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Photo by Ballard Weekly Photo by Jim Hoyt By Anita Bugg Monkey’s Eyebrow/Colvin Lake away as Union City, TN. The offices to seeking any type of as- April of 2011 will always be re- area to begin sandbagging only to residents in the city of Wickliffe, sistance for those suffering prop- membered by those of us that ex- lose the battle a few days later. closest to the blast area, reported erty damage and loss. As of perienced the tumultuous days. NewPage paper mill in Wickliffe their houses shaking, windows Tuesday afternoon, approxi- Beginning with tornados on April was forced to close for the first and glassware rattling and over- mately 40 – 45 houses have re- 4th that brought heavy damage to time in forty years turned small pieces of furniture. ceived flood damage in Ballard areas of the county to heavy rains due to rising water along High- Witnesses described the jolt to an County with eleven (11) of those and tornado type winds in Bar- way 51. earthquake with the ground shak- homes being total losses. Gover- low; these were closely followed Heavy rains forced the closing ing and the deep rumbling felt. nor Beshear has requested a dec- by flooding only comparable to of Highway 286 at Myers Road This writer, who lives along the laration of disaster from the Great Flood of 1937. With due to a washout of the roadway bluff overlooking the Mississippi President Obama, a request that over twenty inches of rain falling where construction is taking in Wickliffe, walked outside after has been supported by Sen. Mitch the blast had turned over lamps McConnell, Sen. Rand Paul and and blew the front door open on Congressman Ed Whitfield. my house, to look around the Wickliffe Mayor Martha Sue neighborhood for any damage. A Pennebaker, a victim of the quick glance found no damage flooding, has also worked closely but my attention was quickly with Judge Viniard in her at- taken by the sound of rushing tempts to obtain assistance. water, much like that of a large “We would like to thank all of waterfall, in the direction of the those who have helped in any blast area. This rumbling sound shape, form or fashion with this ew Page Entrance lasted for a few minutes before flood event,” said Viniard. “We Photo by Michelle the river and its sounds returned owe a big thanks to our local Marbry to somewhat normal. Emergency Management, volun- the bridge and levee sooner than Southeast Missouri, near the con- Plans for a third blast are being teers, the Governor’s office, Con- Barlow City Park expected. Within a few days, fluence, in an effort to alleviate discussed at this time. The sec- gressman Ed Whitfield, Senators water had creeped up onto the pressure from the river along the ond blast was initially scheduled McConnell and Paul, Army Na- roadway along the Mile Long levee system and in an effort to for 4 a.m. on May 3rd, however, tional Guard, Red Cross, Health in the county since April 1st, April place. Despite numerous repairs, Bridge outside of Wickliffe and Department, volunteers sandbag- 2011 has wreaked havoc in this the roadway continued to wash making it up to the DOT Weigh ging, those who donated food to otherwise peaceful and serene and for safety’s sake, it was Station just below Wickliffe the volunteers and each and every county. closed until dryer weather when Mounds State Park. Highway 51 one who has offered assistance Barlow City seemed to take the more permanent repairs can be North and South of Wickliffe will during this event. Now it is a brunt of the winds that tore made. remain closed until the water re- waiting game to see when we can through the county with downed The City of Wickliffe ordered a cedes and inspections of the lev- expect visits from the Federal trees, limbs and structural dam- mandatory evacuation of homes ees can be done (which could be Emergency Management along age to a storage building owned along Beech Grove Road and weeks). with the state Emergency Man- by the city and located next to Missouri Streets. Wickliffe City Along Highway 121 the water agement office. Currently we are City Hall. Heavy rains caused Park was overtaken by water forced a road closing because of attempting to schedule a meeting overflow of small streams and causing picnic shelters to look rising water along the small with the FEMA representatives creeks, thus adding to the already like small red islands in the wa- creeks adjacent to the southern here in Wickliffe and are asking overflowing Ohio River. Heavy ters. Along the rivers edge, ALL residents who have lost side of the roadway from Ballard Basketball Goals at Wickliffe City Park their homes, property or have save lives along the Mighty Mis- property damage to contact the sissippi. Despite public outcry weather conditions delayed that Judge Executive’s office. Once a from residents along the flood- blast due to the fact that barges list is established each one will be way in Missouri and legal action could not be put into place within notified to meet with the FEMA that went as far as the U.S. the planned timeframe. At assistance people when they Supreme Court, the threat of loss around 12:45p.m. on Tuesday, come to Ballard County.” of life outweighed the threat to May 3rd, the second blast was ini- Judge Viniard asks that those farmland and the levee was tiated across from Wickliffe, affected with damage to property breached at approximately 9:40 Kentucky. The city of Wickliffe or loss of homes and other prop- p.m. on Monday, May 3rd. With felt only a mild jolt from the ex- erty contact her office at 335- explosives described by the plosion while people in West Mc- 5176 to place their name on a list Corps of Engineers to be the Cracken County felt their homes to be contacted. Additionally, equivalent of 1/32 of the atomic shake more than they had the pre- anyone who is in need of imme- bomb over Hiroshima, the breach vious night. diate assistance is asked to con- was scheduled to take place in Judge Vickie Viniard has been tact her office as well. three sections. The initial blast working closely with Emergency rumbled and shook homes as far Management, state and federal US 51 South at Carlisle County Line rains forced the closing of High- Economy Boat Store employees County mile marker 1 to 9 (High- way 286 at Myers Road due to a were forced to park on higher way 802 to Wickliffe city limits. washout of the roadway where ground while the Wickliffe Fish Within a matter of hours the road- construction is taking place. De- Market stood right at the edge of way was closed from Wickliffe to spite numerous repairs, the road- the water. The shelter at the the Highway 62 intersection in way continued to wash and for rivers edge was completely sub- Cunningham and remains closed safety’s sake, it was closed until merged. Water began to over- at this time. Again, inspection of dryer weather when more perma- flow at the foot of the Highway the roadways will determine nent repairs can be made. 51 bridge into Cairo and com- when the roadway is open to traf- In the days to follow, rising bined with high winds began to fic. river levels on both the Ohio and blow debris upon the roadway In another historic event, the Mississippi Rivers forced resi- causing the Kentucky Depart- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers dents in Wickliffe, Oscar and the ment of Transportation to close breached the Birds Point Levee in

Deadline for all ews and Advertisements is Friday by oon. Office Hours Mon., Tues., Wed.and Fri. - 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Closed Thursdays. The Ballard Weekly office is located at 141 West Kentucky Drive next door to The Bluegrass Restaurant. Contact us at 665-9335 or send us an e-mail at [email protected] or [email protected] Page Two The Ballard Weekly May 4, 2011 Community ews Ag Update: Tomato Blight; ational Day of Prayer Event Flooding & Upcoming Workshop Tom Miller, Ballard County Ex- would be to destroy all the plants at not going to mention names in this Resisdents of La Center and Ballard County are tension Agent for Ag and atu- the store and start over. I am happy article because there are way too ral Resources to say that in my initial observations, many to remember but you all know invited to Celebration Plaza on Thursday, May 5, at I did not see anything at all the who you are. All the people who Late Blight of Tomatoes would concern me with any of the helped with sandbagging, moving 6:30 p.m. to participate in a ational Day of Prayer plants sold in our local area. I have furniture out, cooking food, etc are I attended a training in my office not heard of any problems yet across the real story behind all this flood- event. Scripture will be read and prayers will on the computer that was hopefully, the state. Just be aware that we are ing. It made me feel really good to a good sign of things to come. out looking and will keep you in- know that I live in a community that be offered for our nation, our leaders, our families, There is a new program called Mi- formed if we have a problem. is this helpful. crosoft Lync that allows users to eas- In your garden, late blight can be our churches, and more. ily set up a meeting with others and controlled with careful management On the ag front, there will be an- show powerpoints, pictures, etc with and timely use of fungicides. If pos- other pecan grafting workshop in Please join us for this special service. ease. We have tried other meeting sible grow your own seedlings to Graves county on Thursday May 12 software before with only mixed re- avoid accidentally introducing at 5:00 pm. The focus of this work- sults, this meeting was actually very plants that may already have the dis- shop will be the four flap graft also good, good information and ran ease. If you buy your plants, care- called the banana graft. We will be smoother and allowed more interac- fully inspect them for symptoms meeting in Boaz, KY on Hwy 1684 Kentucky Department of Public Health tion than any I had been involved especially on the stems. There are about 2 miles north of Dogwood on with before. It saved me at least 3 some varieties that are more resist- the farm of Skip and Jenny hours of travel time to Princeton and ant than others. Slicer varieties such Shearouse. The actual street address back and 142 miles in mileage costs, as Defiant, Legend, Mountain is 3474 KY 1684. I will have a cou- Offers Post-Flooding Safety Guidelines and the information in the meeting Magic and JTO-99197 have all ple of UK field day signs on the road pot. was timely and useful. show good resistance. Some of the” to designate the s The Kentucky Department for boots and waterproof gloves. · Refrigerated foods should be The topic we were meeting on was heirloom” varieties, Tigerella and Public Health issues the follow- Wash clothing afterwards. If safe as long as power is out for Dave Sorenson, who is retired late blight of tomatoes. This is a dis- Brandywine have reduced suscepti- from the KY Division of Forestry, ing post-flooding safety guide- there is heavy mold growth, use no more than four hours. Throw ease that we often have as a sporadic bility compared to others. will lead us through the exercise, lines. a respirator or suitable mask to away any perishable food in problem in late summer around the After planting, good weed control and then you will have the opportu- prevent breathing the mold. your refrigerator, such as meat, state. The Irish potato famine was is important, especially for weeds Tetanus: nity to try this technique on one of · Remove all wet items that have poultry, lunchmeats, fish, dairy caused by this disease on potatoes like nightshade, jimson weed and · Avoid contact with flood wa- the wild pecan seedlings growing in and it can completely wipe out a groundcherries that can act as hosts ters. Flood waters are unclean been wet for more than 48 hours products, eggs and any prepared the Shearouse’s field. I will have the crop if the conditions are right. In for this disease. Use fungicides dur- and can be a risk for tetanus for and are not able to be cleaned or cooked foods that have been wood that we collected earlier this 2009 and 2010, this disease caused ing conditions that favor disease or and dried. above 40 degrees Fahrenheit for spring to use as scions. If you have a those who have open wounds major problems on tomatoes in Ken- when outbreaks are reported in your If mold is growing in your two hours. sharp knife and pruners, please bring that come into direct contact tucky and all across the central and area. If you think you have prob- them. Also, be sure to dress accord- with them. Contact your regular home, you will need to clean up Fresh fruits and vegetables are eastern US. Last year the disease lems call me and let’s get the disease ing to the weather. health care provider or your the mold and fix the moisture safe as long as they are still firm was found in May in a number of re- identified. Often we can remove a local health department if you problem. Mold growth can be re- and have no mold or slimy feel. tail garden centers across central and few plants and control the spread to Because of the time we’re meet- moved from hard surfaces with · To remove spills and refresh northern KY. This disease cannot the rest of the garden that way. Just believe you may need a tetanus ing, we plan to have BBQ and commercial products, soap and the freezer and refrigerator, DPH over winter in our area, it must have be on the lookout and know that we shot. fixin’s after the workshop. Bring live tissue to winter on. It can over- are looking at the plants brought in water, or a bleach solution of no recommends washing with a so- some type of chair to sit in while you Mold Cleanup: winter on potato tubers and possi- for sale from other areas. more than 1 cup of bleach in 1 lution of 2 tablespoons of baking eat. Please let us know if you plan to · Mold may be present in homes bly in greenhouse tomatoes, but the gallon of water. Severe mold soda dissolved in 1 quart of attend by Tuesday, May 10 by call- that were flooded. An air condi- big concern is with it being brought Flooding and Upcoming cases may require an expert to warm water. To get rid of any ing 665-9118 so we can have tioner or dehumidifier may be in on tomato plants coming from the Workshop enough food. used to lower the level of hu- clean up. odors, place an open box or dish big suppliers. There are several big of baking soda in the freezer or The weather has been the big story midity to prevent mold growth. Food Safety: suppliers that supply tomato plants Programs of the Kentucky Coop- refrigerator. this spring, with not much farming Use exhaust fans when shower- · If you have power outages keep to Lowes, Home Depot, Walmart erative Extension Service serve all For more information about and our local sellers. going on yet. The floods and fore- ing and cooking. freezers closed to help keep people regardless of race, age, sex, public health issues related to The meeting showed us what to casts have been the big story, but I · When cleaning up small areas frozen food from going bad. A also witnessed many things this past color, religion, disability or national flooding, visit the Centers for look for and encouraged us to go to affected by mold, make sure the full freezer will keep the temper- week that are the real story behind origin. For additional information, Disease Control and Prevention these locations and just look over the contact the Ballard County Exten- area has enough air by opening ature for about 48 hours and for all the flooding. The generosity and (CDC) Web site at: plants and see if we saw any signs of sion Office, 110 Broadway, LaCen- doors or windows. Use protec- 24 hours if the freezer is half this disease showing up. If the dis- the helpfulness of our community is http://www.bt.cdc.gov/disas- ter, 665-9118. tive glasses or goggles, rubber full. ease was found the only real option the big story with the flooding. I am ters/floods/. RELIGIO guards come with Judas to arrest Jesus he asks them had had been given to him by heaven. This is how we who they are looking for. When they tell him they are know that everything that happened on that day was in looking for Jesus of Nazareth, he replies, “I am he.” At accordance with God’s will. Christ didn’t have to go to The End of the Beginning: that moment they all stumble backward and fall to the the cross, but he did. He didn’t have to submit to Pi- ground. Jesus made it clear that they were not taking late’s authority, but he did, all of this, in order to show This is Not the End him, he was going with them. He was still in control and His love for us. He wanted them to know it. Jesus’ death was not the re- And show us His love, He did. Our Hero proved John 18-19 sult of being overpowered by men; it was the result of His love by going to the cross for our sins. Romans 5: 8 His willingness to die for our sin. Remember, back in says, “But God demonstrates his own love for us in There has been a trend developing in movies of chapter 10 Jesus said, “The reason my Father loves me this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” His late. The movie industry thrives on leaving us in sus- is that I lay down my life—only to take it up again. No sacrifice for us was complete. Do not let anyone tell pense and making us want more. It seems that in al- one takes it from me, but I lay it down of my own ac- you that Christ did not die. Joseph and Nicodemus put most every movie you go to anymore there is a short cord. I have authority to lay it down and authority to the body of Christ in the tomb. There was no life left in clip at the end of the credits that hints to the possibility take it up again. This command I received from my Fa- Him. He gave Himself completely and totally for our re- of a sequel. “The End” is no longer the end. There al- ther” (John 10: 17-18). Jesus did this all to be obedient demption, because He loved us so much. ways seems to be something else coming, but Holly- to His Father. In John 8: 11, Jesus reminds Peter that The final scene has played across the screen. wood was not to first to come up with the idea that the He has to drink the cup the Father has for Him. No one The main character has said, it is finished, but wait end is only the beginning. As Jesus hung on the cross made Christ go to the cross; He did so of His own don’t leave just yet. Don’t drop everything and head for he said, “It is finished.” One would think that by saying choosing. your car. There is more to come. Wait until the credits that, Jesus was declaring that his life was over, it was For this reason, Jesus showed great restraint role and see the teaser to the sequel. Jesus isn’t fin- done, there was nothing more to come, but that could during this ordeal. We must remember that He allowed ished, not by a long shot, there is more to do in each not be farther from the truth. The word Jesus uses for them to put Him on trial. He allowed them to flog Him. one of us and although his work on earth was com- “it is finished,” is tetelestai, which means “it is com- He allowed them to Humiliate Him, and He did all of this pleted, his work in us has only begun. Do not think that pleted, it is fulfilled.” This did not mean that everything silently, like a lamb being led to the slaughter. They did this is the end. It is only the end of the beginning. The was over, but that everything he had been sent to the nothing to Him they He did not allow. rest of the story is To Be Continued. Read next week’s earth to accomplish had been accomplished. Scripture Our Hero also demonstrated His authority. If column to see how our Hero claims the Victory. had been fulfilled, the teaching of His disciples was you will notice, when questioned about whether or not done and man had been reconciled to the Father He was the King of the Jews, He never denied it. There through His sacrifice, but this was not the end, merely were times when he remained silent, but He never de- the end of the beginning. Our Hero dies in this story, nied that He was the King of the Jews or the Son of Bro. DeWayne Chadwick is pastor of Barlow but that is not the end. God. Likewise, Jesus made sure that Pilate understood First Baptist Church, Barlow, Kentucky. At the very beginning of this part of the story His place. When Pilate attempted to threaten Christ our Hero shows us what he can do. When the temple with his authority Jesus told Him that any authority he

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Openings at the pulp and paper manufacturing facility are labor pool positions used to fill vacancies in manufacturing areas throughout the facility. The rate of pay for these positions is $11.30 per hour during the probation period that is 60 working days from the date of hire. Following satisfactory completion of the probation period, the rate of pay is $17.15 per hour. These positions work 8 or 12 hour rotating shifts in a union manufacturing environment.

Interested candidates may complete an application for positions by visiting the Paducah Career Center office located at 416 South Sixth Street in Paducah, KY no later than 4 p.m. Wednesday, May 3, 2011. Applications must be completed by the applicant at the Paducah Career Center office. Applications will OT be accepted directly at the ewPage facility. Resumes or applications submitted prior to this announcement will not be considered. Each week at Ballard County Elementary School, two students (one boy and one girl) from each grade will be se- Applicants must possess a high school diploma or equivalent and a minimum of lected and named Students of the Week. This means that these children have been utilizing the school’s Keys to Suc- 3 years work experience. Military experience may also be considered. cess: Respectful, Responsible and Ready. Throughout the week, the students will be rewarded by his/her teachers. Successful applicants must satisfactorily complete aptitude testing, physical From left, BCES Students of the Week for April 25-29 are (front row) Kynadee Slife, Isaac Throgmorton, Allison Byerley, Haley Allen, Dusty Jackson, (back row) Savanna Elrod, Dantoria Crice, Drew Sullivan, LaShay Taylor assessment, and background check. and Tyler Smith. ot pictured are Conner Swinford and Will Majors. (BCS photo)

We offer a competitive benefits package and the opportunity to work in an established manufacturing environment. EOE M/F/D/V Antioch Relay for Life Team Fish Fry Friday, May 6 Powell’s Service Center 10:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. $8 per plate Each week at Ballard County Elementary School, two students (one boy and one girl) from each grade will be se- lected and named Students of the Week. This means that these children have been utilizing the school’s Keys to Fish, hushpuppies, slaw, fries, dessert and Success: Respectful, Responsible and Ready. Throughout the week, the students will be rewarded by his/her teachers. From left, BCES Students of the Week for May 2-6 are (front row) Kaylee O'Connor, Boden Shoulta, Maddison Fitzgerald, John Hamilton, Josh Cooper, (back row) Ella Waldon, Dillion Hollon, Kaitlyn Driskill, drink Alex Chandler, Candice Durr and Drew Dowdy. ot pictured is Kaitlyn Curtis. (BCS photo) Call for takeout orders or eat in. 665-5886 Ballard Fiscal Court Meets in Regular Session April 9 By Glen Dunkerson Wickliffe had pledged 50% of the largest, generator will be for the pictures of lost dogs. The Ballard Fiscal Court met in requested $10,000 in response to EOC and the other 3 at other County Attorney Vicky Hayden its regular session on Tuesday a statement from the Court that shelters in the county. Bids will reported on the first trial under April 19, 2011 at the Ballard Fis- the balance would come from the be sought through local media. the new Mobile Home Ordi- cal Court room. The session County. A request to again table Jailer Mike Horn reported a pop- nance. A suggestion was made opened with a prayer and a mo- this discussion until a future ulation of 45 at the Detention that the ordinance be published in ment of silence in honor of Judge meeting was denied. A motion Center, including 21 State in- the local papers for citizens to Will Shadoan. All Magistrates was made, and seconded to allo- mates. He also mentioned visit- read. and Department heads were pres- cate the funds for one year and ing Hardin County to observe Ronnie Fondaw of the Road ent along with Ballard County re-evaluate at that time to see if their SAP (Substance Abuse Pro- Department reported that 5 major Judge Executive Vickie Viniard funding from the other cities gram) with consideration of a sewers were in need of replace- and Ballard County Attorney and/or grants might be available. similar year-long in house pro- ment and repairs would begin as Vicky Hayden. The motion was approved with gram in Ballard County. It was soon as a stretch of dry weather After approving the minutes one Magistrate dissenting. seen as a way to supplement lost occurred. He reported that mow- from the last meeting, the Court The Ballard County Ambulance income due to declining State In- ing and mow-trimming had move to bids for mowing various Service reported 70 calls for the mate population. The Court indi- begun. Quotes had been solicited county properties including the month of March, 40 of which re- cated that this was a good for removal of dangerous trees in Courthouse and hill, Old and quired Paramedic involvement. program to consider for the fu- the county. Decision was made to New Library properties and other A grant in the amount of ture. Jailer Horn also reported on award the contract to Edging Tree county lawns. Only one bid had $11,009.19 has been received and the failure of the control board at Service on a ‘worst eight trees or been received before the deadline will be used for training equip- the Jail. As of the meeting, the $5000’ basis. and, as it was in line with last ment and expenses. Training ses- jail was without lights or inter- Bids had been received for a year’s expenses, the mowing sions have usually been paid by com and the doors had to be man- forklift and ramp for the Recycle contract, totaling $890 per the individual paramedics and ually opened. Preliminary Center. After discussion, the con- month, was awarded to Sam Den- staff, this grant will allow those indications were that a moisture tract was awarded to Union City nis. The next bid considered was fees to be paid for them. The leak from the roof had caused Forklift Company. It was an- for lighting at the Ballard Deten- Court approved $900 for striping damage to equipment in the nounced that tentative dates had tion Center. The contract, paid for and logo placement on the 2 new maintenance closet. A technician been set for the County-wide by an Energy Efficiency Grant cars recently purchased for the from StarTel was in route to at- Clean up days. Dates chosen are valued at $17,000 was awarded EMS. BCAS also reported a $325 tempt repairs. Mention was 16-20 May 2011. This will be an- to StarTel Systems from Glascow expense for repair of the starter made that if failure of the board nounced in the local papers. He KY. Quotes had also been re- on the generator at the Emer- was due to water damage from a also reported that Recycle Center ceived for carpeting at the Li- gency Response Broadcast roof leak; it would covered under was now open Tuesday through brary. Low quote was from Tower, which failed during the insurance and could be repaired Saturday from 8am to 4pm. Sherwin-Williams and was ac- recent storms. The Court also ap- without further taxpayer cost. The Treasurer’s report was ap- cepted. proved an annual maintenance Sheriff Todd Cooper reported a proved as well as cash and budget The next item of discussion was contract for that generator for 99.26% tax-collection rate. transfers. The Fiscal court ap- the request from the Kentucky $225/year with West Kentucky County Clerk Lynn Lane re- proved the 2009 Fiscal Court Mississippi River Commission Power in Bardwell KY. County marked that this was a record for Audit and the 2009 County for seed funding for marketing Clerk Lynn Lane made special tax collections and the Court rec- Clerk’s Audit. Lynne Lane re- the River Corridor counties notice of BCAS’ response to the ognized the Sheriff and staff for ported on the deci-annual Re-Ap- through Great River Region. This Shadoan wreck and the profes- their diligence in this matter. pointment of Magisterial funding discussion had been sionalism displayed. Judge Animal Control Officer James Districts as required by law. A 3 tabled at the last two Fiscal Court Vickie Viniard also added her Campbell reported 25 calls for citizen commission was ap- Sessions. The Magistrates re- praise to the handling of this March. He also reported that he pointed to review the information ported that, other than $5,000 event. has formed a “FaceBook” page relative to this evaluation. pledged by the City of Wickliffe, EMS Director Jody Brown re- ‘Ballard County Animal Control’ The Fiscal Court adjourned to no other city in the county had ported on storm Readiness in re- where pictures of all animals im- re-convene in Executive session. discussed or offered funds. The gard to this week’s anticipated pounded at Coffee Clinic will be Magistrates reported that they weather. He noted also that posted for owners to see and would attempt to speak to the matching grants have been re- claim their animal. He stated it other cities again. The Court was ceived for 4 Emergency genera- could also be used to search for reminded that they had stated that tors for the county. The first, and missing animals by posting the Visit our website at www.ballardweekly.com Page Four The Ballard Weekly May 4, 2011 Community ews Ballard County Preschool Celebrates Relay for Life Events!!! Halloween with Curious George Life Care Center of LaCenter is having a fundraiser for Relay for Life. On May 20-22, the Portrait Café will be holding photo sessions. For only $9.95, you get 1 8x10, 2 5x7’s, and 8 wallets of your first pose! Half of the proceeds go to the Relay for Life team at Life Care. The photo opportunities offered are Kiddie Couture, Children’s Vintage Photos, Children’s Ritz Photos, and Family photos (which can include your pets). All children’s sittings can contain several children or only one child. Clothing will be provided for the children’s pho- tos for sizes 3 months to 10 years, if you choose to use the clothing available for the specialty photos. To reserve your spot, contact Ashley or Donna at 665-5681 by Friday, May 6. This is a great opportunity for some reasonably priced photos of your children or family, and a chance to support a great cause! Ballard County Coop Steps In to Aid Farmers with Crop Spraying

With all the rain and flooding, Ballard County farmers are about a month Buchanan AM Class behind schedule on planting their crops. The wheat seed that was planted in the fall needed fungicide spray on it. How- ever, with all the rain and flooding in the area, crop yields would not be very high without fungicide. Ballard CountyCoop, in an effort to help their customers, hired a helicopter service to apply the much needed fungi- Buchanan PM Class cide in an attempt to raise the crop yield for the season.

Ballard Residents Receive Honors from WKCTC West Kentucky Community – Excellence in Humani- Redden, Advanced Nursing As- and Technical College will hold ties; Haley Brunston – sistant Honor Award; and Lind- an honors ceremony at the Phlebotomy Perseverance sey Underwood - Dental Luther F. Carson Four Rivers Award; Bethany Cain – Hygiene, Hu-Friedy Golden Center on Monday, May 9, at Business Administration (Man- Scaler Award. 5:00 Of fifty ttwo students re- agement Option), Outstanding This ceremony is open to the ceiving honors, these six Ballard Achievement; Candice Kendall public. Congratulations to these County residents are to be rec- – L.P.N.-R.N. Academic students for their hard work and ognized: Richard Blankenship Achievement Award; Chelsea achievement.

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Preorder your tickets today for a special price! Metcalf PM Class Adults: $8 Children’s book favorite Curious George recently visited students at Bal- Students: $3 lard County Preschool and Head Start as part of activities sponsored by the Under 5: $1 Ballard County Cooperative Extension Service, Family Focus Family Re- source and Youth Service Center and the Four River Counties Early Child- Buy tickets at the door: Adults $10, Students $5, Under 5 $1 hood Council. Students participated in a hands-on pizza-making activity Contact Lindsay Allen 270.665.8400 x. 2510 like the one in the story, “Curious George and the Pizza Party.” All students [email protected] also received a copy of the book to take home. George is shown here with teachers Amy Metcalf and Jessica Buchanan’s morning and afternoon classes. (BCPS photo)

Visit our website at www.ballardweekly.com May 4, 2011 The Ballard Weekly Page Five Community ews Redden and McKean Exchange Vows Kyle McKean and Chelsea Red- den were united in marriage on April 2, 2011 a t4 o’clock in the af- ternoon. The wedding was held at Providence Baptist Church where the two attend. Chelsea Redden, daughter of Keith and Tina Redden of Kevil is currently working as a CAN at Life Care of LaCenter. Kyle McKean, son of Teresa Draper of LaCenter, is currently employed as a department man- ager at Wal-Mart and has recently Our name says it all! Founded in 2003, joined the Army National Guard. Affordable Trash, Inc. is a leading trash Upon completion of basic training, removal company. We are dedicated to the couple will begin their lives to- continually putting our customers first. gether along with their son, Talyn. Give us a call, Affordable Trash offers a diversified range of services which are sure to meet your needs, no matter how unique. Governor Beshear Requests Aid for Beware of Flood Clean-up Scams Debbie Colvin, Ballard County company. LEGAL NOTICE Families in Flood Damaged Communities Extension Agent for Family and 3. Have a written and signed FRANKFORT, Ky. (April 29, Crittenden riers and utility vehicles engaged Consumer Sciences, Ballard contract before any work begins. Nsoro MasTec, LLC (on behalf County Extension Office 2011) – Gov. Steve Beshear Hopkins in Kentucky ’s flood relief effort. The contract should clearly spell of AT&T Mobility) proposes to The storms that brought heavy construct a 199-foot overall today requested on behalf of Muhlenberg “My administration will do rainfall and flooding during out all details of the work to be height monopole telecommuni- Kentucky’s farm families a dis- Daviess whatever it takes to help our cit- April have left behind a multi- completed and include a begin- cations structure. The struc- aster declaration from Agricul- Livingston izens recover from this disaster ture would be located at 174 tude of problems for homeown- ning and ending date for the job. ture Secretary Tom Vilsack, as a Union as quickly as possible,” said 4. Never pay for work before New Liberty Church Road in ers, leaving consumers in need Kevil, Ballard County , Ken- result of severe storms and Fulton Gov. Beshear. “Our action will of everything from water re- it has been completed. Do not tucky . Nsoro (on behalf of flooding that occurred, starting Lyon help expedite the delivery of moval to tree removal. As you give workers money to buy sup- AT&T) invites comments from the week of April 17. Webster critically needed supplies and any interested party on the im- begin the process of clean-up plies unless you know them per- “Reports indicate that Ken- The widespread effects of the emergency services to commu- sonally. If supplies are needed pact the tower may have on any and repair, protect yourself from Historic Properties. Comments tucky farmers have significant flooding continue to impact nities that have been stricken.” unethical repair people. ahead of time, purchase them may be sent to Environmental losses of crops and infrastruc- Kentuckians across the Com- At the Governor’s direction, 1. Find out about the people yourself; otherwise the supplier Corporation of America , ATTN: ture, and the conditions have monwealth, as rivers that have Transportation Secretary Mike Dina Bazzill, 1375 Union Hill In- with whom you are dealing. Are can put a lien on property if the critically impacted spring plant- not yet crested continue to rise. Hancock today issued an order contractor does not pay. dustrial Court , Suite A, Al- they licensed by the state? Ask pharetta , Georgia 30004. ings.” said Gov. Beshear. “The The Governor’s written request temporarily lifting some restric- for proof of liability insurance. If 5. Be sure you have the phys- Comments must be received severe storms and flooding have is the necessary first step to ini- tions on commercial vehicles de- a company doesn’t have it, you ical address and phone number within 30 days. For questions significantly impacted Kentucky tiate the process for a Secretarial livering food, water, medicine of the contractor. If you need to please call Dina Bazzill at 770- ’s farms and assistance from the Disaster Designation. This des- and other critical supplies. The could be sued by someone get- 667-2040 x111. ting hurt as a result of the repair call to cancel the job, it is a good USDA is critical and necessary ignation is necessary for several order also applies to vehicles en- work or by a neighbor if their idea to follow up with a certified to offset resulting income USDA disaster assistance pro- gaged in restoration of public property is damaged from con- letter sent with a return receipt losses.” grams to become available to utilities, including waste dis- struction work. Also make sure request. The following request is due farmers across the Common- posal, and debris removal. the contractor carries workers’ For more information about to severe storms and flooding wealth. Under the order, which is ef- compensation coverage in case a how to protect yourself from un- conditions beginning the week Additional counties may be fective until May 15, drivers can worker is injured on job. scrupulous business operators, of April 17 for the following added to the request at a later be exempted from maximum 2. Check unknown companies contact the Ballard County Co- counties: date if conditions warrant. driving times and from the re- out with the Better Business Bu- operative Extension Service. Ed- Information about USDA Dis- quirement to stop at weigh sta- reau (Louisville/Western Ken- ucational programs of the Ballard aster Assistance Programs and tions. In addition, the order tucky, 1-502-583-6546; Cooperative Extension Service Graves the Secretarial Disaster Designa- authorizes the Transportation Central/Eastern Kentucky, 1- serve all people regardless of Marion tion process are available at Cabinet’s Department of Vehicle 800-866-6668) or call the Con- race, color, age, sex, religion, Breckinridge www.fsa.usda.gov by clicking Regulation to waive size and sumer Protection Division at disability or national origin. Hancock on the Disaster Assistance Pro- weight restrictions when appro- 1-888-432-9257 to see if infor- Source: Robert Flashman, state Marshall gram link in the left-hand col- priate. However, to ensure the mation is available about the specialist, family resource man- Caldwell umn. safety of the traveling public, agement Henderson In addition, Gov. Steve carriers must obtain all neces- McCracken Beshear today directed the Ken- sary permits and comply with all Carlisle tucky Transportation Cabinet to other safety requirements. Hello World! Hickman temporarily suspend certain reg- McLean ulatory restrictions on motor car- Kyle and Chelsea Redden of Monkey’s Eyebrow would like to announce the birth of their son, Talyn Karter McKean, on February 24, 2011. Talyn was born at Western Baptist Hospital at 12:04 p.m., weighing in at 7 lbs. 10 oz. and at 19 inches long.

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Submit news and calendar items to: Phone:270.665.9335 • Fax:270.665-8013 • Email:[email protected] Page Six The Ballard Weekly May 4, 2011 Community ews Obituaries D & D Stump Grinding Chris Story John Christopher Story, 50, of mother Ruth Story of Paducah, Wickliffe, Kentucky passed Kentucky; two nephews; one away at 5:35 a.m. Friday, April niece; and one great niece. Free Estimates 22, 2011 at Lourdes Hospital. He was preceded in death by Chris was a member of Cane his mother Johnnie Faye Moyers Creek Baptist Church in Wick- Story. liffe and former employee of Funeral services were held at . Westvaco -Wickliffe Paper Mill. Sunday, April 24th at the Milner Call (270) 674-5857 Chris was a loving and devoted & Orr Funeral Home of Wick- father, son, and brother. liffe with Bill Polley and Gene Cell (270) 210-6656 Chris is survived by his chil- Stallons officiating. Burial fol- dren Christopher Blake Story lowed in the Barlow City Ceme- and wife Brandi of Eddyville, tery. Kentucky, Jeremy Story of Pad- Expressions of sympathy may ucah, Kentucky, and Jill Hazel- take the form of contributions to wood and husband Sam of Camp Rainbow, P.O. Box 3522, Wickliffe, Kentucky; three Clarksville, TN 37043. Waldon - Denton liffe, Kentucky; one sister Kim grandchildren Tarryn Faith Story Graves of Kevil, Ken- Story, Dalton Thomas Hazel- You may leave a message of tucky; and one brother Jaime State Farm Ins. wood, and Brody Jaxon Story; sympathy or light a candle at Story and wife Leslie of Wick- his father Leon Story of Wick- www.milnerandorr.com. liffe, Kentucky; one grand- 831 Jefferson Street Henry Etta Compton Paducah, KY 42001 Henry Etta Compton, 80, of Cassie Morrow; eight great- Kevil, Ky., passed away at 3:28 grandchildren and several nieces (270) 444-7854 a.m. Monday, April 25, 2011, at and nephews. Western Baptist Hospital. Henry Etta was preceded in She was born in Hammond, In- death by her husband, James M. diana. Henry Etta was a member Compton. Her parents were Proudly serving our friends and neighbors in of the Spring Bayou Baptist Henry Leamon Hendon and Church since 1960 where she Myrtle Futrell Hendon. Ballard and surrounding counties . Call us was a member of the Adult Funeral services were held Women’s Sunday School Class. Thursday, April 28, 2011, at the with your insurance needs. She was a member and Past Milner and Orr Funeral Home of President of the Women’s Mis- Paducah with the Rev. Terry Tip- sionary Union of Spring Bayou ton, the Rev. Jimmy Compton Baptist Church. Henry Etta re- and the Rev. Steve Turner offici- Phillip Aaron Bush tired from Western Baptist Hos- wife, Mary Jo of Reidland, Ky.; ating. Burial followed in the Phillip Aaron Bush of St. Clair, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and interests during his life, but pital as a Nurse’s Aide with 17 sister, Margaret Kirkland and Woodlawn Memorial Gardens. MO departed this life at his great-nieces and nephews, his Masonic activities were his years of service. husband, Jerry of Coldwater, Expressions of sympathy may home in St. Clair on April 20, cousins, other relatives and passion. He was an avid base- She is survived by her daugh- Ky.; brother, L.J. Hendon and take the form of contributions to 2011 having reached the age of many friends. ball fan and had a great time at ter, Ann Driver and husband, wife, Renaye of Murray, Ky.; ten the Spring Bayou Baptist Church fifty-seven years, two months Phillip was preceded in death the Cardinal’s opening game this Mike of Benton, Ky.; sons, Rev. grandchildren, Holly Compton Building Fund, 4575 Old Hobbs and seventeen days. Phillip was by his parents, Peter “Pappy” season. Going hunting and fish- Jimmy Compton and wife, Adams, Renae C. Turner, Chad Road, Kevil, KY 42053. born in Cairo, IL on February 3, and Jessie Bush. ing, especially with family were Vickie of Kevil, Ky., Danny Compton, Brett Compton, Josh You may leave a message of 1954, son of Peter Mickley Phillip was a Christian and past other favorite hobbies. Phillip Compton and wife, Sherri of Compton, Jordyn Compton, sympathy and light a candle at Bush, known to many as Pappy, member of Mt. Zion Baptist enjoyed cutting grass and caring Kevil, Ky., Bobby Compton and Kelli Jo Compton, Andrew milnerandorr.com. Harned, Brandon Driver, and and Jessie Lea Bush nee Moore. Church in St. Clair. He was a for his lawn and home. Above As a young man, he was united member and Junior Deacon of all else, he was happiest when he in marriage and blessed to have Fraternal Lodge 363, AF & AM was spending time with his fam- Bobby Neal Moore two children. of Robertsville, MO, having ily and grandchildren. Bobby Neal Moore, of West ducah; one son, Randall Moore and Grace Flowers Moore. Phillip is survived by his chil- been initiated December 3, 1995, A kind and loving father, fa- Paducah, age 77, died Thursday of Kevil, Ky.; one daughter, Funeral Services were held dren, Phillip A. Bush and com- passed October 7, 1996 and ther-in-law, grandfather, brother, evening at 6:37 p.m. at his home Lynne Thomas and her husband, Monday at 11 a.m. at Morrow panion, Kim Wintjen, of Union, raised December 7, 1996. He brother-in-law, nephew, uncle, in West Paducah. Mike, of Kevil, Ky.; one brother, Funeral Chapel in La Center MO and Amanda Snyder and was also a member and Junior great-uncle, cousin, fellow iron- Bobby was a member of La Donald Moore of North Car- with the Rev. Dean Ross offici- husband, David, of Laingsburg, Warden of Easter Lodge 575, AF worker, mason and elk, he will Center Christian Church, where olina; and five grandchildren, ating. Interment followed at MI; by five grandchildren, Des- & AM of St. Clair. He had re- be sadly missed and lovingly re- he served as a Deacon. He was a Jared Thomas, Brittney Thomas, Maplelawn Cemetery in Padu- tiny and Jace Bush of Union and cently joined the Order of East- membered by all who knew and Korea Army veteran, and he re- Kaitlyn Thomas, Dakota Moore, cah. Paige, Dalton and Kayson Sny- ern Star, St. Clair Chapter 96 and loved him. tired from the McCracken and Chase Moore. Memorial contributions may der of Laingsburg; by three was a member of Elks Lodge Funeral services were held at County Road Department. Bobby was preceded in death be sent to La Center Christian brothers, Peter Bush and wife, 2651 in St. Clair. After graduat- 10:00 AM Wednesday, April 27, Bobby is survived by his wife, by one sister, Ruth Thompson; Church Building Fund, 414 Wal- Sherry, of Festus, MO, James ing from St. Clair High School 2011 at Russell Colonial Funeral Shirley Piper Moore of West Pa- and his parents, Guffrey Neal nut Street, La Center, KY 42056. Bush of St. Clair and Randall in 1972, Phillip began his career Home in St. Clair with the Rev. Bush and wife, Zina, of Union; with the International Associa- Dr. Phil Turner officiating. In- by three sisters, Karen Marquart tion of Bridge, Structural, Orna- terment was in Midlawn Memo- William “Junior” Stevens, Jr. and husband, Rick, of Washing- mental and Reinforcing rial Gardens, Union, MO. Junior Stevens, age 89, died Bandana; two daughters, Judy ter; Kasey and Katie Chandler of ton, MO, Carol Kachadorian and Ironworkers, Local 396 of St. Memorials may be made to the Thursday morning at 6:25 a.m. Chandler and her husband, El- Kevil, and Sydney and Seth husband, Michael, of St. Clair Louis, MO and was currently Fraternal Lodge 363 of at Western Baptist Hospital in bert Wayne, of La Center, and Cooper of Barlow. and Nita Jo Smith and husband, working as a journeyman. Robertsville, MO. Paducah. Charlotte Cooper and her hus- He was preceded in death by a Mike, of Wickliffe, KY; by Phillip enjoyed many hobbies Junior was a member of Ban- band, Danny, of Paducah; one brother, Kenneth Stevens, a sis- dana Baptist Church for 71 sister, Emma Jean Kingston of ter, Betty Meriwether, and his Star Wallace years. He owned and operated Jackson, Michigan. Five grand- parents, William Sr. and Alice Star Rose Wallace, 81 of La- of Wickliffe; one son Charles Lawrence Hargrove; two sis- Stevens Trucking in Bandana for sons, Mitch Chandler and his Stevens. Center passed away at 3:35 Wallace of LaCenter; one sister ters; and five brothers. several years. He was a World wife, Theresa, of La Center, Rod Funeral services were held Sat- p.m. Thursday at Lourdes Hos- Golda May Webb of Decatur, Private funeral services were War II Navy Veteran. Junior was Chandler and his wife, Michele, urday morning at 11 a.m. at Ban- pital. AL; three grandchildren and held on Sunday, April 24, 2011 a member of the Masonic Lodge of La Center, Brandon Chandler dana Baptist Church with the Mrs. Wallace was a member five great grandchildren. with burial in the Wickliffe #537 for over 50 years. He also and his wife, Nicole, of Kevil, Rev. Don Wann officiating. In- of Gage Country Church. Mrs. Wallace was preceded in City Cemetery. farmed and had livestock for Steve Cooper and his wife, Tana, terment will follow at Mt. Pleas- She is survived by her hus- death by two daughters Sheryl Milner & Orr Funeral Home several years. Junior was a very of Barlow, and Jason Cooper of ant Cemetery. band of 63 years Elliott Wal- Walters and Sara Walters; her of Wickliffe is in charge of devoted and loving husband, fa- Paducah. Ten great-grandchil- Memorial contributions may lace; one daughter Pamela Case parents Lewis and Bertha May arrangements. ther, brother, grandfather and dren, Jesse Chandler, Erik Chan- be sent to Bandana Baptist friend. dler, Tyler Chandler, Clay Church, 157 Allen Street, Ban- Junior is survived by his wife Chandler, Lee Chandler, and dana, KY 42022 or the charity of of 71 years, Nellie Stevens of Bradley Chandler, all of La Cen- choice. Marissa S. Lutgendorf Marissa S. Lutgendorf, 53, of mother, Dorothy Marie Rust one sister. Carlisle County died at 10:35 Hendrix: four sisters, Donna Services were held Thursday at a.m. Monday at her home. Simmons of Camp Verde, Ariz., Milner & Orr Funeral Home of She had been employed as a sur- Judy Taylor of Kevil, Barbara Paducah with the Rev. F. Wayne gical technician at Western Bap- Hendrix of Marshall County, and Carter officiating. Burial fol- Visit the Ballard County Coop tist Hospital. Cassandra Rhoades of Paducah. lowed in Maplelawn Park She is survived by her hus- She is preceded in death by her Cemetery. band, Daniel A. Lutgendorf; her father, James E. Hendrix; and for all of your Spring Planting eeds

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Visit our website at www.ballardweekly.com May 4, 2011 The Ballard Weekly Page Seven Community ews Blackbeard’s Island By Robin L. Holt From time to time I get some On Pit Road wild ideas of somewhere “off the wall” that I would like to visit. By Tim Taylor for Saturday’s Nationwide race, in third and Logano fourth. The With the help of my young son Nashville Superspeedway took with five full time Sprint Cup last of the Sprint Cup regulars and my past travels to the mys- center stage this past weekend drivers taking advantage of an was David Reutimann who terious Isles that lie just offshore hosting the Camping World off Cup weekend to tackle the struggled to a 14th place finish. of the Carolina’s that could only Truck Series and Nationwide Se- 1.333 mile track in Lebanon, Roush Fenway drivers Ricky mean one thing...... PIRATES ! ries events while the Sprint Cup Tennessee. Joey Logano won Stenhouse Jr came home fifth For centuries those scurvy ras- teams took the Easter Weekend his third pole in just his fourth at- with teammate and Daytona 500 cals roamed the seas and many off. tempt at the central Tennessee winner Trevor Bayne finishing small islands of the Eastern My first event actually on pit track. He led the Sprint Cup sixth. Coast, much glamorized last few road this year saw Kyle Busch contingent that claimed five of Stenhouse’s fifth place finish years by the popular movie se- dominate the truck series event, the first nine starting spots. But allows him to leave Nashville in ries “Pirates of the Caribbean”. leading all but ten of the 150 laps this night belonged to the Roush a tie in the year long point’s bat- Many of the stories and legends Blackbeard Island National gion. Several years ago I had a Friday night. But he did have to Fenway Racing Team led by tle with Justin Allgaier. The top surrounding this area include tall Wildlife Refuge. It serves as a wonderful opportunity to visit survive some late race chal- Carl Edwards. He was happy all seven drivers in the points stand- tales of treasure buried just off- safe haven for various types of with some of the Gullah near the lenges from Ron Hornaday Jr weekend long with his car, but ing are within seven points of the shore by the many pirate ships migratory birds & other water- Beaufort community & ate at and Nelson Piquet Jr to earn his was a little disappointed with the lead. Jason Lefler dropped out that landed on the shores. One in fowl, as well as many varieties one of their quaint restaurants. 26th series win. Hornaday made seventh place starting position. of the lead and is now two points particular that has really seemed of endangered species including The owner of the small diner a power move, running Busch up But it did not take him long to back in third, followed by Reed to fuel my son’s imagination the Loggerhead Turtles. Deer, al- where we stopped spoke broken the track going into turn three, flex his muscle. In less than 20 Sorenson , Trevor Bayne, Elliott (and mine) is the story of Black- ligators, Bald Eagles & many English & had one of the most just after a restart to claim the green flag laps, Edwards charged Sadler and Aric Almirola. The beard’s Island, near the Sapelo other remarkable species can be unique accents I have ever heard, lead with eight laps remaining. his way to the front, passing Nationwide Series will next join Island area off the coast of Geor- spotted throughout the year in they are fascinating culture to But another caution waved set- Logano on the 19th circuit to take the Sprint Cup Series in Rich- gia. Legend has it that Black- the marshy tidal area’s of the is- say the least. We also made a ting up a three lap dash to the the lead. He would lead all but mond, Virginia. The Nationwide beard himself landed on this land region. Vehicles of any type visit to view some of their beau- finish. Busch shot his way to the four of the next 115 laps of the Series will race on Friday night very spot of land and buried are strictly prohibited on the is- tiful artwork & other handmade front just after the restart in turn race, only losing the lead during with the Sprint Cup Series rac- some of his wealth & treasure land for the safety of the local wares they sold that portray their two and claimed the lead, and pit stops. The race got strung out ing on Saturday night. there on the beach ! It it un- wildlife but private boats & tours ancient way of life. I am also then cruised on to victory. Pi- during that stretch, but then a se- Richmond is another short known whether the legend is true can be arranged locally for any- told however that many of them quet Jr took advantage of the late ries of cautions kept the field in track, and the short track races or if the treasure has ever been one interested in pursuing their also have Creole ancestry as well race restarts and jumped up to check the remainder of the night. have been dominated by three located, however there is no interest in the area. but either way they seem to finish second, only 1.061 sec- The best racing of the night drivers as of late, Denny Hamlin, transportation to the small island enhance the mysterious is- onds behind Busch. Todd Bod- came shortly after the last cau- teammate Kyle Busch, and Jim- other than by private boat or Just as intriguing are some of lands hand in hand with the ine appeared to have the only tion of the race. As the field took mie Johnson. Those three kayak. Blackbeard the Famous the residents of the islands, legends of gold and pirates. truck that could stay in the same the green flag with 44 laps re- should be strong. Dale Earn- Pirate was actually named Ed- known locally as Gullah or zip code with Busch in the first maining, Busch lead Brad Ke- hardt Jr has raced well at this ward Teach who wreaked havoc Geechee. These native people part of the race, but contact with selowski and Edwards. Edwards track over the years and is being along with his crew up and down are remnant ancestors of ancient WEST KY TRAVELERS Miguel Paludo trying to get onto got around Keselowski to take very consistent this year. Eight the coast for many moons before slaves who were brought to the GROUP TOURS pit lane during a series of green the second position and put his of the last ten races at Richmond his untimely battle death in shores to work on the local plan- PO BOX 7025 flag pit stops ruined his chances. sites on Busch. Edwards got have been won by one of those 1718. tations. Isolated in the area, PADUCAH KY 42002-7025 they developed their own culture 270-554-7690 (phone) The contact caused enough dam- around Busch on lap 189, but four drivers with the Joe Gibbs Blackbeard Island was tim- and language skills which are [email protected] age to Bodine’s truck that it Busch fought back, looking for racing teammates claiming the bered out in the 1800’s by the very unique to our country, and (email) never ran the same the remain- back to back night wins in the last four wins. The two dark US Navy for ship lumber but may also have perhaps mixed Facebook: der of the night as he soldiered Volunteer state. He reclaimed horses to look for this weekend today has been repurchased and with other cultures of the area in- http://www.facebook.com/peo- on to a 19th place finish. The top the lead back on lap 190. But will be Marcos Ambrose and finally turned back into un- cluding the Native American’s ple/West-Ky- four drivers in the point stand- Edwards would not be denied, Bobby Labonte. Ambrose is still Travelers/1395333988 spoiled wilderness known as the who also lived in this same re- ings are all within five points of as he raced back around Busch looking for that first ever Cup each other after Nashville with to take the lead again on lap 191. win and had top ten finishes in Johnny Sauter leading the way Busch challenged back and tried both events in ¾ mile track last Studio 158 and teammate Matt Crafton to get up alongside Edwards, but year. He is at Richard Petty Mo- close behind in third. They are to no avail. Edwards maintained torsports this year and he should 158 East Ky. Drive separated by Timothy Peters in the lead this time and was able to still be a contender. Labonte re- second. Peters finished third in slowly pull away. Keselowski places Ambrose at the JTG- LaCenter, KY Nashville while Hornaday fell dropped back from the lead duo Daugherty Racing team, so back to fourth at the finish in and was not a factor down the expect that team to also have a Nashville and is also fourth in stretch. Edwards went on to a strong run on Saturday night. the points. nearly half second victory over B-Fit The heavy hitters showed up Busch with Keselowski coming Gym Community Christian Academy to Hold Auction on Friday, May 6th as Benefit EIGHTY saics, ink drawings, On Thursday from 1:00 to 6:00, STUDETS TO What could be more appropri- ate than young artists with God- scratcboards, charcoal, acrylics a Special Sneak Preview of RECEIVE given talent having an auction of and oil paintings, and nature items will be help. URSIG PIS AT their art for the benefit of their photography. Community Christian Acad- Christian school? On Friday, Doors open at 6:30 on Friday emy is located at the corner of CEREMOY May 6th, Paducah area residents with the auction with auctioneer Highway 45 and Lebanon MAY 6 will have the opportunity to pur- Bruce Deweese, beginning at Church Road, south of Lone chase outstanding art pieces by 7:00. There will be a $5.00 ad- Oak. mission fee. Paducah, Kentucky (May 3, young artists for their home, of- fice, or place of business, while 2011) – Eighty students helping support Community from West Kentucky Com- Chrisitan Academy. The school munity and Technical Col- will hold its Art Auction with lege will receive their over 75 pieces of art produced in nursing pins on Friday, May art classes from Kindergarten 6. through the 12th grade. Offerings will include silent auction items, The Nursing Pinning Cere- live auction items, and set price mony will be held in the items for sale. Clemens Fine Arts Center Among the offerings will be several pieces of decorative fur- Theatre located on the cam- niture, hand painted ceramics, pus of WKCTC. hand painted aprons, note cards, full color date books containing The ceremony begins at student art, and watercolors of Some of the award winning work by CCA Artists. Left is a 7:00 p.m. area churches. In addition, there piece by Zach Tzack in the Mixed Media competition while will be paper and crayon mo- Bonnie Durrett’s white charcoal artwork also took honors at recent competition. Photos provided.

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Submit news and calendar items to: Phone:270.665.9335 • Fax:270.665-8013 • Email:[email protected] Page Eight The Ballard Weekly May 4, 2011 Community ews The End of An Era in Carlisle County Basic Computer Classes Offered at WKCTC PADUCAH, KY (April 26, course, students should be able be offered in May and June. 2011) – Workforce Solutions at to: Class dates and times for each West Kentucky Community and • describe basic computer program are as follows: Technical College will offer a functions and use correct com- series of courses that can help puter terminology Microsoft Excel – May individuals learn basic com- • examine and identify the 10, May 24, and May 31 puter skills. components (both hardware and Microsoft PowerPoint – All classes will be offered in software) of a computer system May 23 and June 1 May and June at the Emerging • use a word processing soft- Microsoft Word – May Technology Center. ware package 17 and May 26 Beginners can learn the basics • use an Internet email pack- of computing including com- age to send and receive email Each course will have a begin- puter hardware and software • use the Internet as a re- ner’s and advanced beginner’s components, hardware and soft- source tool to research various class. The cost for each session ware capabilities, and software topics is $40.00. applications possibilities. The • manipulate and control the Beginner’s classes will be held beginner’s class is set for May Windows desktop, files, and from 9:00 a.m. – Noon. 9, May 16 and June 2 from disks Advanced beginners classes 1:00-5:00 p.m. The cost for the Beginner’s and advanced be- will be held from 1:00- 4:00 basic computer classes is ginner’s courses covering Mi- p.m. $50.00 per session. crosoft’s Word, Excel, and Space is limited. Call (270) Upon completion of the PowerPoint programs will also 534-3335 to register. By Michael Toon my mother standing there. We Satellite echoed those sentiments Carlisle Weekly could feel her presence,” Henley as well, as he watched After the storms cleared the said. that same track hoe tear down Girls of All Ages Invited to Stem Forum damage to the heart of the city The Carlisle Weekly asked the building his business has Paducah, Kentucky (April nership with the Kentucky Girls Panelists include: Dr. Jacque- of Bardwell was substantial. Henley what her plans were, inhabited since 1994. Larkins 19,2011) - Girls of all ages inter- STEM Collaborative invites fe- line Carter, Western Baptist Hos- Bardwell Mayor Philip King and at this point Henley said it told the Carlisle Weekly that ested in science, technology, en- male students, parents, busi- pital; Brandi Harless, immediately called in building was too early to know. “We the main thing was that no one gineering, and mathematics nesses, and community members EntrePaducah; Lt. Jennifer inspectors and deemed the did everything we could to was hurt in this ordeal. “It sure (STEM) can attend a forum in to participate in a regional forum Jessee, Waterways Management Larkins Satellite Building and evacuate the building before it does hurt to see this building the Emerging Technology Cen- to encourage and motivate girls and US Coast Guard; Dr. Maeve the Building that housed was razed on Monday. These come down, but the main ter on the campus of West Ken- to pursue educational choices in McCarthy, Murray State Univer- Annie’s Home Cooking unsafe past two days have been physi- thing is everyone is safe and tucky Community and Technical science, technology, engineering sity; La Nora Westbrook, United structurally. At the time of cally and emotionally tolling no one was hurt,” Larkins College on May 12 at 4:00 p.m. and mathematics. Participants States Enrichment Corporation press the city was also exploring on not only me but my family said. The Paducah Area Chamber of will learn from prominent fe- (USEC). options regarding the family as well. We felt empty on He said that he will move his Commerce Business Education male professionals in these services building and other Monday because we had no business to the other building Partnership committee in part- fields. buildings across Front Street, place to go, no place to work,” he owns at the corner of Jen- as engineers inspected them Henley said. Henley said that nings and Elm Street, and in Signup for EQIP Program Deadline Extended on Tuesday. For Annie’s she doesn’t know if they will the meantime he encourages Kevil, Ky., May 2, ing water quality, wetland accomplished through a conser- Home Cooking on Monday it start again or just call it the end citizens to call him on his cell 2011 — Natural Resources Con- restoration, and wildlife habitat, vation systems approach to man- was the end of an era for Angela of an era. phone at 270-562-4042 until servation Service in Kentucky is the Natural Resources Conserva- age and optimize nitrogen and Henley’s family. Her mother Regardless, Henley thanked Windstream can restore his accepting applications for the tion Service has established the phosphorous within fields to Annie Pehm started the business everyone for their support regular phone number to the EQIP MRBI in the Mayfield Mississippi River Basin Healthy minimize runoff and reduce on Front Street 23 years ago and over the years and said it was new location. Creek – Bayou de Chien Water- Watersheds Initiative (MRBI). downstream nutrient loading. upon her other’s passing, Angela a pleasure to serve the people Regardless, when you look at shed. Although EQIP applica- Through this Initiative, NRCS NRCS will provide producers Henley continued the tradition of of Carlisle County. “I recall the landscape of the city of tions are continually accepted, and its partners will help pro- assistance with a suite of prac- serving Bardwell and Carlisle the week of the ice storm. We Bardwell you are shocked at the application ranking cutoff ducers in targeted watersheds tices that will control soil ero- County. To see a track hoe oper- worked 24/7 to provide emer- the extreme change it has under- date has been extended to May within the Mississippi River sion, improve soil quality, and ated by Bobby Garnett tear the gency workers and citizens a taken in the past 72 hours 13, 2011. Applications received Basin voluntarily implement improve water quality. building down on Monday took meal to eat with whatever food and we reflect on the legacies after May 13, 2011 will be de- conservation practices that To see if your land is included in its toll emotionally on Henley. we had on hand. We loved serv- that both of those old buildings ferred until the next ranking avoid, control, and trap nutrient the targeted area in Ballard “It’s like watching my mother ing the community and being a left in the history of the city of cycle. runoff while maintaining agri- County call 270-462-8980, ex- pass away again. Every time we part of it,” Henley said. Bardwell. To improve the health of the cultural productivity. tension 3, or in Carlisle County came into that building we saw Leonard Larkins of Larkins Mississippi River Basin, includ- These improvements will be call 270-628-5429, extension 3. FEMA Representatives Begin Assessing Tornado Strikes City of Bardwell in April Storms Devastating Flood Damage in Kentucky FRANKFORT, Ky. (April 29, 2011) continue to rise. The Governor’s western Kentucky . Our FEMA fed- – Governor Steve Beshear directed written request to Agriculture Secre- eral coordinating officer (FCO) ar- By Michael Toon of The the home of Ricky Williams, as to have picked up his carport multiple efforts today to ensure that tary Vilsac is the necessary first step rived today and has assured us, as Carlisle Weekly his roof from his building behind and knocked it down. Luckily Kentucky citizens receive the assis- to initiate the process for a Secretar- always, they are here to assist and In some military circles the his home was ripped off for Lemons and the rest of tance they need to recover from dev- ial Disaster Designation. This des- help our Commonwealth in any way weather event that hit Bardwell, and destroying the home of Bardwell no one was killed in astating floods. The Governor ignation is necessary for several they can.” Kentucky, on April 23, 2011, Stinson Terry on Cherry Road. the event. requested a disaster declaration for USDA disaster assistance programs Currently, 66 counties and 27 cities would be called a sneak attack. The tornado then began its When the dust settled a state Kentucky ’s farm families from to become available to farmers have declared states of disaster. Without little to any warning at rampage and took full aim on of emergency was declared for Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsac, across the Commonwealth. The Kentucky National Guard all a weather system that began the building owned by Jesse the City of Bardwell and and also directed the temporary sus- In keeping with Gov. Beshear’s (KyNG) continues its support with as a storm with strong rotation in Adams, flattening it to the Carlisle County at 3:00 p.m. pension of restrictions on certain declaration of emergency and pledge approximately 128 Guardsmen motor carriers and utility vehicles to do whatever it takes to help vic- equipped with tactical vehicles pro- Mississippi County, Missouri, ground. Traffic entering the city and delivering disaster relief supplies. tims of the disaster, Transportation viding civic support to western Ken- developed into a tornadic event Front Street was the next un- leaving the city was blocked Also today, federal assessment Secretary Mike Hancock today tucky in response to the flooding for the City of Bardwell. lucky target of the tornado, as off at all entry points, as the teams are on the ground across Ken- signed an order temporarily sus- along the Ohio River . These troops Charles Fisher, Deputy Emer Annie’s Homecooking, the damage proved the roads to be tucky , evaluating damages from re- pending certain regulatory restric- continue to conduct water barrier gency Management Services post office and the Carlisle impassible. cent storms. More than half the tions on motor carriers and utility and sandbagging operations in Bal- Director, told the Paducah Sun County News took substantial After the storm made its way state’s counties have now declared vehicles engaged in disaster re- lard and Livingston Counties as well in its Sunday edition that there damage, as the roofs and walls through, emergency responders states of emergency. sponse. as law enforcement support in Hen- was no way to get warning out. were damaged. and Bardwell City Utilities “After viewing flooding and dam- The order, which is effective until derson , Fulton and McCracken “There was no warning whatso- The tornado next moved on wasted no time in getting ages throughout western Kentucky May 15, applies to vehicles deliver- Counties . yesterday, it was clear that we need ing food, water, medicine and other Emergency management officials ever,” Fisher said. “Right and left two of the most indeli- to work in securing the safety to expedite any assistance that can critical supplies. It also applies to continue urging motorists to avoid about the time this hit, we got ble images that will be remem- of citizens and working to get help our families recover more vehicles engaged in restoration of driving through flooded roadways word of a severe thunderstorm bered for years after the storm, power restored back to the citi- quickly,” said Gov. Beshear. “The public utilities, including waste dis- and report any downed power lines warning. “ as the front wall of Larkin’s zens of Bardwell. Power to the floods have had devastating impact posal and debris removal. to their local utilities or emergency The element of surprise was Satellite was crumbled away City of Bardwell was restored on spring plantings, and we need to Federal Emergency Management management. felt by Bardwell’s Chad Ballard. and into US Highway 51 and at 1:00 a.m. on Sunday. move relief supplies into the state as Agency (FEMA) representatives Please visit “I had just finished putting my the Bardwell Baptist Church Cleanup efforts immediately fast as we can. I will continue to do continue to arrive in Kentucky to http://water.weather.gov/ahps2/inde children back in my Christian Outreach Center and commenced as well, as citizens everything in my power to ease re- begin assessments. The federal x.php?wfo=lmk to monitor river and house after some four-wheeler building were damaged. walked from their homes or covery efforts for families.” teams work alongside representa- lake levels throughout Kentucky . Yesterday, Gov. Beshear toured tives from Kentucky Emergency You may also sign up for United riding and I went to put my The Bardwell Baptist Church places they parked outside of some of the state’s hardest hit areas Management (KYEM), small busi- States Geological Society’s (USGS) four-wheeler back in the shed Christian Outreach Center re- the city to come in and help in the western portion of the state. ness administration and local emer- Water Alerts, an application that al- when a huge gust of wind and ceived damage to the roof, as it clean up. Curtsinger Farms The Governor also requested a gency management. These joint lows users to receive updates at any 4x4 piece of plywood hit my was peeled away exposing the was on hand with heavy equip- major disaster declaration from the assessment teams will assess all of the sites where USGS collects side and pushed me into a huge gym floor that once provided a ment, as they cleared US High- President of the United States for In- damages to infrastructure, busi- real-time water information. Daily metal bending tool I use. I was temporary home to Carlisle way 51 so that emergency dividual Assistance, Disaster Unem- nesses and homes in each county or hourly updates are sent via e-mail bruised up a little but I am just Countians during the 2009 Ice personnel and cleanup crews ployment Assistance, Crisis with a disaster declaration in order or text messages when the current glad my kids were safe,” Ballard Storm. Also, the glass front could come in and begin the re- Counseling, Public Assistance, Haz- to calculate the magnitude of loss. conditions meet or surpass a thresh- said. that led you into the gym was covery process. ardThe total assessments will help de- old of concern determined by the Mitigation and Small Business Ad- termine the level of federal disaster user. The site to sign up for USGS Ballard also talked about the completely blown inward and Bardwell Mayor Philip King ministration disaster loans. relief. Water Alert is sights and sounds of the storm. destroyed. expressed his gratitude to all One fatality has been attributed to John Heltzel, director of KYEM, http://water.usgs.gov/wateralert. “When I was lying on the The tornado’s path then con- who helped in the moments this week’s storms. said, “We are doing everything we For road closures and conditions, ground I looked up and saw the tinued behind the church, after the storm. “I want to The widespread effects of the can to assist with the protection of please visit www.511.ky.gov, or call mobile home next to my home knocking the posts off of and thank all the citizens who flooding continue to impact Ken- citizens in the Commonwealth, in- 511. be physically picked up and damaging the white house be- pitched in and volunteered to tuckians across the Commonwealth, cluding mobilizing additional per- moved five feet off of its foun- hind the church and damaging help the City of Bardwell in as rivers that have not yet crested sonnel to help with flood waters in dation. I next looked up and Elmwood Apartments, ripping their time of need; The Bardwell saw debris and leaves swirling shingles off the roofs of the City Utilities employees in a circular motion,” Ballard apartments and blowing out who worked non-stop to restore said. windows in some cases. power to our city; Clint Correction: Ballard told the Carlisle The path of fury ended with Gill of Whayne Supply for de- Weekly he never saw a funnel the homes of Aaron Storey and livering light plants to help cloud but with the chaos of the Derek Lemons. At the home of light sections of the city we The Ballard Weekly ran a story on March 30th regarding Adrienne Beasley’s concert moment he was concerned Aaron Storey winds and debris were working in, and to all of with the safety of him and his pelted his home causing exten- our great volunteer emergency at Kings and Queens in LaCenter. In that article I referred to Timmy Byas as Timo- family. sive damage and causing dam- response teams throughout the thy Byas. Mr. Byas’ given name is Timmy. I also referred to his tragic death as the The tornadic event left a path age to his Ford Explorer. county who came to our aid. result of an auto accident in the previous year. Mr. Byas died as the result of a trac- of destruction in Bardwell be- At the home of Derek We are eternally grateful,” tor-trailer accident in 2009. The Ballard Weekly apologizes for these errors. ginning at Jennings Street at Lemons, the tornado appeared King said.

Visit our website at www.ballardweekly.com May 4, 2011 Ballard Weekly Page Nine Community ews Abdo and Winnans Sign with MCU Ballard Hires ew Football Coach “When the players put on a Bomber football t-shirt, it’s going to mean something.” That sums up the plans of John Elliott, new head football coach at Ballard Memorial High School. The 35-year veteran of coaching high-school and col- lege football teams in Kentucky and Indiana said that he wants to develop a first-class program at BMHS. He was in LaCenter on April 21 to meet his prospective players, and work on planning and a calendar for the 2011 sea- son. Elliot said he planned to have a meeting for middle- and high-school players and their Senior Mikey Winnans has signed a letter of intent with Mid Continent University. On hand fo parents in May, and hopes to rthe signing with Mikey Winnanspictured on the right are: Back Row: Jerry Summers, Lynda work with coaches in the ele- Winnans, Jason Winnans, and Athletic Director Dustin Roberts; front Row: Donna Thornton- mentary school program, as Green, Mikey Winnans, and Midcontinent Head Coach David Oesch. well. His most recent coaching seen his new roster, he said he job and a long commute will job was three years as an assis- expected to play with sound fun- keep him busy into June. He said tant at Henderson County High damentals on both sides of the he was looking forward to the School. The Colonels had a com- ball. “It’s important to run the first day of practice on July 15, bined record of 25-11 over that football,” he added, saying that a but added that the current coach- time. In 2010, they went 9-3, strong running game helped set ing staff will be working with with notable victories over Muh- up the rest of the game plan. players as allowed until then. lenberg, Graves and Marshall “I want our players to be The Elliott family also in- counties. They lost in overtime successful on the field and in the cludes five sons, one of whom, in the playoffs to Louisville classroom,” he said. Elliott also Joey, was the starting quarter- Male. has over two decades of experi- back for the Purdue Boilermak- The team there was very ence as a teacher. ers in 2009. He now plays for the balanced, Elliott said, with only He and his wife, Denise, Winnipeg Blue Bombers in the 200 yards’ difference in rushing currently live in Newburgh, Ind., Canadian Football League. and passing numbers. While de- and he said that the logistics of tailed plans will wait until he’s finishing the year at his current (BCS photos) One Reason to Remember “Turn Around - Don’t Drown” Adam Abdo signs with Mid Continent University. On hand for the signing were: pictured at the left: back Row: BMHS Asst. Coach Jerry Summers, Anita Abdo, and Athletic Director Dustin Roberts;; front row: BMHS Coach Donna Thornton-Green, Adam Abdo, Midcontinent Head Coach David Oesch. By: Allyson Alvey lard Memorial’s team to stay in I’m sure that’ll be no problem.” 2010 was Ballard Memorial’s shape for baseball, and now he Abdo and Winnans will not be first year to have a high school has a full ride to college. just teammates at MCU, but also soccer team, and it was very suc- Abdo was captain of the 2010 roommates. “I’m so glad Mikey cessful. This first-year team pro- BMHS Soccer team. For his and Adam are rooming together, duced two collegiate signees: senior season, he had 7 goals and they’ll be good for each other; Adam Abdo and Mikey Win- 14 shots on the goal. Abdo re- you know, keep each other in nans. On April 15, 2011, Abdo ceived the Leadership and Best line,” Lynda Winnans said when and Winnans signed a renewable Forward Awards. Winnans had asked about her son’s roommate. one year contract to become 115 saves in 14 JV games. He Although these best friends are Cougars at Mid-Continent Uni- earned the Keeper Award and moving on to become college versity. Most Valuable Player of the soccer players, they will con- Abdo has played soccer since 2010 season. tinue to give back to Ballard Me- elementary school. His father is MCU Coach David Oesch is morial. The MCU Cougar from Brazil and has always filled thrilled to have this dynamic Soccer Team plans to host a high his head with dreams of partici- duo. “Of course, they’ll have to school soccer camp this summer pating in the World Cup. Win- behave on and off the field and and the Ballard Bombers will be nans played soccer when he was keep a 2.0 GPA to keep their attending to support their gradu- younger, but took a break to play scholarship, but after seeing their ates. A Tennessee woman traveling on Highway 51 is the perfect example of “Turn Around - Don’t baseball. He decided to join Bal- grades and meeting them today, Drown”. The submerged vehicle above ended up in the backwater when the driver attempted to drive through flood waters at “Winford Junction” at the Ballard-Carlisle County Line. The driver USDA Announces May Deadline for was rescued and her vehicle was removed from the flood waters. Biomass Crop Assistance Program ew Page Promotes John Fuller Lexington KY, April 20, 2011– air quality while reducing the de- gible biomass crops. Producers And Steve Weber at Wickliffe Mill USDA Farm Service Agency mand for fossil fuels,” said Dol- then receive annual payments for Wickliffe, KY – April 26, 2011 – 1985 in the Environmental de- Acting Administrator Val cini. “I encourage all those growing those crops. NewPage has promoted John partment and transferred to the Dolcini announced the deadline interested in participating in this For more information, visit the Fuller to Mill Manager and Power and Recovery area in for project area proposals for the program to contact their Farm USDA Farm Service Agency’s Steve Weber to Production Man- 1990 and was promoted to Tech- Biomass Crop Assistance Service Agency (FSA) state of- website at ager at the paper mill in Wick- nical Assistant to the Power and Program (BCAP). To be consid- fice for details.” www.fsa.usda.gov/bcap or con- liffe. Fuller has been with the Recovery Superintendent. In ered, proposals must be submit- BCAP was authorized in the tact Kelly Novak at company since 2000 at the Rum- 1996 he was promoted to Senior ted to the applicable state 2008 Farm Bill and provides in- 202.720.4053 or ford, ME mill. He joined the Technical Assistant – Power and office by close of business, May centives to eligible farmers, [email protected]. The mill as Manager, Pulp and Utili- Recovery and in 1997 to Opera- 27, 2011. ranchers and forest landowners BCAP project area proposal sub- ties, and was promoted to Pro- tions Supervisor – Power and “The nation that harnesses the for the establishment and pro- mission form is available Recovery. In 1999 he was pro- power of clean, renewable en- duction of biomass crops for online at moted to Area Supervisor – ergy will be the nation that heat, power, bio-based products http://www.fsa.usda.gov/Inter- Power and Recovery and in 2004 leads the 21st century. BCAP and biofuels. BCAP project net/FSA_File/bcap_form_20.pdf to Assistant Pulp and Power Su- can help rural communities save areas are specific geographic . perintendent. In 2006 he joined money, create jobs and improve areas where producers grow eli- the Lean Six Sigma Business Excellence group as a Black Belt and was promoted to Master Wickliffe Mill Shut Down Due to Steve Weber Black Belt in 2008. He was pro- Production Manager moted to Power and Recovery High Water Conditions duction Manager in 2007. He Superintendent in 2009 and to WICKLIFFE, KY, April 26, will depend on how quickly the assigned to maintain essential has a bachelor’s degree in forest Pulp and Power Superintendent 2011 – The NewPage paper mill water begins to recede after its operations during the shutdown. products from Oregon State Uni- in 2010. A native of Mayfield, in Wickliffe has decided to initi- expected crest next week. A The mill employs approximately versity and a master’s degree Weber has a bachelor’s degree in ate a controlled shutdown of the small crew of employees will be 480 people. from the Institute of Paper environmental engineering tech- Wickliffe mill, beginning April Chemistry in Wisconsin. He and nology and a master’s degree in 26, due to the Mississippi River his wife, Mimi, have three chil- engineering technology both reaching flood stage and pro- John Fuller dren. from Murray State University. hibiting the mill from operating ew Mill Manager Weber joined the com- He and his wife, Kelly, live in its wastewater treatment plant pany at the Wickliffe mill in Mayfield with their children. effectively. Mill personnel are working closely with the Ken- tucky Division of Water and Di- vision of Waste Management. The mill is located just south of the confluence of the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers. The mill has not experienced flood levels this high during its 40 year operating history. The duration of the out- age is unknown at this time and Submit news and calendar items to: Phone:270.665.9335 • Fax:270.665-8013 • Email:[email protected] Page Ten The Ballard Weekly May 4, 2011 TheThe BeaconBeacon

May 4 Senior Spotlights 2011 Skylar Amis Andrew Dortch CTC Students Helping Flood Abatement Efforts

By Jessi Worley By Brionna Martin Students at Ballard County Career and Technical Center spent part of Tuesday afternoon filling sandbags for the Ballard Petite, bubbly, outgoing, and place at Star Events. Whether kicking butt on the friends, especially classmate County Road Department to use around local homes and busi- girly, Skylar Amis is one senior Skylar is the daughter of Terry football field as Ballard Memo- Jaylen Morris. Andrew wants to nesses in danger of flooding from heavy rains and rising rivers. everyone should meet. She has and Kelly Amis of West Padu- rial High School’s defensive be remembered as a good friend, Students had filled two trailers with bags in about an hour. made her mark on the history of cah and is the great niece of lineman or just playing good ole and an honest and trustworthy Teachers said they planned to continue the efforts for the rest of Ballard Memorial High School Linda and Bobby Keeling. She backyard football, senior An- person. When he leaves BMHS the week, weather permitting. Members of the Kentucky National due to her involvement in so is a member of Heartland Wor- drew Dortch is one to remem- he hopes to leave behind a good Guard arrived in the county late Tuesday afternoon, and com- many activities. ship Center. When Skylar is not ber! The son of Julie Ann and reputation. munity volunteers also worked at the CTC location until the night’s bad weather drove them away. (BCS photo) So where to begin with Sky- being her busy self, she enjoys Randy Lee Dortch of Barlow is When Andrew graduates he lar’s long resume? She has been going to singing competitions, the type of guy that puts his wants to be the tester of the La- involved with sports such as shopping, traveling to different heart and soul into everything Z-Boy recliners, then later be- basketball (one year), softball (4 places and hanging out with her he does. come a diesel mechanic. years), tennis (4 years), and col- boyfriend. Andrew does this not only as a Favorites: orguard (2 years). She was also When Skylar moves on from football player, but also having Class: Autobody in choir for two years. Skylar is BMHS, her future plans include been a member of FFA, track, Teacher: Mrs. Rottgering in FBLA (4 years), FCA (2 getting married, going to col- and the tennis team. Andrew’s Movie: Never Back Down years), Beta Club (3 years), lege, becoming a chemical engi- sophomore and junior year he Musician: Brantley Gilbert Drama Club (one year), and her neer, having kids, and moving won the award for most out- Song: Farmer’s Daughter most known—FCCLA. In out of Ballard County. She standing defensive lineman and TV Show: Swamp People FCCLA, Skylar has served as hopes to be remembered by her won the West Kentucky Ban- Video Game: Poker Star.Net the FCCLA Chapter Parliamen- classmates as a strong-willed quet for Football his junior year. Food: Hot Wings tarian and President. She has person. We only wish Skylar the One of Andrew’s favorite School Food: Hot Wings also held the positions of Re- best for her active future. things at BMHS is all of his gional Vice President of Parlia- Favorites: mentary, Vice-President of Class: AP Calculus STAR Events and is now the Teacher: Mr. Shelton Graduation is just around the Region 1 Vice President and Movie: The Hangover Chapter President. Some of Musician: Carrie Underwood corner....Congratulations to the Skylar’s achievements include Song: So Small honor roll, Hoops Tournament, TV Show: Degrassi Class of 2011 Power of One, State Degree, Food: Chinese testing exemptions, and 2nd BMHS Will Send Three to GSP; Two Alternates Abbey Shelley signs with Campbellsville Quertermous attests that “Tori’s smile, upbeat attitude, and excite- ment are contagious.” Sabrina Lovelace is the daughter of Sidney and Kimberly Lovelace, res- idents of Wickliffe. Lovelace keeps busy with softball, HOSA, FCA, FBLA, Beta Club, and the BMHS Broadcasting team. At a local nurs- ing home, residents and employees alike are graced with Lovelace’s presence, as she volunteers her time there. Lovelace also spends her time working on the family farm, and giving swim lessons to local chil- dren. “As a teacher,” Gary Willis ex- plains, “I had a difficult time keeping Sabrina challenged – she… was excellent at finding ways to solve even the most challenging problems.” Sarah Naas is the daughter of Christopher and Mary Naas, resi- dents of Barlow. Naas’ time is well spent with FCA, softball, FBLA, the Barlow First Baptist Church youth group, Student Council, the BMHS Broadcasting Team, Beta Club, bas- ketball, and the Student Ambassa- Ballard basketball record-holder Abby Shelley (seated, center), has signed to play basketball dors organization, which utilizes its with Campbellsville University next year. Also shown from left are (seated, front) BMHS Assis- sources to serve the community. By Amanda Gill lence, and scholarship committees tant Coach Samantha Cox, Shelley, Campbellsville Assistant Coach Miranda Denney, (back row) Naas volunteers her time at His For many students, the latter part hold the program in high regards. former Ballard coach Kevin Estes, Deanna Shelley, Brian Shelley, Leah Shelley, Campbellsville House and tutoring for the 21st Cen- of the year consists of scrambling to Ballard Memorial High School jun- Coach Ginger Calvin, BMHS Coach Billie Prince and Ballard Assistant Coach Darrell Dixon. tury program. She babysits, and is an complete the tedious, time-consum- iors Tori Bertram, Sabrina Lovelace, ( BW Photo) ing Governor’s Scholars Program and Sarah Naas have been accepted elementary school softball pitching application. In early spring, appli- as 2011 Governor’s Scholars, and coach. Guidance counselor Lorry They will be difficult shoes going to be a challenge fill this year. Abby is the type of cants anticipate word from the Gov- Ian Wilson and Kristan Woods have Beth Wilson describes her as having to fill but Campbellsville Col- her position.” player we look for and we ernor’s Scholars Program to confirm been selected as alternates. Congrat- a “dedication to people and…a pos- their acceptance into the program. ulations to Tori Bertram, Sabrina itive, faith-filled life.” lege Coach Ginger Calvin is Abby holds Ballard Memo- have high hopes for her ca- The Governor’s Scholars Program, Lovelace, Sarah Naas, Ian Wilson, This coming summer will be the happy to have them on her rial’s record for all time ca- reer at Campbellsville.” also known as GSP, is a wonderful and Kristan Woods for achieving hard-working students’ time to team. Abby Shelley signed a reer points and over 1,000 Shelley chose Camp- opportunity for students to take ad- such an honor! shine. They will have an unforget- letter to intent with Camp- rebounds in her career. As- bellsville partly because of vantage of. During the five week Tori Bertram is the daughter of table summer building unforgettable bellsville College recently at sistant Coach Samantha Cox the coaching staff. “I felt at program, Scholars stay on one of Rev. Timothy Ray Bertram and Bal- friendships. We give them our best three host campuses in Kentucky, lard County Middle School teacher wishes for their bright futures, and BMHS. and Abby are the only two home when I toured the col- getting a taste of college life to Sherry Bertram, residents of Padu- are confident they will make the Ballard Memorial Head known Lady Bombers to lege. The coaches and staff come. Scholars live, learn, and grow cah. Bertram is active in volleyball, most of the phenomenal experience Coach Billie Prince jokingly reach the rebound total. were a big part of why I chose alongside fellow Scholars, and build concert and marching bands, choir, that is to come! Look for a follow- said, “we are trying to find a Coach Calvin stated that the Campbellsville. When I met a strong sense of “community” Friendship Baptist Church’s youth up to these students’ GSP experi- amongst themselves. group, tennis, the Student Ambassa- ences in August! way to keep her. I wish there upcoming season will be a re- the team, it was very similar GSP opens a world of opportuni- dors organization, STAND, tutoring was some way we could get a building season for Camp- to the Lady Bombers. I really ties as far as scholarships are con- for the 21st Century program, Stu- seventh year eligibility. Seri- bellsville. “We have three felt at home.” cerned. The honor of being a GSP dent Council, ACTS, and God’s ously, Abby has been a great starters back but we will lose alumnus reflects a student’s excel- Graffiti. BMHS teacher Steve leader and it is definitely six seniors upon graduation Visit our website at www.ballardweekly.com