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The county said Thursday that the county may investigated, and determined that may purchase land at the cemetery to demolish the storage units, purchase land at Brooks Memo- the owners of Brooks Memorial Please see CEMETERY | 12A which violate permit regulations. An honor for the drivers, the fans Infant assault case headed to grand jury BY MALLORY PANUSKA [email protected] A Paducah man and former McCracken County school employee accused of seriously injuring an infant will have his case presented to a grand jury. Travis McKinzie, 27, waived a preliminary hearing on Thursday in McCracken District Court, sending charges of fi rst-degree assault and domestic violence to circuit court. Commonwealth Attorney Dan Boaz said a grand jury is set to hear the case on Aug. 30. If he is indicted, McKinzie will return for a pre-trial hearing on Sept. 6. Kentucky State Police arrested McKinzie early July 24 at Baptist Health Paducah in connection with an infant who reportedly sustained serious physical injuries. The child was fl own to Kosair Children’s Hospital in Louis- ville for treatment at the time, and McKinzie was taken to McCracken County Regional Jail, where he remains on $50,000 bond. Paducah attorney Jeremy Ian Smith will rep- resent McKinzie, but he was unable to attend Thursday’s hearing. Smith said the infant is no ALLIE DOUGLASS | The Sun NASCAR champion Tony Stewart (middle) arrives at a meet and greet autograph session at Paducah International Race- longer in the hospital and declined further com- way’s “Night of NASCAR Stars” on Thursday evening. The track co-owner, USAC, Indy Car, and three-time NASCAR Champion ment on his health because neither a full diag- was also joined by Michael Waltrip and Ken Schrader. See more coverage, Page 1B. nosis nor long-term prognosis was provided. “These types of cases are always sad,” Smith said. “However, that doesn’t mean a crime was committed.” McKinzie formerly worked as a football NASCAR enthusiasts flock to PIR for Night of Stars para-professional coach at Heath High School but has not worked in the position BY DUSTY LUTHY SHULL jeans, Stewart looked like art, also the track’s co-owner, a little over 45 minutes late. for several months. According to school [email protected] a regular Joe walking up to a teasing “Wooo” when Stew- Waltrip, who has made board minutes, McKinzie and 36 other em- Once the crowd waiting in the tent to sign autographs art sat down. three Sprint Cup starts this ployees were terminated in May because of line at Paducah Internation- Thursday among shouts of Stewart, Schrader and Mi- season, came out early and consolidation stemming from the closing of al Raceway got a glimpse of “Let’s go Smoke!” which is chael Waltrip were in town talked with fans and media the district’s three high schools. NASCAR driver Tony Stew- Stewart’s nickname. Thursday night for PIR’s an- members as everyone waited art, the cheers began. Even NASCAR driver and nual NASCAR Night of Stars. for Stewart. Waltrip, an Ow- Contact Mallory Panuska, a Paducah Sun Dressed in an unassuming track co-owner Ken Schrader All three signed autographs for staff writer, at 270-575-8684 or follow @ gray racing T-shirt and blue got in on the fun, giving Stew- fans, even though Stewart was Please see PIR | 12A MalloryPanuska on Twitter. Grimes gets warm welcome in Paducah BY MALLORY PANUSKA to face off in 2014 with longtime Grimes said all Kentuckians, all [email protected] Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell Democrats need to unite for what With a standing ovation from or his primary opponent Tea Party she is calling “team switch.” She a roomful of McCracken County activist Matt Bevin. said the time has come for change Democratic supporters, Ali- During her animated speech, in Kentucky and she is just the son Lundergan Grimes and her which was welcomed with cho- candidate to make it happen. grandmother, Elsie Case, made ruses of support from the friendly She came to the dinner off of a their presence known in Paducah audience, Grimes discussed her multi-county bus tour around the on Thursday night. journey that led to her decision state, where she is speaking to

The secretary of state and U.S. to join the race. She recalled the constituents about her platform. MALLORY PANUSKA | The Sun Senate candidate was the featured Kentucky voters who convinced The crowd of avid supporters Alison Lundergan Grimes clutches the hand of her grandmother, speaker at the McCracken County her to go ﬁ ght for them, the same wore buttons and stickers donning Elsie Case, as she enters Walker Hall in Paducah on Thursday for Democratic Executive Commit- voters who supported her faith- her name and picture as speakers a McCracken County Democratic Executive Committee-hosted din- tee’s annual pre-Fancy Farm din- fully as she swept the vote for the ner. Grimes, secretary of state, seeks the U.S. Senate seat held by ner at Walker Hall. Grimes is set secretary of state seat in 2011. Please see GRIMES | 12A Mitch McConnell.

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Zion United Church of Christ of Metropolis will sponsor a 5K race and one-mile fun run and walk Sept. KATHLEEN FOX | The Sun 7 at Fort Massac State Park. McCracken County School Board chairman Jeff Parker (left) and fourth- and fifth-grade future students ceremonially cut the rib- All proceeds will benefit the Mas- bon to Lone Oak Intermediate School on Thursday. The school will house about 500 students from Lone Oak Elementary School sac County Relay For Life. The one- and Hendron-Lone Oak Elementary School. mile run and 5K will begin at 8 a.m. Awards will be given to the top three male and female runners overall, the top three male and female participants Lone Oak school welcomes students per age category, and the top three participants in the one-mile fun run. BY KATHLEEN FOX Registration, sponsorship oppor- [email protected] tunities and race information can Future students and their be found on the Running for a Cure families at Lone Oak Intermedi- Facebook page, www.active.com, ate School received an introduc- or by emailing the church at zionuc- tion Thursday to a building that [email protected]. helps to ensure all McCracken — Staff report County students will have access to indoor classrooms. Conway to update on plant School offi cials and board members spoke during a rib- Attorney General Jack Conway will bon-cutting ceremony at the take some time during pre-Fancy school, the former Lone Oak Farm Picnic festivities today to Middle. Principal Matt Dobson meet with local residents about the said he hopes the school, which Paducah Gaseous Diffusion Plant. will house about 500 fourth- Conway met with Department of and fi fth-grade students, will Energy officials in Washington, D.C., become one of the top interme- last week about cleanup and re- diate schools in the country. industrialization efforts at the plant “This day is a testament to ev- site. He plans to discuss his efforts eryone who was involved,” Dob- KATHLEEN FOX | The Sun at a news conference at 1:30 p.m. at son said. “We hope this build- Students and families wait in line to register and tour Lone Oak Intermediate School on Thursday. the McCracken County Courthouse. ing will give students a sense of The school will house about 500 students from Lone Oak Elementary School and Hendron-Lone Local officials are expected to attend. pride, a sense of achievement Oak Elementary School. The United States Enrichment and a sense of self.” Corporation, which leases the plant He also mentioned the in- tary School. Lone Oak Middle Superintendent Nancy Wal- grams, and book clubs. She also from the DOE, announced May 24 novative curriculum, including School students relocated into drop said with the opening of said students helped design the that it would cease operations with- the Johns Hopkins reading pro- the old Lone Oak High School Lone Oak Intermediate School playground in a park-type setting in the year and lay off the majority gram, new primary math courses building following the high every student in the county conducive for group sports. of the plant’s roughly 1,100 work- and the high quality of educators. schools’ consolidation. school system has an interior Following the ribbon-cut- ers. The announcement heightened “This school has a great com- Jeff Parker, board chairman, classroom. The school district ting ceremony, students and the need for federal funding to pay bination of seasoned veteran said this student transition has will save $110,000 per year in families lined up to register for for full cleanup of the site as well teachers and the best, brightest remedied problems of over- rent for mobile units previously classes and tour the building. as the need for new development. new teachers,” Dobson said. crowding in Lone Oak schools. used, she said. Conway and other state, local and The intermediate school “We’ve made good on the Waldrop emphasized the new Contact Kathleen Fox, a federal officials have been soliciting combines students from Lone promise set by the board for no programs, including 2-D and 3-D Paducah Sun staff writer, at help from the DOE for those needs. Oak Elementary School and more students learning in mo- art classes, performing arts such 270-575-8651 or follow — Staff report Hendron-Lone Oak Elemen- bile units,” he said. as orchestra, band and choir pro- @kathleendfox on Twitter. Mayfield holds Stuff the Bus The Mayfield Independent School Man denied parole in stepdaughter’s 2011 death Please see BRIEFS | 3A BY MALLORY PANUSKA years in prison last September parole. The commonwealth at- 180-day period to apply for it [email protected] after pleading guilty to a second- torney’s offi ce did not take a po- has ended. Thursday’s lottery Jamison Turney will spend the degree manslaughter charge sition on his parole but object- Turney’s attorney, Jeremy Ian Kentucky next two years behind bars for stemming from the June 14, ed to the judge granting Turney Smith, said Thursday that he Pick 3-midday: 4-2-6 Evening: 9-3-7 driving drunk and causing a mo- 2011, death of 14-year-old Kira probation at his sentencing and was surprised that his client was Pick 4-midday: 1-6-7-0 Evening: 0-8-4-6 torcycle crash that took the life of Bryant. Bryant died from inju- objected each time he was up not granted probation or parole Cash Ball: 4-11-23-24 CB 30 his 14-year-old stepdaughter. ries she sustained in a motorcy- for shock probation. during any of the attempts. Cash Ball Kicker: 9-5-1-1-1 McCracken Assistant Com- cle wreck on Husband Road the Circuit Judge Tim Kaltenbach “Apparently the parole board 5 Card Cash: 2D-8D-9H-4S-6S monwealth Attorney Raymond previous day. Turney, who was denied probation for Turney at looks at the title of conviction Decades of Dollars: 6-20-21-25-28-44 McGee said that the Kentucky driving, reportedly registered his September 2012 sentencing. instead of the superior personal Parole Board denied parole for a .09 blood alcohol concentra- Nearly 100 of Turney and Bry- qualities of the person,” Smith Illinois Turney, who is serving a fi ve- tion at the time of the crash and ant’s friends attended the hear- said. Pick 3-midday: 7-9-3 Evening: 5-5-6 year sentence stemming from pleaded guilty to the manslaugh- ing in support of Turney. Pick 4-midday: 5-3-7-0 Evening: 2-7-0-0 the 2011 crash. He will not be ter charge on June 21, 2012. Turney also applied for shock Contact Mallory Panuska, a My 3-midday: 1-2-3 Evening: 9-1-5 eligible for parole again for 24 The sentence required a 20 probation three times— on Oct. Paducah Sun staff writer, at Lucky Day Lotto-midday: 7-17-25-33-35 months. percent serve requirement be- 16, Dec. 20 and March 20 — 270-575-8684 or follow @Mal- Lucky Day Lotto-evening: 2-3-16-26-35 Turney was sentenced to fi ve fore Turney was eligible for and was denied each time. The loryPanuska on Twitter.

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June 5 Ethan M. Karnes, 21, 115 Prestwick Drive, Paducah, possession of marijuana: 4 days, no further offenses, forfeit items seized; illegal use of a license: 21 days, conditional discharge 2 years, pay $527 by 8-14-13. Jakari W. Garnett, 21, 2209 Park Ave., Paducah, possession of marijuana: 4 days to serve concurrently, no further offenses, forfeit items seized. Raymond Poole, 61, 2811 Alabama St., Paducah, assault 4th degree, domestic violence minor injury: 60 days, conditional discharge 2 years, no further offenses, no violent contact with victim, counsel- ing, pay $185 by 8-6-13. Marie N. Wilford, 22, 4063 Alameda Crescent, Paducah, theft by unlawful taking to include shoplifting: 5 days, conditional discharge 2 years, no further offenses, stay out of Walmart, theft prevention classes, pay $185 by 9-12-13.

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District and the Mayfield Walmart store are hosting a Stuff the Bus event through the weekend. The collection drive began Thursday and continues through Sunday. A Mayfield school bus will be parked in front of Walmart, 1225 Paris Road in Mayfield from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. today and Saturday and from 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday. Students and staff members will collect CORIANNE EGAN | The Sun donations of school supplies. Donations can also be dropped off at the service desk inside the store during other hours. Fire burns debris at former Paducah Middle — Staff report Paducah firefighters spent several hours at the site of the demolished Paducah Middle School on Thursday evening after smoke and flames erupted from the debris. Assistant Chief Jeff Montgomery said the fire could have WKCTC offers Zumba classes been started by any of the demolition, but most likely was caused by someone smoking at the site. West Kentucky Community & Technical College is offering Zumba classes beginning Monday. The 12-week class will meet each Monday from 4:45 to 5:45 p.m. until Oct. 28 in the Haws Gymnasium. The cost is $20 for the 12-week class. Peach festival celebrates harvest Zumba is a dance fitness program that combines Latin and international music with exercise. Zumba BY RYAN PAXTON uses dance styles including salsa, merengue, mam- [email protected] bo, hip hop and tango. To register for classes, call The 76th annual Cobden WKCTC Workforce Solutions at 270-534-3335. Peach Festival, sponsored — Staff report by the Cobden Lions Club, will host entertainment Annual truck pull returns to Graves for all ages with festivities from 5 to 10 p.m. tonight The Graves County Truck Pullers Association will and Saturday at the Cob- host its sixth annual truck and tractor pull at the den Community Park. Ad- Graves County Fairgrounds at 7 p.m. Saturday. mission is free. Proceeds will benefit the Christmas assistance pro- Cobden Lions Club Pres- grams of the Mayfield and Graves County schools. ident Beck Simonds said The event is Ken-Ten sanctioned and expected the festival is a commu- to attract about 3,000 fans. The event has raised nity gathering for a com- more than $125,000 for schoolchildren in its first munity that has commonly five years. Each of the family resource and youth been associated with its service centers that serve the 10 Graves County peach and apple orchards. schools and three Mayfield Independent schools “Peaches are harvested received funds to help disadvantaged students and right here in Cobden,” Si- their families celebrate the holiday. Concession monds said. This is the stand proceeds benefit projects of the family re- time of year when the har- source and youth services centers as well as Farm- vesting takes place. ington and Symsonia elementary schools. Aside from carnival rides, The group’s leaders are Larry Wooley, Ricky Wil- the festival will provide en- son, Kenny Wiggins and Kenneth Wiggins. tertainment including a “The Graves County Truck Pullers must be heav- pageant queen competition Photo submitted en-sent,” Graves County Superintendent Kim Harri- that begins tonight with a A winner of the “Spin and Win” game collects his prize of fresh peaches that were son said. “They approached us, saying they wanted swimsuit and evening gown harvested from a local orchard at the Cobden Peach Festival in Cobden, Ill. The 76th to help kids, and for years they’ve been a tremen- contest and concludes Sat- annual Cobden Peach Festival begins today at 5 p.m. and will provide entertainment dous help in making Christmas special for hundreds urday with the coronation for all ages. of kids who wouldn’t have much otherwise.” of the 2013 Peach Festi- Wingo Family Resource Center director Tana Jones val Queen. Other activities raoke will perform tonight and cream that contain fresh park. A parade will be held said, “What they do makes a real difference in the include a “spin and win” from 7 to 10 as will country peaches from local orchards. downtown at 4:30 p.m. and lives of a lot of people in Graves County and we ap- peaches stand, and bingo singer/songwriter Eli Tellor The festival weekend will will carry the theme “Dog preciate their efforts.” with cash and other prizes. from 6 to 9 Saturday. also bring a couple of races Days of Summer.” Tickets are available at the gate or in advance The festival will also fea- Food and refreshments and a parade on Saturday. from organizers. They are $10, $5 for children 5 to ture free musical perfor- will be made available at the A 5K run/walk and a one Contact Ryan Paxton, a 12. Children 4 and under receive free admission. mances each night, Simonds festival and include dishes mile “Fun Run” will begin at Paducah Sun staff writer, — Staff report said. Fast Eddie’s DJ and Ka- such as cobbler and peaches 7:30 a.m. at the community at 270-575-8657.

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David Cox Jim Paxton Duke Conover Editorial Page Editor Editor & Publisher Executive Editor Editorial NOVICE Grimes’ stumbles, Obama Manning trial verdict is a just result Neither. government that the govern- During the trial, the pros- ment refuses to acknowledge. pose big obstacles in race ecution sought to paint U.S. Manning stole 700,000 fi les, Army Pfc. Bradley Manning including 250,000 diplomatic Alison Lundergan Grimes choreography is not all the as an anarchist and a traitor, cables, front-line reports conducted a reboot of her U.S. party has to worry about. while the defense portrayed and dossiers of Guantanamo him as naive and well-inten- prisoners. Did he really think Senate campaign Tuesday. Grimes still has a day job tioned. The judge, rightly, re- there would not be serious, By all accounts, this second as Kentucky’s secretary of jected both characterizations, very serious, consequences to effort went much better than state. And unlike campaign fi nding Manning not guilty of Susan Estrich doing so? Did he really think the first, although that may not miscues, there’s not much “aiding the enemy” but guilty he had the right to decide that be saying much. the DNC can do about how of violations of the Espionage security reporting. Many oth- everyone else in the govern- The Washington Post called she operates her office, as Act for releasing information ers, from military leaders to ment was wrong about the that could cause harm and mothers with children serving need for security, that only Grimes’ original announcement demonstrated by another story stealing government property. this country in harm’s way, he knew better? Did he really on July 1 “underwhelming” and that overshadowed Campaign Neither side got exactly worry that individuals, even think the rules didn’t apply to quoted a prominent Democratic Launch 2.0. what they wanted, which is well-intentioned ones, can en- him? consultant who deemed it “one aurel County Clerk Dean often the sign of a just result. danger our country and their But “aiding the enemy” was of the worst rollouts ever” and Johnson, a Republican, Manning may have been children when they decide going too far. Classic prosecu- “unworthy of a major political Lhas asked the Executive “well-intentioned” in the they know best what should torial overreaching, as one of colloquial sense, but legally be made public. my smartest friends put it. campaign.” Branch Ethics Commission to speaking, he intentionally vio- There are, in short, legiti- Technically speaking, in No need to rehash all of the investigate whether Grimes lated the law. He did not steal mate concerns on both sides. criminal law terms, you can details of that false start here, violated ethics rules when the fi les “by mistake.” He is a I’ve taught the First Amend- be held to have intended but suffice it to say Tuesday’s she used government email trained intelligence offi cer. He ment for decades, but I don’t consequences that you know event contrasted so sharply accounts to send a campaign knew exactly what he was do- pretend to have any easy an- will result: Manning surely with the first that it is apparent fundraising appeal to county ing, and he knew exactly what swers. The First Amendment knew the information he was that Grimes is now getting officials two weeks ago. County WikiLeaks would do with is not a license to steal. It does stealing would be seen and, to the fi les. He may have been not empower the individual the extent possible, used by outside help. The national party clerks in Kentucky report to hoping for a spirited debate, to ignore the rules, damn the our enemies. But he is not an has come to her rescue. Grimes in matters related to but he knew the fi les would majority and decide that he agent of al-Qaida. If he were, And that comes as no the conduct of elections, so the be seen by both our friends or she knows best. The issue he would have given the infor- surprise. The national sense of impropriety is obvious. and our enemies. Those who here is not whether news mation to them — not to the Democratic Party wants But the bigger issue is the idea intentionally violate the law organizations have a right press. Had he been convicted, nothing more than to knock of using government systems must know — and must ac- to print material that was he would have instantly be- cept — the consequences of wrongfully taken (they do, come a martyr — endangering off Grimes’ GOP opponent, and official government doing so. with extremely limited excep- the very principles his pros- Sen. Mitch McConnell, who channels available to her office It doesn’t matter whether tions), but whether those who ecution was intended to vindi- has shrewdly outmaneuvered to try to raise money for her he was seeking fame or better steal it, knowing it is wrong to cate. That would have been a and frustrated their big- campaign. If that isn’t against policy, at least not in terms of do so (as Manning certainly victory for our enemies. government agenda for years the law, it should be. At a guilt. did), are above the law. The only remaining ques- and earned the ire of the minimum, it is hard to imagine Many in the civil liberties They aren’t. tion has to do with exactly Obama administration. how that is not an ethics community, while relieved Manning’s case was, in how many decades Manning that Manning was acquitted some respects, easy because will be incarcerated. It will Grimes was not the violation. of the most serious charges, it was so extreme. We are not be decades. Even without Democrats’ first choice in Whether this is simple worry that the convictions talking about a document, the conviction for aiding the what stands as a monumental ineptitude or a more serious will nonetheless chill whistle- not a sheaf of documents, enemy, he will, as my friend challenge, and her novice character flaw is a matter for blowers and leakers, who are not about leaking unlawful put it, still have plenty of time showing earlier this month sent the ethics panel. But it again critical sources for national activity being done by the to contemplate his actions. party leaders into something of draws attention to the question a panic. of whether Grimes — a political fter her original kick-off newcomer who at age 34 is in Letters was roundly panned, only her second year in elected AGrimes left the state office — is in over her head. for a month to be tutored by Granted, by the time election ‘Stand your ground’ laws home, your car and your family if you have an party elders and to learn the day rolls around next year, the avenue of retreat before exercising your God- codify a God-given right given right to defend yourself, your family and campaign script they crafted. early campaign stumbles and your property from criminals and criminal The presence of Democratic the ethics complaint are likely EDITOR: behavior. Party heavyweights at to be distant issues in most Since well before the trial of George Zim- “Stand your ground” and castle doctrine Tuesday’s event, including people’s minds. Anything can merman, who was found not guilty of any- laws, as well as the right to bear arms, were video encouragement from happen in the world of politics. thing, we have heard the drumbeat of those needed to level the playing fi eld, so that honest former president Bill Clinton, But when one combines this alleged political and civil rights leaders to people can defend themselves and ensure that appeared designed to reassure early display of ineptitude with repeal the various “stand your ground laws in criminals are the ones who fear the law and the various states where they exist. The attor- not the other way around. the party faithful that their the unpopularity of Democratic ney general who doesn’t seem to have the time Mr. Obama, Mr. Holder and the other newly minted champion won’t policies in Kentucky, it’s very to investigate Fast and Furious, the New Black members of the leftist choir should try to ad- be going it alone. hard to see how Grimes comes Panther Party, Benghazi, the IRS, the NSA or dress the real causes of the disproportionate But the campaign out of this race on top. various other violations and deaths caused by numbers of black youth engaged in criminal the federal government, seems to have more activity and stop trying to make it easier for than enough time to espouse his partisan view criminals to assault their victims. about an otherwise honest citizen’s right of John M. Driskill self-defense. Smithland He stated recently, “These ‘stand your ground’ laws fi xed a problem that didn’t exist.” In fact, what “stand your ground” and castle People shouldn’t be profiled doctrine laws do is give the physically weak and neither should their dogs an ability to defend themselves from assault without the almost impossible burden of prov- EDITOR: ing they could not retreat before using force. Now we have a new breed discrimination How many otherwise law-abiding citizens law in Livingston County. With little or no found themselves on trial for their lives simply compassion from the fi scal court, pet owners because they defended themselves and their who may have had a “newly restricted breed” families before the “stand your ground” laws as a pet for years are now faced with the fi nan- went into effect? cial dilemma of meeting a costly ordinance or Having lived in New York during my mili- turning their pets in to be put to death. tary service and still having contacts there, Where do the rights of government stop and I understand what it is like for people to be our rights begin? In an overwhelming major- left virtually defensless against the criminal ity of cases, our “restricted breed” dogs are element by the law. Laws such as exist in New loving, friendly animals. Profi ling is unaccept- York, Chicago and other more left-leaning able for people and shouldn’t be done for dogs places place an unfair and dangerous burden either. Wake up, Livingston County, and have on law-abiding citizens when it comes to self this law repealed. defense, requiring that you must not only re- Bob Lang treat but do so to the point of abandoning your Grand Rivers paducahsun.com Local/Region/Nation The Paducah Sun • Friday, August 2, 2013 • 5A Comer describes revamped ag department

BY ADAM SHULL and we should spend more you can click on there,” He highlighted Udderly [email protected] time as a department in Comer said. “If you want to Kentucky, a new brand Growing up among small western Kentucky.” see how many paper clips of milk available in 32 rural counties in south-cen- Comer’s visit to the we bought last month, you Walmart stores in central tral Kentucky, Agriculture chamber’s monthly meet- can click on there.” and south-central Ken- Commissioner James Com- ing inside the Paducah Con- Such an emphasis on tucky. The milk is produced, er said, he remembers what vention Center was part of transparency comes in part pasteurized and bottled in it was like to not see a Frank- a six-day tour through the from the previous com- Kentucky, and 7 cents from fort politician come to town region which will cover 16 missioner, Richie Farmer, every gallon sold is returned until election time, if at all. counties. Comer planned being accused of misappro- to participating Kentucky “I can tell you with confi - to be in the area until Sat- priating money. dairy farmers. That 7-cent dence that there were a lot urday, when he will speak But Comer highlighted return to the 105 farms of people who had been in at the Fancy Farm Picnic, how the department is participating amounts to a Frankfort two terms and where he campaigned for moving forward. He said he return of $19,000 per farm had never been to any of his offi ce in 2011. wants the Kentucky Proud this year, Comer said. those counties,” Comer Comer spent the major- program — one that makes He said other commod- said Thursday morning at ity of the morning describ- food grown in Kentucky ity projects are in the works, the Paducah Area Chamber ing how the Department of readily available in grocery and other national chains of Commerce’s monthly Agriculture has changed. stores and at farmer’s mar- (including Costco, Kroger networking breakfast. “I’ve had the pleasure of kets — to expand across the and Target) have asked the “Agriculture is a $5 billion being commissioner for a ADAM SHULL | The Sun state. Rather than focus agriculture department how industry in Kentucky, and year and a half, and we’ve Brian Van Horn (left), director of Murray State Univer- the program’s marketing to become involved in a sim- where does that $5 billion made a lot of changes in sity’s Paducah campus, speaks with Agriculture Com- efforts in only Lexington ilar commodity program. missioner James Comer on Thursday morning as Lynn come from? Where do the $5 that period,” Comer said. King, Paducah Area Chamber of Commerce board chair- and Louisville, Comer said billion in sales come from? Comer said the depart- woman, listens inside the Paducah Convention Center. more recognition across Contact Adam Shull, Sun It comes from western Ken- ment is 100 percent trans- the commonwealth will business editor, at 270- tucky. This is the epicenter parent with virtually ev- source available online at “If you want to see what I help more farmers become 575-8653 or follow @ad- of agriculture in Kentucky, ery expense and revenue kyagr.com. spent on travel last month, direct suppliers. amshull on Twitter. Comedian kicks off Officials: Risks higher from packaged greens BY DAVID PITT ting sick from vegetables Caroline Smith DeWaal, ing 397 people in 16 states. 8th of August festivities Associated Press are low compared to the director of the food safety It’s not clear whether the DES MOINES, Iowa — dangers of a diet without program for the Center for produce also was to blame BY LAUREL BLACK Park Ave., to help kick off The outbreak of a stomach them, packaged salads Science in the Public Inter- for the outbreak in the oth- [email protected] Paducah’s Eighth of Au- bug two states have linked heighten the risk because est, a consumer health ad- er states. As a young man, T.C. gust festivities. to bagged salad came as leaves from several batches vocacy organization based Last year the Food and Cope looked forward to Cope, 51, said his fam- little surprise to food safety often are mixed together. in Washington. Drug Administration is- his town’s Emancipa- ily-friendly comedy rou- offi cials, who say the pro- “The washing and com- Offi cials in Iowa and Ne- sued more than 20 recalls tion Celebration because tine will be based on the cess of harvesting, washing ingling of different batches braska say a packaged sal- for packaged salads, ro- it gave him a chance to events of his childhood and packaging leafy greens of lettuce means a hazard ad mix containing iceberg maine lettuce or spinach. meet girls. and recollections of how provides numerous oppor- that may appear in one and romaine lettuce, car- Most were due to tests fi nd- As an adult, Cope still he was raised. tunities for contamination. fi eld can show up in lots rots and red cabbage was ing listeria or E. coli bacte- has fond memories of A veteran comedian, Although nutritionists of bags of lettuce because infected with cyclospora, a ria, both of which can cause the annual celebration Cope has performed at stress the chances of get- of the common bath,” said parasite blamed for sicken- serious illness. in McMinnville, Tenn., comedy clubs across the which brought people to- United States. Dobson gether from small towns said Cope has opened for in the area. the likes of D.L. Hughley, “All I remember is it Jimmy Fallon and Bill Illinois governor signs medical marijuana bill being a whole lot of fun,” Bellamy. said Cope, a Nashville, “I think it could be a Associated Press saries and 22 so-called cul- whatever we can to help Chicago. “The reason I’m Tenn.-based comedian. real unifying moment,” CHICAGO — Illinois be- tivation centers, where the ease their pain,” Quinn said signing the bill is because “A lot of music, a lot of Dobson said of the com- came the 20th state in the plants will be grown. Thursday at a new medical it is so tightly and properly fun, a lot of people danc- edy show. “I know we nation to allow the medical Quinn, a Chicago Demo- facility at the University of drafted.” ing, a chance to meet get together for events, use of marijuana Thursday, crat, focused his remarks family members that you but sometimes it’s a little with Gov. Pat Quinn sign- on how medical marijuana didn’t even know.” stuffy. I think this will be ing some of the nation’s will help seriously ill pa- FULL $ 00 So when Betty Dobson, a great time for all of us toughest standards into tients, including veterans, 60 president of Paducah’s to get together and get a law. which have been a key fo- DETAIL Upper Town Heritage good laugh.” The measure, which cus during his time in of- (includes Carpet Shampoo, Seats, Leather Foundation, asked Cope The event begins at 9 takes effect Jan. 1, sets up fi ce. He also played up Il- Detailing & Car Wash Conditioner, Hand Wash, Hand Wax or Buff) to perform a comedy rou- p.m. and will include mu- a four-year pilot program linois’ standards. tine in Paducah, he didn’t sic from DJ Disco Kenny. for state-regulated dispen- “It’s important we do BASIC $ 00 hesitate to say yes. 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Logan spends his last few life in repeatedly blamed his sex borhood and yelled for Berry lived with her young Sean Stevenson and days resting in his par- prison addiction, his former wife help. Castro was arrested daughter who was fathered Christine Swidorsky, of ents’ home. plus and others while claiming that evening. by Castro. Jeannette, had planned to Swidorsky said the cou- 1,000 most of the sex was consen- Prosecutors on Thursday Another room shared by wed next year but decided ple expects about 100 peo- DeJesus years. sual and that the women detailed Castro’s repeated Knight and Gina DeJesus to move the ceremony up ple to attend the wedding. But were never tortured. sexual assaults, how he had a portable toilet and to Saturday so their son, “The best thing for Lo- Knight’s “These people are trying chained the women and de- several chains. Logan, who has leukemia gan is to be home with his words to paint me as a monster,” he nied them food or fresh air. 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I’m writing this column I’ve been resistant to using a sentences and thoughts and I haven’t thrown this on a laptop. That may not without the luxury of my laptop across the room seem unusual, surprising, laptop. I am used to the keyboard, more comfortable com- yet, so I think I’m deal- or even noteworthy to you prompts, format and operations position tool, my beloved ing with it pretty well. — but for me it is poten- computer. I barely know And that, and meeting my tially transformational. of my PC and didn’t want to learn how to erase and back- deadline, is what matters For more than a dozen something new. space on this thing! If I most. years I’ve written col- needed to cut and paste, umns, managed email, on my Notes app because laptop he had bequeathed I’m afraid I’d delete the Jaletta Albright Desmond and conducted all re- Jaletta Desmond I think the discussion is to me. It would require whole document. is a columnist who writes search and business while Note-worthy. friction in my day-to-day But I’m facing the force about faith, family, and sitting in front of a key- era, calendar, alarm clock, I found it painfully iron- function to get me past of my resistance head on. the fascinatingly mun- board and mouse plugged and a sort of beeping and ic when I ran across this the fear and loathing I had I feel very alive and I’m dane aspects of daily life. into a personal computer buzzing yellow sticky note recent (but unfortunately for this newer technology. attempting to live my life She lives in North Caro- that is plugged into a wall. that reminds me of vari- unattributed) Note after So here I sit. Deal- to its technologically full- lina with her family. Con- On rare occasions I’ve at- ous important things. my computer had its con- ing with discomfort. I’m est. I’m accepting that tact her at jdesmond@ tempted to use a laptop And, fortunately, when I niption fi t: “Resistance is struggling to compose discomfort is a part of life bdtonline.com. but only under duress. get a column idea, I often a force that keeps us alive. I’m currently under du- write it in the Notes app, Without resistance and ress. which at this moment is friction, we can’t live our My PC imploded ear- the cell phone’s most use- lives to the fullest. Dis- lier this week and with it ful and timely app. comfort is a part of life. all my fi les. Not only am I This app has replaced There’s nothing wrong old fashioned but I’m lazy the little reporter’s note- with it. It’s how we deal about backing up my work book I used to carry in my with it that matters.” onto an external hard purse. I may look rude at I’ve been resistant to drive or a thumb drive church or in conversation using a laptop. I am used or whatever else they call when I whip out my cell to the keyboard, prompts, those small boxes and lit- phone and start typing format and operations of tle memory sticks that can away. my PC and didn’t want save your work and be in- But be assured I’m to learn something new. I serted into a functioning not suddenly texting my had predicted to my hus- computer or laptop so you friend a gossipy message band that it would likely can reopen your fi les. or breaking boredom by take some computer cri- I think of it as holding a Googling. I’m taking notes sis to force me to use the paperless Xerox machine in your palm. You can have a copy of anything. 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BY WILL PINKSTON doctorate from the Univer- spread the church’s mes- going to be getting to know [email protected] sity of Kentucky College of sage through the television each other, and fi nding Almost two years to the Law in 1984 and an under- ministry program, in ad- the team that God has put day the pulpit was offi cial- graduate degree from UK dition to the vast mission here,” he said. “And how the ly vacated at First Baptist in 1984. Moore has served work sponsored by First parts of the Body will reach Church of Paducah, the in ministries across North Baptist, made the church a out, into the world. Our job church Carolina, Kentucky and strong fi t for the family. will be to take this church’s will wel- Chicago the past 24 years, As Moore settles in with message to the commu- come its and most recently served as the new church, his imme- nity.” new se- the pastor of Christ Com- diate goal is to get to know Church services are at nior pas- munity Church of Orange the church membership 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. in the tor with County, Calif., for the past more personally. Moore sanctuary. open four years. Moore said he has scheduled home fel- arms. was excited to bring his lowships to meet with small Contact Will Pinkston, a The family — wife, Eileen, and groups of the congregation Paducah Sun staff writer, at Rev. son, Joshua, 13 — to First in the upcoming weeks. 270-575-8676 or follow @ Charles WILL PINKSTON | The Sun Baptist and the community. “Our fi rst year is probably WCPinkston on Twitter. Moore Moore The Rev. Charles Moore sits in the sanctuary at First Bap- “We are really falling in will pre- tist Church in Paducah on Thursday. Moore will give his first love with Paducah,” Moore WEST KENTUCKY COMMUNITY & TECHNICAL COLLEGE side over Sunday services as sermon as the church’s new senior minister on Sunday. said. “We’re excited about the offi cial senior pastor of the sweet people we’ve met First Baptist, after complet- years after Brady stepped pastor. “Certainly it’s won- everywhere we’ve gone. ing the church’s candidacy down. derful to have a shepherd to The pace here is very fam- process and delivering his “It’s really a great thing lead our staff and our fl ock.” ily friendly, and this church fi rst sermon to the congre- and we’re very excited, be- Moore graduated from is really a diamond. I think gation on May 12. Moore cause we’ve been without Southeastern Baptist Theo- it’s just going to be a really takes over for predecessor a pastor these two years,” logical Seminary in 1995, exciting place to be.” Dr. Todd Brady, exactly two said Russ Wilson, associate and before that earned a The opportunity to Church Calendar

Special services service at Fountain Avenue yard sale from 9 a.m. to 1 Margaret Hank Cumber- United Methodist Church p.m. on Aug. 10. land Presbyterian Church, Grand Rivers United will be the last in the sanc- Potters House Baptist 1526 Park Avenue, is having Methodist Church will cel- tuary before renovations Worship Center in Smith- a potluck after Sunday’s ebrate its 47th homecoming begin. Special music and land is sponsoring a Strong- 10:30 a.m. service. The at 11 a.m. Sunday followed remembrances. Arm Youth Bow Fishing Tour- church also will host an by a meal in fellowship hall. nament on Aug. 9. There is event for “An Angel’s Road Symsonia Baptist Church Classes no entry fee. Guest speaker: to Success” from 1-6 p.m. will have homecoming ser- Tim Farmer with KET’s Sunday. There will be door vices at 10 a.m. Sunday For those interested in “Kentucky Afield.” Four age prizes, games, and free with special music by the learning about the Catholic brackets: 11 and under food. Free to the public. Dills. A meal will follow the faith, the Rite of Christian (must be able to pull bow Questions can be directed worship service. Bro. Rick Initiation of Adults classes on own); 12-14; 15-17, and to 845-1683. Miller is the pastor. continue from 6 to 7 p.m. 18-20. Winners will be: the Maple Spring United The Lay Organization of Tuesday and Aug. 13 at St. highest weight of five fish Methodist Church, 9642 St. John AME Church is Jane Frances Religious Ed- in each group.($100 prize U.S. 68 East, Fairdealing, sponsoring its first 7UPS ucation Center, next to St. for each group); the largest 6:30-9 a.m. country ham Lay Revival at 2 p.m. Aug. Francis de Sales Catholic fish, and the smallest fish. breakfast. All you can eat. 10 at the church, 1300 Church, 116 S. Sixth St. For Doors open at 4 p.m. and $4 for adults and $2 for chil- Atkins Ave. Various area lay- more information, contact registration will begin. A dren 12 and under. Swan Lake people will speak. Vickie Bilski, RCIA Coordi- free meal will be provided Midnight hour prayer line, The Dove Brothers Band nator, at 270-442-1923 or at 5 p.m. All participants 24 hours a day, 270-898- Tickets available at will be in a free concert at [email protected] must be registered by 6:15 2636 (AMEN). Sponsored Tickets available at 6 p.m. Sunday at Newton Fountain Avenue United p.m. Teams will depart at 7 by an affiliate of Walking in 270-534-3212 artsinfocus.org Creek Baptist Church, Methodist Church sponsors p.m. and must return by 1 Destiny Ministries. 12800 Ogden Landing Road prayers at Seamen’s Church a.m. to weigh in. Church will in Kevil. A donation will be each weekday at 8:30 a.m. provide men with boats to accepted. help take teams of kids who Operation Sunscreen, Fellowship would like to participate but sponsored by the officers of have no team to sign with. St. John AME Church, has Immanuel Baptist Contact coordinator Kenny been extended to Aug. 10. Church, 3465 Buckner Puckett or assistant Arnie By making a $25 donation, Lane, will have a church Puckett at 270-994-7671. you provide sunscreen and lip protection to troops serving overseas. Contact Rev. Sherri Scott for more details A/C $ 95 at [email protected], 74 or any of the officers of the RECHARGE church. The Women of St. John Includes Freon - Oil - Dye ASE Certifi ed AME Church are sponsoring “100 Women in White w/ Hat-titude” at 3 p.m. Aug. MIKE’S AUTOMOTIVEE RREPAIREPAIR 18 at 1300 Atkins Ave. “THE BEST LITTLE GARAGE IN TOWN” Come and show off your 3217 Lone Oak Road • HOURS: 8-5 Mon - Fri prettiest, biggest, fanciest Ph: (270) 534-0470 or (270) 534-0570 summer hat; light refreshments will be served. First Christian Church, 415 Audubon Drive, will hold IN-STORE its annual “Blessing of the EXPERT JEWELRY Backpacks” at the 10:45 PAM’S JEWELRY WATCH SERVICES a.m. and 5:30 p.m. ser- & Watch Repair BUY • SELL • TRADE vices. Children are invited to WE BUY GOLD • SILVER • COINS • DIAMONDS bring their backpacks for a HIGH-GRADE WATCHES • VINTAGE COSTUME JEWELRY blessing before the school TOP PRICES PAID year begins. In addition, FCC will bless 50 backpacks Jewelry Repair Watch Repair along with school supplies • Gold/Silver • Appraisals • Mechanical • Quartz Battery Operated that will be given to children 32 Years Experience in need in the community. 125 N Friendship Rd • Paducah • 270-554-4417 The 10:45 a.m. Sunday Pediatric Group of Paducah announces the association of Mallory Wittig, APRN, FNP-DC beginning August 1st, 2013 2605 Kentucky Ave • Ste 501 Bldg 3 • Paducah, KY 42003 270-443-7534 paducahsun.com Obituaries/Local The Paducah Sun • Friday, August 2, 2013 • 9A Funeral notices Aleasha Moore Wilma Dubar Aleasha Denise Moore, Wilma L. Dubar, 82, died Overlin becomes Paid obituaries furnished to The Paducah Sun by mortuaries. 12, of Paducah died at 1:19 at 5 a.m. Wednesday, July p.m. Thursday, July 25, 31, 2013, at her home. 2013, at Kosair Children’s She was a former waitress Joe Cissell Hospital in Louisville. at the Carrousel Restaurant Middle principal She was a member of in Bay City, Mich., and was Joseph Charles Cis- Cissell and Miriah Cis- Washington Street Mis- also a private sitter. She was BY KATHLEEN FOX in a new building, he said. sell, 67, of West Paducah, sell, all of West Paducah; sionary Baptist Church. a member of Rosebower [email protected] The site-based coun- died Wednesday, July 31, two great-grandchildren, She was a former McNabb Baptist Church. Stacey Overlin has cil underwent six hours 2013, at his home. Gavin and Briley; a sis- Elemen- She changed the title on his of principal selection Joe was born October ter, Loretta Harmon of tary is sur- business card several training Wednesday and 13, 1945, to the late Wil- Paducah; and two broth- School vived by times in the past month, Thursday before review- liam “Bill” Cissell and ers, Bobby Cissell and student one son, but now has offi cially been ing applications and con- Mary Don Cissell, both of who James tapped to lead Paducah ducting interviews. Juanita Paducah. played on Michael Middle School. “The council felt really Moss He was preceded in the bas- (Mike) Superintendent Randy good about him from the Cissell. death by a brother, Jim- ketball Lock- Greene confi rmed Thurs- beginning and I complete- He was my Cissell, and his par- team. hart of day that Overlin has been ly concur,” Greene said. a 1963 ents. She is Kevil; one named the principal of “Everyone — the adminis- gradu- Memorial graveside survived brother, Paducah Middle in a unani- tration, teachers, parents ate of services will be held at Moore by her Dubar James mous vote of the site-based and students at Tilghman St. Mary 10:30 a.m. Saturday, parents, (Jay) W. council. Overlin, who all loved him.” High August 3, 2013, at Ma- William Patrick Sims and Harbison Sr. of Paducah; served two years as the as- Overlin talked about the School plelawn Park Cemetery- Aleatha F. Moore, both of one granddaughter; four sistant principal at Paducah teachers and administra- and Mausoleum Chapel. Rev. Paducah; two sisters, Ty- great-grandchildren, and Tilghman High School, was tors who had an impor- Cissell long- Brian Roby will offi ciate. anna Sims and Shyanne several nieces and nephews. selected for the vacant as- tant infl uence on his for- time There will be no visita- Sims, both of Paducah; She was preceded in death sistant principal position at mative years as a graduate member of St. Francis de tion. two brothers, William R. by her husband, James W. Paducah Middle earlier this of Paducah Middle School Sales Catholic Church. Milner & Orr Funeral Moore and Dwight Cook, Dubar; three sisters, and month. He was appointed and Paducah Tilghman Joe served in the Army Home of Paducah is in both of Paducah, and ma- one granddaughter. Her the acting interim principal High School himself. Reserves for many years charge of arrangements. ternal grandmother, Jack- parents were Everett and of Paducah Middle School “I’m thrilled and hon- with a rank of Staff Ser- Contributions may be ie D. Adams of Paducah Gladys (Wilson) Harbison. following the school-based ored to continue the tradi- geant. He retired as the made to St. Francis de She was preceded in Services will be at 1 p.m. council meeting last Friday. tion of this school, it really owner of C&P Glass Com- Sales Catholic Church death by her maternal Saturday, August 3, 2013, at “We feel very lucky to means a lot to me,” Over- pany. Building Fund, 116 South grandfather, George K. Milner & Orr Funeral Home have him and feel confi dent lin said. He is survived by his 6th, Paducah, KY 42001; Prather, and paternal with Rev. Kenneth Puckett in the strengths he has to Overlin succeeds Tim wife of 45 years, Barbara or Lourdes Hospice, P.O. grandparents, William offi ciating. Burial will fol- step right in,” Greene said. Huddleston, who accept- June Morrow Cissell; a Box 7100, Paducah, KY Sims and Lucille Miller. low in Woodville Cemetery. “Stacey has experience ed the same position at son, Bradley Charles Cis- 42002-7100. Services will be at 1 p.m. Friends may call after 11 with education and did a Madisonville North Hop- sell and wife Nickie Hyde You may leave a mes- Saturday, August 3, 2013, a.m. Saturday at the funeral marvelous job in his back- kins High School in Madi- Cissell of West Paducah; sage of sympathy or light at Washington Street Mis- home. ground at Tilghman.” sonville. He said, with 11 three grandchildren, Mi- a memorial candle at sionary Baptist Church Expressions of sympa- The school district had days until the fi rst day of randa Cissell, Mirena www.milnerandorr.com. with the Rev. Raynarldo thy may take the form of to apply for a waiver from school, time is his biggest Henderson offi ciating. contributions to Gideons the state to forgo the 30- issue but he is ready to get Burial will be in Oak Grove International, P.O. Box 10, day application period in started in the new build- Mary Louise Taylor Cemetery. Kevil, KY 42053; or to the the selection process. The ing. Friends may also call McCracken County Animal superintendent could have “Students’ jaws dropped Mary Louise Taylor, Paducah. from 4 p.m.-7 p.m. Friday, Shelter, c/o McCracken left Overlin in the interim when they saw the build- 89, of Reidland passed She was preceded in August 2, 2013, at Pettus- County Judge-Executive’s position and then re-eval- ing for the fi rst time,” away at 10:45 a.m. Tues- death by her husband, Rowland Funeral Home Offi ce, 300 S. 7th St., uated the job at the end of Overlin said. “There is still day, July 30, 2013, at the Frank Richard Taylor. and from noon until the school year, Greene said. a lot to be done, but we are Oakview Nursing and Re- Her parents were Boyd funeral hour Saturday at With the beginning of ready to get into the busi- habilitation Center. Griggs and Cassie Watson the church. Mary Crawford the school year less than ness of education.” Mary was a retired Sec- Griggs Styers. two weeks away, the site- retary Funeral services will be MARION — Mary Fran- based council wanted to Contact Kathleen Fox, a for the at 1 p.m. Saturday, Au- June Elliott ces Crawford, 87, of McK- accelerate the process. Ad- Paducah Sun staff writer, Car- gust 3, 2013, at the Mil- enzie, Tenn., formerly of ditionally, the council was at 270-575-8651 or fol- penters ner & Orr Funeral Home MAYFIELD — June El- Marion, died Tuesday, vocal about a desire for low @kathleendfox on Local of Paducah with the Rev. liott, 84, of Mayfi eld died July 30, 2013, at McKenzie stability as school begins Twitter. Union Jim Glover offi ciating. Tuesday, July 30, 2013, at Nursing Home. #559. Burial will follow in the Baptist Health Paducah. She was a member of She was Woodlawn Memorial She was a retired offi ce Greater Enon Missionary a mem- Gardens. clerk for West Kentucky Ru- Baptist Church and former ber of Visitation will begin at ral Electric and a member member of Mt. Zion Free- Whitfield, lawmakers the Salt 11 a.m. Saturday, August of First Christian Church. will Baptist Church in Sa- and 3, 2013, at the Milner She is survived by her lem. Taylor Light & Orr Funeral Home of husband, She is survived by one introduce nuclear Commu- Paducah. Joseph daughter, Mary Nolen of nity Church. Expressions of sympa- “Jokey” McKenzie; one son, James Mary is survived by thy may take the form of Elliott, Crawford of Salem; seven her daughter, Christy contributions to the Salt and one grandchildren, and nine health legislation Lou Faith and husband and Light Community brother, great-grandchildren. Ronnie of Reidland; her Church, 155 Pugh Road, Ernest B. She was preceded in Staff report posed to toxic substances grandchildren, Kelley Paducah, KY 42003. Curd of death by her husband, Congressman Ed Whit- while working for DOE. Keeling and Corey Faith, You may leave a mes- Mayfi eld. James H. Crawford; two fi eld and fellow U.S. Reps. The board would ad- both of Paducah, Ky.; sage of sympathy and She was daughters, Dottie Bacon Jared Polis and Ed Perl- vise the secretary of labor and a great-grandchild, light a candle at www.mil- preceded and Norma Jean Craw- mutter have joined to in- concerning the review and Kennedy Faith Keeling of nerandorr.com. Elliott in death ford; one son, Jerry Craw- troduce bipartisan legisla- approval of applicants. by two sis- ford, and one brother. Her tion known as the Nuclear Furthermore, the ombuds- ters. Her parents were Bry- parents were Levi and Ju- Workers Health Advisory man for the Department of Dub Allen Eleanor Cavanaugh an and Ora Reynolds Curd. lia Jackson. Board Act. Labor would be required to Graveside services will be Services will be at 1 p.m. According to a news re- provide an annual report to ARLINGTON — William MURRAY — Eleanor Jo- at 2 p.m. Saturday, August Saturday, August 3, 2013, lease from Whitfi eld’s of- Congress on the program C. “Dub” Allen Jr., 95, of sephine Cavanaugh, 82, 3, 2013, at Highland Park at Gilbert Funeral Home in fi ce, the legislation would and make the report avail- Arlington died at 4:21 p.m. of Murray died Thursday, Cemetery in Mayfi eld with Marion, with interment in help ensure former em- able to the public online. Tuesday, July 30, 2013, at August 1, 2013, at Spring Rev. E. Thomas Wright of- Lewis Cemetery. ployees at certain Depart- During the Cold War, his home. Creek Health Care. fi ciating. Friends may call from 11 ment of Energy sites re- thousands of workers He was a mechanic and She was co-owner of KN Friends may call from 11 a.m. until the service time ceive the benefi ts and care employed in the nation’s a veteran of the U.S. Army Root Beer and had worked a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday Saturday at the funeral they have earned while atomic weapons programs during World War II. He in the gift shop at Murray- at Byrn Funeral Home. home. bringing transparency and were exposed to radioac- was a lifetime member of Calloway County Hospital. Contributions may be oversight to the program tive and toxic substances. the Bardwell VFW 5409 She had been a Need Line made to St. Jude Chil- charged with administer- For this reason, Congress and was of the Church of volunteer and a member of dren’s Hospital, 501 St. James Pettit ing compensation. passed EEOICPA in 2001 Christ faith. St. Leo Catholic Church. Jude Place, Memphis, TN The Nuclear Workers to provide compensation He is survived by his She is survived by two 38105-1942. WADDY — James L. Pet- Health Advisory Board to employees who have wife, Virginia Mae Allen; daughters, Coleen Linn tit of Waddy, formerly of Act would require the become ill as a result of three daughters, Roxann and Marybeth Downs, Tamms, Ill., died at 10:39 president to establish and work at atomic weapons Parker of O’Fallon, Mo., both of Murray; one son, Sandra Hawkins a.m. Thursday, August 1, appoint an advisory board facilities. Individuals, or Lonna Kahl of Bunker Hill, Charles Cavanaugh of La- 2013, at Crestview Nursing on toxic substances and their eligible survivors, Ill., and Marina Allen of St. Grange, Ill.; eight grand- MAYFIELD — Sandra L. Home in Shelbyville. worker health responsible who worked as an employ- Louis; three sons, Daryll children, and 14 great- Hawkins, 70, of Mayfi eld Arrangements were infor overseeing a portion of ee, contractor, or subcon- Allen of Plainview, Ill., grandchildren. died at 10:15 p.m. Tuesday, complete at Jones Funeral the original EEOICPA leg- tractor at certain DOE fa- Jeffrey Allen of Arlington, She was preceded in July 30, 2013, at Vanderbilt Home in Tamms. islation known as Part E. cilities may be eligible for and William “Dubbie” Al- death by her husband, Medical Center in Nash- The Part E program pro- compensation in the form len III of Bunker Hill, Ill.; John T. Cavanaugh, and ville, Tenn. vides eligible employees of lump sum payments one brother, Alfred Allen one grandson. Her parents She was of the Baptist Luvena Lovett with compensation pay- and medical expenses. of Clinton; 14 grandchil- were Charles Robert Weise faith and was employed by ments of up to $250,000, U.S. Sens. Mark Udall dren, and 12 great-grand- and Florence Stadtler Reed & Company in May- MURRAY — Luvena plus medical expenses and Lamar Alexander in- children. Weise. fi eld. Lovett, 97, of Murray died for health conditions as a troduced similar legisla- He was preceded in Services will be at 1:30 She is survived by one Thursday, August 1, 2013, result of having been ex- tion in the Senate. death by one daughter, p.m. Sunday, August 4, daughter, Tara Hargrove at Murray-Calloway County Jacqline Jean Allen; three 2013, at J.H. Churchill of La Center; one brother, Hospital. sisters, and four brothers. Funeral Home with Jason Danny Hawkins of May- Arrangements were in- His parents were William McClure offi ciating. Burial fi eld; one granddaughter, complete at J.H. Churchill C. Allen Sr. and Ruby Pearl will be in Murray Memo- and four great-grandchil- Funeral Home. Tuskegee Airman dies at 84 Layton Allen. rial Gardens. dren. Associated Press A longtime resident of Services will be at 2 p.m. Friends may call from 5 Graveside services will ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. New Mexico after retiring, Sunday, August 4, 2013, p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Au- Evelyn Cox — John Edward Allen, a Allen was drafted into the at Milner & Orr Funeral August 3, 2013, at the fu- gust 3, 2013, at Maplewood New Mexico veteran who U.S. Army Air Forces right Home of Arlington with neral home. Cemetery in Mayfi eld with Evelyn C. Cox, 66, of served as a Tuskegee Air- out of high school in Live Rev. David Gossum offi ci- Expressions of sympathy Rev. Chad Lamb offi ciat- Paducah died at 10:30 p.m. man during World War II Oak, Fla., in 1945. At 17, he ating. Burial will be in Al- can be made to the Jason ing. Wednesday, July 31, 2013, and later earned honors for was assigned to the 332nd len Cemetery. Linn Memorial Fund, 2110 Friends may call from 10 at her home. his Air Force service dur- Fighter Wing of the Tuske- Friends may call after College Farm Road, Mur- a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday Arrangements were in- ing the Vietnam War, died gee Airmen — a group that noon Sunday at the funeral ray, KY 42071. at Brown Funeral Home in complete at Pettus-Row- Tuesday after a long battle broke racial barriers in home. Mayfi eld. land Funeral Home. with cancer. He was 84. World War II. DownloadThe Paducah Sun | Friday, August 2, 2013 | paducahsun.com page 10A

Tech Q&A: A drive can transfer data New-product talk accelerates between computers Apple fuels more rumors about items coming in fall BY STEVE ALEXANDER McClatchy-Tribune News Service QUESTION: I need to use a BY CHRIS O’BRIEN fl ash drive to copy my fi les, pho- McClatchy-Tribune News Service tos and iTunes music from a PC that I share with my husband, For Apple fans, the future can’t then transfer them to a laptop. get here fast enough. What is the easiest way to do it? Chatter about what revolution- Just click and drag each individ- ary products the company has ual fi le? When I transfer the data cooking in its laboratories is inces- to the laptop, do I just insert the sant and often overblown. But fl ash drive and do a “save as”? anticipation that, fi nally, Apple is —Yvette Irving-Johnson, about to launch something big this Burnsville, Minn. fall has kicked into overdrive in ANSWER: Transferring fi les, recent days thanks to two separate photos and songs can be done by but possibly related developments. dragging and dropping indi- The fi rst clue came during vidual fi les or fi le folders. You the company’s earnings calls, can save time by “block defi ning” when executives gave an un- groups of fi les or folders; hold usual wink-wink, nudge-nudge down the left mouse button and about a planned announcement drag it over the fi les or folders in October. The second clue before letting up on the button. was the sudden and mysterious For music, drag and drop the disappearance of one of Apple’s iTunes music folder, which can highest-paid executives from the be found on your hard drive Web page listing the company’s under Libraries, Music, iTunes, top management. iTunes Media, Music. Of course, this being Apple, But fi rst determine the scope nothing has been made explicit, AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez of the task, which will deter- and the Cupertino, Calif., com- Apple CEO Tim Cook speaks during a 2012 event to announce new products in San Jose, Calif.. mine whether a fl ash drive or a pany is doing its best to drape a Speculation is running rampant concerning the fall announcement of the latest Apple offerings. higher-capacity external hard cloak over all future products. But drive would be a better device the speculation it has triggered is company’s wireless and semicon- But what product cycle company needs a lower-cost for transferring the data. (You highlighting the growing pressure ductor teams. could that be? And will it be phone to entice new users in the can, of course, move the data on Apple to deliver a revolution- With a pay package totaling “amazing,” as Apple’s Oppen- U.S., as well as buyers in emerg- via several transfers with a fl ash ary hit product that supercharges $85 million, he became one of the heimer promised? ing markets where phone com- drive, but this can sometimes its growth and proves that it highest-paid executives in tech. For starters, Apple’s new panies don’t subsidize the cost of cause more work. For example, hasn’t lost its innovation mojo. Now he’s moved into a new, nar- mobile operating system, iOS 7, phones. if your iTunes folder holds a lot “We are very hard at work on rower role for the company. and its new Mavericks operating On Monday, one tech blog, of music, its size might exceed some amazing new products “Bob is no longer going to be system for Mac computers will Business Insider, reported that the capacity of your fl ash drive, that we will introduce in the fall on Apple’s executive team but be available this fall. But those this low-cost phone would be forcing you to transfer only across 2014,” Peter Oppenheimer, will remain at Apple working on products are old news, having called the iPhone 5C, “C” because groups of songs rather than all of Apple’s chief fi nancial offi cer, said special projects” and reporting to been announced weeks ago at the it will be available in many colors, them at once.) during a conference call last week. Chief Executive Tim Cook, Apple company’s developers conference. not because it’s cheap. You can fi gure out in advance Later he added: “We are on track spokesman Steve Dowling said. For October, analysts at Barclays Patrick Moorhead, principal how big a storage device you to have a very busy fall. I would Although Dowling declined Capital are betting that Apple will analyst at Moor Insights & Strat- need by right-clicking on the like to leave it there and go into to explain the change, analysts announce a new iPhone 5S that egy, said becoming more compet- fi les or folders you plan to move, more detail in October.” said it probably meant either that will feature a fi ngerprint sensor itive overseas with such a phone is then clicking “Properties.” The Last weekend, a few days Mansfi eld was more focused on a for added security. That may be Apple’s most pressing issue. “Size” category tells you how after Oppenheimer spoke, Apple single product to get it pushed out followed by a new iPad Mini, com- “I believe Apple will fi rst fo- much data they contain. By add- quietly removed Bob Mansfi eld, the door or had largely fi nished plete with retina display, in late cus on improving their success ing up the totals, you’ll quickly senior vice president of technolo- such an effort. 2013 or early 2014. in emerging regions,” Moor- get an idea whether you need a gies, from its website. “It seems like they’re fi nding a But it seems that the biggest head said. fl ash drive or an external hard Mansfi eld is a popular fi g- way to keep his expertise avail- announcement in the next few But Mansfi eld’s status change drive. ure inside Apple, credited with able and let him sit in on the months is likely to be the long- has also stirred up talk of some- A 128-gigabyte fl ash drive with shepherding many of its hard- things he likes and not have to rumored “cheaper” iPhone. There thing more dramatic, in part USB 3.0, the fast data transfer ware breakthroughs during his worry about all the executive re- is growing concern that the high- because he was rumored to rate standard that will soon be long tenure. Mansfi eld retired sponsibilities,” said Colin Gillis, end market for premium phones, be working on the company’s common on new computers, last year and then came out of an analyst at BGC Partners. “This which Apple has dominated, has iWatch. Analysts seemed to agree costs about $120. A 1-terabyte retirement to take on a job cre- is probably coming at the end of become saturated. that a new category of product portable hard drive (the equiva- ated just for him overseeing the a product cycle.” Some pundits believe that the was still far off. lent of about 1,000 gigabytes) with USB 3.0 costs about $90. You can drag and drop your transferred files and folders to the C drive, but first rename 3-D printers begin to make an impression your iTunes folder to avoid having it overwrite an existing BY SHAN LI machines. Prices are expected to other weapons at home. much cheaper option compared iTunes folder on the laptop. McClatchy-Tribune News Service drop even further after key pat- “The billion-dollar question with the pricey rapid-prototyping (Highlight and right click Diego Porqueras’ Deezmaker ents on 3-D printing technology is, how big will this become and machines he once had to use. the iTunes folder and choose store in Pasadena, Calif., is a expire next year. when?” said Terry Wohlers, presi- “It’s much easier to work with, “Rename” from the list. Type geeky version of Santa’s work- Usually about the size of a dent of consulting fi rm Wohlers and there’s less waste,” he said. a new name and press the shop, brimming with action microwave, these machines “print” Associates, which tracks the indus- For consumers who aren’t “enter” key.) fi gures, chess pieces and jewelry. three-dimensional objects by try. “You see companies already tinkerers or designers, industry Store the renamed iTunes But instead of relying on elves, melting plastic and depositing the making fashion garments and experts say, a potentially bigger folder in the Libraries, Music Porqueras has built his own one- material layer by tiny layer based jewelry through printing. And we market could lie in on-demand folder of the laptop. In iTunes, man factory using 3-D printers on a three-dimensional computer- have seen demonstrations of 3-D services. Think of it as Amazon. go to “File” and click “Add folder capable of churning out plastic generated design of a necklace, printing food and living tissue.” com for custom orders, only with to library.” You’ll be taken to the objects within a few hours. He say, or a fork. More advanced Wohlers said that by 2021, the no warehouses required because Music folder; add the renamed sells the printers, which go for as — and expensive — printers can U.S. market is estimated to hit a purse or belt is only made after iTunes folder to iTunes. little as $650, at the shop, which use materials such as metal and $10.8 billion, up from $2.2 bil- it’s ordered. Q: I just bought a used 2011 opened in September in a strip chocolate. lion last year and $$1.18 billion Shoppers can already go on Apple iMac and I’m having dif- mall. For those who are less tech- in 2008. The industry has been sites such as Shapeways or fi culty downloading Adobe Flash The 37-year-old entrepreneur savvy, there are new smartphone growing, on average, more than Cubify, run by 3D Systems, and Player to watch videos. Does the is part of an emerging industry applications that streamline the 25 percent a year for the past de- either fi nd a designer for a custom iMac support Flash? for affordable 3-D printers. The process of crafting or altering a cade. The consumer side, which is design or tweak an available —Peter Clement, technology has long been used design. Online markets have also in its nascent stages, is especially product. Minneapolis in the aerospace and automo- popped up in which shoppers can ripe for growth, Wohlers said. More than 10,000 shops have A: The iMac does support tive industries, among others, to customize and order 3-D-printed Tech companies are already been set up by designers on Adobe Flash Player, although create prototypes, but has slowly clothing, toys, gadget accessories salivating at the opportunities. Shapeways, which manufactures Adobe says you may need to crept into the consumer market and other products. In June, 3-D veteran Stratasys and ships a product after an temporarily disable your antivi- with simplifi ed printers that can Industry experts say 3-D print- Ltd., which for decades has made order comes in, said company rus software in order to down- be had for a few hundred or thou- ing could revolutionize traditional ultra-pricey printers for compa- spokeswoman Elisa Richardson. load Flash. The download at sand dollars. manufacturing, much as the In- nies such as Boeing Co. and Gen- Bestselling items include iPhone http://tinyurl.com/ab9wcl8 is “You can make so many things ternet upended the music indus- eral Motors Co., announced plans accessories, jewelry, home decor for Macs with operating system with them,” Porqueras said. try, and fundamentally alter how to buy MakerBot, which specializ- and wedding cake toppers — versions from OS X 10.6 to OS “People who have businesses consumers shop and how much es in affordable desktop printers. grooms and brides-to-be send in X 10.9. Flash works with the Sa- buy them for making prototypes. they pay. Some tech companies Rival 3D Systems Inc. launched photos of themselves and receive fari, Firefox and Opera browsers. Parents buy them to make toys are already foreseeing a day when two consumer-oriented models toppers with their faces printed for their kids. Hobbyists buy them every home contains a 3-D printer this year, the Cube ($1,299) and on them. Steve Alexander covers technol- because they like to tinker.” churning out custom furniture the CubeX ($2,499 and up). Kimberly Orvitz, a fashion ogy for the Minneapolis Star Tri- 3-D enthusiasts imagine a and clothes, or a Kinko’s-esque Small-business owners have designer who recently launched a bune. Readers may write to him day when these printers are as store in every neighborhood already taken to the printers. 3-D printed jewelry line, said the at Tech Q&A, 425 Portland Ave. ubiquitous as phones and people where items can be manufactured John Hariot of Los Angeles, technology saves money: There’s S., Minneapolis, Minn. 55488- print out many household goods on demand via printers. for one, is using a printer bought no requirement to order products 0002; email: steve.j.alexander@ instead of stopping at a store. It’s also raised concerns among from Deezmaker to create proto- in bulk from a factory and no gmail.com. Please include a full Small-business owners are al- law enforcement professionals, types, such as knobs for drawers, storage costs. Shoppers can also name, city and phone number. ready switching to these printers who worry that criminals will be for his new cabinet-making com- “customize by selecting colors and from more expensive industrial able to print untraceable guns and pany. He said the 3-D printer is a materials,” she said. paducahsun.com A&E/World The Paducah Sun • Friday, August 2, 2013 • 11A YouTube star pushes high frame rate format online BY RYAN NAKASHIMA frame rates, fi lmmakers “VGHS” uses 48 fps for Associated Press are able to cut down on scenes that are depicted BURBANK, Calif. — blurriness because the in the video game world, Movie fans who were in- camera’s shutter opens and since many video games trigued by director Peter closes much faster. That are displayed at high frame Jackson’s use of high frame reduces the amount of time rates anyway. For “real life” rates in “The Hobbit” are that an object moves across scenes, “VGHS” uses 24 now getting a chance to see an open lens and gives each fps footage by showing two the super-clear format on- image, or frame, more clar- identical frames in a row. line. ity. The format has some The second season of The experiment is partly quirks. the YouTube Web series a way to explore how to use Some movie critics who “Video Game High School” high frame rates creatively saw “The Hobbit” said the is being released online at while pioneering a new format revealed too many 48 frames per second (fps), business model online. details, exposing the fakery double the 24 fps that has Seeing the format online of costumes, makeup and been standard in movie requires a special video props. theaters for the past cen- player that exists only on Actors can appear to tury. The season’s second RocketJump.com, which move at high speed unin- episode debuts Thursday is owned by the show’s cre- tentionally in what co-cre- after the premiere episode ators. Pulling viewers onto ator Matt Arnold calls the attracted nearly 2 million their own site improves “Benny Hill” effect, refer- viewers. their cut of advertising rev- ring to the sped-up scenes Online video program- enue compared to views on common to the British ming is growing fast as YouTube. For now, You- Associated Press comedy TV show. major networks and small Tube has no plans to in- Rocket Jump Studios co-founders and partners (from left) Desmond Dolly, Freddie To address these issues, upstarts go after young au- troduce a high frame rate Wong and Matt Arnold talk at their studio July 16 in Burbank, Calif. Rocket Jump the creators of “VGHS” diences who increasingly player of its own. Studios in collaboration with Collective Digital Studio will unleash the anticipated sec- added back some blurri- ond season of the breakout online action-comedy scripted series Video Game High watch shows on laptops, “There’ll be a reason School on RocketJump.com and YouTube. ness that high frame rate tablet computers and mo- to come to our site,” says recording had eliminated bile phones. Laying claim Freddie Wong, 27, one So far, the plan seems to saw it on YouTube. That’s mains suggests that the in some scenes. “VGHS” ac- to the high-frame-rate of the owners of Rocket be working. Within three about the same split as for special format is attracting tors also wore less makeup niche could help “Video Jump and the co-creator of days of the fi rst episode’s the fi rst season premiere, a unique crowd. than actors in “The Hob- Game High School” stand “VGHS.” ‘‘What 48 (frames debut, about 300,000 but last season’s episodes “The idea is that both bit,” so there’s less chance out in a crowded fi eld. per second) brings is a viewers had seen it on were released on Rock- versions exist to serve a that the format’s extra de- By capturing moving ob- gritty realism to it. It feels RocketJump.com com- etJump.com a week early. certain kind of audience,” tail will be distracting, Ar- jects on camera at higher hyper-real.” pared with 1 million who The fact that the split re- Wong says. nold says. — AP Renovations to New York Public Rebel rocket fire triggers massive Library strike a cultural nerve arms depot blasts in Syria, killing 40 BY ALBERT AJI BY JENNIFER PELTZ AND ZEINA KARAM Associated Press Associated Press NEW YORK — Like the DAMASCUS, Syria — famous marble lions out Rebels sent a wave of front, the New York Public rockets slamming into Library’s fl agship building regime strongholds in has long symbolized serene the central city of Homs endurance in the service of on Thursday, triggering a knowledge. But plans for succession of massive ex- a major change within the plosions in a weapons de- landmark have kindled an pot that killed at least 40 intellectual culture clash people and wounded doz- over its direction and the fu- ens, an opposition group Associated Press ture of libraries themselves. and residents said. A fireball from an explosion at a weapons depot is The $300 million-plus The attack — one of the set off by rocket attacks that struck government-held proposal entails moving most potent against pro- districts Thursday in the central Syrian city of Homs. millions of books out of the government districts in The blasts sent a massive ball of fire into the sky, kill- Fifth Avenue building’s sto- the area — overshadowed ing scores and causing widespread damage and panic ried research stacks and into a rare trip by President among residents, many of whom are supporters of storage to make way for a Bashar Assad to a former President Bashar Assad. lending library with other opposition bastion out- volumes, computers and a side the capital, Damas- be slaves. Not in the past, fl ames. cafe. Library offi cials say it cus, during which he de- present or future,” he said. “The fi rst explosion will save the research books fi antly vowed in front of The attack in Homs tar- knocked people off their and millions of dollars and troops to defeat the rebels geted the neighborhoods of feet,” said one Homs resi- adapt the grand building fi ghting to topple him. Zahra, Akrama and Wadi dent, adding that succes- further to the wired world. The huge explosion in Dahab, which are all popu- sive smaller explosions But a roster of scholars, the Homs district of Wadi lated mostly by Alawites, lasted for over an hour. He preservationists and other Dahab delivered a jolt to the same sect as Assad. declined to be named, fear- critics suspect the library of Assad’s regime, which for It showed that rebels ing retaliation. — AP masking a real estate ploy as weeks has been boasting fi ghting to oust Assad are a public benefi t and say the of achievements against still able to strike back de- project will turn a singular the rebels in the strate- spite signifi cant advances institution into “library lite.” gic Homs region and the by the military that have Bibliophiles protested suburbs of Damascus. bolstered the confi dence of ONLY GOD FORGIVES Associated Press outside a trustees’ meeting, “The achievements the regime. Starring Ryan Gosling & Kristen Scott Thomas Pulitzer Prize-winning histo- Patrons use the Rose Reading Room at the main on the ground speak for The blasts sent a mas- Julian, a drug-smuggler thriving in Bangkok's branch of the New York Public Library on July 22 in New criminal underworld, sees his life get even more rians have sued the library, themselves,” Assad told sive ball of fi re and a black complicated when his mother compels him to find and novelists including York. Plans for a major change within the New York soldiers in Daraya, a few mushroom cloud into the & kill whoever is responsible for his brother's Public Library’s landmark main building have kindled an recent death. Rated R Salman Rushdie, Jonathan intellectual culture clash over its direction and the future kilometers (miles) south sky and caused widespread Fri, 8/2 @ 7 & 9pm Lethem and Nobel Prize of libraries themselves. of the capital. “Without damage and panic among Sat, 8/3 @ 4:30, 7 & 9pm winner Mario Vargas Llosa you we would all be slaves residents, many of whom Sun, 8/4 @ 4:30 & 7pm signed a petition. While li- environments against their eliminate its card catalog in to the countries that want are supporters of Assad. brary leaders have made siz- commitments to provide favor of an online system. to subjugate us. But the Firefi ghters struggled for able concessions and say the repositories for books and But perhaps no other U.S. Syrian people will never two hours to put out the plans are being redrawn, the settings for study. Their ef- library has the profi le of the uproar continues in a chorus forts have spurred commen- New York Public’s 102-year- of anxieties about libraries’ tary about the line between old main building. Scenes roles when information is catering to changing times from “Breakfast at Tiffany’s” only a touchscreen away. and morphing into a book- and “Network” were fi lmed For libraries in general, themed mall. there. More than 100 books “this is a moment of trans- Those choices have come have been at least partly re- formation,” library Presi- under scrutiny in cities in- searched or written there, dent Anthony Marx said in cluding Seattle, where the including Robert Caro’s Pu- an interview. “And certainly striking, 9-year-old Central litzer Prize-winning “The the controversy over this Library has been praised as Power Broker” and Karen building and its renovation a design jewel, tourist draw Russell’s acclaimed 2011 is, I suppose, the most vis- and boon to book circulation novel “Swamplandia!” — AP ible aspect of that transfor- but faulted as short on ame- mation.” nable spots to, well, read. 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Fancy Farm Picnic, State “It makes you feel “So this is our date night Auditor Adam Edelen and humble,” Waltrip said. “It since we get out of the Rep. Will Coursey hosted makes you feel honored house once every fi ve a fundraiser for 100 skeet that people care enough months.” shooters at the Calvert City about you to want to say Regina Oliver of Bell- Gun Club. hi to you, and I try to treat buckle, Tenn., drove three The second annual Edel- every one of them like hours to meet Stewart en-Coursey charity clay they’re special and tell with her sister and daugh- and skeet shoot for kids them I’m happy they’re ter, and was the fi rst car in raised $10,000 for chil- here because I really am.” the parking lot Thursday dren, wounded warriors Billy and Rebecca Wid- around noon. and women to get back out mer of Benton stood in “I’m a huge Tony Stew- into the great outdoors. line since 4 p.m. wait- art fan,” Oliver said. “I’ve The politicians also re- ing mostly for Waltrip. been wanting to meet him newed a partnership with Although both were for 15 years now. Dream the National Wild Turkey Stewart fans, they want- come true. I can mark it Federation. Last year, the ed Waltrip to sign the off my bucket list.” event raised $15,000 and diecast car replica of Oliver had Stewart sign Submitted photo hosted 75 shooters. State Auditor Adam Edelen (front) and McCracken County resident Kyle Henderson the Kentucky Wildcats her upper arm, the black Edelen, who ran straight take aim at a skeet shooting fundraiser Thursday at the Calvert City Gun Club. The themed Sprint Car he Sharpie clearly display- from the shoot Thursday event, which Edelen hosted with Rep. Will Coursey, raised $10,000 to help children, drove last year, the year ing the word “Smoke.” evening to a McCracken women and wounded warriors get outdoors. their daughter was born She planned on having County Democratic Execu- and the Wildcats won the his nickname eventually tive Committee dinner in Edelen said that events such avid sportsman, spends paign of Secretary of State NCAA men’s basketball tattooed on her arm. And Paducah, said the event as this one are important much of his free time in Alison Lundergan Grimes. national championship. despite sporting a sparkly was very successful. He and to remind people that state the region and said that he Billy Widmer, who rock and wedding band, Coursey, a Democrat out of politicians do more than considers it a second home Contact Mallory Panuska, works at Estron Chemi- Oliver said she had no Benton, turning the biparti- just rally for votes when they in a lot of ways. a Paducah Sun staff cal and is a Louisville fan, problems with Stewart san effort into an annual pre- travel to western Kentucky He also spoke at Thurs- writer, at 270-575-8684 worked a 16 hour swing making the crowd wait. Fancy Farm tradition that he for the annual picnic. day’s dinner, which cele- or follow @MalloryPanuska shift the day before to get “I’m always late, so plans to continue next year. The auditor, who is an brated the U.S. Senate cam- on Twitter. off work early Thursday. we’d make a perfect “It was a short night, match,” Oliver said. I got about four hours GRIMES of sleep,” Widmer said. Call Dusty Luthy Shull, “Then went in and worked a Sun sports writer, at another eight and come 270-575-8662 or follow CONTINUED FROM 1A Conway said during his date, the perfect time,” he representatives have said down here to see Michael @DustyLuthyShull on speech that it is rare to said. “She gives you some- that McConnell also will and Tony and Ken.” Twitter. — who included Attorney see a candidate receive so thing to vote for.” be in town and speak at a General Jack Conway, State much support so early in The politicians also all pre-picnic breakfast the Auditor Adam Edelen and a race. Edelen said that took turns bashing McCo- GOP is hosting on Saturday Treasurer Todd Hollenbach young, vibrant politicians nnell, who also will speak morning in Graves County — boasted about her ac- such as Grimes are what is at Saturday’s Fancy Farm and that he has some inter- complishments before she needed in Washington. Picnic. Thursday’s din- esting plans for his speech burst in to the banquet hall “Candidates like this en- ner served as an annual that afternoon. gripping her grandmother’s compass the kind of future we pre-picnic festivity for the hand. Case sat with Grimes want for Kentucky,” he said. Democratic Party, with Contact Mallory Panuska, on stage throughout her Hollenbach also said that more events set today and a Paducah Sun staff speech, as her fellow Demo- Grimes is coming along on Saturday morning lead- writer, at 270-575-8684 crat state offi cials also stood right when she is needed. ing up to the annual event. or follow @MalloryPanuska behind her in support. “This is the perfect candi- Local Republican Party on Twitter. CEMETERY

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Cape Girardeau Detroit 78 63 pc 76 59 pc Pittsburgh 78 63 pc 76 61 r Temperature City Hi Lo W Hi Lo W 88/71 El Paso 97 75 s 99 77 pc Salt Lake City 92 65 s 94 68 pc High/low ...... 84°/66° Belleville, IL 86 71 r 86 66 t Fairbanks 81 54 pc 76 54 pc San Diego 72 65 pc 72 66 pc Normal high/low ...... 89°/68° Bowling Gn., KY 88 65 pc 88 69 t Cadiz Honolulu 88 75 pc 88 75 pc San Francisco 67 53 pc 67 54 pc Bristol, TN 84 59 pc 87 64 t Paducah 89/68 Houston 98 76 pc 95 76 s Seattle 69 56 c 76 56 pc Record high ...... 99° in 2012 88/69 Record low ...... 52° in 1971 C. Girardeau, MO 88 71 pc 88 70 t Indianapolis 80 68 pc 84 62 t Tucson 97 76 t 97 77 pc Jacksonville 92 73 t 93 72 t Washington, DC 86 70 s 86 69 t Precipitation Carbondale, IL 88 69 c 87 67 t Clarksville Charleston, WV 82 62 pc 85 64 t 88/66 Weather (W): s-sunny, pc-partly cloudy, c-cloudy, sh-showers, t-thunderstorms, r-rain, 24 hours ending 2 p.m. yest...... 0.00” Chattanooga, TN 88 68 pc 93 71 t sf-snow fl urries,sn -snow, i-ice. Month to date ...... 0.00” Clarksville, TN 88 66 pc 88 70 t Normal month to date ...... 0.11” Columbia, MO 88 72 r 87 69 t Year to date ...... 37.06” Union City National Weather Evansville, IN 86 69 c 88 67 t Blytheville 87/69 Last year to date ...... 13.37” 90/72 Nashville Normal year to date ...... 29.83” Ft. 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