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Indian Camp Campground sponsored an atv poker run in the Carlisle County River

Trails on May 23, 2015 . "More than 250 peo-ple with their jeeps, atvs, utv’s or trucks

received a poker hand

and participated on a per-fect day riding the trails in the river

bottoms along the Mississippi River", said Gene Bolin. “ I wish oth-er counties could

see how much fun peo-ple had today in the river

bottoms. There were peo-ple from all

over western KY and three other states. IF YOU BUILD IT THEY WILL COME !!!!!!”,

says Freida Bolin. The Bolin's expressed Congratulations to Zack

Morris for thewinning hand, Brandi

Jett-2nd place, Cathy Kanffield-3rd place. Gene and Freida

Bolin owners of Indian Camp Campground are planning to sponsor future atv rides.

Indian Camp Campground is located at 849 CR 1217, Arlington, KY. Call for camping

rates at (270) 207-0024 or visit www.KyGreatRiverRoad.org/IndianCampCampground

LOCAL SPONSOR GROWING TRAIL AWARENESS

Special meeting

for the election of board members for the Wickliffe Rural Fire Department board of Trustees to be held

July 13, 2015 at 7:00 PM at the Wickliffe

Rural Fire Department. Please call Danielle

Peck at 270-983-1988 with questions."

I m m u n i z a t i o n Requirements for BALLARD COUNTY SCHOOLS

2015-16 School YearIf you have a child

entering preschool, kin-dergarten, sixth grade, or transferring to Ballard County Schools for the school year 2015-16, the following health requirements must be met to comply with the Kentucky’s state regula-tions and will be strictly enforced. Parents will be asked to provide a Social Security number and a birth certificate.

HEAD START3-year-olds MUST

HAVE:

1) Four Diphtheria-Tetanus- Pertussis injec-tions

2) Three polio injec-tions

3) One Measles,-Mumps-Rubella injec-tion

4) HiB vaccine5) Three hepatitis B

injections6) One varicella

(chicken pox) injec-tion if child has not had chicken pox disease.

7) Hemoglobin test given within 6 months prior to entry

8) A complete physi-cal exam

9) A complete eye exam by an ophthalmol-ogist or optometrist.

4-year-olds MUST HAVE:

Same as kindergarten-er students, plus hemo-globin test.

KINDERGARTEN

MUST HAVE:1) Four or five

Diphtheria- Tetanus-Pertussis

injections with the last one administered after age 4

2) Three or four polio injections, with the last one administered after age 4

3) Two Measles-Mumps-Rubella injec-tions administered on or after 12 months of age

4) Three hepatitis B injections

5) TWO varicel-la (chicken pox) injec-tions if child has not had chicken pox disease**

6) A complete physi-cal exam

(within past 12 months)

7) A complete eye exam by an ophthalmol-ogist or optometrist

8) Dental exam by dentist, PA, ARNP, den-tal hygienist, LHD RN or MD SIXTH GRADE

MUST HAVE:1) Three hepatitis B

injections2) Tetanus-Diphtheria-

Pertussis booster (TDaP) 3) Meningococcal

vaccine**4) Second dose of var-

icella vaccine5) A physical exam

within past 12 months

TRANSFERS must present Kentucky School Medical Examination form (physical exam) and Kentucky immuni-zation certificate.

Please call early to schedule an appointment with your doctor, or the Ballard County Health Department at 270- 665-5432 or 270-665-8400, ext. 2020 or 2262.

Attention Parents

CEMETERY RESTORATION IN WESTERN KENTUCKY

GONE BUT NOT

FORGOTTENThe MIES Cemetery

departed loved ones were remembered and hon-ored Thursday, June 25 during a MILES family reunion gathering at the cemetery for the Miles

monument dedication. A beautiful ceremony pro-gram led by Nada Miles Harrison, descendant from Mulberry, Florida (Lakeland) consisted of special songs, scrip-ture reading, and prayer by Benny Heady that touched us all. The theme “Bridging The Gap Connecting The Miles” included the Miles families of Childress (Indianapolis, Indiana),

Crossland (Washington, DC), Harrison (Mulberry Florida), Heady (Bandana Kentucky and West Paducah Kentucky), Howard (Indianapolis, Indiana), Key (Ruskin, Florida), McManus (Kevil, Kentucky), Neasman (Miami, Florida and Atlanta, Georgia and Auslett, Georgia), Roberts (Tampa, Florida), and Williams (Brandon, Florida).

Unbelievably, I learned my special connection to this wonderful fami-ly, through Nada as she planned and coordinat-ed this exciting family event. What a surprise when Nada first contact-ed me from Lakeland, Florida where I had lived for 25 years, graduating for Lakeland Senior High School. More of a sur-prise when Nada asked if our cemetery preserva-tion group would clean-up the Miles Cemetery for a planned family reunion and monument dedication. What a coin-cidence, as our group was already working in the Miles Cemetery, as requested some time ago by Bandana magistrate Larry Cooper.

Then I was in complete disbelief, when I learned that Nada’s family had originated in Bandana,

and her father and grand-father (Nathan and OBD) travelled, lived and worked on a dairy farm owned by my grandfa-ther’s uncle Les Penn (Ethie Holt Smith and Bertha Holt Penn were sisters). Also, Uncles Les married my grand-mother’s best friend, Aggie Northington Penn. My Daddy had moved us from Bandana to Lakeland, Florida in summer of 1947 and we briefly stayed on the Penn Dairy Farm in a house trailer in Uncle Les’s orange grove. Also, my grandmother visited with the Penn family between 1947 and 1948, during the same time the Miles family were living and working there. Awesome revelation on how paths can cross; Sandra Miles Roberts shared with me at the monument ded-ication ceremony that she was born in 1945 on Uncle Les’s dairy farm. Sandra was probably two years old and I was around eight years old at the time we were stay-ing on Uncle Les’s dairy farm. Our parents must have met.

This special connec-tion to the wonderful Miles family means everything to me. How honored I was to meet and talk with interest-

ing 90 year old Milbert Alvin Crossland Sr., his caring son “Skip” plus so impressed with 13 year Miles Neasman, sweet Annie Ruth Miles Neasman and handsome “Tony”, who drove in from Atlanta for the cemetery ceremony. I appreciated Amanda Key for her suggestions on how to get students involved with our cem-etery presentation group. So many more family members that I wished for more time to meet and talk. The love and appreciation that Nada and other family mem-bers have shown to me and our cemetery group will always be remem-bered. I am blessed and thankful for the special Miles family connection.

For more Miles fam-ily pictures and sto-ries, please LIKE our Facebook page; Cemetery Restoration in Western Kentucky. Article contributed by Betty L. Johnson - email bettyjohnsonky@yahoo.com - cell 270 210 3538

NOTE: Thank you to Tyler, Bell Monument, Wickliffe, KY for monument carving and placement … and Nathaniel Heady, Little Union Baptist Church, Bandana, KY for chairs setup in cemetery.

ST. MARY’S FOOD PANTRY FUNDRAISER

When: July 11, 2015Where: LaCenter

City Park

There will be a fundraiser for the St. Mary Food Pantry at LaCenter City Park on July 11, 2015 from 10:30 am- ???. The theme of the Event is BLUEGRASS and BBQ with vendors being set up as well. There will be food, vendors and entertain-ment for everyone to come out and enjoy to support this wonderful cause. If you would like to set up for this event contact Elaine Jarvis at 270-331-5294 or 270-665-5057. There is no fee to set up only a donation to the food pantry. Those wanting to have a yard sale are encouraged to set up also, with the same conditions of making a donation to the food pantry.

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Paducah, KY (June 26, 2015) – West Kentucky Community and Technical College will offer summer basketball and cheerleading camps for elementary and middle school students beginning next month in WKCTC’s Haws Gymnasium.

The four-day basketball camp will be held July 20-23 from 8:30 a.m. to noon for second-fifth grad-ers and 1-4:30 p.m. for sixth-ninth graders. Campers will learn sound fundamentals for beginners as well as highly competitive skills and drills for more advanced players. Registration for the basketball camps is $45 for each age group.

The three-day cheerleading camp will be held July 13-15 from noon to 4 p.m. for first-sixth grad-ers. Campers will learn the fundamentals of cheer-leading as well as basic dance and tumbling skills. Registration for the cheerleading camp is $40.

Register for the basketball and cheerleading camps online at http://ws.kctcs.edu/westkentucky/category/category.aspx?C=&S=30

CORRECTIONSummer Basketball and Cheerleading Camps Offered at WKCTC in July

Davis named principal at Ballard

Memorial High School

The Ballard Memorial High School site-based decision-making coun-cil has named BMHS Assistant Principal Leslee Davis as its successful candidate for principal.

Davis was named BMHS assistant prin-cipal last July. She

has worked in Ballard County Schools since 2001, when she began as an English teacher at BMHS. Before being named AP last year, she had been the guidance counselor for three years. Her first full year on the job officially will begin on July 1, 2015.

The 1989 BMHS grad-uate earned her bache-lor’s degree in 2000, her master’s in guidance and counseling in 2005, and her Rank 1 in adminis-tration, all from Murray State University.

As the assistant princi-pal, one of Davis’ duties was oversight of disci-pline at the high school. “I’m looking forward to getting to know the stu-dents without also being their disciplinarian,” she said. “I want them to know that I’m here to help them get to the next level, whether that’s a university, community college or career.”

She and other adminis-trators had been working on a new internship pro-gram for BMHS students, hoping to get it started this year. Davis said that

getting that program up and running will be one of her big goals for the year. A good internship program, with lots of community help and sup-port, can help students understand more about the kind of skills need-ed for future success, she explained.

"Mrs. Davis has been a teacher, guidance coun-selor, assistant principal, SBDM member, and now moves into the role of principal at Ballard Memorial High School. Her decision-making and leadership are trust-ed by parents and faculty alike, and her dedication to Ballard County and Ballard County students has been evident through-out her career," said Ballard Superintendent Casey Allen. "Leslee rounds out a powerful team of principals in Ballard County Schools. For the first time in my 13 years in the district, all three principal posi-tions are filled with Ballard County graduates who have spent most of their professional careers serving our children. We are looking forward to a great year with Mrs. Davis at BMHS, and all across our district!"

Davis and her hus-band Brad live outside of Barlow, and have three children who are BMHS alumni.

Davis’ former job as assistant principal has been posted, and the council hopes to have someone hired for that post as soon as possible.

ST. MARY’S FOOD PANTRY FUNDRAISERWhen: July 11, 2015

Where: The Ballard County Farmer’s Market

There will be a fundraiser for the St. Mary Food Pantry at

The Ballard County Farmer’s Market on July 11, 2015 from 10:30 am- ???. The theme of

the Event is BLUEGRASS and BBQ with vendors being set

up as well. There will be food, vendors and entertainment for

everyone to come out and enjoy to support this wonderful cause. If you would like to set up for this event contact Elaine Jarvis at 270-331-5294 or 270-665-5057. There is no fee to set

up only a donation to the food pantry. Those wanting to have a yard sale are encouraged to

set up also, with the same con-ditions of making a donation

to the food pantry. If you can’t stay then you are asked to come by if you can and make a dona-

tion to the pantry.Graves County

schools to hold registration

for students new to school district: elemen-

tary, middle July 20; GCHS July 27

Students who plan to attend a school in the Graves County School District and are new to the district may do so on upcoming designated mornings.

Each individual Graves County elementary school will hold new stu-dent registration between

9 a.m. and noon Monday, July 20. The district includes Fancy Farm, Farmington, Lowes, Sedalia, Symsonia, Wingo, and Graves County Central elemen-tary schools.

Graves County Middle School has scheduled new student registration between 8 a.m. and noon Monday, July 20.

Graves County High School will hold new stu-dent registration between 8 a.m. and noon Monday, July 27.

INDEPENDENCE DAY POT LUCK A simple idea was

started by The folks at Wagon Wheel Restaurant in Wickliffe & they asked Kentucky Veteran & Patriot Museum to help. An old fashion Pot Luck gathering in the city park. For the first year it wasn't bad. It was listed 11:00 to 3:00 so

not everyone came at once so there was a vari-ety of people through the afternoon. People came by and fixed plates for shut-ins and delivered them. Groups of children played in the park while parents prepared plates of delicious food. Not bad for a first year event! Here's hoping it contin-ues!

Milestone Awards Awarded to Elrod and Fraser for 25 Years of Service

The Purchase Area

Development District created its Milestone Service Awards to acknowledge the pub-lic service that individ-uals have contributed

to the PADD Board of Directors. On June 15, 2015, two long-serving citizen members' years of service were celebrat-ed. Mr. Clyde Elrod of Ballard County and Mr. Bill Fraser of Carlisle County were each hon-ored for 25 years of ser-vice on the PADD Board of Directors.

Fancy Farm author encourages imagina-tion and learning in new juvenile fiction

FANCY FARM, Ky. — This week marks the nationwide release of “Spiders in the Snow,” an exciting new chil-dren’s book by author Lyn Warner.

In “Spiders in the Snow,” come along with two children from the American Southwest as they imagine what it would be like to be a spider and go anywhere they choose. Their imag-inations take them all the way to the snowy land-

scape of Alaska. They imagine walking through the snow — wearing snowshoes, building a snow fort, seeing the Northern Lights and more! Young readers will learn about math, social studies and sci-ence concepts as they tag along in this spidery, snowy adventure.

Published by Tate Publishing and Enterprises, the book is available through book-stores nationwide, from the publisher at www.ta t epub l i sh ing .com/bookstore, or by visiting barnesandnoble.com or amazon.com.

Aside from being the mother of five children, Warner was an owner of a beauty salon and a pre-school teacher. She has a degree in interdisciplin-ary early childhood and has been working to earn a degree in elementary education. Warner uses her personal experienc-es with children and her education as a frame-work to write her chil-dren’s books.

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please contact Michelle Whitman, publicist, at (405) 458-5642 or send an e-mail to michelle@keymgc.com.

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WANTED: BRIANA MANNINGBriana Manning is wanted for Violation of

Probation out of McCracken County for Possession of a Controlled Substance. Message here or call 270-753-7980 with any tips. Your identity will remain confidential.

APPREHENDED: CHARLES HOUSECharles House, who was wanted for Violation of

Probation out of Carlisle and Hickman Counties for two counts of Theft by Failure to Make Required Disposition of Property, was apprehended and lodged in the Calloway County Jail.

APPREHENDED: JENNY HUGHESJenny Hughes, who was wanted for Violation of

Probation out of McCracken County for Receiving Stolen Property, was apprehended and lodged in the McCracken County Jail.

WANTED: JESSIE DISHMONJessie Dishmon is wanted for Violation of Probation

out of Carlisle County on the charge of Failure to Comply with Sex Offender Registration. Message here or call 270-753-7980 with any anonymous tips. Your identity will remain confidential.

Subject: Public’s Assistance Needed in Local BurglaryDate: 07/06/2015

On June 29, 2015, Charles Strait Jr., Old Calvert City Road in (Reidland) McCracken County, reported his home had been burglarized and over twenty fire-arms had been taken from a safe. There did not appear to be forced entry into the

home.

Strait stated the firearms were taken between June 4, 2015 and June 29, 2015. Strait suspected the firearms were taken while he was out of town.

If anyone has information 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 an arrest and/or conviction may be eligible for

a reward up to $1000.

APPREHENDED: AMANDA DUNCANAmanda Duncan, who was wanted for Violation

of Probation for Criminal Possession of a Forged Instrument and Fraudulent Use of a Credit Card was apprehended on April 28, 2015 and was charged with the new offenses of three counts of Criminal Possession of a Forged Instrument and Theft of Identity. She is lodged in the Ballard County Jail.

WANTED: JAMES GUESSJames Guess is wanted for Parole Violation for 3rd

Degree Arson, Wanton Endangerment and Flagrant Non-Support. Message here or call 270-753-7980 with any anonymous tips. Your identity will remain confidential.

WANTED: NEALY WARRENNealy Warren is wanted for Violation of Probation

out of Ballard County for Wanton Endangerment. Message here or call 270-753-7980 with any anon-ymous tips. Your identity will remain confidential.

WANTED: PHILLIP BOWERMANPhillip Bowerman is wanted on Violation of

Probation out of Ballard County on the charge of Wanton Endangerment, 2nd Degree. Message here or call 270-753-7980 with any anonymous tips. Your identity will remain confidential.

WANTED: TRAVIS JONESTravis Jones is wanted for MRS Violation for

Promoting Contraband, Possession of a Controlled Substance and Bail Jumping. Message here or call 270-753-7980 with any anonymous tips. Your identi-ty will remain confidential.

WANTED: TRAVIS MERRITTTravis Merritt 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.

Single Vehicle Accident Sends One to Hospital On July 6, 2015 at approximately 2351hrs, Deputies with the McCracken County Sheriff’s Dept.

responded to US 60. for a report of a single vehicle accident with possible injuries.

Gladys Waters was operating his 2011 Freightliner tractor trailer traveling west on US 60. Gladys left the roadway entering the west bound shoulder and ditch. Her vehicle then reentered the road-way flipping onto the passenger side and came to rest in the east bound ditch, the trailer remained in the roadway blocking both lanes of traffic for approximately three hours. Gladys was transport-ed by Mercy ambulance service to Baptist hospital ER for possible non-life threatening injuries.

McCracken County Sheriff’s Department was assisted at the scene by Mercy Ambulance and West McCracken Volunteer Fire Dept. personnel.

WANTED: DANNY SULLINSDanny Sullins is wanted for Parole Violation for

Flagrant Non-Support. Message here or call 270-753-7980 with any anonymous tips. Your identity will remain confidential.

WANTED: RECIA LONESRecia Lones is wanted for Violaiton of Probation

out of McCracken County for Failure to Report Change in Order to Receive Benefits. Message here or call 270-753-7980 with any tips. Your identity will remain confidential.

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Nature / Ag

“Driftwood” Ramblings on Real

EstateBy Larry and Kim

Kelley RIVER COUNTRY

REAL ESTATE lkelley1944@gmail.

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

Last week we talked about CLOSING! This is the ultimate, pos-itive goal of every real estate transaction, and hopefully, after closing, everyone’s happy – the buyers have their new home (or other proper-ty), the sellers have their money (or at least their loan paid off!), the bank has a new borrower, pay-ing interest, the realtors have their commission, the attorneys, apprais-ers, inspectors, insurance agents -- hey all have their compensation for their services! . . . every-one is happy!

This week we are going to talk about those deals that, for one rea-son or another, despite the contract, still do NOT close. We have discussed before the pro-visions of the contract which will allow the buyers to “walk” and get their earnest money back, and those are mainly the failure of the buyers to get their loan, and/or the failure of the property to pass home inspection. If either one, or both of these occur, then nor-mally the contract can be deemed cancelled and buyers get their earnest money back.

There are other cas-es, however in which even though the loan is approved and home inspection is good, for the buyers, they may still get “cold feet” or what is called “buyers’ remorse.” In short, they may want to cancel the contract even though they have no legal grounds to do so.

Same with sellers. Even though the buyers’ loan has been approved, and they’ve accepted the home “as is” , or with some improvements as agreed, the seller may still have “second thoughts” and decide they do not want to sell after all, for whatever reason, and therefore want to cancel the con-tract.

At this point, the real estate transaction, unfor-tunately, may no longer be in the hands of the realtors, but may wind up instead in the hands of the attorneys! And

maybe even the Judge!! If the parties can come to an agreement to can-cel the contract, then the realtors may still be able to help with that agree-ment, but at this point, if there’s not going to be a sale, then the realtors will NOT be getting a commission, and so any work done by realtors will have to be done just to help the situation. For the realtor representing the sellers, who listed the property, they will most likely keep the listing, unless the sellers have gotten “crossways” with the realtor, as a result of the deal “going south.” In that case, the realtor may not have the list-ing after the deal is can-celled, so, no commis-sion, no listing, nothing!

If it’s the buyers who are wanting OUT of the contract, they may be willing to forfeit their earnest money down payment. If the sell-ers agree to accept the down payment, in lieu of going through with the contract, then this may be handled short of the attorneys, and by a simple agreement stat-ing that the seller retains the earnest money down payment, and that’s all buyers have to pay, and the parties are then free to move on -- sellers to sell to someone else, and buyers to find another property.

If, however, Buyers are unwilling to forfeit their earnest money (wheth-er or not they have any proper grounds to refuse to forfeit) OR if sellers are unwilling to accept only the earnest money, and cancel the contract . . . . then, it’s time to drop it in the lap of the attorneys. If it’s buy-ers balking then Sellers may decide to bring legal action for “specific per-formance” to force, or try to force, buyers to perform their contract, to pay the money agreed upon, and to take owner-ship of the property.

Buyers, in a case where sellers are the ones trying to cancel, must decide if they want the property bad enough to hire a law-yer and sue for “specif-ic performance” by the sellers, to force them to accept the purchase price and execute the deed, as specified in the contract. These are very tricky lawsuits, and can go either way, depending on all the relevant facts and details. This is why we recommend getting an attorney involved early, to advise and represent

you, at the first moment it appears that the other party is NOT going to perform the contract as the parties had agreed.

If it’s just a matter of deciding who gets to keep the earnest mon-ey, that is more easily resolved, and if the par-ties with their realtors cannot agree, then the attorneys may be able to get an agreement by reminding everyone how expensive and time-con-suming it is to take matters to court. Some attorneys do “mediation” or have access to “medi-ators” and often a medi-ator can assist the parties to arrive at an agreement to resolve the issues, so that everyone can move on. Some real estate boards have mediation services, although these are usually to mediate and resolve disputes between realtors.

Hopefully, you will never need to get an attorney (other than to do the title work on a successful sale and pur-chase!), but sometimes, even if everyone does everything they are sup-posed to do, a “deal” can “go south” if one party or the other just simply decides they do not want to do what they agreed to do. It’s “human nature” to want to change one’s mind from time to time, and . . . . well “IT HAPPENS!”

If you are looking to buy, or sell property, or maybe looking for a place to rent for yourself or someone you know, or perhaps you own prop-erty and are thinking of renting it, we also do “property management” We’d love to help you with whatever your real estate needs may be. Contact us by phone -- 270-983-1021 or 270-853-4574, -- by text mes-sage, or by email, and we’ll be glad to help!

This Article is Not Gluten-Free

Wheat harvest is wind-ing up and the fears over the toxin that I talked about a couple of weeks ago have turned out OK. Very low levels have been found but noth-ing high enough to stop the sale of any wheat. Farmers have been able to fill their contracts and the price has actually ris-en a little during harvest. The levels of the tox-in this year are probably in line with most years, the only difference is that in most years it is nev-er checked because the elevators know there is not a problem. This year every load was checked because of the problems last year. We are talking about levels at less than 1 part per million. Yield was overall a little lower than expected but every-one is relieved that they were able to sell their grain. I don’t know what this does for wheat plant-ing this fall. I feel like acreage will be reduced some, but I would hate to put a number on it right now.

The wheat crop is being attacked from another front right now and that is with the gluten free craze. I was listening to an advertisement on the radio for a product that called itself gluten free (it was for vodka made from corn) and I thought of course it is gluten free, anybody should know that it is gluten free, but then I got to thinking maybe some of you don’t know what gluten is or anything about it. I don’t know how these crazes and fad diets get start-ed, maybe the internet and face book and then marketing people try to jump on the bandwagon

with their products even though they are not even remotely associated with gluten.

Gluten is a protein found in cereal grains- wheat, rye and barley. It is responsible for giving baked goods their fluff-iness. We have been eating gluten for most of man’s history since these grains were some of the first crops that were domesticated and some of the first crops man could store over the winter besides nuts and acorns he could scavenge from the woodlands. Bread has been the sta-ple of most diets down through history.

Now a certain percent-age of people, about 1 % have a condition known as celiac disease, an auto-immune disorder, that causes a negative reaction to gluten in the digestive tract. What that means is that they have problems digesting gluten and can have symptoms of diar-rhea, vomiting, bloating, fatigue, cramping and malnutrition. There is also a percentage of the population, less than 1% or about 1 in 133 that have a gluten sensitivity. They can have many of the same symptoms as people with celiac dis-ease but usually not as severe. So with these figures less than 2% of the population needs to be on a gluten free diet.

For some unknown reason, the gluten free diet has been added to the list of current fad diets and many people are under the impression that gluten is harmful. They mistakenly believe that following a gluten free diet may help them lose weight. For those without gluten intoler-ance, following a gluten free diet can have seri-ous side effects. Gluten free foods are often much higher in fat and refined carbohydrates, trying to mimic the taste and tex-ture of gluten containing products. A gluten free diet is often low in fiber, iron, folate, niacin, calci-um, vitamin B12, phos-phorus and zinc.

I know some people need a gluten free diet, I have no problem with that. However, a recent market survey showed that only 10 % of the people who purchase glu-ten free products actually needed them. The oth-er 90% of people pur-chased them because of the impression that the products were higher quality or healthier. That comes down to a prob-lem with marketing and labeling. There are no requirements for labeling a product as gluten free. Therefore, any product that does not have wheat in it could be labeled gluten free. I saw eggs labeled gluten free. All eggs are gluten free – just because it is on a label means nothing except they are trying to trick you into buying their product, often at a higher price – it almost seems like false advertising. For example, a popular breakfast cereal made out of oats is now making a big marketing push for being gluten free – well, it has always been gluten free. There was a small risk that there could have been some wheat left in the machines after mak-ing another cereal and they are going to do a better job cleaning up to insure no wheat gets into the oats.

A gluten free diet is meant for those that have a sensitivity or intoler-ance to gluten. For the rest of the population, over 98%, gluten is a harmless protein found in wheat, rye and barley

that has been eaten since the dawn of man. For those of you looking for the magic diet, you may actually gain weight on a gluten free diet. Those trying to lose weight will be much better off eating more fruits and vegetables, whole grains and lean protein. Just remember, unless a prod-uct is made with wheat, it is already gluten free and they are trying to trick you with a label and probably make you pay more.

(Source FCS3-564 The Gluten Free Choice)

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

Ag Update

Froggie's Reflections

by Kay PressonAll of us have mem-

ories of our childhood, and of the Fourth of July. I would like to share with you, the won-derful, faithful readers of Ballard Weekly one of the memories of my childhood. When we lived at Elmwood Court, our Uncle Ewing Hayden came by our apartment one night. I realize "back in the day" that the majority of people did not lock their doors. However, we were taught to always lock the doors and never let anyone in unless we knew who they were, and that they were trustworthy.

So, when someone knocked on the back door of our apartment at 30J Elmwood Court, I looked out the window, saw it was Uncle Ewing and let him in. He asked me if Daddy was home yet, and if so, to go get him. This, I did, and listened to their conversation. Uncle Ewing worked for the State of Kentucky, and the big cardboard box he was carrying was full of confiscated, illegal fireworks. In the conver-sation, Uncle Ewing told Daddy what they were, and not to allow us six kids to set off the fire-works until we were in a safe area. Daddy put the fireworks in his and Mama's bedroom and locked them away.

Later, our family moved to another home....Old Bud Melton Place near Shawnee Steam Plant...then, once again, moved to a house on Cold Springs Road in West Paducah. Whenever we moved, which was many times, we always cleaned the place and took all our possessions....including the fireworks.

Here is the Fourth of July recollection of Cold Springs Road....the fam-ily who lived next door to us were having a party the night of Fourth of July. Even though a large field, which was approx-imately two acres, was between our homes, we could hear the wild party, and knew there was a lot of drinking. In fact, we watched the cars coming and going, and several almost ran off the road, due to excessive speed and impaired driving.

Mama always called me the "ringleader" of us six kids, and I suppose Mama was right, for I had some ideas. It was late at night, and the par-ty was in full swing, with fights breaking out, and a lot of loud cursing which we could plainly hear. I told my siblings..."let's go get those fireworks that Uncle Ewing gave us, we are gonna have a great Fourth of July!"

We got the fireworks,

and began lighting them and firing them across the field....some of the fireworks sounded like sirens. Folks, the drunken party ended and the curs-ing and fights stopped. This was Fourth of July, 1963, one we will never forget!

PROFILES IN NATURE

Catalpa WormCommon throughout

our region is the catal-pa tree. Usually found alongside roadways and around old homesteads it is a valued ornamental for its large green leaves and fragrant springtime flowers. There is howev-er another use for these trees.

The Catalpa Worm or Catawba worm is a large caterpillar that may grow from 2 to 3 inches long. It is the larval form of the Catalpa Sphinx Moth, Ceratomia catalpa, which is a large moth with a wingspan of nearly 3 inches. While common they are not frequently seen as they mostly fly at night.

The catalpa moth deposits clumps of eggs numbering from 100 to 1000 on the underside of leaves. Once the young caterpillars hatch they are light yellow to whitish in color and grow rapidly. Adding a bit more col-or each time they molt some larger caterpillars may have a solid black band down their back. Following the final molt or instar the caterpillar will go into a “wander-ing stage” where it will find a suitable place to go underground and pupate. In this area there are usu-ally multiple broods per year. If it is one of the earlier broods this pupa will hatch into a mature moth in a few weeks. If it is the last brood of the year then this is the form that will overwinter and emerge as an adult the following spring once foliage is present for food.

Catalpa worms are spe-cific feeders. They will not feed on any other leaves other than that of the catalpa tree. With a heavy infestation these trees may sometimes be defoliated but this seems to not damage the tree as they will soon leaf out again.

Well known for their excellence as fish bait, catalpa worms are gath-ered by many for this use. There is actually a small market where they are farmed and preserved for use as such. They even hold up fairly well frozen for a few weeks.

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LOUISVILLE – Democratic nominee for Attorney General, Andy Beshear, released the following statement in celebration of Independence Day:

"Independence Day is an opportunity to celebrate our nation, our freedom, and the sacrifice of those who came before us. As your next Attorney General, I will fight everyday to protect those freedoms and ensure that our families can live out the American dream that so many Kentuckians bravely fought for. Today and everyday I am thankful to our veterans and military families for their service to our nation. From my family to yours, I wish all Kentuckians a happy and safe Independence Day."

Carlisle County Judge/Executive Electedto Another Term on NARC Board

Carlisle County Judge/Executive Greg Terry is returning to serve as an At-Large Representative on the 2015-2016 Board of Directors of the National Association of Regional Councils (NARC). He was first elected to the NARC Board in 2014. Judge Terry serves as the Chairman of the PADD Board of Directors.

NARC serves as the national voice for regionalism by advocating for regional cooperation as the most effective way to address a variety of community planning and development opportunities and issues. For more information about NARC, visit their website.

Many Roads Flooded Due To Heavy Rain

Clean up efforts are happening in several counties after strong storms rushed through the area causing flash flooding. Some areas received five inches or more of rain flooding streets and downing power lines. Many residents in Paducah were asked to stay where they were until the water could recede instead of trying to drive through it. It only takes a second for someone to be swept away by flood water.

On average, more peo-ple are killed by flooding than by any other single severe weather hazard,

including tornadoes, lightning, and hurri-canes. Most of these deaths occur at night, when it is more difficult

to recognize flood dan-gers, and when people are trapped in vehicles. Do you and your family know what to

do in case of a flood?Remember…• DO NOT drive onto a

flooded roadway.• DO NOT drive

through flowing water.• If you approach a

roadway that is flood-ed, TURN AROUND - DON’T

DROWN.• Drive with extreme

caution if roads are even just wet or it is raining. You can lose control of your

vehicle if hydroplan-ing occurs, which is when a layer of water builds up between your tires and the

road, causing there to be no direct contact between your vehicle and the road.

If a Flash Flood Warning is issued for your area…

• If advised to evacu-ate, do so immediately! Act quickly to save your-

self, you may not have much

time.• Get out of areas that

are subject to flooding and move to a safe area before access is cut off by flood

waters. Low spots such as dips, canyons, and washes are not the plac-es you want to be during

flooding!• DO NOT camp or

park your vehicle along streams and washes, par-ticularly during threaten-ing

conditions.• DO NOT drive if not

necessary. If driving is necessary, do not attempt to drive over a flooded road,

as the depth of the water is not always obvi-ous, and the roadway may no longer be intact under the

water. Never drive around a barricade, they are placed there for your protection! If your vehi-cle

stalls, leave it immedi-ately and move to high-er ground before water sweeps you and your vehicle

away.• DO NOT try to walk,

swim, or play in flood water. You may not be able to determine if there are

holes or submerged debris, or how quickly the water is flowing, and you may be swept away. If

water is moving swift-ly, as little as 6 inches of water can knock you off of your feet! There is also

a danger of hazardous materials polluting the water. Also remember that water is an electrical

conductor, if there are power lines down, there is a possibility of elec-trocution.

• Always continue to monitor the situation through the National Weather Service website, your NOAA

Weather Radio All-Hazards, or favorite local television or radio stations.

Why is “Turn Around - Don’t Drown” so import-ant?

Each year, more deaths occur due to flooding than from any other severe weather related hazard. The

main reason is people underestimate the force and power of water. More than half of all flood related deaths

result from vehicles being swept down-stream. Of these, many are preventable.

Flash Flood Saftey

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Real Estate

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