082014 page 1 8 by The Ballard County Weekly - issuu issuu ‘In God We Trust’ Wickliffe Harvest Festival gets a new look The tradition of the annual Wickliffe Harvest Festival continues, but with a lot more events and for a great cause. The dates are different than in previous years, it will be held September 11th – 13th. All proceeds from this year’s festival are being deposited into a Parks and Recreation fund to help pay for Wickliffe Rides, BBQ competition, 5K, live bands, poker run and traditional events set for festival City Park beautification, updates, and hopefully new playground equipment. These funds will also help the festival continue with bigger and better events. This year features amusement park rides from Playland Amusements that will arrive Thursday afternoon. Playland will also have your favorite carnival foods: corn dogs, funnel cakes, etc. Tickets or armbands will be available for purchase in the park. Rides will be available from Thursday until Saturday night. The usual (and new) food and craft vendors will begin setting up on Thursday and Friday.

BMHS Band Boosters will feature corn-hole games starting Friday night, giving winners a chance at a gift card prize.Friday afternoon “The Petting Place” petting zoo will be set up with $2.00 admission price, $1.00 to feed the animals, and $4.00 for pony rides. They will See HARVEST on Page 2 Barlow to get learning center Several months ago, some 25 computers were donated to the county through Murray State University and a Broadband Grant. The reality for Ballard County residents is that the grant is about to hit home. Barlow City Hall Annex has been designated as the location for 15 of the new computers and become the county’s E-learning Center. Along with the grant is enough money for an attendant to be available 20 hours a week to assist in the operation of the center through the end of 2014 with the hope of providing the assistance through 2015. The work on the annex is to start right away and be completed by month’s end. At the end of December the computers will become property of Barlow.

The city hopes to coordinate the primary hours of operations too the convenience of the seniors visiting the Senior Citizen Center and have some one available to assist them during those hours. The center will also be able to be scheduled for larger groups requiring multiple computer access. WEDNESDAY August 20, 2014 Vol. 11, No. 27 THE BALLARD COUNTY WEEKLY The Only Newspaper In The World Published just for YOU. HELLO! to ----------- Get your Subscription Today! WEEKLY DEADLINE IS 3 PM ON FRIDAYS Except for advertising, all articles, photos or information submitted Friday will be published on a space available basis only. BRIEFS Aug. 22 The Ballard Memorial High School Bombers will kick off their 2014 football season with a game against McLean County. The team’s first home game will be Aug. 29 against Fulton City. Aug 25 TCBW Photo Nikki Tyler (left) Emily Story Doublin (center) and Shea Swenney have joined Tray McDaniel in bring a full service salon to Wickliffe. Salon Time! T’s Beauty Boutique brings salon service to Wickliffe Women of Ballard County can breathe a sigh of relief.

Help is on the way. A full service salon is now open in Wickliffe. T’s Beauty Boutque. It’s no longer necessary to make trips to Paducah for the newest trends and skincare needs. Located at 459 Wisconsin, owner Tray McDanel, director of the cosmotolgy department at WKTCT, has recruited cosomtologist Nikki Tyler, Shea Swenney and Emily Story Doublin in her new business venture. T’s offers; manicures and pedicures with shellac and parafinn treatments, three types of facials and tanning along with all hair services. Coming soon to T’s! Clothing, Accessories and Much More! T’s Beauty Boutique, where they “strive for execellent customer service and great qualty of work where everone leaves feeling Bueatiful and Relaxed.” Walk-ins are always welcome or call (270)335-3434 to schedule your appointment. KWRC helping move the County forward BARLOW – The Kentucky Work Ready Community (KWRC) application committee met again on the 14th at the Barlow City Hall Annex.

Barlow Mayor John Wood scheduled the meeting just a week behind the initial organizational meeting TCBW Photo to keep abreast of the Barlow City Hall Annex hosted the second progress of each criteria meeting of the Kentucky Work Ready portion of the application due to the rapid pace Community application committee. necessary to meet the Sept. 12, deadline. Since the meeting on the th 6 where it was reported that Ballard County could be the first in the region to acquire a KWRC status they may now have to share the honor. McCracken and Marshall Counties, have decided to pursue the application process too. At present there are only ten counties in the state with KWRC certifications. There is two more meeting scheduled, one at 9:30 a.m., Aug. 21, at Ballard Chamber of Commerce to examine first drafts. The second is scheduled for 9:30 am at Wickliffe City Hall to turn in final drafts to School District Director of Community Education Julie Thomas to finalize See KWRC on Page 3 Support your Hometown - Shop Ballard County First for Quality and Price Ballard-Carlisle Historical and Genealogy Society meets the 4th Monday of each month, 6 p.m., at the Ballard-Carlisle Society/Library Building.

Aug 30 Blandville Days Pageant will be held on Saturday, Aug 30, beginning at 2 p.m. at the Blandville Baptist Church Outreach Center The pageant is open to participants ranging in age from 0-18. Those interested in entering can e-mail: mcmstowell@gmail. com or call Carolyn Stowell at (270) 5590172 or Deedra Sullenger at (270) 4451627. Entries need to be in by Aug 29. --- Blandville Rural Volunteer Fire Department Homecoming and Trade Day will be held from 8 a.m. to ??? A BBQ or chicken dinner will be held at 10:30 a.m. Contact Erin Vance for information at (270) 559-9136. SUBSCRIBE TO THE WEEKLY $25 A YEAR IN COUNTY $35 A YEAR OUTSIDE COUNTY THE BALLARD COUNTY WEEKLY FESTIVAL Continued from Page 1 also have lots of toys and goodies to purchase for your children.The festival officially kicks off at 5:30 p.m.

on Friday beginning with the KVPM Veteran and Patriot Salute and the announcement of the 2014 Grand Marshal. BINGO sponsored by The Ballard County Weekly will also begin at 5:30 p.m. and continue until the players stop. Immediately following at approximately 6 p.m, the annual Variety Show “That’s Entertainment” will begin. Sit back and enjoy 90 minutes of local talent with their song, dance, and comedy. Live music by Country Music Talent Keith Murray will begin at 7:30 p.m. and will close out Friday night’s events. Murray grew up in Atwood, TN, a small town about half way between Memphis and Nashville; He played in local bands in Western Tennessee as well as the Western portion of Kentucky while growing up. Murray made the move to Nashville in 2000 after driving back and forth for 3 years playing writer’s nights at venues such as the Bluebird Cafe and Douglas Corner. Keith’s music can be previewed at his web site keithmurraycountry.com. This year, we are introducing our first annual “Firin’ Up The Flats” barbeque competition.

Teams will fire up their pits Friday night, and kick off the competition with the fun categories of Anything Butt and dessert. These categories are open to the public, (and can be cooked off site) so you don’t have to have a team name or be entered in the meat categories to enter your momma’s famous family recipe for a chance at bragging rights and winner take all prize money! Saturday the pit battle gets serious. A large panel of judges instructed by certified BBQ representatives will enter the park with their plates ready to judge in the meat categories of ribs, chicken, and pork. Prize money, trophies, plaques, and certificates will be awarded to Grand Champion, Reserve Grand Champion, and in each meat category. There will be over $3,000 in prize money awarded along with trophies, plaques, and certificates! This is one event you BBQ enthusiasts don’t want to miss. Teams are allowed to sell their BBQ, so if you are a spectator you will want to grab yourself a taste of that which has been kissed by smoke, hugged by sauce, and licked by fire!

For more information on how to enter your team to compete, please contact the City of Wickliffe at (270) 335.3557. Applications for the competition are due by August 30, 2014 so get yours in today! Thanks to Economy Boat Store, James Marine, New Page, Mead Westvaco Carbon Plant, The Lily Pad Guest House, Summit Environmental Services, and Guetterman Motors for their generous donations for prize money. Saturday events begin with another first, the Harvest Festival 5K & 1-Mile walk/run. The entry fees will be $15.00 for the 5K run/walk and $10 for the 1-mile youth run and walk. Race day registration is from 7:00 – 7:30 a.m. The youth run will begin at 7:30 am and the 5K will begin at 8 a.m. Walkers will begin shortly after the 5K begins. The course will begin at the Wickliffe Park, go down Beech Grove Rd., and return to the park. Registration forms are available at Wickliffe City Hall.

For additional The Ballard County Weekly CALL 270-335-3700 WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 20, 2014 information you may contact Megan Pickett at (502) 264.1559. The parade will take place at 9 a.m. Saturday morning. Sign-ups for participants begin at 8:30 a.m at City Hall (321 Court Street). Everyone is welcome and encouraged to enter. Trophies for categories and a Grand Prize trophy are awarded. Stick around after the parade and enjoy a stroll through the town in the beautiful horse and carriage. Carriage rides will be $5 and will be available until approximately 3 p.m. Big thanks to First Community Bank and Citizens Deposit Bank for helping sponsor the carriage rides.BINGO will be starting back up at 11 a.m, and at that time the Harvest Festival pageants will also begin. Pageants will be held on the main stage and are for age’s newborn to eight years. Entry forms with age divisions and information will be available at Wickliffe, Barlow, LaCenter, and Kevil post offices along with Wickliffe City hall.

There is a $10 entry fee. Forms may be returned to Wickliffe City Hall with payment or mailed to PO Box 175 Wickliffe, KY 42087. You may also register the day of the pageants from 10:00 am to 11:00 am by the stage. BBQ pits are not the only thing that will be “firin’ up the flats” this year. Motorcycle enthusiasts from the surrounding area will be meeting in the Wickliffe City Park (on Beech Grove Rd. to the left of the basketball courts) on Saturday for the WEEKLY Business Card Directory GBI GRAVES BROTHERS, INC PLUMBING, HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING La Center, Ky. (270) 665-5525 Kentucky Veteran & Patriot Museum Hours of Operation: Thurs.-Sat., 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. (Except 2nd Thursday - 2 p.m.

to 4 p.m.) or by appointment Sandy Hart 335-3128 or 210-2452 Earl Gudcumb 335-3177 or 519-4160 Jim Vance 444-6236 or 556-7487 ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS IN THE BUSINESS CARD DIRECTORY. FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT LISA AT THE BALLARD COUNTY WEEKLY Harvest Festival Poker Run. Riders can preregister at Wickliffe City Hall and get a chance in the drawing for those who pre-register only. Registration the day of the ride will begin at 9:00 am. First bike out will be 11 a.m. and last bike in will be 2 p.m. Riders will hit the Scenic Great River Road for over a 100 mile run with stops along the way in hopes to be the winner of the best hand possible. Prizes will also be awarded for the second best hand and worst hand. There is a $10 entry fee and includes a BBQ lunch meal. There will be door prize drawings, live music, and a 50/50 raffle.

All trucks and cars are welcome to enter and purchase a hand and play along. When you return to the park, check out the vintage motorcycles, old hot rod cars and trucks that will be on display. For more information contact Phillip Powell at (270) 832-7224. The Youth Talent Show will once again begin the evening’s entertainment on Saturday at 5 p.m. There will be a Junior Division for ages 12 and under and a Senior Division for ages 13-21. There will be 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners in both divisions. This talent show is a sanctioned preliminary for the Mid-South Fair Talent Show in South Haven, MS. The winner of the Senior Division will automatically advance to the Mid-South Fair Youth Talent Show. Deadline for entries will be September 8. For further information or entry forms, please contact Peggy Meriedeth at (270) 853.4689. After checking out some local talent, stick around to hear live music from “Those Guys,” a local band with a wide genre of music. They will take the stage around 7 p.m. and close out Saturday night’s events.

Be sure to come out each night and enjoy the performances that will be sure to get you up on your feet! Vendors are still being accepted, but spaces are limited. The cost is $30 for a 10x10 area and you may choose to set up all or any days of the festival. Spaces will be pre-assigned and only vendors who have signed up and paid prior to the festival will be allowed to set up. Applications may be picked up at City Hall, or can be emailed. Harvest Festival t-shirts designed by Unlimited Graphics will be for sale during the festival at the City of Wickliffe tent at the park, and preorders will also be taken. Big thanks to the local businesses who bought ad spaces on the back of our shirt! Call City Hall for more information regarding any of the events at (270) 335.3557 or you may email wickliffe.city. clerk@gmail.com. “Like” the City of Wickliffe on Facebook to stay updated on the Festival or search for the event “2014 Wickliffe Harvest Festival” on Facebook.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 20, 2014 Obituaries Shirley Blankenship Howell Miller Shirley Blankenship Howell Miller, 75, of Paducah, died Wednesday, August 13, 2014, at her daughter’s home.During her 27 years in banking and faithful membership at Lone Oak First Baptist Church and formerly Barlow Baptist, Shirley made many friends, showing love and care to everyone to whom she came in contact. Her smile would light up a room and your heart. She lived her life fully, passionately and courageously. Her enthusiasm for dancing led to her self-proclaimed title of Jitterbug Queen of Ballard County. She loved her family to no end and was a fantastic mother and friend.

She is survived by her children, Scott Andrew Taylor and wife Kirsten of Woodstock, GA, Amy Taylor Nolan and husband Shay of Paducah, and Patrick Brian Howell and wife Amy Tuckett Howell of Atlanta, GA; siblings, Betty Elrod and husband Frank, and Terry Don Blankenship and wife Diana; grandchildren, Matthew Taylor, Caroline Taylor, Gabe Nolan, Eli Nolan, Lauren Howell and William Howell; cousin, Gary Gay and wife Jennifer; and great granddaughter due September 22nd, Nova Grace Nolan. Shirley was preceded in death by her parents, Wilbur and Buvetta Gay Blankenship to whom she was born on June 23, 1939 in Wickliffe, Ky. Shirley Blankenship Howell Miller Words cannot express the honor and love felt from dear friends through her courageous battle with ALS. Her team was incredible and showed great love, affection, laughter and tears.

Her family is forever grateful to ALS Team Shirley: Amy Taylor Nolan, Scott Taylor, Brian Howell, Diana Blankenship, Betty Elrod, Shirley Osborne, Nancy Howle, Laura Samples, Natalie Krupansky, Teri Bybee, Cindy Hadfield, Jennifer Baird and Mary Jo Doolittle. Funeral services were held at 1pm Saturday at Milner & Orr Funeral Home of Paducah with Rev. Ron Ramsey and Rev. John Sparks officiating. Burial followed at Barlow Cemetery. Visitation was held Friday evening from 5-8 pm. Contributions may be made to ALS Guardian Angels, 33761 Limerick Lane, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675 (alsguardianangels.com). Rickey ‘Stickman’ Davenport Rickey “Stickman” Davenport, 54, of Kevil, formerly of Wickliffe, died Friday at 3:10pm at his home. Rickey was born in Cairo, IL on September 17, 1959 to Alfred and Eurbaleen Sullivan Davenport. He graduated from Ballard Memorial High School and was a member of Cane Creek Baptist Church.

Rickey retired from Paducah Heating and Cooling as a HVAC installer. He is survived by his son, Channing Davenport of Kevil; sister, Anissa Davenport Johnson and husband Ken of Kevil; grandson, Hunter Davenport of San Pablo, CA; and parents, Alfred and Eurbaleen Davenport of Kevil. Preceding him in death were his grandparents, Eurbin and Johnie Sullivan and Jeff and Della Davenport. Funeral services were held at 2pm Sunday at Milner & Orr Funeral Home of Wickliffe with Revs. Glen Crow and Woody Morgan officiating. Burial followed at Wickliffe Cemetery. Visitation was at 11am Sunday at the funeral home. Contributions may be made to Victory Junction, 4500 Adams Way, Randleman, N.C. THE BALLARD COUNTY WEEKLY KWRC Continued from Page 1 the application. The Fiscal Court will submit the finalized application to The Kentucky Workforce Investment Board for review and their recommendation on October 14. The Governor will make the announcement during a November workforce meeting.

With the continually changing work environment and growing technology just being able to operate farm machinery or perform other vocational skills are no longer stand alone qualifiers to compete in today’s job market. Education has become a necessary compliance to attracting employers. Being a KWRC allows prospective businesses to recognize the community as employable. The leaders of the six application criteria areas to compile data for, generate letters of support from community businesses and governments and create plans to obtain required levels of the application are: graduation rate, headed by BMHS principal David Meinschein; Nation Career Readiness Certification (NCRC), Marlene Fraser, adult education; community commitment, Myra Hook, Ballard Chamber of Commerce; educational attainment, Kevin O’neill with WKCTC; soft skills, Superintendent Casey Allen; Broadband availability, Karen Tilford with BRTC. As previously reported, the qualifying Graduation Rate for a KWRC is 86.1 percent. BMHS has been working on graduation rates for a couple of years and are well ahead of the requirement and in the top six percent in the state with a current 92.4 percent.

The NCRC demonstrates achievement ofworkplaceemployability skills through assessmentbased credentials in reading for information, applied mathematics, and locating information, that gives employers and job seekers a uniform measure of key workplace skills. Ballard is at six point six percent of the working age (18-64) population currently holding NCRCs and will need to set a plan in place to achieve nine percent with in three years and 15 percent in five years. New Page and three Calvert City plants use NCRC. This criteria could easily be met with residents seeking out local testing facilities at BMHS and the Adult Learning location. C o m m u n i t y Commitment is a measurement of the involvement and collaboration of economic development, elected officials, educators, and workforce developers and businesses and industries through letters of support for the KWRC. Educational Attainments is another criteria where Ballard is close to qualifying with 23 percent of working-age (25-64) adults with at least a two year degree and needing to increase to 25 percent.

A plan to achieve 32 percent within three years and 39 percent within five years along with working age (18-24) adults with a high school diploma or GED will have to be outlined. Soft Skills address work ethic/soft skills and credentialing of the secondary school and post secondary 135 N. 4th St Barlow Ky 270-334-3868 27317 or American Cancer Society, 3140 Parisa Drive, Paducah, KY 42003. adult populations and require a program/s for development. The application must provide evidence of: employer involvement in the program/s development process; recognize achievement of work ethic skills credentialing in hiring/advancement processes; program/s must include measurable goals for annual improvement of the raw numbers and percentage workforce credentialed populations; include a strategy to assure employers of the sustainability of the program/s; attendance/punctuality, communication, teamwork, leadership and critical thinking. Availability of Internet is an indicator of digital Stop in and see our newly redecorated shop. New clients and walk ins are welcome. literacy (knowledge).

The required percentage of households must be at 90 percent with 3Mbs (million bits per second). Ballard is at 98.3 percent with the installation of Broadband underway. Finally, an area of Supplemental Criteria allows for additional information in the event the community falls short in an area of the application. In an optional narrative an explanation of the percentage of the population holding industry recognized certifications will be accepted. This measure will lack tracking methods and an explanation of the method for determining the findings will also be required. Church Directory Bandana BANDANA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 11524 Oscar Road, Bandana LITTLE UNION BAPTIST CHURCH Barlow HOUSE OF PRAYER Paducah Road, La Center LaCENTER CHRISTIAN CHURCH 414 Walnut Street, LaCenter MT. PLEASANT BAPTIST CHURCH 576 Mt.

Pleasant Rd., LaCenter NEW HOPE BAPTIST CHURCH 901 Monkey Eyebrow Rd., LaCenter ANTIOCH BAPTIST CHURCH OSCAR BAPTIST CHURCH 7820 Oscar Rd., LaCenter BARLOW BAPTIST CHURCH OSCAR UNITED METHODIST CHURCH intersection Michtell Lake Cutoff Rd and Turner Landing Rd 315 Antioch Church Rd, Barlow 135 N. 6th Street, Barlow BARLOW UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 198 So. 5th Street, Barlow FIRST GENERAL BAPTIST 255 S.

4th, Barlow OHIO VALLEY BAPTIST CHURCH 538 Hazelwood Rd., Barlow Hinkleville PLEASANT HILL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 1718 Credo Rd., Hinkleville Snips And Tangles Rickey ‘Stickman’ Davenport PAGE 3 Kevil BETHEL CHRISTIAN CHURCH 12245 Woodville Rd., Kevil HEATH CHURCH OF CHRIST 10025 LaCenter Rd., Kevil KEVIL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 1072 N. 1st Street, Kevil NEW LIBERTY METHODIST CHURCH Kevil PROVIDENCE BAPTIST CHURCH 4409 Monkey Eyebrow Rd., Kevil SPRING BAYOU BAPTIST CHURCH 4575 Old Hobbs Rd., Kevil GRACE VALLEY BAPTIST CHURCH KEVIL FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 986 N.

1st Street, Kevil NEWTON CREEK BAPTIST CHURCH 12800 Ogden Landing Rd., Kevil LaCenter FAIRVIEW BAPTIST CHURCH 373 Forest St., LaCenter 665-5084 FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF La CENTER 421 Broadway, LaCenter GRACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3752 Paducah Rd., LaCenter RESURRECTION FELLOWSHIP CHURCH 6914 La Center Rd., LaCenter ST. MARY’S CATHOLIC CHURCH 624 Broadway, LaCenter Lovelaceville LOVELACEVILLE MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH 253 N. Broadway, Lovelaceville Lovelaceville United Methodist Church 143 North broadway Lovelaceville, Ky Wickliffe BETHEHEM BAPTIST CHURCH 2346 Bethlehem Church Rd., Wickliffe BLANDVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH 5576 Bethlehem Church Rd.

Wickliffe CALVARY CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP CHURCH 54 Linda Circle, Wickliffe FAITH BAPTIST CHURCH 585 Barlow Rd., Wickliffe FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH Wickliffe FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH 326 N. 4th Street, Wickliffe FULL GOSPEL TEMPLE CHURCH 754 Court St., Wickliffe NEW LIBERTY GENERAL BAPTIST 4214 Gum Corner Rd., Wickliffe VICTORY BAPTIST CHURCH 2456 Mayfield Rd., Wickliffe West Paducah HARMONY BAPTIST CHURCH 9215 Ogden Landing Rd. West Paducah Please Support the Church Directory! Advertise Here! The following businesses and individuals encourage you to attend the church or your choice. To be a sponsor of the Church Page please contact Lisa at (270) 335-3700.

THE BALLARD COUNTY WEEKLY PAGE 4 WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 20, 2014 Smith gets medal, Morrison Profiles in Nature honored for 43 years of work CERA PECK Ballard County Weekly David Smith of Smokey D’s was presented the Bomber Air Medal for outstanding service to our students, our programs, and our schools. Smokey D’s has supported the community since its opening, and continues to host pancake breakfasts and raise money for Project Graduation at Bar-B-Q on the River. Louise Morrison was recognized for 43 years of service to the Ballard County School District. She was presented with a beautiful wooden rocking chair from the Board of Education. The Admissions and Release Committee chairs were approved, Lisa Adams was added to the BCES chairs, Stephen Queen was added to the BCMS chairs, and Renee McDermott and Jennifer Sullivan were added to the BMHS chairs. These and the other chairs act on behalf of the Board of Education when they chair the ARCs.

KSBIT Assessment Payoff methodology was decided that the workers compensation assessment of $186,262 would be paid with an interest free installment plan; $46,564 this year, and $23,283 for the next six years. The Property and liabilities assessment of $96,269 will also be paid in an interest free installment plan; $38,508 this year, and $28,880.50 for the next two years. The Board decided that another maintenance vehicle will be purchased to allow both maintenance workers to have an available vehicle. A 1999 Ford E250 Cargo Van in the amount of $3,000.00 that is outfitted for maintenance with racks and toolboxes will be purchased to add to the maintenance fleet. Professional development plans for the various schools were approved for the upcoming school year. Each Professional Development plan had to include the expected outcome and ways to measure success of the development days. The Certified Evaluation Appeal Committee members were approved in agreement to Mr. Allen’s recommendation of Bob Wilson being the appointed member and David Meinschein being the alternate.

JoAnn Cooksey at the high school and Sherri Taylor at the elementary school are the other two members of the three person council, with Kim Grogan at the middle school and Amy Rodgers at the preschool were selected as alternates. Financial support in the form of $2,500 was approved for the sheriff’s department to help pay the overtime of the school resource officer at extracurricular events such as home games and graduation. BCES fundraisers for the purchase of a new math curriculum were approved. The fall fundraiser is “The Catalog” containing wrapping paper and other items. School Mall, an online shopping center on the BCES website, was also approved, along with the selling of spirit cards in the spring. Communication items were quickly covered as follows: the head start lease continuation and the head start bus lease, Bomber Bash Participation numbers, Enrolment numbers, which are up from last year, ACT scores, which are also up, and the Tax Rate, which the Board moved to increase. A meeting will be held to discuss this; a notice will be posted in the Advance Yeoman to inform the county of the meeting. The board then went into Executive Session and adjourned.

fraud and waste in Iraq and Afghanistan because of lax oversight of contractors, poor planning, and corruption. What was Senator Mitch McConnell’s role in all of this? Four times in 2005 and 2006, McConnell voted against establishing a special committee to investigate Afghanistan and Iraq war contracts. In June 2006, when the Senate debated the defense authorization bill, McConnell helped kill an amendment to improve federal contracting and procurement and by enhancing administration of federal contracting personnel. McConnell is a poor student of history because the Truman Committee formally known as the Senate Special Committee to Investi- gate the National Defense Program, was created in March 1941 to find and correct problems in US war production-problems with waste, inefficiency and war profiteering, saved an estimated $ 10-15 billion in military spending. McConnell’s refusal to back systems to audit and monitor this wasteful war spending did little to defeat the Taliban, but helped the defense contractors line their pockets. The defense industry has been very generous to Mitch during his campaigns. Open secrets.org shows McConnell has received more than $ 680,000 in donations from defense PACs and lobbyist. It’s time to retire Mitch.

Jenifer Smith, Paducah, KY Letter to the Editor Editor’s Note: A fellow told me the other day that campaign ads are like bikinis….. they don’t cover much, but what they cover up is vital. The following letter was submitted by an obvious Grimes supporter. After checking, she assures that she is not affiliated with the Grimes campaign. Remember what McConnell said at Fancy Farm; She(Grimes) reminds us of some one else we know who has no record and just two years into her first job she’s looking to change already. August 14, 2014 Dear Editor, In 2011, in its final report to Congress, the Commission on Wartime Contracting said as much as $60 billion in U.S. funds was lost to Photo Credit – Venomous or Non-Venomous? With a couple of months of warm weather left and hunting seasons right around the corner more and more people will be enjoying the outdoors. I thought this might be a good time to clarify some sure methods on how to tell if a snake is dangerous or not. Although five families or groups of snake occur in North America only two are present in Kentucky and the bordering states.

The Colubridae, or colubrids, and the Viperidae, or pit viper family. Since we are only dealing with two families and each has its own distinctive characteristics, telling a venomous snake from a non-venomous snake is quiet easy. Out of the 31 species (40 or so if sub-species and intergrades are counted) of snake present in Kentucky all but four belong in the colubrid Family and are our non venomous species. These include rat snakes, kingsnakes, hog-nosed snakes, water snakes, garter snakes, and several other smaller groups. The four venomous snakes present in Kentucky are pit vipers and are the copperhead, water moccasin or cottonmouth, timber rattlesnake, and pigmy rattlesnake. The pigmy rattlesnake is only present in Kentucky in the southern portion of the Land Between the Lakes and Trigg County areas. First, lets discuss a common but untrue method of identifying a venomous snake. Probably the most common and take advantage of our owner’s special 6 Months for $10 That’s Right!

We’ll send you The Ballard County Weekly straight to your door (or your email) every week for six months for just $10! Better hurry, though! The offer expires on July 31, 2014 Please enter my 6-month subscription to The Ballard County Weekly! NAME ________________________________________________ _ ADDRESS _____________________________________________ CITY _______________________ STATE ________ ZIP ________ Kentucky Press Association Proudly published every day except Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The Ballard County Weekly (USPS 243-160) is a family-owned and operated newspaper published by Dale & Lisa Turner. The Ballard County Weekly is published weekly 50 times a year. The newspaper is not published the week of the 4th of July and the week between Christmas and New Year’s. Periodical postage is paid at LaCenter, KY. POSTMASTER: Send all address changes to: The Ballard County Weekly, P.O. Box 6, Wickliffe, KY 42087. Lisa Turner Owners and Publishers Dale Turner&Cera Peck Reporter Tommy J.

Wells Managing Editor Dale Turner Circulation AMOUNT ENCLOSED $________ or BILL MY CREDIT CARD (circle one) _ Mail this form to: The Ballard County CREDIT CARD NUMBER ______________________________________ Weekly, P.O. Box 6, Wickliffe, KY 42087 EXPIRATION______/______ factual can be misleading. 1.) Head shape; All of our pit vipers have a spade or arrow-head shaped head with a narrow neck that then widens into the main body. Most of our non venomous snakes heads are no wider than the neck and lack the spade shape. A few of our larger nonvenomous snakes such as the diamond-backed water snake, appear to have a wider than usual head, add to the fact that a lot of species flatten their head and body and this trait can become misleading. 2.) Cross section of the body; A cross section view of all our pit vipers (venomous) have a roughly triangle shaped body. Our colubrids (non-venomous) are more rounded or oval. The problem with this is that as mentioned before several of the nonvenomous species flatten their body when disturbed and would then appear to have the triangle cross section.

One interesting fact to note is if you find a shed skin that is intact it can be easily determined if it came from a poisonous or non-poisonous species. The scales on the tail section are a dead giveaway and if examined closely the pits or lack thereof are also a telltale sign. The methods I have listed here are accurate in Kentucky and bordering states. Some other families exist in the South-West and in Coastal areas. Enjoy your time outdoors and remember – if you leave them alone, they will leave you alone! The Ballard County Weekly TELEPHONE ___________________________________________ NAME ON CARD ____________________________________________ statement I hear is “poisonous snakes have blunt tails”. This is an absolute untruth. All of our snakes are born with sharp tails. The only ones that have blunt tails are the ones that have lost the tip to a predator or an overzealous housewife with a garden hoe! Now for the three absolute methods to tell if a Kentucky Snake is venomous or not. 1.) Pupils; All of our colubrid (non-venomous) snakes have round pupils. All of our pit vipers (venomous) snakes have elliptical or “cats eye” shaped pupils.

2.) Heat sensing pits; All of our pit vipers (venomous) have a pit located between the eye and the nostril on each side of the head. This pit allows the snake to see an infrared image in total darkness. This is useful as well for locating warm blooded prey such as mice. All of our colubrids (non poisonous) lack these pits. 3.) Tail scales; All of our our snakes have single scales across the belly until reaching the anal plate. The anal plate is the scale that covers the vent opening. The anal plate may be single or divided. All of our colubrids (nonvenomous) snakes start having divided scales immediately following the anal plate. All of our pit vipers (venomous) have a series of scales that are not divided immediately following the anal plate. This may consist of a few scales or most of the tail section. Last are a couple of methods that although are Photo Credit – Reading The Ballard County Weekly is a thumb’s up deal! If you are not currently subscribing to the Weekly, then subscribe today! By Jack Glisson By U.S. Postal Service: The Ballard County Weekly P.O.

Box 6 350 Court Street Wickliffe, KY 42087 HOW TO CONTACT US: By Phone: Office: (270) 335-3700 FAX: (270) 335-3701 By E-Mail: ballardcoweekly@brtc.net Community Ballard County ALC now enrolling new students Have you been thinking about getting your GED to get a job, or to qualify for military service, a trade union apprenticeship, beauty school or many other careers? Do you want to increase your earning power, or to get into college? Now is the perfect time to get this important academic credential to help you meet your goals. For a limited time, you can get your four official GED subject tests for $10 (a total of only $40) at the Ballard County Adult Education Center. The ALC 15K, bike ride slated for this fall Suicide Awareness Voices of Education (SAVE) will sponsor a 15-30-60 mile bike ride Saturday, October 18, and 5K costume run through La Center on Saturday, November 1.

Ballard resident Meagan Pickett requested permission of the La Center city commission, on the 12th, at the monthly meeting, to hold the event in La Center. The first annual ‘Tour de SAVE’ bike ride and costume run are both fund raising events to help support awareness in the public to mental health issues causing suicide and the preven- The Ballard County Weekly CALL 270-335-3700 tion through educational programs, reduce the stigma and serve as a resource for those touched by suicide. Both events will start at Ballard County Preschool. The bike ride will pretty much use the same course as Wheels for Wings. The 5K will utilize the perimeter streets circling La Center. Costumes are encouraged but not required. Depression is a treatable medical illness marked by changes in mood, thoughts, energy, and behavior that affects more than 23 million adult Americans each year and is the most common brain disease in the United States. For more information on entry and donations contact: Meagan Pickett at; 270-264-1559, m.3.pickett@gmail. com. provides free instruction and free required pre-testing for the GED.

Instruction is provided at the student’s pace. Hours are flexible to fit most schedules. The AEC is located in the Ballard County Community Resource Center at 158 Third-graders in Judy Rodgers’ classes at Ballard County Elementary School are learning about how a community makes and uses goods and services. Todd Broker, director of the Center for Economic Education at Murray State University, presented a lesson to each third grade social studies class on Aug. 13. Students using modeling clay to make goods and participated in other activities to help them understand services, scarcity and opportunity costs. center, please contact center coordinator Marlene Fraser or instructor Larry Walker at 665-8412, ext. 222 or 224; email marlene.fraser@ballard.kyschools.us; or come by the center at 153 E. Third St., LaCenter, during hours of operation. BCMS Students of the Week ... Each week at Ballard County Middle School, three students (one from each grade) will be selected and named Students of the Week. Students are nominated by teachers for outstanding behavior or performance. Shown from left are BCMS Students of the Week for Aug.

18: sixth-grader Shannon Wilkins, (standing) seventh-grader Katana Byas, and eighth-grader Abby Phelps. Selectors said Wilkins is has participated in classes, been polite and cooperative; Byas is a delightful young woman who has been very helpful to both her teachers and classmates; and Phelps is very inquisitive, helpful to her classmates and loves to learn Wickliffe Masonic Lodge scheduled to meet second Monday of every month The Wickliffe Masonic Lodge is scheduled to hold its meeting on the second Monday of every month. How it works ... E. Third St., LaCenter. Service hours are Monday and Wednesday from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., and Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. There is no instruction on Fridays. For more information or to make an appointment at the Date Aug. 22 Aug. 29 Sept. 5 Sept. 12 Sept. 19 Sept. 26 Oct. 3 Oct. 10 Oct. 17 Oct. 24 A meal is served at 6 p.m. Following the meal, the organization’s meeting begins at 7 p.m.

The Wickliffe Ma- sonic Lodge also holds a breakfast on the first Saturday of the month, beginning at 6 a.m.and running through 9 a.m. The cost for the meal is $7. To reach the Wiclkliffe Masonic Lodge call (270) 335-5001 2014 Ballard Memorial High School Football Schedule Opponent McLean County Fulton City Todd County Central Webster County Hopkins County Central Caldwell County Murray Houston County Crittenden County Massac County Site Calhoun LaCenter Elkton Dixon LaCenter LaCenter Murray LaCenter Marion LaCenter Time 7:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m. The following businesses proudly support the Bombers and Lady Bombers We Proudly Support the Ballard Bombers Dale & Lisa Turner monitorin For all your printing needs context us at g starting *with $99 cus er installa purchase oftom alarm monitotion charge and ring services. Call Today, Protect Tomorrow! We support the Bombers Cathy’s Cottage Flowers & Gifts 338 Court St.

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Principal Meinschein: I was in Georgia, and at one time we had tried to comeback to Kentucky, my family is from here, and at the time it just wasn’t something that worked out. I decided that we would stay in Georgia, I had had three children born there, and the girls had lived there most of their lives. Then I got a call from Kentucky, and I didn’t know anybody here, I didn’t have any family left here, so I didn’t answer; then they called again and again and again. Well, finally I was at professional development with my THE BALLARD COUNTY WEEKLY WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 20, 2014 A word from the principal district, and I met Casey Allen. And he said, “We have your name here, that you might be interested in interviewing for our job.” And I said “No, not really.” He told me that I really needed to come. I still said no. Then Mr. Adami called, and after talking with Mr. Allen for a while, I decided that I was going to come.

I told him that I was having surgery the next day after the interview, so I would probably be grumpy, getting ready for the surgery and not being able to eat. So I got here, and I met Mr. Allen at the Drury Inn, it was the only place we could get a room. We talked for about an hour and a half, and it just felt right. They shared a lot of my same teaching philosophies, a lot of my same leadership philosophies, so I came to my interview, and I said here’s what my requirements were, the building had to be nice, because I was leaving behind a brand new building, they had to have a sense of community and a sense of pride in what they do. So I came into my interview and Mrs. Davis, Mr. Allen, and Mark Williams, and a couple of other people were there. The interview lasted about an hour and half, and it was awesome. They asked me questions that made me sure that we were like minded. Everybody cared for kids, everybody cared for great teaching.

So after my interview, we went on a tour, we went through the gym, and they said we built a new school, but the community wanted to keep the gym, it was something that had our history in it, and I was like “Oh, that’s awesome.” Then we went to Wickliffe Mounds and while we were there, they called and offered me the job, and we prayed, and decided that it was the right place for us to be. So I told them that I was interested, but I didn’t accept the job, because I was about to have surgery and I wanted to be in the right frame of mind. I knew if I came, I wanted this to be a commitment for my family, and so I told them to give me two weeks, and I called about a week later, and told them that I would take the job. This community was a fit for us, it cares about our schools, it cares about our student, that’s huge, and not all communities are like that. BW: What are your plans for the future of the school?

PM: It is important to me that our school is preparing students to walk into life, ready to go to college, or ready to go to work in the work force, somewhere. It is important to me that we provide whatever our students need to do that. Whether that be to offer more dual credit courses, whether that be allowing our students to go to the colleges. Whether that be to add more programs to Career and Tech Center, this year we added industrial maintenance. Students will get an understating of electrical principles, hydraulics, machinist concepts, and we added that because it’s what our community said we needed. I look at our community and its shifting, with USEC closing and other businesses drawing down, we as a school need to make sure that we are preparing our students for the workforce and that people want to come here and be a part of what we’re doing; that’s very important to me. Our community becoming a Work Ready Community, that’s a big push for us as well, as a school system. To do it you have to have a graduation rate of that’s high. Last year our graduation rate was over 94%, so we meet that benchmark.

We offer a plethora of college courses; we offer a lot of certifications for our students. We’re doing what we can to make sure that our students are ready when they graduate to enter the workforce or attend college. I want to create better internships for our students, with the local businesses. So we are getting our students out into the businesses before its time to get a job. They learn the work place and they understand that they have to be there on time, and that they actually have to work. BW: What do you hope to see come of the Career and Technical Center? Come out & see what is new for summer! BALLARD COUNTY CO-OP 475 West Kentucky Drive • LaCenter 270-665-5101 PM: The interesting part of our Career and Tech Center is that 100% of our students take at least one course there; that’s not normal. For the size of our school we have an enormous amount of pathways and choices, we just added the industrial maintenance, and that’s huge; the funding for that is huge, just to open the electrical part of the program will be $50,000.

But our community is helping us; they are assisting us to do it. That program to me is one of the leading programs in the state right now, of new programs, and we’re able to have it. Ideally, I would want many, many more new programs, but you also want to have quality, so for me, I will take quality over quantity any day. So what will be the next course? I don’t know, once we get the industrial maintenance fully operational, then we will look at the needs of the community again, and choose what’s right for the community and for the students. Here’s a man that cares about our students and our community. Any Ballard resident that has school age children should know that when their children get to high school, they will be under the care of one of the best principals around. As a recent graduate from BMHS, Mr. Meinschein was my principal for three of my four years of high school, and I can personally vouch for the care he puts into the job. He tries to get to know each and every one of his students, and is always available when you need him, even if you have to wait a little while, he will always come through. Next time you see Mr.

Meinschein out and about, give him a hand shake and let him know that he is an appreciated member of our community. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 20, 2014 Chamber discusses leadership classes; nets first referral fee Paula Jerrell at the Ballard County Extension Office has been instrumental in teaching a Youth Leadership program at Ballard. She announced during the August Chamber Breakfast on the 12th that the Ballard Chamber of Commerce will be offering an Adult Leadership class this fall. Ballard County Circuit Court Clerk Holley Dunker, has agreed to be the Chairperson of the Leadership Committee. The class gives adults the opportunity to learn about our county and develope better leadership skills too take back to their workplaces. Dunker will be looking for volunteers to be on the committee. Interested persons should contact Dunker or Myra Hook at the Chamber. Classes will be fee based. Jerry Pace presented the chamber with its first referal check from Kentucky Privilages. In the July chamber breafast Pace introduced the KY Privilages program. By checking BCCC in the referal box when becoming a member will entitle the Chamber to receive a ten percent referal fee.

Pace explained one portion of the program; United Motor Club (emergency roadside service). The service povides 24 hour-7 day coverage. It provides $100 per event for towing, flat tire, dead battery, fuel delivery, or to unlock your vehicle. Above the $100 is an additional $20 to repair the flat or charge a battery. It allows for the use of your towing company or their provider. There is a $200 emergency travel expense if your auto is disabled more than 100 miles from home. If needed a $150 abulance fee if you are involved in an auto accident. There are no annual limits to the number of claims and any service sent to aid you are bonded and insured. Betty Jounson with Ballard County Cemetery Board updated those in attendence on the progress of the boards efforts. The board was approved by the fiscal court April 2009. The mission of the board is PAGE 7 We Buy Cars! • FOR SALE • FOR SALE You may have extra $$$ in your closet. Advertise in the newspaper today! Call us today at (270) 335-3700. side.

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If a cemetery is listed on the property owners deed it will have an ‘ingress-egress’ that gives the decendants rights to come in and care for the cemetery. The board as no athority unless athourized by the property owner but is allowed access with the decendant. Johnson expressed the need for volenteers to help and that with out Stanley Hunt (board member) and his tractor “they would be nothing.” stage is yet undetermined but is expected to be completed and ready for use by La Center Day. The new playground equipment in the park is now completely installed. A discussion of the destruction of a shrub along an abandoned alley and a request being made by a resident to close the alley was addressed. The commission concluded the best course of action at this time was just repairing the ruts that occurred the same time as the shrub damage and possibly posting it as a ‘dead end’ or not a through alley.” tered Rottweiler puppies. 800-597-2684 • SERVICES We Buy Martha Cars!Talamantes will Peaches & Cream sweet corn $4 a dozen call Mandy Benson 270-7486936.

Betty Johnson speaks to members of the Ballard County Chamber of Commerce. LaCenter commission approves new stage The La Center City Commission met in regular session Tuesday 12th. Commissioner Mary Hicks reminded everyone of the up coming October 4, La Center Day, saying there will be lots of vendors and lots of music. With that being said the discussion moved forward to the construction of a new stage in the park. The commission approved spending $2500 on the project. The Paducah Area District Development has about $900 available over two years to help off set the cost. The exact location of the THE BALLARD COUNTY WEEKLY FOR SALE Drinks and snacks vending machine. $1,200.00.

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Household Hazardous Waste Event September 20th, 2014 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Accepted Hazardous Waste • Ammonia • Antifreeze • Arts and Crafts Supplies • Bleaches • Fluid • Cesspool Cleaners • Compact Fluorescent Lamps • Creosote • Drain Cleaners • Dry Cleaning Fluids • Engine and Radiator Flushes • E-Scrap • Floor Cleaners • Fluorescent Tubes • Herbicides • Household Batteries • Insect Sprays • Jars of Liquid Mercury • Mercury Thermometers • Mercury Thermostats • Metal Polish • Moth Balls • Muriatic Acid • Oil Based Paint • Old Chemistry Sets • Oven Cleaners • Paint Thinner • Pesticides • Photo Chemicals • Pool Chemicals • Radiator Cleaners • Rodent Killers • Rust Preventatives • Sealants • Solvents • Transmission Fluid • Wood Preservatives • Wood Strippers The Contractor that is collecting the Household Hazardous Waste reserves the right to refuse the following: • Large Quantities of Unknown Material • Radioactive Waste, Including Smoke Detectors • Unstable Wastes • Pressurized Fire Extinguishers • Unknown Gas Cylinders A five-year contract was

 signed with CWI to continue trash service to Barlow, and thoughts of a recycling program were brought to the table.

Recycling would be strictly optional and would have a separate bin that would be picked up on a bimonthly basis. The fire department report was made; one call in July, of a gas smell. Receipts were given for purchases for parade candy and Barlow day’s fundraisers and prizes. Wireless internet options were discussed for the fire department for state required testing of the firefighters. Discussion of a mini mall was introduced to try to revive the community of Barlow. A special call meeting with the Kentucky League of Cities was held on Thursday August 14. The Barlow City Council has hopes of rising Barlow to a thriving, certified Work Ready Community. Speed bumps will soon be installed on Greenlawn and Wall streets, courtesy of the City of Barlow. Concerns were brought up of an abandoned pool and fish pond at 2nd and Wall streets that have been causing a rise in the mosquito population. The Barlow beautification committee was given a grant to order benches, and concrete pads will be poured to anchor the benches. Flowerpots will be added, and swing has also been donated. Barlow is on its way to becoming a lovely place.

September 6th is Barlow day, with festivities starting at 10:00 A.M. with the parade. At Barlow Days this year, instead of a gospel singing, there will be a variety show and a goose/duck calling contest for the kids. Vendors are welcome and there will be a band starting at 6:30. There will also be pageants, bingo, kids games, a corn hole contest and a fish dinner. Cups will be for sale by the City of Barlow that feature the Barlow Jail and the caption “Home of Kentucky’s Smallest Jail” cups will be for sale for $6. The tax rate for 2014 was left the same as it has been, at least according to the council. It was determined that the man that does the mowing for the City of Barlow would be billed for the damages to a water valve damaged by the mower. The valve casing needs to be replaced, and the labor will amount to several hundred dollars. The Barlow City meeting for September has been moved to 7 p.m. on Sept. 9.

Ag Update By Tom Miller Ballard County Extension Agent for Ag and Natural Resources Shredder Truck The Shredder truck will be available for all Office and Household paperwork that needs to be shredded! Prescription and Ammunition Collection The Sheriff’s office will be onsite collecting: Old Prescriptions and Medicines and Old or Unused Ammunition! Recycle Center 1384 Slater Road Wickliffe, Ky 42087 270-335-3824 Customer Appreciation Day This is also going to be our Customer Appreciation Day! Free Hotdogs and Hamburgers will be provided! As long as they last! So come early! UK biennial beef field day scheduled for Sept. 25 The biennial beef field day at the UK Research Station in Princeton will be Thursday, Sept. 25 at 9:00 am. This field day will offer many demonstrations, commercial exhibits, educational exhibits and more. You’ll have opportunities for hands on activities and, of course, the chance to visit with other Kentucky beef cattle producers, UK personnel and administration as well as Kentucky Cattlemens’s Association staff and leadership.

Some of the topics include: Producing beef for different markets, Minerals and Male fertility, Hay Storage - does it pay, Genetics for KY Cattle. Other topics are weed control for pastures, alternative summer grazing, and managing around the environment. There will also be a free program on Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) and certification. There are numerous commercial exhibitors that will be there. Some of those include ABS, Alltech, Barenburg Seed, CPC Livestock Nutrition, Dow Agrosciences, Immvac, Mix 30 Liquid Feed, Schaeffer Manufacturing, Turner Seed, Vigortone and many more. The noon program will feature Dr. Nancy Cox, new Dean of the UK College of Agriculture, Food and Environment and Dr. John Paterson, Executive Director of Producer Education with the NCBA. Programs of the Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service serve all people regardless of race, age, sex, color, religion, disability or national origin. For additional information, contact the Ballard County Extension Office, 110 Broadway, LaCenter, 665-9118.

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