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WANTED: JENNY HUGHES

Jenny Hughes is wanted for Violation of Probation out of McCracken County for Receiving Stolen Property. Message here or call 270-753-7980 with any anonymous tips. Your identity will remain confidential.

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.

On the evening of March 9, 2015, at approximately 8:45 p.m., Brittanie McLeod, 33, and her seven year old son, were driving east in the 8900 block of Ogden Landing Road, when another vehicle—believed to be a truck—was traveling west towards their vehicle. As the truck approached McLeod’s vehicle, a large ketchup bottle was

believed to have been thrown from the truck, which resulted in the bot-tle shattering McLeod’s windshield and continu-ing into the vehicle. The bottle went through the windshield and shattered inside McLeod’s vehicle, causing McLeod and her seven year old son to sustain minor injuries from the glass fragments.

McLeod and her son were transported to

Western Baptist Hospital for minor injuries.

If anyone has infor-mation regarding this crime, please contact the McCracken County Sheriff's Department at 444-4719, or contact Crimestoppers at 443-TELL. Anyone with information leading to the arrest and/or convic-tion may be eligible for a reward up to $1000.

4th ANNUAL DERBY DAY

The 4th annual Derby Day will be held on May 2nd, from 8 am to 4 pm at LaCenter’s Farmers Market. There will be several vendors, and lots of food and fun

WANTED: JOHNNY SISCO

Johnny Sisco is want-ed for Violation of Probation out of Carlisle County for Possession of Methamphetamine and Manufacturing M e t h a m p h e t a m i n e . Message here or call 270-753-7980 with any anon-ymous tips. Your identity will remain confidential.

WANTED: JOSHUA WARD

Joshua Ward is wanted for Violation of Probation out of Ballard County for Theft by Unlawful Taking. Message here or call 270-753-7980 with any anonymous tips. Your identity will remain confidential.

DON'T MISS THANK A VETERAN DAY ALL DAY EVENT MAY 2ND, 2015

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Ballard Bottoms Tourism Council

April Meeting

By Cera Peck

Big thanks to Anita Campbell for supply-ing the maps that are being used to plan the Council’s actions and requests. The Tourism Council is planning to ask the state for a chunk of land to turn into a tourism destination.

The Ballard Bottoms Tourism Council will be running a stopping point for the Wheels and Wings Ride on May 23rd. The ride starts at the LaCenter Elementary school, and offers 15, 30, and 60 mile rides. The pro-ceeds go to buy helmets for children.

The next meeting will be held on May 4th, at 6:30 pm at the senior citizen center in Barlow.

Graves County High School presents Disney’s "The Little Mermaid" live! The Season Events Series show begins at 7 p.m. Saturday, April 18. A special matinee perfor-mance also is scheduled

for 2:30 p.m. Sunday, April 19. It’s all in the Graves County Schools’ performing arts cen-ter, located adjacent to Graves County High School, 1220 Eagle Way, Mayfield. Tickets are $5

for adults and $3 for stu-dents. They’re available at the door, starting an hour before each show or in advance by calling (270) 674-2656 or 328-2656.

Young girls will love The Little Mermaid live at Graves High Performing Arts Center this weekend, April 18-19

Mother and Son Endangered on Roadway

CARDWELL JR.,

LAWRENCE – He was a student, along with his bud-dies, Gerald Taylor, Oscar Gibson, and

R.A. Edwards when World War II began.

They entered the Armed Forces for their country.

Larry Cardwell was a gunner on a bomber fly-ing out of Italy. On his

first flight his plane was shot down and he bailed out and was hidden by Czechoslovakians who covered him with piles of brush and allowed

him to escape detection in their barn. He dealt with the frigid tem-

peratures by huddling next to the family dog on cold, dark nights.

His ordeal lasted until the war was over. He became a Professor

of Engineering at the University of Tennessee

at Martin and held that position for 35½ years. Gerald Taylor

entered the Army with his brother Earl cross-ing the Pacific Island

by Island serving until the two brothers were discharged at the end of their service. Oscar

Gibson’s service includ-ed being among the first planes to bomb Berlin,

the most heavily defend-ed target in Europe,

flying 35 missions over Germany. During his working life he was a member of the Army

Corp of Engineers. RA Edwards was a sailor serving on a carrier

operating off Korea and later served 4 years in Union City as a Navy

Recruiter. His war expe-riences have served him well as material for his columns, long enjoyed by readers of the Courier. (A special

thanks to Hickman Courier for information)

Larry was the first of the friends who heard about the trip to D.C. and he got Gerald Taylor and R.A. Edwards to sign up. They got in touch

with Oscar Gibson. Larry received the Purple Heart, Air Medal and Service Medal with three Bronze Stars. Larry was also a member of the Christian Church. (Note from Sandy Hart: I want to personally thank the Union City, Tennessee Messenger for the write-up that assisted me with infor-mation and Larry’s good friend, Elvis Ferguson. Larry was one of our most enthusiastic pas-sengers. This trip meant more to him than anyone could realize. His phone calls and notes let me know that he showed no doubt about going. His voice in the success of the trip showed as much determination as he must have felt about winning the war. The drawback of the trip was that I could not spend individ-ual time with everyone. Larry took care of that by grabbing me for just a moment, every time I got close and hug-ging me while he said how much it meant to him and the other guys. When I received the tape of the documentary on WPSD-TV, he touched my heart when he spoke of his replaced parts that kept him going. He felt he would be around as long as they kept replac-ing those worn out parts. He was very grateful

to God for his life, for his family and friends and, God love him, for the trip! When we came back from the trip, peo-ple would stop me sud-denly in the stores and restaurants. Everybody wanted to talk about the trip. One particular day in July, after I had been stopped numerous times, I was leaving Sam’s Club when a lady, Carol Coulson stopped me and asked me if I was the one who took the WWII Vets on the trip. I said I was. She told me she was Larry’s daughter and that they had gone to check on him on July 4th. He had peacefully died in his sleep. It was a shock at first, it has been with each loss since we returned home. I have thought about it since and there is great comfort in knowing a man lived so many dreams in his life, to make great friends in school and keep them a lifetime, to be part of the biggest and worst war in our history and come out of it alive and vic-torious, to have a loving family and a great job and to be able to travel a very important journey with those same friends he started out with so many years before. I will always wonder what wonderful dream he was having when he drifted away peacefully in his

sleep. I hope it was of a home in heaven for his last journey.) - Lawrence ‘Larry’ Cardwell

COSBY, WILLIAM E. – William E. Cosby “Bill” entered the 7th AAF Engineers and was discharged Pvt 1st Class October 25, 1945 at Scott Field, IL. He served in Aviation Engineers 804th – Schofield Barracks, Basic Training, Oahu, HA, Central Pacific, Central Pacific Eastern Mandates.

He was asked, “How long after induction were you involved in engage-ments?” He answered, “Our first was middle of 1943 approximately 8 months after induc-tion. We went to Baker Island a secret mission into Japanese Territory – Built a fighter strip to soften up Kwajalien with fighter bombers.” He was asked if he expe-rienced combat engage-ments, what were his thoughts? He answered, “Our next trip we fol-lowed the 25th Division in the Makin Island – landing, I was scared, wishing to be home or at least at Schofield. Nothing but jungle mon-soon season – rained for days on end.”

For his service he received 2 bronze stars, HQ 804 Engr Bn Go 6 Go2. – William E. Cosby

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THE BALLARD COUNTY WEEKLY Wednesday, April 15, 2015

Sports1st Region BaseballRecordsMcCracken County

(14-0)Ballard Memorial (13-

1)Marshall County (10-

3)Graves County (7-8)Carlisle County (6-7)Murray (5-5)Paducah Tilghman

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

(0-6)1st Region SoftballRecordsMcCracken County

(13-3)Graves County (8-5)Paducah Tilghman

(8-5)Christian Fellowship

(7-3)Carlisle County (7-11)Marshall County (6-2)Murray (5-4)Ballard Memorial

(5-10)Hickman County (4-8)Calloway County (3-3)St. Mary (2-5)Mayfield (0-4)Fulton County (0-4)Fulton City (0-5)

Ballard Memorial ladies win slugfest

over Bishop Grimes girls

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. - The Ballard Memorial softball team prevailed in a slugfest on Wednesday, defeating New York unit Bishop Grimes 24-13 in the Cal Ripken Experience.

Ballard Memorial took advantage of its offensive opportunities. The Lady Bombers tallied nine extra base hits in the win.

Freshman Leah Shelley led Ballard Memorial at the plate. Shelley went 3-for-4 with five RBIs for the Lady Bombers. She legged out three triples in the win.

Ballard Memorial out-hit Bishop Grimes 18-14.

Each team committed eight errors.

In the circle, Ballard Memorial pitcher Rebekah Hogancamp earned the win.

Teams from Kentucky, New York, New Jersey, North Carolina, Ohio, Tennessee, Illinois, Virginia, Pennsylvania, West Virginia and the District of Columbia were among the squads in the Cal Ripken Experience.

Cal Ripken Experience at Myrtle Beach, S.C.Ballard Memorial 24,

Bishop Grimes 13Ballard...................159

405 0 - 24 18 8Bishop Grimes......200

452 0 - 13 14 8Rebecca Hogancamp,

Fields (4), and Newton; Erwin, Cavello (3), and Warner.

WP: Hogancamp (2-5). LP: Erwin (0-1)

2B: Ba-Fields, Amis, Hogancamp, Hawes, Newton. 3B: Ba-Elrod, Leah Shelley (3). HR: none. Top hitters: Ba- Fields 3-6 (2 RBI), Hogamcamp 3-4 (2 RBI), Shelley 3-4 (5 RBI) Newton 2-2 (3 RBI) Tyson 2-4; BI- Steiner 3-4, Squire 2-3 (RBI), Warner 2-3, Erwin 2-2 (3 RBI).

Records: Ballard Memorial 4-8, Bishop Grimes 1-2.

Bombers upend Chardon in Cal Ripken Experience

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. - The Ballard Memorial baseball team upended opponent Chardon 10-7 in the Cal Ripken Experience on Wednesday (April 8). The Bombers completed a successful come-from-behind bid after facing a two-run deficit at the

conclusion of the fifth inning. Chardon led 7-5 through five innings but faltered. The Bombers added a run in the top of the sixth and crossed home plate four more times in the top of the seventh to claim the victory.Pitching out of a relief role, Ballard Memorial pitcher Lee Chandler claimed the win. Offensively for the Bombers, Bradley Roberts went 2-for-3 with 2 RBIs; Addison Wildharber finished 1-for-4 with 4 RBIs; Alek Hugen went 2-for-4 with an RBI and Andrew Burton exited the contest 2-for-4 with 2 RBIs.Ballard Memorial plated 10 runs on 13 hits.The Bombers managed to hold Chardon scoreless in four different at-bats. Chardon was limited to six hits in the loss. Ballard Memorial, one of the 1st Region’s top baseball teams, scored runs in five of seven plate appearances in the tournament game.Cal Ripken Experience at Myrtle Beach, S.C.Ballard Memorial 10, Chardon 7Ballard Memorial....221 001 4 10 13 1Chardon...................051 010 0 - 7 6 0BM - Andrew Burton. Lee Chandler (5) and Evan Lawrence and Cavin Foster; C - Metz and Coughlin.WP: Chandler. LP: Metz.2B: C Mysyk, Bewley. 3B: BM - Alek Hugen, Jakob Worley. HR: BM - Addison Wildharber. Top hitters: BM - Bradley Roberts 2-3, 2 RBI; Addison Wildharber 1-4, 4 RBI; Alek Hugen2-4, RBI; Andrew Burton 2-4, 2 RBI; C - Mysyk 1-3, 3 RBI; Bewley 3-3; Metz 1-4, 2 RBI.

HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL

Tryouts eliminated, Kentucky all-star teams to be announced

LEXINGTON - Tryouts for the Kentucky all-star boys' and girls' basketball teams were eliminated this year and the squads are expected to be announced some time during the next week.

Mr. Basketball Camron Justice and Miss Basketball Maci Morris have earned spots on the Kentucky all-star teams, which will be under the direc-tion of Elizabethtown's James Haire (boys) and Calloway County's Scott Sivills (girls). Haire and Sivills met with fel-low head coaches from around the state to select the players for this year's teams. The selected players have until today (Friday, April 10) to accept their invitations.

Kentucky and Indiana all-star teams have met in the annual series for over 70 years.

The Bluegrass Sports Commission is now han-dling the all-star event for the Kentucky Lions Foundation.

Kentucky will meet Indiana in Transylvania University's Breck Center on June 12 and then visit Bankers Life Fieldhouse for a return game in Indianapolis on June 13.

Lady Bombers outlast St. Francis DeSales

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. - Ballard Memorial scored seven runs in the first two innings to defeat St.

Francis DeSales (Ohio) 10-6 in the Cal Ripken Experience on Thursday. Ballard Memorial’s Rebekah Hogancamp smacked a two-RBI double in the bottom half of the sixth inning to help the Lady Bombers separate themselves from the Ohio opponent.Numerous players provided offense for Ballard Memorial in the victory. Ashleigh Tyson and Katie Woodruff each hit two-RBI inside-the-park home runs for the Lady Bombers. Rianah Fields finished 3-for-4 at the plate for the Ballard Memorial softball team. In the circle, Hogancamp struck out three and walked none over seven innings and earned the win. The productive Hogancamp ranks as one of the 1st Region’s top softball pitchers.Ballard Memorial turned in a solid defensive performance, committing only one error in the four-run victory. St. Francis DeSales committed three errors in the loss. The Ohio-based squad plated six runs on seven hits in the tournament matchup. Ballard Memorial and St. Francis DeSales accompanied other teams from several states in the Cal Ripken Experience. Cal Ripken ExperienceBallard Memorial 10, St. Francis DeSalesSt. Francis DeSales....310 002 0 - 6 7 1Ballard Memorial..........340 003 x - 10 13 3Rohoe, Miller (6) and Conti; Hogancamp and Tabor, Newton (4).WP: Hogancamp 3k (3-7). LP: Rohoe (1-2)2B: SFD-Savating; B-Hogancamp, Woodruff. 3B: none. HR: B-Tyson (1 on in 1st), Woodruff (1 on in 2nd). Top hitters: SFD-Circelli 2-3 (RBI); B-Woodruff 2-3 (2 RBI), Shelley 2-4 (RBI), Fields 3-4 (RBI), Hogancamp 2-3 (2 RBI), Hawes 2-3. Records: St. Francis DeSales 2-5, Ballard 5-10.

Risk minimization key focus of high school spirit rules

changes

INDIANAPOLIS - The National Federation

of State High School Associations (NFHS) Spirit Rules Committee revised several rules for the 2015-16 season, all of which focused on min-imizing risk to partici-pants.

At its March 7-9 meet-ing in Indianapolis, the committee made changes in the sections on inver-sions, non-release stunts, release stunts/tosses, sus-pended stunts and tum-bling. The committee’s recommended chang-es were subsequently approved by the NFHS Board of Directors.

In the section on tum-bling, a new article was added stating that com-petitors cannot jump from a standing or squat-ting position backwards onto the neck, shoulders or hands.

In the suspended stunts section, a new article was added stating that a top person must not be in a face-down position between bases in which the top person’s torso is suspended between the arms and legs.

The committee noted that suspending a person face down with his or her arms and legs suspend-ed backward above the torso increases risk. This addition to Rule 2-8 clar-ifies what body positions are illegal in a suspended stunt.

“The committee has to look at staying ahead of creative coaches and write rules to deal with new skills,” said Susie Knoblauch, NFHS direc-tor of performing arts and sports and staff liai-son to the Spirit Rules Committee. “The com-mittee attempts to look at how the stunts can be done safely as opposed to simply eliminating them.”

In Rule 2-7 regard-ing release stunts/tosses, the committee eliminat-ed Rule 2-7-3b, stating that the top person in a quick toss can continue in transitional stunts with minimal risk. Several changes were made in 2-7-6 regarding release transitions, including that the top person must be caught by the origi-nal base(s) and that the skills used before and after the release must be legal. Also, in 2-7-6b, the tick tock does not have to be multi-base, so non-braced, single-base tick tocks that begin at or below shoulder level will be allowed.

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“Driftwood” Ramblings on Real Estate

By Larry and Kim Kelley

This week we are going to talk a little more about financing, and specifically about “owner financing” and try to answer some ques-tions that we get a lot, about how owner financ-ing process (also known as “Contract for Deed,” “Land Contract”, and sometimes referred to as “Rent to Own”) You need to know how this process works, and how it can be 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 pur-chase. Sometimes own-er financing is the best way to go, for BOTH PARTIES.

Owner financing is where the owner (sell-er) finances all or part of the purchase price for the buyers. As we have said before, everything is NEGOTIABLE, in a real estate deal, and this is true of deals involving owner financing. There are numerous ways this can come up in a real estate deal between sell-er and buyer. If the buy-er has a loan guarantee from a lender, BUT the loan is not sufficient to cover the purchase price, the seller may consid-er “taking a second note and mortgage” from buy-er, to cover the differ-ence. Say on a $100,000 home, the buyer can only borrow $90,000 from the bank, and does not have the $10,000 difference. Seller might consider taking a promissory note for the $10,000, and also a “second mortgage” on the property (second to the bank, whose mort-gage would have to be first) and allowing buy-

ers to make payments (monthly, quarterly, annually, etc. as agreed upon) until the note is paid off.

If the bank will allow the buyer to have a “sec-ond note and mortgage” then this can sometimes be the best way to pro-ceed. If the seller is comfortable with this arrangement, and does not need the $10,000 cash immediately, it can be a good investment for the seller, obtaining a better interest rate from buyers on the second note/mortgage than the seller could get if those funds were placed on interest at a bank, etc.

Another way that “owner financing” comes up, is where the seller desires to have an investment with good return, and desires to sell their property on “Contract for Deed” and NOT a conventional sale. Again, this would mean the seller does not need the cash paid all at once, and would get a better interest rate from buyer on the Contract than they could get by putting the money in savings at a bank, etc. This is often done when the seller is selling to a family member – child or grandchild – who may not be able to get financ-ing from a bank or other lender, because of poor credit or no credit, and it turns out to be the best way for both parties – the buyer gets the prop-erty, and gets financing from the seller, while the seller gets a better inter-est rate and return on investment.

Again, all terms are NEGOTIABLE –

interest rate, down pay-ment, term of the note/mortgage, and all other terms. If you are con-sidering this method, then you should con-sult your realtor or your legal adviser for the best format for the Contract terms and provisions that you - as seller OR as buyer – have agreed upon with the other par-ty.

The most fre-quent use of Contract is where buyer cannot immediately achieve a loan for the purchase of the property, and the sell-er is willing, after nego-tiations, to enter into a “Contract for Deed” (or “Land Contract”) with buyer, under such terms and conditions as the parties agree. Normally seller will require a sub-stantial down payment, just as the bank would, but other times you see sellers agreeing to a Contract with a reduced down payment, or none at all. As we have dis-cussed above, the sell-er will normally want a better interest rate than they could get if the cash were placed in a savings account (CD, etc.) and so the buyer will pay more interest to the seller, than they might have paid to the bank. For example if you can get a bank loan today for 4-5% interest, the seller might want 6-7%. Again, all is NEGOTIABLE.

L i k e w i s e , the term of years is NEGOTIABLE. Some sellers will “carry” the financing for the full term, even if that’s 10, 15 or even 20, 25, or 30 years. This however is rare. Normally, the

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76, of Mesa, Arizona went home to be with the Lord at 10:45 a.m. Friday, November 22, 2013 at his home in

Mesa. He is survived by his

wife, Esther of Mesa, Arizona, one son, Steve Denton of Cario, Ill. One Grandson Michael of Cairo, Ill. One broth-er Jimmy Denton of Hanson, Ky. One

sister Lois Chandler of LaCenter, Ky. Two step-sons John and Dennis, one Step-daughter, Debby, Eight step-grand-children and several niec-es and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Marvin and Imogene ( Morgan) Denton.

Graveside Memorial Service will be held Saturday, April 11, 2015 at 2:00 p.m.at Barlow Cemetery with the Rev. Chris Downing officiat-ing.

M e m o r i a l Contributions may be sent to Lourdes Hospice Foundation Fund P.O. Box 7100 Paducah, Ky. 42002-9961.

Morrow Funeral Chapel is handling arrangements.

Messsages of Condolence may be left for the family at morrow-funeralchapel.com

Barlow, KY. Stella Mae Kissiar,

age 95, died at Life Care Center in LaCenter on Saturday morning at

11:15 a.m.Stella was a member of

Barlow Baptist Church. She loved the outdoors, dancing, but most of all loved spending time with her family.

She is survived by four sons Lee Kissiar of Vandalia, Illinois, Eddie Kissiar of Benton, Ky., Woodie Kissiar of St. Peter, Illinois, and Bobby Kissiar of Vandalia, Illinois.

Two daughters Shirley McCormick of Effingham, Illinois and Zona Louise Newton of Barlow, Ky. Thirteen Grandchildren, Twenty three Great Grandchildren, and Six Great

Great Grandchildren.Stella was preceded

in death by her husband Ferrell Elvin Kissiar, four brothers and four sisters. Her parents were Samuel and Christina Hall.

Visitation will be Tuesday from 5-8 p.m. at Morrow Funeral Chapel in LaCenter, Ky.

Funeral Services will be Wednesday at 2;00 p.m. at Morrow Funeral Chapel in LaCenter with the Rev. Scott Fickes officiating. Interment will follow

at Berkley Cemetery.Messages may be left

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Froggie's Reflections

by Kay Presson

Have any of you won-derful readers of The Ballard County Weekly ever seen a black pan-ther? Following is one of my memories of the first black panther I ever saw.

When Daddy moved us from our home at 30J Elmwood Court to a home near TVA Shawnee Steam Plant, we six kids learned to adapt to coun-try life. Behind the house was a barn with a shed on the side. The shed was the home of our goat. One morning, I awoke earlier than everyone else, went downstairs to go to the bathroom and looked out the kitchen window toward the barn. For some reason, I was carrying my glasses in my right hand. Something caught my eye, and I looked toward the barn. There, standing next to the shed that housed the goat, was a big, black panther. Putting my glasses on to get a bet-ter look, my movement caught the eye of the pan-ther, for it looked at me, turned and ran.

Of course, I didn't say anything to anyone for awhile. Later, when com-ing home from school at Heath High, where I was a freshman, I told my brother, Frankie, about what I saw. He grinned and asked me if I had been drinking some of Daddy's whiskey. We both had a good laugh, and I told him to go with me and we would check for foot-prints. That, we did, and sure enough, there were huge cat prints near the shed. Being an avid read-er, I had read the World Book Encyclopedia and knew what a black pan-ther looked like.

My cousins, Betty, Freda, and Buddy Menser, also knew of the presence of the black panther. For, Buddy had been squirrel hunting one time, and had seen one.

If any of you, the won-derful, faithful readers of Ballard County Weekly, have ever seen anything like a black panther, please share your mem-ories.

Nicholas Cash, 22, of West Paducah

passed away at 4:40 pm on Wednesday, April 8, 2015 at Baptist Health

in Paducah. Nicholas was a mem-

ber of Heartland Worship Center where he enjoyed volunteering. Nicholas loved helping others, soc-cer, and especially moto-cross.

He is survived by his parents, Chad and Teresa Henley Cash, of West Paducah, KY; one broth-er, Matthew Cash of West Paducah, KY; grandpar-ents, Herman and Paula Henley of West Paducah, Charla Sue Cash of West Paducah; Bill and Sue Cash of Mayfield, uncles, Jackie Henley of Paducah, KY, Mark Breedlove of Princeton, KY, Chris Breedlove of Mayfield, KY; aunt, Ladonna Gill of Paducah, KY cousins, Audrie Henley, Zackary Henley, Justin Breedlove, Jessica Breedlove, Ben Gill, Sara Buckingham, Jacob Wilkerson and Sara Tapscott.

Visitation for Nicholas will be from 11:00 am until 1:00 pm on Saturday, April 11, 2015 at The Lone Oak Chapel of Milner & Orr Funeral Home.

Funeral services for Nicholas will be held at 1:00 pm on Saturday, April 11, 2015 at The Lone Oak Chapel of Milner & Orr Funeral Home with Rev. Robert Greif and Rev. Johnny Sams officiating. Burial will follow at Palestine Cemetery.

Expressions of sympa-thy may take the form of contributions to The Acts Ministry C/O Heartland Worship Center, 4777 Alvin Barkley Drive, Paducah, KY 42001.

Virginia Ruth Hammett Green, 84,

of Wickliffe, KY

passed away at 10:55am Thursday,

April 9, 2015 at Arbor Place in Clinton, KY. She had suffered from Alzheimer’s Disease in recent years and is

now at peace. She was born in Wickliffe, KY, on July 19, 1930 to the late Raymond Roger “Pug” Hammett and

Beulah Belle Davenport Hammett. Virginia was

a lady of many tal-ents, she worked as a

beautician, Emergency Medical Technician, and cake decorator. She was a member of Wickliffe First Baptist Church,

and of Ballard/ Carlisle Historical Genealogical Society. Virginia also loved going dancing,

researching family his-tory, and most of all

spending time with her family.

She is survived by her granddaughter, Kaitlin Virginia Ross Wilson and husband Chris of Wickliffe, KY; one great-granddaugh-ter, Madilyn Wilson; one brother, Thomas Grover Hammett; Three Nieces, Betty Hammett Denton, Nancy Hammett Landerous, and Darla Hammett Franklin; two nephews, Larry Hammett and Michael Hammett; and several great nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband James Earl Green; par-ents Raymond Roger “Pug” Hammett and Beulah Belle Davenport Hammett; one daughter, Jami Jeanine Green, and two brothers, William “ Billy” Hammett and Raymond Marshall Hammett.

Graveside services will be held at 2:00pm Sunday, April 12, 2015 at the Wickliffe City Cemetery. Phillip Elliott will officiate. Milner & Orr Funeral Home of

Wickliffe is in charge of Arrangements.

Expressions of sympa-thy may be made to the Alzheimer Association of Greater Kentucky and Southern Indiana Chapter Kaden tower 6100 Dutchman’s Ln. Ste 401 Louisville, KY 40205-3284.

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

To send flowers or a remembrance gift to the family of Virginia Green please visit our Tribute Store.

Mrs. Nelda Nadine Davis Cargill, age 92

of Arlington. She was a member of Calvary

Baptist Church in Arlington and worked at Pepperidge Farms Bakery on the assem-bly line. She is sur-

vived by her 2 daugh-ters, Judy Schank of

Bolingbrook, IL and Pat Cargill of Arlington;

2 Sons, Bobby Cargill of Oaklawn, IL and

John Cargill of Aurora, IL; 5 sisters, Dorothy

Horn of Memphis, Lula Davis of Oceola, AR, Martha Underwood of

Pekin, IL, Betty Hall of Deland, FL and Brenda Woodard of Kennett,

MO; 11 Grandchildren; 27 Great Grandchildren

and 16 Great Great Grandchildren. He

was preceded in death her husband, John

Riley Cargill; Parents, Milledge David Davis and Elsie Pearl McGee

Davis; Son, Donald Ray Cargill and 1 Brother. Funeral Service will be held 1 PM Friday, April 17, 2015 at the

Calvary Baptist Church in Arlington with Rev. Terry Penix officiating. Friends may call after 11 AM Friday at the

Church. Brown Funeral Home are in charge of

arrangements. To send flowers or a

memorial gift to the fam-ily of Nelda Davis Cargill please visit our Sympathy Store.


School

Both Ballard con-cert bands receive

distinguished ratings at district assessment

Both the Ballard County Middle and Ballard Memorial High school concert bands received distinguished ratings at the Kentucky Music Educators’ Association First District Performance Assessment, held at Paducah Tilghman on March 23.

Shown from left in the first photo are sev-enth- and eighth grade band members (bottom row) Joey McGuirk, John Estes, Bryan Allen, Isaac Sommer, Connor Carneal, Jake Weaver, Mason Purcell, (second row) Reese Abernathy, Kameron Kelley, Sydney Tharp, Jayden Anderson, Alissa Kommer, Emma LeFevre, Emma Kimbro, Maddie Kimbro, (third row) Jonah Ashworth, Daniel Morrow, Cody Howard, Alex Russell, Elly Travis, Katie Woodruff, Carrie Woodall, Colby Dome’,

(fourth row) Alex Ferren, Chris Harvell, Parker Feezor, Kolton Pearson, Dallas Smith, (top row) Ben Fithen, Ryan Clark, Braden Nichols, Shelby Taylor and Kylar Green. Not pictured are Cassandra Pill, Joseph Pegram, Jordan Ross and J.R. Blackburn.

Shown from left in the second photo are high school band mem-bers (front row) Alexis Donelson, Tyler Smith, Cutler Phillippe, Trent Taylor, (second row) Nakoda Elrod, Sam Paul, Michael Fondaw, Austin Nickins, Landon Wicker, William Harvell, Molly Stokes, (third row) Josh Byerley, Clayton Smith, Eli Mitchell, Amelia Chenier, Daniel Stringer, Hayden LeFevre, (back row) Jacob Zerger, Emmett Berry, Mason LeFevre, Owen Renfrow, Brian Harvell, Johnathan Thompson, Jacob Krone and Michael Waldon. Not pictured are Jordan Bartels, Tyler Pill and Abbi Nalley.

BMHS students (from left) Logan Pickett, Kole Williams, Elizabeth Goodin, Shelby Wildharber and Haley Bohn (at camera) demonstrate the use of a green screen to a group of BCES fifth-graders in the BCCTC media department.

District celebrates first-ever College and Career Readiness Week

Ballard County Middle and Ballard Memorial High

schools have taken part for the past several years in Operation Preparations, a state-wide initiative that targets eighth-graders and sophomores for special college and career counseling.

When administrators began to plan this year’s event, they invited Ballard County Elementary School to the table, too.

“This is the first time we’ve made it a district-wide effort,” said Ballard Superintendent Casey Allen. “We talk about the importance of postsecondary edu-cation and training with our students, starting, really, at the preschool. That ‘conversation’ continues until we see those same students walk across the stage in the high-school gym.”

A series of age-appropriate activities was planned across the district for the week of March 27. At BMHS, all teachers used a portion of their class time on Monday to advise students and discuss classes for next year. Tuesday was “Dress for Success Day,” with middle- and high-school students wearing attire for an interview, and elementary students dressing up in the career clothes they want to wear as grown-ups. Eighth-graders also got to tour the Career and Technical Center, where many of them will start classes next fall in the career pathway of their choice.

“We were very excited that our eighth-grade stu-dents had the opportunity to visit the CTC this week,” said BCMS Principal Amber Parker. “We feel that giving them the opportunity to visit the center and talk with the teachers and students has given them a better look at what career path they will want to pursue during high school.”

On Wednesday, it was the elementary’s turn at the CTC, with students in grades 3-5 escorted through the center. High-school students enrolled in the var-ious areas helped their small charges plant seedlings in the greenhouse, use an ultrasound machine to hear their pulses, and operate table-top hydraulic crane arms.

“We appreciate the elementary and middle schools allowing their students to visit BCCTC,” said BMHS Principal David Meinschein. “We hope our students were able to show their skills to inspire the younger ones.”

“Our intermediate students enjoyed their tour and discovering what the CTC has to offer,” said BCES Principal Vicki Gough. “They really got to see what ‘Ready for the Next Level’ means as they begin their journey to become college and career ready.”

Thursday was “It Takes Teamwork to Reach Your Potential Day,” with students wearing their favorite team’s jerseys. Friday was “#Proud2BABomberDay,” with students wearing green. Middle schoolers were rewarded for their good faith efforts on Monday’s scrimmage testing. High schoolers celebrated their KPREP distinguished status from last year, along with their top college and career ranking in the state, by having a field day in the gym.

“The high school has seen our students increase their graduation rate and college and career readiness rate to the top rank in the state for the last two years, but that preparation begins many years before,” said BMHS Principal David Meinschein. “Every time a student graduates, it is the result of efforts and expe-rience from preschool to 12th grade.”

“It was a good week, and Wednesday was a great day,” Allen concluded. “We all talked about how excited the elementary students were, and how patient and supportive the high-school students were with them. But we want it to go beyond that. We want this emphasis on being ready to enter the world when they leave here to ultimately have a positive, produc-tive effect on our community, and the economy as a whole.”

BMHS students Jabarie Bledsoe (left) and Tyler Shepherd (facing camera) show a group of BCES fifth-graders how a cir-cuit works in the indus-trial maintenance shop at Ballard County Career and Technical Center.

BMHS students Holly Doom and Annie Cooper help fourth-grader Slaedyn Hammond re-pot a petunia in the BCCTC’s greenhouse.

BMHS student Justin Polivick shows third-graders Avery Bray, Daniel Meinschein and Braxton Blankenship how to operate a table-top hydraulic arm in the BCCTC industrial main-tenance shop.

Eighth-grader Ali Seaborne follows BMHS student Rebekah Hogancamp’s directions to attempt the Heimlich maneuver in the BCCTC allied health department.

BMHS student Rebekah Hogancamp shows third-graders Bella Hearn and Kennady Alexander how to listen for their pulses in the BCCTC allied health department.

Michael Fondaw explains to a group of third-graders what his college and career ready cord and state-certified welding medal mean out-side the BCCTC welding shop.

BCMS Students of the Week

Each week at Ballard County Middle School, three students (one from each grade) will be select-ed and named Students of the Week. Students are nominated by teachers for outstanding behavior or performance. Shown from left are BCMS Students of the Week for March 16: sixth-grad-

er Skyler Evans, sev-enth-grader Ryan Clark and eighth-grader Sydney Tharp. Selectors said Evans is intelligent, interesting and partici-pates well in class; Clark is polite, has a good work ethic and is a pleasure to know; and Tharp is always on-task, turns in her work on time and is helpful to classmates.

sellers want to carry the financing ONLY for such time as will enable the buyers to pay down the total amount to a lower amount which they can borrow from the bank, etc. This also means time in which to repair and build up credit rat-ing, again so as to be qualified for a bank loan. Some sellers only agree to “carry” the loan for 2-3 years, and if the buy-ers cannot “refinance” (“re-fi”) by then, sell-ers may agree to carry it longer, BUT require that buyers make an addition-al down payment, etc. Again, as in all of real estate, EVERYTHING IS NEGOTIABLE.

But if you as buyer can-not immediately obtain a loan to purchase the property you want to buy, then “owner financing” is an option, if seller will agree to it. And there are advantages to both buyer and seller, if the contract is drawn up properly. Consult your realtor and/or your attorney for the best advice on the details of “Contracts for Deed or Land Contracts” so that both parties, seller and buyer, will be properly protected in the transac-tion.

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My dad was very proud of his military service. Even though he nev-er talked about the bat-tles he fought in during World War II, they were a very important part of his life. When he heard about a trip for veterans to see their memorial, he was very excited. He wanted, no needed to go on the trip. My dad started com-ing home with red, white and blue beads; a patri-otic hat with a red, white and blue hatband and big white buttons with WWII D.C. printed on them. I finally had to ask him what he was doing. He admitted that he was rid-ing in parades with oth-er veterans to “get the word out” about their trip. He stated matter of factly that he was going to Washington, D.C. the next spring if I would go with him. How could I refuse? There was a twin-kle in his eye and a grin on his face every time he talked about “the trip”.

Yes, we made it to Washington, D.C. He very proudly wore his ETO jacket the entire trip. He felt honored that

he had been asked to help lay the wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier but very hum-bled at the World War II Memorial. He open-ly wept. For a man his age, that was not a manly thing to do, but he had at long last been able to come to some kind of closure for his experienc-es in the war. One of his best friends was blown away while only a few inches away. He and his men thought they were going to be captured in a German town around the Battle of the Bulge. He went from the beach-es at Normandy, across France and Germany. Sgt Earnest was awarded a Purple Heart and Bronze Star among other med-als. But he seemed to be most proud of these two medals.

As we were returning home from Washington, D.C. my dad said he would like to go back. He stated he had not gotten to see everything he wanted to see. When Sandy Hart announced another trip, I believe he was among the first to sign up for a second trip. So in September 2004, he again journeyed to the Memorial. The pride that my dad showed during this trip was once again very evident. He wanted everyone to understand that he had served his country with pride in order to make the United States a better place for generations to come. On the trip home, he said he

had seen all he needed to see. That he did not need to return.

On October 12, 2004 my dad passed away. Just one short month after returning from the trip that seemed to help him come to peace with the experiences he faced as a young man over 60 years ago. Ann Earnest in memory of her Dad – James Earnest

REMEMBER, NO MATTER HOW BAD LIFE SEEMS....ALL THINGS WORK TOGETHER FOR GOOD FOR THOSE THAT LOVE THE LORD.....

CARDWELL JR.,

LAWRENCE

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BCMS students rewarded for perfect

attendanceStudents at Ballard

County Middle School with perfect attendance are entered into a drawing each quarter for a chance to win an iPod Touch. In the center is the winner

from the third quarter, Christopher Rundles. At left is the winner from the first quarter, Connor Buchanan, and at right is the winner from the second quarter, Chance Gray. Gifts are provided by the Ballard County Board of Education.


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Without a doubt spring has finally arrived. Although we will still have a few cold spells the recent warm muggy weather has reptiles and amphibians out in large numbers.

The Spring Peeper, sci-entific name Pseucacris crucifer, is one of two common frogs one hears in early spring, the other being the chorus frog. Spring peeper males sing mostly at night starting in early spring through early summer. The best description I can think of to describe this lit-tle frogs call is that it sounds like sleigh bells. They are very common throughout our area.

During breeding sea-son spring peepers con-gregate in low laying, moist areas near water. The males usually climb a short distance up some

brushy structure and call to attract a mate. These calls can be heard from up to a couple of miles away if several frogs are calling. Eggs are laid in shallow water and there may be up to one thou-sand of them!

Following breeding season these frogs retire into the forest. They lead a secretive life and are rarely seen until the next spring weather again brings them to breeding areas. Being nocturnal (active at night) makes it even more unlikely to run across one unless turning over logs or debris or other such cover.

Feeding on almost anything that moves and small enough to swallow their diet includes flies, beetles, ants, and spiders.

Color may vary between gray and brown and almost anything in between but spring peep-ers are easily recognized by the darker “X” mark-ing on the back.

By Jack Glisson

Terah Lynn

By: Journalism StaffIt is very rare for

BMHS to receive trans-fers from the other side of the country, but that rari-ty came to us in the form of senior Terah Lynn. Born in Albuquerque, NM, Terah attended her first two years of high school at Valencia High School in Los Lunas, NM. She headed to BMHS her junior year, quickly making a name for herself on the vol-leyball team. As anyone can imagine, moving to Ballard County was quite a culture shock for the bubbly teenager, but she is now a household name.

The daughter of Toni Lynn of Wickliffe loves to have fun and enjoys nature. Her energetic personality is seen on the volleyball court, where she has played for four years. Terah is also a two-year member of FFA. In her free time, Terah loves hanging out with friends or watching Netflix. After graduat-ing, Terah plans on going to Eastern New Mexico University to become a marine biologist.

Favorites:Class: AP World

HistoryTeacher: Mr. QMovie: “Mean Girls”Band: ColdplaySong: “Speed of

Sound” by ColdplayTV Show: “Pretty

Little Liars”Book: “Paper Towns”

by John GreenFood: Macaroni and

Cheese

Megan Zerger

By: Journalism Staff The word “tal-

ent” is defined as “a special natural ability or aptitude.” When voting for the “Most Talented” senior girl, seniors quick-ly circled Megan Zerger. Given a special artistic ability, Megan can easily create the most beauti-ful pieces of artwork in various mediums. Just like every piece of art is unique, so is Megan. With her short stature, glasses, and dark curly hair, Megan uses her quirkiness to dress in her own style. She has used all of the above to not just better herself, but the school as well.

Megan has been an art club member for three years. She currently serves as the club’s presi-dent; last year she served as vice-president. Megan is also a three-year mem-ber of broadcasting; she is a two-year member of color guard, drama club, and Spanish club.

In her spare time, Megan loves playing video games, sleeping, watching anime, and eat-ing lots of pizza. She is the daughter of Mark and Janine Zerger of West Paducah. Megan plans to attend Murray State University majoring in art.

Favorites:Class: ArtTeacher: Mr. QMovie: anything by

Studio GhibliBand: Panic! At The

DiscoSong: “Honeybee” by

Steam Powered GiraffeTV Show: “Pokemon”Video Game: “Skyrim”Book: “Lord of the

Rings” trilogyFood: PizzaSchool Food: Yogurt

Parfait

Shelby Wildharber

By: Hannah Morrow Four out of five

students gave the same response when asked who the best, most talent-ed cheerleader at BMHS is. Her experience in competitive cheering has allowed her to go leaps and bounds beyond what is expected of her on the sidelines. The people have spoken, declaring Shelby Wildharber an outstanding member of her squad, and their opin-ion has been validated, as she is a co-captain and four-year member of the BMHS cheer squad.

Shelby is the daugh-ter of Debbie and Jason Wildharber of LaCenter. They attend Barlow First Baptist Church. Shelby has been in FBLA for four years. She is a mem-ber of the honor roll and was awarded football homecoming princess her freshman year and was a candidate for both football and basketball homecoming queen. It should be no surprise that Shelby was voted “Most School Spirited” by her classmates.

Outside of school, Shelby loves to tumble. She hopes to be a good role model for under-classmen and be remem-bered as someone who works for what they want. Shelby current-ly works at Lakewood Gymnastics. She hopes to go to school to be an RN and then further her degree to become a nurse anesthetist.

FavoritesClass: US HistoryTeacher: Mr. QMovie: “The

Notebook”TV Show: “Young and

Hungry”Book: “The Fault in

our Stars”Food: ChineseSchool Food: Chicken

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addition to a face-up or face-down position.

Knoblauch noted that several revisions were approved in Rule 2-5 regarding inversions to provide more clarity to the rules. Among those changes is a new article permitting braced inver-sions in a pyramid that do not flip or roll provid-ed several conditions are met, including that the top person does not begin in an extended inverted position.

In addition, the Spirit Rules Committee agreed to expand the section on dance and drill/pom (Rule 3) in the 2016-17 NFHS Spirit Rules Book.

A complete listing of all rules changes is available on the NFHS website at www.nfhs.org. Click on “Activities & Sports” at the top of the home page, and select “Spirit.”

According to a survey of NFHS-member state associations in 2009, there are about 400,000 high school cheerlead-ers in the United States, including 120,593 who are involved in competi-tive spirit squads, which ranks ninth among girls sports according to the 2013-14 High School Athletics Participation Survey conducted by the NFHS. There are also about 33,000 girls who participate in dance or drill/pom teams, accord-ing to the same survey.

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