While patrolling in the Lovelaceville area of Bal-lard County on Wednes-day July 2nd Kentucky State Trooper Logan Smith attempted to make a routine traffic stop on a white Volkswagon be-ing operated in a reck-less manner. According to the report Smith stopped the vehicle and asked the driver, 20-year-old La Center resident Jake Wild-harber to submit to a field sobriety test.

The report went on to say Wildharber fled the scene on foot during the test. Smith attempted to detain Wildharber when he bit Smith’s thumb forcing Smith to release him. As Wildharber ran into a wooded area Smith tased him causing him to fall. While on the ground Whildharber removed the probes and continued to resist arrest. A confronta-tion between the two en-sued and according to the report Smith used “closed hand strikes to his face in order to gain control.”

Ballard County Am-bulance was called to the scene where they treated

Upcoming EventsJuly 10

Ballard Co. Fair Pageants will be held on July 10th and 17th. Forms may be picked up at Wickliffe, Bar-low, LaCenter, and Kevil Post offices.

Only Ballard Co. Residents are eligible to participate.

For information call Kelley Scott at (270) 559-0650.

Ballard County Fair schedule of events is as follows:

Thursday ¬– Petite Mister and Miss at 6 p.m.; Pre-Teen at 7 p.m.; Teen at 8 p.m.; Queen at 8:30 p.m.

Friday – Horse Show at 7 p.m.

Saturday – Parade at 10 a.m.; Spank the Monkey at 7 p.m.

July 14Bethlehem Baptist

Church will be hold-ing Vacation Bible School on July 14-18, beginning at 6:30 p.m. Classes will be held until 8:30 p.m. each night.

A Scavenger Hunt will be held in con-junction with the VBS activities.

Ballard County Sheriff Todd Cooper reported no new leads on stolen wa-ter fitting from the city of Wickliffe warehouse dur-ing the monthly meeting on the 1st. Cooper said they have checked with pawn shops and scrap yards in an effort to locate the stolen property.;

On June 6, Superin-tendent Guy Johnson stopped Cooper, while he was patrolling toward Wickliffe river front, to report numerous miss-ing brass water fitting of various sizes valued at an estimated $2,000; the report said Johnson said someone had entered the warehouse sometime during the previous week and stolen the items.

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During the July city council meeting at Wick-liffe two property agree-ments were discussed. Economy Boat Store is looking to extend the lease agreement with the city on the river front property till 2050. Al-though a lease was signed in 2011 and doesn’t end

till 2020, Economy de-sires to amend the lease in order to do expansions on the property. On the new proposal they will continue at the current $3470 per month through 2014 and 2015.

In the year following the rate will increase to $5,000 per month and

remain at that rate from 2016 through 2020. Then in 2021 the addendum states a rate increase to $6,600 per month where it will remain for the entirety of the contract until 2050. The council agreed to add a clause in the lease stating that if the property is left vacant

before the expiration of the lease term agreement any improvements to the property would become property of the city at no expense to the city. The clause will also state that there will be no sub-let-ting.

Golightly and Long have had an option to pur-

chase the property where the old fire station set. They have requested that the city extend the option to purchase the parcel. The council agreed to the extension for 6 months for a $500 fee with a ‘no renewal clause’ and a ‘no sub-let clause’ added to the agreement.

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Bike4Alz ...On May 24, a group of 12 Western Kentucky University students left California on a cross country bike ride to raise money for Alzheimer’s research. The group, Bike4Alz,is the third to make the trip since 2010. The riders will travel more than 3,000 miles across nine states to end in Washington, D.C. on July 18. Their goal is to raise $100,000 for the Brightfocus Foundation.

both for minor injuries. Wildharber was trans-ported to Lourges hospital where he was treated and released. The report says that Whildhraber admit-ted to selling illegal drugs

since he was a junior in high school.

Wildharber was lodged in the Ballard County De-tention Center charged with nine counts; one headlight; operating a

motor vehicle under the influence; fleeing or evading the police, 1st degree; assault 3rd de-gree-police or probation officer; criminal mischief 3rd degree; trafficking in

controlled substance,1st degree,1stoffence (meth-amphetamine); drug par-aphernalia-buy/possess; trafficking in marijuana 1st offence; resisting ar-rest.

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Carlisle County’s Golden Oldies Kitch-en Band Performed at Life Care in La Center. Wherever they go, they entertain. Although they are considered to be “se-nior citizens,” they are very active, and twice a month, they travel to various locations and not only entertain, but also encourage participation.

Tuesday, June 24,

they boarded the Carl-isle County Senior Citi-zen Center van, and with driver, Glenda Jones, traveled to Life Care Center at La Center. This is the first time I had accompanied this won-derful group and drove separately. They were warmly greeted by the residents and staff. Mag-gie Dillon introduced the Golden Oldies Kitchen

Band and encouraged everyone to participate.

The songs resounded through the room, and everyone thoroughly en-joyed their day. The songs played, danced to and sung were: “High Cot-ton”, “Rag Mop,” “Loco-motion,” “Rockin’ 98,” “I’m From the Country and I Like It That Way.” “Hillbilly Rock,” “Old Time Rock ‘n’ Roll,” and

“Long Tall Texan.” The newest member, Jimmy Johnson of Milburn, is very unique, for he is the only male member of the Golden Oldies Kitchen Band.

Actually, I did man-age to get up and dance a little bit, and, like every-one who participated, en-joyed the performance.

One of the residents is Sandra Stubblefield, and I asked permis-sion to photograph her. Sandra’s Mother, Lou-ise Stubblefield, and I were employed in the office of Paducah Water Works, and her Father, L.J. Stubblefield, served on the Paducah Police Force with my Uncle Pete Throgmorton.

After leaving, we trav-eled to Smokey D’s and enjoyed a delicious meal and wonderful visit. Ac-companying this column are some photos of the wonderful Golden Old-ies Kitchen Band.

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An increase in water rates was discussed at Wickliffe City Council meeting during their regular monthly session July 1. According to superintendent of wa-ter Guy Johnson every-thing is running good in the water department, but the department is barley running in the black and looking to the future there is a need to increase water rates to keep a head of the rising cost of production.

Johnson worked-up a rate increase and pre-sented it to the coun-cil for approval. The purposed increase is expected to cost the average family using 5-6 thousand gallon of

water a month, $.40-.70 per month. The high end users like New Page, James Marine, and Westvaco Special-ty Chemicals(Carbon Plant) will be the most effected by the rate hike. Johnson said the last in-crease was in 2010 and this one should be good for a couple of years. The council asked Johnson to work-up some different option increases to be looked at for consideration. The purposed rates are expected to add an addi-tional $1500 per month revenue to the city.

Johnson added that Economy Boat Store is planning to use an additional one million

gallons of water over a three day period to low-er a barge deeper in the water to be able to clear bridges en route to the Olmstead lock.

The start of the new well project has it a short delay according to Johnson. There isn’t enough room to drill the well and they will need to encroach onto New Page property and are awaiting the OK to do so. The issue should be resolved in about a week Johnson said.

With the report of the city’s second fire engine being old and in poor condition there has been an on going search to locate a replacement and funding. Fire chief Chris Wilson said he has taken the truck out of service and he and Mayor Lynn Hopkins have been talking to PADD concerning loans to finance the purchase of a truck and can get

$250,000 on a 15-year loan at 3.8% interest that will cost the city $20,000 per year.

Wilson said he has requested quotes for trucks from three vend-ers and received only two replies; one for a two-wheel drive at $225,000 and one for

a four-wheel drive at $234,000. Both, ac-cording to Wilson, are the most basic truck you can get and he will have to strip the equip-ment from the out of service vehicle to place on either truck. He add-ed that some one else is also looking at the

four-wheel drive truck and a new one like it, if not available, will cost $280,000. No decision was made concern-ing the purchase of the truck except to look fur-ther into the matter.

The council approved a resolution to accept $15,000 in road aid.

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Sgt. William Edward “Buddy” Hixon Jr. of Bardwell passed away at 3:23 p.m. Tuesday, July 1st, 2014 at Baptist Health Paducah.

A celebration of life was held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, July 6, 2014 at the Milner & Orr Funeral Home of Bardwell with Rev. Rodney Bice offici-ating. Burial followed in Old Bardwell Cemetery. Visitation was held from noon until service time on Sunday at the Funeral Home.

Buddy is survived by his wife, Lou Emar-ea Yates Hixon; three daughters, Kelly Hixon Kirchgessner and hus-band Dave of Albuquer-que, NM, Karen Hixon Evans and husband Brian of Louisville, KY, and Alison Charlene Hixon Garnett and husband Dr. Stephen Garnett of Bardwell; five grand-children, Sarah Beatrice Evans, John Hixon Ev-ans, Ella Elizabeth Gar-net Burgess and husband Joshua, Grace Jasmine Garnett, and Noah Wil-liam Garnett; and two nephews, Richard Oliver Cromwell Green II and wife LaNell and Russell Terrell Green and wife Cheryl. He was preceded in death by one sister, Janette Hixon Green No-lan. His parents were

Buddy was born in Vicksburg, MS., and grew up in Mangham, LA. He was a veteran of the Korean War and

proud to be a member of Charley Company 1st Battalion 7th Marines. He was a member of Bardwell Baptist Church and worked in the Pow-erhouse at Westvaco. He lived a full life for 85 years and was much loved by his family and friends from Kentucky, his home state of Louisiana, and by many others across our country in the Ma-rine Corps Veteran com-munity. He made friends wherever he went.

Buddy was surround-ed by family who adored him and represented an uncommon love that models the Love of our Heavenly Father. He was very generous and had great stories to tell of his life experiences, his youth in Louisiana, and the Korean War. He will be greatly missed.

Expressions of sympa-thy may take the form of contributions to Wound-ed Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517,Topeka, KS 66675 in Buddy’s name.

LaCENTER - Tara Dawn Hargrove, age 44, died Thursday, July 3, 2014 at her home in LaCenter. She was a member of Grace Valley Baptist Church. Tara had been employed by Bap-tist Health in Paducah.

She is survived by her husband of 12 years Christopher Hargrove of LaCenter, One daughter Sara Vinyard of Brook-port, Illinois. She also, had four grandchildren.

Tara was preceded in death by her Mother San-dra Hawkins.

Funeral services were held Monday, July 7, 2014 at 1:00 p.m. with the Rev. Glen Crowe of-ficiating. Interment fol-lowed at Maplewood Cemetery in Mayfield.

Memorial Contribu-tions may be sent to American Cancer Society 3140 Parisa Drive Pad-ucah, Kentucky 42003.

WICKLIFFE - Jim-mie Abanatha, age 72, of Wickliffe, passed away on Tuesday, July 1, 2014 at his residence.

Mr. Abanatha formerly worked at Celotex paper mill in Wilmington, IL.

He is survived by his sons, James Abanatha of Channahon, IL and Mi-chael Abanatha of Wilm-ington, IL; sisters, Wilma,

Linda, Mary and Joyce; brother, Billie Abanatha; one grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, Willie and Pearl-ie (Crawford) Abanatha, and one brother.

Memorial services will be held at a later date. Milner & Orr Fu-neral Home of Wickliffe is in charge of the ar-rangements.

BANDANA - Michael Paul Davis, age 30, died July 3, 2014 at Bandana, Ky..

He belonged to the Plumbers and Pipefitters Local Union #184. Mi-chael Paul loved to fish, hunt, and ride 4-Wheel-ers in the bottoms of Bal-lard County. He was a collector of arrowheads. Michael Paul’s dog Jake was his pride and joy.

Michael Paul is sur-vived by his Mother Holly Sullivan of Ban-dana; His Grandparents Paul Avey and Joan Holt of Bandana, two sis-ters Morgan Sullivan of Dallas, Texas, and An-gela Davis of Cleveland, Ohio; three nephews, Tyler, Jeran and Keaton. He was preceded in death by his father David Pete

Davis.Funeral services were

held Tuesday, July 8, 2014 at 1:00 p.m. at Mor-row Funeral Chapel in LaCenter with the Rev. Neil Eidson officiating. Interment followed at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery.

Morrow Funeral Cha-pel in LaCenter is han-dled the arrangements.

LaCENTER - James Lawson Tyson, age 42, died at Jackson Purchase Medical Center in May-field, Ky. at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday.

James was a member of St. Marys Catholic Church. He was current-ly employed by Ballard County Board of Educa-tion. He was employed for years at Disney World in Orlando, Florida.

He was an avid sports-man.

James is survived by his wife Susan Tyson of LaCenter, his father Jerry Tyson of Haines City, Florida and his Mother Cynthia Tyson of Orlando, Florida; two sons Ronald James Tyson of Mur-ray, Ky., and Christopher James Tyson of Bowling Green, Ky; two daughters

Ashleigh Elizabeth Tyson and Abigail Kaitlin Tyson, both of LaCenter. One sis-ter Christylynn Butts of Orlando, Florida; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services were held Saturday at 12:00 noon at St. Marys Catho-lic Church in LaCenter with the Rev. Joe Josa, Rev. Ryan Harpool, and the Rev. Mike Williams officiating.

Interment followed at St. Marys Catholic Church Cemetery.

Memorial Contribu-tions may be sent to Re-gions Bank P.O. Box 240 LaCenter, Ky. Make checks payable to Susan Tyson.

ObituariesSgt. William Edward

‘Buddy’ Hixon, Jr.Tara Dawn Hargrove

Jimmie Abanatha

Michael Paul Davis

James Lawson Tyson

Allee Richardson and Kinley Doublin

Memorial benchdedication forDella Johnson

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Sgt. William Edward “Buddy” Hixon, Jr.

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A low growing vine that is quiet common in the “bottoms” is the Blue Jasmine, or Swamp Leather Flower, Clematis crispa.

Rarely noticed be-cause it tends to grow on low vines in clearings along roadsides, this can be a very attractive gar-den plant. It can climb up to 5 or 6 feet on a trel-

lis and blooms from late spring through summer. It is grown mostly for the fragrance of the flowers and the extended bloom-ing time.

Confined in Kentucky to the “river counties” the leather flower likes moist, somewhat sandy soil. It is a perennial plant which means it grows back ev-ery year. Propagation can

be from either seeds or by dividing root stock.

I know of no medici-nal properties and this plant is not edible. I find some references that blue jasmine may be toxic but there seems to be limited information available. Pollinating insects will visit the flowers and sev-eral species of birds eat the seed.

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The Kevil Kitchen Res-taurant located on High-way 60 in Kevil recently opened. The restaurant offers breakfast, daily lunch plate specials, fish, shrimp, steak and a variety

of sandwiches and salads. Several homemade des-serts including a delicious Pecan Pie Cobbler.

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The Ballard County Chamber of Commerce will be hosting the Ballard County AG Day on July 31st, 2014 at the Ballard County Fairgrounds in LaCenter. In-spired by the Kentucky Depart-ment of Agriculture’s programs, KY Proud and Homegrown by Heroes, the Ballard County Chamber of Commerce and other organizations are working together to produce an event that will bring agricultural business, farmers and veterans together.

The goal is to bring together farmers, veterans, and agribusi-

nesses to raise awareness of both programs, offer businesses and other related organizations the opportunity to connect and form new partnerships by network-ing and sharing information. The Homegrown by Heroes program is a KYProud program developed in 2013 by the Ken-tucky Department of Agricul-ture to help Kentucky farmers who have served in the military. By participating in this program they can then use a branded logo on their agricultural products. This logo signifies that a veteran

produced the product. There are also incentives for non-veteran farmers to work with veterans to learn.

“Our hope is that this event will allow veterans of all ages to have access to information concerning the Homegrown by Heroes program from financial information, business develop-ment, and agricultural options to one-on-one interaction with to-day’s farmers.” Myra Hook, Ex-ecutive Director of the Ballard County Chamber of Commerce, said. “Also, farmers can learn

more about the Homegrown by Heroes and KY Proud programs and the possible applications to their businesses and the avail-able incentives.”

Ben Shaffar, Director of Busi-ness Development, Kentucky Department of Agriculture, will be the special guest speaker talk-ing about these two programs.

Agricultural organizations, Federal, State, and Local agen-cies and government offices, agricultural related businesses, education institutions, and farm-ers will be contacted and offered

an opportunity to participate in this event. Those who have received the KY Proud designa-tion will also be asked to partici-pate and speak to participants of the benefits. Participation can range from showcasing their products, distributing informa-tion, demonstrations or holding information sessions.

For more information on this event, contact The Ballard County Chamber of Commerce office at (270) 665-8277 or by e-mail: bcchamberinfo@brtc.net

AG Day Coming to Ballard County Fairgrounds on July 31

If you have a child entering pre-school, kindergarten, sixth grade, or transferring to Ballard County Schools for the 2014-15 school year, the following health require-ments must be met to comply with Kentucky’s state regulations and will be strictly enforced. Parents will be asked to provide a Social Se-

curity number and a birth certificate for each child.

If your child qualifies for Med-icaid, the school nurse can provide these services at school. For more information, please contact Kathy Rollins at 270-665-8400, ext. 2023, or email Kathy.rollins@ballard.kyschools.us.

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Black cherry trees grow in abundance across Ken-tucky’s landscape. These trees are an important tim-ber and wildlife species, yet can cause cyanide poi-soning in livestock.

The leaves of the trees, especially wilted ones, are high in cyanic acid, which can kill livestock by de-priving them of oxygen.

You can reduce the like-lihood of livestock losses due to wild black cherry trees by cutting them out of fencerows. You may want to remove cherry trees that pose a risk, such as those that could potentially lose branches or are in poor condition. But you can leave healthy, well-pruned trees to become a potential timber source.

If you are going to take out a tree, it is important to do it properly to reduce sprouting and recurrence. Black cherry trees have a propensity to sprout from the cut stump and from the roots, so take extra precau-tions. Also, you should check fencerows for the trees’ inevitable from seed carried by birds.

The quickest way to reduce or eliminate sprout-ing is to properly use her-bicides that are labeled for controlling black cherry in pasture or fencerows. These herbicides are sys-temic, meaning they will travel throughout the plant and have the potential to kill all or a portion of the root system so that sprout-ing is reduced or elimi-nated.

If you don’t use her-bicides, you can expect sprouting, and you’ll prob-ably have to cut several times to exhaust the food supply to the roots. This could take several years.

You can apply herbi-cides in one of two meth-ods, foliar spray or “cut stump” applications.

You can use a foliar spray if the trees are small enough to allow spray cov-erage of all or a large ma-jority of the leaves. This technique involves spray-ing a diluted concentration of herbicide to cover the foliage.

Many herbicides are labeled for foliage applica-tion of brush and trees. Fo-liar applications work best after trees have fully leafed out until one or two weeks prior to leaf fall. The treat-ed tree should remain in

place until all the foliage has browned, ensuring that the herbicide has entered the root system.

Check product labels for restrictions on pastur-ing and entry into treated areas. Generally, livestock should not be allowed ac-cess to areas where trees have been sprayed until the trees have been removed or wilting foliage is no longer present.

Larger trees should be cut down and then a her-bicide treatment applied to the cut stump. This meth-od involves spraying the freshly cut stump with a concentrated herbicide so-lution. It is important that you apply a concentrated solution according to label directions.

A number of herbicides are labeled for stump appli-cation including those with active ingredients such as glyphosate, triclopyr and dicamba. It is also critical to treat the stump as soon as possible and no longer than an hour after the top has been exposed to air. Waiting longer could re-duce the effectiveness of the treatment.

If the tree has been cut within several weeks, it may be possible to recut the stump by at least two inches to expose moist, live wood and then apply the herbicide.

Cut stump applications generally carry less envi-ronmental risks than foliar applications because you apply the herbicide direct-ly to the target plant with less risk of overspray and non-target exposure, with one exception.

It is possible that the treated cherry trees may be root grafted to an adjacent black cherry or ornamental/cherry tree. Instances have been documented where a herbicide has moved from a treated tree to another of the same species or genera through a root graft. While this is not a high probabil-ity, in areas where other cherry trees are present, you should consider me-chanical removal of the tree.

Programs of the Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service serve all people regardless of race, age, sex, color, religion, disability or national origin. For additional information, contact the Ballard County Ex-tension Office, 110 Broadway, LaCenter, 665-9118.

Ag UPDATEBy Tom Miller

Ballard County Extension Agentfor Ag and Natural Resources

We support the BombersCathy’s CottageFlowers & gifts

338 Court St.Wickliffe, Ky

335-5500

We support the BombersBomber grill

& Chill146 Kentucky Dr. • LaCenter, Ky

665-8200

We support the BombersReflection Family

Hair Care & Tanning132 N. 4th St.Barlow, Ky

334-3006

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County WeeklyYour locally-owned

& operated newspaper

335-3700

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Phone: 270-575-0955 • 270-462-3298 • 270-462-3254

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The following businesses proudly support the Bombers and Lady Bombers

• FOR SALE • FOR SALE

You may have extra $$$ in your closet. Advertise in the newspaper today! Call us today at (270) 335-3700.

Peaches & Cream sweet corn $4 a dozen call Mandy Benson 270-748-6936.

The Ballard County Weekly Classifieds

ADMiNiSTrATiVE ASSiSTANT

Appointment coordina-tion, Generated reports, in-voice documents, Billing Adjustments, Event and meeting planning,setting appointments, send your resume and salary expec-tations to: josod8@gmail.com.

• HELP WANTED

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Drinks and snacks vend-ing machine. $1,200.00. Has change machine on side. Call 270-748-5602.

• SERVICES

NEED MOWING?Call Dale at

270-748-5491Reasonable

price! Call today!

Sale Representative need-ed for the Ballard County Weekly. Call Lisa at 270-335-3700 .

BCSO looking forboys and girls 8-11 year old

The Ballard County Sheriff’s Office is looking for boys and girls to attend the Kentucky Sheriff’s Association Boys’ and Girls’ Ranch at Gilbertsville near Kentucky Dam. The camp is hosting its 2014 camp during July.The camp is open to boys and girls ages 8-11 at no

cost and transportation provided. The boys’ camp will be July 13-18 and the girl’s will be held July 20-25.In order to qualify, boys will need to apply by Friday, July11 and girls will need to register as soon as pos-

sible. There are only three spots open.For income qualification, details, and application con-

tact Deputy Amanda Benson at (270) 748-6936.

NEW AND USEDwww.ToyotaOfMurray.com

800-597-2684We Buy Cars!

NEW & USED www.ToyotaOfMurray.com

800-597-2684

We Buy Cars!

ToyotaOfMurray.com

New Wave Flooring233 Kentucky Avenue

Kevil Ky462-4011

god Bless Our Troops!

Ballard CountyCooperative , Inc475 West Ky Drive

La Center Ky • 665-5101god Bless America!

Unlimited graphics, Inc.40 Olive streetLa Center, Ky

665-5750god Bless America!

Wagon Wheel218 green StWickliffe, Ky

335-3992god Bless America

Cindy’s Flower & gifts380 W. Kentucky Dr

La Center, ky665-8500

Thank you to all Veterans near and far.

Lisa’s Hair Port204 Phillips DrWickliffe, Ky

335-3361god Bless America

Hillboyz Tirez563 W, Kentucky Dr

La Center, Ky665-8000

god Bless U.S.A.

Citizens Deposit Bank150 South 10th street

Wickliffe, Ky628-9199

god Bless our Troops

Damron’s Appliance593 W. Kentucky Dr

La Center, Ky665-9800

Happy Birthday America

Reflections Family Hair Care And Tanning132 N. 4th Street

Barlow, Ky 334-3006god Bless America!

Snips & Tangles134 North 4th Street

Barlow, Ky334-3868

god Bless America!

Cathy’s CottageFlowers & gifts338 Court Street

Wickliffe, Ky • 335-5500god Bless America!

Stallons Auto Repair2405 Crews Rd

Wickliffe, ky335-5374

god Bless our Troops

Coopers Lumber163 N 3rd stBarlow ky334-3568

god Bless America

Barlow House509 Broadway

Barlow, Ky334-3010

god Bless America

Life Care of La Center252 W. 5th street

La Center, Ky665-5681

god Bless America

THE BALLARD COUNTY WEEKLYPAGE 6 WEDNESDAY, JULY 9, 2014

Perfect Attendance Students for 2013-14

“Punctuality and dependability are a true measure of one’s character. The positive attributes that you exhibit today will lead to the success that you will enjoy tomor-

row. Thanks for your dedication to yourself, Ballard County Schools, and our Ballard County community!”

Ballard County Director of Pupil PersonnelBob Wilson

“I’m very proud of the students in our district who had perfect attendance for the entire year. What a feat!

Having perfect attendance shows a dedication to educa-tion and a willingness to sacrifice for things that are

important. I often tell students that for all intents and purposes, going to school is their ‘job.’ How many of us as adults can say that we never missed a day of work for

an entire year? As the community looks at our perfect attendance

students, I hope that they take pride in the accomplish-ments of the individuals and are motivated by the efforts

of our young people! If you see one of these young people at work, church, or just enjoying the summer,

please take the time to congratulate him or her for a job well done.”

Ballard County Schools SuperintendentCasey Allen

“Very few have the will and self-discipline to accom-plish a record of perfect attendance. Congratulations to the students who have exhibited a quality that will serve you well throughout your lifetime: RELIABILTY. Enjoy

your summer. You’ve earned it.” Ballard District Judge

Keith Myers

“Congratulations on your achievements at

Ballard County Schools. You have shown that you will be a success

in college and later as an employee. You have what it takes: You show up, you work hard and

you succeed!”West Kentucky Com-munity and Technical

College presidentDr. Barbara Veazey

“Congratulations! Your excellence in perfect atten-dance is one that sets you apart from others as showing

extreme dedication.” Murray State University Provost

Jay Morgan

“Perfect attendance is more than just a free lunch for saying a job well done! (That was the custom

at BMHS when I was a student there: Students who did not miss any days got to eat lunch for free!) To me, perfect attendance shows that a student cares

for other students and their teachers. It shows that a student takes pride in his/her school by not wanting to miss any days, and they show their future employ-

er that they are trustworthy and reliable Ballard County Sheriff

Todd Cooper

“It’s amazing that any child would have perfect attendance. That requires motivation and dedica-

tion. As a former teacher and principal of Bandana Elementary School, I tip my hat to those students.

Ballard County’s school system is second to NONE, in my opinion. I was honored to put four children

through the system and blessed to serve as a board member for 20 years. I appreciate every single indi-

vidual – past, present and future!” Tot Waldon

YOU CAN COUNT ON MEOn August the 7th , my journey began.

The first day of school. Sweet! I’ve still got my tan!Old friends, new subjects, smells of fresh disinfectant,Yep, it’s time to get rolling and do just what’s expected.

Math, History, and English, as greenleaves turn to gold,

And then, “Hey!”, it’s Fall Break as thisschool year unfolds.

I give thanks for some turkey, my freedoms, my family,And so far, I’ve done everything my school

has asked me.Some more school, then a break for the Birth of the Son.

Kind of hate to admit it, Fall Semester was fun.But soon “nice” turns to “ice”, and I got more time off.

For a while there’s no Meinschein,no Estes, nor Gough.

This is cool! Shuts down school!And we won’t be back soon.

Then watching Snowman 6, it suddenly clicks, “There may be school in JUNE!!!”

But from Winter to Spring all the roads are now clear.I had some sore throats, but nothing to fear.

I trudge straight ahead through Spring Break and then testing

This school year’s flown by since I haven’t been resting.No slacking, no breaking, no flu-like symptoms,

Have kept me from my classmates. I’ve always been with them.

And then it’s May 30. The last day of class.I look back from the first day on through to the last.

Wow, I just did a thing very few will achieve.From beginning to end, I never did leave.

I was there every day. And no day was I not.I worked hard for the kind recognition I got.

Every day the sun sets. In the morn it comes upAnd like the sun, every day, count on me to show up.

Ballard District JudgeKeith Myers

Aaliyah Houston

Chance Shely

Abigail Leath

Charles Sullivan

James Armer Jesse Fraser

Molly Stokes

Dalton Reno

John Estes

Brittnee Allee

Samara Breiding

Madison Nichols

Danielle Seabolt

Cehara Griffin

Morgan Graves

Tessa Blankenship

Morgan Blankenship

Connor Buchanan

Landon Wicker

Candice Durr

Steven Kelley

Savannah Stigall

Melanie Knighten

Devyn Bledsoe

Preston Reno

Come out& see

what isnew for

summer!BALLARD

COUNTY CO-OP475 West Kentucky Drive • LaCenter

270-665-5101