller or older children as well. “Even smaller kids are watching movies and they know who these characters are,” Whelan said. “We never turn anyone away.” Whelan will also take a group photo of the party and post it on Facebook for parents to share with family and friends.“January is kind of a cold, dreary month,” Whelan said. “So come to the library and enjoy being Frozen.” For more information, visit mclib.net.

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By Britt Allgood

s the New Year approaches, the majority of us resolve to do something to better ourselves. Losing weight, stopping smoking, getting more exercise, or spending more time with our family (i.e. less time at the office) are just a few of the common ones. Do you notice a trend? Most of these resolutions are to address a bad habit we have developed over the previous year or years.

system. Luckily, I didn’t develop diabetes, which is prevalent in my family.

Food is a pleasure to me. I love the different tastes, textures, and varieties of foods. But food is also the fuel of life, and just like the gasoline that goes into your car, eating better food can improve your health and well-being.

Eating Well As I got older, and hopefully a bit wiser, I learned that what I ate had a direct impact on my health and my attitude. By this time, I was cooking much more than I was eating out. I still occasionally “need” a junk food fix but I have noticed that the cravings are becoming much more infrequent. My tastes have, and are, still changing. A good soup and salad is more appealing than a cheeseburger and fries these days.So, this year I resolve to eat well. This will not be as easy as some of you think. Eating well is a lifestyle which requires some time, planning, preparation and a little self-discipline. This is not a fad diet; I don’t plan on eating carrot sticks and tofu all the time. I do plan on making wiser choices, giving myself some options and keeping in mind that a piece of dark chocolate is probably not going to kill me but a quart of Dulce de leche just might.

Diet of My Youth In my youth, I could eat almost anything. Pizza, burgers, fries, ice cream, and Pop Tarts were all staples of my diet. I was relatively fit, got lots of exercise as I was a student athlete, and didn’t have any major health issues beyond a need for braces. I ate boat loads of carbs and my metabolism burned them off with little effort.

The First Steps The first thing I plan to do is to get the ‘buy in’ of my wife on this decision as it will directly affect her as well. This is important because her support will be critical to the success of my resolution. Most resolutions fail because you know what you want but you don’t know why you want it. In this case by eating well, I can affect my health and well-being.

Oh sure, I was taught the food pyramid in grade school, and I ignored it! Some of you may also know that I have a sweet tooth the size of Montana. A regular snack for me was soda and candy bar. It never occurred to me that the crash I was feeling after the snack was due to the sugar burning through my

The next thing I plan to do is have a purge of all the junk food in the house. You know what I’m talking about; the stash of potato chips or candy bars in the pantry, or the ice cream hidden in the back of the freezer. I will also give my “healthy” options a bit more scrutiny to make sure they are truly healthy and not just overly processed foods that claim to be healthy.

Eat Well This year I’m going to resolve to do something I enjoy and hopefully curb a bad habit at the same time. I resolve to Eat Well. Have I lost my mind? No. Let me clarify. I don’t mean I’m going to eat gourmet food all the time, but rather to make better choices about what I eat and to try new things.

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Make a Plan Now that some of the temptations aren’t under my nose, it’s time to think about what I am going to eat and how much time I actually have to cook and complete all my other obligations. Life is hectic and I catch myself running out of hours in the day which leaves little time for cooking a healthy meal. If you only have a few minutes in the day to cook, then you have plan ahead and use as many time saving techniques as you can. During a normal week, I have at least two nights that I have limited time to cook. So for those nights, I have three options besides take out. The first option is to skip dinner, but this really isn’t an option. If we didn’t have a reasonable dinner, we would be prowling the kitchen for quick and high calorie snacks. Stir Fry Option two is to prepare something that can be cooked quickly, like a stir fry or fish. A decent stir fry can be prepared in about 30 minutes and coincidently, that’s about the time it takes to cook the rice.

Menus Creating a menu allows me to control the time I spend shopping and to cook some common ingredients in bulk will save me time later. For example, we love roast chicken, but it takes two hours to prepare, and typically we don’t eat a whole one at a single meal. So, if I prepare a roast chicken on Sunday, then I will typically have chicken soup, chicken

Fish Fish is always a good choice for a quick meal. Pair a nice piece of baked or grilled fish with some steamed vegetables and a reasonable starch, like rice or quinoa, and you have a meal in 15 to 20 minutes. Low & Slow A third option is cooking low and slow. This could be a roast in the oven or crock pot, chili or a stew. Yes, there will be some prep involved earlier in the day. Take 15 minutes in the morning for prep and you can have a meal ready when you walk in the door that same evening.

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A Bit of Advice

salad, or enchiladas on the menu later in the week. Also, by appropriately sizing my meals, I have enough left over food to carry my lunch to work.

One bit of advice, if you are considering a resolution that will impact your health like a major change in diet or exercise routine, please consult your healthcare provider. In our fast paced society, we expect a result immediately. That isn’t realistic or sustainable. Don’t expect to drop 20 pounds in 20 days, or other such nonsense, and keep it off.

Cooking Ahead I have some friends that take menu planning a bit farther. They actually plan and cook the week’s menu in one day. Cooking ahead and freezing portions appropriate for each meal will save you a lot of time but requires some space in the freezer (which may be available after you dump the ice cream). I personally like to cook my food fresh but will freeze extra chili or stew for quick lunches on days I don’t have other leftovers. Moderation & Choices Eating well, in my opinion, is about moderation and choices. Moderation in the size of the portions I eat. Moderation in the amount of coffee or alcohol I drink. And definitely in my case, moderation in the amount of sugary sweets I eat. Eating a wide variety of foods in moderation will also provide you with many, if not all, of the vitamins and minerals you require in a healthy diet. Success with any resolution is about choices. I can choose to stick to my resolution or not. I can choose to have pizza for lunch or a bowl of vegetable soup. I can choose to eat that cake that someone brought to work and left in the break room or I can have a piece of fruit. But don’t give up on your resolution if you make a bad choice. So we may have stumbled. So what! We all fail at something at some time. The real challenge is to get back on track. If you are making a resolution for the New Year, I wish you the best of luck in completing it. Remember to Live, Laugh, Love and Eat Well. Any questions, comments or request may be sent to me at iCook@allgoodmedia.net.

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One Book Read Project

Saints at the River

By Harvest Prude

aints at the River tells the story of a small Carolina town dragged into the nation’s limelight when a drowned girl’s body is trapped in a deep eddy of a river. But there’s a problem; the river is a classified “Wild and Scenic” and in order to recover the body, the river would have to be dammed, compromising its status. In the middle of the clash between concerned environmentalists and the grieving family stands 28-year-old newspaper photographer, Maggie Glenn. Glenn came back to the town to tell the story fairly, but is struggling with how to do so. Saints at the River is by New York Times best-selling author Ron Rash. It is also the choice for this year’s One Book Read project. The One Book Read Project The One Book Read project began in 2008 at West Kentucky Community and Technical College. The project seeks to encourage reading in the community with the goal to improve literacy rates in this region. The project chooses a new book each year, and hosts various events and activities centered around each year’s read. “We want to appeal to everyone...from high school students to senior citizens,” said Amy Sullivan, chair of the One Read Committee. Sullivan hopes this year’s read, with the compelling themes that touch on community, environmentalism, media, romance, and family will connect with the community.

“[These] themes [can] give people a whole different perspective on their lives, or the lives of people surrounding them, or their families,” Sullivan said. “They tend to think about things bigger than themselves when they read these books. It causes people to step back.” The Committee includes WKCTC’s president, other faculty and staff members, librarians, and other members of the community. The committee works year round on book selection, working with agents and community partners, and planning events within a budget. The Problem of Illiteracy According to Research Report No. 296 by the Legislative Research Commission in Frankfort, 40 percent of Kentucky’s working age population (around one million) is at the two lowest literacy levels — not being able to read at all or being able to read only at very limited or moderate levels. Low literacy levels of parents directly affect the quality of children and youth’s education. The pervasiveness in Kentucky’s illiteracy is precisely why One Book Read is so determined to engage the community in the One Book Read challenge. Though they haven’t been able to precisely track the numbers of involvement, Sullivan told me participation in the events has doubled. Formerly, Crounse Hall, which seats 150 was sufficient to host the author’s visit. They have since moved to the Clemens Theatre, which holds closer to 300-400 people.

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The Events This year’s One Book Read will culminate in the author’s visit to WKCTC. Rash will visit the WKCTC campus March 8-9, 2016. An opening reception will be held March 8 at 6pm, which will be followed by a presentation and Q&A in the Clemens Fine Arts Center Theatre at 7pm. At 8:15, Rash will sign books in the Clemens Theatre Lobby. There will be a presentation by Rash on Wednesday, March 9, for WKCTC and high school students in the Clemens Fine Arts Center Theatre at 11am, followed by a book signing.

Paducah School of Art and Design (PSAD) is partnering to host a photo contest to correlate to the One Book Read project. It is free to enter and open to the public. Cash prizes will be awarded for first, second, and third place for the amounts of $100, $75, and $50. The contest winners will be announced at Rash’s reception March 8.

The One Book Read for next year will also be announced during this time.

The photo contest is an opportunity for readers to interact with the material while expressing their own interpretation. Photographs can touch on any of the themes in Saints at the River. The theme is anything that has to do with the river, including the river itself, moving water, or people who live or work on the river. But there is also room to interpret the material creatively and experimentally.

“I want to encourage everyone to participate. It doesn’t matter who you are; there is plenty of time still left to read the book,” Sullivan said. “It’s a wonderful book, a wonderful opportunity…and a wonderful thing for this community to be able to do.” The Photo Contest WKCTC’s Clemens Fine Arts Center is partnering with The

“We want to develop a higher sensibility in regards to the visual arts experience within the community as well,” said Paul Aho, Dean of PSAD.

“In terms of visual potential content for the work…the content is as broad as the river itself in terms of the photo competition,” said Aho. “The river is so significant to Paducah, so it’s a made in heaven relationship between that story and our desire to use the photo completion to…lure people into the reading experience.” Submissions will be accepted January 18-19 at the Clemens Fine Arts Center Gallery on the WKCTC campus. Gallery hours are Monday through Thursday, 11am to 4pm. The exhibition will feature all submissions alongside another PSAD exhibit, Over the Top. For more information on the photo contest, visit westkentucky. kctcs.libguides.com/ld.php?content_id=17166364. Partners One Book partners with various organizations to plan events and activities related to the book. This year’s partners include WKCTC, McCracken County Information Network, McCracken County Public Library, McCracken County Public Schools, Paducah Public Schools, McCracken County Cooperative Extension Office, Paducah Convention & Visitors Bureau, and WKMS radio. Copies of Saints on the River can be found in the WKCTC book store, the library, and elsewhere. For more information, please visit westkentucky.kctcs.libguides.com/c. php?g=385104&p=2667992

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JANUARY SATURDAY 2

Baby & Me. McCracken County Public Library. 11am. mclib.net Story Time. McCracken County Public Library. 10am & 1pm. mclib.net

WEDNESDAY 13

Tech at Night. McCracken County Public Library. 5-8pm. mclib.net

THURSDAY 14

Thursday Night Knitting. Ephemera Paducah. 6pm. 270.443.0003 ephemerapaducah.com

The Monolithic. Fat Moe’s. 9pm. 270.442.6637

Tech at Night. McCracken County Public Library. 5-8pm. mclib.net

Legos at the Library. McCracken County Public Library. 1-4pm. mclib.net

Weight: The Reality Series. McCracken County Extension Office. 10am. FREE. ca.uky.edu/ces

MONDAY 4

Resume Monday. McCracken County Public Library. 5-8pm. mclib.net Tech at Night. McCracken County Public Library. 5-8pm. mclib.net

TUESDAY 5

Tech at Night. McCracken County Public Library. 5-8pm. mclib.net Baby & Me. McCracken County Public Library. 11am. mclib.net Story Time. McCracken County Public Library. 10am & 1pm. mclib.net

WEDNESDAY 6

Tech at Night. McCracken County Public Library. 5-8pm. mclib.net

THURSDAY 7

Thursday Night Knitting. Ephemera Paducah. 6pm. 270.443.0003

Evenings Upstairs: The Wheelhouse Rousters-Live in Concert. McCracken County Public Library. 7pm. FREE. mclib.net Family Game Night & Chess Group. McCracken County Public Library. 5-8pm. mclib.net

FRIDAY 15

Friday Night Science: Cubelets. Emerging Technology Center at WKCTC. 5-7pm. $25. westkentucky.kctcs.edu Teen TGIF. McCracken County Public Library. 4-5pm. Ages 11-17. mclib.net

SATURDAY 16

Frozen Party. McCracken County Public Library. 1-2pm. mclib.net Legos at the Library. McCracken County Public Library. 1-4pm. mclib.net

Tech at Night. McCracken County Public Library. 5-8pm. mclib.net Weight: The Reality Series. McCracken County Extension Office. 10am. FREE. ca.uky.edu/ces Family Game Night & Chess Group. McCracken County Public Library. 5-8pm. mclib.net

FRIDAY 8

Teen TGIF. McCracken County Public Library. 4-5pm. Ages 11-17. mclib.net

SATURDAY 9

Legos at the Library. McCracken County Public Library. 1-4pm. mclib.net Behind The Scenes with Tori Shaw, WPSD Meterologist. McCracken County Public Library. 10-11:30am. FREE. mclib.net

SUNDAY 10

Read Like a Girl: Mrs. Piggle Wiggly by Betty Macdonald. McCracken County Public Library. 3pm. FREE. mclib.net

MONDAY 11

Tech at Night. McCracken County Public Library. 5-8pm. mclib.net

TUESDAY 12

Tech at Night. McCracken County Public Library. 5-8pm. mclib.net Beginner’s Stained Glass 6-Week Series. Ephemera Paducah. 270.443.0003. ephemerapaducah.com

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MONDAY 18

Tech at Night. McCracken County Public Library. 5-8pm. mclib.net

Beginning Genealogy: Introduction to Genealogy Research. McCracken County Public Library. 2 & 6:30pm. FREE. mclib.net

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TUESDAY 19

Tech at Night. McCracken County Public Library. 5-8pm. mclib.net Baby & Me. McCracken County Public Library. 11am. mclib.net Story Time. McCracken County Public Library. 10am & 1pm. mclib.net

WEDNESDAY 20

Tech at Night. McCracken County Public Library. 5-8pm. mclib.net Introduction to Wheel Throwing and Working with Clay. Paducah School of Art & Design. 6:30-9:30pm. $130. westkentucky.kctcs.edu

Thursday Night Knitting. Ephemera Paducah. 6pm. 270.443.0003 ephemerapaducah.com Wonder Time. McCracken County Public Library. 4-6pm. mclib.net Tech at Night. McCracken County Public Library. 5-8pm. mclib.net Weight: The Reality Series. McCracken County Extension Office. 10am. FREE. ca.uky.edu/ces Opening Reception: Works by Summer 2016 Master Artsist Workshop Presenters at Paducah School of Art & Design. Clemens Fine Art Center Gallery. 5pm. artsinfocus.org Family Game Night & Chess Group. McCracken County Public Library. 5-8pm. mclib.net

FRIDAY 22

Teen TGIF. McCracken County Public Library. 4-5pm. Ages 11-17. mclib.net Friends of the Library Winter Book Sale. St. Paul Lutheran Church. 9am-7pm. mclib.net

SATURDAY 23

PROFESSIONAL CAREGIVERS HAPPY NEW YEAR We’re the Someone

You Were Hoping to Find

Legos at the Library. McCracken County Public Library. 1-4pm. mclib.net Friends of the Library Winter Book Sale. St. Paul Lutheran Church. 9am-1pm. mclib.net Puttin’ on the Mitz Fundraiser. Kentucky Dam Village. 7pm. $50. bentonwomansclub@gmail.com

SUNDAY 24

Bristol’s Bridal Expo. Convention Center. 10am-4pm. 270.554.8255. bristolsbridalexpo.com

MONDAY 25

Tech at Night. McCracken County Public Library. 5-8pm. mclib.net

TUESDAY 26

Tech at Night. McCracken County Public Library. 5-8pm. mclib.net Homemaker Learning Session: Freezer Meals. McCracken County Extension Office. 10am. ca.uky.edu/ces

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WEDNESDAY 27

Tech at Night. McCracken County Public Library. 5-8pm. mclib.net

THURSDAY 28

Thursday Night Knitting. Ephemera Paducah. 6pm. 270.443.0003 Tech at Night. McCracken County Public Library. 5-8pm. mclib.net Weight: The Reality Series. McCracken County Extension Office. 10am. FREE. ca.uky.edu/ces Family Game Night & Chess Group. McCracken County Public Library. 5-8pm. mclib.net

FRIDAY 29

Teen TGIF. McCracken County Public Library. 4-5pm. Ages 11-17. mclib.net

SATURDAY 30

Legos at the Library. McCracken County Public Library. 1-4pm. mclib.net

SUNDAY 31

War Room movie. Concord United Methodist Church. 6pm. FREE. concord.church.com

ART GALLERIES, EXHIBITIONS & MUSEUMS SECOND SATURDAYS Gallery Walk. Visit Lower Town Paducah’s great galleries and studios from 12–8pm. Galleries open by appointment & special event weekends. Visit paducahmainstreet.org for specific gallery hours. National Quilt Museum. 215 Jefferson St. 270.442.8856 quiltmuseum.com. 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. Red, White and Quilted THROUGH FEBRUARY 9 The Eleventh Hour: Quilts of World War I THROUGH JANUARY 12 Yeiser Art Center 200 Broadway. 270.442.2453 • theyeiser.org Teen Spirit Spring 2016 JANUARY 17-30 Clemens Fine Art Center Gallery 4810 Alben Barkley Dr. 270.534.3212 • artsinfocus.org Paducah School of Art & Design 409 Broadway St. 270.408.4278 paducahschoolofartanddesign.org Paducah School of Art & Design Over Works by Summer 2016 Master Artsist Workshop Presenters JANUARY 21-FEBRUARY 24 Glass Artisan Guild. Meets in Murray and is open to all. For information, contact Judi Little at 270.436.5132 or visit

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River Discovery Center. 117 S. Water St. MONDAY–SATURDAY 9:30am–5pm. SUNDAY 1–5pm $7 adults, $5 children (ages 3–12), $6 seniors 60 & over. 270.575.9958. riverdiscoverycenter.org

Civil War Walking Tour. Paducah Convention & 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 information.

Lloyd Tilghman House & Civil War Museum. 631 Kentucky Ave. Interpreting Paducah’s & Western KY’s roles in the Civil War. FRIDAY & SATURDAY Noon to 4pm; 10am–4pm when riverboats in port; group tours by appt. Adults $3/child 6–12 $1/under 6 FREE 270.575.5477.

Paducah Railroad Museum. 200 Washington St. WEDNESDAY– FRIDAY 12–4pm; SATURDAY 10am–4pm or by appointment. $5/adult; $2/child, ages 12 years & under. 270.908.6451. paducahrr.org PAPA Gallery. Works by 100 local artists. 124 Broadway, Paducah. MONDAY–FRIDAY 10am–4pm. FREE. 270.575.3544 or thepapagallery. com Lowertown Gallery information available at paducaharts.com.

The William Clark Market House Museum. 121 Market House Square. Monday–Saturday 12–4pm. $3 ages 12 & up, $1 ages 6–11, 270.443.7759 Whitehaven Welcome Center. I–24, exit 7. Tours 1–4pm daily, Tours every half hour, daily 1:30–4pm. FREE. 270.554.2077.

RELIGIOUS SERVICES & MEETINGS Amazing Grace Lutheran Church – 270.933.1215 amazinggracelutheranpaducah.org • unbridledword@yahoo.com 1601 Jefferson • Paducah Sunday Service: 10am Education Hour: 8:45am Arcadia United Methodist Church – 270.442.3313 261 Lone Oak Road, Paducah • arcadiachurch.org Sunday School 9am Worship Service 10am Tuesday Men’s Prayer Gathering, 7:30am Bellview Baptist Church – 270.554.3173 bellviewbaptistpaducah.com Sunday School: 9am; Worship Service: 10am; Sunday Evening: 6pm; Wednesday Evening: 6:30pm Bethel Cumberland Presbyterian Church – 270.876.7239 12304 Wickliffe Rd, Kevil (Hwy 286 in Gage community) bethelcpchurch@gmail.com Find us on Facebook! SUNDAY 9am, Coffee & Donuts, 9:15am, Sunday School 10:30am, Worship Service WEDNESDAYS 5:30pm, TeamKIDS & Youth Group (during school year) Broadway Baptist Church 2435 Broadway St • Pastor: Brother Steve Gorham Sunday School, 10am; Sunday Worship, 11am; Sunday Evening, 6pm; Wednesday Worship, 7pm

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Broadway Church of Christ – 270.443.6206 2855 Broadway St, Paducah • broadwaycoc.com Sunday Morning Worship 9:30am Bible Study 10:45am Evening Worship 6pm MONDAYS & WEDNESDAYS Precious Pottery Preschool 9am – 2pm TUESDAY Clothing Give Away 10am–Noon, WEDNESDAY Ladies Bible Class 10am, Bible Classes 6:30pm Broadway United Methodist Church – 270.443.2401 bumc–paducah.org Sunday Fellowship Time (Igert Hall) 9am. Youth & Adult Sunday School for all ages 9:30am. Worship 10:30am BUMS Youth group (grades 6–12) 5-7pm Handbell Choir 7pm Sunday morning services are streamed live and archived online. WEDNESDAY ABC (All Broadway Children) after school program 4pm Children’s Choir 5pm Fellowship Dinner 5pm YUMS (4th and 5th graders) 6pm Chancel Choir 7pm Calvary Baptist Church Clements & Powell St, Paducah • Pastor Pail Hatcher Sunday School 10AM Worship Service 11AM Evening Service 6PM Wednesday Service: 6:30PM. Calvert City First Presbyterian Church – 270.395. 4700 639 Evergreen St, P.O. Box 95 • Calvert City fpccalvert.com • firstprescc@windstream.net Everyone Welcome! Sunday School 9:30am Fellowship 10am Worship 10:45am Calvert City United Methodist Church 571 Oak Park Blvd., Calvert City SUNDAYS First Light Worship Service–Contemporary 9am Sunday School 10am Traditional Service 11am WEDNESDAYS Children, Youth & Adult Bible Studies 6pm, Adult Choir 7pm Central Church of Christ – 270.442.1017 2201 Washington St SUNDAY Bible Study Classes for all ages 9:30am Morning Worship 10:30am Evening Worship 6pm ; WEDNESDAY Bible Study classes for all ages 7pm; EVERY TUESDAY Ladies’ Bible Class, 1–2pm; LAST SATURDAY “Dorcas Day” Clothing Give–Away 9am–Noon Christ Chapel UECNA – 270.354.9132 Traditional Anglican - 1928 BCP • Nine-tenths of a mile north of US 68 on Hiter Road in Fairdealing • Fr. Tom Hiter, Pastor. 270.354.9132 or tyhiter@wk.net. All faiths welcome SUNDAY Worship Services at 8:30am WEDNESDAY 7pm Christ Community Church – 270.744.0397 christchurchpaducah.com • facebook.com/christchurchpaducah Youth Pastor: Hamilton C. Ashley 270.727.0188 • Childrens Ministries: Jessica Watkins 270.575.3120 SUNDAY Coffee & Donuts 9am Bible Classes 9:30am Morning Worship & Junior Church (ages 10 & under) 10:30am WEDNESDAY Bible Study 7pm Community Fellowship Baptist Church – 270.856.4463 90 State Route 408 West, Hickory • cfbc.tv Sundays 8:30, 10 & 11:30am

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Concord Christian Center – 270.441.7900 3661 James Sanders Blvd., Paducah (Across from Hutson’s & Sam’s) • churchbythemall.com SUNDAY Small Groups 9:45am Worship 10:45am, 6pm WEDNESDAY Service 7pm Concord United Methodist Church – 270.443.2669 concord.church SUNDAY Worship Times 8:15am, 10:30am & 6pm; Coffee/Donuts/ Fellowship 9am Sunday School 9:30am; TUESDAY WISE Bible Study for Women 6:30pm; WEDNESDAY Fellowship Meal 5:15pm (call to make reservations) B.L.A.S.T. for Kids, Youth Meeting & Adult Bible Study 6pm; THURSDAY Men’s Prayer Breakfast 8am The Prayer Room is open to the public; MONDAY–FRIDAY 9am–4pm • Plus Homemakers, Scouts, Blood Drives & other occasional events. Child care is provided in the nursery during Sunday morning services. Concord West Church of Christ – 270.744.6329 4715 Mayfield Metropolis Road • Paducah SUNDAY Bible Study 9am Worship 10am Evening Worship 6pm WEDNESDAY Bible Study 7pm First Baptist Church, Paducah – 270.442.2728 fbcpaducah.org SUNDAY Early Morning Service 8:30am Bible Study 9:50am Late Morning Service 11am Sunday Night Prayer Service 6pm. WEDNESDAY Fellowship Meal 5pm AWANA 5:45pm Worship 6pm Adult Choir Rehearsal 7pm

First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) – 270.527.8560 2515 S Main St, Benton • fccdcbentonky.org Facebook: First Christian Church Disciples of Christ Benton SUNDAY Church School 9:45am Worship 10:45am WEDNESDAY Youth Night 5:30–7pm MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, FRIDAY Men’s Exercise Group 9–10am First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) – 270.443.8251 415 Audobon Dr Paducah • fccpaducah.org SUNDAY Sunday School 9:30am Traditional Worship 10:45am (Sanctuary Upper Level) 10:45am Celebration Contemporary Worship (Fellowship Hall – Lower Level) 10:45am First Presbyterian Church – 270.442.3545 Sunday Church School 9:30am Worship 10:45am Youth Choir (6th – 12th grades) 4:30pm Youth Group 5:30–7pm, Handbells 6pm Wednesday Children’s Choir & Activities 4–5:45pm Adult Choir 7pm Fountain Avenue United Methodist – 270.443.1724 SUNDAY Fellowship 9am Sunday School for all ages, 9:45am Worship & Children’s Church (ages 4–9) 10:45am. Communion Service; FIRST SUNDAY of each month. Nursery provided for birth – age 3. Evening Services 6pm; MONDAY & THURSDAY Quilting Group 9:30am; WEDNESDAY Church Dinner 5:30pm ($5/call for reservation by noon Tuesday) Program & youth activities 6pm Choir 6:30pm. Four Rivers Covenant Church – 270.444.6598 or 1.866.733.7245 Paducah: 1200 Broadway • Calvert City: 109 Main St SUNDAY Worship 9:30 & 11am Friendship Baptist Church of Paducah – 270.534.1900 SUNDAY Sunday School 9am Morning Worship 10:15am Evening Worship 6pm; WEDNESDAY Evening Worship 6pm Gospel Mission Worship Center – 270.898.3613 6905 Benton Rd Paducah gospelmissionworship.com SUNDAY Sunday School 9:30am, Morning Service 10:45am, Evening Service 5:30pm; WEDNESDAY Evening Service 6pm

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Grace Bible Church – 270.554.0808 SUNDAY Celebration Service 9:45am. Potluck following service. WEDNESDAY Service 6:30pm Grace Episcopal Church – 270.443.1363 On Broadway gracepaducah.net • grachurch@hotmail.com820 SUNDAY Holy Eucharist 7:30am & 9:45am 8 Christian Formation 11:15am TUESDAY Centering Prayer 8am WEDNESDAY Bible Study 10:30am • Holy Eucharist 12pm Harmony Baptist Church – 270.488.3115 9215 Ogden Landing Rd • harmonypastor@gmail.com SUNDAY 10am Sunday School, 11am Morning Worship & Children’s Church, 5:30pm AWANA, 6pm Evening Worship WEDNESDAY 7am Prayer & Praise, Bible Buddies Heartland Worship Center – 270.534.1400 SUNDAY Sunday School 8, 9:15 & 10:45am Sunday Services 9:30, 10:45am & 6pm; WEDNESDAY Evening Service 6pm Children’s Activities 6pm Middle/High School, 6–8pm Divorce Care 6:30pm.

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Highland Cumberland Presbyterian Church – 270.554.3572 SUNDAY Sunday School 9:45am Worship 10:45am Youth & Evening Worship 6pm. WEDNESDAY Youth 6pm, Bible Study 6pm Hillcrest Baptist Church – 270.217.2796 SUNDAY Sunday School 9am Services 10am & 5pm; MONDAY– FRIDAY Hillcrest Preschool; THIRD FRIDAY OF EVERY MONTH Family Movie Night House of Hope Ministries - 270.933.1069 hohmin.org • Pastor Michael Pryor Sunday 9:30–10:15am Purpose Driven Life Class & Sunday School 11am Worship Service; WEDNESDAY 6:30–7:15pm Midweek Fill–up Service Immanuel Baptist Church – 270.443.5306 SUNDAY Prayer 9am Sunday School 9:30am Worship 10:45am; WEDNESDAY Shepherd’s Table Dinner Food served from 4:50– 5:30pm. $5 for adults & $3 for children. JourneyKidz (Preschool Mission Friends & Children’s Choir & Handbells/Chimes) 5:45–7pm Youth Group (Grades 6–12) 5:45–7pm. Discipleship Groups Faith & Fiction – Last; THURSDAYS 7pm. Morning Study Group 6:30am–noon 3RD THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH Service Opportunities Mission Meal for River City at 6pm Jesus Christ Little House of Prayer – 270.898.9875 SUNDAY Morning Worship 10am. Evening Worship 6pm. Thursday Evening Service. 6:30pm. The Journey Church – Calloway County 3rd Floor Curris Center, Chestnut St, Murray SUNDAY Service Times 9:30am & 11am The Journey Church – Marshall County 198 Old Symsonia Road, Benton SUNDAY Service Time 11am Ledbetter United Methodist Church 200 Golden Meadow Drive, Ledbetter SUNDAY Worship Service 9:30am Sunday School 10:30am Living Word Pentecostal Church – 270.575.3477 SUNDAY Morning Sunday School/Worship 10am Evening Worship 6pm; WEDNESDAY Bible Study 7pm Bus Ministry call 270.564.5706 or 270.210.9086 Lone Oak Church of Christ – 270.554.2511 • loneoakchurchofchrist.com SUNDAY Worship 10am Sunday School 9am Evening Service 6pm Wednesday Bible Study 7pm Lone Oak First Baptist Church – 270.554.1441 • loneoakfbc.org SUNDAY Sunday School 7:30am Morning Worship 8:30am, 9:45am & 11am Sunday School 8:30am, 9:45am, 11am & 6pm Evening Worship 7pm; Wednesday Children’s Choir 5:45pm Middle & High School Choir 6pm Prayer Meeting, Children’s Missions, Worship Choir & Orchestra 6:30pm Lone Oak United Methodist Church • 270.554.1272 loneoakumcpaducah.org SUNDAY Contemporary Service 8am Fellowship in Narthex 9am, Sunday School 9:15am Traditional Service 10:30am Nursery

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Available 9–11:30am; WEDNESDAY Church Dinner 5:30pm Bible Study 6pm Bell Choir 6pm Chancel Choir 7pm Lovelaceville United Methodist Church 143 N Broadway, Lovelaceville SUNDAY Sunday School 10am Worship Service 11am Sunday Evening Service 6pm FIRST SUNDAY of the month communion is held. Lutheran Church of the Cross – 618.524.4628 2601 North Ave, Metropolis SUNDAY Sunday School 9am Worship Service 10am; 1st & 3rd SUNDAY Holy Communion Margaret Hank Memorial Cumberland Presbyterian Church 270.443.3689 • margarethank.org SUNDAY Sunday School 9:30am Worship 10:30am Evening Service 6pm McKendree United Methodist Church 270.488.3770 or 270.488.2444 SUNDAY Sunday School 9am Worship 10:30am Youth & Children Activities 4:30pm Evening Worship 6pm; WEDNESDAY Bible Study 6:30pm ; 3RD SATURDAY Senior Citizens Social Dinner 4:30–6pm. MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, FRIDAY 10am–3pm SATURDAY 9am–Noon. Clothes Closet Open. Most items 25 cents to $1. Milburn Chapel Cumberland Presbyterian – 270.488.2588 SUNDAY Donuts & Coffee 9am Sunday School 9:30am Morning Worship 10:30am Evening 6pm; WEDNESDAY Evening Meal 5:30pm Bible Study (all ages) 6:15pm Mt. Sterling Cumberland Presbyterian Church – 618.564.2616 Contact Bro. David LeNeave, contact@mscpchurch.com SUNDAY Sunday School 10am Worship 11am Evening Worship 6pm Youth Group 6pm Wednesday Bible Study 6:30pm, Junior Youth Group 6:30pm Mt. Zion Baptist Church – 270.554.0518 mtzionpaducah.org Sunday Sunday School 9am Worship 10am & 6:30pm Wednesday Prayer Meeting & Bible Study, 6:30pm New Covenant Fellowship of Reidland – 270.898.9664 SUNDAY Worship Service 10:30am New Geneva Community Church, Paducah – 270.443.8866 ngccarp.org SUNDAY 10am Worship 11:30 am, Intergenerational Bible Study meal following; TUESDAY Women’s Ministry 7pm; THURSDAY Men’s Ministry 5:30pm & 6:45pm; TUESDAY–FRIDAY Biblical counseling available by appointment New Hope Cumberland Presbyterian Church – 270.554.0473 7680 New Hope Road, Paducah • Pastor: Curtis Franklin, brocurtis@ kybiz.net • Youth Pastor: Dusty Shull SUNDAY School 9:30am Worship 10:30am Evening Youth & Worship 6pm; WEDNESDAY Bible Study 7pm. For youth information, contact the River Youth Ministries. Contact Melanie Rogers 270.978.1761 or email: melattheriver@yahoo.com

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Oakland Cumberland Presbyterian Church – 270.898.2630 or 270.350.7262 Rev. Danny York, Pastor • 9104 US Hwy 68 West, Calvert City Sunday Sunday School 9:30am Morning Worship 10:30am Evening Worship 6pm WEDNESDAY Evening Bible Study 6pm. Visit us on Facebook. Oaklawn Baptist Church – 270.442.1513 oaklawnbaptistky.org SUNDAY Sunday School 9:45am Worship 11am & 6pm Wednesday Bible Study 7pm God’s Children 7pm Olivet Baptist Church – 270.442.3267 office@obcpaducah.org SUNDAY 9am Sunday School 10am Morning Worship, Kids Worship Time (ages 3 to K) 5:45pm Awana For Kids (ages 2–6th grade) 6pm Evening Worship WEDNESDAY 6:30pm Bible Studies for ages 2– Adult Open Door Baptist Church – 270.443.6522 theopendoorbaptistchurch.com • 227 Farley Place, Paducah Pastor – Mark Armstrong, pastor@theopendoorbaptistchurch.com SUNDAY Sunday School 10am Morning Worship & Children’s Church 11am Evening 6pm WEDNESDAY 7pm. If you need a ride or more information, call the church office.

First Baptist Church Preschool

2890 Broadway • Paducah

Registration for 2016-17

February 23rd - Church Family February 24th - Community 8:30-11am - Preschool Reception Area

Call for rates & details

270.444.0273

Pathway Baptist Church – 270.395.5683 pathwaybaptist.org • 229 W. 5th Avenue, Calvert City SUNDAY Sunday School 9:30am Worship Service 10:30am Evening Services Adults, Youth & Children 6pm WEDNESDAY Adult Prayer, Bible Study 6:30pm Awana for children 2 years old–6th grade 6:30pm (during school year) Youth Service 6:30pm THURSDAY Grief Share 6:30pm Monthly Men’s Meetings and Ladies Connect Pleasant Grove Baptist Church – 270.442.1000 1110 North 14th Street, Paducah SUNDAY Explorer Hour 9:30am Worship 11am 1ST SUNDAY Lord Supper WEDNESDAY Prayer/Bible Study 6pm 1ST WEDNESDAY Youth Bible Study 6pm The Potter’s House Baptist Worship Center –270.928.9905 pottershousebwc.com SUNDAY Bible Study 9:30am Worship 10:45am Evening 6pm Wednesday Prayer/Bible Study 6pm Reidland Baptist Church – 270.898.6243 rbaptist@bellsouth.net • reidlandbaptistchurch.com SUNDAY 9am Sunday School (classes for all ages) Morning Worship Service 10:10am Children’s Church/Junior Church (ages 3 - 5th grade) 5:30–7pm. Choir Practice 5–6:15pm Mission Friends (Age 3–Kindergarten) Children In Action (1st–5th Grade) 5–7pm Youth 6:30pm Adult Bible Study TUESDAY & THURSDAY 9:30am Early Learning & Pre–K Program WEDNESDAY TeamKID (ages 3–5th grade), 6–7:30pm Youth (grades 6–12), 6–7:45pm Prayer & Adult Bible Study 6:30pm Nursery provided for all services and Sunday school.

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Reidland Christian Church – 270.898.3904 reidlandchristian.org SUNDAY 9:30am Sunday School 10:30am Worship 6pm Bible study WEDNESDAY 6pm Family Meal 7pm Bible Study for Children/Adults Reidland Seventh Day Adventist Church – 270.898.3010 5320 Kentucky Dam Road, Paducah SATURDAY Sabbath School 9:30am Worship Service 11am 1ST SABBATH OF EACH MONTH following worship service a FREE delicious vegetarian fellowship meal is served WEDNESDAY Prayer Meeting 6:30pm Reidland United Methodist – 270.217.0400 Faithweaver Friends preschool – 6th grade WEDNESDAYS 5:15– 7:30pm Free dinner & fun, interactive bible discussions for kids. Rosary Chapel Catholic Church – 270.444.6383 Rosary@bellsouth.net Mass Schedule WEDNESDAY 6pm SUNDAY 10:30am Spring Bayou Baptist Church – Kevil– 270.462.3014 springbayou.com SUNDAY Sunday School 9:45am Morning Worship & WeeWorship 10:45am; Awana Program 5pm Evening Worship 6pm WEDNESDAY Evening 7pm Southland Baptist Temple – 270.444.9678 southlandbaptisttemple.com SUNDAY 7–9am Topper’s Gospel Show (WKYQ) 9:45am Sunday School 10:45am Worship Service, KidzAlive (3–5th grade) 6pm Evening Service WEDNESDAY 10am–3pm Mission Room Open 4:30-6pm Evening Meal 6:30-8pm AWANA (2–6th grade) The Light (7th–12th grade) 6:45pm Adult Bible Classes St. Anthony of Paduah Catholic Church, Grand Rivers 270.395.4727 • stpiusx.us Mass Schedule WEDNESDAY & FRIDAY 8am St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church – 270.442.1923 stfrancisdesalespaducah.org Mass Schedule TUESDAY–FRIDAY 12pm SATURDAY 5pm; SUNDAY 8:30 &11am. An Invitation to Catholics Wanting to Come Home: If you are a Catholic who has been away from the Church – no matter how long or for whatever reason – we invite you to consider renewing your relationship with God & the Catholic Church. Join us for informal listening sessions & an update of the Catholic faith facilitated by parishioners. Contact Cindy at 270.559.4606 for information, without obligation. St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church – 270.554.3810 stjohn–theevangelist.org Mass Schedule TUESDAY–SATURDAY 7:30am SATURDAY 5am SUNDAY 7:30am & 9am St. Matthew Lutheran Church – 270.442.8294 SUNDAY 9:30am Worship 1ST & 3RD SUNDAY Potluck and Education 5pm

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St. Paul Lutheran Church – 270.442.8343 Sunday Worship 8 & 10:45am Bible Study & Sunday School 9:30am The Lutheran Hour, Christian outreach radio program can be heard locally on WNGO 1320am & WKYX 570am each Sunday at 6pm Sponsored by St. Paul Lutheran Church. St. Peter’s of the Lake Episcopal Church - 270.362.8301 stpetersofthelakes.com Holy Eucharist or Morning Prayer Service 10am Children’s Sunday School 10:15-10:45am St. Pius X Catholic Church, Calvert City – 270.395.4727 stpiusx.us • Pastor: Father Anthoni Ottagan Mass Times TUESDAY 6pm. WEDNESDAY–FRIDAY 8am SATURDAY 4:30pm SUNDAY 10am St. Thomas More Catholic Church – 270.534.9000 stmore.org Mass Schedule MONDAY & THURSDAY 6pm TUESDAY & FRIDAY 7am SATURDAY 5:30pm Sunday 9 & 11am (1pm En Español) Nursery available at all services MONDAY evening Active MOMS group Active couples group. Call 270.534.9000 for more information. WEDNESDAY Mother’s Day Out THURSDAY Moms Group Playgroup Temple Israel – 270.442.4104 templeisrael.us FRIDAY Lay–led Services 5:30pm Rabbi–led Services 7pm Trinity United Methodist Church – 270.534.9516 facebook.com/TUMCPaducah • office@trinitypaducah.com SUNDAY Sunday School 9:30am Worship 10:30am TUESDAY Women’s Bible Study 9–11am (TUMC) & 6–8pm (offsite) WEDNESDAY Awana (2yr old–5th Grade) 5–6:45pm Youth (6th–12 grade) 5:30–6:45pm Choir 6–7pm

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In-House Physician | Short-Term Outpatient Therapy Specialized Parkinson’s Program

Twelve Oaks Baptist Church – 270.554.4634 SUNDAY Sunday School 9:30am Worship 8,10 & 10:45am WEDNESDAY Awana 5:30–7pm, Mid–Week Service 6pm Joint Commission accredited

Where you matter most! 270.443.6543 | LCCA.com

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United Central Presbyterian Church – 270.442.6414 unitedcentralpres.org • info@unitedcentralpres.org SUNDAY Sunday School 9:45am Sunday Worship 10:45am Nursery provided, service ASL interpreted.

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United Church of Paducah – 270.442.3722 uccpaducah.org SUNDAY Worship celebration 10am Coffee & refreshments 11– 11:20am Christian Education until Noon. Waldo Baptist Church – 618.564.2180 waldobaptist.org SUNDAY Bible Study 9am Morning Worship Service 10am Evening Worship Service 6am WEDNESDAY Fellowship Meal Ministry 5:30pm Mid–Week Service 7pm West End Baptist Church – 270.443.1043 SUNDAY Sunday School 9:30am Worship Service 10:45am Evening Worship 6pm WEDNESDAY Fellowship Meal 5:30pm Call church office by Noon to reserve your spot. TUESDAY Children/Youth Bible Study & Adult Prayer Service 6:30pm Westminster Presbyterian Church – 270.443.2919 westminsterpresbyterianpaducah.org SUNDAY Sunday School 9am Worship 10:15am Women’s Circle Bible Study 2ND WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH 1pm World Harvest Church – 270.442.8949 3250 Steele Road, West Paducah • Pastor: Dr. Chris Cody SUNDAY 9:45-10:15am Corporate Prayer 10:30am Worship Service WEDNESDAY 7pm Worship Service THURSDAY 8:45-10am Corporate Prayer

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Woodlawn Cumberland Presbyterian Church – 270.442.7713 3402 Benton Road woodlawnchurch@live.com • Facebook/woodlawnchurch SUNDAY 9:45-10:15am Corporate Prayer 10:30am Worship Service WEDNESDAY 7pm Worship Service THURSDAY 8:45-10am Corporate Prayer Zion Cumberland Presbyterian Church (formerly United Central Presbyterian Church) – 270.442.6414 zioncpcinfo@gmail.com • sites.google.com/site/zioncpc/ SUNDAY Bible Study 9:30am, Morning Worship 10:45am, Youth and Evening Worship 6pm WEDNESDAY Children 6:15pm (during school year), Youth 6pm, Bible Study 6:30pm

ON-GOING COMMUNITY EVENTS & NOTICES The Great Rivers Group, Sierra Club, meets the FIRST WEDNESDAY of the month. For information: 270.236.2317 or 270.753.8910. Foster Parent Classes Starting Soon! For more information, contact Nicole Kowalczyk at Omni Visions, 270.309.3167, visit omnivisions.

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MAC

A new trimester of Footlights is beginning January 9, and participants in the Elementary and Middle school sessions will produce a play on MHT’s theatre stage, while the High School troupe will be focusing on monologue and acting skills (helpful for GSA auditions!)

AUDITIONS

Class times and details are available at markethousetheatre.org MHT’s technical director, Logan Reagan, will facilitate this exciting introduction into all things technical with a focus on scenic design but also including model making, scenic painting, sound and lighting. (For middle and high school students.)

Don’t let cost stand in your way — scholarships are available!

MHT Monday & Tuesday, January 11 & 12 5 PM • Studio Theatre

(Large cast of all ages needed!)

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THE CARSON CENTER Lecrae in Concert, January 21, 7pm

The Eleventh Hour: Quilts of World War 1, January 1-31

Sesame Street Live! Make a New Friend, January 26-27, 6pm MAIDEN ALLEY The Lego Movie. January 2, 4pm

Junior Quilters , January 5, 2:30pm Volunteer Meeting , January 7, 7pm PADUCAH SCHOOL OF ART & DESIGN Over the Top- Works by PSAD Summer 2016 Master Artist Workshop Presenters, January 21, 5-7pm. WKCTC Clemens Fine Arts Center.

The Danish Girl, January 8-12; 15-21 Showtimes vary. Check maidenalleycinema.org Drunk Stoned Briliant Dead: The Story of the National Lampoon January 22-24; Showtimes vary. Check maidenalleycinema.org Music at MAC: The Cruisers January 14, 8pm

Introduction to Jewelry Making & Metalsmithing. Paducah School of Art & Design. 9:30am-12:30pm. westkentucky.kctcs.edu Watercolor for Beginners and Beyond. Paducah School of Art & Design. 9:30am-12:30pm. . westkentucky.kctcs.edu Introduction to Wheel Throwing & Working with Clay. Paducah School of Art & Design. January 27, 6:30-9:30pm.

Music at MAC: Blue Mother Tupelo with Anu Sava January 30, 8pm MARKET HOUSE THEATRE The Drawer Boy, January 14-16 & 21-23, 7:30pm. January 17 & 24 2:30pm. NATIONAL QUILT MUSEUM Red, White & Quilted, January 1-12

YEISER ART CENTER Teen Spirit Opening Reception, January 17, 2-4pm Teen Spirit Exhibition 2015 Winners, January 18-31, 2-4pm

PSO

Sibelius’ Violin Concerto

20 February 2016 7:30 pm | Carson C e n t e r Tickets: $19, $ 36 and $ 46 PaducahSymphony.org or 270.444.0065

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Paducah Symphony Orchestra

760 Broadway • 270.444.0065 Hours: M-F 9am-5pm paducahsymphony.org

The Carson Center 100 Kentucky Avenue 270.450.4444 Hours: M-F 8am-5pm thecarsoncenter.org

Market House Theatre 132 Market House Square 270.444.6828 Hours: M-F 12-5pm markethousetheatre.org

Yeiser Art Center

200 Broadway • 270.442.2453 Hours: T-S 10am-5pm Sun 12-4pm theyeiser.org

River Discovery Center 117 S. Water Street 270.575.9958 riverdiscoverycenter.org

National Quilt Museum 215 Jefferson • 270.442.8856 Hours: M-S 10am-5pm Sun 1-5pm quiltmuseum.org

Maiden Alley Cinema 112 Maiden Alley 270.442.7723 maidenalleycinema.org

Paducah School of Art & Design

409 Broadway • 270.408.4278 191 Madison Street 270.408.4282 paducahschoolofarts anddesign.org

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com, or attend a Foster Care Informational Meeting. Informational Meetings are held every Thursday evening at 5PM at the Paducah Omni Visions office located at 450 Park Avenue in Paducah. Information will be shared about how to become a Foster Parent, as well as Omni Visions’ free Foster Parent training. Starfish Orphan Ministry invites you to be a part of a life changing adventure to El Salvador...First timer? It’s okay! Don’t be afraid to see how you can help make a difference to orphaned children in need! We would love for you to join us on this amazing experience! For more information, please call 270.519.7340 or 270.748.6970 Love Books and Love Bikes? Check–out books; check–out a bike lock! Something good to know – the McCracken County Public Library has bike locks at the front desk for check out. (Use your library card.) So, when you ride to the library and impulsively stop in for a browse, you don’t have to leave your bike unattended and in danger of being stolen. Just go to the front desk and check out a lock. American Red Cross Volunteer Opportunity. SECOND MONDAY of every month. 6pm 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 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 270.442.2510 ext. 118

McCracken County Humane Society: MONDAY 9am–4:30pm, & TUESDAY-SATURDAY, 9am-3:30pm 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 St. Volunteers (age 14 and older) are always needed to help serve free lunches to anyone who’s hungry. Shifts available from 9:45am–1:15pm, MONDAY–FRIDAY. Financial support also much welcomed! For more info, call Sally Michelson, 270.519.9233. Civil Air Patrol – National Guard Armory, 8000 Hinkleville Road Tuesday 6–8:30pm. Offering lessons in aviation and aerospace principles, along with teamwork & leadership training. Members often participate in rescue and disaster relief missions. $34 per year for youth; $61 for adults. For more info, call 270.331.1750 or email kycap201@calldialog.net. FREE GED Classes WKCTC, 8am–4:30pm at Anderson Technical Building & 10am to 6pm at KY Oaks Mall. To register, call 270.534.3451 FREE GED Classes Livingston County Adult and Family Learning Center 306 Wilson Avenue Smithland. Also offering free computer classes, math classes, reading classes, and ESL. For more info call 270.928.2168

Young Professionals of Murray increasing their efforts to engage YPs in Murray–Calloway County facebook.com/groups/720326178057511/ MONDAY–SATURDAY Downtown Paducah Farmers’ Market. paducahky.gov/paducah/farmers–market 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, 10am–5pm. 2695 Jackson St. For more information, call 270.444.9986 or visit thelearningrailroad.com.

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Ballard–Carlisle Historical and Genealogy Society Meets the FOURTH MONDAY OF EACH MONTH, 6pm, at the Ballard–Carlisle Historical and Genealogy Society Building, 257 4th St. in Wickliffe, KY. Everyone is welcome to attend. Open FRIDAY 8am–4pm For more information, contact Sandy Martin, 270.642.2187. Like us on Facebook. Ballard County Cemetery Road Meets the FIRST THURSDAY of each month 5pm at Ballard County Emergency Management Center, 111 West Kentucky Dr., LaCenter. Created by the Ballard County Fiscal Court to preserve old family cemeteries. Contact Betty Johnson, chairman, at 270.210.3538. Livingston County Adult Education. MONDAY–THURSDAY, 8:30am–4pm Extended hours on TUESDAY until 8pm. Call 270.928.3777 Marcella’s Kitchen. Draffenville Lions Club, 262 Griggstown Road. Open MONDAY–FRIDAY, 11am–1pm. FREE meals served. For more, call Marcella Perkins, 270.705.3402. 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 9am–Noon and 1–4pm. Call 270.442.6795. McCracken County Animal Shelter. MONDAY-SATURDAY. 10am– 5pm. 455 County Park Road, Paducah. Bluegrass Downs Harness Racetrack & Simulcast Outlet Open WEDNESDAY-SATURDAY from 11am–10pm SUNDAY 11am-7:30pm. Concessions 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, 618.967.9601 or 618.695.2654. Cat, Dog Adoptions Project Hope “No Kill” Humane Society, 1698 W 10th St, Metropolis, IL, 618.524.8939. Every Business Day Cat Adoptions from various humane societies, Pet Adoption Center at PetsMart. 270.575.9300 EVERY DAY Agents of Nature. LBL Nature Station. 10am–5pm. Visitors to Land Between The Lakes can experience the Woodlands Nature Station & surrounding trails in a whole new way. The mobile game invites users to search for hidden QR codes & complete fun educational challenges about their surroundings while walking along a scenic 1.5 mile route. landbetweenthelakes.us FIRST SATURDAY OF EACH MONTH Cans for the Cross, aluminum can will be collected at the corner of the Ballard County Courthouse at 10am. MONDAY Muay Thai Kickboxing. Atmosphere Martial Arts Academy. 6:30pm. atmosphereacademy.com

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SECOND MONDAY American Disaster Action Team (DAT) monthly meetings. 6:30pm. Chapter building. 270.442.3575.

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

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

THURSDAY Charitable Bingo Ballard County Board of Education, 264 E Kentucky Drive, Barlow, KY. For more information, call 270.665.9844.

SECOND THURSDAY OF THE MONTH Matters of Life Forum. McCracken Co. Senior Center Activities Room. 11am. We will discuss many topics such as ethical wills, passing on important values and bereavement support. For more, contact nancy.wallace@uky.edu TUESDAY Story time at McCracken County Public Library. 10am and 1pm FIRST SUNDAY OF THE MONTH. L.I.F.E. Community Marriage Enrichment. 6–7pm. Married couples are invited to these sessions to discuss issues that hinder marriage and how to overcome them. FREE. Contact 270.575.3823. SUNDAY Family and Community Kitchen Meals/Fellowship. Noon–1pm at Broadway UMC (270.443.2401). 3–4:30pm at St. Luke Aldersgate UMC (270.442.8621). Free meal. No questions asked. MONDAY River City Singles Monday Evening Dance Carroll Convention Center 7–11pm. $6.

THURSDAY Night Moves Dance Club American Legion, 425 Legion Drive. 6-9pm, line dancing and couple’s classes. $4 at the door. For more, call 270.442.3186. THURSDAY Toastmasters Club meets at MSU Paducah Regional Campus, 4430 Sunset, Room 224, Paducah, KY 42001 From 12–1pm Afraid to speak in public? Learn to speak powerfully in an exciting, fun environment. Visitors are always welcome. Call Clay Campbell 270.703.2700 for more info. FRIDAY 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. 8pm. FRIDAY Adult Ballroom Dance Party 8–10pm. $7 cover charge Drinks & refreshments included. Open to the public. Ruth Johnson School of Dance, 1702 Broadway. Call 270.442.8321 FRIDAY Night Racing at Paducah International Raceway 7pm. 4445 Shemwell Lane, Paducah. paducahracing.net

SECOND TUESDAY Zonta Club of Paducah 6pm. Advancing the status of women world wide through service and advocacy. For more information contact Linda Miller, President at linda@lamillercpa.com or call 270.575.3444. SECOND TUESDAY Paducah Kennel Club Meeting 1325 Fisher Road. 7pm All dog lovers welcome. More information call 270.210.8298. TUESDAY WKCTC Community Chorus Clemens Fine Arts Building, Room 109 on the campus. 7–9pm. Participation is FREE and anyone who loves choral singing is welcome to join. Contact Norman Wurgler at 270.534.3219. or by email at norman.wurgler@kctcs.edu. THURSDAY Story Hour Metropolis Public Library, 317 Metropolis Street. 11am. For more, call 618.524.4312.

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SATURDAY Family Kitchen Meals/Fellowship. Free meals are served from 11am.–1pm. at Holy House of Prayer. 270.443.1724. Open to everyone.

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

SATURDAY Family Movie Entertainment. Traders Mall, theatre. 2pm matinee, 7pm evening show. Concessions available, games before the show.

Stroke Support Group. JANUARY 4 Meeting Room A, Baptist Heart Center Conference Room, Baptist Health, Paducah. 3–4:30pm. 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.

SATURDAY: Paint your own project at Better Than Ever. Drop in to Open Studio every Saturday between 10am-3pm and finish your project by 5pm. Pick a project, paint & create. No experience needed – we’ll help you! Something for all ages. Make unique personalized gifts to give this Christmas. Visit us at betterthaneverhome.com or call 270.210.9512 for more details.

CAMPS, CLASSES & EDUCATION SATURDAY Paint your own canvas Better Than Ever’s Open Studio.10–9am. Traceable templates, photo guides and instructors are there to help you. We also love for you to bring your own ideas, and inspiration from Pinterest. Details at betterthaneverhome.com MONDAY Chess Club Murray Public Library. 5:30-7:30pm Free lesson & time to play.

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Prepared Childbirth Classes. Meeting Room A, Doctors Office Building 2, Baptist Health, Paducah. 5–8pm on Monday, 9am-3pm on 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. Diabetes Class. JANUARY 4 Atrium Classroom, Doctors Office Building 2, Baptist Health, Paducah. 1–4pm. Free class with a certified diabetes instructor to assist with any question or concerns about diabetes. Call 270.575.2918 for more information. Breastfeeding Class. JANUARY 11 Atrium Classroom, Doctors Office Building 2, Baptist Health, Paducah. 6–8pm. Free class helps prepare expectant mothers for the breastfeeding experience. Call 270.575.2229 to register. Cancerport Breast Cancer Support Group. JANUARY 19 Baptist Health Imaging Center. 6pm. Call 270.442.1310 for more information.

MONDAY Preschool Playdate. Paducah Regional Sportsplex. 11– 1pm . Come play on inflatables, on the soccer field, even bring your tricycle to ride on our basketball court! Concessions open. Find out more at plexsports.net

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MONDAY Preschool Playdate. Paducah Regional Sportsplex. 11am –1pm . Come play on inflatables, on the soccer field, even bring your tricycle to ride on our basketball court! Concessions open. Find out more at plexsports.net TUESDAY Paducah Kennel Club Agility Classes. Paducah Kennel Club. 1325 Fisher road. 6am . 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. FRIDAY Family Education on Mental Illness. Baptist Health, Paducah. 7–9:30pm. 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. SATURDAY Paint your own canvas. Better Than Ever’s Open Studio.10am–9pm. Traceable templates, photo guides and instructors are there to help you. We also love for you to bring your own ideas, and inspiration from Pinterest. Details at betterthaneverhome.com

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ON-GOING DANCE, FITNESS & SPORTS MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, FRIDAY Tiger Jiu–Jitsu. 5–5:50pm. Three Rivers Martial Arts Academy. 270.564.5804. MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, FRIDAY Junior Jiu–Jitsu. 6–6:50pm. Three Rivers Martial Arts Academy. 270.564.5804. MONDAY–FRIDAY Crack of Dawn Bicycle Rides. 6am. Meet at Family Video beside Paducah Middle School, when pavement is dry and temperature is 40+ degrees. Pace set by who shows. For information, contact Torey or Hutch at Bike World, 270.442.0751 or email hutch@ bikeworldky.com. MONDAY – THURSDAY & SATURDAY Competitive Adult USAV volleyball. Men’s and women’s teams need experienced players, age 17 and up, for weekly games and practices. Monday–Thursday evenings and Sunday afternoons. Times vary. Location varies, but usually at Paducah Regional Sportsplex. Email vci.user.42001@gmail.com. MONDAY–FRIDAY After School Martial Arts Sessions Hwang’s Martial Arts. School dismissal 5:30pm. During the school year. 270.908.6670 or email hwangsmartialarts@bellsouth.net hwangsmartialartstkd.com

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MONDAY & WEDNESDAY 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 270.908.6670 for enrollment information or email hwangsmartialart@ bellsouth.net. hwangsmartialartstkd.com TUESDAY Family Track Run Practice. Meet at Noble Park Picnic Shelter #10. 6–7pm. FREE. For more information, call 270.444.8508. TUESDAY Youth Running Club. Picnic Shelter #10 at Noble Park. FREE. Ages 5–15. 6–7pm. 270.444.8508. TUESDAY & THURSDAY 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 270.908.6670 for enrollment information or email hwangsmartialart@bellsouth.net. hwang–martialarts.com TUESDAY & THURSDAY Kids’ Kickboxing. 5–5:50pm. Three Rivers Martial Arts Academy. 270.564.5804. TUESDAY & THURSDAY Pickleball. Paducah SportsPlex. 10:30am both days, & again at 6:30pm on Thursday only. 270.554.PLEX or PlexSports.net TUESDAY & THURSDAY Group Training Run, West Kentucky Runners Club. Summer Hill Ct (off Friedman Lane between Pines Road and HW 60 in Paducah). 5am. 8 mile run.

THURSDAY Hip–Hop Fitness. High–energy, calorie–burning, easy– to–follow, full–body workout! Open to teenagers & up. $5. 7:45pm. Beverly Rogers Academy of Dance, 3485 Park Aveue across from the Ford dealership. For more information contact dancelyfe@excite.com Thursday Table Tennis. Ages 12+. Classroom 1, Paducah Parks. 5–6pm. $25. 270.444.8508. FRIDAY Extreme Martial Arts classes 4:30 – 5:30pm. Future Kidz Makeup Class 5pm Lil’ Dragons & Karate Kidz Prep Makeup Classes 5:30pm. Karate Kidz Makeup Class 6pm. Dynamic TKD Regular Class (13 & Up) 6:30pm. Circuit Training 6pm. Hwang’s Martial Arts. 270.908.6670. hwangsmartialartstkd.com SATURDAY Tiger and Junior Jiu–Jitsu. Noon – 12:50pm Three Rivers Martial Arts Academy. 270.564.5804. SATURDAY Black Belts 9am Hwang’s Martial Arts. 270.554.6667. hwangsmartialarts@bellsouth.net, hwangsmartialartstkd.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. 270.488.3770. 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): Potluck 6–6:45pm Bible Study 7–8am Contact Rene Sanchez–Chew, 270.554.7075. Senior Medicare Patrol Kathie Hunt, project coordinator of the local KY 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. Also learn how to read and interpret your Medicare statements and how to resolve billing problems. 8am-4pm most TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY, THURSDAYS at the Sr. Center 1400 HC Mathis Drive. For an appointment or information, call 270.442.8993. MONDAY–FRIDAY Informal Coffee Group. Etcetera Coffeehouse, 6th Street and Kirchoff’s Bakery locations. 9am. MONDAY–FRIDAY Hot Lunches Paducah–McCracken Senior Citizens Center. 11:30am. Donation : $3. Must be 60 and over. 270.443.8579 MONDAY, WEDNESDAY & FRIDAY Exercise Classes for Seniors Paducah–McCracken County Senior Center. 10–11am. 270.443.8579 MONDAY – FRIDAY Water Aerobics Brooks Indoor Pool, Broadway United Methodist Church, 701 Broadway. 10am. $25 per month. Call 270.443.1778 for more info. MONDAY Ballroom Dance Classes Paducah–McCracken Senior Citizens Center. 1–3pm. FREE. Must be 60 and over. 270.443.8579 TUESDAY Line Dancing Classes – Paducah-McCracken Senior Citizens Center. 1-2:30pm. FREE. Must be 60 and over. 270.443.8579.

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2850 Lone Oak Road, Suite 1 • Paducah 270.554.3131 • colganpediatricdentistry.com Specialized dentistry for infants, children, teen & patients with special needs. TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY EACH WEEK, Walk with Ease from 11-11:30am. Six-week fitness program shown to help reduce pain and improve health. Supported by the Arthritis Foundation. Must be 60 years of age or older. Call 270.442.8993 or 270.443.8579 for information. FIRST & THIRD TUESDAY Bible Study & Lunch. Broadway Church of Christ. 11am. FREE. All seniors welcome. 270.443.6206 TUESDAY Beginning Crochet and Quilting. Senior Citizens Center. 1pm, 2pm. FREE. 270.443.8579 WEDNESDAY Introduction to Senior Fitness Simplified Paducah Yoga Center. 11am-Noon. $10/ session, $30/month, $35/month with Sunday Tai Chi. Call 270.210.1465 for more. 1ST & 3RD THURSDAY OF EVERY MONTH FREE Serving Our Senior’s Bingo Parkview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. 1:30–3pm. Dessert and coffee served, enter at the Rehabilitation wing. To reserve a seat, call 270.443.6543.

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. Both meetings are held from 6–8pm. All adoptive parents and those interested in adoption are welcome. Childcare is provided free of charge. For more information contact: Tammy DeBoe at 270.994.2466 or tammydeboe@newwaveccomm.net or Kim Armistead at 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

ADOPTION/ FOSTER CARE Adoption Support Group Concord United Methodist Church. 2nd Thursdays of each month. 6–7:30pm 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 Ln (home to

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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. Omni Visions, a foster care and adoption agency, will be holding foster care informational meetings every Tuesday evening at 5pm Meetings at 450 Park Avenue, Paducah. Please call Nicole Kowalczyk at 270.309.3167 for any questions.

CHILD CARE Tot School. 9am–2pm, MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, FRIDAY. Ages 3–5. $110/month. August 16–May. Paducah Parks Bldg. 270.444.8508. National After School Program (NASP). Meets MONDAY–FRIDAY 3-6pm. 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”. 270.443.6071, 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 & TEEN GROUPS Boy Scout Troop 1 Grace Episcopal Church. 270.559.1515. Looking for long lost Scouts Visit scoutingfriends.org or call 270.554.5857.

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Girl Scout Activity Listings kyanags.org and gskentuckiana.org.

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, 270.809.2539 or joy.navan@coe.murraystate.edu. C.H.A.M.P., Christian Homeschoolers All Meet and Play. United Methodist Church Gym, Ledbetter. EVERY MONDAY 2:30–4:30pm. 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 Carrie Bullock at 618.638.3289. Parent support group meetings on the first Tuesday of August, October, December, March, & May at St. John’s Church, 6201 Waldo Church Rd, Metropolis, IL. Open to the public. Also, Family Night on the THIRD FRIDAY OF EACH MONTH. 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 11AD. 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. lbl.org McKAGE (McCracken County Chapter of Kentucky Association of

Gifted Education.) Monthly lunch meetings at local schools. Noon– 1pm. For information, contact Danette Humphrey, 270.442.5172 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 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 paducah2.org.

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 270.443.4743. 2801 Morgan Lane For military and their families operationhomefront.org

LOSS GriefShare Class. Waldo Baptist Church. WEDNESDAY EVENINGS, 6:30pm 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 waldobaptist.org or call 618.564.2180.

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Grief Support Group – FIRST TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH. Graves County Senior Citizens Building. 11:30pm Free grief support group sponsored by Lourdes Hopice. Contact Todd Hawkins at 270.415.3632. Grief Support. Sponsored by Milner & Orr. 1ST FRIDAY OF THE MONTH. Lourdes Marshall Nemer Pavilion, Borders Community Room. 5–9pm. For more information, call Pat Pitchford at 270.898.8796. Men’s Coffee Grief Education and Support Group. FIRST THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH except holidays. Bob Evans Restaurant, Paducah. 8am. 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 FRIDAY Lourdes Marshall Nemer Pavilion, Borders Community Room. 6–8am. Led by Pat Pitchford. 270.898.8796 or 270.534.4200. EVERY MONDAY (except holidays) Healthy Grieving Group. Paducah Lourdes Hospice Office, Hipp Buildingm Jackson St 5pm. 1ST TUESDAY OF EVERY MONTH Grief Support Lunch: Luke’s Truckstop, Arlington. 11:30am. Contact Leah Fondaw, lfondaw@ lourdes–pad.org. 270.415.3607. 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 Ln. Contact: 270.442.3722 Now & Beyond: Grief Support Group for Widows and Widowers 2ND FRIDAYS Lourdes Marshall Nemer Pavilion, Borders Community Room. 6-8pm. Led by Pat Pitchford. 270.898.8796.

MULTI-SERVICE PROVIDERS Lourdes Hospital has meetings and groups on: Childbirth, Breast Feeding, ALS Support, Driving, Eating Disorders, Epilepsy, Fibromyalgia, Breast & Cervical Cancers, Parkinson’s Disease and Heart Disease/Problems. Call 270.444.2444 or ehealthconnection. com/regions/lourdes Baptist Health has meetings and groups on: Breast Feeding, Childbirth, Baby Care, Family, CPR, Menopause, Diabetes, Ostomy & more. Call 270.575.2229 or baptisthealthkentucky.com/paducah. 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 Foundation is a program that provides free primary care, medicine and specialist referrals to uninsured working adults who live or work in the Kentucky counties of Ballard, Carlisle, Fulton, Hickman, Livingston, McCracken, Marshall, and Massac County, Illinois. Households with at least one adult

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working 15 hours or more and fall within 200% of the Federal Poverty Level for household income qualify for St. Nicholas. Located at 1901 Kentucky Ave in Paducah. To see if you qualify, stop by or call the clinic at 270.575.3247. Clinic Hours: MONDAY-FRIDAY, 8am-5pm. (To make a donation, please contact the St. Nicholas Foundation office directly at 270.408.4828 or stnicholasfamilyclinic@gmail.com. St. Vincent de Paul Budget Store A volunteer based ministry that sells used clothing, 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-FRIDAY 10am–3pm and Saturday 9am–1pm). VOLUNTEERS AND DONATIONS ALWAYS WELCOME! Budget Store phone number: 270.442.9351; Help Line phone number: 270.575.1008; E–mail 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, 800.592. 3980. Call the office, 270.442.7121, 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 270.575.0021. Donations may be sent to : Martha’s Vineyard • 1100 N. 12th St, Paducah KY 42001 Ballard County Community Food Pantry St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 662 Broadway, LaCenter. Open MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, FRIDAY 9am–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.

Citizens Against Drug Dealers and Drug Abuse (C.A.D.D.) Working toward a drug–free McCracken County with education, prevention, and resources for families. 1st Thursdays 6:30pm. Milburn Chapel Church, West Paducah. For info., 270.554.9429. Dream Factory Volunteer Meetings US Bank Bldg. 4th & Broadway. 5th floor. Interested in helping or donating? Janice Harris, 270.441.7611 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 10AM–2pm 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 SATURDAY 1–4pm, brilliant minds young and old, put their wits to the test at Etcetera coffee house Sponsored by English’s Antiques and Rayela Art, 212 Broadway. Paducah Photographer’s Club. MEETS FIRST MONDAY OF THE MONTH. Broadway Church of Christ, 2855 Broadway. 6:30–8:30pm. 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

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M.O.M. Group – Time for moms of all ages to connect with one another and study God’s Word in an encouraging, supportive, non– denominational environment. Meeting THIRD TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH, September through April. 9–11am in Fellowship Hall at

MISCELLANEOUS Art Guild of Paducah FIRST TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH 6pm. McCracken County Public Library. For 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 11am at Broadway United Methodist Church. Come and bring a fri end. You do not have to be a member of Broadway UMC to participate. 270.443.2401.

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First Missionary Baptist Church, 100 W 13th St, Benton. Children play in nursery, while mothers meet. Suggested donation of $2/child. Book study – Becoming More Than A Good Bible Study Girl by Lysa Terkeurst. Preregistration is appreciated. Contact Jennie Woelpern at jenn56093@ yahoo.com or 979.530.6843 for questions or to sign up. *Affiliated with The M.O.M. Initiative: themominitiative.com La Leche League of Kentucky– All breastfeeding mothers and mothers–to–be interested in breastfeeding. Meetings 1ST THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH at 10am, 160 South Gum Springs Road, Paducah. Contact Lynette Brown 270.534.0512 for directions. Inclement weather cancels. breastfeedinghelppaducah.blogspot.com Moms in Touch prayer support for Concord Elementary School. Call Kelly Hudspeth, 270.744.0800 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, 270.349.3806 or email thenaturalbaby@gmail.com Wives of Faith, Western KY Chapter – A Christian–based group of other military wives. Come join us for lots of fun, support, and activities! All units and branches are welcome. Check out: wivesoffaith.org/groups/ western–kentucky–wof and email ashley@wivesoffaith.org if you’re interested or would like more information.

SOCIAL & PROFESSIONAL GROUPS

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 & FOURTH FRIDAY. accesschristiansingles.blogspot.com/ Downtown Kiwanis Club 310 N 4th St, THURSDAY, Noon–1pm. 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 MONDAY. Lourdes Garden Room. 6–8pm Refreshments provided and guest speakers every month. info@ familiesonthspectrumky.org Four Rivers Society for Human Resource Management Meetings are the FOURTH TUESDAY at 6pm. For more, call Christa Dubrock at 720.443.7361, ext. 10689 or email dubruck@csiweb.com. The Great Rivers Group, Sierra Club, FIRST WEDNESDAY. For information: 270.236.2317 or 270.753.8910. Lone Oak Kiwanis 1ST, 2ND AND 4TH WEDNESDAY MORNINGS for breakfast at Parker’s Drive Inn Restaurant, 2921 Lone Oak Rd, 7am. We welcome visitors and potential members. Breakfast is open to visitors on the FIRST WEDNESDAY. Paducah/River City Business & Professional Women (BPW). 2ND TUESDAY at noon at the Paducah County Club. Email Jessica Koverdan for more, jessicakoverdan@kyfb.com. Paducah Business & Professional Women (BPW) 2ND TUESDAY 5:30–7pm. McCracken County Public Library. For information, call Merryman Kemp at 270.442.7636.

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Paducah–Kentucky Lake Chapter of the International Society of Administrative Professionals. THIRD TUESDAY 5:30pm. For more, call Christy Poindexter at 270.575.6624. geocites.com/paducahkylake. Paducah Lions Club The oldest Lions Club in Kentucky, TUESDAYS at noon for lunch and presentations by guest speakers at the Walker Hall. Paducah Rotaract Club. FIRST MONDAY at 6pm. Paducah Area Chamber of Commerce. A group for young professionals 18–30 years old focused on helping others. Paducah Rotary Club –WEDNESDAYS for lunch and excellent speakers. Noon at the Myre River Room, Carson Four Rivers Center. Paducah Singles Connection – TUESDAY, 6am at Grace Episcopal Church. All single adults are welcome to this group, which emphasizes positive fellowship and social interaction based on the Christian

lifestyle. 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 S 6th St, Thursday from 7–8am. The club invites members to this weekly meeting. The group’s mission: serving the children of the world, one at a time. Toastmasters Club. MSU Paducah Regional Campus, 4430 Sunset, Room 224, Paducah. Thursday Noon–1pm Afraid to speak in public? Learn to speak powerfully in an exciting, fun environment. Call Clay Campbell 270.703.2700 for more info. Zonta Club of Paducah 6pm, second Tuesday of the month. Advancing the status of women world–wide through service and advocacy. For more information, call 270.366.6183

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Hear Ye! Hear Ye! The Annual Rotary District 6710 Speech Contest By Amy Noles

ach January, Rotary District 6710 announces its annual Speech Contest for Kentucky high school students. Although the actual contest events will be held February through June 2016, it is time to start planning and working on those speeches. District 6710 is essentially the state of Kentucky, and then each competition is broken down

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into areas. In our area, the Paducah Rotary Club will host its competition at WKCTC in Rosenthal 111, on Tuesday, February 23 at 4pm. ‘Be a Gift to the World’ The Rotary District 6710 Speech Contest started in 1994. Since its inception, the annual topic for the Speech Contest has been the Rotary International President’s chosen ‘theme.’ The theme this year is “Be a Gift to the World.” This year’s Rotary International President, K.R. “Ravi” Ravindram, from the Rotary Club of Colombo in Sri Lanka, proclaims, “We in Rotary aspire to great deeds. We admire those who gave great gifts to humanity: Abraham Lincoln, who gave the gift of human dignity to the downtrodden; Mother Teresa, who gave the gift of compassion to the forgotten; Mahatma Gandhi, who gave the gift of peaceful change to the oppressed. Their very lives became gifts to the world. We can be inspired by their example.” President Ravi continues, “It is never the material value of the gift - it is the love that comes with it. What we give through Rotary becomes a gift to us. We all have a choice: whether to keep our gifts to ourselves or to give them to others and thus ‘Be a Gift to the World.’” How to Share Your Gifts This speech contest is open for all Kentucky high school students, grades 9-12, who reside within this district’s service area - basically the western half of the state. Students are to prepare their speech by discussing this year’s theme or topic. This can be applied to the student’s personal observations and experiences, or to Rotary (or other organizations) who have similarly engaged and had a significant impact on a local, national, or international level. Rotary does not have to be addressed to enter, or to place, in the contest.

Student contestants are to research and offer their own personal insights and perspectives on this year’s topic. Speeches may reference Rotary and/or its purpose and past accomplishments, but the real objective for each speech is for each contestant to address the topic on a personal level. What does this theme mean to each student and in what ways can they see it being fulfilled. No more than 20 words by someone else can be used without crediting the person of origin. Speeches are to be five to eight minutes long. Penalties are assessed if this time window is broken. Speeches Must Be Memorized Using cards or written notes is not allowed at any contest level. Student scores will be penalized if not followed. There will be speeches at the club level and three advanced levels - Sectionals, Regionals and Finals. Prize values increase as the winners advance. The District Winner will have finished first at all four contest levels. For our area, the prizes are 1st place - $300.00, 2nd place $200.00, and 3rd place - $100.00. The first place winner will advance to the Sectional Contest in Louisville on June 11, 2016. I Want to Know More! Detailed questions may be directed to your local Rotary Club or to Tom Grassham, West Region Coordinator of the Paducah Rotary Club, by email at grassham@comcast.net or by phone at 270.210.3911. For the latest contest information, students are encouraged to visit the web site at rotarydistrict6710. org and click on the Speech Contest tag. Here you can find downloadable speech contest packets.

The web site will also track the contest as it progresses and posts contest rules, schedules, times, locations, prizes and reference links and materials that may be helpful to student contestants. Students and Speech Contest coaches are urged to check the Speech Contest Pages on the web site frequently as they prepare for the contest.

A Contest that Benefits Everyone The District Speech Contest offers high school students an opportunity to speak on a meaningful topic, to sharpen their speaking skills, and to gain recognition in addition to monetary rewards. By participating in the contests, students will learn about Rotary, its history, and its worldwide mission. Students will also be presented with the potential of establishing a more meaningful relationship with Rotary through one of its Interact or Rotaract Clubs or through direct involvement with its local Rotary Club. Rotarians will benefit by having a club project that provides an opportunity for local high school students to showcase their talents and that contributes to the student’s continuing education. Club members learn more about Rotary and their local high schools and students. It’s just a good partnership for club and student.

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WKCTC Essay Contest

Matters of the

Heart

By Tammy Thompson, WKCTC Public Relations Coordinator

his fall, West Kentucky Community and Technical College (WKCTC) held an essay contest in conjunction with its 2015/16 One Book Read of Ron Rash’s Saints at the River. The book delves deep into matters of the heart. Readers experience the perspectives of both a grieving family and those who want to protect the environment at all costs. The book also depicts a journalist’s struggle to convey a balanced news story in a controversial situation. Saints at the River explores how the story can be affected by emotions. WKCTC incorporated many of the book’s main themes into its student essay contest and encouraged writers to discuss how these themes related to their own lives. The winners of the contest were announced in November with a first place winner and honorable mention in the college category and an honorable mention in the high school category. Each winner received a $100 and $50 cash prize respectively.

WKCTC is hosting a number of activities and events this school year to help generate interest and participation in the One Book Read, which will culminate in a visit from Rash on March 8-9, 2016. The following are excerpts from the winning contest entries. Dallas McKinney: Visions of Denali (First Place) The mist at Bell Smith Springs made the area around me greyed and blurred like the image perceived when you are slowly awaking from a pleasant dream you do not want to leave. It caused me fondly to recall the two years of my dreams that always featured Denali as the main character. My dreams often had the strange quality of prophecy. For several weeks I would have dreams in

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which Denali was wearing a particular color of clothing, and the next time I saw her, she would be wearing that color. It became obvious my subconscious mind had formed a deep connection. Even when I wanted to quit thinking about Denali after she began dating the Virginian, I could not discontinue dreaming about her. I remembered how physically puny I was the last time I came to this special place in Bell Smith Springs. It encouraged me to stick to my rigorous workout routine so that I would never return to that ineffective state of weakness again. I was additionally reminded of how I failed to capture Denali’s interest. An emotional scar persists, but I am assured new opportunities for social success will arise after I transfer colleges and churches in two years. Sarah Ladd: Greener Grass (Honorable Mention) When my dad handed me a bag of cantaloupe seeds and assigned me a corner of the garden — more often than not, it was the corner that wasn’t fit for vegetables — I immediately went to work. I would assess the situation. My dad would not give me a parcel of ground that was very fertile. After all, I was just a kid, right? So I knew I had to work doubly hard to make my crop look beautiful. I would bring in by hand extra fertilizer to make up for the nutrients that my parcel of ground lacked and carefully weave it into the earth. I would till and hoe the ground until it resembled even the finest spots of my father’s earth. Every year, my father was yet again surprised how juicy and sweet my melons turned out. I was the favorite neighborhood fruit stand. Why? Hard work and dedication. These were qualities I was fortunate enough to learn early on. It has been expressed that the grass is not

greener on the other side of the fence, but rather, it is greener where you water it. I believe the farm taught me this from an early age. I am increasingly more grateful that I was raised to “weed my own seeds.” Hannah Waltmon (St. Mary H.S. Dual Credit): A Picture’s Worth a Thousand Words (Honorable Mention) In the novel, Saints at the River by Ron Rash, photographer Maggie Glenn takes a photograph that has a profound impact on the public perception of the conflict regarding the Tamassee River. This powerful photograph portrays a heartbroken father lamenting the loss of his beloved daughter to the river and its mighty current. Maggie Glenn’s infamous photograph is eventually published and accompanied by an article written by her coworker, Allen Hemphill, about the conflict. The photograph is so powerful that the viewers automatically take the Kowalsky family’s side on the issue of whether or not to disturb the river to obtain Ruth Kowalsky’s body. Recently, a photo has emerged that parallels to the photo in the novel in terms of emotional response. This heart--wrenching picture depicts a small, Syrian boy lying face down in the sand on the shore of Turkey. Many people developed a new outlook on immigrants after being exposed to the gruesome images. Allen Hemphill said, “A photograph is voiceless. Neither its subject nor its producer can explain the suffering or injustice, give it a context. It’s up to the man or woman using the human tool of language to do that.” This belief that a picture truly is worth a thousand words has been made especially evident by the response that the refugee photos have received. The notion that photography is nothing without writing to accompany it is not necessarily true given what I have observed in regards to the response to moving photographs in recent news. Whether the articles are praising or criticizing the photos, the proof remains that the photos can, in fact, stand alone. For more information about Rash’s visit, Saints at the River, and the One Book Read, visit westkentucky.kctcs.libguides. com/c.php?g=385104&p=2667992.

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Get To Know Your

Cooperative Extension

By Amy Noles

Clubs, Classes & Community Programs for All

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have been managing the events calendar for Purchase Area Family Magazine and iList Western Kentucky for almost one year now. I have found that my brain is full of almost every event in our area. I have entered 100’s of events for the McCracken County Cooperative Extension Office as well, but I never really asked myself…what exactly does a Cooperative Extension do? Until now. What is a Cooperative Extension? Kentucky’s two land-grant universities, the University of Kentucky and Kentucky State University, serve as partners in conducting educational programs through Cooperative Extension. The program delivery process involves Extension faculty, county agents, advisory council members, volunteer leaders and the general public. Kentucky Cooperative Extension is the educational resource for all Kentuckians that serves as a catalyst to build better communities and improve quality of life. The mission of Kentucky Cooperative Extension serves as a link between the counties of the Commonwealth and the state’s land grant universities to help people improve their lives through an educational process focusing on their issues and needs. They emphasize: • • •

Valuing diversity & capitalizing on its potential to strengthen programs; Being locally-driven, flexible, & responsive; Identifying & supporting high priority statewide programming thrusts;

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Ok, But What Does That Mean? If you go to mccracken.ca.uky.edu, you will see several categories across the top. Take a few minutes to allow me to show you the array of resources that are offered in a few of the categories. Mission statements, visions, and goals don’t have much meaning unless there’s an explanation and the offerings are mapped out for you.

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4-H Youth Development 4-H is probably one of the most well-known of the branches of the extension office. The emphasis of 4-H is on “hands-on” learning that focuses on the youth’s area of interest. Programs are conducted with the help of parents, adult volunteer leaders and professional staff who organize educational experiences. Youth participate in organized 4-H clubs, special interest and project groups, 4-H school enrichment programs, 4-H camp and other special activities. The 4-H Horse Club is open to all youth ages 9-19. You don’t have to own a horse to participate in this exciting club. The Horse Club meets the second Thursday of the month at the Extension Office. Sew Cool 2 Sew 4-H Sewing Club for beginner, intermediate, and advanced sewers meets weekly on Monday (advanced),Tuesday (beginners) and Thursdays (intermediates) at 4:30-6:30pm every week at the office too. Are you a dog lover? Then join them at the service building on the fourth Monday of the month at 6:30pm for the 4-H Dog Club. Learn agility training and general dog care tips! There is also a County Wide Teen Club that meets on the second Monday of the month at 5pm. These meeting teach leadership, encourage friendship, and share information about other 4-H clubs.

the topic. The Master Gardener program is a valuable and popular national group. How do you become a Master Gardener? Complete a 12-week training course, in core subjects, taught by the horticulture agent and other specialists. In return for that training you must complete 40 hours of volunteer time within one year of course completion. After the first year, volunteers are required to contribute 20 core volunteer hours per year. Master Gardeners are a nationwide group of trained volunteers who work with the staff at their local Extension Service. They provide consumers

Of course, registration is coming up very soon for 4-H camps this summer! Horticulture The Horticulture Agent at the Extension office identifies the horticulture education needs for consumers and commercial enterprises in our region. Then they design and produce quality education programs. The Toolbox Garden Series meets the first Tuesday of every month. There is always an interesting speaker and demonstrations. In January, Jack Resser will be there to discuss citrus trees of Florida. In February, gardening in South Korea is

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There is also a County Wide Teen Club that meets on the second Monday of the month at 5pm. These meeting teach leadership, encourage friendship, and share information about other 4-H clubs. Of course, registration is coming up very soon for 4-H camps this summer!

Horticulture The Horticulture Agent at the Extension office identifies the horticulture education needs for consumers and commercial enterprises in our region. Then they design and produce quality education programs. The Toolbox Garden Series meets the first Tuesday of every month. There is always an interesting speaker and demonstrations. In January, Jack Resser will be there to discuss citrus trees of Florida. In February, gardening in South Korea is the topic. The Master Gardener program is a valuable and popular national group. How do you become a Master Gardener? Complete a 12-week training course, in core subjects, taught by the horticulture agent and other specialists. In return for that training you must complete 40 hours of volunteer time within one year of course completion. After the first year, volunteers are required to contribute 20 core volunteer hours per year. Master Gardeners are a nationwide group of trained volunteers who work with the staff at their local Extension Service. They provide consumers with reliable, up-to-date research based information about gardens and landscapes. If you are interested in learning how to prune, fertilize, how to control pests, what, where and when to plant anything from the garden, you will benefit from the Master Gardener Program.

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Family & Consumer Sciences Family and Consumer Sciences Extension is committed to improving the quality of life for individuals and families in McCracken County resulting in strong families for Kentucky. Do you want to lose weight? Was that your New Year’s resolution? Look no further! The Extension Office is presenting an 8-week program called “Weight - The Realty Series” beginning on January 7 at 10am. In this program, you will learn to make behavior modifications, fit physical activity in to your lifestyle, use portion control when eating, make healthy recipes, and participate in weekly weigh-ins. Of course there are arts & crafts. In February, learn how to make your own greeting cards. In March, there’s decorative painting on canvas and flowerpots. The Homemaker Learning Sessions are helping busy families prepare meals in advance with their installment on January 26 at 10 am of Freezer Meals. Let them show you how to make and freeze brilliant dinners that you can reheat in a flash n a busy night. Extension Programs in the Classroom Did you know that extension agents go to our area schools and help instructors to teach youngsters about Family & Consumer Sciences. These sessions can be scheduled during school hours or for after-school programs. There are literally 1000’s of programs that the Extension Office can tailor to meet the needs of teachers. They can be designed to augment any concept that is being taught. Some of the programs include topics such as: • LEAP for Health (Ages 3-8) • Literacy Eating & Activity for (Preschool or Primary) • Professor Popcorn/Nutrition • Hand Washing & Food Safety • Manners/ Etiquette & Character Education • Nutrition Lessons • Life Skills Education • Get Moving KY- Fitness Lessons • Leadership Skills - Communication Skills

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Adult Learning There are also presentations available for Adult/Parent Learning such as • Gaining Control over Stress • Time Management • Child Development • Childhood Obesity • Family Communication • Financial Education, Health & Wellness Issues • Slow Cooker Cooking • Quick Meals & One Pot Meals. The best part is that most, but not all, of these offerings are FREE. That’s right they are provided to any school club, organization or group who wants them without charge. To get more information on these events or any of the services offered, visit mccracken.ca.uky.edu, call 270.554.9520, or email DL_CES_MCCRACKEN@EMAIL.UKY.EDU.

HEROES of the HALLWAY By: Harvest Prude

ad’s mean a lot of things to their kids. Dads are often a child’s first playmate, first superhero, and first role model. But both dads and kids can experience disconnect by the time they begin to attend school. Sometimes dads have little idea what goes on during their child’s daily life at school and kids can lack the presence of a father figure during the day. “Heroes of the Hallway” Enter Watch D.O.G.S. (Dads of Great Students). Watch D.O.G.S. is a unique program started by the National Center for Fathering (NCF) to support education and safety. Watch D.O.G.S. takes father figures into schools and allows them to help teachers and interact with the students. Fathers, grandfathers, stepfathers, uncles, and brothers can volunteer weekly or for just one day a year. They can help with various school activities approved by the school principal or another administrator. Watch D.O.G.S. gives dads the opportunity to set an example for the children. When they actively engage with them during the school day it shows that they value their child’s education and safety. They can be “Heroes of the Hallway” for not just their own kids, but for kids without father figures in their lives as well. Watch D.O.G.S. In Action Jennifer Morris is a coordinator with the Family Resource Center in Graves County. The Family Resource Center identifies kids and families with specific needs and connects them to the

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appropriate resources so they can be successful in school. At a regional meeting, they were introduced to the Watch D.O.G.S. program. Morris worked to purchase kits for each elementary school in Graves County. This is the third year they have run the program and most schools have around 20 participants. A big result has been the increased sense of community involvement. “We get more parent involvement because they are physically at the school and see what their kids’ education is all about,” Morris told me “These are very active dads, but they still said they had no idea what went on during the day. Now, they’re more aware of what their kids are doing and experiencing at school.”

A “Homeroom” Dad Each kid in a classroom with a Watch D.O.G. has a picture with their ‘dad’ on a board in one of the classrooms. Morris has observed that the kids are always thrilled when a Watch D.O.G. is there for the day. “They love it! They’re like, ‘Look, that’s my dad!’ ” Morris said. “When they come in the door the kids are all over them.” The dads seem to enjoy it too. “Many of them can’t stay all day, but some of them do,” Morris told me. “Dad’s want to see what it’s all about, and as a bonus they get to see their kids. They’re more thankful for the teachers when they leave for sure.” Watch D.O.G.S. In a School Near You Watch D.O.G.S is located in more than 4,704 schools in 46 states. Kentucky counties alone boast 162 programs, including elementary schools in Calloway, Fulton, Graves, Hickman, Livingston, Murray, and McCracken. Watch D.O.G.S. has been featured by The Today Show, Microsoft, ABC World News, and more! You Can Start Here Want to become a Watch D.O.G.? Or want to get Watch D.O.G.S. implemented in a school near you? Visit fathers.com/ watchdogs. You can find information on the website, and sign up for a free training call that will provide all answers you need before launching the program in a school near you.

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What They Do Watch D.O.G.S. sign up to volunteer by semester. There is a training and kick-off pizza night for the August through December semester. Then, in January after a kick off donuts event, they can sign up for a shift January through May. Some of them take a personal day to participate in Watch D.O.G.S. Some businesses will give them a paid work day off. The dads help in a variety of ways. They help kids with their reading, with math facts, and with class work. They also function as another pair of eyes and ears for the teacher and can help with the classroom environment, and socialization. Dads can help in the lunch room or be on breakfast duty. Throughout the day, they also go outside and check the surrounding area of the school as a safety measure against ‘stranger danger.’

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NCF is a nonprofit organization created to combat the impact of fatherlessness in America. They focus on offering effective training, programs, and resources, backed up by research, for fathers. Research from the NCF is clear; children flourish when their dads are involved in their lives, or when they have a father figure in their life who helps love, guide, and direct them. For kids, dad is their first superhero. The opposite is true; research from NCF states that children without father figures are more susceptible to poverty, drug and alcohol abuse, dropping out of school, health issues and emotional problems.

How Safe Is Your Medicine Cabinet?

edicines and vitamins help families feel well and stay well, but let’s face it, children are naturally curious. Federal Statistics show that, every year, about 60,000 young children are brought to the emergency department because they have taken medications left within their reach. Any medicine or vitamin can be dangerous if taken in the wrong way or by the wrong person, even medicine you buy without a prescription (known as over-the-counter medicines). So this January we want to encourage you to be ‘medicine safe’. You can start by walking around your home and finding the best place to store medicines - up and away, and out of sight of young children. Basic Safety Tips • Store meds in a safe place that is too high for young children to reach or see. • Lock them up if at all possible so that they can’t be stolen or taken for abuse purposes. • Make sure the top is put back on securely after each use – twist that locking cap until you hear the click! • It’s important to teach your children what medicine is and why you, or another caregiver, must be the

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one to give it to them. Never tell your children medicine is candy, even if they don’t like to take it. Remind babysitters, houseguests and visitors to keep their medicines out of sight and in a safe place. Program the position control number into your phone and post it on the refrigerator: 1.800.222.1222. Call Poison Help right away if you think your child might have taken a medicine or vitamin, even if you are not completely sure.

Proper Use Of course it’s not just children that end up in the hospital as a result of taking medicines. Always read the directions for each medicine you are prescribed – especially the adverse reactions and side effects. Many people are prescribed painkillers and anti- anxiety medication at some point in their lives. We can’t state strongly enough how important it is to lock these meds up and be aware of the potential for abuse. According to federal studies, in 2009, there were nearly 4.6 million drug-related ED visits nationwide. These visits included reports of drug abuse, adverse reactions to drugs, or other drug-related consequences. Almost

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50 percent were attributed to adverse reactions to pharmaceuticals taken as prescribed, and 45 percent involved drug abuse. Of the 2.1 million drug abuse visits over 27 percent involved nonmedical use of pharmaceuticals (i.e., prescription or OTC medications, dietary supplements. 21 percent involved illicit drugs and over 14 percent involved alcohol, in combination with other drugs When you are prescribed a medication, you should always follow the instructions on the label and the doctor’s dosage directions. Unless under a doctor’s guidance, you should never take multiple medications with the same active ingredient. Check with your pharmacist to be sure you’re not ‘doubling up’ or accidently creating a ‘pharmaceutical cocktail’ that could be dangerous. Don’t Mix with Alcohol You should always avoid mixing prescription drugs with alcohol, sleep aides or other anti-anxiety meds. It can affect how they work, making them more or less effective. – It’s a recipe for disaster. Never “Share” You should never share your prescriptions with others, not even family or friends. Your doctor prescribed the medication to you - he/she knows you and your medical history, not the medical history of anyone else you know. Not only is sharing prescriptions a bad idea, it is also against the law. Many people don’t realize that giving medicine to someone other than the person it was prescribed for is against the law. It’s considered just the same as distributing or selling prescription drugs. If convicted you could face costly fines and jail time – and, if it results in death or serious bodily injury, you could face life imprisonment. Safe Disposal According to fda.org, this is not as simple as just throwing them out in the garbage, especially if they have any abuse potential. Throw out unused and out dated medicines by mixing them with an unsavory garbage item such as cat litter or coffee grinds. Scratching or marking out the label is a good idea as well. Take-Back Programs You can also check with your local police station or pharmacies to see if they have a take-back program for unused medications. In McCracken County, you can

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call the Paducah Police Department at 270.444.8550. They are an authorized prescription disposal location. The Paducah Police Department partners with the Kentucky Crime Prevention Coalition and the federal Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to provide a year-round drop box. Anyone can drop off expired, or no longer needed, medications at the Police Department headquarters located at 1400 Broadway. The box is inside the lobby and accessible during normal business hours. No information is requested and the police department will properly destroy the medication to ensure that it does not enter the water system, or fall in the hands of drug dealers or our children. The Department’s drug disposal box and the semi-annual Drug Take-Back days have been highly successful and the amount of meds turned in by the public each year keeps growing. In 2011 over 155 pounds were collected. In 2014 it was 360 pounds of prescription medications. More Information is readily available on the web. Visit these sites for information to keep your family ‘medication safe’: • http://upandaway.org • Takebackyourmeds.org • cdc.gov/medicationsafety • fda.gov/D rugs/ResourcesForYou/Consumers/ BuyingUsingMedicineSafely/UnderstandingOver-theCounterMedicines/ucm092139.htm

In 2011, several organizations teamed up in an effort to prevent accidental ingestion of drugs from occurring. The Centers for Disease Control And Prevention, together with the Consumer Healthcare Products Association Educational Foundation, in partnership with government agencies, consumer groups and public health advocates, launched the “Up Away and out of Sight” campaign.. Go to upandaway. org for resources aimed at both adults and children.

Clamoring for Cable! By: Rick Epstein

ast year, in a fit of responsible parenting I had the cable TV disconnected. So now anything we watch must be lugged into the house on DVDs. It’s a crude and backward arrangement for a 21st-century family. Now we are spending a lot less time sitting slack-jawed in front of the TV than we’d like to. Raised on three hours of TV a day, I miss it more than the kids do. But at least they have found a way to fill in the idle hours – they keep busy by pressuring me to restore that precious conduit of endless entertainment. Last Friday night I walked in the door, beat from a tough week of work, and was handed a petition written by my 13-year-old, a child who, with no cable TV to soak up her spare time, uses it for creative writing. “I have a problem. In fact, it’s not just me. It’s all of us. We want Cable. We only get NBC. They get more channels in Norway. Probably better reception, too. If the cost is an issue, we’ll chip in. Cut my microscopic allowance. Add an extra chore to my endless list, give me a bag of coal for Christmas, but please give me Cable.” And it was signed by herself (the Patrick Henry of Pay TV), her two sisters AND my wife Betsy!

I looked at her the way Julius Caesar looked at his daggerwielding pal Brutus. Et tu, Betsy? She looked back and stuck out her tongue. Wendy, 6, is learning to write by taking down, letter-by-letter, the pro-cable messages dictated by her sisters. Sally, 9, is making a series of crayon drawings. The first one is of herself standing by a static-filled TV screen. In a word balloon, she’s saying, “Dad, do you expect me to watch this fuzzy junk. Get with it. Everyone has Cable!” Another drawing is titled: “How a living-room should look” and it features our smiling family grouped around a well-tuned TV set. The kids have taken over the kitchen bulletin board with their petitions, pleas and protest posters. Creating new items for this board affords the wee ones hours of wholesome, creative entertainment, although it makes me feel like the last czar. The latest addition is a note from Marie that says, “Father! Give us Cable, or when you’re old & gnarly, we’ll check U into a nursing home WITHOUT Cable or Virtual Reality.” At a big family gathering, my cousin was appalled to learn about our TV arrangement. “No Cable?” he said. “You might want to check with your attorney, but I think that’s child abuse!”

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chores, clarinet practice, and regular old-fashioned playing. Every night after dinner, my 9-year-old reads to me while I do the dishes. That homely pastime is pretty pale compared to romping through 99 channels, whose stupidest sitcom can make the black & white pages of even the great Mark Twain look as dull as November in Nebraska. TV producers are spending millions to pull my young reader out of that straight-backed chair near the kitchen sink. It’s been over a year since I cut the cord. But for my family, the pain is renewed whenever anyone says, “Hey, did you see SoAndSo last night?”

All the relatives, young and old, were looking at me as though I feed my kids rats. “Why?” he asked. Why, indeed. I have two reasons, but neither of them sounded very good on the patio over chips and dip. One reason is sex. The underlying theme of half of what’s on TV is sexual. I figure my daughters will get enough pressure to have early and promiscuous sex from sources I can’t control. They don’t need it in a constant flow from the TV. The other reason is time. In a typical day, after you subtract school time and time for dressing and eating, a kid has about four hours to invest. Competing with television for that time is homework, reading, ballet lessons, fooling around on the computer, daydreaming, household

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If I’m present, the whole family looks at me and one of the kids explains that we don’t have Cable “because of HIM.” Watching TV is 80 percent of what my daughters’ friends do, so it dominates their conversation. “I can barely talk to my friends,” the 13-year-old says. “I’d at least like to be able to see the commercials they’re always talking about.” “I’m sure there are plenty of other lame-brain topics you can explore,” I suggest with the freedom of speech enjoyed by someone who has no popularity to lose. And who is less popular than the person who stands in front of the TV set when people want to watch it? I pretend I don’t care. But I do. And the need for my family’s affection will cause me to relent soon. But when Cable is restored, the kids will follow some rules governing the ‘what and when’ of TV-watching – or else! The Disconnection has given me lots of credibility. Rick can be reached at RickEpstein@yahoo.com.

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