Chris rundles

Special toThe Ballard County Weekly

Hello my name is Chris. What would make Ballard County better is the question. Well what I would think would be better for Ballard County is to have bigger and bet-

ter things for little kids and teenagers. The rea-son I’m saying we need things for teenagers and little kids is because now some teenagers are disre-spectful and they break things were other people can’t use things. The big-ger and better things I was talking about is like

having activities in the afternoon then after ac-tivities have a get togeth-er for the teenagers and have them supervised so they don’t break things. I hope this is getting to you because there are people like me and I’m a teenager but I would like

50¢ USPS 243-160 ‘In God We Trust’ www.ballardcountyweekly.com

Ballard County Weeklythe

State amends school rules

THE BALLARD COUNTY WEEKLY

The Only NewspaperIn The World Published just for YOU. HELLO! to

our newest subscribers...

WEDNESDAYApril 2, 2014

Vol. 11, No. 8

Food pantry to open April 16

Gala to be held at Barlow House

WEEKLYBRIEFS

WEEKLY DEADLINE IS3 PM ON FRIDAYS

Except for advertising, all articles, photos or information submitted Friday will be published on a space available basis only.

The food pantry at New Liberty United Methodist Church in Kevil will be open on Wednesday, April 16, from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. There will also be a Community Sup-per at 6 p.m.

There will be a fundraiser at the Bar-low House Museum on April 5. Officials will have a bake sale and a raffle to raise money to purchase a new bench in memory of Della Johnson.

The event will start at 8 a.m. and continue until everyone leaves.

dale Turner

The Ballard County Weekly

The Ballard County Seat is now located in Frankfort; the “Leg-acy Seat”. According to the County Line magazine the “County Seats Legacy Proj-ect” is a unique and entirely Kentucky ap-proach for replacing chairs used during large scale events at the Governor’s Man-sion. The project was presented by the Ken-tucky Executive Man-sion’s Foundation Inc. (KEMFI).

According to the article Berea College was contracted to de-sign and build 120 handcrafted seats; one for each county in Kentucky. The existing seats are in poor condition, have become unsafe, and were in extreme need of replacement the ar-ticle went on to say. Tightening budgets were cited by caretak-ers of the Mansion as the reason for the de-layed replacement the chairs.

The City of Wickliffe’s 2014 Spring Clean-Up Week will be April 7-11. Dumpsters will be placed at the park.

To schedule curbside pick-up for large items, please call city hall at (270) 335-3557

Clean-up set for April 7-11

‘What Would Make Ballard County Better’

County needs more youth, teen-oriented activities

Courtesy photoThe Ballard County seat is now on display in Frankfort.

See COUNTY on Page 5

Barlow man faces multiple burglary charges in Ballard, McCracken counties

The McCracken County Sher-iff’s Department has been inves-tigating some daytime residential break-ins over the past several weeks, including the latest break-in that occurred on March 25, 2014 at 8155 New Liberty Church Road. Deputies and detectives discovered that forced entry was made into the residence and sub-sequently four firearms were taken from the residence. Further inves-tigation revealed that a neighbor

in this area had observed an older model Chevy Camaro that was blue in color in the area during the time of the burglary that appeared out of place and acting suspicious in nature. Due to the geographi-cal location of the burglary de-tectives contacted the Ballard County Sheriff’s Department to make them aware of this vehicle description.

On the late afternoon of March 26, Deputy Trent Grief, with the

Ballard County Sheriff’s Depart-ment, located what was believed to possibly be the Camaro in question parked at an apart-ment in the Barlow community of Ballard County. Deputy Grief contacted McCracken detectives who also responded to assist with further investigation. A short time later deputies and detectives made contact with who was identified as being Michael V. Mitchell of

See ARREST on Page 3

To protect and serve ourcommunity, businesses, school,

family and our Children

Michael V. Mitchell

County gets seat in Frankfort

See SEAT on Page 3

Chris Rundles

There was good news out of Frankfort on March 28; both houses of the General Assem-bly passed the snow day legislation that allowed districts flexibility in ful-filling their 1,062 instruc-tional hours without nec-essarily attending for 170 days. Also in that legisla-tion was permission for school districts which are not used as polling places to go to school on prima-ry election day, May 20.

That means that Bal-lard County students can finish this school year on May 30, if classes are held on May 20 and May 26 (Memorial Day), and if the district makes up missing instructional time to meet the 1,062-hour requirement.

Both Ballard Memo-rial High School and Ballard County Middle School already will meet their 1,062 hours by May 30. Ballard County El-ementary School has had non-instructional min-utes built into their daily schedule so that elemen-tary students can have recess.

The faculty, staff and Site-Based Decision-

See SCHOOL on Page 5

Spots available at BFD event

Blandville Rural Fire Department’s Pancake breakfast is scheduled for April 5. Area vendors and yard sale booths are avail-able for a $10 donation for space.

For more info call Erin Vance (270) 559-9136 between 6-8 p.m.

ML breakfast set for April 5

Wickliffe Masonic Lodge holds a breakfast on the first Saturday of each month. The Wick-liffe Masonic Lodge is located at 31 Buck Road in Wickliffe.

The next scheduled breakfast will be held on April 5, from 6 a.m. to 9 a.m.

THE BALLARD COUNTY WEEKLYPAGE 2 WEDNESDAY, APRIL 2, 2014

If you’ve been think-ing about getting your GED, now is the perfect time. This this impor-tant academic credential can help you meet your goals, and the Ballard County Adult Education Center is now offering scholarships toward the cost of the GED test on a limited, first-come, first-ready basis.

Instruction is provid-ed at the student’s pace. Hours are flexible to fit most schedules. The AEC is located in the Ballard County Community Re-source Center at 158 E. Third St., LaCenter. Ser-vice hours are Monday and Wednesday from 8

a.m. to 3 p.m., and Tues-days and Thursdays from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. There is no instruction on Fri-days.

For more informa-tion or to make an ap-pointment at the center, please contact center coordinator Marlene Fraser or instructor Lar-ry Walker at 665-8412, ext. 222 or 223; email marlene.fraser@ballard.kyschools.us; or come by the center at 153 E. Third St., LaCenter, during hours of operation.

Scholarships offered now for GED testing

Students of the week ...Each week at Ballard County Middle School, three students (one from each grade) will be selected and named Students of the Week. Students are nominated by teachers for outstand-ing behavior or performance. Shown from left are BCMS Students of the Week for March 24: sixth-grader Ivy Mowery, seventh-grader Joseph Pegram, and eighth-grader Bryce Haynes. Selectors said Mowery is trustworthy, gives attention to detail on her work and is a great artist; Pegram always tries his best, comes prepare to work hard, and has a bright, cheerful attitude; and Haynes participates in class discussion, stays on-task and is polite and fun to be around.

BALLARD MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL

Senior SpotlightBy Elizabeth Goodin

Stylish, sassy, and so-ciable are three words to describe senior Keioshia Anderson. She has an endless amount of cute scarves and was even voted “Most Fashion-able” by her senior classmates. She is tall, statuesque, and could pass as a model. Wheth-er her hair is in a bun or flowing, Keioshia is a beauty.

Born in Sikeston, Mo., Keioshia currently resides in Barlow with her mom Trameca An-derson. During high school Keioshia was a member of the basket-ball team and drama club for one year. Outside of school Keioshia likes to go shopping and hang out with her best friend Layken. One thing that Keioshia hopes to leave behind at BMHS are her cute outfits and fashion

statements. Her future plans in-

clude attending college at Paul Mitchell The School-Atlanta to be-come a cosmetologist and she would like to meet Kim Kimble.

FAVORITESClass: MNATeacher: Mrs. JewellMovie: “Mean Girls”Musician: DrakeSong: “Versace Remix” by Miggs ft. DrakeTV Show: “Bad Girls Club”Food: BaconSchool Food: Mashed Pota-toes

Keioshia Anderson

Keioshia Anderson

By Taylor RaffetyWith a warm person-

ality and sweet smile, senior Chelsea Beasley can light up any room. Adored by her teachers and fellow classmates, Chelsea works hard at whatever she does.

She currently lives in LaCenter with her mom, Loretta Beasley. In her spare time, this cheer-ful animal-lover enjoys playing cards with her mom and playing with her dog, Outlaw. She has been a member of FCA throughout high school and wants to be remem-bered as a good friend and loving person.

Chelsea hopes to leave behind all of the classes at BMHS and plans to attend Easter Seals after

graduation. Her dream job is to be a veterinar-ian.

FAVORITESClass: Foods and NutritionMovie: “Scooby Doo”Musician: Carrie Under-woodSong: “Momma”TV Show: WrestlingFood: SpaghettiSchool Food: Bomber Na-chos

Chelsea Beasley

Chelsea Beasley

By Breanna Jones If you’re looking for

senior Derrick Kearney, your best bet is at a pond fishing or hanging out with his friends. Many can also be on the look-out for his red hair and freckly features.

Derrick currently re-sides with his parents Edward and Angela Kearney of Wickliffe and attends church at Oscar Baptist.

Derrick, who hopes to be remembered as “the guy everyone could laugh with,” looks for-

ward to leaving behind all the drama at BMHS. Through all the drama, though, he does enjoy classes with his friends.

After high school, Derrick plans on pursu-ing his dream as a river-boat captain.

FAVORITESClass: Animal ScienceTeacher: Mrs. GlissonMovie: “Mama”Band: Five Finger Death PunchSong: “Back for More”TV Show: “Counting Cars”Video Game: “Grand Theft Auto IV”Food: Lucky Charms

Derrick Kearney

Derrick Kearney

School

As most everyone knows, during the inclement weatherWe have had over the past few montrhs, we lost our mainWindow in our shop and were forced to close until a new

window could be installed.After three long months the wait is over!

On Friday, March 31st at 8:30 a.m. we will officially re-openour doors once again. In addition to re-opening we are excited

to announce we will now have many more items in addition to our previous items. Such items include: Wedding Decor,

Flower Girl Dresses, Drift wood furniture, Mason Jat Gifts, Gift baskets, Crochet items, Pampered Chef

and many more items!To celebrate we will be having a grand re-opening on Friday, April 11, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and on Saturday, April 12, from

9 a.m. to 12. Refreshments will be served and Door prizes given so please come join us! New store hours are Monday: 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and Tues.-Thurs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

2 ABSOLUTE AUCTIONS • KY LAKE!Saturday, April 26th • 10:07 AM

169 & 171 Corinth Rd, Benton, KY • Beautiful KY Lake Waterfront Quiet KY Lake Subdivision • 2 Gently Sloping to the Water’s Edge Tracts

±2,800 Sq.Ft. Under Roof • 4 or 5 Bedrooms

If You Can't Attend, Bid By Live Simulcast www.rareauctions.com

5030 - 5032 Benton Rd, Paducah, KY • Two 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Apartments: Two 3 bedroom, 2 bath apartments with large front & back yards. Owner furnishes kitchen appliances (most under 2 years old). Each apartment has  central natural gas pack heat & air systems, and each has a carport in back. Apartments are fully rented. Tenants pay all utilities except water & outside security light. Presently grossing $18,000 annually 5034 - 5036 Benton Rd, Paducah, KY • Two 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Apartments: Two 2 bedroom, 1 bath apartments with large front & back yards. Like new kitchen appliances furnished.

Each apartment has natural gas fi replace, central natural gas pack heat & air system and carport. Presently grossing $14,400 annually. Terms of Auction: 15% deposit day of auction, balance within 30 days. A 10% buyer premium will be added to the fi nal bid and included in the total contract price. Each apartment subject to tenants rights. Earning $32,400 annually.

115 S. 17th St., Paducah, KY • ±5600 Sq. Ft. Executive Building: 16 Units plus large Reception Area & Secretary’s Offi ce. New roof. ±$2,835 monthly rent potential or ±$34,020 annually. Presently grossing ±$12,120. Owner pay utilities. 121 S.17th St., Paducah, KY ±1880 Sq.Ft. Commercial Building: Recently remodeled. ±34.5 x 28.5ft Show Room with ±4 Offi ces. Like new central gas pack heat system. Renter pays utilities. Long-term renter paid ±$550 monthly; ±$6,600 annually. 125 S. 17th St., Paducah, KY • ±1,700 Sq.Ft. Building • New Roof: New roof. Renter pays utilities. Earns ±$950 monthly; ±$11,400 annually. Also offered separate: Large Back Lot: Adjoins 3 offi ce buildings and touches KY Ave with access by 16ft alley.Terms of Auctions: All 4 tracts offered separate & combined. 15% deposit day of auction, balance within 30 days. A 10% buyer premium will be added to the fi nal bid/s and included in the total contract price/s.

ABSOLUTE ESTATE AUCTION • 2 DUPLEXESThursday April 3rd • 10:07 AM

5030, 5032, 5034 & 5036 Benton Rd., Paducah, KY2 Duplex Homes - 4 Units • Outstanding Reidland Location!

KY Auct. Lic.#P01437 • KY RE Lic.#173 • IL Auct. Lic.#0410000399 • IL RE Lic.#075.0092126 • IN Auction. Lic.#AU19600046 • IN RE Lic.#IB29900115 • TN Auct. Lic.#00005152 • TN RE Lic.#00271464

ROBERT ALEXANDERREAL ESTATE & AUCTION CO.

Robert Alexander, CAI, Broker/Auctioneer • John Alexander, Auctioneer

(270) 554-5212 or 1-800-307-SOLDwww.rareauctions.com RARE

ONLINE AUCTIONS: 270-556-5212 Ashley Alexander & Staci Alexander

±2,800 Sq.Ft. Under Roof • 4 or 5 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • 2-Car Garage • Carport Full Basement • Covered ±34 x 36ft 2-Slip Boat Dock • Fishing • Skiing • Boating • Enjoying

169 Corinth Rd, Benton, KY • Attractive Waterfront Home • Fabulous Views!

ABSOLUTE ESTATE AUCTION • 4 PROPERTIESThursday April 3rd • 12:07 PM

115-125 S. 17th St., Paducah, KY • 4 PROPERTIES! • Properties of the Late Howard Smithson Family

ABSOLUTE AUCTION • BALLARD COUNTYThursday April 10th • 5:07 PM

379 S. 6th St., Barlow, KY • 3 Tracts - Separate or Combined • City Water & SewersTract 1: ±2,000 Sq.Ft., 4 or 5 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, 2-Car Garage; hardwood fl oors; 2 fi replaces. Situated on an attractive corner home site with 2 additional adjoining tracts available fronting 5th Street and Park Avenue with water and sewer available; ±30.25 x 24.25ft Detached Garage w/new garage doors; new or recent heat pump system, plus natural gas heat throughout; vinyl windows w/panes in glass; 50 gallon water heater; 200 amp breaker system; city water & sewers; situated on ±.51 Acres with up to ±1.56 Acres available; much more. Tract 2: ±80 x 223ft Corner Tract with ±300ft Frontage; mowed lawn; excellent home site; Tract 3: ±125 x 223ft with ±125ft Frontage; mowed lawn; excellent home site - both tracts have city water & sewers available.Terms of Auction: 15% deposit on home, 25% deposit on lots day of auction, balance within 30 days. A 10% buyer premium will be added to the fi nal bid/s and included in the total contract price/s.

Tw

RO

BE

RT

A

LE

XA

ND

ER

FULLY RENTED • FULLY RENTED • FULLY RENTED • FULLY RENTED • FULLY RENTED

Gently sloping to the water’s edge. 100’s of feet of shoreline. Quiet cove. (Also selling adjoining partially wooded waterfront tract). Road base to launching ramp and ±34 x36ft Covered Boat Dock. Great year-round home or family getaway. Move in and enjoy by Memorial Day! Enjoy up to 2 Panoramic Waterfront Acres - 2 Tracts; Family Room w/fi replace; Rec Room w/whole house wood stove; newly remodeled Custom Kitchen; ±37 x 22.5ft Garage & Shop; ±37 x 13.1ft Carport; Large Deck & Covered Patio w/Panoramic Lake Views!; new heat pump system; central vac; 200 amp breaker system; Jonathan Creek water; dry fi rewood storage; much more!Terms of Auction: 15% deposit day of auction, balance within 30 days. A 10% buyer

premium will be added to the fi nal bid and included in the total contract price.

Also Selling: Guns; Boat; Furniture; Glassware & Collectibles; Tools & Much More! Visit www.rareauctions.com For Details!

TRACT 2: 171 Corinth Rd, Benton, KY • Beautiful,

Partially Wooded Waterfront Tract • ±3/4 Acre to be

Enjoyed at End of Quiet Cove with 100ft of Road Frontage.

Owner Retiring

OPEN HOUSEThursday, April 34:07 to 6:07 p.m.

BCW gets new e-mail address

The Ballard County Weekly is unveiling a new e-mail address. The e-mail address is: ballardcoweek-ly@brtc.net.

The paper was forced top change its email last week when its old e-mail address was hacked.

Registration and DIAL screening for students who plan to attend kin-dergarten at BCES this fall, but who have not at-tended a public preschool, will be held aon April 25, from 8:30-11:30 a.m.

Please call Angie Fields at 270-665-8400, ext. 2200, to schedule a appointment. Please plan to bring the child’s birth certificate, Social Secu-rity card, and immuniza-tion records.

Kindergarten registrationset for April 25

BALLARDCOUNTY CO-OP

475 West Kentucky Drive • LaCenter

270-665-5101

Kenna Bodell, one of the younger visitors at the annual Ballard County Cooperative Store open house business meeting on Saturday. Mike Soper and Tyler Powell were both re-elected as directors

Barlow. A search of Mitch-ell’s apartment and vehicle revealed multiple pieces of evidence and items of stolen property that were identified as having been taken from multiple differ-ent residences in Ballard County.

Mitchell was transport-ed to the sheriff’s depart-ment where he was inter-viewed by detectives at which time he confessed to being responsible for multiple home burglaries between Ballard and Mc-Cracken County.

Specifically in Mc-Cracken County Mitchell confessed to forcing entry into two different residenc-es on New Liberty Church Road (5415 and 8155, one being on or about 01/24/2014, and the other on 03/25/2014). Mitchell assisted detectives in the recovery of majority of the stolen guns that had been

taken from these residenc-es in both Ballard and Mc-Cracken County. Mitchell explained that majority of these residences were targeted due to him hav-ing prior access to the homes while working at his place of employment. Mitchell was employed by a plumber but had been terminated several months ago. Mitchell used this pri-or knowledge to select the residences he burglarized.

Detectives worked into the early morning hours of 3/27/2014 recovering mul-tiple guns, televisions, and other stolen items from numerous location in both Ballard and McCracken County.

Public awareness to being a good witness and observant to what was go-ing on in their neighbor-hood, great working law enforcement relationships and communication all worked together for one common goal and resulted in a successful outcome. Over a dozen burglaries and or thefts were solved and thousands of dollars in merchandise was re-covered as a result of this investigation.

Mitchell was arrested and lodged in the Mc-Cracken County Regional Jail. This investigation is ongoing and additional charges are likely.

SHETFIELD LAKE, OH - Gary Wallace, age 63, died at Mercy Region-al Hospital in Lorain, Ohio on March 22, 2014.

Gary, formerly of Kevil, Ky. was a Army Veteran. He had a ASSE Degree and was a certified Safe-ty Professional. He was member of Amvets and the Eagles Club. He was a member of McKendree United Methodist Church. Gary was a former mem-ber of the Board of Direc-tors at Jackson Purchase Ag. Gary also farmed for many years.

Gary is survived by his wife, Susan Wallace; one son, Dwaine Wallace and

his wife, Lendie of Mar-shall County; one step son, Bradley Gough, of Addi-son, Texas; two grandchil-dren, Alyssa Wallace and Adilynn Wallace of Mar-shall County; two sisters, Wanda Boone of Kevil, Ky. and Sandra Kay May-hew of Smithland, Ky.

He was preceded in death by two brothers, Eu-gene and Chester Wallace, and his parents, Morris and Inez Vaughn Wallace.

Funeral services were March 29, 2014 at 1 p.m. at Morrow Funeral Cha-pel in Kevil, the Rev. Bill Miller officiated. Inter-ment followed at Wood-ville Cemetery.

THE BALLARD COUNTY WEEKLYWEDNESDAY, APRIL 2, 2014 PAGE 3

BandanaBANDANA

BAPTIST CHURCH157 Allen Street, Bandana

BANDANA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

11524 Oscar Road, Bandana

LITTLE UNIONBAPTIST CHURCH

5601 Bandana Rd., Bandana

BarlowANTIOCH

BAPTIST CHURCH315 Antioch Church Rd, Barlow

BARLOWBAPTIST CHURCH135 N. 6th Street, Barlow

BARLOW UNITEDMETHODIST CHURCH

198 So. 5th Street, Barlow

FIRSTGENERAL BAPTIST

255 S. 4th, Barlow

OHIO VALLEYBAPTIST CHURCH

538 Hazelwood Rd., Barlow

HinklevillePLEASANT HILL UNITED

METHODIST CHURCH1718 Credo Rd., Hinkleville

KevilBETHEL

CHRISTIAN CHURCH12245 Woodville Rd., Kevil

HEATH CHURCH OF CHRIST10025 LaCenter Rd., Kevil

KEVIL UNITEDMETHODIST CHURCH

1072 N. 1st Street, Kevil

NEW LIBERTYMETHODIST CHURCH

Kevil

PROVIDENCEBAPTIST CHURCH

4409 Monkey Eyebrow Rd., Kevil

SPRING BAYOUBAPTIST CHURCH

4575 Old Hobbs Rd., Kevil

GRACE VALLEYBAPTIST CHURCH403 Kentucky Ave., Kevil

KEVIL FIRSTBAPTIST CHURCH986 N. 1st Street, Kevil

NEWTON CREEKBAPTIST CHURCH

12800 Ogden Landing Rd., Kevil

LaCenterFAIRVIEW BAPTIST

CHURCH373 Forest St., LaCenter 665-5084

FIRST BAPTISTCHURCH OF La CENTER

421 Broadway, LaCenterGRACE UNITED

METHODIST CHURCH3752 Paducah Rd., LaCenter

HOUSE OF PRAYERPaducah Road, La Center

LaCENTER CHRISTIANCHURCH

414 Walnut Street, LaCenter

MT. PLEASANTBAPTIST CHURCH

576 Mt. Pleasant Rd., LaCenter

NEW HOPEBAPTIST CHURCH

901 Monkey Eyebrow Rd.,LaCenter

OSCARBAPTIST CHURCH

7820 Oscar Rd., LaCenter

OSCAR UNITEDMETHODIST CHURCH

intersection Michtell Lake Cut-off Rd and Turner Landing Rd

RESURRECTIONFELLOWSHIP CHURCH

6914 La Center Rd., LaCenter

ST. MARY’SCATHOLIC CHURCH624 Broadway, LaCenter

LovelacevilleLOVELACEVILLE MISSIONARY

BAPTIST CHURCH253 N. Broadway, Lovelaceville

LOVELACEVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCh

143 North broadwayLovelaceville, Ky

WickliffeBETHEHEM

BAPTIST CHURCH2346 Bethlehem Church Rd.,

Wickliffe

BLANDVILLEBAPTIST CHURCH

5576 Bethlehem Church Rd.Wickliffe

CALVARY CHRISTIANFELLOWSHIP CHURCH

54 Linda Circle, Wickliffe

FAITHBAPTIST CHURCH

585 Barlow Rd., Wickliffe

FIRSTBAPTIST CHURCH

Wickliffe

FIRSTCHRISTIAN CHURCH326 N. 4th Street, Wickliffe

FULL GOSPELTEMPLE CHURCH754 Court St., Wickliffe

NEW LIBERTYGENERAL BAPTIST4214 Gum Corner Rd.,

Wickliffe

VICTORYBAPTIST CHURCH

2456 Mayfield Rd., Wickliffe

West PaducahHARMONY

BAPTIST CHURCH9215 Ogden Landing Rd.

West Paducah

Please Support the Church Directory!

Advertise Here!

Church Directory

The following businesses and individuals encourage you to attend the church or your choice. To be a sponsor of the

Church Page please contact Lisa at (270) 335-3700.

Obituaries

Thank You Our family would like to thank everyone who

helped us when our house burnt on Feb 12th. We are so thankful for our neighbors who came togeth-er that morning through the snow and ice and the frigid temperatures. They all made sure we were comfortable as we sat in our vehicle, by bringing coats, blankets, shoes, coffee. Another thank you goes out to the Red Cross (Barbara Jones) who was there on the scene letting us know just how the Red Cross would help us in our situation. We

also would like to thank the people in the commu-nity who donated money, clothes or whatever they could. A special Thank you goes out to the Ballard

County Ambulance, the Wickliffe Fire Dept & fire fighters, the La Center Fire Dept, Barlow and Blandville Fire Dept. The fire fighters were amaz-

ing in getting some thing out of our house that were memorable items, things that couldn’t be replaced and meant so much to us. Thanks again and May

God Bless each and every one of you.Billy, Cathy& Matt Hurt

Gary Wallace

ARRESTContinued from Page 1

Sharon’s Listingsin Ballard County

MLS #72423572 County Farm Road - Wickliffe

$162,500

MLS #75353978 Oscar Road - Barlow

$237,500

MLS #75354955 Hazelwood Road - Barlow

$225,000

Photo Submitted By Pam Martin

Capitol page ...On March 5, Ballard County’s Jake Lane served as a page for State Representative Steven Rudy in the Kentucky House of Representatives in Frankfort, Ky.

The KEMFI invited each county to sponsor a seat. The county private-ly raising and donating $1000 to the project will have an engraved name plaque of that county placed on the back of a seat. The Mansion turned 100 years old January 20 and the chairs will be part of a long-lasting contribu-tion as part of the Centen-nial Celebration. The goal was to have each county represented at the Man-sion.

The article continued to say that Kentucky’s Governor’s Mansion is considered the “People’s House” and is one of the few executive residences in the United States still operating and open to the public.

All the wood material used in the construction of the seats was to be ma-ple wood from the Daniel Boone National Forest. For more information on the Governor’s Mansion Centennial Celebration go to www.governorsman-sion.ky.gov/centennial

SEATContinued from Page 1

All students enter-ing sixth grade at Ballard County Middle School in the fall are required to have a physical and sever-al immunizations (TDaP, meningitis and second va-ricella-chickenpox). The school nurse can provide both the physical and these shots if a student has Med-icaid or no insurance. All other students are required to follow up with their pri-vate physician.

Any student entering preschool, kindergarten, or transferring to Ballard County Schools for the 2013-14 school year must meet the following health requirements to comply with state regulations.

Three-year-olds must have four diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis in-jections; three polio in-jections; one measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) injection; HiB vaccine; three hepatitis B injec-tions; one varicella injec-tion if the child has not had chicken pox disease; he-moglobin test given within

6 months prior to school entry; a complete physical exam; and a complete eye exam given by ophthal-mologist or optometrist.

Four-year-olds must have all immunizations required for kindergarten, and a hemoglobin test.

Kindergarten students must have four or five TDaP injections, with the last one administered after age 4; three or four polio injections, with the last one administered after age 4; two MMR injections administered on or after 12 months of age; three hepatitis B injections; a complete physical exam; a complete eye exam by an ophthalmologist or op-tometrist; a dental exam by a PA, ARNP, LHD, RN, doctor or dentist; and two varicella injections if child has not had chicken pox disease.

Parents are asked to call early to schedule an ap-pointment with the Ballard County Health Depart-ment. The BCHD may be reached at 270-665-5432.

School nurses can help with immunization shots

THE BALLARD COUNTY WEEKLYPAGE 4 WEDNESDAY, APRIL 2, 2014

Opinion

Well, spring is offi-cially here! Even with cooler temperatures this week the ground is start-ing to warm and the local flora is starting to bud out. One of the first sure signs of spring is the blooming of daffodils. During my childhood I never heard them called anything oth-er than March Flowers. I work with a gentleman that was raised in Geor-gia and he tells the same story except they were called Jonquils there. Ei-ther way daffodil is the proper common name, and this flower is from the Genus Narcissus.

There are several spe-cies present in Kentucky, each with their own shade or combination of colors and different blooming times. Having been brought to America by the English, they have escaped cultivation and now grow wild in many places. Having been used for many years for deco-rative plantings, one can many times identify the location of old home-steads by the presence of patches of daffodils.

Propagation is by di-vision of the root bulbs

which produces an iden-tical plant, or through pollination and seeding through which hybridiza-tion can occur between different strains. Cross pollination between dif-ferent species is how many different colors and patterns have been developed.

One important note to folks that are into gathering wild food and the survivalist types. All parts of these plants are poisonous because they contain contain a chemical called narciss-ine, which works on the central nervous system. Used in the past as a me-

dicinal herb, mostly as an emetic (causes vom-iting), the concentration can be quite variable depending on the sea-son, soil type, how it is prepared, etc. Although easy enough to identify when foliage is out, dur-ing winter months the bulbs (which contain the highest levels of toxins) can be mistaken for wild onion or garlic bulbs. All things considered, my recommendation is not to play around with it as a medicinal plant. If a pet eats it they will usually vomit it in short order and no harm done.

Photo by Kentucky up Close!

One of the first sure signs of spring is the blooming of daffodils

Profiles in NatureBy Jack Glisson

The school lot or acre and one half was cleared by Jason Koontz Excavation and the survey has been done so that the Citizens Deposit Bank can begin construc-tion on their Wickliffe Branch. Tem-porarily the bank is going to move a mobile unit into the front section of this area toward the Orr Funeral Home, which will not interfere with the construction of the permanent branch facility behind the mobile 28 foot by 40 foot facility. The building was razed and the trees removed and after the metal was salvaged and sold for recycling the clear-ing of the lot cost the city $3,800. The city will be closing up the gap where the buildings were separated with siding. We are also putting in entrances for the storage of the city supplies and equipment on the south side and a security fence to prevent vandalism. The windows have been replaced with non-glass covers that lets the light into the building.

The building that was a historical site for us, now called the Dalton House, at the city park, will have to be torn down due to black mold. We had hoped to use this house for the public since it has bathrooms, but the Flood of 2011 and backwa-ter has ruined any chance of that. The city will remove this building and possibility be interested in put-ting up a new structure as a cov-ered picnic area to complement the other family park facilities. A roof was put on this building in the past but may not be salvageable. We have had lots of continued compli-ments on the city lights and some are also commenting on the clear-ing of the courthouse yard. I tell them that the city is not involved with the courthouse clearing and I think that was funded by the county with a grant. Our lights were also done thanks to a grant from the De-partment of Local Government and we did put a number of them at the front of the courthouse.

Cleaned-up Ready for Banking

City of WickliffeBy Lynn Hopkins, Mayor

Column is sponsored by City Of Wickliffe(270) 335-3557

Kentucky Press Association

The Ballard County WeeklyProudly published every day except Monday, Tuesday,

Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.The Ballard County Weekly (USPS 243-160) is a family-owned and operated newspaper published by Dale & Lisa Turner. The Ballard County Weekly is published weekly 50 times a year. The newspaper is not published the week of the 4th of July and the week between Christmas and New Year’s. Periodical postage is paid at LaCenter, KY. POSTMASTER: Send all address changes to: The Ballard County Weekly, P.O. Box 6, Wickliffe, KY 42087.

HOW TO CONTACT US:

Lisa TurnerOwners and Publishers

Tommy J. WellsManaging Editor

Dale TurnerReporter

Dale TurnerCirculation

By U.S. Postal Service:The Ballard County Weekly

P.O. Box 6350 Court Street

Wickliffe, KY 42087

By Phone:Office:

(270) 335-3700FAX:

(270) 335-3701

By E-Mail:ballardcoweekly@brtc.net

Website:www.ballardcountyweekly.com

I love the new lights in Wickliffe. It gives the town a whole new look. I can’t wait to see the court-house. We are blessed with a beautiful courthouse. Its old but, I love old things. I have lived in Wickliffe all of my life and seen many changes through the years. I love to go back in time.

We can’t stop change it has to be, this is life. I remember the old railroad tracks where trains ran through everyday right on

time. The sound that some ask me how I could stand; I lived most of my life by these big tracks, it didn’t bother me at all. These tracks are still amazing to so many. If I happen to be in the park on my school bus route the small chil-dren are so excited to see the big trains running on the tracks.

I also love the walk at Ft. Jefferson Cross. I can find such peace when I visit there. I have never

been to a little town that has such beauty as we do at the Cross. We owe so

many, who worked hard to get this beautiful Cross started, a big Thanks! Also, a big thanks for the work that has kept it the way it should be.

Our little town will look so much better when we get some of the eye sores cleaned up. I re-member when we had more pride in the way the town looked. It looks like we are on our way with this project also.

Kay’sCorner

ByKay Jones

Love new facelift to our little town

Spring in the Bluegrass is a great time of greening and warming, but it’s also a time when livestock pro-ducers need to watch out for grass tetany, also called spring tetany or grass stag-gers. Some people also refer to it as wheat pasture poisoning, winter tetany or lactation tetany. Re-gardless, it’s a condition caused by an abnormally low level of magnesium in the blood.

Maintenance of nor-mal blood magnesium is completely dependent on absorption of magnesium from the diet. Deficiencies occur most often in beef and dairy cows in early lactation that graze lush pastures high in potassium and nitrogen and low in magnesium and sodium. Affected cattle often have low blood calcium con-currently. Typically grass tetany occurs when graz-ing ryegrass, small grains (i.e. wheat, rye) and cool season perennial grasses in late winter and early spring (February through April), although it can oc-cur in fall-calving cows. Fast-growing spring grass is usually high in potassi-um and crude protein, and low in sodium and magne-sium.

The earliest signs are twitching of the facial muscles, shoulder and flank. As the blood magne-sium level drops, muscles stay contracted, so legs are stiff and rigid and eventu-ally cause the cow to stag-ger and fall. Rapid convul-sions or seizures quickly follow, with chomping of the jaws and frothy saliva-tion.

Affected animals lie

with the head arched back and the legs paddling. The heart rate may reach 150 beats per minute (normal is 60 to 80) and can often be heard without the use of a stethoscope. Respi-ratory rates of 60 breaths per minute and a rectal temperature as high as 105 degrees F may result from the excessive muscle ac-tivity. Animals may stand up and repeat these con-vulsive episodes several times before they finally die. A moderate form of grass tetany can occur with milder signs of reduced feed intake, nervousness and reduced milk produc-tion.

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

Animals with grass tetany need immediate veterinary treatment. Re-sponse to treatment de-pends largely on the length of time between onset of symptoms and when treat-

ment begins.Producers who want to

prevent grass tetany should start supplementing feed with a high magnesium mineral at least 30 days prior to calving. Cows require 20 grams of mag-nesium daily or 4 ounces per day of a 15-percent magnesium mineral mix during the late winter and early spring. Don’t let your mineral feeders get empty because consistent intake is important for preven-tion. UK Beef IRM mineral recommendations for free-choice supplements for grazing beef cattle include 14 percent magnesium in the complete mineral mix -- all from magnesium ox-ide (no dolomitic limestone or magnesium mica). At least a third of your mag-nesium oxide should be in the prilled form to increase palatability.

In addition to supplying supplemental magnesium, you can do several things to decrease the risk of grass tetany. These include:

1. Soil test and ap-ply fertilizer based on soil test results and use no more potassium than rec-ommended, since grasses are luxury consumers of potassium.

2. Feed legumes that are high in magnesium to help offset the problem, al-though their growth is of-ten limited in late winter.

3. Feed small amounts of hay and/or grain to cattle on lush pas-ture during susceptible periods or limit grazing to 2-3 hours per day.

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

Programs of the Ken-tucky Cooperative Exten-sion Service serve all peo-ple regardless of race, age, sex, color, religion, dis-ability or national origin. For additional informa-tion, contact the Ballard County Extension Office, 110 Broadway, LaCenter, 665-9118.

What is grass tetany?

Ag UpdAteBy Tom Miller

Ballard County Extension Agentfor Ag and Natural Resources

THE BALLARD COUNTY WEEKLYWEDNESDAY, APRIL 2, 2014 PAGE 5

New patron ...Pictured is Tammy Prather first time shopper at Cindy’s Flowers and Gifts during Friday’s open house

to get out and have fun at the park but older disre-spectful teenagers break things were other peo-ple can’t have fun. Well that’s what I have to say about the fun things.

What else would make this county better is to have more grocery stores a lot more jobs for younger people that need to get a job. Here in Wickliffe we only have one grocery store I think it should have to compete against other stores. An-other thing I think would make Ballard County bet-ter is to have it like when my mom & dad told me when they were little they could walk every were without getting kid-napped. So what I’m try-ing to say is have watch people in the neighbor-hood to watch all the children and teenagers so they don’t get kidnapped. Also I think they should have bicycle rental so kids with no bikes could rent one and ride with there friends. I also think they should have two arcades one for teenag-ers and one for younger kids. Ok back to what I was saying about grocery stores they should have like movie shops. Also they should have things that we can’t get to like a hospital why not have a hospital in towns to take care of you right at your town. Also what would make this county bet-ter is to have diners and fast food restaurants if moms or dads forgot to

cook they could go get something fast or take there family out to eat. When talking about fast food they would get a lot of business because there are a lot of people who don’t like to cook and they could get something quick. Another thing to make this county better is have sport teams. Host them on weekends and summer break. Have all kinds of teams and com-pete against other cities or schools.

It would get kids ac-tive for more than an hour. Another thing is to have things to do that don’t cost much money. I tell you this because the economy we are in its hard to find a job. Also having things that don’t cost as much helps peo-ple because some parents can’t pay for things there kids want to play or have or do. They should have camps so people could get out and explore the woods and how to sur-vive. Also people love money well they should have jobs for young and old teenagers to learn how to handle money and pay for things on there own so they would be proud of working for get-ting that toy or whatever it might be you are pur-chasing. What else would be better is to have tutor-ing for kids that don’t un-derstand there homework from school. They could also have educational ac-tivities to learn math or there abc’s. Thank You I hope you like what I have to say.

Making council at BCES have decided to reorga-nize their non-instruc-tional time so that more minutes will be instruc-tional each day. By do-ing this, all of our district will be able to fulfill the 1,062 instructional hours required by the state without adding any min-utes to our regular school day.

For the remainder of the school year, all Bal-lard students will keep

their same morning start and afternoon re-lease times. Starting on the first day after spring break, April 7, and con-tinuing through May 30 (including May 20 and 26), BCES students will have 20 additional minutes of instruction, during time that was previously classified as non-instructional.

“By doing this, our district will make up the missed instructional time from the days we were going to have in June,” said Ballard Superinten-

dent Casey Allen. “We still will be able to make our last day for students on May 30.”

Allen also said that KDE and legislators had made it clear through-out the process that any relief time would be for students, and would not apply to staff. Ballard County school employ-ees still will need to make up the relief days. Administrators will meet the week after spring break to discuss how much professional devel-opment and training time

each building has com-pleted so far, and when closing day for teachers will be.

“We would like to thank the Ballard County Board of Education for being flexible enough to let us make changes as needed,” Allen said. “I also would like to thank the teachers, staff, and SBDM council at BCES for being willing to make a significant change in their daily schedule that is beneficial for the whole district and all of our families.”

Outstanding performers ...All of Ballard County schools’ choirs received distinguished ratings at the 1st District Music Educators’ Large Ensemble Choral Assessment, held March 25 at Paducah Tilghman High School. Shown here is the seventh- and eighth-grade choir, which received a 1++ rating from the judges on their sight-reading ability. Other school choirs receiving all 1 ratings were the sixth grade, BMHS concert and BMHS women’s groups. “No other school district walked away with perfect scores like these,” said Ballard choral director Samantha Veal. “I am so incredibly proud of all the hard work our students put into preparing for this festival assess-ment, especially considering the obstacle of so much missed school.”

COUNTYContinued from Page 1

SCHOOLContinued from Page 1

High marks ...Several Ballard County Schools received distinguished and profi-cient ratings for their solo performances at the Solo and Ensemble Assessment that took place March 1 at Murray State University. In the first photo are sixth-graders (from left, top row) Joey LaPoint, Kolton Pearson, Elly Travis, Colby Dome’, (bottom row) Abigail Gates, Dallas Smith, Shelby Taylor and Peyton Lehmann. In the bottom photo are seventh-graders Emma Kimbro, Maddie Kimbro, Mason Purcell (Proficient + rating), Tyler Smith (8th) and Emma LeFevre (7th). In the middle photo are high school students Naoma Curtis and Molly Stokes. Tenth-grader Emmett Berry (not shown) also received a Proficient + rating

E-mail your questions and

commentsto us at:

ballardcoweekly@brtc.net

THE BALLARD COUNTY WEEKLYPAGE 6 WEDNESDAY, APRIL 2, 2014

LACENTER - Bal-lard Memorial High School is home to one of the First Region’s top baseball teams. The Bal-lard Memorial Bombers remained undefeated on Monday, March 24, shut-ting out visiting Third District opponent May-field 4-0. Ballard Memo-rial, under the direction of head coach Jeff Sa-dler, scored two runs off wild pitches and pushed another run across on an error en route to claiming the victory

With the win, BMHS improved to 6-0.

Offensively, Cody Collier delivered the lone RBI for the Bombers in the district matchup. But the Ballard Memorial baseball team was active offensively in multiple innings.

Ballard Memorial ju-nior pitcher Lee Chandler earned the win, improv-ing to 2-0. Chandler, who also plays infield and outfield for the Bombers,

only gave up three hits. Defensively, Ballard

Memorial turned in an error-free performance.

The Bombers plated one run in four straight innings. Ballard Memo-rial broke open a score-less game in the bottom half of the second inning. The Bombers led 2-0 at the end of the third in-ning and added one run in the fourth and another in the fifth.

The Bombers defeated Lyon County, 7-2, on March 22

The Bombers, who won the Tom Hulsey Memorial Tournament at Hickman County in mid-March, continue to lead the First Region base-ball standings. BMHS’ tournament-heavy regu-lar-season schedule will have the Bombers com-peting in a South Fulton (Tenn.)-hosted tourna-ment in April.

Ballard Memorial is scheduled to visit May-field on April 8.

Bombers shutout Mayfield, move to 6-0

Lady Bombers Softball ScheduleDate Opponent Site TimeApril 5 Crittenden County Tournament There TBAApril 8 Graves County There 5:30 p.m.April 10 Mayfield Here 5:30 p.m.April 11 Carlisle There 5:30 p.m.April 14 ALL A REGIONAL TBA TBAApril 21 St. Mary There 5 p.m.April 24 Graves County Here 5:30 p.m.April 25 Tilghman There 5:30 p.m.

We support the BombersCathy’s CottageFlowers & Gifts

338 Court St.Wickliffe, Ky

335-5500

We support the BombersBomber Grill

& Chill146 Kentucky Dr.

LaCenter, Ky

665-8200

We support the BombersReflection Family

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

334-3006

We support the BombersThe Ballard

County WeeklyYour locally-owned

& operated newspaper

335-3700

Paducah Sun Readers’ Choice Award Winner for #1 Pest Con-trol for Three Years In a row!

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

Fax: 270-462-3973E-Mail: webbspestcontrol@att.net

DRAFFENVILLE - The Ballard Memorial Lady Bombers softball team competed in the Marshall County Slugfest March 21-22. Ballard Me-morial, under the tutelage of head coach Terry Amis, pushed across runs in each of its four games. The Lady Bombers, however, couldn’t produce enough offense to claim a win in any of the four tourna-ment matchups. Ballard Memorial dropped games to Vienna (Ill.), St. Mary, Murray and Glasgow dur-ing the Marshall County Slugfest.

On March 21, Vienna (Ill.) pulled away to beat Ballard Memorial 11-3 and Murray defeated the Lady Bombers 13-3.

Ballard Memorial suf-fered losses to Murray and Glasgow on Satur-day. Murray beat the Lady Bombers 14-3 and Glas-gow prevailed 14-4 over Ballard Memorial in six innings.

Remaining winless through the Marshall County Slugfest, Ballard Memorial carried an 0-7 record out of the regular-season high school soft-ball tournament.

PARAGOULD, AR. - Mid-Continent University’s soft-ball team came close to close to dropping both games of a tough doubleheder last Tuesday against Crowley’s Ridge Col-lege. Instead, Mid-Continent, which features Ballard Memori-al High School graduate Kelsey Donoho, split the doubleheader.

After stranding the go-ahead run on base in the seventh in-ning of Game 1, Mid-Continent (4-14) returned the favor to Crowley’s Ridge (11-9) in the night cap, stranding the tying run at third and the winning run in scoring position and salvag-ing a split. The Lady Pioneers won the first game, 4-3, while Mid-Continent hung on for a 7-6 win in the second game.

Bry Navarro led off the first game with a single for M-CU, but she was stranded at third.

The Lady Pioneers scratched across an unearned run in the bottom of the frame and grabbed a 1-0 lead.

That lead remained intact into the top of the fourth inning when Kelsey Tramel launched an 0-2 pitch that was up and away over the fence for a solo home run. Her homer helped M-CU tie the game at 1-1.

In the fifth, Navarro blasted her first career homer on a line drive to left, giving Mid-Conti-nent the 2-1 lead in the process.

Crowley’s Ridge answered in the bottom of the fifth. The Lady Pioneers took advantage of two Mid-Continent errors to

surge back in front. Crowley’s Ridge scored three unearned runs in the inning, claiming a 4-2 lead.

In the seventh, Donoho reached base, giving her team a runner on first with two out. From there, Navarro lined a run-scoring double to deep center that scored Donoho and pulled M-CU to within one.

Following Navarro’s hit, Kayla Storie walked to put the go-ahead run on base for Colby Smith, who lifted a fly ball to deep center that was caught to end the game.

Samantha Blevins allowed three runs on five hits and a walk in the complete game vic-tory, striking out seven Cougars in the process. Angie Pollock pitched three and two-thirds in-nings in relief of Smith, allow-ing three unearned runs on eight hits and striking out two. Chris-tina Day had the only other hit of the game for Mid-Continent

- a single in the sixth inning.Mid-Continent struck first in

the second game when Storie singled to right-center, scoring Donoho to give Mid-Continent the 1-0 lead.

After Crowley’s Ridge had scored twice in their first at-bat, the Cougars surged again. Stephanie Malone smoked a one-out single to left. The Lady Pioneers’ leftfielder misplayed the grounder, allowing the ball to roll to the fence and enabling Angie Pollock scored. The Lady Pioneers botched the ensuing relay play, allowing Malone to come around to score to put the Cougars back up 3-2.

Crowley’s Ridge managed to battle back into a 4-4 tie mid-way through the game.

Day and Donoho brought M-CU back. The two drilled back-to-back one-out doubles to put the Cougars up 5-4 in the top of the fourth. Tramel followed with a line drive two-run homer to push the Mid-Continent ad-vantage to three, at 7-4.

The score remained un-changed into the bottom of the seventh inning. In the final half inning, the Lady Pioneers loaded the bases with one out, scoring twice to cut the deficit to 7-6.

Pollock, however, was able to induce a pop out and a ground-out to end the game.

Pollock earned her first ca-reer win, throwing the complete game and yielding six runs on 13 hits while striking out three.

Lady Bombers compete in Marshall tournament

Former BMHS star helps M-C earn win against Crowley’s Ridge

Sports

Kelsey Donoho ...... helps M-CU to win over

Crowley’s Ridge.

This year, give them a gift that comes all year

Subscription rates: In Ballard County, $25.00.

---In Kentucky, $30.00.

----For other areas in the U.S., $35.00.

Send subscriptioninformation to:

The Ballard WeeklyP.O. Box 6

Wickliffe, Ky 42087

Please send a gift subscription to the person named below. I have included a check or money order for the appropriate amount.

TO:NAME ________________________________________________________ADDRESS______________________________________________________CITY________________________ STATE___________ ZIP______________

FROM:NAME ________________________________________________________ADDRESS______________________________________________________CITY________________________ STATE___________ ZIP______________

Give your loved ones a gift subscription to the Ballard County Weekly

THE BALLARD COUNTY WEEKLYWEDNESDAY, APRIL 2, 2014 PAGE 7

The Ballard County Weekly Classifieds

Waitress needed at Bet-ty’s Restaurant in Bar-low. Monday thru Friday 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and Sunday 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Must be able to work each of these days. Apply at Betty’s.

The Ballard County Ex-tension Homemakers will have a yard sale at the Ballard County Extension Office in LaCenter on Saturday, April 5, from 8 a.m. until 1 p.m.. As usu-al, many clothing items will be available as well as kitchen items, linens, toys, decorations, books, shoes, boots and some furniture. Please come by and support the relay for life and scholarship funds. We always have a good selection. See you Saturday, April 5. The yard sale will be held in-side the building RAIN OR SHINE.

• HELP WANTED

• YARD SALE

• FOR SALE

ThEBALLARD WEEKLY

Business Card Directory

GBIGRAVES BROThERS, INC

PLUMBING, HEATING& AIR CONDITIONING

La Center, Ky. (270) 665-5525

Kentucky Veteran& Patriot Museum

Hours of Operation:Thurs.-Sat., 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

(Except 2nd Thursday - 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.)or by appointment

Sandy Hart 335-3128 or 210-2452Earl Gudcumb 335-3177 or 519-4160

Jim Vance 444-6236 or 556-7487

ADVERTISE YOURBUSINESS IN ThE BUSINESS

CARD DIRECTORY.FOR MORE INFORMATION

CONTACT LISA AT ThEBALLARD COUNTY WEEKLY

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

BUSINESS SERVICEDIRECTORY

500 Hwy 51 N(270) 562-3103

DC Vinyl Graphics and

Window TintingOwner:

Dustin Chandler270-665-9176 or

270-564-1623

CLASSUNDER GLA$$

AUTOBODY

CERTIFIED BY A.S.E • GM • CHRYSLERMichael BryantBody Shop ManagerP.O. Box 191610 U.S. Highway 51 NortyhBardwell, Kentucky 42023Phone: (270) 582-3013Cell: (270) 841-0072

Better RoofingKinsey Construction

Tom KinseyPhone: 665-5462

Cell Phone:559-0403

Roofing • Pole Barns• Remolding

Back on the RackUpscale Family Resale

721 Kentucky Ave Paducah, Ky 270-441-0015

Mon-Wed 10-5 • Thurs-Sat 1-7Owner- Tammy Zuertermous

ThIS SPACE COULD

BE WORKING FOR YOU!ADVERTISE IN ThE

BUSIINESS DIRECTORY TO-DAY!

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

• FOR SALE

• SERVICES • SERVICESCOMPUTER

SERVICEBusiness/home PC up-grade/repair, any hard-ware/software solution-

DSL/wireless networks, websites & tutoring. Fast, dependable service at reasonable rates. Call Lisa at: (270) 748-5602.

Want to e-mail a Classified or Display Ad toThe Ballard

County Weekly?Send your ads to ballardcoweek-

ly@brtc.net

PUBLISHER’S NOTICE:All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act which

makes it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation ordiscrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, disability, familial status or national

origin, or an intention, to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination.” Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18.

This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis.

To complain of discrimination call HUD toll-free at 1-800-669-9777. The toll-free tele-phone number for the hearing.

LICENSEDPRACTICAL

NURSE Life Care Center of

La Center has aFull-time position available for 7 p.m.-7 a.m. shift. Must be a Kentucky-licensed practical nurse. Long-term care experience preferred. We offer great pay and benefits in a team-oriented en-vironment.

Tana Cooper PH: 270-665-5681FAX:270-665-9766

252 W. 5th St.La Center, KY 42056

PROGRAM TECHNICIAN POSITIONThe USDA, Kevil FSA Service Center will accept applications for a Program Techni-cian position through the close of business on April 03, 2014. This position is forclerical assistance to help deliver Federal farm programs to producers serviced bythe Kevil Service Center. The incumbent will work only when needed. The majority ofthe employee’s time will be spent in farm-related office work.All applicants shall: 1. Be citizens of the United States 2. Be a High School Graduate or have a GED. 3. Have a Social Security Number. 4. Be at least 18 years of age or 17 years of age for a high school graduate. 5. Have typing and/or keyboard experience. 6. Complete form FSA-675, Application for County Employment, Resume, or any other written format. You must include your SSN, your country of Citizenship, education, and work experience.This job will be a temporary-intermittent position not to exceed six (6) months. Salarywill depend on experience of the person selected but not less than $13.55 per hour.Applications will be accepted at or mailed to the Kevil FSA Service Center, Attention:Melissa Myers, CED, 1156 Kentucky Ave, Kevil, KY 42053.EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: Candidates will be considered without dis-crimination for any non-merit reason such as race, color, national origin, gender, reli-gion or nonmembership in any employee organization. This agency provides rea-sonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. The decision on grantingreasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

• HELP WANTED • HELP WANTED

THE BALLARD COUNTY WEEKLYPAGE 8 WEDNESDAY, APRIL 2, 2014

To protect and serve our community,businesses, school, family and our Children

My name is Carey Dean Batts. I am seeking the office of Sheriff in Ballard County.

My father, Roy Batts, was the LaCenter Police Chief for over 20 years. He passed away several years ago, but I learned a lot from him before his passing. The most important thing that I learned from him through the years is to treat everyone equally and with respect. Even at home, he rarely had anything bad to say about anyone that he had to deal with during his service. I can only hope that one of these days people in Ballard County can look back on my service and say the same about me.

I have served as a Deputy Sheriff in Ballard County continuously for a little over 20 years. I remain employed as a Deputy Sheriff for your Sheriff’s Office. The four years prior to my service as a Deputy Sheriff, I served as a Deputy Jailer at the Ballard County Detention Center.

I began my career as a Ballard County Deputy Sheriff by being assigned to the Western Area Nar-cotics Team, whose offices were located in Paducah. I served as an undercover officer and investi-gator with them for approximately 5 years. During those five years, my duties were primarily working undercover to purchase many different types of drugs from individuals who were trafficking in them.

Following my service with the Western Area Narcotics Team, I was moved to the Ballard County Sheriff’s Office. While serving as Deputy Sheriff in our county, my roles have been widespread. Some of my duties have included patrol, investigator, and interviewer/interrogator.

I have worked varying hours at the Sheriff’s Department through the years, including morning, eve-ning and midnight shifts. The last few years have been working the daytime shift, which afforded me the opportunity to work many hours alongside Sheriff Cooper, which enabled me to witness and be-come a part of the day to day operations of the Sheriff’s Office.

If you give me the opportunity to serve as your Sheriff, my most important goal is to ensure that you have a Sheriff’s Department that you can depend on and trust for your protection and security, and a Sheriff’s Department that operates in such a way that you never have to question it’s honesty or integ-rity.

Thank you,

Carey Batts