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In 2010, John Goodnight, a Paducah resident, was convicted of Engaging in Organized Crime, Trafficking M e t h a m p h e t a m i n e , and other offens-es. That investigation was conducted by the McCracken County Sheriff’s Department Drug Division. He was ultimately sentenced to twenty years in prison. He was released from prison and placed on parole in 2014. On July 21, 2015, he was again arrested for Trafficking Methamphetamine and placed in the McCracken County Regional Jail.

Detectives with the McCracken County Sheriff’s Department Drug Division had gained information during a previous investigation that John Goodnight of Oaks Road in Paducah, was selling methamphetamine from his residence. During the subsequent investi-gation, detectives gained

evidence that meth was being sold from a body shop on Oaks Road which was also being used as Goodnight’s res-idence.

At approximately 10 PM on July 21, 2015, detectives and deputies executed a search war-rant at 823 Oaks Road. During the service of the warrant, John Goodnight and George Thompson Jr. were arrested.

Over 20 grams of Crystal methamphet-amine was located in the residence as well as marijuana, meth para-phernalia, digital scales, stun guns, and further evidence of metham-phetamine trafficking. Detectives seized more than $2300 in cash (believed to be proceeds of illegal drug sales), three vehicles and motor-cycle during the execu-tion of the search war-rant. The seized vehicles are believed to have been purchased with proceeds

of illegal drug sales.

John Goodnight, 43 years old, was charged with Trafficking M e t h a m p h e t a m i n e Over 2 Grams 2nd or Subsequent Offense and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

George Thompson Jr., 44 years old, was arrested for Possession of Methamphetamine and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia after M e t h a m p h e t a m i n e , syringes and a meth smoking pipe were locat-ed on his person.

The se ized Methamphetamine has an estimated street value of $2000.

Individuals with information pertain-ing to illegal drug crimes can contact the McCracken County Sheriff’s Department Drug Division directly at 270-448-1516 or 270-444-5157.

Meth Seized, Parolee Arrested Again

Murray State Police and local officers will participate

MURRAY, Ky. — Campus safety is the pri-mary interest of Murray State University and its police department. With that in mind, the department contacted the Kentucky State Police Special Response Team (SRT) to request addi-

tional training in the lat-est techniques used for an active shooter event on campus.

The training will be held on Monday, July 27, in the Business Building on Murray State University’s cam-pus. It is designed for not only Murray State police officers, but for local law enforcement officials as well who may want to

participate. It is notable that this is the first time the SRT team has given training in far western part of the state.

“The commander of the team applauded our initiative and agreed that his unit should train with our officers,” Roy Dunaway, inter-im chief of the Murray State Police Department (MSPD), said. “The

state team is sending four members to facili-tate the activity as more of a one-on-one exer-cise. The SRT team has not trained with city or county officers here, so this creates an unprec-edented opportunity for all of our local officers to receive professional training from a national-ly renowned specialized team.”

Recently, active shoot-er training was held on campus by the MSPD for the entire Murray State community. This new training will enhance that effort to make the university an even saf-er environment for stu-dents, faculty, staff and visitors.

Kentucky State Police to present active shooter training on campus

The MOUNT, Inc. Directors met on Sunday afternoon, July 25, 2015. Discussed was the pur-chase of a lawn mower for the cemetery clean-ups and enlistment of

more volunteers from church youth groups and students from Ballard Memorial High School. Refreshments served were the traditional cem-etery lunch of delicious

grilled hot dogs and hot brownies. Handouts from the Kentucky Historical Society were given out to directors for review and discus-sion later; “Adopt a Cemetery Program” and the “Pioneer Cemetery Program”

Progress reported on Watwood Roach Cemetery cleanup was one more Saturday of weed eating needed then, re-set approxi-mately 34 stones. One

of our workers is try-ing to obtain more help for us to complete this project. Our plan is to work in the Holt Holman Duncan Cemetery in September, located off Ogden Colvin Circle, north of the Needmore Community and we have several very grown up small cemeteries lined up for October.

We have a FONDAW descendant from Colorado in our area visiting and researching

the FONDAW line. The plans are to write a book about the FONDAWS.

We are looking for a USED self-propelled walk behind mower for the cemeteries … hope-fully, a heavy duty mow-er and reasonably priced … we would love to have a zero turn mower but, cost would be more than our budget can afford.

Please LIKE our face-book page; Cemetery Restoration in Western Kentucky.

CEMETERY RESTORATION IN WESTERN KENTUCKY MOUNT, INC.

DIRECTORS MEETING

Nebraska City, Neb. – Add color to your land-scape year-round by joining the Arbor Day Foundation in August.

Everyone who joins the nonprofit Arbor Day Foundation with a $10 donation will receive 10 free white flowering dogwood trees through the Foundation’s Trees

for America campaign.The trees will be

shipped postpaid between October 15 and December 10, depend-ing on the right time for planting in each mem-ber’s area. The 6- to 12-inch trees are guar-anteed to grow or they will be replaced free of charge. Planting instruc-

tions are enclosed with each shipment of trees.

“Dogwood trees will add color and beauty to your yard throughout the year, with their showy spring flowers, scarlet autumn foliage, and red berries that attract song-birds in the winter,” said Matt Harris, chief exec-utive of the Arbor Day

Foundation.New members of the

Arbor Day Foundation will also receive The Tree Book, which includes information about tree planting and care, and a subscription to Arbor Day, the Foundation’s bimonthly publication.

To receive the free white flowering dog-

wood trees, send a $10 membership con-tribution to: Ten Free Dogwoods, Arbor Day Foundation, 100 Arbor Ave., Nebraska City, NE 68410, by August 31, 2015, or join online at arborday.org/august

Receive 10 Free White Flowering Dogwood Trees By Joining the Arbor Day Foundation in August

BLANDVILLE RURAL FIRE

DEPARTMENT’S TRADE DAY AND HOMECOMING

Blandville Rural Fire Department will host their Trade Day and Homecoming on September 5, 2015 beginning at 8am. The Blandville Day Pageant is being held at Blandville Baptist Church. For more information contact Carolyn Rails Stowell on Facebook. There will be several vendors and the BBQ will be on sale around 10am.

DONATIONS NEEDED FOR

THE BIG BROWN TRUCK PULLS

SPECIAL OLYMPICS TEAM

The special Olympics team is asking for dona-tions for door prizes. The truck pull is on August 1. If you would be interest-ed in making a donation contact Coach Randy @ 270-331-2775.

Football boosters to hold pancake break-

fast on Aug. 1

The Ballard Football Boosters will have an all-you-can eat pancake breakfast on Aug. 1 from 7-10 a.m. at Smokey D’s Restaurant in LaCenter. Cost is $5.

BARDWELL, Ky. (WKRN) – Kentucky State Police arrested a man for driving his lawn mower on U.S. Route 51 while drinking alcohol Saturday evening.

According to a news release, Phillip Bright Jr. was driving his lawn

mower through Bardwell with an open container of alcohol in hand.

When police arrested Bright and put him in the back of a police cruis-er, he became combative and kicked out the back window of the car.

Bright was booked into

the Graves County jail and charged with driv-ing under the influence, resisting arrest, assault of an officer, and posses-sion of an open container of alcohol.

BARDWELL MAN GETS DUI WHILE ON A LAWN

MOWER Chrissi Price is replac-

ing Nicole due to her and Andrew moving to Somerset, Kentucky. Chrissi is 22 years old and graduated from WKCTC Cosmetology School in December of 2014.

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Draffenville, KY- "New Country Artist Mo Pitney is carving out a place for him-self in the not-so-tra-ditional landscape of current country music. Mo signed with Curb Records in 2014 and made his Grand Ole Opry debut, where he received a stand-ing ovation for his song “Cleanup on Aisle Five.” In addi-tion to “Cleanup Up on Aisle Five” Mo has released his debut sin-gle, “Country,” playing on the Top 40 Country Charts all across the Country. Listen to Mo Pitney's newest release "Clean up on Aisle 5"

Citizens Deposit Bank

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Due to construction our temporary office hours are: Lobby- Monday – Thursday

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Showtimes: Friday, July 17, 2015 7:00pm 9:15pm

Saturday, July 18, 2015 4:30pm 7:00pm 9:15pm

Sunday, July 19, 2015 4:30pm 7:00pm

Monday, July 20, 2015 7:00pm

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Jessica A. Kickasola

Jessica A. Kickasola, 19, of Raywick, KY, for-merly of West Paducah, passed away tragically in a single vehicle acci-dent on Thursday, July 23, 2015 at 5:35 a.m. in Lebanon , KY.

Jessica was born November 30, 1995 in Paducah Ky. She attend-ed Heath High School where she graduated a year early.

Jessica was loved by her family. She loved life and those in her life. She had a great love of ani-mals, her horse, Rebel, and her dog, Max and Amy her Cat. Jessica also loved the music of Johnny Cash and Elvis Presley. She was a bless-ing to all who knew her.

She is survived by her parents, Jennifer Tucker of Raywick, KY, and Sam Kickasola of Brookport, IL. Grandparents, Judy and Bill Pease of Lone Oak, KY, and Lula Bell and Dan Kickasola of Brookport, IL, and mul-tiple cousins and friends.

Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, July 26, 2015 at Milner & Orr Funeral Home of Paducah with her cousin Philip Farris officiating. Burial will follow at Woodlawn Memorial Gardens.

Visitation will be held from 12:00 p.m. until the service time of 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, July 26, 2015 at Milner & Orr Funeral Home of Paducah.

You may leave a mes-sage, light a candle or share a song tribute for the family at www.mil-nerandorr.com.

To send flowers or a remembrance gift to the family of Jessica A. Kickasola please visit our Tribute Store.

Kathi Bobo

Kathi Jerrell Bobo, 63, of Paducah, died Wednesday at Lourdes Hospital.

Kathi was born in Paducah on July 7, 1952 to the late Theron Wallace Jerrell and Wilma B. Hook Jerrell. She and her husband, Rick, enjoyed camping at Smith Bay and Hillmans Ferry where they also fished. They also had participated in several bowling leagues at Cardinal Lanes, where she also worked for many years. She took great pride in her flowers that she grew and spent many hours tending tothem. She was also a big fan of Kentucky basketball. She will be missed by her beloved dogs, Paris, Rascal, and Roamer.

She is survived by her husband of 43 years, Richard “Rick” A. Bobo, Jr.; daughter, Arminda Lee Bobo of Paducah; grandchildren, Amber Nicole Reid, Caitlin “Cat” Alaina Reid, and Richard Michael Robertson; great-grand-son, John Mark Reid; sis-ter, Linda Ellen Dorsey and husband Robert of Kevil; mother-in-law,

Mary Theda Bobo; niece, Kim Renee Cruse; neph-ew, Barry Dale Edwards.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Memorial services will be held at 3pm Saturday with Rev. John Hagan officiating. Memorial visitation will begin at 1pm Saturday.

Contributions may be made to Creatures Great and Small, Post Office Box 9173, Paducah, KY 42002.

You may leave a mes-sage, light a candle, or share a song tribute at www.milnerandorr.com.

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Nature / Ag

2 BEDROOM, 1 BATH HOME, DECK, CARPORT,

SWIMMING POOL

Great 2 bedroom home, 1263 Court St., Wickliffe, with possibility of con-verting the dining room into a 3rd bedroom. Located in nice neighborhood of Wickliffe, near town and shopping, but feels like "in the country." Ideal starter home for young couple, or retirement couple home.

Or great investment for rental property with Verso and the river industry jobs inWickliffe! Well maintained, ready to move into! Very comfortable family

room with fireplace, deck, carport, swimming pool, much more.

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“Driftwood”

Ramblings on Real Estate

By Larry and Kim Kelley

RIVER COUNTRY REAL ESTATE

lkelley1944@gmail.com /270-983-1021/ kimkelley60@yahoo.com 270-853-4574

This week we are going to talk about “property management” and “auction services!” In addition to our list-ing, marketing, and sell-ing property for sellers, and helping buyers to find and purchase prop-erty, and renting homes to folks who do not care to purchase at this time, we also offer “property management services” and “auction services.”

If you or your fami-ly own rental property, either commercial, resi-dential, or farmland, you may want to consider dis-cussing with us our prop-erty management service. Our family has owned land and real estate in our area for 100 years, and we have had over 50 years of experience in managing real estate of all kinds: residential, commercial, farmland, hunting and recreational land, and other types of real estate.

We work for owners who may live away from here, and need “boots on the ground” to manage property in our area, so that they do not have to worry about it. Other clients may be local folks who are elderly and who do not want to worry about managing their property, so they ask us to assist them. Other cases involve estates where the property will eventually be sold, and the estate settled, but in the mean-time, there is the need for management, espe-cially if it’s rented, etc. Whatever your situation, we’ll be happy to discuss helping you manage your real estate.

Our services are simi-lar to other property man-agement firms: We take charge of the property in every respect, maintain-ing it, renting it, collect-ing the rent, paying all related expenses, paying the owner each month, and keeping precise records of all income and expense for the owner’s tax returns. Our fee for this service is reasonable, and comparable to the management fee charged by other property man-agement services in our area.

Our clients tell us that they like not having to worry about personal-ly taking care of their property, especially those who own residential rent-al property. There can be lots of hassles and headaches in dealing with residential renters, and many folks just don’t want to do that them-selves. They like just getting their check each month, and leaving the rest of it to us!!

Another service we offer is complete auc-tion service, as Larry is a licensed Principal Auctioneer in Kentucky, in addition to being a licensed real estate bro-ker. We have organized and carried out auctions of real estate, and also personal property (furni-ture, household, etc.) for many folks in our area over the years.

In addition to the stan-dard “public auction” we also offer “sealed bid auctions” which often are the best way to sell cer-tain types of real estate, especially farmland. Like all other auctioneers in our area, we can also offer “online” auctions, and other techniques to make sure that you get the “top dollar” for your property being auctioned.

If you are interested in either of these addi-tional services we offer, either property manage-ment, or auction services, please contact us. And as always, if you have real estate to sell or rent, or if you are a buyer or renter looking for real estate, contact us and we’ll be happy to help you.

Our family has been doing real estate services of all these types for over FIFTY years, and would love to assist you as we’ve assisted others in this area!

LARRY AND KIM

KELLEY,RIVER COUNTRY

REAL ESTATE

Froggie's Reflections

by Kay PressonOne of the most mem-

orable things I learned to do was to read. The Paducah Sun Democrat (now The Paducah Sun) had the funny pages, now called the comic strips or cartoons. Folks, at the age of three years, I learned to read, and have been reading the Paducah Sun for 65 years.

I sincerely believe reading is very import-ant. There were comic books that were very fas-

cinating, and at an ear-ly age, I began drawing. My five siblings inspired me, although they did not realize it. I would make up stories, and we would act them out.

When my brother, Frankie, was in Vietnam, he told some of fellow Marines some of the sto-ries I had told. Upon his return home, he related some of the stories and said that they had gotten a big laugh out of some of the stories.

Being able to write and draw is a blessing from the good Lord. Sometime, I will pass along to you, the won-derful, faithful readers of Ballard Weekly some of the stories, and will ask for your opinion.

PROFILES IN NATURE

Double-crested Cormorant

Usually seen flying low over the water or float-ing along is the Double-crested Cormorant, Phalacrocorax auritus. These birds are fairly common along all the major waterways and lakes in this area. If one looks in some of the bird books however this part of the country is listed as a winter haven or migra-tory stop. As seen in this photo though, they do have breeding colonies in Western Kentucky.

These cormorants are pretty easy to recognize. When setting in water they ride low in the sur-face and usually fly just above the water surface. They dive to catch fish and after feeding may be found perching on some surface with wings spread to dry out.

The name Double-crested comes from two tufts of feathers on each side of the head. However these tufts are only seen during breeding season.

Nesting colonies are usually found over water or perhaps on small islands. Nests are con-structed mostly of sticks and anywhere from one to seven eggs are laid. Depending on the season and location one to two broods may be raised.

Feeding almost exclu-sively on fish they are well equipped with webbed feet to aid in div-ing for the capture.

Cormorants have less oil for their feathers than other water birds. This is one reason they set so low in the water and when taking off to fly look like they are run-ning on the surface until they can gain flight. This is also the reason they can frequently be found setting with their wings stretched, drying them out.

© 2015 Jack Glisson of WWW.kentuckyupclose.com

Back to school sea-son is here and kids

fashion styles are looking very familiar

to some parents.

At zulily, an online retailer focused on help-ing customers discover special finds every day, our fashion buyers and

experts noticed a trend in what our vendors are selling, what consumers

are buying and what their very own kids want to wear. Experts exam-ined the top kids cloth-ing and accessory pur-chases and determined

that popular trends from the 70s, 80s, 90s and 00s are definitely are coming back around! Below are the results for purchases

in Kentucky:

• The top overall decade purchases made in KY was…80s!

• The top item from a decade purchased was 80s Leggings!

• O v e r a l l , Kentucky ranked 19th nationally in purchases from the 80s

• Overall top items bought in Kentucky from each decade include…

o 70s: flower child revival is holding true with Casual Floral Dresses being bought the most

o 80s: materi-al girls are still buying Leggings followed sec-ond by Tunics

o 90s: so minimal, so into Sweatshirts and Hoodies, which are the top seller for Bluegrass State kids

o 00s: skater chic is still trending with lots of Tank Tops being scooped up

Democrat Andy Beshear says he would create a division in the attorney general's office to crack down on child abuse if he is elected

as Kentucky's attorney general in November.

Beshear presented a seven-point plan Monday to combat child abuse. He said Kentucky has one of the nation's highest child abuse rates.

Beshear said the child abuse division would bring together investigators, pros-ecutors and policy experts. The division would work with local prosecutors and law enforcement to punish child abusers, sexual predators and human traffickers.

He said state law regulating caretakers should be extended to include summer camps.

His plan also calls for a review of the state's foster care system.

THE BALLARD COUNTY WEEKLY Page 5Wednesday, July 29, 2015

Religion / Real Estate

3-4 Bedrooms, Case Circle

Very nice 3 BR, 2 bath home, with a “bonus room” which could be 4th BR, kids play room, family room, or whatever you like! Great neighborhood!

NICE BRICK HOME, OVERLOOKING THE TWO GREAT RIVERS!

You have got to see this cute 2 BR, 1 bath brick, 103 Tennessee St., Wickliffe, overlooking the confluence of the two “great rivers” the Ohio and the Mississippi! Owner has moved out of state, and must sell! Come see and make offer! Features hardwood floors. Front porch could be closed in for sunroom, with the fantastic river view! Must see to appreciate! Call today!

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Little Lady Bomber volleyball camp will

be Aug. 17-18

The Ballard volleyball program will have camp for girls in grades 3-5 on Aug. 17 and 18 from 3:30-5 p.m. in the Ballard Memorial High School gym.

High-school play-ers will walk to Ballard County Elementary and escort the girls back to the high school. Parents will need to send a note to school giving permis-sion for this, and then pick up their daughters at the BMHS gym at 5 p.m. on both evenings.

Cost is $30 per player, and each participant will receive a t-shirt. Drinks and a light snack will be provided, along with free admission to the Aug. 21 home varsity/junior var-sity volleyball game with Community Christian Academy. Camp partici-pants will be showcased at play between the old-er girls’ games on that night.

Deadline to register is Aug. 14. For more information, or to regis-ter, please contact Adam Solomon at adam.solo-mon@ballard.kyschools.us. Registration forms will be available at Bomber Bash on Aug. 8, and will be sent home with students during their first week at school.

Mental Tricks to Help Raise Grades

( S t a t e P o i n t ) Maintaining strong grades in every subject can be tough on even the brightest of the bunch. This is especially true these days, as students routinely are taking on more extracurricular activities and part-time jobs while enrolled in school.

Students looking to grasp complicated class material -- and still have time left at the end of the day -- can stand to ben-efit from tried-and-true systems for learning, say experts.

“Every student from a young age should learn speed reading, speed math and mnemonics,” says Harry Edelson, ven-ture capitalist, manag-ing director of Edelson Technology Partners and author of the new book, “Positivity: How to be Happier, Healthier, Smarter, and More Prosperous.”

Edelson, the son of an illiterate Russian immi-grant, attributes his tri-umph over childhood poverty and success in the classroom and busi-ness world, to the adop-tion of key mental tricks and a positive attitude. In “Positivity,” he delves into how others may fol-low suit. Here he shares a few insights.

Speed Reading

Speed reading allows a reader to take in writ-ten material much more quickly than tradition-al reading. While those wishing to improve their speed reading skills once had to attend seminars or enroll in a course, now lessons are wide-ly offered online. Free software, as well as apps available for download to your phone, can offer training in this useful art.

Speed Math

Like speed reading, speed math can help students finish their homework faster and with more precision. Additionally, learning this skill offers students a deeper understanding of mathematical operations. A range of books on the subject, as well as online

tutorials, can supplement classroom learning.

Mnemonics

So much of school testing involves the need for recall and rec-itation, especially as schools nationwide adopt Common Core Standards. Mnemonics are a classic and effec-tive method of memo-rization and information retention. Depending on the material, students can turn to existing mnemon-ic devices or create their own.

Positive Thinking

“I consider myself to be very lucky. I have been happy all my life even though I started out as poor as a child could be,” says Edelson, who says positivity can lend itself to success. “Take control of your senses, determine to be happy and develop a frame of mind that will make you and all those around you happy.”

For an edge this semes-ter, don’t reinvent the wheel. Consider first the academic techniques and personal philosophies that have worked so well for others.

STATEPOINT CROSSWORD

THEME: CELEBRITIES

ACROSS1. Assists, usually in

some wrongdoing6. O in XOXO9. Pro follower13. Policeman's club in

India14. Australia's version

of ostrich15. Floor it?16. *NHL Legend

Bobby Orr7. Dashboard acronym18. Administer an oil19. *Beliebers' object

of affection21. *Jay-Z's other half23. Facsimile24. Top-rated25. Trinitrotoluene28. Huey, Dewey or

Louie30. What concert crew

member does?35. Agitate37. *Republican Karl39. Saddam Hussein's

Islam40. Iris container41. *"Gossip Girl"43. Explore by touch44. Mutilates46. Affirm47. *ESPN's Bayless48. Correspondence

friend50. *Underwood or

Clarkson52. 7th letter of Greek

alphabet53. "____ we forget"55. Mom-to-be's date57. *"Friend" in the

tabloids61. *1976 Olympic

decathlon champion64. Request for Santa

Baby65. *Eisenhower's

nickname67. Wing it69. Imposter70. Orchestra's spot71. Mia ____72. Original home of

the Saxons73. Emergency

responder74. Approvals

DOWN

1. Vatican vestment2. Tip of a fishhook3. Purse to go with

gown4. Rick Riordan's "The

Lightning _____"5. *Stand-up comedian

who goes by one name6. M¸nchen mister7. Strike caller8. Louisiana culinary

staple9. a.k.a. "The Biggest

Little City in the World"10. Seaport in Yemen11. Barber's supply12. On the safe side,

at sea15. Employees, e.g.20. Land beyond sub-

urb22. Junior rank of com-

missioned officer24. Scandinavian liquor25. *Presidential can-

didate26. Less bright then

supernovae27. In connection with

something relevant29. RC, e.g.31. Male sheep in

Britain, pl.32. Above "Don't tread

on me"33. Without illumina-

tion34. *Princess' little sis-

ter36. "A Christmas

Story" leg38. Augmented42. Lose ground45. Chips variety49. *He played a wolf

in a suit51. Cause for a trip to

insane asylum54. "____ hunt" or

"fool's errand"56. Empower57. Pharaoh' cobras58. *Neil Armstrong's

employer59. Wild goat60. Uncontrolled

swerve61. New York ball play-

ers62. Building extensions63. Ready for picking66. *KhloÈ's sister68. Art degrees