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B ALLARD C C OUNTY OUNTY W W EEKLY EEKLY T T HE HE USPS 243-160 50¢ ‘In God We Trust’ www.ballardcountyweekly.com Support your Hometown - Shop Ballard County First for Quality and Price WEDNESDAY April, 8, 2015 Vo.11, No. 57 WEEKLY DEADLINE IS 3 PM ON FRIDAYS BRIEFS THE BALLARD COUNTY WEEKLY The Only Newspaper In The World Published just for YOU. WELCOME TO OUR NEW SUBSCRIBERS! To get even morein- formation and photos about Ballard County, be sure to “like” us on Facebook Except for advertising, all articles, photos or information submitted Friday will be published on a space available basis only. E-mail a E-mail a wwClassied or wwClassied or Display Ad to Display Ad to The Ballard The Ballard County Weekly County Weekly by sending it to: by sending it to: ballard- ballard- coweekly @brtc.net coweekly @brtc.net WANTED: JUSTIN PHILLIPS Justin Phillips is wanted for Parole Violation for Possession of Methamphetamine. Message here or call 270-753-7980 with any anonymous tips. Your identity will remain confidential. LifeCare Center of Lacenter Celebrates 50 Years ICBA and First Community Bank of the Heartland: Community Banks Keep Rural America Growing Just one of the many ways community banks build better communities Washington, D.C. (April 6, 2015)—During ICBA Community Banking Month, the Independent Community Bankers of America® (ICBA) celebrates First Community Bank of the Heartland (FCB) with offices in Hickman, Graves and Ballard coun- ties in Western KY and a planned banking facility in Martin TN, and the nation’s more than 6,000 community banks for their unparalleled role in helping America grow by lending to local farm- ers, ranchers and agri- cultural enterprises and serving as financial first responders to the agri- cultural economy. “Community banks are essential to the over- all health and financial success of rural America because they provide an overwhelming share of credit to local farmers and ranchers,” said ICBA Chairman Jack Hartings, president and CEO of The Peoples Bank Co., Coldwater, Ohio. “Many community banks have been serving agricultur- al enterprises and fam- ily farms in their com- munities for more than 100 years. And because community banks are small business owners themselves, they are bet- ter able to serve their agricultural customers because they understand the local market first- hand and have highly specialized expertise in the agriculture business.” Across the nation, community banks operate 52,000 loca- tions, employ 700,000 Americans and hold $3.6 trillion in assets, $2.9 trillion in deposits and $2.4 trillion in loans to consumers, small busi- nesses and the agricul- tural community. Community banks have consistently been the largest provider of agricultural credit with- in the commercial bank- ing sector and are often the catalysts for new and expanded business opportunities within their communities to ensure long-term economic viability and vitality. In fact, community banks provide $57 billion in agriculture loans. “FCB stimulates rural economies in a multitude of ways, including cre- ating jobs, maintaining the local tax base and facilitating development of the infrastructure and public services necessary to keep our community vibrant,” Bruce Kimbell, President of FCB said. To follow the con- versation on ICBA Community Banking Month, follow the hashtag #BankLocally on Twitter. Holly Dunker, Ballard County Circuit Court Clerk and her staff hosted a reception on Thursday, April 3, 2015. Those attending were families that made the decision at a very difficult time to donate organs of a loved one. Just a few months ago, David and Amy Kissiar lost their son in a tragic car accident. Amy and David made the gen- erous and caring deci- sion to allow Michael to be an organ donor. His organs helped burn vic- tims, restored a person’s eyesight and a baby was given a new life. Michael lost his life but saved those of others. Many years ago, Jack and Rita Giles of Wickliffe lost their son Macon in a tragic accident. They felt that Macon could live on by donating his organs. His liver was donated to a young man that Jack and Rita met and con- tinue to stay in touch with him. Macon saved three others lives as well. Jack and Rita are very supportive of the Ballard County Circuit Clerks office for their continu- ing to bring awareness to the importance of organ donation. I also had the privilege of speak- ing with Galen and Rita Dowdy. Galen received a kidney from an organ donor in 2011. Other families were present to share stories of organ donation and the impact made on many lives. All of the donors agreed that not only did God watch over them during those difficult times, but continues to do so. As Holly Dunker said, “We all know someone who has been touched by the gift of donation or trans- plantation. It is my honor to help save lives and educate the public about the importance of organ donation”. There are 1.5 million Kentuckians that are registered organ donors. More than 3,700 of those names are from Ballard County. Holly says, “It is my honor to help save lives and educate the public about the importance of organ donation.” The one saying that I heard last night and many families agreed with the statement “don’t take your organ to Heaven; Heaven knows we need them here.” BALLARD COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT CLERK HOSTS “DONATE FOR LIFE” RECEPTION Holly Dunker received the first Donate Life license plate in Ballard County. If you would like one of these plates, they can be purchased in Lynn Lanes office. BARLOW HOUSE MUSEUM EASTER EGG HUNT GRAND PRIZE WINNERS There were many in attendance for this years Easter Egg Hunt and the Barlow House Museum. There were three that received a 25.00 gift card to Toys R Us. Those winners were Tessa Holman (6), Kabella Little (13 months), and Madison Calvin (12). March 16,2015 The Ballard- Carlisle Historical and Genealogical Society met Monday, March 16, 2015, 6pm, at the Society Building in Wickliffe (due to the UK Wildcats ballgame on Sunday afternoon!!). Meeting was called to order by Sandy Martin, President. Other members present were: Murray Akers, Gerald Wells, Lisa Beggs, Sonya Mainord, and Sally Boulton. Gerald Wells moved to accept the minutes as printed; second by Lisa Beggs; motion carried. Treasurer’s Report was given by Sally Boulton. OLD BUSINESS Membership Dues: A friendly email reminder has been sent/emailed to members who haven’t renewed. Bookshelves: This topic has been discussed before but no action has been taken. Murray explained that he is still working on getting this project done but waiting on his helpers. Society Meeting Date: Discussion held again on changing the meeting dates. Overall discussion was to stay at Sunday afternoon meeting in the winter and Monday night meetings in the summer as previously discussed. NEW BUSINESS History Book: Graves County Society has finally received their new book. Murray took a copy of our book to them in exchange for a copy of their book. Filing Cabinets: Murray suggested pur- chasing hanging file racks for the newly donated cabinets since they are not readily equipped for legal size folders. After discussion, it was decided to hold off on this purchase until we figure out exactly what will be filed in the cab- inets and if they will be necessary. Roots Digger: Carolyn Milner is working on the spring issue. There being no fur- ther business, the group enjoyed refreshments served by Sally Boulton. Next meeting will be Sunday, April 26th, 2015, 2pm. BALLARD-CARLISLE HISTORICAL & GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY APPRECIATION LUNCHEON On April, 15, there will be an appre- ciation luncheon held at Grace United Methodist Church. This luncheon is for KU Lineman, Firemen (including volunteer firemen), EMS and Ambulance Service, County and State Road Departments, along with City and County Police Officers. Lunch will include; Lasagna, Salad, Garlic Bread, and Dessert. This is to thank all of you for the hard work and dedica- tion for not only every- day, but the work that was performed during the winter weather.

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BALLARD C COUNTYOUNTY W WEEKLYEEKLYTTHEHE

USPS 243-16050¢ ‘In God We Trust’ www.ballardcountyweekly.com

Support your Hometown - Shop Ballard County First for Quality and Price

WEDNESDAYApril, 8, 2015Vo.11, No. 57

WEEKLY DEADLINE IS

3 PM ON FRIDAYS

BRIEFS

THE BALLARD COUNTY WEEKLY

The Only Newspaper In The World Published

just for YOU. WELCOME TO OUR NEW SUBSCRIBERS!

To get even morein-formation and photos about Ballard County, be sure to “like” us on

Facebook

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Friday will be published on a space available

basis only.

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WANTED: JUSTIN PHILLIPS

Justin Phillips is wanted for Parole Violation for Possession of Methamphetamine. Message here or call 270-753-7980 with any anonymous tips. Your identity will remain confidential.

LifeCare Center of Lacenter Celebrates 50 Years

ICBA and First Community Bank of the Heartland: Community Banks Keep Rural America Growing

Just one of the many ways community banks build better communities

Washington, D.C. (April 6, 2015)—During ICBA Community Banking Month, the Independent Community Bankers of America® (ICBA) celebrates First Community Bank of the Heartland (FCB) with offices in Hickman, Graves and Ballard coun-ties in Western KY and a planned banking facility in Martin TN, and the nation’s more than 6,000 community banks for their unparalleled role in helping America grow by lending to local farm-ers, ranchers and agri-cultural enterprises and serving as financial first responders to the agri-cultural economy.

“Community banks are essential to the over-all health and financial success of rural America because they provide an overwhelming share of credit to local farmers and ranchers,” said ICBA

Chairman Jack Hartings, president and CEO of The Peoples Bank Co., Coldwater, Ohio. “Many community banks have been serving agricultur-al enterprises and fam-ily farms in their com-munities for more than 100 years. And because community banks are small business owners themselves, they are bet-ter able to serve their agricultural customers because they understand the local market first-hand and have highly specialized expertise in the agriculture business.”

Across the nation, community banks operate 52,000 loca-tions, employ 700,000 Americans and hold $3.6 trillion in assets, $2.9 trillion in deposits and $2.4 trillion in loans to consumers, small busi-nesses and the agricul-tural community.

Community banks

have consistently been the largest provider of agricultural credit with-in the commercial bank-ing sector and are often the catalysts for new and expanded business opportunities within their communities to ensure long-term economic viability and vitality. In fact, community banks provide $57 billion in agriculture loans.

“FCB stimulates rural economies in a multitude of ways, including cre-ating jobs, maintaining the local tax base and facilitating development of the infrastructure and public services necessary to keep our community vibrant,” Bruce Kimbell, President of FCB said.

To follow the con-versation on ICBA Community Banking Month, follow the hashtag #BankLocally on Twitter.

Holly Dunker, Ballard County Circuit Court Clerk and her staff hosted a reception on Thursday, April 3, 2015. Those attending were families that made the decision at a very difficult time to donate organs of a loved one. Just a few months ago, David and Amy Kissiar lost their son in a tragic car accident. Amy and David made the gen-erous and caring deci-

sion to allow Michael to be an organ donor. His organs helped burn vic-tims, restored a person’s eyesight and a baby was given a new life. Michael lost his life but saved those of others. Many years ago, Jack and Rita Giles of Wickliffe lost their son Macon in a tragic accident. They felt that Macon could live on by donating his organs. His liver was donated to a young man that Jack and Rita met and con-tinue to stay in touch with him. Macon saved three others lives as well. Jack and Rita are very supportive of the Ballard County Circuit Clerks office for their continu-ing to bring awareness to the importance of organ donation. I also had the privilege of speak-ing with Galen and Rita Dowdy. Galen received a kidney from an organ donor in 2011. Other families were present to

share stories of organ donation and the impact made on many lives. All of the donors agreed that not only did God watch over them during those difficult times, but continues to do so. As Holly Dunker said, “We all know someone who has been touched by the gift of donation or trans-plantation. It is my honor to help save lives and educate the public about the importance of organ donation”. There are 1.5 million Kentuckians that are registered organ donors. More than 3,700 of those names are from Ballard County. Holly says, “It is my honor to help save lives and educate the public about the importance of organ donation.” The one saying that I heard last night and many families agreed with the statement “don’t take your organ to Heaven; Heaven knows we need them here.”

BALLARD COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT CLERK HOSTS “DONATE FOR LIFE” RECEPTION

Holly Dunker received the first Donate Life license plate

in Ballard County. If you would like one of these plates, they can be purchased in Lynn Lanes office.

BARLOW HOUSE MUSEUM

EASTER EGG HUNT GRAND

PRIZE WINNERS

There were many in attendance for this years Easter Egg Hunt and the Barlow House Museum. There were three that received a 25.00 gift card to Toys R Us. Those winners were Tessa Holman (6), Kabella Little (13 months), and Madison Calvin (12).

March 16,2015The Ballard-

Carlisle Historical and Genealogical Society met Monday, March 16, 2015, 6pm, at the Society Building in Wickliffe (due to the UK Wildcats ballgame on Sunday afternoon!!). Meeting was called to order by Sandy Martin, President. Other members present were: Murray Akers, Gerald Wells, Lisa Beggs, Sonya Mainord, and Sally Boulton.

Gerald Wells moved to accept the minutes as printed; second by Lisa Beggs; motion carried. Treasurer’s Report was given by Sally Boulton.

OLD BUSINESSMembership Dues: A

friendly email reminder

has been sent/emailed to members who haven’t renewed.

Bookshelves: This topic has been discussed before but no action has been taken. Murray explained that he is still working on getting this project done but waiting on his helpers.

Society Meeting Date: Discussion held again on changing the meeting dates. Overall discussion was to stay at Sunday afternoon meeting in the winter and Monday night meetings in the summer as previously discussed.

NEW BUSINESSHistory Book: Graves

County Society has finally received their new book. Murray took a copy of our book to them

in exchange for a copy of their book.

Filing Cabinets: Murray suggested pur-chasing hanging file racks for the newly donated cabinets since they are not readily equipped for legal size folders. After discussion, it was decided to hold off on this purchase until we figure out exactly what will be filed in the cab-inets and if they will be necessary.

Roots Digger: Carolyn Milner is working on the spring issue.

There being no fur-ther business, the group enjoyed refreshments served by Sally Boulton. Next meeting will be Sunday, April 26th, 2015, 2pm.

BALLARD-CARLISLE HISTORICAL & GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY

APPRECIATION LUNCHEON

On April, 15, there will be an appre-ciation luncheon held at Grace United Methodist Church. This luncheon is for KU Lineman, Firemen (including volunteer firemen), EMS and Ambulance Service, County and State Road Departments, along with City and County Police Officers. Lunch will include; Lasagna, Salad, Garlic Bread, and Dessert. This is to thank all of you for the hard work and dedica-tion for not only every-day, but the work that was performed during the winter weather.

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HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL

McCracken County remains first in Top 25 Poll

LEXINGTON - McCracken County remains on top in the lat-est Top 25 Poll, which was released by the Kentucky Softball Coaches Association on Tuesday (March 31). The Lady Mustangs have compiled seven straight wins after dropping a season-open-er to Daviess County in the Big M Chevrolet Classic at Elizabethtown. Through eight games in t he 2015 season, McCracken County owns a 7-1 record.

The remainder of the poll's top 10 is made up of Madisonville-North Hopkins, Scott County, Mercy, Woodford County, Male, Meade County, Ballard, Anderson County and Owensboro Catholic.

Other teams occupying spots in the Top 25 poll are Union County, Bullitt East, Central Hardin, Greenwood, Christian County, Butler, Holy Cross, East Jessamine, Ashland, Assumption, Daviess County, Oldham County, Apollo, Boyd County and Allen County-Scottsville.

The complete Kentucky Prep Softball Top 25 Poll, including others receiv-ing votes, follows.

Kentucky Prep Softball Top 25

Rank Team Votes1. McCracken Co. (21)

5962. Madisonville-North

Hopkins (2) 5093. Scott Co. 5084. Mercy 4585. Woodford Co. 4576. Male (1) 4417. Meade Co. (1) 4058. Ballard 3999. Anderson Co. 37310. Owensboro

Catholic 33811. Union Co. 31412. Bullitt East 23713. Central Hardin 22214. Greenwood 20815. Christian Co. 19716. Butler 17717. Holy Cross 17518. East Jessamine 16819. Ashland 16520. Assumption 15621. Daviess Co. 14222. Oldham Co. 10923. Apollo 9124. Boyd Co. 8625. Allen County-

Scottsville 67

Others receiving votes: Livingston Central 54,

Marshall Co. 48, North Laurel 47, South Warren 46, South Laurel 43, Rockcastle Co. 40, Green Co. 39, Notre Dame 39, Manual 39, Warren East 33, Eastern 27, Henderson Co. 23, Franklin Co. 21, East Carter 21, Barren Co. 21, Lafayette 16, Somerset 13, CAL 11, Graves Co. 9, UHA 8, Collins 8, Boone Co. 7, Boyle Co. 6, Henry Clay 6, Taylor Co. 6, Jenkins 5, Sacred Heart 3, Clark Co. 3, Lawrence Co. 2, Bethlehem 2, LaRue Co. 2, Hancock Co. 1.

HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL

Bombers turn back Murray

LA CENTER - Jakob Worley delivered two RBIs as Ballard Memorial beat non-district rival Murray 3-1 in a high school baseball game n Tuesday (March 31). With the win, Ballard Memorial improved to 8-1.Following the loss, Murray dropped to 4-3.On the mound, Ballard Memorial pitcher Lee Chandler allowed only two hits in four innings and earned the win. Pitching out of a relief role, Austin Wildharber struck out four Murray batters in three innings and collected the save.Ballard Memorial scored first and never trailed. The Bombers moved ahead with one run in the bottom half of the third inning.Managing to answer Ballard Memorial’s early offensive output, Murray scored once in the top half of the fourth frame.But the Bombers wouldn’t be outdone. Ballard Memorial pushed across two runs in the bottom half of the fourth inning to move ahead for good. Turning in a near-perfect defensive performance, Ballard Memorial was charged with only one error in the victory.Offensively for Murray, B.J. Elder smacked a double and drove in the Tigers’ lone run.Murray committed three errors in the loss. The Ballard Memorial and Murray baseball teams aren’t scheduled to meet again this season. Following the win over Murray, Ballard Memorial turned its collective focus to playing in the Cal Ripken Experience at Myrtle Beach, S.C..

Ballard Memorial 3, Murray 1Murray......................000 100 0 - 1 2 3Ballard Memorial....001 200 x - 3 5 1Gray and Elder; Chandler, Wildharber (5) and Lawrence.WP: Chandler. LP: Gray.2B: M-Elder, B-Wildharber. 3B: none. HR: none. Leading hitters: B-Foster 2-3, Worley 0-2 (2 RBI). Records: Murray 4-3, Ballard Memorial 8-1.

HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL

Bombers battle back, edge Greenfield, N.C.

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. - The Ballard Memorial Bombers land-ed back in the win col-umn earlier in the week. Ballard Memorial edged Greenfield, N.C., 10-9 in 10 innings in the Myrtle Beach-hosted Cal Ripken Experience on Monday.

The Bombers won despite giving up four runs in the top half of the 10th inning.

Finishing strong, Ballard Memorial plated five runs in the bottom half of the 10th inning to claim the win.

Numerous Ballard Memorial players deliv-ered at the plate in the winning effort. Both Andrew Burton and Clay Newton went 3-for-5

with three RBIs for the Bombers in the hard-fought victory.

With the win, Ballard Memorial improved to 9-1.

The Bombers were scheduled to meet Dayton Christian, Ohio in the Cal Ripken Experience on Tuesday. Results from the Ballard Memorial-Dayton Christian base-ball game were unavail-able and will appear in next week's edition. Ballard Memorial has additional tournament matchups remaining ver-sus Ohio opponents Niles McKinley, Chardon and Independence.

The Bombers are slated to face Hickman County in the opening round of the 1st Region All "A" Classic at Carlisle County on Tuesday (April 14).

1st Region SoftballRecords

McCracken County (10-3)

Graves County (7-3)Marshall County (6-2)Paducah Tilghman

(6-4)

Christian Fellowship (4-1)

Hickman County (4-5)Carlisle County (4-9)Calloway County (3-3)Murray (3-3)Ballard Memorial (3-7)St. Mary (2-5)Mayfield (0-4)Fulton County (0-4)Fulton City (0-5)

1st Region BaseballRecords

McCracken County (11-0)

Ballard Memorial (9-1)Marshall County (8-2)Paducah Tilghman

(5-4)Hickman County (4-2)Murray (4-3)Carlisle County (4-6)Graves County (4-7)St. Mary (3-3)Fulton City (1-2)Fulton County (1-3)Calloway County (1-4)Mayfield (1-7)Christian Fellowship

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“Driftwood”

Ramblings on Real Estate

By Larry and Kim Kelley

RIVER COUNTRY REAL ESTATE

[email protected] /270-983-1021/ [email protected] 270-853-4574

This week we are going to talk a little more about financing, and try to answer some questions that we get a lot, about how the financing pro-cess works, and how this process is very import-ant for BOTH buyers and sellers. Without the financing, of course, the deal cannot happen, even if the seller and buyer have agreed on price and all other issues, and have signed the contract for the sale and purchase.

It is important to note and remember that most, if not ALL, real estate contracts are drawn up and made “contingent” upon Buyers receiving their financing. This word “contingent” is very important! It means that the contract “depends” on the Buyers receiving their financ-ing. It may be stated that if Buyers do NOT receive their loan, then the contract is automat-ically cancelled, and the Buyers’ “earnest mon-ey” is returned. (Earnest money is that amount paid upon signing the contract to “bind” the Buyers, and if accepted by Sellers, to “bind” also the Sellers.)

Sometimes the con-tract is worded so that the cancellation is NOT automatic upon Buyers’ loan not being approved, but the Seller has the option to either cancel the contract and try to sell to someone else, or to extend the time in which Buyers may con-tinue to seek financing for the purchase.

In some cases, the Buyers may obtain

approval of a loan from their Bank or other lend-er, but the terms of the loan do not meet the budget of the Buyers. In other words, the inter-est rate is higher than they wanted, or the down payment is higher, or the term of years shorter, or the monthly payment too much, etc. If Buyers and their Realtor have prop-erly filled out the con-tract, they should be able to cancel the contract EVEN THOUGH they have a loan approved, if it’s not within their bud-get and is therefore not the loan they wanted.

Of course, this would give the Buyers the right to cancel totally and completely, and “walk away” OR it would permit them to go back into negotiations with the Sellers, to obtain a “better deal” which they might then take back to their bank and get the loan they wanted.

This brings up the most important word of all in real estate transactions, buying and selling. That word is NEGOTIATION! Almost everything is negotiable in a real estate transaction, and both buyers and sellers need to be aware of this, and insist that their Realtor represent them fully in all negotiations to make sure that everything they want in the contract is put into the provisions of the contract, and any contract amendments or supplements, etc.

And then there is “Round Two” negotia-tions, such as when the Buyers’ loan approv-al does not meet their needs, and they want to go back and negotiate

another “deal.” This also happens when the “home inspection” reveals defects or deficiencies that need repairing. If the contract is “contin-gent” on “home inspec-tion” being satisfacto-ry to Buyers, and the inspection reveals items that Buyers do not want to accept “as is”, then they go back to the nego-tiating table with Sellers, and discuss what needs to be done, and who’s to pay for it.

In other words, there are negotiations possible at all stages of the real estate process, and you should be aware of this and be sure your Realtor is properly representing you when the contract is first drawn up, so that your rights are preserved to go back to Seller if one or more of the “con-tingencies” are not met (loan, home inspection, etc.) and negotiate a “bet-ter deal!” AND properly representing you in all amendments, supple-ments, and “addendums” to contract.

Obviously there is much, much more involved in the financing of a home or other real estate purchase, but these are some of the basics that you will want to consider and speak with your realtor and your lender about. Your real-tor should also be able to help you understand all about financing, espe-cially if you are a “first time home buyer” and have never been through this process before.

Happy spring break, Kids!! LARRY AND KIM KELLEY,

RIVER COUNTRY REAL ESTATE

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Beulah Maude Goldsmith Butler,

age 87, died Wednesday, April 1, 2015 at Parkview Nursing and Rehabilitation in Paducah.

She was of the Baptist Faith.

Beulah is survived by two sons Jim Beasley ( Daisy) of Kevil, and Brian Butler ( Kathy) of Paducah, one daughter Donna Bass ( Michael) of Bandana. Six

Grandchildren Boogie Butler ( Laura), Landon Butler ( Courtney), Jerry Beasley ( Anita), Michelle Strack ( Greg), Tammy Singleton ( Allen), and Mendy Newman

( Kevin). Nine

Great Grandchildren, and four Great Great Grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband Donald Butler, one daughter Jeanette Ann Lynn, two brothers and one sister. Her parents were Perry and Maude Goldsmith.

Funeral Services will be Friday, April 3, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. at Morrow Funeral Chapel in LaCenter with Rev. Boogie Butler officiat-ing. Interment will fol-low at

LaCenter Cemetery.Visitation will be

Friday morning from 9:00 a.m. until funeral time at 11:00 a.m.

Messages for the fami-ly may be left at morrow-chapel.com

Jean Carol Campbell

74, of Wickliffe passed away at 7:48 am Wednesday, April 1, 2015 at Baptist Health of Paducah. Jean Carol was born March 29, 1941 in Wickliffe to the late William Walters and Mary Aline Pittman Walters. She was a homemaker and a char-ter member of Victory Baptist Church.

Survivors include one daughter, Kathy Dennis and husband Ricky of Wickliffe, KY; three sons, Tommy Dalton and wife Connie of Barlow, KY, Stephen Paul Dalton and wife Michele of Wickliffe, KY, and James Aaron Campbell

and wife Amanda of Barlow, KY, two sis-ters, Brenda Hornback of Madisonville, KY and Velma Wilson of La Center, KY; three brothers, William Wayne Walters of Blandville, KY, Bob Walters of Wickliffe, KY, and Steve Walters of Lovelaceville, KY; eight grandchildren, Zachary Dalton, Jacob Dalton, Britney Linder, Joni Poole, Ricky Dennis, Ashley Rushing, Kendell Campbell, and Abby Campbell; five great grandchil-dren, Drake Rushing, Hannah Dennis, Katie Dennis, Logan Crabtree, and Gracie Poole; two step-daughters, Leah Rundles and husband Mark of Wickliffe and Lisa Turner and husband Dale of Wickliffe; eight step-grandchildren, Josh Jones, Jordan Jones, Avie Turner, Amanda Benson, Chris Rundles, Anna Turner, Jacob Stringer, and Jayden Morris.

Preceding her in death was her husband, James Campbell; par-ents, William Walters and Mary Aline Pittman Walters; and one brother,

Sherman Walters.Funeral services will

we held at 2:00 pm Saturday April 4, 2015 at the Milner & Orr Funeral Home of Wickliffe, with Bros. Larry Fraser and Daniel Fraser officiating. Visitation will be held at 10:00 am Saturday April 4, 2015 at the Milner & Orr Funeral Home of Wickliffe until funeral time. Burial will follow at Barlow Cemetery in Barlow, KY.

Memphis, Tenn. – Donald Albert

Hutcherson (aka “Duck” or “Boots” ), 86, formerly of Blandville, Kentucky, passed away Wednesday, March 18, 2015 after a courageous battle with cancer. He leaves his daughter,

Donna (David) Sledge Jr.; two beloved and

doted on grandchildren, David Sledge III and Laura Claire Sledge;

two sisters, Mary Ann Odom and Jayne H. Smith; his sister-in-

law, Sandra (Thomas) Houston. He leaves a host of nieces and

nephews, grand-nieces and nephew, as well as close friend and neigh-bor, David Walker. Don

was preceded by his beloved wife, Joyce Turner Hutcherson;

his parents, Albert and Letty Hutcherson; and four brothers, Bill, Joe,

George, and Laddie Hutcherson. Don was a proud union carpenter and had a great pro-fessional reputation. He was a Mason and

member of the Berclair Lodge. He loved fishing and gardening, provided many folks with great

tomatoes, watermelons, and cantaloupes. He

was a charter member of Wells Station Baptist Church, where he was a deacon and Sunday school teacher. Don

was a faithful, loving husband, father, and brother, helping raise his younger siblings. He was the rock our

family leaned on, and we will miss him terri-

bly. The family requests that instead of flowers, donations be made to the American Cancer Society. There was a visitation at Bartlett

Funeral Home on Friday,

March 20, 2015, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Graveside

services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, March, 21, 2015, at Hillcrest

Cemetery in Blandville, Kentucky.

PROFILES IN NATURE

Eastern Redbud Tree

Photo Credit – www.kentuckyupclose.com

It seems that spring has finally arrived. We have had a few cool spells and there will be more before summer brings lasting heat. But for now every-where one looks some-thing is blooming. While most of our native trees bloom white (sarvis and pear trees are in bloom now with dogwood soon to follow), an exception is the Eastern Redbud Tree or Cercis canaden-sis. With its pinkish/purple blossoms on bare twigs this small tree is a welcome sight following a cold winter.

Redbuds are native to eastern North America and so tend to grow well in our soil. Scattered in the wild or available from nursery stock it is a com-mon ornamental in our area. Although a fairly small tree reaching a total height of only twenty to thirty feet it will spread twisted branches to fill a canopy almost as wide as it is tall.

The pink blossoms are soon replaced by flat shaped seed pods and heart shaped leaves. The leaves turn a bright yel-low in fall putting on a second seasonal show of color.

Twigs have been used for flavor in game meat and flowers can be eaten raw or boiled. Although I have never tried them the mature seeds were reportedly roasted and eaten by Indians.

As usual when describ-ing edible or medicinal

properties I must add the following disclaimer, nei-ther the paper nor myself are responsible for the mis-identification and/or possible untoward effects from eating or otherwise utilizing wild plants.

By Jack Glisson

Froggie's Reflections

by Kay Presson

As a follow up to last week's column, here is another incident that actually happened.

Our family had a black and white televi-sion, however, my family didn't sit in front of it all day long....us six kids played on the playground at Elmwood Court. When the weather was bad, we stayed inside and played with little figu-rines, called "little men." I would make up stories and we would sit in the floor and play.

Late one afternoon, one of us kids, (proba-bly me), had the idea to dangle a big ole Teddy bear out our upstairs window. Someone had given us the Teddy bear, which was about three feet tall. All of us six kids thought it was a good idea, so, we tied a sheet under Teddy's armpit and lowered him out the window of the bedroom my sister, Annette and I shared. Somehow, we got involved playing "little men," and forgot about Teddy.

Suddenly, we heard steps running up the stairs, and Mama and Caroline Jones ran into our bedroom. Mama counted us, and all six of us were there. She then ran to the window, looked out, saw Teddy and pulled him back in.

Later, she told us what had happened....Caroline, who lived across from us, had stepped out her back door to take her laundry off the clothes line. Something caught

her eye, and looking up, she saw the Teddy bear, hanging out the win-dow. She said to herself, "omigosh, one of those Throgmorton kids has hung another one out the window." She remem-bered the earlier episode of us lowering Judi in my fire escape plan.

All of us have mem-ories such as this, and I would encourage you, the wonderful, faithful read-ers of Ballard County Weekly, to share your childhood memories.

The photo is of us six kids....front row, l to right, Judi, Lena, Rusty, Frankie, back row, Annette and me.

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College and Career Readiness Week

Ballard County Elementary School stu-dents celebrated the district’s College and Career Readiness Week with a series of dress-up days: March 28 was Dress for Success Day, with students wearing costumes to represent the careers they plan to have as grown-ups. The students in grades 3-5 also got to tour the Ballard County Career and Technical Center (more in another story). Shown in these photos are A.J. Brunston as a carwash owner; Kallan

Stevens as a veterinarian; Charley Morris as an art teacher; Nolan Bell as a University of Kentucky; Ocean Sullenger as an event planner; Jayden Glover as a doctor; Johnna Ann Riggs as a dancer; Aiden Orten as a police officer; Jaeden Gossett as a rock star. Wednesday was College Spirit Day, with students wearing college shirts; Thursday was “It Takes Teamwork to Reach Your Potential” Day, with student wearing team jerseys; and Friday was #Proud2BABomber Day, with students wear-ing green.

Twenty-one Ballard students

receive distinguished rating or better at regional solo and ensemble festival

All Ballard County Middle and Ballard Memorial High school students who participat-ed in the regional Solo

and Ensemble band festival on March 21 received a distinguished or distinguished plus rat-ing. “The judges were extremely impressed with their playing and professionalism,” said Ballard Band Director Heather Waters. In the first photo, shown from left, are sixth-grad-ers Angel Pinnon, J.J.

Bridges, Parth Patel, Sara Walters and Holly Pratt. In the second photo are sixth-graders Nathan Fithen, Paris Hobbs, Hayden Polivik, Robert Lucas, Jenna Oldham, Andy Paul and Bryson Thompson. In the third photo are seventh- and eighth-graders (top row) Emma LeFevre, Elly Travis, Emma Kimbro,

Alex Russell, (bottom row) Mason Purcell and Jake Weaver (both Distinguished Plus). In the fourth photo are BMHS students Cutler Phillippe and Molly Stokes, who received distinguished ratings both as individuals and as a duet; and Tyler Smith .

There were several that attended the Easter Egg Hunts at Wickliffe and LaCenter City Park on Saturday. Bikes were given as Grand Prizes at LaCenter. The Bikes were bought by the City of LaCenter from the Ballard Co-op. The residents of LifeCare stuffed all of the eggs. Pictured from left to right is Calvin Williams (Wickliffe City Park), Dillion Strickland with brother Owen, and Hannah Bush. Check out Facebook for the pictures of other winners.

Easter Egg Hunts at Wickliffe and LaCenter City Park

Easter Egg Hunt at LifeCare Center of LaCenter By: Kelly Todd

Despite the gloomy weather the was a good turn out at the Easter Egg hunt. The kids were looking for the golden eggs and there were many prizes awarded.

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Calloway County Fiscal Court Receives

CDBG Funds for WATCH, Inc Improvements

Congratulations to the Calloway County Fiscal Court for receiving Community Development Block Grant funds for Murray WATCH, Inc. The fund-ing will go to toward the construction of a new 1,000 sq. foot work center that will allow WATCH Inc. to employ more individuals. The funding will support renovations to WATCH Inc.'s prima-ry and annex buildings, including improvements to restrooms, electri-cal work and HVAC systems. The PADD is proud to administer this project. To read the press release, click here.

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Work Ready C o m m u n i t i e s Designation

On March 24th,

Hickman County Fiscal Court Kicked Off

their Work Ready Community In-Progress efforts.

On the heels of Ballard and Marshall County's achievements to earn Work Ready Communities in Progress designation from the Kentucky Workforce Investment Board, addi-tional Purchase counties have decided to demon-strate how their local communties are indeed, Work Ready. Carlisle, Fulton, Hickman, and McCracken Counties have organized their community teams and anticipate that they will complete the process in September.

Post Layoff Workshop

Scheduled forParkway Regional

Hospital Dislocated Workers

The PADD is partner-ing with the Mayfield Career Center and the West KY Workforce Investment Board to assist the soon-to-be dislocated workers of Parkway Regional Hospital. Employees expressed their desire for information about unem-ployment insurance and job search assistance. For more information about these workshops, please call the Mayfield Career Center at 270-247-3857.

Delta Regional Authority Project

New Paducah Riverport Crane Gets a Trial Run

The Paducah-McCracken County Riverport Authority and Ingram Barge Company recently tested the viabil-ity of Intermodal River Transportation by putting the riverports' new 200-ton, Linden Comansa crane through its paces. The crane loaded emp-ty intermodal contain-ers onto a barge, which is being transported by Ingram to the port of St. Louis and then back to Paducah for unloading. The crane, which cost $4.7 million, is the larg-est flat-top tower crane in North America. The Delta Regional Authority awarded a $200,000 grant towards its pur-chase.

The Delta Regional Authority is a feder-al-state partnership that is congressional mandat-ed to help create jobs, build communities, and improve lives for the people of the eight-state Delta Region.

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Caity Meinschein

By: Staci Henderson

Outside of school, you may find senior Caity Meinschein doing anything, including but not limited to yodeling, babysitting, painting, drawing, singing, playing guitar, and hanging out with her two best friends, Kaylee Stover and Rebekah Hogancamp. This beauty thrives on being weird, and hopes people remember her for this. If they don’t, they will no doubt remember her involvement.

Caity is a one-year member of the Lady Bomber soccer team and the journalism staff. She is a two-year member of Spanish Club; a three-year member of Beta Club, FFA, and Choir; a three-year Student Ambassador; and a mem-ber of Student Council. She currently holds lead-ership positions as the vice president of choir, secretary of FFA, and secretary of the Class of 2015.

Upon leaving BMHS, Caity hopes to leave Michelle Obama’s lunch-es behind at BMHS and hopes to be remem-bered as someone who could make other peo-ple laugh. Her favorite thing at BMHS is her dad, who happens to be Principal David Meinschein. Her mother is Mary Meinschein. She attends Spring Bayou Baptist Church. Her dream job is to be like Kim Kardashian and be paid for doing nothing. She plans on joining the National Guard and then going to Murray State University to major in agriculture business.

Favorites:Class: Animal ScienceTeacher: Mr. Kennedy

& Mr. JarvisMovie: “The Little

Rascals”Musicians: Bill Monroe

and LeAnn RimesSong: “End of the

World” by Skeeter DavisTV Show: “Bob’s

Burgers”Book: “To Kill A

Mockingbird”Food: PicklesSchool Food: Salt

Stephen Goldsberry

By: Carra Pearson

Ballard Memorial High School is one of the rarities whose name-sake is steeped in patri-otism. Anyone that sees the memorial that stands in front of our school or attends our annual Veteran’s Day program knows that our fallen sol-diers do not go unno-ticed. So when one of our own students plans to join the ranks of the mil-itary, they should not go unnoticed. That is exact-ly what senior Stephen Goldsberry plans to do – give back to his country by joining the military.

A current resident of Bandana, Stephen is the son of Donnie and Stephanie Goldsberry. In his free time, Stephen enjoys skateboarding and riding four-wheelers. He attends Ohio Valley Baptist Church.

Favorites:TV Show: “The

Simpsons”Food: Pizza

Jordan Young

By: Olivia Robison

Senior Jordan Young may be quiet when you first meet him, but if you get to know him, you will see he is one of the most genuine and sweet guys you will ever know. His passion for cooking is inspiring and his love of singing led him to be a two-year member of the BMHS choir. Other than cooking, Jordan enjoys playing video games and playing with his dogs outside. He is the son of Anita and Chad Young of Wickliffe. After attending Murray State University, Jordan dreams of one day becoming a baker or pas-try chef.

Favorites:Class: Foods &

NutritionMovie: “Pacific Rim”Song: “Get Lucky” by

Daft PunkTV Show: “My Little

Pony: Friendship is Magic”

Video Game: “Pokémon Y”

Food: BlueberriesSchool Food: Chicken

Sandwich

Ag Update 3/27/15 Tom Miller,

Ballard County Extension Agent for Ag and Natural Resources

Understanding grass tetany

Spring in the Bluegrass is a great time of green-ing and warming, but it’s also a time when live-stock producers need to watch out for grass tet-any, also called spring tetany or grass staggers. Some people also refer to it as wheat pasture poisoning, winter tet-any or lactation tetany. Regardless, it’s a condi-tion caused by an abnor-mally low level of mag-nesium in the blood of livestock.

Maintenance of nor-mal blood magnesium is completely depen-dent on absorption of magnesium from the diet. Deficiencies occur most often in beef and dairy cows in early lac-tation that graze lush pastures high in potas-sium and nitrogen and low in magnesium and sodium. Affected cattle often have low blood calcium. Typically grass tetany occurs when grazing ryegrass, small grains (i.e. wheat, rye) and cool season perenni-al grasses from February through April, although it can occur in fall-calv-ing cows. Fast-growing spring grass is usually high in potassium and crude protein and low in sodium and magnesium.

The earliest signs are twitching of the facial muscles, shoulder and flank. As the blood mag-nesium level drops, mus-cles stay contracted, so legs are stiff and rigid and eventually cause

the cow to stagger and fall. Rapid convulsions or seizures quickly fol-low, with chomping of the jaws and frothy sal-ivation.

Affected animals lie with the head arched back and the legs pad-dling. The heart rate may reach 150 beats per min-ute (normal is 60 to 80) and can often be heard without the use of a stethoscope. Respiratory rates of 60 breaths per minute and a rectal tem-perature as high as 105 degrees F may result from the excessive mus-cle activity. Animals may stand up and repeat these convulsive episodes sev-eral times before they finally die. A moderate form of grass tetany can occur with milder signs of reduced feed intake, nervousness and reduced milk production.

A veterinarian makes a diagnosis based on histo-ry, clinical signs and low magnesium levels in the blood or spinal fluid.

Animals with grass tetany need immediate veterinary treatment. Response to treatment depends largely on the length of time between onset of symptoms and when treatment begins.

Producers who want to prevent grass tetany should start supplement-ing feed with a high magnesium mineral at least 30 days prior to calving. Cows require 20 grams of magnesium daily or 4 ounces per day of a 15-percent magne-sium mineral mix during the late winter and ear-ly spring. Don’t let your mineral feeders get emp-ty, because consistent intake is important for prevention. Kentucky

Beef Integrated Resource Management (IRM) min-eral recommendations for free-choice supple-ments for grazing beef cattle include 14 percent magnesium in the com-plete mineral mix—all from magnesium oxide, no dolomitic limestone or magnesium mica. At least a third of your magnesium oxide should be in the prilled form to increase palatability.

In addition to supply-ing supplemental mag-nesium, you can do sev-eral things to decrease the risk of grass tetany. These include:

1. Soil test and apply fertilizer based on soil test results and use no more potassium than recommended, since grasses are luxury con-sumers of potassium.

2. Feed legumes that are high in magne-sium to help offset the problem, although their growth is often limited in late winter.

3. Feed small amounts of hay and/or grain to cattle on lush pasture during suscepti-ble periods or limit graz-ing to 2-3 hours per day.

4. Graze the less susceptible or non-lactat-ing animals (heifers, dry cows, stocker cattle) on the higher risk pastures.

Programs of the Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service serve all people regardless of race, age, sex, col-or, religion, disability or national origin. For addi-tional information, con-tact the Ballard County Extension Office, 110 Broadway, LaCenter, 665-9118.