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V O L U M E 25

2016

Greg McKee

CHIEF PR M TER of Paducahrsquos New Baseball Team

GET THE MOST FROM YOUR

PADUCAH BANK ACCOUNT

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WOW The Official Publication for The Paducah Bank and Trust Company 555 Jefferson Street bull PO Box 2600 bull Paducah KY 42002-2600 bull 2705755700 bull wwwpaducahbankcom bull Find us on Facebook

On the cover Paducah Chiefs Manager Greg McKeel Photography by Glenn Hall If you have questions about a product or service or would like to obtain a copy of Paducah Bankrsquos WOW contact Susan Guess at 2705755723 or susanpaducahbankcom M E M B E R F D I C

MiiCRACKEN cot T SC1001

~ COMMUNITY CHRISTIA

ACADEMY GRADES K- 12

~

WOW WHAT A DIFFERENCE

AN EDUCATION MAKES IN OUR

COMMUNITY AND IN OUR

WORLD

Paducah Bank is honored to be the bank of choice for our four local school systems

wwwpaducahbankcom M E M B E R F D I C

dearfriends In this issue of WOW Magazine we celebrate our past appreciate our present and envision our future

As we remember the leadership of Mr Frank Paxton and Mr Eugene Katterjohn we are humbled by

the honorable men who saw the great potential in our institution and put their own personal passion

into its achievements

JOE FRAMPTOM Chairman and CEO

And presently the great American pastime of baseball is once again a

part of Paducahrsquos summer sports scene Greg McKeel has managed to hit it

out of the park in Paducah by working to create the reemergence of the

Paducah Chiefs baseball team They have taken to the diamond at Brooks

Stadium and Paducah Bank was there for the first pitch

We welcome Barry Smith to our Paducah Bank team of financial

professionals We know our future will hold even greater promise with

someone of Barryrsquos expertise and enthusiasm on OUR team

Our feature on a recent Community Scholarship recipient gives us faith

in the power of education and in the commitment of young people in our

community who are embracing the personal potential of a college degree

Yoursquoll also find many other local stories of dedication development and

determination among those we call customers and friends

As always we invite you to visit us at any of our Paducah Bank

locations or online Be prepared to be WOWed

MARDIE HERNDON President and COO

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REIDLAND BANKING CENTER

SOUTHSIDE BANKING

CENTER

MID CITY BANKING CENTER

LONE OAK BANKING CENTER

DOWNTOWN BANKING CENTER

STRAWBERRY HILL BANKING

CENTER

Banking Hours wwwpaducahbankcom 24 Hours

WowLine (2705756677) 24 Hours

Mobile Banking 24 Hours

Lobby Monday-Thursday 845 am - 4 pm

Friday 845 am - 5 pm

Drive-Thru Monday-Thursday 745 am - 530 pm

Friday 745 am - 6 pm

Saturday (Lone Oak amp Strawberry Hill) 9 am - Noon

Banking Center Locations Main Office bull 555 Jefferson Street 2705755700

Mid-City bull 2401 Broadway 2705755763

Reidland bull 5542 Reidland Road 2705755761

Lone Oak bull 2635 Lone Oak Road 2705755775

Strawberry Hill bull 4575 Pecan Drive 2705755725

Southside (drive-thru only) bull 3445 Paducah Bank Drive 2707774600

Atm Locations Main Office 555 Jefferson Street

Mid-City 2401 Broadway

Reidland 5542 Reidland Road

Lone Oak 2635 Lone Oak Road

Lone Oak (Banks Market parking lot) 2855 Lone Oak Road

Strawberry Hill 4575 Pecan Drive

Jackson Street (Cash Savers formerly

Super Valu parking lot) 2965 Jackson Street

Southside 3445 Paducah Bank Drive

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facebookfansPaducah Bank has often been recognized in the industry for its amazing presence on social media Here are some of the reasons why we LOVE our Facebook fans They are always there with words of encouragement and great stories of personal service from our incredible team of bankers Let us hear from YOU Follow us on Facebook Twitter and Instagram

RACHEL BENSON I used to work there and learned from the inside out that this bank is here to serve its customers I watched time and time again management go out of their way to train everyone on excellent customer service and watched great employees deliver that very thing My husband and I moved to Paducah from the north and will never leave Paducah Bank Great people and great productsmdashwe love our bank

REBECCA MAYEAUX CANESTRINI Gr8 bank Gr8 employees Gr8 service All I can say is ldquoWOWrdquo

SCOTTYE WILLIAMS Reidland branch is not only professional but always strives to make my life as a business owner easier They are also like family to me Personal service is what makes me a loyal Paducah Bank customer

DENA ROWE We wouldnrsquot bank anywhere else Paducah Bank always makes me feel like Irsquom the only customer they have

The crack of the bat will be heard

in Paducah again this summer at

Hist ry

Hits a

Books Stadium

P A D U C A H C H I E F S

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6

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In 1903 Paducah was a booming river city and any well-respected American city

of that day had a baseball team The minor league Paducah

Chiefs team made their debut that year as a part of the KITTY

League (KentuckyndashIllinoisndashTennessee League) For the next

half-century the team remained a Paducah staple affiliated with

major league teams such as the Cincinnati Reds the Pittsburgh

Pirates the Brooklyn Dodgers and the St Louis Cardinals

And if Paducah was a baseball town its capital was Brooks

Stadium Opened in 1949 under the leadership of J Polk

Brooks baseball aficionados and fans instantly recognized

Brooks Stadium as one of Americarsquos premiere parks

By 1996 however the stadium sat in disrepair and was on

the slate to be demolished The Chiefs were long gone and it

looked like Paducahrsquos baseball days were finished Dr Frank

ldquoDocrdquo Hideg would have none of that however He quickly

became the J Polk Brooks of a new generation enlisting an

array of volunteers to resurrect the glory of Paducahrsquos baseball

heydays One of those volunteers was baseball fan Greg McKeel

ldquoItrsquos amazing what Doc Hideg did to turn that aroundrdquo

says Greg ldquoItrsquos easy to say that we need to do something

but to actually do it in the way he did is amazing And with

the renovated stadium we went to work coming up with

competition to playrdquo

Brooks Stadium hosted games for the American Legion

the OVC Paducah Tilghman the Southern Illinois Miners

Murray State the University of Kentucky the NCBA World

Series and others

ldquoEvery chance we get to have players on that field is a great

thingrdquo adds Greg ldquoItrsquos one of the best playing surfaces in

Kentucky We hear that all the time from many of the players

who get a chance to be hererdquo

Paducah was once again at the top of the game The loss of

the Paducah Chiefs remained a constant thought however for

those who brought back baseball This year that history will

come full circle

ldquoThe Chiefs are returningrdquo says Greg ldquoStarting this year we

will have a college summer league and our local team will be the

Paducah Chiefs It is a wooden bat team and wersquove even gone

back to the original uniforms for the design on the new ones

Itrsquos been a leap of faith We finally decided last July that we

needed to do something like this and the response has been

overwhelming acceptance and excitementrdquo

Greg approached community leaders about supporting the

team and spoke with Paducah Bank CEO Joe Framptom

ldquoPaducah Bank felt like we did about itrdquo adds Greg ldquoIt is

definitely a positive for our city The team is owned by the

community and any income generated goes right back into

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original family

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ltthe team Paducah Bank understood the civic side and that this

DECADESof DEDICATION MCKEEL EQUIPMENT IS THE

OLDEST FAMILY-OWNED CASE DEALERSHIP IN THE US

Eighty-two years ago Coleman McKeel opened a small business in Murray KY working out of the trunk of his car His mission helping customers with their machinery needs

Colemanrsquos wife Frances joined him in the 1950s structuring the parts and accounting departments In the 1970s sons Dan and Greg joined in and soon after the family opened an additional location in Paducah stretching their reach to the four-state region

The mission remained the same servicing and renting equipment for farmers contractors and homeowners who have jobs to do From backhoes to excavators to forklifts the family stayed focused on supplying the right equipment at the right time

McKeel Equipment is now in their third generation with Dan and his son Andy managing the Murray location Greg and Danrsquos oldest son Scott oversee Paducah operations McKeel is the oldest Case dealership in the United States that is still owned and operated by the

is purely Paducah We are proud to have them as a sponsorrdquo

The once familiar Chief uniforms will be seen again on the

field beginning June 4 The crack of the wooden bat will shoot

its way across the eager crowd just as it did on Brooks Stadiumrsquos

opening day in 1949

Greg is happy to see the Chiefs return and hopes it will get

more people to come experience the game and the stadium ldquoIrsquom

amazed at how many people come up to me and tell me that

even though they arenrsquot baseball people they are excited about

this Even if you arenrsquot a baseball fan yoursquoll want to go see this

team and soak up the atmosphere Itrsquos unlike any otherrdquo

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left a career in law for a

commitment to her fellow citizen

Wen asked how she likes her new position as Executive Director of the

Housing Authority of Paducah in comparison to her previous career as a partner

in a local law firm Melissa Yates exclaims ldquoI liked law but I love housing

It is rewarding and my satisfaction level is off the chartrdquo

WOW VOLUME 25 2016

11

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No stranger to the requirements of public housing she served as legal counsel to the Housing Authority since 2003

and her private practice experience focused on public housing issues and regulatory matters with the United States

Department of Housing and Urban Development and the Kentucky Public Service Commission

Yates has been on the job since May 2015 and thinks she has the most interesting job possible ldquoMost people canrsquot

say this but I genuinely love coming to work each dayrdquo she explains

Although itrsquos her dream job itrsquos not without its challenges Her biggest hurdle has been securing sufficient HUD

funding Appropriations are set by Congress and vary year by year This year it amounted to approximately 82 percent

of budgeted needs Melissa credits her dedicated staff of housing professionals with working efficiently to address

priorities while meeting resident needs and complying with numerous and stringent HUD requirements This year

ldquoPADUCAH BANK FOCUSES ON

RELATIONSHIPS AND WORKS HARD TO MAINTAIN THOSE

RELATIONSHIPSrdquo

she is proud to report that despite limited funding they were able to use

capital funds to tuck-point and paint Elmwood Court and put in new

windows in the Anderson Court site

Despite the limited funding Melissa praises her staff for meticulous

maintenance of housing units mostly built in the 1950rsquos a task she

admits isnrsquot easy The new Executive Director feels the staff at all levels

goes beyond their job requirements by asking themselves questions like

ldquoIf I was putting my mother or sister in this apartment how would I

want it to lookrdquo

Melissa and her staff of approximately 35 housing professionals

provide services for 1600 residents and maintain 855 housing units throughout the city She realizes public housing

is sometimes negatively perceived but she emphasizes ldquoMy staff works too hard not to get positive recognition I

want everyone to know they do a really great jobrdquo

She clearly loves her staff and reiterates ldquoThey are housing professionals We are professionalsrdquo

Another group of professionals that she values are the staff of Paducah Bank

ldquoPaducah Bank focuses on relationships and works hard to maintain those relationships Even though I have

worked with them for years until the last few months I never fully appreciated the extent of work provided to their

customersrdquo says Yates ldquoAll of the personal bankers Melissa Khourie Kelly LeNeave Mardie Herndon and Terry

Bradley are always attentive responsive and ready to hold our hands and walk us through whatever is necessary The

level of service we receive is truly remarkablerdquo

A native of southern Illinois Yates and her husband Greg a CPA at Williams Williams and Lentz have never

regretted their move to Paducah almost 15 years ago Their children are Brendan a Paducah Tilghman High School

senior Sloane a kindergartener and their youngest Lincoln who is 3

Melissa Yates summarizes her feelings about her career change ldquoWhen practicing law I was confident what I was

doing was important to clients but not sure if it was really making a difference in the community Now Irsquom certain

Irsquom doing something to make our community even better Everyone deserves a home and providing quality affordable

housing is the foundation for a strong communityrdquo

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Y O U R P R I V A T E B A N K E R

B A R R Y S M I T H

SUIT UP TAKE THE RUN WITH IT

The team comes together for the offense Who will suit up take the ball and run with it

How will the team create opportunities for the ball handler What moves will work best to bring home the win

WOW VOLUME 25 2016

14

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The new guy on the team is Barry Smith and hersquos ldquosuited uprdquo and ready for the game as

Paducah Bankrsquos new Director of Wealth Management Having the ball in his court isnrsquot really new to Barry

Once upon a time in southern Illinois those same words meant an SIU uniform and a basketball court And winning

meant taking a trip to the NCAA during his freshman year

ldquoI realize that I now live in Kentucky and I am more than aware of the loyalties among basketball fans in this staterdquo

says Barry with a grin ldquoAnd I honor that Cheering on your team is one of the great joys of any basketball fanrdquo

But Barryrsquos heart still beats with the speed of a Saluki when the topic shifts to college hoopsmdashand for good reason It

was a very special time in his life

ldquoIn my first year of college playing basketball on the national stage was pretty much a dream come truerdquo admits Barry

ldquoI had the privilege of playing against Larry Bird at Indiana State who obviously went on to an incredible career in the

NBA I also went up against players like Kiki Vandeweghe David Greenwood Norm Nixon and Maurice Cheeks Little

did I know at the time the famous company I was in I was just there to play and winrdquo

And win they did Barryrsquos SIU team went to the NCAA tournament his first year at the university and won their first

game against Arizona They then lost to Wake Forest in the second round And even though the time on the floor wasnrsquot

quite what the team might have dreamed of it was still the kind of memory that basketball dreams are made of

ldquoI HAD THE PRIVILEGE OF PLAYING AGAINST LARRY BIRD AT INDIANA STATE WHO WENT ON TO AN INCREDIBLE CAREER IN THE NBArdquo

Barryrsquos dedication to teamwork hard work and the work it takes to accomplish sought-after goals has been a consistent

undercurrent in both his athletic endeavors as well as his professional career

After college Barry spent almost a decade in insurance and then followed that with a position in management with

Pepsi in southern Illinois He was a regional manager with Kroger for nine years before making his way into the world of

banking with Union Planters in Murphysboro IL He later joined Regions Bank in Paducah before assuming the position

of Director of Wealth Management at Paducah Bank

ldquoThese may seem like dissimilar careers but they are actually very similar In every company and every position I have

been bringing people together to achieve a common goalrdquo Barry says ldquoAnd thatrsquos one of the things that Paducah Bank

does so very wellrdquo

In his new role Barry will be responsible for leading efforts to integrate banking clients with additional wealth

management solutions available to them at Paducah Bank He will also serve as a key relationship manager and

aggressively work to expand the Paducah Bank presence within western Kentucky

ldquoBarry is a seasoned leader with an unwavering commitment to this marketrdquo said Paducah Bank President Mardie

Herndon ldquoI am pleased that he and his wife Amy are now part of the Paducah Bank family This move underscores our

commitment to growth and illustrates the level of confidence that we have and the opportunity that we see in both the

local market and the entire western Kentucky market Wealth Management will continue to expand

as we invest for the future and focus on top talent like Barry Smithrdquo

Barry is active within our community and maintains leadership roles with the board of

directors for the Rotary Club of Paducah and the board of directors for the Carson Center

ldquoI think if you live in Paducah and you care about the communityrdquo Barry adds ldquoyou canrsquot

help but be aware of all that this bank does for the people and the organizations in Paducah and

the surrounding area They are involved in virtually every part of this community and I take

great pride in now being an active part of that kind of civic commitmentrdquo

WOW VOLUME 25 2016 bull 17

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FamilyandFinance

Local Mother BeginsLegacy at Paducah Bank

Wen you re a kid even the most mundane tasks can seem magical

More than four decades ago around the age of 9 Jana Dawson says she

followed her mother into a large columned building to partake in a family

tradition opening a checking account at Paducah Bank

ldquoI thought it was excitingrdquo Jana says ldquoI felt like a big girlrdquo

Her mother Martha Dawson started teaching the concept of saving to

her four children earlymdashlong before they held their first jobs And she

taught them to entrust their savings to Paducah Bank

Martha became a Paducah Bank customer shortly after moving to the

area with her former husband James in 1953 She says she chose the bank

at random since she knew little about the city but she stayed there because

of the service She says even Jamesrsquo mother became a customer when she

moved to Paducah in the late lsquo70s

ldquoThey did everything that I would want from a bankrdquo Martha says

Martha loves how the bank is a locally owned and steady business She

notes how it hasnrsquot changed its name in the roughly 63 years she has walked

through its doors She also appreciates the fact that it allowed her four off-

spring to open accounts as children

Martha also clearly remembers that a former bank president helped her

teach a financial lesson A long time ago one of her sons ran out of money

and she took him to the bank for a loan The president sat him down for a

discussion about responsibility

ldquoHe talked to him [and gave him] a good lesson on bankingmdashyou

know just how to live a good life without problemsrdquo she said adding ldquohe

loaned us the money but not before he

talked to my sonrdquo

The years passed and Jana absorbed

her motherrsquos financial wisdom and

applied it throughout college and

throughout her career as a computer

analyst for Baptist Health Paducah

During this time the bank became a

larger part of her life When she built

her two-story brick dream home she let

Paducah Bank handle the mortgage and

the bank personnel became emotionally

invested in the house along with her

ldquoWhen I received my primary

financing through Paducah Bank they

were more excited than I wasrdquo she says

Now as Jana lives and works in the

area she has become more and more

ingrained in the community She serves as

a Paducah Ambassador a Paducah Area

Chamber of Commerce member a board

member for the Leadership Paducah

Foundation Inc and more As a devoted

city resident shersquos also happy she can

serve as a faithful customer of the local

bank Her business there has given her

another way in which she can support

her hometown

ldquoIT JUST MAKES ME PROUD TO BE A PADUCAH BANK

CUSTOMER [BECAUSE] IrsquoM VERY ACTIVE IN THE COMMUNITYrdquo

SHE SAYS

And in return Paducah Bank stays

active in her life After all the relationship

Jana has with the bank is part of a family

tradition

18 bull WOW VOLUME 25 2016

The word for

Legacy2016 is

Itrsquos a personal choice a long-standing commitment to the

practice of medicine and a belief in a wellspring of compassion

WOW VOLUME 25 2016

20

Dr EVELYN

MONTGOMERY JONES

bull

Each year Dr Evelyn Montgomery Jones dermatologist chooses a one-word theme

to serve as her guide throughout the entire year The word resonates with intent as Dr

Jones activates it to guide decisions and reinforce purpose with her staff at Wellsprings

Dermatology and The SkinCare Corner These words keep them ever mindful of their

impact in regard to family and community says Dr Jones This yearrsquos word is ldquolegacyrdquo

ldquoSkin is the largest and fastest growing human organ and skin cancer is now rated the

number one cancer in the United Statesrdquo explains Dr Jones ldquoSo we take a comprehensive approach to overall

healthy beautiful skinrdquo Thatrsquos what founded the winning combination of Wellsprings Dermatology and The SkinCare

Corner allowing for delivery of physician-strength products to combat both damage and aging of the skin These

products and techniques also enhance the skinrsquos ability to heal and decrease the risk of skin cancer

Dr Jones drew on her passion to educate on health and beauty for the mission statement she crafted ldquoOur mission

is to educate and encourage others towards excellence in wellness and beauty

in their lives for the glory of God thereby equipping and empowering them

to impact othersrdquo ldquoJIMMIE AND MEGHAN

In 1993 Dr Jones and her husband Dr Shawn Jones ENT-WERE THERE FOR ME otolaryngologist along with their children Rebecca Shawn Curtis and PROFESSIONALLY AND Caleb moved from Louisville back to her hometown of Paducah Dr Jonesrsquo PERSONALLY THEY

PROVED THE WHOLE roots are deep in Paducah Her father Dr Wally Montgomery practiced

PERSONAL BANKER medicine in western Kentucky for many years and her mother Gerry

CONCEPT IS VERY REAL Montgomery was an educator and served as Paducahrsquos mayor AT PADUCAH BANKrdquo Reflecting on the move she explains ldquoWe loved Louisville but we wanted

a slower pace and more community involvement Here we have found a

better place to be more aware and connected to the rest of the communityrdquo

Helping make her legacy of education and encouragement towards excellence in beauty and health a reality is

Paducah Bank with their own legacy of professionalism and personal service When she had the vision to build the

beautiful state-of-the-art facility housing her practice at 2721 West Park Drive her private bankers Jimmie Sizemore

and Meghan Knox were with her every step of the way

ldquoJimmie and Meghan were there for me professionally and personallyrdquo says Dr Jones ldquoThey were involved in every

step of the construction project from looking at the land and accessing the building site to groundbreaking and

through construction They gave me their personal cell phone numbers and told me to call any time including week-

ends They were always available and asking if there was anything they could take care of or if there was anything they

could do Jimmie and Meghan proved the whole personal banker concept is very real at Paducah Bankrdquo

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THE WELLSPRINGS DERMATOLOGY

PHYSICIANS STAFF LACY BOYD PA-C

LISA BOGET PA-C AND DR EVELYN JONES

DR KYLE TURNBOis

GETTING BACK toMAKING

Health

Works MEDICAL LLC

for PATIENTS AND BUSINESSES Navigating the world of healthcare is often fraught with confusion and expense of both money

and time Such challenges create barriers and many do not access needed services until major problems occur Dr J Kyle

Turnbo who opened a private practice in 2000 saw these trends first-hand and was troubled

ldquoTherersquos obviously been a dramatic shift in healthcarerdquo he says ldquoand those changes have not been good for employers

who provide insurance coverage those who utilize healthcare or those who provide it Insurance costs have risen along with

deductibles and the average family has difficulty accessing care due to expense We found that flew in the face of what we

wanted to do which was simply to take care of peoplerdquo

WOW VOLUME 25 2016 bull 25

step back reevaluating his approach as a provider ldquoI knew there was a

was like a hundred years ago what it

Dr Turnbo decided to take a

better way to do thisrdquo he says ldquoI started thinking about what it

means to take care of people first and how those barriers could be liftedrdquo

Dr Turnborsquos then-developing concept which he named HealthWorks Medical came to life at James

Marine where an onsite clinic provided occupational medical services and healthcare for their employees

Through HealthWorks Medical a reasonable flat fee per month per employee or covered life allowed

open access to needed healthcare through Dr Turnbo and his staff of multiple practitioners with a wide

variety of experience and expertise

ldquoIn our research we found out that about 90 of patients did not have a primary care physician

Employers providing the benefit to employees and their families allowed them to have direct access to

practitioners providing cost savings to both the employee and the employer A person needs health

insurance especially to cover potential catastrophic events but itrsquos much easier to have insurance and pair

it with HealthWorks Medical services Wersquore proud that our small business partners have the ability to

ldquoPADUCAH BANK HAS ALWAYS BEEN SO SUPPORTIVE OF USrdquo ADDS DR TURNBO ldquoTHEYrsquoVE INVESTED THEIR FAITH AND RESOURCES INTO SMALL BUSINESSES AND HAVE CERTAINLY HELPED US REACH OUR POTENTIALrdquo

provide a healthcare package that is not cost prohibitive and their employees no longer have barriers to

access It is great for us as wellrdquo adds Dr Turnbo ldquoWe no longer have to worry about insurance company

codes and I can focus on whatrsquos best for each patientrdquo

The success of the program at James Marine expanded to other companies such as Paducah Bank and

Briggs amp Stratton in Murray From one clinic at James Marine HealthWorks Medical expanded to four

clinics in the West Kentucky region They expanded their occupational medicine and wellness divisions

and added a division in safety engineering and training HealthWorks Medical offers their services to

companies and businesses both large and small

ldquoSome of the greatest successes came in catching problems earlyrdquo says Dr Turnbo ldquoOne of the most

costly aspects of healthcare is chronic diseases If a person doesnrsquot access care however they may not know

they are headed toward major issues until it is catastrophicrdquo

HealthWorks Medical can provide education and support on any topic identified as a wellness need that a company presents

Examples include identifying problems such as pre-diabetic indicators early high blood pressure or chronic stress Jennie Morehead

Executive Director of Safety and Wellness at Healthworks Medical has seen the success first hand ldquoWersquove seen patients discover issues

early and then learn to make the necessary changes before the problem grew We just had about 8 men at a company who celebrated

being smoke and tobacco free for several years Wersquove had groups of people lose tons of weight We are so proud of them allrdquo The

staff makes themselves available for ongoing support and education even going grocery shopping with some to provide education

on dietary needs ldquoWe can show them that they donrsquot have to eat tree bark to eat healthyrdquo laughs Jennie

HealthWorks Medical also tracks potential healthcare savings of early detection and lifestyle changes 72 of dollars spent on

healthcare services is for the treatment of disease and illness that could have been prevented according to the Centers for Disease

Control and Prevention

ldquoA lot of wellness programs for companies consist of employees filling out a form and then being handed a sheet of informationrdquo

26 bull WOW VOLUME 25 2016

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explains Jennie ldquoWe want to be more involved than that Our wellness staff gets to know the people Wellness is not a touchy-feely

pie-in-the-sky kind of idea Every month we are on-site doing something Itrsquos not uncommon to have our folks in steel-toed boots

and hardhats out on a boat asking everyone how they are doing The next day they may be in a bank doing a ldquoBiggest Loserrdquo

program And all employees have access to our coachesrdquo

Dr Turnbo adds ldquoWhat makes HealthWorks Medical different is the follow up and management of the chronic diseases identified

through the wellness program Our practitioners evaluate and treat the diagnosis with routine follow ups and annual physical with lab

work includedrdquo

ldquoThese are simple getting-back-to-basics conceptsrdquo adds Dr Turnbo ldquoOur whole goal is to be a partner to service every need a

patient might have in healthcare from wellness to prevention to acute care And we do that with reasonable effective solutions It

goes back to our original goal of simply taking care of people and we are seeing success in doing that I think this concept will go

beyond this market and it will have started right here in Paducahrdquo

WOW VOLUME 25 2016 bull 27

On T am On Choic The strength of the team is each member The strength of each member is the team

PRIVATE BANKING TRUST DIVISION INVESTMENT DIVISION

PADUCAH FINANCIAL CONSULTANTS Securities offered through LPL Financial member FINRASIPC Insurance products offered through LPL Financial or its licensed affiliates Paducah Bank and Paducah Financial Consultants are not registered brokerdealers and are not affiliated with LPL Financial

Not FDIC Insured Not Bank Guaranteed May Lose Value Not a Bank Deposit Not Insured By Any Federal Government Agency

Gain the benefit of THREE financial services at ONE bank There is a WEALTH of experience among these trusted financial professionals at Paducah Bank We invite

you to get to know each member of our Wealth Management Team

PICTURED LEFT TO RIGHT Caroline Korte Lesa Barks Melanie McNeill Heather Alexander Conner Framptom Lora Riley Gayle Martin Melissa Jones

Barry Smith Carla Berry Mindi Whitworth Jimmie Sizemore Johnna Davenport Bev Underwood Zach Hosman and Lisa Murray

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Making Lives Better in MindBodyamp

Spirit

The Rayand Kay Eckstein

Hospice Care Center gives families a place of

peace at a time of turmoil

In a day and age when medical professionals routinely perform what were once considered

miracles it is easy to lose sight of death as a natural conclusion of life and not a medical failure

WOW VOLUME 25 2016

30

Steven GRINNELL REGIONAL CEO amp SVP MERCY HEALTH

PRESIDENT amp CEO LOURDES

Ytitcf _~~of

puiJBa~l

As a part of its commitment to making lives

better in mind body and spirit Lourdes has

sought to treat death as a natural conclusion of

life by providing hospice services as a part of

the hospitalrsquos healing mission This program

allows patients and their families to spend their

final moments in a caring peace-filled setting

In April of 2015 Lourdes expanded and

enhanced hospice services by opening The

Ray and Kay Eckstein Hospice Care Center

providing a 10000 square foot state-of-the-art

facility serving a 16-county area including 13

western Kentucky counties and three southern

Illinois counties

ldquoThe Ray and Kay Eckstein Hospice Care

Center is a dream come true that our patients

will experience for generations to comerdquo said

Steven Grinnell Regional CEO amp SVP of

Mercy Health and President amp CEO of Lourdes

ldquoThis sacred space offers a better alternative

for hospice patients when symptoms or life

circumstances necessitate care outside of their

home This was designed by and for patients and

families to meet their needs with compassionate

care and support during these timesrdquo

ldquoLourdes is so grateful for the outpouring of

support from the community for this projectrdquo

Grinnell went on to say ldquoDuring the capital

campaign more than 670 individual donors

contributed gifts both large and small

Paducah Bankrsquos board of directors approved a

significant gift of $100000 toward the project

Support from the bank didnrsquot stop there A

number of their executives and employees also

stepped-up to support the hospice care center

with individual giftsrdquo

Designed in a semi-circle to avoid an

institutional feel features include 10 patient

suites with patios a comfortable family lounge

and kitchen childrenrsquos play area and serenity

garden and chapel for quiet reflection The

center allows unrestricted visiting hours and

pet visitors are also welcome

A team of dedicated specialty-trained

nurses physicians chaplain counselors social

32 bull WOW VOLUME 25 2016

workers personal care aides and volunteers

provide professional services meeting end-of-

life needs of body and spirit

Kay Williams director of Lourdes Hospice

and Home Care remembers special moments

in serving over 275 patients since the center

opened ldquoWe were able to grant a 13-year-old

cancer patientrsquos wish to see the movie Pitch

Perfect 2 Her condition kept her from going

to the theater so the movie studio arranged a

screening here in our family lounge Later we

all honored her request that we wear yellow to

her funeral Yellow is the color representing

childhood cancer awarenessrdquo

Ms Williams also recalls ldquoThe first time I

saw a large family make use of the various areas

of the center I knew we had gotten the design

right They had room to move between groups

as each dealt with the impending loss of their

family member Everyone copes in his or her

own way What a blessing to have space to

allow for itrdquo

Williams and Diane Davis president of the

Lourdes Foundation stress their gratitude for

the generosity of donors providing for needs of

others at their most vulnerable

GRINNELL HIGHLIGHTS PADUCAH BANKrsquoS VARIOUS CONTRIBUTIONS TO LOURDESrsquo MISSION ldquoPaducah Bank has historically been a strong

supporter of Lourdesrsquo mission to improve the

health of our communitiesrdquo he says ldquoThey

have been key supporters of the Lourdes

Golf Outing and Mardi Gras fundraisers for

many years In addition to the financial

resources given by the bank they also provide

intellectual capital through their executive

presence serving on the Lourdes board of

directors helping to provide the strategic

direction of our organization Lourdes is truly

blessed to have support both financial and

intellectual from Paducah Bankrdquo

A NEWLY DESIGNED CENTER FOR THE DELIVERY OF QUALITY CARE

LOURDES

bull

IN CASE OF EMERGENCY THE BEGINNING OF 2016 saw the open house ribbon cutting and

blessing of Lourdesrsquo renovated and expanded Emergency Department

Designed with the patient in mind and with the objective of saving time

and ultimately lives the new Emergency Department is fast flexible

and mobile allowing adaptability to meet any situation It is ideally

positioned for quick access to the cardiac catheterization lab operating

room magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) computerized tomography

(CT) scan and the intensive care unit

ldquoOur Emergency Department team has redesigned care to create

the shortest wait times optimize the patient experience and recruit

the best and brightest professionals in emergency medicinerdquo said

Steven Grinnell Regional CEO amp SVP of Mercy Health and President amp

CEO of Lourdes ldquoWith double the square footage this new Emergency

Department has been designed around the patientsrsquo needs The new

patient flow includes rapid medical exam rooms to reduce time spent

in the waiting room specialized care for behavioral health advanced

intervention for chemical accidents immediate chest pain intervention

and expert care from our teamrdquo

WOW VOLUME 25 2016 bull 33

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of 13) can budget hisher expenditures

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Itrsquos just ONE more way

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M E M B E R F D I C

35

In Frank R Paxton

Herman Eugene Katterjohn Jr

MemoryThe Paducah community recently lost two iconic leaders whose

vision and dedication were instrumental

in the continued progress of Paducah

McCracken County Both of these

devoted citizens were witness to

monumental changes in

their work and in their

lives as their careers and

personal passions were

carried out with grand

ambition Here we

honor these two proud

Paducahans and the

MANY contributions

they left to each of us

bull

Herman EugeneKatterjohn Jr was born in Paducah in 1921 He attended Paducah schools graduated

from Columbia Military Academy in Columbia TN and from Purdue

University in 1943 with a degree in pharmacy and with an ROTC

commission He later served as an Army aviator in the Korean War

Mr Katterjohn owned and operated Owen Cleaners for 40 years 20

of those years with his father-in-law Horace Owen He served as director

of the American Division of The Johnson Group Cleaners Liverpool

England for 12 years He was invited 13 consecutive years to the Varsity

International Dry Cleaners and was chairman in 1976 He was a former

member of the Paducah Tourist Commission the Paducah Convention

Center Board Paducah Water Works and Greater Paducah Industrial

Foundation He was a lifetime member of the United Church of

Paducah where he served as an elder He was the longest-serving

member of the Rotary Club of Paducah

ldquoMr Katterjohn was a part of Paducahrsquos greatest generationrdquo said

City Commissioner Allan Rhodes ldquoHe was a fabric of the communityrdquo

added County Commissioner Bill Bartleman Longtime friend Basil

Drossos said he was a part of the ldquobedrock that modern Paducah was

founded and created onrdquo ldquoOne of his favorite pastimes was just driving

around Paducahrdquo said his son-in-law David Perry ldquoThe riverfront

parks different buildings and monuments were continually fascinating

to him He loved taking rides like thatrdquo

ldquoAlmost everyone will tell you that he always knew their name He

knew about their family He was very much a people person He was

really interested not just in your name but he wanted to know how you

were doing how things were going And it was a truly genuine interestrdquo

added his daughter Carolyn Perry

One of Mr Katterjohnrsquos most noted civic projects was the University

of Kentucky College of Engineering Paducah campus In 2003 he

established the first endowed professorship and was also a key leader in

getting the college established ldquoHe had a vision for how having engi-

neering education in this area would significantly contribute to the eco-

nomic development of the regionrdquo said David Silverstein director of

the Paducah campus

Mr Katterjohn had been a member of the Paducah Bank Board of

Directors since 1957 and a past chairman ldquoMr Gene Katterjohn was

instrumental in the leadership and growth of the bank and took great

pride in itrdquo said Joe Framptom ldquoHe was committed to the belief that

the bank should serve and give back to the community Those were

tenets of his beliefs not just in his personal business but in his life Our

bank will reap the many benefits of having Mr Katterjohn at the helm

of our board of directors well into the futurerdquo

Frank R Paxton was the son of Edwin J and Florence Paxton He was a 1948 cum laude graduate of the University of Notre Dame From then until 1961 he served as business manager and general manager of The Paducah Sun (then the Paducah Sun-Democrat) He became publisher of the newspaper in 1961

succeeding his father who had held the position since 1900

In 1968 Paxton moved to Chicago to assume the role of president of Burke and James Inc a photographic supply and manufacturing company

owned by Paducah Newspapers Inc He returned to Paducah in 1972 to become president of The Paducah Bank and Trust Company a position held until his retirement in 1984 Mr Paxton led numerous civic organizations and charitable efforts during his life in Paducah

Mr Paxton served two terms as president of the Paducah Area Chamber of Commerce He was president of the Rotary Club of Paducah and chairman of Riverside Hospital which later became Lourdes In the 1950s he chaired a fundraising effort that netted a then-record $87000 for participating agencies Following that campaign he was presented with the Junior Chamber of Commercersquos Distinguished Service Award He was active in Democratic politics including a role as state campaign chairman for President Lyndon Johnson He served on numerous state boards and agencies and in 1974 was appointed by Governor Wendell Ford to the Murray State University Board of Regents Mr Paxton was a guest at the White House on several occasions during the Kennedy and Johnson administrations He told friends and family that one of his fondest memories was an occasion in 1961 when he and other newspaper publishers were invited to a private luncheon with President Kennedy to discuss the economy

ldquoAlthough Frank did not have a banking back-ground he certainly had a business background and an understanding of the communityrdquo said Joe Framptom CEO of Paducah Bank ldquoHis good common business sense served him well and it served our bank and the community very well He was an ethical honorable individual And he was a very good friend and mentor to me He will be greatly missedrdquo

Reverend Joe Beal is the

REAL DEAL At least thatrsquos how Debbie Curtis member of

Broadway United Methodist Church sees the reverend

ldquoHe walks the walkrdquo says Debbie as she exits the

Sunday service

Reverend Joe Beal has been in the ministry for 35

years and was appointed pastor of Broadway Methodist in

June 2010 His message of love is what he is associated

with most but his role as the first black preacher for this

predominantly white church is also notable

Like any new appointment Brother Joe and the

congregation began with a bit of apprehension

ldquoWe had our legitimate fear of the unknown Without

discussing it I think that we decided to trust each other

and each give the other a chance It was new different

and unknown for us both Neither of us decided to base

our judgement of the other solely on the color of our skin

but rather on how we would treat each other Sadly

however racism exists in our country and in our world I

am grateful to be part of a congregation that is trying to

create a climate of love trust and respect among all

peoplerdquo says Brother Joe

When Debbie Curtis calls Brother Joe ldquothe real dealrdquo

she says it is because his love is genuine

ldquoTo love others not professionally not in word only but

to love them lsquofor realrsquordquo says Brother Joe

Brother Joe recently announced he would be leaving

ldquothe most rewarding and fulfilling experience of [his] liferdquo

because of an ongoing battle with diabetes While he will

no longer serve in the pulpit he plans to remain as

active as he is able with the congregation

Pastoral Ministries Assistant John Sparks says that

there simply are some people you canrsquot replace

ldquoThere is a tendency for any church to see itself more

as an organization than an organism Brother Joe helped

Broadway by providing a fresh vision of compassionrdquo

says John

There are new realities in the community like home-

lessness and mental illness that John believes will

require the vision Brother Joe has brought to Broadway

ldquoItrsquos by being able to see through a lens that sees

everyone as being part of something bigger that we can

reach out to them and that we can be reached by them

as well To continue to live into that spirit that he walked

is not only a challenge but an opportunity especially in

this neighborhood He opened a lot more doors for those

opportunitiesrdquo says John

As John takes over the daily administration of the

church Brother Joe has a few words of advice

ldquoTo love unconditionallyhellipand to realize that the

success or failure of the congregation is not on his

back but on Godrsquos to remember that his name is

ldquoJohnrdquo and not ldquoAtlasrdquo to remember that the Church is

of God and will be until the end of time and lastly to

remember how much he is loved by God his family me

and the congregationrdquo says Brother Joe

And the congregation will forever love their Brother Joe

WOW VOLUME 25 2016

38

WOW VOLUME 23 2014 bull 37

$

$ $

$

Dollar$fromheaven A local church received a gift that

honored their members their mission and their beliefs

Many dream of it Some hope for it Others may pray for it ldquoItrdquo is the improbable phone call

delivering news that a stranger has named you the sole beneficiary of a trust

sufficient to retire all your debt

Seven Oaks Church of Christ on Highway 97 in Mayfield was on the

receiving end of just such a phone call in October of 2015

The congregation had made a leap of faith in 2014 adding a 4000-plus

square foot educational annex to the existing church facility to allow for a

growing congregation Included in the project were two new canopies LED

parking lot lights and other minor improvements bringing the total cost of

the project to approximately $600000 Through quarterly ldquoFifth Sundayrdquo

contributions the debt had been reduced to $338000 but was still costing

the church about $1000 per month in interest alone

One phone call from Paducah Bankrsquos Melanie McNeill changed the entire

financial situation of the church Seven Oaks was the sole beneficiary of a trust

valued at $367000 enough to retire the churchrsquos $338000 debt As Seven

Oaks Minister Josh Ketchum communicated ldquoWhen we found out the amount

of money we were fully convinced in the providence of Godrdquo

Asked if he felt the church had received pennies from heaven Elder Don

Sparks responded ldquoNo not pennies dollars from heavenrdquo

The bequest was left to the church by Graves County native Elizabeth Allene

Morris who was not a member of Seven Oaks Church and known by few in

the church Her nephew Mike Mabry describes his aunt as a strong-willed

independent woman with a sense of ad-

venture which led her to California in the

1930rsquos where she spent most of her life

Mabry fondly recalled ldquoMy Aunt

Allene had a good head for figures and

probably saw something she liked about

Seven Oaks Churchrdquo

She created her will in 1994 which

included a trust to go into effect at her

death to benefit her sister Estelle Seay

Paducah Bank became the trustee and was

responsible for managing the funds and

distributing designated principle and

40 bull WOW VOLUME 25 2016

bull

ldquoMelanie worked

really well with us and

was right on top of things She made

us feel comfortable and we believed she

always had the best interest of her client

in mind She always had time to talk to

done through Paducah Bankrdquo

Seven Oaksrsquo Josh Ketchum and

Don Sparks remember Melanie

McNeillrsquos response when they filled her

in on the details of how the amount

of the unexpected bequest related to

Josh KETCHUM

Seven Oaks Minister monthly payments to Seay for as long as

she lived At Seayrsquos death the remaining

value of the trust was to be paid out to

the church Seay was a member of Seven

Oaks but had moved away years ago to

be cared for by family Like Mrs Morris

few people in the church knew her

Mabry who lives in northern

Kentucky cared for his Aunt Estelle

in her declining health and dealt with

Paducah Bank in regard to the trust

He describes dealings with the Bank

and Melanie McNeill in particular

us and I never felt that she was rushing

me or trying to cut a conversation shortrdquo

Seeing no obstacles in his remote

dealings from outside the geographical

region of Paducah Bank he offered the

ultimate compliment ldquoIf I were in the

position to establish a trust it would be

the church debt She said ldquoThis is a

God thingrdquo

Whether you consider it a God

thing providence of God or a happy

coincidence it was made possible by a

wise woman doing prudent estate

planning with a local bank

WOW VOLUME 25 2016 bull 41

Making Memories

PADUCAH BANK SPREADS THE WOW

AROUND TOWN Over the river down main street at the movies and in the parking

lotmdashno matter the location or the encounter when Paducah Bank is there some WOW is going on Herersquos just a REALLY brief look at some of the wonderful experiences weve had this past year

WOW VOLUME 25 2016

42

LEFT Our young friend Jose (Paco)

dos Remedios shared his music and his love of

his hometown with everyone in a recent TV commercial

1 Joe Framptom presents a check for $2500 to Paducah Bank Teen of the Year winner

Meg Hancock 2 Cathy Crecelius and WPSD NewsChannel 6 were our

partners for a Super Shredder event 3 Lisa Long and Maurie McGarvey

ldquoleaned inrdquo and learned about women in the workplace last summer 4 Rae and

Dixie Hall were WOW warriors and rowers at the Dragon Boat races 5 Paducah Bank honors our veterans each day with a special

place to park 6 Macie Hargrove loved the holiday parade in WOW fashion 7 Sarah Hendley

did some networking at our summer college reception 8 Hollie Potter always gives a helping

hand to our Paducah Bank volunteer efforts 9 Some Paducah Bank swingers include Mike Shelbourne

Mark Knecht Mardie Herndon and Rick Loyd

ESERVED FOR OUR

VETERANS bull AND MILITARY

( -~

321

654

987

Karess HOSKINS

It takes a COMMUNITY

and SCHOLARSHIP

to create a productive pathwayfor college-bound

students with f inancial needs

PADUCAH BANK HAS DONATED $150000 TO THE

COMMUNITY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

WOW VOLUME 25 2016

45

SAYS HELLO

McCracken County High School 2015

THE PHONE RINGS AND AUTOMATICALLY KELE

Kele doesnrsquot just pick up the phone She picks up little things about people and remembers them From answering your calls to answering your questions the people at Paducah Bank give you personal attention and treat you like you really matter for one simple reason YOU DO Talk to the people at Paducah Bank

Real people Real service 2705755700

M E M B E R F D I C

graduate Karess Hoskins could hardly hold back her tears as she described how much

the support from the Community Scholarship Program meant to her

A first-generation college student at West Kentucky Community and Technical

College Hoskins was one of more than 150 Community Scholarship Program

students family friends and supporters who attended a luncheon recognizing students

and supporters of the program

ldquoThank you to the donors for giving students like me the opportunity to attend

college tuition-freerdquo said the 18-year-old Hoskins who plans to pursue a career in

radiology ldquoTo not have to worry about having to pay for college allows us to

focus on selecting a major and getting good gradesrdquo

Hoskinsrsquo parents Kenny and Mary Hoskins said receiving a community

scholarship was the reason their daughter is able to go to college ldquoItrsquos so

wonderfulrdquo said Mary Hoskins ldquoWithout it (the CSP scholarship) we

would never have been able to send herrdquo Her father agreed ldquoItrsquos a blessing

It really helped out a whole lot Irsquom really proud of people helping out like

this it will help others toordquo he said

The Community Scholarship Program provides scholarship funding for

up to 60 credit hours toward a technical

certification andor an associate degree

at WKCTC The Rotary Club of

Paducah initiated the idea for the CSP

as a public-private partnership with strong

participation from the Rotary the City

of Paducah McCracken County Fiscal

Court partnering high schools WKCTC

Paducah Bank and several local businesses

and companies Students at a participating

Paducah or McCracken County

high school or homeschool

within McCracken County

are eligible for the program

as long as they meet certain

criteria The inaugural CSP

class began at WKCTC in fall

2014 with 216 students Many of

those students will have graduated

46 bull WOW VOLUME 25 2016

THE PHONE RINGS AND AUTOMATICALLY KELE

from the college beginning in May 2015

Hoskins said she is striving to be a

positive influence on others ldquoIrsquom trying

to be the best role model to the ones who

look up to me For my nieces and nephews

I want them to know that when things get

difficult I will be there for them encour-

aging and supporting themrdquo Hoskins

said ldquoAnd they need to know there are

other people who are ready to assist them

when things get difficult in liferdquo

Ashley Wright WKCTC Vice President

of Institutional Advancement said one

of the most rewarding things about the

Community Scholarship Program is the

continued support of the community

ldquoItrsquos a commitment to these students

that regardless of what their personal and

professional aspirations may be they will

not have to put it on hold

because of financial barriersrdquo

Wright said

ldquoWe cannot make that

commitment without our

donorsrdquo added Wright

ldquoWe are so grateful

Paducah Bank believed in

the vision of the Community

Scholarship Program and what it

could do for Paducah and McCracken

County from the very beginning They

became one of the first businesses to

financially support this initiative and

have been committed to the scholarshiprsquos

purpose of increasing the percentage

of McCracken County students that

transition from high school to post-

secondary education Today we know

that students who participate

in the Community

Scholarship Program

are staying enrolled in

college earning a higher

GPA than their non-

CSP peers and earning

more college credit

each semester This

success is due to the businesses

and organizations that stepped up in

the beginning before we could have

envisioned these results Paducah Bank

is always looking toward the future of

this community and their support of

the Community Scholarship Program is

evidence of their commitment to the next

generation of Paducah and McCracken

Countyrdquo

SAYS HELLO

WOW VOLUME 25 2016 bull 47

THE ARTof EDUCATION AT PADUCAH SCHOOL OF ART AND DESIGN

49

ldquoTHE ENTIRE ART SCHOOL CAMPUS

ANCHORS PADUCAHrsquoS GROWING CREATIVE

ECONOMY AND ADDS WEIGHT TO THE REGIONrsquoS

RECOGNITION AS A CULTURAL DESTINATION I AM PLEASED AND PROUD

TO HAVE WORKED WITH SO MANY EXTRAORDINARY

INDIVIDUALS IN MAKING THE COMMUNITYrsquoS VISION FOR A WORLD-CLASS ART SCHOOL A REALITY AND I

AM DELIGHTED WITH WHAT WE HAVE ACCOMPLISHEDrdquo

mdashPAUL AHO Dean of the Paducah

School of Art and Design

In March 2000 the city of Paducah in partnership with Paducah Bank

launched its award-winning Artist Relocation

Program as a means of revitalizing its historic

LowerTown neighborhood This highly successful

program has infused over $30 million into the

local economy earning Paducah international

recognition as a historic cultural destination

and significantly enriching the cultural life of

the region

In August 2008 a collaborative effort between

the city West Kentucky Community and Technical

College (WKCTC) and regional interests created

Paducah School of Art to serve the region and

anchor the LowerTown Arts District through the

creation of a world-class art school The school

opened in temporary studios in downtown

Paducah and immediately exceeded expectations

for its growth

As part of a larger vision for the schoolrsquos

expansion in April 2013 the school changed its

name to Paducah School of Art and Design (PSAD)

reflecting an expanded vision for its programming

and the art schoolrsquos absorption of the collegersquos long-

standing visual communication and multimedia

programs In January 2014 Paducah School of

Art opened the Ceramics and Small Metals

Building on Madison Street in LowerTown This

historic structure allowed for a greatly expanded

state-of-the-art ceramics studio as well as studios

for the launch of new programs in jewelry and

metals to further serve the community

ldquoI recently had a chance to tour the Paducah School of Art and Design which has to be one of the most inspiring state-of-the-art facilities for artists and art students to be found anywhere Itrsquos a beautiful and thoughtfully re-purposed light-filled crown jewel that will surely be a beacon for creative visual artists in all disciplines And I canrsquot imagine what kind of wonderful impact that creative engine is going to have on the communityrdquo

mdashMICHAEL KILLOREN Local Arts Agencies Director National Endowment for the Arts

50 bull WOW VOLUME 25 2016

PSAD expanded again in August 2014 with the

completion of its 7000-square-foot Sculpture Building

located adjacent to the ceramics and small metals studios

The Sculpture Building houses fully equipped studios for

clay modeling large-scale projects wood and metals

fabrication along with a foundry and studios for mold

making and bronze casting

Also in August 2014 renovations began on the 2D and

Graphic Design Building in a historic building adjacent to

PSADrsquos other LowerTown studios This 30000-square-foot

expansion opened in January and houses the schoolrsquos programs

in drawing painting photography visual communication

and multimedia It also includes a resource library and

dedicated galleries for an enhanced exhibition program

further serving the region and the goals of WKCTC

ldquoCompletion of PSADrsquos new 2D and Graphic Design

building will allow us to properly house all of our 2D and

media programs in one location expand our Master Artists

Workshop program increase our public programming and

community outreach and continue to build on our note-

worthy exhibition programrdquo said Paul Aho Dean of PSAD

In support of Paducahrsquos emergence as a cultural and arts

destination and an eye toward national recognition for its

programs PSAD launched its first Master Artist Workshops

in the summer of 2014 The program featured national

artists and educators and attracted students from across

the country With the advent of new classes and faculty

come new opportunities for students seeking to launch

their college experience as well as significant new resources

for emerging and established artists to enhance their career

opportunities in the region and beyond

Paducah Bank supported the completion of PSAD with a

$150000 gift and the naming rights for the Paducah Bank

Kitchens Cafeacute

Paducah School of Art and Design is a division of West

Kentucky Community and Technical College a regionally

accredited college recognized by The Aspen Institute as

one of the top ten community colleges in the nation three

consecutive times and twice as a Finalist with Distinction

ldquoAt PSAD a diverse mix of traditional and non-traditional

students and studio artists from the community work side

by side in the studiosrdquo said WKCTC president Dr Barbara

Veazey ldquosharing insights experience and ideas to the

mutual benefit of allrdquo

PaulAho is the Dean of Paducah

School of Art and Design where he also teaches digital photography He earned

his Bachelor of Fine Arts degree at Florida State

University and his Master of Fine Arts degree from the

University of South Florida Paul has also taught at Palm

Beach Community College and Florida Atlantic University

He has twice been awarded South Florida Cultural

Consortium Visual and Media Artists Fellowships and

his work is represented in numerous public and private

collections ldquoThe entire art school campus anchors

Paducahrsquos growing creative economy and adds weight to

the regionrsquos recognition as a cultural destinationrdquo says

Aho ldquoI am pleased and proud to have worked with so

many extraordinary individuals in making the communityrsquos

vision for a world-class art school a reality and I am

delighted with what we have accomplishedrdquo

it

Allpo1nt

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InHonorof

Those Who Serve

Paducah Bank is joining with the Paducah community to foster strong positive relationships between police and those they seek to protect

WOW VOLUME 25 2016

53

News feeds around the nation have been full of shootings protests

and nation-wide outrage of late Some of that has resulted from rifts between police

departments and the communities theyrsquove sworn to protect

Members of the Paducah Police Department have taken steps to make sure such a

disassociation never encroaches on the community they preserve and protect Chief of

Police Brandon Barnhill says he believes establishing The Police Foundation of Paducah-

McCracken County Inc will create a way to further tie his force to the Paducah public

ldquoWe felt like this was an opportunity for us to provide an open door or an avenue for

the community to further support some of our initiativesrdquo he said

The foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization designed to raise funds and to

give local police extra resources for improving public safety strengthening community

partnerships and increasing employee development Barnhill says the City of Paducah

has given his department sufficient funding but this new effort will raise money for

extra programs and training and will hopefully strengthen the forcersquos bond with the

local community

ldquoWe see the value of relationships transparency an open-door policy and of opening

lines of communication with the

communityrdquo Barnhill says

By investing in the Paducah

Police Departmentrsquos foundation

the com-munity will help fund

programs like improved training

courses continuing education and

the purchase of new technology

for police use But Barnhill says

strengthening the relationship between

the force and the community is still

the foundationrsquos ultimate focus Itrsquos a

goal that the chief says matters now

more than ever

ldquoRelationships have to have a

strong foundational level at which you

Building on a

strongfoundation Funding provided through the Paducah Police Foundation will support initiatives in

these areas each year allowing the Paducah Police Department to undertake innovative

projects and improve its ability to serve the citizens of Paducah

bull Keep police officers safe bull Fight violence and drug related crime bull Improve

Paducah police community relations bull Make neighborhoods safer bull Provide healthy

outlets for youth bull Assist police officers in upgrading critical skills and education

The Police Foundation of Paducah McCracken County is the only organization sanc-

tioned by the Paducah Police Department to raise funds for its benefit

The Police Foundation of Paducah McCracken County Inc is a registered corporation

with the state of Kentucky and is recognized by the federal government as a 501(c)(3)

tax exempt non-profit organization

54 bull WOW VOLUME 25 2016

Building on a

strongfoundation

know people in the community they

know you as an individual and they

know your principlesrdquo he says ldquoThey

know how you manage an agency as

large as a police departmentrdquo

ldquoThe success of a community has

much to do with the success of the

institutions that form the basis of its

safety and securityrdquo said Joe Framptom

a member of the Paducah Police

Foundation board ldquoI personally believe

that the creation of this organization will

be a constructive means of supporting the

goals of our local police force and will

be a proactive impetus to maintaining

strong productive alliances between the

members of the Paducah police and the

people in our community Our bank is

pleased that we can be a part of this new

endeavor This is one more way each of

us at Paducah Bank can creatively and

beneficially serve our communityrdquo

Board Chairman Jim Garrett whole-

heartedly agrees ldquoI am honored to serve

on the new Police Foundationrsquos board

and hope that businesses and individuals

in the Paducah community will consider

supporting our effortsrdquo Garrett says

ldquoWe hope to help build a police force

capable of dealing with the complexity

of the 21st century It is imperative that

we assist our officers with additional

education and enhanced opportunities

for positive interaction with the

community it serves Every person can

make a difference no matter how big

or small as long as we have a common

goal in mindrdquo

Anyone who would like to know

more about the organization or who

would like to donate online can visit

wwwpaducahpolicefoundationorg

Donations may be made by mail to

the Police Foundation of Paducah-

McCracken County Inc PO Box 594

Paducah KY 42002-0594 Donations

can also be made in person at any

Paducah Bank location

LEFT TO RIGHT Chief Brandon Barnhill Paducah Bank CEO Joe Framptom

Board Member Leon Owens Assistant Chief Brian Krueger Board Chairman

Jim Garrett Board Member Gary Reese

NOT PICTURED Board Members Whitney Denson and April Wolfrom

WOW VOLUME 25 2016 bull 55

theLast page

ldquoUrban architecture especially architecture from the early twentieth century has been a favorite subject of my art for as long

as I have been painting I knew the first time I drove up Broadway and saw

downtown Paducah that it would soon be the subject of my paintingsrdquo

WILLIAM RENZULLI was one of the first artists to personally and professionally invest in the LowerTown Artist Relocation program and has continued to be a stalwart participant and supporter of the arts culture in Paducah

WOW VOLUME 25 2016

56

YOUR LIFE YOUR WAY RETIRE CONFIDENTLY

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We can help you build an investment strategy that works toward

your long-term goals helping you to retire confidently on your

terms Call today for more information or to schedule a visit

PADUCAH F NANC AL C O N S U L T A N T S

Investment Center located at The Paducah Bank amp Trust Company | 555 Jefferson Street | Paducah Kentucky 42001 Phone 2705755728 | Toll Free 8885756223 | Fax 2705756224 | wwwpaducahfinancialconsultantscom

Securities offered through LPL Financial Member FINRASIPC Insurance products offered through LPL Financial or its licensed affiliates Paducah Bank and Paducah Financial Consultants are not registered brokerdealers and are not affiliated with LPL Financial

Not FDIC Insured Not Bank Guaranteed May Lose Value Not a Bank Deposit Not Insured By Any Federal Government Agency

CAHBANK

PADUCAH BANK

Post Office Box 2600 bull Paducah KY 42002-2600

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PAID PADUCAH KY PERMIT 44

A WOW wedding deserves a WOW bank

Itrsquos a new start Itrsquos a new relationship Itrsquos a new life We want to be a part of it all

Call or stop by a Paducah Bank location today and letrsquos get acquainted You have so much to plan for and we want to help

with financial products and services for every plan and every dream Let us put a little WOW in your new life together

wwwpaducahbankcom M E M B E R F D I C

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WOW The Official Publication for The Paducah Bank and Trust Company 555 Jefferson Street bull PO Box 2600 bull Paducah KY 42002-2600 bull 2705755700 bull wwwpaducahbankcom bull Find us on Facebook

On the cover Paducah Chiefs Manager Greg McKeel Photography by Glenn Hall If you have questions about a product or service or would like to obtain a copy of Paducah Bankrsquos WOW contact Susan Guess at 2705755723 or susanpaducahbankcom M E M B E R F D I C

MiiCRACKEN cot T SC1001

~ COMMUNITY CHRISTIA

ACADEMY GRADES K- 12

~

WOW WHAT A DIFFERENCE

AN EDUCATION MAKES IN OUR

COMMUNITY AND IN OUR

WORLD

Paducah Bank is honored to be the bank of choice for our four local school systems

wwwpaducahbankcom M E M B E R F D I C

dearfriends In this issue of WOW Magazine we celebrate our past appreciate our present and envision our future

As we remember the leadership of Mr Frank Paxton and Mr Eugene Katterjohn we are humbled by

the honorable men who saw the great potential in our institution and put their own personal passion

into its achievements

JOE FRAMPTOM Chairman and CEO

And presently the great American pastime of baseball is once again a

part of Paducahrsquos summer sports scene Greg McKeel has managed to hit it

out of the park in Paducah by working to create the reemergence of the

Paducah Chiefs baseball team They have taken to the diamond at Brooks

Stadium and Paducah Bank was there for the first pitch

We welcome Barry Smith to our Paducah Bank team of financial

professionals We know our future will hold even greater promise with

someone of Barryrsquos expertise and enthusiasm on OUR team

Our feature on a recent Community Scholarship recipient gives us faith

in the power of education and in the commitment of young people in our

community who are embracing the personal potential of a college degree

Yoursquoll also find many other local stories of dedication development and

determination among those we call customers and friends

As always we invite you to visit us at any of our Paducah Bank

locations or online Be prepared to be WOWed

MARDIE HERNDON President and COO

WOW VOLUME 25 2016 bull 3

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REIDLAND BANKING CENTER

SOUTHSIDE BANKING

CENTER

MID CITY BANKING CENTER

LONE OAK BANKING CENTER

DOWNTOWN BANKING CENTER

STRAWBERRY HILL BANKING

CENTER

Banking Hours wwwpaducahbankcom 24 Hours

WowLine (2705756677) 24 Hours

Mobile Banking 24 Hours

Lobby Monday-Thursday 845 am - 4 pm

Friday 845 am - 5 pm

Drive-Thru Monday-Thursday 745 am - 530 pm

Friday 745 am - 6 pm

Saturday (Lone Oak amp Strawberry Hill) 9 am - Noon

Banking Center Locations Main Office bull 555 Jefferson Street 2705755700

Mid-City bull 2401 Broadway 2705755763

Reidland bull 5542 Reidland Road 2705755761

Lone Oak bull 2635 Lone Oak Road 2705755775

Strawberry Hill bull 4575 Pecan Drive 2705755725

Southside (drive-thru only) bull 3445 Paducah Bank Drive 2707774600

Atm Locations Main Office 555 Jefferson Street

Mid-City 2401 Broadway

Reidland 5542 Reidland Road

Lone Oak 2635 Lone Oak Road

Lone Oak (Banks Market parking lot) 2855 Lone Oak Road

Strawberry Hill 4575 Pecan Drive

Jackson Street (Cash Savers formerly

Super Valu parking lot) 2965 Jackson Street

Southside 3445 Paducah Bank Drive

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facebookfansPaducah Bank has often been recognized in the industry for its amazing presence on social media Here are some of the reasons why we LOVE our Facebook fans They are always there with words of encouragement and great stories of personal service from our incredible team of bankers Let us hear from YOU Follow us on Facebook Twitter and Instagram

RACHEL BENSON I used to work there and learned from the inside out that this bank is here to serve its customers I watched time and time again management go out of their way to train everyone on excellent customer service and watched great employees deliver that very thing My husband and I moved to Paducah from the north and will never leave Paducah Bank Great people and great productsmdashwe love our bank

REBECCA MAYEAUX CANESTRINI Gr8 bank Gr8 employees Gr8 service All I can say is ldquoWOWrdquo

SCOTTYE WILLIAMS Reidland branch is not only professional but always strives to make my life as a business owner easier They are also like family to me Personal service is what makes me a loyal Paducah Bank customer

DENA ROWE We wouldnrsquot bank anywhere else Paducah Bank always makes me feel like Irsquom the only customer they have

The crack of the bat will be heard

in Paducah again this summer at

Hist ry

Hits a

Books Stadium

P A D U C A H C H I E F S

WOW VOLUME 25 2016

6

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GREG McKEEL

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In 1903 Paducah was a booming river city and any well-respected American city

of that day had a baseball team The minor league Paducah

Chiefs team made their debut that year as a part of the KITTY

League (KentuckyndashIllinoisndashTennessee League) For the next

half-century the team remained a Paducah staple affiliated with

major league teams such as the Cincinnati Reds the Pittsburgh

Pirates the Brooklyn Dodgers and the St Louis Cardinals

And if Paducah was a baseball town its capital was Brooks

Stadium Opened in 1949 under the leadership of J Polk

Brooks baseball aficionados and fans instantly recognized

Brooks Stadium as one of Americarsquos premiere parks

By 1996 however the stadium sat in disrepair and was on

the slate to be demolished The Chiefs were long gone and it

looked like Paducahrsquos baseball days were finished Dr Frank

ldquoDocrdquo Hideg would have none of that however He quickly

became the J Polk Brooks of a new generation enlisting an

array of volunteers to resurrect the glory of Paducahrsquos baseball

heydays One of those volunteers was baseball fan Greg McKeel

ldquoItrsquos amazing what Doc Hideg did to turn that aroundrdquo

says Greg ldquoItrsquos easy to say that we need to do something

but to actually do it in the way he did is amazing And with

the renovated stadium we went to work coming up with

competition to playrdquo

Brooks Stadium hosted games for the American Legion

the OVC Paducah Tilghman the Southern Illinois Miners

Murray State the University of Kentucky the NCBA World

Series and others

ldquoEvery chance we get to have players on that field is a great

thingrdquo adds Greg ldquoItrsquos one of the best playing surfaces in

Kentucky We hear that all the time from many of the players

who get a chance to be hererdquo

Paducah was once again at the top of the game The loss of

the Paducah Chiefs remained a constant thought however for

those who brought back baseball This year that history will

come full circle

ldquoThe Chiefs are returningrdquo says Greg ldquoStarting this year we

will have a college summer league and our local team will be the

Paducah Chiefs It is a wooden bat team and wersquove even gone

back to the original uniforms for the design on the new ones

Itrsquos been a leap of faith We finally decided last July that we

needed to do something like this and the response has been

overwhelming acceptance and excitementrdquo

Greg approached community leaders about supporting the

team and spoke with Paducah Bank CEO Joe Framptom

ldquoPaducah Bank felt like we did about itrdquo adds Greg ldquoIt is

definitely a positive for our city The team is owned by the

community and any income generated goes right back into

8 bull WOW VOLUME 25 2016

original family

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ltthe team Paducah Bank understood the civic side and that this

DECADESof DEDICATION MCKEEL EQUIPMENT IS THE

OLDEST FAMILY-OWNED CASE DEALERSHIP IN THE US

Eighty-two years ago Coleman McKeel opened a small business in Murray KY working out of the trunk of his car His mission helping customers with their machinery needs

Colemanrsquos wife Frances joined him in the 1950s structuring the parts and accounting departments In the 1970s sons Dan and Greg joined in and soon after the family opened an additional location in Paducah stretching their reach to the four-state region

The mission remained the same servicing and renting equipment for farmers contractors and homeowners who have jobs to do From backhoes to excavators to forklifts the family stayed focused on supplying the right equipment at the right time

McKeel Equipment is now in their third generation with Dan and his son Andy managing the Murray location Greg and Danrsquos oldest son Scott oversee Paducah operations McKeel is the oldest Case dealership in the United States that is still owned and operated by the

is purely Paducah We are proud to have them as a sponsorrdquo

The once familiar Chief uniforms will be seen again on the

field beginning June 4 The crack of the wooden bat will shoot

its way across the eager crowd just as it did on Brooks Stadiumrsquos

opening day in 1949

Greg is happy to see the Chiefs return and hopes it will get

more people to come experience the game and the stadium ldquoIrsquom

amazed at how many people come up to me and tell me that

even though they arenrsquot baseball people they are excited about

this Even if you arenrsquot a baseball fan yoursquoll want to go see this

team and soak up the atmosphere Itrsquos unlike any otherrdquo

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left a career in law for a

commitment to her fellow citizen

Wen asked how she likes her new position as Executive Director of the

Housing Authority of Paducah in comparison to her previous career as a partner

in a local law firm Melissa Yates exclaims ldquoI liked law but I love housing

It is rewarding and my satisfaction level is off the chartrdquo

WOW VOLUME 25 2016

11

-

No stranger to the requirements of public housing she served as legal counsel to the Housing Authority since 2003

and her private practice experience focused on public housing issues and regulatory matters with the United States

Department of Housing and Urban Development and the Kentucky Public Service Commission

Yates has been on the job since May 2015 and thinks she has the most interesting job possible ldquoMost people canrsquot

say this but I genuinely love coming to work each dayrdquo she explains

Although itrsquos her dream job itrsquos not without its challenges Her biggest hurdle has been securing sufficient HUD

funding Appropriations are set by Congress and vary year by year This year it amounted to approximately 82 percent

of budgeted needs Melissa credits her dedicated staff of housing professionals with working efficiently to address

priorities while meeting resident needs and complying with numerous and stringent HUD requirements This year

ldquoPADUCAH BANK FOCUSES ON

RELATIONSHIPS AND WORKS HARD TO MAINTAIN THOSE

RELATIONSHIPSrdquo

she is proud to report that despite limited funding they were able to use

capital funds to tuck-point and paint Elmwood Court and put in new

windows in the Anderson Court site

Despite the limited funding Melissa praises her staff for meticulous

maintenance of housing units mostly built in the 1950rsquos a task she

admits isnrsquot easy The new Executive Director feels the staff at all levels

goes beyond their job requirements by asking themselves questions like

ldquoIf I was putting my mother or sister in this apartment how would I

want it to lookrdquo

Melissa and her staff of approximately 35 housing professionals

provide services for 1600 residents and maintain 855 housing units throughout the city She realizes public housing

is sometimes negatively perceived but she emphasizes ldquoMy staff works too hard not to get positive recognition I

want everyone to know they do a really great jobrdquo

She clearly loves her staff and reiterates ldquoThey are housing professionals We are professionalsrdquo

Another group of professionals that she values are the staff of Paducah Bank

ldquoPaducah Bank focuses on relationships and works hard to maintain those relationships Even though I have

worked with them for years until the last few months I never fully appreciated the extent of work provided to their

customersrdquo says Yates ldquoAll of the personal bankers Melissa Khourie Kelly LeNeave Mardie Herndon and Terry

Bradley are always attentive responsive and ready to hold our hands and walk us through whatever is necessary The

level of service we receive is truly remarkablerdquo

A native of southern Illinois Yates and her husband Greg a CPA at Williams Williams and Lentz have never

regretted their move to Paducah almost 15 years ago Their children are Brendan a Paducah Tilghman High School

senior Sloane a kindergartener and their youngest Lincoln who is 3

Melissa Yates summarizes her feelings about her career change ldquoWhen practicing law I was confident what I was

doing was important to clients but not sure if it was really making a difference in the community Now Irsquom certain

Irsquom doing something to make our community even better Everyone deserves a home and providing quality affordable

housing is the foundation for a strong communityrdquo

12 bull WOW VOLUME 25 2016

Y O U R P R I V A T E B A N K E R

B A R R Y S M I T H

SUIT UP TAKE THE RUN WITH IT

The team comes together for the offense Who will suit up take the ball and run with it

How will the team create opportunities for the ball handler What moves will work best to bring home the win

WOW VOLUME 25 2016

14

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bull

The new guy on the team is Barry Smith and hersquos ldquosuited uprdquo and ready for the game as

Paducah Bankrsquos new Director of Wealth Management Having the ball in his court isnrsquot really new to Barry

Once upon a time in southern Illinois those same words meant an SIU uniform and a basketball court And winning

meant taking a trip to the NCAA during his freshman year

ldquoI realize that I now live in Kentucky and I am more than aware of the loyalties among basketball fans in this staterdquo

says Barry with a grin ldquoAnd I honor that Cheering on your team is one of the great joys of any basketball fanrdquo

But Barryrsquos heart still beats with the speed of a Saluki when the topic shifts to college hoopsmdashand for good reason It

was a very special time in his life

ldquoIn my first year of college playing basketball on the national stage was pretty much a dream come truerdquo admits Barry

ldquoI had the privilege of playing against Larry Bird at Indiana State who obviously went on to an incredible career in the

NBA I also went up against players like Kiki Vandeweghe David Greenwood Norm Nixon and Maurice Cheeks Little

did I know at the time the famous company I was in I was just there to play and winrdquo

And win they did Barryrsquos SIU team went to the NCAA tournament his first year at the university and won their first

game against Arizona They then lost to Wake Forest in the second round And even though the time on the floor wasnrsquot

quite what the team might have dreamed of it was still the kind of memory that basketball dreams are made of

ldquoI HAD THE PRIVILEGE OF PLAYING AGAINST LARRY BIRD AT INDIANA STATE WHO WENT ON TO AN INCREDIBLE CAREER IN THE NBArdquo

Barryrsquos dedication to teamwork hard work and the work it takes to accomplish sought-after goals has been a consistent

undercurrent in both his athletic endeavors as well as his professional career

After college Barry spent almost a decade in insurance and then followed that with a position in management with

Pepsi in southern Illinois He was a regional manager with Kroger for nine years before making his way into the world of

banking with Union Planters in Murphysboro IL He later joined Regions Bank in Paducah before assuming the position

of Director of Wealth Management at Paducah Bank

ldquoThese may seem like dissimilar careers but they are actually very similar In every company and every position I have

been bringing people together to achieve a common goalrdquo Barry says ldquoAnd thatrsquos one of the things that Paducah Bank

does so very wellrdquo

In his new role Barry will be responsible for leading efforts to integrate banking clients with additional wealth

management solutions available to them at Paducah Bank He will also serve as a key relationship manager and

aggressively work to expand the Paducah Bank presence within western Kentucky

ldquoBarry is a seasoned leader with an unwavering commitment to this marketrdquo said Paducah Bank President Mardie

Herndon ldquoI am pleased that he and his wife Amy are now part of the Paducah Bank family This move underscores our

commitment to growth and illustrates the level of confidence that we have and the opportunity that we see in both the

local market and the entire western Kentucky market Wealth Management will continue to expand

as we invest for the future and focus on top talent like Barry Smithrdquo

Barry is active within our community and maintains leadership roles with the board of

directors for the Rotary Club of Paducah and the board of directors for the Carson Center

ldquoI think if you live in Paducah and you care about the communityrdquo Barry adds ldquoyou canrsquot

help but be aware of all that this bank does for the people and the organizations in Paducah and

the surrounding area They are involved in virtually every part of this community and I take

great pride in now being an active part of that kind of civic commitmentrdquo

WOW VOLUME 25 2016 bull 17

bull

FamilyandFinance

Local Mother BeginsLegacy at Paducah Bank

Wen you re a kid even the most mundane tasks can seem magical

More than four decades ago around the age of 9 Jana Dawson says she

followed her mother into a large columned building to partake in a family

tradition opening a checking account at Paducah Bank

ldquoI thought it was excitingrdquo Jana says ldquoI felt like a big girlrdquo

Her mother Martha Dawson started teaching the concept of saving to

her four children earlymdashlong before they held their first jobs And she

taught them to entrust their savings to Paducah Bank

Martha became a Paducah Bank customer shortly after moving to the

area with her former husband James in 1953 She says she chose the bank

at random since she knew little about the city but she stayed there because

of the service She says even Jamesrsquo mother became a customer when she

moved to Paducah in the late lsquo70s

ldquoThey did everything that I would want from a bankrdquo Martha says

Martha loves how the bank is a locally owned and steady business She

notes how it hasnrsquot changed its name in the roughly 63 years she has walked

through its doors She also appreciates the fact that it allowed her four off-

spring to open accounts as children

Martha also clearly remembers that a former bank president helped her

teach a financial lesson A long time ago one of her sons ran out of money

and she took him to the bank for a loan The president sat him down for a

discussion about responsibility

ldquoHe talked to him [and gave him] a good lesson on bankingmdashyou

know just how to live a good life without problemsrdquo she said adding ldquohe

loaned us the money but not before he

talked to my sonrdquo

The years passed and Jana absorbed

her motherrsquos financial wisdom and

applied it throughout college and

throughout her career as a computer

analyst for Baptist Health Paducah

During this time the bank became a

larger part of her life When she built

her two-story brick dream home she let

Paducah Bank handle the mortgage and

the bank personnel became emotionally

invested in the house along with her

ldquoWhen I received my primary

financing through Paducah Bank they

were more excited than I wasrdquo she says

Now as Jana lives and works in the

area she has become more and more

ingrained in the community She serves as

a Paducah Ambassador a Paducah Area

Chamber of Commerce member a board

member for the Leadership Paducah

Foundation Inc and more As a devoted

city resident shersquos also happy she can

serve as a faithful customer of the local

bank Her business there has given her

another way in which she can support

her hometown

ldquoIT JUST MAKES ME PROUD TO BE A PADUCAH BANK

CUSTOMER [BECAUSE] IrsquoM VERY ACTIVE IN THE COMMUNITYrdquo

SHE SAYS

And in return Paducah Bank stays

active in her life After all the relationship

Jana has with the bank is part of a family

tradition

18 bull WOW VOLUME 25 2016

The word for

Legacy2016 is

Itrsquos a personal choice a long-standing commitment to the

practice of medicine and a belief in a wellspring of compassion

WOW VOLUME 25 2016

20

Dr EVELYN

MONTGOMERY JONES

bull

Each year Dr Evelyn Montgomery Jones dermatologist chooses a one-word theme

to serve as her guide throughout the entire year The word resonates with intent as Dr

Jones activates it to guide decisions and reinforce purpose with her staff at Wellsprings

Dermatology and The SkinCare Corner These words keep them ever mindful of their

impact in regard to family and community says Dr Jones This yearrsquos word is ldquolegacyrdquo

ldquoSkin is the largest and fastest growing human organ and skin cancer is now rated the

number one cancer in the United Statesrdquo explains Dr Jones ldquoSo we take a comprehensive approach to overall

healthy beautiful skinrdquo Thatrsquos what founded the winning combination of Wellsprings Dermatology and The SkinCare

Corner allowing for delivery of physician-strength products to combat both damage and aging of the skin These

products and techniques also enhance the skinrsquos ability to heal and decrease the risk of skin cancer

Dr Jones drew on her passion to educate on health and beauty for the mission statement she crafted ldquoOur mission

is to educate and encourage others towards excellence in wellness and beauty

in their lives for the glory of God thereby equipping and empowering them

to impact othersrdquo ldquoJIMMIE AND MEGHAN

In 1993 Dr Jones and her husband Dr Shawn Jones ENT-WERE THERE FOR ME otolaryngologist along with their children Rebecca Shawn Curtis and PROFESSIONALLY AND Caleb moved from Louisville back to her hometown of Paducah Dr Jonesrsquo PERSONALLY THEY

PROVED THE WHOLE roots are deep in Paducah Her father Dr Wally Montgomery practiced

PERSONAL BANKER medicine in western Kentucky for many years and her mother Gerry

CONCEPT IS VERY REAL Montgomery was an educator and served as Paducahrsquos mayor AT PADUCAH BANKrdquo Reflecting on the move she explains ldquoWe loved Louisville but we wanted

a slower pace and more community involvement Here we have found a

better place to be more aware and connected to the rest of the communityrdquo

Helping make her legacy of education and encouragement towards excellence in beauty and health a reality is

Paducah Bank with their own legacy of professionalism and personal service When she had the vision to build the

beautiful state-of-the-art facility housing her practice at 2721 West Park Drive her private bankers Jimmie Sizemore

and Meghan Knox were with her every step of the way

ldquoJimmie and Meghan were there for me professionally and personallyrdquo says Dr Jones ldquoThey were involved in every

step of the construction project from looking at the land and accessing the building site to groundbreaking and

through construction They gave me their personal cell phone numbers and told me to call any time including week-

ends They were always available and asking if there was anything they could take care of or if there was anything they

could do Jimmie and Meghan proved the whole personal banker concept is very real at Paducah Bankrdquo

22 bull WOW VOLUME 25 2016

THE WELLSPRINGS DERMATOLOGY

PHYSICIANS STAFF LACY BOYD PA-C

LISA BOGET PA-C AND DR EVELYN JONES

DR KYLE TURNBOis

GETTING BACK toMAKING

Health

Works MEDICAL LLC

for PATIENTS AND BUSINESSES Navigating the world of healthcare is often fraught with confusion and expense of both money

and time Such challenges create barriers and many do not access needed services until major problems occur Dr J Kyle

Turnbo who opened a private practice in 2000 saw these trends first-hand and was troubled

ldquoTherersquos obviously been a dramatic shift in healthcarerdquo he says ldquoand those changes have not been good for employers

who provide insurance coverage those who utilize healthcare or those who provide it Insurance costs have risen along with

deductibles and the average family has difficulty accessing care due to expense We found that flew in the face of what we

wanted to do which was simply to take care of peoplerdquo

WOW VOLUME 25 2016 bull 25

step back reevaluating his approach as a provider ldquoI knew there was a

was like a hundred years ago what it

Dr Turnbo decided to take a

better way to do thisrdquo he says ldquoI started thinking about what it

means to take care of people first and how those barriers could be liftedrdquo

Dr Turnborsquos then-developing concept which he named HealthWorks Medical came to life at James

Marine where an onsite clinic provided occupational medical services and healthcare for their employees

Through HealthWorks Medical a reasonable flat fee per month per employee or covered life allowed

open access to needed healthcare through Dr Turnbo and his staff of multiple practitioners with a wide

variety of experience and expertise

ldquoIn our research we found out that about 90 of patients did not have a primary care physician

Employers providing the benefit to employees and their families allowed them to have direct access to

practitioners providing cost savings to both the employee and the employer A person needs health

insurance especially to cover potential catastrophic events but itrsquos much easier to have insurance and pair

it with HealthWorks Medical services Wersquore proud that our small business partners have the ability to

ldquoPADUCAH BANK HAS ALWAYS BEEN SO SUPPORTIVE OF USrdquo ADDS DR TURNBO ldquoTHEYrsquoVE INVESTED THEIR FAITH AND RESOURCES INTO SMALL BUSINESSES AND HAVE CERTAINLY HELPED US REACH OUR POTENTIALrdquo

provide a healthcare package that is not cost prohibitive and their employees no longer have barriers to

access It is great for us as wellrdquo adds Dr Turnbo ldquoWe no longer have to worry about insurance company

codes and I can focus on whatrsquos best for each patientrdquo

The success of the program at James Marine expanded to other companies such as Paducah Bank and

Briggs amp Stratton in Murray From one clinic at James Marine HealthWorks Medical expanded to four

clinics in the West Kentucky region They expanded their occupational medicine and wellness divisions

and added a division in safety engineering and training HealthWorks Medical offers their services to

companies and businesses both large and small

ldquoSome of the greatest successes came in catching problems earlyrdquo says Dr Turnbo ldquoOne of the most

costly aspects of healthcare is chronic diseases If a person doesnrsquot access care however they may not know

they are headed toward major issues until it is catastrophicrdquo

HealthWorks Medical can provide education and support on any topic identified as a wellness need that a company presents

Examples include identifying problems such as pre-diabetic indicators early high blood pressure or chronic stress Jennie Morehead

Executive Director of Safety and Wellness at Healthworks Medical has seen the success first hand ldquoWersquove seen patients discover issues

early and then learn to make the necessary changes before the problem grew We just had about 8 men at a company who celebrated

being smoke and tobacco free for several years Wersquove had groups of people lose tons of weight We are so proud of them allrdquo The

staff makes themselves available for ongoing support and education even going grocery shopping with some to provide education

on dietary needs ldquoWe can show them that they donrsquot have to eat tree bark to eat healthyrdquo laughs Jennie

HealthWorks Medical also tracks potential healthcare savings of early detection and lifestyle changes 72 of dollars spent on

healthcare services is for the treatment of disease and illness that could have been prevented according to the Centers for Disease

Control and Prevention

ldquoA lot of wellness programs for companies consist of employees filling out a form and then being handed a sheet of informationrdquo

26 bull WOW VOLUME 25 2016

bull

explains Jennie ldquoWe want to be more involved than that Our wellness staff gets to know the people Wellness is not a touchy-feely

pie-in-the-sky kind of idea Every month we are on-site doing something Itrsquos not uncommon to have our folks in steel-toed boots

and hardhats out on a boat asking everyone how they are doing The next day they may be in a bank doing a ldquoBiggest Loserrdquo

program And all employees have access to our coachesrdquo

Dr Turnbo adds ldquoWhat makes HealthWorks Medical different is the follow up and management of the chronic diseases identified

through the wellness program Our practitioners evaluate and treat the diagnosis with routine follow ups and annual physical with lab

work includedrdquo

ldquoThese are simple getting-back-to-basics conceptsrdquo adds Dr Turnbo ldquoOur whole goal is to be a partner to service every need a

patient might have in healthcare from wellness to prevention to acute care And we do that with reasonable effective solutions It

goes back to our original goal of simply taking care of people and we are seeing success in doing that I think this concept will go

beyond this market and it will have started right here in Paducahrdquo

WOW VOLUME 25 2016 bull 27

On T am On Choic The strength of the team is each member The strength of each member is the team

PRIVATE BANKING TRUST DIVISION INVESTMENT DIVISION

PADUCAH FINANCIAL CONSULTANTS Securities offered through LPL Financial member FINRASIPC Insurance products offered through LPL Financial or its licensed affiliates Paducah Bank and Paducah Financial Consultants are not registered brokerdealers and are not affiliated with LPL Financial

Not FDIC Insured Not Bank Guaranteed May Lose Value Not a Bank Deposit Not Insured By Any Federal Government Agency

Gain the benefit of THREE financial services at ONE bank There is a WEALTH of experience among these trusted financial professionals at Paducah Bank We invite

you to get to know each member of our Wealth Management Team

PICTURED LEFT TO RIGHT Caroline Korte Lesa Barks Melanie McNeill Heather Alexander Conner Framptom Lora Riley Gayle Martin Melissa Jones

Barry Smith Carla Berry Mindi Whitworth Jimmie Sizemore Johnna Davenport Bev Underwood Zach Hosman and Lisa Murray

TRUST SERVICES Not FDIC Insured ndash No Bank Guarantee ndash May Lose Value PADUCAH BANK M E M B E R F D I C Not A Paducah Bank Deposit ndash Not Insured By Any Federal Government Agency

Making Lives Better in MindBodyamp

Spirit

The Rayand Kay Eckstein

Hospice Care Center gives families a place of

peace at a time of turmoil

In a day and age when medical professionals routinely perform what were once considered

miracles it is easy to lose sight of death as a natural conclusion of life and not a medical failure

WOW VOLUME 25 2016

30

Steven GRINNELL REGIONAL CEO amp SVP MERCY HEALTH

PRESIDENT amp CEO LOURDES

Ytitcf _~~of

puiJBa~l

As a part of its commitment to making lives

better in mind body and spirit Lourdes has

sought to treat death as a natural conclusion of

life by providing hospice services as a part of

the hospitalrsquos healing mission This program

allows patients and their families to spend their

final moments in a caring peace-filled setting

In April of 2015 Lourdes expanded and

enhanced hospice services by opening The

Ray and Kay Eckstein Hospice Care Center

providing a 10000 square foot state-of-the-art

facility serving a 16-county area including 13

western Kentucky counties and three southern

Illinois counties

ldquoThe Ray and Kay Eckstein Hospice Care

Center is a dream come true that our patients

will experience for generations to comerdquo said

Steven Grinnell Regional CEO amp SVP of

Mercy Health and President amp CEO of Lourdes

ldquoThis sacred space offers a better alternative

for hospice patients when symptoms or life

circumstances necessitate care outside of their

home This was designed by and for patients and

families to meet their needs with compassionate

care and support during these timesrdquo

ldquoLourdes is so grateful for the outpouring of

support from the community for this projectrdquo

Grinnell went on to say ldquoDuring the capital

campaign more than 670 individual donors

contributed gifts both large and small

Paducah Bankrsquos board of directors approved a

significant gift of $100000 toward the project

Support from the bank didnrsquot stop there A

number of their executives and employees also

stepped-up to support the hospice care center

with individual giftsrdquo

Designed in a semi-circle to avoid an

institutional feel features include 10 patient

suites with patios a comfortable family lounge

and kitchen childrenrsquos play area and serenity

garden and chapel for quiet reflection The

center allows unrestricted visiting hours and

pet visitors are also welcome

A team of dedicated specialty-trained

nurses physicians chaplain counselors social

32 bull WOW VOLUME 25 2016

workers personal care aides and volunteers

provide professional services meeting end-of-

life needs of body and spirit

Kay Williams director of Lourdes Hospice

and Home Care remembers special moments

in serving over 275 patients since the center

opened ldquoWe were able to grant a 13-year-old

cancer patientrsquos wish to see the movie Pitch

Perfect 2 Her condition kept her from going

to the theater so the movie studio arranged a

screening here in our family lounge Later we

all honored her request that we wear yellow to

her funeral Yellow is the color representing

childhood cancer awarenessrdquo

Ms Williams also recalls ldquoThe first time I

saw a large family make use of the various areas

of the center I knew we had gotten the design

right They had room to move between groups

as each dealt with the impending loss of their

family member Everyone copes in his or her

own way What a blessing to have space to

allow for itrdquo

Williams and Diane Davis president of the

Lourdes Foundation stress their gratitude for

the generosity of donors providing for needs of

others at their most vulnerable

GRINNELL HIGHLIGHTS PADUCAH BANKrsquoS VARIOUS CONTRIBUTIONS TO LOURDESrsquo MISSION ldquoPaducah Bank has historically been a strong

supporter of Lourdesrsquo mission to improve the

health of our communitiesrdquo he says ldquoThey

have been key supporters of the Lourdes

Golf Outing and Mardi Gras fundraisers for

many years In addition to the financial

resources given by the bank they also provide

intellectual capital through their executive

presence serving on the Lourdes board of

directors helping to provide the strategic

direction of our organization Lourdes is truly

blessed to have support both financial and

intellectual from Paducah Bankrdquo

A NEWLY DESIGNED CENTER FOR THE DELIVERY OF QUALITY CARE

LOURDES

bull

IN CASE OF EMERGENCY THE BEGINNING OF 2016 saw the open house ribbon cutting and

blessing of Lourdesrsquo renovated and expanded Emergency Department

Designed with the patient in mind and with the objective of saving time

and ultimately lives the new Emergency Department is fast flexible

and mobile allowing adaptability to meet any situation It is ideally

positioned for quick access to the cardiac catheterization lab operating

room magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) computerized tomography

(CT) scan and the intensive care unit

ldquoOur Emergency Department team has redesigned care to create

the shortest wait times optimize the patient experience and recruit

the best and brightest professionals in emergency medicinerdquo said

Steven Grinnell Regional CEO amp SVP of Mercy Health and President amp

CEO of Lourdes ldquoWith double the square footage this new Emergency

Department has been designed around the patientsrsquo needs The new

patient flow includes rapid medical exam rooms to reduce time spent

in the waiting room specialized care for behavioral health advanced

intervention for chemical accidents immediate chest pain intervention

and expert care from our teamrdquo

WOW VOLUME 25 2016 bull 33

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All parents want their children to learn

the importance of managing their

money Paducah Bank has a great

way to get started

The Smart Card allows you to put

a designated amount of cash on the

card so that your child (minimum age

of 13) can budget hisher expenditures

without going over the daily spending limit

you set for them You have control of their daily

spending can see purchases they have made

and they get the valuable experience of

being SMART with their funds

Itrsquos just ONE more way

Paducahrsquos ONE LOCAL BANK

puts a little WOW in your

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M E M B E R F D I C

35

In Frank R Paxton

Herman Eugene Katterjohn Jr

MemoryThe Paducah community recently lost two iconic leaders whose

vision and dedication were instrumental

in the continued progress of Paducah

McCracken County Both of these

devoted citizens were witness to

monumental changes in

their work and in their

lives as their careers and

personal passions were

carried out with grand

ambition Here we

honor these two proud

Paducahans and the

MANY contributions

they left to each of us

bull

Herman EugeneKatterjohn Jr was born in Paducah in 1921 He attended Paducah schools graduated

from Columbia Military Academy in Columbia TN and from Purdue

University in 1943 with a degree in pharmacy and with an ROTC

commission He later served as an Army aviator in the Korean War

Mr Katterjohn owned and operated Owen Cleaners for 40 years 20

of those years with his father-in-law Horace Owen He served as director

of the American Division of The Johnson Group Cleaners Liverpool

England for 12 years He was invited 13 consecutive years to the Varsity

International Dry Cleaners and was chairman in 1976 He was a former

member of the Paducah Tourist Commission the Paducah Convention

Center Board Paducah Water Works and Greater Paducah Industrial

Foundation He was a lifetime member of the United Church of

Paducah where he served as an elder He was the longest-serving

member of the Rotary Club of Paducah

ldquoMr Katterjohn was a part of Paducahrsquos greatest generationrdquo said

City Commissioner Allan Rhodes ldquoHe was a fabric of the communityrdquo

added County Commissioner Bill Bartleman Longtime friend Basil

Drossos said he was a part of the ldquobedrock that modern Paducah was

founded and created onrdquo ldquoOne of his favorite pastimes was just driving

around Paducahrdquo said his son-in-law David Perry ldquoThe riverfront

parks different buildings and monuments were continually fascinating

to him He loved taking rides like thatrdquo

ldquoAlmost everyone will tell you that he always knew their name He

knew about their family He was very much a people person He was

really interested not just in your name but he wanted to know how you

were doing how things were going And it was a truly genuine interestrdquo

added his daughter Carolyn Perry

One of Mr Katterjohnrsquos most noted civic projects was the University

of Kentucky College of Engineering Paducah campus In 2003 he

established the first endowed professorship and was also a key leader in

getting the college established ldquoHe had a vision for how having engi-

neering education in this area would significantly contribute to the eco-

nomic development of the regionrdquo said David Silverstein director of

the Paducah campus

Mr Katterjohn had been a member of the Paducah Bank Board of

Directors since 1957 and a past chairman ldquoMr Gene Katterjohn was

instrumental in the leadership and growth of the bank and took great

pride in itrdquo said Joe Framptom ldquoHe was committed to the belief that

the bank should serve and give back to the community Those were

tenets of his beliefs not just in his personal business but in his life Our

bank will reap the many benefits of having Mr Katterjohn at the helm

of our board of directors well into the futurerdquo

Frank R Paxton was the son of Edwin J and Florence Paxton He was a 1948 cum laude graduate of the University of Notre Dame From then until 1961 he served as business manager and general manager of The Paducah Sun (then the Paducah Sun-Democrat) He became publisher of the newspaper in 1961

succeeding his father who had held the position since 1900

In 1968 Paxton moved to Chicago to assume the role of president of Burke and James Inc a photographic supply and manufacturing company

owned by Paducah Newspapers Inc He returned to Paducah in 1972 to become president of The Paducah Bank and Trust Company a position held until his retirement in 1984 Mr Paxton led numerous civic organizations and charitable efforts during his life in Paducah

Mr Paxton served two terms as president of the Paducah Area Chamber of Commerce He was president of the Rotary Club of Paducah and chairman of Riverside Hospital which later became Lourdes In the 1950s he chaired a fundraising effort that netted a then-record $87000 for participating agencies Following that campaign he was presented with the Junior Chamber of Commercersquos Distinguished Service Award He was active in Democratic politics including a role as state campaign chairman for President Lyndon Johnson He served on numerous state boards and agencies and in 1974 was appointed by Governor Wendell Ford to the Murray State University Board of Regents Mr Paxton was a guest at the White House on several occasions during the Kennedy and Johnson administrations He told friends and family that one of his fondest memories was an occasion in 1961 when he and other newspaper publishers were invited to a private luncheon with President Kennedy to discuss the economy

ldquoAlthough Frank did not have a banking back-ground he certainly had a business background and an understanding of the communityrdquo said Joe Framptom CEO of Paducah Bank ldquoHis good common business sense served him well and it served our bank and the community very well He was an ethical honorable individual And he was a very good friend and mentor to me He will be greatly missedrdquo

Reverend Joe Beal is the

REAL DEAL At least thatrsquos how Debbie Curtis member of

Broadway United Methodist Church sees the reverend

ldquoHe walks the walkrdquo says Debbie as she exits the

Sunday service

Reverend Joe Beal has been in the ministry for 35

years and was appointed pastor of Broadway Methodist in

June 2010 His message of love is what he is associated

with most but his role as the first black preacher for this

predominantly white church is also notable

Like any new appointment Brother Joe and the

congregation began with a bit of apprehension

ldquoWe had our legitimate fear of the unknown Without

discussing it I think that we decided to trust each other

and each give the other a chance It was new different

and unknown for us both Neither of us decided to base

our judgement of the other solely on the color of our skin

but rather on how we would treat each other Sadly

however racism exists in our country and in our world I

am grateful to be part of a congregation that is trying to

create a climate of love trust and respect among all

peoplerdquo says Brother Joe

When Debbie Curtis calls Brother Joe ldquothe real dealrdquo

she says it is because his love is genuine

ldquoTo love others not professionally not in word only but

to love them lsquofor realrsquordquo says Brother Joe

Brother Joe recently announced he would be leaving

ldquothe most rewarding and fulfilling experience of [his] liferdquo

because of an ongoing battle with diabetes While he will

no longer serve in the pulpit he plans to remain as

active as he is able with the congregation

Pastoral Ministries Assistant John Sparks says that

there simply are some people you canrsquot replace

ldquoThere is a tendency for any church to see itself more

as an organization than an organism Brother Joe helped

Broadway by providing a fresh vision of compassionrdquo

says John

There are new realities in the community like home-

lessness and mental illness that John believes will

require the vision Brother Joe has brought to Broadway

ldquoItrsquos by being able to see through a lens that sees

everyone as being part of something bigger that we can

reach out to them and that we can be reached by them

as well To continue to live into that spirit that he walked

is not only a challenge but an opportunity especially in

this neighborhood He opened a lot more doors for those

opportunitiesrdquo says John

As John takes over the daily administration of the

church Brother Joe has a few words of advice

ldquoTo love unconditionallyhellipand to realize that the

success or failure of the congregation is not on his

back but on Godrsquos to remember that his name is

ldquoJohnrdquo and not ldquoAtlasrdquo to remember that the Church is

of God and will be until the end of time and lastly to

remember how much he is loved by God his family me

and the congregationrdquo says Brother Joe

And the congregation will forever love their Brother Joe

WOW VOLUME 25 2016

38

WOW VOLUME 23 2014 bull 37

$

$ $

$

Dollar$fromheaven A local church received a gift that

honored their members their mission and their beliefs

Many dream of it Some hope for it Others may pray for it ldquoItrdquo is the improbable phone call

delivering news that a stranger has named you the sole beneficiary of a trust

sufficient to retire all your debt

Seven Oaks Church of Christ on Highway 97 in Mayfield was on the

receiving end of just such a phone call in October of 2015

The congregation had made a leap of faith in 2014 adding a 4000-plus

square foot educational annex to the existing church facility to allow for a

growing congregation Included in the project were two new canopies LED

parking lot lights and other minor improvements bringing the total cost of

the project to approximately $600000 Through quarterly ldquoFifth Sundayrdquo

contributions the debt had been reduced to $338000 but was still costing

the church about $1000 per month in interest alone

One phone call from Paducah Bankrsquos Melanie McNeill changed the entire

financial situation of the church Seven Oaks was the sole beneficiary of a trust

valued at $367000 enough to retire the churchrsquos $338000 debt As Seven

Oaks Minister Josh Ketchum communicated ldquoWhen we found out the amount

of money we were fully convinced in the providence of Godrdquo

Asked if he felt the church had received pennies from heaven Elder Don

Sparks responded ldquoNo not pennies dollars from heavenrdquo

The bequest was left to the church by Graves County native Elizabeth Allene

Morris who was not a member of Seven Oaks Church and known by few in

the church Her nephew Mike Mabry describes his aunt as a strong-willed

independent woman with a sense of ad-

venture which led her to California in the

1930rsquos where she spent most of her life

Mabry fondly recalled ldquoMy Aunt

Allene had a good head for figures and

probably saw something she liked about

Seven Oaks Churchrdquo

She created her will in 1994 which

included a trust to go into effect at her

death to benefit her sister Estelle Seay

Paducah Bank became the trustee and was

responsible for managing the funds and

distributing designated principle and

40 bull WOW VOLUME 25 2016

bull

ldquoMelanie worked

really well with us and

was right on top of things She made

us feel comfortable and we believed she

always had the best interest of her client

in mind She always had time to talk to

done through Paducah Bankrdquo

Seven Oaksrsquo Josh Ketchum and

Don Sparks remember Melanie

McNeillrsquos response when they filled her

in on the details of how the amount

of the unexpected bequest related to

Josh KETCHUM

Seven Oaks Minister monthly payments to Seay for as long as

she lived At Seayrsquos death the remaining

value of the trust was to be paid out to

the church Seay was a member of Seven

Oaks but had moved away years ago to

be cared for by family Like Mrs Morris

few people in the church knew her

Mabry who lives in northern

Kentucky cared for his Aunt Estelle

in her declining health and dealt with

Paducah Bank in regard to the trust

He describes dealings with the Bank

and Melanie McNeill in particular

us and I never felt that she was rushing

me or trying to cut a conversation shortrdquo

Seeing no obstacles in his remote

dealings from outside the geographical

region of Paducah Bank he offered the

ultimate compliment ldquoIf I were in the

position to establish a trust it would be

the church debt She said ldquoThis is a

God thingrdquo

Whether you consider it a God

thing providence of God or a happy

coincidence it was made possible by a

wise woman doing prudent estate

planning with a local bank

WOW VOLUME 25 2016 bull 41

Making Memories

PADUCAH BANK SPREADS THE WOW

AROUND TOWN Over the river down main street at the movies and in the parking

lotmdashno matter the location or the encounter when Paducah Bank is there some WOW is going on Herersquos just a REALLY brief look at some of the wonderful experiences weve had this past year

WOW VOLUME 25 2016

42

LEFT Our young friend Jose (Paco)

dos Remedios shared his music and his love of

his hometown with everyone in a recent TV commercial

1 Joe Framptom presents a check for $2500 to Paducah Bank Teen of the Year winner

Meg Hancock 2 Cathy Crecelius and WPSD NewsChannel 6 were our

partners for a Super Shredder event 3 Lisa Long and Maurie McGarvey

ldquoleaned inrdquo and learned about women in the workplace last summer 4 Rae and

Dixie Hall were WOW warriors and rowers at the Dragon Boat races 5 Paducah Bank honors our veterans each day with a special

place to park 6 Macie Hargrove loved the holiday parade in WOW fashion 7 Sarah Hendley

did some networking at our summer college reception 8 Hollie Potter always gives a helping

hand to our Paducah Bank volunteer efforts 9 Some Paducah Bank swingers include Mike Shelbourne

Mark Knecht Mardie Herndon and Rick Loyd

ESERVED FOR OUR

VETERANS bull AND MILITARY

( -~

321

654

987

Karess HOSKINS

It takes a COMMUNITY

and SCHOLARSHIP

to create a productive pathwayfor college-bound

students with f inancial needs

PADUCAH BANK HAS DONATED $150000 TO THE

COMMUNITY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

WOW VOLUME 25 2016

45

SAYS HELLO

McCracken County High School 2015

THE PHONE RINGS AND AUTOMATICALLY KELE

Kele doesnrsquot just pick up the phone She picks up little things about people and remembers them From answering your calls to answering your questions the people at Paducah Bank give you personal attention and treat you like you really matter for one simple reason YOU DO Talk to the people at Paducah Bank

Real people Real service 2705755700

M E M B E R F D I C

graduate Karess Hoskins could hardly hold back her tears as she described how much

the support from the Community Scholarship Program meant to her

A first-generation college student at West Kentucky Community and Technical

College Hoskins was one of more than 150 Community Scholarship Program

students family friends and supporters who attended a luncheon recognizing students

and supporters of the program

ldquoThank you to the donors for giving students like me the opportunity to attend

college tuition-freerdquo said the 18-year-old Hoskins who plans to pursue a career in

radiology ldquoTo not have to worry about having to pay for college allows us to

focus on selecting a major and getting good gradesrdquo

Hoskinsrsquo parents Kenny and Mary Hoskins said receiving a community

scholarship was the reason their daughter is able to go to college ldquoItrsquos so

wonderfulrdquo said Mary Hoskins ldquoWithout it (the CSP scholarship) we

would never have been able to send herrdquo Her father agreed ldquoItrsquos a blessing

It really helped out a whole lot Irsquom really proud of people helping out like

this it will help others toordquo he said

The Community Scholarship Program provides scholarship funding for

up to 60 credit hours toward a technical

certification andor an associate degree

at WKCTC The Rotary Club of

Paducah initiated the idea for the CSP

as a public-private partnership with strong

participation from the Rotary the City

of Paducah McCracken County Fiscal

Court partnering high schools WKCTC

Paducah Bank and several local businesses

and companies Students at a participating

Paducah or McCracken County

high school or homeschool

within McCracken County

are eligible for the program

as long as they meet certain

criteria The inaugural CSP

class began at WKCTC in fall

2014 with 216 students Many of

those students will have graduated

46 bull WOW VOLUME 25 2016

THE PHONE RINGS AND AUTOMATICALLY KELE

from the college beginning in May 2015

Hoskins said she is striving to be a

positive influence on others ldquoIrsquom trying

to be the best role model to the ones who

look up to me For my nieces and nephews

I want them to know that when things get

difficult I will be there for them encour-

aging and supporting themrdquo Hoskins

said ldquoAnd they need to know there are

other people who are ready to assist them

when things get difficult in liferdquo

Ashley Wright WKCTC Vice President

of Institutional Advancement said one

of the most rewarding things about the

Community Scholarship Program is the

continued support of the community

ldquoItrsquos a commitment to these students

that regardless of what their personal and

professional aspirations may be they will

not have to put it on hold

because of financial barriersrdquo

Wright said

ldquoWe cannot make that

commitment without our

donorsrdquo added Wright

ldquoWe are so grateful

Paducah Bank believed in

the vision of the Community

Scholarship Program and what it

could do for Paducah and McCracken

County from the very beginning They

became one of the first businesses to

financially support this initiative and

have been committed to the scholarshiprsquos

purpose of increasing the percentage

of McCracken County students that

transition from high school to post-

secondary education Today we know

that students who participate

in the Community

Scholarship Program

are staying enrolled in

college earning a higher

GPA than their non-

CSP peers and earning

more college credit

each semester This

success is due to the businesses

and organizations that stepped up in

the beginning before we could have

envisioned these results Paducah Bank

is always looking toward the future of

this community and their support of

the Community Scholarship Program is

evidence of their commitment to the next

generation of Paducah and McCracken

Countyrdquo

SAYS HELLO

WOW VOLUME 25 2016 bull 47

THE ARTof EDUCATION AT PADUCAH SCHOOL OF ART AND DESIGN

49

ldquoTHE ENTIRE ART SCHOOL CAMPUS

ANCHORS PADUCAHrsquoS GROWING CREATIVE

ECONOMY AND ADDS WEIGHT TO THE REGIONrsquoS

RECOGNITION AS A CULTURAL DESTINATION I AM PLEASED AND PROUD

TO HAVE WORKED WITH SO MANY EXTRAORDINARY

INDIVIDUALS IN MAKING THE COMMUNITYrsquoS VISION FOR A WORLD-CLASS ART SCHOOL A REALITY AND I

AM DELIGHTED WITH WHAT WE HAVE ACCOMPLISHEDrdquo

mdashPAUL AHO Dean of the Paducah

School of Art and Design

In March 2000 the city of Paducah in partnership with Paducah Bank

launched its award-winning Artist Relocation

Program as a means of revitalizing its historic

LowerTown neighborhood This highly successful

program has infused over $30 million into the

local economy earning Paducah international

recognition as a historic cultural destination

and significantly enriching the cultural life of

the region

In August 2008 a collaborative effort between

the city West Kentucky Community and Technical

College (WKCTC) and regional interests created

Paducah School of Art to serve the region and

anchor the LowerTown Arts District through the

creation of a world-class art school The school

opened in temporary studios in downtown

Paducah and immediately exceeded expectations

for its growth

As part of a larger vision for the schoolrsquos

expansion in April 2013 the school changed its

name to Paducah School of Art and Design (PSAD)

reflecting an expanded vision for its programming

and the art schoolrsquos absorption of the collegersquos long-

standing visual communication and multimedia

programs In January 2014 Paducah School of

Art opened the Ceramics and Small Metals

Building on Madison Street in LowerTown This

historic structure allowed for a greatly expanded

state-of-the-art ceramics studio as well as studios

for the launch of new programs in jewelry and

metals to further serve the community

ldquoI recently had a chance to tour the Paducah School of Art and Design which has to be one of the most inspiring state-of-the-art facilities for artists and art students to be found anywhere Itrsquos a beautiful and thoughtfully re-purposed light-filled crown jewel that will surely be a beacon for creative visual artists in all disciplines And I canrsquot imagine what kind of wonderful impact that creative engine is going to have on the communityrdquo

mdashMICHAEL KILLOREN Local Arts Agencies Director National Endowment for the Arts

50 bull WOW VOLUME 25 2016

PSAD expanded again in August 2014 with the

completion of its 7000-square-foot Sculpture Building

located adjacent to the ceramics and small metals studios

The Sculpture Building houses fully equipped studios for

clay modeling large-scale projects wood and metals

fabrication along with a foundry and studios for mold

making and bronze casting

Also in August 2014 renovations began on the 2D and

Graphic Design Building in a historic building adjacent to

PSADrsquos other LowerTown studios This 30000-square-foot

expansion opened in January and houses the schoolrsquos programs

in drawing painting photography visual communication

and multimedia It also includes a resource library and

dedicated galleries for an enhanced exhibition program

further serving the region and the goals of WKCTC

ldquoCompletion of PSADrsquos new 2D and Graphic Design

building will allow us to properly house all of our 2D and

media programs in one location expand our Master Artists

Workshop program increase our public programming and

community outreach and continue to build on our note-

worthy exhibition programrdquo said Paul Aho Dean of PSAD

In support of Paducahrsquos emergence as a cultural and arts

destination and an eye toward national recognition for its

programs PSAD launched its first Master Artist Workshops

in the summer of 2014 The program featured national

artists and educators and attracted students from across

the country With the advent of new classes and faculty

come new opportunities for students seeking to launch

their college experience as well as significant new resources

for emerging and established artists to enhance their career

opportunities in the region and beyond

Paducah Bank supported the completion of PSAD with a

$150000 gift and the naming rights for the Paducah Bank

Kitchens Cafeacute

Paducah School of Art and Design is a division of West

Kentucky Community and Technical College a regionally

accredited college recognized by The Aspen Institute as

one of the top ten community colleges in the nation three

consecutive times and twice as a Finalist with Distinction

ldquoAt PSAD a diverse mix of traditional and non-traditional

students and studio artists from the community work side

by side in the studiosrdquo said WKCTC president Dr Barbara

Veazey ldquosharing insights experience and ideas to the

mutual benefit of allrdquo

PaulAho is the Dean of Paducah

School of Art and Design where he also teaches digital photography He earned

his Bachelor of Fine Arts degree at Florida State

University and his Master of Fine Arts degree from the

University of South Florida Paul has also taught at Palm

Beach Community College and Florida Atlantic University

He has twice been awarded South Florida Cultural

Consortium Visual and Media Artists Fellowships and

his work is represented in numerous public and private

collections ldquoThe entire art school campus anchors

Paducahrsquos growing creative economy and adds weight to

the regionrsquos recognition as a cultural destinationrdquo says

Aho ldquoI am pleased and proud to have worked with so

many extraordinary individuals in making the communityrsquos

vision for a world-class art school a reality and I am

delighted with what we have accomplishedrdquo

it

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InHonorof

Those Who Serve

Paducah Bank is joining with the Paducah community to foster strong positive relationships between police and those they seek to protect

WOW VOLUME 25 2016

53

News feeds around the nation have been full of shootings protests

and nation-wide outrage of late Some of that has resulted from rifts between police

departments and the communities theyrsquove sworn to protect

Members of the Paducah Police Department have taken steps to make sure such a

disassociation never encroaches on the community they preserve and protect Chief of

Police Brandon Barnhill says he believes establishing The Police Foundation of Paducah-

McCracken County Inc will create a way to further tie his force to the Paducah public

ldquoWe felt like this was an opportunity for us to provide an open door or an avenue for

the community to further support some of our initiativesrdquo he said

The foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization designed to raise funds and to

give local police extra resources for improving public safety strengthening community

partnerships and increasing employee development Barnhill says the City of Paducah

has given his department sufficient funding but this new effort will raise money for

extra programs and training and will hopefully strengthen the forcersquos bond with the

local community

ldquoWe see the value of relationships transparency an open-door policy and of opening

lines of communication with the

communityrdquo Barnhill says

By investing in the Paducah

Police Departmentrsquos foundation

the com-munity will help fund

programs like improved training

courses continuing education and

the purchase of new technology

for police use But Barnhill says

strengthening the relationship between

the force and the community is still

the foundationrsquos ultimate focus Itrsquos a

goal that the chief says matters now

more than ever

ldquoRelationships have to have a

strong foundational level at which you

Building on a

strongfoundation Funding provided through the Paducah Police Foundation will support initiatives in

these areas each year allowing the Paducah Police Department to undertake innovative

projects and improve its ability to serve the citizens of Paducah

bull Keep police officers safe bull Fight violence and drug related crime bull Improve

Paducah police community relations bull Make neighborhoods safer bull Provide healthy

outlets for youth bull Assist police officers in upgrading critical skills and education

The Police Foundation of Paducah McCracken County is the only organization sanc-

tioned by the Paducah Police Department to raise funds for its benefit

The Police Foundation of Paducah McCracken County Inc is a registered corporation

with the state of Kentucky and is recognized by the federal government as a 501(c)(3)

tax exempt non-profit organization

54 bull WOW VOLUME 25 2016

Building on a

strongfoundation

know people in the community they

know you as an individual and they

know your principlesrdquo he says ldquoThey

know how you manage an agency as

large as a police departmentrdquo

ldquoThe success of a community has

much to do with the success of the

institutions that form the basis of its

safety and securityrdquo said Joe Framptom

a member of the Paducah Police

Foundation board ldquoI personally believe

that the creation of this organization will

be a constructive means of supporting the

goals of our local police force and will

be a proactive impetus to maintaining

strong productive alliances between the

members of the Paducah police and the

people in our community Our bank is

pleased that we can be a part of this new

endeavor This is one more way each of

us at Paducah Bank can creatively and

beneficially serve our communityrdquo

Board Chairman Jim Garrett whole-

heartedly agrees ldquoI am honored to serve

on the new Police Foundationrsquos board

and hope that businesses and individuals

in the Paducah community will consider

supporting our effortsrdquo Garrett says

ldquoWe hope to help build a police force

capable of dealing with the complexity

of the 21st century It is imperative that

we assist our officers with additional

education and enhanced opportunities

for positive interaction with the

community it serves Every person can

make a difference no matter how big

or small as long as we have a common

goal in mindrdquo

Anyone who would like to know

more about the organization or who

would like to donate online can visit

wwwpaducahpolicefoundationorg

Donations may be made by mail to

the Police Foundation of Paducah-

McCracken County Inc PO Box 594

Paducah KY 42002-0594 Donations

can also be made in person at any

Paducah Bank location

LEFT TO RIGHT Chief Brandon Barnhill Paducah Bank CEO Joe Framptom

Board Member Leon Owens Assistant Chief Brian Krueger Board Chairman

Jim Garrett Board Member Gary Reese

NOT PICTURED Board Members Whitney Denson and April Wolfrom

WOW VOLUME 25 2016 bull 55

theLast page

ldquoUrban architecture especially architecture from the early twentieth century has been a favorite subject of my art for as long

as I have been painting I knew the first time I drove up Broadway and saw

downtown Paducah that it would soon be the subject of my paintingsrdquo

WILLIAM RENZULLI was one of the first artists to personally and professionally invest in the LowerTown Artist Relocation program and has continued to be a stalwart participant and supporter of the arts culture in Paducah

WOW VOLUME 25 2016

56

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We can help you build an investment strategy that works toward

your long-term goals helping you to retire confidently on your

terms Call today for more information or to schedule a visit

PADUCAH F NANC AL C O N S U L T A N T S

Investment Center located at The Paducah Bank amp Trust Company | 555 Jefferson Street | Paducah Kentucky 42001 Phone 2705755728 | Toll Free 8885756223 | Fax 2705756224 | wwwpaducahfinancialconsultantscom

Securities offered through LPL Financial Member FINRASIPC Insurance products offered through LPL Financial or its licensed affiliates Paducah Bank and Paducah Financial Consultants are not registered brokerdealers and are not affiliated with LPL Financial

Not FDIC Insured Not Bank Guaranteed May Lose Value Not a Bank Deposit Not Insured By Any Federal Government Agency

CAHBANK

PADUCAH BANK

Post Office Box 2600 bull Paducah KY 42002-2600

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PAID PADUCAH KY PERMIT 44

A WOW wedding deserves a WOW bank

Itrsquos a new start Itrsquos a new relationship Itrsquos a new life We want to be a part of it all

Call or stop by a Paducah Bank location today and letrsquos get acquainted You have so much to plan for and we want to help

with financial products and services for every plan and every dream Let us put a little WOW in your new life together

wwwpaducahbankcom M E M B E R F D I C

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WOW The Official Publication for The Paducah Bank and Trust Company 555 Jefferson Street bull PO Box 2600 bull Paducah KY 42002-2600 bull 2705755700 bull wwwpaducahbankcom bull Find us on Facebook

On the cover Paducah Chiefs Manager Greg McKeel Photography by Glenn Hall If you have questions about a product or service or would like to obtain a copy of Paducah Bankrsquos WOW contact Susan Guess at 2705755723 or susanpaducahbankcom M E M B E R F D I C

MiiCRACKEN cot T SC1001

~ COMMUNITY CHRISTIA

ACADEMY GRADES K- 12

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WOW WHAT A DIFFERENCE

AN EDUCATION MAKES IN OUR

COMMUNITY AND IN OUR

WORLD

Paducah Bank is honored to be the bank of choice for our four local school systems

wwwpaducahbankcom M E M B E R F D I C

dearfriends In this issue of WOW Magazine we celebrate our past appreciate our present and envision our future

As we remember the leadership of Mr Frank Paxton and Mr Eugene Katterjohn we are humbled by

the honorable men who saw the great potential in our institution and put their own personal passion

into its achievements

JOE FRAMPTOM Chairman and CEO

And presently the great American pastime of baseball is once again a

part of Paducahrsquos summer sports scene Greg McKeel has managed to hit it

out of the park in Paducah by working to create the reemergence of the

Paducah Chiefs baseball team They have taken to the diamond at Brooks

Stadium and Paducah Bank was there for the first pitch

We welcome Barry Smith to our Paducah Bank team of financial

professionals We know our future will hold even greater promise with

someone of Barryrsquos expertise and enthusiasm on OUR team

Our feature on a recent Community Scholarship recipient gives us faith

in the power of education and in the commitment of young people in our

community who are embracing the personal potential of a college degree

Yoursquoll also find many other local stories of dedication development and

determination among those we call customers and friends

As always we invite you to visit us at any of our Paducah Bank

locations or online Be prepared to be WOWed

MARDIE HERNDON President and COO

WOW VOLUME 25 2016 bull 3

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REIDLAND BANKING CENTER

SOUTHSIDE BANKING

CENTER

MID CITY BANKING CENTER

LONE OAK BANKING CENTER

DOWNTOWN BANKING CENTER

STRAWBERRY HILL BANKING

CENTER

Banking Hours wwwpaducahbankcom 24 Hours

WowLine (2705756677) 24 Hours

Mobile Banking 24 Hours

Lobby Monday-Thursday 845 am - 4 pm

Friday 845 am - 5 pm

Drive-Thru Monday-Thursday 745 am - 530 pm

Friday 745 am - 6 pm

Saturday (Lone Oak amp Strawberry Hill) 9 am - Noon

Banking Center Locations Main Office bull 555 Jefferson Street 2705755700

Mid-City bull 2401 Broadway 2705755763

Reidland bull 5542 Reidland Road 2705755761

Lone Oak bull 2635 Lone Oak Road 2705755775

Strawberry Hill bull 4575 Pecan Drive 2705755725

Southside (drive-thru only) bull 3445 Paducah Bank Drive 2707774600

Atm Locations Main Office 555 Jefferson Street

Mid-City 2401 Broadway

Reidland 5542 Reidland Road

Lone Oak 2635 Lone Oak Road

Lone Oak (Banks Market parking lot) 2855 Lone Oak Road

Strawberry Hill 4575 Pecan Drive

Jackson Street (Cash Savers formerly

Super Valu parking lot) 2965 Jackson Street

Southside 3445 Paducah Bank Drive

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facebookfansPaducah Bank has often been recognized in the industry for its amazing presence on social media Here are some of the reasons why we LOVE our Facebook fans They are always there with words of encouragement and great stories of personal service from our incredible team of bankers Let us hear from YOU Follow us on Facebook Twitter and Instagram

RACHEL BENSON I used to work there and learned from the inside out that this bank is here to serve its customers I watched time and time again management go out of their way to train everyone on excellent customer service and watched great employees deliver that very thing My husband and I moved to Paducah from the north and will never leave Paducah Bank Great people and great productsmdashwe love our bank

REBECCA MAYEAUX CANESTRINI Gr8 bank Gr8 employees Gr8 service All I can say is ldquoWOWrdquo

SCOTTYE WILLIAMS Reidland branch is not only professional but always strives to make my life as a business owner easier They are also like family to me Personal service is what makes me a loyal Paducah Bank customer

DENA ROWE We wouldnrsquot bank anywhere else Paducah Bank always makes me feel like Irsquom the only customer they have

The crack of the bat will be heard

in Paducah again this summer at

Hist ry

Hits a

Books Stadium

P A D U C A H C H I E F S

WOW VOLUME 25 2016

6

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GREG McKEEL

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In 1903 Paducah was a booming river city and any well-respected American city

of that day had a baseball team The minor league Paducah

Chiefs team made their debut that year as a part of the KITTY

League (KentuckyndashIllinoisndashTennessee League) For the next

half-century the team remained a Paducah staple affiliated with

major league teams such as the Cincinnati Reds the Pittsburgh

Pirates the Brooklyn Dodgers and the St Louis Cardinals

And if Paducah was a baseball town its capital was Brooks

Stadium Opened in 1949 under the leadership of J Polk

Brooks baseball aficionados and fans instantly recognized

Brooks Stadium as one of Americarsquos premiere parks

By 1996 however the stadium sat in disrepair and was on

the slate to be demolished The Chiefs were long gone and it

looked like Paducahrsquos baseball days were finished Dr Frank

ldquoDocrdquo Hideg would have none of that however He quickly

became the J Polk Brooks of a new generation enlisting an

array of volunteers to resurrect the glory of Paducahrsquos baseball

heydays One of those volunteers was baseball fan Greg McKeel

ldquoItrsquos amazing what Doc Hideg did to turn that aroundrdquo

says Greg ldquoItrsquos easy to say that we need to do something

but to actually do it in the way he did is amazing And with

the renovated stadium we went to work coming up with

competition to playrdquo

Brooks Stadium hosted games for the American Legion

the OVC Paducah Tilghman the Southern Illinois Miners

Murray State the University of Kentucky the NCBA World

Series and others

ldquoEvery chance we get to have players on that field is a great

thingrdquo adds Greg ldquoItrsquos one of the best playing surfaces in

Kentucky We hear that all the time from many of the players

who get a chance to be hererdquo

Paducah was once again at the top of the game The loss of

the Paducah Chiefs remained a constant thought however for

those who brought back baseball This year that history will

come full circle

ldquoThe Chiefs are returningrdquo says Greg ldquoStarting this year we

will have a college summer league and our local team will be the

Paducah Chiefs It is a wooden bat team and wersquove even gone

back to the original uniforms for the design on the new ones

Itrsquos been a leap of faith We finally decided last July that we

needed to do something like this and the response has been

overwhelming acceptance and excitementrdquo

Greg approached community leaders about supporting the

team and spoke with Paducah Bank CEO Joe Framptom

ldquoPaducah Bank felt like we did about itrdquo adds Greg ldquoIt is

definitely a positive for our city The team is owned by the

community and any income generated goes right back into

8 bull WOW VOLUME 25 2016

original family

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DECADESof DEDICATION MCKEEL EQUIPMENT IS THE

OLDEST FAMILY-OWNED CASE DEALERSHIP IN THE US

Eighty-two years ago Coleman McKeel opened a small business in Murray KY working out of the trunk of his car His mission helping customers with their machinery needs

Colemanrsquos wife Frances joined him in the 1950s structuring the parts and accounting departments In the 1970s sons Dan and Greg joined in and soon after the family opened an additional location in Paducah stretching their reach to the four-state region

The mission remained the same servicing and renting equipment for farmers contractors and homeowners who have jobs to do From backhoes to excavators to forklifts the family stayed focused on supplying the right equipment at the right time

McKeel Equipment is now in their third generation with Dan and his son Andy managing the Murray location Greg and Danrsquos oldest son Scott oversee Paducah operations McKeel is the oldest Case dealership in the United States that is still owned and operated by the

is purely Paducah We are proud to have them as a sponsorrdquo

The once familiar Chief uniforms will be seen again on the

field beginning June 4 The crack of the wooden bat will shoot

its way across the eager crowd just as it did on Brooks Stadiumrsquos

opening day in 1949

Greg is happy to see the Chiefs return and hopes it will get

more people to come experience the game and the stadium ldquoIrsquom

amazed at how many people come up to me and tell me that

even though they arenrsquot baseball people they are excited about

this Even if you arenrsquot a baseball fan yoursquoll want to go see this

team and soak up the atmosphere Itrsquos unlike any otherrdquo

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left a career in law for a

commitment to her fellow citizen

Wen asked how she likes her new position as Executive Director of the

Housing Authority of Paducah in comparison to her previous career as a partner

in a local law firm Melissa Yates exclaims ldquoI liked law but I love housing

It is rewarding and my satisfaction level is off the chartrdquo

WOW VOLUME 25 2016

11

-

No stranger to the requirements of public housing she served as legal counsel to the Housing Authority since 2003

and her private practice experience focused on public housing issues and regulatory matters with the United States

Department of Housing and Urban Development and the Kentucky Public Service Commission

Yates has been on the job since May 2015 and thinks she has the most interesting job possible ldquoMost people canrsquot

say this but I genuinely love coming to work each dayrdquo she explains

Although itrsquos her dream job itrsquos not without its challenges Her biggest hurdle has been securing sufficient HUD

funding Appropriations are set by Congress and vary year by year This year it amounted to approximately 82 percent

of budgeted needs Melissa credits her dedicated staff of housing professionals with working efficiently to address

priorities while meeting resident needs and complying with numerous and stringent HUD requirements This year

ldquoPADUCAH BANK FOCUSES ON

RELATIONSHIPS AND WORKS HARD TO MAINTAIN THOSE

RELATIONSHIPSrdquo

she is proud to report that despite limited funding they were able to use

capital funds to tuck-point and paint Elmwood Court and put in new

windows in the Anderson Court site

Despite the limited funding Melissa praises her staff for meticulous

maintenance of housing units mostly built in the 1950rsquos a task she

admits isnrsquot easy The new Executive Director feels the staff at all levels

goes beyond their job requirements by asking themselves questions like

ldquoIf I was putting my mother or sister in this apartment how would I

want it to lookrdquo

Melissa and her staff of approximately 35 housing professionals

provide services for 1600 residents and maintain 855 housing units throughout the city She realizes public housing

is sometimes negatively perceived but she emphasizes ldquoMy staff works too hard not to get positive recognition I

want everyone to know they do a really great jobrdquo

She clearly loves her staff and reiterates ldquoThey are housing professionals We are professionalsrdquo

Another group of professionals that she values are the staff of Paducah Bank

ldquoPaducah Bank focuses on relationships and works hard to maintain those relationships Even though I have

worked with them for years until the last few months I never fully appreciated the extent of work provided to their

customersrdquo says Yates ldquoAll of the personal bankers Melissa Khourie Kelly LeNeave Mardie Herndon and Terry

Bradley are always attentive responsive and ready to hold our hands and walk us through whatever is necessary The

level of service we receive is truly remarkablerdquo

A native of southern Illinois Yates and her husband Greg a CPA at Williams Williams and Lentz have never

regretted their move to Paducah almost 15 years ago Their children are Brendan a Paducah Tilghman High School

senior Sloane a kindergartener and their youngest Lincoln who is 3

Melissa Yates summarizes her feelings about her career change ldquoWhen practicing law I was confident what I was

doing was important to clients but not sure if it was really making a difference in the community Now Irsquom certain

Irsquom doing something to make our community even better Everyone deserves a home and providing quality affordable

housing is the foundation for a strong communityrdquo

12 bull WOW VOLUME 25 2016

Y O U R P R I V A T E B A N K E R

B A R R Y S M I T H

SUIT UP TAKE THE RUN WITH IT

The team comes together for the offense Who will suit up take the ball and run with it

How will the team create opportunities for the ball handler What moves will work best to bring home the win

WOW VOLUME 25 2016

14

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bull

The new guy on the team is Barry Smith and hersquos ldquosuited uprdquo and ready for the game as

Paducah Bankrsquos new Director of Wealth Management Having the ball in his court isnrsquot really new to Barry

Once upon a time in southern Illinois those same words meant an SIU uniform and a basketball court And winning

meant taking a trip to the NCAA during his freshman year

ldquoI realize that I now live in Kentucky and I am more than aware of the loyalties among basketball fans in this staterdquo

says Barry with a grin ldquoAnd I honor that Cheering on your team is one of the great joys of any basketball fanrdquo

But Barryrsquos heart still beats with the speed of a Saluki when the topic shifts to college hoopsmdashand for good reason It

was a very special time in his life

ldquoIn my first year of college playing basketball on the national stage was pretty much a dream come truerdquo admits Barry

ldquoI had the privilege of playing against Larry Bird at Indiana State who obviously went on to an incredible career in the

NBA I also went up against players like Kiki Vandeweghe David Greenwood Norm Nixon and Maurice Cheeks Little

did I know at the time the famous company I was in I was just there to play and winrdquo

And win they did Barryrsquos SIU team went to the NCAA tournament his first year at the university and won their first

game against Arizona They then lost to Wake Forest in the second round And even though the time on the floor wasnrsquot

quite what the team might have dreamed of it was still the kind of memory that basketball dreams are made of

ldquoI HAD THE PRIVILEGE OF PLAYING AGAINST LARRY BIRD AT INDIANA STATE WHO WENT ON TO AN INCREDIBLE CAREER IN THE NBArdquo

Barryrsquos dedication to teamwork hard work and the work it takes to accomplish sought-after goals has been a consistent

undercurrent in both his athletic endeavors as well as his professional career

After college Barry spent almost a decade in insurance and then followed that with a position in management with

Pepsi in southern Illinois He was a regional manager with Kroger for nine years before making his way into the world of

banking with Union Planters in Murphysboro IL He later joined Regions Bank in Paducah before assuming the position

of Director of Wealth Management at Paducah Bank

ldquoThese may seem like dissimilar careers but they are actually very similar In every company and every position I have

been bringing people together to achieve a common goalrdquo Barry says ldquoAnd thatrsquos one of the things that Paducah Bank

does so very wellrdquo

In his new role Barry will be responsible for leading efforts to integrate banking clients with additional wealth

management solutions available to them at Paducah Bank He will also serve as a key relationship manager and

aggressively work to expand the Paducah Bank presence within western Kentucky

ldquoBarry is a seasoned leader with an unwavering commitment to this marketrdquo said Paducah Bank President Mardie

Herndon ldquoI am pleased that he and his wife Amy are now part of the Paducah Bank family This move underscores our

commitment to growth and illustrates the level of confidence that we have and the opportunity that we see in both the

local market and the entire western Kentucky market Wealth Management will continue to expand

as we invest for the future and focus on top talent like Barry Smithrdquo

Barry is active within our community and maintains leadership roles with the board of

directors for the Rotary Club of Paducah and the board of directors for the Carson Center

ldquoI think if you live in Paducah and you care about the communityrdquo Barry adds ldquoyou canrsquot

help but be aware of all that this bank does for the people and the organizations in Paducah and

the surrounding area They are involved in virtually every part of this community and I take

great pride in now being an active part of that kind of civic commitmentrdquo

WOW VOLUME 25 2016 bull 17

bull

FamilyandFinance

Local Mother BeginsLegacy at Paducah Bank

Wen you re a kid even the most mundane tasks can seem magical

More than four decades ago around the age of 9 Jana Dawson says she

followed her mother into a large columned building to partake in a family

tradition opening a checking account at Paducah Bank

ldquoI thought it was excitingrdquo Jana says ldquoI felt like a big girlrdquo

Her mother Martha Dawson started teaching the concept of saving to

her four children earlymdashlong before they held their first jobs And she

taught them to entrust their savings to Paducah Bank

Martha became a Paducah Bank customer shortly after moving to the

area with her former husband James in 1953 She says she chose the bank

at random since she knew little about the city but she stayed there because

of the service She says even Jamesrsquo mother became a customer when she

moved to Paducah in the late lsquo70s

ldquoThey did everything that I would want from a bankrdquo Martha says

Martha loves how the bank is a locally owned and steady business She

notes how it hasnrsquot changed its name in the roughly 63 years she has walked

through its doors She also appreciates the fact that it allowed her four off-

spring to open accounts as children

Martha also clearly remembers that a former bank president helped her

teach a financial lesson A long time ago one of her sons ran out of money

and she took him to the bank for a loan The president sat him down for a

discussion about responsibility

ldquoHe talked to him [and gave him] a good lesson on bankingmdashyou

know just how to live a good life without problemsrdquo she said adding ldquohe

loaned us the money but not before he

talked to my sonrdquo

The years passed and Jana absorbed

her motherrsquos financial wisdom and

applied it throughout college and

throughout her career as a computer

analyst for Baptist Health Paducah

During this time the bank became a

larger part of her life When she built

her two-story brick dream home she let

Paducah Bank handle the mortgage and

the bank personnel became emotionally

invested in the house along with her

ldquoWhen I received my primary

financing through Paducah Bank they

were more excited than I wasrdquo she says

Now as Jana lives and works in the

area she has become more and more

ingrained in the community She serves as

a Paducah Ambassador a Paducah Area

Chamber of Commerce member a board

member for the Leadership Paducah

Foundation Inc and more As a devoted

city resident shersquos also happy she can

serve as a faithful customer of the local

bank Her business there has given her

another way in which she can support

her hometown

ldquoIT JUST MAKES ME PROUD TO BE A PADUCAH BANK

CUSTOMER [BECAUSE] IrsquoM VERY ACTIVE IN THE COMMUNITYrdquo

SHE SAYS

And in return Paducah Bank stays

active in her life After all the relationship

Jana has with the bank is part of a family

tradition

18 bull WOW VOLUME 25 2016

The word for

Legacy2016 is

Itrsquos a personal choice a long-standing commitment to the

practice of medicine and a belief in a wellspring of compassion

WOW VOLUME 25 2016

20

Dr EVELYN

MONTGOMERY JONES

bull

Each year Dr Evelyn Montgomery Jones dermatologist chooses a one-word theme

to serve as her guide throughout the entire year The word resonates with intent as Dr

Jones activates it to guide decisions and reinforce purpose with her staff at Wellsprings

Dermatology and The SkinCare Corner These words keep them ever mindful of their

impact in regard to family and community says Dr Jones This yearrsquos word is ldquolegacyrdquo

ldquoSkin is the largest and fastest growing human organ and skin cancer is now rated the

number one cancer in the United Statesrdquo explains Dr Jones ldquoSo we take a comprehensive approach to overall

healthy beautiful skinrdquo Thatrsquos what founded the winning combination of Wellsprings Dermatology and The SkinCare

Corner allowing for delivery of physician-strength products to combat both damage and aging of the skin These

products and techniques also enhance the skinrsquos ability to heal and decrease the risk of skin cancer

Dr Jones drew on her passion to educate on health and beauty for the mission statement she crafted ldquoOur mission

is to educate and encourage others towards excellence in wellness and beauty

in their lives for the glory of God thereby equipping and empowering them

to impact othersrdquo ldquoJIMMIE AND MEGHAN

In 1993 Dr Jones and her husband Dr Shawn Jones ENT-WERE THERE FOR ME otolaryngologist along with their children Rebecca Shawn Curtis and PROFESSIONALLY AND Caleb moved from Louisville back to her hometown of Paducah Dr Jonesrsquo PERSONALLY THEY

PROVED THE WHOLE roots are deep in Paducah Her father Dr Wally Montgomery practiced

PERSONAL BANKER medicine in western Kentucky for many years and her mother Gerry

CONCEPT IS VERY REAL Montgomery was an educator and served as Paducahrsquos mayor AT PADUCAH BANKrdquo Reflecting on the move she explains ldquoWe loved Louisville but we wanted

a slower pace and more community involvement Here we have found a

better place to be more aware and connected to the rest of the communityrdquo

Helping make her legacy of education and encouragement towards excellence in beauty and health a reality is

Paducah Bank with their own legacy of professionalism and personal service When she had the vision to build the

beautiful state-of-the-art facility housing her practice at 2721 West Park Drive her private bankers Jimmie Sizemore

and Meghan Knox were with her every step of the way

ldquoJimmie and Meghan were there for me professionally and personallyrdquo says Dr Jones ldquoThey were involved in every

step of the construction project from looking at the land and accessing the building site to groundbreaking and

through construction They gave me their personal cell phone numbers and told me to call any time including week-

ends They were always available and asking if there was anything they could take care of or if there was anything they

could do Jimmie and Meghan proved the whole personal banker concept is very real at Paducah Bankrdquo

22 bull WOW VOLUME 25 2016

THE WELLSPRINGS DERMATOLOGY

PHYSICIANS STAFF LACY BOYD PA-C

LISA BOGET PA-C AND DR EVELYN JONES

DR KYLE TURNBOis

GETTING BACK toMAKING

Health

Works MEDICAL LLC

for PATIENTS AND BUSINESSES Navigating the world of healthcare is often fraught with confusion and expense of both money

and time Such challenges create barriers and many do not access needed services until major problems occur Dr J Kyle

Turnbo who opened a private practice in 2000 saw these trends first-hand and was troubled

ldquoTherersquos obviously been a dramatic shift in healthcarerdquo he says ldquoand those changes have not been good for employers

who provide insurance coverage those who utilize healthcare or those who provide it Insurance costs have risen along with

deductibles and the average family has difficulty accessing care due to expense We found that flew in the face of what we

wanted to do which was simply to take care of peoplerdquo

WOW VOLUME 25 2016 bull 25

step back reevaluating his approach as a provider ldquoI knew there was a

was like a hundred years ago what it

Dr Turnbo decided to take a

better way to do thisrdquo he says ldquoI started thinking about what it

means to take care of people first and how those barriers could be liftedrdquo

Dr Turnborsquos then-developing concept which he named HealthWorks Medical came to life at James

Marine where an onsite clinic provided occupational medical services and healthcare for their employees

Through HealthWorks Medical a reasonable flat fee per month per employee or covered life allowed

open access to needed healthcare through Dr Turnbo and his staff of multiple practitioners with a wide

variety of experience and expertise

ldquoIn our research we found out that about 90 of patients did not have a primary care physician

Employers providing the benefit to employees and their families allowed them to have direct access to

practitioners providing cost savings to both the employee and the employer A person needs health

insurance especially to cover potential catastrophic events but itrsquos much easier to have insurance and pair

it with HealthWorks Medical services Wersquore proud that our small business partners have the ability to

ldquoPADUCAH BANK HAS ALWAYS BEEN SO SUPPORTIVE OF USrdquo ADDS DR TURNBO ldquoTHEYrsquoVE INVESTED THEIR FAITH AND RESOURCES INTO SMALL BUSINESSES AND HAVE CERTAINLY HELPED US REACH OUR POTENTIALrdquo

provide a healthcare package that is not cost prohibitive and their employees no longer have barriers to

access It is great for us as wellrdquo adds Dr Turnbo ldquoWe no longer have to worry about insurance company

codes and I can focus on whatrsquos best for each patientrdquo

The success of the program at James Marine expanded to other companies such as Paducah Bank and

Briggs amp Stratton in Murray From one clinic at James Marine HealthWorks Medical expanded to four

clinics in the West Kentucky region They expanded their occupational medicine and wellness divisions

and added a division in safety engineering and training HealthWorks Medical offers their services to

companies and businesses both large and small

ldquoSome of the greatest successes came in catching problems earlyrdquo says Dr Turnbo ldquoOne of the most

costly aspects of healthcare is chronic diseases If a person doesnrsquot access care however they may not know

they are headed toward major issues until it is catastrophicrdquo

HealthWorks Medical can provide education and support on any topic identified as a wellness need that a company presents

Examples include identifying problems such as pre-diabetic indicators early high blood pressure or chronic stress Jennie Morehead

Executive Director of Safety and Wellness at Healthworks Medical has seen the success first hand ldquoWersquove seen patients discover issues

early and then learn to make the necessary changes before the problem grew We just had about 8 men at a company who celebrated

being smoke and tobacco free for several years Wersquove had groups of people lose tons of weight We are so proud of them allrdquo The

staff makes themselves available for ongoing support and education even going grocery shopping with some to provide education

on dietary needs ldquoWe can show them that they donrsquot have to eat tree bark to eat healthyrdquo laughs Jennie

HealthWorks Medical also tracks potential healthcare savings of early detection and lifestyle changes 72 of dollars spent on

healthcare services is for the treatment of disease and illness that could have been prevented according to the Centers for Disease

Control and Prevention

ldquoA lot of wellness programs for companies consist of employees filling out a form and then being handed a sheet of informationrdquo

26 bull WOW VOLUME 25 2016

bull

explains Jennie ldquoWe want to be more involved than that Our wellness staff gets to know the people Wellness is not a touchy-feely

pie-in-the-sky kind of idea Every month we are on-site doing something Itrsquos not uncommon to have our folks in steel-toed boots

and hardhats out on a boat asking everyone how they are doing The next day they may be in a bank doing a ldquoBiggest Loserrdquo

program And all employees have access to our coachesrdquo

Dr Turnbo adds ldquoWhat makes HealthWorks Medical different is the follow up and management of the chronic diseases identified

through the wellness program Our practitioners evaluate and treat the diagnosis with routine follow ups and annual physical with lab

work includedrdquo

ldquoThese are simple getting-back-to-basics conceptsrdquo adds Dr Turnbo ldquoOur whole goal is to be a partner to service every need a

patient might have in healthcare from wellness to prevention to acute care And we do that with reasonable effective solutions It

goes back to our original goal of simply taking care of people and we are seeing success in doing that I think this concept will go

beyond this market and it will have started right here in Paducahrdquo

WOW VOLUME 25 2016 bull 27

On T am On Choic The strength of the team is each member The strength of each member is the team

PRIVATE BANKING TRUST DIVISION INVESTMENT DIVISION

PADUCAH FINANCIAL CONSULTANTS Securities offered through LPL Financial member FINRASIPC Insurance products offered through LPL Financial or its licensed affiliates Paducah Bank and Paducah Financial Consultants are not registered brokerdealers and are not affiliated with LPL Financial

Not FDIC Insured Not Bank Guaranteed May Lose Value Not a Bank Deposit Not Insured By Any Federal Government Agency

Gain the benefit of THREE financial services at ONE bank There is a WEALTH of experience among these trusted financial professionals at Paducah Bank We invite

you to get to know each member of our Wealth Management Team

PICTURED LEFT TO RIGHT Caroline Korte Lesa Barks Melanie McNeill Heather Alexander Conner Framptom Lora Riley Gayle Martin Melissa Jones

Barry Smith Carla Berry Mindi Whitworth Jimmie Sizemore Johnna Davenport Bev Underwood Zach Hosman and Lisa Murray

TRUST SERVICES Not FDIC Insured ndash No Bank Guarantee ndash May Lose Value PADUCAH BANK M E M B E R F D I C Not A Paducah Bank Deposit ndash Not Insured By Any Federal Government Agency

Making Lives Better in MindBodyamp

Spirit

The Rayand Kay Eckstein

Hospice Care Center gives families a place of

peace at a time of turmoil

In a day and age when medical professionals routinely perform what were once considered

miracles it is easy to lose sight of death as a natural conclusion of life and not a medical failure

WOW VOLUME 25 2016

30

Steven GRINNELL REGIONAL CEO amp SVP MERCY HEALTH

PRESIDENT amp CEO LOURDES

Ytitcf _~~of

puiJBa~l

As a part of its commitment to making lives

better in mind body and spirit Lourdes has

sought to treat death as a natural conclusion of

life by providing hospice services as a part of

the hospitalrsquos healing mission This program

allows patients and their families to spend their

final moments in a caring peace-filled setting

In April of 2015 Lourdes expanded and

enhanced hospice services by opening The

Ray and Kay Eckstein Hospice Care Center

providing a 10000 square foot state-of-the-art

facility serving a 16-county area including 13

western Kentucky counties and three southern

Illinois counties

ldquoThe Ray and Kay Eckstein Hospice Care

Center is a dream come true that our patients

will experience for generations to comerdquo said

Steven Grinnell Regional CEO amp SVP of

Mercy Health and President amp CEO of Lourdes

ldquoThis sacred space offers a better alternative

for hospice patients when symptoms or life

circumstances necessitate care outside of their

home This was designed by and for patients and

families to meet their needs with compassionate

care and support during these timesrdquo

ldquoLourdes is so grateful for the outpouring of

support from the community for this projectrdquo

Grinnell went on to say ldquoDuring the capital

campaign more than 670 individual donors

contributed gifts both large and small

Paducah Bankrsquos board of directors approved a

significant gift of $100000 toward the project

Support from the bank didnrsquot stop there A

number of their executives and employees also

stepped-up to support the hospice care center

with individual giftsrdquo

Designed in a semi-circle to avoid an

institutional feel features include 10 patient

suites with patios a comfortable family lounge

and kitchen childrenrsquos play area and serenity

garden and chapel for quiet reflection The

center allows unrestricted visiting hours and

pet visitors are also welcome

A team of dedicated specialty-trained

nurses physicians chaplain counselors social

32 bull WOW VOLUME 25 2016

workers personal care aides and volunteers

provide professional services meeting end-of-

life needs of body and spirit

Kay Williams director of Lourdes Hospice

and Home Care remembers special moments

in serving over 275 patients since the center

opened ldquoWe were able to grant a 13-year-old

cancer patientrsquos wish to see the movie Pitch

Perfect 2 Her condition kept her from going

to the theater so the movie studio arranged a

screening here in our family lounge Later we

all honored her request that we wear yellow to

her funeral Yellow is the color representing

childhood cancer awarenessrdquo

Ms Williams also recalls ldquoThe first time I

saw a large family make use of the various areas

of the center I knew we had gotten the design

right They had room to move between groups

as each dealt with the impending loss of their

family member Everyone copes in his or her

own way What a blessing to have space to

allow for itrdquo

Williams and Diane Davis president of the

Lourdes Foundation stress their gratitude for

the generosity of donors providing for needs of

others at their most vulnerable

GRINNELL HIGHLIGHTS PADUCAH BANKrsquoS VARIOUS CONTRIBUTIONS TO LOURDESrsquo MISSION ldquoPaducah Bank has historically been a strong

supporter of Lourdesrsquo mission to improve the

health of our communitiesrdquo he says ldquoThey

have been key supporters of the Lourdes

Golf Outing and Mardi Gras fundraisers for

many years In addition to the financial

resources given by the bank they also provide

intellectual capital through their executive

presence serving on the Lourdes board of

directors helping to provide the strategic

direction of our organization Lourdes is truly

blessed to have support both financial and

intellectual from Paducah Bankrdquo

A NEWLY DESIGNED CENTER FOR THE DELIVERY OF QUALITY CARE

LOURDES

bull

IN CASE OF EMERGENCY THE BEGINNING OF 2016 saw the open house ribbon cutting and

blessing of Lourdesrsquo renovated and expanded Emergency Department

Designed with the patient in mind and with the objective of saving time

and ultimately lives the new Emergency Department is fast flexible

and mobile allowing adaptability to meet any situation It is ideally

positioned for quick access to the cardiac catheterization lab operating

room magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) computerized tomography

(CT) scan and the intensive care unit

ldquoOur Emergency Department team has redesigned care to create

the shortest wait times optimize the patient experience and recruit

the best and brightest professionals in emergency medicinerdquo said

Steven Grinnell Regional CEO amp SVP of Mercy Health and President amp

CEO of Lourdes ldquoWith double the square footage this new Emergency

Department has been designed around the patientsrsquo needs The new

patient flow includes rapid medical exam rooms to reduce time spent

in the waiting room specialized care for behavioral health advanced

intervention for chemical accidents immediate chest pain intervention

and expert care from our teamrdquo

WOW VOLUME 25 2016 bull 33

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Cash for your teen Control for parents

All parents want their children to learn

the importance of managing their

money Paducah Bank has a great

way to get started

The Smart Card allows you to put

a designated amount of cash on the

card so that your child (minimum age

of 13) can budget hisher expenditures

without going over the daily spending limit

you set for them You have control of their daily

spending can see purchases they have made

and they get the valuable experience of

being SMART with their funds

Itrsquos just ONE more way

Paducahrsquos ONE LOCAL BANK

puts a little WOW in your

life and your parenting

2705755700 wwwpaducahbankcom

M E M B E R F D I C

35

In Frank R Paxton

Herman Eugene Katterjohn Jr

MemoryThe Paducah community recently lost two iconic leaders whose

vision and dedication were instrumental

in the continued progress of Paducah

McCracken County Both of these

devoted citizens were witness to

monumental changes in

their work and in their

lives as their careers and

personal passions were

carried out with grand

ambition Here we

honor these two proud

Paducahans and the

MANY contributions

they left to each of us

bull

Herman EugeneKatterjohn Jr was born in Paducah in 1921 He attended Paducah schools graduated

from Columbia Military Academy in Columbia TN and from Purdue

University in 1943 with a degree in pharmacy and with an ROTC

commission He later served as an Army aviator in the Korean War

Mr Katterjohn owned and operated Owen Cleaners for 40 years 20

of those years with his father-in-law Horace Owen He served as director

of the American Division of The Johnson Group Cleaners Liverpool

England for 12 years He was invited 13 consecutive years to the Varsity

International Dry Cleaners and was chairman in 1976 He was a former

member of the Paducah Tourist Commission the Paducah Convention

Center Board Paducah Water Works and Greater Paducah Industrial

Foundation He was a lifetime member of the United Church of

Paducah where he served as an elder He was the longest-serving

member of the Rotary Club of Paducah

ldquoMr Katterjohn was a part of Paducahrsquos greatest generationrdquo said

City Commissioner Allan Rhodes ldquoHe was a fabric of the communityrdquo

added County Commissioner Bill Bartleman Longtime friend Basil

Drossos said he was a part of the ldquobedrock that modern Paducah was

founded and created onrdquo ldquoOne of his favorite pastimes was just driving

around Paducahrdquo said his son-in-law David Perry ldquoThe riverfront

parks different buildings and monuments were continually fascinating

to him He loved taking rides like thatrdquo

ldquoAlmost everyone will tell you that he always knew their name He

knew about their family He was very much a people person He was

really interested not just in your name but he wanted to know how you

were doing how things were going And it was a truly genuine interestrdquo

added his daughter Carolyn Perry

One of Mr Katterjohnrsquos most noted civic projects was the University

of Kentucky College of Engineering Paducah campus In 2003 he

established the first endowed professorship and was also a key leader in

getting the college established ldquoHe had a vision for how having engi-

neering education in this area would significantly contribute to the eco-

nomic development of the regionrdquo said David Silverstein director of

the Paducah campus

Mr Katterjohn had been a member of the Paducah Bank Board of

Directors since 1957 and a past chairman ldquoMr Gene Katterjohn was

instrumental in the leadership and growth of the bank and took great

pride in itrdquo said Joe Framptom ldquoHe was committed to the belief that

the bank should serve and give back to the community Those were

tenets of his beliefs not just in his personal business but in his life Our

bank will reap the many benefits of having Mr Katterjohn at the helm

of our board of directors well into the futurerdquo

Frank R Paxton was the son of Edwin J and Florence Paxton He was a 1948 cum laude graduate of the University of Notre Dame From then until 1961 he served as business manager and general manager of The Paducah Sun (then the Paducah Sun-Democrat) He became publisher of the newspaper in 1961

succeeding his father who had held the position since 1900

In 1968 Paxton moved to Chicago to assume the role of president of Burke and James Inc a photographic supply and manufacturing company

owned by Paducah Newspapers Inc He returned to Paducah in 1972 to become president of The Paducah Bank and Trust Company a position held until his retirement in 1984 Mr Paxton led numerous civic organizations and charitable efforts during his life in Paducah

Mr Paxton served two terms as president of the Paducah Area Chamber of Commerce He was president of the Rotary Club of Paducah and chairman of Riverside Hospital which later became Lourdes In the 1950s he chaired a fundraising effort that netted a then-record $87000 for participating agencies Following that campaign he was presented with the Junior Chamber of Commercersquos Distinguished Service Award He was active in Democratic politics including a role as state campaign chairman for President Lyndon Johnson He served on numerous state boards and agencies and in 1974 was appointed by Governor Wendell Ford to the Murray State University Board of Regents Mr Paxton was a guest at the White House on several occasions during the Kennedy and Johnson administrations He told friends and family that one of his fondest memories was an occasion in 1961 when he and other newspaper publishers were invited to a private luncheon with President Kennedy to discuss the economy

ldquoAlthough Frank did not have a banking back-ground he certainly had a business background and an understanding of the communityrdquo said Joe Framptom CEO of Paducah Bank ldquoHis good common business sense served him well and it served our bank and the community very well He was an ethical honorable individual And he was a very good friend and mentor to me He will be greatly missedrdquo

Reverend Joe Beal is the

REAL DEAL At least thatrsquos how Debbie Curtis member of

Broadway United Methodist Church sees the reverend

ldquoHe walks the walkrdquo says Debbie as she exits the

Sunday service

Reverend Joe Beal has been in the ministry for 35

years and was appointed pastor of Broadway Methodist in

June 2010 His message of love is what he is associated

with most but his role as the first black preacher for this

predominantly white church is also notable

Like any new appointment Brother Joe and the

congregation began with a bit of apprehension

ldquoWe had our legitimate fear of the unknown Without

discussing it I think that we decided to trust each other

and each give the other a chance It was new different

and unknown for us both Neither of us decided to base

our judgement of the other solely on the color of our skin

but rather on how we would treat each other Sadly

however racism exists in our country and in our world I

am grateful to be part of a congregation that is trying to

create a climate of love trust and respect among all

peoplerdquo says Brother Joe

When Debbie Curtis calls Brother Joe ldquothe real dealrdquo

she says it is because his love is genuine

ldquoTo love others not professionally not in word only but

to love them lsquofor realrsquordquo says Brother Joe

Brother Joe recently announced he would be leaving

ldquothe most rewarding and fulfilling experience of [his] liferdquo

because of an ongoing battle with diabetes While he will

no longer serve in the pulpit he plans to remain as

active as he is able with the congregation

Pastoral Ministries Assistant John Sparks says that

there simply are some people you canrsquot replace

ldquoThere is a tendency for any church to see itself more

as an organization than an organism Brother Joe helped

Broadway by providing a fresh vision of compassionrdquo

says John

There are new realities in the community like home-

lessness and mental illness that John believes will

require the vision Brother Joe has brought to Broadway

ldquoItrsquos by being able to see through a lens that sees

everyone as being part of something bigger that we can

reach out to them and that we can be reached by them

as well To continue to live into that spirit that he walked

is not only a challenge but an opportunity especially in

this neighborhood He opened a lot more doors for those

opportunitiesrdquo says John

As John takes over the daily administration of the

church Brother Joe has a few words of advice

ldquoTo love unconditionallyhellipand to realize that the

success or failure of the congregation is not on his

back but on Godrsquos to remember that his name is

ldquoJohnrdquo and not ldquoAtlasrdquo to remember that the Church is

of God and will be until the end of time and lastly to

remember how much he is loved by God his family me

and the congregationrdquo says Brother Joe

And the congregation will forever love their Brother Joe

WOW VOLUME 25 2016

38

WOW VOLUME 23 2014 bull 37

$

$ $

$

Dollar$fromheaven A local church received a gift that

honored their members their mission and their beliefs

Many dream of it Some hope for it Others may pray for it ldquoItrdquo is the improbable phone call

delivering news that a stranger has named you the sole beneficiary of a trust

sufficient to retire all your debt

Seven Oaks Church of Christ on Highway 97 in Mayfield was on the

receiving end of just such a phone call in October of 2015

The congregation had made a leap of faith in 2014 adding a 4000-plus

square foot educational annex to the existing church facility to allow for a

growing congregation Included in the project were two new canopies LED

parking lot lights and other minor improvements bringing the total cost of

the project to approximately $600000 Through quarterly ldquoFifth Sundayrdquo

contributions the debt had been reduced to $338000 but was still costing

the church about $1000 per month in interest alone

One phone call from Paducah Bankrsquos Melanie McNeill changed the entire

financial situation of the church Seven Oaks was the sole beneficiary of a trust

valued at $367000 enough to retire the churchrsquos $338000 debt As Seven

Oaks Minister Josh Ketchum communicated ldquoWhen we found out the amount

of money we were fully convinced in the providence of Godrdquo

Asked if he felt the church had received pennies from heaven Elder Don

Sparks responded ldquoNo not pennies dollars from heavenrdquo

The bequest was left to the church by Graves County native Elizabeth Allene

Morris who was not a member of Seven Oaks Church and known by few in

the church Her nephew Mike Mabry describes his aunt as a strong-willed

independent woman with a sense of ad-

venture which led her to California in the

1930rsquos where she spent most of her life

Mabry fondly recalled ldquoMy Aunt

Allene had a good head for figures and

probably saw something she liked about

Seven Oaks Churchrdquo

She created her will in 1994 which

included a trust to go into effect at her

death to benefit her sister Estelle Seay

Paducah Bank became the trustee and was

responsible for managing the funds and

distributing designated principle and

40 bull WOW VOLUME 25 2016

bull

ldquoMelanie worked

really well with us and

was right on top of things She made

us feel comfortable and we believed she

always had the best interest of her client

in mind She always had time to talk to

done through Paducah Bankrdquo

Seven Oaksrsquo Josh Ketchum and

Don Sparks remember Melanie

McNeillrsquos response when they filled her

in on the details of how the amount

of the unexpected bequest related to

Josh KETCHUM

Seven Oaks Minister monthly payments to Seay for as long as

she lived At Seayrsquos death the remaining

value of the trust was to be paid out to

the church Seay was a member of Seven

Oaks but had moved away years ago to

be cared for by family Like Mrs Morris

few people in the church knew her

Mabry who lives in northern

Kentucky cared for his Aunt Estelle

in her declining health and dealt with

Paducah Bank in regard to the trust

He describes dealings with the Bank

and Melanie McNeill in particular

us and I never felt that she was rushing

me or trying to cut a conversation shortrdquo

Seeing no obstacles in his remote

dealings from outside the geographical

region of Paducah Bank he offered the

ultimate compliment ldquoIf I were in the

position to establish a trust it would be

the church debt She said ldquoThis is a

God thingrdquo

Whether you consider it a God

thing providence of God or a happy

coincidence it was made possible by a

wise woman doing prudent estate

planning with a local bank

WOW VOLUME 25 2016 bull 41

Making Memories

PADUCAH BANK SPREADS THE WOW

AROUND TOWN Over the river down main street at the movies and in the parking

lotmdashno matter the location or the encounter when Paducah Bank is there some WOW is going on Herersquos just a REALLY brief look at some of the wonderful experiences weve had this past year

WOW VOLUME 25 2016

42

LEFT Our young friend Jose (Paco)

dos Remedios shared his music and his love of

his hometown with everyone in a recent TV commercial

1 Joe Framptom presents a check for $2500 to Paducah Bank Teen of the Year winner

Meg Hancock 2 Cathy Crecelius and WPSD NewsChannel 6 were our

partners for a Super Shredder event 3 Lisa Long and Maurie McGarvey

ldquoleaned inrdquo and learned about women in the workplace last summer 4 Rae and

Dixie Hall were WOW warriors and rowers at the Dragon Boat races 5 Paducah Bank honors our veterans each day with a special

place to park 6 Macie Hargrove loved the holiday parade in WOW fashion 7 Sarah Hendley

did some networking at our summer college reception 8 Hollie Potter always gives a helping

hand to our Paducah Bank volunteer efforts 9 Some Paducah Bank swingers include Mike Shelbourne

Mark Knecht Mardie Herndon and Rick Loyd

ESERVED FOR OUR

VETERANS bull AND MILITARY

( -~

321

654

987

Karess HOSKINS

It takes a COMMUNITY

and SCHOLARSHIP

to create a productive pathwayfor college-bound

students with f inancial needs

PADUCAH BANK HAS DONATED $150000 TO THE

COMMUNITY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

WOW VOLUME 25 2016

45

SAYS HELLO

McCracken County High School 2015

THE PHONE RINGS AND AUTOMATICALLY KELE

Kele doesnrsquot just pick up the phone She picks up little things about people and remembers them From answering your calls to answering your questions the people at Paducah Bank give you personal attention and treat you like you really matter for one simple reason YOU DO Talk to the people at Paducah Bank

Real people Real service 2705755700

M E M B E R F D I C

graduate Karess Hoskins could hardly hold back her tears as she described how much

the support from the Community Scholarship Program meant to her

A first-generation college student at West Kentucky Community and Technical

College Hoskins was one of more than 150 Community Scholarship Program

students family friends and supporters who attended a luncheon recognizing students

and supporters of the program

ldquoThank you to the donors for giving students like me the opportunity to attend

college tuition-freerdquo said the 18-year-old Hoskins who plans to pursue a career in

radiology ldquoTo not have to worry about having to pay for college allows us to

focus on selecting a major and getting good gradesrdquo

Hoskinsrsquo parents Kenny and Mary Hoskins said receiving a community

scholarship was the reason their daughter is able to go to college ldquoItrsquos so

wonderfulrdquo said Mary Hoskins ldquoWithout it (the CSP scholarship) we

would never have been able to send herrdquo Her father agreed ldquoItrsquos a blessing

It really helped out a whole lot Irsquom really proud of people helping out like

this it will help others toordquo he said

The Community Scholarship Program provides scholarship funding for

up to 60 credit hours toward a technical

certification andor an associate degree

at WKCTC The Rotary Club of

Paducah initiated the idea for the CSP

as a public-private partnership with strong

participation from the Rotary the City

of Paducah McCracken County Fiscal

Court partnering high schools WKCTC

Paducah Bank and several local businesses

and companies Students at a participating

Paducah or McCracken County

high school or homeschool

within McCracken County

are eligible for the program

as long as they meet certain

criteria The inaugural CSP

class began at WKCTC in fall

2014 with 216 students Many of

those students will have graduated

46 bull WOW VOLUME 25 2016

THE PHONE RINGS AND AUTOMATICALLY KELE

from the college beginning in May 2015

Hoskins said she is striving to be a

positive influence on others ldquoIrsquom trying

to be the best role model to the ones who

look up to me For my nieces and nephews

I want them to know that when things get

difficult I will be there for them encour-

aging and supporting themrdquo Hoskins

said ldquoAnd they need to know there are

other people who are ready to assist them

when things get difficult in liferdquo

Ashley Wright WKCTC Vice President

of Institutional Advancement said one

of the most rewarding things about the

Community Scholarship Program is the

continued support of the community

ldquoItrsquos a commitment to these students

that regardless of what their personal and

professional aspirations may be they will

not have to put it on hold

because of financial barriersrdquo

Wright said

ldquoWe cannot make that

commitment without our

donorsrdquo added Wright

ldquoWe are so grateful

Paducah Bank believed in

the vision of the Community

Scholarship Program and what it

could do for Paducah and McCracken

County from the very beginning They

became one of the first businesses to

financially support this initiative and

have been committed to the scholarshiprsquos

purpose of increasing the percentage

of McCracken County students that

transition from high school to post-

secondary education Today we know

that students who participate

in the Community

Scholarship Program

are staying enrolled in

college earning a higher

GPA than their non-

CSP peers and earning

more college credit

each semester This

success is due to the businesses

and organizations that stepped up in

the beginning before we could have

envisioned these results Paducah Bank

is always looking toward the future of

this community and their support of

the Community Scholarship Program is

evidence of their commitment to the next

generation of Paducah and McCracken

Countyrdquo

SAYS HELLO

WOW VOLUME 25 2016 bull 47

THE ARTof EDUCATION AT PADUCAH SCHOOL OF ART AND DESIGN

49

ldquoTHE ENTIRE ART SCHOOL CAMPUS

ANCHORS PADUCAHrsquoS GROWING CREATIVE

ECONOMY AND ADDS WEIGHT TO THE REGIONrsquoS

RECOGNITION AS A CULTURAL DESTINATION I AM PLEASED AND PROUD

TO HAVE WORKED WITH SO MANY EXTRAORDINARY

INDIVIDUALS IN MAKING THE COMMUNITYrsquoS VISION FOR A WORLD-CLASS ART SCHOOL A REALITY AND I

AM DELIGHTED WITH WHAT WE HAVE ACCOMPLISHEDrdquo

mdashPAUL AHO Dean of the Paducah

School of Art and Design

In March 2000 the city of Paducah in partnership with Paducah Bank

launched its award-winning Artist Relocation

Program as a means of revitalizing its historic

LowerTown neighborhood This highly successful

program has infused over $30 million into the

local economy earning Paducah international

recognition as a historic cultural destination

and significantly enriching the cultural life of

the region

In August 2008 a collaborative effort between

the city West Kentucky Community and Technical

College (WKCTC) and regional interests created

Paducah School of Art to serve the region and

anchor the LowerTown Arts District through the

creation of a world-class art school The school

opened in temporary studios in downtown

Paducah and immediately exceeded expectations

for its growth

As part of a larger vision for the schoolrsquos

expansion in April 2013 the school changed its

name to Paducah School of Art and Design (PSAD)

reflecting an expanded vision for its programming

and the art schoolrsquos absorption of the collegersquos long-

standing visual communication and multimedia

programs In January 2014 Paducah School of

Art opened the Ceramics and Small Metals

Building on Madison Street in LowerTown This

historic structure allowed for a greatly expanded

state-of-the-art ceramics studio as well as studios

for the launch of new programs in jewelry and

metals to further serve the community

ldquoI recently had a chance to tour the Paducah School of Art and Design which has to be one of the most inspiring state-of-the-art facilities for artists and art students to be found anywhere Itrsquos a beautiful and thoughtfully re-purposed light-filled crown jewel that will surely be a beacon for creative visual artists in all disciplines And I canrsquot imagine what kind of wonderful impact that creative engine is going to have on the communityrdquo

mdashMICHAEL KILLOREN Local Arts Agencies Director National Endowment for the Arts

50 bull WOW VOLUME 25 2016

PSAD expanded again in August 2014 with the

completion of its 7000-square-foot Sculpture Building

located adjacent to the ceramics and small metals studios

The Sculpture Building houses fully equipped studios for

clay modeling large-scale projects wood and metals

fabrication along with a foundry and studios for mold

making and bronze casting

Also in August 2014 renovations began on the 2D and

Graphic Design Building in a historic building adjacent to

PSADrsquos other LowerTown studios This 30000-square-foot

expansion opened in January and houses the schoolrsquos programs

in drawing painting photography visual communication

and multimedia It also includes a resource library and

dedicated galleries for an enhanced exhibition program

further serving the region and the goals of WKCTC

ldquoCompletion of PSADrsquos new 2D and Graphic Design

building will allow us to properly house all of our 2D and

media programs in one location expand our Master Artists

Workshop program increase our public programming and

community outreach and continue to build on our note-

worthy exhibition programrdquo said Paul Aho Dean of PSAD

In support of Paducahrsquos emergence as a cultural and arts

destination and an eye toward national recognition for its

programs PSAD launched its first Master Artist Workshops

in the summer of 2014 The program featured national

artists and educators and attracted students from across

the country With the advent of new classes and faculty

come new opportunities for students seeking to launch

their college experience as well as significant new resources

for emerging and established artists to enhance their career

opportunities in the region and beyond

Paducah Bank supported the completion of PSAD with a

$150000 gift and the naming rights for the Paducah Bank

Kitchens Cafeacute

Paducah School of Art and Design is a division of West

Kentucky Community and Technical College a regionally

accredited college recognized by The Aspen Institute as

one of the top ten community colleges in the nation three

consecutive times and twice as a Finalist with Distinction

ldquoAt PSAD a diverse mix of traditional and non-traditional

students and studio artists from the community work side

by side in the studiosrdquo said WKCTC president Dr Barbara

Veazey ldquosharing insights experience and ideas to the

mutual benefit of allrdquo

PaulAho is the Dean of Paducah

School of Art and Design where he also teaches digital photography He earned

his Bachelor of Fine Arts degree at Florida State

University and his Master of Fine Arts degree from the

University of South Florida Paul has also taught at Palm

Beach Community College and Florida Atlantic University

He has twice been awarded South Florida Cultural

Consortium Visual and Media Artists Fellowships and

his work is represented in numerous public and private

collections ldquoThe entire art school campus anchors

Paducahrsquos growing creative economy and adds weight to

the regionrsquos recognition as a cultural destinationrdquo says

Aho ldquoI am pleased and proud to have worked with so

many extraordinary individuals in making the communityrsquos

vision for a world-class art school a reality and I am

delighted with what we have accomplishedrdquo

it

Allpo1nt

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InHonorof

Those Who Serve

Paducah Bank is joining with the Paducah community to foster strong positive relationships between police and those they seek to protect

WOW VOLUME 25 2016

53

News feeds around the nation have been full of shootings protests

and nation-wide outrage of late Some of that has resulted from rifts between police

departments and the communities theyrsquove sworn to protect

Members of the Paducah Police Department have taken steps to make sure such a

disassociation never encroaches on the community they preserve and protect Chief of

Police Brandon Barnhill says he believes establishing The Police Foundation of Paducah-

McCracken County Inc will create a way to further tie his force to the Paducah public

ldquoWe felt like this was an opportunity for us to provide an open door or an avenue for

the community to further support some of our initiativesrdquo he said

The foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization designed to raise funds and to

give local police extra resources for improving public safety strengthening community

partnerships and increasing employee development Barnhill says the City of Paducah

has given his department sufficient funding but this new effort will raise money for

extra programs and training and will hopefully strengthen the forcersquos bond with the

local community

ldquoWe see the value of relationships transparency an open-door policy and of opening

lines of communication with the

communityrdquo Barnhill says

By investing in the Paducah

Police Departmentrsquos foundation

the com-munity will help fund

programs like improved training

courses continuing education and

the purchase of new technology

for police use But Barnhill says

strengthening the relationship between

the force and the community is still

the foundationrsquos ultimate focus Itrsquos a

goal that the chief says matters now

more than ever

ldquoRelationships have to have a

strong foundational level at which you

Building on a

strongfoundation Funding provided through the Paducah Police Foundation will support initiatives in

these areas each year allowing the Paducah Police Department to undertake innovative

projects and improve its ability to serve the citizens of Paducah

bull Keep police officers safe bull Fight violence and drug related crime bull Improve

Paducah police community relations bull Make neighborhoods safer bull Provide healthy

outlets for youth bull Assist police officers in upgrading critical skills and education

The Police Foundation of Paducah McCracken County is the only organization sanc-

tioned by the Paducah Police Department to raise funds for its benefit

The Police Foundation of Paducah McCracken County Inc is a registered corporation

with the state of Kentucky and is recognized by the federal government as a 501(c)(3)

tax exempt non-profit organization

54 bull WOW VOLUME 25 2016

Building on a

strongfoundation

know people in the community they

know you as an individual and they

know your principlesrdquo he says ldquoThey

know how you manage an agency as

large as a police departmentrdquo

ldquoThe success of a community has

much to do with the success of the

institutions that form the basis of its

safety and securityrdquo said Joe Framptom

a member of the Paducah Police

Foundation board ldquoI personally believe

that the creation of this organization will

be a constructive means of supporting the

goals of our local police force and will

be a proactive impetus to maintaining

strong productive alliances between the

members of the Paducah police and the

people in our community Our bank is

pleased that we can be a part of this new

endeavor This is one more way each of

us at Paducah Bank can creatively and

beneficially serve our communityrdquo

Board Chairman Jim Garrett whole-

heartedly agrees ldquoI am honored to serve

on the new Police Foundationrsquos board

and hope that businesses and individuals

in the Paducah community will consider

supporting our effortsrdquo Garrett says

ldquoWe hope to help build a police force

capable of dealing with the complexity

of the 21st century It is imperative that

we assist our officers with additional

education and enhanced opportunities

for positive interaction with the

community it serves Every person can

make a difference no matter how big

or small as long as we have a common

goal in mindrdquo

Anyone who would like to know

more about the organization or who

would like to donate online can visit

wwwpaducahpolicefoundationorg

Donations may be made by mail to

the Police Foundation of Paducah-

McCracken County Inc PO Box 594

Paducah KY 42002-0594 Donations

can also be made in person at any

Paducah Bank location

LEFT TO RIGHT Chief Brandon Barnhill Paducah Bank CEO Joe Framptom

Board Member Leon Owens Assistant Chief Brian Krueger Board Chairman

Jim Garrett Board Member Gary Reese

NOT PICTURED Board Members Whitney Denson and April Wolfrom

WOW VOLUME 25 2016 bull 55

theLast page

ldquoUrban architecture especially architecture from the early twentieth century has been a favorite subject of my art for as long

as I have been painting I knew the first time I drove up Broadway and saw

downtown Paducah that it would soon be the subject of my paintingsrdquo

WILLIAM RENZULLI was one of the first artists to personally and professionally invest in the LowerTown Artist Relocation program and has continued to be a stalwart participant and supporter of the arts culture in Paducah

WOW VOLUME 25 2016

56

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We can help you build an investment strategy that works toward

your long-term goals helping you to retire confidently on your

terms Call today for more information or to schedule a visit

PADUCAH F NANC AL C O N S U L T A N T S

Investment Center located at The Paducah Bank amp Trust Company | 555 Jefferson Street | Paducah Kentucky 42001 Phone 2705755728 | Toll Free 8885756223 | Fax 2705756224 | wwwpaducahfinancialconsultantscom

Securities offered through LPL Financial Member FINRASIPC Insurance products offered through LPL Financial or its licensed affiliates Paducah Bank and Paducah Financial Consultants are not registered brokerdealers and are not affiliated with LPL Financial

Not FDIC Insured Not Bank Guaranteed May Lose Value Not a Bank Deposit Not Insured By Any Federal Government Agency

CAHBANK

PADUCAH BANK

Post Office Box 2600 bull Paducah KY 42002-2600

PRSRT STD US POSTAGE

PAID PADUCAH KY PERMIT 44

A WOW wedding deserves a WOW bank

Itrsquos a new start Itrsquos a new relationship Itrsquos a new life We want to be a part of it all

Call or stop by a Paducah Bank location today and letrsquos get acquainted You have so much to plan for and we want to help

with financial products and services for every plan and every dream Let us put a little WOW in your new life together

wwwpaducahbankcom M E M B E R F D I C

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MiiCRACKEN cot T SC1001

~ COMMUNITY CHRISTIA

ACADEMY GRADES K- 12

~

WOW WHAT A DIFFERENCE

AN EDUCATION MAKES IN OUR

COMMUNITY AND IN OUR

WORLD

Paducah Bank is honored to be the bank of choice for our four local school systems

wwwpaducahbankcom M E M B E R F D I C

dearfriends In this issue of WOW Magazine we celebrate our past appreciate our present and envision our future

As we remember the leadership of Mr Frank Paxton and Mr Eugene Katterjohn we are humbled by

the honorable men who saw the great potential in our institution and put their own personal passion

into its achievements

JOE FRAMPTOM Chairman and CEO

And presently the great American pastime of baseball is once again a

part of Paducahrsquos summer sports scene Greg McKeel has managed to hit it

out of the park in Paducah by working to create the reemergence of the

Paducah Chiefs baseball team They have taken to the diamond at Brooks

Stadium and Paducah Bank was there for the first pitch

We welcome Barry Smith to our Paducah Bank team of financial

professionals We know our future will hold even greater promise with

someone of Barryrsquos expertise and enthusiasm on OUR team

Our feature on a recent Community Scholarship recipient gives us faith

in the power of education and in the commitment of young people in our

community who are embracing the personal potential of a college degree

Yoursquoll also find many other local stories of dedication development and

determination among those we call customers and friends

As always we invite you to visit us at any of our Paducah Bank

locations or online Be prepared to be WOWed

MARDIE HERNDON President and COO

WOW VOLUME 25 2016 bull 3

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REIDLAND BANKING CENTER

SOUTHSIDE BANKING

CENTER

MID CITY BANKING CENTER

LONE OAK BANKING CENTER

DOWNTOWN BANKING CENTER

STRAWBERRY HILL BANKING

CENTER

Banking Hours wwwpaducahbankcom 24 Hours

WowLine (2705756677) 24 Hours

Mobile Banking 24 Hours

Lobby Monday-Thursday 845 am - 4 pm

Friday 845 am - 5 pm

Drive-Thru Monday-Thursday 745 am - 530 pm

Friday 745 am - 6 pm

Saturday (Lone Oak amp Strawberry Hill) 9 am - Noon

Banking Center Locations Main Office bull 555 Jefferson Street 2705755700

Mid-City bull 2401 Broadway 2705755763

Reidland bull 5542 Reidland Road 2705755761

Lone Oak bull 2635 Lone Oak Road 2705755775

Strawberry Hill bull 4575 Pecan Drive 2705755725

Southside (drive-thru only) bull 3445 Paducah Bank Drive 2707774600

Atm Locations Main Office 555 Jefferson Street

Mid-City 2401 Broadway

Reidland 5542 Reidland Road

Lone Oak 2635 Lone Oak Road

Lone Oak (Banks Market parking lot) 2855 Lone Oak Road

Strawberry Hill 4575 Pecan Drive

Jackson Street (Cash Savers formerly

Super Valu parking lot) 2965 Jackson Street

Southside 3445 Paducah Bank Drive

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facebookfansPaducah Bank has often been recognized in the industry for its amazing presence on social media Here are some of the reasons why we LOVE our Facebook fans They are always there with words of encouragement and great stories of personal service from our incredible team of bankers Let us hear from YOU Follow us on Facebook Twitter and Instagram

RACHEL BENSON I used to work there and learned from the inside out that this bank is here to serve its customers I watched time and time again management go out of their way to train everyone on excellent customer service and watched great employees deliver that very thing My husband and I moved to Paducah from the north and will never leave Paducah Bank Great people and great productsmdashwe love our bank

REBECCA MAYEAUX CANESTRINI Gr8 bank Gr8 employees Gr8 service All I can say is ldquoWOWrdquo

SCOTTYE WILLIAMS Reidland branch is not only professional but always strives to make my life as a business owner easier They are also like family to me Personal service is what makes me a loyal Paducah Bank customer

DENA ROWE We wouldnrsquot bank anywhere else Paducah Bank always makes me feel like Irsquom the only customer they have

The crack of the bat will be heard

in Paducah again this summer at

Hist ry

Hits a

Books Stadium

P A D U C A H C H I E F S

WOW VOLUME 25 2016

6

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GREG McKEEL

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In 1903 Paducah was a booming river city and any well-respected American city

of that day had a baseball team The minor league Paducah

Chiefs team made their debut that year as a part of the KITTY

League (KentuckyndashIllinoisndashTennessee League) For the next

half-century the team remained a Paducah staple affiliated with

major league teams such as the Cincinnati Reds the Pittsburgh

Pirates the Brooklyn Dodgers and the St Louis Cardinals

And if Paducah was a baseball town its capital was Brooks

Stadium Opened in 1949 under the leadership of J Polk

Brooks baseball aficionados and fans instantly recognized

Brooks Stadium as one of Americarsquos premiere parks

By 1996 however the stadium sat in disrepair and was on

the slate to be demolished The Chiefs were long gone and it

looked like Paducahrsquos baseball days were finished Dr Frank

ldquoDocrdquo Hideg would have none of that however He quickly

became the J Polk Brooks of a new generation enlisting an

array of volunteers to resurrect the glory of Paducahrsquos baseball

heydays One of those volunteers was baseball fan Greg McKeel

ldquoItrsquos amazing what Doc Hideg did to turn that aroundrdquo

says Greg ldquoItrsquos easy to say that we need to do something

but to actually do it in the way he did is amazing And with

the renovated stadium we went to work coming up with

competition to playrdquo

Brooks Stadium hosted games for the American Legion

the OVC Paducah Tilghman the Southern Illinois Miners

Murray State the University of Kentucky the NCBA World

Series and others

ldquoEvery chance we get to have players on that field is a great

thingrdquo adds Greg ldquoItrsquos one of the best playing surfaces in

Kentucky We hear that all the time from many of the players

who get a chance to be hererdquo

Paducah was once again at the top of the game The loss of

the Paducah Chiefs remained a constant thought however for

those who brought back baseball This year that history will

come full circle

ldquoThe Chiefs are returningrdquo says Greg ldquoStarting this year we

will have a college summer league and our local team will be the

Paducah Chiefs It is a wooden bat team and wersquove even gone

back to the original uniforms for the design on the new ones

Itrsquos been a leap of faith We finally decided last July that we

needed to do something like this and the response has been

overwhelming acceptance and excitementrdquo

Greg approached community leaders about supporting the

team and spoke with Paducah Bank CEO Joe Framptom

ldquoPaducah Bank felt like we did about itrdquo adds Greg ldquoIt is

definitely a positive for our city The team is owned by the

community and any income generated goes right back into

8 bull WOW VOLUME 25 2016

original family

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ltthe team Paducah Bank understood the civic side and that this

DECADESof DEDICATION MCKEEL EQUIPMENT IS THE

OLDEST FAMILY-OWNED CASE DEALERSHIP IN THE US

Eighty-two years ago Coleman McKeel opened a small business in Murray KY working out of the trunk of his car His mission helping customers with their machinery needs

Colemanrsquos wife Frances joined him in the 1950s structuring the parts and accounting departments In the 1970s sons Dan and Greg joined in and soon after the family opened an additional location in Paducah stretching their reach to the four-state region

The mission remained the same servicing and renting equipment for farmers contractors and homeowners who have jobs to do From backhoes to excavators to forklifts the family stayed focused on supplying the right equipment at the right time

McKeel Equipment is now in their third generation with Dan and his son Andy managing the Murray location Greg and Danrsquos oldest son Scott oversee Paducah operations McKeel is the oldest Case dealership in the United States that is still owned and operated by the

is purely Paducah We are proud to have them as a sponsorrdquo

The once familiar Chief uniforms will be seen again on the

field beginning June 4 The crack of the wooden bat will shoot

its way across the eager crowd just as it did on Brooks Stadiumrsquos

opening day in 1949

Greg is happy to see the Chiefs return and hopes it will get

more people to come experience the game and the stadium ldquoIrsquom

amazed at how many people come up to me and tell me that

even though they arenrsquot baseball people they are excited about

this Even if you arenrsquot a baseball fan yoursquoll want to go see this

team and soak up the atmosphere Itrsquos unlike any otherrdquo

WOW VOLUME 25 2016 bull 9

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left a career in law for a

commitment to her fellow citizen

Wen asked how she likes her new position as Executive Director of the

Housing Authority of Paducah in comparison to her previous career as a partner

in a local law firm Melissa Yates exclaims ldquoI liked law but I love housing

It is rewarding and my satisfaction level is off the chartrdquo

WOW VOLUME 25 2016

11

-

No stranger to the requirements of public housing she served as legal counsel to the Housing Authority since 2003

and her private practice experience focused on public housing issues and regulatory matters with the United States

Department of Housing and Urban Development and the Kentucky Public Service Commission

Yates has been on the job since May 2015 and thinks she has the most interesting job possible ldquoMost people canrsquot

say this but I genuinely love coming to work each dayrdquo she explains

Although itrsquos her dream job itrsquos not without its challenges Her biggest hurdle has been securing sufficient HUD

funding Appropriations are set by Congress and vary year by year This year it amounted to approximately 82 percent

of budgeted needs Melissa credits her dedicated staff of housing professionals with working efficiently to address

priorities while meeting resident needs and complying with numerous and stringent HUD requirements This year

ldquoPADUCAH BANK FOCUSES ON

RELATIONSHIPS AND WORKS HARD TO MAINTAIN THOSE

RELATIONSHIPSrdquo

she is proud to report that despite limited funding they were able to use

capital funds to tuck-point and paint Elmwood Court and put in new

windows in the Anderson Court site

Despite the limited funding Melissa praises her staff for meticulous

maintenance of housing units mostly built in the 1950rsquos a task she

admits isnrsquot easy The new Executive Director feels the staff at all levels

goes beyond their job requirements by asking themselves questions like

ldquoIf I was putting my mother or sister in this apartment how would I

want it to lookrdquo

Melissa and her staff of approximately 35 housing professionals

provide services for 1600 residents and maintain 855 housing units throughout the city She realizes public housing

is sometimes negatively perceived but she emphasizes ldquoMy staff works too hard not to get positive recognition I

want everyone to know they do a really great jobrdquo

She clearly loves her staff and reiterates ldquoThey are housing professionals We are professionalsrdquo

Another group of professionals that she values are the staff of Paducah Bank

ldquoPaducah Bank focuses on relationships and works hard to maintain those relationships Even though I have

worked with them for years until the last few months I never fully appreciated the extent of work provided to their

customersrdquo says Yates ldquoAll of the personal bankers Melissa Khourie Kelly LeNeave Mardie Herndon and Terry

Bradley are always attentive responsive and ready to hold our hands and walk us through whatever is necessary The

level of service we receive is truly remarkablerdquo

A native of southern Illinois Yates and her husband Greg a CPA at Williams Williams and Lentz have never

regretted their move to Paducah almost 15 years ago Their children are Brendan a Paducah Tilghman High School

senior Sloane a kindergartener and their youngest Lincoln who is 3

Melissa Yates summarizes her feelings about her career change ldquoWhen practicing law I was confident what I was

doing was important to clients but not sure if it was really making a difference in the community Now Irsquom certain

Irsquom doing something to make our community even better Everyone deserves a home and providing quality affordable

housing is the foundation for a strong communityrdquo

12 bull WOW VOLUME 25 2016

Y O U R P R I V A T E B A N K E R

B A R R Y S M I T H

SUIT UP TAKE THE RUN WITH IT

The team comes together for the offense Who will suit up take the ball and run with it

How will the team create opportunities for the ball handler What moves will work best to bring home the win

WOW VOLUME 25 2016

14

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bull

The new guy on the team is Barry Smith and hersquos ldquosuited uprdquo and ready for the game as

Paducah Bankrsquos new Director of Wealth Management Having the ball in his court isnrsquot really new to Barry

Once upon a time in southern Illinois those same words meant an SIU uniform and a basketball court And winning

meant taking a trip to the NCAA during his freshman year

ldquoI realize that I now live in Kentucky and I am more than aware of the loyalties among basketball fans in this staterdquo

says Barry with a grin ldquoAnd I honor that Cheering on your team is one of the great joys of any basketball fanrdquo

But Barryrsquos heart still beats with the speed of a Saluki when the topic shifts to college hoopsmdashand for good reason It

was a very special time in his life

ldquoIn my first year of college playing basketball on the national stage was pretty much a dream come truerdquo admits Barry

ldquoI had the privilege of playing against Larry Bird at Indiana State who obviously went on to an incredible career in the

NBA I also went up against players like Kiki Vandeweghe David Greenwood Norm Nixon and Maurice Cheeks Little

did I know at the time the famous company I was in I was just there to play and winrdquo

And win they did Barryrsquos SIU team went to the NCAA tournament his first year at the university and won their first

game against Arizona They then lost to Wake Forest in the second round And even though the time on the floor wasnrsquot

quite what the team might have dreamed of it was still the kind of memory that basketball dreams are made of

ldquoI HAD THE PRIVILEGE OF PLAYING AGAINST LARRY BIRD AT INDIANA STATE WHO WENT ON TO AN INCREDIBLE CAREER IN THE NBArdquo

Barryrsquos dedication to teamwork hard work and the work it takes to accomplish sought-after goals has been a consistent

undercurrent in both his athletic endeavors as well as his professional career

After college Barry spent almost a decade in insurance and then followed that with a position in management with

Pepsi in southern Illinois He was a regional manager with Kroger for nine years before making his way into the world of

banking with Union Planters in Murphysboro IL He later joined Regions Bank in Paducah before assuming the position

of Director of Wealth Management at Paducah Bank

ldquoThese may seem like dissimilar careers but they are actually very similar In every company and every position I have

been bringing people together to achieve a common goalrdquo Barry says ldquoAnd thatrsquos one of the things that Paducah Bank

does so very wellrdquo

In his new role Barry will be responsible for leading efforts to integrate banking clients with additional wealth

management solutions available to them at Paducah Bank He will also serve as a key relationship manager and

aggressively work to expand the Paducah Bank presence within western Kentucky

ldquoBarry is a seasoned leader with an unwavering commitment to this marketrdquo said Paducah Bank President Mardie

Herndon ldquoI am pleased that he and his wife Amy are now part of the Paducah Bank family This move underscores our

commitment to growth and illustrates the level of confidence that we have and the opportunity that we see in both the

local market and the entire western Kentucky market Wealth Management will continue to expand

as we invest for the future and focus on top talent like Barry Smithrdquo

Barry is active within our community and maintains leadership roles with the board of

directors for the Rotary Club of Paducah and the board of directors for the Carson Center

ldquoI think if you live in Paducah and you care about the communityrdquo Barry adds ldquoyou canrsquot

help but be aware of all that this bank does for the people and the organizations in Paducah and

the surrounding area They are involved in virtually every part of this community and I take

great pride in now being an active part of that kind of civic commitmentrdquo

WOW VOLUME 25 2016 bull 17

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FamilyandFinance

Local Mother BeginsLegacy at Paducah Bank

Wen you re a kid even the most mundane tasks can seem magical

More than four decades ago around the age of 9 Jana Dawson says she

followed her mother into a large columned building to partake in a family

tradition opening a checking account at Paducah Bank

ldquoI thought it was excitingrdquo Jana says ldquoI felt like a big girlrdquo

Her mother Martha Dawson started teaching the concept of saving to

her four children earlymdashlong before they held their first jobs And she

taught them to entrust their savings to Paducah Bank

Martha became a Paducah Bank customer shortly after moving to the

area with her former husband James in 1953 She says she chose the bank

at random since she knew little about the city but she stayed there because

of the service She says even Jamesrsquo mother became a customer when she

moved to Paducah in the late lsquo70s

ldquoThey did everything that I would want from a bankrdquo Martha says

Martha loves how the bank is a locally owned and steady business She

notes how it hasnrsquot changed its name in the roughly 63 years she has walked

through its doors She also appreciates the fact that it allowed her four off-

spring to open accounts as children

Martha also clearly remembers that a former bank president helped her

teach a financial lesson A long time ago one of her sons ran out of money

and she took him to the bank for a loan The president sat him down for a

discussion about responsibility

ldquoHe talked to him [and gave him] a good lesson on bankingmdashyou

know just how to live a good life without problemsrdquo she said adding ldquohe

loaned us the money but not before he

talked to my sonrdquo

The years passed and Jana absorbed

her motherrsquos financial wisdom and

applied it throughout college and

throughout her career as a computer

analyst for Baptist Health Paducah

During this time the bank became a

larger part of her life When she built

her two-story brick dream home she let

Paducah Bank handle the mortgage and

the bank personnel became emotionally

invested in the house along with her

ldquoWhen I received my primary

financing through Paducah Bank they

were more excited than I wasrdquo she says

Now as Jana lives and works in the

area she has become more and more

ingrained in the community She serves as

a Paducah Ambassador a Paducah Area

Chamber of Commerce member a board

member for the Leadership Paducah

Foundation Inc and more As a devoted

city resident shersquos also happy she can

serve as a faithful customer of the local

bank Her business there has given her

another way in which she can support

her hometown

ldquoIT JUST MAKES ME PROUD TO BE A PADUCAH BANK

CUSTOMER [BECAUSE] IrsquoM VERY ACTIVE IN THE COMMUNITYrdquo

SHE SAYS

And in return Paducah Bank stays

active in her life After all the relationship

Jana has with the bank is part of a family

tradition

18 bull WOW VOLUME 25 2016

The word for

Legacy2016 is

Itrsquos a personal choice a long-standing commitment to the

practice of medicine and a belief in a wellspring of compassion

WOW VOLUME 25 2016

20

Dr EVELYN

MONTGOMERY JONES

bull

Each year Dr Evelyn Montgomery Jones dermatologist chooses a one-word theme

to serve as her guide throughout the entire year The word resonates with intent as Dr

Jones activates it to guide decisions and reinforce purpose with her staff at Wellsprings

Dermatology and The SkinCare Corner These words keep them ever mindful of their

impact in regard to family and community says Dr Jones This yearrsquos word is ldquolegacyrdquo

ldquoSkin is the largest and fastest growing human organ and skin cancer is now rated the

number one cancer in the United Statesrdquo explains Dr Jones ldquoSo we take a comprehensive approach to overall

healthy beautiful skinrdquo Thatrsquos what founded the winning combination of Wellsprings Dermatology and The SkinCare

Corner allowing for delivery of physician-strength products to combat both damage and aging of the skin These

products and techniques also enhance the skinrsquos ability to heal and decrease the risk of skin cancer

Dr Jones drew on her passion to educate on health and beauty for the mission statement she crafted ldquoOur mission

is to educate and encourage others towards excellence in wellness and beauty

in their lives for the glory of God thereby equipping and empowering them

to impact othersrdquo ldquoJIMMIE AND MEGHAN

In 1993 Dr Jones and her husband Dr Shawn Jones ENT-WERE THERE FOR ME otolaryngologist along with their children Rebecca Shawn Curtis and PROFESSIONALLY AND Caleb moved from Louisville back to her hometown of Paducah Dr Jonesrsquo PERSONALLY THEY

PROVED THE WHOLE roots are deep in Paducah Her father Dr Wally Montgomery practiced

PERSONAL BANKER medicine in western Kentucky for many years and her mother Gerry

CONCEPT IS VERY REAL Montgomery was an educator and served as Paducahrsquos mayor AT PADUCAH BANKrdquo Reflecting on the move she explains ldquoWe loved Louisville but we wanted

a slower pace and more community involvement Here we have found a

better place to be more aware and connected to the rest of the communityrdquo

Helping make her legacy of education and encouragement towards excellence in beauty and health a reality is

Paducah Bank with their own legacy of professionalism and personal service When she had the vision to build the

beautiful state-of-the-art facility housing her practice at 2721 West Park Drive her private bankers Jimmie Sizemore

and Meghan Knox were with her every step of the way

ldquoJimmie and Meghan were there for me professionally and personallyrdquo says Dr Jones ldquoThey were involved in every

step of the construction project from looking at the land and accessing the building site to groundbreaking and

through construction They gave me their personal cell phone numbers and told me to call any time including week-

ends They were always available and asking if there was anything they could take care of or if there was anything they

could do Jimmie and Meghan proved the whole personal banker concept is very real at Paducah Bankrdquo

22 bull WOW VOLUME 25 2016

THE WELLSPRINGS DERMATOLOGY

PHYSICIANS STAFF LACY BOYD PA-C

LISA BOGET PA-C AND DR EVELYN JONES

DR KYLE TURNBOis

GETTING BACK toMAKING

Health

Works MEDICAL LLC

for PATIENTS AND BUSINESSES Navigating the world of healthcare is often fraught with confusion and expense of both money

and time Such challenges create barriers and many do not access needed services until major problems occur Dr J Kyle

Turnbo who opened a private practice in 2000 saw these trends first-hand and was troubled

ldquoTherersquos obviously been a dramatic shift in healthcarerdquo he says ldquoand those changes have not been good for employers

who provide insurance coverage those who utilize healthcare or those who provide it Insurance costs have risen along with

deductibles and the average family has difficulty accessing care due to expense We found that flew in the face of what we

wanted to do which was simply to take care of peoplerdquo

WOW VOLUME 25 2016 bull 25

step back reevaluating his approach as a provider ldquoI knew there was a

was like a hundred years ago what it

Dr Turnbo decided to take a

better way to do thisrdquo he says ldquoI started thinking about what it

means to take care of people first and how those barriers could be liftedrdquo

Dr Turnborsquos then-developing concept which he named HealthWorks Medical came to life at James

Marine where an onsite clinic provided occupational medical services and healthcare for their employees

Through HealthWorks Medical a reasonable flat fee per month per employee or covered life allowed

open access to needed healthcare through Dr Turnbo and his staff of multiple practitioners with a wide

variety of experience and expertise

ldquoIn our research we found out that about 90 of patients did not have a primary care physician

Employers providing the benefit to employees and their families allowed them to have direct access to

practitioners providing cost savings to both the employee and the employer A person needs health

insurance especially to cover potential catastrophic events but itrsquos much easier to have insurance and pair

it with HealthWorks Medical services Wersquore proud that our small business partners have the ability to

ldquoPADUCAH BANK HAS ALWAYS BEEN SO SUPPORTIVE OF USrdquo ADDS DR TURNBO ldquoTHEYrsquoVE INVESTED THEIR FAITH AND RESOURCES INTO SMALL BUSINESSES AND HAVE CERTAINLY HELPED US REACH OUR POTENTIALrdquo

provide a healthcare package that is not cost prohibitive and their employees no longer have barriers to

access It is great for us as wellrdquo adds Dr Turnbo ldquoWe no longer have to worry about insurance company

codes and I can focus on whatrsquos best for each patientrdquo

The success of the program at James Marine expanded to other companies such as Paducah Bank and

Briggs amp Stratton in Murray From one clinic at James Marine HealthWorks Medical expanded to four

clinics in the West Kentucky region They expanded their occupational medicine and wellness divisions

and added a division in safety engineering and training HealthWorks Medical offers their services to

companies and businesses both large and small

ldquoSome of the greatest successes came in catching problems earlyrdquo says Dr Turnbo ldquoOne of the most

costly aspects of healthcare is chronic diseases If a person doesnrsquot access care however they may not know

they are headed toward major issues until it is catastrophicrdquo

HealthWorks Medical can provide education and support on any topic identified as a wellness need that a company presents

Examples include identifying problems such as pre-diabetic indicators early high blood pressure or chronic stress Jennie Morehead

Executive Director of Safety and Wellness at Healthworks Medical has seen the success first hand ldquoWersquove seen patients discover issues

early and then learn to make the necessary changes before the problem grew We just had about 8 men at a company who celebrated

being smoke and tobacco free for several years Wersquove had groups of people lose tons of weight We are so proud of them allrdquo The

staff makes themselves available for ongoing support and education even going grocery shopping with some to provide education

on dietary needs ldquoWe can show them that they donrsquot have to eat tree bark to eat healthyrdquo laughs Jennie

HealthWorks Medical also tracks potential healthcare savings of early detection and lifestyle changes 72 of dollars spent on

healthcare services is for the treatment of disease and illness that could have been prevented according to the Centers for Disease

Control and Prevention

ldquoA lot of wellness programs for companies consist of employees filling out a form and then being handed a sheet of informationrdquo

26 bull WOW VOLUME 25 2016

bull

explains Jennie ldquoWe want to be more involved than that Our wellness staff gets to know the people Wellness is not a touchy-feely

pie-in-the-sky kind of idea Every month we are on-site doing something Itrsquos not uncommon to have our folks in steel-toed boots

and hardhats out on a boat asking everyone how they are doing The next day they may be in a bank doing a ldquoBiggest Loserrdquo

program And all employees have access to our coachesrdquo

Dr Turnbo adds ldquoWhat makes HealthWorks Medical different is the follow up and management of the chronic diseases identified

through the wellness program Our practitioners evaluate and treat the diagnosis with routine follow ups and annual physical with lab

work includedrdquo

ldquoThese are simple getting-back-to-basics conceptsrdquo adds Dr Turnbo ldquoOur whole goal is to be a partner to service every need a

patient might have in healthcare from wellness to prevention to acute care And we do that with reasonable effective solutions It

goes back to our original goal of simply taking care of people and we are seeing success in doing that I think this concept will go

beyond this market and it will have started right here in Paducahrdquo

WOW VOLUME 25 2016 bull 27

On T am On Choic The strength of the team is each member The strength of each member is the team

PRIVATE BANKING TRUST DIVISION INVESTMENT DIVISION

PADUCAH FINANCIAL CONSULTANTS Securities offered through LPL Financial member FINRASIPC Insurance products offered through LPL Financial or its licensed affiliates Paducah Bank and Paducah Financial Consultants are not registered brokerdealers and are not affiliated with LPL Financial

Not FDIC Insured Not Bank Guaranteed May Lose Value Not a Bank Deposit Not Insured By Any Federal Government Agency

Gain the benefit of THREE financial services at ONE bank There is a WEALTH of experience among these trusted financial professionals at Paducah Bank We invite

you to get to know each member of our Wealth Management Team

PICTURED LEFT TO RIGHT Caroline Korte Lesa Barks Melanie McNeill Heather Alexander Conner Framptom Lora Riley Gayle Martin Melissa Jones

Barry Smith Carla Berry Mindi Whitworth Jimmie Sizemore Johnna Davenport Bev Underwood Zach Hosman and Lisa Murray

TRUST SERVICES Not FDIC Insured ndash No Bank Guarantee ndash May Lose Value PADUCAH BANK M E M B E R F D I C Not A Paducah Bank Deposit ndash Not Insured By Any Federal Government Agency

Making Lives Better in MindBodyamp

Spirit

The Rayand Kay Eckstein

Hospice Care Center gives families a place of

peace at a time of turmoil

In a day and age when medical professionals routinely perform what were once considered

miracles it is easy to lose sight of death as a natural conclusion of life and not a medical failure

WOW VOLUME 25 2016

30

Steven GRINNELL REGIONAL CEO amp SVP MERCY HEALTH

PRESIDENT amp CEO LOURDES

Ytitcf _~~of

puiJBa~l

As a part of its commitment to making lives

better in mind body and spirit Lourdes has

sought to treat death as a natural conclusion of

life by providing hospice services as a part of

the hospitalrsquos healing mission This program

allows patients and their families to spend their

final moments in a caring peace-filled setting

In April of 2015 Lourdes expanded and

enhanced hospice services by opening The

Ray and Kay Eckstein Hospice Care Center

providing a 10000 square foot state-of-the-art

facility serving a 16-county area including 13

western Kentucky counties and three southern

Illinois counties

ldquoThe Ray and Kay Eckstein Hospice Care

Center is a dream come true that our patients

will experience for generations to comerdquo said

Steven Grinnell Regional CEO amp SVP of

Mercy Health and President amp CEO of Lourdes

ldquoThis sacred space offers a better alternative

for hospice patients when symptoms or life

circumstances necessitate care outside of their

home This was designed by and for patients and

families to meet their needs with compassionate

care and support during these timesrdquo

ldquoLourdes is so grateful for the outpouring of

support from the community for this projectrdquo

Grinnell went on to say ldquoDuring the capital

campaign more than 670 individual donors

contributed gifts both large and small

Paducah Bankrsquos board of directors approved a

significant gift of $100000 toward the project

Support from the bank didnrsquot stop there A

number of their executives and employees also

stepped-up to support the hospice care center

with individual giftsrdquo

Designed in a semi-circle to avoid an

institutional feel features include 10 patient

suites with patios a comfortable family lounge

and kitchen childrenrsquos play area and serenity

garden and chapel for quiet reflection The

center allows unrestricted visiting hours and

pet visitors are also welcome

A team of dedicated specialty-trained

nurses physicians chaplain counselors social

32 bull WOW VOLUME 25 2016

workers personal care aides and volunteers

provide professional services meeting end-of-

life needs of body and spirit

Kay Williams director of Lourdes Hospice

and Home Care remembers special moments

in serving over 275 patients since the center

opened ldquoWe were able to grant a 13-year-old

cancer patientrsquos wish to see the movie Pitch

Perfect 2 Her condition kept her from going

to the theater so the movie studio arranged a

screening here in our family lounge Later we

all honored her request that we wear yellow to

her funeral Yellow is the color representing

childhood cancer awarenessrdquo

Ms Williams also recalls ldquoThe first time I

saw a large family make use of the various areas

of the center I knew we had gotten the design

right They had room to move between groups

as each dealt with the impending loss of their

family member Everyone copes in his or her

own way What a blessing to have space to

allow for itrdquo

Williams and Diane Davis president of the

Lourdes Foundation stress their gratitude for

the generosity of donors providing for needs of

others at their most vulnerable

GRINNELL HIGHLIGHTS PADUCAH BANKrsquoS VARIOUS CONTRIBUTIONS TO LOURDESrsquo MISSION ldquoPaducah Bank has historically been a strong

supporter of Lourdesrsquo mission to improve the

health of our communitiesrdquo he says ldquoThey

have been key supporters of the Lourdes

Golf Outing and Mardi Gras fundraisers for

many years In addition to the financial

resources given by the bank they also provide

intellectual capital through their executive

presence serving on the Lourdes board of

directors helping to provide the strategic

direction of our organization Lourdes is truly

blessed to have support both financial and

intellectual from Paducah Bankrdquo

A NEWLY DESIGNED CENTER FOR THE DELIVERY OF QUALITY CARE

LOURDES

bull

IN CASE OF EMERGENCY THE BEGINNING OF 2016 saw the open house ribbon cutting and

blessing of Lourdesrsquo renovated and expanded Emergency Department

Designed with the patient in mind and with the objective of saving time

and ultimately lives the new Emergency Department is fast flexible

and mobile allowing adaptability to meet any situation It is ideally

positioned for quick access to the cardiac catheterization lab operating

room magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) computerized tomography

(CT) scan and the intensive care unit

ldquoOur Emergency Department team has redesigned care to create

the shortest wait times optimize the patient experience and recruit

the best and brightest professionals in emergency medicinerdquo said

Steven Grinnell Regional CEO amp SVP of Mercy Health and President amp

CEO of Lourdes ldquoWith double the square footage this new Emergency

Department has been designed around the patientsrsquo needs The new

patient flow includes rapid medical exam rooms to reduce time spent

in the waiting room specialized care for behavioral health advanced

intervention for chemical accidents immediate chest pain intervention

and expert care from our teamrdquo

WOW VOLUME 25 2016 bull 33

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Cash for your teen Control for parents

All parents want their children to learn

the importance of managing their

money Paducah Bank has a great

way to get started

The Smart Card allows you to put

a designated amount of cash on the

card so that your child (minimum age

of 13) can budget hisher expenditures

without going over the daily spending limit

you set for them You have control of their daily

spending can see purchases they have made

and they get the valuable experience of

being SMART with their funds

Itrsquos just ONE more way

Paducahrsquos ONE LOCAL BANK

puts a little WOW in your

life and your parenting

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M E M B E R F D I C

35

In Frank R Paxton

Herman Eugene Katterjohn Jr

MemoryThe Paducah community recently lost two iconic leaders whose

vision and dedication were instrumental

in the continued progress of Paducah

McCracken County Both of these

devoted citizens were witness to

monumental changes in

their work and in their

lives as their careers and

personal passions were

carried out with grand

ambition Here we

honor these two proud

Paducahans and the

MANY contributions

they left to each of us

bull

Herman EugeneKatterjohn Jr was born in Paducah in 1921 He attended Paducah schools graduated

from Columbia Military Academy in Columbia TN and from Purdue

University in 1943 with a degree in pharmacy and with an ROTC

commission He later served as an Army aviator in the Korean War

Mr Katterjohn owned and operated Owen Cleaners for 40 years 20

of those years with his father-in-law Horace Owen He served as director

of the American Division of The Johnson Group Cleaners Liverpool

England for 12 years He was invited 13 consecutive years to the Varsity

International Dry Cleaners and was chairman in 1976 He was a former

member of the Paducah Tourist Commission the Paducah Convention

Center Board Paducah Water Works and Greater Paducah Industrial

Foundation He was a lifetime member of the United Church of

Paducah where he served as an elder He was the longest-serving

member of the Rotary Club of Paducah

ldquoMr Katterjohn was a part of Paducahrsquos greatest generationrdquo said

City Commissioner Allan Rhodes ldquoHe was a fabric of the communityrdquo

added County Commissioner Bill Bartleman Longtime friend Basil

Drossos said he was a part of the ldquobedrock that modern Paducah was

founded and created onrdquo ldquoOne of his favorite pastimes was just driving

around Paducahrdquo said his son-in-law David Perry ldquoThe riverfront

parks different buildings and monuments were continually fascinating

to him He loved taking rides like thatrdquo

ldquoAlmost everyone will tell you that he always knew their name He

knew about their family He was very much a people person He was

really interested not just in your name but he wanted to know how you

were doing how things were going And it was a truly genuine interestrdquo

added his daughter Carolyn Perry

One of Mr Katterjohnrsquos most noted civic projects was the University

of Kentucky College of Engineering Paducah campus In 2003 he

established the first endowed professorship and was also a key leader in

getting the college established ldquoHe had a vision for how having engi-

neering education in this area would significantly contribute to the eco-

nomic development of the regionrdquo said David Silverstein director of

the Paducah campus

Mr Katterjohn had been a member of the Paducah Bank Board of

Directors since 1957 and a past chairman ldquoMr Gene Katterjohn was

instrumental in the leadership and growth of the bank and took great

pride in itrdquo said Joe Framptom ldquoHe was committed to the belief that

the bank should serve and give back to the community Those were

tenets of his beliefs not just in his personal business but in his life Our

bank will reap the many benefits of having Mr Katterjohn at the helm

of our board of directors well into the futurerdquo

Frank R Paxton was the son of Edwin J and Florence Paxton He was a 1948 cum laude graduate of the University of Notre Dame From then until 1961 he served as business manager and general manager of The Paducah Sun (then the Paducah Sun-Democrat) He became publisher of the newspaper in 1961

succeeding his father who had held the position since 1900

In 1968 Paxton moved to Chicago to assume the role of president of Burke and James Inc a photographic supply and manufacturing company

owned by Paducah Newspapers Inc He returned to Paducah in 1972 to become president of The Paducah Bank and Trust Company a position held until his retirement in 1984 Mr Paxton led numerous civic organizations and charitable efforts during his life in Paducah

Mr Paxton served two terms as president of the Paducah Area Chamber of Commerce He was president of the Rotary Club of Paducah and chairman of Riverside Hospital which later became Lourdes In the 1950s he chaired a fundraising effort that netted a then-record $87000 for participating agencies Following that campaign he was presented with the Junior Chamber of Commercersquos Distinguished Service Award He was active in Democratic politics including a role as state campaign chairman for President Lyndon Johnson He served on numerous state boards and agencies and in 1974 was appointed by Governor Wendell Ford to the Murray State University Board of Regents Mr Paxton was a guest at the White House on several occasions during the Kennedy and Johnson administrations He told friends and family that one of his fondest memories was an occasion in 1961 when he and other newspaper publishers were invited to a private luncheon with President Kennedy to discuss the economy

ldquoAlthough Frank did not have a banking back-ground he certainly had a business background and an understanding of the communityrdquo said Joe Framptom CEO of Paducah Bank ldquoHis good common business sense served him well and it served our bank and the community very well He was an ethical honorable individual And he was a very good friend and mentor to me He will be greatly missedrdquo

Reverend Joe Beal is the

REAL DEAL At least thatrsquos how Debbie Curtis member of

Broadway United Methodist Church sees the reverend

ldquoHe walks the walkrdquo says Debbie as she exits the

Sunday service

Reverend Joe Beal has been in the ministry for 35

years and was appointed pastor of Broadway Methodist in

June 2010 His message of love is what he is associated

with most but his role as the first black preacher for this

predominantly white church is also notable

Like any new appointment Brother Joe and the

congregation began with a bit of apprehension

ldquoWe had our legitimate fear of the unknown Without

discussing it I think that we decided to trust each other

and each give the other a chance It was new different

and unknown for us both Neither of us decided to base

our judgement of the other solely on the color of our skin

but rather on how we would treat each other Sadly

however racism exists in our country and in our world I

am grateful to be part of a congregation that is trying to

create a climate of love trust and respect among all

peoplerdquo says Brother Joe

When Debbie Curtis calls Brother Joe ldquothe real dealrdquo

she says it is because his love is genuine

ldquoTo love others not professionally not in word only but

to love them lsquofor realrsquordquo says Brother Joe

Brother Joe recently announced he would be leaving

ldquothe most rewarding and fulfilling experience of [his] liferdquo

because of an ongoing battle with diabetes While he will

no longer serve in the pulpit he plans to remain as

active as he is able with the congregation

Pastoral Ministries Assistant John Sparks says that

there simply are some people you canrsquot replace

ldquoThere is a tendency for any church to see itself more

as an organization than an organism Brother Joe helped

Broadway by providing a fresh vision of compassionrdquo

says John

There are new realities in the community like home-

lessness and mental illness that John believes will

require the vision Brother Joe has brought to Broadway

ldquoItrsquos by being able to see through a lens that sees

everyone as being part of something bigger that we can

reach out to them and that we can be reached by them

as well To continue to live into that spirit that he walked

is not only a challenge but an opportunity especially in

this neighborhood He opened a lot more doors for those

opportunitiesrdquo says John

As John takes over the daily administration of the

church Brother Joe has a few words of advice

ldquoTo love unconditionallyhellipand to realize that the

success or failure of the congregation is not on his

back but on Godrsquos to remember that his name is

ldquoJohnrdquo and not ldquoAtlasrdquo to remember that the Church is

of God and will be until the end of time and lastly to

remember how much he is loved by God his family me

and the congregationrdquo says Brother Joe

And the congregation will forever love their Brother Joe

WOW VOLUME 25 2016

38

WOW VOLUME 23 2014 bull 37

$

$ $

$

Dollar$fromheaven A local church received a gift that

honored their members their mission and their beliefs

Many dream of it Some hope for it Others may pray for it ldquoItrdquo is the improbable phone call

delivering news that a stranger has named you the sole beneficiary of a trust

sufficient to retire all your debt

Seven Oaks Church of Christ on Highway 97 in Mayfield was on the

receiving end of just such a phone call in October of 2015

The congregation had made a leap of faith in 2014 adding a 4000-plus

square foot educational annex to the existing church facility to allow for a

growing congregation Included in the project were two new canopies LED

parking lot lights and other minor improvements bringing the total cost of

the project to approximately $600000 Through quarterly ldquoFifth Sundayrdquo

contributions the debt had been reduced to $338000 but was still costing

the church about $1000 per month in interest alone

One phone call from Paducah Bankrsquos Melanie McNeill changed the entire

financial situation of the church Seven Oaks was the sole beneficiary of a trust

valued at $367000 enough to retire the churchrsquos $338000 debt As Seven

Oaks Minister Josh Ketchum communicated ldquoWhen we found out the amount

of money we were fully convinced in the providence of Godrdquo

Asked if he felt the church had received pennies from heaven Elder Don

Sparks responded ldquoNo not pennies dollars from heavenrdquo

The bequest was left to the church by Graves County native Elizabeth Allene

Morris who was not a member of Seven Oaks Church and known by few in

the church Her nephew Mike Mabry describes his aunt as a strong-willed

independent woman with a sense of ad-

venture which led her to California in the

1930rsquos where she spent most of her life

Mabry fondly recalled ldquoMy Aunt

Allene had a good head for figures and

probably saw something she liked about

Seven Oaks Churchrdquo

She created her will in 1994 which

included a trust to go into effect at her

death to benefit her sister Estelle Seay

Paducah Bank became the trustee and was

responsible for managing the funds and

distributing designated principle and

40 bull WOW VOLUME 25 2016

bull

ldquoMelanie worked

really well with us and

was right on top of things She made

us feel comfortable and we believed she

always had the best interest of her client

in mind She always had time to talk to

done through Paducah Bankrdquo

Seven Oaksrsquo Josh Ketchum and

Don Sparks remember Melanie

McNeillrsquos response when they filled her

in on the details of how the amount

of the unexpected bequest related to

Josh KETCHUM

Seven Oaks Minister monthly payments to Seay for as long as

she lived At Seayrsquos death the remaining

value of the trust was to be paid out to

the church Seay was a member of Seven

Oaks but had moved away years ago to

be cared for by family Like Mrs Morris

few people in the church knew her

Mabry who lives in northern

Kentucky cared for his Aunt Estelle

in her declining health and dealt with

Paducah Bank in regard to the trust

He describes dealings with the Bank

and Melanie McNeill in particular

us and I never felt that she was rushing

me or trying to cut a conversation shortrdquo

Seeing no obstacles in his remote

dealings from outside the geographical

region of Paducah Bank he offered the

ultimate compliment ldquoIf I were in the

position to establish a trust it would be

the church debt She said ldquoThis is a

God thingrdquo

Whether you consider it a God

thing providence of God or a happy

coincidence it was made possible by a

wise woman doing prudent estate

planning with a local bank

WOW VOLUME 25 2016 bull 41

Making Memories

PADUCAH BANK SPREADS THE WOW

AROUND TOWN Over the river down main street at the movies and in the parking

lotmdashno matter the location or the encounter when Paducah Bank is there some WOW is going on Herersquos just a REALLY brief look at some of the wonderful experiences weve had this past year

WOW VOLUME 25 2016

42

LEFT Our young friend Jose (Paco)

dos Remedios shared his music and his love of

his hometown with everyone in a recent TV commercial

1 Joe Framptom presents a check for $2500 to Paducah Bank Teen of the Year winner

Meg Hancock 2 Cathy Crecelius and WPSD NewsChannel 6 were our

partners for a Super Shredder event 3 Lisa Long and Maurie McGarvey

ldquoleaned inrdquo and learned about women in the workplace last summer 4 Rae and

Dixie Hall were WOW warriors and rowers at the Dragon Boat races 5 Paducah Bank honors our veterans each day with a special

place to park 6 Macie Hargrove loved the holiday parade in WOW fashion 7 Sarah Hendley

did some networking at our summer college reception 8 Hollie Potter always gives a helping

hand to our Paducah Bank volunteer efforts 9 Some Paducah Bank swingers include Mike Shelbourne

Mark Knecht Mardie Herndon and Rick Loyd

ESERVED FOR OUR

VETERANS bull AND MILITARY

( -~

321

654

987

Karess HOSKINS

It takes a COMMUNITY

and SCHOLARSHIP

to create a productive pathwayfor college-bound

students with f inancial needs

PADUCAH BANK HAS DONATED $150000 TO THE

COMMUNITY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

WOW VOLUME 25 2016

45

SAYS HELLO

McCracken County High School 2015

THE PHONE RINGS AND AUTOMATICALLY KELE

Kele doesnrsquot just pick up the phone She picks up little things about people and remembers them From answering your calls to answering your questions the people at Paducah Bank give you personal attention and treat you like you really matter for one simple reason YOU DO Talk to the people at Paducah Bank

Real people Real service 2705755700

M E M B E R F D I C

graduate Karess Hoskins could hardly hold back her tears as she described how much

the support from the Community Scholarship Program meant to her

A first-generation college student at West Kentucky Community and Technical

College Hoskins was one of more than 150 Community Scholarship Program

students family friends and supporters who attended a luncheon recognizing students

and supporters of the program

ldquoThank you to the donors for giving students like me the opportunity to attend

college tuition-freerdquo said the 18-year-old Hoskins who plans to pursue a career in

radiology ldquoTo not have to worry about having to pay for college allows us to

focus on selecting a major and getting good gradesrdquo

Hoskinsrsquo parents Kenny and Mary Hoskins said receiving a community

scholarship was the reason their daughter is able to go to college ldquoItrsquos so

wonderfulrdquo said Mary Hoskins ldquoWithout it (the CSP scholarship) we

would never have been able to send herrdquo Her father agreed ldquoItrsquos a blessing

It really helped out a whole lot Irsquom really proud of people helping out like

this it will help others toordquo he said

The Community Scholarship Program provides scholarship funding for

up to 60 credit hours toward a technical

certification andor an associate degree

at WKCTC The Rotary Club of

Paducah initiated the idea for the CSP

as a public-private partnership with strong

participation from the Rotary the City

of Paducah McCracken County Fiscal

Court partnering high schools WKCTC

Paducah Bank and several local businesses

and companies Students at a participating

Paducah or McCracken County

high school or homeschool

within McCracken County

are eligible for the program

as long as they meet certain

criteria The inaugural CSP

class began at WKCTC in fall

2014 with 216 students Many of

those students will have graduated

46 bull WOW VOLUME 25 2016

THE PHONE RINGS AND AUTOMATICALLY KELE

from the college beginning in May 2015

Hoskins said she is striving to be a

positive influence on others ldquoIrsquom trying

to be the best role model to the ones who

look up to me For my nieces and nephews

I want them to know that when things get

difficult I will be there for them encour-

aging and supporting themrdquo Hoskins

said ldquoAnd they need to know there are

other people who are ready to assist them

when things get difficult in liferdquo

Ashley Wright WKCTC Vice President

of Institutional Advancement said one

of the most rewarding things about the

Community Scholarship Program is the

continued support of the community

ldquoItrsquos a commitment to these students

that regardless of what their personal and

professional aspirations may be they will

not have to put it on hold

because of financial barriersrdquo

Wright said

ldquoWe cannot make that

commitment without our

donorsrdquo added Wright

ldquoWe are so grateful

Paducah Bank believed in

the vision of the Community

Scholarship Program and what it

could do for Paducah and McCracken

County from the very beginning They

became one of the first businesses to

financially support this initiative and

have been committed to the scholarshiprsquos

purpose of increasing the percentage

of McCracken County students that

transition from high school to post-

secondary education Today we know

that students who participate

in the Community

Scholarship Program

are staying enrolled in

college earning a higher

GPA than their non-

CSP peers and earning

more college credit

each semester This

success is due to the businesses

and organizations that stepped up in

the beginning before we could have

envisioned these results Paducah Bank

is always looking toward the future of

this community and their support of

the Community Scholarship Program is

evidence of their commitment to the next

generation of Paducah and McCracken

Countyrdquo

SAYS HELLO

WOW VOLUME 25 2016 bull 47

THE ARTof EDUCATION AT PADUCAH SCHOOL OF ART AND DESIGN

49

ldquoTHE ENTIRE ART SCHOOL CAMPUS

ANCHORS PADUCAHrsquoS GROWING CREATIVE

ECONOMY AND ADDS WEIGHT TO THE REGIONrsquoS

RECOGNITION AS A CULTURAL DESTINATION I AM PLEASED AND PROUD

TO HAVE WORKED WITH SO MANY EXTRAORDINARY

INDIVIDUALS IN MAKING THE COMMUNITYrsquoS VISION FOR A WORLD-CLASS ART SCHOOL A REALITY AND I

AM DELIGHTED WITH WHAT WE HAVE ACCOMPLISHEDrdquo

mdashPAUL AHO Dean of the Paducah

School of Art and Design

In March 2000 the city of Paducah in partnership with Paducah Bank

launched its award-winning Artist Relocation

Program as a means of revitalizing its historic

LowerTown neighborhood This highly successful

program has infused over $30 million into the

local economy earning Paducah international

recognition as a historic cultural destination

and significantly enriching the cultural life of

the region

In August 2008 a collaborative effort between

the city West Kentucky Community and Technical

College (WKCTC) and regional interests created

Paducah School of Art to serve the region and

anchor the LowerTown Arts District through the

creation of a world-class art school The school

opened in temporary studios in downtown

Paducah and immediately exceeded expectations

for its growth

As part of a larger vision for the schoolrsquos

expansion in April 2013 the school changed its

name to Paducah School of Art and Design (PSAD)

reflecting an expanded vision for its programming

and the art schoolrsquos absorption of the collegersquos long-

standing visual communication and multimedia

programs In January 2014 Paducah School of

Art opened the Ceramics and Small Metals

Building on Madison Street in LowerTown This

historic structure allowed for a greatly expanded

state-of-the-art ceramics studio as well as studios

for the launch of new programs in jewelry and

metals to further serve the community

ldquoI recently had a chance to tour the Paducah School of Art and Design which has to be one of the most inspiring state-of-the-art facilities for artists and art students to be found anywhere Itrsquos a beautiful and thoughtfully re-purposed light-filled crown jewel that will surely be a beacon for creative visual artists in all disciplines And I canrsquot imagine what kind of wonderful impact that creative engine is going to have on the communityrdquo

mdashMICHAEL KILLOREN Local Arts Agencies Director National Endowment for the Arts

50 bull WOW VOLUME 25 2016

PSAD expanded again in August 2014 with the

completion of its 7000-square-foot Sculpture Building

located adjacent to the ceramics and small metals studios

The Sculpture Building houses fully equipped studios for

clay modeling large-scale projects wood and metals

fabrication along with a foundry and studios for mold

making and bronze casting

Also in August 2014 renovations began on the 2D and

Graphic Design Building in a historic building adjacent to

PSADrsquos other LowerTown studios This 30000-square-foot

expansion opened in January and houses the schoolrsquos programs

in drawing painting photography visual communication

and multimedia It also includes a resource library and

dedicated galleries for an enhanced exhibition program

further serving the region and the goals of WKCTC

ldquoCompletion of PSADrsquos new 2D and Graphic Design

building will allow us to properly house all of our 2D and

media programs in one location expand our Master Artists

Workshop program increase our public programming and

community outreach and continue to build on our note-

worthy exhibition programrdquo said Paul Aho Dean of PSAD

In support of Paducahrsquos emergence as a cultural and arts

destination and an eye toward national recognition for its

programs PSAD launched its first Master Artist Workshops

in the summer of 2014 The program featured national

artists and educators and attracted students from across

the country With the advent of new classes and faculty

come new opportunities for students seeking to launch

their college experience as well as significant new resources

for emerging and established artists to enhance their career

opportunities in the region and beyond

Paducah Bank supported the completion of PSAD with a

$150000 gift and the naming rights for the Paducah Bank

Kitchens Cafeacute

Paducah School of Art and Design is a division of West

Kentucky Community and Technical College a regionally

accredited college recognized by The Aspen Institute as

one of the top ten community colleges in the nation three

consecutive times and twice as a Finalist with Distinction

ldquoAt PSAD a diverse mix of traditional and non-traditional

students and studio artists from the community work side

by side in the studiosrdquo said WKCTC president Dr Barbara

Veazey ldquosharing insights experience and ideas to the

mutual benefit of allrdquo

PaulAho is the Dean of Paducah

School of Art and Design where he also teaches digital photography He earned

his Bachelor of Fine Arts degree at Florida State

University and his Master of Fine Arts degree from the

University of South Florida Paul has also taught at Palm

Beach Community College and Florida Atlantic University

He has twice been awarded South Florida Cultural

Consortium Visual and Media Artists Fellowships and

his work is represented in numerous public and private

collections ldquoThe entire art school campus anchors

Paducahrsquos growing creative economy and adds weight to

the regionrsquos recognition as a cultural destinationrdquo says

Aho ldquoI am pleased and proud to have worked with so

many extraordinary individuals in making the communityrsquos

vision for a world-class art school a reality and I am

delighted with what we have accomplishedrdquo

it

Allpo1nt

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InHonorof

Those Who Serve

Paducah Bank is joining with the Paducah community to foster strong positive relationships between police and those they seek to protect

WOW VOLUME 25 2016

53

News feeds around the nation have been full of shootings protests

and nation-wide outrage of late Some of that has resulted from rifts between police

departments and the communities theyrsquove sworn to protect

Members of the Paducah Police Department have taken steps to make sure such a

disassociation never encroaches on the community they preserve and protect Chief of

Police Brandon Barnhill says he believes establishing The Police Foundation of Paducah-

McCracken County Inc will create a way to further tie his force to the Paducah public

ldquoWe felt like this was an opportunity for us to provide an open door or an avenue for

the community to further support some of our initiativesrdquo he said

The foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization designed to raise funds and to

give local police extra resources for improving public safety strengthening community

partnerships and increasing employee development Barnhill says the City of Paducah

has given his department sufficient funding but this new effort will raise money for

extra programs and training and will hopefully strengthen the forcersquos bond with the

local community

ldquoWe see the value of relationships transparency an open-door policy and of opening

lines of communication with the

communityrdquo Barnhill says

By investing in the Paducah

Police Departmentrsquos foundation

the com-munity will help fund

programs like improved training

courses continuing education and

the purchase of new technology

for police use But Barnhill says

strengthening the relationship between

the force and the community is still

the foundationrsquos ultimate focus Itrsquos a

goal that the chief says matters now

more than ever

ldquoRelationships have to have a

strong foundational level at which you

Building on a

strongfoundation Funding provided through the Paducah Police Foundation will support initiatives in

these areas each year allowing the Paducah Police Department to undertake innovative

projects and improve its ability to serve the citizens of Paducah

bull Keep police officers safe bull Fight violence and drug related crime bull Improve

Paducah police community relations bull Make neighborhoods safer bull Provide healthy

outlets for youth bull Assist police officers in upgrading critical skills and education

The Police Foundation of Paducah McCracken County is the only organization sanc-

tioned by the Paducah Police Department to raise funds for its benefit

The Police Foundation of Paducah McCracken County Inc is a registered corporation

with the state of Kentucky and is recognized by the federal government as a 501(c)(3)

tax exempt non-profit organization

54 bull WOW VOLUME 25 2016

Building on a

strongfoundation

know people in the community they

know you as an individual and they

know your principlesrdquo he says ldquoThey

know how you manage an agency as

large as a police departmentrdquo

ldquoThe success of a community has

much to do with the success of the

institutions that form the basis of its

safety and securityrdquo said Joe Framptom

a member of the Paducah Police

Foundation board ldquoI personally believe

that the creation of this organization will

be a constructive means of supporting the

goals of our local police force and will

be a proactive impetus to maintaining

strong productive alliances between the

members of the Paducah police and the

people in our community Our bank is

pleased that we can be a part of this new

endeavor This is one more way each of

us at Paducah Bank can creatively and

beneficially serve our communityrdquo

Board Chairman Jim Garrett whole-

heartedly agrees ldquoI am honored to serve

on the new Police Foundationrsquos board

and hope that businesses and individuals

in the Paducah community will consider

supporting our effortsrdquo Garrett says

ldquoWe hope to help build a police force

capable of dealing with the complexity

of the 21st century It is imperative that

we assist our officers with additional

education and enhanced opportunities

for positive interaction with the

community it serves Every person can

make a difference no matter how big

or small as long as we have a common

goal in mindrdquo

Anyone who would like to know

more about the organization or who

would like to donate online can visit

wwwpaducahpolicefoundationorg

Donations may be made by mail to

the Police Foundation of Paducah-

McCracken County Inc PO Box 594

Paducah KY 42002-0594 Donations

can also be made in person at any

Paducah Bank location

LEFT TO RIGHT Chief Brandon Barnhill Paducah Bank CEO Joe Framptom

Board Member Leon Owens Assistant Chief Brian Krueger Board Chairman

Jim Garrett Board Member Gary Reese

NOT PICTURED Board Members Whitney Denson and April Wolfrom

WOW VOLUME 25 2016 bull 55

theLast page

ldquoUrban architecture especially architecture from the early twentieth century has been a favorite subject of my art for as long

as I have been painting I knew the first time I drove up Broadway and saw

downtown Paducah that it would soon be the subject of my paintingsrdquo

WILLIAM RENZULLI was one of the first artists to personally and professionally invest in the LowerTown Artist Relocation program and has continued to be a stalwart participant and supporter of the arts culture in Paducah

WOW VOLUME 25 2016

56

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your long-term goals helping you to retire confidently on your

terms Call today for more information or to schedule a visit

PADUCAH F NANC AL C O N S U L T A N T S

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Securities offered through LPL Financial Member FINRASIPC Insurance products offered through LPL Financial or its licensed affiliates Paducah Bank and Paducah Financial Consultants are not registered brokerdealers and are not affiliated with LPL Financial

Not FDIC Insured Not Bank Guaranteed May Lose Value Not a Bank Deposit Not Insured By Any Federal Government Agency

CAHBANK

PADUCAH BANK

Post Office Box 2600 bull Paducah KY 42002-2600

PRSRT STD US POSTAGE

PAID PADUCAH KY PERMIT 44

A WOW wedding deserves a WOW bank

Itrsquos a new start Itrsquos a new relationship Itrsquos a new life We want to be a part of it all

Call or stop by a Paducah Bank location today and letrsquos get acquainted You have so much to plan for and we want to help

with financial products and services for every plan and every dream Let us put a little WOW in your new life together

wwwpaducahbankcom M E M B E R F D I C

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dearfriends In this issue of WOW Magazine we celebrate our past appreciate our present and envision our future

As we remember the leadership of Mr Frank Paxton and Mr Eugene Katterjohn we are humbled by

the honorable men who saw the great potential in our institution and put their own personal passion

into its achievements

JOE FRAMPTOM Chairman and CEO

And presently the great American pastime of baseball is once again a

part of Paducahrsquos summer sports scene Greg McKeel has managed to hit it

out of the park in Paducah by working to create the reemergence of the

Paducah Chiefs baseball team They have taken to the diamond at Brooks

Stadium and Paducah Bank was there for the first pitch

We welcome Barry Smith to our Paducah Bank team of financial

professionals We know our future will hold even greater promise with

someone of Barryrsquos expertise and enthusiasm on OUR team

Our feature on a recent Community Scholarship recipient gives us faith

in the power of education and in the commitment of young people in our

community who are embracing the personal potential of a college degree

Yoursquoll also find many other local stories of dedication development and

determination among those we call customers and friends

As always we invite you to visit us at any of our Paducah Bank

locations or online Be prepared to be WOWed

MARDIE HERNDON President and COO

WOW VOLUME 25 2016 bull 3

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REIDLAND BANKING CENTER

SOUTHSIDE BANKING

CENTER

MID CITY BANKING CENTER

LONE OAK BANKING CENTER

DOWNTOWN BANKING CENTER

STRAWBERRY HILL BANKING

CENTER

Banking Hours wwwpaducahbankcom 24 Hours

WowLine (2705756677) 24 Hours

Mobile Banking 24 Hours

Lobby Monday-Thursday 845 am - 4 pm

Friday 845 am - 5 pm

Drive-Thru Monday-Thursday 745 am - 530 pm

Friday 745 am - 6 pm

Saturday (Lone Oak amp Strawberry Hill) 9 am - Noon

Banking Center Locations Main Office bull 555 Jefferson Street 2705755700

Mid-City bull 2401 Broadway 2705755763

Reidland bull 5542 Reidland Road 2705755761

Lone Oak bull 2635 Lone Oak Road 2705755775

Strawberry Hill bull 4575 Pecan Drive 2705755725

Southside (drive-thru only) bull 3445 Paducah Bank Drive 2707774600

Atm Locations Main Office 555 Jefferson Street

Mid-City 2401 Broadway

Reidland 5542 Reidland Road

Lone Oak 2635 Lone Oak Road

Lone Oak (Banks Market parking lot) 2855 Lone Oak Road

Strawberry Hill 4575 Pecan Drive

Jackson Street (Cash Savers formerly

Super Valu parking lot) 2965 Jackson Street

Southside 3445 Paducah Bank Drive

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facebookfansPaducah Bank has often been recognized in the industry for its amazing presence on social media Here are some of the reasons why we LOVE our Facebook fans They are always there with words of encouragement and great stories of personal service from our incredible team of bankers Let us hear from YOU Follow us on Facebook Twitter and Instagram

RACHEL BENSON I used to work there and learned from the inside out that this bank is here to serve its customers I watched time and time again management go out of their way to train everyone on excellent customer service and watched great employees deliver that very thing My husband and I moved to Paducah from the north and will never leave Paducah Bank Great people and great productsmdashwe love our bank

REBECCA MAYEAUX CANESTRINI Gr8 bank Gr8 employees Gr8 service All I can say is ldquoWOWrdquo

SCOTTYE WILLIAMS Reidland branch is not only professional but always strives to make my life as a business owner easier They are also like family to me Personal service is what makes me a loyal Paducah Bank customer

DENA ROWE We wouldnrsquot bank anywhere else Paducah Bank always makes me feel like Irsquom the only customer they have

The crack of the bat will be heard

in Paducah again this summer at

Hist ry

Hits a

Books Stadium

P A D U C A H C H I E F S

WOW VOLUME 25 2016

6

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GREG McKEEL

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In 1903 Paducah was a booming river city and any well-respected American city

of that day had a baseball team The minor league Paducah

Chiefs team made their debut that year as a part of the KITTY

League (KentuckyndashIllinoisndashTennessee League) For the next

half-century the team remained a Paducah staple affiliated with

major league teams such as the Cincinnati Reds the Pittsburgh

Pirates the Brooklyn Dodgers and the St Louis Cardinals

And if Paducah was a baseball town its capital was Brooks

Stadium Opened in 1949 under the leadership of J Polk

Brooks baseball aficionados and fans instantly recognized

Brooks Stadium as one of Americarsquos premiere parks

By 1996 however the stadium sat in disrepair and was on

the slate to be demolished The Chiefs were long gone and it

looked like Paducahrsquos baseball days were finished Dr Frank

ldquoDocrdquo Hideg would have none of that however He quickly

became the J Polk Brooks of a new generation enlisting an

array of volunteers to resurrect the glory of Paducahrsquos baseball

heydays One of those volunteers was baseball fan Greg McKeel

ldquoItrsquos amazing what Doc Hideg did to turn that aroundrdquo

says Greg ldquoItrsquos easy to say that we need to do something

but to actually do it in the way he did is amazing And with

the renovated stadium we went to work coming up with

competition to playrdquo

Brooks Stadium hosted games for the American Legion

the OVC Paducah Tilghman the Southern Illinois Miners

Murray State the University of Kentucky the NCBA World

Series and others

ldquoEvery chance we get to have players on that field is a great

thingrdquo adds Greg ldquoItrsquos one of the best playing surfaces in

Kentucky We hear that all the time from many of the players

who get a chance to be hererdquo

Paducah was once again at the top of the game The loss of

the Paducah Chiefs remained a constant thought however for

those who brought back baseball This year that history will

come full circle

ldquoThe Chiefs are returningrdquo says Greg ldquoStarting this year we

will have a college summer league and our local team will be the

Paducah Chiefs It is a wooden bat team and wersquove even gone

back to the original uniforms for the design on the new ones

Itrsquos been a leap of faith We finally decided last July that we

needed to do something like this and the response has been

overwhelming acceptance and excitementrdquo

Greg approached community leaders about supporting the

team and spoke with Paducah Bank CEO Joe Framptom

ldquoPaducah Bank felt like we did about itrdquo adds Greg ldquoIt is

definitely a positive for our city The team is owned by the

community and any income generated goes right back into

8 bull WOW VOLUME 25 2016

original family

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ltthe team Paducah Bank understood the civic side and that this

DECADESof DEDICATION MCKEEL EQUIPMENT IS THE

OLDEST FAMILY-OWNED CASE DEALERSHIP IN THE US

Eighty-two years ago Coleman McKeel opened a small business in Murray KY working out of the trunk of his car His mission helping customers with their machinery needs

Colemanrsquos wife Frances joined him in the 1950s structuring the parts and accounting departments In the 1970s sons Dan and Greg joined in and soon after the family opened an additional location in Paducah stretching their reach to the four-state region

The mission remained the same servicing and renting equipment for farmers contractors and homeowners who have jobs to do From backhoes to excavators to forklifts the family stayed focused on supplying the right equipment at the right time

McKeel Equipment is now in their third generation with Dan and his son Andy managing the Murray location Greg and Danrsquos oldest son Scott oversee Paducah operations McKeel is the oldest Case dealership in the United States that is still owned and operated by the

is purely Paducah We are proud to have them as a sponsorrdquo

The once familiar Chief uniforms will be seen again on the

field beginning June 4 The crack of the wooden bat will shoot

its way across the eager crowd just as it did on Brooks Stadiumrsquos

opening day in 1949

Greg is happy to see the Chiefs return and hopes it will get

more people to come experience the game and the stadium ldquoIrsquom

amazed at how many people come up to me and tell me that

even though they arenrsquot baseball people they are excited about

this Even if you arenrsquot a baseball fan yoursquoll want to go see this

team and soak up the atmosphere Itrsquos unlike any otherrdquo

WOW VOLUME 25 2016 bull 9

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left a career in law for a

commitment to her fellow citizen

Wen asked how she likes her new position as Executive Director of the

Housing Authority of Paducah in comparison to her previous career as a partner

in a local law firm Melissa Yates exclaims ldquoI liked law but I love housing

It is rewarding and my satisfaction level is off the chartrdquo

WOW VOLUME 25 2016

11

-

No stranger to the requirements of public housing she served as legal counsel to the Housing Authority since 2003

and her private practice experience focused on public housing issues and regulatory matters with the United States

Department of Housing and Urban Development and the Kentucky Public Service Commission

Yates has been on the job since May 2015 and thinks she has the most interesting job possible ldquoMost people canrsquot

say this but I genuinely love coming to work each dayrdquo she explains

Although itrsquos her dream job itrsquos not without its challenges Her biggest hurdle has been securing sufficient HUD

funding Appropriations are set by Congress and vary year by year This year it amounted to approximately 82 percent

of budgeted needs Melissa credits her dedicated staff of housing professionals with working efficiently to address

priorities while meeting resident needs and complying with numerous and stringent HUD requirements This year

ldquoPADUCAH BANK FOCUSES ON

RELATIONSHIPS AND WORKS HARD TO MAINTAIN THOSE

RELATIONSHIPSrdquo

she is proud to report that despite limited funding they were able to use

capital funds to tuck-point and paint Elmwood Court and put in new

windows in the Anderson Court site

Despite the limited funding Melissa praises her staff for meticulous

maintenance of housing units mostly built in the 1950rsquos a task she

admits isnrsquot easy The new Executive Director feels the staff at all levels

goes beyond their job requirements by asking themselves questions like

ldquoIf I was putting my mother or sister in this apartment how would I

want it to lookrdquo

Melissa and her staff of approximately 35 housing professionals

provide services for 1600 residents and maintain 855 housing units throughout the city She realizes public housing

is sometimes negatively perceived but she emphasizes ldquoMy staff works too hard not to get positive recognition I

want everyone to know they do a really great jobrdquo

She clearly loves her staff and reiterates ldquoThey are housing professionals We are professionalsrdquo

Another group of professionals that she values are the staff of Paducah Bank

ldquoPaducah Bank focuses on relationships and works hard to maintain those relationships Even though I have

worked with them for years until the last few months I never fully appreciated the extent of work provided to their

customersrdquo says Yates ldquoAll of the personal bankers Melissa Khourie Kelly LeNeave Mardie Herndon and Terry

Bradley are always attentive responsive and ready to hold our hands and walk us through whatever is necessary The

level of service we receive is truly remarkablerdquo

A native of southern Illinois Yates and her husband Greg a CPA at Williams Williams and Lentz have never

regretted their move to Paducah almost 15 years ago Their children are Brendan a Paducah Tilghman High School

senior Sloane a kindergartener and their youngest Lincoln who is 3

Melissa Yates summarizes her feelings about her career change ldquoWhen practicing law I was confident what I was

doing was important to clients but not sure if it was really making a difference in the community Now Irsquom certain

Irsquom doing something to make our community even better Everyone deserves a home and providing quality affordable

housing is the foundation for a strong communityrdquo

12 bull WOW VOLUME 25 2016

Y O U R P R I V A T E B A N K E R

B A R R Y S M I T H

SUIT UP TAKE THE RUN WITH IT

The team comes together for the offense Who will suit up take the ball and run with it

How will the team create opportunities for the ball handler What moves will work best to bring home the win

WOW VOLUME 25 2016

14

-

bull

The new guy on the team is Barry Smith and hersquos ldquosuited uprdquo and ready for the game as

Paducah Bankrsquos new Director of Wealth Management Having the ball in his court isnrsquot really new to Barry

Once upon a time in southern Illinois those same words meant an SIU uniform and a basketball court And winning

meant taking a trip to the NCAA during his freshman year

ldquoI realize that I now live in Kentucky and I am more than aware of the loyalties among basketball fans in this staterdquo

says Barry with a grin ldquoAnd I honor that Cheering on your team is one of the great joys of any basketball fanrdquo

But Barryrsquos heart still beats with the speed of a Saluki when the topic shifts to college hoopsmdashand for good reason It

was a very special time in his life

ldquoIn my first year of college playing basketball on the national stage was pretty much a dream come truerdquo admits Barry

ldquoI had the privilege of playing against Larry Bird at Indiana State who obviously went on to an incredible career in the

NBA I also went up against players like Kiki Vandeweghe David Greenwood Norm Nixon and Maurice Cheeks Little

did I know at the time the famous company I was in I was just there to play and winrdquo

And win they did Barryrsquos SIU team went to the NCAA tournament his first year at the university and won their first

game against Arizona They then lost to Wake Forest in the second round And even though the time on the floor wasnrsquot

quite what the team might have dreamed of it was still the kind of memory that basketball dreams are made of

ldquoI HAD THE PRIVILEGE OF PLAYING AGAINST LARRY BIRD AT INDIANA STATE WHO WENT ON TO AN INCREDIBLE CAREER IN THE NBArdquo

Barryrsquos dedication to teamwork hard work and the work it takes to accomplish sought-after goals has been a consistent

undercurrent in both his athletic endeavors as well as his professional career

After college Barry spent almost a decade in insurance and then followed that with a position in management with

Pepsi in southern Illinois He was a regional manager with Kroger for nine years before making his way into the world of

banking with Union Planters in Murphysboro IL He later joined Regions Bank in Paducah before assuming the position

of Director of Wealth Management at Paducah Bank

ldquoThese may seem like dissimilar careers but they are actually very similar In every company and every position I have

been bringing people together to achieve a common goalrdquo Barry says ldquoAnd thatrsquos one of the things that Paducah Bank

does so very wellrdquo

In his new role Barry will be responsible for leading efforts to integrate banking clients with additional wealth

management solutions available to them at Paducah Bank He will also serve as a key relationship manager and

aggressively work to expand the Paducah Bank presence within western Kentucky

ldquoBarry is a seasoned leader with an unwavering commitment to this marketrdquo said Paducah Bank President Mardie

Herndon ldquoI am pleased that he and his wife Amy are now part of the Paducah Bank family This move underscores our

commitment to growth and illustrates the level of confidence that we have and the opportunity that we see in both the

local market and the entire western Kentucky market Wealth Management will continue to expand

as we invest for the future and focus on top talent like Barry Smithrdquo

Barry is active within our community and maintains leadership roles with the board of

directors for the Rotary Club of Paducah and the board of directors for the Carson Center

ldquoI think if you live in Paducah and you care about the communityrdquo Barry adds ldquoyou canrsquot

help but be aware of all that this bank does for the people and the organizations in Paducah and

the surrounding area They are involved in virtually every part of this community and I take

great pride in now being an active part of that kind of civic commitmentrdquo

WOW VOLUME 25 2016 bull 17

bull

FamilyandFinance

Local Mother BeginsLegacy at Paducah Bank

Wen you re a kid even the most mundane tasks can seem magical

More than four decades ago around the age of 9 Jana Dawson says she

followed her mother into a large columned building to partake in a family

tradition opening a checking account at Paducah Bank

ldquoI thought it was excitingrdquo Jana says ldquoI felt like a big girlrdquo

Her mother Martha Dawson started teaching the concept of saving to

her four children earlymdashlong before they held their first jobs And she

taught them to entrust their savings to Paducah Bank

Martha became a Paducah Bank customer shortly after moving to the

area with her former husband James in 1953 She says she chose the bank

at random since she knew little about the city but she stayed there because

of the service She says even Jamesrsquo mother became a customer when she

moved to Paducah in the late lsquo70s

ldquoThey did everything that I would want from a bankrdquo Martha says

Martha loves how the bank is a locally owned and steady business She

notes how it hasnrsquot changed its name in the roughly 63 years she has walked

through its doors She also appreciates the fact that it allowed her four off-

spring to open accounts as children

Martha also clearly remembers that a former bank president helped her

teach a financial lesson A long time ago one of her sons ran out of money

and she took him to the bank for a loan The president sat him down for a

discussion about responsibility

ldquoHe talked to him [and gave him] a good lesson on bankingmdashyou

know just how to live a good life without problemsrdquo she said adding ldquohe

loaned us the money but not before he

talked to my sonrdquo

The years passed and Jana absorbed

her motherrsquos financial wisdom and

applied it throughout college and

throughout her career as a computer

analyst for Baptist Health Paducah

During this time the bank became a

larger part of her life When she built

her two-story brick dream home she let

Paducah Bank handle the mortgage and

the bank personnel became emotionally

invested in the house along with her

ldquoWhen I received my primary

financing through Paducah Bank they

were more excited than I wasrdquo she says

Now as Jana lives and works in the

area she has become more and more

ingrained in the community She serves as

a Paducah Ambassador a Paducah Area

Chamber of Commerce member a board

member for the Leadership Paducah

Foundation Inc and more As a devoted

city resident shersquos also happy she can

serve as a faithful customer of the local

bank Her business there has given her

another way in which she can support

her hometown

ldquoIT JUST MAKES ME PROUD TO BE A PADUCAH BANK

CUSTOMER [BECAUSE] IrsquoM VERY ACTIVE IN THE COMMUNITYrdquo

SHE SAYS

And in return Paducah Bank stays

active in her life After all the relationship

Jana has with the bank is part of a family

tradition

18 bull WOW VOLUME 25 2016

The word for

Legacy2016 is

Itrsquos a personal choice a long-standing commitment to the

practice of medicine and a belief in a wellspring of compassion

WOW VOLUME 25 2016

20

Dr EVELYN

MONTGOMERY JONES

bull

Each year Dr Evelyn Montgomery Jones dermatologist chooses a one-word theme

to serve as her guide throughout the entire year The word resonates with intent as Dr

Jones activates it to guide decisions and reinforce purpose with her staff at Wellsprings

Dermatology and The SkinCare Corner These words keep them ever mindful of their

impact in regard to family and community says Dr Jones This yearrsquos word is ldquolegacyrdquo

ldquoSkin is the largest and fastest growing human organ and skin cancer is now rated the

number one cancer in the United Statesrdquo explains Dr Jones ldquoSo we take a comprehensive approach to overall

healthy beautiful skinrdquo Thatrsquos what founded the winning combination of Wellsprings Dermatology and The SkinCare

Corner allowing for delivery of physician-strength products to combat both damage and aging of the skin These

products and techniques also enhance the skinrsquos ability to heal and decrease the risk of skin cancer

Dr Jones drew on her passion to educate on health and beauty for the mission statement she crafted ldquoOur mission

is to educate and encourage others towards excellence in wellness and beauty

in their lives for the glory of God thereby equipping and empowering them

to impact othersrdquo ldquoJIMMIE AND MEGHAN

In 1993 Dr Jones and her husband Dr Shawn Jones ENT-WERE THERE FOR ME otolaryngologist along with their children Rebecca Shawn Curtis and PROFESSIONALLY AND Caleb moved from Louisville back to her hometown of Paducah Dr Jonesrsquo PERSONALLY THEY

PROVED THE WHOLE roots are deep in Paducah Her father Dr Wally Montgomery practiced

PERSONAL BANKER medicine in western Kentucky for many years and her mother Gerry

CONCEPT IS VERY REAL Montgomery was an educator and served as Paducahrsquos mayor AT PADUCAH BANKrdquo Reflecting on the move she explains ldquoWe loved Louisville but we wanted

a slower pace and more community involvement Here we have found a

better place to be more aware and connected to the rest of the communityrdquo

Helping make her legacy of education and encouragement towards excellence in beauty and health a reality is

Paducah Bank with their own legacy of professionalism and personal service When she had the vision to build the

beautiful state-of-the-art facility housing her practice at 2721 West Park Drive her private bankers Jimmie Sizemore

and Meghan Knox were with her every step of the way

ldquoJimmie and Meghan were there for me professionally and personallyrdquo says Dr Jones ldquoThey were involved in every

step of the construction project from looking at the land and accessing the building site to groundbreaking and

through construction They gave me their personal cell phone numbers and told me to call any time including week-

ends They were always available and asking if there was anything they could take care of or if there was anything they

could do Jimmie and Meghan proved the whole personal banker concept is very real at Paducah Bankrdquo

22 bull WOW VOLUME 25 2016

THE WELLSPRINGS DERMATOLOGY

PHYSICIANS STAFF LACY BOYD PA-C

LISA BOGET PA-C AND DR EVELYN JONES

DR KYLE TURNBOis

GETTING BACK toMAKING

Health

Works MEDICAL LLC

for PATIENTS AND BUSINESSES Navigating the world of healthcare is often fraught with confusion and expense of both money

and time Such challenges create barriers and many do not access needed services until major problems occur Dr J Kyle

Turnbo who opened a private practice in 2000 saw these trends first-hand and was troubled

ldquoTherersquos obviously been a dramatic shift in healthcarerdquo he says ldquoand those changes have not been good for employers

who provide insurance coverage those who utilize healthcare or those who provide it Insurance costs have risen along with

deductibles and the average family has difficulty accessing care due to expense We found that flew in the face of what we

wanted to do which was simply to take care of peoplerdquo

WOW VOLUME 25 2016 bull 25

step back reevaluating his approach as a provider ldquoI knew there was a

was like a hundred years ago what it

Dr Turnbo decided to take a

better way to do thisrdquo he says ldquoI started thinking about what it

means to take care of people first and how those barriers could be liftedrdquo

Dr Turnborsquos then-developing concept which he named HealthWorks Medical came to life at James

Marine where an onsite clinic provided occupational medical services and healthcare for their employees

Through HealthWorks Medical a reasonable flat fee per month per employee or covered life allowed

open access to needed healthcare through Dr Turnbo and his staff of multiple practitioners with a wide

variety of experience and expertise

ldquoIn our research we found out that about 90 of patients did not have a primary care physician

Employers providing the benefit to employees and their families allowed them to have direct access to

practitioners providing cost savings to both the employee and the employer A person needs health

insurance especially to cover potential catastrophic events but itrsquos much easier to have insurance and pair

it with HealthWorks Medical services Wersquore proud that our small business partners have the ability to

ldquoPADUCAH BANK HAS ALWAYS BEEN SO SUPPORTIVE OF USrdquo ADDS DR TURNBO ldquoTHEYrsquoVE INVESTED THEIR FAITH AND RESOURCES INTO SMALL BUSINESSES AND HAVE CERTAINLY HELPED US REACH OUR POTENTIALrdquo

provide a healthcare package that is not cost prohibitive and their employees no longer have barriers to

access It is great for us as wellrdquo adds Dr Turnbo ldquoWe no longer have to worry about insurance company

codes and I can focus on whatrsquos best for each patientrdquo

The success of the program at James Marine expanded to other companies such as Paducah Bank and

Briggs amp Stratton in Murray From one clinic at James Marine HealthWorks Medical expanded to four

clinics in the West Kentucky region They expanded their occupational medicine and wellness divisions

and added a division in safety engineering and training HealthWorks Medical offers their services to

companies and businesses both large and small

ldquoSome of the greatest successes came in catching problems earlyrdquo says Dr Turnbo ldquoOne of the most

costly aspects of healthcare is chronic diseases If a person doesnrsquot access care however they may not know

they are headed toward major issues until it is catastrophicrdquo

HealthWorks Medical can provide education and support on any topic identified as a wellness need that a company presents

Examples include identifying problems such as pre-diabetic indicators early high blood pressure or chronic stress Jennie Morehead

Executive Director of Safety and Wellness at Healthworks Medical has seen the success first hand ldquoWersquove seen patients discover issues

early and then learn to make the necessary changes before the problem grew We just had about 8 men at a company who celebrated

being smoke and tobacco free for several years Wersquove had groups of people lose tons of weight We are so proud of them allrdquo The

staff makes themselves available for ongoing support and education even going grocery shopping with some to provide education

on dietary needs ldquoWe can show them that they donrsquot have to eat tree bark to eat healthyrdquo laughs Jennie

HealthWorks Medical also tracks potential healthcare savings of early detection and lifestyle changes 72 of dollars spent on

healthcare services is for the treatment of disease and illness that could have been prevented according to the Centers for Disease

Control and Prevention

ldquoA lot of wellness programs for companies consist of employees filling out a form and then being handed a sheet of informationrdquo

26 bull WOW VOLUME 25 2016

bull

explains Jennie ldquoWe want to be more involved than that Our wellness staff gets to know the people Wellness is not a touchy-feely

pie-in-the-sky kind of idea Every month we are on-site doing something Itrsquos not uncommon to have our folks in steel-toed boots

and hardhats out on a boat asking everyone how they are doing The next day they may be in a bank doing a ldquoBiggest Loserrdquo

program And all employees have access to our coachesrdquo

Dr Turnbo adds ldquoWhat makes HealthWorks Medical different is the follow up and management of the chronic diseases identified

through the wellness program Our practitioners evaluate and treat the diagnosis with routine follow ups and annual physical with lab

work includedrdquo

ldquoThese are simple getting-back-to-basics conceptsrdquo adds Dr Turnbo ldquoOur whole goal is to be a partner to service every need a

patient might have in healthcare from wellness to prevention to acute care And we do that with reasonable effective solutions It

goes back to our original goal of simply taking care of people and we are seeing success in doing that I think this concept will go

beyond this market and it will have started right here in Paducahrdquo

WOW VOLUME 25 2016 bull 27

On T am On Choic The strength of the team is each member The strength of each member is the team

PRIVATE BANKING TRUST DIVISION INVESTMENT DIVISION

PADUCAH FINANCIAL CONSULTANTS Securities offered through LPL Financial member FINRASIPC Insurance products offered through LPL Financial or its licensed affiliates Paducah Bank and Paducah Financial Consultants are not registered brokerdealers and are not affiliated with LPL Financial

Not FDIC Insured Not Bank Guaranteed May Lose Value Not a Bank Deposit Not Insured By Any Federal Government Agency

Gain the benefit of THREE financial services at ONE bank There is a WEALTH of experience among these trusted financial professionals at Paducah Bank We invite

you to get to know each member of our Wealth Management Team

PICTURED LEFT TO RIGHT Caroline Korte Lesa Barks Melanie McNeill Heather Alexander Conner Framptom Lora Riley Gayle Martin Melissa Jones

Barry Smith Carla Berry Mindi Whitworth Jimmie Sizemore Johnna Davenport Bev Underwood Zach Hosman and Lisa Murray

TRUST SERVICES Not FDIC Insured ndash No Bank Guarantee ndash May Lose Value PADUCAH BANK M E M B E R F D I C Not A Paducah Bank Deposit ndash Not Insured By Any Federal Government Agency

Making Lives Better in MindBodyamp

Spirit

The Rayand Kay Eckstein

Hospice Care Center gives families a place of

peace at a time of turmoil

In a day and age when medical professionals routinely perform what were once considered

miracles it is easy to lose sight of death as a natural conclusion of life and not a medical failure

WOW VOLUME 25 2016

30

Steven GRINNELL REGIONAL CEO amp SVP MERCY HEALTH

PRESIDENT amp CEO LOURDES

Ytitcf _~~of

puiJBa~l

As a part of its commitment to making lives

better in mind body and spirit Lourdes has

sought to treat death as a natural conclusion of

life by providing hospice services as a part of

the hospitalrsquos healing mission This program

allows patients and their families to spend their

final moments in a caring peace-filled setting

In April of 2015 Lourdes expanded and

enhanced hospice services by opening The

Ray and Kay Eckstein Hospice Care Center

providing a 10000 square foot state-of-the-art

facility serving a 16-county area including 13

western Kentucky counties and three southern

Illinois counties

ldquoThe Ray and Kay Eckstein Hospice Care

Center is a dream come true that our patients

will experience for generations to comerdquo said

Steven Grinnell Regional CEO amp SVP of

Mercy Health and President amp CEO of Lourdes

ldquoThis sacred space offers a better alternative

for hospice patients when symptoms or life

circumstances necessitate care outside of their

home This was designed by and for patients and

families to meet their needs with compassionate

care and support during these timesrdquo

ldquoLourdes is so grateful for the outpouring of

support from the community for this projectrdquo

Grinnell went on to say ldquoDuring the capital

campaign more than 670 individual donors

contributed gifts both large and small

Paducah Bankrsquos board of directors approved a

significant gift of $100000 toward the project

Support from the bank didnrsquot stop there A

number of their executives and employees also

stepped-up to support the hospice care center

with individual giftsrdquo

Designed in a semi-circle to avoid an

institutional feel features include 10 patient

suites with patios a comfortable family lounge

and kitchen childrenrsquos play area and serenity

garden and chapel for quiet reflection The

center allows unrestricted visiting hours and

pet visitors are also welcome

A team of dedicated specialty-trained

nurses physicians chaplain counselors social

32 bull WOW VOLUME 25 2016

workers personal care aides and volunteers

provide professional services meeting end-of-

life needs of body and spirit

Kay Williams director of Lourdes Hospice

and Home Care remembers special moments

in serving over 275 patients since the center

opened ldquoWe were able to grant a 13-year-old

cancer patientrsquos wish to see the movie Pitch

Perfect 2 Her condition kept her from going

to the theater so the movie studio arranged a

screening here in our family lounge Later we

all honored her request that we wear yellow to

her funeral Yellow is the color representing

childhood cancer awarenessrdquo

Ms Williams also recalls ldquoThe first time I

saw a large family make use of the various areas

of the center I knew we had gotten the design

right They had room to move between groups

as each dealt with the impending loss of their

family member Everyone copes in his or her

own way What a blessing to have space to

allow for itrdquo

Williams and Diane Davis president of the

Lourdes Foundation stress their gratitude for

the generosity of donors providing for needs of

others at their most vulnerable

GRINNELL HIGHLIGHTS PADUCAH BANKrsquoS VARIOUS CONTRIBUTIONS TO LOURDESrsquo MISSION ldquoPaducah Bank has historically been a strong

supporter of Lourdesrsquo mission to improve the

health of our communitiesrdquo he says ldquoThey

have been key supporters of the Lourdes

Golf Outing and Mardi Gras fundraisers for

many years In addition to the financial

resources given by the bank they also provide

intellectual capital through their executive

presence serving on the Lourdes board of

directors helping to provide the strategic

direction of our organization Lourdes is truly

blessed to have support both financial and

intellectual from Paducah Bankrdquo

A NEWLY DESIGNED CENTER FOR THE DELIVERY OF QUALITY CARE

LOURDES

bull

IN CASE OF EMERGENCY THE BEGINNING OF 2016 saw the open house ribbon cutting and

blessing of Lourdesrsquo renovated and expanded Emergency Department

Designed with the patient in mind and with the objective of saving time

and ultimately lives the new Emergency Department is fast flexible

and mobile allowing adaptability to meet any situation It is ideally

positioned for quick access to the cardiac catheterization lab operating

room magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) computerized tomography

(CT) scan and the intensive care unit

ldquoOur Emergency Department team has redesigned care to create

the shortest wait times optimize the patient experience and recruit

the best and brightest professionals in emergency medicinerdquo said

Steven Grinnell Regional CEO amp SVP of Mercy Health and President amp

CEO of Lourdes ldquoWith double the square footage this new Emergency

Department has been designed around the patientsrsquo needs The new

patient flow includes rapid medical exam rooms to reduce time spent

in the waiting room specialized care for behavioral health advanced

intervention for chemical accidents immediate chest pain intervention

and expert care from our teamrdquo

WOW VOLUME 25 2016 bull 33

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Cash for your teen Control for parents

All parents want their children to learn

the importance of managing their

money Paducah Bank has a great

way to get started

The Smart Card allows you to put

a designated amount of cash on the

card so that your child (minimum age

of 13) can budget hisher expenditures

without going over the daily spending limit

you set for them You have control of their daily

spending can see purchases they have made

and they get the valuable experience of

being SMART with their funds

Itrsquos just ONE more way

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M E M B E R F D I C

35

In Frank R Paxton

Herman Eugene Katterjohn Jr

MemoryThe Paducah community recently lost two iconic leaders whose

vision and dedication were instrumental

in the continued progress of Paducah

McCracken County Both of these

devoted citizens were witness to

monumental changes in

their work and in their

lives as their careers and

personal passions were

carried out with grand

ambition Here we

honor these two proud

Paducahans and the

MANY contributions

they left to each of us

bull

Herman EugeneKatterjohn Jr was born in Paducah in 1921 He attended Paducah schools graduated

from Columbia Military Academy in Columbia TN and from Purdue

University in 1943 with a degree in pharmacy and with an ROTC

commission He later served as an Army aviator in the Korean War

Mr Katterjohn owned and operated Owen Cleaners for 40 years 20

of those years with his father-in-law Horace Owen He served as director

of the American Division of The Johnson Group Cleaners Liverpool

England for 12 years He was invited 13 consecutive years to the Varsity

International Dry Cleaners and was chairman in 1976 He was a former

member of the Paducah Tourist Commission the Paducah Convention

Center Board Paducah Water Works and Greater Paducah Industrial

Foundation He was a lifetime member of the United Church of

Paducah where he served as an elder He was the longest-serving

member of the Rotary Club of Paducah

ldquoMr Katterjohn was a part of Paducahrsquos greatest generationrdquo said

City Commissioner Allan Rhodes ldquoHe was a fabric of the communityrdquo

added County Commissioner Bill Bartleman Longtime friend Basil

Drossos said he was a part of the ldquobedrock that modern Paducah was

founded and created onrdquo ldquoOne of his favorite pastimes was just driving

around Paducahrdquo said his son-in-law David Perry ldquoThe riverfront

parks different buildings and monuments were continually fascinating

to him He loved taking rides like thatrdquo

ldquoAlmost everyone will tell you that he always knew their name He

knew about their family He was very much a people person He was

really interested not just in your name but he wanted to know how you

were doing how things were going And it was a truly genuine interestrdquo

added his daughter Carolyn Perry

One of Mr Katterjohnrsquos most noted civic projects was the University

of Kentucky College of Engineering Paducah campus In 2003 he

established the first endowed professorship and was also a key leader in

getting the college established ldquoHe had a vision for how having engi-

neering education in this area would significantly contribute to the eco-

nomic development of the regionrdquo said David Silverstein director of

the Paducah campus

Mr Katterjohn had been a member of the Paducah Bank Board of

Directors since 1957 and a past chairman ldquoMr Gene Katterjohn was

instrumental in the leadership and growth of the bank and took great

pride in itrdquo said Joe Framptom ldquoHe was committed to the belief that

the bank should serve and give back to the community Those were

tenets of his beliefs not just in his personal business but in his life Our

bank will reap the many benefits of having Mr Katterjohn at the helm

of our board of directors well into the futurerdquo

Frank R Paxton was the son of Edwin J and Florence Paxton He was a 1948 cum laude graduate of the University of Notre Dame From then until 1961 he served as business manager and general manager of The Paducah Sun (then the Paducah Sun-Democrat) He became publisher of the newspaper in 1961

succeeding his father who had held the position since 1900

In 1968 Paxton moved to Chicago to assume the role of president of Burke and James Inc a photographic supply and manufacturing company

owned by Paducah Newspapers Inc He returned to Paducah in 1972 to become president of The Paducah Bank and Trust Company a position held until his retirement in 1984 Mr Paxton led numerous civic organizations and charitable efforts during his life in Paducah

Mr Paxton served two terms as president of the Paducah Area Chamber of Commerce He was president of the Rotary Club of Paducah and chairman of Riverside Hospital which later became Lourdes In the 1950s he chaired a fundraising effort that netted a then-record $87000 for participating agencies Following that campaign he was presented with the Junior Chamber of Commercersquos Distinguished Service Award He was active in Democratic politics including a role as state campaign chairman for President Lyndon Johnson He served on numerous state boards and agencies and in 1974 was appointed by Governor Wendell Ford to the Murray State University Board of Regents Mr Paxton was a guest at the White House on several occasions during the Kennedy and Johnson administrations He told friends and family that one of his fondest memories was an occasion in 1961 when he and other newspaper publishers were invited to a private luncheon with President Kennedy to discuss the economy

ldquoAlthough Frank did not have a banking back-ground he certainly had a business background and an understanding of the communityrdquo said Joe Framptom CEO of Paducah Bank ldquoHis good common business sense served him well and it served our bank and the community very well He was an ethical honorable individual And he was a very good friend and mentor to me He will be greatly missedrdquo

Reverend Joe Beal is the

REAL DEAL At least thatrsquos how Debbie Curtis member of

Broadway United Methodist Church sees the reverend

ldquoHe walks the walkrdquo says Debbie as she exits the

Sunday service

Reverend Joe Beal has been in the ministry for 35

years and was appointed pastor of Broadway Methodist in

June 2010 His message of love is what he is associated

with most but his role as the first black preacher for this

predominantly white church is also notable

Like any new appointment Brother Joe and the

congregation began with a bit of apprehension

ldquoWe had our legitimate fear of the unknown Without

discussing it I think that we decided to trust each other

and each give the other a chance It was new different

and unknown for us both Neither of us decided to base

our judgement of the other solely on the color of our skin

but rather on how we would treat each other Sadly

however racism exists in our country and in our world I

am grateful to be part of a congregation that is trying to

create a climate of love trust and respect among all

peoplerdquo says Brother Joe

When Debbie Curtis calls Brother Joe ldquothe real dealrdquo

she says it is because his love is genuine

ldquoTo love others not professionally not in word only but

to love them lsquofor realrsquordquo says Brother Joe

Brother Joe recently announced he would be leaving

ldquothe most rewarding and fulfilling experience of [his] liferdquo

because of an ongoing battle with diabetes While he will

no longer serve in the pulpit he plans to remain as

active as he is able with the congregation

Pastoral Ministries Assistant John Sparks says that

there simply are some people you canrsquot replace

ldquoThere is a tendency for any church to see itself more

as an organization than an organism Brother Joe helped

Broadway by providing a fresh vision of compassionrdquo

says John

There are new realities in the community like home-

lessness and mental illness that John believes will

require the vision Brother Joe has brought to Broadway

ldquoItrsquos by being able to see through a lens that sees

everyone as being part of something bigger that we can

reach out to them and that we can be reached by them

as well To continue to live into that spirit that he walked

is not only a challenge but an opportunity especially in

this neighborhood He opened a lot more doors for those

opportunitiesrdquo says John

As John takes over the daily administration of the

church Brother Joe has a few words of advice

ldquoTo love unconditionallyhellipand to realize that the

success or failure of the congregation is not on his

back but on Godrsquos to remember that his name is

ldquoJohnrdquo and not ldquoAtlasrdquo to remember that the Church is

of God and will be until the end of time and lastly to

remember how much he is loved by God his family me

and the congregationrdquo says Brother Joe

And the congregation will forever love their Brother Joe

WOW VOLUME 25 2016

38

WOW VOLUME 23 2014 bull 37

$

$ $

$

Dollar$fromheaven A local church received a gift that

honored their members their mission and their beliefs

Many dream of it Some hope for it Others may pray for it ldquoItrdquo is the improbable phone call

delivering news that a stranger has named you the sole beneficiary of a trust

sufficient to retire all your debt

Seven Oaks Church of Christ on Highway 97 in Mayfield was on the

receiving end of just such a phone call in October of 2015

The congregation had made a leap of faith in 2014 adding a 4000-plus

square foot educational annex to the existing church facility to allow for a

growing congregation Included in the project were two new canopies LED

parking lot lights and other minor improvements bringing the total cost of

the project to approximately $600000 Through quarterly ldquoFifth Sundayrdquo

contributions the debt had been reduced to $338000 but was still costing

the church about $1000 per month in interest alone

One phone call from Paducah Bankrsquos Melanie McNeill changed the entire

financial situation of the church Seven Oaks was the sole beneficiary of a trust

valued at $367000 enough to retire the churchrsquos $338000 debt As Seven

Oaks Minister Josh Ketchum communicated ldquoWhen we found out the amount

of money we were fully convinced in the providence of Godrdquo

Asked if he felt the church had received pennies from heaven Elder Don

Sparks responded ldquoNo not pennies dollars from heavenrdquo

The bequest was left to the church by Graves County native Elizabeth Allene

Morris who was not a member of Seven Oaks Church and known by few in

the church Her nephew Mike Mabry describes his aunt as a strong-willed

independent woman with a sense of ad-

venture which led her to California in the

1930rsquos where she spent most of her life

Mabry fondly recalled ldquoMy Aunt

Allene had a good head for figures and

probably saw something she liked about

Seven Oaks Churchrdquo

She created her will in 1994 which

included a trust to go into effect at her

death to benefit her sister Estelle Seay

Paducah Bank became the trustee and was

responsible for managing the funds and

distributing designated principle and

40 bull WOW VOLUME 25 2016

bull

ldquoMelanie worked

really well with us and

was right on top of things She made

us feel comfortable and we believed she

always had the best interest of her client

in mind She always had time to talk to

done through Paducah Bankrdquo

Seven Oaksrsquo Josh Ketchum and

Don Sparks remember Melanie

McNeillrsquos response when they filled her

in on the details of how the amount

of the unexpected bequest related to

Josh KETCHUM

Seven Oaks Minister monthly payments to Seay for as long as

she lived At Seayrsquos death the remaining

value of the trust was to be paid out to

the church Seay was a member of Seven

Oaks but had moved away years ago to

be cared for by family Like Mrs Morris

few people in the church knew her

Mabry who lives in northern

Kentucky cared for his Aunt Estelle

in her declining health and dealt with

Paducah Bank in regard to the trust

He describes dealings with the Bank

and Melanie McNeill in particular

us and I never felt that she was rushing

me or trying to cut a conversation shortrdquo

Seeing no obstacles in his remote

dealings from outside the geographical

region of Paducah Bank he offered the

ultimate compliment ldquoIf I were in the

position to establish a trust it would be

the church debt She said ldquoThis is a

God thingrdquo

Whether you consider it a God

thing providence of God or a happy

coincidence it was made possible by a

wise woman doing prudent estate

planning with a local bank

WOW VOLUME 25 2016 bull 41

Making Memories

PADUCAH BANK SPREADS THE WOW

AROUND TOWN Over the river down main street at the movies and in the parking

lotmdashno matter the location or the encounter when Paducah Bank is there some WOW is going on Herersquos just a REALLY brief look at some of the wonderful experiences weve had this past year

WOW VOLUME 25 2016

42

LEFT Our young friend Jose (Paco)

dos Remedios shared his music and his love of

his hometown with everyone in a recent TV commercial

1 Joe Framptom presents a check for $2500 to Paducah Bank Teen of the Year winner

Meg Hancock 2 Cathy Crecelius and WPSD NewsChannel 6 were our

partners for a Super Shredder event 3 Lisa Long and Maurie McGarvey

ldquoleaned inrdquo and learned about women in the workplace last summer 4 Rae and

Dixie Hall were WOW warriors and rowers at the Dragon Boat races 5 Paducah Bank honors our veterans each day with a special

place to park 6 Macie Hargrove loved the holiday parade in WOW fashion 7 Sarah Hendley

did some networking at our summer college reception 8 Hollie Potter always gives a helping

hand to our Paducah Bank volunteer efforts 9 Some Paducah Bank swingers include Mike Shelbourne

Mark Knecht Mardie Herndon and Rick Loyd

ESERVED FOR OUR

VETERANS bull AND MILITARY

( -~

321

654

987

Karess HOSKINS

It takes a COMMUNITY

and SCHOLARSHIP

to create a productive pathwayfor college-bound

students with f inancial needs

PADUCAH BANK HAS DONATED $150000 TO THE

COMMUNITY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

WOW VOLUME 25 2016

45

SAYS HELLO

McCracken County High School 2015

THE PHONE RINGS AND AUTOMATICALLY KELE

Kele doesnrsquot just pick up the phone She picks up little things about people and remembers them From answering your calls to answering your questions the people at Paducah Bank give you personal attention and treat you like you really matter for one simple reason YOU DO Talk to the people at Paducah Bank

Real people Real service 2705755700

M E M B E R F D I C

graduate Karess Hoskins could hardly hold back her tears as she described how much

the support from the Community Scholarship Program meant to her

A first-generation college student at West Kentucky Community and Technical

College Hoskins was one of more than 150 Community Scholarship Program

students family friends and supporters who attended a luncheon recognizing students

and supporters of the program

ldquoThank you to the donors for giving students like me the opportunity to attend

college tuition-freerdquo said the 18-year-old Hoskins who plans to pursue a career in

radiology ldquoTo not have to worry about having to pay for college allows us to

focus on selecting a major and getting good gradesrdquo

Hoskinsrsquo parents Kenny and Mary Hoskins said receiving a community

scholarship was the reason their daughter is able to go to college ldquoItrsquos so

wonderfulrdquo said Mary Hoskins ldquoWithout it (the CSP scholarship) we

would never have been able to send herrdquo Her father agreed ldquoItrsquos a blessing

It really helped out a whole lot Irsquom really proud of people helping out like

this it will help others toordquo he said

The Community Scholarship Program provides scholarship funding for

up to 60 credit hours toward a technical

certification andor an associate degree

at WKCTC The Rotary Club of

Paducah initiated the idea for the CSP

as a public-private partnership with strong

participation from the Rotary the City

of Paducah McCracken County Fiscal

Court partnering high schools WKCTC

Paducah Bank and several local businesses

and companies Students at a participating

Paducah or McCracken County

high school or homeschool

within McCracken County

are eligible for the program

as long as they meet certain

criteria The inaugural CSP

class began at WKCTC in fall

2014 with 216 students Many of

those students will have graduated

46 bull WOW VOLUME 25 2016

THE PHONE RINGS AND AUTOMATICALLY KELE

from the college beginning in May 2015

Hoskins said she is striving to be a

positive influence on others ldquoIrsquom trying

to be the best role model to the ones who

look up to me For my nieces and nephews

I want them to know that when things get

difficult I will be there for them encour-

aging and supporting themrdquo Hoskins

said ldquoAnd they need to know there are

other people who are ready to assist them

when things get difficult in liferdquo

Ashley Wright WKCTC Vice President

of Institutional Advancement said one

of the most rewarding things about the

Community Scholarship Program is the

continued support of the community

ldquoItrsquos a commitment to these students

that regardless of what their personal and

professional aspirations may be they will

not have to put it on hold

because of financial barriersrdquo

Wright said

ldquoWe cannot make that

commitment without our

donorsrdquo added Wright

ldquoWe are so grateful

Paducah Bank believed in

the vision of the Community

Scholarship Program and what it

could do for Paducah and McCracken

County from the very beginning They

became one of the first businesses to

financially support this initiative and

have been committed to the scholarshiprsquos

purpose of increasing the percentage

of McCracken County students that

transition from high school to post-

secondary education Today we know

that students who participate

in the Community

Scholarship Program

are staying enrolled in

college earning a higher

GPA than their non-

CSP peers and earning

more college credit

each semester This

success is due to the businesses

and organizations that stepped up in

the beginning before we could have

envisioned these results Paducah Bank

is always looking toward the future of

this community and their support of

the Community Scholarship Program is

evidence of their commitment to the next

generation of Paducah and McCracken

Countyrdquo

SAYS HELLO

WOW VOLUME 25 2016 bull 47

THE ARTof EDUCATION AT PADUCAH SCHOOL OF ART AND DESIGN

49

ldquoTHE ENTIRE ART SCHOOL CAMPUS

ANCHORS PADUCAHrsquoS GROWING CREATIVE

ECONOMY AND ADDS WEIGHT TO THE REGIONrsquoS

RECOGNITION AS A CULTURAL DESTINATION I AM PLEASED AND PROUD

TO HAVE WORKED WITH SO MANY EXTRAORDINARY

INDIVIDUALS IN MAKING THE COMMUNITYrsquoS VISION FOR A WORLD-CLASS ART SCHOOL A REALITY AND I

AM DELIGHTED WITH WHAT WE HAVE ACCOMPLISHEDrdquo

mdashPAUL AHO Dean of the Paducah

School of Art and Design

In March 2000 the city of Paducah in partnership with Paducah Bank

launched its award-winning Artist Relocation

Program as a means of revitalizing its historic

LowerTown neighborhood This highly successful

program has infused over $30 million into the

local economy earning Paducah international

recognition as a historic cultural destination

and significantly enriching the cultural life of

the region

In August 2008 a collaborative effort between

the city West Kentucky Community and Technical

College (WKCTC) and regional interests created

Paducah School of Art to serve the region and

anchor the LowerTown Arts District through the

creation of a world-class art school The school

opened in temporary studios in downtown

Paducah and immediately exceeded expectations

for its growth

As part of a larger vision for the schoolrsquos

expansion in April 2013 the school changed its

name to Paducah School of Art and Design (PSAD)

reflecting an expanded vision for its programming

and the art schoolrsquos absorption of the collegersquos long-

standing visual communication and multimedia

programs In January 2014 Paducah School of

Art opened the Ceramics and Small Metals

Building on Madison Street in LowerTown This

historic structure allowed for a greatly expanded

state-of-the-art ceramics studio as well as studios

for the launch of new programs in jewelry and

metals to further serve the community

ldquoI recently had a chance to tour the Paducah School of Art and Design which has to be one of the most inspiring state-of-the-art facilities for artists and art students to be found anywhere Itrsquos a beautiful and thoughtfully re-purposed light-filled crown jewel that will surely be a beacon for creative visual artists in all disciplines And I canrsquot imagine what kind of wonderful impact that creative engine is going to have on the communityrdquo

mdashMICHAEL KILLOREN Local Arts Agencies Director National Endowment for the Arts

50 bull WOW VOLUME 25 2016

PSAD expanded again in August 2014 with the

completion of its 7000-square-foot Sculpture Building

located adjacent to the ceramics and small metals studios

The Sculpture Building houses fully equipped studios for

clay modeling large-scale projects wood and metals

fabrication along with a foundry and studios for mold

making and bronze casting

Also in August 2014 renovations began on the 2D and

Graphic Design Building in a historic building adjacent to

PSADrsquos other LowerTown studios This 30000-square-foot

expansion opened in January and houses the schoolrsquos programs

in drawing painting photography visual communication

and multimedia It also includes a resource library and

dedicated galleries for an enhanced exhibition program

further serving the region and the goals of WKCTC

ldquoCompletion of PSADrsquos new 2D and Graphic Design

building will allow us to properly house all of our 2D and

media programs in one location expand our Master Artists

Workshop program increase our public programming and

community outreach and continue to build on our note-

worthy exhibition programrdquo said Paul Aho Dean of PSAD

In support of Paducahrsquos emergence as a cultural and arts

destination and an eye toward national recognition for its

programs PSAD launched its first Master Artist Workshops

in the summer of 2014 The program featured national

artists and educators and attracted students from across

the country With the advent of new classes and faculty

come new opportunities for students seeking to launch

their college experience as well as significant new resources

for emerging and established artists to enhance their career

opportunities in the region and beyond

Paducah Bank supported the completion of PSAD with a

$150000 gift and the naming rights for the Paducah Bank

Kitchens Cafeacute

Paducah School of Art and Design is a division of West

Kentucky Community and Technical College a regionally

accredited college recognized by The Aspen Institute as

one of the top ten community colleges in the nation three

consecutive times and twice as a Finalist with Distinction

ldquoAt PSAD a diverse mix of traditional and non-traditional

students and studio artists from the community work side

by side in the studiosrdquo said WKCTC president Dr Barbara

Veazey ldquosharing insights experience and ideas to the

mutual benefit of allrdquo

PaulAho is the Dean of Paducah

School of Art and Design where he also teaches digital photography He earned

his Bachelor of Fine Arts degree at Florida State

University and his Master of Fine Arts degree from the

University of South Florida Paul has also taught at Palm

Beach Community College and Florida Atlantic University

He has twice been awarded South Florida Cultural

Consortium Visual and Media Artists Fellowships and

his work is represented in numerous public and private

collections ldquoThe entire art school campus anchors

Paducahrsquos growing creative economy and adds weight to

the regionrsquos recognition as a cultural destinationrdquo says

Aho ldquoI am pleased and proud to have worked with so

many extraordinary individuals in making the communityrsquos

vision for a world-class art school a reality and I am

delighted with what we have accomplishedrdquo

it

Allpo1nt

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InHonorof

Those Who Serve

Paducah Bank is joining with the Paducah community to foster strong positive relationships between police and those they seek to protect

WOW VOLUME 25 2016

53

News feeds around the nation have been full of shootings protests

and nation-wide outrage of late Some of that has resulted from rifts between police

departments and the communities theyrsquove sworn to protect

Members of the Paducah Police Department have taken steps to make sure such a

disassociation never encroaches on the community they preserve and protect Chief of

Police Brandon Barnhill says he believes establishing The Police Foundation of Paducah-

McCracken County Inc will create a way to further tie his force to the Paducah public

ldquoWe felt like this was an opportunity for us to provide an open door or an avenue for

the community to further support some of our initiativesrdquo he said

The foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization designed to raise funds and to

give local police extra resources for improving public safety strengthening community

partnerships and increasing employee development Barnhill says the City of Paducah

has given his department sufficient funding but this new effort will raise money for

extra programs and training and will hopefully strengthen the forcersquos bond with the

local community

ldquoWe see the value of relationships transparency an open-door policy and of opening

lines of communication with the

communityrdquo Barnhill says

By investing in the Paducah

Police Departmentrsquos foundation

the com-munity will help fund

programs like improved training

courses continuing education and

the purchase of new technology

for police use But Barnhill says

strengthening the relationship between

the force and the community is still

the foundationrsquos ultimate focus Itrsquos a

goal that the chief says matters now

more than ever

ldquoRelationships have to have a

strong foundational level at which you

Building on a

strongfoundation Funding provided through the Paducah Police Foundation will support initiatives in

these areas each year allowing the Paducah Police Department to undertake innovative

projects and improve its ability to serve the citizens of Paducah

bull Keep police officers safe bull Fight violence and drug related crime bull Improve

Paducah police community relations bull Make neighborhoods safer bull Provide healthy

outlets for youth bull Assist police officers in upgrading critical skills and education

The Police Foundation of Paducah McCracken County is the only organization sanc-

tioned by the Paducah Police Department to raise funds for its benefit

The Police Foundation of Paducah McCracken County Inc is a registered corporation

with the state of Kentucky and is recognized by the federal government as a 501(c)(3)

tax exempt non-profit organization

54 bull WOW VOLUME 25 2016

Building on a

strongfoundation

know people in the community they

know you as an individual and they

know your principlesrdquo he says ldquoThey

know how you manage an agency as

large as a police departmentrdquo

ldquoThe success of a community has

much to do with the success of the

institutions that form the basis of its

safety and securityrdquo said Joe Framptom

a member of the Paducah Police

Foundation board ldquoI personally believe

that the creation of this organization will

be a constructive means of supporting the

goals of our local police force and will

be a proactive impetus to maintaining

strong productive alliances between the

members of the Paducah police and the

people in our community Our bank is

pleased that we can be a part of this new

endeavor This is one more way each of

us at Paducah Bank can creatively and

beneficially serve our communityrdquo

Board Chairman Jim Garrett whole-

heartedly agrees ldquoI am honored to serve

on the new Police Foundationrsquos board

and hope that businesses and individuals

in the Paducah community will consider

supporting our effortsrdquo Garrett says

ldquoWe hope to help build a police force

capable of dealing with the complexity

of the 21st century It is imperative that

we assist our officers with additional

education and enhanced opportunities

for positive interaction with the

community it serves Every person can

make a difference no matter how big

or small as long as we have a common

goal in mindrdquo

Anyone who would like to know

more about the organization or who

would like to donate online can visit

wwwpaducahpolicefoundationorg

Donations may be made by mail to

the Police Foundation of Paducah-

McCracken County Inc PO Box 594

Paducah KY 42002-0594 Donations

can also be made in person at any

Paducah Bank location

LEFT TO RIGHT Chief Brandon Barnhill Paducah Bank CEO Joe Framptom

Board Member Leon Owens Assistant Chief Brian Krueger Board Chairman

Jim Garrett Board Member Gary Reese

NOT PICTURED Board Members Whitney Denson and April Wolfrom

WOW VOLUME 25 2016 bull 55

theLast page

ldquoUrban architecture especially architecture from the early twentieth century has been a favorite subject of my art for as long

as I have been painting I knew the first time I drove up Broadway and saw

downtown Paducah that it would soon be the subject of my paintingsrdquo

WILLIAM RENZULLI was one of the first artists to personally and professionally invest in the LowerTown Artist Relocation program and has continued to be a stalwart participant and supporter of the arts culture in Paducah

WOW VOLUME 25 2016

56

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PADUCAH BANK

Post Office Box 2600 bull Paducah KY 42002-2600

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PAID PADUCAH KY PERMIT 44

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Itrsquos a new start Itrsquos a new relationship Itrsquos a new life We want to be a part of it all

Call or stop by a Paducah Bank location today and letrsquos get acquainted You have so much to plan for and we want to help

with financial products and services for every plan and every dream Let us put a little WOW in your new life together

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Page 6: PB WOW VOLUME25 plus COV - Paducah KY Bank

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REIDLAND BANKING CENTER

SOUTHSIDE BANKING

CENTER

MID CITY BANKING CENTER

LONE OAK BANKING CENTER

DOWNTOWN BANKING CENTER

STRAWBERRY HILL BANKING

CENTER

Banking Hours wwwpaducahbankcom 24 Hours

WowLine (2705756677) 24 Hours

Mobile Banking 24 Hours

Lobby Monday-Thursday 845 am - 4 pm

Friday 845 am - 5 pm

Drive-Thru Monday-Thursday 745 am - 530 pm

Friday 745 am - 6 pm

Saturday (Lone Oak amp Strawberry Hill) 9 am - Noon

Banking Center Locations Main Office bull 555 Jefferson Street 2705755700

Mid-City bull 2401 Broadway 2705755763

Reidland bull 5542 Reidland Road 2705755761

Lone Oak bull 2635 Lone Oak Road 2705755775

Strawberry Hill bull 4575 Pecan Drive 2705755725

Southside (drive-thru only) bull 3445 Paducah Bank Drive 2707774600

Atm Locations Main Office 555 Jefferson Street

Mid-City 2401 Broadway

Reidland 5542 Reidland Road

Lone Oak 2635 Lone Oak Road

Lone Oak (Banks Market parking lot) 2855 Lone Oak Road

Strawberry Hill 4575 Pecan Drive

Jackson Street (Cash Savers formerly

Super Valu parking lot) 2965 Jackson Street

Southside 3445 Paducah Bank Drive

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facebookfansPaducah Bank has often been recognized in the industry for its amazing presence on social media Here are some of the reasons why we LOVE our Facebook fans They are always there with words of encouragement and great stories of personal service from our incredible team of bankers Let us hear from YOU Follow us on Facebook Twitter and Instagram

RACHEL BENSON I used to work there and learned from the inside out that this bank is here to serve its customers I watched time and time again management go out of their way to train everyone on excellent customer service and watched great employees deliver that very thing My husband and I moved to Paducah from the north and will never leave Paducah Bank Great people and great productsmdashwe love our bank

REBECCA MAYEAUX CANESTRINI Gr8 bank Gr8 employees Gr8 service All I can say is ldquoWOWrdquo

SCOTTYE WILLIAMS Reidland branch is not only professional but always strives to make my life as a business owner easier They are also like family to me Personal service is what makes me a loyal Paducah Bank customer

DENA ROWE We wouldnrsquot bank anywhere else Paducah Bank always makes me feel like Irsquom the only customer they have

The crack of the bat will be heard

in Paducah again this summer at

Hist ry

Hits a

Books Stadium

P A D U C A H C H I E F S

WOW VOLUME 25 2016

6

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GREG McKEEL

bull ~

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In 1903 Paducah was a booming river city and any well-respected American city

of that day had a baseball team The minor league Paducah

Chiefs team made their debut that year as a part of the KITTY

League (KentuckyndashIllinoisndashTennessee League) For the next

half-century the team remained a Paducah staple affiliated with

major league teams such as the Cincinnati Reds the Pittsburgh

Pirates the Brooklyn Dodgers and the St Louis Cardinals

And if Paducah was a baseball town its capital was Brooks

Stadium Opened in 1949 under the leadership of J Polk

Brooks baseball aficionados and fans instantly recognized

Brooks Stadium as one of Americarsquos premiere parks

By 1996 however the stadium sat in disrepair and was on

the slate to be demolished The Chiefs were long gone and it

looked like Paducahrsquos baseball days were finished Dr Frank

ldquoDocrdquo Hideg would have none of that however He quickly

became the J Polk Brooks of a new generation enlisting an

array of volunteers to resurrect the glory of Paducahrsquos baseball

heydays One of those volunteers was baseball fan Greg McKeel

ldquoItrsquos amazing what Doc Hideg did to turn that aroundrdquo

says Greg ldquoItrsquos easy to say that we need to do something

but to actually do it in the way he did is amazing And with

the renovated stadium we went to work coming up with

competition to playrdquo

Brooks Stadium hosted games for the American Legion

the OVC Paducah Tilghman the Southern Illinois Miners

Murray State the University of Kentucky the NCBA World

Series and others

ldquoEvery chance we get to have players on that field is a great

thingrdquo adds Greg ldquoItrsquos one of the best playing surfaces in

Kentucky We hear that all the time from many of the players

who get a chance to be hererdquo

Paducah was once again at the top of the game The loss of

the Paducah Chiefs remained a constant thought however for

those who brought back baseball This year that history will

come full circle

ldquoThe Chiefs are returningrdquo says Greg ldquoStarting this year we

will have a college summer league and our local team will be the

Paducah Chiefs It is a wooden bat team and wersquove even gone

back to the original uniforms for the design on the new ones

Itrsquos been a leap of faith We finally decided last July that we

needed to do something like this and the response has been

overwhelming acceptance and excitementrdquo

Greg approached community leaders about supporting the

team and spoke with Paducah Bank CEO Joe Framptom

ldquoPaducah Bank felt like we did about itrdquo adds Greg ldquoIt is

definitely a positive for our city The team is owned by the

community and any income generated goes right back into

8 bull WOW VOLUME 25 2016

original family

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ltthe team Paducah Bank understood the civic side and that this

DECADESof DEDICATION MCKEEL EQUIPMENT IS THE

OLDEST FAMILY-OWNED CASE DEALERSHIP IN THE US

Eighty-two years ago Coleman McKeel opened a small business in Murray KY working out of the trunk of his car His mission helping customers with their machinery needs

Colemanrsquos wife Frances joined him in the 1950s structuring the parts and accounting departments In the 1970s sons Dan and Greg joined in and soon after the family opened an additional location in Paducah stretching their reach to the four-state region

The mission remained the same servicing and renting equipment for farmers contractors and homeowners who have jobs to do From backhoes to excavators to forklifts the family stayed focused on supplying the right equipment at the right time

McKeel Equipment is now in their third generation with Dan and his son Andy managing the Murray location Greg and Danrsquos oldest son Scott oversee Paducah operations McKeel is the oldest Case dealership in the United States that is still owned and operated by the

is purely Paducah We are proud to have them as a sponsorrdquo

The once familiar Chief uniforms will be seen again on the

field beginning June 4 The crack of the wooden bat will shoot

its way across the eager crowd just as it did on Brooks Stadiumrsquos

opening day in 1949

Greg is happy to see the Chiefs return and hopes it will get

more people to come experience the game and the stadium ldquoIrsquom

amazed at how many people come up to me and tell me that

even though they arenrsquot baseball people they are excited about

this Even if you arenrsquot a baseball fan yoursquoll want to go see this

team and soak up the atmosphere Itrsquos unlike any otherrdquo

WOW VOLUME 25 2016 bull 9

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left a career in law for a

commitment to her fellow citizen

Wen asked how she likes her new position as Executive Director of the

Housing Authority of Paducah in comparison to her previous career as a partner

in a local law firm Melissa Yates exclaims ldquoI liked law but I love housing

It is rewarding and my satisfaction level is off the chartrdquo

WOW VOLUME 25 2016

11

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No stranger to the requirements of public housing she served as legal counsel to the Housing Authority since 2003

and her private practice experience focused on public housing issues and regulatory matters with the United States

Department of Housing and Urban Development and the Kentucky Public Service Commission

Yates has been on the job since May 2015 and thinks she has the most interesting job possible ldquoMost people canrsquot

say this but I genuinely love coming to work each dayrdquo she explains

Although itrsquos her dream job itrsquos not without its challenges Her biggest hurdle has been securing sufficient HUD

funding Appropriations are set by Congress and vary year by year This year it amounted to approximately 82 percent

of budgeted needs Melissa credits her dedicated staff of housing professionals with working efficiently to address

priorities while meeting resident needs and complying with numerous and stringent HUD requirements This year

ldquoPADUCAH BANK FOCUSES ON

RELATIONSHIPS AND WORKS HARD TO MAINTAIN THOSE

RELATIONSHIPSrdquo

she is proud to report that despite limited funding they were able to use

capital funds to tuck-point and paint Elmwood Court and put in new

windows in the Anderson Court site

Despite the limited funding Melissa praises her staff for meticulous

maintenance of housing units mostly built in the 1950rsquos a task she

admits isnrsquot easy The new Executive Director feels the staff at all levels

goes beyond their job requirements by asking themselves questions like

ldquoIf I was putting my mother or sister in this apartment how would I

want it to lookrdquo

Melissa and her staff of approximately 35 housing professionals

provide services for 1600 residents and maintain 855 housing units throughout the city She realizes public housing

is sometimes negatively perceived but she emphasizes ldquoMy staff works too hard not to get positive recognition I

want everyone to know they do a really great jobrdquo

She clearly loves her staff and reiterates ldquoThey are housing professionals We are professionalsrdquo

Another group of professionals that she values are the staff of Paducah Bank

ldquoPaducah Bank focuses on relationships and works hard to maintain those relationships Even though I have

worked with them for years until the last few months I never fully appreciated the extent of work provided to their

customersrdquo says Yates ldquoAll of the personal bankers Melissa Khourie Kelly LeNeave Mardie Herndon and Terry

Bradley are always attentive responsive and ready to hold our hands and walk us through whatever is necessary The

level of service we receive is truly remarkablerdquo

A native of southern Illinois Yates and her husband Greg a CPA at Williams Williams and Lentz have never

regretted their move to Paducah almost 15 years ago Their children are Brendan a Paducah Tilghman High School

senior Sloane a kindergartener and their youngest Lincoln who is 3

Melissa Yates summarizes her feelings about her career change ldquoWhen practicing law I was confident what I was

doing was important to clients but not sure if it was really making a difference in the community Now Irsquom certain

Irsquom doing something to make our community even better Everyone deserves a home and providing quality affordable

housing is the foundation for a strong communityrdquo

12 bull WOW VOLUME 25 2016

Y O U R P R I V A T E B A N K E R

B A R R Y S M I T H

SUIT UP TAKE THE RUN WITH IT

The team comes together for the offense Who will suit up take the ball and run with it

How will the team create opportunities for the ball handler What moves will work best to bring home the win

WOW VOLUME 25 2016

14

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bull

The new guy on the team is Barry Smith and hersquos ldquosuited uprdquo and ready for the game as

Paducah Bankrsquos new Director of Wealth Management Having the ball in his court isnrsquot really new to Barry

Once upon a time in southern Illinois those same words meant an SIU uniform and a basketball court And winning

meant taking a trip to the NCAA during his freshman year

ldquoI realize that I now live in Kentucky and I am more than aware of the loyalties among basketball fans in this staterdquo

says Barry with a grin ldquoAnd I honor that Cheering on your team is one of the great joys of any basketball fanrdquo

But Barryrsquos heart still beats with the speed of a Saluki when the topic shifts to college hoopsmdashand for good reason It

was a very special time in his life

ldquoIn my first year of college playing basketball on the national stage was pretty much a dream come truerdquo admits Barry

ldquoI had the privilege of playing against Larry Bird at Indiana State who obviously went on to an incredible career in the

NBA I also went up against players like Kiki Vandeweghe David Greenwood Norm Nixon and Maurice Cheeks Little

did I know at the time the famous company I was in I was just there to play and winrdquo

And win they did Barryrsquos SIU team went to the NCAA tournament his first year at the university and won their first

game against Arizona They then lost to Wake Forest in the second round And even though the time on the floor wasnrsquot

quite what the team might have dreamed of it was still the kind of memory that basketball dreams are made of

ldquoI HAD THE PRIVILEGE OF PLAYING AGAINST LARRY BIRD AT INDIANA STATE WHO WENT ON TO AN INCREDIBLE CAREER IN THE NBArdquo

Barryrsquos dedication to teamwork hard work and the work it takes to accomplish sought-after goals has been a consistent

undercurrent in both his athletic endeavors as well as his professional career

After college Barry spent almost a decade in insurance and then followed that with a position in management with

Pepsi in southern Illinois He was a regional manager with Kroger for nine years before making his way into the world of

banking with Union Planters in Murphysboro IL He later joined Regions Bank in Paducah before assuming the position

of Director of Wealth Management at Paducah Bank

ldquoThese may seem like dissimilar careers but they are actually very similar In every company and every position I have

been bringing people together to achieve a common goalrdquo Barry says ldquoAnd thatrsquos one of the things that Paducah Bank

does so very wellrdquo

In his new role Barry will be responsible for leading efforts to integrate banking clients with additional wealth

management solutions available to them at Paducah Bank He will also serve as a key relationship manager and

aggressively work to expand the Paducah Bank presence within western Kentucky

ldquoBarry is a seasoned leader with an unwavering commitment to this marketrdquo said Paducah Bank President Mardie

Herndon ldquoI am pleased that he and his wife Amy are now part of the Paducah Bank family This move underscores our

commitment to growth and illustrates the level of confidence that we have and the opportunity that we see in both the

local market and the entire western Kentucky market Wealth Management will continue to expand

as we invest for the future and focus on top talent like Barry Smithrdquo

Barry is active within our community and maintains leadership roles with the board of

directors for the Rotary Club of Paducah and the board of directors for the Carson Center

ldquoI think if you live in Paducah and you care about the communityrdquo Barry adds ldquoyou canrsquot

help but be aware of all that this bank does for the people and the organizations in Paducah and

the surrounding area They are involved in virtually every part of this community and I take

great pride in now being an active part of that kind of civic commitmentrdquo

WOW VOLUME 25 2016 bull 17

bull

FamilyandFinance

Local Mother BeginsLegacy at Paducah Bank

Wen you re a kid even the most mundane tasks can seem magical

More than four decades ago around the age of 9 Jana Dawson says she

followed her mother into a large columned building to partake in a family

tradition opening a checking account at Paducah Bank

ldquoI thought it was excitingrdquo Jana says ldquoI felt like a big girlrdquo

Her mother Martha Dawson started teaching the concept of saving to

her four children earlymdashlong before they held their first jobs And she

taught them to entrust their savings to Paducah Bank

Martha became a Paducah Bank customer shortly after moving to the

area with her former husband James in 1953 She says she chose the bank

at random since she knew little about the city but she stayed there because

of the service She says even Jamesrsquo mother became a customer when she

moved to Paducah in the late lsquo70s

ldquoThey did everything that I would want from a bankrdquo Martha says

Martha loves how the bank is a locally owned and steady business She

notes how it hasnrsquot changed its name in the roughly 63 years she has walked

through its doors She also appreciates the fact that it allowed her four off-

spring to open accounts as children

Martha also clearly remembers that a former bank president helped her

teach a financial lesson A long time ago one of her sons ran out of money

and she took him to the bank for a loan The president sat him down for a

discussion about responsibility

ldquoHe talked to him [and gave him] a good lesson on bankingmdashyou

know just how to live a good life without problemsrdquo she said adding ldquohe

loaned us the money but not before he

talked to my sonrdquo

The years passed and Jana absorbed

her motherrsquos financial wisdom and

applied it throughout college and

throughout her career as a computer

analyst for Baptist Health Paducah

During this time the bank became a

larger part of her life When she built

her two-story brick dream home she let

Paducah Bank handle the mortgage and

the bank personnel became emotionally

invested in the house along with her

ldquoWhen I received my primary

financing through Paducah Bank they

were more excited than I wasrdquo she says

Now as Jana lives and works in the

area she has become more and more

ingrained in the community She serves as

a Paducah Ambassador a Paducah Area

Chamber of Commerce member a board

member for the Leadership Paducah

Foundation Inc and more As a devoted

city resident shersquos also happy she can

serve as a faithful customer of the local

bank Her business there has given her

another way in which she can support

her hometown

ldquoIT JUST MAKES ME PROUD TO BE A PADUCAH BANK

CUSTOMER [BECAUSE] IrsquoM VERY ACTIVE IN THE COMMUNITYrdquo

SHE SAYS

And in return Paducah Bank stays

active in her life After all the relationship

Jana has with the bank is part of a family

tradition

18 bull WOW VOLUME 25 2016

The word for

Legacy2016 is

Itrsquos a personal choice a long-standing commitment to the

practice of medicine and a belief in a wellspring of compassion

WOW VOLUME 25 2016

20

Dr EVELYN

MONTGOMERY JONES

bull

Each year Dr Evelyn Montgomery Jones dermatologist chooses a one-word theme

to serve as her guide throughout the entire year The word resonates with intent as Dr

Jones activates it to guide decisions and reinforce purpose with her staff at Wellsprings

Dermatology and The SkinCare Corner These words keep them ever mindful of their

impact in regard to family and community says Dr Jones This yearrsquos word is ldquolegacyrdquo

ldquoSkin is the largest and fastest growing human organ and skin cancer is now rated the

number one cancer in the United Statesrdquo explains Dr Jones ldquoSo we take a comprehensive approach to overall

healthy beautiful skinrdquo Thatrsquos what founded the winning combination of Wellsprings Dermatology and The SkinCare

Corner allowing for delivery of physician-strength products to combat both damage and aging of the skin These

products and techniques also enhance the skinrsquos ability to heal and decrease the risk of skin cancer

Dr Jones drew on her passion to educate on health and beauty for the mission statement she crafted ldquoOur mission

is to educate and encourage others towards excellence in wellness and beauty

in their lives for the glory of God thereby equipping and empowering them

to impact othersrdquo ldquoJIMMIE AND MEGHAN

In 1993 Dr Jones and her husband Dr Shawn Jones ENT-WERE THERE FOR ME otolaryngologist along with their children Rebecca Shawn Curtis and PROFESSIONALLY AND Caleb moved from Louisville back to her hometown of Paducah Dr Jonesrsquo PERSONALLY THEY

PROVED THE WHOLE roots are deep in Paducah Her father Dr Wally Montgomery practiced

PERSONAL BANKER medicine in western Kentucky for many years and her mother Gerry

CONCEPT IS VERY REAL Montgomery was an educator and served as Paducahrsquos mayor AT PADUCAH BANKrdquo Reflecting on the move she explains ldquoWe loved Louisville but we wanted

a slower pace and more community involvement Here we have found a

better place to be more aware and connected to the rest of the communityrdquo

Helping make her legacy of education and encouragement towards excellence in beauty and health a reality is

Paducah Bank with their own legacy of professionalism and personal service When she had the vision to build the

beautiful state-of-the-art facility housing her practice at 2721 West Park Drive her private bankers Jimmie Sizemore

and Meghan Knox were with her every step of the way

ldquoJimmie and Meghan were there for me professionally and personallyrdquo says Dr Jones ldquoThey were involved in every

step of the construction project from looking at the land and accessing the building site to groundbreaking and

through construction They gave me their personal cell phone numbers and told me to call any time including week-

ends They were always available and asking if there was anything they could take care of or if there was anything they

could do Jimmie and Meghan proved the whole personal banker concept is very real at Paducah Bankrdquo

22 bull WOW VOLUME 25 2016

THE WELLSPRINGS DERMATOLOGY

PHYSICIANS STAFF LACY BOYD PA-C

LISA BOGET PA-C AND DR EVELYN JONES

DR KYLE TURNBOis

GETTING BACK toMAKING

Health

Works MEDICAL LLC

for PATIENTS AND BUSINESSES Navigating the world of healthcare is often fraught with confusion and expense of both money

and time Such challenges create barriers and many do not access needed services until major problems occur Dr J Kyle

Turnbo who opened a private practice in 2000 saw these trends first-hand and was troubled

ldquoTherersquos obviously been a dramatic shift in healthcarerdquo he says ldquoand those changes have not been good for employers

who provide insurance coverage those who utilize healthcare or those who provide it Insurance costs have risen along with

deductibles and the average family has difficulty accessing care due to expense We found that flew in the face of what we

wanted to do which was simply to take care of peoplerdquo

WOW VOLUME 25 2016 bull 25

step back reevaluating his approach as a provider ldquoI knew there was a

was like a hundred years ago what it

Dr Turnbo decided to take a

better way to do thisrdquo he says ldquoI started thinking about what it

means to take care of people first and how those barriers could be liftedrdquo

Dr Turnborsquos then-developing concept which he named HealthWorks Medical came to life at James

Marine where an onsite clinic provided occupational medical services and healthcare for their employees

Through HealthWorks Medical a reasonable flat fee per month per employee or covered life allowed

open access to needed healthcare through Dr Turnbo and his staff of multiple practitioners with a wide

variety of experience and expertise

ldquoIn our research we found out that about 90 of patients did not have a primary care physician

Employers providing the benefit to employees and their families allowed them to have direct access to

practitioners providing cost savings to both the employee and the employer A person needs health

insurance especially to cover potential catastrophic events but itrsquos much easier to have insurance and pair

it with HealthWorks Medical services Wersquore proud that our small business partners have the ability to

ldquoPADUCAH BANK HAS ALWAYS BEEN SO SUPPORTIVE OF USrdquo ADDS DR TURNBO ldquoTHEYrsquoVE INVESTED THEIR FAITH AND RESOURCES INTO SMALL BUSINESSES AND HAVE CERTAINLY HELPED US REACH OUR POTENTIALrdquo

provide a healthcare package that is not cost prohibitive and their employees no longer have barriers to

access It is great for us as wellrdquo adds Dr Turnbo ldquoWe no longer have to worry about insurance company

codes and I can focus on whatrsquos best for each patientrdquo

The success of the program at James Marine expanded to other companies such as Paducah Bank and

Briggs amp Stratton in Murray From one clinic at James Marine HealthWorks Medical expanded to four

clinics in the West Kentucky region They expanded their occupational medicine and wellness divisions

and added a division in safety engineering and training HealthWorks Medical offers their services to

companies and businesses both large and small

ldquoSome of the greatest successes came in catching problems earlyrdquo says Dr Turnbo ldquoOne of the most

costly aspects of healthcare is chronic diseases If a person doesnrsquot access care however they may not know

they are headed toward major issues until it is catastrophicrdquo

HealthWorks Medical can provide education and support on any topic identified as a wellness need that a company presents

Examples include identifying problems such as pre-diabetic indicators early high blood pressure or chronic stress Jennie Morehead

Executive Director of Safety and Wellness at Healthworks Medical has seen the success first hand ldquoWersquove seen patients discover issues

early and then learn to make the necessary changes before the problem grew We just had about 8 men at a company who celebrated

being smoke and tobacco free for several years Wersquove had groups of people lose tons of weight We are so proud of them allrdquo The

staff makes themselves available for ongoing support and education even going grocery shopping with some to provide education

on dietary needs ldquoWe can show them that they donrsquot have to eat tree bark to eat healthyrdquo laughs Jennie

HealthWorks Medical also tracks potential healthcare savings of early detection and lifestyle changes 72 of dollars spent on

healthcare services is for the treatment of disease and illness that could have been prevented according to the Centers for Disease

Control and Prevention

ldquoA lot of wellness programs for companies consist of employees filling out a form and then being handed a sheet of informationrdquo

26 bull WOW VOLUME 25 2016

bull

explains Jennie ldquoWe want to be more involved than that Our wellness staff gets to know the people Wellness is not a touchy-feely

pie-in-the-sky kind of idea Every month we are on-site doing something Itrsquos not uncommon to have our folks in steel-toed boots

and hardhats out on a boat asking everyone how they are doing The next day they may be in a bank doing a ldquoBiggest Loserrdquo

program And all employees have access to our coachesrdquo

Dr Turnbo adds ldquoWhat makes HealthWorks Medical different is the follow up and management of the chronic diseases identified

through the wellness program Our practitioners evaluate and treat the diagnosis with routine follow ups and annual physical with lab

work includedrdquo

ldquoThese are simple getting-back-to-basics conceptsrdquo adds Dr Turnbo ldquoOur whole goal is to be a partner to service every need a

patient might have in healthcare from wellness to prevention to acute care And we do that with reasonable effective solutions It

goes back to our original goal of simply taking care of people and we are seeing success in doing that I think this concept will go

beyond this market and it will have started right here in Paducahrdquo

WOW VOLUME 25 2016 bull 27

On T am On Choic The strength of the team is each member The strength of each member is the team

PRIVATE BANKING TRUST DIVISION INVESTMENT DIVISION

PADUCAH FINANCIAL CONSULTANTS Securities offered through LPL Financial member FINRASIPC Insurance products offered through LPL Financial or its licensed affiliates Paducah Bank and Paducah Financial Consultants are not registered brokerdealers and are not affiliated with LPL Financial

Not FDIC Insured Not Bank Guaranteed May Lose Value Not a Bank Deposit Not Insured By Any Federal Government Agency

Gain the benefit of THREE financial services at ONE bank There is a WEALTH of experience among these trusted financial professionals at Paducah Bank We invite

you to get to know each member of our Wealth Management Team

PICTURED LEFT TO RIGHT Caroline Korte Lesa Barks Melanie McNeill Heather Alexander Conner Framptom Lora Riley Gayle Martin Melissa Jones

Barry Smith Carla Berry Mindi Whitworth Jimmie Sizemore Johnna Davenport Bev Underwood Zach Hosman and Lisa Murray

TRUST SERVICES Not FDIC Insured ndash No Bank Guarantee ndash May Lose Value PADUCAH BANK M E M B E R F D I C Not A Paducah Bank Deposit ndash Not Insured By Any Federal Government Agency

Making Lives Better in MindBodyamp

Spirit

The Rayand Kay Eckstein

Hospice Care Center gives families a place of

peace at a time of turmoil

In a day and age when medical professionals routinely perform what were once considered

miracles it is easy to lose sight of death as a natural conclusion of life and not a medical failure

WOW VOLUME 25 2016

30

Steven GRINNELL REGIONAL CEO amp SVP MERCY HEALTH

PRESIDENT amp CEO LOURDES

Ytitcf _~~of

puiJBa~l

As a part of its commitment to making lives

better in mind body and spirit Lourdes has

sought to treat death as a natural conclusion of

life by providing hospice services as a part of

the hospitalrsquos healing mission This program

allows patients and their families to spend their

final moments in a caring peace-filled setting

In April of 2015 Lourdes expanded and

enhanced hospice services by opening The

Ray and Kay Eckstein Hospice Care Center

providing a 10000 square foot state-of-the-art

facility serving a 16-county area including 13

western Kentucky counties and three southern

Illinois counties

ldquoThe Ray and Kay Eckstein Hospice Care

Center is a dream come true that our patients

will experience for generations to comerdquo said

Steven Grinnell Regional CEO amp SVP of

Mercy Health and President amp CEO of Lourdes

ldquoThis sacred space offers a better alternative

for hospice patients when symptoms or life

circumstances necessitate care outside of their

home This was designed by and for patients and

families to meet their needs with compassionate

care and support during these timesrdquo

ldquoLourdes is so grateful for the outpouring of

support from the community for this projectrdquo

Grinnell went on to say ldquoDuring the capital

campaign more than 670 individual donors

contributed gifts both large and small

Paducah Bankrsquos board of directors approved a

significant gift of $100000 toward the project

Support from the bank didnrsquot stop there A

number of their executives and employees also

stepped-up to support the hospice care center

with individual giftsrdquo

Designed in a semi-circle to avoid an

institutional feel features include 10 patient

suites with patios a comfortable family lounge

and kitchen childrenrsquos play area and serenity

garden and chapel for quiet reflection The

center allows unrestricted visiting hours and

pet visitors are also welcome

A team of dedicated specialty-trained

nurses physicians chaplain counselors social

32 bull WOW VOLUME 25 2016

workers personal care aides and volunteers

provide professional services meeting end-of-

life needs of body and spirit

Kay Williams director of Lourdes Hospice

and Home Care remembers special moments

in serving over 275 patients since the center

opened ldquoWe were able to grant a 13-year-old

cancer patientrsquos wish to see the movie Pitch

Perfect 2 Her condition kept her from going

to the theater so the movie studio arranged a

screening here in our family lounge Later we

all honored her request that we wear yellow to

her funeral Yellow is the color representing

childhood cancer awarenessrdquo

Ms Williams also recalls ldquoThe first time I

saw a large family make use of the various areas

of the center I knew we had gotten the design

right They had room to move between groups

as each dealt with the impending loss of their

family member Everyone copes in his or her

own way What a blessing to have space to

allow for itrdquo

Williams and Diane Davis president of the

Lourdes Foundation stress their gratitude for

the generosity of donors providing for needs of

others at their most vulnerable

GRINNELL HIGHLIGHTS PADUCAH BANKrsquoS VARIOUS CONTRIBUTIONS TO LOURDESrsquo MISSION ldquoPaducah Bank has historically been a strong

supporter of Lourdesrsquo mission to improve the

health of our communitiesrdquo he says ldquoThey

have been key supporters of the Lourdes

Golf Outing and Mardi Gras fundraisers for

many years In addition to the financial

resources given by the bank they also provide

intellectual capital through their executive

presence serving on the Lourdes board of

directors helping to provide the strategic

direction of our organization Lourdes is truly

blessed to have support both financial and

intellectual from Paducah Bankrdquo

A NEWLY DESIGNED CENTER FOR THE DELIVERY OF QUALITY CARE

LOURDES

bull

IN CASE OF EMERGENCY THE BEGINNING OF 2016 saw the open house ribbon cutting and

blessing of Lourdesrsquo renovated and expanded Emergency Department

Designed with the patient in mind and with the objective of saving time

and ultimately lives the new Emergency Department is fast flexible

and mobile allowing adaptability to meet any situation It is ideally

positioned for quick access to the cardiac catheterization lab operating

room magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) computerized tomography

(CT) scan and the intensive care unit

ldquoOur Emergency Department team has redesigned care to create

the shortest wait times optimize the patient experience and recruit

the best and brightest professionals in emergency medicinerdquo said

Steven Grinnell Regional CEO amp SVP of Mercy Health and President amp

CEO of Lourdes ldquoWith double the square footage this new Emergency

Department has been designed around the patientsrsquo needs The new

patient flow includes rapid medical exam rooms to reduce time spent

in the waiting room specialized care for behavioral health advanced

intervention for chemical accidents immediate chest pain intervention

and expert care from our teamrdquo

WOW VOLUME 25 2016 bull 33

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All parents want their children to learn

the importance of managing their

money Paducah Bank has a great

way to get started

The Smart Card allows you to put

a designated amount of cash on the

card so that your child (minimum age

of 13) can budget hisher expenditures

without going over the daily spending limit

you set for them You have control of their daily

spending can see purchases they have made

and they get the valuable experience of

being SMART with their funds

Itrsquos just ONE more way

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M E M B E R F D I C

35

In Frank R Paxton

Herman Eugene Katterjohn Jr

MemoryThe Paducah community recently lost two iconic leaders whose

vision and dedication were instrumental

in the continued progress of Paducah

McCracken County Both of these

devoted citizens were witness to

monumental changes in

their work and in their

lives as their careers and

personal passions were

carried out with grand

ambition Here we

honor these two proud

Paducahans and the

MANY contributions

they left to each of us

bull

Herman EugeneKatterjohn Jr was born in Paducah in 1921 He attended Paducah schools graduated

from Columbia Military Academy in Columbia TN and from Purdue

University in 1943 with a degree in pharmacy and with an ROTC

commission He later served as an Army aviator in the Korean War

Mr Katterjohn owned and operated Owen Cleaners for 40 years 20

of those years with his father-in-law Horace Owen He served as director

of the American Division of The Johnson Group Cleaners Liverpool

England for 12 years He was invited 13 consecutive years to the Varsity

International Dry Cleaners and was chairman in 1976 He was a former

member of the Paducah Tourist Commission the Paducah Convention

Center Board Paducah Water Works and Greater Paducah Industrial

Foundation He was a lifetime member of the United Church of

Paducah where he served as an elder He was the longest-serving

member of the Rotary Club of Paducah

ldquoMr Katterjohn was a part of Paducahrsquos greatest generationrdquo said

City Commissioner Allan Rhodes ldquoHe was a fabric of the communityrdquo

added County Commissioner Bill Bartleman Longtime friend Basil

Drossos said he was a part of the ldquobedrock that modern Paducah was

founded and created onrdquo ldquoOne of his favorite pastimes was just driving

around Paducahrdquo said his son-in-law David Perry ldquoThe riverfront

parks different buildings and monuments were continually fascinating

to him He loved taking rides like thatrdquo

ldquoAlmost everyone will tell you that he always knew their name He

knew about their family He was very much a people person He was

really interested not just in your name but he wanted to know how you

were doing how things were going And it was a truly genuine interestrdquo

added his daughter Carolyn Perry

One of Mr Katterjohnrsquos most noted civic projects was the University

of Kentucky College of Engineering Paducah campus In 2003 he

established the first endowed professorship and was also a key leader in

getting the college established ldquoHe had a vision for how having engi-

neering education in this area would significantly contribute to the eco-

nomic development of the regionrdquo said David Silverstein director of

the Paducah campus

Mr Katterjohn had been a member of the Paducah Bank Board of

Directors since 1957 and a past chairman ldquoMr Gene Katterjohn was

instrumental in the leadership and growth of the bank and took great

pride in itrdquo said Joe Framptom ldquoHe was committed to the belief that

the bank should serve and give back to the community Those were

tenets of his beliefs not just in his personal business but in his life Our

bank will reap the many benefits of having Mr Katterjohn at the helm

of our board of directors well into the futurerdquo

Frank R Paxton was the son of Edwin J and Florence Paxton He was a 1948 cum laude graduate of the University of Notre Dame From then until 1961 he served as business manager and general manager of The Paducah Sun (then the Paducah Sun-Democrat) He became publisher of the newspaper in 1961

succeeding his father who had held the position since 1900

In 1968 Paxton moved to Chicago to assume the role of president of Burke and James Inc a photographic supply and manufacturing company

owned by Paducah Newspapers Inc He returned to Paducah in 1972 to become president of The Paducah Bank and Trust Company a position held until his retirement in 1984 Mr Paxton led numerous civic organizations and charitable efforts during his life in Paducah

Mr Paxton served two terms as president of the Paducah Area Chamber of Commerce He was president of the Rotary Club of Paducah and chairman of Riverside Hospital which later became Lourdes In the 1950s he chaired a fundraising effort that netted a then-record $87000 for participating agencies Following that campaign he was presented with the Junior Chamber of Commercersquos Distinguished Service Award He was active in Democratic politics including a role as state campaign chairman for President Lyndon Johnson He served on numerous state boards and agencies and in 1974 was appointed by Governor Wendell Ford to the Murray State University Board of Regents Mr Paxton was a guest at the White House on several occasions during the Kennedy and Johnson administrations He told friends and family that one of his fondest memories was an occasion in 1961 when he and other newspaper publishers were invited to a private luncheon with President Kennedy to discuss the economy

ldquoAlthough Frank did not have a banking back-ground he certainly had a business background and an understanding of the communityrdquo said Joe Framptom CEO of Paducah Bank ldquoHis good common business sense served him well and it served our bank and the community very well He was an ethical honorable individual And he was a very good friend and mentor to me He will be greatly missedrdquo

Reverend Joe Beal is the

REAL DEAL At least thatrsquos how Debbie Curtis member of

Broadway United Methodist Church sees the reverend

ldquoHe walks the walkrdquo says Debbie as she exits the

Sunday service

Reverend Joe Beal has been in the ministry for 35

years and was appointed pastor of Broadway Methodist in

June 2010 His message of love is what he is associated

with most but his role as the first black preacher for this

predominantly white church is also notable

Like any new appointment Brother Joe and the

congregation began with a bit of apprehension

ldquoWe had our legitimate fear of the unknown Without

discussing it I think that we decided to trust each other

and each give the other a chance It was new different

and unknown for us both Neither of us decided to base

our judgement of the other solely on the color of our skin

but rather on how we would treat each other Sadly

however racism exists in our country and in our world I

am grateful to be part of a congregation that is trying to

create a climate of love trust and respect among all

peoplerdquo says Brother Joe

When Debbie Curtis calls Brother Joe ldquothe real dealrdquo

she says it is because his love is genuine

ldquoTo love others not professionally not in word only but

to love them lsquofor realrsquordquo says Brother Joe

Brother Joe recently announced he would be leaving

ldquothe most rewarding and fulfilling experience of [his] liferdquo

because of an ongoing battle with diabetes While he will

no longer serve in the pulpit he plans to remain as

active as he is able with the congregation

Pastoral Ministries Assistant John Sparks says that

there simply are some people you canrsquot replace

ldquoThere is a tendency for any church to see itself more

as an organization than an organism Brother Joe helped

Broadway by providing a fresh vision of compassionrdquo

says John

There are new realities in the community like home-

lessness and mental illness that John believes will

require the vision Brother Joe has brought to Broadway

ldquoItrsquos by being able to see through a lens that sees

everyone as being part of something bigger that we can

reach out to them and that we can be reached by them

as well To continue to live into that spirit that he walked

is not only a challenge but an opportunity especially in

this neighborhood He opened a lot more doors for those

opportunitiesrdquo says John

As John takes over the daily administration of the

church Brother Joe has a few words of advice

ldquoTo love unconditionallyhellipand to realize that the

success or failure of the congregation is not on his

back but on Godrsquos to remember that his name is

ldquoJohnrdquo and not ldquoAtlasrdquo to remember that the Church is

of God and will be until the end of time and lastly to

remember how much he is loved by God his family me

and the congregationrdquo says Brother Joe

And the congregation will forever love their Brother Joe

WOW VOLUME 25 2016

38

WOW VOLUME 23 2014 bull 37

$

$ $

$

Dollar$fromheaven A local church received a gift that

honored their members their mission and their beliefs

Many dream of it Some hope for it Others may pray for it ldquoItrdquo is the improbable phone call

delivering news that a stranger has named you the sole beneficiary of a trust

sufficient to retire all your debt

Seven Oaks Church of Christ on Highway 97 in Mayfield was on the

receiving end of just such a phone call in October of 2015

The congregation had made a leap of faith in 2014 adding a 4000-plus

square foot educational annex to the existing church facility to allow for a

growing congregation Included in the project were two new canopies LED

parking lot lights and other minor improvements bringing the total cost of

the project to approximately $600000 Through quarterly ldquoFifth Sundayrdquo

contributions the debt had been reduced to $338000 but was still costing

the church about $1000 per month in interest alone

One phone call from Paducah Bankrsquos Melanie McNeill changed the entire

financial situation of the church Seven Oaks was the sole beneficiary of a trust

valued at $367000 enough to retire the churchrsquos $338000 debt As Seven

Oaks Minister Josh Ketchum communicated ldquoWhen we found out the amount

of money we were fully convinced in the providence of Godrdquo

Asked if he felt the church had received pennies from heaven Elder Don

Sparks responded ldquoNo not pennies dollars from heavenrdquo

The bequest was left to the church by Graves County native Elizabeth Allene

Morris who was not a member of Seven Oaks Church and known by few in

the church Her nephew Mike Mabry describes his aunt as a strong-willed

independent woman with a sense of ad-

venture which led her to California in the

1930rsquos where she spent most of her life

Mabry fondly recalled ldquoMy Aunt

Allene had a good head for figures and

probably saw something she liked about

Seven Oaks Churchrdquo

She created her will in 1994 which

included a trust to go into effect at her

death to benefit her sister Estelle Seay

Paducah Bank became the trustee and was

responsible for managing the funds and

distributing designated principle and

40 bull WOW VOLUME 25 2016

bull

ldquoMelanie worked

really well with us and

was right on top of things She made

us feel comfortable and we believed she

always had the best interest of her client

in mind She always had time to talk to

done through Paducah Bankrdquo

Seven Oaksrsquo Josh Ketchum and

Don Sparks remember Melanie

McNeillrsquos response when they filled her

in on the details of how the amount

of the unexpected bequest related to

Josh KETCHUM

Seven Oaks Minister monthly payments to Seay for as long as

she lived At Seayrsquos death the remaining

value of the trust was to be paid out to

the church Seay was a member of Seven

Oaks but had moved away years ago to

be cared for by family Like Mrs Morris

few people in the church knew her

Mabry who lives in northern

Kentucky cared for his Aunt Estelle

in her declining health and dealt with

Paducah Bank in regard to the trust

He describes dealings with the Bank

and Melanie McNeill in particular

us and I never felt that she was rushing

me or trying to cut a conversation shortrdquo

Seeing no obstacles in his remote

dealings from outside the geographical

region of Paducah Bank he offered the

ultimate compliment ldquoIf I were in the

position to establish a trust it would be

the church debt She said ldquoThis is a

God thingrdquo

Whether you consider it a God

thing providence of God or a happy

coincidence it was made possible by a

wise woman doing prudent estate

planning with a local bank

WOW VOLUME 25 2016 bull 41

Making Memories

PADUCAH BANK SPREADS THE WOW

AROUND TOWN Over the river down main street at the movies and in the parking

lotmdashno matter the location or the encounter when Paducah Bank is there some WOW is going on Herersquos just a REALLY brief look at some of the wonderful experiences weve had this past year

WOW VOLUME 25 2016

42

LEFT Our young friend Jose (Paco)

dos Remedios shared his music and his love of

his hometown with everyone in a recent TV commercial

1 Joe Framptom presents a check for $2500 to Paducah Bank Teen of the Year winner

Meg Hancock 2 Cathy Crecelius and WPSD NewsChannel 6 were our

partners for a Super Shredder event 3 Lisa Long and Maurie McGarvey

ldquoleaned inrdquo and learned about women in the workplace last summer 4 Rae and

Dixie Hall were WOW warriors and rowers at the Dragon Boat races 5 Paducah Bank honors our veterans each day with a special

place to park 6 Macie Hargrove loved the holiday parade in WOW fashion 7 Sarah Hendley

did some networking at our summer college reception 8 Hollie Potter always gives a helping

hand to our Paducah Bank volunteer efforts 9 Some Paducah Bank swingers include Mike Shelbourne

Mark Knecht Mardie Herndon and Rick Loyd

ESERVED FOR OUR

VETERANS bull AND MILITARY

( -~

321

654

987

Karess HOSKINS

It takes a COMMUNITY

and SCHOLARSHIP

to create a productive pathwayfor college-bound

students with f inancial needs

PADUCAH BANK HAS DONATED $150000 TO THE

COMMUNITY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

WOW VOLUME 25 2016

45

SAYS HELLO

McCracken County High School 2015

THE PHONE RINGS AND AUTOMATICALLY KELE

Kele doesnrsquot just pick up the phone She picks up little things about people and remembers them From answering your calls to answering your questions the people at Paducah Bank give you personal attention and treat you like you really matter for one simple reason YOU DO Talk to the people at Paducah Bank

Real people Real service 2705755700

M E M B E R F D I C

graduate Karess Hoskins could hardly hold back her tears as she described how much

the support from the Community Scholarship Program meant to her

A first-generation college student at West Kentucky Community and Technical

College Hoskins was one of more than 150 Community Scholarship Program

students family friends and supporters who attended a luncheon recognizing students

and supporters of the program

ldquoThank you to the donors for giving students like me the opportunity to attend

college tuition-freerdquo said the 18-year-old Hoskins who plans to pursue a career in

radiology ldquoTo not have to worry about having to pay for college allows us to

focus on selecting a major and getting good gradesrdquo

Hoskinsrsquo parents Kenny and Mary Hoskins said receiving a community

scholarship was the reason their daughter is able to go to college ldquoItrsquos so

wonderfulrdquo said Mary Hoskins ldquoWithout it (the CSP scholarship) we

would never have been able to send herrdquo Her father agreed ldquoItrsquos a blessing

It really helped out a whole lot Irsquom really proud of people helping out like

this it will help others toordquo he said

The Community Scholarship Program provides scholarship funding for

up to 60 credit hours toward a technical

certification andor an associate degree

at WKCTC The Rotary Club of

Paducah initiated the idea for the CSP

as a public-private partnership with strong

participation from the Rotary the City

of Paducah McCracken County Fiscal

Court partnering high schools WKCTC

Paducah Bank and several local businesses

and companies Students at a participating

Paducah or McCracken County

high school or homeschool

within McCracken County

are eligible for the program

as long as they meet certain

criteria The inaugural CSP

class began at WKCTC in fall

2014 with 216 students Many of

those students will have graduated

46 bull WOW VOLUME 25 2016

THE PHONE RINGS AND AUTOMATICALLY KELE

from the college beginning in May 2015

Hoskins said she is striving to be a

positive influence on others ldquoIrsquom trying

to be the best role model to the ones who

look up to me For my nieces and nephews

I want them to know that when things get

difficult I will be there for them encour-

aging and supporting themrdquo Hoskins

said ldquoAnd they need to know there are

other people who are ready to assist them

when things get difficult in liferdquo

Ashley Wright WKCTC Vice President

of Institutional Advancement said one

of the most rewarding things about the

Community Scholarship Program is the

continued support of the community

ldquoItrsquos a commitment to these students

that regardless of what their personal and

professional aspirations may be they will

not have to put it on hold

because of financial barriersrdquo

Wright said

ldquoWe cannot make that

commitment without our

donorsrdquo added Wright

ldquoWe are so grateful

Paducah Bank believed in

the vision of the Community

Scholarship Program and what it

could do for Paducah and McCracken

County from the very beginning They

became one of the first businesses to

financially support this initiative and

have been committed to the scholarshiprsquos

purpose of increasing the percentage

of McCracken County students that

transition from high school to post-

secondary education Today we know

that students who participate

in the Community

Scholarship Program

are staying enrolled in

college earning a higher

GPA than their non-

CSP peers and earning

more college credit

each semester This

success is due to the businesses

and organizations that stepped up in

the beginning before we could have

envisioned these results Paducah Bank

is always looking toward the future of

this community and their support of

the Community Scholarship Program is

evidence of their commitment to the next

generation of Paducah and McCracken

Countyrdquo

SAYS HELLO

WOW VOLUME 25 2016 bull 47

THE ARTof EDUCATION AT PADUCAH SCHOOL OF ART AND DESIGN

49

ldquoTHE ENTIRE ART SCHOOL CAMPUS

ANCHORS PADUCAHrsquoS GROWING CREATIVE

ECONOMY AND ADDS WEIGHT TO THE REGIONrsquoS

RECOGNITION AS A CULTURAL DESTINATION I AM PLEASED AND PROUD

TO HAVE WORKED WITH SO MANY EXTRAORDINARY

INDIVIDUALS IN MAKING THE COMMUNITYrsquoS VISION FOR A WORLD-CLASS ART SCHOOL A REALITY AND I

AM DELIGHTED WITH WHAT WE HAVE ACCOMPLISHEDrdquo

mdashPAUL AHO Dean of the Paducah

School of Art and Design

In March 2000 the city of Paducah in partnership with Paducah Bank

launched its award-winning Artist Relocation

Program as a means of revitalizing its historic

LowerTown neighborhood This highly successful

program has infused over $30 million into the

local economy earning Paducah international

recognition as a historic cultural destination

and significantly enriching the cultural life of

the region

In August 2008 a collaborative effort between

the city West Kentucky Community and Technical

College (WKCTC) and regional interests created

Paducah School of Art to serve the region and

anchor the LowerTown Arts District through the

creation of a world-class art school The school

opened in temporary studios in downtown

Paducah and immediately exceeded expectations

for its growth

As part of a larger vision for the schoolrsquos

expansion in April 2013 the school changed its

name to Paducah School of Art and Design (PSAD)

reflecting an expanded vision for its programming

and the art schoolrsquos absorption of the collegersquos long-

standing visual communication and multimedia

programs In January 2014 Paducah School of

Art opened the Ceramics and Small Metals

Building on Madison Street in LowerTown This

historic structure allowed for a greatly expanded

state-of-the-art ceramics studio as well as studios

for the launch of new programs in jewelry and

metals to further serve the community

ldquoI recently had a chance to tour the Paducah School of Art and Design which has to be one of the most inspiring state-of-the-art facilities for artists and art students to be found anywhere Itrsquos a beautiful and thoughtfully re-purposed light-filled crown jewel that will surely be a beacon for creative visual artists in all disciplines And I canrsquot imagine what kind of wonderful impact that creative engine is going to have on the communityrdquo

mdashMICHAEL KILLOREN Local Arts Agencies Director National Endowment for the Arts

50 bull WOW VOLUME 25 2016

PSAD expanded again in August 2014 with the

completion of its 7000-square-foot Sculpture Building

located adjacent to the ceramics and small metals studios

The Sculpture Building houses fully equipped studios for

clay modeling large-scale projects wood and metals

fabrication along with a foundry and studios for mold

making and bronze casting

Also in August 2014 renovations began on the 2D and

Graphic Design Building in a historic building adjacent to

PSADrsquos other LowerTown studios This 30000-square-foot

expansion opened in January and houses the schoolrsquos programs

in drawing painting photography visual communication

and multimedia It also includes a resource library and

dedicated galleries for an enhanced exhibition program

further serving the region and the goals of WKCTC

ldquoCompletion of PSADrsquos new 2D and Graphic Design

building will allow us to properly house all of our 2D and

media programs in one location expand our Master Artists

Workshop program increase our public programming and

community outreach and continue to build on our note-

worthy exhibition programrdquo said Paul Aho Dean of PSAD

In support of Paducahrsquos emergence as a cultural and arts

destination and an eye toward national recognition for its

programs PSAD launched its first Master Artist Workshops

in the summer of 2014 The program featured national

artists and educators and attracted students from across

the country With the advent of new classes and faculty

come new opportunities for students seeking to launch

their college experience as well as significant new resources

for emerging and established artists to enhance their career

opportunities in the region and beyond

Paducah Bank supported the completion of PSAD with a

$150000 gift and the naming rights for the Paducah Bank

Kitchens Cafeacute

Paducah School of Art and Design is a division of West

Kentucky Community and Technical College a regionally

accredited college recognized by The Aspen Institute as

one of the top ten community colleges in the nation three

consecutive times and twice as a Finalist with Distinction

ldquoAt PSAD a diverse mix of traditional and non-traditional

students and studio artists from the community work side

by side in the studiosrdquo said WKCTC president Dr Barbara

Veazey ldquosharing insights experience and ideas to the

mutual benefit of allrdquo

PaulAho is the Dean of Paducah

School of Art and Design where he also teaches digital photography He earned

his Bachelor of Fine Arts degree at Florida State

University and his Master of Fine Arts degree from the

University of South Florida Paul has also taught at Palm

Beach Community College and Florida Atlantic University

He has twice been awarded South Florida Cultural

Consortium Visual and Media Artists Fellowships and

his work is represented in numerous public and private

collections ldquoThe entire art school campus anchors

Paducahrsquos growing creative economy and adds weight to

the regionrsquos recognition as a cultural destinationrdquo says

Aho ldquoI am pleased and proud to have worked with so

many extraordinary individuals in making the communityrsquos

vision for a world-class art school a reality and I am

delighted with what we have accomplishedrdquo

it

Allpo1nt

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InHonorof

Those Who Serve

Paducah Bank is joining with the Paducah community to foster strong positive relationships between police and those they seek to protect

WOW VOLUME 25 2016

53

News feeds around the nation have been full of shootings protests

and nation-wide outrage of late Some of that has resulted from rifts between police

departments and the communities theyrsquove sworn to protect

Members of the Paducah Police Department have taken steps to make sure such a

disassociation never encroaches on the community they preserve and protect Chief of

Police Brandon Barnhill says he believes establishing The Police Foundation of Paducah-

McCracken County Inc will create a way to further tie his force to the Paducah public

ldquoWe felt like this was an opportunity for us to provide an open door or an avenue for

the community to further support some of our initiativesrdquo he said

The foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization designed to raise funds and to

give local police extra resources for improving public safety strengthening community

partnerships and increasing employee development Barnhill says the City of Paducah

has given his department sufficient funding but this new effort will raise money for

extra programs and training and will hopefully strengthen the forcersquos bond with the

local community

ldquoWe see the value of relationships transparency an open-door policy and of opening

lines of communication with the

communityrdquo Barnhill says

By investing in the Paducah

Police Departmentrsquos foundation

the com-munity will help fund

programs like improved training

courses continuing education and

the purchase of new technology

for police use But Barnhill says

strengthening the relationship between

the force and the community is still

the foundationrsquos ultimate focus Itrsquos a

goal that the chief says matters now

more than ever

ldquoRelationships have to have a

strong foundational level at which you

Building on a

strongfoundation Funding provided through the Paducah Police Foundation will support initiatives in

these areas each year allowing the Paducah Police Department to undertake innovative

projects and improve its ability to serve the citizens of Paducah

bull Keep police officers safe bull Fight violence and drug related crime bull Improve

Paducah police community relations bull Make neighborhoods safer bull Provide healthy

outlets for youth bull Assist police officers in upgrading critical skills and education

The Police Foundation of Paducah McCracken County is the only organization sanc-

tioned by the Paducah Police Department to raise funds for its benefit

The Police Foundation of Paducah McCracken County Inc is a registered corporation

with the state of Kentucky and is recognized by the federal government as a 501(c)(3)

tax exempt non-profit organization

54 bull WOW VOLUME 25 2016

Building on a

strongfoundation

know people in the community they

know you as an individual and they

know your principlesrdquo he says ldquoThey

know how you manage an agency as

large as a police departmentrdquo

ldquoThe success of a community has

much to do with the success of the

institutions that form the basis of its

safety and securityrdquo said Joe Framptom

a member of the Paducah Police

Foundation board ldquoI personally believe

that the creation of this organization will

be a constructive means of supporting the

goals of our local police force and will

be a proactive impetus to maintaining

strong productive alliances between the

members of the Paducah police and the

people in our community Our bank is

pleased that we can be a part of this new

endeavor This is one more way each of

us at Paducah Bank can creatively and

beneficially serve our communityrdquo

Board Chairman Jim Garrett whole-

heartedly agrees ldquoI am honored to serve

on the new Police Foundationrsquos board

and hope that businesses and individuals

in the Paducah community will consider

supporting our effortsrdquo Garrett says

ldquoWe hope to help build a police force

capable of dealing with the complexity

of the 21st century It is imperative that

we assist our officers with additional

education and enhanced opportunities

for positive interaction with the

community it serves Every person can

make a difference no matter how big

or small as long as we have a common

goal in mindrdquo

Anyone who would like to know

more about the organization or who

would like to donate online can visit

wwwpaducahpolicefoundationorg

Donations may be made by mail to

the Police Foundation of Paducah-

McCracken County Inc PO Box 594

Paducah KY 42002-0594 Donations

can also be made in person at any

Paducah Bank location

LEFT TO RIGHT Chief Brandon Barnhill Paducah Bank CEO Joe Framptom

Board Member Leon Owens Assistant Chief Brian Krueger Board Chairman

Jim Garrett Board Member Gary Reese

NOT PICTURED Board Members Whitney Denson and April Wolfrom

WOW VOLUME 25 2016 bull 55

theLast page

ldquoUrban architecture especially architecture from the early twentieth century has been a favorite subject of my art for as long

as I have been painting I knew the first time I drove up Broadway and saw

downtown Paducah that it would soon be the subject of my paintingsrdquo

WILLIAM RENZULLI was one of the first artists to personally and professionally invest in the LowerTown Artist Relocation program and has continued to be a stalwart participant and supporter of the arts culture in Paducah

WOW VOLUME 25 2016

56

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Post Office Box 2600 bull Paducah KY 42002-2600

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Itrsquos a new start Itrsquos a new relationship Itrsquos a new life We want to be a part of it all

Call or stop by a Paducah Bank location today and letrsquos get acquainted You have so much to plan for and we want to help

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RACHEL BENSON I used to work there and learned from the inside out that this bank is here to serve its customers I watched time and time again management go out of their way to train everyone on excellent customer service and watched great employees deliver that very thing My husband and I moved to Paducah from the north and will never leave Paducah Bank Great people and great productsmdashwe love our bank

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DENA ROWE We wouldnrsquot bank anywhere else Paducah Bank always makes me feel like Irsquom the only customer they have

The crack of the bat will be heard

in Paducah again this summer at

Hist ry

Hits a

Books Stadium

P A D U C A H C H I E F S

WOW VOLUME 25 2016

6

II------- -~ -- ----middot--- -

GREG McKEEL

bull ~

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In 1903 Paducah was a booming river city and any well-respected American city

of that day had a baseball team The minor league Paducah

Chiefs team made their debut that year as a part of the KITTY

League (KentuckyndashIllinoisndashTennessee League) For the next

half-century the team remained a Paducah staple affiliated with

major league teams such as the Cincinnati Reds the Pittsburgh

Pirates the Brooklyn Dodgers and the St Louis Cardinals

And if Paducah was a baseball town its capital was Brooks

Stadium Opened in 1949 under the leadership of J Polk

Brooks baseball aficionados and fans instantly recognized

Brooks Stadium as one of Americarsquos premiere parks

By 1996 however the stadium sat in disrepair and was on

the slate to be demolished The Chiefs were long gone and it

looked like Paducahrsquos baseball days were finished Dr Frank

ldquoDocrdquo Hideg would have none of that however He quickly

became the J Polk Brooks of a new generation enlisting an

array of volunteers to resurrect the glory of Paducahrsquos baseball

heydays One of those volunteers was baseball fan Greg McKeel

ldquoItrsquos amazing what Doc Hideg did to turn that aroundrdquo

says Greg ldquoItrsquos easy to say that we need to do something

but to actually do it in the way he did is amazing And with

the renovated stadium we went to work coming up with

competition to playrdquo

Brooks Stadium hosted games for the American Legion

the OVC Paducah Tilghman the Southern Illinois Miners

Murray State the University of Kentucky the NCBA World

Series and others

ldquoEvery chance we get to have players on that field is a great

thingrdquo adds Greg ldquoItrsquos one of the best playing surfaces in

Kentucky We hear that all the time from many of the players

who get a chance to be hererdquo

Paducah was once again at the top of the game The loss of

the Paducah Chiefs remained a constant thought however for

those who brought back baseball This year that history will

come full circle

ldquoThe Chiefs are returningrdquo says Greg ldquoStarting this year we

will have a college summer league and our local team will be the

Paducah Chiefs It is a wooden bat team and wersquove even gone

back to the original uniforms for the design on the new ones

Itrsquos been a leap of faith We finally decided last July that we

needed to do something like this and the response has been

overwhelming acceptance and excitementrdquo

Greg approached community leaders about supporting the

team and spoke with Paducah Bank CEO Joe Framptom

ldquoPaducah Bank felt like we did about itrdquo adds Greg ldquoIt is

definitely a positive for our city The team is owned by the

community and any income generated goes right back into

8 bull WOW VOLUME 25 2016

original family

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ltthe team Paducah Bank understood the civic side and that this

DECADESof DEDICATION MCKEEL EQUIPMENT IS THE

OLDEST FAMILY-OWNED CASE DEALERSHIP IN THE US

Eighty-two years ago Coleman McKeel opened a small business in Murray KY working out of the trunk of his car His mission helping customers with their machinery needs

Colemanrsquos wife Frances joined him in the 1950s structuring the parts and accounting departments In the 1970s sons Dan and Greg joined in and soon after the family opened an additional location in Paducah stretching their reach to the four-state region

The mission remained the same servicing and renting equipment for farmers contractors and homeowners who have jobs to do From backhoes to excavators to forklifts the family stayed focused on supplying the right equipment at the right time

McKeel Equipment is now in their third generation with Dan and his son Andy managing the Murray location Greg and Danrsquos oldest son Scott oversee Paducah operations McKeel is the oldest Case dealership in the United States that is still owned and operated by the

is purely Paducah We are proud to have them as a sponsorrdquo

The once familiar Chief uniforms will be seen again on the

field beginning June 4 The crack of the wooden bat will shoot

its way across the eager crowd just as it did on Brooks Stadiumrsquos

opening day in 1949

Greg is happy to see the Chiefs return and hopes it will get

more people to come experience the game and the stadium ldquoIrsquom

amazed at how many people come up to me and tell me that

even though they arenrsquot baseball people they are excited about

this Even if you arenrsquot a baseball fan yoursquoll want to go see this

team and soak up the atmosphere Itrsquos unlike any otherrdquo

WOW VOLUME 25 2016 bull 9

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ltltltlt

left a career in law for a

commitment to her fellow citizen

Wen asked how she likes her new position as Executive Director of the

Housing Authority of Paducah in comparison to her previous career as a partner

in a local law firm Melissa Yates exclaims ldquoI liked law but I love housing

It is rewarding and my satisfaction level is off the chartrdquo

WOW VOLUME 25 2016

11

-

No stranger to the requirements of public housing she served as legal counsel to the Housing Authority since 2003

and her private practice experience focused on public housing issues and regulatory matters with the United States

Department of Housing and Urban Development and the Kentucky Public Service Commission

Yates has been on the job since May 2015 and thinks she has the most interesting job possible ldquoMost people canrsquot

say this but I genuinely love coming to work each dayrdquo she explains

Although itrsquos her dream job itrsquos not without its challenges Her biggest hurdle has been securing sufficient HUD

funding Appropriations are set by Congress and vary year by year This year it amounted to approximately 82 percent

of budgeted needs Melissa credits her dedicated staff of housing professionals with working efficiently to address

priorities while meeting resident needs and complying with numerous and stringent HUD requirements This year

ldquoPADUCAH BANK FOCUSES ON

RELATIONSHIPS AND WORKS HARD TO MAINTAIN THOSE

RELATIONSHIPSrdquo

she is proud to report that despite limited funding they were able to use

capital funds to tuck-point and paint Elmwood Court and put in new

windows in the Anderson Court site

Despite the limited funding Melissa praises her staff for meticulous

maintenance of housing units mostly built in the 1950rsquos a task she

admits isnrsquot easy The new Executive Director feels the staff at all levels

goes beyond their job requirements by asking themselves questions like

ldquoIf I was putting my mother or sister in this apartment how would I

want it to lookrdquo

Melissa and her staff of approximately 35 housing professionals

provide services for 1600 residents and maintain 855 housing units throughout the city She realizes public housing

is sometimes negatively perceived but she emphasizes ldquoMy staff works too hard not to get positive recognition I

want everyone to know they do a really great jobrdquo

She clearly loves her staff and reiterates ldquoThey are housing professionals We are professionalsrdquo

Another group of professionals that she values are the staff of Paducah Bank

ldquoPaducah Bank focuses on relationships and works hard to maintain those relationships Even though I have

worked with them for years until the last few months I never fully appreciated the extent of work provided to their

customersrdquo says Yates ldquoAll of the personal bankers Melissa Khourie Kelly LeNeave Mardie Herndon and Terry

Bradley are always attentive responsive and ready to hold our hands and walk us through whatever is necessary The

level of service we receive is truly remarkablerdquo

A native of southern Illinois Yates and her husband Greg a CPA at Williams Williams and Lentz have never

regretted their move to Paducah almost 15 years ago Their children are Brendan a Paducah Tilghman High School

senior Sloane a kindergartener and their youngest Lincoln who is 3

Melissa Yates summarizes her feelings about her career change ldquoWhen practicing law I was confident what I was

doing was important to clients but not sure if it was really making a difference in the community Now Irsquom certain

Irsquom doing something to make our community even better Everyone deserves a home and providing quality affordable

housing is the foundation for a strong communityrdquo

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Y O U R P R I V A T E B A N K E R

B A R R Y S M I T H

SUIT UP TAKE THE RUN WITH IT

The team comes together for the offense Who will suit up take the ball and run with it

How will the team create opportunities for the ball handler What moves will work best to bring home the win

WOW VOLUME 25 2016

14

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bull

The new guy on the team is Barry Smith and hersquos ldquosuited uprdquo and ready for the game as

Paducah Bankrsquos new Director of Wealth Management Having the ball in his court isnrsquot really new to Barry

Once upon a time in southern Illinois those same words meant an SIU uniform and a basketball court And winning

meant taking a trip to the NCAA during his freshman year

ldquoI realize that I now live in Kentucky and I am more than aware of the loyalties among basketball fans in this staterdquo

says Barry with a grin ldquoAnd I honor that Cheering on your team is one of the great joys of any basketball fanrdquo

But Barryrsquos heart still beats with the speed of a Saluki when the topic shifts to college hoopsmdashand for good reason It

was a very special time in his life

ldquoIn my first year of college playing basketball on the national stage was pretty much a dream come truerdquo admits Barry

ldquoI had the privilege of playing against Larry Bird at Indiana State who obviously went on to an incredible career in the

NBA I also went up against players like Kiki Vandeweghe David Greenwood Norm Nixon and Maurice Cheeks Little

did I know at the time the famous company I was in I was just there to play and winrdquo

And win they did Barryrsquos SIU team went to the NCAA tournament his first year at the university and won their first

game against Arizona They then lost to Wake Forest in the second round And even though the time on the floor wasnrsquot

quite what the team might have dreamed of it was still the kind of memory that basketball dreams are made of

ldquoI HAD THE PRIVILEGE OF PLAYING AGAINST LARRY BIRD AT INDIANA STATE WHO WENT ON TO AN INCREDIBLE CAREER IN THE NBArdquo

Barryrsquos dedication to teamwork hard work and the work it takes to accomplish sought-after goals has been a consistent

undercurrent in both his athletic endeavors as well as his professional career

After college Barry spent almost a decade in insurance and then followed that with a position in management with

Pepsi in southern Illinois He was a regional manager with Kroger for nine years before making his way into the world of

banking with Union Planters in Murphysboro IL He later joined Regions Bank in Paducah before assuming the position

of Director of Wealth Management at Paducah Bank

ldquoThese may seem like dissimilar careers but they are actually very similar In every company and every position I have

been bringing people together to achieve a common goalrdquo Barry says ldquoAnd thatrsquos one of the things that Paducah Bank

does so very wellrdquo

In his new role Barry will be responsible for leading efforts to integrate banking clients with additional wealth

management solutions available to them at Paducah Bank He will also serve as a key relationship manager and

aggressively work to expand the Paducah Bank presence within western Kentucky

ldquoBarry is a seasoned leader with an unwavering commitment to this marketrdquo said Paducah Bank President Mardie

Herndon ldquoI am pleased that he and his wife Amy are now part of the Paducah Bank family This move underscores our

commitment to growth and illustrates the level of confidence that we have and the opportunity that we see in both the

local market and the entire western Kentucky market Wealth Management will continue to expand

as we invest for the future and focus on top talent like Barry Smithrdquo

Barry is active within our community and maintains leadership roles with the board of

directors for the Rotary Club of Paducah and the board of directors for the Carson Center

ldquoI think if you live in Paducah and you care about the communityrdquo Barry adds ldquoyou canrsquot

help but be aware of all that this bank does for the people and the organizations in Paducah and

the surrounding area They are involved in virtually every part of this community and I take

great pride in now being an active part of that kind of civic commitmentrdquo

WOW VOLUME 25 2016 bull 17

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FamilyandFinance

Local Mother BeginsLegacy at Paducah Bank

Wen you re a kid even the most mundane tasks can seem magical

More than four decades ago around the age of 9 Jana Dawson says she

followed her mother into a large columned building to partake in a family

tradition opening a checking account at Paducah Bank

ldquoI thought it was excitingrdquo Jana says ldquoI felt like a big girlrdquo

Her mother Martha Dawson started teaching the concept of saving to

her four children earlymdashlong before they held their first jobs And she

taught them to entrust their savings to Paducah Bank

Martha became a Paducah Bank customer shortly after moving to the

area with her former husband James in 1953 She says she chose the bank

at random since she knew little about the city but she stayed there because

of the service She says even Jamesrsquo mother became a customer when she

moved to Paducah in the late lsquo70s

ldquoThey did everything that I would want from a bankrdquo Martha says

Martha loves how the bank is a locally owned and steady business She

notes how it hasnrsquot changed its name in the roughly 63 years she has walked

through its doors She also appreciates the fact that it allowed her four off-

spring to open accounts as children

Martha also clearly remembers that a former bank president helped her

teach a financial lesson A long time ago one of her sons ran out of money

and she took him to the bank for a loan The president sat him down for a

discussion about responsibility

ldquoHe talked to him [and gave him] a good lesson on bankingmdashyou

know just how to live a good life without problemsrdquo she said adding ldquohe

loaned us the money but not before he

talked to my sonrdquo

The years passed and Jana absorbed

her motherrsquos financial wisdom and

applied it throughout college and

throughout her career as a computer

analyst for Baptist Health Paducah

During this time the bank became a

larger part of her life When she built

her two-story brick dream home she let

Paducah Bank handle the mortgage and

the bank personnel became emotionally

invested in the house along with her

ldquoWhen I received my primary

financing through Paducah Bank they

were more excited than I wasrdquo she says

Now as Jana lives and works in the

area she has become more and more

ingrained in the community She serves as

a Paducah Ambassador a Paducah Area

Chamber of Commerce member a board

member for the Leadership Paducah

Foundation Inc and more As a devoted

city resident shersquos also happy she can

serve as a faithful customer of the local

bank Her business there has given her

another way in which she can support

her hometown

ldquoIT JUST MAKES ME PROUD TO BE A PADUCAH BANK

CUSTOMER [BECAUSE] IrsquoM VERY ACTIVE IN THE COMMUNITYrdquo

SHE SAYS

And in return Paducah Bank stays

active in her life After all the relationship

Jana has with the bank is part of a family

tradition

18 bull WOW VOLUME 25 2016

The word for

Legacy2016 is

Itrsquos a personal choice a long-standing commitment to the

practice of medicine and a belief in a wellspring of compassion

WOW VOLUME 25 2016

20

Dr EVELYN

MONTGOMERY JONES

bull

Each year Dr Evelyn Montgomery Jones dermatologist chooses a one-word theme

to serve as her guide throughout the entire year The word resonates with intent as Dr

Jones activates it to guide decisions and reinforce purpose with her staff at Wellsprings

Dermatology and The SkinCare Corner These words keep them ever mindful of their

impact in regard to family and community says Dr Jones This yearrsquos word is ldquolegacyrdquo

ldquoSkin is the largest and fastest growing human organ and skin cancer is now rated the

number one cancer in the United Statesrdquo explains Dr Jones ldquoSo we take a comprehensive approach to overall

healthy beautiful skinrdquo Thatrsquos what founded the winning combination of Wellsprings Dermatology and The SkinCare

Corner allowing for delivery of physician-strength products to combat both damage and aging of the skin These

products and techniques also enhance the skinrsquos ability to heal and decrease the risk of skin cancer

Dr Jones drew on her passion to educate on health and beauty for the mission statement she crafted ldquoOur mission

is to educate and encourage others towards excellence in wellness and beauty

in their lives for the glory of God thereby equipping and empowering them

to impact othersrdquo ldquoJIMMIE AND MEGHAN

In 1993 Dr Jones and her husband Dr Shawn Jones ENT-WERE THERE FOR ME otolaryngologist along with their children Rebecca Shawn Curtis and PROFESSIONALLY AND Caleb moved from Louisville back to her hometown of Paducah Dr Jonesrsquo PERSONALLY THEY

PROVED THE WHOLE roots are deep in Paducah Her father Dr Wally Montgomery practiced

PERSONAL BANKER medicine in western Kentucky for many years and her mother Gerry

CONCEPT IS VERY REAL Montgomery was an educator and served as Paducahrsquos mayor AT PADUCAH BANKrdquo Reflecting on the move she explains ldquoWe loved Louisville but we wanted

a slower pace and more community involvement Here we have found a

better place to be more aware and connected to the rest of the communityrdquo

Helping make her legacy of education and encouragement towards excellence in beauty and health a reality is

Paducah Bank with their own legacy of professionalism and personal service When she had the vision to build the

beautiful state-of-the-art facility housing her practice at 2721 West Park Drive her private bankers Jimmie Sizemore

and Meghan Knox were with her every step of the way

ldquoJimmie and Meghan were there for me professionally and personallyrdquo says Dr Jones ldquoThey were involved in every

step of the construction project from looking at the land and accessing the building site to groundbreaking and

through construction They gave me their personal cell phone numbers and told me to call any time including week-

ends They were always available and asking if there was anything they could take care of or if there was anything they

could do Jimmie and Meghan proved the whole personal banker concept is very real at Paducah Bankrdquo

22 bull WOW VOLUME 25 2016

THE WELLSPRINGS DERMATOLOGY

PHYSICIANS STAFF LACY BOYD PA-C

LISA BOGET PA-C AND DR EVELYN JONES

DR KYLE TURNBOis

GETTING BACK toMAKING

Health

Works MEDICAL LLC

for PATIENTS AND BUSINESSES Navigating the world of healthcare is often fraught with confusion and expense of both money

and time Such challenges create barriers and many do not access needed services until major problems occur Dr J Kyle

Turnbo who opened a private practice in 2000 saw these trends first-hand and was troubled

ldquoTherersquos obviously been a dramatic shift in healthcarerdquo he says ldquoand those changes have not been good for employers

who provide insurance coverage those who utilize healthcare or those who provide it Insurance costs have risen along with

deductibles and the average family has difficulty accessing care due to expense We found that flew in the face of what we

wanted to do which was simply to take care of peoplerdquo

WOW VOLUME 25 2016 bull 25

step back reevaluating his approach as a provider ldquoI knew there was a

was like a hundred years ago what it

Dr Turnbo decided to take a

better way to do thisrdquo he says ldquoI started thinking about what it

means to take care of people first and how those barriers could be liftedrdquo

Dr Turnborsquos then-developing concept which he named HealthWorks Medical came to life at James

Marine where an onsite clinic provided occupational medical services and healthcare for their employees

Through HealthWorks Medical a reasonable flat fee per month per employee or covered life allowed

open access to needed healthcare through Dr Turnbo and his staff of multiple practitioners with a wide

variety of experience and expertise

ldquoIn our research we found out that about 90 of patients did not have a primary care physician

Employers providing the benefit to employees and their families allowed them to have direct access to

practitioners providing cost savings to both the employee and the employer A person needs health

insurance especially to cover potential catastrophic events but itrsquos much easier to have insurance and pair

it with HealthWorks Medical services Wersquore proud that our small business partners have the ability to

ldquoPADUCAH BANK HAS ALWAYS BEEN SO SUPPORTIVE OF USrdquo ADDS DR TURNBO ldquoTHEYrsquoVE INVESTED THEIR FAITH AND RESOURCES INTO SMALL BUSINESSES AND HAVE CERTAINLY HELPED US REACH OUR POTENTIALrdquo

provide a healthcare package that is not cost prohibitive and their employees no longer have barriers to

access It is great for us as wellrdquo adds Dr Turnbo ldquoWe no longer have to worry about insurance company

codes and I can focus on whatrsquos best for each patientrdquo

The success of the program at James Marine expanded to other companies such as Paducah Bank and

Briggs amp Stratton in Murray From one clinic at James Marine HealthWorks Medical expanded to four

clinics in the West Kentucky region They expanded their occupational medicine and wellness divisions

and added a division in safety engineering and training HealthWorks Medical offers their services to

companies and businesses both large and small

ldquoSome of the greatest successes came in catching problems earlyrdquo says Dr Turnbo ldquoOne of the most

costly aspects of healthcare is chronic diseases If a person doesnrsquot access care however they may not know

they are headed toward major issues until it is catastrophicrdquo

HealthWorks Medical can provide education and support on any topic identified as a wellness need that a company presents

Examples include identifying problems such as pre-diabetic indicators early high blood pressure or chronic stress Jennie Morehead

Executive Director of Safety and Wellness at Healthworks Medical has seen the success first hand ldquoWersquove seen patients discover issues

early and then learn to make the necessary changes before the problem grew We just had about 8 men at a company who celebrated

being smoke and tobacco free for several years Wersquove had groups of people lose tons of weight We are so proud of them allrdquo The

staff makes themselves available for ongoing support and education even going grocery shopping with some to provide education

on dietary needs ldquoWe can show them that they donrsquot have to eat tree bark to eat healthyrdquo laughs Jennie

HealthWorks Medical also tracks potential healthcare savings of early detection and lifestyle changes 72 of dollars spent on

healthcare services is for the treatment of disease and illness that could have been prevented according to the Centers for Disease

Control and Prevention

ldquoA lot of wellness programs for companies consist of employees filling out a form and then being handed a sheet of informationrdquo

26 bull WOW VOLUME 25 2016

bull

explains Jennie ldquoWe want to be more involved than that Our wellness staff gets to know the people Wellness is not a touchy-feely

pie-in-the-sky kind of idea Every month we are on-site doing something Itrsquos not uncommon to have our folks in steel-toed boots

and hardhats out on a boat asking everyone how they are doing The next day they may be in a bank doing a ldquoBiggest Loserrdquo

program And all employees have access to our coachesrdquo

Dr Turnbo adds ldquoWhat makes HealthWorks Medical different is the follow up and management of the chronic diseases identified

through the wellness program Our practitioners evaluate and treat the diagnosis with routine follow ups and annual physical with lab

work includedrdquo

ldquoThese are simple getting-back-to-basics conceptsrdquo adds Dr Turnbo ldquoOur whole goal is to be a partner to service every need a

patient might have in healthcare from wellness to prevention to acute care And we do that with reasonable effective solutions It

goes back to our original goal of simply taking care of people and we are seeing success in doing that I think this concept will go

beyond this market and it will have started right here in Paducahrdquo

WOW VOLUME 25 2016 bull 27

On T am On Choic The strength of the team is each member The strength of each member is the team

PRIVATE BANKING TRUST DIVISION INVESTMENT DIVISION

PADUCAH FINANCIAL CONSULTANTS Securities offered through LPL Financial member FINRASIPC Insurance products offered through LPL Financial or its licensed affiliates Paducah Bank and Paducah Financial Consultants are not registered brokerdealers and are not affiliated with LPL Financial

Not FDIC Insured Not Bank Guaranteed May Lose Value Not a Bank Deposit Not Insured By Any Federal Government Agency

Gain the benefit of THREE financial services at ONE bank There is a WEALTH of experience among these trusted financial professionals at Paducah Bank We invite

you to get to know each member of our Wealth Management Team

PICTURED LEFT TO RIGHT Caroline Korte Lesa Barks Melanie McNeill Heather Alexander Conner Framptom Lora Riley Gayle Martin Melissa Jones

Barry Smith Carla Berry Mindi Whitworth Jimmie Sizemore Johnna Davenport Bev Underwood Zach Hosman and Lisa Murray

TRUST SERVICES Not FDIC Insured ndash No Bank Guarantee ndash May Lose Value PADUCAH BANK M E M B E R F D I C Not A Paducah Bank Deposit ndash Not Insured By Any Federal Government Agency

Making Lives Better in MindBodyamp

Spirit

The Rayand Kay Eckstein

Hospice Care Center gives families a place of

peace at a time of turmoil

In a day and age when medical professionals routinely perform what were once considered

miracles it is easy to lose sight of death as a natural conclusion of life and not a medical failure

WOW VOLUME 25 2016

30

Steven GRINNELL REGIONAL CEO amp SVP MERCY HEALTH

PRESIDENT amp CEO LOURDES

Ytitcf _~~of

puiJBa~l

As a part of its commitment to making lives

better in mind body and spirit Lourdes has

sought to treat death as a natural conclusion of

life by providing hospice services as a part of

the hospitalrsquos healing mission This program

allows patients and their families to spend their

final moments in a caring peace-filled setting

In April of 2015 Lourdes expanded and

enhanced hospice services by opening The

Ray and Kay Eckstein Hospice Care Center

providing a 10000 square foot state-of-the-art

facility serving a 16-county area including 13

western Kentucky counties and three southern

Illinois counties

ldquoThe Ray and Kay Eckstein Hospice Care

Center is a dream come true that our patients

will experience for generations to comerdquo said

Steven Grinnell Regional CEO amp SVP of

Mercy Health and President amp CEO of Lourdes

ldquoThis sacred space offers a better alternative

for hospice patients when symptoms or life

circumstances necessitate care outside of their

home This was designed by and for patients and

families to meet their needs with compassionate

care and support during these timesrdquo

ldquoLourdes is so grateful for the outpouring of

support from the community for this projectrdquo

Grinnell went on to say ldquoDuring the capital

campaign more than 670 individual donors

contributed gifts both large and small

Paducah Bankrsquos board of directors approved a

significant gift of $100000 toward the project

Support from the bank didnrsquot stop there A

number of their executives and employees also

stepped-up to support the hospice care center

with individual giftsrdquo

Designed in a semi-circle to avoid an

institutional feel features include 10 patient

suites with patios a comfortable family lounge

and kitchen childrenrsquos play area and serenity

garden and chapel for quiet reflection The

center allows unrestricted visiting hours and

pet visitors are also welcome

A team of dedicated specialty-trained

nurses physicians chaplain counselors social

32 bull WOW VOLUME 25 2016

workers personal care aides and volunteers

provide professional services meeting end-of-

life needs of body and spirit

Kay Williams director of Lourdes Hospice

and Home Care remembers special moments

in serving over 275 patients since the center

opened ldquoWe were able to grant a 13-year-old

cancer patientrsquos wish to see the movie Pitch

Perfect 2 Her condition kept her from going

to the theater so the movie studio arranged a

screening here in our family lounge Later we

all honored her request that we wear yellow to

her funeral Yellow is the color representing

childhood cancer awarenessrdquo

Ms Williams also recalls ldquoThe first time I

saw a large family make use of the various areas

of the center I knew we had gotten the design

right They had room to move between groups

as each dealt with the impending loss of their

family member Everyone copes in his or her

own way What a blessing to have space to

allow for itrdquo

Williams and Diane Davis president of the

Lourdes Foundation stress their gratitude for

the generosity of donors providing for needs of

others at their most vulnerable

GRINNELL HIGHLIGHTS PADUCAH BANKrsquoS VARIOUS CONTRIBUTIONS TO LOURDESrsquo MISSION ldquoPaducah Bank has historically been a strong

supporter of Lourdesrsquo mission to improve the

health of our communitiesrdquo he says ldquoThey

have been key supporters of the Lourdes

Golf Outing and Mardi Gras fundraisers for

many years In addition to the financial

resources given by the bank they also provide

intellectual capital through their executive

presence serving on the Lourdes board of

directors helping to provide the strategic

direction of our organization Lourdes is truly

blessed to have support both financial and

intellectual from Paducah Bankrdquo

A NEWLY DESIGNED CENTER FOR THE DELIVERY OF QUALITY CARE

LOURDES

bull

IN CASE OF EMERGENCY THE BEGINNING OF 2016 saw the open house ribbon cutting and

blessing of Lourdesrsquo renovated and expanded Emergency Department

Designed with the patient in mind and with the objective of saving time

and ultimately lives the new Emergency Department is fast flexible

and mobile allowing adaptability to meet any situation It is ideally

positioned for quick access to the cardiac catheterization lab operating

room magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) computerized tomography

(CT) scan and the intensive care unit

ldquoOur Emergency Department team has redesigned care to create

the shortest wait times optimize the patient experience and recruit

the best and brightest professionals in emergency medicinerdquo said

Steven Grinnell Regional CEO amp SVP of Mercy Health and President amp

CEO of Lourdes ldquoWith double the square footage this new Emergency

Department has been designed around the patientsrsquo needs The new

patient flow includes rapid medical exam rooms to reduce time spent

in the waiting room specialized care for behavioral health advanced

intervention for chemical accidents immediate chest pain intervention

and expert care from our teamrdquo

WOW VOLUME 25 2016 bull 33

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Cash for your teen Control for parents

All parents want their children to learn

the importance of managing their

money Paducah Bank has a great

way to get started

The Smart Card allows you to put

a designated amount of cash on the

card so that your child (minimum age

of 13) can budget hisher expenditures

without going over the daily spending limit

you set for them You have control of their daily

spending can see purchases they have made

and they get the valuable experience of

being SMART with their funds

Itrsquos just ONE more way

Paducahrsquos ONE LOCAL BANK

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M E M B E R F D I C

35

In Frank R Paxton

Herman Eugene Katterjohn Jr

MemoryThe Paducah community recently lost two iconic leaders whose

vision and dedication were instrumental

in the continued progress of Paducah

McCracken County Both of these

devoted citizens were witness to

monumental changes in

their work and in their

lives as their careers and

personal passions were

carried out with grand

ambition Here we

honor these two proud

Paducahans and the

MANY contributions

they left to each of us

bull

Herman EugeneKatterjohn Jr was born in Paducah in 1921 He attended Paducah schools graduated

from Columbia Military Academy in Columbia TN and from Purdue

University in 1943 with a degree in pharmacy and with an ROTC

commission He later served as an Army aviator in the Korean War

Mr Katterjohn owned and operated Owen Cleaners for 40 years 20

of those years with his father-in-law Horace Owen He served as director

of the American Division of The Johnson Group Cleaners Liverpool

England for 12 years He was invited 13 consecutive years to the Varsity

International Dry Cleaners and was chairman in 1976 He was a former

member of the Paducah Tourist Commission the Paducah Convention

Center Board Paducah Water Works and Greater Paducah Industrial

Foundation He was a lifetime member of the United Church of

Paducah where he served as an elder He was the longest-serving

member of the Rotary Club of Paducah

ldquoMr Katterjohn was a part of Paducahrsquos greatest generationrdquo said

City Commissioner Allan Rhodes ldquoHe was a fabric of the communityrdquo

added County Commissioner Bill Bartleman Longtime friend Basil

Drossos said he was a part of the ldquobedrock that modern Paducah was

founded and created onrdquo ldquoOne of his favorite pastimes was just driving

around Paducahrdquo said his son-in-law David Perry ldquoThe riverfront

parks different buildings and monuments were continually fascinating

to him He loved taking rides like thatrdquo

ldquoAlmost everyone will tell you that he always knew their name He

knew about their family He was very much a people person He was

really interested not just in your name but he wanted to know how you

were doing how things were going And it was a truly genuine interestrdquo

added his daughter Carolyn Perry

One of Mr Katterjohnrsquos most noted civic projects was the University

of Kentucky College of Engineering Paducah campus In 2003 he

established the first endowed professorship and was also a key leader in

getting the college established ldquoHe had a vision for how having engi-

neering education in this area would significantly contribute to the eco-

nomic development of the regionrdquo said David Silverstein director of

the Paducah campus

Mr Katterjohn had been a member of the Paducah Bank Board of

Directors since 1957 and a past chairman ldquoMr Gene Katterjohn was

instrumental in the leadership and growth of the bank and took great

pride in itrdquo said Joe Framptom ldquoHe was committed to the belief that

the bank should serve and give back to the community Those were

tenets of his beliefs not just in his personal business but in his life Our

bank will reap the many benefits of having Mr Katterjohn at the helm

of our board of directors well into the futurerdquo

Frank R Paxton was the son of Edwin J and Florence Paxton He was a 1948 cum laude graduate of the University of Notre Dame From then until 1961 he served as business manager and general manager of The Paducah Sun (then the Paducah Sun-Democrat) He became publisher of the newspaper in 1961

succeeding his father who had held the position since 1900

In 1968 Paxton moved to Chicago to assume the role of president of Burke and James Inc a photographic supply and manufacturing company

owned by Paducah Newspapers Inc He returned to Paducah in 1972 to become president of The Paducah Bank and Trust Company a position held until his retirement in 1984 Mr Paxton led numerous civic organizations and charitable efforts during his life in Paducah

Mr Paxton served two terms as president of the Paducah Area Chamber of Commerce He was president of the Rotary Club of Paducah and chairman of Riverside Hospital which later became Lourdes In the 1950s he chaired a fundraising effort that netted a then-record $87000 for participating agencies Following that campaign he was presented with the Junior Chamber of Commercersquos Distinguished Service Award He was active in Democratic politics including a role as state campaign chairman for President Lyndon Johnson He served on numerous state boards and agencies and in 1974 was appointed by Governor Wendell Ford to the Murray State University Board of Regents Mr Paxton was a guest at the White House on several occasions during the Kennedy and Johnson administrations He told friends and family that one of his fondest memories was an occasion in 1961 when he and other newspaper publishers were invited to a private luncheon with President Kennedy to discuss the economy

ldquoAlthough Frank did not have a banking back-ground he certainly had a business background and an understanding of the communityrdquo said Joe Framptom CEO of Paducah Bank ldquoHis good common business sense served him well and it served our bank and the community very well He was an ethical honorable individual And he was a very good friend and mentor to me He will be greatly missedrdquo

Reverend Joe Beal is the

REAL DEAL At least thatrsquos how Debbie Curtis member of

Broadway United Methodist Church sees the reverend

ldquoHe walks the walkrdquo says Debbie as she exits the

Sunday service

Reverend Joe Beal has been in the ministry for 35

years and was appointed pastor of Broadway Methodist in

June 2010 His message of love is what he is associated

with most but his role as the first black preacher for this

predominantly white church is also notable

Like any new appointment Brother Joe and the

congregation began with a bit of apprehension

ldquoWe had our legitimate fear of the unknown Without

discussing it I think that we decided to trust each other

and each give the other a chance It was new different

and unknown for us both Neither of us decided to base

our judgement of the other solely on the color of our skin

but rather on how we would treat each other Sadly

however racism exists in our country and in our world I

am grateful to be part of a congregation that is trying to

create a climate of love trust and respect among all

peoplerdquo says Brother Joe

When Debbie Curtis calls Brother Joe ldquothe real dealrdquo

she says it is because his love is genuine

ldquoTo love others not professionally not in word only but

to love them lsquofor realrsquordquo says Brother Joe

Brother Joe recently announced he would be leaving

ldquothe most rewarding and fulfilling experience of [his] liferdquo

because of an ongoing battle with diabetes While he will

no longer serve in the pulpit he plans to remain as

active as he is able with the congregation

Pastoral Ministries Assistant John Sparks says that

there simply are some people you canrsquot replace

ldquoThere is a tendency for any church to see itself more

as an organization than an organism Brother Joe helped

Broadway by providing a fresh vision of compassionrdquo

says John

There are new realities in the community like home-

lessness and mental illness that John believes will

require the vision Brother Joe has brought to Broadway

ldquoItrsquos by being able to see through a lens that sees

everyone as being part of something bigger that we can

reach out to them and that we can be reached by them

as well To continue to live into that spirit that he walked

is not only a challenge but an opportunity especially in

this neighborhood He opened a lot more doors for those

opportunitiesrdquo says John

As John takes over the daily administration of the

church Brother Joe has a few words of advice

ldquoTo love unconditionallyhellipand to realize that the

success or failure of the congregation is not on his

back but on Godrsquos to remember that his name is

ldquoJohnrdquo and not ldquoAtlasrdquo to remember that the Church is

of God and will be until the end of time and lastly to

remember how much he is loved by God his family me

and the congregationrdquo says Brother Joe

And the congregation will forever love their Brother Joe

WOW VOLUME 25 2016

38

WOW VOLUME 23 2014 bull 37

$

$ $

$

Dollar$fromheaven A local church received a gift that

honored their members their mission and their beliefs

Many dream of it Some hope for it Others may pray for it ldquoItrdquo is the improbable phone call

delivering news that a stranger has named you the sole beneficiary of a trust

sufficient to retire all your debt

Seven Oaks Church of Christ on Highway 97 in Mayfield was on the

receiving end of just such a phone call in October of 2015

The congregation had made a leap of faith in 2014 adding a 4000-plus

square foot educational annex to the existing church facility to allow for a

growing congregation Included in the project were two new canopies LED

parking lot lights and other minor improvements bringing the total cost of

the project to approximately $600000 Through quarterly ldquoFifth Sundayrdquo

contributions the debt had been reduced to $338000 but was still costing

the church about $1000 per month in interest alone

One phone call from Paducah Bankrsquos Melanie McNeill changed the entire

financial situation of the church Seven Oaks was the sole beneficiary of a trust

valued at $367000 enough to retire the churchrsquos $338000 debt As Seven

Oaks Minister Josh Ketchum communicated ldquoWhen we found out the amount

of money we were fully convinced in the providence of Godrdquo

Asked if he felt the church had received pennies from heaven Elder Don

Sparks responded ldquoNo not pennies dollars from heavenrdquo

The bequest was left to the church by Graves County native Elizabeth Allene

Morris who was not a member of Seven Oaks Church and known by few in

the church Her nephew Mike Mabry describes his aunt as a strong-willed

independent woman with a sense of ad-

venture which led her to California in the

1930rsquos where she spent most of her life

Mabry fondly recalled ldquoMy Aunt

Allene had a good head for figures and

probably saw something she liked about

Seven Oaks Churchrdquo

She created her will in 1994 which

included a trust to go into effect at her

death to benefit her sister Estelle Seay

Paducah Bank became the trustee and was

responsible for managing the funds and

distributing designated principle and

40 bull WOW VOLUME 25 2016

bull

ldquoMelanie worked

really well with us and

was right on top of things She made

us feel comfortable and we believed she

always had the best interest of her client

in mind She always had time to talk to

done through Paducah Bankrdquo

Seven Oaksrsquo Josh Ketchum and

Don Sparks remember Melanie

McNeillrsquos response when they filled her

in on the details of how the amount

of the unexpected bequest related to

Josh KETCHUM

Seven Oaks Minister monthly payments to Seay for as long as

she lived At Seayrsquos death the remaining

value of the trust was to be paid out to

the church Seay was a member of Seven

Oaks but had moved away years ago to

be cared for by family Like Mrs Morris

few people in the church knew her

Mabry who lives in northern

Kentucky cared for his Aunt Estelle

in her declining health and dealt with

Paducah Bank in regard to the trust

He describes dealings with the Bank

and Melanie McNeill in particular

us and I never felt that she was rushing

me or trying to cut a conversation shortrdquo

Seeing no obstacles in his remote

dealings from outside the geographical

region of Paducah Bank he offered the

ultimate compliment ldquoIf I were in the

position to establish a trust it would be

the church debt She said ldquoThis is a

God thingrdquo

Whether you consider it a God

thing providence of God or a happy

coincidence it was made possible by a

wise woman doing prudent estate

planning with a local bank

WOW VOLUME 25 2016 bull 41

Making Memories

PADUCAH BANK SPREADS THE WOW

AROUND TOWN Over the river down main street at the movies and in the parking

lotmdashno matter the location or the encounter when Paducah Bank is there some WOW is going on Herersquos just a REALLY brief look at some of the wonderful experiences weve had this past year

WOW VOLUME 25 2016

42

LEFT Our young friend Jose (Paco)

dos Remedios shared his music and his love of

his hometown with everyone in a recent TV commercial

1 Joe Framptom presents a check for $2500 to Paducah Bank Teen of the Year winner

Meg Hancock 2 Cathy Crecelius and WPSD NewsChannel 6 were our

partners for a Super Shredder event 3 Lisa Long and Maurie McGarvey

ldquoleaned inrdquo and learned about women in the workplace last summer 4 Rae and

Dixie Hall were WOW warriors and rowers at the Dragon Boat races 5 Paducah Bank honors our veterans each day with a special

place to park 6 Macie Hargrove loved the holiday parade in WOW fashion 7 Sarah Hendley

did some networking at our summer college reception 8 Hollie Potter always gives a helping

hand to our Paducah Bank volunteer efforts 9 Some Paducah Bank swingers include Mike Shelbourne

Mark Knecht Mardie Herndon and Rick Loyd

ESERVED FOR OUR

VETERANS bull AND MILITARY

( -~

321

654

987

Karess HOSKINS

It takes a COMMUNITY

and SCHOLARSHIP

to create a productive pathwayfor college-bound

students with f inancial needs

PADUCAH BANK HAS DONATED $150000 TO THE

COMMUNITY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

WOW VOLUME 25 2016

45

SAYS HELLO

McCracken County High School 2015

THE PHONE RINGS AND AUTOMATICALLY KELE

Kele doesnrsquot just pick up the phone She picks up little things about people and remembers them From answering your calls to answering your questions the people at Paducah Bank give you personal attention and treat you like you really matter for one simple reason YOU DO Talk to the people at Paducah Bank

Real people Real service 2705755700

M E M B E R F D I C

graduate Karess Hoskins could hardly hold back her tears as she described how much

the support from the Community Scholarship Program meant to her

A first-generation college student at West Kentucky Community and Technical

College Hoskins was one of more than 150 Community Scholarship Program

students family friends and supporters who attended a luncheon recognizing students

and supporters of the program

ldquoThank you to the donors for giving students like me the opportunity to attend

college tuition-freerdquo said the 18-year-old Hoskins who plans to pursue a career in

radiology ldquoTo not have to worry about having to pay for college allows us to

focus on selecting a major and getting good gradesrdquo

Hoskinsrsquo parents Kenny and Mary Hoskins said receiving a community

scholarship was the reason their daughter is able to go to college ldquoItrsquos so

wonderfulrdquo said Mary Hoskins ldquoWithout it (the CSP scholarship) we

would never have been able to send herrdquo Her father agreed ldquoItrsquos a blessing

It really helped out a whole lot Irsquom really proud of people helping out like

this it will help others toordquo he said

The Community Scholarship Program provides scholarship funding for

up to 60 credit hours toward a technical

certification andor an associate degree

at WKCTC The Rotary Club of

Paducah initiated the idea for the CSP

as a public-private partnership with strong

participation from the Rotary the City

of Paducah McCracken County Fiscal

Court partnering high schools WKCTC

Paducah Bank and several local businesses

and companies Students at a participating

Paducah or McCracken County

high school or homeschool

within McCracken County

are eligible for the program

as long as they meet certain

criteria The inaugural CSP

class began at WKCTC in fall

2014 with 216 students Many of

those students will have graduated

46 bull WOW VOLUME 25 2016

THE PHONE RINGS AND AUTOMATICALLY KELE

from the college beginning in May 2015

Hoskins said she is striving to be a

positive influence on others ldquoIrsquom trying

to be the best role model to the ones who

look up to me For my nieces and nephews

I want them to know that when things get

difficult I will be there for them encour-

aging and supporting themrdquo Hoskins

said ldquoAnd they need to know there are

other people who are ready to assist them

when things get difficult in liferdquo

Ashley Wright WKCTC Vice President

of Institutional Advancement said one

of the most rewarding things about the

Community Scholarship Program is the

continued support of the community

ldquoItrsquos a commitment to these students

that regardless of what their personal and

professional aspirations may be they will

not have to put it on hold

because of financial barriersrdquo

Wright said

ldquoWe cannot make that

commitment without our

donorsrdquo added Wright

ldquoWe are so grateful

Paducah Bank believed in

the vision of the Community

Scholarship Program and what it

could do for Paducah and McCracken

County from the very beginning They

became one of the first businesses to

financially support this initiative and

have been committed to the scholarshiprsquos

purpose of increasing the percentage

of McCracken County students that

transition from high school to post-

secondary education Today we know

that students who participate

in the Community

Scholarship Program

are staying enrolled in

college earning a higher

GPA than their non-

CSP peers and earning

more college credit

each semester This

success is due to the businesses

and organizations that stepped up in

the beginning before we could have

envisioned these results Paducah Bank

is always looking toward the future of

this community and their support of

the Community Scholarship Program is

evidence of their commitment to the next

generation of Paducah and McCracken

Countyrdquo

SAYS HELLO

WOW VOLUME 25 2016 bull 47

THE ARTof EDUCATION AT PADUCAH SCHOOL OF ART AND DESIGN

49

ldquoTHE ENTIRE ART SCHOOL CAMPUS

ANCHORS PADUCAHrsquoS GROWING CREATIVE

ECONOMY AND ADDS WEIGHT TO THE REGIONrsquoS

RECOGNITION AS A CULTURAL DESTINATION I AM PLEASED AND PROUD

TO HAVE WORKED WITH SO MANY EXTRAORDINARY

INDIVIDUALS IN MAKING THE COMMUNITYrsquoS VISION FOR A WORLD-CLASS ART SCHOOL A REALITY AND I

AM DELIGHTED WITH WHAT WE HAVE ACCOMPLISHEDrdquo

mdashPAUL AHO Dean of the Paducah

School of Art and Design

In March 2000 the city of Paducah in partnership with Paducah Bank

launched its award-winning Artist Relocation

Program as a means of revitalizing its historic

LowerTown neighborhood This highly successful

program has infused over $30 million into the

local economy earning Paducah international

recognition as a historic cultural destination

and significantly enriching the cultural life of

the region

In August 2008 a collaborative effort between

the city West Kentucky Community and Technical

College (WKCTC) and regional interests created

Paducah School of Art to serve the region and

anchor the LowerTown Arts District through the

creation of a world-class art school The school

opened in temporary studios in downtown

Paducah and immediately exceeded expectations

for its growth

As part of a larger vision for the schoolrsquos

expansion in April 2013 the school changed its

name to Paducah School of Art and Design (PSAD)

reflecting an expanded vision for its programming

and the art schoolrsquos absorption of the collegersquos long-

standing visual communication and multimedia

programs In January 2014 Paducah School of

Art opened the Ceramics and Small Metals

Building on Madison Street in LowerTown This

historic structure allowed for a greatly expanded

state-of-the-art ceramics studio as well as studios

for the launch of new programs in jewelry and

metals to further serve the community

ldquoI recently had a chance to tour the Paducah School of Art and Design which has to be one of the most inspiring state-of-the-art facilities for artists and art students to be found anywhere Itrsquos a beautiful and thoughtfully re-purposed light-filled crown jewel that will surely be a beacon for creative visual artists in all disciplines And I canrsquot imagine what kind of wonderful impact that creative engine is going to have on the communityrdquo

mdashMICHAEL KILLOREN Local Arts Agencies Director National Endowment for the Arts

50 bull WOW VOLUME 25 2016

PSAD expanded again in August 2014 with the

completion of its 7000-square-foot Sculpture Building

located adjacent to the ceramics and small metals studios

The Sculpture Building houses fully equipped studios for

clay modeling large-scale projects wood and metals

fabrication along with a foundry and studios for mold

making and bronze casting

Also in August 2014 renovations began on the 2D and

Graphic Design Building in a historic building adjacent to

PSADrsquos other LowerTown studios This 30000-square-foot

expansion opened in January and houses the schoolrsquos programs

in drawing painting photography visual communication

and multimedia It also includes a resource library and

dedicated galleries for an enhanced exhibition program

further serving the region and the goals of WKCTC

ldquoCompletion of PSADrsquos new 2D and Graphic Design

building will allow us to properly house all of our 2D and

media programs in one location expand our Master Artists

Workshop program increase our public programming and

community outreach and continue to build on our note-

worthy exhibition programrdquo said Paul Aho Dean of PSAD

In support of Paducahrsquos emergence as a cultural and arts

destination and an eye toward national recognition for its

programs PSAD launched its first Master Artist Workshops

in the summer of 2014 The program featured national

artists and educators and attracted students from across

the country With the advent of new classes and faculty

come new opportunities for students seeking to launch

their college experience as well as significant new resources

for emerging and established artists to enhance their career

opportunities in the region and beyond

Paducah Bank supported the completion of PSAD with a

$150000 gift and the naming rights for the Paducah Bank

Kitchens Cafeacute

Paducah School of Art and Design is a division of West

Kentucky Community and Technical College a regionally

accredited college recognized by The Aspen Institute as

one of the top ten community colleges in the nation three

consecutive times and twice as a Finalist with Distinction

ldquoAt PSAD a diverse mix of traditional and non-traditional

students and studio artists from the community work side

by side in the studiosrdquo said WKCTC president Dr Barbara

Veazey ldquosharing insights experience and ideas to the

mutual benefit of allrdquo

PaulAho is the Dean of Paducah

School of Art and Design where he also teaches digital photography He earned

his Bachelor of Fine Arts degree at Florida State

University and his Master of Fine Arts degree from the

University of South Florida Paul has also taught at Palm

Beach Community College and Florida Atlantic University

He has twice been awarded South Florida Cultural

Consortium Visual and Media Artists Fellowships and

his work is represented in numerous public and private

collections ldquoThe entire art school campus anchors

Paducahrsquos growing creative economy and adds weight to

the regionrsquos recognition as a cultural destinationrdquo says

Aho ldquoI am pleased and proud to have worked with so

many extraordinary individuals in making the communityrsquos

vision for a world-class art school a reality and I am

delighted with what we have accomplishedrdquo

it

Allpo1nt

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InHonorof

Those Who Serve

Paducah Bank is joining with the Paducah community to foster strong positive relationships between police and those they seek to protect

WOW VOLUME 25 2016

53

News feeds around the nation have been full of shootings protests

and nation-wide outrage of late Some of that has resulted from rifts between police

departments and the communities theyrsquove sworn to protect

Members of the Paducah Police Department have taken steps to make sure such a

disassociation never encroaches on the community they preserve and protect Chief of

Police Brandon Barnhill says he believes establishing The Police Foundation of Paducah-

McCracken County Inc will create a way to further tie his force to the Paducah public

ldquoWe felt like this was an opportunity for us to provide an open door or an avenue for

the community to further support some of our initiativesrdquo he said

The foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization designed to raise funds and to

give local police extra resources for improving public safety strengthening community

partnerships and increasing employee development Barnhill says the City of Paducah

has given his department sufficient funding but this new effort will raise money for

extra programs and training and will hopefully strengthen the forcersquos bond with the

local community

ldquoWe see the value of relationships transparency an open-door policy and of opening

lines of communication with the

communityrdquo Barnhill says

By investing in the Paducah

Police Departmentrsquos foundation

the com-munity will help fund

programs like improved training

courses continuing education and

the purchase of new technology

for police use But Barnhill says

strengthening the relationship between

the force and the community is still

the foundationrsquos ultimate focus Itrsquos a

goal that the chief says matters now

more than ever

ldquoRelationships have to have a

strong foundational level at which you

Building on a

strongfoundation Funding provided through the Paducah Police Foundation will support initiatives in

these areas each year allowing the Paducah Police Department to undertake innovative

projects and improve its ability to serve the citizens of Paducah

bull Keep police officers safe bull Fight violence and drug related crime bull Improve

Paducah police community relations bull Make neighborhoods safer bull Provide healthy

outlets for youth bull Assist police officers in upgrading critical skills and education

The Police Foundation of Paducah McCracken County is the only organization sanc-

tioned by the Paducah Police Department to raise funds for its benefit

The Police Foundation of Paducah McCracken County Inc is a registered corporation

with the state of Kentucky and is recognized by the federal government as a 501(c)(3)

tax exempt non-profit organization

54 bull WOW VOLUME 25 2016

Building on a

strongfoundation

know people in the community they

know you as an individual and they

know your principlesrdquo he says ldquoThey

know how you manage an agency as

large as a police departmentrdquo

ldquoThe success of a community has

much to do with the success of the

institutions that form the basis of its

safety and securityrdquo said Joe Framptom

a member of the Paducah Police

Foundation board ldquoI personally believe

that the creation of this organization will

be a constructive means of supporting the

goals of our local police force and will

be a proactive impetus to maintaining

strong productive alliances between the

members of the Paducah police and the

people in our community Our bank is

pleased that we can be a part of this new

endeavor This is one more way each of

us at Paducah Bank can creatively and

beneficially serve our communityrdquo

Board Chairman Jim Garrett whole-

heartedly agrees ldquoI am honored to serve

on the new Police Foundationrsquos board

and hope that businesses and individuals

in the Paducah community will consider

supporting our effortsrdquo Garrett says

ldquoWe hope to help build a police force

capable of dealing with the complexity

of the 21st century It is imperative that

we assist our officers with additional

education and enhanced opportunities

for positive interaction with the

community it serves Every person can

make a difference no matter how big

or small as long as we have a common

goal in mindrdquo

Anyone who would like to know

more about the organization or who

would like to donate online can visit

wwwpaducahpolicefoundationorg

Donations may be made by mail to

the Police Foundation of Paducah-

McCracken County Inc PO Box 594

Paducah KY 42002-0594 Donations

can also be made in person at any

Paducah Bank location

LEFT TO RIGHT Chief Brandon Barnhill Paducah Bank CEO Joe Framptom

Board Member Leon Owens Assistant Chief Brian Krueger Board Chairman

Jim Garrett Board Member Gary Reese

NOT PICTURED Board Members Whitney Denson and April Wolfrom

WOW VOLUME 25 2016 bull 55

theLast page

ldquoUrban architecture especially architecture from the early twentieth century has been a favorite subject of my art for as long

as I have been painting I knew the first time I drove up Broadway and saw

downtown Paducah that it would soon be the subject of my paintingsrdquo

WILLIAM RENZULLI was one of the first artists to personally and professionally invest in the LowerTown Artist Relocation program and has continued to be a stalwart participant and supporter of the arts culture in Paducah

WOW VOLUME 25 2016

56

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The crack of the bat will be heard

in Paducah again this summer at

Hist ry

Hits a

Books Stadium

P A D U C A H C H I E F S

WOW VOLUME 25 2016

6

II------- -~ -- ----middot--- -

GREG McKEEL

bull ~

bull I -_

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bull t I t

I I

bull I

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bull I I I bull bull 1 1middot

In 1903 Paducah was a booming river city and any well-respected American city

of that day had a baseball team The minor league Paducah

Chiefs team made their debut that year as a part of the KITTY

League (KentuckyndashIllinoisndashTennessee League) For the next

half-century the team remained a Paducah staple affiliated with

major league teams such as the Cincinnati Reds the Pittsburgh

Pirates the Brooklyn Dodgers and the St Louis Cardinals

And if Paducah was a baseball town its capital was Brooks

Stadium Opened in 1949 under the leadership of J Polk

Brooks baseball aficionados and fans instantly recognized

Brooks Stadium as one of Americarsquos premiere parks

By 1996 however the stadium sat in disrepair and was on

the slate to be demolished The Chiefs were long gone and it

looked like Paducahrsquos baseball days were finished Dr Frank

ldquoDocrdquo Hideg would have none of that however He quickly

became the J Polk Brooks of a new generation enlisting an

array of volunteers to resurrect the glory of Paducahrsquos baseball

heydays One of those volunteers was baseball fan Greg McKeel

ldquoItrsquos amazing what Doc Hideg did to turn that aroundrdquo

says Greg ldquoItrsquos easy to say that we need to do something

but to actually do it in the way he did is amazing And with

the renovated stadium we went to work coming up with

competition to playrdquo

Brooks Stadium hosted games for the American Legion

the OVC Paducah Tilghman the Southern Illinois Miners

Murray State the University of Kentucky the NCBA World

Series and others

ldquoEvery chance we get to have players on that field is a great

thingrdquo adds Greg ldquoItrsquos one of the best playing surfaces in

Kentucky We hear that all the time from many of the players

who get a chance to be hererdquo

Paducah was once again at the top of the game The loss of

the Paducah Chiefs remained a constant thought however for

those who brought back baseball This year that history will

come full circle

ldquoThe Chiefs are returningrdquo says Greg ldquoStarting this year we

will have a college summer league and our local team will be the

Paducah Chiefs It is a wooden bat team and wersquove even gone

back to the original uniforms for the design on the new ones

Itrsquos been a leap of faith We finally decided last July that we

needed to do something like this and the response has been

overwhelming acceptance and excitementrdquo

Greg approached community leaders about supporting the

team and spoke with Paducah Bank CEO Joe Framptom

ldquoPaducah Bank felt like we did about itrdquo adds Greg ldquoIt is

definitely a positive for our city The team is owned by the

community and any income generated goes right back into

8 bull WOW VOLUME 25 2016

original family

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ltthe team Paducah Bank understood the civic side and that this

DECADESof DEDICATION MCKEEL EQUIPMENT IS THE

OLDEST FAMILY-OWNED CASE DEALERSHIP IN THE US

Eighty-two years ago Coleman McKeel opened a small business in Murray KY working out of the trunk of his car His mission helping customers with their machinery needs

Colemanrsquos wife Frances joined him in the 1950s structuring the parts and accounting departments In the 1970s sons Dan and Greg joined in and soon after the family opened an additional location in Paducah stretching their reach to the four-state region

The mission remained the same servicing and renting equipment for farmers contractors and homeowners who have jobs to do From backhoes to excavators to forklifts the family stayed focused on supplying the right equipment at the right time

McKeel Equipment is now in their third generation with Dan and his son Andy managing the Murray location Greg and Danrsquos oldest son Scott oversee Paducah operations McKeel is the oldest Case dealership in the United States that is still owned and operated by the

is purely Paducah We are proud to have them as a sponsorrdquo

The once familiar Chief uniforms will be seen again on the

field beginning June 4 The crack of the wooden bat will shoot

its way across the eager crowd just as it did on Brooks Stadiumrsquos

opening day in 1949

Greg is happy to see the Chiefs return and hopes it will get

more people to come experience the game and the stadium ldquoIrsquom

amazed at how many people come up to me and tell me that

even though they arenrsquot baseball people they are excited about

this Even if you arenrsquot a baseball fan yoursquoll want to go see this

team and soak up the atmosphere Itrsquos unlike any otherrdquo

WOW VOLUME 25 2016 bull 9

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left a career in law for a

commitment to her fellow citizen

Wen asked how she likes her new position as Executive Director of the

Housing Authority of Paducah in comparison to her previous career as a partner

in a local law firm Melissa Yates exclaims ldquoI liked law but I love housing

It is rewarding and my satisfaction level is off the chartrdquo

WOW VOLUME 25 2016

11

-

No stranger to the requirements of public housing she served as legal counsel to the Housing Authority since 2003

and her private practice experience focused on public housing issues and regulatory matters with the United States

Department of Housing and Urban Development and the Kentucky Public Service Commission

Yates has been on the job since May 2015 and thinks she has the most interesting job possible ldquoMost people canrsquot

say this but I genuinely love coming to work each dayrdquo she explains

Although itrsquos her dream job itrsquos not without its challenges Her biggest hurdle has been securing sufficient HUD

funding Appropriations are set by Congress and vary year by year This year it amounted to approximately 82 percent

of budgeted needs Melissa credits her dedicated staff of housing professionals with working efficiently to address

priorities while meeting resident needs and complying with numerous and stringent HUD requirements This year

ldquoPADUCAH BANK FOCUSES ON

RELATIONSHIPS AND WORKS HARD TO MAINTAIN THOSE

RELATIONSHIPSrdquo

she is proud to report that despite limited funding they were able to use

capital funds to tuck-point and paint Elmwood Court and put in new

windows in the Anderson Court site

Despite the limited funding Melissa praises her staff for meticulous

maintenance of housing units mostly built in the 1950rsquos a task she

admits isnrsquot easy The new Executive Director feels the staff at all levels

goes beyond their job requirements by asking themselves questions like

ldquoIf I was putting my mother or sister in this apartment how would I

want it to lookrdquo

Melissa and her staff of approximately 35 housing professionals

provide services for 1600 residents and maintain 855 housing units throughout the city She realizes public housing

is sometimes negatively perceived but she emphasizes ldquoMy staff works too hard not to get positive recognition I

want everyone to know they do a really great jobrdquo

She clearly loves her staff and reiterates ldquoThey are housing professionals We are professionalsrdquo

Another group of professionals that she values are the staff of Paducah Bank

ldquoPaducah Bank focuses on relationships and works hard to maintain those relationships Even though I have

worked with them for years until the last few months I never fully appreciated the extent of work provided to their

customersrdquo says Yates ldquoAll of the personal bankers Melissa Khourie Kelly LeNeave Mardie Herndon and Terry

Bradley are always attentive responsive and ready to hold our hands and walk us through whatever is necessary The

level of service we receive is truly remarkablerdquo

A native of southern Illinois Yates and her husband Greg a CPA at Williams Williams and Lentz have never

regretted their move to Paducah almost 15 years ago Their children are Brendan a Paducah Tilghman High School

senior Sloane a kindergartener and their youngest Lincoln who is 3

Melissa Yates summarizes her feelings about her career change ldquoWhen practicing law I was confident what I was

doing was important to clients but not sure if it was really making a difference in the community Now Irsquom certain

Irsquom doing something to make our community even better Everyone deserves a home and providing quality affordable

housing is the foundation for a strong communityrdquo

12 bull WOW VOLUME 25 2016

Y O U R P R I V A T E B A N K E R

B A R R Y S M I T H

SUIT UP TAKE THE RUN WITH IT

The team comes together for the offense Who will suit up take the ball and run with it

How will the team create opportunities for the ball handler What moves will work best to bring home the win

WOW VOLUME 25 2016

14

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bull

The new guy on the team is Barry Smith and hersquos ldquosuited uprdquo and ready for the game as

Paducah Bankrsquos new Director of Wealth Management Having the ball in his court isnrsquot really new to Barry

Once upon a time in southern Illinois those same words meant an SIU uniform and a basketball court And winning

meant taking a trip to the NCAA during his freshman year

ldquoI realize that I now live in Kentucky and I am more than aware of the loyalties among basketball fans in this staterdquo

says Barry with a grin ldquoAnd I honor that Cheering on your team is one of the great joys of any basketball fanrdquo

But Barryrsquos heart still beats with the speed of a Saluki when the topic shifts to college hoopsmdashand for good reason It

was a very special time in his life

ldquoIn my first year of college playing basketball on the national stage was pretty much a dream come truerdquo admits Barry

ldquoI had the privilege of playing against Larry Bird at Indiana State who obviously went on to an incredible career in the

NBA I also went up against players like Kiki Vandeweghe David Greenwood Norm Nixon and Maurice Cheeks Little

did I know at the time the famous company I was in I was just there to play and winrdquo

And win they did Barryrsquos SIU team went to the NCAA tournament his first year at the university and won their first

game against Arizona They then lost to Wake Forest in the second round And even though the time on the floor wasnrsquot

quite what the team might have dreamed of it was still the kind of memory that basketball dreams are made of

ldquoI HAD THE PRIVILEGE OF PLAYING AGAINST LARRY BIRD AT INDIANA STATE WHO WENT ON TO AN INCREDIBLE CAREER IN THE NBArdquo

Barryrsquos dedication to teamwork hard work and the work it takes to accomplish sought-after goals has been a consistent

undercurrent in both his athletic endeavors as well as his professional career

After college Barry spent almost a decade in insurance and then followed that with a position in management with

Pepsi in southern Illinois He was a regional manager with Kroger for nine years before making his way into the world of

banking with Union Planters in Murphysboro IL He later joined Regions Bank in Paducah before assuming the position

of Director of Wealth Management at Paducah Bank

ldquoThese may seem like dissimilar careers but they are actually very similar In every company and every position I have

been bringing people together to achieve a common goalrdquo Barry says ldquoAnd thatrsquos one of the things that Paducah Bank

does so very wellrdquo

In his new role Barry will be responsible for leading efforts to integrate banking clients with additional wealth

management solutions available to them at Paducah Bank He will also serve as a key relationship manager and

aggressively work to expand the Paducah Bank presence within western Kentucky

ldquoBarry is a seasoned leader with an unwavering commitment to this marketrdquo said Paducah Bank President Mardie

Herndon ldquoI am pleased that he and his wife Amy are now part of the Paducah Bank family This move underscores our

commitment to growth and illustrates the level of confidence that we have and the opportunity that we see in both the

local market and the entire western Kentucky market Wealth Management will continue to expand

as we invest for the future and focus on top talent like Barry Smithrdquo

Barry is active within our community and maintains leadership roles with the board of

directors for the Rotary Club of Paducah and the board of directors for the Carson Center

ldquoI think if you live in Paducah and you care about the communityrdquo Barry adds ldquoyou canrsquot

help but be aware of all that this bank does for the people and the organizations in Paducah and

the surrounding area They are involved in virtually every part of this community and I take

great pride in now being an active part of that kind of civic commitmentrdquo

WOW VOLUME 25 2016 bull 17

bull

FamilyandFinance

Local Mother BeginsLegacy at Paducah Bank

Wen you re a kid even the most mundane tasks can seem magical

More than four decades ago around the age of 9 Jana Dawson says she

followed her mother into a large columned building to partake in a family

tradition opening a checking account at Paducah Bank

ldquoI thought it was excitingrdquo Jana says ldquoI felt like a big girlrdquo

Her mother Martha Dawson started teaching the concept of saving to

her four children earlymdashlong before they held their first jobs And she

taught them to entrust their savings to Paducah Bank

Martha became a Paducah Bank customer shortly after moving to the

area with her former husband James in 1953 She says she chose the bank

at random since she knew little about the city but she stayed there because

of the service She says even Jamesrsquo mother became a customer when she

moved to Paducah in the late lsquo70s

ldquoThey did everything that I would want from a bankrdquo Martha says

Martha loves how the bank is a locally owned and steady business She

notes how it hasnrsquot changed its name in the roughly 63 years she has walked

through its doors She also appreciates the fact that it allowed her four off-

spring to open accounts as children

Martha also clearly remembers that a former bank president helped her

teach a financial lesson A long time ago one of her sons ran out of money

and she took him to the bank for a loan The president sat him down for a

discussion about responsibility

ldquoHe talked to him [and gave him] a good lesson on bankingmdashyou

know just how to live a good life without problemsrdquo she said adding ldquohe

loaned us the money but not before he

talked to my sonrdquo

The years passed and Jana absorbed

her motherrsquos financial wisdom and

applied it throughout college and

throughout her career as a computer

analyst for Baptist Health Paducah

During this time the bank became a

larger part of her life When she built

her two-story brick dream home she let

Paducah Bank handle the mortgage and

the bank personnel became emotionally

invested in the house along with her

ldquoWhen I received my primary

financing through Paducah Bank they

were more excited than I wasrdquo she says

Now as Jana lives and works in the

area she has become more and more

ingrained in the community She serves as

a Paducah Ambassador a Paducah Area

Chamber of Commerce member a board

member for the Leadership Paducah

Foundation Inc and more As a devoted

city resident shersquos also happy she can

serve as a faithful customer of the local

bank Her business there has given her

another way in which she can support

her hometown

ldquoIT JUST MAKES ME PROUD TO BE A PADUCAH BANK

CUSTOMER [BECAUSE] IrsquoM VERY ACTIVE IN THE COMMUNITYrdquo

SHE SAYS

And in return Paducah Bank stays

active in her life After all the relationship

Jana has with the bank is part of a family

tradition

18 bull WOW VOLUME 25 2016

The word for

Legacy2016 is

Itrsquos a personal choice a long-standing commitment to the

practice of medicine and a belief in a wellspring of compassion

WOW VOLUME 25 2016

20

Dr EVELYN

MONTGOMERY JONES

bull

Each year Dr Evelyn Montgomery Jones dermatologist chooses a one-word theme

to serve as her guide throughout the entire year The word resonates with intent as Dr

Jones activates it to guide decisions and reinforce purpose with her staff at Wellsprings

Dermatology and The SkinCare Corner These words keep them ever mindful of their

impact in regard to family and community says Dr Jones This yearrsquos word is ldquolegacyrdquo

ldquoSkin is the largest and fastest growing human organ and skin cancer is now rated the

number one cancer in the United Statesrdquo explains Dr Jones ldquoSo we take a comprehensive approach to overall

healthy beautiful skinrdquo Thatrsquos what founded the winning combination of Wellsprings Dermatology and The SkinCare

Corner allowing for delivery of physician-strength products to combat both damage and aging of the skin These

products and techniques also enhance the skinrsquos ability to heal and decrease the risk of skin cancer

Dr Jones drew on her passion to educate on health and beauty for the mission statement she crafted ldquoOur mission

is to educate and encourage others towards excellence in wellness and beauty

in their lives for the glory of God thereby equipping and empowering them

to impact othersrdquo ldquoJIMMIE AND MEGHAN

In 1993 Dr Jones and her husband Dr Shawn Jones ENT-WERE THERE FOR ME otolaryngologist along with their children Rebecca Shawn Curtis and PROFESSIONALLY AND Caleb moved from Louisville back to her hometown of Paducah Dr Jonesrsquo PERSONALLY THEY

PROVED THE WHOLE roots are deep in Paducah Her father Dr Wally Montgomery practiced

PERSONAL BANKER medicine in western Kentucky for many years and her mother Gerry

CONCEPT IS VERY REAL Montgomery was an educator and served as Paducahrsquos mayor AT PADUCAH BANKrdquo Reflecting on the move she explains ldquoWe loved Louisville but we wanted

a slower pace and more community involvement Here we have found a

better place to be more aware and connected to the rest of the communityrdquo

Helping make her legacy of education and encouragement towards excellence in beauty and health a reality is

Paducah Bank with their own legacy of professionalism and personal service When she had the vision to build the

beautiful state-of-the-art facility housing her practice at 2721 West Park Drive her private bankers Jimmie Sizemore

and Meghan Knox were with her every step of the way

ldquoJimmie and Meghan were there for me professionally and personallyrdquo says Dr Jones ldquoThey were involved in every

step of the construction project from looking at the land and accessing the building site to groundbreaking and

through construction They gave me their personal cell phone numbers and told me to call any time including week-

ends They were always available and asking if there was anything they could take care of or if there was anything they

could do Jimmie and Meghan proved the whole personal banker concept is very real at Paducah Bankrdquo

22 bull WOW VOLUME 25 2016

THE WELLSPRINGS DERMATOLOGY

PHYSICIANS STAFF LACY BOYD PA-C

LISA BOGET PA-C AND DR EVELYN JONES

DR KYLE TURNBOis

GETTING BACK toMAKING

Health

Works MEDICAL LLC

for PATIENTS AND BUSINESSES Navigating the world of healthcare is often fraught with confusion and expense of both money

and time Such challenges create barriers and many do not access needed services until major problems occur Dr J Kyle

Turnbo who opened a private practice in 2000 saw these trends first-hand and was troubled

ldquoTherersquos obviously been a dramatic shift in healthcarerdquo he says ldquoand those changes have not been good for employers

who provide insurance coverage those who utilize healthcare or those who provide it Insurance costs have risen along with

deductibles and the average family has difficulty accessing care due to expense We found that flew in the face of what we

wanted to do which was simply to take care of peoplerdquo

WOW VOLUME 25 2016 bull 25

step back reevaluating his approach as a provider ldquoI knew there was a

was like a hundred years ago what it

Dr Turnbo decided to take a

better way to do thisrdquo he says ldquoI started thinking about what it

means to take care of people first and how those barriers could be liftedrdquo

Dr Turnborsquos then-developing concept which he named HealthWorks Medical came to life at James

Marine where an onsite clinic provided occupational medical services and healthcare for their employees

Through HealthWorks Medical a reasonable flat fee per month per employee or covered life allowed

open access to needed healthcare through Dr Turnbo and his staff of multiple practitioners with a wide

variety of experience and expertise

ldquoIn our research we found out that about 90 of patients did not have a primary care physician

Employers providing the benefit to employees and their families allowed them to have direct access to

practitioners providing cost savings to both the employee and the employer A person needs health

insurance especially to cover potential catastrophic events but itrsquos much easier to have insurance and pair

it with HealthWorks Medical services Wersquore proud that our small business partners have the ability to

ldquoPADUCAH BANK HAS ALWAYS BEEN SO SUPPORTIVE OF USrdquo ADDS DR TURNBO ldquoTHEYrsquoVE INVESTED THEIR FAITH AND RESOURCES INTO SMALL BUSINESSES AND HAVE CERTAINLY HELPED US REACH OUR POTENTIALrdquo

provide a healthcare package that is not cost prohibitive and their employees no longer have barriers to

access It is great for us as wellrdquo adds Dr Turnbo ldquoWe no longer have to worry about insurance company

codes and I can focus on whatrsquos best for each patientrdquo

The success of the program at James Marine expanded to other companies such as Paducah Bank and

Briggs amp Stratton in Murray From one clinic at James Marine HealthWorks Medical expanded to four

clinics in the West Kentucky region They expanded their occupational medicine and wellness divisions

and added a division in safety engineering and training HealthWorks Medical offers their services to

companies and businesses both large and small

ldquoSome of the greatest successes came in catching problems earlyrdquo says Dr Turnbo ldquoOne of the most

costly aspects of healthcare is chronic diseases If a person doesnrsquot access care however they may not know

they are headed toward major issues until it is catastrophicrdquo

HealthWorks Medical can provide education and support on any topic identified as a wellness need that a company presents

Examples include identifying problems such as pre-diabetic indicators early high blood pressure or chronic stress Jennie Morehead

Executive Director of Safety and Wellness at Healthworks Medical has seen the success first hand ldquoWersquove seen patients discover issues

early and then learn to make the necessary changes before the problem grew We just had about 8 men at a company who celebrated

being smoke and tobacco free for several years Wersquove had groups of people lose tons of weight We are so proud of them allrdquo The

staff makes themselves available for ongoing support and education even going grocery shopping with some to provide education

on dietary needs ldquoWe can show them that they donrsquot have to eat tree bark to eat healthyrdquo laughs Jennie

HealthWorks Medical also tracks potential healthcare savings of early detection and lifestyle changes 72 of dollars spent on

healthcare services is for the treatment of disease and illness that could have been prevented according to the Centers for Disease

Control and Prevention

ldquoA lot of wellness programs for companies consist of employees filling out a form and then being handed a sheet of informationrdquo

26 bull WOW VOLUME 25 2016

bull

explains Jennie ldquoWe want to be more involved than that Our wellness staff gets to know the people Wellness is not a touchy-feely

pie-in-the-sky kind of idea Every month we are on-site doing something Itrsquos not uncommon to have our folks in steel-toed boots

and hardhats out on a boat asking everyone how they are doing The next day they may be in a bank doing a ldquoBiggest Loserrdquo

program And all employees have access to our coachesrdquo

Dr Turnbo adds ldquoWhat makes HealthWorks Medical different is the follow up and management of the chronic diseases identified

through the wellness program Our practitioners evaluate and treat the diagnosis with routine follow ups and annual physical with lab

work includedrdquo

ldquoThese are simple getting-back-to-basics conceptsrdquo adds Dr Turnbo ldquoOur whole goal is to be a partner to service every need a

patient might have in healthcare from wellness to prevention to acute care And we do that with reasonable effective solutions It

goes back to our original goal of simply taking care of people and we are seeing success in doing that I think this concept will go

beyond this market and it will have started right here in Paducahrdquo

WOW VOLUME 25 2016 bull 27

On T am On Choic The strength of the team is each member The strength of each member is the team

PRIVATE BANKING TRUST DIVISION INVESTMENT DIVISION

PADUCAH FINANCIAL CONSULTANTS Securities offered through LPL Financial member FINRASIPC Insurance products offered through LPL Financial or its licensed affiliates Paducah Bank and Paducah Financial Consultants are not registered brokerdealers and are not affiliated with LPL Financial

Not FDIC Insured Not Bank Guaranteed May Lose Value Not a Bank Deposit Not Insured By Any Federal Government Agency

Gain the benefit of THREE financial services at ONE bank There is a WEALTH of experience among these trusted financial professionals at Paducah Bank We invite

you to get to know each member of our Wealth Management Team

PICTURED LEFT TO RIGHT Caroline Korte Lesa Barks Melanie McNeill Heather Alexander Conner Framptom Lora Riley Gayle Martin Melissa Jones

Barry Smith Carla Berry Mindi Whitworth Jimmie Sizemore Johnna Davenport Bev Underwood Zach Hosman and Lisa Murray

TRUST SERVICES Not FDIC Insured ndash No Bank Guarantee ndash May Lose Value PADUCAH BANK M E M B E R F D I C Not A Paducah Bank Deposit ndash Not Insured By Any Federal Government Agency

Making Lives Better in MindBodyamp

Spirit

The Rayand Kay Eckstein

Hospice Care Center gives families a place of

peace at a time of turmoil

In a day and age when medical professionals routinely perform what were once considered

miracles it is easy to lose sight of death as a natural conclusion of life and not a medical failure

WOW VOLUME 25 2016

30

Steven GRINNELL REGIONAL CEO amp SVP MERCY HEALTH

PRESIDENT amp CEO LOURDES

Ytitcf _~~of

puiJBa~l

As a part of its commitment to making lives

better in mind body and spirit Lourdes has

sought to treat death as a natural conclusion of

life by providing hospice services as a part of

the hospitalrsquos healing mission This program

allows patients and their families to spend their

final moments in a caring peace-filled setting

In April of 2015 Lourdes expanded and

enhanced hospice services by opening The

Ray and Kay Eckstein Hospice Care Center

providing a 10000 square foot state-of-the-art

facility serving a 16-county area including 13

western Kentucky counties and three southern

Illinois counties

ldquoThe Ray and Kay Eckstein Hospice Care

Center is a dream come true that our patients

will experience for generations to comerdquo said

Steven Grinnell Regional CEO amp SVP of

Mercy Health and President amp CEO of Lourdes

ldquoThis sacred space offers a better alternative

for hospice patients when symptoms or life

circumstances necessitate care outside of their

home This was designed by and for patients and

families to meet their needs with compassionate

care and support during these timesrdquo

ldquoLourdes is so grateful for the outpouring of

support from the community for this projectrdquo

Grinnell went on to say ldquoDuring the capital

campaign more than 670 individual donors

contributed gifts both large and small

Paducah Bankrsquos board of directors approved a

significant gift of $100000 toward the project

Support from the bank didnrsquot stop there A

number of their executives and employees also

stepped-up to support the hospice care center

with individual giftsrdquo

Designed in a semi-circle to avoid an

institutional feel features include 10 patient

suites with patios a comfortable family lounge

and kitchen childrenrsquos play area and serenity

garden and chapel for quiet reflection The

center allows unrestricted visiting hours and

pet visitors are also welcome

A team of dedicated specialty-trained

nurses physicians chaplain counselors social

32 bull WOW VOLUME 25 2016

workers personal care aides and volunteers

provide professional services meeting end-of-

life needs of body and spirit

Kay Williams director of Lourdes Hospice

and Home Care remembers special moments

in serving over 275 patients since the center

opened ldquoWe were able to grant a 13-year-old

cancer patientrsquos wish to see the movie Pitch

Perfect 2 Her condition kept her from going

to the theater so the movie studio arranged a

screening here in our family lounge Later we

all honored her request that we wear yellow to

her funeral Yellow is the color representing

childhood cancer awarenessrdquo

Ms Williams also recalls ldquoThe first time I

saw a large family make use of the various areas

of the center I knew we had gotten the design

right They had room to move between groups

as each dealt with the impending loss of their

family member Everyone copes in his or her

own way What a blessing to have space to

allow for itrdquo

Williams and Diane Davis president of the

Lourdes Foundation stress their gratitude for

the generosity of donors providing for needs of

others at their most vulnerable

GRINNELL HIGHLIGHTS PADUCAH BANKrsquoS VARIOUS CONTRIBUTIONS TO LOURDESrsquo MISSION ldquoPaducah Bank has historically been a strong

supporter of Lourdesrsquo mission to improve the

health of our communitiesrdquo he says ldquoThey

have been key supporters of the Lourdes

Golf Outing and Mardi Gras fundraisers for

many years In addition to the financial

resources given by the bank they also provide

intellectual capital through their executive

presence serving on the Lourdes board of

directors helping to provide the strategic

direction of our organization Lourdes is truly

blessed to have support both financial and

intellectual from Paducah Bankrdquo

A NEWLY DESIGNED CENTER FOR THE DELIVERY OF QUALITY CARE

LOURDES

bull

IN CASE OF EMERGENCY THE BEGINNING OF 2016 saw the open house ribbon cutting and

blessing of Lourdesrsquo renovated and expanded Emergency Department

Designed with the patient in mind and with the objective of saving time

and ultimately lives the new Emergency Department is fast flexible

and mobile allowing adaptability to meet any situation It is ideally

positioned for quick access to the cardiac catheterization lab operating

room magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) computerized tomography

(CT) scan and the intensive care unit

ldquoOur Emergency Department team has redesigned care to create

the shortest wait times optimize the patient experience and recruit

the best and brightest professionals in emergency medicinerdquo said

Steven Grinnell Regional CEO amp SVP of Mercy Health and President amp

CEO of Lourdes ldquoWith double the square footage this new Emergency

Department has been designed around the patientsrsquo needs The new

patient flow includes rapid medical exam rooms to reduce time spent

in the waiting room specialized care for behavioral health advanced

intervention for chemical accidents immediate chest pain intervention

and expert care from our teamrdquo

WOW VOLUME 25 2016 bull 33

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All parents want their children to learn

the importance of managing their

money Paducah Bank has a great

way to get started

The Smart Card allows you to put

a designated amount of cash on the

card so that your child (minimum age

of 13) can budget hisher expenditures

without going over the daily spending limit

you set for them You have control of their daily

spending can see purchases they have made

and they get the valuable experience of

being SMART with their funds

Itrsquos just ONE more way

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M E M B E R F D I C

35

In Frank R Paxton

Herman Eugene Katterjohn Jr

MemoryThe Paducah community recently lost two iconic leaders whose

vision and dedication were instrumental

in the continued progress of Paducah

McCracken County Both of these

devoted citizens were witness to

monumental changes in

their work and in their

lives as their careers and

personal passions were

carried out with grand

ambition Here we

honor these two proud

Paducahans and the

MANY contributions

they left to each of us

bull

Herman EugeneKatterjohn Jr was born in Paducah in 1921 He attended Paducah schools graduated

from Columbia Military Academy in Columbia TN and from Purdue

University in 1943 with a degree in pharmacy and with an ROTC

commission He later served as an Army aviator in the Korean War

Mr Katterjohn owned and operated Owen Cleaners for 40 years 20

of those years with his father-in-law Horace Owen He served as director

of the American Division of The Johnson Group Cleaners Liverpool

England for 12 years He was invited 13 consecutive years to the Varsity

International Dry Cleaners and was chairman in 1976 He was a former

member of the Paducah Tourist Commission the Paducah Convention

Center Board Paducah Water Works and Greater Paducah Industrial

Foundation He was a lifetime member of the United Church of

Paducah where he served as an elder He was the longest-serving

member of the Rotary Club of Paducah

ldquoMr Katterjohn was a part of Paducahrsquos greatest generationrdquo said

City Commissioner Allan Rhodes ldquoHe was a fabric of the communityrdquo

added County Commissioner Bill Bartleman Longtime friend Basil

Drossos said he was a part of the ldquobedrock that modern Paducah was

founded and created onrdquo ldquoOne of his favorite pastimes was just driving

around Paducahrdquo said his son-in-law David Perry ldquoThe riverfront

parks different buildings and monuments were continually fascinating

to him He loved taking rides like thatrdquo

ldquoAlmost everyone will tell you that he always knew their name He

knew about their family He was very much a people person He was

really interested not just in your name but he wanted to know how you

were doing how things were going And it was a truly genuine interestrdquo

added his daughter Carolyn Perry

One of Mr Katterjohnrsquos most noted civic projects was the University

of Kentucky College of Engineering Paducah campus In 2003 he

established the first endowed professorship and was also a key leader in

getting the college established ldquoHe had a vision for how having engi-

neering education in this area would significantly contribute to the eco-

nomic development of the regionrdquo said David Silverstein director of

the Paducah campus

Mr Katterjohn had been a member of the Paducah Bank Board of

Directors since 1957 and a past chairman ldquoMr Gene Katterjohn was

instrumental in the leadership and growth of the bank and took great

pride in itrdquo said Joe Framptom ldquoHe was committed to the belief that

the bank should serve and give back to the community Those were

tenets of his beliefs not just in his personal business but in his life Our

bank will reap the many benefits of having Mr Katterjohn at the helm

of our board of directors well into the futurerdquo

Frank R Paxton was the son of Edwin J and Florence Paxton He was a 1948 cum laude graduate of the University of Notre Dame From then until 1961 he served as business manager and general manager of The Paducah Sun (then the Paducah Sun-Democrat) He became publisher of the newspaper in 1961

succeeding his father who had held the position since 1900

In 1968 Paxton moved to Chicago to assume the role of president of Burke and James Inc a photographic supply and manufacturing company

owned by Paducah Newspapers Inc He returned to Paducah in 1972 to become president of The Paducah Bank and Trust Company a position held until his retirement in 1984 Mr Paxton led numerous civic organizations and charitable efforts during his life in Paducah

Mr Paxton served two terms as president of the Paducah Area Chamber of Commerce He was president of the Rotary Club of Paducah and chairman of Riverside Hospital which later became Lourdes In the 1950s he chaired a fundraising effort that netted a then-record $87000 for participating agencies Following that campaign he was presented with the Junior Chamber of Commercersquos Distinguished Service Award He was active in Democratic politics including a role as state campaign chairman for President Lyndon Johnson He served on numerous state boards and agencies and in 1974 was appointed by Governor Wendell Ford to the Murray State University Board of Regents Mr Paxton was a guest at the White House on several occasions during the Kennedy and Johnson administrations He told friends and family that one of his fondest memories was an occasion in 1961 when he and other newspaper publishers were invited to a private luncheon with President Kennedy to discuss the economy

ldquoAlthough Frank did not have a banking back-ground he certainly had a business background and an understanding of the communityrdquo said Joe Framptom CEO of Paducah Bank ldquoHis good common business sense served him well and it served our bank and the community very well He was an ethical honorable individual And he was a very good friend and mentor to me He will be greatly missedrdquo

Reverend Joe Beal is the

REAL DEAL At least thatrsquos how Debbie Curtis member of

Broadway United Methodist Church sees the reverend

ldquoHe walks the walkrdquo says Debbie as she exits the

Sunday service

Reverend Joe Beal has been in the ministry for 35

years and was appointed pastor of Broadway Methodist in

June 2010 His message of love is what he is associated

with most but his role as the first black preacher for this

predominantly white church is also notable

Like any new appointment Brother Joe and the

congregation began with a bit of apprehension

ldquoWe had our legitimate fear of the unknown Without

discussing it I think that we decided to trust each other

and each give the other a chance It was new different

and unknown for us both Neither of us decided to base

our judgement of the other solely on the color of our skin

but rather on how we would treat each other Sadly

however racism exists in our country and in our world I

am grateful to be part of a congregation that is trying to

create a climate of love trust and respect among all

peoplerdquo says Brother Joe

When Debbie Curtis calls Brother Joe ldquothe real dealrdquo

she says it is because his love is genuine

ldquoTo love others not professionally not in word only but

to love them lsquofor realrsquordquo says Brother Joe

Brother Joe recently announced he would be leaving

ldquothe most rewarding and fulfilling experience of [his] liferdquo

because of an ongoing battle with diabetes While he will

no longer serve in the pulpit he plans to remain as

active as he is able with the congregation

Pastoral Ministries Assistant John Sparks says that

there simply are some people you canrsquot replace

ldquoThere is a tendency for any church to see itself more

as an organization than an organism Brother Joe helped

Broadway by providing a fresh vision of compassionrdquo

says John

There are new realities in the community like home-

lessness and mental illness that John believes will

require the vision Brother Joe has brought to Broadway

ldquoItrsquos by being able to see through a lens that sees

everyone as being part of something bigger that we can

reach out to them and that we can be reached by them

as well To continue to live into that spirit that he walked

is not only a challenge but an opportunity especially in

this neighborhood He opened a lot more doors for those

opportunitiesrdquo says John

As John takes over the daily administration of the

church Brother Joe has a few words of advice

ldquoTo love unconditionallyhellipand to realize that the

success or failure of the congregation is not on his

back but on Godrsquos to remember that his name is

ldquoJohnrdquo and not ldquoAtlasrdquo to remember that the Church is

of God and will be until the end of time and lastly to

remember how much he is loved by God his family me

and the congregationrdquo says Brother Joe

And the congregation will forever love their Brother Joe

WOW VOLUME 25 2016

38

WOW VOLUME 23 2014 bull 37

$

$ $

$

Dollar$fromheaven A local church received a gift that

honored their members their mission and their beliefs

Many dream of it Some hope for it Others may pray for it ldquoItrdquo is the improbable phone call

delivering news that a stranger has named you the sole beneficiary of a trust

sufficient to retire all your debt

Seven Oaks Church of Christ on Highway 97 in Mayfield was on the

receiving end of just such a phone call in October of 2015

The congregation had made a leap of faith in 2014 adding a 4000-plus

square foot educational annex to the existing church facility to allow for a

growing congregation Included in the project were two new canopies LED

parking lot lights and other minor improvements bringing the total cost of

the project to approximately $600000 Through quarterly ldquoFifth Sundayrdquo

contributions the debt had been reduced to $338000 but was still costing

the church about $1000 per month in interest alone

One phone call from Paducah Bankrsquos Melanie McNeill changed the entire

financial situation of the church Seven Oaks was the sole beneficiary of a trust

valued at $367000 enough to retire the churchrsquos $338000 debt As Seven

Oaks Minister Josh Ketchum communicated ldquoWhen we found out the amount

of money we were fully convinced in the providence of Godrdquo

Asked if he felt the church had received pennies from heaven Elder Don

Sparks responded ldquoNo not pennies dollars from heavenrdquo

The bequest was left to the church by Graves County native Elizabeth Allene

Morris who was not a member of Seven Oaks Church and known by few in

the church Her nephew Mike Mabry describes his aunt as a strong-willed

independent woman with a sense of ad-

venture which led her to California in the

1930rsquos where she spent most of her life

Mabry fondly recalled ldquoMy Aunt

Allene had a good head for figures and

probably saw something she liked about

Seven Oaks Churchrdquo

She created her will in 1994 which

included a trust to go into effect at her

death to benefit her sister Estelle Seay

Paducah Bank became the trustee and was

responsible for managing the funds and

distributing designated principle and

40 bull WOW VOLUME 25 2016

bull

ldquoMelanie worked

really well with us and

was right on top of things She made

us feel comfortable and we believed she

always had the best interest of her client

in mind She always had time to talk to

done through Paducah Bankrdquo

Seven Oaksrsquo Josh Ketchum and

Don Sparks remember Melanie

McNeillrsquos response when they filled her

in on the details of how the amount

of the unexpected bequest related to

Josh KETCHUM

Seven Oaks Minister monthly payments to Seay for as long as

she lived At Seayrsquos death the remaining

value of the trust was to be paid out to

the church Seay was a member of Seven

Oaks but had moved away years ago to

be cared for by family Like Mrs Morris

few people in the church knew her

Mabry who lives in northern

Kentucky cared for his Aunt Estelle

in her declining health and dealt with

Paducah Bank in regard to the trust

He describes dealings with the Bank

and Melanie McNeill in particular

us and I never felt that she was rushing

me or trying to cut a conversation shortrdquo

Seeing no obstacles in his remote

dealings from outside the geographical

region of Paducah Bank he offered the

ultimate compliment ldquoIf I were in the

position to establish a trust it would be

the church debt She said ldquoThis is a

God thingrdquo

Whether you consider it a God

thing providence of God or a happy

coincidence it was made possible by a

wise woman doing prudent estate

planning with a local bank

WOW VOLUME 25 2016 bull 41

Making Memories

PADUCAH BANK SPREADS THE WOW

AROUND TOWN Over the river down main street at the movies and in the parking

lotmdashno matter the location or the encounter when Paducah Bank is there some WOW is going on Herersquos just a REALLY brief look at some of the wonderful experiences weve had this past year

WOW VOLUME 25 2016

42

LEFT Our young friend Jose (Paco)

dos Remedios shared his music and his love of

his hometown with everyone in a recent TV commercial

1 Joe Framptom presents a check for $2500 to Paducah Bank Teen of the Year winner

Meg Hancock 2 Cathy Crecelius and WPSD NewsChannel 6 were our

partners for a Super Shredder event 3 Lisa Long and Maurie McGarvey

ldquoleaned inrdquo and learned about women in the workplace last summer 4 Rae and

Dixie Hall were WOW warriors and rowers at the Dragon Boat races 5 Paducah Bank honors our veterans each day with a special

place to park 6 Macie Hargrove loved the holiday parade in WOW fashion 7 Sarah Hendley

did some networking at our summer college reception 8 Hollie Potter always gives a helping

hand to our Paducah Bank volunteer efforts 9 Some Paducah Bank swingers include Mike Shelbourne

Mark Knecht Mardie Herndon and Rick Loyd

ESERVED FOR OUR

VETERANS bull AND MILITARY

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321

654

987

Karess HOSKINS

It takes a COMMUNITY

and SCHOLARSHIP

to create a productive pathwayfor college-bound

students with f inancial needs

PADUCAH BANK HAS DONATED $150000 TO THE

COMMUNITY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

WOW VOLUME 25 2016

45

SAYS HELLO

McCracken County High School 2015

THE PHONE RINGS AND AUTOMATICALLY KELE

Kele doesnrsquot just pick up the phone She picks up little things about people and remembers them From answering your calls to answering your questions the people at Paducah Bank give you personal attention and treat you like you really matter for one simple reason YOU DO Talk to the people at Paducah Bank

Real people Real service 2705755700

M E M B E R F D I C

graduate Karess Hoskins could hardly hold back her tears as she described how much

the support from the Community Scholarship Program meant to her

A first-generation college student at West Kentucky Community and Technical

College Hoskins was one of more than 150 Community Scholarship Program

students family friends and supporters who attended a luncheon recognizing students

and supporters of the program

ldquoThank you to the donors for giving students like me the opportunity to attend

college tuition-freerdquo said the 18-year-old Hoskins who plans to pursue a career in

radiology ldquoTo not have to worry about having to pay for college allows us to

focus on selecting a major and getting good gradesrdquo

Hoskinsrsquo parents Kenny and Mary Hoskins said receiving a community

scholarship was the reason their daughter is able to go to college ldquoItrsquos so

wonderfulrdquo said Mary Hoskins ldquoWithout it (the CSP scholarship) we

would never have been able to send herrdquo Her father agreed ldquoItrsquos a blessing

It really helped out a whole lot Irsquom really proud of people helping out like

this it will help others toordquo he said

The Community Scholarship Program provides scholarship funding for

up to 60 credit hours toward a technical

certification andor an associate degree

at WKCTC The Rotary Club of

Paducah initiated the idea for the CSP

as a public-private partnership with strong

participation from the Rotary the City

of Paducah McCracken County Fiscal

Court partnering high schools WKCTC

Paducah Bank and several local businesses

and companies Students at a participating

Paducah or McCracken County

high school or homeschool

within McCracken County

are eligible for the program

as long as they meet certain

criteria The inaugural CSP

class began at WKCTC in fall

2014 with 216 students Many of

those students will have graduated

46 bull WOW VOLUME 25 2016

THE PHONE RINGS AND AUTOMATICALLY KELE

from the college beginning in May 2015

Hoskins said she is striving to be a

positive influence on others ldquoIrsquom trying

to be the best role model to the ones who

look up to me For my nieces and nephews

I want them to know that when things get

difficult I will be there for them encour-

aging and supporting themrdquo Hoskins

said ldquoAnd they need to know there are

other people who are ready to assist them

when things get difficult in liferdquo

Ashley Wright WKCTC Vice President

of Institutional Advancement said one

of the most rewarding things about the

Community Scholarship Program is the

continued support of the community

ldquoItrsquos a commitment to these students

that regardless of what their personal and

professional aspirations may be they will

not have to put it on hold

because of financial barriersrdquo

Wright said

ldquoWe cannot make that

commitment without our

donorsrdquo added Wright

ldquoWe are so grateful

Paducah Bank believed in

the vision of the Community

Scholarship Program and what it

could do for Paducah and McCracken

County from the very beginning They

became one of the first businesses to

financially support this initiative and

have been committed to the scholarshiprsquos

purpose of increasing the percentage

of McCracken County students that

transition from high school to post-

secondary education Today we know

that students who participate

in the Community

Scholarship Program

are staying enrolled in

college earning a higher

GPA than their non-

CSP peers and earning

more college credit

each semester This

success is due to the businesses

and organizations that stepped up in

the beginning before we could have

envisioned these results Paducah Bank

is always looking toward the future of

this community and their support of

the Community Scholarship Program is

evidence of their commitment to the next

generation of Paducah and McCracken

Countyrdquo

SAYS HELLO

WOW VOLUME 25 2016 bull 47

THE ARTof EDUCATION AT PADUCAH SCHOOL OF ART AND DESIGN

49

ldquoTHE ENTIRE ART SCHOOL CAMPUS

ANCHORS PADUCAHrsquoS GROWING CREATIVE

ECONOMY AND ADDS WEIGHT TO THE REGIONrsquoS

RECOGNITION AS A CULTURAL DESTINATION I AM PLEASED AND PROUD

TO HAVE WORKED WITH SO MANY EXTRAORDINARY

INDIVIDUALS IN MAKING THE COMMUNITYrsquoS VISION FOR A WORLD-CLASS ART SCHOOL A REALITY AND I

AM DELIGHTED WITH WHAT WE HAVE ACCOMPLISHEDrdquo

mdashPAUL AHO Dean of the Paducah

School of Art and Design

In March 2000 the city of Paducah in partnership with Paducah Bank

launched its award-winning Artist Relocation

Program as a means of revitalizing its historic

LowerTown neighborhood This highly successful

program has infused over $30 million into the

local economy earning Paducah international

recognition as a historic cultural destination

and significantly enriching the cultural life of

the region

In August 2008 a collaborative effort between

the city West Kentucky Community and Technical

College (WKCTC) and regional interests created

Paducah School of Art to serve the region and

anchor the LowerTown Arts District through the

creation of a world-class art school The school

opened in temporary studios in downtown

Paducah and immediately exceeded expectations

for its growth

As part of a larger vision for the schoolrsquos

expansion in April 2013 the school changed its

name to Paducah School of Art and Design (PSAD)

reflecting an expanded vision for its programming

and the art schoolrsquos absorption of the collegersquos long-

standing visual communication and multimedia

programs In January 2014 Paducah School of

Art opened the Ceramics and Small Metals

Building on Madison Street in LowerTown This

historic structure allowed for a greatly expanded

state-of-the-art ceramics studio as well as studios

for the launch of new programs in jewelry and

metals to further serve the community

ldquoI recently had a chance to tour the Paducah School of Art and Design which has to be one of the most inspiring state-of-the-art facilities for artists and art students to be found anywhere Itrsquos a beautiful and thoughtfully re-purposed light-filled crown jewel that will surely be a beacon for creative visual artists in all disciplines And I canrsquot imagine what kind of wonderful impact that creative engine is going to have on the communityrdquo

mdashMICHAEL KILLOREN Local Arts Agencies Director National Endowment for the Arts

50 bull WOW VOLUME 25 2016

PSAD expanded again in August 2014 with the

completion of its 7000-square-foot Sculpture Building

located adjacent to the ceramics and small metals studios

The Sculpture Building houses fully equipped studios for

clay modeling large-scale projects wood and metals

fabrication along with a foundry and studios for mold

making and bronze casting

Also in August 2014 renovations began on the 2D and

Graphic Design Building in a historic building adjacent to

PSADrsquos other LowerTown studios This 30000-square-foot

expansion opened in January and houses the schoolrsquos programs

in drawing painting photography visual communication

and multimedia It also includes a resource library and

dedicated galleries for an enhanced exhibition program

further serving the region and the goals of WKCTC

ldquoCompletion of PSADrsquos new 2D and Graphic Design

building will allow us to properly house all of our 2D and

media programs in one location expand our Master Artists

Workshop program increase our public programming and

community outreach and continue to build on our note-

worthy exhibition programrdquo said Paul Aho Dean of PSAD

In support of Paducahrsquos emergence as a cultural and arts

destination and an eye toward national recognition for its

programs PSAD launched its first Master Artist Workshops

in the summer of 2014 The program featured national

artists and educators and attracted students from across

the country With the advent of new classes and faculty

come new opportunities for students seeking to launch

their college experience as well as significant new resources

for emerging and established artists to enhance their career

opportunities in the region and beyond

Paducah Bank supported the completion of PSAD with a

$150000 gift and the naming rights for the Paducah Bank

Kitchens Cafeacute

Paducah School of Art and Design is a division of West

Kentucky Community and Technical College a regionally

accredited college recognized by The Aspen Institute as

one of the top ten community colleges in the nation three

consecutive times and twice as a Finalist with Distinction

ldquoAt PSAD a diverse mix of traditional and non-traditional

students and studio artists from the community work side

by side in the studiosrdquo said WKCTC president Dr Barbara

Veazey ldquosharing insights experience and ideas to the

mutual benefit of allrdquo

PaulAho is the Dean of Paducah

School of Art and Design where he also teaches digital photography He earned

his Bachelor of Fine Arts degree at Florida State

University and his Master of Fine Arts degree from the

University of South Florida Paul has also taught at Palm

Beach Community College and Florida Atlantic University

He has twice been awarded South Florida Cultural

Consortium Visual and Media Artists Fellowships and

his work is represented in numerous public and private

collections ldquoThe entire art school campus anchors

Paducahrsquos growing creative economy and adds weight to

the regionrsquos recognition as a cultural destinationrdquo says

Aho ldquoI am pleased and proud to have worked with so

many extraordinary individuals in making the communityrsquos

vision for a world-class art school a reality and I am

delighted with what we have accomplishedrdquo

it

Allpo1nt

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InHonorof

Those Who Serve

Paducah Bank is joining with the Paducah community to foster strong positive relationships between police and those they seek to protect

WOW VOLUME 25 2016

53

News feeds around the nation have been full of shootings protests

and nation-wide outrage of late Some of that has resulted from rifts between police

departments and the communities theyrsquove sworn to protect

Members of the Paducah Police Department have taken steps to make sure such a

disassociation never encroaches on the community they preserve and protect Chief of

Police Brandon Barnhill says he believes establishing The Police Foundation of Paducah-

McCracken County Inc will create a way to further tie his force to the Paducah public

ldquoWe felt like this was an opportunity for us to provide an open door or an avenue for

the community to further support some of our initiativesrdquo he said

The foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization designed to raise funds and to

give local police extra resources for improving public safety strengthening community

partnerships and increasing employee development Barnhill says the City of Paducah

has given his department sufficient funding but this new effort will raise money for

extra programs and training and will hopefully strengthen the forcersquos bond with the

local community

ldquoWe see the value of relationships transparency an open-door policy and of opening

lines of communication with the

communityrdquo Barnhill says

By investing in the Paducah

Police Departmentrsquos foundation

the com-munity will help fund

programs like improved training

courses continuing education and

the purchase of new technology

for police use But Barnhill says

strengthening the relationship between

the force and the community is still

the foundationrsquos ultimate focus Itrsquos a

goal that the chief says matters now

more than ever

ldquoRelationships have to have a

strong foundational level at which you

Building on a

strongfoundation Funding provided through the Paducah Police Foundation will support initiatives in

these areas each year allowing the Paducah Police Department to undertake innovative

projects and improve its ability to serve the citizens of Paducah

bull Keep police officers safe bull Fight violence and drug related crime bull Improve

Paducah police community relations bull Make neighborhoods safer bull Provide healthy

outlets for youth bull Assist police officers in upgrading critical skills and education

The Police Foundation of Paducah McCracken County is the only organization sanc-

tioned by the Paducah Police Department to raise funds for its benefit

The Police Foundation of Paducah McCracken County Inc is a registered corporation

with the state of Kentucky and is recognized by the federal government as a 501(c)(3)

tax exempt non-profit organization

54 bull WOW VOLUME 25 2016

Building on a

strongfoundation

know people in the community they

know you as an individual and they

know your principlesrdquo he says ldquoThey

know how you manage an agency as

large as a police departmentrdquo

ldquoThe success of a community has

much to do with the success of the

institutions that form the basis of its

safety and securityrdquo said Joe Framptom

a member of the Paducah Police

Foundation board ldquoI personally believe

that the creation of this organization will

be a constructive means of supporting the

goals of our local police force and will

be a proactive impetus to maintaining

strong productive alliances between the

members of the Paducah police and the

people in our community Our bank is

pleased that we can be a part of this new

endeavor This is one more way each of

us at Paducah Bank can creatively and

beneficially serve our communityrdquo

Board Chairman Jim Garrett whole-

heartedly agrees ldquoI am honored to serve

on the new Police Foundationrsquos board

and hope that businesses and individuals

in the Paducah community will consider

supporting our effortsrdquo Garrett says

ldquoWe hope to help build a police force

capable of dealing with the complexity

of the 21st century It is imperative that

we assist our officers with additional

education and enhanced opportunities

for positive interaction with the

community it serves Every person can

make a difference no matter how big

or small as long as we have a common

goal in mindrdquo

Anyone who would like to know

more about the organization or who

would like to donate online can visit

wwwpaducahpolicefoundationorg

Donations may be made by mail to

the Police Foundation of Paducah-

McCracken County Inc PO Box 594

Paducah KY 42002-0594 Donations

can also be made in person at any

Paducah Bank location

LEFT TO RIGHT Chief Brandon Barnhill Paducah Bank CEO Joe Framptom

Board Member Leon Owens Assistant Chief Brian Krueger Board Chairman

Jim Garrett Board Member Gary Reese

NOT PICTURED Board Members Whitney Denson and April Wolfrom

WOW VOLUME 25 2016 bull 55

theLast page

ldquoUrban architecture especially architecture from the early twentieth century has been a favorite subject of my art for as long

as I have been painting I knew the first time I drove up Broadway and saw

downtown Paducah that it would soon be the subject of my paintingsrdquo

WILLIAM RENZULLI was one of the first artists to personally and professionally invest in the LowerTown Artist Relocation program and has continued to be a stalwart participant and supporter of the arts culture in Paducah

WOW VOLUME 25 2016

56

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Call or stop by a Paducah Bank location today and letrsquos get acquainted You have so much to plan for and we want to help

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GREG McKEEL

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In 1903 Paducah was a booming river city and any well-respected American city

of that day had a baseball team The minor league Paducah

Chiefs team made their debut that year as a part of the KITTY

League (KentuckyndashIllinoisndashTennessee League) For the next

half-century the team remained a Paducah staple affiliated with

major league teams such as the Cincinnati Reds the Pittsburgh

Pirates the Brooklyn Dodgers and the St Louis Cardinals

And if Paducah was a baseball town its capital was Brooks

Stadium Opened in 1949 under the leadership of J Polk

Brooks baseball aficionados and fans instantly recognized

Brooks Stadium as one of Americarsquos premiere parks

By 1996 however the stadium sat in disrepair and was on

the slate to be demolished The Chiefs were long gone and it

looked like Paducahrsquos baseball days were finished Dr Frank

ldquoDocrdquo Hideg would have none of that however He quickly

became the J Polk Brooks of a new generation enlisting an

array of volunteers to resurrect the glory of Paducahrsquos baseball

heydays One of those volunteers was baseball fan Greg McKeel

ldquoItrsquos amazing what Doc Hideg did to turn that aroundrdquo

says Greg ldquoItrsquos easy to say that we need to do something

but to actually do it in the way he did is amazing And with

the renovated stadium we went to work coming up with

competition to playrdquo

Brooks Stadium hosted games for the American Legion

the OVC Paducah Tilghman the Southern Illinois Miners

Murray State the University of Kentucky the NCBA World

Series and others

ldquoEvery chance we get to have players on that field is a great

thingrdquo adds Greg ldquoItrsquos one of the best playing surfaces in

Kentucky We hear that all the time from many of the players

who get a chance to be hererdquo

Paducah was once again at the top of the game The loss of

the Paducah Chiefs remained a constant thought however for

those who brought back baseball This year that history will

come full circle

ldquoThe Chiefs are returningrdquo says Greg ldquoStarting this year we

will have a college summer league and our local team will be the

Paducah Chiefs It is a wooden bat team and wersquove even gone

back to the original uniforms for the design on the new ones

Itrsquos been a leap of faith We finally decided last July that we

needed to do something like this and the response has been

overwhelming acceptance and excitementrdquo

Greg approached community leaders about supporting the

team and spoke with Paducah Bank CEO Joe Framptom

ldquoPaducah Bank felt like we did about itrdquo adds Greg ldquoIt is

definitely a positive for our city The team is owned by the

community and any income generated goes right back into

8 bull WOW VOLUME 25 2016

original family

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ltthe team Paducah Bank understood the civic side and that this

DECADESof DEDICATION MCKEEL EQUIPMENT IS THE

OLDEST FAMILY-OWNED CASE DEALERSHIP IN THE US

Eighty-two years ago Coleman McKeel opened a small business in Murray KY working out of the trunk of his car His mission helping customers with their machinery needs

Colemanrsquos wife Frances joined him in the 1950s structuring the parts and accounting departments In the 1970s sons Dan and Greg joined in and soon after the family opened an additional location in Paducah stretching their reach to the four-state region

The mission remained the same servicing and renting equipment for farmers contractors and homeowners who have jobs to do From backhoes to excavators to forklifts the family stayed focused on supplying the right equipment at the right time

McKeel Equipment is now in their third generation with Dan and his son Andy managing the Murray location Greg and Danrsquos oldest son Scott oversee Paducah operations McKeel is the oldest Case dealership in the United States that is still owned and operated by the

is purely Paducah We are proud to have them as a sponsorrdquo

The once familiar Chief uniforms will be seen again on the

field beginning June 4 The crack of the wooden bat will shoot

its way across the eager crowd just as it did on Brooks Stadiumrsquos

opening day in 1949

Greg is happy to see the Chiefs return and hopes it will get

more people to come experience the game and the stadium ldquoIrsquom

amazed at how many people come up to me and tell me that

even though they arenrsquot baseball people they are excited about

this Even if you arenrsquot a baseball fan yoursquoll want to go see this

team and soak up the atmosphere Itrsquos unlike any otherrdquo

WOW VOLUME 25 2016 bull 9

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left a career in law for a

commitment to her fellow citizen

Wen asked how she likes her new position as Executive Director of the

Housing Authority of Paducah in comparison to her previous career as a partner

in a local law firm Melissa Yates exclaims ldquoI liked law but I love housing

It is rewarding and my satisfaction level is off the chartrdquo

WOW VOLUME 25 2016

11

-

No stranger to the requirements of public housing she served as legal counsel to the Housing Authority since 2003

and her private practice experience focused on public housing issues and regulatory matters with the United States

Department of Housing and Urban Development and the Kentucky Public Service Commission

Yates has been on the job since May 2015 and thinks she has the most interesting job possible ldquoMost people canrsquot

say this but I genuinely love coming to work each dayrdquo she explains

Although itrsquos her dream job itrsquos not without its challenges Her biggest hurdle has been securing sufficient HUD

funding Appropriations are set by Congress and vary year by year This year it amounted to approximately 82 percent

of budgeted needs Melissa credits her dedicated staff of housing professionals with working efficiently to address

priorities while meeting resident needs and complying with numerous and stringent HUD requirements This year

ldquoPADUCAH BANK FOCUSES ON

RELATIONSHIPS AND WORKS HARD TO MAINTAIN THOSE

RELATIONSHIPSrdquo

she is proud to report that despite limited funding they were able to use

capital funds to tuck-point and paint Elmwood Court and put in new

windows in the Anderson Court site

Despite the limited funding Melissa praises her staff for meticulous

maintenance of housing units mostly built in the 1950rsquos a task she

admits isnrsquot easy The new Executive Director feels the staff at all levels

goes beyond their job requirements by asking themselves questions like

ldquoIf I was putting my mother or sister in this apartment how would I

want it to lookrdquo

Melissa and her staff of approximately 35 housing professionals

provide services for 1600 residents and maintain 855 housing units throughout the city She realizes public housing

is sometimes negatively perceived but she emphasizes ldquoMy staff works too hard not to get positive recognition I

want everyone to know they do a really great jobrdquo

She clearly loves her staff and reiterates ldquoThey are housing professionals We are professionalsrdquo

Another group of professionals that she values are the staff of Paducah Bank

ldquoPaducah Bank focuses on relationships and works hard to maintain those relationships Even though I have

worked with them for years until the last few months I never fully appreciated the extent of work provided to their

customersrdquo says Yates ldquoAll of the personal bankers Melissa Khourie Kelly LeNeave Mardie Herndon and Terry

Bradley are always attentive responsive and ready to hold our hands and walk us through whatever is necessary The

level of service we receive is truly remarkablerdquo

A native of southern Illinois Yates and her husband Greg a CPA at Williams Williams and Lentz have never

regretted their move to Paducah almost 15 years ago Their children are Brendan a Paducah Tilghman High School

senior Sloane a kindergartener and their youngest Lincoln who is 3

Melissa Yates summarizes her feelings about her career change ldquoWhen practicing law I was confident what I was

doing was important to clients but not sure if it was really making a difference in the community Now Irsquom certain

Irsquom doing something to make our community even better Everyone deserves a home and providing quality affordable

housing is the foundation for a strong communityrdquo

12 bull WOW VOLUME 25 2016

Y O U R P R I V A T E B A N K E R

B A R R Y S M I T H

SUIT UP TAKE THE RUN WITH IT

The team comes together for the offense Who will suit up take the ball and run with it

How will the team create opportunities for the ball handler What moves will work best to bring home the win

WOW VOLUME 25 2016

14

-

bull

The new guy on the team is Barry Smith and hersquos ldquosuited uprdquo and ready for the game as

Paducah Bankrsquos new Director of Wealth Management Having the ball in his court isnrsquot really new to Barry

Once upon a time in southern Illinois those same words meant an SIU uniform and a basketball court And winning

meant taking a trip to the NCAA during his freshman year

ldquoI realize that I now live in Kentucky and I am more than aware of the loyalties among basketball fans in this staterdquo

says Barry with a grin ldquoAnd I honor that Cheering on your team is one of the great joys of any basketball fanrdquo

But Barryrsquos heart still beats with the speed of a Saluki when the topic shifts to college hoopsmdashand for good reason It

was a very special time in his life

ldquoIn my first year of college playing basketball on the national stage was pretty much a dream come truerdquo admits Barry

ldquoI had the privilege of playing against Larry Bird at Indiana State who obviously went on to an incredible career in the

NBA I also went up against players like Kiki Vandeweghe David Greenwood Norm Nixon and Maurice Cheeks Little

did I know at the time the famous company I was in I was just there to play and winrdquo

And win they did Barryrsquos SIU team went to the NCAA tournament his first year at the university and won their first

game against Arizona They then lost to Wake Forest in the second round And even though the time on the floor wasnrsquot

quite what the team might have dreamed of it was still the kind of memory that basketball dreams are made of

ldquoI HAD THE PRIVILEGE OF PLAYING AGAINST LARRY BIRD AT INDIANA STATE WHO WENT ON TO AN INCREDIBLE CAREER IN THE NBArdquo

Barryrsquos dedication to teamwork hard work and the work it takes to accomplish sought-after goals has been a consistent

undercurrent in both his athletic endeavors as well as his professional career

After college Barry spent almost a decade in insurance and then followed that with a position in management with

Pepsi in southern Illinois He was a regional manager with Kroger for nine years before making his way into the world of

banking with Union Planters in Murphysboro IL He later joined Regions Bank in Paducah before assuming the position

of Director of Wealth Management at Paducah Bank

ldquoThese may seem like dissimilar careers but they are actually very similar In every company and every position I have

been bringing people together to achieve a common goalrdquo Barry says ldquoAnd thatrsquos one of the things that Paducah Bank

does so very wellrdquo

In his new role Barry will be responsible for leading efforts to integrate banking clients with additional wealth

management solutions available to them at Paducah Bank He will also serve as a key relationship manager and

aggressively work to expand the Paducah Bank presence within western Kentucky

ldquoBarry is a seasoned leader with an unwavering commitment to this marketrdquo said Paducah Bank President Mardie

Herndon ldquoI am pleased that he and his wife Amy are now part of the Paducah Bank family This move underscores our

commitment to growth and illustrates the level of confidence that we have and the opportunity that we see in both the

local market and the entire western Kentucky market Wealth Management will continue to expand

as we invest for the future and focus on top talent like Barry Smithrdquo

Barry is active within our community and maintains leadership roles with the board of

directors for the Rotary Club of Paducah and the board of directors for the Carson Center

ldquoI think if you live in Paducah and you care about the communityrdquo Barry adds ldquoyou canrsquot

help but be aware of all that this bank does for the people and the organizations in Paducah and

the surrounding area They are involved in virtually every part of this community and I take

great pride in now being an active part of that kind of civic commitmentrdquo

WOW VOLUME 25 2016 bull 17

bull

FamilyandFinance

Local Mother BeginsLegacy at Paducah Bank

Wen you re a kid even the most mundane tasks can seem magical

More than four decades ago around the age of 9 Jana Dawson says she

followed her mother into a large columned building to partake in a family

tradition opening a checking account at Paducah Bank

ldquoI thought it was excitingrdquo Jana says ldquoI felt like a big girlrdquo

Her mother Martha Dawson started teaching the concept of saving to

her four children earlymdashlong before they held their first jobs And she

taught them to entrust their savings to Paducah Bank

Martha became a Paducah Bank customer shortly after moving to the

area with her former husband James in 1953 She says she chose the bank

at random since she knew little about the city but she stayed there because

of the service She says even Jamesrsquo mother became a customer when she

moved to Paducah in the late lsquo70s

ldquoThey did everything that I would want from a bankrdquo Martha says

Martha loves how the bank is a locally owned and steady business She

notes how it hasnrsquot changed its name in the roughly 63 years she has walked

through its doors She also appreciates the fact that it allowed her four off-

spring to open accounts as children

Martha also clearly remembers that a former bank president helped her

teach a financial lesson A long time ago one of her sons ran out of money

and she took him to the bank for a loan The president sat him down for a

discussion about responsibility

ldquoHe talked to him [and gave him] a good lesson on bankingmdashyou

know just how to live a good life without problemsrdquo she said adding ldquohe

loaned us the money but not before he

talked to my sonrdquo

The years passed and Jana absorbed

her motherrsquos financial wisdom and

applied it throughout college and

throughout her career as a computer

analyst for Baptist Health Paducah

During this time the bank became a

larger part of her life When she built

her two-story brick dream home she let

Paducah Bank handle the mortgage and

the bank personnel became emotionally

invested in the house along with her

ldquoWhen I received my primary

financing through Paducah Bank they

were more excited than I wasrdquo she says

Now as Jana lives and works in the

area she has become more and more

ingrained in the community She serves as

a Paducah Ambassador a Paducah Area

Chamber of Commerce member a board

member for the Leadership Paducah

Foundation Inc and more As a devoted

city resident shersquos also happy she can

serve as a faithful customer of the local

bank Her business there has given her

another way in which she can support

her hometown

ldquoIT JUST MAKES ME PROUD TO BE A PADUCAH BANK

CUSTOMER [BECAUSE] IrsquoM VERY ACTIVE IN THE COMMUNITYrdquo

SHE SAYS

And in return Paducah Bank stays

active in her life After all the relationship

Jana has with the bank is part of a family

tradition

18 bull WOW VOLUME 25 2016

The word for

Legacy2016 is

Itrsquos a personal choice a long-standing commitment to the

practice of medicine and a belief in a wellspring of compassion

WOW VOLUME 25 2016

20

Dr EVELYN

MONTGOMERY JONES

bull

Each year Dr Evelyn Montgomery Jones dermatologist chooses a one-word theme

to serve as her guide throughout the entire year The word resonates with intent as Dr

Jones activates it to guide decisions and reinforce purpose with her staff at Wellsprings

Dermatology and The SkinCare Corner These words keep them ever mindful of their

impact in regard to family and community says Dr Jones This yearrsquos word is ldquolegacyrdquo

ldquoSkin is the largest and fastest growing human organ and skin cancer is now rated the

number one cancer in the United Statesrdquo explains Dr Jones ldquoSo we take a comprehensive approach to overall

healthy beautiful skinrdquo Thatrsquos what founded the winning combination of Wellsprings Dermatology and The SkinCare

Corner allowing for delivery of physician-strength products to combat both damage and aging of the skin These

products and techniques also enhance the skinrsquos ability to heal and decrease the risk of skin cancer

Dr Jones drew on her passion to educate on health and beauty for the mission statement she crafted ldquoOur mission

is to educate and encourage others towards excellence in wellness and beauty

in their lives for the glory of God thereby equipping and empowering them

to impact othersrdquo ldquoJIMMIE AND MEGHAN

In 1993 Dr Jones and her husband Dr Shawn Jones ENT-WERE THERE FOR ME otolaryngologist along with their children Rebecca Shawn Curtis and PROFESSIONALLY AND Caleb moved from Louisville back to her hometown of Paducah Dr Jonesrsquo PERSONALLY THEY

PROVED THE WHOLE roots are deep in Paducah Her father Dr Wally Montgomery practiced

PERSONAL BANKER medicine in western Kentucky for many years and her mother Gerry

CONCEPT IS VERY REAL Montgomery was an educator and served as Paducahrsquos mayor AT PADUCAH BANKrdquo Reflecting on the move she explains ldquoWe loved Louisville but we wanted

a slower pace and more community involvement Here we have found a

better place to be more aware and connected to the rest of the communityrdquo

Helping make her legacy of education and encouragement towards excellence in beauty and health a reality is

Paducah Bank with their own legacy of professionalism and personal service When she had the vision to build the

beautiful state-of-the-art facility housing her practice at 2721 West Park Drive her private bankers Jimmie Sizemore

and Meghan Knox were with her every step of the way

ldquoJimmie and Meghan were there for me professionally and personallyrdquo says Dr Jones ldquoThey were involved in every

step of the construction project from looking at the land and accessing the building site to groundbreaking and

through construction They gave me their personal cell phone numbers and told me to call any time including week-

ends They were always available and asking if there was anything they could take care of or if there was anything they

could do Jimmie and Meghan proved the whole personal banker concept is very real at Paducah Bankrdquo

22 bull WOW VOLUME 25 2016

THE WELLSPRINGS DERMATOLOGY

PHYSICIANS STAFF LACY BOYD PA-C

LISA BOGET PA-C AND DR EVELYN JONES

DR KYLE TURNBOis

GETTING BACK toMAKING

Health

Works MEDICAL LLC

for PATIENTS AND BUSINESSES Navigating the world of healthcare is often fraught with confusion and expense of both money

and time Such challenges create barriers and many do not access needed services until major problems occur Dr J Kyle

Turnbo who opened a private practice in 2000 saw these trends first-hand and was troubled

ldquoTherersquos obviously been a dramatic shift in healthcarerdquo he says ldquoand those changes have not been good for employers

who provide insurance coverage those who utilize healthcare or those who provide it Insurance costs have risen along with

deductibles and the average family has difficulty accessing care due to expense We found that flew in the face of what we

wanted to do which was simply to take care of peoplerdquo

WOW VOLUME 25 2016 bull 25

step back reevaluating his approach as a provider ldquoI knew there was a

was like a hundred years ago what it

Dr Turnbo decided to take a

better way to do thisrdquo he says ldquoI started thinking about what it

means to take care of people first and how those barriers could be liftedrdquo

Dr Turnborsquos then-developing concept which he named HealthWorks Medical came to life at James

Marine where an onsite clinic provided occupational medical services and healthcare for their employees

Through HealthWorks Medical a reasonable flat fee per month per employee or covered life allowed

open access to needed healthcare through Dr Turnbo and his staff of multiple practitioners with a wide

variety of experience and expertise

ldquoIn our research we found out that about 90 of patients did not have a primary care physician

Employers providing the benefit to employees and their families allowed them to have direct access to

practitioners providing cost savings to both the employee and the employer A person needs health

insurance especially to cover potential catastrophic events but itrsquos much easier to have insurance and pair

it with HealthWorks Medical services Wersquore proud that our small business partners have the ability to

ldquoPADUCAH BANK HAS ALWAYS BEEN SO SUPPORTIVE OF USrdquo ADDS DR TURNBO ldquoTHEYrsquoVE INVESTED THEIR FAITH AND RESOURCES INTO SMALL BUSINESSES AND HAVE CERTAINLY HELPED US REACH OUR POTENTIALrdquo

provide a healthcare package that is not cost prohibitive and their employees no longer have barriers to

access It is great for us as wellrdquo adds Dr Turnbo ldquoWe no longer have to worry about insurance company

codes and I can focus on whatrsquos best for each patientrdquo

The success of the program at James Marine expanded to other companies such as Paducah Bank and

Briggs amp Stratton in Murray From one clinic at James Marine HealthWorks Medical expanded to four

clinics in the West Kentucky region They expanded their occupational medicine and wellness divisions

and added a division in safety engineering and training HealthWorks Medical offers their services to

companies and businesses both large and small

ldquoSome of the greatest successes came in catching problems earlyrdquo says Dr Turnbo ldquoOne of the most

costly aspects of healthcare is chronic diseases If a person doesnrsquot access care however they may not know

they are headed toward major issues until it is catastrophicrdquo

HealthWorks Medical can provide education and support on any topic identified as a wellness need that a company presents

Examples include identifying problems such as pre-diabetic indicators early high blood pressure or chronic stress Jennie Morehead

Executive Director of Safety and Wellness at Healthworks Medical has seen the success first hand ldquoWersquove seen patients discover issues

early and then learn to make the necessary changes before the problem grew We just had about 8 men at a company who celebrated

being smoke and tobacco free for several years Wersquove had groups of people lose tons of weight We are so proud of them allrdquo The

staff makes themselves available for ongoing support and education even going grocery shopping with some to provide education

on dietary needs ldquoWe can show them that they donrsquot have to eat tree bark to eat healthyrdquo laughs Jennie

HealthWorks Medical also tracks potential healthcare savings of early detection and lifestyle changes 72 of dollars spent on

healthcare services is for the treatment of disease and illness that could have been prevented according to the Centers for Disease

Control and Prevention

ldquoA lot of wellness programs for companies consist of employees filling out a form and then being handed a sheet of informationrdquo

26 bull WOW VOLUME 25 2016

bull

explains Jennie ldquoWe want to be more involved than that Our wellness staff gets to know the people Wellness is not a touchy-feely

pie-in-the-sky kind of idea Every month we are on-site doing something Itrsquos not uncommon to have our folks in steel-toed boots

and hardhats out on a boat asking everyone how they are doing The next day they may be in a bank doing a ldquoBiggest Loserrdquo

program And all employees have access to our coachesrdquo

Dr Turnbo adds ldquoWhat makes HealthWorks Medical different is the follow up and management of the chronic diseases identified

through the wellness program Our practitioners evaluate and treat the diagnosis with routine follow ups and annual physical with lab

work includedrdquo

ldquoThese are simple getting-back-to-basics conceptsrdquo adds Dr Turnbo ldquoOur whole goal is to be a partner to service every need a

patient might have in healthcare from wellness to prevention to acute care And we do that with reasonable effective solutions It

goes back to our original goal of simply taking care of people and we are seeing success in doing that I think this concept will go

beyond this market and it will have started right here in Paducahrdquo

WOW VOLUME 25 2016 bull 27

On T am On Choic The strength of the team is each member The strength of each member is the team

PRIVATE BANKING TRUST DIVISION INVESTMENT DIVISION

PADUCAH FINANCIAL CONSULTANTS Securities offered through LPL Financial member FINRASIPC Insurance products offered through LPL Financial or its licensed affiliates Paducah Bank and Paducah Financial Consultants are not registered brokerdealers and are not affiliated with LPL Financial

Not FDIC Insured Not Bank Guaranteed May Lose Value Not a Bank Deposit Not Insured By Any Federal Government Agency

Gain the benefit of THREE financial services at ONE bank There is a WEALTH of experience among these trusted financial professionals at Paducah Bank We invite

you to get to know each member of our Wealth Management Team

PICTURED LEFT TO RIGHT Caroline Korte Lesa Barks Melanie McNeill Heather Alexander Conner Framptom Lora Riley Gayle Martin Melissa Jones

Barry Smith Carla Berry Mindi Whitworth Jimmie Sizemore Johnna Davenport Bev Underwood Zach Hosman and Lisa Murray

TRUST SERVICES Not FDIC Insured ndash No Bank Guarantee ndash May Lose Value PADUCAH BANK M E M B E R F D I C Not A Paducah Bank Deposit ndash Not Insured By Any Federal Government Agency

Making Lives Better in MindBodyamp

Spirit

The Rayand Kay Eckstein

Hospice Care Center gives families a place of

peace at a time of turmoil

In a day and age when medical professionals routinely perform what were once considered

miracles it is easy to lose sight of death as a natural conclusion of life and not a medical failure

WOW VOLUME 25 2016

30

Steven GRINNELL REGIONAL CEO amp SVP MERCY HEALTH

PRESIDENT amp CEO LOURDES

Ytitcf _~~of

puiJBa~l

As a part of its commitment to making lives

better in mind body and spirit Lourdes has

sought to treat death as a natural conclusion of

life by providing hospice services as a part of

the hospitalrsquos healing mission This program

allows patients and their families to spend their

final moments in a caring peace-filled setting

In April of 2015 Lourdes expanded and

enhanced hospice services by opening The

Ray and Kay Eckstein Hospice Care Center

providing a 10000 square foot state-of-the-art

facility serving a 16-county area including 13

western Kentucky counties and three southern

Illinois counties

ldquoThe Ray and Kay Eckstein Hospice Care

Center is a dream come true that our patients

will experience for generations to comerdquo said

Steven Grinnell Regional CEO amp SVP of

Mercy Health and President amp CEO of Lourdes

ldquoThis sacred space offers a better alternative

for hospice patients when symptoms or life

circumstances necessitate care outside of their

home This was designed by and for patients and

families to meet their needs with compassionate

care and support during these timesrdquo

ldquoLourdes is so grateful for the outpouring of

support from the community for this projectrdquo

Grinnell went on to say ldquoDuring the capital

campaign more than 670 individual donors

contributed gifts both large and small

Paducah Bankrsquos board of directors approved a

significant gift of $100000 toward the project

Support from the bank didnrsquot stop there A

number of their executives and employees also

stepped-up to support the hospice care center

with individual giftsrdquo

Designed in a semi-circle to avoid an

institutional feel features include 10 patient

suites with patios a comfortable family lounge

and kitchen childrenrsquos play area and serenity

garden and chapel for quiet reflection The

center allows unrestricted visiting hours and

pet visitors are also welcome

A team of dedicated specialty-trained

nurses physicians chaplain counselors social

32 bull WOW VOLUME 25 2016

workers personal care aides and volunteers

provide professional services meeting end-of-

life needs of body and spirit

Kay Williams director of Lourdes Hospice

and Home Care remembers special moments

in serving over 275 patients since the center

opened ldquoWe were able to grant a 13-year-old

cancer patientrsquos wish to see the movie Pitch

Perfect 2 Her condition kept her from going

to the theater so the movie studio arranged a

screening here in our family lounge Later we

all honored her request that we wear yellow to

her funeral Yellow is the color representing

childhood cancer awarenessrdquo

Ms Williams also recalls ldquoThe first time I

saw a large family make use of the various areas

of the center I knew we had gotten the design

right They had room to move between groups

as each dealt with the impending loss of their

family member Everyone copes in his or her

own way What a blessing to have space to

allow for itrdquo

Williams and Diane Davis president of the

Lourdes Foundation stress their gratitude for

the generosity of donors providing for needs of

others at their most vulnerable

GRINNELL HIGHLIGHTS PADUCAH BANKrsquoS VARIOUS CONTRIBUTIONS TO LOURDESrsquo MISSION ldquoPaducah Bank has historically been a strong

supporter of Lourdesrsquo mission to improve the

health of our communitiesrdquo he says ldquoThey

have been key supporters of the Lourdes

Golf Outing and Mardi Gras fundraisers for

many years In addition to the financial

resources given by the bank they also provide

intellectual capital through their executive

presence serving on the Lourdes board of

directors helping to provide the strategic

direction of our organization Lourdes is truly

blessed to have support both financial and

intellectual from Paducah Bankrdquo

A NEWLY DESIGNED CENTER FOR THE DELIVERY OF QUALITY CARE

LOURDES

bull

IN CASE OF EMERGENCY THE BEGINNING OF 2016 saw the open house ribbon cutting and

blessing of Lourdesrsquo renovated and expanded Emergency Department

Designed with the patient in mind and with the objective of saving time

and ultimately lives the new Emergency Department is fast flexible

and mobile allowing adaptability to meet any situation It is ideally

positioned for quick access to the cardiac catheterization lab operating

room magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) computerized tomography

(CT) scan and the intensive care unit

ldquoOur Emergency Department team has redesigned care to create

the shortest wait times optimize the patient experience and recruit

the best and brightest professionals in emergency medicinerdquo said

Steven Grinnell Regional CEO amp SVP of Mercy Health and President amp

CEO of Lourdes ldquoWith double the square footage this new Emergency

Department has been designed around the patientsrsquo needs The new

patient flow includes rapid medical exam rooms to reduce time spent

in the waiting room specialized care for behavioral health advanced

intervention for chemical accidents immediate chest pain intervention

and expert care from our teamrdquo

WOW VOLUME 25 2016 bull 33

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All parents want their children to learn

the importance of managing their

money Paducah Bank has a great

way to get started

The Smart Card allows you to put

a designated amount of cash on the

card so that your child (minimum age

of 13) can budget hisher expenditures

without going over the daily spending limit

you set for them You have control of their daily

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M E M B E R F D I C

35

In Frank R Paxton

Herman Eugene Katterjohn Jr

MemoryThe Paducah community recently lost two iconic leaders whose

vision and dedication were instrumental

in the continued progress of Paducah

McCracken County Both of these

devoted citizens were witness to

monumental changes in

their work and in their

lives as their careers and

personal passions were

carried out with grand

ambition Here we

honor these two proud

Paducahans and the

MANY contributions

they left to each of us

bull

Herman EugeneKatterjohn Jr was born in Paducah in 1921 He attended Paducah schools graduated

from Columbia Military Academy in Columbia TN and from Purdue

University in 1943 with a degree in pharmacy and with an ROTC

commission He later served as an Army aviator in the Korean War

Mr Katterjohn owned and operated Owen Cleaners for 40 years 20

of those years with his father-in-law Horace Owen He served as director

of the American Division of The Johnson Group Cleaners Liverpool

England for 12 years He was invited 13 consecutive years to the Varsity

International Dry Cleaners and was chairman in 1976 He was a former

member of the Paducah Tourist Commission the Paducah Convention

Center Board Paducah Water Works and Greater Paducah Industrial

Foundation He was a lifetime member of the United Church of

Paducah where he served as an elder He was the longest-serving

member of the Rotary Club of Paducah

ldquoMr Katterjohn was a part of Paducahrsquos greatest generationrdquo said

City Commissioner Allan Rhodes ldquoHe was a fabric of the communityrdquo

added County Commissioner Bill Bartleman Longtime friend Basil

Drossos said he was a part of the ldquobedrock that modern Paducah was

founded and created onrdquo ldquoOne of his favorite pastimes was just driving

around Paducahrdquo said his son-in-law David Perry ldquoThe riverfront

parks different buildings and monuments were continually fascinating

to him He loved taking rides like thatrdquo

ldquoAlmost everyone will tell you that he always knew their name He

knew about their family He was very much a people person He was

really interested not just in your name but he wanted to know how you

were doing how things were going And it was a truly genuine interestrdquo

added his daughter Carolyn Perry

One of Mr Katterjohnrsquos most noted civic projects was the University

of Kentucky College of Engineering Paducah campus In 2003 he

established the first endowed professorship and was also a key leader in

getting the college established ldquoHe had a vision for how having engi-

neering education in this area would significantly contribute to the eco-

nomic development of the regionrdquo said David Silverstein director of

the Paducah campus

Mr Katterjohn had been a member of the Paducah Bank Board of

Directors since 1957 and a past chairman ldquoMr Gene Katterjohn was

instrumental in the leadership and growth of the bank and took great

pride in itrdquo said Joe Framptom ldquoHe was committed to the belief that

the bank should serve and give back to the community Those were

tenets of his beliefs not just in his personal business but in his life Our

bank will reap the many benefits of having Mr Katterjohn at the helm

of our board of directors well into the futurerdquo

Frank R Paxton was the son of Edwin J and Florence Paxton He was a 1948 cum laude graduate of the University of Notre Dame From then until 1961 he served as business manager and general manager of The Paducah Sun (then the Paducah Sun-Democrat) He became publisher of the newspaper in 1961

succeeding his father who had held the position since 1900

In 1968 Paxton moved to Chicago to assume the role of president of Burke and James Inc a photographic supply and manufacturing company

owned by Paducah Newspapers Inc He returned to Paducah in 1972 to become president of The Paducah Bank and Trust Company a position held until his retirement in 1984 Mr Paxton led numerous civic organizations and charitable efforts during his life in Paducah

Mr Paxton served two terms as president of the Paducah Area Chamber of Commerce He was president of the Rotary Club of Paducah and chairman of Riverside Hospital which later became Lourdes In the 1950s he chaired a fundraising effort that netted a then-record $87000 for participating agencies Following that campaign he was presented with the Junior Chamber of Commercersquos Distinguished Service Award He was active in Democratic politics including a role as state campaign chairman for President Lyndon Johnson He served on numerous state boards and agencies and in 1974 was appointed by Governor Wendell Ford to the Murray State University Board of Regents Mr Paxton was a guest at the White House on several occasions during the Kennedy and Johnson administrations He told friends and family that one of his fondest memories was an occasion in 1961 when he and other newspaper publishers were invited to a private luncheon with President Kennedy to discuss the economy

ldquoAlthough Frank did not have a banking back-ground he certainly had a business background and an understanding of the communityrdquo said Joe Framptom CEO of Paducah Bank ldquoHis good common business sense served him well and it served our bank and the community very well He was an ethical honorable individual And he was a very good friend and mentor to me He will be greatly missedrdquo

Reverend Joe Beal is the

REAL DEAL At least thatrsquos how Debbie Curtis member of

Broadway United Methodist Church sees the reverend

ldquoHe walks the walkrdquo says Debbie as she exits the

Sunday service

Reverend Joe Beal has been in the ministry for 35

years and was appointed pastor of Broadway Methodist in

June 2010 His message of love is what he is associated

with most but his role as the first black preacher for this

predominantly white church is also notable

Like any new appointment Brother Joe and the

congregation began with a bit of apprehension

ldquoWe had our legitimate fear of the unknown Without

discussing it I think that we decided to trust each other

and each give the other a chance It was new different

and unknown for us both Neither of us decided to base

our judgement of the other solely on the color of our skin

but rather on how we would treat each other Sadly

however racism exists in our country and in our world I

am grateful to be part of a congregation that is trying to

create a climate of love trust and respect among all

peoplerdquo says Brother Joe

When Debbie Curtis calls Brother Joe ldquothe real dealrdquo

she says it is because his love is genuine

ldquoTo love others not professionally not in word only but

to love them lsquofor realrsquordquo says Brother Joe

Brother Joe recently announced he would be leaving

ldquothe most rewarding and fulfilling experience of [his] liferdquo

because of an ongoing battle with diabetes While he will

no longer serve in the pulpit he plans to remain as

active as he is able with the congregation

Pastoral Ministries Assistant John Sparks says that

there simply are some people you canrsquot replace

ldquoThere is a tendency for any church to see itself more

as an organization than an organism Brother Joe helped

Broadway by providing a fresh vision of compassionrdquo

says John

There are new realities in the community like home-

lessness and mental illness that John believes will

require the vision Brother Joe has brought to Broadway

ldquoItrsquos by being able to see through a lens that sees

everyone as being part of something bigger that we can

reach out to them and that we can be reached by them

as well To continue to live into that spirit that he walked

is not only a challenge but an opportunity especially in

this neighborhood He opened a lot more doors for those

opportunitiesrdquo says John

As John takes over the daily administration of the

church Brother Joe has a few words of advice

ldquoTo love unconditionallyhellipand to realize that the

success or failure of the congregation is not on his

back but on Godrsquos to remember that his name is

ldquoJohnrdquo and not ldquoAtlasrdquo to remember that the Church is

of God and will be until the end of time and lastly to

remember how much he is loved by God his family me

and the congregationrdquo says Brother Joe

And the congregation will forever love their Brother Joe

WOW VOLUME 25 2016

38

WOW VOLUME 23 2014 bull 37

$

$ $

$

Dollar$fromheaven A local church received a gift that

honored their members their mission and their beliefs

Many dream of it Some hope for it Others may pray for it ldquoItrdquo is the improbable phone call

delivering news that a stranger has named you the sole beneficiary of a trust

sufficient to retire all your debt

Seven Oaks Church of Christ on Highway 97 in Mayfield was on the

receiving end of just such a phone call in October of 2015

The congregation had made a leap of faith in 2014 adding a 4000-plus

square foot educational annex to the existing church facility to allow for a

growing congregation Included in the project were two new canopies LED

parking lot lights and other minor improvements bringing the total cost of

the project to approximately $600000 Through quarterly ldquoFifth Sundayrdquo

contributions the debt had been reduced to $338000 but was still costing

the church about $1000 per month in interest alone

One phone call from Paducah Bankrsquos Melanie McNeill changed the entire

financial situation of the church Seven Oaks was the sole beneficiary of a trust

valued at $367000 enough to retire the churchrsquos $338000 debt As Seven

Oaks Minister Josh Ketchum communicated ldquoWhen we found out the amount

of money we were fully convinced in the providence of Godrdquo

Asked if he felt the church had received pennies from heaven Elder Don

Sparks responded ldquoNo not pennies dollars from heavenrdquo

The bequest was left to the church by Graves County native Elizabeth Allene

Morris who was not a member of Seven Oaks Church and known by few in

the church Her nephew Mike Mabry describes his aunt as a strong-willed

independent woman with a sense of ad-

venture which led her to California in the

1930rsquos where she spent most of her life

Mabry fondly recalled ldquoMy Aunt

Allene had a good head for figures and

probably saw something she liked about

Seven Oaks Churchrdquo

She created her will in 1994 which

included a trust to go into effect at her

death to benefit her sister Estelle Seay

Paducah Bank became the trustee and was

responsible for managing the funds and

distributing designated principle and

40 bull WOW VOLUME 25 2016

bull

ldquoMelanie worked

really well with us and

was right on top of things She made

us feel comfortable and we believed she

always had the best interest of her client

in mind She always had time to talk to

done through Paducah Bankrdquo

Seven Oaksrsquo Josh Ketchum and

Don Sparks remember Melanie

McNeillrsquos response when they filled her

in on the details of how the amount

of the unexpected bequest related to

Josh KETCHUM

Seven Oaks Minister monthly payments to Seay for as long as

she lived At Seayrsquos death the remaining

value of the trust was to be paid out to

the church Seay was a member of Seven

Oaks but had moved away years ago to

be cared for by family Like Mrs Morris

few people in the church knew her

Mabry who lives in northern

Kentucky cared for his Aunt Estelle

in her declining health and dealt with

Paducah Bank in regard to the trust

He describes dealings with the Bank

and Melanie McNeill in particular

us and I never felt that she was rushing

me or trying to cut a conversation shortrdquo

Seeing no obstacles in his remote

dealings from outside the geographical

region of Paducah Bank he offered the

ultimate compliment ldquoIf I were in the

position to establish a trust it would be

the church debt She said ldquoThis is a

God thingrdquo

Whether you consider it a God

thing providence of God or a happy

coincidence it was made possible by a

wise woman doing prudent estate

planning with a local bank

WOW VOLUME 25 2016 bull 41

Making Memories

PADUCAH BANK SPREADS THE WOW

AROUND TOWN Over the river down main street at the movies and in the parking

lotmdashno matter the location or the encounter when Paducah Bank is there some WOW is going on Herersquos just a REALLY brief look at some of the wonderful experiences weve had this past year

WOW VOLUME 25 2016

42

LEFT Our young friend Jose (Paco)

dos Remedios shared his music and his love of

his hometown with everyone in a recent TV commercial

1 Joe Framptom presents a check for $2500 to Paducah Bank Teen of the Year winner

Meg Hancock 2 Cathy Crecelius and WPSD NewsChannel 6 were our

partners for a Super Shredder event 3 Lisa Long and Maurie McGarvey

ldquoleaned inrdquo and learned about women in the workplace last summer 4 Rae and

Dixie Hall were WOW warriors and rowers at the Dragon Boat races 5 Paducah Bank honors our veterans each day with a special

place to park 6 Macie Hargrove loved the holiday parade in WOW fashion 7 Sarah Hendley

did some networking at our summer college reception 8 Hollie Potter always gives a helping

hand to our Paducah Bank volunteer efforts 9 Some Paducah Bank swingers include Mike Shelbourne

Mark Knecht Mardie Herndon and Rick Loyd

ESERVED FOR OUR

VETERANS bull AND MILITARY

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321

654

987

Karess HOSKINS

It takes a COMMUNITY

and SCHOLARSHIP

to create a productive pathwayfor college-bound

students with f inancial needs

PADUCAH BANK HAS DONATED $150000 TO THE

COMMUNITY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

WOW VOLUME 25 2016

45

SAYS HELLO

McCracken County High School 2015

THE PHONE RINGS AND AUTOMATICALLY KELE

Kele doesnrsquot just pick up the phone She picks up little things about people and remembers them From answering your calls to answering your questions the people at Paducah Bank give you personal attention and treat you like you really matter for one simple reason YOU DO Talk to the people at Paducah Bank

Real people Real service 2705755700

M E M B E R F D I C

graduate Karess Hoskins could hardly hold back her tears as she described how much

the support from the Community Scholarship Program meant to her

A first-generation college student at West Kentucky Community and Technical

College Hoskins was one of more than 150 Community Scholarship Program

students family friends and supporters who attended a luncheon recognizing students

and supporters of the program

ldquoThank you to the donors for giving students like me the opportunity to attend

college tuition-freerdquo said the 18-year-old Hoskins who plans to pursue a career in

radiology ldquoTo not have to worry about having to pay for college allows us to

focus on selecting a major and getting good gradesrdquo

Hoskinsrsquo parents Kenny and Mary Hoskins said receiving a community

scholarship was the reason their daughter is able to go to college ldquoItrsquos so

wonderfulrdquo said Mary Hoskins ldquoWithout it (the CSP scholarship) we

would never have been able to send herrdquo Her father agreed ldquoItrsquos a blessing

It really helped out a whole lot Irsquom really proud of people helping out like

this it will help others toordquo he said

The Community Scholarship Program provides scholarship funding for

up to 60 credit hours toward a technical

certification andor an associate degree

at WKCTC The Rotary Club of

Paducah initiated the idea for the CSP

as a public-private partnership with strong

participation from the Rotary the City

of Paducah McCracken County Fiscal

Court partnering high schools WKCTC

Paducah Bank and several local businesses

and companies Students at a participating

Paducah or McCracken County

high school or homeschool

within McCracken County

are eligible for the program

as long as they meet certain

criteria The inaugural CSP

class began at WKCTC in fall

2014 with 216 students Many of

those students will have graduated

46 bull WOW VOLUME 25 2016

THE PHONE RINGS AND AUTOMATICALLY KELE

from the college beginning in May 2015

Hoskins said she is striving to be a

positive influence on others ldquoIrsquom trying

to be the best role model to the ones who

look up to me For my nieces and nephews

I want them to know that when things get

difficult I will be there for them encour-

aging and supporting themrdquo Hoskins

said ldquoAnd they need to know there are

other people who are ready to assist them

when things get difficult in liferdquo

Ashley Wright WKCTC Vice President

of Institutional Advancement said one

of the most rewarding things about the

Community Scholarship Program is the

continued support of the community

ldquoItrsquos a commitment to these students

that regardless of what their personal and

professional aspirations may be they will

not have to put it on hold

because of financial barriersrdquo

Wright said

ldquoWe cannot make that

commitment without our

donorsrdquo added Wright

ldquoWe are so grateful

Paducah Bank believed in

the vision of the Community

Scholarship Program and what it

could do for Paducah and McCracken

County from the very beginning They

became one of the first businesses to

financially support this initiative and

have been committed to the scholarshiprsquos

purpose of increasing the percentage

of McCracken County students that

transition from high school to post-

secondary education Today we know

that students who participate

in the Community

Scholarship Program

are staying enrolled in

college earning a higher

GPA than their non-

CSP peers and earning

more college credit

each semester This

success is due to the businesses

and organizations that stepped up in

the beginning before we could have

envisioned these results Paducah Bank

is always looking toward the future of

this community and their support of

the Community Scholarship Program is

evidence of their commitment to the next

generation of Paducah and McCracken

Countyrdquo

SAYS HELLO

WOW VOLUME 25 2016 bull 47

THE ARTof EDUCATION AT PADUCAH SCHOOL OF ART AND DESIGN

49

ldquoTHE ENTIRE ART SCHOOL CAMPUS

ANCHORS PADUCAHrsquoS GROWING CREATIVE

ECONOMY AND ADDS WEIGHT TO THE REGIONrsquoS

RECOGNITION AS A CULTURAL DESTINATION I AM PLEASED AND PROUD

TO HAVE WORKED WITH SO MANY EXTRAORDINARY

INDIVIDUALS IN MAKING THE COMMUNITYrsquoS VISION FOR A WORLD-CLASS ART SCHOOL A REALITY AND I

AM DELIGHTED WITH WHAT WE HAVE ACCOMPLISHEDrdquo

mdashPAUL AHO Dean of the Paducah

School of Art and Design

In March 2000 the city of Paducah in partnership with Paducah Bank

launched its award-winning Artist Relocation

Program as a means of revitalizing its historic

LowerTown neighborhood This highly successful

program has infused over $30 million into the

local economy earning Paducah international

recognition as a historic cultural destination

and significantly enriching the cultural life of

the region

In August 2008 a collaborative effort between

the city West Kentucky Community and Technical

College (WKCTC) and regional interests created

Paducah School of Art to serve the region and

anchor the LowerTown Arts District through the

creation of a world-class art school The school

opened in temporary studios in downtown

Paducah and immediately exceeded expectations

for its growth

As part of a larger vision for the schoolrsquos

expansion in April 2013 the school changed its

name to Paducah School of Art and Design (PSAD)

reflecting an expanded vision for its programming

and the art schoolrsquos absorption of the collegersquos long-

standing visual communication and multimedia

programs In January 2014 Paducah School of

Art opened the Ceramics and Small Metals

Building on Madison Street in LowerTown This

historic structure allowed for a greatly expanded

state-of-the-art ceramics studio as well as studios

for the launch of new programs in jewelry and

metals to further serve the community

ldquoI recently had a chance to tour the Paducah School of Art and Design which has to be one of the most inspiring state-of-the-art facilities for artists and art students to be found anywhere Itrsquos a beautiful and thoughtfully re-purposed light-filled crown jewel that will surely be a beacon for creative visual artists in all disciplines And I canrsquot imagine what kind of wonderful impact that creative engine is going to have on the communityrdquo

mdashMICHAEL KILLOREN Local Arts Agencies Director National Endowment for the Arts

50 bull WOW VOLUME 25 2016

PSAD expanded again in August 2014 with the

completion of its 7000-square-foot Sculpture Building

located adjacent to the ceramics and small metals studios

The Sculpture Building houses fully equipped studios for

clay modeling large-scale projects wood and metals

fabrication along with a foundry and studios for mold

making and bronze casting

Also in August 2014 renovations began on the 2D and

Graphic Design Building in a historic building adjacent to

PSADrsquos other LowerTown studios This 30000-square-foot

expansion opened in January and houses the schoolrsquos programs

in drawing painting photography visual communication

and multimedia It also includes a resource library and

dedicated galleries for an enhanced exhibition program

further serving the region and the goals of WKCTC

ldquoCompletion of PSADrsquos new 2D and Graphic Design

building will allow us to properly house all of our 2D and

media programs in one location expand our Master Artists

Workshop program increase our public programming and

community outreach and continue to build on our note-

worthy exhibition programrdquo said Paul Aho Dean of PSAD

In support of Paducahrsquos emergence as a cultural and arts

destination and an eye toward national recognition for its

programs PSAD launched its first Master Artist Workshops

in the summer of 2014 The program featured national

artists and educators and attracted students from across

the country With the advent of new classes and faculty

come new opportunities for students seeking to launch

their college experience as well as significant new resources

for emerging and established artists to enhance their career

opportunities in the region and beyond

Paducah Bank supported the completion of PSAD with a

$150000 gift and the naming rights for the Paducah Bank

Kitchens Cafeacute

Paducah School of Art and Design is a division of West

Kentucky Community and Technical College a regionally

accredited college recognized by The Aspen Institute as

one of the top ten community colleges in the nation three

consecutive times and twice as a Finalist with Distinction

ldquoAt PSAD a diverse mix of traditional and non-traditional

students and studio artists from the community work side

by side in the studiosrdquo said WKCTC president Dr Barbara

Veazey ldquosharing insights experience and ideas to the

mutual benefit of allrdquo

PaulAho is the Dean of Paducah

School of Art and Design where he also teaches digital photography He earned

his Bachelor of Fine Arts degree at Florida State

University and his Master of Fine Arts degree from the

University of South Florida Paul has also taught at Palm

Beach Community College and Florida Atlantic University

He has twice been awarded South Florida Cultural

Consortium Visual and Media Artists Fellowships and

his work is represented in numerous public and private

collections ldquoThe entire art school campus anchors

Paducahrsquos growing creative economy and adds weight to

the regionrsquos recognition as a cultural destinationrdquo says

Aho ldquoI am pleased and proud to have worked with so

many extraordinary individuals in making the communityrsquos

vision for a world-class art school a reality and I am

delighted with what we have accomplishedrdquo

it

Allpo1nt

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InHonorof

Those Who Serve

Paducah Bank is joining with the Paducah community to foster strong positive relationships between police and those they seek to protect

WOW VOLUME 25 2016

53

News feeds around the nation have been full of shootings protests

and nation-wide outrage of late Some of that has resulted from rifts between police

departments and the communities theyrsquove sworn to protect

Members of the Paducah Police Department have taken steps to make sure such a

disassociation never encroaches on the community they preserve and protect Chief of

Police Brandon Barnhill says he believes establishing The Police Foundation of Paducah-

McCracken County Inc will create a way to further tie his force to the Paducah public

ldquoWe felt like this was an opportunity for us to provide an open door or an avenue for

the community to further support some of our initiativesrdquo he said

The foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization designed to raise funds and to

give local police extra resources for improving public safety strengthening community

partnerships and increasing employee development Barnhill says the City of Paducah

has given his department sufficient funding but this new effort will raise money for

extra programs and training and will hopefully strengthen the forcersquos bond with the

local community

ldquoWe see the value of relationships transparency an open-door policy and of opening

lines of communication with the

communityrdquo Barnhill says

By investing in the Paducah

Police Departmentrsquos foundation

the com-munity will help fund

programs like improved training

courses continuing education and

the purchase of new technology

for police use But Barnhill says

strengthening the relationship between

the force and the community is still

the foundationrsquos ultimate focus Itrsquos a

goal that the chief says matters now

more than ever

ldquoRelationships have to have a

strong foundational level at which you

Building on a

strongfoundation Funding provided through the Paducah Police Foundation will support initiatives in

these areas each year allowing the Paducah Police Department to undertake innovative

projects and improve its ability to serve the citizens of Paducah

bull Keep police officers safe bull Fight violence and drug related crime bull Improve

Paducah police community relations bull Make neighborhoods safer bull Provide healthy

outlets for youth bull Assist police officers in upgrading critical skills and education

The Police Foundation of Paducah McCracken County is the only organization sanc-

tioned by the Paducah Police Department to raise funds for its benefit

The Police Foundation of Paducah McCracken County Inc is a registered corporation

with the state of Kentucky and is recognized by the federal government as a 501(c)(3)

tax exempt non-profit organization

54 bull WOW VOLUME 25 2016

Building on a

strongfoundation

know people in the community they

know you as an individual and they

know your principlesrdquo he says ldquoThey

know how you manage an agency as

large as a police departmentrdquo

ldquoThe success of a community has

much to do with the success of the

institutions that form the basis of its

safety and securityrdquo said Joe Framptom

a member of the Paducah Police

Foundation board ldquoI personally believe

that the creation of this organization will

be a constructive means of supporting the

goals of our local police force and will

be a proactive impetus to maintaining

strong productive alliances between the

members of the Paducah police and the

people in our community Our bank is

pleased that we can be a part of this new

endeavor This is one more way each of

us at Paducah Bank can creatively and

beneficially serve our communityrdquo

Board Chairman Jim Garrett whole-

heartedly agrees ldquoI am honored to serve

on the new Police Foundationrsquos board

and hope that businesses and individuals

in the Paducah community will consider

supporting our effortsrdquo Garrett says

ldquoWe hope to help build a police force

capable of dealing with the complexity

of the 21st century It is imperative that

we assist our officers with additional

education and enhanced opportunities

for positive interaction with the

community it serves Every person can

make a difference no matter how big

or small as long as we have a common

goal in mindrdquo

Anyone who would like to know

more about the organization or who

would like to donate online can visit

wwwpaducahpolicefoundationorg

Donations may be made by mail to

the Police Foundation of Paducah-

McCracken County Inc PO Box 594

Paducah KY 42002-0594 Donations

can also be made in person at any

Paducah Bank location

LEFT TO RIGHT Chief Brandon Barnhill Paducah Bank CEO Joe Framptom

Board Member Leon Owens Assistant Chief Brian Krueger Board Chairman

Jim Garrett Board Member Gary Reese

NOT PICTURED Board Members Whitney Denson and April Wolfrom

WOW VOLUME 25 2016 bull 55

theLast page

ldquoUrban architecture especially architecture from the early twentieth century has been a favorite subject of my art for as long

as I have been painting I knew the first time I drove up Broadway and saw

downtown Paducah that it would soon be the subject of my paintingsrdquo

WILLIAM RENZULLI was one of the first artists to personally and professionally invest in the LowerTown Artist Relocation program and has continued to be a stalwart participant and supporter of the arts culture in Paducah

WOW VOLUME 25 2016

56

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Call or stop by a Paducah Bank location today and letrsquos get acquainted You have so much to plan for and we want to help

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In 1903 Paducah was a booming river city and any well-respected American city

of that day had a baseball team The minor league Paducah

Chiefs team made their debut that year as a part of the KITTY

League (KentuckyndashIllinoisndashTennessee League) For the next

half-century the team remained a Paducah staple affiliated with

major league teams such as the Cincinnati Reds the Pittsburgh

Pirates the Brooklyn Dodgers and the St Louis Cardinals

And if Paducah was a baseball town its capital was Brooks

Stadium Opened in 1949 under the leadership of J Polk

Brooks baseball aficionados and fans instantly recognized

Brooks Stadium as one of Americarsquos premiere parks

By 1996 however the stadium sat in disrepair and was on

the slate to be demolished The Chiefs were long gone and it

looked like Paducahrsquos baseball days were finished Dr Frank

ldquoDocrdquo Hideg would have none of that however He quickly

became the J Polk Brooks of a new generation enlisting an

array of volunteers to resurrect the glory of Paducahrsquos baseball

heydays One of those volunteers was baseball fan Greg McKeel

ldquoItrsquos amazing what Doc Hideg did to turn that aroundrdquo

says Greg ldquoItrsquos easy to say that we need to do something

but to actually do it in the way he did is amazing And with

the renovated stadium we went to work coming up with

competition to playrdquo

Brooks Stadium hosted games for the American Legion

the OVC Paducah Tilghman the Southern Illinois Miners

Murray State the University of Kentucky the NCBA World

Series and others

ldquoEvery chance we get to have players on that field is a great

thingrdquo adds Greg ldquoItrsquos one of the best playing surfaces in

Kentucky We hear that all the time from many of the players

who get a chance to be hererdquo

Paducah was once again at the top of the game The loss of

the Paducah Chiefs remained a constant thought however for

those who brought back baseball This year that history will

come full circle

ldquoThe Chiefs are returningrdquo says Greg ldquoStarting this year we

will have a college summer league and our local team will be the

Paducah Chiefs It is a wooden bat team and wersquove even gone

back to the original uniforms for the design on the new ones

Itrsquos been a leap of faith We finally decided last July that we

needed to do something like this and the response has been

overwhelming acceptance and excitementrdquo

Greg approached community leaders about supporting the

team and spoke with Paducah Bank CEO Joe Framptom

ldquoPaducah Bank felt like we did about itrdquo adds Greg ldquoIt is

definitely a positive for our city The team is owned by the

community and any income generated goes right back into

8 bull WOW VOLUME 25 2016

original family

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ltthe team Paducah Bank understood the civic side and that this

DECADESof DEDICATION MCKEEL EQUIPMENT IS THE

OLDEST FAMILY-OWNED CASE DEALERSHIP IN THE US

Eighty-two years ago Coleman McKeel opened a small business in Murray KY working out of the trunk of his car His mission helping customers with their machinery needs

Colemanrsquos wife Frances joined him in the 1950s structuring the parts and accounting departments In the 1970s sons Dan and Greg joined in and soon after the family opened an additional location in Paducah stretching their reach to the four-state region

The mission remained the same servicing and renting equipment for farmers contractors and homeowners who have jobs to do From backhoes to excavators to forklifts the family stayed focused on supplying the right equipment at the right time

McKeel Equipment is now in their third generation with Dan and his son Andy managing the Murray location Greg and Danrsquos oldest son Scott oversee Paducah operations McKeel is the oldest Case dealership in the United States that is still owned and operated by the

is purely Paducah We are proud to have them as a sponsorrdquo

The once familiar Chief uniforms will be seen again on the

field beginning June 4 The crack of the wooden bat will shoot

its way across the eager crowd just as it did on Brooks Stadiumrsquos

opening day in 1949

Greg is happy to see the Chiefs return and hopes it will get

more people to come experience the game and the stadium ldquoIrsquom

amazed at how many people come up to me and tell me that

even though they arenrsquot baseball people they are excited about

this Even if you arenrsquot a baseball fan yoursquoll want to go see this

team and soak up the atmosphere Itrsquos unlike any otherrdquo

WOW VOLUME 25 2016 bull 9

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left a career in law for a

commitment to her fellow citizen

Wen asked how she likes her new position as Executive Director of the

Housing Authority of Paducah in comparison to her previous career as a partner

in a local law firm Melissa Yates exclaims ldquoI liked law but I love housing

It is rewarding and my satisfaction level is off the chartrdquo

WOW VOLUME 25 2016

11

-

No stranger to the requirements of public housing she served as legal counsel to the Housing Authority since 2003

and her private practice experience focused on public housing issues and regulatory matters with the United States

Department of Housing and Urban Development and the Kentucky Public Service Commission

Yates has been on the job since May 2015 and thinks she has the most interesting job possible ldquoMost people canrsquot

say this but I genuinely love coming to work each dayrdquo she explains

Although itrsquos her dream job itrsquos not without its challenges Her biggest hurdle has been securing sufficient HUD

funding Appropriations are set by Congress and vary year by year This year it amounted to approximately 82 percent

of budgeted needs Melissa credits her dedicated staff of housing professionals with working efficiently to address

priorities while meeting resident needs and complying with numerous and stringent HUD requirements This year

ldquoPADUCAH BANK FOCUSES ON

RELATIONSHIPS AND WORKS HARD TO MAINTAIN THOSE

RELATIONSHIPSrdquo

she is proud to report that despite limited funding they were able to use

capital funds to tuck-point and paint Elmwood Court and put in new

windows in the Anderson Court site

Despite the limited funding Melissa praises her staff for meticulous

maintenance of housing units mostly built in the 1950rsquos a task she

admits isnrsquot easy The new Executive Director feels the staff at all levels

goes beyond their job requirements by asking themselves questions like

ldquoIf I was putting my mother or sister in this apartment how would I

want it to lookrdquo

Melissa and her staff of approximately 35 housing professionals

provide services for 1600 residents and maintain 855 housing units throughout the city She realizes public housing

is sometimes negatively perceived but she emphasizes ldquoMy staff works too hard not to get positive recognition I

want everyone to know they do a really great jobrdquo

She clearly loves her staff and reiterates ldquoThey are housing professionals We are professionalsrdquo

Another group of professionals that she values are the staff of Paducah Bank

ldquoPaducah Bank focuses on relationships and works hard to maintain those relationships Even though I have

worked with them for years until the last few months I never fully appreciated the extent of work provided to their

customersrdquo says Yates ldquoAll of the personal bankers Melissa Khourie Kelly LeNeave Mardie Herndon and Terry

Bradley are always attentive responsive and ready to hold our hands and walk us through whatever is necessary The

level of service we receive is truly remarkablerdquo

A native of southern Illinois Yates and her husband Greg a CPA at Williams Williams and Lentz have never

regretted their move to Paducah almost 15 years ago Their children are Brendan a Paducah Tilghman High School

senior Sloane a kindergartener and their youngest Lincoln who is 3

Melissa Yates summarizes her feelings about her career change ldquoWhen practicing law I was confident what I was

doing was important to clients but not sure if it was really making a difference in the community Now Irsquom certain

Irsquom doing something to make our community even better Everyone deserves a home and providing quality affordable

housing is the foundation for a strong communityrdquo

12 bull WOW VOLUME 25 2016

Y O U R P R I V A T E B A N K E R

B A R R Y S M I T H

SUIT UP TAKE THE RUN WITH IT

The team comes together for the offense Who will suit up take the ball and run with it

How will the team create opportunities for the ball handler What moves will work best to bring home the win

WOW VOLUME 25 2016

14

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bull

The new guy on the team is Barry Smith and hersquos ldquosuited uprdquo and ready for the game as

Paducah Bankrsquos new Director of Wealth Management Having the ball in his court isnrsquot really new to Barry

Once upon a time in southern Illinois those same words meant an SIU uniform and a basketball court And winning

meant taking a trip to the NCAA during his freshman year

ldquoI realize that I now live in Kentucky and I am more than aware of the loyalties among basketball fans in this staterdquo

says Barry with a grin ldquoAnd I honor that Cheering on your team is one of the great joys of any basketball fanrdquo

But Barryrsquos heart still beats with the speed of a Saluki when the topic shifts to college hoopsmdashand for good reason It

was a very special time in his life

ldquoIn my first year of college playing basketball on the national stage was pretty much a dream come truerdquo admits Barry

ldquoI had the privilege of playing against Larry Bird at Indiana State who obviously went on to an incredible career in the

NBA I also went up against players like Kiki Vandeweghe David Greenwood Norm Nixon and Maurice Cheeks Little

did I know at the time the famous company I was in I was just there to play and winrdquo

And win they did Barryrsquos SIU team went to the NCAA tournament his first year at the university and won their first

game against Arizona They then lost to Wake Forest in the second round And even though the time on the floor wasnrsquot

quite what the team might have dreamed of it was still the kind of memory that basketball dreams are made of

ldquoI HAD THE PRIVILEGE OF PLAYING AGAINST LARRY BIRD AT INDIANA STATE WHO WENT ON TO AN INCREDIBLE CAREER IN THE NBArdquo

Barryrsquos dedication to teamwork hard work and the work it takes to accomplish sought-after goals has been a consistent

undercurrent in both his athletic endeavors as well as his professional career

After college Barry spent almost a decade in insurance and then followed that with a position in management with

Pepsi in southern Illinois He was a regional manager with Kroger for nine years before making his way into the world of

banking with Union Planters in Murphysboro IL He later joined Regions Bank in Paducah before assuming the position

of Director of Wealth Management at Paducah Bank

ldquoThese may seem like dissimilar careers but they are actually very similar In every company and every position I have

been bringing people together to achieve a common goalrdquo Barry says ldquoAnd thatrsquos one of the things that Paducah Bank

does so very wellrdquo

In his new role Barry will be responsible for leading efforts to integrate banking clients with additional wealth

management solutions available to them at Paducah Bank He will also serve as a key relationship manager and

aggressively work to expand the Paducah Bank presence within western Kentucky

ldquoBarry is a seasoned leader with an unwavering commitment to this marketrdquo said Paducah Bank President Mardie

Herndon ldquoI am pleased that he and his wife Amy are now part of the Paducah Bank family This move underscores our

commitment to growth and illustrates the level of confidence that we have and the opportunity that we see in both the

local market and the entire western Kentucky market Wealth Management will continue to expand

as we invest for the future and focus on top talent like Barry Smithrdquo

Barry is active within our community and maintains leadership roles with the board of

directors for the Rotary Club of Paducah and the board of directors for the Carson Center

ldquoI think if you live in Paducah and you care about the communityrdquo Barry adds ldquoyou canrsquot

help but be aware of all that this bank does for the people and the organizations in Paducah and

the surrounding area They are involved in virtually every part of this community and I take

great pride in now being an active part of that kind of civic commitmentrdquo

WOW VOLUME 25 2016 bull 17

bull

FamilyandFinance

Local Mother BeginsLegacy at Paducah Bank

Wen you re a kid even the most mundane tasks can seem magical

More than four decades ago around the age of 9 Jana Dawson says she

followed her mother into a large columned building to partake in a family

tradition opening a checking account at Paducah Bank

ldquoI thought it was excitingrdquo Jana says ldquoI felt like a big girlrdquo

Her mother Martha Dawson started teaching the concept of saving to

her four children earlymdashlong before they held their first jobs And she

taught them to entrust their savings to Paducah Bank

Martha became a Paducah Bank customer shortly after moving to the

area with her former husband James in 1953 She says she chose the bank

at random since she knew little about the city but she stayed there because

of the service She says even Jamesrsquo mother became a customer when she

moved to Paducah in the late lsquo70s

ldquoThey did everything that I would want from a bankrdquo Martha says

Martha loves how the bank is a locally owned and steady business She

notes how it hasnrsquot changed its name in the roughly 63 years she has walked

through its doors She also appreciates the fact that it allowed her four off-

spring to open accounts as children

Martha also clearly remembers that a former bank president helped her

teach a financial lesson A long time ago one of her sons ran out of money

and she took him to the bank for a loan The president sat him down for a

discussion about responsibility

ldquoHe talked to him [and gave him] a good lesson on bankingmdashyou

know just how to live a good life without problemsrdquo she said adding ldquohe

loaned us the money but not before he

talked to my sonrdquo

The years passed and Jana absorbed

her motherrsquos financial wisdom and

applied it throughout college and

throughout her career as a computer

analyst for Baptist Health Paducah

During this time the bank became a

larger part of her life When she built

her two-story brick dream home she let

Paducah Bank handle the mortgage and

the bank personnel became emotionally

invested in the house along with her

ldquoWhen I received my primary

financing through Paducah Bank they

were more excited than I wasrdquo she says

Now as Jana lives and works in the

area she has become more and more

ingrained in the community She serves as

a Paducah Ambassador a Paducah Area

Chamber of Commerce member a board

member for the Leadership Paducah

Foundation Inc and more As a devoted

city resident shersquos also happy she can

serve as a faithful customer of the local

bank Her business there has given her

another way in which she can support

her hometown

ldquoIT JUST MAKES ME PROUD TO BE A PADUCAH BANK

CUSTOMER [BECAUSE] IrsquoM VERY ACTIVE IN THE COMMUNITYrdquo

SHE SAYS

And in return Paducah Bank stays

active in her life After all the relationship

Jana has with the bank is part of a family

tradition

18 bull WOW VOLUME 25 2016

The word for

Legacy2016 is

Itrsquos a personal choice a long-standing commitment to the

practice of medicine and a belief in a wellspring of compassion

WOW VOLUME 25 2016

20

Dr EVELYN

MONTGOMERY JONES

bull

Each year Dr Evelyn Montgomery Jones dermatologist chooses a one-word theme

to serve as her guide throughout the entire year The word resonates with intent as Dr

Jones activates it to guide decisions and reinforce purpose with her staff at Wellsprings

Dermatology and The SkinCare Corner These words keep them ever mindful of their

impact in regard to family and community says Dr Jones This yearrsquos word is ldquolegacyrdquo

ldquoSkin is the largest and fastest growing human organ and skin cancer is now rated the

number one cancer in the United Statesrdquo explains Dr Jones ldquoSo we take a comprehensive approach to overall

healthy beautiful skinrdquo Thatrsquos what founded the winning combination of Wellsprings Dermatology and The SkinCare

Corner allowing for delivery of physician-strength products to combat both damage and aging of the skin These

products and techniques also enhance the skinrsquos ability to heal and decrease the risk of skin cancer

Dr Jones drew on her passion to educate on health and beauty for the mission statement she crafted ldquoOur mission

is to educate and encourage others towards excellence in wellness and beauty

in their lives for the glory of God thereby equipping and empowering them

to impact othersrdquo ldquoJIMMIE AND MEGHAN

In 1993 Dr Jones and her husband Dr Shawn Jones ENT-WERE THERE FOR ME otolaryngologist along with their children Rebecca Shawn Curtis and PROFESSIONALLY AND Caleb moved from Louisville back to her hometown of Paducah Dr Jonesrsquo PERSONALLY THEY

PROVED THE WHOLE roots are deep in Paducah Her father Dr Wally Montgomery practiced

PERSONAL BANKER medicine in western Kentucky for many years and her mother Gerry

CONCEPT IS VERY REAL Montgomery was an educator and served as Paducahrsquos mayor AT PADUCAH BANKrdquo Reflecting on the move she explains ldquoWe loved Louisville but we wanted

a slower pace and more community involvement Here we have found a

better place to be more aware and connected to the rest of the communityrdquo

Helping make her legacy of education and encouragement towards excellence in beauty and health a reality is

Paducah Bank with their own legacy of professionalism and personal service When she had the vision to build the

beautiful state-of-the-art facility housing her practice at 2721 West Park Drive her private bankers Jimmie Sizemore

and Meghan Knox were with her every step of the way

ldquoJimmie and Meghan were there for me professionally and personallyrdquo says Dr Jones ldquoThey were involved in every

step of the construction project from looking at the land and accessing the building site to groundbreaking and

through construction They gave me their personal cell phone numbers and told me to call any time including week-

ends They were always available and asking if there was anything they could take care of or if there was anything they

could do Jimmie and Meghan proved the whole personal banker concept is very real at Paducah Bankrdquo

22 bull WOW VOLUME 25 2016

THE WELLSPRINGS DERMATOLOGY

PHYSICIANS STAFF LACY BOYD PA-C

LISA BOGET PA-C AND DR EVELYN JONES

DR KYLE TURNBOis

GETTING BACK toMAKING

Health

Works MEDICAL LLC

for PATIENTS AND BUSINESSES Navigating the world of healthcare is often fraught with confusion and expense of both money

and time Such challenges create barriers and many do not access needed services until major problems occur Dr J Kyle

Turnbo who opened a private practice in 2000 saw these trends first-hand and was troubled

ldquoTherersquos obviously been a dramatic shift in healthcarerdquo he says ldquoand those changes have not been good for employers

who provide insurance coverage those who utilize healthcare or those who provide it Insurance costs have risen along with

deductibles and the average family has difficulty accessing care due to expense We found that flew in the face of what we

wanted to do which was simply to take care of peoplerdquo

WOW VOLUME 25 2016 bull 25

step back reevaluating his approach as a provider ldquoI knew there was a

was like a hundred years ago what it

Dr Turnbo decided to take a

better way to do thisrdquo he says ldquoI started thinking about what it

means to take care of people first and how those barriers could be liftedrdquo

Dr Turnborsquos then-developing concept which he named HealthWorks Medical came to life at James

Marine where an onsite clinic provided occupational medical services and healthcare for their employees

Through HealthWorks Medical a reasonable flat fee per month per employee or covered life allowed

open access to needed healthcare through Dr Turnbo and his staff of multiple practitioners with a wide

variety of experience and expertise

ldquoIn our research we found out that about 90 of patients did not have a primary care physician

Employers providing the benefit to employees and their families allowed them to have direct access to

practitioners providing cost savings to both the employee and the employer A person needs health

insurance especially to cover potential catastrophic events but itrsquos much easier to have insurance and pair

it with HealthWorks Medical services Wersquore proud that our small business partners have the ability to

ldquoPADUCAH BANK HAS ALWAYS BEEN SO SUPPORTIVE OF USrdquo ADDS DR TURNBO ldquoTHEYrsquoVE INVESTED THEIR FAITH AND RESOURCES INTO SMALL BUSINESSES AND HAVE CERTAINLY HELPED US REACH OUR POTENTIALrdquo

provide a healthcare package that is not cost prohibitive and their employees no longer have barriers to

access It is great for us as wellrdquo adds Dr Turnbo ldquoWe no longer have to worry about insurance company

codes and I can focus on whatrsquos best for each patientrdquo

The success of the program at James Marine expanded to other companies such as Paducah Bank and

Briggs amp Stratton in Murray From one clinic at James Marine HealthWorks Medical expanded to four

clinics in the West Kentucky region They expanded their occupational medicine and wellness divisions

and added a division in safety engineering and training HealthWorks Medical offers their services to

companies and businesses both large and small

ldquoSome of the greatest successes came in catching problems earlyrdquo says Dr Turnbo ldquoOne of the most

costly aspects of healthcare is chronic diseases If a person doesnrsquot access care however they may not know

they are headed toward major issues until it is catastrophicrdquo

HealthWorks Medical can provide education and support on any topic identified as a wellness need that a company presents

Examples include identifying problems such as pre-diabetic indicators early high blood pressure or chronic stress Jennie Morehead

Executive Director of Safety and Wellness at Healthworks Medical has seen the success first hand ldquoWersquove seen patients discover issues

early and then learn to make the necessary changes before the problem grew We just had about 8 men at a company who celebrated

being smoke and tobacco free for several years Wersquove had groups of people lose tons of weight We are so proud of them allrdquo The

staff makes themselves available for ongoing support and education even going grocery shopping with some to provide education

on dietary needs ldquoWe can show them that they donrsquot have to eat tree bark to eat healthyrdquo laughs Jennie

HealthWorks Medical also tracks potential healthcare savings of early detection and lifestyle changes 72 of dollars spent on

healthcare services is for the treatment of disease and illness that could have been prevented according to the Centers for Disease

Control and Prevention

ldquoA lot of wellness programs for companies consist of employees filling out a form and then being handed a sheet of informationrdquo

26 bull WOW VOLUME 25 2016

bull

explains Jennie ldquoWe want to be more involved than that Our wellness staff gets to know the people Wellness is not a touchy-feely

pie-in-the-sky kind of idea Every month we are on-site doing something Itrsquos not uncommon to have our folks in steel-toed boots

and hardhats out on a boat asking everyone how they are doing The next day they may be in a bank doing a ldquoBiggest Loserrdquo

program And all employees have access to our coachesrdquo

Dr Turnbo adds ldquoWhat makes HealthWorks Medical different is the follow up and management of the chronic diseases identified

through the wellness program Our practitioners evaluate and treat the diagnosis with routine follow ups and annual physical with lab

work includedrdquo

ldquoThese are simple getting-back-to-basics conceptsrdquo adds Dr Turnbo ldquoOur whole goal is to be a partner to service every need a

patient might have in healthcare from wellness to prevention to acute care And we do that with reasonable effective solutions It

goes back to our original goal of simply taking care of people and we are seeing success in doing that I think this concept will go

beyond this market and it will have started right here in Paducahrdquo

WOW VOLUME 25 2016 bull 27

On T am On Choic The strength of the team is each member The strength of each member is the team

PRIVATE BANKING TRUST DIVISION INVESTMENT DIVISION

PADUCAH FINANCIAL CONSULTANTS Securities offered through LPL Financial member FINRASIPC Insurance products offered through LPL Financial or its licensed affiliates Paducah Bank and Paducah Financial Consultants are not registered brokerdealers and are not affiliated with LPL Financial

Not FDIC Insured Not Bank Guaranteed May Lose Value Not a Bank Deposit Not Insured By Any Federal Government Agency

Gain the benefit of THREE financial services at ONE bank There is a WEALTH of experience among these trusted financial professionals at Paducah Bank We invite

you to get to know each member of our Wealth Management Team

PICTURED LEFT TO RIGHT Caroline Korte Lesa Barks Melanie McNeill Heather Alexander Conner Framptom Lora Riley Gayle Martin Melissa Jones

Barry Smith Carla Berry Mindi Whitworth Jimmie Sizemore Johnna Davenport Bev Underwood Zach Hosman and Lisa Murray

TRUST SERVICES Not FDIC Insured ndash No Bank Guarantee ndash May Lose Value PADUCAH BANK M E M B E R F D I C Not A Paducah Bank Deposit ndash Not Insured By Any Federal Government Agency

Making Lives Better in MindBodyamp

Spirit

The Rayand Kay Eckstein

Hospice Care Center gives families a place of

peace at a time of turmoil

In a day and age when medical professionals routinely perform what were once considered

miracles it is easy to lose sight of death as a natural conclusion of life and not a medical failure

WOW VOLUME 25 2016

30

Steven GRINNELL REGIONAL CEO amp SVP MERCY HEALTH

PRESIDENT amp CEO LOURDES

Ytitcf _~~of

puiJBa~l

As a part of its commitment to making lives

better in mind body and spirit Lourdes has

sought to treat death as a natural conclusion of

life by providing hospice services as a part of

the hospitalrsquos healing mission This program

allows patients and their families to spend their

final moments in a caring peace-filled setting

In April of 2015 Lourdes expanded and

enhanced hospice services by opening The

Ray and Kay Eckstein Hospice Care Center

providing a 10000 square foot state-of-the-art

facility serving a 16-county area including 13

western Kentucky counties and three southern

Illinois counties

ldquoThe Ray and Kay Eckstein Hospice Care

Center is a dream come true that our patients

will experience for generations to comerdquo said

Steven Grinnell Regional CEO amp SVP of

Mercy Health and President amp CEO of Lourdes

ldquoThis sacred space offers a better alternative

for hospice patients when symptoms or life

circumstances necessitate care outside of their

home This was designed by and for patients and

families to meet their needs with compassionate

care and support during these timesrdquo

ldquoLourdes is so grateful for the outpouring of

support from the community for this projectrdquo

Grinnell went on to say ldquoDuring the capital

campaign more than 670 individual donors

contributed gifts both large and small

Paducah Bankrsquos board of directors approved a

significant gift of $100000 toward the project

Support from the bank didnrsquot stop there A

number of their executives and employees also

stepped-up to support the hospice care center

with individual giftsrdquo

Designed in a semi-circle to avoid an

institutional feel features include 10 patient

suites with patios a comfortable family lounge

and kitchen childrenrsquos play area and serenity

garden and chapel for quiet reflection The

center allows unrestricted visiting hours and

pet visitors are also welcome

A team of dedicated specialty-trained

nurses physicians chaplain counselors social

32 bull WOW VOLUME 25 2016

workers personal care aides and volunteers

provide professional services meeting end-of-

life needs of body and spirit

Kay Williams director of Lourdes Hospice

and Home Care remembers special moments

in serving over 275 patients since the center

opened ldquoWe were able to grant a 13-year-old

cancer patientrsquos wish to see the movie Pitch

Perfect 2 Her condition kept her from going

to the theater so the movie studio arranged a

screening here in our family lounge Later we

all honored her request that we wear yellow to

her funeral Yellow is the color representing

childhood cancer awarenessrdquo

Ms Williams also recalls ldquoThe first time I

saw a large family make use of the various areas

of the center I knew we had gotten the design

right They had room to move between groups

as each dealt with the impending loss of their

family member Everyone copes in his or her

own way What a blessing to have space to

allow for itrdquo

Williams and Diane Davis president of the

Lourdes Foundation stress their gratitude for

the generosity of donors providing for needs of

others at their most vulnerable

GRINNELL HIGHLIGHTS PADUCAH BANKrsquoS VARIOUS CONTRIBUTIONS TO LOURDESrsquo MISSION ldquoPaducah Bank has historically been a strong

supporter of Lourdesrsquo mission to improve the

health of our communitiesrdquo he says ldquoThey

have been key supporters of the Lourdes

Golf Outing and Mardi Gras fundraisers for

many years In addition to the financial

resources given by the bank they also provide

intellectual capital through their executive

presence serving on the Lourdes board of

directors helping to provide the strategic

direction of our organization Lourdes is truly

blessed to have support both financial and

intellectual from Paducah Bankrdquo

A NEWLY DESIGNED CENTER FOR THE DELIVERY OF QUALITY CARE

LOURDES

bull

IN CASE OF EMERGENCY THE BEGINNING OF 2016 saw the open house ribbon cutting and

blessing of Lourdesrsquo renovated and expanded Emergency Department

Designed with the patient in mind and with the objective of saving time

and ultimately lives the new Emergency Department is fast flexible

and mobile allowing adaptability to meet any situation It is ideally

positioned for quick access to the cardiac catheterization lab operating

room magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) computerized tomography

(CT) scan and the intensive care unit

ldquoOur Emergency Department team has redesigned care to create

the shortest wait times optimize the patient experience and recruit

the best and brightest professionals in emergency medicinerdquo said

Steven Grinnell Regional CEO amp SVP of Mercy Health and President amp

CEO of Lourdes ldquoWith double the square footage this new Emergency

Department has been designed around the patientsrsquo needs The new

patient flow includes rapid medical exam rooms to reduce time spent

in the waiting room specialized care for behavioral health advanced

intervention for chemical accidents immediate chest pain intervention

and expert care from our teamrdquo

WOW VOLUME 25 2016 bull 33

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All parents want their children to learn

the importance of managing their

money Paducah Bank has a great

way to get started

The Smart Card allows you to put

a designated amount of cash on the

card so that your child (minimum age

of 13) can budget hisher expenditures

without going over the daily spending limit

you set for them You have control of their daily

spending can see purchases they have made

and they get the valuable experience of

being SMART with their funds

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M E M B E R F D I C

35

In Frank R Paxton

Herman Eugene Katterjohn Jr

MemoryThe Paducah community recently lost two iconic leaders whose

vision and dedication were instrumental

in the continued progress of Paducah

McCracken County Both of these

devoted citizens were witness to

monumental changes in

their work and in their

lives as their careers and

personal passions were

carried out with grand

ambition Here we

honor these two proud

Paducahans and the

MANY contributions

they left to each of us

bull

Herman EugeneKatterjohn Jr was born in Paducah in 1921 He attended Paducah schools graduated

from Columbia Military Academy in Columbia TN and from Purdue

University in 1943 with a degree in pharmacy and with an ROTC

commission He later served as an Army aviator in the Korean War

Mr Katterjohn owned and operated Owen Cleaners for 40 years 20

of those years with his father-in-law Horace Owen He served as director

of the American Division of The Johnson Group Cleaners Liverpool

England for 12 years He was invited 13 consecutive years to the Varsity

International Dry Cleaners and was chairman in 1976 He was a former

member of the Paducah Tourist Commission the Paducah Convention

Center Board Paducah Water Works and Greater Paducah Industrial

Foundation He was a lifetime member of the United Church of

Paducah where he served as an elder He was the longest-serving

member of the Rotary Club of Paducah

ldquoMr Katterjohn was a part of Paducahrsquos greatest generationrdquo said

City Commissioner Allan Rhodes ldquoHe was a fabric of the communityrdquo

added County Commissioner Bill Bartleman Longtime friend Basil

Drossos said he was a part of the ldquobedrock that modern Paducah was

founded and created onrdquo ldquoOne of his favorite pastimes was just driving

around Paducahrdquo said his son-in-law David Perry ldquoThe riverfront

parks different buildings and monuments were continually fascinating

to him He loved taking rides like thatrdquo

ldquoAlmost everyone will tell you that he always knew their name He

knew about their family He was very much a people person He was

really interested not just in your name but he wanted to know how you

were doing how things were going And it was a truly genuine interestrdquo

added his daughter Carolyn Perry

One of Mr Katterjohnrsquos most noted civic projects was the University

of Kentucky College of Engineering Paducah campus In 2003 he

established the first endowed professorship and was also a key leader in

getting the college established ldquoHe had a vision for how having engi-

neering education in this area would significantly contribute to the eco-

nomic development of the regionrdquo said David Silverstein director of

the Paducah campus

Mr Katterjohn had been a member of the Paducah Bank Board of

Directors since 1957 and a past chairman ldquoMr Gene Katterjohn was

instrumental in the leadership and growth of the bank and took great

pride in itrdquo said Joe Framptom ldquoHe was committed to the belief that

the bank should serve and give back to the community Those were

tenets of his beliefs not just in his personal business but in his life Our

bank will reap the many benefits of having Mr Katterjohn at the helm

of our board of directors well into the futurerdquo

Frank R Paxton was the son of Edwin J and Florence Paxton He was a 1948 cum laude graduate of the University of Notre Dame From then until 1961 he served as business manager and general manager of The Paducah Sun (then the Paducah Sun-Democrat) He became publisher of the newspaper in 1961

succeeding his father who had held the position since 1900

In 1968 Paxton moved to Chicago to assume the role of president of Burke and James Inc a photographic supply and manufacturing company

owned by Paducah Newspapers Inc He returned to Paducah in 1972 to become president of The Paducah Bank and Trust Company a position held until his retirement in 1984 Mr Paxton led numerous civic organizations and charitable efforts during his life in Paducah

Mr Paxton served two terms as president of the Paducah Area Chamber of Commerce He was president of the Rotary Club of Paducah and chairman of Riverside Hospital which later became Lourdes In the 1950s he chaired a fundraising effort that netted a then-record $87000 for participating agencies Following that campaign he was presented with the Junior Chamber of Commercersquos Distinguished Service Award He was active in Democratic politics including a role as state campaign chairman for President Lyndon Johnson He served on numerous state boards and agencies and in 1974 was appointed by Governor Wendell Ford to the Murray State University Board of Regents Mr Paxton was a guest at the White House on several occasions during the Kennedy and Johnson administrations He told friends and family that one of his fondest memories was an occasion in 1961 when he and other newspaper publishers were invited to a private luncheon with President Kennedy to discuss the economy

ldquoAlthough Frank did not have a banking back-ground he certainly had a business background and an understanding of the communityrdquo said Joe Framptom CEO of Paducah Bank ldquoHis good common business sense served him well and it served our bank and the community very well He was an ethical honorable individual And he was a very good friend and mentor to me He will be greatly missedrdquo

Reverend Joe Beal is the

REAL DEAL At least thatrsquos how Debbie Curtis member of

Broadway United Methodist Church sees the reverend

ldquoHe walks the walkrdquo says Debbie as she exits the

Sunday service

Reverend Joe Beal has been in the ministry for 35

years and was appointed pastor of Broadway Methodist in

June 2010 His message of love is what he is associated

with most but his role as the first black preacher for this

predominantly white church is also notable

Like any new appointment Brother Joe and the

congregation began with a bit of apprehension

ldquoWe had our legitimate fear of the unknown Without

discussing it I think that we decided to trust each other

and each give the other a chance It was new different

and unknown for us both Neither of us decided to base

our judgement of the other solely on the color of our skin

but rather on how we would treat each other Sadly

however racism exists in our country and in our world I

am grateful to be part of a congregation that is trying to

create a climate of love trust and respect among all

peoplerdquo says Brother Joe

When Debbie Curtis calls Brother Joe ldquothe real dealrdquo

she says it is because his love is genuine

ldquoTo love others not professionally not in word only but

to love them lsquofor realrsquordquo says Brother Joe

Brother Joe recently announced he would be leaving

ldquothe most rewarding and fulfilling experience of [his] liferdquo

because of an ongoing battle with diabetes While he will

no longer serve in the pulpit he plans to remain as

active as he is able with the congregation

Pastoral Ministries Assistant John Sparks says that

there simply are some people you canrsquot replace

ldquoThere is a tendency for any church to see itself more

as an organization than an organism Brother Joe helped

Broadway by providing a fresh vision of compassionrdquo

says John

There are new realities in the community like home-

lessness and mental illness that John believes will

require the vision Brother Joe has brought to Broadway

ldquoItrsquos by being able to see through a lens that sees

everyone as being part of something bigger that we can

reach out to them and that we can be reached by them

as well To continue to live into that spirit that he walked

is not only a challenge but an opportunity especially in

this neighborhood He opened a lot more doors for those

opportunitiesrdquo says John

As John takes over the daily administration of the

church Brother Joe has a few words of advice

ldquoTo love unconditionallyhellipand to realize that the

success or failure of the congregation is not on his

back but on Godrsquos to remember that his name is

ldquoJohnrdquo and not ldquoAtlasrdquo to remember that the Church is

of God and will be until the end of time and lastly to

remember how much he is loved by God his family me

and the congregationrdquo says Brother Joe

And the congregation will forever love their Brother Joe

WOW VOLUME 25 2016

38

WOW VOLUME 23 2014 bull 37

$

$ $

$

Dollar$fromheaven A local church received a gift that

honored their members their mission and their beliefs

Many dream of it Some hope for it Others may pray for it ldquoItrdquo is the improbable phone call

delivering news that a stranger has named you the sole beneficiary of a trust

sufficient to retire all your debt

Seven Oaks Church of Christ on Highway 97 in Mayfield was on the

receiving end of just such a phone call in October of 2015

The congregation had made a leap of faith in 2014 adding a 4000-plus

square foot educational annex to the existing church facility to allow for a

growing congregation Included in the project were two new canopies LED

parking lot lights and other minor improvements bringing the total cost of

the project to approximately $600000 Through quarterly ldquoFifth Sundayrdquo

contributions the debt had been reduced to $338000 but was still costing

the church about $1000 per month in interest alone

One phone call from Paducah Bankrsquos Melanie McNeill changed the entire

financial situation of the church Seven Oaks was the sole beneficiary of a trust

valued at $367000 enough to retire the churchrsquos $338000 debt As Seven

Oaks Minister Josh Ketchum communicated ldquoWhen we found out the amount

of money we were fully convinced in the providence of Godrdquo

Asked if he felt the church had received pennies from heaven Elder Don

Sparks responded ldquoNo not pennies dollars from heavenrdquo

The bequest was left to the church by Graves County native Elizabeth Allene

Morris who was not a member of Seven Oaks Church and known by few in

the church Her nephew Mike Mabry describes his aunt as a strong-willed

independent woman with a sense of ad-

venture which led her to California in the

1930rsquos where she spent most of her life

Mabry fondly recalled ldquoMy Aunt

Allene had a good head for figures and

probably saw something she liked about

Seven Oaks Churchrdquo

She created her will in 1994 which

included a trust to go into effect at her

death to benefit her sister Estelle Seay

Paducah Bank became the trustee and was

responsible for managing the funds and

distributing designated principle and

40 bull WOW VOLUME 25 2016

bull

ldquoMelanie worked

really well with us and

was right on top of things She made

us feel comfortable and we believed she

always had the best interest of her client

in mind She always had time to talk to

done through Paducah Bankrdquo

Seven Oaksrsquo Josh Ketchum and

Don Sparks remember Melanie

McNeillrsquos response when they filled her

in on the details of how the amount

of the unexpected bequest related to

Josh KETCHUM

Seven Oaks Minister monthly payments to Seay for as long as

she lived At Seayrsquos death the remaining

value of the trust was to be paid out to

the church Seay was a member of Seven

Oaks but had moved away years ago to

be cared for by family Like Mrs Morris

few people in the church knew her

Mabry who lives in northern

Kentucky cared for his Aunt Estelle

in her declining health and dealt with

Paducah Bank in regard to the trust

He describes dealings with the Bank

and Melanie McNeill in particular

us and I never felt that she was rushing

me or trying to cut a conversation shortrdquo

Seeing no obstacles in his remote

dealings from outside the geographical

region of Paducah Bank he offered the

ultimate compliment ldquoIf I were in the

position to establish a trust it would be

the church debt She said ldquoThis is a

God thingrdquo

Whether you consider it a God

thing providence of God or a happy

coincidence it was made possible by a

wise woman doing prudent estate

planning with a local bank

WOW VOLUME 25 2016 bull 41

Making Memories

PADUCAH BANK SPREADS THE WOW

AROUND TOWN Over the river down main street at the movies and in the parking

lotmdashno matter the location or the encounter when Paducah Bank is there some WOW is going on Herersquos just a REALLY brief look at some of the wonderful experiences weve had this past year

WOW VOLUME 25 2016

42

LEFT Our young friend Jose (Paco)

dos Remedios shared his music and his love of

his hometown with everyone in a recent TV commercial

1 Joe Framptom presents a check for $2500 to Paducah Bank Teen of the Year winner

Meg Hancock 2 Cathy Crecelius and WPSD NewsChannel 6 were our

partners for a Super Shredder event 3 Lisa Long and Maurie McGarvey

ldquoleaned inrdquo and learned about women in the workplace last summer 4 Rae and

Dixie Hall were WOW warriors and rowers at the Dragon Boat races 5 Paducah Bank honors our veterans each day with a special

place to park 6 Macie Hargrove loved the holiday parade in WOW fashion 7 Sarah Hendley

did some networking at our summer college reception 8 Hollie Potter always gives a helping

hand to our Paducah Bank volunteer efforts 9 Some Paducah Bank swingers include Mike Shelbourne

Mark Knecht Mardie Herndon and Rick Loyd

ESERVED FOR OUR

VETERANS bull AND MILITARY

( -~

321

654

987

Karess HOSKINS

It takes a COMMUNITY

and SCHOLARSHIP

to create a productive pathwayfor college-bound

students with f inancial needs

PADUCAH BANK HAS DONATED $150000 TO THE

COMMUNITY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

WOW VOLUME 25 2016

45

SAYS HELLO

McCracken County High School 2015

THE PHONE RINGS AND AUTOMATICALLY KELE

Kele doesnrsquot just pick up the phone She picks up little things about people and remembers them From answering your calls to answering your questions the people at Paducah Bank give you personal attention and treat you like you really matter for one simple reason YOU DO Talk to the people at Paducah Bank

Real people Real service 2705755700

M E M B E R F D I C

graduate Karess Hoskins could hardly hold back her tears as she described how much

the support from the Community Scholarship Program meant to her

A first-generation college student at West Kentucky Community and Technical

College Hoskins was one of more than 150 Community Scholarship Program

students family friends and supporters who attended a luncheon recognizing students

and supporters of the program

ldquoThank you to the donors for giving students like me the opportunity to attend

college tuition-freerdquo said the 18-year-old Hoskins who plans to pursue a career in

radiology ldquoTo not have to worry about having to pay for college allows us to

focus on selecting a major and getting good gradesrdquo

Hoskinsrsquo parents Kenny and Mary Hoskins said receiving a community

scholarship was the reason their daughter is able to go to college ldquoItrsquos so

wonderfulrdquo said Mary Hoskins ldquoWithout it (the CSP scholarship) we

would never have been able to send herrdquo Her father agreed ldquoItrsquos a blessing

It really helped out a whole lot Irsquom really proud of people helping out like

this it will help others toordquo he said

The Community Scholarship Program provides scholarship funding for

up to 60 credit hours toward a technical

certification andor an associate degree

at WKCTC The Rotary Club of

Paducah initiated the idea for the CSP

as a public-private partnership with strong

participation from the Rotary the City

of Paducah McCracken County Fiscal

Court partnering high schools WKCTC

Paducah Bank and several local businesses

and companies Students at a participating

Paducah or McCracken County

high school or homeschool

within McCracken County

are eligible for the program

as long as they meet certain

criteria The inaugural CSP

class began at WKCTC in fall

2014 with 216 students Many of

those students will have graduated

46 bull WOW VOLUME 25 2016

THE PHONE RINGS AND AUTOMATICALLY KELE

from the college beginning in May 2015

Hoskins said she is striving to be a

positive influence on others ldquoIrsquom trying

to be the best role model to the ones who

look up to me For my nieces and nephews

I want them to know that when things get

difficult I will be there for them encour-

aging and supporting themrdquo Hoskins

said ldquoAnd they need to know there are

other people who are ready to assist them

when things get difficult in liferdquo

Ashley Wright WKCTC Vice President

of Institutional Advancement said one

of the most rewarding things about the

Community Scholarship Program is the

continued support of the community

ldquoItrsquos a commitment to these students

that regardless of what their personal and

professional aspirations may be they will

not have to put it on hold

because of financial barriersrdquo

Wright said

ldquoWe cannot make that

commitment without our

donorsrdquo added Wright

ldquoWe are so grateful

Paducah Bank believed in

the vision of the Community

Scholarship Program and what it

could do for Paducah and McCracken

County from the very beginning They

became one of the first businesses to

financially support this initiative and

have been committed to the scholarshiprsquos

purpose of increasing the percentage

of McCracken County students that

transition from high school to post-

secondary education Today we know

that students who participate

in the Community

Scholarship Program

are staying enrolled in

college earning a higher

GPA than their non-

CSP peers and earning

more college credit

each semester This

success is due to the businesses

and organizations that stepped up in

the beginning before we could have

envisioned these results Paducah Bank

is always looking toward the future of

this community and their support of

the Community Scholarship Program is

evidence of their commitment to the next

generation of Paducah and McCracken

Countyrdquo

SAYS HELLO

WOW VOLUME 25 2016 bull 47

THE ARTof EDUCATION AT PADUCAH SCHOOL OF ART AND DESIGN

49

ldquoTHE ENTIRE ART SCHOOL CAMPUS

ANCHORS PADUCAHrsquoS GROWING CREATIVE

ECONOMY AND ADDS WEIGHT TO THE REGIONrsquoS

RECOGNITION AS A CULTURAL DESTINATION I AM PLEASED AND PROUD

TO HAVE WORKED WITH SO MANY EXTRAORDINARY

INDIVIDUALS IN MAKING THE COMMUNITYrsquoS VISION FOR A WORLD-CLASS ART SCHOOL A REALITY AND I

AM DELIGHTED WITH WHAT WE HAVE ACCOMPLISHEDrdquo

mdashPAUL AHO Dean of the Paducah

School of Art and Design

In March 2000 the city of Paducah in partnership with Paducah Bank

launched its award-winning Artist Relocation

Program as a means of revitalizing its historic

LowerTown neighborhood This highly successful

program has infused over $30 million into the

local economy earning Paducah international

recognition as a historic cultural destination

and significantly enriching the cultural life of

the region

In August 2008 a collaborative effort between

the city West Kentucky Community and Technical

College (WKCTC) and regional interests created

Paducah School of Art to serve the region and

anchor the LowerTown Arts District through the

creation of a world-class art school The school

opened in temporary studios in downtown

Paducah and immediately exceeded expectations

for its growth

As part of a larger vision for the schoolrsquos

expansion in April 2013 the school changed its

name to Paducah School of Art and Design (PSAD)

reflecting an expanded vision for its programming

and the art schoolrsquos absorption of the collegersquos long-

standing visual communication and multimedia

programs In January 2014 Paducah School of

Art opened the Ceramics and Small Metals

Building on Madison Street in LowerTown This

historic structure allowed for a greatly expanded

state-of-the-art ceramics studio as well as studios

for the launch of new programs in jewelry and

metals to further serve the community

ldquoI recently had a chance to tour the Paducah School of Art and Design which has to be one of the most inspiring state-of-the-art facilities for artists and art students to be found anywhere Itrsquos a beautiful and thoughtfully re-purposed light-filled crown jewel that will surely be a beacon for creative visual artists in all disciplines And I canrsquot imagine what kind of wonderful impact that creative engine is going to have on the communityrdquo

mdashMICHAEL KILLOREN Local Arts Agencies Director National Endowment for the Arts

50 bull WOW VOLUME 25 2016

PSAD expanded again in August 2014 with the

completion of its 7000-square-foot Sculpture Building

located adjacent to the ceramics and small metals studios

The Sculpture Building houses fully equipped studios for

clay modeling large-scale projects wood and metals

fabrication along with a foundry and studios for mold

making and bronze casting

Also in August 2014 renovations began on the 2D and

Graphic Design Building in a historic building adjacent to

PSADrsquos other LowerTown studios This 30000-square-foot

expansion opened in January and houses the schoolrsquos programs

in drawing painting photography visual communication

and multimedia It also includes a resource library and

dedicated galleries for an enhanced exhibition program

further serving the region and the goals of WKCTC

ldquoCompletion of PSADrsquos new 2D and Graphic Design

building will allow us to properly house all of our 2D and

media programs in one location expand our Master Artists

Workshop program increase our public programming and

community outreach and continue to build on our note-

worthy exhibition programrdquo said Paul Aho Dean of PSAD

In support of Paducahrsquos emergence as a cultural and arts

destination and an eye toward national recognition for its

programs PSAD launched its first Master Artist Workshops

in the summer of 2014 The program featured national

artists and educators and attracted students from across

the country With the advent of new classes and faculty

come new opportunities for students seeking to launch

their college experience as well as significant new resources

for emerging and established artists to enhance their career

opportunities in the region and beyond

Paducah Bank supported the completion of PSAD with a

$150000 gift and the naming rights for the Paducah Bank

Kitchens Cafeacute

Paducah School of Art and Design is a division of West

Kentucky Community and Technical College a regionally

accredited college recognized by The Aspen Institute as

one of the top ten community colleges in the nation three

consecutive times and twice as a Finalist with Distinction

ldquoAt PSAD a diverse mix of traditional and non-traditional

students and studio artists from the community work side

by side in the studiosrdquo said WKCTC president Dr Barbara

Veazey ldquosharing insights experience and ideas to the

mutual benefit of allrdquo

PaulAho is the Dean of Paducah

School of Art and Design where he also teaches digital photography He earned

his Bachelor of Fine Arts degree at Florida State

University and his Master of Fine Arts degree from the

University of South Florida Paul has also taught at Palm

Beach Community College and Florida Atlantic University

He has twice been awarded South Florida Cultural

Consortium Visual and Media Artists Fellowships and

his work is represented in numerous public and private

collections ldquoThe entire art school campus anchors

Paducahrsquos growing creative economy and adds weight to

the regionrsquos recognition as a cultural destinationrdquo says

Aho ldquoI am pleased and proud to have worked with so

many extraordinary individuals in making the communityrsquos

vision for a world-class art school a reality and I am

delighted with what we have accomplishedrdquo

it

Allpo1nt

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InHonorof

Those Who Serve

Paducah Bank is joining with the Paducah community to foster strong positive relationships between police and those they seek to protect

WOW VOLUME 25 2016

53

News feeds around the nation have been full of shootings protests

and nation-wide outrage of late Some of that has resulted from rifts between police

departments and the communities theyrsquove sworn to protect

Members of the Paducah Police Department have taken steps to make sure such a

disassociation never encroaches on the community they preserve and protect Chief of

Police Brandon Barnhill says he believes establishing The Police Foundation of Paducah-

McCracken County Inc will create a way to further tie his force to the Paducah public

ldquoWe felt like this was an opportunity for us to provide an open door or an avenue for

the community to further support some of our initiativesrdquo he said

The foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization designed to raise funds and to

give local police extra resources for improving public safety strengthening community

partnerships and increasing employee development Barnhill says the City of Paducah

has given his department sufficient funding but this new effort will raise money for

extra programs and training and will hopefully strengthen the forcersquos bond with the

local community

ldquoWe see the value of relationships transparency an open-door policy and of opening

lines of communication with the

communityrdquo Barnhill says

By investing in the Paducah

Police Departmentrsquos foundation

the com-munity will help fund

programs like improved training

courses continuing education and

the purchase of new technology

for police use But Barnhill says

strengthening the relationship between

the force and the community is still

the foundationrsquos ultimate focus Itrsquos a

goal that the chief says matters now

more than ever

ldquoRelationships have to have a

strong foundational level at which you

Building on a

strongfoundation Funding provided through the Paducah Police Foundation will support initiatives in

these areas each year allowing the Paducah Police Department to undertake innovative

projects and improve its ability to serve the citizens of Paducah

bull Keep police officers safe bull Fight violence and drug related crime bull Improve

Paducah police community relations bull Make neighborhoods safer bull Provide healthy

outlets for youth bull Assist police officers in upgrading critical skills and education

The Police Foundation of Paducah McCracken County is the only organization sanc-

tioned by the Paducah Police Department to raise funds for its benefit

The Police Foundation of Paducah McCracken County Inc is a registered corporation

with the state of Kentucky and is recognized by the federal government as a 501(c)(3)

tax exempt non-profit organization

54 bull WOW VOLUME 25 2016

Building on a

strongfoundation

know people in the community they

know you as an individual and they

know your principlesrdquo he says ldquoThey

know how you manage an agency as

large as a police departmentrdquo

ldquoThe success of a community has

much to do with the success of the

institutions that form the basis of its

safety and securityrdquo said Joe Framptom

a member of the Paducah Police

Foundation board ldquoI personally believe

that the creation of this organization will

be a constructive means of supporting the

goals of our local police force and will

be a proactive impetus to maintaining

strong productive alliances between the

members of the Paducah police and the

people in our community Our bank is

pleased that we can be a part of this new

endeavor This is one more way each of

us at Paducah Bank can creatively and

beneficially serve our communityrdquo

Board Chairman Jim Garrett whole-

heartedly agrees ldquoI am honored to serve

on the new Police Foundationrsquos board

and hope that businesses and individuals

in the Paducah community will consider

supporting our effortsrdquo Garrett says

ldquoWe hope to help build a police force

capable of dealing with the complexity

of the 21st century It is imperative that

we assist our officers with additional

education and enhanced opportunities

for positive interaction with the

community it serves Every person can

make a difference no matter how big

or small as long as we have a common

goal in mindrdquo

Anyone who would like to know

more about the organization or who

would like to donate online can visit

wwwpaducahpolicefoundationorg

Donations may be made by mail to

the Police Foundation of Paducah-

McCracken County Inc PO Box 594

Paducah KY 42002-0594 Donations

can also be made in person at any

Paducah Bank location

LEFT TO RIGHT Chief Brandon Barnhill Paducah Bank CEO Joe Framptom

Board Member Leon Owens Assistant Chief Brian Krueger Board Chairman

Jim Garrett Board Member Gary Reese

NOT PICTURED Board Members Whitney Denson and April Wolfrom

WOW VOLUME 25 2016 bull 55

theLast page

ldquoUrban architecture especially architecture from the early twentieth century has been a favorite subject of my art for as long

as I have been painting I knew the first time I drove up Broadway and saw

downtown Paducah that it would soon be the subject of my paintingsrdquo

WILLIAM RENZULLI was one of the first artists to personally and professionally invest in the LowerTown Artist Relocation program and has continued to be a stalwart participant and supporter of the arts culture in Paducah

WOW VOLUME 25 2016

56

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Post Office Box 2600 bull Paducah KY 42002-2600

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PAID PADUCAH KY PERMIT 44

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Itrsquos a new start Itrsquos a new relationship Itrsquos a new life We want to be a part of it all

Call or stop by a Paducah Bank location today and letrsquos get acquainted You have so much to plan for and we want to help

with financial products and services for every plan and every dream Let us put a little WOW in your new life together

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original family

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ltthe team Paducah Bank understood the civic side and that this

DECADESof DEDICATION MCKEEL EQUIPMENT IS THE

OLDEST FAMILY-OWNED CASE DEALERSHIP IN THE US

Eighty-two years ago Coleman McKeel opened a small business in Murray KY working out of the trunk of his car His mission helping customers with their machinery needs

Colemanrsquos wife Frances joined him in the 1950s structuring the parts and accounting departments In the 1970s sons Dan and Greg joined in and soon after the family opened an additional location in Paducah stretching their reach to the four-state region

The mission remained the same servicing and renting equipment for farmers contractors and homeowners who have jobs to do From backhoes to excavators to forklifts the family stayed focused on supplying the right equipment at the right time

McKeel Equipment is now in their third generation with Dan and his son Andy managing the Murray location Greg and Danrsquos oldest son Scott oversee Paducah operations McKeel is the oldest Case dealership in the United States that is still owned and operated by the

is purely Paducah We are proud to have them as a sponsorrdquo

The once familiar Chief uniforms will be seen again on the

field beginning June 4 The crack of the wooden bat will shoot

its way across the eager crowd just as it did on Brooks Stadiumrsquos

opening day in 1949

Greg is happy to see the Chiefs return and hopes it will get

more people to come experience the game and the stadium ldquoIrsquom

amazed at how many people come up to me and tell me that

even though they arenrsquot baseball people they are excited about

this Even if you arenrsquot a baseball fan yoursquoll want to go see this

team and soak up the atmosphere Itrsquos unlike any otherrdquo

WOW VOLUME 25 2016 bull 9

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left a career in law for a

commitment to her fellow citizen

Wen asked how she likes her new position as Executive Director of the

Housing Authority of Paducah in comparison to her previous career as a partner

in a local law firm Melissa Yates exclaims ldquoI liked law but I love housing

It is rewarding and my satisfaction level is off the chartrdquo

WOW VOLUME 25 2016

11

-

No stranger to the requirements of public housing she served as legal counsel to the Housing Authority since 2003

and her private practice experience focused on public housing issues and regulatory matters with the United States

Department of Housing and Urban Development and the Kentucky Public Service Commission

Yates has been on the job since May 2015 and thinks she has the most interesting job possible ldquoMost people canrsquot

say this but I genuinely love coming to work each dayrdquo she explains

Although itrsquos her dream job itrsquos not without its challenges Her biggest hurdle has been securing sufficient HUD

funding Appropriations are set by Congress and vary year by year This year it amounted to approximately 82 percent

of budgeted needs Melissa credits her dedicated staff of housing professionals with working efficiently to address

priorities while meeting resident needs and complying with numerous and stringent HUD requirements This year

ldquoPADUCAH BANK FOCUSES ON

RELATIONSHIPS AND WORKS HARD TO MAINTAIN THOSE

RELATIONSHIPSrdquo

she is proud to report that despite limited funding they were able to use

capital funds to tuck-point and paint Elmwood Court and put in new

windows in the Anderson Court site

Despite the limited funding Melissa praises her staff for meticulous

maintenance of housing units mostly built in the 1950rsquos a task she

admits isnrsquot easy The new Executive Director feels the staff at all levels

goes beyond their job requirements by asking themselves questions like

ldquoIf I was putting my mother or sister in this apartment how would I

want it to lookrdquo

Melissa and her staff of approximately 35 housing professionals

provide services for 1600 residents and maintain 855 housing units throughout the city She realizes public housing

is sometimes negatively perceived but she emphasizes ldquoMy staff works too hard not to get positive recognition I

want everyone to know they do a really great jobrdquo

She clearly loves her staff and reiterates ldquoThey are housing professionals We are professionalsrdquo

Another group of professionals that she values are the staff of Paducah Bank

ldquoPaducah Bank focuses on relationships and works hard to maintain those relationships Even though I have

worked with them for years until the last few months I never fully appreciated the extent of work provided to their

customersrdquo says Yates ldquoAll of the personal bankers Melissa Khourie Kelly LeNeave Mardie Herndon and Terry

Bradley are always attentive responsive and ready to hold our hands and walk us through whatever is necessary The

level of service we receive is truly remarkablerdquo

A native of southern Illinois Yates and her husband Greg a CPA at Williams Williams and Lentz have never

regretted their move to Paducah almost 15 years ago Their children are Brendan a Paducah Tilghman High School

senior Sloane a kindergartener and their youngest Lincoln who is 3

Melissa Yates summarizes her feelings about her career change ldquoWhen practicing law I was confident what I was

doing was important to clients but not sure if it was really making a difference in the community Now Irsquom certain

Irsquom doing something to make our community even better Everyone deserves a home and providing quality affordable

housing is the foundation for a strong communityrdquo

12 bull WOW VOLUME 25 2016

Y O U R P R I V A T E B A N K E R

B A R R Y S M I T H

SUIT UP TAKE THE RUN WITH IT

The team comes together for the offense Who will suit up take the ball and run with it

How will the team create opportunities for the ball handler What moves will work best to bring home the win

WOW VOLUME 25 2016

14

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bull

The new guy on the team is Barry Smith and hersquos ldquosuited uprdquo and ready for the game as

Paducah Bankrsquos new Director of Wealth Management Having the ball in his court isnrsquot really new to Barry

Once upon a time in southern Illinois those same words meant an SIU uniform and a basketball court And winning

meant taking a trip to the NCAA during his freshman year

ldquoI realize that I now live in Kentucky and I am more than aware of the loyalties among basketball fans in this staterdquo

says Barry with a grin ldquoAnd I honor that Cheering on your team is one of the great joys of any basketball fanrdquo

But Barryrsquos heart still beats with the speed of a Saluki when the topic shifts to college hoopsmdashand for good reason It

was a very special time in his life

ldquoIn my first year of college playing basketball on the national stage was pretty much a dream come truerdquo admits Barry

ldquoI had the privilege of playing against Larry Bird at Indiana State who obviously went on to an incredible career in the

NBA I also went up against players like Kiki Vandeweghe David Greenwood Norm Nixon and Maurice Cheeks Little

did I know at the time the famous company I was in I was just there to play and winrdquo

And win they did Barryrsquos SIU team went to the NCAA tournament his first year at the university and won their first

game against Arizona They then lost to Wake Forest in the second round And even though the time on the floor wasnrsquot

quite what the team might have dreamed of it was still the kind of memory that basketball dreams are made of

ldquoI HAD THE PRIVILEGE OF PLAYING AGAINST LARRY BIRD AT INDIANA STATE WHO WENT ON TO AN INCREDIBLE CAREER IN THE NBArdquo

Barryrsquos dedication to teamwork hard work and the work it takes to accomplish sought-after goals has been a consistent

undercurrent in both his athletic endeavors as well as his professional career

After college Barry spent almost a decade in insurance and then followed that with a position in management with

Pepsi in southern Illinois He was a regional manager with Kroger for nine years before making his way into the world of

banking with Union Planters in Murphysboro IL He later joined Regions Bank in Paducah before assuming the position

of Director of Wealth Management at Paducah Bank

ldquoThese may seem like dissimilar careers but they are actually very similar In every company and every position I have

been bringing people together to achieve a common goalrdquo Barry says ldquoAnd thatrsquos one of the things that Paducah Bank

does so very wellrdquo

In his new role Barry will be responsible for leading efforts to integrate banking clients with additional wealth

management solutions available to them at Paducah Bank He will also serve as a key relationship manager and

aggressively work to expand the Paducah Bank presence within western Kentucky

ldquoBarry is a seasoned leader with an unwavering commitment to this marketrdquo said Paducah Bank President Mardie

Herndon ldquoI am pleased that he and his wife Amy are now part of the Paducah Bank family This move underscores our

commitment to growth and illustrates the level of confidence that we have and the opportunity that we see in both the

local market and the entire western Kentucky market Wealth Management will continue to expand

as we invest for the future and focus on top talent like Barry Smithrdquo

Barry is active within our community and maintains leadership roles with the board of

directors for the Rotary Club of Paducah and the board of directors for the Carson Center

ldquoI think if you live in Paducah and you care about the communityrdquo Barry adds ldquoyou canrsquot

help but be aware of all that this bank does for the people and the organizations in Paducah and

the surrounding area They are involved in virtually every part of this community and I take

great pride in now being an active part of that kind of civic commitmentrdquo

WOW VOLUME 25 2016 bull 17

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FamilyandFinance

Local Mother BeginsLegacy at Paducah Bank

Wen you re a kid even the most mundane tasks can seem magical

More than four decades ago around the age of 9 Jana Dawson says she

followed her mother into a large columned building to partake in a family

tradition opening a checking account at Paducah Bank

ldquoI thought it was excitingrdquo Jana says ldquoI felt like a big girlrdquo

Her mother Martha Dawson started teaching the concept of saving to

her four children earlymdashlong before they held their first jobs And she

taught them to entrust their savings to Paducah Bank

Martha became a Paducah Bank customer shortly after moving to the

area with her former husband James in 1953 She says she chose the bank

at random since she knew little about the city but she stayed there because

of the service She says even Jamesrsquo mother became a customer when she

moved to Paducah in the late lsquo70s

ldquoThey did everything that I would want from a bankrdquo Martha says

Martha loves how the bank is a locally owned and steady business She

notes how it hasnrsquot changed its name in the roughly 63 years she has walked

through its doors She also appreciates the fact that it allowed her four off-

spring to open accounts as children

Martha also clearly remembers that a former bank president helped her

teach a financial lesson A long time ago one of her sons ran out of money

and she took him to the bank for a loan The president sat him down for a

discussion about responsibility

ldquoHe talked to him [and gave him] a good lesson on bankingmdashyou

know just how to live a good life without problemsrdquo she said adding ldquohe

loaned us the money but not before he

talked to my sonrdquo

The years passed and Jana absorbed

her motherrsquos financial wisdom and

applied it throughout college and

throughout her career as a computer

analyst for Baptist Health Paducah

During this time the bank became a

larger part of her life When she built

her two-story brick dream home she let

Paducah Bank handle the mortgage and

the bank personnel became emotionally

invested in the house along with her

ldquoWhen I received my primary

financing through Paducah Bank they

were more excited than I wasrdquo she says

Now as Jana lives and works in the

area she has become more and more

ingrained in the community She serves as

a Paducah Ambassador a Paducah Area

Chamber of Commerce member a board

member for the Leadership Paducah

Foundation Inc and more As a devoted

city resident shersquos also happy she can

serve as a faithful customer of the local

bank Her business there has given her

another way in which she can support

her hometown

ldquoIT JUST MAKES ME PROUD TO BE A PADUCAH BANK

CUSTOMER [BECAUSE] IrsquoM VERY ACTIVE IN THE COMMUNITYrdquo

SHE SAYS

And in return Paducah Bank stays

active in her life After all the relationship

Jana has with the bank is part of a family

tradition

18 bull WOW VOLUME 25 2016

The word for

Legacy2016 is

Itrsquos a personal choice a long-standing commitment to the

practice of medicine and a belief in a wellspring of compassion

WOW VOLUME 25 2016

20

Dr EVELYN

MONTGOMERY JONES

bull

Each year Dr Evelyn Montgomery Jones dermatologist chooses a one-word theme

to serve as her guide throughout the entire year The word resonates with intent as Dr

Jones activates it to guide decisions and reinforce purpose with her staff at Wellsprings

Dermatology and The SkinCare Corner These words keep them ever mindful of their

impact in regard to family and community says Dr Jones This yearrsquos word is ldquolegacyrdquo

ldquoSkin is the largest and fastest growing human organ and skin cancer is now rated the

number one cancer in the United Statesrdquo explains Dr Jones ldquoSo we take a comprehensive approach to overall

healthy beautiful skinrdquo Thatrsquos what founded the winning combination of Wellsprings Dermatology and The SkinCare

Corner allowing for delivery of physician-strength products to combat both damage and aging of the skin These

products and techniques also enhance the skinrsquos ability to heal and decrease the risk of skin cancer

Dr Jones drew on her passion to educate on health and beauty for the mission statement she crafted ldquoOur mission

is to educate and encourage others towards excellence in wellness and beauty

in their lives for the glory of God thereby equipping and empowering them

to impact othersrdquo ldquoJIMMIE AND MEGHAN

In 1993 Dr Jones and her husband Dr Shawn Jones ENT-WERE THERE FOR ME otolaryngologist along with their children Rebecca Shawn Curtis and PROFESSIONALLY AND Caleb moved from Louisville back to her hometown of Paducah Dr Jonesrsquo PERSONALLY THEY

PROVED THE WHOLE roots are deep in Paducah Her father Dr Wally Montgomery practiced

PERSONAL BANKER medicine in western Kentucky for many years and her mother Gerry

CONCEPT IS VERY REAL Montgomery was an educator and served as Paducahrsquos mayor AT PADUCAH BANKrdquo Reflecting on the move she explains ldquoWe loved Louisville but we wanted

a slower pace and more community involvement Here we have found a

better place to be more aware and connected to the rest of the communityrdquo

Helping make her legacy of education and encouragement towards excellence in beauty and health a reality is

Paducah Bank with their own legacy of professionalism and personal service When she had the vision to build the

beautiful state-of-the-art facility housing her practice at 2721 West Park Drive her private bankers Jimmie Sizemore

and Meghan Knox were with her every step of the way

ldquoJimmie and Meghan were there for me professionally and personallyrdquo says Dr Jones ldquoThey were involved in every

step of the construction project from looking at the land and accessing the building site to groundbreaking and

through construction They gave me their personal cell phone numbers and told me to call any time including week-

ends They were always available and asking if there was anything they could take care of or if there was anything they

could do Jimmie and Meghan proved the whole personal banker concept is very real at Paducah Bankrdquo

22 bull WOW VOLUME 25 2016

THE WELLSPRINGS DERMATOLOGY

PHYSICIANS STAFF LACY BOYD PA-C

LISA BOGET PA-C AND DR EVELYN JONES

DR KYLE TURNBOis

GETTING BACK toMAKING

Health

Works MEDICAL LLC

for PATIENTS AND BUSINESSES Navigating the world of healthcare is often fraught with confusion and expense of both money

and time Such challenges create barriers and many do not access needed services until major problems occur Dr J Kyle

Turnbo who opened a private practice in 2000 saw these trends first-hand and was troubled

ldquoTherersquos obviously been a dramatic shift in healthcarerdquo he says ldquoand those changes have not been good for employers

who provide insurance coverage those who utilize healthcare or those who provide it Insurance costs have risen along with

deductibles and the average family has difficulty accessing care due to expense We found that flew in the face of what we

wanted to do which was simply to take care of peoplerdquo

WOW VOLUME 25 2016 bull 25

step back reevaluating his approach as a provider ldquoI knew there was a

was like a hundred years ago what it

Dr Turnbo decided to take a

better way to do thisrdquo he says ldquoI started thinking about what it

means to take care of people first and how those barriers could be liftedrdquo

Dr Turnborsquos then-developing concept which he named HealthWorks Medical came to life at James

Marine where an onsite clinic provided occupational medical services and healthcare for their employees

Through HealthWorks Medical a reasonable flat fee per month per employee or covered life allowed

open access to needed healthcare through Dr Turnbo and his staff of multiple practitioners with a wide

variety of experience and expertise

ldquoIn our research we found out that about 90 of patients did not have a primary care physician

Employers providing the benefit to employees and their families allowed them to have direct access to

practitioners providing cost savings to both the employee and the employer A person needs health

insurance especially to cover potential catastrophic events but itrsquos much easier to have insurance and pair

it with HealthWorks Medical services Wersquore proud that our small business partners have the ability to

ldquoPADUCAH BANK HAS ALWAYS BEEN SO SUPPORTIVE OF USrdquo ADDS DR TURNBO ldquoTHEYrsquoVE INVESTED THEIR FAITH AND RESOURCES INTO SMALL BUSINESSES AND HAVE CERTAINLY HELPED US REACH OUR POTENTIALrdquo

provide a healthcare package that is not cost prohibitive and their employees no longer have barriers to

access It is great for us as wellrdquo adds Dr Turnbo ldquoWe no longer have to worry about insurance company

codes and I can focus on whatrsquos best for each patientrdquo

The success of the program at James Marine expanded to other companies such as Paducah Bank and

Briggs amp Stratton in Murray From one clinic at James Marine HealthWorks Medical expanded to four

clinics in the West Kentucky region They expanded their occupational medicine and wellness divisions

and added a division in safety engineering and training HealthWorks Medical offers their services to

companies and businesses both large and small

ldquoSome of the greatest successes came in catching problems earlyrdquo says Dr Turnbo ldquoOne of the most

costly aspects of healthcare is chronic diseases If a person doesnrsquot access care however they may not know

they are headed toward major issues until it is catastrophicrdquo

HealthWorks Medical can provide education and support on any topic identified as a wellness need that a company presents

Examples include identifying problems such as pre-diabetic indicators early high blood pressure or chronic stress Jennie Morehead

Executive Director of Safety and Wellness at Healthworks Medical has seen the success first hand ldquoWersquove seen patients discover issues

early and then learn to make the necessary changes before the problem grew We just had about 8 men at a company who celebrated

being smoke and tobacco free for several years Wersquove had groups of people lose tons of weight We are so proud of them allrdquo The

staff makes themselves available for ongoing support and education even going grocery shopping with some to provide education

on dietary needs ldquoWe can show them that they donrsquot have to eat tree bark to eat healthyrdquo laughs Jennie

HealthWorks Medical also tracks potential healthcare savings of early detection and lifestyle changes 72 of dollars spent on

healthcare services is for the treatment of disease and illness that could have been prevented according to the Centers for Disease

Control and Prevention

ldquoA lot of wellness programs for companies consist of employees filling out a form and then being handed a sheet of informationrdquo

26 bull WOW VOLUME 25 2016

bull

explains Jennie ldquoWe want to be more involved than that Our wellness staff gets to know the people Wellness is not a touchy-feely

pie-in-the-sky kind of idea Every month we are on-site doing something Itrsquos not uncommon to have our folks in steel-toed boots

and hardhats out on a boat asking everyone how they are doing The next day they may be in a bank doing a ldquoBiggest Loserrdquo

program And all employees have access to our coachesrdquo

Dr Turnbo adds ldquoWhat makes HealthWorks Medical different is the follow up and management of the chronic diseases identified

through the wellness program Our practitioners evaluate and treat the diagnosis with routine follow ups and annual physical with lab

work includedrdquo

ldquoThese are simple getting-back-to-basics conceptsrdquo adds Dr Turnbo ldquoOur whole goal is to be a partner to service every need a

patient might have in healthcare from wellness to prevention to acute care And we do that with reasonable effective solutions It

goes back to our original goal of simply taking care of people and we are seeing success in doing that I think this concept will go

beyond this market and it will have started right here in Paducahrdquo

WOW VOLUME 25 2016 bull 27

On T am On Choic The strength of the team is each member The strength of each member is the team

PRIVATE BANKING TRUST DIVISION INVESTMENT DIVISION

PADUCAH FINANCIAL CONSULTANTS Securities offered through LPL Financial member FINRASIPC Insurance products offered through LPL Financial or its licensed affiliates Paducah Bank and Paducah Financial Consultants are not registered brokerdealers and are not affiliated with LPL Financial

Not FDIC Insured Not Bank Guaranteed May Lose Value Not a Bank Deposit Not Insured By Any Federal Government Agency

Gain the benefit of THREE financial services at ONE bank There is a WEALTH of experience among these trusted financial professionals at Paducah Bank We invite

you to get to know each member of our Wealth Management Team

PICTURED LEFT TO RIGHT Caroline Korte Lesa Barks Melanie McNeill Heather Alexander Conner Framptom Lora Riley Gayle Martin Melissa Jones

Barry Smith Carla Berry Mindi Whitworth Jimmie Sizemore Johnna Davenport Bev Underwood Zach Hosman and Lisa Murray

TRUST SERVICES Not FDIC Insured ndash No Bank Guarantee ndash May Lose Value PADUCAH BANK M E M B E R F D I C Not A Paducah Bank Deposit ndash Not Insured By Any Federal Government Agency

Making Lives Better in MindBodyamp

Spirit

The Rayand Kay Eckstein

Hospice Care Center gives families a place of

peace at a time of turmoil

In a day and age when medical professionals routinely perform what were once considered

miracles it is easy to lose sight of death as a natural conclusion of life and not a medical failure

WOW VOLUME 25 2016

30

Steven GRINNELL REGIONAL CEO amp SVP MERCY HEALTH

PRESIDENT amp CEO LOURDES

Ytitcf _~~of

puiJBa~l

As a part of its commitment to making lives

better in mind body and spirit Lourdes has

sought to treat death as a natural conclusion of

life by providing hospice services as a part of

the hospitalrsquos healing mission This program

allows patients and their families to spend their

final moments in a caring peace-filled setting

In April of 2015 Lourdes expanded and

enhanced hospice services by opening The

Ray and Kay Eckstein Hospice Care Center

providing a 10000 square foot state-of-the-art

facility serving a 16-county area including 13

western Kentucky counties and three southern

Illinois counties

ldquoThe Ray and Kay Eckstein Hospice Care

Center is a dream come true that our patients

will experience for generations to comerdquo said

Steven Grinnell Regional CEO amp SVP of

Mercy Health and President amp CEO of Lourdes

ldquoThis sacred space offers a better alternative

for hospice patients when symptoms or life

circumstances necessitate care outside of their

home This was designed by and for patients and

families to meet their needs with compassionate

care and support during these timesrdquo

ldquoLourdes is so grateful for the outpouring of

support from the community for this projectrdquo

Grinnell went on to say ldquoDuring the capital

campaign more than 670 individual donors

contributed gifts both large and small

Paducah Bankrsquos board of directors approved a

significant gift of $100000 toward the project

Support from the bank didnrsquot stop there A

number of their executives and employees also

stepped-up to support the hospice care center

with individual giftsrdquo

Designed in a semi-circle to avoid an

institutional feel features include 10 patient

suites with patios a comfortable family lounge

and kitchen childrenrsquos play area and serenity

garden and chapel for quiet reflection The

center allows unrestricted visiting hours and

pet visitors are also welcome

A team of dedicated specialty-trained

nurses physicians chaplain counselors social

32 bull WOW VOLUME 25 2016

workers personal care aides and volunteers

provide professional services meeting end-of-

life needs of body and spirit

Kay Williams director of Lourdes Hospice

and Home Care remembers special moments

in serving over 275 patients since the center

opened ldquoWe were able to grant a 13-year-old

cancer patientrsquos wish to see the movie Pitch

Perfect 2 Her condition kept her from going

to the theater so the movie studio arranged a

screening here in our family lounge Later we

all honored her request that we wear yellow to

her funeral Yellow is the color representing

childhood cancer awarenessrdquo

Ms Williams also recalls ldquoThe first time I

saw a large family make use of the various areas

of the center I knew we had gotten the design

right They had room to move between groups

as each dealt with the impending loss of their

family member Everyone copes in his or her

own way What a blessing to have space to

allow for itrdquo

Williams and Diane Davis president of the

Lourdes Foundation stress their gratitude for

the generosity of donors providing for needs of

others at their most vulnerable

GRINNELL HIGHLIGHTS PADUCAH BANKrsquoS VARIOUS CONTRIBUTIONS TO LOURDESrsquo MISSION ldquoPaducah Bank has historically been a strong

supporter of Lourdesrsquo mission to improve the

health of our communitiesrdquo he says ldquoThey

have been key supporters of the Lourdes

Golf Outing and Mardi Gras fundraisers for

many years In addition to the financial

resources given by the bank they also provide

intellectual capital through their executive

presence serving on the Lourdes board of

directors helping to provide the strategic

direction of our organization Lourdes is truly

blessed to have support both financial and

intellectual from Paducah Bankrdquo

A NEWLY DESIGNED CENTER FOR THE DELIVERY OF QUALITY CARE

LOURDES

bull

IN CASE OF EMERGENCY THE BEGINNING OF 2016 saw the open house ribbon cutting and

blessing of Lourdesrsquo renovated and expanded Emergency Department

Designed with the patient in mind and with the objective of saving time

and ultimately lives the new Emergency Department is fast flexible

and mobile allowing adaptability to meet any situation It is ideally

positioned for quick access to the cardiac catheterization lab operating

room magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) computerized tomography

(CT) scan and the intensive care unit

ldquoOur Emergency Department team has redesigned care to create

the shortest wait times optimize the patient experience and recruit

the best and brightest professionals in emergency medicinerdquo said

Steven Grinnell Regional CEO amp SVP of Mercy Health and President amp

CEO of Lourdes ldquoWith double the square footage this new Emergency

Department has been designed around the patientsrsquo needs The new

patient flow includes rapid medical exam rooms to reduce time spent

in the waiting room specialized care for behavioral health advanced

intervention for chemical accidents immediate chest pain intervention

and expert care from our teamrdquo

WOW VOLUME 25 2016 bull 33

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All parents want their children to learn

the importance of managing their

money Paducah Bank has a great

way to get started

The Smart Card allows you to put

a designated amount of cash on the

card so that your child (minimum age

of 13) can budget hisher expenditures

without going over the daily spending limit

you set for them You have control of their daily

spending can see purchases they have made

and they get the valuable experience of

being SMART with their funds

Itrsquos just ONE more way

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M E M B E R F D I C

35

In Frank R Paxton

Herman Eugene Katterjohn Jr

MemoryThe Paducah community recently lost two iconic leaders whose

vision and dedication were instrumental

in the continued progress of Paducah

McCracken County Both of these

devoted citizens were witness to

monumental changes in

their work and in their

lives as their careers and

personal passions were

carried out with grand

ambition Here we

honor these two proud

Paducahans and the

MANY contributions

they left to each of us

bull

Herman EugeneKatterjohn Jr was born in Paducah in 1921 He attended Paducah schools graduated

from Columbia Military Academy in Columbia TN and from Purdue

University in 1943 with a degree in pharmacy and with an ROTC

commission He later served as an Army aviator in the Korean War

Mr Katterjohn owned and operated Owen Cleaners for 40 years 20

of those years with his father-in-law Horace Owen He served as director

of the American Division of The Johnson Group Cleaners Liverpool

England for 12 years He was invited 13 consecutive years to the Varsity

International Dry Cleaners and was chairman in 1976 He was a former

member of the Paducah Tourist Commission the Paducah Convention

Center Board Paducah Water Works and Greater Paducah Industrial

Foundation He was a lifetime member of the United Church of

Paducah where he served as an elder He was the longest-serving

member of the Rotary Club of Paducah

ldquoMr Katterjohn was a part of Paducahrsquos greatest generationrdquo said

City Commissioner Allan Rhodes ldquoHe was a fabric of the communityrdquo

added County Commissioner Bill Bartleman Longtime friend Basil

Drossos said he was a part of the ldquobedrock that modern Paducah was

founded and created onrdquo ldquoOne of his favorite pastimes was just driving

around Paducahrdquo said his son-in-law David Perry ldquoThe riverfront

parks different buildings and monuments were continually fascinating

to him He loved taking rides like thatrdquo

ldquoAlmost everyone will tell you that he always knew their name He

knew about their family He was very much a people person He was

really interested not just in your name but he wanted to know how you

were doing how things were going And it was a truly genuine interestrdquo

added his daughter Carolyn Perry

One of Mr Katterjohnrsquos most noted civic projects was the University

of Kentucky College of Engineering Paducah campus In 2003 he

established the first endowed professorship and was also a key leader in

getting the college established ldquoHe had a vision for how having engi-

neering education in this area would significantly contribute to the eco-

nomic development of the regionrdquo said David Silverstein director of

the Paducah campus

Mr Katterjohn had been a member of the Paducah Bank Board of

Directors since 1957 and a past chairman ldquoMr Gene Katterjohn was

instrumental in the leadership and growth of the bank and took great

pride in itrdquo said Joe Framptom ldquoHe was committed to the belief that

the bank should serve and give back to the community Those were

tenets of his beliefs not just in his personal business but in his life Our

bank will reap the many benefits of having Mr Katterjohn at the helm

of our board of directors well into the futurerdquo

Frank R Paxton was the son of Edwin J and Florence Paxton He was a 1948 cum laude graduate of the University of Notre Dame From then until 1961 he served as business manager and general manager of The Paducah Sun (then the Paducah Sun-Democrat) He became publisher of the newspaper in 1961

succeeding his father who had held the position since 1900

In 1968 Paxton moved to Chicago to assume the role of president of Burke and James Inc a photographic supply and manufacturing company

owned by Paducah Newspapers Inc He returned to Paducah in 1972 to become president of The Paducah Bank and Trust Company a position held until his retirement in 1984 Mr Paxton led numerous civic organizations and charitable efforts during his life in Paducah

Mr Paxton served two terms as president of the Paducah Area Chamber of Commerce He was president of the Rotary Club of Paducah and chairman of Riverside Hospital which later became Lourdes In the 1950s he chaired a fundraising effort that netted a then-record $87000 for participating agencies Following that campaign he was presented with the Junior Chamber of Commercersquos Distinguished Service Award He was active in Democratic politics including a role as state campaign chairman for President Lyndon Johnson He served on numerous state boards and agencies and in 1974 was appointed by Governor Wendell Ford to the Murray State University Board of Regents Mr Paxton was a guest at the White House on several occasions during the Kennedy and Johnson administrations He told friends and family that one of his fondest memories was an occasion in 1961 when he and other newspaper publishers were invited to a private luncheon with President Kennedy to discuss the economy

ldquoAlthough Frank did not have a banking back-ground he certainly had a business background and an understanding of the communityrdquo said Joe Framptom CEO of Paducah Bank ldquoHis good common business sense served him well and it served our bank and the community very well He was an ethical honorable individual And he was a very good friend and mentor to me He will be greatly missedrdquo

Reverend Joe Beal is the

REAL DEAL At least thatrsquos how Debbie Curtis member of

Broadway United Methodist Church sees the reverend

ldquoHe walks the walkrdquo says Debbie as she exits the

Sunday service

Reverend Joe Beal has been in the ministry for 35

years and was appointed pastor of Broadway Methodist in

June 2010 His message of love is what he is associated

with most but his role as the first black preacher for this

predominantly white church is also notable

Like any new appointment Brother Joe and the

congregation began with a bit of apprehension

ldquoWe had our legitimate fear of the unknown Without

discussing it I think that we decided to trust each other

and each give the other a chance It was new different

and unknown for us both Neither of us decided to base

our judgement of the other solely on the color of our skin

but rather on how we would treat each other Sadly

however racism exists in our country and in our world I

am grateful to be part of a congregation that is trying to

create a climate of love trust and respect among all

peoplerdquo says Brother Joe

When Debbie Curtis calls Brother Joe ldquothe real dealrdquo

she says it is because his love is genuine

ldquoTo love others not professionally not in word only but

to love them lsquofor realrsquordquo says Brother Joe

Brother Joe recently announced he would be leaving

ldquothe most rewarding and fulfilling experience of [his] liferdquo

because of an ongoing battle with diabetes While he will

no longer serve in the pulpit he plans to remain as

active as he is able with the congregation

Pastoral Ministries Assistant John Sparks says that

there simply are some people you canrsquot replace

ldquoThere is a tendency for any church to see itself more

as an organization than an organism Brother Joe helped

Broadway by providing a fresh vision of compassionrdquo

says John

There are new realities in the community like home-

lessness and mental illness that John believes will

require the vision Brother Joe has brought to Broadway

ldquoItrsquos by being able to see through a lens that sees

everyone as being part of something bigger that we can

reach out to them and that we can be reached by them

as well To continue to live into that spirit that he walked

is not only a challenge but an opportunity especially in

this neighborhood He opened a lot more doors for those

opportunitiesrdquo says John

As John takes over the daily administration of the

church Brother Joe has a few words of advice

ldquoTo love unconditionallyhellipand to realize that the

success or failure of the congregation is not on his

back but on Godrsquos to remember that his name is

ldquoJohnrdquo and not ldquoAtlasrdquo to remember that the Church is

of God and will be until the end of time and lastly to

remember how much he is loved by God his family me

and the congregationrdquo says Brother Joe

And the congregation will forever love their Brother Joe

WOW VOLUME 25 2016

38

WOW VOLUME 23 2014 bull 37

$

$ $

$

Dollar$fromheaven A local church received a gift that

honored their members their mission and their beliefs

Many dream of it Some hope for it Others may pray for it ldquoItrdquo is the improbable phone call

delivering news that a stranger has named you the sole beneficiary of a trust

sufficient to retire all your debt

Seven Oaks Church of Christ on Highway 97 in Mayfield was on the

receiving end of just such a phone call in October of 2015

The congregation had made a leap of faith in 2014 adding a 4000-plus

square foot educational annex to the existing church facility to allow for a

growing congregation Included in the project were two new canopies LED

parking lot lights and other minor improvements bringing the total cost of

the project to approximately $600000 Through quarterly ldquoFifth Sundayrdquo

contributions the debt had been reduced to $338000 but was still costing

the church about $1000 per month in interest alone

One phone call from Paducah Bankrsquos Melanie McNeill changed the entire

financial situation of the church Seven Oaks was the sole beneficiary of a trust

valued at $367000 enough to retire the churchrsquos $338000 debt As Seven

Oaks Minister Josh Ketchum communicated ldquoWhen we found out the amount

of money we were fully convinced in the providence of Godrdquo

Asked if he felt the church had received pennies from heaven Elder Don

Sparks responded ldquoNo not pennies dollars from heavenrdquo

The bequest was left to the church by Graves County native Elizabeth Allene

Morris who was not a member of Seven Oaks Church and known by few in

the church Her nephew Mike Mabry describes his aunt as a strong-willed

independent woman with a sense of ad-

venture which led her to California in the

1930rsquos where she spent most of her life

Mabry fondly recalled ldquoMy Aunt

Allene had a good head for figures and

probably saw something she liked about

Seven Oaks Churchrdquo

She created her will in 1994 which

included a trust to go into effect at her

death to benefit her sister Estelle Seay

Paducah Bank became the trustee and was

responsible for managing the funds and

distributing designated principle and

40 bull WOW VOLUME 25 2016

bull

ldquoMelanie worked

really well with us and

was right on top of things She made

us feel comfortable and we believed she

always had the best interest of her client

in mind She always had time to talk to

done through Paducah Bankrdquo

Seven Oaksrsquo Josh Ketchum and

Don Sparks remember Melanie

McNeillrsquos response when they filled her

in on the details of how the amount

of the unexpected bequest related to

Josh KETCHUM

Seven Oaks Minister monthly payments to Seay for as long as

she lived At Seayrsquos death the remaining

value of the trust was to be paid out to

the church Seay was a member of Seven

Oaks but had moved away years ago to

be cared for by family Like Mrs Morris

few people in the church knew her

Mabry who lives in northern

Kentucky cared for his Aunt Estelle

in her declining health and dealt with

Paducah Bank in regard to the trust

He describes dealings with the Bank

and Melanie McNeill in particular

us and I never felt that she was rushing

me or trying to cut a conversation shortrdquo

Seeing no obstacles in his remote

dealings from outside the geographical

region of Paducah Bank he offered the

ultimate compliment ldquoIf I were in the

position to establish a trust it would be

the church debt She said ldquoThis is a

God thingrdquo

Whether you consider it a God

thing providence of God or a happy

coincidence it was made possible by a

wise woman doing prudent estate

planning with a local bank

WOW VOLUME 25 2016 bull 41

Making Memories

PADUCAH BANK SPREADS THE WOW

AROUND TOWN Over the river down main street at the movies and in the parking

lotmdashno matter the location or the encounter when Paducah Bank is there some WOW is going on Herersquos just a REALLY brief look at some of the wonderful experiences weve had this past year

WOW VOLUME 25 2016

42

LEFT Our young friend Jose (Paco)

dos Remedios shared his music and his love of

his hometown with everyone in a recent TV commercial

1 Joe Framptom presents a check for $2500 to Paducah Bank Teen of the Year winner

Meg Hancock 2 Cathy Crecelius and WPSD NewsChannel 6 were our

partners for a Super Shredder event 3 Lisa Long and Maurie McGarvey

ldquoleaned inrdquo and learned about women in the workplace last summer 4 Rae and

Dixie Hall were WOW warriors and rowers at the Dragon Boat races 5 Paducah Bank honors our veterans each day with a special

place to park 6 Macie Hargrove loved the holiday parade in WOW fashion 7 Sarah Hendley

did some networking at our summer college reception 8 Hollie Potter always gives a helping

hand to our Paducah Bank volunteer efforts 9 Some Paducah Bank swingers include Mike Shelbourne

Mark Knecht Mardie Herndon and Rick Loyd

ESERVED FOR OUR

VETERANS bull AND MILITARY

( -~

321

654

987

Karess HOSKINS

It takes a COMMUNITY

and SCHOLARSHIP

to create a productive pathwayfor college-bound

students with f inancial needs

PADUCAH BANK HAS DONATED $150000 TO THE

COMMUNITY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

WOW VOLUME 25 2016

45

SAYS HELLO

McCracken County High School 2015

THE PHONE RINGS AND AUTOMATICALLY KELE

Kele doesnrsquot just pick up the phone She picks up little things about people and remembers them From answering your calls to answering your questions the people at Paducah Bank give you personal attention and treat you like you really matter for one simple reason YOU DO Talk to the people at Paducah Bank

Real people Real service 2705755700

M E M B E R F D I C

graduate Karess Hoskins could hardly hold back her tears as she described how much

the support from the Community Scholarship Program meant to her

A first-generation college student at West Kentucky Community and Technical

College Hoskins was one of more than 150 Community Scholarship Program

students family friends and supporters who attended a luncheon recognizing students

and supporters of the program

ldquoThank you to the donors for giving students like me the opportunity to attend

college tuition-freerdquo said the 18-year-old Hoskins who plans to pursue a career in

radiology ldquoTo not have to worry about having to pay for college allows us to

focus on selecting a major and getting good gradesrdquo

Hoskinsrsquo parents Kenny and Mary Hoskins said receiving a community

scholarship was the reason their daughter is able to go to college ldquoItrsquos so

wonderfulrdquo said Mary Hoskins ldquoWithout it (the CSP scholarship) we

would never have been able to send herrdquo Her father agreed ldquoItrsquos a blessing

It really helped out a whole lot Irsquom really proud of people helping out like

this it will help others toordquo he said

The Community Scholarship Program provides scholarship funding for

up to 60 credit hours toward a technical

certification andor an associate degree

at WKCTC The Rotary Club of

Paducah initiated the idea for the CSP

as a public-private partnership with strong

participation from the Rotary the City

of Paducah McCracken County Fiscal

Court partnering high schools WKCTC

Paducah Bank and several local businesses

and companies Students at a participating

Paducah or McCracken County

high school or homeschool

within McCracken County

are eligible for the program

as long as they meet certain

criteria The inaugural CSP

class began at WKCTC in fall

2014 with 216 students Many of

those students will have graduated

46 bull WOW VOLUME 25 2016

THE PHONE RINGS AND AUTOMATICALLY KELE

from the college beginning in May 2015

Hoskins said she is striving to be a

positive influence on others ldquoIrsquom trying

to be the best role model to the ones who

look up to me For my nieces and nephews

I want them to know that when things get

difficult I will be there for them encour-

aging and supporting themrdquo Hoskins

said ldquoAnd they need to know there are

other people who are ready to assist them

when things get difficult in liferdquo

Ashley Wright WKCTC Vice President

of Institutional Advancement said one

of the most rewarding things about the

Community Scholarship Program is the

continued support of the community

ldquoItrsquos a commitment to these students

that regardless of what their personal and

professional aspirations may be they will

not have to put it on hold

because of financial barriersrdquo

Wright said

ldquoWe cannot make that

commitment without our

donorsrdquo added Wright

ldquoWe are so grateful

Paducah Bank believed in

the vision of the Community

Scholarship Program and what it

could do for Paducah and McCracken

County from the very beginning They

became one of the first businesses to

financially support this initiative and

have been committed to the scholarshiprsquos

purpose of increasing the percentage

of McCracken County students that

transition from high school to post-

secondary education Today we know

that students who participate

in the Community

Scholarship Program

are staying enrolled in

college earning a higher

GPA than their non-

CSP peers and earning

more college credit

each semester This

success is due to the businesses

and organizations that stepped up in

the beginning before we could have

envisioned these results Paducah Bank

is always looking toward the future of

this community and their support of

the Community Scholarship Program is

evidence of their commitment to the next

generation of Paducah and McCracken

Countyrdquo

SAYS HELLO

WOW VOLUME 25 2016 bull 47

THE ARTof EDUCATION AT PADUCAH SCHOOL OF ART AND DESIGN

49

ldquoTHE ENTIRE ART SCHOOL CAMPUS

ANCHORS PADUCAHrsquoS GROWING CREATIVE

ECONOMY AND ADDS WEIGHT TO THE REGIONrsquoS

RECOGNITION AS A CULTURAL DESTINATION I AM PLEASED AND PROUD

TO HAVE WORKED WITH SO MANY EXTRAORDINARY

INDIVIDUALS IN MAKING THE COMMUNITYrsquoS VISION FOR A WORLD-CLASS ART SCHOOL A REALITY AND I

AM DELIGHTED WITH WHAT WE HAVE ACCOMPLISHEDrdquo

mdashPAUL AHO Dean of the Paducah

School of Art and Design

In March 2000 the city of Paducah in partnership with Paducah Bank

launched its award-winning Artist Relocation

Program as a means of revitalizing its historic

LowerTown neighborhood This highly successful

program has infused over $30 million into the

local economy earning Paducah international

recognition as a historic cultural destination

and significantly enriching the cultural life of

the region

In August 2008 a collaborative effort between

the city West Kentucky Community and Technical

College (WKCTC) and regional interests created

Paducah School of Art to serve the region and

anchor the LowerTown Arts District through the

creation of a world-class art school The school

opened in temporary studios in downtown

Paducah and immediately exceeded expectations

for its growth

As part of a larger vision for the schoolrsquos

expansion in April 2013 the school changed its

name to Paducah School of Art and Design (PSAD)

reflecting an expanded vision for its programming

and the art schoolrsquos absorption of the collegersquos long-

standing visual communication and multimedia

programs In January 2014 Paducah School of

Art opened the Ceramics and Small Metals

Building on Madison Street in LowerTown This

historic structure allowed for a greatly expanded

state-of-the-art ceramics studio as well as studios

for the launch of new programs in jewelry and

metals to further serve the community

ldquoI recently had a chance to tour the Paducah School of Art and Design which has to be one of the most inspiring state-of-the-art facilities for artists and art students to be found anywhere Itrsquos a beautiful and thoughtfully re-purposed light-filled crown jewel that will surely be a beacon for creative visual artists in all disciplines And I canrsquot imagine what kind of wonderful impact that creative engine is going to have on the communityrdquo

mdashMICHAEL KILLOREN Local Arts Agencies Director National Endowment for the Arts

50 bull WOW VOLUME 25 2016

PSAD expanded again in August 2014 with the

completion of its 7000-square-foot Sculpture Building

located adjacent to the ceramics and small metals studios

The Sculpture Building houses fully equipped studios for

clay modeling large-scale projects wood and metals

fabrication along with a foundry and studios for mold

making and bronze casting

Also in August 2014 renovations began on the 2D and

Graphic Design Building in a historic building adjacent to

PSADrsquos other LowerTown studios This 30000-square-foot

expansion opened in January and houses the schoolrsquos programs

in drawing painting photography visual communication

and multimedia It also includes a resource library and

dedicated galleries for an enhanced exhibition program

further serving the region and the goals of WKCTC

ldquoCompletion of PSADrsquos new 2D and Graphic Design

building will allow us to properly house all of our 2D and

media programs in one location expand our Master Artists

Workshop program increase our public programming and

community outreach and continue to build on our note-

worthy exhibition programrdquo said Paul Aho Dean of PSAD

In support of Paducahrsquos emergence as a cultural and arts

destination and an eye toward national recognition for its

programs PSAD launched its first Master Artist Workshops

in the summer of 2014 The program featured national

artists and educators and attracted students from across

the country With the advent of new classes and faculty

come new opportunities for students seeking to launch

their college experience as well as significant new resources

for emerging and established artists to enhance their career

opportunities in the region and beyond

Paducah Bank supported the completion of PSAD with a

$150000 gift and the naming rights for the Paducah Bank

Kitchens Cafeacute

Paducah School of Art and Design is a division of West

Kentucky Community and Technical College a regionally

accredited college recognized by The Aspen Institute as

one of the top ten community colleges in the nation three

consecutive times and twice as a Finalist with Distinction

ldquoAt PSAD a diverse mix of traditional and non-traditional

students and studio artists from the community work side

by side in the studiosrdquo said WKCTC president Dr Barbara

Veazey ldquosharing insights experience and ideas to the

mutual benefit of allrdquo

PaulAho is the Dean of Paducah

School of Art and Design where he also teaches digital photography He earned

his Bachelor of Fine Arts degree at Florida State

University and his Master of Fine Arts degree from the

University of South Florida Paul has also taught at Palm

Beach Community College and Florida Atlantic University

He has twice been awarded South Florida Cultural

Consortium Visual and Media Artists Fellowships and

his work is represented in numerous public and private

collections ldquoThe entire art school campus anchors

Paducahrsquos growing creative economy and adds weight to

the regionrsquos recognition as a cultural destinationrdquo says

Aho ldquoI am pleased and proud to have worked with so

many extraordinary individuals in making the communityrsquos

vision for a world-class art school a reality and I am

delighted with what we have accomplishedrdquo

it

Allpo1nt

PADUCAH BANK

WE NOW HAVE 55000 FREE ATMs

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wwwpaducahbankcom M E M B E R F D I C

~ ~ --middot

InHonorof

Those Who Serve

Paducah Bank is joining with the Paducah community to foster strong positive relationships between police and those they seek to protect

WOW VOLUME 25 2016

53

News feeds around the nation have been full of shootings protests

and nation-wide outrage of late Some of that has resulted from rifts between police

departments and the communities theyrsquove sworn to protect

Members of the Paducah Police Department have taken steps to make sure such a

disassociation never encroaches on the community they preserve and protect Chief of

Police Brandon Barnhill says he believes establishing The Police Foundation of Paducah-

McCracken County Inc will create a way to further tie his force to the Paducah public

ldquoWe felt like this was an opportunity for us to provide an open door or an avenue for

the community to further support some of our initiativesrdquo he said

The foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization designed to raise funds and to

give local police extra resources for improving public safety strengthening community

partnerships and increasing employee development Barnhill says the City of Paducah

has given his department sufficient funding but this new effort will raise money for

extra programs and training and will hopefully strengthen the forcersquos bond with the

local community

ldquoWe see the value of relationships transparency an open-door policy and of opening

lines of communication with the

communityrdquo Barnhill says

By investing in the Paducah

Police Departmentrsquos foundation

the com-munity will help fund

programs like improved training

courses continuing education and

the purchase of new technology

for police use But Barnhill says

strengthening the relationship between

the force and the community is still

the foundationrsquos ultimate focus Itrsquos a

goal that the chief says matters now

more than ever

ldquoRelationships have to have a

strong foundational level at which you

Building on a

strongfoundation Funding provided through the Paducah Police Foundation will support initiatives in

these areas each year allowing the Paducah Police Department to undertake innovative

projects and improve its ability to serve the citizens of Paducah

bull Keep police officers safe bull Fight violence and drug related crime bull Improve

Paducah police community relations bull Make neighborhoods safer bull Provide healthy

outlets for youth bull Assist police officers in upgrading critical skills and education

The Police Foundation of Paducah McCracken County is the only organization sanc-

tioned by the Paducah Police Department to raise funds for its benefit

The Police Foundation of Paducah McCracken County Inc is a registered corporation

with the state of Kentucky and is recognized by the federal government as a 501(c)(3)

tax exempt non-profit organization

54 bull WOW VOLUME 25 2016

Building on a

strongfoundation

know people in the community they

know you as an individual and they

know your principlesrdquo he says ldquoThey

know how you manage an agency as

large as a police departmentrdquo

ldquoThe success of a community has

much to do with the success of the

institutions that form the basis of its

safety and securityrdquo said Joe Framptom

a member of the Paducah Police

Foundation board ldquoI personally believe

that the creation of this organization will

be a constructive means of supporting the

goals of our local police force and will

be a proactive impetus to maintaining

strong productive alliances between the

members of the Paducah police and the

people in our community Our bank is

pleased that we can be a part of this new

endeavor This is one more way each of

us at Paducah Bank can creatively and

beneficially serve our communityrdquo

Board Chairman Jim Garrett whole-

heartedly agrees ldquoI am honored to serve

on the new Police Foundationrsquos board

and hope that businesses and individuals

in the Paducah community will consider

supporting our effortsrdquo Garrett says

ldquoWe hope to help build a police force

capable of dealing with the complexity

of the 21st century It is imperative that

we assist our officers with additional

education and enhanced opportunities

for positive interaction with the

community it serves Every person can

make a difference no matter how big

or small as long as we have a common

goal in mindrdquo

Anyone who would like to know

more about the organization or who

would like to donate online can visit

wwwpaducahpolicefoundationorg

Donations may be made by mail to

the Police Foundation of Paducah-

McCracken County Inc PO Box 594

Paducah KY 42002-0594 Donations

can also be made in person at any

Paducah Bank location

LEFT TO RIGHT Chief Brandon Barnhill Paducah Bank CEO Joe Framptom

Board Member Leon Owens Assistant Chief Brian Krueger Board Chairman

Jim Garrett Board Member Gary Reese

NOT PICTURED Board Members Whitney Denson and April Wolfrom

WOW VOLUME 25 2016 bull 55

theLast page

ldquoUrban architecture especially architecture from the early twentieth century has been a favorite subject of my art for as long

as I have been painting I knew the first time I drove up Broadway and saw

downtown Paducah that it would soon be the subject of my paintingsrdquo

WILLIAM RENZULLI was one of the first artists to personally and professionally invest in the LowerTown Artist Relocation program and has continued to be a stalwart participant and supporter of the arts culture in Paducah

WOW VOLUME 25 2016

56

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your long-term goals helping you to retire confidently on your

terms Call today for more information or to schedule a visit

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Securities offered through LPL Financial Member FINRASIPC Insurance products offered through LPL Financial or its licensed affiliates Paducah Bank and Paducah Financial Consultants are not registered brokerdealers and are not affiliated with LPL Financial

Not FDIC Insured Not Bank Guaranteed May Lose Value Not a Bank Deposit Not Insured By Any Federal Government Agency

CAHBANK

PADUCAH BANK

Post Office Box 2600 bull Paducah KY 42002-2600

PRSRT STD US POSTAGE

PAID PADUCAH KY PERMIT 44

A WOW wedding deserves a WOW bank

Itrsquos a new start Itrsquos a new relationship Itrsquos a new life We want to be a part of it all

Call or stop by a Paducah Bank location today and letrsquos get acquainted You have so much to plan for and we want to help

with financial products and services for every plan and every dream Let us put a little WOW in your new life together

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Page 12: PB WOW VOLUME25 plus COV - Paducah KY Bank

left a career in law for a

commitment to her fellow citizen

Wen asked how she likes her new position as Executive Director of the

Housing Authority of Paducah in comparison to her previous career as a partner

in a local law firm Melissa Yates exclaims ldquoI liked law but I love housing

It is rewarding and my satisfaction level is off the chartrdquo

WOW VOLUME 25 2016

11

-

No stranger to the requirements of public housing she served as legal counsel to the Housing Authority since 2003

and her private practice experience focused on public housing issues and regulatory matters with the United States

Department of Housing and Urban Development and the Kentucky Public Service Commission

Yates has been on the job since May 2015 and thinks she has the most interesting job possible ldquoMost people canrsquot

say this but I genuinely love coming to work each dayrdquo she explains

Although itrsquos her dream job itrsquos not without its challenges Her biggest hurdle has been securing sufficient HUD

funding Appropriations are set by Congress and vary year by year This year it amounted to approximately 82 percent

of budgeted needs Melissa credits her dedicated staff of housing professionals with working efficiently to address

priorities while meeting resident needs and complying with numerous and stringent HUD requirements This year

ldquoPADUCAH BANK FOCUSES ON

RELATIONSHIPS AND WORKS HARD TO MAINTAIN THOSE

RELATIONSHIPSrdquo

she is proud to report that despite limited funding they were able to use

capital funds to tuck-point and paint Elmwood Court and put in new

windows in the Anderson Court site

Despite the limited funding Melissa praises her staff for meticulous

maintenance of housing units mostly built in the 1950rsquos a task she

admits isnrsquot easy The new Executive Director feels the staff at all levels

goes beyond their job requirements by asking themselves questions like

ldquoIf I was putting my mother or sister in this apartment how would I

want it to lookrdquo

Melissa and her staff of approximately 35 housing professionals

provide services for 1600 residents and maintain 855 housing units throughout the city She realizes public housing

is sometimes negatively perceived but she emphasizes ldquoMy staff works too hard not to get positive recognition I

want everyone to know they do a really great jobrdquo

She clearly loves her staff and reiterates ldquoThey are housing professionals We are professionalsrdquo

Another group of professionals that she values are the staff of Paducah Bank

ldquoPaducah Bank focuses on relationships and works hard to maintain those relationships Even though I have

worked with them for years until the last few months I never fully appreciated the extent of work provided to their

customersrdquo says Yates ldquoAll of the personal bankers Melissa Khourie Kelly LeNeave Mardie Herndon and Terry

Bradley are always attentive responsive and ready to hold our hands and walk us through whatever is necessary The

level of service we receive is truly remarkablerdquo

A native of southern Illinois Yates and her husband Greg a CPA at Williams Williams and Lentz have never

regretted their move to Paducah almost 15 years ago Their children are Brendan a Paducah Tilghman High School

senior Sloane a kindergartener and their youngest Lincoln who is 3

Melissa Yates summarizes her feelings about her career change ldquoWhen practicing law I was confident what I was

doing was important to clients but not sure if it was really making a difference in the community Now Irsquom certain

Irsquom doing something to make our community even better Everyone deserves a home and providing quality affordable

housing is the foundation for a strong communityrdquo

12 bull WOW VOLUME 25 2016

Y O U R P R I V A T E B A N K E R

B A R R Y S M I T H

SUIT UP TAKE THE RUN WITH IT

The team comes together for the offense Who will suit up take the ball and run with it

How will the team create opportunities for the ball handler What moves will work best to bring home the win

WOW VOLUME 25 2016

14

-

bull

The new guy on the team is Barry Smith and hersquos ldquosuited uprdquo and ready for the game as

Paducah Bankrsquos new Director of Wealth Management Having the ball in his court isnrsquot really new to Barry

Once upon a time in southern Illinois those same words meant an SIU uniform and a basketball court And winning

meant taking a trip to the NCAA during his freshman year

ldquoI realize that I now live in Kentucky and I am more than aware of the loyalties among basketball fans in this staterdquo

says Barry with a grin ldquoAnd I honor that Cheering on your team is one of the great joys of any basketball fanrdquo

But Barryrsquos heart still beats with the speed of a Saluki when the topic shifts to college hoopsmdashand for good reason It

was a very special time in his life

ldquoIn my first year of college playing basketball on the national stage was pretty much a dream come truerdquo admits Barry

ldquoI had the privilege of playing against Larry Bird at Indiana State who obviously went on to an incredible career in the

NBA I also went up against players like Kiki Vandeweghe David Greenwood Norm Nixon and Maurice Cheeks Little

did I know at the time the famous company I was in I was just there to play and winrdquo

And win they did Barryrsquos SIU team went to the NCAA tournament his first year at the university and won their first

game against Arizona They then lost to Wake Forest in the second round And even though the time on the floor wasnrsquot

quite what the team might have dreamed of it was still the kind of memory that basketball dreams are made of

ldquoI HAD THE PRIVILEGE OF PLAYING AGAINST LARRY BIRD AT INDIANA STATE WHO WENT ON TO AN INCREDIBLE CAREER IN THE NBArdquo

Barryrsquos dedication to teamwork hard work and the work it takes to accomplish sought-after goals has been a consistent

undercurrent in both his athletic endeavors as well as his professional career

After college Barry spent almost a decade in insurance and then followed that with a position in management with

Pepsi in southern Illinois He was a regional manager with Kroger for nine years before making his way into the world of

banking with Union Planters in Murphysboro IL He later joined Regions Bank in Paducah before assuming the position

of Director of Wealth Management at Paducah Bank

ldquoThese may seem like dissimilar careers but they are actually very similar In every company and every position I have

been bringing people together to achieve a common goalrdquo Barry says ldquoAnd thatrsquos one of the things that Paducah Bank

does so very wellrdquo

In his new role Barry will be responsible for leading efforts to integrate banking clients with additional wealth

management solutions available to them at Paducah Bank He will also serve as a key relationship manager and

aggressively work to expand the Paducah Bank presence within western Kentucky

ldquoBarry is a seasoned leader with an unwavering commitment to this marketrdquo said Paducah Bank President Mardie

Herndon ldquoI am pleased that he and his wife Amy are now part of the Paducah Bank family This move underscores our

commitment to growth and illustrates the level of confidence that we have and the opportunity that we see in both the

local market and the entire western Kentucky market Wealth Management will continue to expand

as we invest for the future and focus on top talent like Barry Smithrdquo

Barry is active within our community and maintains leadership roles with the board of

directors for the Rotary Club of Paducah and the board of directors for the Carson Center

ldquoI think if you live in Paducah and you care about the communityrdquo Barry adds ldquoyou canrsquot

help but be aware of all that this bank does for the people and the organizations in Paducah and

the surrounding area They are involved in virtually every part of this community and I take

great pride in now being an active part of that kind of civic commitmentrdquo

WOW VOLUME 25 2016 bull 17

bull

FamilyandFinance

Local Mother BeginsLegacy at Paducah Bank

Wen you re a kid even the most mundane tasks can seem magical

More than four decades ago around the age of 9 Jana Dawson says she

followed her mother into a large columned building to partake in a family

tradition opening a checking account at Paducah Bank

ldquoI thought it was excitingrdquo Jana says ldquoI felt like a big girlrdquo

Her mother Martha Dawson started teaching the concept of saving to

her four children earlymdashlong before they held their first jobs And she

taught them to entrust their savings to Paducah Bank

Martha became a Paducah Bank customer shortly after moving to the

area with her former husband James in 1953 She says she chose the bank

at random since she knew little about the city but she stayed there because

of the service She says even Jamesrsquo mother became a customer when she

moved to Paducah in the late lsquo70s

ldquoThey did everything that I would want from a bankrdquo Martha says

Martha loves how the bank is a locally owned and steady business She

notes how it hasnrsquot changed its name in the roughly 63 years she has walked

through its doors She also appreciates the fact that it allowed her four off-

spring to open accounts as children

Martha also clearly remembers that a former bank president helped her

teach a financial lesson A long time ago one of her sons ran out of money

and she took him to the bank for a loan The president sat him down for a

discussion about responsibility

ldquoHe talked to him [and gave him] a good lesson on bankingmdashyou

know just how to live a good life without problemsrdquo she said adding ldquohe

loaned us the money but not before he

talked to my sonrdquo

The years passed and Jana absorbed

her motherrsquos financial wisdom and

applied it throughout college and

throughout her career as a computer

analyst for Baptist Health Paducah

During this time the bank became a

larger part of her life When she built

her two-story brick dream home she let

Paducah Bank handle the mortgage and

the bank personnel became emotionally

invested in the house along with her

ldquoWhen I received my primary

financing through Paducah Bank they

were more excited than I wasrdquo she says

Now as Jana lives and works in the

area she has become more and more

ingrained in the community She serves as

a Paducah Ambassador a Paducah Area

Chamber of Commerce member a board

member for the Leadership Paducah

Foundation Inc and more As a devoted

city resident shersquos also happy she can

serve as a faithful customer of the local

bank Her business there has given her

another way in which she can support

her hometown

ldquoIT JUST MAKES ME PROUD TO BE A PADUCAH BANK

CUSTOMER [BECAUSE] IrsquoM VERY ACTIVE IN THE COMMUNITYrdquo

SHE SAYS

And in return Paducah Bank stays

active in her life After all the relationship

Jana has with the bank is part of a family

tradition

18 bull WOW VOLUME 25 2016

The word for

Legacy2016 is

Itrsquos a personal choice a long-standing commitment to the

practice of medicine and a belief in a wellspring of compassion

WOW VOLUME 25 2016

20

Dr EVELYN

MONTGOMERY JONES

bull

Each year Dr Evelyn Montgomery Jones dermatologist chooses a one-word theme

to serve as her guide throughout the entire year The word resonates with intent as Dr

Jones activates it to guide decisions and reinforce purpose with her staff at Wellsprings

Dermatology and The SkinCare Corner These words keep them ever mindful of their

impact in regard to family and community says Dr Jones This yearrsquos word is ldquolegacyrdquo

ldquoSkin is the largest and fastest growing human organ and skin cancer is now rated the

number one cancer in the United Statesrdquo explains Dr Jones ldquoSo we take a comprehensive approach to overall

healthy beautiful skinrdquo Thatrsquos what founded the winning combination of Wellsprings Dermatology and The SkinCare

Corner allowing for delivery of physician-strength products to combat both damage and aging of the skin These

products and techniques also enhance the skinrsquos ability to heal and decrease the risk of skin cancer

Dr Jones drew on her passion to educate on health and beauty for the mission statement she crafted ldquoOur mission

is to educate and encourage others towards excellence in wellness and beauty

in their lives for the glory of God thereby equipping and empowering them

to impact othersrdquo ldquoJIMMIE AND MEGHAN

In 1993 Dr Jones and her husband Dr Shawn Jones ENT-WERE THERE FOR ME otolaryngologist along with their children Rebecca Shawn Curtis and PROFESSIONALLY AND Caleb moved from Louisville back to her hometown of Paducah Dr Jonesrsquo PERSONALLY THEY

PROVED THE WHOLE roots are deep in Paducah Her father Dr Wally Montgomery practiced

PERSONAL BANKER medicine in western Kentucky for many years and her mother Gerry

CONCEPT IS VERY REAL Montgomery was an educator and served as Paducahrsquos mayor AT PADUCAH BANKrdquo Reflecting on the move she explains ldquoWe loved Louisville but we wanted

a slower pace and more community involvement Here we have found a

better place to be more aware and connected to the rest of the communityrdquo

Helping make her legacy of education and encouragement towards excellence in beauty and health a reality is

Paducah Bank with their own legacy of professionalism and personal service When she had the vision to build the

beautiful state-of-the-art facility housing her practice at 2721 West Park Drive her private bankers Jimmie Sizemore

and Meghan Knox were with her every step of the way

ldquoJimmie and Meghan were there for me professionally and personallyrdquo says Dr Jones ldquoThey were involved in every

step of the construction project from looking at the land and accessing the building site to groundbreaking and

through construction They gave me their personal cell phone numbers and told me to call any time including week-

ends They were always available and asking if there was anything they could take care of or if there was anything they

could do Jimmie and Meghan proved the whole personal banker concept is very real at Paducah Bankrdquo

22 bull WOW VOLUME 25 2016

THE WELLSPRINGS DERMATOLOGY

PHYSICIANS STAFF LACY BOYD PA-C

LISA BOGET PA-C AND DR EVELYN JONES

DR KYLE TURNBOis

GETTING BACK toMAKING

Health

Works MEDICAL LLC

for PATIENTS AND BUSINESSES Navigating the world of healthcare is often fraught with confusion and expense of both money

and time Such challenges create barriers and many do not access needed services until major problems occur Dr J Kyle

Turnbo who opened a private practice in 2000 saw these trends first-hand and was troubled

ldquoTherersquos obviously been a dramatic shift in healthcarerdquo he says ldquoand those changes have not been good for employers

who provide insurance coverage those who utilize healthcare or those who provide it Insurance costs have risen along with

deductibles and the average family has difficulty accessing care due to expense We found that flew in the face of what we

wanted to do which was simply to take care of peoplerdquo

WOW VOLUME 25 2016 bull 25

step back reevaluating his approach as a provider ldquoI knew there was a

was like a hundred years ago what it

Dr Turnbo decided to take a

better way to do thisrdquo he says ldquoI started thinking about what it

means to take care of people first and how those barriers could be liftedrdquo

Dr Turnborsquos then-developing concept which he named HealthWorks Medical came to life at James

Marine where an onsite clinic provided occupational medical services and healthcare for their employees

Through HealthWorks Medical a reasonable flat fee per month per employee or covered life allowed

open access to needed healthcare through Dr Turnbo and his staff of multiple practitioners with a wide

variety of experience and expertise

ldquoIn our research we found out that about 90 of patients did not have a primary care physician

Employers providing the benefit to employees and their families allowed them to have direct access to

practitioners providing cost savings to both the employee and the employer A person needs health

insurance especially to cover potential catastrophic events but itrsquos much easier to have insurance and pair

it with HealthWorks Medical services Wersquore proud that our small business partners have the ability to

ldquoPADUCAH BANK HAS ALWAYS BEEN SO SUPPORTIVE OF USrdquo ADDS DR TURNBO ldquoTHEYrsquoVE INVESTED THEIR FAITH AND RESOURCES INTO SMALL BUSINESSES AND HAVE CERTAINLY HELPED US REACH OUR POTENTIALrdquo

provide a healthcare package that is not cost prohibitive and their employees no longer have barriers to

access It is great for us as wellrdquo adds Dr Turnbo ldquoWe no longer have to worry about insurance company

codes and I can focus on whatrsquos best for each patientrdquo

The success of the program at James Marine expanded to other companies such as Paducah Bank and

Briggs amp Stratton in Murray From one clinic at James Marine HealthWorks Medical expanded to four

clinics in the West Kentucky region They expanded their occupational medicine and wellness divisions

and added a division in safety engineering and training HealthWorks Medical offers their services to

companies and businesses both large and small

ldquoSome of the greatest successes came in catching problems earlyrdquo says Dr Turnbo ldquoOne of the most

costly aspects of healthcare is chronic diseases If a person doesnrsquot access care however they may not know

they are headed toward major issues until it is catastrophicrdquo

HealthWorks Medical can provide education and support on any topic identified as a wellness need that a company presents

Examples include identifying problems such as pre-diabetic indicators early high blood pressure or chronic stress Jennie Morehead

Executive Director of Safety and Wellness at Healthworks Medical has seen the success first hand ldquoWersquove seen patients discover issues

early and then learn to make the necessary changes before the problem grew We just had about 8 men at a company who celebrated

being smoke and tobacco free for several years Wersquove had groups of people lose tons of weight We are so proud of them allrdquo The

staff makes themselves available for ongoing support and education even going grocery shopping with some to provide education

on dietary needs ldquoWe can show them that they donrsquot have to eat tree bark to eat healthyrdquo laughs Jennie

HealthWorks Medical also tracks potential healthcare savings of early detection and lifestyle changes 72 of dollars spent on

healthcare services is for the treatment of disease and illness that could have been prevented according to the Centers for Disease

Control and Prevention

ldquoA lot of wellness programs for companies consist of employees filling out a form and then being handed a sheet of informationrdquo

26 bull WOW VOLUME 25 2016

bull

explains Jennie ldquoWe want to be more involved than that Our wellness staff gets to know the people Wellness is not a touchy-feely

pie-in-the-sky kind of idea Every month we are on-site doing something Itrsquos not uncommon to have our folks in steel-toed boots

and hardhats out on a boat asking everyone how they are doing The next day they may be in a bank doing a ldquoBiggest Loserrdquo

program And all employees have access to our coachesrdquo

Dr Turnbo adds ldquoWhat makes HealthWorks Medical different is the follow up and management of the chronic diseases identified

through the wellness program Our practitioners evaluate and treat the diagnosis with routine follow ups and annual physical with lab

work includedrdquo

ldquoThese are simple getting-back-to-basics conceptsrdquo adds Dr Turnbo ldquoOur whole goal is to be a partner to service every need a

patient might have in healthcare from wellness to prevention to acute care And we do that with reasonable effective solutions It

goes back to our original goal of simply taking care of people and we are seeing success in doing that I think this concept will go

beyond this market and it will have started right here in Paducahrdquo

WOW VOLUME 25 2016 bull 27

On T am On Choic The strength of the team is each member The strength of each member is the team

PRIVATE BANKING TRUST DIVISION INVESTMENT DIVISION

PADUCAH FINANCIAL CONSULTANTS Securities offered through LPL Financial member FINRASIPC Insurance products offered through LPL Financial or its licensed affiliates Paducah Bank and Paducah Financial Consultants are not registered brokerdealers and are not affiliated with LPL Financial

Not FDIC Insured Not Bank Guaranteed May Lose Value Not a Bank Deposit Not Insured By Any Federal Government Agency

Gain the benefit of THREE financial services at ONE bank There is a WEALTH of experience among these trusted financial professionals at Paducah Bank We invite

you to get to know each member of our Wealth Management Team

PICTURED LEFT TO RIGHT Caroline Korte Lesa Barks Melanie McNeill Heather Alexander Conner Framptom Lora Riley Gayle Martin Melissa Jones

Barry Smith Carla Berry Mindi Whitworth Jimmie Sizemore Johnna Davenport Bev Underwood Zach Hosman and Lisa Murray

TRUST SERVICES Not FDIC Insured ndash No Bank Guarantee ndash May Lose Value PADUCAH BANK M E M B E R F D I C Not A Paducah Bank Deposit ndash Not Insured By Any Federal Government Agency

Making Lives Better in MindBodyamp

Spirit

The Rayand Kay Eckstein

Hospice Care Center gives families a place of

peace at a time of turmoil

In a day and age when medical professionals routinely perform what were once considered

miracles it is easy to lose sight of death as a natural conclusion of life and not a medical failure

WOW VOLUME 25 2016

30

Steven GRINNELL REGIONAL CEO amp SVP MERCY HEALTH

PRESIDENT amp CEO LOURDES

Ytitcf _~~of

puiJBa~l

As a part of its commitment to making lives

better in mind body and spirit Lourdes has

sought to treat death as a natural conclusion of

life by providing hospice services as a part of

the hospitalrsquos healing mission This program

allows patients and their families to spend their

final moments in a caring peace-filled setting

In April of 2015 Lourdes expanded and

enhanced hospice services by opening The

Ray and Kay Eckstein Hospice Care Center

providing a 10000 square foot state-of-the-art

facility serving a 16-county area including 13

western Kentucky counties and three southern

Illinois counties

ldquoThe Ray and Kay Eckstein Hospice Care

Center is a dream come true that our patients

will experience for generations to comerdquo said

Steven Grinnell Regional CEO amp SVP of

Mercy Health and President amp CEO of Lourdes

ldquoThis sacred space offers a better alternative

for hospice patients when symptoms or life

circumstances necessitate care outside of their

home This was designed by and for patients and

families to meet their needs with compassionate

care and support during these timesrdquo

ldquoLourdes is so grateful for the outpouring of

support from the community for this projectrdquo

Grinnell went on to say ldquoDuring the capital

campaign more than 670 individual donors

contributed gifts both large and small

Paducah Bankrsquos board of directors approved a

significant gift of $100000 toward the project

Support from the bank didnrsquot stop there A

number of their executives and employees also

stepped-up to support the hospice care center

with individual giftsrdquo

Designed in a semi-circle to avoid an

institutional feel features include 10 patient

suites with patios a comfortable family lounge

and kitchen childrenrsquos play area and serenity

garden and chapel for quiet reflection The

center allows unrestricted visiting hours and

pet visitors are also welcome

A team of dedicated specialty-trained

nurses physicians chaplain counselors social

32 bull WOW VOLUME 25 2016

workers personal care aides and volunteers

provide professional services meeting end-of-

life needs of body and spirit

Kay Williams director of Lourdes Hospice

and Home Care remembers special moments

in serving over 275 patients since the center

opened ldquoWe were able to grant a 13-year-old

cancer patientrsquos wish to see the movie Pitch

Perfect 2 Her condition kept her from going

to the theater so the movie studio arranged a

screening here in our family lounge Later we

all honored her request that we wear yellow to

her funeral Yellow is the color representing

childhood cancer awarenessrdquo

Ms Williams also recalls ldquoThe first time I

saw a large family make use of the various areas

of the center I knew we had gotten the design

right They had room to move between groups

as each dealt with the impending loss of their

family member Everyone copes in his or her

own way What a blessing to have space to

allow for itrdquo

Williams and Diane Davis president of the

Lourdes Foundation stress their gratitude for

the generosity of donors providing for needs of

others at their most vulnerable

GRINNELL HIGHLIGHTS PADUCAH BANKrsquoS VARIOUS CONTRIBUTIONS TO LOURDESrsquo MISSION ldquoPaducah Bank has historically been a strong

supporter of Lourdesrsquo mission to improve the

health of our communitiesrdquo he says ldquoThey

have been key supporters of the Lourdes

Golf Outing and Mardi Gras fundraisers for

many years In addition to the financial

resources given by the bank they also provide

intellectual capital through their executive

presence serving on the Lourdes board of

directors helping to provide the strategic

direction of our organization Lourdes is truly

blessed to have support both financial and

intellectual from Paducah Bankrdquo

A NEWLY DESIGNED CENTER FOR THE DELIVERY OF QUALITY CARE

LOURDES

bull

IN CASE OF EMERGENCY THE BEGINNING OF 2016 saw the open house ribbon cutting and

blessing of Lourdesrsquo renovated and expanded Emergency Department

Designed with the patient in mind and with the objective of saving time

and ultimately lives the new Emergency Department is fast flexible

and mobile allowing adaptability to meet any situation It is ideally

positioned for quick access to the cardiac catheterization lab operating

room magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) computerized tomography

(CT) scan and the intensive care unit

ldquoOur Emergency Department team has redesigned care to create

the shortest wait times optimize the patient experience and recruit

the best and brightest professionals in emergency medicinerdquo said

Steven Grinnell Regional CEO amp SVP of Mercy Health and President amp

CEO of Lourdes ldquoWith double the square footage this new Emergency

Department has been designed around the patientsrsquo needs The new

patient flow includes rapid medical exam rooms to reduce time spent

in the waiting room specialized care for behavioral health advanced

intervention for chemical accidents immediate chest pain intervention

and expert care from our teamrdquo

WOW VOLUME 25 2016 bull 33

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Cash for your teen Control for parents

All parents want their children to learn

the importance of managing their

money Paducah Bank has a great

way to get started

The Smart Card allows you to put

a designated amount of cash on the

card so that your child (minimum age

of 13) can budget hisher expenditures

without going over the daily spending limit

you set for them You have control of their daily

spending can see purchases they have made

and they get the valuable experience of

being SMART with their funds

Itrsquos just ONE more way

Paducahrsquos ONE LOCAL BANK

puts a little WOW in your

life and your parenting

2705755700 wwwpaducahbankcom

M E M B E R F D I C

35

In Frank R Paxton

Herman Eugene Katterjohn Jr

MemoryThe Paducah community recently lost two iconic leaders whose

vision and dedication were instrumental

in the continued progress of Paducah

McCracken County Both of these

devoted citizens were witness to

monumental changes in

their work and in their

lives as their careers and

personal passions were

carried out with grand

ambition Here we

honor these two proud

Paducahans and the

MANY contributions

they left to each of us

bull

Herman EugeneKatterjohn Jr was born in Paducah in 1921 He attended Paducah schools graduated

from Columbia Military Academy in Columbia TN and from Purdue

University in 1943 with a degree in pharmacy and with an ROTC

commission He later served as an Army aviator in the Korean War

Mr Katterjohn owned and operated Owen Cleaners for 40 years 20

of those years with his father-in-law Horace Owen He served as director

of the American Division of The Johnson Group Cleaners Liverpool

England for 12 years He was invited 13 consecutive years to the Varsity

International Dry Cleaners and was chairman in 1976 He was a former

member of the Paducah Tourist Commission the Paducah Convention

Center Board Paducah Water Works and Greater Paducah Industrial

Foundation He was a lifetime member of the United Church of

Paducah where he served as an elder He was the longest-serving

member of the Rotary Club of Paducah

ldquoMr Katterjohn was a part of Paducahrsquos greatest generationrdquo said

City Commissioner Allan Rhodes ldquoHe was a fabric of the communityrdquo

added County Commissioner Bill Bartleman Longtime friend Basil

Drossos said he was a part of the ldquobedrock that modern Paducah was

founded and created onrdquo ldquoOne of his favorite pastimes was just driving

around Paducahrdquo said his son-in-law David Perry ldquoThe riverfront

parks different buildings and monuments were continually fascinating

to him He loved taking rides like thatrdquo

ldquoAlmost everyone will tell you that he always knew their name He

knew about their family He was very much a people person He was

really interested not just in your name but he wanted to know how you

were doing how things were going And it was a truly genuine interestrdquo

added his daughter Carolyn Perry

One of Mr Katterjohnrsquos most noted civic projects was the University

of Kentucky College of Engineering Paducah campus In 2003 he

established the first endowed professorship and was also a key leader in

getting the college established ldquoHe had a vision for how having engi-

neering education in this area would significantly contribute to the eco-

nomic development of the regionrdquo said David Silverstein director of

the Paducah campus

Mr Katterjohn had been a member of the Paducah Bank Board of

Directors since 1957 and a past chairman ldquoMr Gene Katterjohn was

instrumental in the leadership and growth of the bank and took great

pride in itrdquo said Joe Framptom ldquoHe was committed to the belief that

the bank should serve and give back to the community Those were

tenets of his beliefs not just in his personal business but in his life Our

bank will reap the many benefits of having Mr Katterjohn at the helm

of our board of directors well into the futurerdquo

Frank R Paxton was the son of Edwin J and Florence Paxton He was a 1948 cum laude graduate of the University of Notre Dame From then until 1961 he served as business manager and general manager of The Paducah Sun (then the Paducah Sun-Democrat) He became publisher of the newspaper in 1961

succeeding his father who had held the position since 1900

In 1968 Paxton moved to Chicago to assume the role of president of Burke and James Inc a photographic supply and manufacturing company

owned by Paducah Newspapers Inc He returned to Paducah in 1972 to become president of The Paducah Bank and Trust Company a position held until his retirement in 1984 Mr Paxton led numerous civic organizations and charitable efforts during his life in Paducah

Mr Paxton served two terms as president of the Paducah Area Chamber of Commerce He was president of the Rotary Club of Paducah and chairman of Riverside Hospital which later became Lourdes In the 1950s he chaired a fundraising effort that netted a then-record $87000 for participating agencies Following that campaign he was presented with the Junior Chamber of Commercersquos Distinguished Service Award He was active in Democratic politics including a role as state campaign chairman for President Lyndon Johnson He served on numerous state boards and agencies and in 1974 was appointed by Governor Wendell Ford to the Murray State University Board of Regents Mr Paxton was a guest at the White House on several occasions during the Kennedy and Johnson administrations He told friends and family that one of his fondest memories was an occasion in 1961 when he and other newspaper publishers were invited to a private luncheon with President Kennedy to discuss the economy

ldquoAlthough Frank did not have a banking back-ground he certainly had a business background and an understanding of the communityrdquo said Joe Framptom CEO of Paducah Bank ldquoHis good common business sense served him well and it served our bank and the community very well He was an ethical honorable individual And he was a very good friend and mentor to me He will be greatly missedrdquo

Reverend Joe Beal is the

REAL DEAL At least thatrsquos how Debbie Curtis member of

Broadway United Methodist Church sees the reverend

ldquoHe walks the walkrdquo says Debbie as she exits the

Sunday service

Reverend Joe Beal has been in the ministry for 35

years and was appointed pastor of Broadway Methodist in

June 2010 His message of love is what he is associated

with most but his role as the first black preacher for this

predominantly white church is also notable

Like any new appointment Brother Joe and the

congregation began with a bit of apprehension

ldquoWe had our legitimate fear of the unknown Without

discussing it I think that we decided to trust each other

and each give the other a chance It was new different

and unknown for us both Neither of us decided to base

our judgement of the other solely on the color of our skin

but rather on how we would treat each other Sadly

however racism exists in our country and in our world I

am grateful to be part of a congregation that is trying to

create a climate of love trust and respect among all

peoplerdquo says Brother Joe

When Debbie Curtis calls Brother Joe ldquothe real dealrdquo

she says it is because his love is genuine

ldquoTo love others not professionally not in word only but

to love them lsquofor realrsquordquo says Brother Joe

Brother Joe recently announced he would be leaving

ldquothe most rewarding and fulfilling experience of [his] liferdquo

because of an ongoing battle with diabetes While he will

no longer serve in the pulpit he plans to remain as

active as he is able with the congregation

Pastoral Ministries Assistant John Sparks says that

there simply are some people you canrsquot replace

ldquoThere is a tendency for any church to see itself more

as an organization than an organism Brother Joe helped

Broadway by providing a fresh vision of compassionrdquo

says John

There are new realities in the community like home-

lessness and mental illness that John believes will

require the vision Brother Joe has brought to Broadway

ldquoItrsquos by being able to see through a lens that sees

everyone as being part of something bigger that we can

reach out to them and that we can be reached by them

as well To continue to live into that spirit that he walked

is not only a challenge but an opportunity especially in

this neighborhood He opened a lot more doors for those

opportunitiesrdquo says John

As John takes over the daily administration of the

church Brother Joe has a few words of advice

ldquoTo love unconditionallyhellipand to realize that the

success or failure of the congregation is not on his

back but on Godrsquos to remember that his name is

ldquoJohnrdquo and not ldquoAtlasrdquo to remember that the Church is

of God and will be until the end of time and lastly to

remember how much he is loved by God his family me

and the congregationrdquo says Brother Joe

And the congregation will forever love their Brother Joe

WOW VOLUME 25 2016

38

WOW VOLUME 23 2014 bull 37

$

$ $

$

Dollar$fromheaven A local church received a gift that

honored their members their mission and their beliefs

Many dream of it Some hope for it Others may pray for it ldquoItrdquo is the improbable phone call

delivering news that a stranger has named you the sole beneficiary of a trust

sufficient to retire all your debt

Seven Oaks Church of Christ on Highway 97 in Mayfield was on the

receiving end of just such a phone call in October of 2015

The congregation had made a leap of faith in 2014 adding a 4000-plus

square foot educational annex to the existing church facility to allow for a

growing congregation Included in the project were two new canopies LED

parking lot lights and other minor improvements bringing the total cost of

the project to approximately $600000 Through quarterly ldquoFifth Sundayrdquo

contributions the debt had been reduced to $338000 but was still costing

the church about $1000 per month in interest alone

One phone call from Paducah Bankrsquos Melanie McNeill changed the entire

financial situation of the church Seven Oaks was the sole beneficiary of a trust

valued at $367000 enough to retire the churchrsquos $338000 debt As Seven

Oaks Minister Josh Ketchum communicated ldquoWhen we found out the amount

of money we were fully convinced in the providence of Godrdquo

Asked if he felt the church had received pennies from heaven Elder Don

Sparks responded ldquoNo not pennies dollars from heavenrdquo

The bequest was left to the church by Graves County native Elizabeth Allene

Morris who was not a member of Seven Oaks Church and known by few in

the church Her nephew Mike Mabry describes his aunt as a strong-willed

independent woman with a sense of ad-

venture which led her to California in the

1930rsquos where she spent most of her life

Mabry fondly recalled ldquoMy Aunt

Allene had a good head for figures and

probably saw something she liked about

Seven Oaks Churchrdquo

She created her will in 1994 which

included a trust to go into effect at her

death to benefit her sister Estelle Seay

Paducah Bank became the trustee and was

responsible for managing the funds and

distributing designated principle and

40 bull WOW VOLUME 25 2016

bull

ldquoMelanie worked

really well with us and

was right on top of things She made

us feel comfortable and we believed she

always had the best interest of her client

in mind She always had time to talk to

done through Paducah Bankrdquo

Seven Oaksrsquo Josh Ketchum and

Don Sparks remember Melanie

McNeillrsquos response when they filled her

in on the details of how the amount

of the unexpected bequest related to

Josh KETCHUM

Seven Oaks Minister monthly payments to Seay for as long as

she lived At Seayrsquos death the remaining

value of the trust was to be paid out to

the church Seay was a member of Seven

Oaks but had moved away years ago to

be cared for by family Like Mrs Morris

few people in the church knew her

Mabry who lives in northern

Kentucky cared for his Aunt Estelle

in her declining health and dealt with

Paducah Bank in regard to the trust

He describes dealings with the Bank

and Melanie McNeill in particular

us and I never felt that she was rushing

me or trying to cut a conversation shortrdquo

Seeing no obstacles in his remote

dealings from outside the geographical

region of Paducah Bank he offered the

ultimate compliment ldquoIf I were in the

position to establish a trust it would be

the church debt She said ldquoThis is a

God thingrdquo

Whether you consider it a God

thing providence of God or a happy

coincidence it was made possible by a

wise woman doing prudent estate

planning with a local bank

WOW VOLUME 25 2016 bull 41

Making Memories

PADUCAH BANK SPREADS THE WOW

AROUND TOWN Over the river down main street at the movies and in the parking

lotmdashno matter the location or the encounter when Paducah Bank is there some WOW is going on Herersquos just a REALLY brief look at some of the wonderful experiences weve had this past year

WOW VOLUME 25 2016

42

LEFT Our young friend Jose (Paco)

dos Remedios shared his music and his love of

his hometown with everyone in a recent TV commercial

1 Joe Framptom presents a check for $2500 to Paducah Bank Teen of the Year winner

Meg Hancock 2 Cathy Crecelius and WPSD NewsChannel 6 were our

partners for a Super Shredder event 3 Lisa Long and Maurie McGarvey

ldquoleaned inrdquo and learned about women in the workplace last summer 4 Rae and

Dixie Hall were WOW warriors and rowers at the Dragon Boat races 5 Paducah Bank honors our veterans each day with a special

place to park 6 Macie Hargrove loved the holiday parade in WOW fashion 7 Sarah Hendley

did some networking at our summer college reception 8 Hollie Potter always gives a helping

hand to our Paducah Bank volunteer efforts 9 Some Paducah Bank swingers include Mike Shelbourne

Mark Knecht Mardie Herndon and Rick Loyd

ESERVED FOR OUR

VETERANS bull AND MILITARY

( -~

321

654

987

Karess HOSKINS

It takes a COMMUNITY

and SCHOLARSHIP

to create a productive pathwayfor college-bound

students with f inancial needs

PADUCAH BANK HAS DONATED $150000 TO THE

COMMUNITY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

WOW VOLUME 25 2016

45

SAYS HELLO

McCracken County High School 2015

THE PHONE RINGS AND AUTOMATICALLY KELE

Kele doesnrsquot just pick up the phone She picks up little things about people and remembers them From answering your calls to answering your questions the people at Paducah Bank give you personal attention and treat you like you really matter for one simple reason YOU DO Talk to the people at Paducah Bank

Real people Real service 2705755700

M E M B E R F D I C

graduate Karess Hoskins could hardly hold back her tears as she described how much

the support from the Community Scholarship Program meant to her

A first-generation college student at West Kentucky Community and Technical

College Hoskins was one of more than 150 Community Scholarship Program

students family friends and supporters who attended a luncheon recognizing students

and supporters of the program

ldquoThank you to the donors for giving students like me the opportunity to attend

college tuition-freerdquo said the 18-year-old Hoskins who plans to pursue a career in

radiology ldquoTo not have to worry about having to pay for college allows us to

focus on selecting a major and getting good gradesrdquo

Hoskinsrsquo parents Kenny and Mary Hoskins said receiving a community

scholarship was the reason their daughter is able to go to college ldquoItrsquos so

wonderfulrdquo said Mary Hoskins ldquoWithout it (the CSP scholarship) we

would never have been able to send herrdquo Her father agreed ldquoItrsquos a blessing

It really helped out a whole lot Irsquom really proud of people helping out like

this it will help others toordquo he said

The Community Scholarship Program provides scholarship funding for

up to 60 credit hours toward a technical

certification andor an associate degree

at WKCTC The Rotary Club of

Paducah initiated the idea for the CSP

as a public-private partnership with strong

participation from the Rotary the City

of Paducah McCracken County Fiscal

Court partnering high schools WKCTC

Paducah Bank and several local businesses

and companies Students at a participating

Paducah or McCracken County

high school or homeschool

within McCracken County

are eligible for the program

as long as they meet certain

criteria The inaugural CSP

class began at WKCTC in fall

2014 with 216 students Many of

those students will have graduated

46 bull WOW VOLUME 25 2016

THE PHONE RINGS AND AUTOMATICALLY KELE

from the college beginning in May 2015

Hoskins said she is striving to be a

positive influence on others ldquoIrsquom trying

to be the best role model to the ones who

look up to me For my nieces and nephews

I want them to know that when things get

difficult I will be there for them encour-

aging and supporting themrdquo Hoskins

said ldquoAnd they need to know there are

other people who are ready to assist them

when things get difficult in liferdquo

Ashley Wright WKCTC Vice President

of Institutional Advancement said one

of the most rewarding things about the

Community Scholarship Program is the

continued support of the community

ldquoItrsquos a commitment to these students

that regardless of what their personal and

professional aspirations may be they will

not have to put it on hold

because of financial barriersrdquo

Wright said

ldquoWe cannot make that

commitment without our

donorsrdquo added Wright

ldquoWe are so grateful

Paducah Bank believed in

the vision of the Community

Scholarship Program and what it

could do for Paducah and McCracken

County from the very beginning They

became one of the first businesses to

financially support this initiative and

have been committed to the scholarshiprsquos

purpose of increasing the percentage

of McCracken County students that

transition from high school to post-

secondary education Today we know

that students who participate

in the Community

Scholarship Program

are staying enrolled in

college earning a higher

GPA than their non-

CSP peers and earning

more college credit

each semester This

success is due to the businesses

and organizations that stepped up in

the beginning before we could have

envisioned these results Paducah Bank

is always looking toward the future of

this community and their support of

the Community Scholarship Program is

evidence of their commitment to the next

generation of Paducah and McCracken

Countyrdquo

SAYS HELLO

WOW VOLUME 25 2016 bull 47

THE ARTof EDUCATION AT PADUCAH SCHOOL OF ART AND DESIGN

49

ldquoTHE ENTIRE ART SCHOOL CAMPUS

ANCHORS PADUCAHrsquoS GROWING CREATIVE

ECONOMY AND ADDS WEIGHT TO THE REGIONrsquoS

RECOGNITION AS A CULTURAL DESTINATION I AM PLEASED AND PROUD

TO HAVE WORKED WITH SO MANY EXTRAORDINARY

INDIVIDUALS IN MAKING THE COMMUNITYrsquoS VISION FOR A WORLD-CLASS ART SCHOOL A REALITY AND I

AM DELIGHTED WITH WHAT WE HAVE ACCOMPLISHEDrdquo

mdashPAUL AHO Dean of the Paducah

School of Art and Design

In March 2000 the city of Paducah in partnership with Paducah Bank

launched its award-winning Artist Relocation

Program as a means of revitalizing its historic

LowerTown neighborhood This highly successful

program has infused over $30 million into the

local economy earning Paducah international

recognition as a historic cultural destination

and significantly enriching the cultural life of

the region

In August 2008 a collaborative effort between

the city West Kentucky Community and Technical

College (WKCTC) and regional interests created

Paducah School of Art to serve the region and

anchor the LowerTown Arts District through the

creation of a world-class art school The school

opened in temporary studios in downtown

Paducah and immediately exceeded expectations

for its growth

As part of a larger vision for the schoolrsquos

expansion in April 2013 the school changed its

name to Paducah School of Art and Design (PSAD)

reflecting an expanded vision for its programming

and the art schoolrsquos absorption of the collegersquos long-

standing visual communication and multimedia

programs In January 2014 Paducah School of

Art opened the Ceramics and Small Metals

Building on Madison Street in LowerTown This

historic structure allowed for a greatly expanded

state-of-the-art ceramics studio as well as studios

for the launch of new programs in jewelry and

metals to further serve the community

ldquoI recently had a chance to tour the Paducah School of Art and Design which has to be one of the most inspiring state-of-the-art facilities for artists and art students to be found anywhere Itrsquos a beautiful and thoughtfully re-purposed light-filled crown jewel that will surely be a beacon for creative visual artists in all disciplines And I canrsquot imagine what kind of wonderful impact that creative engine is going to have on the communityrdquo

mdashMICHAEL KILLOREN Local Arts Agencies Director National Endowment for the Arts

50 bull WOW VOLUME 25 2016

PSAD expanded again in August 2014 with the

completion of its 7000-square-foot Sculpture Building

located adjacent to the ceramics and small metals studios

The Sculpture Building houses fully equipped studios for

clay modeling large-scale projects wood and metals

fabrication along with a foundry and studios for mold

making and bronze casting

Also in August 2014 renovations began on the 2D and

Graphic Design Building in a historic building adjacent to

PSADrsquos other LowerTown studios This 30000-square-foot

expansion opened in January and houses the schoolrsquos programs

in drawing painting photography visual communication

and multimedia It also includes a resource library and

dedicated galleries for an enhanced exhibition program

further serving the region and the goals of WKCTC

ldquoCompletion of PSADrsquos new 2D and Graphic Design

building will allow us to properly house all of our 2D and

media programs in one location expand our Master Artists

Workshop program increase our public programming and

community outreach and continue to build on our note-

worthy exhibition programrdquo said Paul Aho Dean of PSAD

In support of Paducahrsquos emergence as a cultural and arts

destination and an eye toward national recognition for its

programs PSAD launched its first Master Artist Workshops

in the summer of 2014 The program featured national

artists and educators and attracted students from across

the country With the advent of new classes and faculty

come new opportunities for students seeking to launch

their college experience as well as significant new resources

for emerging and established artists to enhance their career

opportunities in the region and beyond

Paducah Bank supported the completion of PSAD with a

$150000 gift and the naming rights for the Paducah Bank

Kitchens Cafeacute

Paducah School of Art and Design is a division of West

Kentucky Community and Technical College a regionally

accredited college recognized by The Aspen Institute as

one of the top ten community colleges in the nation three

consecutive times and twice as a Finalist with Distinction

ldquoAt PSAD a diverse mix of traditional and non-traditional

students and studio artists from the community work side

by side in the studiosrdquo said WKCTC president Dr Barbara

Veazey ldquosharing insights experience and ideas to the

mutual benefit of allrdquo

PaulAho is the Dean of Paducah

School of Art and Design where he also teaches digital photography He earned

his Bachelor of Fine Arts degree at Florida State

University and his Master of Fine Arts degree from the

University of South Florida Paul has also taught at Palm

Beach Community College and Florida Atlantic University

He has twice been awarded South Florida Cultural

Consortium Visual and Media Artists Fellowships and

his work is represented in numerous public and private

collections ldquoThe entire art school campus anchors

Paducahrsquos growing creative economy and adds weight to

the regionrsquos recognition as a cultural destinationrdquo says

Aho ldquoI am pleased and proud to have worked with so

many extraordinary individuals in making the communityrsquos

vision for a world-class art school a reality and I am

delighted with what we have accomplishedrdquo

it

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InHonorof

Those Who Serve

Paducah Bank is joining with the Paducah community to foster strong positive relationships between police and those they seek to protect

WOW VOLUME 25 2016

53

News feeds around the nation have been full of shootings protests

and nation-wide outrage of late Some of that has resulted from rifts between police

departments and the communities theyrsquove sworn to protect

Members of the Paducah Police Department have taken steps to make sure such a

disassociation never encroaches on the community they preserve and protect Chief of

Police Brandon Barnhill says he believes establishing The Police Foundation of Paducah-

McCracken County Inc will create a way to further tie his force to the Paducah public

ldquoWe felt like this was an opportunity for us to provide an open door or an avenue for

the community to further support some of our initiativesrdquo he said

The foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization designed to raise funds and to

give local police extra resources for improving public safety strengthening community

partnerships and increasing employee development Barnhill says the City of Paducah

has given his department sufficient funding but this new effort will raise money for

extra programs and training and will hopefully strengthen the forcersquos bond with the

local community

ldquoWe see the value of relationships transparency an open-door policy and of opening

lines of communication with the

communityrdquo Barnhill says

By investing in the Paducah

Police Departmentrsquos foundation

the com-munity will help fund

programs like improved training

courses continuing education and

the purchase of new technology

for police use But Barnhill says

strengthening the relationship between

the force and the community is still

the foundationrsquos ultimate focus Itrsquos a

goal that the chief says matters now

more than ever

ldquoRelationships have to have a

strong foundational level at which you

Building on a

strongfoundation Funding provided through the Paducah Police Foundation will support initiatives in

these areas each year allowing the Paducah Police Department to undertake innovative

projects and improve its ability to serve the citizens of Paducah

bull Keep police officers safe bull Fight violence and drug related crime bull Improve

Paducah police community relations bull Make neighborhoods safer bull Provide healthy

outlets for youth bull Assist police officers in upgrading critical skills and education

The Police Foundation of Paducah McCracken County is the only organization sanc-

tioned by the Paducah Police Department to raise funds for its benefit

The Police Foundation of Paducah McCracken County Inc is a registered corporation

with the state of Kentucky and is recognized by the federal government as a 501(c)(3)

tax exempt non-profit organization

54 bull WOW VOLUME 25 2016

Building on a

strongfoundation

know people in the community they

know you as an individual and they

know your principlesrdquo he says ldquoThey

know how you manage an agency as

large as a police departmentrdquo

ldquoThe success of a community has

much to do with the success of the

institutions that form the basis of its

safety and securityrdquo said Joe Framptom

a member of the Paducah Police

Foundation board ldquoI personally believe

that the creation of this organization will

be a constructive means of supporting the

goals of our local police force and will

be a proactive impetus to maintaining

strong productive alliances between the

members of the Paducah police and the

people in our community Our bank is

pleased that we can be a part of this new

endeavor This is one more way each of

us at Paducah Bank can creatively and

beneficially serve our communityrdquo

Board Chairman Jim Garrett whole-

heartedly agrees ldquoI am honored to serve

on the new Police Foundationrsquos board

and hope that businesses and individuals

in the Paducah community will consider

supporting our effortsrdquo Garrett says

ldquoWe hope to help build a police force

capable of dealing with the complexity

of the 21st century It is imperative that

we assist our officers with additional

education and enhanced opportunities

for positive interaction with the

community it serves Every person can

make a difference no matter how big

or small as long as we have a common

goal in mindrdquo

Anyone who would like to know

more about the organization or who

would like to donate online can visit

wwwpaducahpolicefoundationorg

Donations may be made by mail to

the Police Foundation of Paducah-

McCracken County Inc PO Box 594

Paducah KY 42002-0594 Donations

can also be made in person at any

Paducah Bank location

LEFT TO RIGHT Chief Brandon Barnhill Paducah Bank CEO Joe Framptom

Board Member Leon Owens Assistant Chief Brian Krueger Board Chairman

Jim Garrett Board Member Gary Reese

NOT PICTURED Board Members Whitney Denson and April Wolfrom

WOW VOLUME 25 2016 bull 55

theLast page

ldquoUrban architecture especially architecture from the early twentieth century has been a favorite subject of my art for as long

as I have been painting I knew the first time I drove up Broadway and saw

downtown Paducah that it would soon be the subject of my paintingsrdquo

WILLIAM RENZULLI was one of the first artists to personally and professionally invest in the LowerTown Artist Relocation program and has continued to be a stalwart participant and supporter of the arts culture in Paducah

WOW VOLUME 25 2016

56

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Securities offered through LPL Financial Member FINRASIPC Insurance products offered through LPL Financial or its licensed affiliates Paducah Bank and Paducah Financial Consultants are not registered brokerdealers and are not affiliated with LPL Financial

Not FDIC Insured Not Bank Guaranteed May Lose Value Not a Bank Deposit Not Insured By Any Federal Government Agency

CAHBANK

PADUCAH BANK

Post Office Box 2600 bull Paducah KY 42002-2600

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PAID PADUCAH KY PERMIT 44

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Call or stop by a Paducah Bank location today and letrsquos get acquainted You have so much to plan for and we want to help

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-

No stranger to the requirements of public housing she served as legal counsel to the Housing Authority since 2003

and her private practice experience focused on public housing issues and regulatory matters with the United States

Department of Housing and Urban Development and the Kentucky Public Service Commission

Yates has been on the job since May 2015 and thinks she has the most interesting job possible ldquoMost people canrsquot

say this but I genuinely love coming to work each dayrdquo she explains

Although itrsquos her dream job itrsquos not without its challenges Her biggest hurdle has been securing sufficient HUD

funding Appropriations are set by Congress and vary year by year This year it amounted to approximately 82 percent

of budgeted needs Melissa credits her dedicated staff of housing professionals with working efficiently to address

priorities while meeting resident needs and complying with numerous and stringent HUD requirements This year

ldquoPADUCAH BANK FOCUSES ON

RELATIONSHIPS AND WORKS HARD TO MAINTAIN THOSE

RELATIONSHIPSrdquo

she is proud to report that despite limited funding they were able to use

capital funds to tuck-point and paint Elmwood Court and put in new

windows in the Anderson Court site

Despite the limited funding Melissa praises her staff for meticulous

maintenance of housing units mostly built in the 1950rsquos a task she

admits isnrsquot easy The new Executive Director feels the staff at all levels

goes beyond their job requirements by asking themselves questions like

ldquoIf I was putting my mother or sister in this apartment how would I

want it to lookrdquo

Melissa and her staff of approximately 35 housing professionals

provide services for 1600 residents and maintain 855 housing units throughout the city She realizes public housing

is sometimes negatively perceived but she emphasizes ldquoMy staff works too hard not to get positive recognition I

want everyone to know they do a really great jobrdquo

She clearly loves her staff and reiterates ldquoThey are housing professionals We are professionalsrdquo

Another group of professionals that she values are the staff of Paducah Bank

ldquoPaducah Bank focuses on relationships and works hard to maintain those relationships Even though I have

worked with them for years until the last few months I never fully appreciated the extent of work provided to their

customersrdquo says Yates ldquoAll of the personal bankers Melissa Khourie Kelly LeNeave Mardie Herndon and Terry

Bradley are always attentive responsive and ready to hold our hands and walk us through whatever is necessary The

level of service we receive is truly remarkablerdquo

A native of southern Illinois Yates and her husband Greg a CPA at Williams Williams and Lentz have never

regretted their move to Paducah almost 15 years ago Their children are Brendan a Paducah Tilghman High School

senior Sloane a kindergartener and their youngest Lincoln who is 3

Melissa Yates summarizes her feelings about her career change ldquoWhen practicing law I was confident what I was

doing was important to clients but not sure if it was really making a difference in the community Now Irsquom certain

Irsquom doing something to make our community even better Everyone deserves a home and providing quality affordable

housing is the foundation for a strong communityrdquo

12 bull WOW VOLUME 25 2016

Y O U R P R I V A T E B A N K E R

B A R R Y S M I T H

SUIT UP TAKE THE RUN WITH IT

The team comes together for the offense Who will suit up take the ball and run with it

How will the team create opportunities for the ball handler What moves will work best to bring home the win

WOW VOLUME 25 2016

14

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bull

The new guy on the team is Barry Smith and hersquos ldquosuited uprdquo and ready for the game as

Paducah Bankrsquos new Director of Wealth Management Having the ball in his court isnrsquot really new to Barry

Once upon a time in southern Illinois those same words meant an SIU uniform and a basketball court And winning

meant taking a trip to the NCAA during his freshman year

ldquoI realize that I now live in Kentucky and I am more than aware of the loyalties among basketball fans in this staterdquo

says Barry with a grin ldquoAnd I honor that Cheering on your team is one of the great joys of any basketball fanrdquo

But Barryrsquos heart still beats with the speed of a Saluki when the topic shifts to college hoopsmdashand for good reason It

was a very special time in his life

ldquoIn my first year of college playing basketball on the national stage was pretty much a dream come truerdquo admits Barry

ldquoI had the privilege of playing against Larry Bird at Indiana State who obviously went on to an incredible career in the

NBA I also went up against players like Kiki Vandeweghe David Greenwood Norm Nixon and Maurice Cheeks Little

did I know at the time the famous company I was in I was just there to play and winrdquo

And win they did Barryrsquos SIU team went to the NCAA tournament his first year at the university and won their first

game against Arizona They then lost to Wake Forest in the second round And even though the time on the floor wasnrsquot

quite what the team might have dreamed of it was still the kind of memory that basketball dreams are made of

ldquoI HAD THE PRIVILEGE OF PLAYING AGAINST LARRY BIRD AT INDIANA STATE WHO WENT ON TO AN INCREDIBLE CAREER IN THE NBArdquo

Barryrsquos dedication to teamwork hard work and the work it takes to accomplish sought-after goals has been a consistent

undercurrent in both his athletic endeavors as well as his professional career

After college Barry spent almost a decade in insurance and then followed that with a position in management with

Pepsi in southern Illinois He was a regional manager with Kroger for nine years before making his way into the world of

banking with Union Planters in Murphysboro IL He later joined Regions Bank in Paducah before assuming the position

of Director of Wealth Management at Paducah Bank

ldquoThese may seem like dissimilar careers but they are actually very similar In every company and every position I have

been bringing people together to achieve a common goalrdquo Barry says ldquoAnd thatrsquos one of the things that Paducah Bank

does so very wellrdquo

In his new role Barry will be responsible for leading efforts to integrate banking clients with additional wealth

management solutions available to them at Paducah Bank He will also serve as a key relationship manager and

aggressively work to expand the Paducah Bank presence within western Kentucky

ldquoBarry is a seasoned leader with an unwavering commitment to this marketrdquo said Paducah Bank President Mardie

Herndon ldquoI am pleased that he and his wife Amy are now part of the Paducah Bank family This move underscores our

commitment to growth and illustrates the level of confidence that we have and the opportunity that we see in both the

local market and the entire western Kentucky market Wealth Management will continue to expand

as we invest for the future and focus on top talent like Barry Smithrdquo

Barry is active within our community and maintains leadership roles with the board of

directors for the Rotary Club of Paducah and the board of directors for the Carson Center

ldquoI think if you live in Paducah and you care about the communityrdquo Barry adds ldquoyou canrsquot

help but be aware of all that this bank does for the people and the organizations in Paducah and

the surrounding area They are involved in virtually every part of this community and I take

great pride in now being an active part of that kind of civic commitmentrdquo

WOW VOLUME 25 2016 bull 17

bull

FamilyandFinance

Local Mother BeginsLegacy at Paducah Bank

Wen you re a kid even the most mundane tasks can seem magical

More than four decades ago around the age of 9 Jana Dawson says she

followed her mother into a large columned building to partake in a family

tradition opening a checking account at Paducah Bank

ldquoI thought it was excitingrdquo Jana says ldquoI felt like a big girlrdquo

Her mother Martha Dawson started teaching the concept of saving to

her four children earlymdashlong before they held their first jobs And she

taught them to entrust their savings to Paducah Bank

Martha became a Paducah Bank customer shortly after moving to the

area with her former husband James in 1953 She says she chose the bank

at random since she knew little about the city but she stayed there because

of the service She says even Jamesrsquo mother became a customer when she

moved to Paducah in the late lsquo70s

ldquoThey did everything that I would want from a bankrdquo Martha says

Martha loves how the bank is a locally owned and steady business She

notes how it hasnrsquot changed its name in the roughly 63 years she has walked

through its doors She also appreciates the fact that it allowed her four off-

spring to open accounts as children

Martha also clearly remembers that a former bank president helped her

teach a financial lesson A long time ago one of her sons ran out of money

and she took him to the bank for a loan The president sat him down for a

discussion about responsibility

ldquoHe talked to him [and gave him] a good lesson on bankingmdashyou

know just how to live a good life without problemsrdquo she said adding ldquohe

loaned us the money but not before he

talked to my sonrdquo

The years passed and Jana absorbed

her motherrsquos financial wisdom and

applied it throughout college and

throughout her career as a computer

analyst for Baptist Health Paducah

During this time the bank became a

larger part of her life When she built

her two-story brick dream home she let

Paducah Bank handle the mortgage and

the bank personnel became emotionally

invested in the house along with her

ldquoWhen I received my primary

financing through Paducah Bank they

were more excited than I wasrdquo she says

Now as Jana lives and works in the

area she has become more and more

ingrained in the community She serves as

a Paducah Ambassador a Paducah Area

Chamber of Commerce member a board

member for the Leadership Paducah

Foundation Inc and more As a devoted

city resident shersquos also happy she can

serve as a faithful customer of the local

bank Her business there has given her

another way in which she can support

her hometown

ldquoIT JUST MAKES ME PROUD TO BE A PADUCAH BANK

CUSTOMER [BECAUSE] IrsquoM VERY ACTIVE IN THE COMMUNITYrdquo

SHE SAYS

And in return Paducah Bank stays

active in her life After all the relationship

Jana has with the bank is part of a family

tradition

18 bull WOW VOLUME 25 2016

The word for

Legacy2016 is

Itrsquos a personal choice a long-standing commitment to the

practice of medicine and a belief in a wellspring of compassion

WOW VOLUME 25 2016

20

Dr EVELYN

MONTGOMERY JONES

bull

Each year Dr Evelyn Montgomery Jones dermatologist chooses a one-word theme

to serve as her guide throughout the entire year The word resonates with intent as Dr

Jones activates it to guide decisions and reinforce purpose with her staff at Wellsprings

Dermatology and The SkinCare Corner These words keep them ever mindful of their

impact in regard to family and community says Dr Jones This yearrsquos word is ldquolegacyrdquo

ldquoSkin is the largest and fastest growing human organ and skin cancer is now rated the

number one cancer in the United Statesrdquo explains Dr Jones ldquoSo we take a comprehensive approach to overall

healthy beautiful skinrdquo Thatrsquos what founded the winning combination of Wellsprings Dermatology and The SkinCare

Corner allowing for delivery of physician-strength products to combat both damage and aging of the skin These

products and techniques also enhance the skinrsquos ability to heal and decrease the risk of skin cancer

Dr Jones drew on her passion to educate on health and beauty for the mission statement she crafted ldquoOur mission

is to educate and encourage others towards excellence in wellness and beauty

in their lives for the glory of God thereby equipping and empowering them

to impact othersrdquo ldquoJIMMIE AND MEGHAN

In 1993 Dr Jones and her husband Dr Shawn Jones ENT-WERE THERE FOR ME otolaryngologist along with their children Rebecca Shawn Curtis and PROFESSIONALLY AND Caleb moved from Louisville back to her hometown of Paducah Dr Jonesrsquo PERSONALLY THEY

PROVED THE WHOLE roots are deep in Paducah Her father Dr Wally Montgomery practiced

PERSONAL BANKER medicine in western Kentucky for many years and her mother Gerry

CONCEPT IS VERY REAL Montgomery was an educator and served as Paducahrsquos mayor AT PADUCAH BANKrdquo Reflecting on the move she explains ldquoWe loved Louisville but we wanted

a slower pace and more community involvement Here we have found a

better place to be more aware and connected to the rest of the communityrdquo

Helping make her legacy of education and encouragement towards excellence in beauty and health a reality is

Paducah Bank with their own legacy of professionalism and personal service When she had the vision to build the

beautiful state-of-the-art facility housing her practice at 2721 West Park Drive her private bankers Jimmie Sizemore

and Meghan Knox were with her every step of the way

ldquoJimmie and Meghan were there for me professionally and personallyrdquo says Dr Jones ldquoThey were involved in every

step of the construction project from looking at the land and accessing the building site to groundbreaking and

through construction They gave me their personal cell phone numbers and told me to call any time including week-

ends They were always available and asking if there was anything they could take care of or if there was anything they

could do Jimmie and Meghan proved the whole personal banker concept is very real at Paducah Bankrdquo

22 bull WOW VOLUME 25 2016

THE WELLSPRINGS DERMATOLOGY

PHYSICIANS STAFF LACY BOYD PA-C

LISA BOGET PA-C AND DR EVELYN JONES

DR KYLE TURNBOis

GETTING BACK toMAKING

Health

Works MEDICAL LLC

for PATIENTS AND BUSINESSES Navigating the world of healthcare is often fraught with confusion and expense of both money

and time Such challenges create barriers and many do not access needed services until major problems occur Dr J Kyle

Turnbo who opened a private practice in 2000 saw these trends first-hand and was troubled

ldquoTherersquos obviously been a dramatic shift in healthcarerdquo he says ldquoand those changes have not been good for employers

who provide insurance coverage those who utilize healthcare or those who provide it Insurance costs have risen along with

deductibles and the average family has difficulty accessing care due to expense We found that flew in the face of what we

wanted to do which was simply to take care of peoplerdquo

WOW VOLUME 25 2016 bull 25

step back reevaluating his approach as a provider ldquoI knew there was a

was like a hundred years ago what it

Dr Turnbo decided to take a

better way to do thisrdquo he says ldquoI started thinking about what it

means to take care of people first and how those barriers could be liftedrdquo

Dr Turnborsquos then-developing concept which he named HealthWorks Medical came to life at James

Marine where an onsite clinic provided occupational medical services and healthcare for their employees

Through HealthWorks Medical a reasonable flat fee per month per employee or covered life allowed

open access to needed healthcare through Dr Turnbo and his staff of multiple practitioners with a wide

variety of experience and expertise

ldquoIn our research we found out that about 90 of patients did not have a primary care physician

Employers providing the benefit to employees and their families allowed them to have direct access to

practitioners providing cost savings to both the employee and the employer A person needs health

insurance especially to cover potential catastrophic events but itrsquos much easier to have insurance and pair

it with HealthWorks Medical services Wersquore proud that our small business partners have the ability to

ldquoPADUCAH BANK HAS ALWAYS BEEN SO SUPPORTIVE OF USrdquo ADDS DR TURNBO ldquoTHEYrsquoVE INVESTED THEIR FAITH AND RESOURCES INTO SMALL BUSINESSES AND HAVE CERTAINLY HELPED US REACH OUR POTENTIALrdquo

provide a healthcare package that is not cost prohibitive and their employees no longer have barriers to

access It is great for us as wellrdquo adds Dr Turnbo ldquoWe no longer have to worry about insurance company

codes and I can focus on whatrsquos best for each patientrdquo

The success of the program at James Marine expanded to other companies such as Paducah Bank and

Briggs amp Stratton in Murray From one clinic at James Marine HealthWorks Medical expanded to four

clinics in the West Kentucky region They expanded their occupational medicine and wellness divisions

and added a division in safety engineering and training HealthWorks Medical offers their services to

companies and businesses both large and small

ldquoSome of the greatest successes came in catching problems earlyrdquo says Dr Turnbo ldquoOne of the most

costly aspects of healthcare is chronic diseases If a person doesnrsquot access care however they may not know

they are headed toward major issues until it is catastrophicrdquo

HealthWorks Medical can provide education and support on any topic identified as a wellness need that a company presents

Examples include identifying problems such as pre-diabetic indicators early high blood pressure or chronic stress Jennie Morehead

Executive Director of Safety and Wellness at Healthworks Medical has seen the success first hand ldquoWersquove seen patients discover issues

early and then learn to make the necessary changes before the problem grew We just had about 8 men at a company who celebrated

being smoke and tobacco free for several years Wersquove had groups of people lose tons of weight We are so proud of them allrdquo The

staff makes themselves available for ongoing support and education even going grocery shopping with some to provide education

on dietary needs ldquoWe can show them that they donrsquot have to eat tree bark to eat healthyrdquo laughs Jennie

HealthWorks Medical also tracks potential healthcare savings of early detection and lifestyle changes 72 of dollars spent on

healthcare services is for the treatment of disease and illness that could have been prevented according to the Centers for Disease

Control and Prevention

ldquoA lot of wellness programs for companies consist of employees filling out a form and then being handed a sheet of informationrdquo

26 bull WOW VOLUME 25 2016

bull

explains Jennie ldquoWe want to be more involved than that Our wellness staff gets to know the people Wellness is not a touchy-feely

pie-in-the-sky kind of idea Every month we are on-site doing something Itrsquos not uncommon to have our folks in steel-toed boots

and hardhats out on a boat asking everyone how they are doing The next day they may be in a bank doing a ldquoBiggest Loserrdquo

program And all employees have access to our coachesrdquo

Dr Turnbo adds ldquoWhat makes HealthWorks Medical different is the follow up and management of the chronic diseases identified

through the wellness program Our practitioners evaluate and treat the diagnosis with routine follow ups and annual physical with lab

work includedrdquo

ldquoThese are simple getting-back-to-basics conceptsrdquo adds Dr Turnbo ldquoOur whole goal is to be a partner to service every need a

patient might have in healthcare from wellness to prevention to acute care And we do that with reasonable effective solutions It

goes back to our original goal of simply taking care of people and we are seeing success in doing that I think this concept will go

beyond this market and it will have started right here in Paducahrdquo

WOW VOLUME 25 2016 bull 27

On T am On Choic The strength of the team is each member The strength of each member is the team

PRIVATE BANKING TRUST DIVISION INVESTMENT DIVISION

PADUCAH FINANCIAL CONSULTANTS Securities offered through LPL Financial member FINRASIPC Insurance products offered through LPL Financial or its licensed affiliates Paducah Bank and Paducah Financial Consultants are not registered brokerdealers and are not affiliated with LPL Financial

Not FDIC Insured Not Bank Guaranteed May Lose Value Not a Bank Deposit Not Insured By Any Federal Government Agency

Gain the benefit of THREE financial services at ONE bank There is a WEALTH of experience among these trusted financial professionals at Paducah Bank We invite

you to get to know each member of our Wealth Management Team

PICTURED LEFT TO RIGHT Caroline Korte Lesa Barks Melanie McNeill Heather Alexander Conner Framptom Lora Riley Gayle Martin Melissa Jones

Barry Smith Carla Berry Mindi Whitworth Jimmie Sizemore Johnna Davenport Bev Underwood Zach Hosman and Lisa Murray

TRUST SERVICES Not FDIC Insured ndash No Bank Guarantee ndash May Lose Value PADUCAH BANK M E M B E R F D I C Not A Paducah Bank Deposit ndash Not Insured By Any Federal Government Agency

Making Lives Better in MindBodyamp

Spirit

The Rayand Kay Eckstein

Hospice Care Center gives families a place of

peace at a time of turmoil

In a day and age when medical professionals routinely perform what were once considered

miracles it is easy to lose sight of death as a natural conclusion of life and not a medical failure

WOW VOLUME 25 2016

30

Steven GRINNELL REGIONAL CEO amp SVP MERCY HEALTH

PRESIDENT amp CEO LOURDES

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puiJBa~l

As a part of its commitment to making lives

better in mind body and spirit Lourdes has

sought to treat death as a natural conclusion of

life by providing hospice services as a part of

the hospitalrsquos healing mission This program

allows patients and their families to spend their

final moments in a caring peace-filled setting

In April of 2015 Lourdes expanded and

enhanced hospice services by opening The

Ray and Kay Eckstein Hospice Care Center

providing a 10000 square foot state-of-the-art

facility serving a 16-county area including 13

western Kentucky counties and three southern

Illinois counties

ldquoThe Ray and Kay Eckstein Hospice Care

Center is a dream come true that our patients

will experience for generations to comerdquo said

Steven Grinnell Regional CEO amp SVP of

Mercy Health and President amp CEO of Lourdes

ldquoThis sacred space offers a better alternative

for hospice patients when symptoms or life

circumstances necessitate care outside of their

home This was designed by and for patients and

families to meet their needs with compassionate

care and support during these timesrdquo

ldquoLourdes is so grateful for the outpouring of

support from the community for this projectrdquo

Grinnell went on to say ldquoDuring the capital

campaign more than 670 individual donors

contributed gifts both large and small

Paducah Bankrsquos board of directors approved a

significant gift of $100000 toward the project

Support from the bank didnrsquot stop there A

number of their executives and employees also

stepped-up to support the hospice care center

with individual giftsrdquo

Designed in a semi-circle to avoid an

institutional feel features include 10 patient

suites with patios a comfortable family lounge

and kitchen childrenrsquos play area and serenity

garden and chapel for quiet reflection The

center allows unrestricted visiting hours and

pet visitors are also welcome

A team of dedicated specialty-trained

nurses physicians chaplain counselors social

32 bull WOW VOLUME 25 2016

workers personal care aides and volunteers

provide professional services meeting end-of-

life needs of body and spirit

Kay Williams director of Lourdes Hospice

and Home Care remembers special moments

in serving over 275 patients since the center

opened ldquoWe were able to grant a 13-year-old

cancer patientrsquos wish to see the movie Pitch

Perfect 2 Her condition kept her from going

to the theater so the movie studio arranged a

screening here in our family lounge Later we

all honored her request that we wear yellow to

her funeral Yellow is the color representing

childhood cancer awarenessrdquo

Ms Williams also recalls ldquoThe first time I

saw a large family make use of the various areas

of the center I knew we had gotten the design

right They had room to move between groups

as each dealt with the impending loss of their

family member Everyone copes in his or her

own way What a blessing to have space to

allow for itrdquo

Williams and Diane Davis president of the

Lourdes Foundation stress their gratitude for

the generosity of donors providing for needs of

others at their most vulnerable

GRINNELL HIGHLIGHTS PADUCAH BANKrsquoS VARIOUS CONTRIBUTIONS TO LOURDESrsquo MISSION ldquoPaducah Bank has historically been a strong

supporter of Lourdesrsquo mission to improve the

health of our communitiesrdquo he says ldquoThey

have been key supporters of the Lourdes

Golf Outing and Mardi Gras fundraisers for

many years In addition to the financial

resources given by the bank they also provide

intellectual capital through their executive

presence serving on the Lourdes board of

directors helping to provide the strategic

direction of our organization Lourdes is truly

blessed to have support both financial and

intellectual from Paducah Bankrdquo

A NEWLY DESIGNED CENTER FOR THE DELIVERY OF QUALITY CARE

LOURDES

bull

IN CASE OF EMERGENCY THE BEGINNING OF 2016 saw the open house ribbon cutting and

blessing of Lourdesrsquo renovated and expanded Emergency Department

Designed with the patient in mind and with the objective of saving time

and ultimately lives the new Emergency Department is fast flexible

and mobile allowing adaptability to meet any situation It is ideally

positioned for quick access to the cardiac catheterization lab operating

room magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) computerized tomography

(CT) scan and the intensive care unit

ldquoOur Emergency Department team has redesigned care to create

the shortest wait times optimize the patient experience and recruit

the best and brightest professionals in emergency medicinerdquo said

Steven Grinnell Regional CEO amp SVP of Mercy Health and President amp

CEO of Lourdes ldquoWith double the square footage this new Emergency

Department has been designed around the patientsrsquo needs The new

patient flow includes rapid medical exam rooms to reduce time spent

in the waiting room specialized care for behavioral health advanced

intervention for chemical accidents immediate chest pain intervention

and expert care from our teamrdquo

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M E M B E R F D I C

35

In Frank R Paxton

Herman Eugene Katterjohn Jr

MemoryThe Paducah community recently lost two iconic leaders whose

vision and dedication were instrumental

in the continued progress of Paducah

McCracken County Both of these

devoted citizens were witness to

monumental changes in

their work and in their

lives as their careers and

personal passions were

carried out with grand

ambition Here we

honor these two proud

Paducahans and the

MANY contributions

they left to each of us

bull

Herman EugeneKatterjohn Jr was born in Paducah in 1921 He attended Paducah schools graduated

from Columbia Military Academy in Columbia TN and from Purdue

University in 1943 with a degree in pharmacy and with an ROTC

commission He later served as an Army aviator in the Korean War

Mr Katterjohn owned and operated Owen Cleaners for 40 years 20

of those years with his father-in-law Horace Owen He served as director

of the American Division of The Johnson Group Cleaners Liverpool

England for 12 years He was invited 13 consecutive years to the Varsity

International Dry Cleaners and was chairman in 1976 He was a former

member of the Paducah Tourist Commission the Paducah Convention

Center Board Paducah Water Works and Greater Paducah Industrial

Foundation He was a lifetime member of the United Church of

Paducah where he served as an elder He was the longest-serving

member of the Rotary Club of Paducah

ldquoMr Katterjohn was a part of Paducahrsquos greatest generationrdquo said

City Commissioner Allan Rhodes ldquoHe was a fabric of the communityrdquo

added County Commissioner Bill Bartleman Longtime friend Basil

Drossos said he was a part of the ldquobedrock that modern Paducah was

founded and created onrdquo ldquoOne of his favorite pastimes was just driving

around Paducahrdquo said his son-in-law David Perry ldquoThe riverfront

parks different buildings and monuments were continually fascinating

to him He loved taking rides like thatrdquo

ldquoAlmost everyone will tell you that he always knew their name He

knew about their family He was very much a people person He was

really interested not just in your name but he wanted to know how you

were doing how things were going And it was a truly genuine interestrdquo

added his daughter Carolyn Perry

One of Mr Katterjohnrsquos most noted civic projects was the University

of Kentucky College of Engineering Paducah campus In 2003 he

established the first endowed professorship and was also a key leader in

getting the college established ldquoHe had a vision for how having engi-

neering education in this area would significantly contribute to the eco-

nomic development of the regionrdquo said David Silverstein director of

the Paducah campus

Mr Katterjohn had been a member of the Paducah Bank Board of

Directors since 1957 and a past chairman ldquoMr Gene Katterjohn was

instrumental in the leadership and growth of the bank and took great

pride in itrdquo said Joe Framptom ldquoHe was committed to the belief that

the bank should serve and give back to the community Those were

tenets of his beliefs not just in his personal business but in his life Our

bank will reap the many benefits of having Mr Katterjohn at the helm

of our board of directors well into the futurerdquo

Frank R Paxton was the son of Edwin J and Florence Paxton He was a 1948 cum laude graduate of the University of Notre Dame From then until 1961 he served as business manager and general manager of The Paducah Sun (then the Paducah Sun-Democrat) He became publisher of the newspaper in 1961

succeeding his father who had held the position since 1900

In 1968 Paxton moved to Chicago to assume the role of president of Burke and James Inc a photographic supply and manufacturing company

owned by Paducah Newspapers Inc He returned to Paducah in 1972 to become president of The Paducah Bank and Trust Company a position held until his retirement in 1984 Mr Paxton led numerous civic organizations and charitable efforts during his life in Paducah

Mr Paxton served two terms as president of the Paducah Area Chamber of Commerce He was president of the Rotary Club of Paducah and chairman of Riverside Hospital which later became Lourdes In the 1950s he chaired a fundraising effort that netted a then-record $87000 for participating agencies Following that campaign he was presented with the Junior Chamber of Commercersquos Distinguished Service Award He was active in Democratic politics including a role as state campaign chairman for President Lyndon Johnson He served on numerous state boards and agencies and in 1974 was appointed by Governor Wendell Ford to the Murray State University Board of Regents Mr Paxton was a guest at the White House on several occasions during the Kennedy and Johnson administrations He told friends and family that one of his fondest memories was an occasion in 1961 when he and other newspaper publishers were invited to a private luncheon with President Kennedy to discuss the economy

ldquoAlthough Frank did not have a banking back-ground he certainly had a business background and an understanding of the communityrdquo said Joe Framptom CEO of Paducah Bank ldquoHis good common business sense served him well and it served our bank and the community very well He was an ethical honorable individual And he was a very good friend and mentor to me He will be greatly missedrdquo

Reverend Joe Beal is the

REAL DEAL At least thatrsquos how Debbie Curtis member of

Broadway United Methodist Church sees the reverend

ldquoHe walks the walkrdquo says Debbie as she exits the

Sunday service

Reverend Joe Beal has been in the ministry for 35

years and was appointed pastor of Broadway Methodist in

June 2010 His message of love is what he is associated

with most but his role as the first black preacher for this

predominantly white church is also notable

Like any new appointment Brother Joe and the

congregation began with a bit of apprehension

ldquoWe had our legitimate fear of the unknown Without

discussing it I think that we decided to trust each other

and each give the other a chance It was new different

and unknown for us both Neither of us decided to base

our judgement of the other solely on the color of our skin

but rather on how we would treat each other Sadly

however racism exists in our country and in our world I

am grateful to be part of a congregation that is trying to

create a climate of love trust and respect among all

peoplerdquo says Brother Joe

When Debbie Curtis calls Brother Joe ldquothe real dealrdquo

she says it is because his love is genuine

ldquoTo love others not professionally not in word only but

to love them lsquofor realrsquordquo says Brother Joe

Brother Joe recently announced he would be leaving

ldquothe most rewarding and fulfilling experience of [his] liferdquo

because of an ongoing battle with diabetes While he will

no longer serve in the pulpit he plans to remain as

active as he is able with the congregation

Pastoral Ministries Assistant John Sparks says that

there simply are some people you canrsquot replace

ldquoThere is a tendency for any church to see itself more

as an organization than an organism Brother Joe helped

Broadway by providing a fresh vision of compassionrdquo

says John

There are new realities in the community like home-

lessness and mental illness that John believes will

require the vision Brother Joe has brought to Broadway

ldquoItrsquos by being able to see through a lens that sees

everyone as being part of something bigger that we can

reach out to them and that we can be reached by them

as well To continue to live into that spirit that he walked

is not only a challenge but an opportunity especially in

this neighborhood He opened a lot more doors for those

opportunitiesrdquo says John

As John takes over the daily administration of the

church Brother Joe has a few words of advice

ldquoTo love unconditionallyhellipand to realize that the

success or failure of the congregation is not on his

back but on Godrsquos to remember that his name is

ldquoJohnrdquo and not ldquoAtlasrdquo to remember that the Church is

of God and will be until the end of time and lastly to

remember how much he is loved by God his family me

and the congregationrdquo says Brother Joe

And the congregation will forever love their Brother Joe

WOW VOLUME 25 2016

38

WOW VOLUME 23 2014 bull 37

$

$ $

$

Dollar$fromheaven A local church received a gift that

honored their members their mission and their beliefs

Many dream of it Some hope for it Others may pray for it ldquoItrdquo is the improbable phone call

delivering news that a stranger has named you the sole beneficiary of a trust

sufficient to retire all your debt

Seven Oaks Church of Christ on Highway 97 in Mayfield was on the

receiving end of just such a phone call in October of 2015

The congregation had made a leap of faith in 2014 adding a 4000-plus

square foot educational annex to the existing church facility to allow for a

growing congregation Included in the project were two new canopies LED

parking lot lights and other minor improvements bringing the total cost of

the project to approximately $600000 Through quarterly ldquoFifth Sundayrdquo

contributions the debt had been reduced to $338000 but was still costing

the church about $1000 per month in interest alone

One phone call from Paducah Bankrsquos Melanie McNeill changed the entire

financial situation of the church Seven Oaks was the sole beneficiary of a trust

valued at $367000 enough to retire the churchrsquos $338000 debt As Seven

Oaks Minister Josh Ketchum communicated ldquoWhen we found out the amount

of money we were fully convinced in the providence of Godrdquo

Asked if he felt the church had received pennies from heaven Elder Don

Sparks responded ldquoNo not pennies dollars from heavenrdquo

The bequest was left to the church by Graves County native Elizabeth Allene

Morris who was not a member of Seven Oaks Church and known by few in

the church Her nephew Mike Mabry describes his aunt as a strong-willed

independent woman with a sense of ad-

venture which led her to California in the

1930rsquos where she spent most of her life

Mabry fondly recalled ldquoMy Aunt

Allene had a good head for figures and

probably saw something she liked about

Seven Oaks Churchrdquo

She created her will in 1994 which

included a trust to go into effect at her

death to benefit her sister Estelle Seay

Paducah Bank became the trustee and was

responsible for managing the funds and

distributing designated principle and

40 bull WOW VOLUME 25 2016

bull

ldquoMelanie worked

really well with us and

was right on top of things She made

us feel comfortable and we believed she

always had the best interest of her client

in mind She always had time to talk to

done through Paducah Bankrdquo

Seven Oaksrsquo Josh Ketchum and

Don Sparks remember Melanie

McNeillrsquos response when they filled her

in on the details of how the amount

of the unexpected bequest related to

Josh KETCHUM

Seven Oaks Minister monthly payments to Seay for as long as

she lived At Seayrsquos death the remaining

value of the trust was to be paid out to

the church Seay was a member of Seven

Oaks but had moved away years ago to

be cared for by family Like Mrs Morris

few people in the church knew her

Mabry who lives in northern

Kentucky cared for his Aunt Estelle

in her declining health and dealt with

Paducah Bank in regard to the trust

He describes dealings with the Bank

and Melanie McNeill in particular

us and I never felt that she was rushing

me or trying to cut a conversation shortrdquo

Seeing no obstacles in his remote

dealings from outside the geographical

region of Paducah Bank he offered the

ultimate compliment ldquoIf I were in the

position to establish a trust it would be

the church debt She said ldquoThis is a

God thingrdquo

Whether you consider it a God

thing providence of God or a happy

coincidence it was made possible by a

wise woman doing prudent estate

planning with a local bank

WOW VOLUME 25 2016 bull 41

Making Memories

PADUCAH BANK SPREADS THE WOW

AROUND TOWN Over the river down main street at the movies and in the parking

lotmdashno matter the location or the encounter when Paducah Bank is there some WOW is going on Herersquos just a REALLY brief look at some of the wonderful experiences weve had this past year

WOW VOLUME 25 2016

42

LEFT Our young friend Jose (Paco)

dos Remedios shared his music and his love of

his hometown with everyone in a recent TV commercial

1 Joe Framptom presents a check for $2500 to Paducah Bank Teen of the Year winner

Meg Hancock 2 Cathy Crecelius and WPSD NewsChannel 6 were our

partners for a Super Shredder event 3 Lisa Long and Maurie McGarvey

ldquoleaned inrdquo and learned about women in the workplace last summer 4 Rae and

Dixie Hall were WOW warriors and rowers at the Dragon Boat races 5 Paducah Bank honors our veterans each day with a special

place to park 6 Macie Hargrove loved the holiday parade in WOW fashion 7 Sarah Hendley

did some networking at our summer college reception 8 Hollie Potter always gives a helping

hand to our Paducah Bank volunteer efforts 9 Some Paducah Bank swingers include Mike Shelbourne

Mark Knecht Mardie Herndon and Rick Loyd

ESERVED FOR OUR

VETERANS bull AND MILITARY

( -~

321

654

987

Karess HOSKINS

It takes a COMMUNITY

and SCHOLARSHIP

to create a productive pathwayfor college-bound

students with f inancial needs

PADUCAH BANK HAS DONATED $150000 TO THE

COMMUNITY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

WOW VOLUME 25 2016

45

SAYS HELLO

McCracken County High School 2015

THE PHONE RINGS AND AUTOMATICALLY KELE

Kele doesnrsquot just pick up the phone She picks up little things about people and remembers them From answering your calls to answering your questions the people at Paducah Bank give you personal attention and treat you like you really matter for one simple reason YOU DO Talk to the people at Paducah Bank

Real people Real service 2705755700

M E M B E R F D I C

graduate Karess Hoskins could hardly hold back her tears as she described how much

the support from the Community Scholarship Program meant to her

A first-generation college student at West Kentucky Community and Technical

College Hoskins was one of more than 150 Community Scholarship Program

students family friends and supporters who attended a luncheon recognizing students

and supporters of the program

ldquoThank you to the donors for giving students like me the opportunity to attend

college tuition-freerdquo said the 18-year-old Hoskins who plans to pursue a career in

radiology ldquoTo not have to worry about having to pay for college allows us to

focus on selecting a major and getting good gradesrdquo

Hoskinsrsquo parents Kenny and Mary Hoskins said receiving a community

scholarship was the reason their daughter is able to go to college ldquoItrsquos so

wonderfulrdquo said Mary Hoskins ldquoWithout it (the CSP scholarship) we

would never have been able to send herrdquo Her father agreed ldquoItrsquos a blessing

It really helped out a whole lot Irsquom really proud of people helping out like

this it will help others toordquo he said

The Community Scholarship Program provides scholarship funding for

up to 60 credit hours toward a technical

certification andor an associate degree

at WKCTC The Rotary Club of

Paducah initiated the idea for the CSP

as a public-private partnership with strong

participation from the Rotary the City

of Paducah McCracken County Fiscal

Court partnering high schools WKCTC

Paducah Bank and several local businesses

and companies Students at a participating

Paducah or McCracken County

high school or homeschool

within McCracken County

are eligible for the program

as long as they meet certain

criteria The inaugural CSP

class began at WKCTC in fall

2014 with 216 students Many of

those students will have graduated

46 bull WOW VOLUME 25 2016

THE PHONE RINGS AND AUTOMATICALLY KELE

from the college beginning in May 2015

Hoskins said she is striving to be a

positive influence on others ldquoIrsquom trying

to be the best role model to the ones who

look up to me For my nieces and nephews

I want them to know that when things get

difficult I will be there for them encour-

aging and supporting themrdquo Hoskins

said ldquoAnd they need to know there are

other people who are ready to assist them

when things get difficult in liferdquo

Ashley Wright WKCTC Vice President

of Institutional Advancement said one

of the most rewarding things about the

Community Scholarship Program is the

continued support of the community

ldquoItrsquos a commitment to these students

that regardless of what their personal and

professional aspirations may be they will

not have to put it on hold

because of financial barriersrdquo

Wright said

ldquoWe cannot make that

commitment without our

donorsrdquo added Wright

ldquoWe are so grateful

Paducah Bank believed in

the vision of the Community

Scholarship Program and what it

could do for Paducah and McCracken

County from the very beginning They

became one of the first businesses to

financially support this initiative and

have been committed to the scholarshiprsquos

purpose of increasing the percentage

of McCracken County students that

transition from high school to post-

secondary education Today we know

that students who participate

in the Community

Scholarship Program

are staying enrolled in

college earning a higher

GPA than their non-

CSP peers and earning

more college credit

each semester This

success is due to the businesses

and organizations that stepped up in

the beginning before we could have

envisioned these results Paducah Bank

is always looking toward the future of

this community and their support of

the Community Scholarship Program is

evidence of their commitment to the next

generation of Paducah and McCracken

Countyrdquo

SAYS HELLO

WOW VOLUME 25 2016 bull 47

THE ARTof EDUCATION AT PADUCAH SCHOOL OF ART AND DESIGN

49

ldquoTHE ENTIRE ART SCHOOL CAMPUS

ANCHORS PADUCAHrsquoS GROWING CREATIVE

ECONOMY AND ADDS WEIGHT TO THE REGIONrsquoS

RECOGNITION AS A CULTURAL DESTINATION I AM PLEASED AND PROUD

TO HAVE WORKED WITH SO MANY EXTRAORDINARY

INDIVIDUALS IN MAKING THE COMMUNITYrsquoS VISION FOR A WORLD-CLASS ART SCHOOL A REALITY AND I

AM DELIGHTED WITH WHAT WE HAVE ACCOMPLISHEDrdquo

mdashPAUL AHO Dean of the Paducah

School of Art and Design

In March 2000 the city of Paducah in partnership with Paducah Bank

launched its award-winning Artist Relocation

Program as a means of revitalizing its historic

LowerTown neighborhood This highly successful

program has infused over $30 million into the

local economy earning Paducah international

recognition as a historic cultural destination

and significantly enriching the cultural life of

the region

In August 2008 a collaborative effort between

the city West Kentucky Community and Technical

College (WKCTC) and regional interests created

Paducah School of Art to serve the region and

anchor the LowerTown Arts District through the

creation of a world-class art school The school

opened in temporary studios in downtown

Paducah and immediately exceeded expectations

for its growth

As part of a larger vision for the schoolrsquos

expansion in April 2013 the school changed its

name to Paducah School of Art and Design (PSAD)

reflecting an expanded vision for its programming

and the art schoolrsquos absorption of the collegersquos long-

standing visual communication and multimedia

programs In January 2014 Paducah School of

Art opened the Ceramics and Small Metals

Building on Madison Street in LowerTown This

historic structure allowed for a greatly expanded

state-of-the-art ceramics studio as well as studios

for the launch of new programs in jewelry and

metals to further serve the community

ldquoI recently had a chance to tour the Paducah School of Art and Design which has to be one of the most inspiring state-of-the-art facilities for artists and art students to be found anywhere Itrsquos a beautiful and thoughtfully re-purposed light-filled crown jewel that will surely be a beacon for creative visual artists in all disciplines And I canrsquot imagine what kind of wonderful impact that creative engine is going to have on the communityrdquo

mdashMICHAEL KILLOREN Local Arts Agencies Director National Endowment for the Arts

50 bull WOW VOLUME 25 2016

PSAD expanded again in August 2014 with the

completion of its 7000-square-foot Sculpture Building

located adjacent to the ceramics and small metals studios

The Sculpture Building houses fully equipped studios for

clay modeling large-scale projects wood and metals

fabrication along with a foundry and studios for mold

making and bronze casting

Also in August 2014 renovations began on the 2D and

Graphic Design Building in a historic building adjacent to

PSADrsquos other LowerTown studios This 30000-square-foot

expansion opened in January and houses the schoolrsquos programs

in drawing painting photography visual communication

and multimedia It also includes a resource library and

dedicated galleries for an enhanced exhibition program

further serving the region and the goals of WKCTC

ldquoCompletion of PSADrsquos new 2D and Graphic Design

building will allow us to properly house all of our 2D and

media programs in one location expand our Master Artists

Workshop program increase our public programming and

community outreach and continue to build on our note-

worthy exhibition programrdquo said Paul Aho Dean of PSAD

In support of Paducahrsquos emergence as a cultural and arts

destination and an eye toward national recognition for its

programs PSAD launched its first Master Artist Workshops

in the summer of 2014 The program featured national

artists and educators and attracted students from across

the country With the advent of new classes and faculty

come new opportunities for students seeking to launch

their college experience as well as significant new resources

for emerging and established artists to enhance their career

opportunities in the region and beyond

Paducah Bank supported the completion of PSAD with a

$150000 gift and the naming rights for the Paducah Bank

Kitchens Cafeacute

Paducah School of Art and Design is a division of West

Kentucky Community and Technical College a regionally

accredited college recognized by The Aspen Institute as

one of the top ten community colleges in the nation three

consecutive times and twice as a Finalist with Distinction

ldquoAt PSAD a diverse mix of traditional and non-traditional

students and studio artists from the community work side

by side in the studiosrdquo said WKCTC president Dr Barbara

Veazey ldquosharing insights experience and ideas to the

mutual benefit of allrdquo

PaulAho is the Dean of Paducah

School of Art and Design where he also teaches digital photography He earned

his Bachelor of Fine Arts degree at Florida State

University and his Master of Fine Arts degree from the

University of South Florida Paul has also taught at Palm

Beach Community College and Florida Atlantic University

He has twice been awarded South Florida Cultural

Consortium Visual and Media Artists Fellowships and

his work is represented in numerous public and private

collections ldquoThe entire art school campus anchors

Paducahrsquos growing creative economy and adds weight to

the regionrsquos recognition as a cultural destinationrdquo says

Aho ldquoI am pleased and proud to have worked with so

many extraordinary individuals in making the communityrsquos

vision for a world-class art school a reality and I am

delighted with what we have accomplishedrdquo

it

Allpo1nt

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InHonorof

Those Who Serve

Paducah Bank is joining with the Paducah community to foster strong positive relationships between police and those they seek to protect

WOW VOLUME 25 2016

53

News feeds around the nation have been full of shootings protests

and nation-wide outrage of late Some of that has resulted from rifts between police

departments and the communities theyrsquove sworn to protect

Members of the Paducah Police Department have taken steps to make sure such a

disassociation never encroaches on the community they preserve and protect Chief of

Police Brandon Barnhill says he believes establishing The Police Foundation of Paducah-

McCracken County Inc will create a way to further tie his force to the Paducah public

ldquoWe felt like this was an opportunity for us to provide an open door or an avenue for

the community to further support some of our initiativesrdquo he said

The foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization designed to raise funds and to

give local police extra resources for improving public safety strengthening community

partnerships and increasing employee development Barnhill says the City of Paducah

has given his department sufficient funding but this new effort will raise money for

extra programs and training and will hopefully strengthen the forcersquos bond with the

local community

ldquoWe see the value of relationships transparency an open-door policy and of opening

lines of communication with the

communityrdquo Barnhill says

By investing in the Paducah

Police Departmentrsquos foundation

the com-munity will help fund

programs like improved training

courses continuing education and

the purchase of new technology

for police use But Barnhill says

strengthening the relationship between

the force and the community is still

the foundationrsquos ultimate focus Itrsquos a

goal that the chief says matters now

more than ever

ldquoRelationships have to have a

strong foundational level at which you

Building on a

strongfoundation Funding provided through the Paducah Police Foundation will support initiatives in

these areas each year allowing the Paducah Police Department to undertake innovative

projects and improve its ability to serve the citizens of Paducah

bull Keep police officers safe bull Fight violence and drug related crime bull Improve

Paducah police community relations bull Make neighborhoods safer bull Provide healthy

outlets for youth bull Assist police officers in upgrading critical skills and education

The Police Foundation of Paducah McCracken County is the only organization sanc-

tioned by the Paducah Police Department to raise funds for its benefit

The Police Foundation of Paducah McCracken County Inc is a registered corporation

with the state of Kentucky and is recognized by the federal government as a 501(c)(3)

tax exempt non-profit organization

54 bull WOW VOLUME 25 2016

Building on a

strongfoundation

know people in the community they

know you as an individual and they

know your principlesrdquo he says ldquoThey

know how you manage an agency as

large as a police departmentrdquo

ldquoThe success of a community has

much to do with the success of the

institutions that form the basis of its

safety and securityrdquo said Joe Framptom

a member of the Paducah Police

Foundation board ldquoI personally believe

that the creation of this organization will

be a constructive means of supporting the

goals of our local police force and will

be a proactive impetus to maintaining

strong productive alliances between the

members of the Paducah police and the

people in our community Our bank is

pleased that we can be a part of this new

endeavor This is one more way each of

us at Paducah Bank can creatively and

beneficially serve our communityrdquo

Board Chairman Jim Garrett whole-

heartedly agrees ldquoI am honored to serve

on the new Police Foundationrsquos board

and hope that businesses and individuals

in the Paducah community will consider

supporting our effortsrdquo Garrett says

ldquoWe hope to help build a police force

capable of dealing with the complexity

of the 21st century It is imperative that

we assist our officers with additional

education and enhanced opportunities

for positive interaction with the

community it serves Every person can

make a difference no matter how big

or small as long as we have a common

goal in mindrdquo

Anyone who would like to know

more about the organization or who

would like to donate online can visit

wwwpaducahpolicefoundationorg

Donations may be made by mail to

the Police Foundation of Paducah-

McCracken County Inc PO Box 594

Paducah KY 42002-0594 Donations

can also be made in person at any

Paducah Bank location

LEFT TO RIGHT Chief Brandon Barnhill Paducah Bank CEO Joe Framptom

Board Member Leon Owens Assistant Chief Brian Krueger Board Chairman

Jim Garrett Board Member Gary Reese

NOT PICTURED Board Members Whitney Denson and April Wolfrom

WOW VOLUME 25 2016 bull 55

theLast page

ldquoUrban architecture especially architecture from the early twentieth century has been a favorite subject of my art for as long

as I have been painting I knew the first time I drove up Broadway and saw

downtown Paducah that it would soon be the subject of my paintingsrdquo

WILLIAM RENZULLI was one of the first artists to personally and professionally invest in the LowerTown Artist Relocation program and has continued to be a stalwart participant and supporter of the arts culture in Paducah

WOW VOLUME 25 2016

56

YOUR LIFE YOUR WAY RETIRE CONFIDENTLY

Life may be short but itrsquos never too late to live it your way

We can help you build an investment strategy that works toward

your long-term goals helping you to retire confidently on your

terms Call today for more information or to schedule a visit

PADUCAH F NANC AL C O N S U L T A N T S

Investment Center located at The Paducah Bank amp Trust Company | 555 Jefferson Street | Paducah Kentucky 42001 Phone 2705755728 | Toll Free 8885756223 | Fax 2705756224 | wwwpaducahfinancialconsultantscom

Securities offered through LPL Financial Member FINRASIPC Insurance products offered through LPL Financial or its licensed affiliates Paducah Bank and Paducah Financial Consultants are not registered brokerdealers and are not affiliated with LPL Financial

Not FDIC Insured Not Bank Guaranteed May Lose Value Not a Bank Deposit Not Insured By Any Federal Government Agency

CAHBANK

PADUCAH BANK

Post Office Box 2600 bull Paducah KY 42002-2600

PRSRT STD US POSTAGE

PAID PADUCAH KY PERMIT 44

A WOW wedding deserves a WOW bank

Itrsquos a new start Itrsquos a new relationship Itrsquos a new life We want to be a part of it all

Call or stop by a Paducah Bank location today and letrsquos get acquainted You have so much to plan for and we want to help

with financial products and services for every plan and every dream Let us put a little WOW in your new life together

wwwpaducahbankcom M E M B E R F D I C

Page 14: PB WOW VOLUME25 plus COV - Paducah KY Bank

Y O U R P R I V A T E B A N K E R

B A R R Y S M I T H

SUIT UP TAKE THE RUN WITH IT

The team comes together for the offense Who will suit up take the ball and run with it

How will the team create opportunities for the ball handler What moves will work best to bring home the win

WOW VOLUME 25 2016

14

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bull

The new guy on the team is Barry Smith and hersquos ldquosuited uprdquo and ready for the game as

Paducah Bankrsquos new Director of Wealth Management Having the ball in his court isnrsquot really new to Barry

Once upon a time in southern Illinois those same words meant an SIU uniform and a basketball court And winning

meant taking a trip to the NCAA during his freshman year

ldquoI realize that I now live in Kentucky and I am more than aware of the loyalties among basketball fans in this staterdquo

says Barry with a grin ldquoAnd I honor that Cheering on your team is one of the great joys of any basketball fanrdquo

But Barryrsquos heart still beats with the speed of a Saluki when the topic shifts to college hoopsmdashand for good reason It

was a very special time in his life

ldquoIn my first year of college playing basketball on the national stage was pretty much a dream come truerdquo admits Barry

ldquoI had the privilege of playing against Larry Bird at Indiana State who obviously went on to an incredible career in the

NBA I also went up against players like Kiki Vandeweghe David Greenwood Norm Nixon and Maurice Cheeks Little

did I know at the time the famous company I was in I was just there to play and winrdquo

And win they did Barryrsquos SIU team went to the NCAA tournament his first year at the university and won their first

game against Arizona They then lost to Wake Forest in the second round And even though the time on the floor wasnrsquot

quite what the team might have dreamed of it was still the kind of memory that basketball dreams are made of

ldquoI HAD THE PRIVILEGE OF PLAYING AGAINST LARRY BIRD AT INDIANA STATE WHO WENT ON TO AN INCREDIBLE CAREER IN THE NBArdquo

Barryrsquos dedication to teamwork hard work and the work it takes to accomplish sought-after goals has been a consistent

undercurrent in both his athletic endeavors as well as his professional career

After college Barry spent almost a decade in insurance and then followed that with a position in management with

Pepsi in southern Illinois He was a regional manager with Kroger for nine years before making his way into the world of

banking with Union Planters in Murphysboro IL He later joined Regions Bank in Paducah before assuming the position

of Director of Wealth Management at Paducah Bank

ldquoThese may seem like dissimilar careers but they are actually very similar In every company and every position I have

been bringing people together to achieve a common goalrdquo Barry says ldquoAnd thatrsquos one of the things that Paducah Bank

does so very wellrdquo

In his new role Barry will be responsible for leading efforts to integrate banking clients with additional wealth

management solutions available to them at Paducah Bank He will also serve as a key relationship manager and

aggressively work to expand the Paducah Bank presence within western Kentucky

ldquoBarry is a seasoned leader with an unwavering commitment to this marketrdquo said Paducah Bank President Mardie

Herndon ldquoI am pleased that he and his wife Amy are now part of the Paducah Bank family This move underscores our

commitment to growth and illustrates the level of confidence that we have and the opportunity that we see in both the

local market and the entire western Kentucky market Wealth Management will continue to expand

as we invest for the future and focus on top talent like Barry Smithrdquo

Barry is active within our community and maintains leadership roles with the board of

directors for the Rotary Club of Paducah and the board of directors for the Carson Center

ldquoI think if you live in Paducah and you care about the communityrdquo Barry adds ldquoyou canrsquot

help but be aware of all that this bank does for the people and the organizations in Paducah and

the surrounding area They are involved in virtually every part of this community and I take

great pride in now being an active part of that kind of civic commitmentrdquo

WOW VOLUME 25 2016 bull 17

bull

FamilyandFinance

Local Mother BeginsLegacy at Paducah Bank

Wen you re a kid even the most mundane tasks can seem magical

More than four decades ago around the age of 9 Jana Dawson says she

followed her mother into a large columned building to partake in a family

tradition opening a checking account at Paducah Bank

ldquoI thought it was excitingrdquo Jana says ldquoI felt like a big girlrdquo

Her mother Martha Dawson started teaching the concept of saving to

her four children earlymdashlong before they held their first jobs And she

taught them to entrust their savings to Paducah Bank

Martha became a Paducah Bank customer shortly after moving to the

area with her former husband James in 1953 She says she chose the bank

at random since she knew little about the city but she stayed there because

of the service She says even Jamesrsquo mother became a customer when she

moved to Paducah in the late lsquo70s

ldquoThey did everything that I would want from a bankrdquo Martha says

Martha loves how the bank is a locally owned and steady business She

notes how it hasnrsquot changed its name in the roughly 63 years she has walked

through its doors She also appreciates the fact that it allowed her four off-

spring to open accounts as children

Martha also clearly remembers that a former bank president helped her

teach a financial lesson A long time ago one of her sons ran out of money

and she took him to the bank for a loan The president sat him down for a

discussion about responsibility

ldquoHe talked to him [and gave him] a good lesson on bankingmdashyou

know just how to live a good life without problemsrdquo she said adding ldquohe

loaned us the money but not before he

talked to my sonrdquo

The years passed and Jana absorbed

her motherrsquos financial wisdom and

applied it throughout college and

throughout her career as a computer

analyst for Baptist Health Paducah

During this time the bank became a

larger part of her life When she built

her two-story brick dream home she let

Paducah Bank handle the mortgage and

the bank personnel became emotionally

invested in the house along with her

ldquoWhen I received my primary

financing through Paducah Bank they

were more excited than I wasrdquo she says

Now as Jana lives and works in the

area she has become more and more

ingrained in the community She serves as

a Paducah Ambassador a Paducah Area

Chamber of Commerce member a board

member for the Leadership Paducah

Foundation Inc and more As a devoted

city resident shersquos also happy she can

serve as a faithful customer of the local

bank Her business there has given her

another way in which she can support

her hometown

ldquoIT JUST MAKES ME PROUD TO BE A PADUCAH BANK

CUSTOMER [BECAUSE] IrsquoM VERY ACTIVE IN THE COMMUNITYrdquo

SHE SAYS

And in return Paducah Bank stays

active in her life After all the relationship

Jana has with the bank is part of a family

tradition

18 bull WOW VOLUME 25 2016

The word for

Legacy2016 is

Itrsquos a personal choice a long-standing commitment to the

practice of medicine and a belief in a wellspring of compassion

WOW VOLUME 25 2016

20

Dr EVELYN

MONTGOMERY JONES

bull

Each year Dr Evelyn Montgomery Jones dermatologist chooses a one-word theme

to serve as her guide throughout the entire year The word resonates with intent as Dr

Jones activates it to guide decisions and reinforce purpose with her staff at Wellsprings

Dermatology and The SkinCare Corner These words keep them ever mindful of their

impact in regard to family and community says Dr Jones This yearrsquos word is ldquolegacyrdquo

ldquoSkin is the largest and fastest growing human organ and skin cancer is now rated the

number one cancer in the United Statesrdquo explains Dr Jones ldquoSo we take a comprehensive approach to overall

healthy beautiful skinrdquo Thatrsquos what founded the winning combination of Wellsprings Dermatology and The SkinCare

Corner allowing for delivery of physician-strength products to combat both damage and aging of the skin These

products and techniques also enhance the skinrsquos ability to heal and decrease the risk of skin cancer

Dr Jones drew on her passion to educate on health and beauty for the mission statement she crafted ldquoOur mission

is to educate and encourage others towards excellence in wellness and beauty

in their lives for the glory of God thereby equipping and empowering them

to impact othersrdquo ldquoJIMMIE AND MEGHAN

In 1993 Dr Jones and her husband Dr Shawn Jones ENT-WERE THERE FOR ME otolaryngologist along with their children Rebecca Shawn Curtis and PROFESSIONALLY AND Caleb moved from Louisville back to her hometown of Paducah Dr Jonesrsquo PERSONALLY THEY

PROVED THE WHOLE roots are deep in Paducah Her father Dr Wally Montgomery practiced

PERSONAL BANKER medicine in western Kentucky for many years and her mother Gerry

CONCEPT IS VERY REAL Montgomery was an educator and served as Paducahrsquos mayor AT PADUCAH BANKrdquo Reflecting on the move she explains ldquoWe loved Louisville but we wanted

a slower pace and more community involvement Here we have found a

better place to be more aware and connected to the rest of the communityrdquo

Helping make her legacy of education and encouragement towards excellence in beauty and health a reality is

Paducah Bank with their own legacy of professionalism and personal service When she had the vision to build the

beautiful state-of-the-art facility housing her practice at 2721 West Park Drive her private bankers Jimmie Sizemore

and Meghan Knox were with her every step of the way

ldquoJimmie and Meghan were there for me professionally and personallyrdquo says Dr Jones ldquoThey were involved in every

step of the construction project from looking at the land and accessing the building site to groundbreaking and

through construction They gave me their personal cell phone numbers and told me to call any time including week-

ends They were always available and asking if there was anything they could take care of or if there was anything they

could do Jimmie and Meghan proved the whole personal banker concept is very real at Paducah Bankrdquo

22 bull WOW VOLUME 25 2016

THE WELLSPRINGS DERMATOLOGY

PHYSICIANS STAFF LACY BOYD PA-C

LISA BOGET PA-C AND DR EVELYN JONES

DR KYLE TURNBOis

GETTING BACK toMAKING

Health

Works MEDICAL LLC

for PATIENTS AND BUSINESSES Navigating the world of healthcare is often fraught with confusion and expense of both money

and time Such challenges create barriers and many do not access needed services until major problems occur Dr J Kyle

Turnbo who opened a private practice in 2000 saw these trends first-hand and was troubled

ldquoTherersquos obviously been a dramatic shift in healthcarerdquo he says ldquoand those changes have not been good for employers

who provide insurance coverage those who utilize healthcare or those who provide it Insurance costs have risen along with

deductibles and the average family has difficulty accessing care due to expense We found that flew in the face of what we

wanted to do which was simply to take care of peoplerdquo

WOW VOLUME 25 2016 bull 25

step back reevaluating his approach as a provider ldquoI knew there was a

was like a hundred years ago what it

Dr Turnbo decided to take a

better way to do thisrdquo he says ldquoI started thinking about what it

means to take care of people first and how those barriers could be liftedrdquo

Dr Turnborsquos then-developing concept which he named HealthWorks Medical came to life at James

Marine where an onsite clinic provided occupational medical services and healthcare for their employees

Through HealthWorks Medical a reasonable flat fee per month per employee or covered life allowed

open access to needed healthcare through Dr Turnbo and his staff of multiple practitioners with a wide

variety of experience and expertise

ldquoIn our research we found out that about 90 of patients did not have a primary care physician

Employers providing the benefit to employees and their families allowed them to have direct access to

practitioners providing cost savings to both the employee and the employer A person needs health

insurance especially to cover potential catastrophic events but itrsquos much easier to have insurance and pair

it with HealthWorks Medical services Wersquore proud that our small business partners have the ability to

ldquoPADUCAH BANK HAS ALWAYS BEEN SO SUPPORTIVE OF USrdquo ADDS DR TURNBO ldquoTHEYrsquoVE INVESTED THEIR FAITH AND RESOURCES INTO SMALL BUSINESSES AND HAVE CERTAINLY HELPED US REACH OUR POTENTIALrdquo

provide a healthcare package that is not cost prohibitive and their employees no longer have barriers to

access It is great for us as wellrdquo adds Dr Turnbo ldquoWe no longer have to worry about insurance company

codes and I can focus on whatrsquos best for each patientrdquo

The success of the program at James Marine expanded to other companies such as Paducah Bank and

Briggs amp Stratton in Murray From one clinic at James Marine HealthWorks Medical expanded to four

clinics in the West Kentucky region They expanded their occupational medicine and wellness divisions

and added a division in safety engineering and training HealthWorks Medical offers their services to

companies and businesses both large and small

ldquoSome of the greatest successes came in catching problems earlyrdquo says Dr Turnbo ldquoOne of the most

costly aspects of healthcare is chronic diseases If a person doesnrsquot access care however they may not know

they are headed toward major issues until it is catastrophicrdquo

HealthWorks Medical can provide education and support on any topic identified as a wellness need that a company presents

Examples include identifying problems such as pre-diabetic indicators early high blood pressure or chronic stress Jennie Morehead

Executive Director of Safety and Wellness at Healthworks Medical has seen the success first hand ldquoWersquove seen patients discover issues

early and then learn to make the necessary changes before the problem grew We just had about 8 men at a company who celebrated

being smoke and tobacco free for several years Wersquove had groups of people lose tons of weight We are so proud of them allrdquo The

staff makes themselves available for ongoing support and education even going grocery shopping with some to provide education

on dietary needs ldquoWe can show them that they donrsquot have to eat tree bark to eat healthyrdquo laughs Jennie

HealthWorks Medical also tracks potential healthcare savings of early detection and lifestyle changes 72 of dollars spent on

healthcare services is for the treatment of disease and illness that could have been prevented according to the Centers for Disease

Control and Prevention

ldquoA lot of wellness programs for companies consist of employees filling out a form and then being handed a sheet of informationrdquo

26 bull WOW VOLUME 25 2016

bull

explains Jennie ldquoWe want to be more involved than that Our wellness staff gets to know the people Wellness is not a touchy-feely

pie-in-the-sky kind of idea Every month we are on-site doing something Itrsquos not uncommon to have our folks in steel-toed boots

and hardhats out on a boat asking everyone how they are doing The next day they may be in a bank doing a ldquoBiggest Loserrdquo

program And all employees have access to our coachesrdquo

Dr Turnbo adds ldquoWhat makes HealthWorks Medical different is the follow up and management of the chronic diseases identified

through the wellness program Our practitioners evaluate and treat the diagnosis with routine follow ups and annual physical with lab

work includedrdquo

ldquoThese are simple getting-back-to-basics conceptsrdquo adds Dr Turnbo ldquoOur whole goal is to be a partner to service every need a

patient might have in healthcare from wellness to prevention to acute care And we do that with reasonable effective solutions It

goes back to our original goal of simply taking care of people and we are seeing success in doing that I think this concept will go

beyond this market and it will have started right here in Paducahrdquo

WOW VOLUME 25 2016 bull 27

On T am On Choic The strength of the team is each member The strength of each member is the team

PRIVATE BANKING TRUST DIVISION INVESTMENT DIVISION

PADUCAH FINANCIAL CONSULTANTS Securities offered through LPL Financial member FINRASIPC Insurance products offered through LPL Financial or its licensed affiliates Paducah Bank and Paducah Financial Consultants are not registered brokerdealers and are not affiliated with LPL Financial

Not FDIC Insured Not Bank Guaranteed May Lose Value Not a Bank Deposit Not Insured By Any Federal Government Agency

Gain the benefit of THREE financial services at ONE bank There is a WEALTH of experience among these trusted financial professionals at Paducah Bank We invite

you to get to know each member of our Wealth Management Team

PICTURED LEFT TO RIGHT Caroline Korte Lesa Barks Melanie McNeill Heather Alexander Conner Framptom Lora Riley Gayle Martin Melissa Jones

Barry Smith Carla Berry Mindi Whitworth Jimmie Sizemore Johnna Davenport Bev Underwood Zach Hosman and Lisa Murray

TRUST SERVICES Not FDIC Insured ndash No Bank Guarantee ndash May Lose Value PADUCAH BANK M E M B E R F D I C Not A Paducah Bank Deposit ndash Not Insured By Any Federal Government Agency

Making Lives Better in MindBodyamp

Spirit

The Rayand Kay Eckstein

Hospice Care Center gives families a place of

peace at a time of turmoil

In a day and age when medical professionals routinely perform what were once considered

miracles it is easy to lose sight of death as a natural conclusion of life and not a medical failure

WOW VOLUME 25 2016

30

Steven GRINNELL REGIONAL CEO amp SVP MERCY HEALTH

PRESIDENT amp CEO LOURDES

Ytitcf _~~of

puiJBa~l

As a part of its commitment to making lives

better in mind body and spirit Lourdes has

sought to treat death as a natural conclusion of

life by providing hospice services as a part of

the hospitalrsquos healing mission This program

allows patients and their families to spend their

final moments in a caring peace-filled setting

In April of 2015 Lourdes expanded and

enhanced hospice services by opening The

Ray and Kay Eckstein Hospice Care Center

providing a 10000 square foot state-of-the-art

facility serving a 16-county area including 13

western Kentucky counties and three southern

Illinois counties

ldquoThe Ray and Kay Eckstein Hospice Care

Center is a dream come true that our patients

will experience for generations to comerdquo said

Steven Grinnell Regional CEO amp SVP of

Mercy Health and President amp CEO of Lourdes

ldquoThis sacred space offers a better alternative

for hospice patients when symptoms or life

circumstances necessitate care outside of their

home This was designed by and for patients and

families to meet their needs with compassionate

care and support during these timesrdquo

ldquoLourdes is so grateful for the outpouring of

support from the community for this projectrdquo

Grinnell went on to say ldquoDuring the capital

campaign more than 670 individual donors

contributed gifts both large and small

Paducah Bankrsquos board of directors approved a

significant gift of $100000 toward the project

Support from the bank didnrsquot stop there A

number of their executives and employees also

stepped-up to support the hospice care center

with individual giftsrdquo

Designed in a semi-circle to avoid an

institutional feel features include 10 patient

suites with patios a comfortable family lounge

and kitchen childrenrsquos play area and serenity

garden and chapel for quiet reflection The

center allows unrestricted visiting hours and

pet visitors are also welcome

A team of dedicated specialty-trained

nurses physicians chaplain counselors social

32 bull WOW VOLUME 25 2016

workers personal care aides and volunteers

provide professional services meeting end-of-

life needs of body and spirit

Kay Williams director of Lourdes Hospice

and Home Care remembers special moments

in serving over 275 patients since the center

opened ldquoWe were able to grant a 13-year-old

cancer patientrsquos wish to see the movie Pitch

Perfect 2 Her condition kept her from going

to the theater so the movie studio arranged a

screening here in our family lounge Later we

all honored her request that we wear yellow to

her funeral Yellow is the color representing

childhood cancer awarenessrdquo

Ms Williams also recalls ldquoThe first time I

saw a large family make use of the various areas

of the center I knew we had gotten the design

right They had room to move between groups

as each dealt with the impending loss of their

family member Everyone copes in his or her

own way What a blessing to have space to

allow for itrdquo

Williams and Diane Davis president of the

Lourdes Foundation stress their gratitude for

the generosity of donors providing for needs of

others at their most vulnerable

GRINNELL HIGHLIGHTS PADUCAH BANKrsquoS VARIOUS CONTRIBUTIONS TO LOURDESrsquo MISSION ldquoPaducah Bank has historically been a strong

supporter of Lourdesrsquo mission to improve the

health of our communitiesrdquo he says ldquoThey

have been key supporters of the Lourdes

Golf Outing and Mardi Gras fundraisers for

many years In addition to the financial

resources given by the bank they also provide

intellectual capital through their executive

presence serving on the Lourdes board of

directors helping to provide the strategic

direction of our organization Lourdes is truly

blessed to have support both financial and

intellectual from Paducah Bankrdquo

A NEWLY DESIGNED CENTER FOR THE DELIVERY OF QUALITY CARE

LOURDES

bull

IN CASE OF EMERGENCY THE BEGINNING OF 2016 saw the open house ribbon cutting and

blessing of Lourdesrsquo renovated and expanded Emergency Department

Designed with the patient in mind and with the objective of saving time

and ultimately lives the new Emergency Department is fast flexible

and mobile allowing adaptability to meet any situation It is ideally

positioned for quick access to the cardiac catheterization lab operating

room magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) computerized tomography

(CT) scan and the intensive care unit

ldquoOur Emergency Department team has redesigned care to create

the shortest wait times optimize the patient experience and recruit

the best and brightest professionals in emergency medicinerdquo said

Steven Grinnell Regional CEO amp SVP of Mercy Health and President amp

CEO of Lourdes ldquoWith double the square footage this new Emergency

Department has been designed around the patientsrsquo needs The new

patient flow includes rapid medical exam rooms to reduce time spent

in the waiting room specialized care for behavioral health advanced

intervention for chemical accidents immediate chest pain intervention

and expert care from our teamrdquo

WOW VOLUME 25 2016 bull 33

PADUCAH BANK smartCARD Loadable Debit Card

Cash for your teen Control for parents

All parents want their children to learn

the importance of managing their

money Paducah Bank has a great

way to get started

The Smart Card allows you to put

a designated amount of cash on the

card so that your child (minimum age

of 13) can budget hisher expenditures

without going over the daily spending limit

you set for them You have control of their daily

spending can see purchases they have made

and they get the valuable experience of

being SMART with their funds

Itrsquos just ONE more way

Paducahrsquos ONE LOCAL BANK

puts a little WOW in your

life and your parenting

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M E M B E R F D I C

35

In Frank R Paxton

Herman Eugene Katterjohn Jr

MemoryThe Paducah community recently lost two iconic leaders whose

vision and dedication were instrumental

in the continued progress of Paducah

McCracken County Both of these

devoted citizens were witness to

monumental changes in

their work and in their

lives as their careers and

personal passions were

carried out with grand

ambition Here we

honor these two proud

Paducahans and the

MANY contributions

they left to each of us

bull

Herman EugeneKatterjohn Jr was born in Paducah in 1921 He attended Paducah schools graduated

from Columbia Military Academy in Columbia TN and from Purdue

University in 1943 with a degree in pharmacy and with an ROTC

commission He later served as an Army aviator in the Korean War

Mr Katterjohn owned and operated Owen Cleaners for 40 years 20

of those years with his father-in-law Horace Owen He served as director

of the American Division of The Johnson Group Cleaners Liverpool

England for 12 years He was invited 13 consecutive years to the Varsity

International Dry Cleaners and was chairman in 1976 He was a former

member of the Paducah Tourist Commission the Paducah Convention

Center Board Paducah Water Works and Greater Paducah Industrial

Foundation He was a lifetime member of the United Church of

Paducah where he served as an elder He was the longest-serving

member of the Rotary Club of Paducah

ldquoMr Katterjohn was a part of Paducahrsquos greatest generationrdquo said

City Commissioner Allan Rhodes ldquoHe was a fabric of the communityrdquo

added County Commissioner Bill Bartleman Longtime friend Basil

Drossos said he was a part of the ldquobedrock that modern Paducah was

founded and created onrdquo ldquoOne of his favorite pastimes was just driving

around Paducahrdquo said his son-in-law David Perry ldquoThe riverfront

parks different buildings and monuments were continually fascinating

to him He loved taking rides like thatrdquo

ldquoAlmost everyone will tell you that he always knew their name He

knew about their family He was very much a people person He was

really interested not just in your name but he wanted to know how you

were doing how things were going And it was a truly genuine interestrdquo

added his daughter Carolyn Perry

One of Mr Katterjohnrsquos most noted civic projects was the University

of Kentucky College of Engineering Paducah campus In 2003 he

established the first endowed professorship and was also a key leader in

getting the college established ldquoHe had a vision for how having engi-

neering education in this area would significantly contribute to the eco-

nomic development of the regionrdquo said David Silverstein director of

the Paducah campus

Mr Katterjohn had been a member of the Paducah Bank Board of

Directors since 1957 and a past chairman ldquoMr Gene Katterjohn was

instrumental in the leadership and growth of the bank and took great

pride in itrdquo said Joe Framptom ldquoHe was committed to the belief that

the bank should serve and give back to the community Those were

tenets of his beliefs not just in his personal business but in his life Our

bank will reap the many benefits of having Mr Katterjohn at the helm

of our board of directors well into the futurerdquo

Frank R Paxton was the son of Edwin J and Florence Paxton He was a 1948 cum laude graduate of the University of Notre Dame From then until 1961 he served as business manager and general manager of The Paducah Sun (then the Paducah Sun-Democrat) He became publisher of the newspaper in 1961

succeeding his father who had held the position since 1900

In 1968 Paxton moved to Chicago to assume the role of president of Burke and James Inc a photographic supply and manufacturing company

owned by Paducah Newspapers Inc He returned to Paducah in 1972 to become president of The Paducah Bank and Trust Company a position held until his retirement in 1984 Mr Paxton led numerous civic organizations and charitable efforts during his life in Paducah

Mr Paxton served two terms as president of the Paducah Area Chamber of Commerce He was president of the Rotary Club of Paducah and chairman of Riverside Hospital which later became Lourdes In the 1950s he chaired a fundraising effort that netted a then-record $87000 for participating agencies Following that campaign he was presented with the Junior Chamber of Commercersquos Distinguished Service Award He was active in Democratic politics including a role as state campaign chairman for President Lyndon Johnson He served on numerous state boards and agencies and in 1974 was appointed by Governor Wendell Ford to the Murray State University Board of Regents Mr Paxton was a guest at the White House on several occasions during the Kennedy and Johnson administrations He told friends and family that one of his fondest memories was an occasion in 1961 when he and other newspaper publishers were invited to a private luncheon with President Kennedy to discuss the economy

ldquoAlthough Frank did not have a banking back-ground he certainly had a business background and an understanding of the communityrdquo said Joe Framptom CEO of Paducah Bank ldquoHis good common business sense served him well and it served our bank and the community very well He was an ethical honorable individual And he was a very good friend and mentor to me He will be greatly missedrdquo

Reverend Joe Beal is the

REAL DEAL At least thatrsquos how Debbie Curtis member of

Broadway United Methodist Church sees the reverend

ldquoHe walks the walkrdquo says Debbie as she exits the

Sunday service

Reverend Joe Beal has been in the ministry for 35

years and was appointed pastor of Broadway Methodist in

June 2010 His message of love is what he is associated

with most but his role as the first black preacher for this

predominantly white church is also notable

Like any new appointment Brother Joe and the

congregation began with a bit of apprehension

ldquoWe had our legitimate fear of the unknown Without

discussing it I think that we decided to trust each other

and each give the other a chance It was new different

and unknown for us both Neither of us decided to base

our judgement of the other solely on the color of our skin

but rather on how we would treat each other Sadly

however racism exists in our country and in our world I

am grateful to be part of a congregation that is trying to

create a climate of love trust and respect among all

peoplerdquo says Brother Joe

When Debbie Curtis calls Brother Joe ldquothe real dealrdquo

she says it is because his love is genuine

ldquoTo love others not professionally not in word only but

to love them lsquofor realrsquordquo says Brother Joe

Brother Joe recently announced he would be leaving

ldquothe most rewarding and fulfilling experience of [his] liferdquo

because of an ongoing battle with diabetes While he will

no longer serve in the pulpit he plans to remain as

active as he is able with the congregation

Pastoral Ministries Assistant John Sparks says that

there simply are some people you canrsquot replace

ldquoThere is a tendency for any church to see itself more

as an organization than an organism Brother Joe helped

Broadway by providing a fresh vision of compassionrdquo

says John

There are new realities in the community like home-

lessness and mental illness that John believes will

require the vision Brother Joe has brought to Broadway

ldquoItrsquos by being able to see through a lens that sees

everyone as being part of something bigger that we can

reach out to them and that we can be reached by them

as well To continue to live into that spirit that he walked

is not only a challenge but an opportunity especially in

this neighborhood He opened a lot more doors for those

opportunitiesrdquo says John

As John takes over the daily administration of the

church Brother Joe has a few words of advice

ldquoTo love unconditionallyhellipand to realize that the

success or failure of the congregation is not on his

back but on Godrsquos to remember that his name is

ldquoJohnrdquo and not ldquoAtlasrdquo to remember that the Church is

of God and will be until the end of time and lastly to

remember how much he is loved by God his family me

and the congregationrdquo says Brother Joe

And the congregation will forever love their Brother Joe

WOW VOLUME 25 2016

38

WOW VOLUME 23 2014 bull 37

$

$ $

$

Dollar$fromheaven A local church received a gift that

honored their members their mission and their beliefs

Many dream of it Some hope for it Others may pray for it ldquoItrdquo is the improbable phone call

delivering news that a stranger has named you the sole beneficiary of a trust

sufficient to retire all your debt

Seven Oaks Church of Christ on Highway 97 in Mayfield was on the

receiving end of just such a phone call in October of 2015

The congregation had made a leap of faith in 2014 adding a 4000-plus

square foot educational annex to the existing church facility to allow for a

growing congregation Included in the project were two new canopies LED

parking lot lights and other minor improvements bringing the total cost of

the project to approximately $600000 Through quarterly ldquoFifth Sundayrdquo

contributions the debt had been reduced to $338000 but was still costing

the church about $1000 per month in interest alone

One phone call from Paducah Bankrsquos Melanie McNeill changed the entire

financial situation of the church Seven Oaks was the sole beneficiary of a trust

valued at $367000 enough to retire the churchrsquos $338000 debt As Seven

Oaks Minister Josh Ketchum communicated ldquoWhen we found out the amount

of money we were fully convinced in the providence of Godrdquo

Asked if he felt the church had received pennies from heaven Elder Don

Sparks responded ldquoNo not pennies dollars from heavenrdquo

The bequest was left to the church by Graves County native Elizabeth Allene

Morris who was not a member of Seven Oaks Church and known by few in

the church Her nephew Mike Mabry describes his aunt as a strong-willed

independent woman with a sense of ad-

venture which led her to California in the

1930rsquos where she spent most of her life

Mabry fondly recalled ldquoMy Aunt

Allene had a good head for figures and

probably saw something she liked about

Seven Oaks Churchrdquo

She created her will in 1994 which

included a trust to go into effect at her

death to benefit her sister Estelle Seay

Paducah Bank became the trustee and was

responsible for managing the funds and

distributing designated principle and

40 bull WOW VOLUME 25 2016

bull

ldquoMelanie worked

really well with us and

was right on top of things She made

us feel comfortable and we believed she

always had the best interest of her client

in mind She always had time to talk to

done through Paducah Bankrdquo

Seven Oaksrsquo Josh Ketchum and

Don Sparks remember Melanie

McNeillrsquos response when they filled her

in on the details of how the amount

of the unexpected bequest related to

Josh KETCHUM

Seven Oaks Minister monthly payments to Seay for as long as

she lived At Seayrsquos death the remaining

value of the trust was to be paid out to

the church Seay was a member of Seven

Oaks but had moved away years ago to

be cared for by family Like Mrs Morris

few people in the church knew her

Mabry who lives in northern

Kentucky cared for his Aunt Estelle

in her declining health and dealt with

Paducah Bank in regard to the trust

He describes dealings with the Bank

and Melanie McNeill in particular

us and I never felt that she was rushing

me or trying to cut a conversation shortrdquo

Seeing no obstacles in his remote

dealings from outside the geographical

region of Paducah Bank he offered the

ultimate compliment ldquoIf I were in the

position to establish a trust it would be

the church debt She said ldquoThis is a

God thingrdquo

Whether you consider it a God

thing providence of God or a happy

coincidence it was made possible by a

wise woman doing prudent estate

planning with a local bank

WOW VOLUME 25 2016 bull 41

Making Memories

PADUCAH BANK SPREADS THE WOW

AROUND TOWN Over the river down main street at the movies and in the parking

lotmdashno matter the location or the encounter when Paducah Bank is there some WOW is going on Herersquos just a REALLY brief look at some of the wonderful experiences weve had this past year

WOW VOLUME 25 2016

42

LEFT Our young friend Jose (Paco)

dos Remedios shared his music and his love of

his hometown with everyone in a recent TV commercial

1 Joe Framptom presents a check for $2500 to Paducah Bank Teen of the Year winner

Meg Hancock 2 Cathy Crecelius and WPSD NewsChannel 6 were our

partners for a Super Shredder event 3 Lisa Long and Maurie McGarvey

ldquoleaned inrdquo and learned about women in the workplace last summer 4 Rae and

Dixie Hall were WOW warriors and rowers at the Dragon Boat races 5 Paducah Bank honors our veterans each day with a special

place to park 6 Macie Hargrove loved the holiday parade in WOW fashion 7 Sarah Hendley

did some networking at our summer college reception 8 Hollie Potter always gives a helping

hand to our Paducah Bank volunteer efforts 9 Some Paducah Bank swingers include Mike Shelbourne

Mark Knecht Mardie Herndon and Rick Loyd

ESERVED FOR OUR

VETERANS bull AND MILITARY

( -~

321

654

987

Karess HOSKINS

It takes a COMMUNITY

and SCHOLARSHIP

to create a productive pathwayfor college-bound

students with f inancial needs

PADUCAH BANK HAS DONATED $150000 TO THE

COMMUNITY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

WOW VOLUME 25 2016

45

SAYS HELLO

McCracken County High School 2015

THE PHONE RINGS AND AUTOMATICALLY KELE

Kele doesnrsquot just pick up the phone She picks up little things about people and remembers them From answering your calls to answering your questions the people at Paducah Bank give you personal attention and treat you like you really matter for one simple reason YOU DO Talk to the people at Paducah Bank

Real people Real service 2705755700

M E M B E R F D I C

graduate Karess Hoskins could hardly hold back her tears as she described how much

the support from the Community Scholarship Program meant to her

A first-generation college student at West Kentucky Community and Technical

College Hoskins was one of more than 150 Community Scholarship Program

students family friends and supporters who attended a luncheon recognizing students

and supporters of the program

ldquoThank you to the donors for giving students like me the opportunity to attend

college tuition-freerdquo said the 18-year-old Hoskins who plans to pursue a career in

radiology ldquoTo not have to worry about having to pay for college allows us to

focus on selecting a major and getting good gradesrdquo

Hoskinsrsquo parents Kenny and Mary Hoskins said receiving a community

scholarship was the reason their daughter is able to go to college ldquoItrsquos so

wonderfulrdquo said Mary Hoskins ldquoWithout it (the CSP scholarship) we

would never have been able to send herrdquo Her father agreed ldquoItrsquos a blessing

It really helped out a whole lot Irsquom really proud of people helping out like

this it will help others toordquo he said

The Community Scholarship Program provides scholarship funding for

up to 60 credit hours toward a technical

certification andor an associate degree

at WKCTC The Rotary Club of

Paducah initiated the idea for the CSP

as a public-private partnership with strong

participation from the Rotary the City

of Paducah McCracken County Fiscal

Court partnering high schools WKCTC

Paducah Bank and several local businesses

and companies Students at a participating

Paducah or McCracken County

high school or homeschool

within McCracken County

are eligible for the program

as long as they meet certain

criteria The inaugural CSP

class began at WKCTC in fall

2014 with 216 students Many of

those students will have graduated

46 bull WOW VOLUME 25 2016

THE PHONE RINGS AND AUTOMATICALLY KELE

from the college beginning in May 2015

Hoskins said she is striving to be a

positive influence on others ldquoIrsquom trying

to be the best role model to the ones who

look up to me For my nieces and nephews

I want them to know that when things get

difficult I will be there for them encour-

aging and supporting themrdquo Hoskins

said ldquoAnd they need to know there are

other people who are ready to assist them

when things get difficult in liferdquo

Ashley Wright WKCTC Vice President

of Institutional Advancement said one

of the most rewarding things about the

Community Scholarship Program is the

continued support of the community

ldquoItrsquos a commitment to these students

that regardless of what their personal and

professional aspirations may be they will

not have to put it on hold

because of financial barriersrdquo

Wright said

ldquoWe cannot make that

commitment without our

donorsrdquo added Wright

ldquoWe are so grateful

Paducah Bank believed in

the vision of the Community

Scholarship Program and what it

could do for Paducah and McCracken

County from the very beginning They

became one of the first businesses to

financially support this initiative and

have been committed to the scholarshiprsquos

purpose of increasing the percentage

of McCracken County students that

transition from high school to post-

secondary education Today we know

that students who participate

in the Community

Scholarship Program

are staying enrolled in

college earning a higher

GPA than their non-

CSP peers and earning

more college credit

each semester This

success is due to the businesses

and organizations that stepped up in

the beginning before we could have

envisioned these results Paducah Bank

is always looking toward the future of

this community and their support of

the Community Scholarship Program is

evidence of their commitment to the next

generation of Paducah and McCracken

Countyrdquo

SAYS HELLO

WOW VOLUME 25 2016 bull 47

THE ARTof EDUCATION AT PADUCAH SCHOOL OF ART AND DESIGN

49

ldquoTHE ENTIRE ART SCHOOL CAMPUS

ANCHORS PADUCAHrsquoS GROWING CREATIVE

ECONOMY AND ADDS WEIGHT TO THE REGIONrsquoS

RECOGNITION AS A CULTURAL DESTINATION I AM PLEASED AND PROUD

TO HAVE WORKED WITH SO MANY EXTRAORDINARY

INDIVIDUALS IN MAKING THE COMMUNITYrsquoS VISION FOR A WORLD-CLASS ART SCHOOL A REALITY AND I

AM DELIGHTED WITH WHAT WE HAVE ACCOMPLISHEDrdquo

mdashPAUL AHO Dean of the Paducah

School of Art and Design

In March 2000 the city of Paducah in partnership with Paducah Bank

launched its award-winning Artist Relocation

Program as a means of revitalizing its historic

LowerTown neighborhood This highly successful

program has infused over $30 million into the

local economy earning Paducah international

recognition as a historic cultural destination

and significantly enriching the cultural life of

the region

In August 2008 a collaborative effort between

the city West Kentucky Community and Technical

College (WKCTC) and regional interests created

Paducah School of Art to serve the region and

anchor the LowerTown Arts District through the

creation of a world-class art school The school

opened in temporary studios in downtown

Paducah and immediately exceeded expectations

for its growth

As part of a larger vision for the schoolrsquos

expansion in April 2013 the school changed its

name to Paducah School of Art and Design (PSAD)

reflecting an expanded vision for its programming

and the art schoolrsquos absorption of the collegersquos long-

standing visual communication and multimedia

programs In January 2014 Paducah School of

Art opened the Ceramics and Small Metals

Building on Madison Street in LowerTown This

historic structure allowed for a greatly expanded

state-of-the-art ceramics studio as well as studios

for the launch of new programs in jewelry and

metals to further serve the community

ldquoI recently had a chance to tour the Paducah School of Art and Design which has to be one of the most inspiring state-of-the-art facilities for artists and art students to be found anywhere Itrsquos a beautiful and thoughtfully re-purposed light-filled crown jewel that will surely be a beacon for creative visual artists in all disciplines And I canrsquot imagine what kind of wonderful impact that creative engine is going to have on the communityrdquo

mdashMICHAEL KILLOREN Local Arts Agencies Director National Endowment for the Arts

50 bull WOW VOLUME 25 2016

PSAD expanded again in August 2014 with the

completion of its 7000-square-foot Sculpture Building

located adjacent to the ceramics and small metals studios

The Sculpture Building houses fully equipped studios for

clay modeling large-scale projects wood and metals

fabrication along with a foundry and studios for mold

making and bronze casting

Also in August 2014 renovations began on the 2D and

Graphic Design Building in a historic building adjacent to

PSADrsquos other LowerTown studios This 30000-square-foot

expansion opened in January and houses the schoolrsquos programs

in drawing painting photography visual communication

and multimedia It also includes a resource library and

dedicated galleries for an enhanced exhibition program

further serving the region and the goals of WKCTC

ldquoCompletion of PSADrsquos new 2D and Graphic Design

building will allow us to properly house all of our 2D and

media programs in one location expand our Master Artists

Workshop program increase our public programming and

community outreach and continue to build on our note-

worthy exhibition programrdquo said Paul Aho Dean of PSAD

In support of Paducahrsquos emergence as a cultural and arts

destination and an eye toward national recognition for its

programs PSAD launched its first Master Artist Workshops

in the summer of 2014 The program featured national

artists and educators and attracted students from across

the country With the advent of new classes and faculty

come new opportunities for students seeking to launch

their college experience as well as significant new resources

for emerging and established artists to enhance their career

opportunities in the region and beyond

Paducah Bank supported the completion of PSAD with a

$150000 gift and the naming rights for the Paducah Bank

Kitchens Cafeacute

Paducah School of Art and Design is a division of West

Kentucky Community and Technical College a regionally

accredited college recognized by The Aspen Institute as

one of the top ten community colleges in the nation three

consecutive times and twice as a Finalist with Distinction

ldquoAt PSAD a diverse mix of traditional and non-traditional

students and studio artists from the community work side

by side in the studiosrdquo said WKCTC president Dr Barbara

Veazey ldquosharing insights experience and ideas to the

mutual benefit of allrdquo

PaulAho is the Dean of Paducah

School of Art and Design where he also teaches digital photography He earned

his Bachelor of Fine Arts degree at Florida State

University and his Master of Fine Arts degree from the

University of South Florida Paul has also taught at Palm

Beach Community College and Florida Atlantic University

He has twice been awarded South Florida Cultural

Consortium Visual and Media Artists Fellowships and

his work is represented in numerous public and private

collections ldquoThe entire art school campus anchors

Paducahrsquos growing creative economy and adds weight to

the regionrsquos recognition as a cultural destinationrdquo says

Aho ldquoI am pleased and proud to have worked with so

many extraordinary individuals in making the communityrsquos

vision for a world-class art school a reality and I am

delighted with what we have accomplishedrdquo

it

Allpo1nt

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InHonorof

Those Who Serve

Paducah Bank is joining with the Paducah community to foster strong positive relationships between police and those they seek to protect

WOW VOLUME 25 2016

53

News feeds around the nation have been full of shootings protests

and nation-wide outrage of late Some of that has resulted from rifts between police

departments and the communities theyrsquove sworn to protect

Members of the Paducah Police Department have taken steps to make sure such a

disassociation never encroaches on the community they preserve and protect Chief of

Police Brandon Barnhill says he believes establishing The Police Foundation of Paducah-

McCracken County Inc will create a way to further tie his force to the Paducah public

ldquoWe felt like this was an opportunity for us to provide an open door or an avenue for

the community to further support some of our initiativesrdquo he said

The foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization designed to raise funds and to

give local police extra resources for improving public safety strengthening community

partnerships and increasing employee development Barnhill says the City of Paducah

has given his department sufficient funding but this new effort will raise money for

extra programs and training and will hopefully strengthen the forcersquos bond with the

local community

ldquoWe see the value of relationships transparency an open-door policy and of opening

lines of communication with the

communityrdquo Barnhill says

By investing in the Paducah

Police Departmentrsquos foundation

the com-munity will help fund

programs like improved training

courses continuing education and

the purchase of new technology

for police use But Barnhill says

strengthening the relationship between

the force and the community is still

the foundationrsquos ultimate focus Itrsquos a

goal that the chief says matters now

more than ever

ldquoRelationships have to have a

strong foundational level at which you

Building on a

strongfoundation Funding provided through the Paducah Police Foundation will support initiatives in

these areas each year allowing the Paducah Police Department to undertake innovative

projects and improve its ability to serve the citizens of Paducah

bull Keep police officers safe bull Fight violence and drug related crime bull Improve

Paducah police community relations bull Make neighborhoods safer bull Provide healthy

outlets for youth bull Assist police officers in upgrading critical skills and education

The Police Foundation of Paducah McCracken County is the only organization sanc-

tioned by the Paducah Police Department to raise funds for its benefit

The Police Foundation of Paducah McCracken County Inc is a registered corporation

with the state of Kentucky and is recognized by the federal government as a 501(c)(3)

tax exempt non-profit organization

54 bull WOW VOLUME 25 2016

Building on a

strongfoundation

know people in the community they

know you as an individual and they

know your principlesrdquo he says ldquoThey

know how you manage an agency as

large as a police departmentrdquo

ldquoThe success of a community has

much to do with the success of the

institutions that form the basis of its

safety and securityrdquo said Joe Framptom

a member of the Paducah Police

Foundation board ldquoI personally believe

that the creation of this organization will

be a constructive means of supporting the

goals of our local police force and will

be a proactive impetus to maintaining

strong productive alliances between the

members of the Paducah police and the

people in our community Our bank is

pleased that we can be a part of this new

endeavor This is one more way each of

us at Paducah Bank can creatively and

beneficially serve our communityrdquo

Board Chairman Jim Garrett whole-

heartedly agrees ldquoI am honored to serve

on the new Police Foundationrsquos board

and hope that businesses and individuals

in the Paducah community will consider

supporting our effortsrdquo Garrett says

ldquoWe hope to help build a police force

capable of dealing with the complexity

of the 21st century It is imperative that

we assist our officers with additional

education and enhanced opportunities

for positive interaction with the

community it serves Every person can

make a difference no matter how big

or small as long as we have a common

goal in mindrdquo

Anyone who would like to know

more about the organization or who

would like to donate online can visit

wwwpaducahpolicefoundationorg

Donations may be made by mail to

the Police Foundation of Paducah-

McCracken County Inc PO Box 594

Paducah KY 42002-0594 Donations

can also be made in person at any

Paducah Bank location

LEFT TO RIGHT Chief Brandon Barnhill Paducah Bank CEO Joe Framptom

Board Member Leon Owens Assistant Chief Brian Krueger Board Chairman

Jim Garrett Board Member Gary Reese

NOT PICTURED Board Members Whitney Denson and April Wolfrom

WOW VOLUME 25 2016 bull 55

theLast page

ldquoUrban architecture especially architecture from the early twentieth century has been a favorite subject of my art for as long

as I have been painting I knew the first time I drove up Broadway and saw

downtown Paducah that it would soon be the subject of my paintingsrdquo

WILLIAM RENZULLI was one of the first artists to personally and professionally invest in the LowerTown Artist Relocation program and has continued to be a stalwart participant and supporter of the arts culture in Paducah

WOW VOLUME 25 2016

56

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Post Office Box 2600 bull Paducah KY 42002-2600

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Itrsquos a new start Itrsquos a new relationship Itrsquos a new life We want to be a part of it all

Call or stop by a Paducah Bank location today and letrsquos get acquainted You have so much to plan for and we want to help

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Page 15: PB WOW VOLUME25 plus COV - Paducah KY Bank

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bull

The new guy on the team is Barry Smith and hersquos ldquosuited uprdquo and ready for the game as

Paducah Bankrsquos new Director of Wealth Management Having the ball in his court isnrsquot really new to Barry

Once upon a time in southern Illinois those same words meant an SIU uniform and a basketball court And winning

meant taking a trip to the NCAA during his freshman year

ldquoI realize that I now live in Kentucky and I am more than aware of the loyalties among basketball fans in this staterdquo

says Barry with a grin ldquoAnd I honor that Cheering on your team is one of the great joys of any basketball fanrdquo

But Barryrsquos heart still beats with the speed of a Saluki when the topic shifts to college hoopsmdashand for good reason It

was a very special time in his life

ldquoIn my first year of college playing basketball on the national stage was pretty much a dream come truerdquo admits Barry

ldquoI had the privilege of playing against Larry Bird at Indiana State who obviously went on to an incredible career in the

NBA I also went up against players like Kiki Vandeweghe David Greenwood Norm Nixon and Maurice Cheeks Little

did I know at the time the famous company I was in I was just there to play and winrdquo

And win they did Barryrsquos SIU team went to the NCAA tournament his first year at the university and won their first

game against Arizona They then lost to Wake Forest in the second round And even though the time on the floor wasnrsquot

quite what the team might have dreamed of it was still the kind of memory that basketball dreams are made of

ldquoI HAD THE PRIVILEGE OF PLAYING AGAINST LARRY BIRD AT INDIANA STATE WHO WENT ON TO AN INCREDIBLE CAREER IN THE NBArdquo

Barryrsquos dedication to teamwork hard work and the work it takes to accomplish sought-after goals has been a consistent

undercurrent in both his athletic endeavors as well as his professional career

After college Barry spent almost a decade in insurance and then followed that with a position in management with

Pepsi in southern Illinois He was a regional manager with Kroger for nine years before making his way into the world of

banking with Union Planters in Murphysboro IL He later joined Regions Bank in Paducah before assuming the position

of Director of Wealth Management at Paducah Bank

ldquoThese may seem like dissimilar careers but they are actually very similar In every company and every position I have

been bringing people together to achieve a common goalrdquo Barry says ldquoAnd thatrsquos one of the things that Paducah Bank

does so very wellrdquo

In his new role Barry will be responsible for leading efforts to integrate banking clients with additional wealth

management solutions available to them at Paducah Bank He will also serve as a key relationship manager and

aggressively work to expand the Paducah Bank presence within western Kentucky

ldquoBarry is a seasoned leader with an unwavering commitment to this marketrdquo said Paducah Bank President Mardie

Herndon ldquoI am pleased that he and his wife Amy are now part of the Paducah Bank family This move underscores our

commitment to growth and illustrates the level of confidence that we have and the opportunity that we see in both the

local market and the entire western Kentucky market Wealth Management will continue to expand

as we invest for the future and focus on top talent like Barry Smithrdquo

Barry is active within our community and maintains leadership roles with the board of

directors for the Rotary Club of Paducah and the board of directors for the Carson Center

ldquoI think if you live in Paducah and you care about the communityrdquo Barry adds ldquoyou canrsquot

help but be aware of all that this bank does for the people and the organizations in Paducah and

the surrounding area They are involved in virtually every part of this community and I take

great pride in now being an active part of that kind of civic commitmentrdquo

WOW VOLUME 25 2016 bull 17

bull

FamilyandFinance

Local Mother BeginsLegacy at Paducah Bank

Wen you re a kid even the most mundane tasks can seem magical

More than four decades ago around the age of 9 Jana Dawson says she

followed her mother into a large columned building to partake in a family

tradition opening a checking account at Paducah Bank

ldquoI thought it was excitingrdquo Jana says ldquoI felt like a big girlrdquo

Her mother Martha Dawson started teaching the concept of saving to

her four children earlymdashlong before they held their first jobs And she

taught them to entrust their savings to Paducah Bank

Martha became a Paducah Bank customer shortly after moving to the

area with her former husband James in 1953 She says she chose the bank

at random since she knew little about the city but she stayed there because

of the service She says even Jamesrsquo mother became a customer when she

moved to Paducah in the late lsquo70s

ldquoThey did everything that I would want from a bankrdquo Martha says

Martha loves how the bank is a locally owned and steady business She

notes how it hasnrsquot changed its name in the roughly 63 years she has walked

through its doors She also appreciates the fact that it allowed her four off-

spring to open accounts as children

Martha also clearly remembers that a former bank president helped her

teach a financial lesson A long time ago one of her sons ran out of money

and she took him to the bank for a loan The president sat him down for a

discussion about responsibility

ldquoHe talked to him [and gave him] a good lesson on bankingmdashyou

know just how to live a good life without problemsrdquo she said adding ldquohe

loaned us the money but not before he

talked to my sonrdquo

The years passed and Jana absorbed

her motherrsquos financial wisdom and

applied it throughout college and

throughout her career as a computer

analyst for Baptist Health Paducah

During this time the bank became a

larger part of her life When she built

her two-story brick dream home she let

Paducah Bank handle the mortgage and

the bank personnel became emotionally

invested in the house along with her

ldquoWhen I received my primary

financing through Paducah Bank they

were more excited than I wasrdquo she says

Now as Jana lives and works in the

area she has become more and more

ingrained in the community She serves as

a Paducah Ambassador a Paducah Area

Chamber of Commerce member a board

member for the Leadership Paducah

Foundation Inc and more As a devoted

city resident shersquos also happy she can

serve as a faithful customer of the local

bank Her business there has given her

another way in which she can support

her hometown

ldquoIT JUST MAKES ME PROUD TO BE A PADUCAH BANK

CUSTOMER [BECAUSE] IrsquoM VERY ACTIVE IN THE COMMUNITYrdquo

SHE SAYS

And in return Paducah Bank stays

active in her life After all the relationship

Jana has with the bank is part of a family

tradition

18 bull WOW VOLUME 25 2016

The word for

Legacy2016 is

Itrsquos a personal choice a long-standing commitment to the

practice of medicine and a belief in a wellspring of compassion

WOW VOLUME 25 2016

20

Dr EVELYN

MONTGOMERY JONES

bull

Each year Dr Evelyn Montgomery Jones dermatologist chooses a one-word theme

to serve as her guide throughout the entire year The word resonates with intent as Dr

Jones activates it to guide decisions and reinforce purpose with her staff at Wellsprings

Dermatology and The SkinCare Corner These words keep them ever mindful of their

impact in regard to family and community says Dr Jones This yearrsquos word is ldquolegacyrdquo

ldquoSkin is the largest and fastest growing human organ and skin cancer is now rated the

number one cancer in the United Statesrdquo explains Dr Jones ldquoSo we take a comprehensive approach to overall

healthy beautiful skinrdquo Thatrsquos what founded the winning combination of Wellsprings Dermatology and The SkinCare

Corner allowing for delivery of physician-strength products to combat both damage and aging of the skin These

products and techniques also enhance the skinrsquos ability to heal and decrease the risk of skin cancer

Dr Jones drew on her passion to educate on health and beauty for the mission statement she crafted ldquoOur mission

is to educate and encourage others towards excellence in wellness and beauty

in their lives for the glory of God thereby equipping and empowering them

to impact othersrdquo ldquoJIMMIE AND MEGHAN

In 1993 Dr Jones and her husband Dr Shawn Jones ENT-WERE THERE FOR ME otolaryngologist along with their children Rebecca Shawn Curtis and PROFESSIONALLY AND Caleb moved from Louisville back to her hometown of Paducah Dr Jonesrsquo PERSONALLY THEY

PROVED THE WHOLE roots are deep in Paducah Her father Dr Wally Montgomery practiced

PERSONAL BANKER medicine in western Kentucky for many years and her mother Gerry

CONCEPT IS VERY REAL Montgomery was an educator and served as Paducahrsquos mayor AT PADUCAH BANKrdquo Reflecting on the move she explains ldquoWe loved Louisville but we wanted

a slower pace and more community involvement Here we have found a

better place to be more aware and connected to the rest of the communityrdquo

Helping make her legacy of education and encouragement towards excellence in beauty and health a reality is

Paducah Bank with their own legacy of professionalism and personal service When she had the vision to build the

beautiful state-of-the-art facility housing her practice at 2721 West Park Drive her private bankers Jimmie Sizemore

and Meghan Knox were with her every step of the way

ldquoJimmie and Meghan were there for me professionally and personallyrdquo says Dr Jones ldquoThey were involved in every

step of the construction project from looking at the land and accessing the building site to groundbreaking and

through construction They gave me their personal cell phone numbers and told me to call any time including week-

ends They were always available and asking if there was anything they could take care of or if there was anything they

could do Jimmie and Meghan proved the whole personal banker concept is very real at Paducah Bankrdquo

22 bull WOW VOLUME 25 2016

THE WELLSPRINGS DERMATOLOGY

PHYSICIANS STAFF LACY BOYD PA-C

LISA BOGET PA-C AND DR EVELYN JONES

DR KYLE TURNBOis

GETTING BACK toMAKING

Health

Works MEDICAL LLC

for PATIENTS AND BUSINESSES Navigating the world of healthcare is often fraught with confusion and expense of both money

and time Such challenges create barriers and many do not access needed services until major problems occur Dr J Kyle

Turnbo who opened a private practice in 2000 saw these trends first-hand and was troubled

ldquoTherersquos obviously been a dramatic shift in healthcarerdquo he says ldquoand those changes have not been good for employers

who provide insurance coverage those who utilize healthcare or those who provide it Insurance costs have risen along with

deductibles and the average family has difficulty accessing care due to expense We found that flew in the face of what we

wanted to do which was simply to take care of peoplerdquo

WOW VOLUME 25 2016 bull 25

step back reevaluating his approach as a provider ldquoI knew there was a

was like a hundred years ago what it

Dr Turnbo decided to take a

better way to do thisrdquo he says ldquoI started thinking about what it

means to take care of people first and how those barriers could be liftedrdquo

Dr Turnborsquos then-developing concept which he named HealthWorks Medical came to life at James

Marine where an onsite clinic provided occupational medical services and healthcare for their employees

Through HealthWorks Medical a reasonable flat fee per month per employee or covered life allowed

open access to needed healthcare through Dr Turnbo and his staff of multiple practitioners with a wide

variety of experience and expertise

ldquoIn our research we found out that about 90 of patients did not have a primary care physician

Employers providing the benefit to employees and their families allowed them to have direct access to

practitioners providing cost savings to both the employee and the employer A person needs health

insurance especially to cover potential catastrophic events but itrsquos much easier to have insurance and pair

it with HealthWorks Medical services Wersquore proud that our small business partners have the ability to

ldquoPADUCAH BANK HAS ALWAYS BEEN SO SUPPORTIVE OF USrdquo ADDS DR TURNBO ldquoTHEYrsquoVE INVESTED THEIR FAITH AND RESOURCES INTO SMALL BUSINESSES AND HAVE CERTAINLY HELPED US REACH OUR POTENTIALrdquo

provide a healthcare package that is not cost prohibitive and their employees no longer have barriers to

access It is great for us as wellrdquo adds Dr Turnbo ldquoWe no longer have to worry about insurance company

codes and I can focus on whatrsquos best for each patientrdquo

The success of the program at James Marine expanded to other companies such as Paducah Bank and

Briggs amp Stratton in Murray From one clinic at James Marine HealthWorks Medical expanded to four

clinics in the West Kentucky region They expanded their occupational medicine and wellness divisions

and added a division in safety engineering and training HealthWorks Medical offers their services to

companies and businesses both large and small

ldquoSome of the greatest successes came in catching problems earlyrdquo says Dr Turnbo ldquoOne of the most

costly aspects of healthcare is chronic diseases If a person doesnrsquot access care however they may not know

they are headed toward major issues until it is catastrophicrdquo

HealthWorks Medical can provide education and support on any topic identified as a wellness need that a company presents

Examples include identifying problems such as pre-diabetic indicators early high blood pressure or chronic stress Jennie Morehead

Executive Director of Safety and Wellness at Healthworks Medical has seen the success first hand ldquoWersquove seen patients discover issues

early and then learn to make the necessary changes before the problem grew We just had about 8 men at a company who celebrated

being smoke and tobacco free for several years Wersquove had groups of people lose tons of weight We are so proud of them allrdquo The

staff makes themselves available for ongoing support and education even going grocery shopping with some to provide education

on dietary needs ldquoWe can show them that they donrsquot have to eat tree bark to eat healthyrdquo laughs Jennie

HealthWorks Medical also tracks potential healthcare savings of early detection and lifestyle changes 72 of dollars spent on

healthcare services is for the treatment of disease and illness that could have been prevented according to the Centers for Disease

Control and Prevention

ldquoA lot of wellness programs for companies consist of employees filling out a form and then being handed a sheet of informationrdquo

26 bull WOW VOLUME 25 2016

bull

explains Jennie ldquoWe want to be more involved than that Our wellness staff gets to know the people Wellness is not a touchy-feely

pie-in-the-sky kind of idea Every month we are on-site doing something Itrsquos not uncommon to have our folks in steel-toed boots

and hardhats out on a boat asking everyone how they are doing The next day they may be in a bank doing a ldquoBiggest Loserrdquo

program And all employees have access to our coachesrdquo

Dr Turnbo adds ldquoWhat makes HealthWorks Medical different is the follow up and management of the chronic diseases identified

through the wellness program Our practitioners evaluate and treat the diagnosis with routine follow ups and annual physical with lab

work includedrdquo

ldquoThese are simple getting-back-to-basics conceptsrdquo adds Dr Turnbo ldquoOur whole goal is to be a partner to service every need a

patient might have in healthcare from wellness to prevention to acute care And we do that with reasonable effective solutions It

goes back to our original goal of simply taking care of people and we are seeing success in doing that I think this concept will go

beyond this market and it will have started right here in Paducahrdquo

WOW VOLUME 25 2016 bull 27

On T am On Choic The strength of the team is each member The strength of each member is the team

PRIVATE BANKING TRUST DIVISION INVESTMENT DIVISION

PADUCAH FINANCIAL CONSULTANTS Securities offered through LPL Financial member FINRASIPC Insurance products offered through LPL Financial or its licensed affiliates Paducah Bank and Paducah Financial Consultants are not registered brokerdealers and are not affiliated with LPL Financial

Not FDIC Insured Not Bank Guaranteed May Lose Value Not a Bank Deposit Not Insured By Any Federal Government Agency

Gain the benefit of THREE financial services at ONE bank There is a WEALTH of experience among these trusted financial professionals at Paducah Bank We invite

you to get to know each member of our Wealth Management Team

PICTURED LEFT TO RIGHT Caroline Korte Lesa Barks Melanie McNeill Heather Alexander Conner Framptom Lora Riley Gayle Martin Melissa Jones

Barry Smith Carla Berry Mindi Whitworth Jimmie Sizemore Johnna Davenport Bev Underwood Zach Hosman and Lisa Murray

TRUST SERVICES Not FDIC Insured ndash No Bank Guarantee ndash May Lose Value PADUCAH BANK M E M B E R F D I C Not A Paducah Bank Deposit ndash Not Insured By Any Federal Government Agency

Making Lives Better in MindBodyamp

Spirit

The Rayand Kay Eckstein

Hospice Care Center gives families a place of

peace at a time of turmoil

In a day and age when medical professionals routinely perform what were once considered

miracles it is easy to lose sight of death as a natural conclusion of life and not a medical failure

WOW VOLUME 25 2016

30

Steven GRINNELL REGIONAL CEO amp SVP MERCY HEALTH

PRESIDENT amp CEO LOURDES

Ytitcf _~~of

puiJBa~l

As a part of its commitment to making lives

better in mind body and spirit Lourdes has

sought to treat death as a natural conclusion of

life by providing hospice services as a part of

the hospitalrsquos healing mission This program

allows patients and their families to spend their

final moments in a caring peace-filled setting

In April of 2015 Lourdes expanded and

enhanced hospice services by opening The

Ray and Kay Eckstein Hospice Care Center

providing a 10000 square foot state-of-the-art

facility serving a 16-county area including 13

western Kentucky counties and three southern

Illinois counties

ldquoThe Ray and Kay Eckstein Hospice Care

Center is a dream come true that our patients

will experience for generations to comerdquo said

Steven Grinnell Regional CEO amp SVP of

Mercy Health and President amp CEO of Lourdes

ldquoThis sacred space offers a better alternative

for hospice patients when symptoms or life

circumstances necessitate care outside of their

home This was designed by and for patients and

families to meet their needs with compassionate

care and support during these timesrdquo

ldquoLourdes is so grateful for the outpouring of

support from the community for this projectrdquo

Grinnell went on to say ldquoDuring the capital

campaign more than 670 individual donors

contributed gifts both large and small

Paducah Bankrsquos board of directors approved a

significant gift of $100000 toward the project

Support from the bank didnrsquot stop there A

number of their executives and employees also

stepped-up to support the hospice care center

with individual giftsrdquo

Designed in a semi-circle to avoid an

institutional feel features include 10 patient

suites with patios a comfortable family lounge

and kitchen childrenrsquos play area and serenity

garden and chapel for quiet reflection The

center allows unrestricted visiting hours and

pet visitors are also welcome

A team of dedicated specialty-trained

nurses physicians chaplain counselors social

32 bull WOW VOLUME 25 2016

workers personal care aides and volunteers

provide professional services meeting end-of-

life needs of body and spirit

Kay Williams director of Lourdes Hospice

and Home Care remembers special moments

in serving over 275 patients since the center

opened ldquoWe were able to grant a 13-year-old

cancer patientrsquos wish to see the movie Pitch

Perfect 2 Her condition kept her from going

to the theater so the movie studio arranged a

screening here in our family lounge Later we

all honored her request that we wear yellow to

her funeral Yellow is the color representing

childhood cancer awarenessrdquo

Ms Williams also recalls ldquoThe first time I

saw a large family make use of the various areas

of the center I knew we had gotten the design

right They had room to move between groups

as each dealt with the impending loss of their

family member Everyone copes in his or her

own way What a blessing to have space to

allow for itrdquo

Williams and Diane Davis president of the

Lourdes Foundation stress their gratitude for

the generosity of donors providing for needs of

others at their most vulnerable

GRINNELL HIGHLIGHTS PADUCAH BANKrsquoS VARIOUS CONTRIBUTIONS TO LOURDESrsquo MISSION ldquoPaducah Bank has historically been a strong

supporter of Lourdesrsquo mission to improve the

health of our communitiesrdquo he says ldquoThey

have been key supporters of the Lourdes

Golf Outing and Mardi Gras fundraisers for

many years In addition to the financial

resources given by the bank they also provide

intellectual capital through their executive

presence serving on the Lourdes board of

directors helping to provide the strategic

direction of our organization Lourdes is truly

blessed to have support both financial and

intellectual from Paducah Bankrdquo

A NEWLY DESIGNED CENTER FOR THE DELIVERY OF QUALITY CARE

LOURDES

bull

IN CASE OF EMERGENCY THE BEGINNING OF 2016 saw the open house ribbon cutting and

blessing of Lourdesrsquo renovated and expanded Emergency Department

Designed with the patient in mind and with the objective of saving time

and ultimately lives the new Emergency Department is fast flexible

and mobile allowing adaptability to meet any situation It is ideally

positioned for quick access to the cardiac catheterization lab operating

room magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) computerized tomography

(CT) scan and the intensive care unit

ldquoOur Emergency Department team has redesigned care to create

the shortest wait times optimize the patient experience and recruit

the best and brightest professionals in emergency medicinerdquo said

Steven Grinnell Regional CEO amp SVP of Mercy Health and President amp

CEO of Lourdes ldquoWith double the square footage this new Emergency

Department has been designed around the patientsrsquo needs The new

patient flow includes rapid medical exam rooms to reduce time spent

in the waiting room specialized care for behavioral health advanced

intervention for chemical accidents immediate chest pain intervention

and expert care from our teamrdquo

WOW VOLUME 25 2016 bull 33

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Cash for your teen Control for parents

All parents want their children to learn

the importance of managing their

money Paducah Bank has a great

way to get started

The Smart Card allows you to put

a designated amount of cash on the

card so that your child (minimum age

of 13) can budget hisher expenditures

without going over the daily spending limit

you set for them You have control of their daily

spending can see purchases they have made

and they get the valuable experience of

being SMART with their funds

Itrsquos just ONE more way

Paducahrsquos ONE LOCAL BANK

puts a little WOW in your

life and your parenting

2705755700 wwwpaducahbankcom

M E M B E R F D I C

35

In Frank R Paxton

Herman Eugene Katterjohn Jr

MemoryThe Paducah community recently lost two iconic leaders whose

vision and dedication were instrumental

in the continued progress of Paducah

McCracken County Both of these

devoted citizens were witness to

monumental changes in

their work and in their

lives as their careers and

personal passions were

carried out with grand

ambition Here we

honor these two proud

Paducahans and the

MANY contributions

they left to each of us

bull

Herman EugeneKatterjohn Jr was born in Paducah in 1921 He attended Paducah schools graduated

from Columbia Military Academy in Columbia TN and from Purdue

University in 1943 with a degree in pharmacy and with an ROTC

commission He later served as an Army aviator in the Korean War

Mr Katterjohn owned and operated Owen Cleaners for 40 years 20

of those years with his father-in-law Horace Owen He served as director

of the American Division of The Johnson Group Cleaners Liverpool

England for 12 years He was invited 13 consecutive years to the Varsity

International Dry Cleaners and was chairman in 1976 He was a former

member of the Paducah Tourist Commission the Paducah Convention

Center Board Paducah Water Works and Greater Paducah Industrial

Foundation He was a lifetime member of the United Church of

Paducah where he served as an elder He was the longest-serving

member of the Rotary Club of Paducah

ldquoMr Katterjohn was a part of Paducahrsquos greatest generationrdquo said

City Commissioner Allan Rhodes ldquoHe was a fabric of the communityrdquo

added County Commissioner Bill Bartleman Longtime friend Basil

Drossos said he was a part of the ldquobedrock that modern Paducah was

founded and created onrdquo ldquoOne of his favorite pastimes was just driving

around Paducahrdquo said his son-in-law David Perry ldquoThe riverfront

parks different buildings and monuments were continually fascinating

to him He loved taking rides like thatrdquo

ldquoAlmost everyone will tell you that he always knew their name He

knew about their family He was very much a people person He was

really interested not just in your name but he wanted to know how you

were doing how things were going And it was a truly genuine interestrdquo

added his daughter Carolyn Perry

One of Mr Katterjohnrsquos most noted civic projects was the University

of Kentucky College of Engineering Paducah campus In 2003 he

established the first endowed professorship and was also a key leader in

getting the college established ldquoHe had a vision for how having engi-

neering education in this area would significantly contribute to the eco-

nomic development of the regionrdquo said David Silverstein director of

the Paducah campus

Mr Katterjohn had been a member of the Paducah Bank Board of

Directors since 1957 and a past chairman ldquoMr Gene Katterjohn was

instrumental in the leadership and growth of the bank and took great

pride in itrdquo said Joe Framptom ldquoHe was committed to the belief that

the bank should serve and give back to the community Those were

tenets of his beliefs not just in his personal business but in his life Our

bank will reap the many benefits of having Mr Katterjohn at the helm

of our board of directors well into the futurerdquo

Frank R Paxton was the son of Edwin J and Florence Paxton He was a 1948 cum laude graduate of the University of Notre Dame From then until 1961 he served as business manager and general manager of The Paducah Sun (then the Paducah Sun-Democrat) He became publisher of the newspaper in 1961

succeeding his father who had held the position since 1900

In 1968 Paxton moved to Chicago to assume the role of president of Burke and James Inc a photographic supply and manufacturing company

owned by Paducah Newspapers Inc He returned to Paducah in 1972 to become president of The Paducah Bank and Trust Company a position held until his retirement in 1984 Mr Paxton led numerous civic organizations and charitable efforts during his life in Paducah

Mr Paxton served two terms as president of the Paducah Area Chamber of Commerce He was president of the Rotary Club of Paducah and chairman of Riverside Hospital which later became Lourdes In the 1950s he chaired a fundraising effort that netted a then-record $87000 for participating agencies Following that campaign he was presented with the Junior Chamber of Commercersquos Distinguished Service Award He was active in Democratic politics including a role as state campaign chairman for President Lyndon Johnson He served on numerous state boards and agencies and in 1974 was appointed by Governor Wendell Ford to the Murray State University Board of Regents Mr Paxton was a guest at the White House on several occasions during the Kennedy and Johnson administrations He told friends and family that one of his fondest memories was an occasion in 1961 when he and other newspaper publishers were invited to a private luncheon with President Kennedy to discuss the economy

ldquoAlthough Frank did not have a banking back-ground he certainly had a business background and an understanding of the communityrdquo said Joe Framptom CEO of Paducah Bank ldquoHis good common business sense served him well and it served our bank and the community very well He was an ethical honorable individual And he was a very good friend and mentor to me He will be greatly missedrdquo

Reverend Joe Beal is the

REAL DEAL At least thatrsquos how Debbie Curtis member of

Broadway United Methodist Church sees the reverend

ldquoHe walks the walkrdquo says Debbie as she exits the

Sunday service

Reverend Joe Beal has been in the ministry for 35

years and was appointed pastor of Broadway Methodist in

June 2010 His message of love is what he is associated

with most but his role as the first black preacher for this

predominantly white church is also notable

Like any new appointment Brother Joe and the

congregation began with a bit of apprehension

ldquoWe had our legitimate fear of the unknown Without

discussing it I think that we decided to trust each other

and each give the other a chance It was new different

and unknown for us both Neither of us decided to base

our judgement of the other solely on the color of our skin

but rather on how we would treat each other Sadly

however racism exists in our country and in our world I

am grateful to be part of a congregation that is trying to

create a climate of love trust and respect among all

peoplerdquo says Brother Joe

When Debbie Curtis calls Brother Joe ldquothe real dealrdquo

she says it is because his love is genuine

ldquoTo love others not professionally not in word only but

to love them lsquofor realrsquordquo says Brother Joe

Brother Joe recently announced he would be leaving

ldquothe most rewarding and fulfilling experience of [his] liferdquo

because of an ongoing battle with diabetes While he will

no longer serve in the pulpit he plans to remain as

active as he is able with the congregation

Pastoral Ministries Assistant John Sparks says that

there simply are some people you canrsquot replace

ldquoThere is a tendency for any church to see itself more

as an organization than an organism Brother Joe helped

Broadway by providing a fresh vision of compassionrdquo

says John

There are new realities in the community like home-

lessness and mental illness that John believes will

require the vision Brother Joe has brought to Broadway

ldquoItrsquos by being able to see through a lens that sees

everyone as being part of something bigger that we can

reach out to them and that we can be reached by them

as well To continue to live into that spirit that he walked

is not only a challenge but an opportunity especially in

this neighborhood He opened a lot more doors for those

opportunitiesrdquo says John

As John takes over the daily administration of the

church Brother Joe has a few words of advice

ldquoTo love unconditionallyhellipand to realize that the

success or failure of the congregation is not on his

back but on Godrsquos to remember that his name is

ldquoJohnrdquo and not ldquoAtlasrdquo to remember that the Church is

of God and will be until the end of time and lastly to

remember how much he is loved by God his family me

and the congregationrdquo says Brother Joe

And the congregation will forever love their Brother Joe

WOW VOLUME 25 2016

38

WOW VOLUME 23 2014 bull 37

$

$ $

$

Dollar$fromheaven A local church received a gift that

honored their members their mission and their beliefs

Many dream of it Some hope for it Others may pray for it ldquoItrdquo is the improbable phone call

delivering news that a stranger has named you the sole beneficiary of a trust

sufficient to retire all your debt

Seven Oaks Church of Christ on Highway 97 in Mayfield was on the

receiving end of just such a phone call in October of 2015

The congregation had made a leap of faith in 2014 adding a 4000-plus

square foot educational annex to the existing church facility to allow for a

growing congregation Included in the project were two new canopies LED

parking lot lights and other minor improvements bringing the total cost of

the project to approximately $600000 Through quarterly ldquoFifth Sundayrdquo

contributions the debt had been reduced to $338000 but was still costing

the church about $1000 per month in interest alone

One phone call from Paducah Bankrsquos Melanie McNeill changed the entire

financial situation of the church Seven Oaks was the sole beneficiary of a trust

valued at $367000 enough to retire the churchrsquos $338000 debt As Seven

Oaks Minister Josh Ketchum communicated ldquoWhen we found out the amount

of money we were fully convinced in the providence of Godrdquo

Asked if he felt the church had received pennies from heaven Elder Don

Sparks responded ldquoNo not pennies dollars from heavenrdquo

The bequest was left to the church by Graves County native Elizabeth Allene

Morris who was not a member of Seven Oaks Church and known by few in

the church Her nephew Mike Mabry describes his aunt as a strong-willed

independent woman with a sense of ad-

venture which led her to California in the

1930rsquos where she spent most of her life

Mabry fondly recalled ldquoMy Aunt

Allene had a good head for figures and

probably saw something she liked about

Seven Oaks Churchrdquo

She created her will in 1994 which

included a trust to go into effect at her

death to benefit her sister Estelle Seay

Paducah Bank became the trustee and was

responsible for managing the funds and

distributing designated principle and

40 bull WOW VOLUME 25 2016

bull

ldquoMelanie worked

really well with us and

was right on top of things She made

us feel comfortable and we believed she

always had the best interest of her client

in mind She always had time to talk to

done through Paducah Bankrdquo

Seven Oaksrsquo Josh Ketchum and

Don Sparks remember Melanie

McNeillrsquos response when they filled her

in on the details of how the amount

of the unexpected bequest related to

Josh KETCHUM

Seven Oaks Minister monthly payments to Seay for as long as

she lived At Seayrsquos death the remaining

value of the trust was to be paid out to

the church Seay was a member of Seven

Oaks but had moved away years ago to

be cared for by family Like Mrs Morris

few people in the church knew her

Mabry who lives in northern

Kentucky cared for his Aunt Estelle

in her declining health and dealt with

Paducah Bank in regard to the trust

He describes dealings with the Bank

and Melanie McNeill in particular

us and I never felt that she was rushing

me or trying to cut a conversation shortrdquo

Seeing no obstacles in his remote

dealings from outside the geographical

region of Paducah Bank he offered the

ultimate compliment ldquoIf I were in the

position to establish a trust it would be

the church debt She said ldquoThis is a

God thingrdquo

Whether you consider it a God

thing providence of God or a happy

coincidence it was made possible by a

wise woman doing prudent estate

planning with a local bank

WOW VOLUME 25 2016 bull 41

Making Memories

PADUCAH BANK SPREADS THE WOW

AROUND TOWN Over the river down main street at the movies and in the parking

lotmdashno matter the location or the encounter when Paducah Bank is there some WOW is going on Herersquos just a REALLY brief look at some of the wonderful experiences weve had this past year

WOW VOLUME 25 2016

42

LEFT Our young friend Jose (Paco)

dos Remedios shared his music and his love of

his hometown with everyone in a recent TV commercial

1 Joe Framptom presents a check for $2500 to Paducah Bank Teen of the Year winner

Meg Hancock 2 Cathy Crecelius and WPSD NewsChannel 6 were our

partners for a Super Shredder event 3 Lisa Long and Maurie McGarvey

ldquoleaned inrdquo and learned about women in the workplace last summer 4 Rae and

Dixie Hall were WOW warriors and rowers at the Dragon Boat races 5 Paducah Bank honors our veterans each day with a special

place to park 6 Macie Hargrove loved the holiday parade in WOW fashion 7 Sarah Hendley

did some networking at our summer college reception 8 Hollie Potter always gives a helping

hand to our Paducah Bank volunteer efforts 9 Some Paducah Bank swingers include Mike Shelbourne

Mark Knecht Mardie Herndon and Rick Loyd

ESERVED FOR OUR

VETERANS bull AND MILITARY

( -~

321

654

987

Karess HOSKINS

It takes a COMMUNITY

and SCHOLARSHIP

to create a productive pathwayfor college-bound

students with f inancial needs

PADUCAH BANK HAS DONATED $150000 TO THE

COMMUNITY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

WOW VOLUME 25 2016

45

SAYS HELLO

McCracken County High School 2015

THE PHONE RINGS AND AUTOMATICALLY KELE

Kele doesnrsquot just pick up the phone She picks up little things about people and remembers them From answering your calls to answering your questions the people at Paducah Bank give you personal attention and treat you like you really matter for one simple reason YOU DO Talk to the people at Paducah Bank

Real people Real service 2705755700

M E M B E R F D I C

graduate Karess Hoskins could hardly hold back her tears as she described how much

the support from the Community Scholarship Program meant to her

A first-generation college student at West Kentucky Community and Technical

College Hoskins was one of more than 150 Community Scholarship Program

students family friends and supporters who attended a luncheon recognizing students

and supporters of the program

ldquoThank you to the donors for giving students like me the opportunity to attend

college tuition-freerdquo said the 18-year-old Hoskins who plans to pursue a career in

radiology ldquoTo not have to worry about having to pay for college allows us to

focus on selecting a major and getting good gradesrdquo

Hoskinsrsquo parents Kenny and Mary Hoskins said receiving a community

scholarship was the reason their daughter is able to go to college ldquoItrsquos so

wonderfulrdquo said Mary Hoskins ldquoWithout it (the CSP scholarship) we

would never have been able to send herrdquo Her father agreed ldquoItrsquos a blessing

It really helped out a whole lot Irsquom really proud of people helping out like

this it will help others toordquo he said

The Community Scholarship Program provides scholarship funding for

up to 60 credit hours toward a technical

certification andor an associate degree

at WKCTC The Rotary Club of

Paducah initiated the idea for the CSP

as a public-private partnership with strong

participation from the Rotary the City

of Paducah McCracken County Fiscal

Court partnering high schools WKCTC

Paducah Bank and several local businesses

and companies Students at a participating

Paducah or McCracken County

high school or homeschool

within McCracken County

are eligible for the program

as long as they meet certain

criteria The inaugural CSP

class began at WKCTC in fall

2014 with 216 students Many of

those students will have graduated

46 bull WOW VOLUME 25 2016

THE PHONE RINGS AND AUTOMATICALLY KELE

from the college beginning in May 2015

Hoskins said she is striving to be a

positive influence on others ldquoIrsquom trying

to be the best role model to the ones who

look up to me For my nieces and nephews

I want them to know that when things get

difficult I will be there for them encour-

aging and supporting themrdquo Hoskins

said ldquoAnd they need to know there are

other people who are ready to assist them

when things get difficult in liferdquo

Ashley Wright WKCTC Vice President

of Institutional Advancement said one

of the most rewarding things about the

Community Scholarship Program is the

continued support of the community

ldquoItrsquos a commitment to these students

that regardless of what their personal and

professional aspirations may be they will

not have to put it on hold

because of financial barriersrdquo

Wright said

ldquoWe cannot make that

commitment without our

donorsrdquo added Wright

ldquoWe are so grateful

Paducah Bank believed in

the vision of the Community

Scholarship Program and what it

could do for Paducah and McCracken

County from the very beginning They

became one of the first businesses to

financially support this initiative and

have been committed to the scholarshiprsquos

purpose of increasing the percentage

of McCracken County students that

transition from high school to post-

secondary education Today we know

that students who participate

in the Community

Scholarship Program

are staying enrolled in

college earning a higher

GPA than their non-

CSP peers and earning

more college credit

each semester This

success is due to the businesses

and organizations that stepped up in

the beginning before we could have

envisioned these results Paducah Bank

is always looking toward the future of

this community and their support of

the Community Scholarship Program is

evidence of their commitment to the next

generation of Paducah and McCracken

Countyrdquo

SAYS HELLO

WOW VOLUME 25 2016 bull 47

THE ARTof EDUCATION AT PADUCAH SCHOOL OF ART AND DESIGN

49

ldquoTHE ENTIRE ART SCHOOL CAMPUS

ANCHORS PADUCAHrsquoS GROWING CREATIVE

ECONOMY AND ADDS WEIGHT TO THE REGIONrsquoS

RECOGNITION AS A CULTURAL DESTINATION I AM PLEASED AND PROUD

TO HAVE WORKED WITH SO MANY EXTRAORDINARY

INDIVIDUALS IN MAKING THE COMMUNITYrsquoS VISION FOR A WORLD-CLASS ART SCHOOL A REALITY AND I

AM DELIGHTED WITH WHAT WE HAVE ACCOMPLISHEDrdquo

mdashPAUL AHO Dean of the Paducah

School of Art and Design

In March 2000 the city of Paducah in partnership with Paducah Bank

launched its award-winning Artist Relocation

Program as a means of revitalizing its historic

LowerTown neighborhood This highly successful

program has infused over $30 million into the

local economy earning Paducah international

recognition as a historic cultural destination

and significantly enriching the cultural life of

the region

In August 2008 a collaborative effort between

the city West Kentucky Community and Technical

College (WKCTC) and regional interests created

Paducah School of Art to serve the region and

anchor the LowerTown Arts District through the

creation of a world-class art school The school

opened in temporary studios in downtown

Paducah and immediately exceeded expectations

for its growth

As part of a larger vision for the schoolrsquos

expansion in April 2013 the school changed its

name to Paducah School of Art and Design (PSAD)

reflecting an expanded vision for its programming

and the art schoolrsquos absorption of the collegersquos long-

standing visual communication and multimedia

programs In January 2014 Paducah School of

Art opened the Ceramics and Small Metals

Building on Madison Street in LowerTown This

historic structure allowed for a greatly expanded

state-of-the-art ceramics studio as well as studios

for the launch of new programs in jewelry and

metals to further serve the community

ldquoI recently had a chance to tour the Paducah School of Art and Design which has to be one of the most inspiring state-of-the-art facilities for artists and art students to be found anywhere Itrsquos a beautiful and thoughtfully re-purposed light-filled crown jewel that will surely be a beacon for creative visual artists in all disciplines And I canrsquot imagine what kind of wonderful impact that creative engine is going to have on the communityrdquo

mdashMICHAEL KILLOREN Local Arts Agencies Director National Endowment for the Arts

50 bull WOW VOLUME 25 2016

PSAD expanded again in August 2014 with the

completion of its 7000-square-foot Sculpture Building

located adjacent to the ceramics and small metals studios

The Sculpture Building houses fully equipped studios for

clay modeling large-scale projects wood and metals

fabrication along with a foundry and studios for mold

making and bronze casting

Also in August 2014 renovations began on the 2D and

Graphic Design Building in a historic building adjacent to

PSADrsquos other LowerTown studios This 30000-square-foot

expansion opened in January and houses the schoolrsquos programs

in drawing painting photography visual communication

and multimedia It also includes a resource library and

dedicated galleries for an enhanced exhibition program

further serving the region and the goals of WKCTC

ldquoCompletion of PSADrsquos new 2D and Graphic Design

building will allow us to properly house all of our 2D and

media programs in one location expand our Master Artists

Workshop program increase our public programming and

community outreach and continue to build on our note-

worthy exhibition programrdquo said Paul Aho Dean of PSAD

In support of Paducahrsquos emergence as a cultural and arts

destination and an eye toward national recognition for its

programs PSAD launched its first Master Artist Workshops

in the summer of 2014 The program featured national

artists and educators and attracted students from across

the country With the advent of new classes and faculty

come new opportunities for students seeking to launch

their college experience as well as significant new resources

for emerging and established artists to enhance their career

opportunities in the region and beyond

Paducah Bank supported the completion of PSAD with a

$150000 gift and the naming rights for the Paducah Bank

Kitchens Cafeacute

Paducah School of Art and Design is a division of West

Kentucky Community and Technical College a regionally

accredited college recognized by The Aspen Institute as

one of the top ten community colleges in the nation three

consecutive times and twice as a Finalist with Distinction

ldquoAt PSAD a diverse mix of traditional and non-traditional

students and studio artists from the community work side

by side in the studiosrdquo said WKCTC president Dr Barbara

Veazey ldquosharing insights experience and ideas to the

mutual benefit of allrdquo

PaulAho is the Dean of Paducah

School of Art and Design where he also teaches digital photography He earned

his Bachelor of Fine Arts degree at Florida State

University and his Master of Fine Arts degree from the

University of South Florida Paul has also taught at Palm

Beach Community College and Florida Atlantic University

He has twice been awarded South Florida Cultural

Consortium Visual and Media Artists Fellowships and

his work is represented in numerous public and private

collections ldquoThe entire art school campus anchors

Paducahrsquos growing creative economy and adds weight to

the regionrsquos recognition as a cultural destinationrdquo says

Aho ldquoI am pleased and proud to have worked with so

many extraordinary individuals in making the communityrsquos

vision for a world-class art school a reality and I am

delighted with what we have accomplishedrdquo

it

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InHonorof

Those Who Serve

Paducah Bank is joining with the Paducah community to foster strong positive relationships between police and those they seek to protect

WOW VOLUME 25 2016

53

News feeds around the nation have been full of shootings protests

and nation-wide outrage of late Some of that has resulted from rifts between police

departments and the communities theyrsquove sworn to protect

Members of the Paducah Police Department have taken steps to make sure such a

disassociation never encroaches on the community they preserve and protect Chief of

Police Brandon Barnhill says he believes establishing The Police Foundation of Paducah-

McCracken County Inc will create a way to further tie his force to the Paducah public

ldquoWe felt like this was an opportunity for us to provide an open door or an avenue for

the community to further support some of our initiativesrdquo he said

The foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization designed to raise funds and to

give local police extra resources for improving public safety strengthening community

partnerships and increasing employee development Barnhill says the City of Paducah

has given his department sufficient funding but this new effort will raise money for

extra programs and training and will hopefully strengthen the forcersquos bond with the

local community

ldquoWe see the value of relationships transparency an open-door policy and of opening

lines of communication with the

communityrdquo Barnhill says

By investing in the Paducah

Police Departmentrsquos foundation

the com-munity will help fund

programs like improved training

courses continuing education and

the purchase of new technology

for police use But Barnhill says

strengthening the relationship between

the force and the community is still

the foundationrsquos ultimate focus Itrsquos a

goal that the chief says matters now

more than ever

ldquoRelationships have to have a

strong foundational level at which you

Building on a

strongfoundation Funding provided through the Paducah Police Foundation will support initiatives in

these areas each year allowing the Paducah Police Department to undertake innovative

projects and improve its ability to serve the citizens of Paducah

bull Keep police officers safe bull Fight violence and drug related crime bull Improve

Paducah police community relations bull Make neighborhoods safer bull Provide healthy

outlets for youth bull Assist police officers in upgrading critical skills and education

The Police Foundation of Paducah McCracken County is the only organization sanc-

tioned by the Paducah Police Department to raise funds for its benefit

The Police Foundation of Paducah McCracken County Inc is a registered corporation

with the state of Kentucky and is recognized by the federal government as a 501(c)(3)

tax exempt non-profit organization

54 bull WOW VOLUME 25 2016

Building on a

strongfoundation

know people in the community they

know you as an individual and they

know your principlesrdquo he says ldquoThey

know how you manage an agency as

large as a police departmentrdquo

ldquoThe success of a community has

much to do with the success of the

institutions that form the basis of its

safety and securityrdquo said Joe Framptom

a member of the Paducah Police

Foundation board ldquoI personally believe

that the creation of this organization will

be a constructive means of supporting the

goals of our local police force and will

be a proactive impetus to maintaining

strong productive alliances between the

members of the Paducah police and the

people in our community Our bank is

pleased that we can be a part of this new

endeavor This is one more way each of

us at Paducah Bank can creatively and

beneficially serve our communityrdquo

Board Chairman Jim Garrett whole-

heartedly agrees ldquoI am honored to serve

on the new Police Foundationrsquos board

and hope that businesses and individuals

in the Paducah community will consider

supporting our effortsrdquo Garrett says

ldquoWe hope to help build a police force

capable of dealing with the complexity

of the 21st century It is imperative that

we assist our officers with additional

education and enhanced opportunities

for positive interaction with the

community it serves Every person can

make a difference no matter how big

or small as long as we have a common

goal in mindrdquo

Anyone who would like to know

more about the organization or who

would like to donate online can visit

wwwpaducahpolicefoundationorg

Donations may be made by mail to

the Police Foundation of Paducah-

McCracken County Inc PO Box 594

Paducah KY 42002-0594 Donations

can also be made in person at any

Paducah Bank location

LEFT TO RIGHT Chief Brandon Barnhill Paducah Bank CEO Joe Framptom

Board Member Leon Owens Assistant Chief Brian Krueger Board Chairman

Jim Garrett Board Member Gary Reese

NOT PICTURED Board Members Whitney Denson and April Wolfrom

WOW VOLUME 25 2016 bull 55

theLast page

ldquoUrban architecture especially architecture from the early twentieth century has been a favorite subject of my art for as long

as I have been painting I knew the first time I drove up Broadway and saw

downtown Paducah that it would soon be the subject of my paintingsrdquo

WILLIAM RENZULLI was one of the first artists to personally and professionally invest in the LowerTown Artist Relocation program and has continued to be a stalwart participant and supporter of the arts culture in Paducah

WOW VOLUME 25 2016

56

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Securities offered through LPL Financial Member FINRASIPC Insurance products offered through LPL Financial or its licensed affiliates Paducah Bank and Paducah Financial Consultants are not registered brokerdealers and are not affiliated with LPL Financial

Not FDIC Insured Not Bank Guaranteed May Lose Value Not a Bank Deposit Not Insured By Any Federal Government Agency

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Post Office Box 2600 bull Paducah KY 42002-2600

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Call or stop by a Paducah Bank location today and letrsquos get acquainted You have so much to plan for and we want to help

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bull

The new guy on the team is Barry Smith and hersquos ldquosuited uprdquo and ready for the game as

Paducah Bankrsquos new Director of Wealth Management Having the ball in his court isnrsquot really new to Barry

Once upon a time in southern Illinois those same words meant an SIU uniform and a basketball court And winning

meant taking a trip to the NCAA during his freshman year

ldquoI realize that I now live in Kentucky and I am more than aware of the loyalties among basketball fans in this staterdquo

says Barry with a grin ldquoAnd I honor that Cheering on your team is one of the great joys of any basketball fanrdquo

But Barryrsquos heart still beats with the speed of a Saluki when the topic shifts to college hoopsmdashand for good reason It

was a very special time in his life

ldquoIn my first year of college playing basketball on the national stage was pretty much a dream come truerdquo admits Barry

ldquoI had the privilege of playing against Larry Bird at Indiana State who obviously went on to an incredible career in the

NBA I also went up against players like Kiki Vandeweghe David Greenwood Norm Nixon and Maurice Cheeks Little

did I know at the time the famous company I was in I was just there to play and winrdquo

And win they did Barryrsquos SIU team went to the NCAA tournament his first year at the university and won their first

game against Arizona They then lost to Wake Forest in the second round And even though the time on the floor wasnrsquot

quite what the team might have dreamed of it was still the kind of memory that basketball dreams are made of

ldquoI HAD THE PRIVILEGE OF PLAYING AGAINST LARRY BIRD AT INDIANA STATE WHO WENT ON TO AN INCREDIBLE CAREER IN THE NBArdquo

Barryrsquos dedication to teamwork hard work and the work it takes to accomplish sought-after goals has been a consistent

undercurrent in both his athletic endeavors as well as his professional career

After college Barry spent almost a decade in insurance and then followed that with a position in management with

Pepsi in southern Illinois He was a regional manager with Kroger for nine years before making his way into the world of

banking with Union Planters in Murphysboro IL He later joined Regions Bank in Paducah before assuming the position

of Director of Wealth Management at Paducah Bank

ldquoThese may seem like dissimilar careers but they are actually very similar In every company and every position I have

been bringing people together to achieve a common goalrdquo Barry says ldquoAnd thatrsquos one of the things that Paducah Bank

does so very wellrdquo

In his new role Barry will be responsible for leading efforts to integrate banking clients with additional wealth

management solutions available to them at Paducah Bank He will also serve as a key relationship manager and

aggressively work to expand the Paducah Bank presence within western Kentucky

ldquoBarry is a seasoned leader with an unwavering commitment to this marketrdquo said Paducah Bank President Mardie

Herndon ldquoI am pleased that he and his wife Amy are now part of the Paducah Bank family This move underscores our

commitment to growth and illustrates the level of confidence that we have and the opportunity that we see in both the

local market and the entire western Kentucky market Wealth Management will continue to expand

as we invest for the future and focus on top talent like Barry Smithrdquo

Barry is active within our community and maintains leadership roles with the board of

directors for the Rotary Club of Paducah and the board of directors for the Carson Center

ldquoI think if you live in Paducah and you care about the communityrdquo Barry adds ldquoyou canrsquot

help but be aware of all that this bank does for the people and the organizations in Paducah and

the surrounding area They are involved in virtually every part of this community and I take

great pride in now being an active part of that kind of civic commitmentrdquo

WOW VOLUME 25 2016 bull 17

bull

FamilyandFinance

Local Mother BeginsLegacy at Paducah Bank

Wen you re a kid even the most mundane tasks can seem magical

More than four decades ago around the age of 9 Jana Dawson says she

followed her mother into a large columned building to partake in a family

tradition opening a checking account at Paducah Bank

ldquoI thought it was excitingrdquo Jana says ldquoI felt like a big girlrdquo

Her mother Martha Dawson started teaching the concept of saving to

her four children earlymdashlong before they held their first jobs And she

taught them to entrust their savings to Paducah Bank

Martha became a Paducah Bank customer shortly after moving to the

area with her former husband James in 1953 She says she chose the bank

at random since she knew little about the city but she stayed there because

of the service She says even Jamesrsquo mother became a customer when she

moved to Paducah in the late lsquo70s

ldquoThey did everything that I would want from a bankrdquo Martha says

Martha loves how the bank is a locally owned and steady business She

notes how it hasnrsquot changed its name in the roughly 63 years she has walked

through its doors She also appreciates the fact that it allowed her four off-

spring to open accounts as children

Martha also clearly remembers that a former bank president helped her

teach a financial lesson A long time ago one of her sons ran out of money

and she took him to the bank for a loan The president sat him down for a

discussion about responsibility

ldquoHe talked to him [and gave him] a good lesson on bankingmdashyou

know just how to live a good life without problemsrdquo she said adding ldquohe

loaned us the money but not before he

talked to my sonrdquo

The years passed and Jana absorbed

her motherrsquos financial wisdom and

applied it throughout college and

throughout her career as a computer

analyst for Baptist Health Paducah

During this time the bank became a

larger part of her life When she built

her two-story brick dream home she let

Paducah Bank handle the mortgage and

the bank personnel became emotionally

invested in the house along with her

ldquoWhen I received my primary

financing through Paducah Bank they

were more excited than I wasrdquo she says

Now as Jana lives and works in the

area she has become more and more

ingrained in the community She serves as

a Paducah Ambassador a Paducah Area

Chamber of Commerce member a board

member for the Leadership Paducah

Foundation Inc and more As a devoted

city resident shersquos also happy she can

serve as a faithful customer of the local

bank Her business there has given her

another way in which she can support

her hometown

ldquoIT JUST MAKES ME PROUD TO BE A PADUCAH BANK

CUSTOMER [BECAUSE] IrsquoM VERY ACTIVE IN THE COMMUNITYrdquo

SHE SAYS

And in return Paducah Bank stays

active in her life After all the relationship

Jana has with the bank is part of a family

tradition

18 bull WOW VOLUME 25 2016

The word for

Legacy2016 is

Itrsquos a personal choice a long-standing commitment to the

practice of medicine and a belief in a wellspring of compassion

WOW VOLUME 25 2016

20

Dr EVELYN

MONTGOMERY JONES

bull

Each year Dr Evelyn Montgomery Jones dermatologist chooses a one-word theme

to serve as her guide throughout the entire year The word resonates with intent as Dr

Jones activates it to guide decisions and reinforce purpose with her staff at Wellsprings

Dermatology and The SkinCare Corner These words keep them ever mindful of their

impact in regard to family and community says Dr Jones This yearrsquos word is ldquolegacyrdquo

ldquoSkin is the largest and fastest growing human organ and skin cancer is now rated the

number one cancer in the United Statesrdquo explains Dr Jones ldquoSo we take a comprehensive approach to overall

healthy beautiful skinrdquo Thatrsquos what founded the winning combination of Wellsprings Dermatology and The SkinCare

Corner allowing for delivery of physician-strength products to combat both damage and aging of the skin These

products and techniques also enhance the skinrsquos ability to heal and decrease the risk of skin cancer

Dr Jones drew on her passion to educate on health and beauty for the mission statement she crafted ldquoOur mission

is to educate and encourage others towards excellence in wellness and beauty

in their lives for the glory of God thereby equipping and empowering them

to impact othersrdquo ldquoJIMMIE AND MEGHAN

In 1993 Dr Jones and her husband Dr Shawn Jones ENT-WERE THERE FOR ME otolaryngologist along with their children Rebecca Shawn Curtis and PROFESSIONALLY AND Caleb moved from Louisville back to her hometown of Paducah Dr Jonesrsquo PERSONALLY THEY

PROVED THE WHOLE roots are deep in Paducah Her father Dr Wally Montgomery practiced

PERSONAL BANKER medicine in western Kentucky for many years and her mother Gerry

CONCEPT IS VERY REAL Montgomery was an educator and served as Paducahrsquos mayor AT PADUCAH BANKrdquo Reflecting on the move she explains ldquoWe loved Louisville but we wanted

a slower pace and more community involvement Here we have found a

better place to be more aware and connected to the rest of the communityrdquo

Helping make her legacy of education and encouragement towards excellence in beauty and health a reality is

Paducah Bank with their own legacy of professionalism and personal service When she had the vision to build the

beautiful state-of-the-art facility housing her practice at 2721 West Park Drive her private bankers Jimmie Sizemore

and Meghan Knox were with her every step of the way

ldquoJimmie and Meghan were there for me professionally and personallyrdquo says Dr Jones ldquoThey were involved in every

step of the construction project from looking at the land and accessing the building site to groundbreaking and

through construction They gave me their personal cell phone numbers and told me to call any time including week-

ends They were always available and asking if there was anything they could take care of or if there was anything they

could do Jimmie and Meghan proved the whole personal banker concept is very real at Paducah Bankrdquo

22 bull WOW VOLUME 25 2016

THE WELLSPRINGS DERMATOLOGY

PHYSICIANS STAFF LACY BOYD PA-C

LISA BOGET PA-C AND DR EVELYN JONES

DR KYLE TURNBOis

GETTING BACK toMAKING

Health

Works MEDICAL LLC

for PATIENTS AND BUSINESSES Navigating the world of healthcare is often fraught with confusion and expense of both money

and time Such challenges create barriers and many do not access needed services until major problems occur Dr J Kyle

Turnbo who opened a private practice in 2000 saw these trends first-hand and was troubled

ldquoTherersquos obviously been a dramatic shift in healthcarerdquo he says ldquoand those changes have not been good for employers

who provide insurance coverage those who utilize healthcare or those who provide it Insurance costs have risen along with

deductibles and the average family has difficulty accessing care due to expense We found that flew in the face of what we

wanted to do which was simply to take care of peoplerdquo

WOW VOLUME 25 2016 bull 25

step back reevaluating his approach as a provider ldquoI knew there was a

was like a hundred years ago what it

Dr Turnbo decided to take a

better way to do thisrdquo he says ldquoI started thinking about what it

means to take care of people first and how those barriers could be liftedrdquo

Dr Turnborsquos then-developing concept which he named HealthWorks Medical came to life at James

Marine where an onsite clinic provided occupational medical services and healthcare for their employees

Through HealthWorks Medical a reasonable flat fee per month per employee or covered life allowed

open access to needed healthcare through Dr Turnbo and his staff of multiple practitioners with a wide

variety of experience and expertise

ldquoIn our research we found out that about 90 of patients did not have a primary care physician

Employers providing the benefit to employees and their families allowed them to have direct access to

practitioners providing cost savings to both the employee and the employer A person needs health

insurance especially to cover potential catastrophic events but itrsquos much easier to have insurance and pair

it with HealthWorks Medical services Wersquore proud that our small business partners have the ability to

ldquoPADUCAH BANK HAS ALWAYS BEEN SO SUPPORTIVE OF USrdquo ADDS DR TURNBO ldquoTHEYrsquoVE INVESTED THEIR FAITH AND RESOURCES INTO SMALL BUSINESSES AND HAVE CERTAINLY HELPED US REACH OUR POTENTIALrdquo

provide a healthcare package that is not cost prohibitive and their employees no longer have barriers to

access It is great for us as wellrdquo adds Dr Turnbo ldquoWe no longer have to worry about insurance company

codes and I can focus on whatrsquos best for each patientrdquo

The success of the program at James Marine expanded to other companies such as Paducah Bank and

Briggs amp Stratton in Murray From one clinic at James Marine HealthWorks Medical expanded to four

clinics in the West Kentucky region They expanded their occupational medicine and wellness divisions

and added a division in safety engineering and training HealthWorks Medical offers their services to

companies and businesses both large and small

ldquoSome of the greatest successes came in catching problems earlyrdquo says Dr Turnbo ldquoOne of the most

costly aspects of healthcare is chronic diseases If a person doesnrsquot access care however they may not know

they are headed toward major issues until it is catastrophicrdquo

HealthWorks Medical can provide education and support on any topic identified as a wellness need that a company presents

Examples include identifying problems such as pre-diabetic indicators early high blood pressure or chronic stress Jennie Morehead

Executive Director of Safety and Wellness at Healthworks Medical has seen the success first hand ldquoWersquove seen patients discover issues

early and then learn to make the necessary changes before the problem grew We just had about 8 men at a company who celebrated

being smoke and tobacco free for several years Wersquove had groups of people lose tons of weight We are so proud of them allrdquo The

staff makes themselves available for ongoing support and education even going grocery shopping with some to provide education

on dietary needs ldquoWe can show them that they donrsquot have to eat tree bark to eat healthyrdquo laughs Jennie

HealthWorks Medical also tracks potential healthcare savings of early detection and lifestyle changes 72 of dollars spent on

healthcare services is for the treatment of disease and illness that could have been prevented according to the Centers for Disease

Control and Prevention

ldquoA lot of wellness programs for companies consist of employees filling out a form and then being handed a sheet of informationrdquo

26 bull WOW VOLUME 25 2016

bull

explains Jennie ldquoWe want to be more involved than that Our wellness staff gets to know the people Wellness is not a touchy-feely

pie-in-the-sky kind of idea Every month we are on-site doing something Itrsquos not uncommon to have our folks in steel-toed boots

and hardhats out on a boat asking everyone how they are doing The next day they may be in a bank doing a ldquoBiggest Loserrdquo

program And all employees have access to our coachesrdquo

Dr Turnbo adds ldquoWhat makes HealthWorks Medical different is the follow up and management of the chronic diseases identified

through the wellness program Our practitioners evaluate and treat the diagnosis with routine follow ups and annual physical with lab

work includedrdquo

ldquoThese are simple getting-back-to-basics conceptsrdquo adds Dr Turnbo ldquoOur whole goal is to be a partner to service every need a

patient might have in healthcare from wellness to prevention to acute care And we do that with reasonable effective solutions It

goes back to our original goal of simply taking care of people and we are seeing success in doing that I think this concept will go

beyond this market and it will have started right here in Paducahrdquo

WOW VOLUME 25 2016 bull 27

On T am On Choic The strength of the team is each member The strength of each member is the team

PRIVATE BANKING TRUST DIVISION INVESTMENT DIVISION

PADUCAH FINANCIAL CONSULTANTS Securities offered through LPL Financial member FINRASIPC Insurance products offered through LPL Financial or its licensed affiliates Paducah Bank and Paducah Financial Consultants are not registered brokerdealers and are not affiliated with LPL Financial

Not FDIC Insured Not Bank Guaranteed May Lose Value Not a Bank Deposit Not Insured By Any Federal Government Agency

Gain the benefit of THREE financial services at ONE bank There is a WEALTH of experience among these trusted financial professionals at Paducah Bank We invite

you to get to know each member of our Wealth Management Team

PICTURED LEFT TO RIGHT Caroline Korte Lesa Barks Melanie McNeill Heather Alexander Conner Framptom Lora Riley Gayle Martin Melissa Jones

Barry Smith Carla Berry Mindi Whitworth Jimmie Sizemore Johnna Davenport Bev Underwood Zach Hosman and Lisa Murray

TRUST SERVICES Not FDIC Insured ndash No Bank Guarantee ndash May Lose Value PADUCAH BANK M E M B E R F D I C Not A Paducah Bank Deposit ndash Not Insured By Any Federal Government Agency

Making Lives Better in MindBodyamp

Spirit

The Rayand Kay Eckstein

Hospice Care Center gives families a place of

peace at a time of turmoil

In a day and age when medical professionals routinely perform what were once considered

miracles it is easy to lose sight of death as a natural conclusion of life and not a medical failure

WOW VOLUME 25 2016

30

Steven GRINNELL REGIONAL CEO amp SVP MERCY HEALTH

PRESIDENT amp CEO LOURDES

Ytitcf _~~of

puiJBa~l

As a part of its commitment to making lives

better in mind body and spirit Lourdes has

sought to treat death as a natural conclusion of

life by providing hospice services as a part of

the hospitalrsquos healing mission This program

allows patients and their families to spend their

final moments in a caring peace-filled setting

In April of 2015 Lourdes expanded and

enhanced hospice services by opening The

Ray and Kay Eckstein Hospice Care Center

providing a 10000 square foot state-of-the-art

facility serving a 16-county area including 13

western Kentucky counties and three southern

Illinois counties

ldquoThe Ray and Kay Eckstein Hospice Care

Center is a dream come true that our patients

will experience for generations to comerdquo said

Steven Grinnell Regional CEO amp SVP of

Mercy Health and President amp CEO of Lourdes

ldquoThis sacred space offers a better alternative

for hospice patients when symptoms or life

circumstances necessitate care outside of their

home This was designed by and for patients and

families to meet their needs with compassionate

care and support during these timesrdquo

ldquoLourdes is so grateful for the outpouring of

support from the community for this projectrdquo

Grinnell went on to say ldquoDuring the capital

campaign more than 670 individual donors

contributed gifts both large and small

Paducah Bankrsquos board of directors approved a

significant gift of $100000 toward the project

Support from the bank didnrsquot stop there A

number of their executives and employees also

stepped-up to support the hospice care center

with individual giftsrdquo

Designed in a semi-circle to avoid an

institutional feel features include 10 patient

suites with patios a comfortable family lounge

and kitchen childrenrsquos play area and serenity

garden and chapel for quiet reflection The

center allows unrestricted visiting hours and

pet visitors are also welcome

A team of dedicated specialty-trained

nurses physicians chaplain counselors social

32 bull WOW VOLUME 25 2016

workers personal care aides and volunteers

provide professional services meeting end-of-

life needs of body and spirit

Kay Williams director of Lourdes Hospice

and Home Care remembers special moments

in serving over 275 patients since the center

opened ldquoWe were able to grant a 13-year-old

cancer patientrsquos wish to see the movie Pitch

Perfect 2 Her condition kept her from going

to the theater so the movie studio arranged a

screening here in our family lounge Later we

all honored her request that we wear yellow to

her funeral Yellow is the color representing

childhood cancer awarenessrdquo

Ms Williams also recalls ldquoThe first time I

saw a large family make use of the various areas

of the center I knew we had gotten the design

right They had room to move between groups

as each dealt with the impending loss of their

family member Everyone copes in his or her

own way What a blessing to have space to

allow for itrdquo

Williams and Diane Davis president of the

Lourdes Foundation stress their gratitude for

the generosity of donors providing for needs of

others at their most vulnerable

GRINNELL HIGHLIGHTS PADUCAH BANKrsquoS VARIOUS CONTRIBUTIONS TO LOURDESrsquo MISSION ldquoPaducah Bank has historically been a strong

supporter of Lourdesrsquo mission to improve the

health of our communitiesrdquo he says ldquoThey

have been key supporters of the Lourdes

Golf Outing and Mardi Gras fundraisers for

many years In addition to the financial

resources given by the bank they also provide

intellectual capital through their executive

presence serving on the Lourdes board of

directors helping to provide the strategic

direction of our organization Lourdes is truly

blessed to have support both financial and

intellectual from Paducah Bankrdquo

A NEWLY DESIGNED CENTER FOR THE DELIVERY OF QUALITY CARE

LOURDES

bull

IN CASE OF EMERGENCY THE BEGINNING OF 2016 saw the open house ribbon cutting and

blessing of Lourdesrsquo renovated and expanded Emergency Department

Designed with the patient in mind and with the objective of saving time

and ultimately lives the new Emergency Department is fast flexible

and mobile allowing adaptability to meet any situation It is ideally

positioned for quick access to the cardiac catheterization lab operating

room magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) computerized tomography

(CT) scan and the intensive care unit

ldquoOur Emergency Department team has redesigned care to create

the shortest wait times optimize the patient experience and recruit

the best and brightest professionals in emergency medicinerdquo said

Steven Grinnell Regional CEO amp SVP of Mercy Health and President amp

CEO of Lourdes ldquoWith double the square footage this new Emergency

Department has been designed around the patientsrsquo needs The new

patient flow includes rapid medical exam rooms to reduce time spent

in the waiting room specialized care for behavioral health advanced

intervention for chemical accidents immediate chest pain intervention

and expert care from our teamrdquo

WOW VOLUME 25 2016 bull 33

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money Paducah Bank has a great

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The Smart Card allows you to put

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of 13) can budget hisher expenditures

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M E M B E R F D I C

35

In Frank R Paxton

Herman Eugene Katterjohn Jr

MemoryThe Paducah community recently lost two iconic leaders whose

vision and dedication were instrumental

in the continued progress of Paducah

McCracken County Both of these

devoted citizens were witness to

monumental changes in

their work and in their

lives as their careers and

personal passions were

carried out with grand

ambition Here we

honor these two proud

Paducahans and the

MANY contributions

they left to each of us

bull

Herman EugeneKatterjohn Jr was born in Paducah in 1921 He attended Paducah schools graduated

from Columbia Military Academy in Columbia TN and from Purdue

University in 1943 with a degree in pharmacy and with an ROTC

commission He later served as an Army aviator in the Korean War

Mr Katterjohn owned and operated Owen Cleaners for 40 years 20

of those years with his father-in-law Horace Owen He served as director

of the American Division of The Johnson Group Cleaners Liverpool

England for 12 years He was invited 13 consecutive years to the Varsity

International Dry Cleaners and was chairman in 1976 He was a former

member of the Paducah Tourist Commission the Paducah Convention

Center Board Paducah Water Works and Greater Paducah Industrial

Foundation He was a lifetime member of the United Church of

Paducah where he served as an elder He was the longest-serving

member of the Rotary Club of Paducah

ldquoMr Katterjohn was a part of Paducahrsquos greatest generationrdquo said

City Commissioner Allan Rhodes ldquoHe was a fabric of the communityrdquo

added County Commissioner Bill Bartleman Longtime friend Basil

Drossos said he was a part of the ldquobedrock that modern Paducah was

founded and created onrdquo ldquoOne of his favorite pastimes was just driving

around Paducahrdquo said his son-in-law David Perry ldquoThe riverfront

parks different buildings and monuments were continually fascinating

to him He loved taking rides like thatrdquo

ldquoAlmost everyone will tell you that he always knew their name He

knew about their family He was very much a people person He was

really interested not just in your name but he wanted to know how you

were doing how things were going And it was a truly genuine interestrdquo

added his daughter Carolyn Perry

One of Mr Katterjohnrsquos most noted civic projects was the University

of Kentucky College of Engineering Paducah campus In 2003 he

established the first endowed professorship and was also a key leader in

getting the college established ldquoHe had a vision for how having engi-

neering education in this area would significantly contribute to the eco-

nomic development of the regionrdquo said David Silverstein director of

the Paducah campus

Mr Katterjohn had been a member of the Paducah Bank Board of

Directors since 1957 and a past chairman ldquoMr Gene Katterjohn was

instrumental in the leadership and growth of the bank and took great

pride in itrdquo said Joe Framptom ldquoHe was committed to the belief that

the bank should serve and give back to the community Those were

tenets of his beliefs not just in his personal business but in his life Our

bank will reap the many benefits of having Mr Katterjohn at the helm

of our board of directors well into the futurerdquo

Frank R Paxton was the son of Edwin J and Florence Paxton He was a 1948 cum laude graduate of the University of Notre Dame From then until 1961 he served as business manager and general manager of The Paducah Sun (then the Paducah Sun-Democrat) He became publisher of the newspaper in 1961

succeeding his father who had held the position since 1900

In 1968 Paxton moved to Chicago to assume the role of president of Burke and James Inc a photographic supply and manufacturing company

owned by Paducah Newspapers Inc He returned to Paducah in 1972 to become president of The Paducah Bank and Trust Company a position held until his retirement in 1984 Mr Paxton led numerous civic organizations and charitable efforts during his life in Paducah

Mr Paxton served two terms as president of the Paducah Area Chamber of Commerce He was president of the Rotary Club of Paducah and chairman of Riverside Hospital which later became Lourdes In the 1950s he chaired a fundraising effort that netted a then-record $87000 for participating agencies Following that campaign he was presented with the Junior Chamber of Commercersquos Distinguished Service Award He was active in Democratic politics including a role as state campaign chairman for President Lyndon Johnson He served on numerous state boards and agencies and in 1974 was appointed by Governor Wendell Ford to the Murray State University Board of Regents Mr Paxton was a guest at the White House on several occasions during the Kennedy and Johnson administrations He told friends and family that one of his fondest memories was an occasion in 1961 when he and other newspaper publishers were invited to a private luncheon with President Kennedy to discuss the economy

ldquoAlthough Frank did not have a banking back-ground he certainly had a business background and an understanding of the communityrdquo said Joe Framptom CEO of Paducah Bank ldquoHis good common business sense served him well and it served our bank and the community very well He was an ethical honorable individual And he was a very good friend and mentor to me He will be greatly missedrdquo

Reverend Joe Beal is the

REAL DEAL At least thatrsquos how Debbie Curtis member of

Broadway United Methodist Church sees the reverend

ldquoHe walks the walkrdquo says Debbie as she exits the

Sunday service

Reverend Joe Beal has been in the ministry for 35

years and was appointed pastor of Broadway Methodist in

June 2010 His message of love is what he is associated

with most but his role as the first black preacher for this

predominantly white church is also notable

Like any new appointment Brother Joe and the

congregation began with a bit of apprehension

ldquoWe had our legitimate fear of the unknown Without

discussing it I think that we decided to trust each other

and each give the other a chance It was new different

and unknown for us both Neither of us decided to base

our judgement of the other solely on the color of our skin

but rather on how we would treat each other Sadly

however racism exists in our country and in our world I

am grateful to be part of a congregation that is trying to

create a climate of love trust and respect among all

peoplerdquo says Brother Joe

When Debbie Curtis calls Brother Joe ldquothe real dealrdquo

she says it is because his love is genuine

ldquoTo love others not professionally not in word only but

to love them lsquofor realrsquordquo says Brother Joe

Brother Joe recently announced he would be leaving

ldquothe most rewarding and fulfilling experience of [his] liferdquo

because of an ongoing battle with diabetes While he will

no longer serve in the pulpit he plans to remain as

active as he is able with the congregation

Pastoral Ministries Assistant John Sparks says that

there simply are some people you canrsquot replace

ldquoThere is a tendency for any church to see itself more

as an organization than an organism Brother Joe helped

Broadway by providing a fresh vision of compassionrdquo

says John

There are new realities in the community like home-

lessness and mental illness that John believes will

require the vision Brother Joe has brought to Broadway

ldquoItrsquos by being able to see through a lens that sees

everyone as being part of something bigger that we can

reach out to them and that we can be reached by them

as well To continue to live into that spirit that he walked

is not only a challenge but an opportunity especially in

this neighborhood He opened a lot more doors for those

opportunitiesrdquo says John

As John takes over the daily administration of the

church Brother Joe has a few words of advice

ldquoTo love unconditionallyhellipand to realize that the

success or failure of the congregation is not on his

back but on Godrsquos to remember that his name is

ldquoJohnrdquo and not ldquoAtlasrdquo to remember that the Church is

of God and will be until the end of time and lastly to

remember how much he is loved by God his family me

and the congregationrdquo says Brother Joe

And the congregation will forever love their Brother Joe

WOW VOLUME 25 2016

38

WOW VOLUME 23 2014 bull 37

$

$ $

$

Dollar$fromheaven A local church received a gift that

honored their members their mission and their beliefs

Many dream of it Some hope for it Others may pray for it ldquoItrdquo is the improbable phone call

delivering news that a stranger has named you the sole beneficiary of a trust

sufficient to retire all your debt

Seven Oaks Church of Christ on Highway 97 in Mayfield was on the

receiving end of just such a phone call in October of 2015

The congregation had made a leap of faith in 2014 adding a 4000-plus

square foot educational annex to the existing church facility to allow for a

growing congregation Included in the project were two new canopies LED

parking lot lights and other minor improvements bringing the total cost of

the project to approximately $600000 Through quarterly ldquoFifth Sundayrdquo

contributions the debt had been reduced to $338000 but was still costing

the church about $1000 per month in interest alone

One phone call from Paducah Bankrsquos Melanie McNeill changed the entire

financial situation of the church Seven Oaks was the sole beneficiary of a trust

valued at $367000 enough to retire the churchrsquos $338000 debt As Seven

Oaks Minister Josh Ketchum communicated ldquoWhen we found out the amount

of money we were fully convinced in the providence of Godrdquo

Asked if he felt the church had received pennies from heaven Elder Don

Sparks responded ldquoNo not pennies dollars from heavenrdquo

The bequest was left to the church by Graves County native Elizabeth Allene

Morris who was not a member of Seven Oaks Church and known by few in

the church Her nephew Mike Mabry describes his aunt as a strong-willed

independent woman with a sense of ad-

venture which led her to California in the

1930rsquos where she spent most of her life

Mabry fondly recalled ldquoMy Aunt

Allene had a good head for figures and

probably saw something she liked about

Seven Oaks Churchrdquo

She created her will in 1994 which

included a trust to go into effect at her

death to benefit her sister Estelle Seay

Paducah Bank became the trustee and was

responsible for managing the funds and

distributing designated principle and

40 bull WOW VOLUME 25 2016

bull

ldquoMelanie worked

really well with us and

was right on top of things She made

us feel comfortable and we believed she

always had the best interest of her client

in mind She always had time to talk to

done through Paducah Bankrdquo

Seven Oaksrsquo Josh Ketchum and

Don Sparks remember Melanie

McNeillrsquos response when they filled her

in on the details of how the amount

of the unexpected bequest related to

Josh KETCHUM

Seven Oaks Minister monthly payments to Seay for as long as

she lived At Seayrsquos death the remaining

value of the trust was to be paid out to

the church Seay was a member of Seven

Oaks but had moved away years ago to

be cared for by family Like Mrs Morris

few people in the church knew her

Mabry who lives in northern

Kentucky cared for his Aunt Estelle

in her declining health and dealt with

Paducah Bank in regard to the trust

He describes dealings with the Bank

and Melanie McNeill in particular

us and I never felt that she was rushing

me or trying to cut a conversation shortrdquo

Seeing no obstacles in his remote

dealings from outside the geographical

region of Paducah Bank he offered the

ultimate compliment ldquoIf I were in the

position to establish a trust it would be

the church debt She said ldquoThis is a

God thingrdquo

Whether you consider it a God

thing providence of God or a happy

coincidence it was made possible by a

wise woman doing prudent estate

planning with a local bank

WOW VOLUME 25 2016 bull 41

Making Memories

PADUCAH BANK SPREADS THE WOW

AROUND TOWN Over the river down main street at the movies and in the parking

lotmdashno matter the location or the encounter when Paducah Bank is there some WOW is going on Herersquos just a REALLY brief look at some of the wonderful experiences weve had this past year

WOW VOLUME 25 2016

42

LEFT Our young friend Jose (Paco)

dos Remedios shared his music and his love of

his hometown with everyone in a recent TV commercial

1 Joe Framptom presents a check for $2500 to Paducah Bank Teen of the Year winner

Meg Hancock 2 Cathy Crecelius and WPSD NewsChannel 6 were our

partners for a Super Shredder event 3 Lisa Long and Maurie McGarvey

ldquoleaned inrdquo and learned about women in the workplace last summer 4 Rae and

Dixie Hall were WOW warriors and rowers at the Dragon Boat races 5 Paducah Bank honors our veterans each day with a special

place to park 6 Macie Hargrove loved the holiday parade in WOW fashion 7 Sarah Hendley

did some networking at our summer college reception 8 Hollie Potter always gives a helping

hand to our Paducah Bank volunteer efforts 9 Some Paducah Bank swingers include Mike Shelbourne

Mark Knecht Mardie Herndon and Rick Loyd

ESERVED FOR OUR

VETERANS bull AND MILITARY

( -~

321

654

987

Karess HOSKINS

It takes a COMMUNITY

and SCHOLARSHIP

to create a productive pathwayfor college-bound

students with f inancial needs

PADUCAH BANK HAS DONATED $150000 TO THE

COMMUNITY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

WOW VOLUME 25 2016

45

SAYS HELLO

McCracken County High School 2015

THE PHONE RINGS AND AUTOMATICALLY KELE

Kele doesnrsquot just pick up the phone She picks up little things about people and remembers them From answering your calls to answering your questions the people at Paducah Bank give you personal attention and treat you like you really matter for one simple reason YOU DO Talk to the people at Paducah Bank

Real people Real service 2705755700

M E M B E R F D I C

graduate Karess Hoskins could hardly hold back her tears as she described how much

the support from the Community Scholarship Program meant to her

A first-generation college student at West Kentucky Community and Technical

College Hoskins was one of more than 150 Community Scholarship Program

students family friends and supporters who attended a luncheon recognizing students

and supporters of the program

ldquoThank you to the donors for giving students like me the opportunity to attend

college tuition-freerdquo said the 18-year-old Hoskins who plans to pursue a career in

radiology ldquoTo not have to worry about having to pay for college allows us to

focus on selecting a major and getting good gradesrdquo

Hoskinsrsquo parents Kenny and Mary Hoskins said receiving a community

scholarship was the reason their daughter is able to go to college ldquoItrsquos so

wonderfulrdquo said Mary Hoskins ldquoWithout it (the CSP scholarship) we

would never have been able to send herrdquo Her father agreed ldquoItrsquos a blessing

It really helped out a whole lot Irsquom really proud of people helping out like

this it will help others toordquo he said

The Community Scholarship Program provides scholarship funding for

up to 60 credit hours toward a technical

certification andor an associate degree

at WKCTC The Rotary Club of

Paducah initiated the idea for the CSP

as a public-private partnership with strong

participation from the Rotary the City

of Paducah McCracken County Fiscal

Court partnering high schools WKCTC

Paducah Bank and several local businesses

and companies Students at a participating

Paducah or McCracken County

high school or homeschool

within McCracken County

are eligible for the program

as long as they meet certain

criteria The inaugural CSP

class began at WKCTC in fall

2014 with 216 students Many of

those students will have graduated

46 bull WOW VOLUME 25 2016

THE PHONE RINGS AND AUTOMATICALLY KELE

from the college beginning in May 2015

Hoskins said she is striving to be a

positive influence on others ldquoIrsquom trying

to be the best role model to the ones who

look up to me For my nieces and nephews

I want them to know that when things get

difficult I will be there for them encour-

aging and supporting themrdquo Hoskins

said ldquoAnd they need to know there are

other people who are ready to assist them

when things get difficult in liferdquo

Ashley Wright WKCTC Vice President

of Institutional Advancement said one

of the most rewarding things about the

Community Scholarship Program is the

continued support of the community

ldquoItrsquos a commitment to these students

that regardless of what their personal and

professional aspirations may be they will

not have to put it on hold

because of financial barriersrdquo

Wright said

ldquoWe cannot make that

commitment without our

donorsrdquo added Wright

ldquoWe are so grateful

Paducah Bank believed in

the vision of the Community

Scholarship Program and what it

could do for Paducah and McCracken

County from the very beginning They

became one of the first businesses to

financially support this initiative and

have been committed to the scholarshiprsquos

purpose of increasing the percentage

of McCracken County students that

transition from high school to post-

secondary education Today we know

that students who participate

in the Community

Scholarship Program

are staying enrolled in

college earning a higher

GPA than their non-

CSP peers and earning

more college credit

each semester This

success is due to the businesses

and organizations that stepped up in

the beginning before we could have

envisioned these results Paducah Bank

is always looking toward the future of

this community and their support of

the Community Scholarship Program is

evidence of their commitment to the next

generation of Paducah and McCracken

Countyrdquo

SAYS HELLO

WOW VOLUME 25 2016 bull 47

THE ARTof EDUCATION AT PADUCAH SCHOOL OF ART AND DESIGN

49

ldquoTHE ENTIRE ART SCHOOL CAMPUS

ANCHORS PADUCAHrsquoS GROWING CREATIVE

ECONOMY AND ADDS WEIGHT TO THE REGIONrsquoS

RECOGNITION AS A CULTURAL DESTINATION I AM PLEASED AND PROUD

TO HAVE WORKED WITH SO MANY EXTRAORDINARY

INDIVIDUALS IN MAKING THE COMMUNITYrsquoS VISION FOR A WORLD-CLASS ART SCHOOL A REALITY AND I

AM DELIGHTED WITH WHAT WE HAVE ACCOMPLISHEDrdquo

mdashPAUL AHO Dean of the Paducah

School of Art and Design

In March 2000 the city of Paducah in partnership with Paducah Bank

launched its award-winning Artist Relocation

Program as a means of revitalizing its historic

LowerTown neighborhood This highly successful

program has infused over $30 million into the

local economy earning Paducah international

recognition as a historic cultural destination

and significantly enriching the cultural life of

the region

In August 2008 a collaborative effort between

the city West Kentucky Community and Technical

College (WKCTC) and regional interests created

Paducah School of Art to serve the region and

anchor the LowerTown Arts District through the

creation of a world-class art school The school

opened in temporary studios in downtown

Paducah and immediately exceeded expectations

for its growth

As part of a larger vision for the schoolrsquos

expansion in April 2013 the school changed its

name to Paducah School of Art and Design (PSAD)

reflecting an expanded vision for its programming

and the art schoolrsquos absorption of the collegersquos long-

standing visual communication and multimedia

programs In January 2014 Paducah School of

Art opened the Ceramics and Small Metals

Building on Madison Street in LowerTown This

historic structure allowed for a greatly expanded

state-of-the-art ceramics studio as well as studios

for the launch of new programs in jewelry and

metals to further serve the community

ldquoI recently had a chance to tour the Paducah School of Art and Design which has to be one of the most inspiring state-of-the-art facilities for artists and art students to be found anywhere Itrsquos a beautiful and thoughtfully re-purposed light-filled crown jewel that will surely be a beacon for creative visual artists in all disciplines And I canrsquot imagine what kind of wonderful impact that creative engine is going to have on the communityrdquo

mdashMICHAEL KILLOREN Local Arts Agencies Director National Endowment for the Arts

50 bull WOW VOLUME 25 2016

PSAD expanded again in August 2014 with the

completion of its 7000-square-foot Sculpture Building

located adjacent to the ceramics and small metals studios

The Sculpture Building houses fully equipped studios for

clay modeling large-scale projects wood and metals

fabrication along with a foundry and studios for mold

making and bronze casting

Also in August 2014 renovations began on the 2D and

Graphic Design Building in a historic building adjacent to

PSADrsquos other LowerTown studios This 30000-square-foot

expansion opened in January and houses the schoolrsquos programs

in drawing painting photography visual communication

and multimedia It also includes a resource library and

dedicated galleries for an enhanced exhibition program

further serving the region and the goals of WKCTC

ldquoCompletion of PSADrsquos new 2D and Graphic Design

building will allow us to properly house all of our 2D and

media programs in one location expand our Master Artists

Workshop program increase our public programming and

community outreach and continue to build on our note-

worthy exhibition programrdquo said Paul Aho Dean of PSAD

In support of Paducahrsquos emergence as a cultural and arts

destination and an eye toward national recognition for its

programs PSAD launched its first Master Artist Workshops

in the summer of 2014 The program featured national

artists and educators and attracted students from across

the country With the advent of new classes and faculty

come new opportunities for students seeking to launch

their college experience as well as significant new resources

for emerging and established artists to enhance their career

opportunities in the region and beyond

Paducah Bank supported the completion of PSAD with a

$150000 gift and the naming rights for the Paducah Bank

Kitchens Cafeacute

Paducah School of Art and Design is a division of West

Kentucky Community and Technical College a regionally

accredited college recognized by The Aspen Institute as

one of the top ten community colleges in the nation three

consecutive times and twice as a Finalist with Distinction

ldquoAt PSAD a diverse mix of traditional and non-traditional

students and studio artists from the community work side

by side in the studiosrdquo said WKCTC president Dr Barbara

Veazey ldquosharing insights experience and ideas to the

mutual benefit of allrdquo

PaulAho is the Dean of Paducah

School of Art and Design where he also teaches digital photography He earned

his Bachelor of Fine Arts degree at Florida State

University and his Master of Fine Arts degree from the

University of South Florida Paul has also taught at Palm

Beach Community College and Florida Atlantic University

He has twice been awarded South Florida Cultural

Consortium Visual and Media Artists Fellowships and

his work is represented in numerous public and private

collections ldquoThe entire art school campus anchors

Paducahrsquos growing creative economy and adds weight to

the regionrsquos recognition as a cultural destinationrdquo says

Aho ldquoI am pleased and proud to have worked with so

many extraordinary individuals in making the communityrsquos

vision for a world-class art school a reality and I am

delighted with what we have accomplishedrdquo

it

Allpo1nt

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InHonorof

Those Who Serve

Paducah Bank is joining with the Paducah community to foster strong positive relationships between police and those they seek to protect

WOW VOLUME 25 2016

53

News feeds around the nation have been full of shootings protests

and nation-wide outrage of late Some of that has resulted from rifts between police

departments and the communities theyrsquove sworn to protect

Members of the Paducah Police Department have taken steps to make sure such a

disassociation never encroaches on the community they preserve and protect Chief of

Police Brandon Barnhill says he believes establishing The Police Foundation of Paducah-

McCracken County Inc will create a way to further tie his force to the Paducah public

ldquoWe felt like this was an opportunity for us to provide an open door or an avenue for

the community to further support some of our initiativesrdquo he said

The foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization designed to raise funds and to

give local police extra resources for improving public safety strengthening community

partnerships and increasing employee development Barnhill says the City of Paducah

has given his department sufficient funding but this new effort will raise money for

extra programs and training and will hopefully strengthen the forcersquos bond with the

local community

ldquoWe see the value of relationships transparency an open-door policy and of opening

lines of communication with the

communityrdquo Barnhill says

By investing in the Paducah

Police Departmentrsquos foundation

the com-munity will help fund

programs like improved training

courses continuing education and

the purchase of new technology

for police use But Barnhill says

strengthening the relationship between

the force and the community is still

the foundationrsquos ultimate focus Itrsquos a

goal that the chief says matters now

more than ever

ldquoRelationships have to have a

strong foundational level at which you

Building on a

strongfoundation Funding provided through the Paducah Police Foundation will support initiatives in

these areas each year allowing the Paducah Police Department to undertake innovative

projects and improve its ability to serve the citizens of Paducah

bull Keep police officers safe bull Fight violence and drug related crime bull Improve

Paducah police community relations bull Make neighborhoods safer bull Provide healthy

outlets for youth bull Assist police officers in upgrading critical skills and education

The Police Foundation of Paducah McCracken County is the only organization sanc-

tioned by the Paducah Police Department to raise funds for its benefit

The Police Foundation of Paducah McCracken County Inc is a registered corporation

with the state of Kentucky and is recognized by the federal government as a 501(c)(3)

tax exempt non-profit organization

54 bull WOW VOLUME 25 2016

Building on a

strongfoundation

know people in the community they

know you as an individual and they

know your principlesrdquo he says ldquoThey

know how you manage an agency as

large as a police departmentrdquo

ldquoThe success of a community has

much to do with the success of the

institutions that form the basis of its

safety and securityrdquo said Joe Framptom

a member of the Paducah Police

Foundation board ldquoI personally believe

that the creation of this organization will

be a constructive means of supporting the

goals of our local police force and will

be a proactive impetus to maintaining

strong productive alliances between the

members of the Paducah police and the

people in our community Our bank is

pleased that we can be a part of this new

endeavor This is one more way each of

us at Paducah Bank can creatively and

beneficially serve our communityrdquo

Board Chairman Jim Garrett whole-

heartedly agrees ldquoI am honored to serve

on the new Police Foundationrsquos board

and hope that businesses and individuals

in the Paducah community will consider

supporting our effortsrdquo Garrett says

ldquoWe hope to help build a police force

capable of dealing with the complexity

of the 21st century It is imperative that

we assist our officers with additional

education and enhanced opportunities

for positive interaction with the

community it serves Every person can

make a difference no matter how big

or small as long as we have a common

goal in mindrdquo

Anyone who would like to know

more about the organization or who

would like to donate online can visit

wwwpaducahpolicefoundationorg

Donations may be made by mail to

the Police Foundation of Paducah-

McCracken County Inc PO Box 594

Paducah KY 42002-0594 Donations

can also be made in person at any

Paducah Bank location

LEFT TO RIGHT Chief Brandon Barnhill Paducah Bank CEO Joe Framptom

Board Member Leon Owens Assistant Chief Brian Krueger Board Chairman

Jim Garrett Board Member Gary Reese

NOT PICTURED Board Members Whitney Denson and April Wolfrom

WOW VOLUME 25 2016 bull 55

theLast page

ldquoUrban architecture especially architecture from the early twentieth century has been a favorite subject of my art for as long

as I have been painting I knew the first time I drove up Broadway and saw

downtown Paducah that it would soon be the subject of my paintingsrdquo

WILLIAM RENZULLI was one of the first artists to personally and professionally invest in the LowerTown Artist Relocation program and has continued to be a stalwart participant and supporter of the arts culture in Paducah

WOW VOLUME 25 2016

56

YOUR LIFE YOUR WAY RETIRE CONFIDENTLY

Life may be short but itrsquos never too late to live it your way

We can help you build an investment strategy that works toward

your long-term goals helping you to retire confidently on your

terms Call today for more information or to schedule a visit

PADUCAH F NANC AL C O N S U L T A N T S

Investment Center located at The Paducah Bank amp Trust Company | 555 Jefferson Street | Paducah Kentucky 42001 Phone 2705755728 | Toll Free 8885756223 | Fax 2705756224 | wwwpaducahfinancialconsultantscom

Securities offered through LPL Financial Member FINRASIPC Insurance products offered through LPL Financial or its licensed affiliates Paducah Bank and Paducah Financial Consultants are not registered brokerdealers and are not affiliated with LPL Financial

Not FDIC Insured Not Bank Guaranteed May Lose Value Not a Bank Deposit Not Insured By Any Federal Government Agency

CAHBANK

PADUCAH BANK

Post Office Box 2600 bull Paducah KY 42002-2600

PRSRT STD US POSTAGE

PAID PADUCAH KY PERMIT 44

A WOW wedding deserves a WOW bank

Itrsquos a new start Itrsquos a new relationship Itrsquos a new life We want to be a part of it all

Call or stop by a Paducah Bank location today and letrsquos get acquainted You have so much to plan for and we want to help

with financial products and services for every plan and every dream Let us put a little WOW in your new life together

wwwpaducahbankcom M E M B E R F D I C

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FamilyandFinance

Local Mother BeginsLegacy at Paducah Bank

Wen you re a kid even the most mundane tasks can seem magical

More than four decades ago around the age of 9 Jana Dawson says she

followed her mother into a large columned building to partake in a family

tradition opening a checking account at Paducah Bank

ldquoI thought it was excitingrdquo Jana says ldquoI felt like a big girlrdquo

Her mother Martha Dawson started teaching the concept of saving to

her four children earlymdashlong before they held their first jobs And she

taught them to entrust their savings to Paducah Bank

Martha became a Paducah Bank customer shortly after moving to the

area with her former husband James in 1953 She says she chose the bank

at random since she knew little about the city but she stayed there because

of the service She says even Jamesrsquo mother became a customer when she

moved to Paducah in the late lsquo70s

ldquoThey did everything that I would want from a bankrdquo Martha says

Martha loves how the bank is a locally owned and steady business She

notes how it hasnrsquot changed its name in the roughly 63 years she has walked

through its doors She also appreciates the fact that it allowed her four off-

spring to open accounts as children

Martha also clearly remembers that a former bank president helped her

teach a financial lesson A long time ago one of her sons ran out of money

and she took him to the bank for a loan The president sat him down for a

discussion about responsibility

ldquoHe talked to him [and gave him] a good lesson on bankingmdashyou

know just how to live a good life without problemsrdquo she said adding ldquohe

loaned us the money but not before he

talked to my sonrdquo

The years passed and Jana absorbed

her motherrsquos financial wisdom and

applied it throughout college and

throughout her career as a computer

analyst for Baptist Health Paducah

During this time the bank became a

larger part of her life When she built

her two-story brick dream home she let

Paducah Bank handle the mortgage and

the bank personnel became emotionally

invested in the house along with her

ldquoWhen I received my primary

financing through Paducah Bank they

were more excited than I wasrdquo she says

Now as Jana lives and works in the

area she has become more and more

ingrained in the community She serves as

a Paducah Ambassador a Paducah Area

Chamber of Commerce member a board

member for the Leadership Paducah

Foundation Inc and more As a devoted

city resident shersquos also happy she can

serve as a faithful customer of the local

bank Her business there has given her

another way in which she can support

her hometown

ldquoIT JUST MAKES ME PROUD TO BE A PADUCAH BANK

CUSTOMER [BECAUSE] IrsquoM VERY ACTIVE IN THE COMMUNITYrdquo

SHE SAYS

And in return Paducah Bank stays

active in her life After all the relationship

Jana has with the bank is part of a family

tradition

18 bull WOW VOLUME 25 2016

The word for

Legacy2016 is

Itrsquos a personal choice a long-standing commitment to the

practice of medicine and a belief in a wellspring of compassion

WOW VOLUME 25 2016

20

Dr EVELYN

MONTGOMERY JONES

bull

Each year Dr Evelyn Montgomery Jones dermatologist chooses a one-word theme

to serve as her guide throughout the entire year The word resonates with intent as Dr

Jones activates it to guide decisions and reinforce purpose with her staff at Wellsprings

Dermatology and The SkinCare Corner These words keep them ever mindful of their

impact in regard to family and community says Dr Jones This yearrsquos word is ldquolegacyrdquo

ldquoSkin is the largest and fastest growing human organ and skin cancer is now rated the

number one cancer in the United Statesrdquo explains Dr Jones ldquoSo we take a comprehensive approach to overall

healthy beautiful skinrdquo Thatrsquos what founded the winning combination of Wellsprings Dermatology and The SkinCare

Corner allowing for delivery of physician-strength products to combat both damage and aging of the skin These

products and techniques also enhance the skinrsquos ability to heal and decrease the risk of skin cancer

Dr Jones drew on her passion to educate on health and beauty for the mission statement she crafted ldquoOur mission

is to educate and encourage others towards excellence in wellness and beauty

in their lives for the glory of God thereby equipping and empowering them

to impact othersrdquo ldquoJIMMIE AND MEGHAN

In 1993 Dr Jones and her husband Dr Shawn Jones ENT-WERE THERE FOR ME otolaryngologist along with their children Rebecca Shawn Curtis and PROFESSIONALLY AND Caleb moved from Louisville back to her hometown of Paducah Dr Jonesrsquo PERSONALLY THEY

PROVED THE WHOLE roots are deep in Paducah Her father Dr Wally Montgomery practiced

PERSONAL BANKER medicine in western Kentucky for many years and her mother Gerry

CONCEPT IS VERY REAL Montgomery was an educator and served as Paducahrsquos mayor AT PADUCAH BANKrdquo Reflecting on the move she explains ldquoWe loved Louisville but we wanted

a slower pace and more community involvement Here we have found a

better place to be more aware and connected to the rest of the communityrdquo

Helping make her legacy of education and encouragement towards excellence in beauty and health a reality is

Paducah Bank with their own legacy of professionalism and personal service When she had the vision to build the

beautiful state-of-the-art facility housing her practice at 2721 West Park Drive her private bankers Jimmie Sizemore

and Meghan Knox were with her every step of the way

ldquoJimmie and Meghan were there for me professionally and personallyrdquo says Dr Jones ldquoThey were involved in every

step of the construction project from looking at the land and accessing the building site to groundbreaking and

through construction They gave me their personal cell phone numbers and told me to call any time including week-

ends They were always available and asking if there was anything they could take care of or if there was anything they

could do Jimmie and Meghan proved the whole personal banker concept is very real at Paducah Bankrdquo

22 bull WOW VOLUME 25 2016

THE WELLSPRINGS DERMATOLOGY

PHYSICIANS STAFF LACY BOYD PA-C

LISA BOGET PA-C AND DR EVELYN JONES

DR KYLE TURNBOis

GETTING BACK toMAKING

Health

Works MEDICAL LLC

for PATIENTS AND BUSINESSES Navigating the world of healthcare is often fraught with confusion and expense of both money

and time Such challenges create barriers and many do not access needed services until major problems occur Dr J Kyle

Turnbo who opened a private practice in 2000 saw these trends first-hand and was troubled

ldquoTherersquos obviously been a dramatic shift in healthcarerdquo he says ldquoand those changes have not been good for employers

who provide insurance coverage those who utilize healthcare or those who provide it Insurance costs have risen along with

deductibles and the average family has difficulty accessing care due to expense We found that flew in the face of what we

wanted to do which was simply to take care of peoplerdquo

WOW VOLUME 25 2016 bull 25

step back reevaluating his approach as a provider ldquoI knew there was a

was like a hundred years ago what it

Dr Turnbo decided to take a

better way to do thisrdquo he says ldquoI started thinking about what it

means to take care of people first and how those barriers could be liftedrdquo

Dr Turnborsquos then-developing concept which he named HealthWorks Medical came to life at James

Marine where an onsite clinic provided occupational medical services and healthcare for their employees

Through HealthWorks Medical a reasonable flat fee per month per employee or covered life allowed

open access to needed healthcare through Dr Turnbo and his staff of multiple practitioners with a wide

variety of experience and expertise

ldquoIn our research we found out that about 90 of patients did not have a primary care physician

Employers providing the benefit to employees and their families allowed them to have direct access to

practitioners providing cost savings to both the employee and the employer A person needs health

insurance especially to cover potential catastrophic events but itrsquos much easier to have insurance and pair

it with HealthWorks Medical services Wersquore proud that our small business partners have the ability to

ldquoPADUCAH BANK HAS ALWAYS BEEN SO SUPPORTIVE OF USrdquo ADDS DR TURNBO ldquoTHEYrsquoVE INVESTED THEIR FAITH AND RESOURCES INTO SMALL BUSINESSES AND HAVE CERTAINLY HELPED US REACH OUR POTENTIALrdquo

provide a healthcare package that is not cost prohibitive and their employees no longer have barriers to

access It is great for us as wellrdquo adds Dr Turnbo ldquoWe no longer have to worry about insurance company

codes and I can focus on whatrsquos best for each patientrdquo

The success of the program at James Marine expanded to other companies such as Paducah Bank and

Briggs amp Stratton in Murray From one clinic at James Marine HealthWorks Medical expanded to four

clinics in the West Kentucky region They expanded their occupational medicine and wellness divisions

and added a division in safety engineering and training HealthWorks Medical offers their services to

companies and businesses both large and small

ldquoSome of the greatest successes came in catching problems earlyrdquo says Dr Turnbo ldquoOne of the most

costly aspects of healthcare is chronic diseases If a person doesnrsquot access care however they may not know

they are headed toward major issues until it is catastrophicrdquo

HealthWorks Medical can provide education and support on any topic identified as a wellness need that a company presents

Examples include identifying problems such as pre-diabetic indicators early high blood pressure or chronic stress Jennie Morehead

Executive Director of Safety and Wellness at Healthworks Medical has seen the success first hand ldquoWersquove seen patients discover issues

early and then learn to make the necessary changes before the problem grew We just had about 8 men at a company who celebrated

being smoke and tobacco free for several years Wersquove had groups of people lose tons of weight We are so proud of them allrdquo The

staff makes themselves available for ongoing support and education even going grocery shopping with some to provide education

on dietary needs ldquoWe can show them that they donrsquot have to eat tree bark to eat healthyrdquo laughs Jennie

HealthWorks Medical also tracks potential healthcare savings of early detection and lifestyle changes 72 of dollars spent on

healthcare services is for the treatment of disease and illness that could have been prevented according to the Centers for Disease

Control and Prevention

ldquoA lot of wellness programs for companies consist of employees filling out a form and then being handed a sheet of informationrdquo

26 bull WOW VOLUME 25 2016

bull

explains Jennie ldquoWe want to be more involved than that Our wellness staff gets to know the people Wellness is not a touchy-feely

pie-in-the-sky kind of idea Every month we are on-site doing something Itrsquos not uncommon to have our folks in steel-toed boots

and hardhats out on a boat asking everyone how they are doing The next day they may be in a bank doing a ldquoBiggest Loserrdquo

program And all employees have access to our coachesrdquo

Dr Turnbo adds ldquoWhat makes HealthWorks Medical different is the follow up and management of the chronic diseases identified

through the wellness program Our practitioners evaluate and treat the diagnosis with routine follow ups and annual physical with lab

work includedrdquo

ldquoThese are simple getting-back-to-basics conceptsrdquo adds Dr Turnbo ldquoOur whole goal is to be a partner to service every need a

patient might have in healthcare from wellness to prevention to acute care And we do that with reasonable effective solutions It

goes back to our original goal of simply taking care of people and we are seeing success in doing that I think this concept will go

beyond this market and it will have started right here in Paducahrdquo

WOW VOLUME 25 2016 bull 27

On T am On Choic The strength of the team is each member The strength of each member is the team

PRIVATE BANKING TRUST DIVISION INVESTMENT DIVISION

PADUCAH FINANCIAL CONSULTANTS Securities offered through LPL Financial member FINRASIPC Insurance products offered through LPL Financial or its licensed affiliates Paducah Bank and Paducah Financial Consultants are not registered brokerdealers and are not affiliated with LPL Financial

Not FDIC Insured Not Bank Guaranteed May Lose Value Not a Bank Deposit Not Insured By Any Federal Government Agency

Gain the benefit of THREE financial services at ONE bank There is a WEALTH of experience among these trusted financial professionals at Paducah Bank We invite

you to get to know each member of our Wealth Management Team

PICTURED LEFT TO RIGHT Caroline Korte Lesa Barks Melanie McNeill Heather Alexander Conner Framptom Lora Riley Gayle Martin Melissa Jones

Barry Smith Carla Berry Mindi Whitworth Jimmie Sizemore Johnna Davenport Bev Underwood Zach Hosman and Lisa Murray

TRUST SERVICES Not FDIC Insured ndash No Bank Guarantee ndash May Lose Value PADUCAH BANK M E M B E R F D I C Not A Paducah Bank Deposit ndash Not Insured By Any Federal Government Agency

Making Lives Better in MindBodyamp

Spirit

The Rayand Kay Eckstein

Hospice Care Center gives families a place of

peace at a time of turmoil

In a day and age when medical professionals routinely perform what were once considered

miracles it is easy to lose sight of death as a natural conclusion of life and not a medical failure

WOW VOLUME 25 2016

30

Steven GRINNELL REGIONAL CEO amp SVP MERCY HEALTH

PRESIDENT amp CEO LOURDES

Ytitcf _~~of

puiJBa~l

As a part of its commitment to making lives

better in mind body and spirit Lourdes has

sought to treat death as a natural conclusion of

life by providing hospice services as a part of

the hospitalrsquos healing mission This program

allows patients and their families to spend their

final moments in a caring peace-filled setting

In April of 2015 Lourdes expanded and

enhanced hospice services by opening The

Ray and Kay Eckstein Hospice Care Center

providing a 10000 square foot state-of-the-art

facility serving a 16-county area including 13

western Kentucky counties and three southern

Illinois counties

ldquoThe Ray and Kay Eckstein Hospice Care

Center is a dream come true that our patients

will experience for generations to comerdquo said

Steven Grinnell Regional CEO amp SVP of

Mercy Health and President amp CEO of Lourdes

ldquoThis sacred space offers a better alternative

for hospice patients when symptoms or life

circumstances necessitate care outside of their

home This was designed by and for patients and

families to meet their needs with compassionate

care and support during these timesrdquo

ldquoLourdes is so grateful for the outpouring of

support from the community for this projectrdquo

Grinnell went on to say ldquoDuring the capital

campaign more than 670 individual donors

contributed gifts both large and small

Paducah Bankrsquos board of directors approved a

significant gift of $100000 toward the project

Support from the bank didnrsquot stop there A

number of their executives and employees also

stepped-up to support the hospice care center

with individual giftsrdquo

Designed in a semi-circle to avoid an

institutional feel features include 10 patient

suites with patios a comfortable family lounge

and kitchen childrenrsquos play area and serenity

garden and chapel for quiet reflection The

center allows unrestricted visiting hours and

pet visitors are also welcome

A team of dedicated specialty-trained

nurses physicians chaplain counselors social

32 bull WOW VOLUME 25 2016

workers personal care aides and volunteers

provide professional services meeting end-of-

life needs of body and spirit

Kay Williams director of Lourdes Hospice

and Home Care remembers special moments

in serving over 275 patients since the center

opened ldquoWe were able to grant a 13-year-old

cancer patientrsquos wish to see the movie Pitch

Perfect 2 Her condition kept her from going

to the theater so the movie studio arranged a

screening here in our family lounge Later we

all honored her request that we wear yellow to

her funeral Yellow is the color representing

childhood cancer awarenessrdquo

Ms Williams also recalls ldquoThe first time I

saw a large family make use of the various areas

of the center I knew we had gotten the design

right They had room to move between groups

as each dealt with the impending loss of their

family member Everyone copes in his or her

own way What a blessing to have space to

allow for itrdquo

Williams and Diane Davis president of the

Lourdes Foundation stress their gratitude for

the generosity of donors providing for needs of

others at their most vulnerable

GRINNELL HIGHLIGHTS PADUCAH BANKrsquoS VARIOUS CONTRIBUTIONS TO LOURDESrsquo MISSION ldquoPaducah Bank has historically been a strong

supporter of Lourdesrsquo mission to improve the

health of our communitiesrdquo he says ldquoThey

have been key supporters of the Lourdes

Golf Outing and Mardi Gras fundraisers for

many years In addition to the financial

resources given by the bank they also provide

intellectual capital through their executive

presence serving on the Lourdes board of

directors helping to provide the strategic

direction of our organization Lourdes is truly

blessed to have support both financial and

intellectual from Paducah Bankrdquo

A NEWLY DESIGNED CENTER FOR THE DELIVERY OF QUALITY CARE

LOURDES

bull

IN CASE OF EMERGENCY THE BEGINNING OF 2016 saw the open house ribbon cutting and

blessing of Lourdesrsquo renovated and expanded Emergency Department

Designed with the patient in mind and with the objective of saving time

and ultimately lives the new Emergency Department is fast flexible

and mobile allowing adaptability to meet any situation It is ideally

positioned for quick access to the cardiac catheterization lab operating

room magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) computerized tomography

(CT) scan and the intensive care unit

ldquoOur Emergency Department team has redesigned care to create

the shortest wait times optimize the patient experience and recruit

the best and brightest professionals in emergency medicinerdquo said

Steven Grinnell Regional CEO amp SVP of Mercy Health and President amp

CEO of Lourdes ldquoWith double the square footage this new Emergency

Department has been designed around the patientsrsquo needs The new

patient flow includes rapid medical exam rooms to reduce time spent

in the waiting room specialized care for behavioral health advanced

intervention for chemical accidents immediate chest pain intervention

and expert care from our teamrdquo

WOW VOLUME 25 2016 bull 33

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Cash for your teen Control for parents

All parents want their children to learn

the importance of managing their

money Paducah Bank has a great

way to get started

The Smart Card allows you to put

a designated amount of cash on the

card so that your child (minimum age

of 13) can budget hisher expenditures

without going over the daily spending limit

you set for them You have control of their daily

spending can see purchases they have made

and they get the valuable experience of

being SMART with their funds

Itrsquos just ONE more way

Paducahrsquos ONE LOCAL BANK

puts a little WOW in your

life and your parenting

2705755700 wwwpaducahbankcom

M E M B E R F D I C

35

In Frank R Paxton

Herman Eugene Katterjohn Jr

MemoryThe Paducah community recently lost two iconic leaders whose

vision and dedication were instrumental

in the continued progress of Paducah

McCracken County Both of these

devoted citizens were witness to

monumental changes in

their work and in their

lives as their careers and

personal passions were

carried out with grand

ambition Here we

honor these two proud

Paducahans and the

MANY contributions

they left to each of us

bull

Herman EugeneKatterjohn Jr was born in Paducah in 1921 He attended Paducah schools graduated

from Columbia Military Academy in Columbia TN and from Purdue

University in 1943 with a degree in pharmacy and with an ROTC

commission He later served as an Army aviator in the Korean War

Mr Katterjohn owned and operated Owen Cleaners for 40 years 20

of those years with his father-in-law Horace Owen He served as director

of the American Division of The Johnson Group Cleaners Liverpool

England for 12 years He was invited 13 consecutive years to the Varsity

International Dry Cleaners and was chairman in 1976 He was a former

member of the Paducah Tourist Commission the Paducah Convention

Center Board Paducah Water Works and Greater Paducah Industrial

Foundation He was a lifetime member of the United Church of

Paducah where he served as an elder He was the longest-serving

member of the Rotary Club of Paducah

ldquoMr Katterjohn was a part of Paducahrsquos greatest generationrdquo said

City Commissioner Allan Rhodes ldquoHe was a fabric of the communityrdquo

added County Commissioner Bill Bartleman Longtime friend Basil

Drossos said he was a part of the ldquobedrock that modern Paducah was

founded and created onrdquo ldquoOne of his favorite pastimes was just driving

around Paducahrdquo said his son-in-law David Perry ldquoThe riverfront

parks different buildings and monuments were continually fascinating

to him He loved taking rides like thatrdquo

ldquoAlmost everyone will tell you that he always knew their name He

knew about their family He was very much a people person He was

really interested not just in your name but he wanted to know how you

were doing how things were going And it was a truly genuine interestrdquo

added his daughter Carolyn Perry

One of Mr Katterjohnrsquos most noted civic projects was the University

of Kentucky College of Engineering Paducah campus In 2003 he

established the first endowed professorship and was also a key leader in

getting the college established ldquoHe had a vision for how having engi-

neering education in this area would significantly contribute to the eco-

nomic development of the regionrdquo said David Silverstein director of

the Paducah campus

Mr Katterjohn had been a member of the Paducah Bank Board of

Directors since 1957 and a past chairman ldquoMr Gene Katterjohn was

instrumental in the leadership and growth of the bank and took great

pride in itrdquo said Joe Framptom ldquoHe was committed to the belief that

the bank should serve and give back to the community Those were

tenets of his beliefs not just in his personal business but in his life Our

bank will reap the many benefits of having Mr Katterjohn at the helm

of our board of directors well into the futurerdquo

Frank R Paxton was the son of Edwin J and Florence Paxton He was a 1948 cum laude graduate of the University of Notre Dame From then until 1961 he served as business manager and general manager of The Paducah Sun (then the Paducah Sun-Democrat) He became publisher of the newspaper in 1961

succeeding his father who had held the position since 1900

In 1968 Paxton moved to Chicago to assume the role of president of Burke and James Inc a photographic supply and manufacturing company

owned by Paducah Newspapers Inc He returned to Paducah in 1972 to become president of The Paducah Bank and Trust Company a position held until his retirement in 1984 Mr Paxton led numerous civic organizations and charitable efforts during his life in Paducah

Mr Paxton served two terms as president of the Paducah Area Chamber of Commerce He was president of the Rotary Club of Paducah and chairman of Riverside Hospital which later became Lourdes In the 1950s he chaired a fundraising effort that netted a then-record $87000 for participating agencies Following that campaign he was presented with the Junior Chamber of Commercersquos Distinguished Service Award He was active in Democratic politics including a role as state campaign chairman for President Lyndon Johnson He served on numerous state boards and agencies and in 1974 was appointed by Governor Wendell Ford to the Murray State University Board of Regents Mr Paxton was a guest at the White House on several occasions during the Kennedy and Johnson administrations He told friends and family that one of his fondest memories was an occasion in 1961 when he and other newspaper publishers were invited to a private luncheon with President Kennedy to discuss the economy

ldquoAlthough Frank did not have a banking back-ground he certainly had a business background and an understanding of the communityrdquo said Joe Framptom CEO of Paducah Bank ldquoHis good common business sense served him well and it served our bank and the community very well He was an ethical honorable individual And he was a very good friend and mentor to me He will be greatly missedrdquo

Reverend Joe Beal is the

REAL DEAL At least thatrsquos how Debbie Curtis member of

Broadway United Methodist Church sees the reverend

ldquoHe walks the walkrdquo says Debbie as she exits the

Sunday service

Reverend Joe Beal has been in the ministry for 35

years and was appointed pastor of Broadway Methodist in

June 2010 His message of love is what he is associated

with most but his role as the first black preacher for this

predominantly white church is also notable

Like any new appointment Brother Joe and the

congregation began with a bit of apprehension

ldquoWe had our legitimate fear of the unknown Without

discussing it I think that we decided to trust each other

and each give the other a chance It was new different

and unknown for us both Neither of us decided to base

our judgement of the other solely on the color of our skin

but rather on how we would treat each other Sadly

however racism exists in our country and in our world I

am grateful to be part of a congregation that is trying to

create a climate of love trust and respect among all

peoplerdquo says Brother Joe

When Debbie Curtis calls Brother Joe ldquothe real dealrdquo

she says it is because his love is genuine

ldquoTo love others not professionally not in word only but

to love them lsquofor realrsquordquo says Brother Joe

Brother Joe recently announced he would be leaving

ldquothe most rewarding and fulfilling experience of [his] liferdquo

because of an ongoing battle with diabetes While he will

no longer serve in the pulpit he plans to remain as

active as he is able with the congregation

Pastoral Ministries Assistant John Sparks says that

there simply are some people you canrsquot replace

ldquoThere is a tendency for any church to see itself more

as an organization than an organism Brother Joe helped

Broadway by providing a fresh vision of compassionrdquo

says John

There are new realities in the community like home-

lessness and mental illness that John believes will

require the vision Brother Joe has brought to Broadway

ldquoItrsquos by being able to see through a lens that sees

everyone as being part of something bigger that we can

reach out to them and that we can be reached by them

as well To continue to live into that spirit that he walked

is not only a challenge but an opportunity especially in

this neighborhood He opened a lot more doors for those

opportunitiesrdquo says John

As John takes over the daily administration of the

church Brother Joe has a few words of advice

ldquoTo love unconditionallyhellipand to realize that the

success or failure of the congregation is not on his

back but on Godrsquos to remember that his name is

ldquoJohnrdquo and not ldquoAtlasrdquo to remember that the Church is

of God and will be until the end of time and lastly to

remember how much he is loved by God his family me

and the congregationrdquo says Brother Joe

And the congregation will forever love their Brother Joe

WOW VOLUME 25 2016

38

WOW VOLUME 23 2014 bull 37

$

$ $

$

Dollar$fromheaven A local church received a gift that

honored their members their mission and their beliefs

Many dream of it Some hope for it Others may pray for it ldquoItrdquo is the improbable phone call

delivering news that a stranger has named you the sole beneficiary of a trust

sufficient to retire all your debt

Seven Oaks Church of Christ on Highway 97 in Mayfield was on the

receiving end of just such a phone call in October of 2015

The congregation had made a leap of faith in 2014 adding a 4000-plus

square foot educational annex to the existing church facility to allow for a

growing congregation Included in the project were two new canopies LED

parking lot lights and other minor improvements bringing the total cost of

the project to approximately $600000 Through quarterly ldquoFifth Sundayrdquo

contributions the debt had been reduced to $338000 but was still costing

the church about $1000 per month in interest alone

One phone call from Paducah Bankrsquos Melanie McNeill changed the entire

financial situation of the church Seven Oaks was the sole beneficiary of a trust

valued at $367000 enough to retire the churchrsquos $338000 debt As Seven

Oaks Minister Josh Ketchum communicated ldquoWhen we found out the amount

of money we were fully convinced in the providence of Godrdquo

Asked if he felt the church had received pennies from heaven Elder Don

Sparks responded ldquoNo not pennies dollars from heavenrdquo

The bequest was left to the church by Graves County native Elizabeth Allene

Morris who was not a member of Seven Oaks Church and known by few in

the church Her nephew Mike Mabry describes his aunt as a strong-willed

independent woman with a sense of ad-

venture which led her to California in the

1930rsquos where she spent most of her life

Mabry fondly recalled ldquoMy Aunt

Allene had a good head for figures and

probably saw something she liked about

Seven Oaks Churchrdquo

She created her will in 1994 which

included a trust to go into effect at her

death to benefit her sister Estelle Seay

Paducah Bank became the trustee and was

responsible for managing the funds and

distributing designated principle and

40 bull WOW VOLUME 25 2016

bull

ldquoMelanie worked

really well with us and

was right on top of things She made

us feel comfortable and we believed she

always had the best interest of her client

in mind She always had time to talk to

done through Paducah Bankrdquo

Seven Oaksrsquo Josh Ketchum and

Don Sparks remember Melanie

McNeillrsquos response when they filled her

in on the details of how the amount

of the unexpected bequest related to

Josh KETCHUM

Seven Oaks Minister monthly payments to Seay for as long as

she lived At Seayrsquos death the remaining

value of the trust was to be paid out to

the church Seay was a member of Seven

Oaks but had moved away years ago to

be cared for by family Like Mrs Morris

few people in the church knew her

Mabry who lives in northern

Kentucky cared for his Aunt Estelle

in her declining health and dealt with

Paducah Bank in regard to the trust

He describes dealings with the Bank

and Melanie McNeill in particular

us and I never felt that she was rushing

me or trying to cut a conversation shortrdquo

Seeing no obstacles in his remote

dealings from outside the geographical

region of Paducah Bank he offered the

ultimate compliment ldquoIf I were in the

position to establish a trust it would be

the church debt She said ldquoThis is a

God thingrdquo

Whether you consider it a God

thing providence of God or a happy

coincidence it was made possible by a

wise woman doing prudent estate

planning with a local bank

WOW VOLUME 25 2016 bull 41

Making Memories

PADUCAH BANK SPREADS THE WOW

AROUND TOWN Over the river down main street at the movies and in the parking

lotmdashno matter the location or the encounter when Paducah Bank is there some WOW is going on Herersquos just a REALLY brief look at some of the wonderful experiences weve had this past year

WOW VOLUME 25 2016

42

LEFT Our young friend Jose (Paco)

dos Remedios shared his music and his love of

his hometown with everyone in a recent TV commercial

1 Joe Framptom presents a check for $2500 to Paducah Bank Teen of the Year winner

Meg Hancock 2 Cathy Crecelius and WPSD NewsChannel 6 were our

partners for a Super Shredder event 3 Lisa Long and Maurie McGarvey

ldquoleaned inrdquo and learned about women in the workplace last summer 4 Rae and

Dixie Hall were WOW warriors and rowers at the Dragon Boat races 5 Paducah Bank honors our veterans each day with a special

place to park 6 Macie Hargrove loved the holiday parade in WOW fashion 7 Sarah Hendley

did some networking at our summer college reception 8 Hollie Potter always gives a helping

hand to our Paducah Bank volunteer efforts 9 Some Paducah Bank swingers include Mike Shelbourne

Mark Knecht Mardie Herndon and Rick Loyd

ESERVED FOR OUR

VETERANS bull AND MILITARY

( -~

321

654

987

Karess HOSKINS

It takes a COMMUNITY

and SCHOLARSHIP

to create a productive pathwayfor college-bound

students with f inancial needs

PADUCAH BANK HAS DONATED $150000 TO THE

COMMUNITY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

WOW VOLUME 25 2016

45

SAYS HELLO

McCracken County High School 2015

THE PHONE RINGS AND AUTOMATICALLY KELE

Kele doesnrsquot just pick up the phone She picks up little things about people and remembers them From answering your calls to answering your questions the people at Paducah Bank give you personal attention and treat you like you really matter for one simple reason YOU DO Talk to the people at Paducah Bank

Real people Real service 2705755700

M E M B E R F D I C

graduate Karess Hoskins could hardly hold back her tears as she described how much

the support from the Community Scholarship Program meant to her

A first-generation college student at West Kentucky Community and Technical

College Hoskins was one of more than 150 Community Scholarship Program

students family friends and supporters who attended a luncheon recognizing students

and supporters of the program

ldquoThank you to the donors for giving students like me the opportunity to attend

college tuition-freerdquo said the 18-year-old Hoskins who plans to pursue a career in

radiology ldquoTo not have to worry about having to pay for college allows us to

focus on selecting a major and getting good gradesrdquo

Hoskinsrsquo parents Kenny and Mary Hoskins said receiving a community

scholarship was the reason their daughter is able to go to college ldquoItrsquos so

wonderfulrdquo said Mary Hoskins ldquoWithout it (the CSP scholarship) we

would never have been able to send herrdquo Her father agreed ldquoItrsquos a blessing

It really helped out a whole lot Irsquom really proud of people helping out like

this it will help others toordquo he said

The Community Scholarship Program provides scholarship funding for

up to 60 credit hours toward a technical

certification andor an associate degree

at WKCTC The Rotary Club of

Paducah initiated the idea for the CSP

as a public-private partnership with strong

participation from the Rotary the City

of Paducah McCracken County Fiscal

Court partnering high schools WKCTC

Paducah Bank and several local businesses

and companies Students at a participating

Paducah or McCracken County

high school or homeschool

within McCracken County

are eligible for the program

as long as they meet certain

criteria The inaugural CSP

class began at WKCTC in fall

2014 with 216 students Many of

those students will have graduated

46 bull WOW VOLUME 25 2016

THE PHONE RINGS AND AUTOMATICALLY KELE

from the college beginning in May 2015

Hoskins said she is striving to be a

positive influence on others ldquoIrsquom trying

to be the best role model to the ones who

look up to me For my nieces and nephews

I want them to know that when things get

difficult I will be there for them encour-

aging and supporting themrdquo Hoskins

said ldquoAnd they need to know there are

other people who are ready to assist them

when things get difficult in liferdquo

Ashley Wright WKCTC Vice President

of Institutional Advancement said one

of the most rewarding things about the

Community Scholarship Program is the

continued support of the community

ldquoItrsquos a commitment to these students

that regardless of what their personal and

professional aspirations may be they will

not have to put it on hold

because of financial barriersrdquo

Wright said

ldquoWe cannot make that

commitment without our

donorsrdquo added Wright

ldquoWe are so grateful

Paducah Bank believed in

the vision of the Community

Scholarship Program and what it

could do for Paducah and McCracken

County from the very beginning They

became one of the first businesses to

financially support this initiative and

have been committed to the scholarshiprsquos

purpose of increasing the percentage

of McCracken County students that

transition from high school to post-

secondary education Today we know

that students who participate

in the Community

Scholarship Program

are staying enrolled in

college earning a higher

GPA than their non-

CSP peers and earning

more college credit

each semester This

success is due to the businesses

and organizations that stepped up in

the beginning before we could have

envisioned these results Paducah Bank

is always looking toward the future of

this community and their support of

the Community Scholarship Program is

evidence of their commitment to the next

generation of Paducah and McCracken

Countyrdquo

SAYS HELLO

WOW VOLUME 25 2016 bull 47

THE ARTof EDUCATION AT PADUCAH SCHOOL OF ART AND DESIGN

49

ldquoTHE ENTIRE ART SCHOOL CAMPUS

ANCHORS PADUCAHrsquoS GROWING CREATIVE

ECONOMY AND ADDS WEIGHT TO THE REGIONrsquoS

RECOGNITION AS A CULTURAL DESTINATION I AM PLEASED AND PROUD

TO HAVE WORKED WITH SO MANY EXTRAORDINARY

INDIVIDUALS IN MAKING THE COMMUNITYrsquoS VISION FOR A WORLD-CLASS ART SCHOOL A REALITY AND I

AM DELIGHTED WITH WHAT WE HAVE ACCOMPLISHEDrdquo

mdashPAUL AHO Dean of the Paducah

School of Art and Design

In March 2000 the city of Paducah in partnership with Paducah Bank

launched its award-winning Artist Relocation

Program as a means of revitalizing its historic

LowerTown neighborhood This highly successful

program has infused over $30 million into the

local economy earning Paducah international

recognition as a historic cultural destination

and significantly enriching the cultural life of

the region

In August 2008 a collaborative effort between

the city West Kentucky Community and Technical

College (WKCTC) and regional interests created

Paducah School of Art to serve the region and

anchor the LowerTown Arts District through the

creation of a world-class art school The school

opened in temporary studios in downtown

Paducah and immediately exceeded expectations

for its growth

As part of a larger vision for the schoolrsquos

expansion in April 2013 the school changed its

name to Paducah School of Art and Design (PSAD)

reflecting an expanded vision for its programming

and the art schoolrsquos absorption of the collegersquos long-

standing visual communication and multimedia

programs In January 2014 Paducah School of

Art opened the Ceramics and Small Metals

Building on Madison Street in LowerTown This

historic structure allowed for a greatly expanded

state-of-the-art ceramics studio as well as studios

for the launch of new programs in jewelry and

metals to further serve the community

ldquoI recently had a chance to tour the Paducah School of Art and Design which has to be one of the most inspiring state-of-the-art facilities for artists and art students to be found anywhere Itrsquos a beautiful and thoughtfully re-purposed light-filled crown jewel that will surely be a beacon for creative visual artists in all disciplines And I canrsquot imagine what kind of wonderful impact that creative engine is going to have on the communityrdquo

mdashMICHAEL KILLOREN Local Arts Agencies Director National Endowment for the Arts

50 bull WOW VOLUME 25 2016

PSAD expanded again in August 2014 with the

completion of its 7000-square-foot Sculpture Building

located adjacent to the ceramics and small metals studios

The Sculpture Building houses fully equipped studios for

clay modeling large-scale projects wood and metals

fabrication along with a foundry and studios for mold

making and bronze casting

Also in August 2014 renovations began on the 2D and

Graphic Design Building in a historic building adjacent to

PSADrsquos other LowerTown studios This 30000-square-foot

expansion opened in January and houses the schoolrsquos programs

in drawing painting photography visual communication

and multimedia It also includes a resource library and

dedicated galleries for an enhanced exhibition program

further serving the region and the goals of WKCTC

ldquoCompletion of PSADrsquos new 2D and Graphic Design

building will allow us to properly house all of our 2D and

media programs in one location expand our Master Artists

Workshop program increase our public programming and

community outreach and continue to build on our note-

worthy exhibition programrdquo said Paul Aho Dean of PSAD

In support of Paducahrsquos emergence as a cultural and arts

destination and an eye toward national recognition for its

programs PSAD launched its first Master Artist Workshops

in the summer of 2014 The program featured national

artists and educators and attracted students from across

the country With the advent of new classes and faculty

come new opportunities for students seeking to launch

their college experience as well as significant new resources

for emerging and established artists to enhance their career

opportunities in the region and beyond

Paducah Bank supported the completion of PSAD with a

$150000 gift and the naming rights for the Paducah Bank

Kitchens Cafeacute

Paducah School of Art and Design is a division of West

Kentucky Community and Technical College a regionally

accredited college recognized by The Aspen Institute as

one of the top ten community colleges in the nation three

consecutive times and twice as a Finalist with Distinction

ldquoAt PSAD a diverse mix of traditional and non-traditional

students and studio artists from the community work side

by side in the studiosrdquo said WKCTC president Dr Barbara

Veazey ldquosharing insights experience and ideas to the

mutual benefit of allrdquo

PaulAho is the Dean of Paducah

School of Art and Design where he also teaches digital photography He earned

his Bachelor of Fine Arts degree at Florida State

University and his Master of Fine Arts degree from the

University of South Florida Paul has also taught at Palm

Beach Community College and Florida Atlantic University

He has twice been awarded South Florida Cultural

Consortium Visual and Media Artists Fellowships and

his work is represented in numerous public and private

collections ldquoThe entire art school campus anchors

Paducahrsquos growing creative economy and adds weight to

the regionrsquos recognition as a cultural destinationrdquo says

Aho ldquoI am pleased and proud to have worked with so

many extraordinary individuals in making the communityrsquos

vision for a world-class art school a reality and I am

delighted with what we have accomplishedrdquo

it

Allpo1nt

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~ ~ --middot

InHonorof

Those Who Serve

Paducah Bank is joining with the Paducah community to foster strong positive relationships between police and those they seek to protect

WOW VOLUME 25 2016

53

News feeds around the nation have been full of shootings protests

and nation-wide outrage of late Some of that has resulted from rifts between police

departments and the communities theyrsquove sworn to protect

Members of the Paducah Police Department have taken steps to make sure such a

disassociation never encroaches on the community they preserve and protect Chief of

Police Brandon Barnhill says he believes establishing The Police Foundation of Paducah-

McCracken County Inc will create a way to further tie his force to the Paducah public

ldquoWe felt like this was an opportunity for us to provide an open door or an avenue for

the community to further support some of our initiativesrdquo he said

The foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization designed to raise funds and to

give local police extra resources for improving public safety strengthening community

partnerships and increasing employee development Barnhill says the City of Paducah

has given his department sufficient funding but this new effort will raise money for

extra programs and training and will hopefully strengthen the forcersquos bond with the

local community

ldquoWe see the value of relationships transparency an open-door policy and of opening

lines of communication with the

communityrdquo Barnhill says

By investing in the Paducah

Police Departmentrsquos foundation

the com-munity will help fund

programs like improved training

courses continuing education and

the purchase of new technology

for police use But Barnhill says

strengthening the relationship between

the force and the community is still

the foundationrsquos ultimate focus Itrsquos a

goal that the chief says matters now

more than ever

ldquoRelationships have to have a

strong foundational level at which you

Building on a

strongfoundation Funding provided through the Paducah Police Foundation will support initiatives in

these areas each year allowing the Paducah Police Department to undertake innovative

projects and improve its ability to serve the citizens of Paducah

bull Keep police officers safe bull Fight violence and drug related crime bull Improve

Paducah police community relations bull Make neighborhoods safer bull Provide healthy

outlets for youth bull Assist police officers in upgrading critical skills and education

The Police Foundation of Paducah McCracken County is the only organization sanc-

tioned by the Paducah Police Department to raise funds for its benefit

The Police Foundation of Paducah McCracken County Inc is a registered corporation

with the state of Kentucky and is recognized by the federal government as a 501(c)(3)

tax exempt non-profit organization

54 bull WOW VOLUME 25 2016

Building on a

strongfoundation

know people in the community they

know you as an individual and they

know your principlesrdquo he says ldquoThey

know how you manage an agency as

large as a police departmentrdquo

ldquoThe success of a community has

much to do with the success of the

institutions that form the basis of its

safety and securityrdquo said Joe Framptom

a member of the Paducah Police

Foundation board ldquoI personally believe

that the creation of this organization will

be a constructive means of supporting the

goals of our local police force and will

be a proactive impetus to maintaining

strong productive alliances between the

members of the Paducah police and the

people in our community Our bank is

pleased that we can be a part of this new

endeavor This is one more way each of

us at Paducah Bank can creatively and

beneficially serve our communityrdquo

Board Chairman Jim Garrett whole-

heartedly agrees ldquoI am honored to serve

on the new Police Foundationrsquos board

and hope that businesses and individuals

in the Paducah community will consider

supporting our effortsrdquo Garrett says

ldquoWe hope to help build a police force

capable of dealing with the complexity

of the 21st century It is imperative that

we assist our officers with additional

education and enhanced opportunities

for positive interaction with the

community it serves Every person can

make a difference no matter how big

or small as long as we have a common

goal in mindrdquo

Anyone who would like to know

more about the organization or who

would like to donate online can visit

wwwpaducahpolicefoundationorg

Donations may be made by mail to

the Police Foundation of Paducah-

McCracken County Inc PO Box 594

Paducah KY 42002-0594 Donations

can also be made in person at any

Paducah Bank location

LEFT TO RIGHT Chief Brandon Barnhill Paducah Bank CEO Joe Framptom

Board Member Leon Owens Assistant Chief Brian Krueger Board Chairman

Jim Garrett Board Member Gary Reese

NOT PICTURED Board Members Whitney Denson and April Wolfrom

WOW VOLUME 25 2016 bull 55

theLast page

ldquoUrban architecture especially architecture from the early twentieth century has been a favorite subject of my art for as long

as I have been painting I knew the first time I drove up Broadway and saw

downtown Paducah that it would soon be the subject of my paintingsrdquo

WILLIAM RENZULLI was one of the first artists to personally and professionally invest in the LowerTown Artist Relocation program and has continued to be a stalwart participant and supporter of the arts culture in Paducah

WOW VOLUME 25 2016

56

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your long-term goals helping you to retire confidently on your

terms Call today for more information or to schedule a visit

PADUCAH F NANC AL C O N S U L T A N T S

Investment Center located at The Paducah Bank amp Trust Company | 555 Jefferson Street | Paducah Kentucky 42001 Phone 2705755728 | Toll Free 8885756223 | Fax 2705756224 | wwwpaducahfinancialconsultantscom

Securities offered through LPL Financial Member FINRASIPC Insurance products offered through LPL Financial or its licensed affiliates Paducah Bank and Paducah Financial Consultants are not registered brokerdealers and are not affiliated with LPL Financial

Not FDIC Insured Not Bank Guaranteed May Lose Value Not a Bank Deposit Not Insured By Any Federal Government Agency

CAHBANK

PADUCAH BANK

Post Office Box 2600 bull Paducah KY 42002-2600

PRSRT STD US POSTAGE

PAID PADUCAH KY PERMIT 44

A WOW wedding deserves a WOW bank

Itrsquos a new start Itrsquos a new relationship Itrsquos a new life We want to be a part of it all

Call or stop by a Paducah Bank location today and letrsquos get acquainted You have so much to plan for and we want to help

with financial products and services for every plan and every dream Let us put a little WOW in your new life together

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Page 18: PB WOW VOLUME25 plus COV - Paducah KY Bank

The word for

Legacy2016 is

Itrsquos a personal choice a long-standing commitment to the

practice of medicine and a belief in a wellspring of compassion

WOW VOLUME 25 2016

20

Dr EVELYN

MONTGOMERY JONES

bull

Each year Dr Evelyn Montgomery Jones dermatologist chooses a one-word theme

to serve as her guide throughout the entire year The word resonates with intent as Dr

Jones activates it to guide decisions and reinforce purpose with her staff at Wellsprings

Dermatology and The SkinCare Corner These words keep them ever mindful of their

impact in regard to family and community says Dr Jones This yearrsquos word is ldquolegacyrdquo

ldquoSkin is the largest and fastest growing human organ and skin cancer is now rated the

number one cancer in the United Statesrdquo explains Dr Jones ldquoSo we take a comprehensive approach to overall

healthy beautiful skinrdquo Thatrsquos what founded the winning combination of Wellsprings Dermatology and The SkinCare

Corner allowing for delivery of physician-strength products to combat both damage and aging of the skin These

products and techniques also enhance the skinrsquos ability to heal and decrease the risk of skin cancer

Dr Jones drew on her passion to educate on health and beauty for the mission statement she crafted ldquoOur mission

is to educate and encourage others towards excellence in wellness and beauty

in their lives for the glory of God thereby equipping and empowering them

to impact othersrdquo ldquoJIMMIE AND MEGHAN

In 1993 Dr Jones and her husband Dr Shawn Jones ENT-WERE THERE FOR ME otolaryngologist along with their children Rebecca Shawn Curtis and PROFESSIONALLY AND Caleb moved from Louisville back to her hometown of Paducah Dr Jonesrsquo PERSONALLY THEY

PROVED THE WHOLE roots are deep in Paducah Her father Dr Wally Montgomery practiced

PERSONAL BANKER medicine in western Kentucky for many years and her mother Gerry

CONCEPT IS VERY REAL Montgomery was an educator and served as Paducahrsquos mayor AT PADUCAH BANKrdquo Reflecting on the move she explains ldquoWe loved Louisville but we wanted

a slower pace and more community involvement Here we have found a

better place to be more aware and connected to the rest of the communityrdquo

Helping make her legacy of education and encouragement towards excellence in beauty and health a reality is

Paducah Bank with their own legacy of professionalism and personal service When she had the vision to build the

beautiful state-of-the-art facility housing her practice at 2721 West Park Drive her private bankers Jimmie Sizemore

and Meghan Knox were with her every step of the way

ldquoJimmie and Meghan were there for me professionally and personallyrdquo says Dr Jones ldquoThey were involved in every

step of the construction project from looking at the land and accessing the building site to groundbreaking and

through construction They gave me their personal cell phone numbers and told me to call any time including week-

ends They were always available and asking if there was anything they could take care of or if there was anything they

could do Jimmie and Meghan proved the whole personal banker concept is very real at Paducah Bankrdquo

22 bull WOW VOLUME 25 2016

THE WELLSPRINGS DERMATOLOGY

PHYSICIANS STAFF LACY BOYD PA-C

LISA BOGET PA-C AND DR EVELYN JONES

DR KYLE TURNBOis

GETTING BACK toMAKING

Health

Works MEDICAL LLC

for PATIENTS AND BUSINESSES Navigating the world of healthcare is often fraught with confusion and expense of both money

and time Such challenges create barriers and many do not access needed services until major problems occur Dr J Kyle

Turnbo who opened a private practice in 2000 saw these trends first-hand and was troubled

ldquoTherersquos obviously been a dramatic shift in healthcarerdquo he says ldquoand those changes have not been good for employers

who provide insurance coverage those who utilize healthcare or those who provide it Insurance costs have risen along with

deductibles and the average family has difficulty accessing care due to expense We found that flew in the face of what we

wanted to do which was simply to take care of peoplerdquo

WOW VOLUME 25 2016 bull 25

step back reevaluating his approach as a provider ldquoI knew there was a

was like a hundred years ago what it

Dr Turnbo decided to take a

better way to do thisrdquo he says ldquoI started thinking about what it

means to take care of people first and how those barriers could be liftedrdquo

Dr Turnborsquos then-developing concept which he named HealthWorks Medical came to life at James

Marine where an onsite clinic provided occupational medical services and healthcare for their employees

Through HealthWorks Medical a reasonable flat fee per month per employee or covered life allowed

open access to needed healthcare through Dr Turnbo and his staff of multiple practitioners with a wide

variety of experience and expertise

ldquoIn our research we found out that about 90 of patients did not have a primary care physician

Employers providing the benefit to employees and their families allowed them to have direct access to

practitioners providing cost savings to both the employee and the employer A person needs health

insurance especially to cover potential catastrophic events but itrsquos much easier to have insurance and pair

it with HealthWorks Medical services Wersquore proud that our small business partners have the ability to

ldquoPADUCAH BANK HAS ALWAYS BEEN SO SUPPORTIVE OF USrdquo ADDS DR TURNBO ldquoTHEYrsquoVE INVESTED THEIR FAITH AND RESOURCES INTO SMALL BUSINESSES AND HAVE CERTAINLY HELPED US REACH OUR POTENTIALrdquo

provide a healthcare package that is not cost prohibitive and their employees no longer have barriers to

access It is great for us as wellrdquo adds Dr Turnbo ldquoWe no longer have to worry about insurance company

codes and I can focus on whatrsquos best for each patientrdquo

The success of the program at James Marine expanded to other companies such as Paducah Bank and

Briggs amp Stratton in Murray From one clinic at James Marine HealthWorks Medical expanded to four

clinics in the West Kentucky region They expanded their occupational medicine and wellness divisions

and added a division in safety engineering and training HealthWorks Medical offers their services to

companies and businesses both large and small

ldquoSome of the greatest successes came in catching problems earlyrdquo says Dr Turnbo ldquoOne of the most

costly aspects of healthcare is chronic diseases If a person doesnrsquot access care however they may not know

they are headed toward major issues until it is catastrophicrdquo

HealthWorks Medical can provide education and support on any topic identified as a wellness need that a company presents

Examples include identifying problems such as pre-diabetic indicators early high blood pressure or chronic stress Jennie Morehead

Executive Director of Safety and Wellness at Healthworks Medical has seen the success first hand ldquoWersquove seen patients discover issues

early and then learn to make the necessary changes before the problem grew We just had about 8 men at a company who celebrated

being smoke and tobacco free for several years Wersquove had groups of people lose tons of weight We are so proud of them allrdquo The

staff makes themselves available for ongoing support and education even going grocery shopping with some to provide education

on dietary needs ldquoWe can show them that they donrsquot have to eat tree bark to eat healthyrdquo laughs Jennie

HealthWorks Medical also tracks potential healthcare savings of early detection and lifestyle changes 72 of dollars spent on

healthcare services is for the treatment of disease and illness that could have been prevented according to the Centers for Disease

Control and Prevention

ldquoA lot of wellness programs for companies consist of employees filling out a form and then being handed a sheet of informationrdquo

26 bull WOW VOLUME 25 2016

bull

explains Jennie ldquoWe want to be more involved than that Our wellness staff gets to know the people Wellness is not a touchy-feely

pie-in-the-sky kind of idea Every month we are on-site doing something Itrsquos not uncommon to have our folks in steel-toed boots

and hardhats out on a boat asking everyone how they are doing The next day they may be in a bank doing a ldquoBiggest Loserrdquo

program And all employees have access to our coachesrdquo

Dr Turnbo adds ldquoWhat makes HealthWorks Medical different is the follow up and management of the chronic diseases identified

through the wellness program Our practitioners evaluate and treat the diagnosis with routine follow ups and annual physical with lab

work includedrdquo

ldquoThese are simple getting-back-to-basics conceptsrdquo adds Dr Turnbo ldquoOur whole goal is to be a partner to service every need a

patient might have in healthcare from wellness to prevention to acute care And we do that with reasonable effective solutions It

goes back to our original goal of simply taking care of people and we are seeing success in doing that I think this concept will go

beyond this market and it will have started right here in Paducahrdquo

WOW VOLUME 25 2016 bull 27

On T am On Choic The strength of the team is each member The strength of each member is the team

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Not FDIC Insured Not Bank Guaranteed May Lose Value Not a Bank Deposit Not Insured By Any Federal Government Agency

Gain the benefit of THREE financial services at ONE bank There is a WEALTH of experience among these trusted financial professionals at Paducah Bank We invite

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PICTURED LEFT TO RIGHT Caroline Korte Lesa Barks Melanie McNeill Heather Alexander Conner Framptom Lora Riley Gayle Martin Melissa Jones

Barry Smith Carla Berry Mindi Whitworth Jimmie Sizemore Johnna Davenport Bev Underwood Zach Hosman and Lisa Murray

TRUST SERVICES Not FDIC Insured ndash No Bank Guarantee ndash May Lose Value PADUCAH BANK M E M B E R F D I C Not A Paducah Bank Deposit ndash Not Insured By Any Federal Government Agency

Making Lives Better in MindBodyamp

Spirit

The Rayand Kay Eckstein

Hospice Care Center gives families a place of

peace at a time of turmoil

In a day and age when medical professionals routinely perform what were once considered

miracles it is easy to lose sight of death as a natural conclusion of life and not a medical failure

WOW VOLUME 25 2016

30

Steven GRINNELL REGIONAL CEO amp SVP MERCY HEALTH

PRESIDENT amp CEO LOURDES

Ytitcf _~~of

puiJBa~l

As a part of its commitment to making lives

better in mind body and spirit Lourdes has

sought to treat death as a natural conclusion of

life by providing hospice services as a part of

the hospitalrsquos healing mission This program

allows patients and their families to spend their

final moments in a caring peace-filled setting

In April of 2015 Lourdes expanded and

enhanced hospice services by opening The

Ray and Kay Eckstein Hospice Care Center

providing a 10000 square foot state-of-the-art

facility serving a 16-county area including 13

western Kentucky counties and three southern

Illinois counties

ldquoThe Ray and Kay Eckstein Hospice Care

Center is a dream come true that our patients

will experience for generations to comerdquo said

Steven Grinnell Regional CEO amp SVP of

Mercy Health and President amp CEO of Lourdes

ldquoThis sacred space offers a better alternative

for hospice patients when symptoms or life

circumstances necessitate care outside of their

home This was designed by and for patients and

families to meet their needs with compassionate

care and support during these timesrdquo

ldquoLourdes is so grateful for the outpouring of

support from the community for this projectrdquo

Grinnell went on to say ldquoDuring the capital

campaign more than 670 individual donors

contributed gifts both large and small

Paducah Bankrsquos board of directors approved a

significant gift of $100000 toward the project

Support from the bank didnrsquot stop there A

number of their executives and employees also

stepped-up to support the hospice care center

with individual giftsrdquo

Designed in a semi-circle to avoid an

institutional feel features include 10 patient

suites with patios a comfortable family lounge

and kitchen childrenrsquos play area and serenity

garden and chapel for quiet reflection The

center allows unrestricted visiting hours and

pet visitors are also welcome

A team of dedicated specialty-trained

nurses physicians chaplain counselors social

32 bull WOW VOLUME 25 2016

workers personal care aides and volunteers

provide professional services meeting end-of-

life needs of body and spirit

Kay Williams director of Lourdes Hospice

and Home Care remembers special moments

in serving over 275 patients since the center

opened ldquoWe were able to grant a 13-year-old

cancer patientrsquos wish to see the movie Pitch

Perfect 2 Her condition kept her from going

to the theater so the movie studio arranged a

screening here in our family lounge Later we

all honored her request that we wear yellow to

her funeral Yellow is the color representing

childhood cancer awarenessrdquo

Ms Williams also recalls ldquoThe first time I

saw a large family make use of the various areas

of the center I knew we had gotten the design

right They had room to move between groups

as each dealt with the impending loss of their

family member Everyone copes in his or her

own way What a blessing to have space to

allow for itrdquo

Williams and Diane Davis president of the

Lourdes Foundation stress their gratitude for

the generosity of donors providing for needs of

others at their most vulnerable

GRINNELL HIGHLIGHTS PADUCAH BANKrsquoS VARIOUS CONTRIBUTIONS TO LOURDESrsquo MISSION ldquoPaducah Bank has historically been a strong

supporter of Lourdesrsquo mission to improve the

health of our communitiesrdquo he says ldquoThey

have been key supporters of the Lourdes

Golf Outing and Mardi Gras fundraisers for

many years In addition to the financial

resources given by the bank they also provide

intellectual capital through their executive

presence serving on the Lourdes board of

directors helping to provide the strategic

direction of our organization Lourdes is truly

blessed to have support both financial and

intellectual from Paducah Bankrdquo

A NEWLY DESIGNED CENTER FOR THE DELIVERY OF QUALITY CARE

LOURDES

bull

IN CASE OF EMERGENCY THE BEGINNING OF 2016 saw the open house ribbon cutting and

blessing of Lourdesrsquo renovated and expanded Emergency Department

Designed with the patient in mind and with the objective of saving time

and ultimately lives the new Emergency Department is fast flexible

and mobile allowing adaptability to meet any situation It is ideally

positioned for quick access to the cardiac catheterization lab operating

room magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) computerized tomography

(CT) scan and the intensive care unit

ldquoOur Emergency Department team has redesigned care to create

the shortest wait times optimize the patient experience and recruit

the best and brightest professionals in emergency medicinerdquo said

Steven Grinnell Regional CEO amp SVP of Mercy Health and President amp

CEO of Lourdes ldquoWith double the square footage this new Emergency

Department has been designed around the patientsrsquo needs The new

patient flow includes rapid medical exam rooms to reduce time spent

in the waiting room specialized care for behavioral health advanced

intervention for chemical accidents immediate chest pain intervention

and expert care from our teamrdquo

WOW VOLUME 25 2016 bull 33

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All parents want their children to learn

the importance of managing their

money Paducah Bank has a great

way to get started

The Smart Card allows you to put

a designated amount of cash on the

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of 13) can budget hisher expenditures

without going over the daily spending limit

you set for them You have control of their daily

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and they get the valuable experience of

being SMART with their funds

Itrsquos just ONE more way

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life and your parenting

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M E M B E R F D I C

35

In Frank R Paxton

Herman Eugene Katterjohn Jr

MemoryThe Paducah community recently lost two iconic leaders whose

vision and dedication were instrumental

in the continued progress of Paducah

McCracken County Both of these

devoted citizens were witness to

monumental changes in

their work and in their

lives as their careers and

personal passions were

carried out with grand

ambition Here we

honor these two proud

Paducahans and the

MANY contributions

they left to each of us

bull

Herman EugeneKatterjohn Jr was born in Paducah in 1921 He attended Paducah schools graduated

from Columbia Military Academy in Columbia TN and from Purdue

University in 1943 with a degree in pharmacy and with an ROTC

commission He later served as an Army aviator in the Korean War

Mr Katterjohn owned and operated Owen Cleaners for 40 years 20

of those years with his father-in-law Horace Owen He served as director

of the American Division of The Johnson Group Cleaners Liverpool

England for 12 years He was invited 13 consecutive years to the Varsity

International Dry Cleaners and was chairman in 1976 He was a former

member of the Paducah Tourist Commission the Paducah Convention

Center Board Paducah Water Works and Greater Paducah Industrial

Foundation He was a lifetime member of the United Church of

Paducah where he served as an elder He was the longest-serving

member of the Rotary Club of Paducah

ldquoMr Katterjohn was a part of Paducahrsquos greatest generationrdquo said

City Commissioner Allan Rhodes ldquoHe was a fabric of the communityrdquo

added County Commissioner Bill Bartleman Longtime friend Basil

Drossos said he was a part of the ldquobedrock that modern Paducah was

founded and created onrdquo ldquoOne of his favorite pastimes was just driving

around Paducahrdquo said his son-in-law David Perry ldquoThe riverfront

parks different buildings and monuments were continually fascinating

to him He loved taking rides like thatrdquo

ldquoAlmost everyone will tell you that he always knew their name He

knew about their family He was very much a people person He was

really interested not just in your name but he wanted to know how you

were doing how things were going And it was a truly genuine interestrdquo

added his daughter Carolyn Perry

One of Mr Katterjohnrsquos most noted civic projects was the University

of Kentucky College of Engineering Paducah campus In 2003 he

established the first endowed professorship and was also a key leader in

getting the college established ldquoHe had a vision for how having engi-

neering education in this area would significantly contribute to the eco-

nomic development of the regionrdquo said David Silverstein director of

the Paducah campus

Mr Katterjohn had been a member of the Paducah Bank Board of

Directors since 1957 and a past chairman ldquoMr Gene Katterjohn was

instrumental in the leadership and growth of the bank and took great

pride in itrdquo said Joe Framptom ldquoHe was committed to the belief that

the bank should serve and give back to the community Those were

tenets of his beliefs not just in his personal business but in his life Our

bank will reap the many benefits of having Mr Katterjohn at the helm

of our board of directors well into the futurerdquo

Frank R Paxton was the son of Edwin J and Florence Paxton He was a 1948 cum laude graduate of the University of Notre Dame From then until 1961 he served as business manager and general manager of The Paducah Sun (then the Paducah Sun-Democrat) He became publisher of the newspaper in 1961

succeeding his father who had held the position since 1900

In 1968 Paxton moved to Chicago to assume the role of president of Burke and James Inc a photographic supply and manufacturing company

owned by Paducah Newspapers Inc He returned to Paducah in 1972 to become president of The Paducah Bank and Trust Company a position held until his retirement in 1984 Mr Paxton led numerous civic organizations and charitable efforts during his life in Paducah

Mr Paxton served two terms as president of the Paducah Area Chamber of Commerce He was president of the Rotary Club of Paducah and chairman of Riverside Hospital which later became Lourdes In the 1950s he chaired a fundraising effort that netted a then-record $87000 for participating agencies Following that campaign he was presented with the Junior Chamber of Commercersquos Distinguished Service Award He was active in Democratic politics including a role as state campaign chairman for President Lyndon Johnson He served on numerous state boards and agencies and in 1974 was appointed by Governor Wendell Ford to the Murray State University Board of Regents Mr Paxton was a guest at the White House on several occasions during the Kennedy and Johnson administrations He told friends and family that one of his fondest memories was an occasion in 1961 when he and other newspaper publishers were invited to a private luncheon with President Kennedy to discuss the economy

ldquoAlthough Frank did not have a banking back-ground he certainly had a business background and an understanding of the communityrdquo said Joe Framptom CEO of Paducah Bank ldquoHis good common business sense served him well and it served our bank and the community very well He was an ethical honorable individual And he was a very good friend and mentor to me He will be greatly missedrdquo

Reverend Joe Beal is the

REAL DEAL At least thatrsquos how Debbie Curtis member of

Broadway United Methodist Church sees the reverend

ldquoHe walks the walkrdquo says Debbie as she exits the

Sunday service

Reverend Joe Beal has been in the ministry for 35

years and was appointed pastor of Broadway Methodist in

June 2010 His message of love is what he is associated

with most but his role as the first black preacher for this

predominantly white church is also notable

Like any new appointment Brother Joe and the

congregation began with a bit of apprehension

ldquoWe had our legitimate fear of the unknown Without

discussing it I think that we decided to trust each other

and each give the other a chance It was new different

and unknown for us both Neither of us decided to base

our judgement of the other solely on the color of our skin

but rather on how we would treat each other Sadly

however racism exists in our country and in our world I

am grateful to be part of a congregation that is trying to

create a climate of love trust and respect among all

peoplerdquo says Brother Joe

When Debbie Curtis calls Brother Joe ldquothe real dealrdquo

she says it is because his love is genuine

ldquoTo love others not professionally not in word only but

to love them lsquofor realrsquordquo says Brother Joe

Brother Joe recently announced he would be leaving

ldquothe most rewarding and fulfilling experience of [his] liferdquo

because of an ongoing battle with diabetes While he will

no longer serve in the pulpit he plans to remain as

active as he is able with the congregation

Pastoral Ministries Assistant John Sparks says that

there simply are some people you canrsquot replace

ldquoThere is a tendency for any church to see itself more

as an organization than an organism Brother Joe helped

Broadway by providing a fresh vision of compassionrdquo

says John

There are new realities in the community like home-

lessness and mental illness that John believes will

require the vision Brother Joe has brought to Broadway

ldquoItrsquos by being able to see through a lens that sees

everyone as being part of something bigger that we can

reach out to them and that we can be reached by them

as well To continue to live into that spirit that he walked

is not only a challenge but an opportunity especially in

this neighborhood He opened a lot more doors for those

opportunitiesrdquo says John

As John takes over the daily administration of the

church Brother Joe has a few words of advice

ldquoTo love unconditionallyhellipand to realize that the

success or failure of the congregation is not on his

back but on Godrsquos to remember that his name is

ldquoJohnrdquo and not ldquoAtlasrdquo to remember that the Church is

of God and will be until the end of time and lastly to

remember how much he is loved by God his family me

and the congregationrdquo says Brother Joe

And the congregation will forever love their Brother Joe

WOW VOLUME 25 2016

38

WOW VOLUME 23 2014 bull 37

$

$ $

$

Dollar$fromheaven A local church received a gift that

honored their members their mission and their beliefs

Many dream of it Some hope for it Others may pray for it ldquoItrdquo is the improbable phone call

delivering news that a stranger has named you the sole beneficiary of a trust

sufficient to retire all your debt

Seven Oaks Church of Christ on Highway 97 in Mayfield was on the

receiving end of just such a phone call in October of 2015

The congregation had made a leap of faith in 2014 adding a 4000-plus

square foot educational annex to the existing church facility to allow for a

growing congregation Included in the project were two new canopies LED

parking lot lights and other minor improvements bringing the total cost of

the project to approximately $600000 Through quarterly ldquoFifth Sundayrdquo

contributions the debt had been reduced to $338000 but was still costing

the church about $1000 per month in interest alone

One phone call from Paducah Bankrsquos Melanie McNeill changed the entire

financial situation of the church Seven Oaks was the sole beneficiary of a trust

valued at $367000 enough to retire the churchrsquos $338000 debt As Seven

Oaks Minister Josh Ketchum communicated ldquoWhen we found out the amount

of money we were fully convinced in the providence of Godrdquo

Asked if he felt the church had received pennies from heaven Elder Don

Sparks responded ldquoNo not pennies dollars from heavenrdquo

The bequest was left to the church by Graves County native Elizabeth Allene

Morris who was not a member of Seven Oaks Church and known by few in

the church Her nephew Mike Mabry describes his aunt as a strong-willed

independent woman with a sense of ad-

venture which led her to California in the

1930rsquos where she spent most of her life

Mabry fondly recalled ldquoMy Aunt

Allene had a good head for figures and

probably saw something she liked about

Seven Oaks Churchrdquo

She created her will in 1994 which

included a trust to go into effect at her

death to benefit her sister Estelle Seay

Paducah Bank became the trustee and was

responsible for managing the funds and

distributing designated principle and

40 bull WOW VOLUME 25 2016

bull

ldquoMelanie worked

really well with us and

was right on top of things She made

us feel comfortable and we believed she

always had the best interest of her client

in mind She always had time to talk to

done through Paducah Bankrdquo

Seven Oaksrsquo Josh Ketchum and

Don Sparks remember Melanie

McNeillrsquos response when they filled her

in on the details of how the amount

of the unexpected bequest related to

Josh KETCHUM

Seven Oaks Minister monthly payments to Seay for as long as

she lived At Seayrsquos death the remaining

value of the trust was to be paid out to

the church Seay was a member of Seven

Oaks but had moved away years ago to

be cared for by family Like Mrs Morris

few people in the church knew her

Mabry who lives in northern

Kentucky cared for his Aunt Estelle

in her declining health and dealt with

Paducah Bank in regard to the trust

He describes dealings with the Bank

and Melanie McNeill in particular

us and I never felt that she was rushing

me or trying to cut a conversation shortrdquo

Seeing no obstacles in his remote

dealings from outside the geographical

region of Paducah Bank he offered the

ultimate compliment ldquoIf I were in the

position to establish a trust it would be

the church debt She said ldquoThis is a

God thingrdquo

Whether you consider it a God

thing providence of God or a happy

coincidence it was made possible by a

wise woman doing prudent estate

planning with a local bank

WOW VOLUME 25 2016 bull 41

Making Memories

PADUCAH BANK SPREADS THE WOW

AROUND TOWN Over the river down main street at the movies and in the parking

lotmdashno matter the location or the encounter when Paducah Bank is there some WOW is going on Herersquos just a REALLY brief look at some of the wonderful experiences weve had this past year

WOW VOLUME 25 2016

42

LEFT Our young friend Jose (Paco)

dos Remedios shared his music and his love of

his hometown with everyone in a recent TV commercial

1 Joe Framptom presents a check for $2500 to Paducah Bank Teen of the Year winner

Meg Hancock 2 Cathy Crecelius and WPSD NewsChannel 6 were our

partners for a Super Shredder event 3 Lisa Long and Maurie McGarvey

ldquoleaned inrdquo and learned about women in the workplace last summer 4 Rae and

Dixie Hall were WOW warriors and rowers at the Dragon Boat races 5 Paducah Bank honors our veterans each day with a special

place to park 6 Macie Hargrove loved the holiday parade in WOW fashion 7 Sarah Hendley

did some networking at our summer college reception 8 Hollie Potter always gives a helping

hand to our Paducah Bank volunteer efforts 9 Some Paducah Bank swingers include Mike Shelbourne

Mark Knecht Mardie Herndon and Rick Loyd

ESERVED FOR OUR

VETERANS bull AND MILITARY

( -~

321

654

987

Karess HOSKINS

It takes a COMMUNITY

and SCHOLARSHIP

to create a productive pathwayfor college-bound

students with f inancial needs

PADUCAH BANK HAS DONATED $150000 TO THE

COMMUNITY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

WOW VOLUME 25 2016

45

SAYS HELLO

McCracken County High School 2015

THE PHONE RINGS AND AUTOMATICALLY KELE

Kele doesnrsquot just pick up the phone She picks up little things about people and remembers them From answering your calls to answering your questions the people at Paducah Bank give you personal attention and treat you like you really matter for one simple reason YOU DO Talk to the people at Paducah Bank

Real people Real service 2705755700

M E M B E R F D I C

graduate Karess Hoskins could hardly hold back her tears as she described how much

the support from the Community Scholarship Program meant to her

A first-generation college student at West Kentucky Community and Technical

College Hoskins was one of more than 150 Community Scholarship Program

students family friends and supporters who attended a luncheon recognizing students

and supporters of the program

ldquoThank you to the donors for giving students like me the opportunity to attend

college tuition-freerdquo said the 18-year-old Hoskins who plans to pursue a career in

radiology ldquoTo not have to worry about having to pay for college allows us to

focus on selecting a major and getting good gradesrdquo

Hoskinsrsquo parents Kenny and Mary Hoskins said receiving a community

scholarship was the reason their daughter is able to go to college ldquoItrsquos so

wonderfulrdquo said Mary Hoskins ldquoWithout it (the CSP scholarship) we

would never have been able to send herrdquo Her father agreed ldquoItrsquos a blessing

It really helped out a whole lot Irsquom really proud of people helping out like

this it will help others toordquo he said

The Community Scholarship Program provides scholarship funding for

up to 60 credit hours toward a technical

certification andor an associate degree

at WKCTC The Rotary Club of

Paducah initiated the idea for the CSP

as a public-private partnership with strong

participation from the Rotary the City

of Paducah McCracken County Fiscal

Court partnering high schools WKCTC

Paducah Bank and several local businesses

and companies Students at a participating

Paducah or McCracken County

high school or homeschool

within McCracken County

are eligible for the program

as long as they meet certain

criteria The inaugural CSP

class began at WKCTC in fall

2014 with 216 students Many of

those students will have graduated

46 bull WOW VOLUME 25 2016

THE PHONE RINGS AND AUTOMATICALLY KELE

from the college beginning in May 2015

Hoskins said she is striving to be a

positive influence on others ldquoIrsquom trying

to be the best role model to the ones who

look up to me For my nieces and nephews

I want them to know that when things get

difficult I will be there for them encour-

aging and supporting themrdquo Hoskins

said ldquoAnd they need to know there are

other people who are ready to assist them

when things get difficult in liferdquo

Ashley Wright WKCTC Vice President

of Institutional Advancement said one

of the most rewarding things about the

Community Scholarship Program is the

continued support of the community

ldquoItrsquos a commitment to these students

that regardless of what their personal and

professional aspirations may be they will

not have to put it on hold

because of financial barriersrdquo

Wright said

ldquoWe cannot make that

commitment without our

donorsrdquo added Wright

ldquoWe are so grateful

Paducah Bank believed in

the vision of the Community

Scholarship Program and what it

could do for Paducah and McCracken

County from the very beginning They

became one of the first businesses to

financially support this initiative and

have been committed to the scholarshiprsquos

purpose of increasing the percentage

of McCracken County students that

transition from high school to post-

secondary education Today we know

that students who participate

in the Community

Scholarship Program

are staying enrolled in

college earning a higher

GPA than their non-

CSP peers and earning

more college credit

each semester This

success is due to the businesses

and organizations that stepped up in

the beginning before we could have

envisioned these results Paducah Bank

is always looking toward the future of

this community and their support of

the Community Scholarship Program is

evidence of their commitment to the next

generation of Paducah and McCracken

Countyrdquo

SAYS HELLO

WOW VOLUME 25 2016 bull 47

THE ARTof EDUCATION AT PADUCAH SCHOOL OF ART AND DESIGN

49

ldquoTHE ENTIRE ART SCHOOL CAMPUS

ANCHORS PADUCAHrsquoS GROWING CREATIVE

ECONOMY AND ADDS WEIGHT TO THE REGIONrsquoS

RECOGNITION AS A CULTURAL DESTINATION I AM PLEASED AND PROUD

TO HAVE WORKED WITH SO MANY EXTRAORDINARY

INDIVIDUALS IN MAKING THE COMMUNITYrsquoS VISION FOR A WORLD-CLASS ART SCHOOL A REALITY AND I

AM DELIGHTED WITH WHAT WE HAVE ACCOMPLISHEDrdquo

mdashPAUL AHO Dean of the Paducah

School of Art and Design

In March 2000 the city of Paducah in partnership with Paducah Bank

launched its award-winning Artist Relocation

Program as a means of revitalizing its historic

LowerTown neighborhood This highly successful

program has infused over $30 million into the

local economy earning Paducah international

recognition as a historic cultural destination

and significantly enriching the cultural life of

the region

In August 2008 a collaborative effort between

the city West Kentucky Community and Technical

College (WKCTC) and regional interests created

Paducah School of Art to serve the region and

anchor the LowerTown Arts District through the

creation of a world-class art school The school

opened in temporary studios in downtown

Paducah and immediately exceeded expectations

for its growth

As part of a larger vision for the schoolrsquos

expansion in April 2013 the school changed its

name to Paducah School of Art and Design (PSAD)

reflecting an expanded vision for its programming

and the art schoolrsquos absorption of the collegersquos long-

standing visual communication and multimedia

programs In January 2014 Paducah School of

Art opened the Ceramics and Small Metals

Building on Madison Street in LowerTown This

historic structure allowed for a greatly expanded

state-of-the-art ceramics studio as well as studios

for the launch of new programs in jewelry and

metals to further serve the community

ldquoI recently had a chance to tour the Paducah School of Art and Design which has to be one of the most inspiring state-of-the-art facilities for artists and art students to be found anywhere Itrsquos a beautiful and thoughtfully re-purposed light-filled crown jewel that will surely be a beacon for creative visual artists in all disciplines And I canrsquot imagine what kind of wonderful impact that creative engine is going to have on the communityrdquo

mdashMICHAEL KILLOREN Local Arts Agencies Director National Endowment for the Arts

50 bull WOW VOLUME 25 2016

PSAD expanded again in August 2014 with the

completion of its 7000-square-foot Sculpture Building

located adjacent to the ceramics and small metals studios

The Sculpture Building houses fully equipped studios for

clay modeling large-scale projects wood and metals

fabrication along with a foundry and studios for mold

making and bronze casting

Also in August 2014 renovations began on the 2D and

Graphic Design Building in a historic building adjacent to

PSADrsquos other LowerTown studios This 30000-square-foot

expansion opened in January and houses the schoolrsquos programs

in drawing painting photography visual communication

and multimedia It also includes a resource library and

dedicated galleries for an enhanced exhibition program

further serving the region and the goals of WKCTC

ldquoCompletion of PSADrsquos new 2D and Graphic Design

building will allow us to properly house all of our 2D and

media programs in one location expand our Master Artists

Workshop program increase our public programming and

community outreach and continue to build on our note-

worthy exhibition programrdquo said Paul Aho Dean of PSAD

In support of Paducahrsquos emergence as a cultural and arts

destination and an eye toward national recognition for its

programs PSAD launched its first Master Artist Workshops

in the summer of 2014 The program featured national

artists and educators and attracted students from across

the country With the advent of new classes and faculty

come new opportunities for students seeking to launch

their college experience as well as significant new resources

for emerging and established artists to enhance their career

opportunities in the region and beyond

Paducah Bank supported the completion of PSAD with a

$150000 gift and the naming rights for the Paducah Bank

Kitchens Cafeacute

Paducah School of Art and Design is a division of West

Kentucky Community and Technical College a regionally

accredited college recognized by The Aspen Institute as

one of the top ten community colleges in the nation three

consecutive times and twice as a Finalist with Distinction

ldquoAt PSAD a diverse mix of traditional and non-traditional

students and studio artists from the community work side

by side in the studiosrdquo said WKCTC president Dr Barbara

Veazey ldquosharing insights experience and ideas to the

mutual benefit of allrdquo

PaulAho is the Dean of Paducah

School of Art and Design where he also teaches digital photography He earned

his Bachelor of Fine Arts degree at Florida State

University and his Master of Fine Arts degree from the

University of South Florida Paul has also taught at Palm

Beach Community College and Florida Atlantic University

He has twice been awarded South Florida Cultural

Consortium Visual and Media Artists Fellowships and

his work is represented in numerous public and private

collections ldquoThe entire art school campus anchors

Paducahrsquos growing creative economy and adds weight to

the regionrsquos recognition as a cultural destinationrdquo says

Aho ldquoI am pleased and proud to have worked with so

many extraordinary individuals in making the communityrsquos

vision for a world-class art school a reality and I am

delighted with what we have accomplishedrdquo

it

Allpo1nt

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InHonorof

Those Who Serve

Paducah Bank is joining with the Paducah community to foster strong positive relationships between police and those they seek to protect

WOW VOLUME 25 2016

53

News feeds around the nation have been full of shootings protests

and nation-wide outrage of late Some of that has resulted from rifts between police

departments and the communities theyrsquove sworn to protect

Members of the Paducah Police Department have taken steps to make sure such a

disassociation never encroaches on the community they preserve and protect Chief of

Police Brandon Barnhill says he believes establishing The Police Foundation of Paducah-

McCracken County Inc will create a way to further tie his force to the Paducah public

ldquoWe felt like this was an opportunity for us to provide an open door or an avenue for

the community to further support some of our initiativesrdquo he said

The foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization designed to raise funds and to

give local police extra resources for improving public safety strengthening community

partnerships and increasing employee development Barnhill says the City of Paducah

has given his department sufficient funding but this new effort will raise money for

extra programs and training and will hopefully strengthen the forcersquos bond with the

local community

ldquoWe see the value of relationships transparency an open-door policy and of opening

lines of communication with the

communityrdquo Barnhill says

By investing in the Paducah

Police Departmentrsquos foundation

the com-munity will help fund

programs like improved training

courses continuing education and

the purchase of new technology

for police use But Barnhill says

strengthening the relationship between

the force and the community is still

the foundationrsquos ultimate focus Itrsquos a

goal that the chief says matters now

more than ever

ldquoRelationships have to have a

strong foundational level at which you

Building on a

strongfoundation Funding provided through the Paducah Police Foundation will support initiatives in

these areas each year allowing the Paducah Police Department to undertake innovative

projects and improve its ability to serve the citizens of Paducah

bull Keep police officers safe bull Fight violence and drug related crime bull Improve

Paducah police community relations bull Make neighborhoods safer bull Provide healthy

outlets for youth bull Assist police officers in upgrading critical skills and education

The Police Foundation of Paducah McCracken County is the only organization sanc-

tioned by the Paducah Police Department to raise funds for its benefit

The Police Foundation of Paducah McCracken County Inc is a registered corporation

with the state of Kentucky and is recognized by the federal government as a 501(c)(3)

tax exempt non-profit organization

54 bull WOW VOLUME 25 2016

Building on a

strongfoundation

know people in the community they

know you as an individual and they

know your principlesrdquo he says ldquoThey

know how you manage an agency as

large as a police departmentrdquo

ldquoThe success of a community has

much to do with the success of the

institutions that form the basis of its

safety and securityrdquo said Joe Framptom

a member of the Paducah Police

Foundation board ldquoI personally believe

that the creation of this organization will

be a constructive means of supporting the

goals of our local police force and will

be a proactive impetus to maintaining

strong productive alliances between the

members of the Paducah police and the

people in our community Our bank is

pleased that we can be a part of this new

endeavor This is one more way each of

us at Paducah Bank can creatively and

beneficially serve our communityrdquo

Board Chairman Jim Garrett whole-

heartedly agrees ldquoI am honored to serve

on the new Police Foundationrsquos board

and hope that businesses and individuals

in the Paducah community will consider

supporting our effortsrdquo Garrett says

ldquoWe hope to help build a police force

capable of dealing with the complexity

of the 21st century It is imperative that

we assist our officers with additional

education and enhanced opportunities

for positive interaction with the

community it serves Every person can

make a difference no matter how big

or small as long as we have a common

goal in mindrdquo

Anyone who would like to know

more about the organization or who

would like to donate online can visit

wwwpaducahpolicefoundationorg

Donations may be made by mail to

the Police Foundation of Paducah-

McCracken County Inc PO Box 594

Paducah KY 42002-0594 Donations

can also be made in person at any

Paducah Bank location

LEFT TO RIGHT Chief Brandon Barnhill Paducah Bank CEO Joe Framptom

Board Member Leon Owens Assistant Chief Brian Krueger Board Chairman

Jim Garrett Board Member Gary Reese

NOT PICTURED Board Members Whitney Denson and April Wolfrom

WOW VOLUME 25 2016 bull 55

theLast page

ldquoUrban architecture especially architecture from the early twentieth century has been a favorite subject of my art for as long

as I have been painting I knew the first time I drove up Broadway and saw

downtown Paducah that it would soon be the subject of my paintingsrdquo

WILLIAM RENZULLI was one of the first artists to personally and professionally invest in the LowerTown Artist Relocation program and has continued to be a stalwart participant and supporter of the arts culture in Paducah

WOW VOLUME 25 2016

56

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your long-term goals helping you to retire confidently on your

terms Call today for more information or to schedule a visit

PADUCAH F NANC AL C O N S U L T A N T S

Investment Center located at The Paducah Bank amp Trust Company | 555 Jefferson Street | Paducah Kentucky 42001 Phone 2705755728 | Toll Free 8885756223 | Fax 2705756224 | wwwpaducahfinancialconsultantscom

Securities offered through LPL Financial Member FINRASIPC Insurance products offered through LPL Financial or its licensed affiliates Paducah Bank and Paducah Financial Consultants are not registered brokerdealers and are not affiliated with LPL Financial

Not FDIC Insured Not Bank Guaranteed May Lose Value Not a Bank Deposit Not Insured By Any Federal Government Agency

CAHBANK

PADUCAH BANK

Post Office Box 2600 bull Paducah KY 42002-2600

PRSRT STD US POSTAGE

PAID PADUCAH KY PERMIT 44

A WOW wedding deserves a WOW bank

Itrsquos a new start Itrsquos a new relationship Itrsquos a new life We want to be a part of it all

Call or stop by a Paducah Bank location today and letrsquos get acquainted You have so much to plan for and we want to help

with financial products and services for every plan and every dream Let us put a little WOW in your new life together

wwwpaducahbankcom M E M B E R F D I C

Page 19: PB WOW VOLUME25 plus COV - Paducah KY Bank

Dr EVELYN

MONTGOMERY JONES

bull

Each year Dr Evelyn Montgomery Jones dermatologist chooses a one-word theme

to serve as her guide throughout the entire year The word resonates with intent as Dr

Jones activates it to guide decisions and reinforce purpose with her staff at Wellsprings

Dermatology and The SkinCare Corner These words keep them ever mindful of their

impact in regard to family and community says Dr Jones This yearrsquos word is ldquolegacyrdquo

ldquoSkin is the largest and fastest growing human organ and skin cancer is now rated the

number one cancer in the United Statesrdquo explains Dr Jones ldquoSo we take a comprehensive approach to overall

healthy beautiful skinrdquo Thatrsquos what founded the winning combination of Wellsprings Dermatology and The SkinCare

Corner allowing for delivery of physician-strength products to combat both damage and aging of the skin These

products and techniques also enhance the skinrsquos ability to heal and decrease the risk of skin cancer

Dr Jones drew on her passion to educate on health and beauty for the mission statement she crafted ldquoOur mission

is to educate and encourage others towards excellence in wellness and beauty

in their lives for the glory of God thereby equipping and empowering them

to impact othersrdquo ldquoJIMMIE AND MEGHAN

In 1993 Dr Jones and her husband Dr Shawn Jones ENT-WERE THERE FOR ME otolaryngologist along with their children Rebecca Shawn Curtis and PROFESSIONALLY AND Caleb moved from Louisville back to her hometown of Paducah Dr Jonesrsquo PERSONALLY THEY

PROVED THE WHOLE roots are deep in Paducah Her father Dr Wally Montgomery practiced

PERSONAL BANKER medicine in western Kentucky for many years and her mother Gerry

CONCEPT IS VERY REAL Montgomery was an educator and served as Paducahrsquos mayor AT PADUCAH BANKrdquo Reflecting on the move she explains ldquoWe loved Louisville but we wanted

a slower pace and more community involvement Here we have found a

better place to be more aware and connected to the rest of the communityrdquo

Helping make her legacy of education and encouragement towards excellence in beauty and health a reality is

Paducah Bank with their own legacy of professionalism and personal service When she had the vision to build the

beautiful state-of-the-art facility housing her practice at 2721 West Park Drive her private bankers Jimmie Sizemore

and Meghan Knox were with her every step of the way

ldquoJimmie and Meghan were there for me professionally and personallyrdquo says Dr Jones ldquoThey were involved in every

step of the construction project from looking at the land and accessing the building site to groundbreaking and

through construction They gave me their personal cell phone numbers and told me to call any time including week-

ends They were always available and asking if there was anything they could take care of or if there was anything they

could do Jimmie and Meghan proved the whole personal banker concept is very real at Paducah Bankrdquo

22 bull WOW VOLUME 25 2016

THE WELLSPRINGS DERMATOLOGY

PHYSICIANS STAFF LACY BOYD PA-C

LISA BOGET PA-C AND DR EVELYN JONES

DR KYLE TURNBOis

GETTING BACK toMAKING

Health

Works MEDICAL LLC

for PATIENTS AND BUSINESSES Navigating the world of healthcare is often fraught with confusion and expense of both money

and time Such challenges create barriers and many do not access needed services until major problems occur Dr J Kyle

Turnbo who opened a private practice in 2000 saw these trends first-hand and was troubled

ldquoTherersquos obviously been a dramatic shift in healthcarerdquo he says ldquoand those changes have not been good for employers

who provide insurance coverage those who utilize healthcare or those who provide it Insurance costs have risen along with

deductibles and the average family has difficulty accessing care due to expense We found that flew in the face of what we

wanted to do which was simply to take care of peoplerdquo

WOW VOLUME 25 2016 bull 25

step back reevaluating his approach as a provider ldquoI knew there was a

was like a hundred years ago what it

Dr Turnbo decided to take a

better way to do thisrdquo he says ldquoI started thinking about what it

means to take care of people first and how those barriers could be liftedrdquo

Dr Turnborsquos then-developing concept which he named HealthWorks Medical came to life at James

Marine where an onsite clinic provided occupational medical services and healthcare for their employees

Through HealthWorks Medical a reasonable flat fee per month per employee or covered life allowed

open access to needed healthcare through Dr Turnbo and his staff of multiple practitioners with a wide

variety of experience and expertise

ldquoIn our research we found out that about 90 of patients did not have a primary care physician

Employers providing the benefit to employees and their families allowed them to have direct access to

practitioners providing cost savings to both the employee and the employer A person needs health

insurance especially to cover potential catastrophic events but itrsquos much easier to have insurance and pair

it with HealthWorks Medical services Wersquore proud that our small business partners have the ability to

ldquoPADUCAH BANK HAS ALWAYS BEEN SO SUPPORTIVE OF USrdquo ADDS DR TURNBO ldquoTHEYrsquoVE INVESTED THEIR FAITH AND RESOURCES INTO SMALL BUSINESSES AND HAVE CERTAINLY HELPED US REACH OUR POTENTIALrdquo

provide a healthcare package that is not cost prohibitive and their employees no longer have barriers to

access It is great for us as wellrdquo adds Dr Turnbo ldquoWe no longer have to worry about insurance company

codes and I can focus on whatrsquos best for each patientrdquo

The success of the program at James Marine expanded to other companies such as Paducah Bank and

Briggs amp Stratton in Murray From one clinic at James Marine HealthWorks Medical expanded to four

clinics in the West Kentucky region They expanded their occupational medicine and wellness divisions

and added a division in safety engineering and training HealthWorks Medical offers their services to

companies and businesses both large and small

ldquoSome of the greatest successes came in catching problems earlyrdquo says Dr Turnbo ldquoOne of the most

costly aspects of healthcare is chronic diseases If a person doesnrsquot access care however they may not know

they are headed toward major issues until it is catastrophicrdquo

HealthWorks Medical can provide education and support on any topic identified as a wellness need that a company presents

Examples include identifying problems such as pre-diabetic indicators early high blood pressure or chronic stress Jennie Morehead

Executive Director of Safety and Wellness at Healthworks Medical has seen the success first hand ldquoWersquove seen patients discover issues

early and then learn to make the necessary changes before the problem grew We just had about 8 men at a company who celebrated

being smoke and tobacco free for several years Wersquove had groups of people lose tons of weight We are so proud of them allrdquo The

staff makes themselves available for ongoing support and education even going grocery shopping with some to provide education

on dietary needs ldquoWe can show them that they donrsquot have to eat tree bark to eat healthyrdquo laughs Jennie

HealthWorks Medical also tracks potential healthcare savings of early detection and lifestyle changes 72 of dollars spent on

healthcare services is for the treatment of disease and illness that could have been prevented according to the Centers for Disease

Control and Prevention

ldquoA lot of wellness programs for companies consist of employees filling out a form and then being handed a sheet of informationrdquo

26 bull WOW VOLUME 25 2016

bull

explains Jennie ldquoWe want to be more involved than that Our wellness staff gets to know the people Wellness is not a touchy-feely

pie-in-the-sky kind of idea Every month we are on-site doing something Itrsquos not uncommon to have our folks in steel-toed boots

and hardhats out on a boat asking everyone how they are doing The next day they may be in a bank doing a ldquoBiggest Loserrdquo

program And all employees have access to our coachesrdquo

Dr Turnbo adds ldquoWhat makes HealthWorks Medical different is the follow up and management of the chronic diseases identified

through the wellness program Our practitioners evaluate and treat the diagnosis with routine follow ups and annual physical with lab

work includedrdquo

ldquoThese are simple getting-back-to-basics conceptsrdquo adds Dr Turnbo ldquoOur whole goal is to be a partner to service every need a

patient might have in healthcare from wellness to prevention to acute care And we do that with reasonable effective solutions It

goes back to our original goal of simply taking care of people and we are seeing success in doing that I think this concept will go

beyond this market and it will have started right here in Paducahrdquo

WOW VOLUME 25 2016 bull 27

On T am On Choic The strength of the team is each member The strength of each member is the team

PRIVATE BANKING TRUST DIVISION INVESTMENT DIVISION

PADUCAH FINANCIAL CONSULTANTS Securities offered through LPL Financial member FINRASIPC Insurance products offered through LPL Financial or its licensed affiliates Paducah Bank and Paducah Financial Consultants are not registered brokerdealers and are not affiliated with LPL Financial

Not FDIC Insured Not Bank Guaranteed May Lose Value Not a Bank Deposit Not Insured By Any Federal Government Agency

Gain the benefit of THREE financial services at ONE bank There is a WEALTH of experience among these trusted financial professionals at Paducah Bank We invite

you to get to know each member of our Wealth Management Team

PICTURED LEFT TO RIGHT Caroline Korte Lesa Barks Melanie McNeill Heather Alexander Conner Framptom Lora Riley Gayle Martin Melissa Jones

Barry Smith Carla Berry Mindi Whitworth Jimmie Sizemore Johnna Davenport Bev Underwood Zach Hosman and Lisa Murray

TRUST SERVICES Not FDIC Insured ndash No Bank Guarantee ndash May Lose Value PADUCAH BANK M E M B E R F D I C Not A Paducah Bank Deposit ndash Not Insured By Any Federal Government Agency

Making Lives Better in MindBodyamp

Spirit

The Rayand Kay Eckstein

Hospice Care Center gives families a place of

peace at a time of turmoil

In a day and age when medical professionals routinely perform what were once considered

miracles it is easy to lose sight of death as a natural conclusion of life and not a medical failure

WOW VOLUME 25 2016

30

Steven GRINNELL REGIONAL CEO amp SVP MERCY HEALTH

PRESIDENT amp CEO LOURDES

Ytitcf _~~of

puiJBa~l

As a part of its commitment to making lives

better in mind body and spirit Lourdes has

sought to treat death as a natural conclusion of

life by providing hospice services as a part of

the hospitalrsquos healing mission This program

allows patients and their families to spend their

final moments in a caring peace-filled setting

In April of 2015 Lourdes expanded and

enhanced hospice services by opening The

Ray and Kay Eckstein Hospice Care Center

providing a 10000 square foot state-of-the-art

facility serving a 16-county area including 13

western Kentucky counties and three southern

Illinois counties

ldquoThe Ray and Kay Eckstein Hospice Care

Center is a dream come true that our patients

will experience for generations to comerdquo said

Steven Grinnell Regional CEO amp SVP of

Mercy Health and President amp CEO of Lourdes

ldquoThis sacred space offers a better alternative

for hospice patients when symptoms or life

circumstances necessitate care outside of their

home This was designed by and for patients and

families to meet their needs with compassionate

care and support during these timesrdquo

ldquoLourdes is so grateful for the outpouring of

support from the community for this projectrdquo

Grinnell went on to say ldquoDuring the capital

campaign more than 670 individual donors

contributed gifts both large and small

Paducah Bankrsquos board of directors approved a

significant gift of $100000 toward the project

Support from the bank didnrsquot stop there A

number of their executives and employees also

stepped-up to support the hospice care center

with individual giftsrdquo

Designed in a semi-circle to avoid an

institutional feel features include 10 patient

suites with patios a comfortable family lounge

and kitchen childrenrsquos play area and serenity

garden and chapel for quiet reflection The

center allows unrestricted visiting hours and

pet visitors are also welcome

A team of dedicated specialty-trained

nurses physicians chaplain counselors social

32 bull WOW VOLUME 25 2016

workers personal care aides and volunteers

provide professional services meeting end-of-

life needs of body and spirit

Kay Williams director of Lourdes Hospice

and Home Care remembers special moments

in serving over 275 patients since the center

opened ldquoWe were able to grant a 13-year-old

cancer patientrsquos wish to see the movie Pitch

Perfect 2 Her condition kept her from going

to the theater so the movie studio arranged a

screening here in our family lounge Later we

all honored her request that we wear yellow to

her funeral Yellow is the color representing

childhood cancer awarenessrdquo

Ms Williams also recalls ldquoThe first time I

saw a large family make use of the various areas

of the center I knew we had gotten the design

right They had room to move between groups

as each dealt with the impending loss of their

family member Everyone copes in his or her

own way What a blessing to have space to

allow for itrdquo

Williams and Diane Davis president of the

Lourdes Foundation stress their gratitude for

the generosity of donors providing for needs of

others at their most vulnerable

GRINNELL HIGHLIGHTS PADUCAH BANKrsquoS VARIOUS CONTRIBUTIONS TO LOURDESrsquo MISSION ldquoPaducah Bank has historically been a strong

supporter of Lourdesrsquo mission to improve the

health of our communitiesrdquo he says ldquoThey

have been key supporters of the Lourdes

Golf Outing and Mardi Gras fundraisers for

many years In addition to the financial

resources given by the bank they also provide

intellectual capital through their executive

presence serving on the Lourdes board of

directors helping to provide the strategic

direction of our organization Lourdes is truly

blessed to have support both financial and

intellectual from Paducah Bankrdquo

A NEWLY DESIGNED CENTER FOR THE DELIVERY OF QUALITY CARE

LOURDES

bull

IN CASE OF EMERGENCY THE BEGINNING OF 2016 saw the open house ribbon cutting and

blessing of Lourdesrsquo renovated and expanded Emergency Department

Designed with the patient in mind and with the objective of saving time

and ultimately lives the new Emergency Department is fast flexible

and mobile allowing adaptability to meet any situation It is ideally

positioned for quick access to the cardiac catheterization lab operating

room magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) computerized tomography

(CT) scan and the intensive care unit

ldquoOur Emergency Department team has redesigned care to create

the shortest wait times optimize the patient experience and recruit

the best and brightest professionals in emergency medicinerdquo said

Steven Grinnell Regional CEO amp SVP of Mercy Health and President amp

CEO of Lourdes ldquoWith double the square footage this new Emergency

Department has been designed around the patientsrsquo needs The new

patient flow includes rapid medical exam rooms to reduce time spent

in the waiting room specialized care for behavioral health advanced

intervention for chemical accidents immediate chest pain intervention

and expert care from our teamrdquo

WOW VOLUME 25 2016 bull 33

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All parents want their children to learn

the importance of managing their

money Paducah Bank has a great

way to get started

The Smart Card allows you to put

a designated amount of cash on the

card so that your child (minimum age

of 13) can budget hisher expenditures

without going over the daily spending limit

you set for them You have control of their daily

spending can see purchases they have made

and they get the valuable experience of

being SMART with their funds

Itrsquos just ONE more way

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M E M B E R F D I C

35

In Frank R Paxton

Herman Eugene Katterjohn Jr

MemoryThe Paducah community recently lost two iconic leaders whose

vision and dedication were instrumental

in the continued progress of Paducah

McCracken County Both of these

devoted citizens were witness to

monumental changes in

their work and in their

lives as their careers and

personal passions were

carried out with grand

ambition Here we

honor these two proud

Paducahans and the

MANY contributions

they left to each of us

bull

Herman EugeneKatterjohn Jr was born in Paducah in 1921 He attended Paducah schools graduated

from Columbia Military Academy in Columbia TN and from Purdue

University in 1943 with a degree in pharmacy and with an ROTC

commission He later served as an Army aviator in the Korean War

Mr Katterjohn owned and operated Owen Cleaners for 40 years 20

of those years with his father-in-law Horace Owen He served as director

of the American Division of The Johnson Group Cleaners Liverpool

England for 12 years He was invited 13 consecutive years to the Varsity

International Dry Cleaners and was chairman in 1976 He was a former

member of the Paducah Tourist Commission the Paducah Convention

Center Board Paducah Water Works and Greater Paducah Industrial

Foundation He was a lifetime member of the United Church of

Paducah where he served as an elder He was the longest-serving

member of the Rotary Club of Paducah

ldquoMr Katterjohn was a part of Paducahrsquos greatest generationrdquo said

City Commissioner Allan Rhodes ldquoHe was a fabric of the communityrdquo

added County Commissioner Bill Bartleman Longtime friend Basil

Drossos said he was a part of the ldquobedrock that modern Paducah was

founded and created onrdquo ldquoOne of his favorite pastimes was just driving

around Paducahrdquo said his son-in-law David Perry ldquoThe riverfront

parks different buildings and monuments were continually fascinating

to him He loved taking rides like thatrdquo

ldquoAlmost everyone will tell you that he always knew their name He

knew about their family He was very much a people person He was

really interested not just in your name but he wanted to know how you

were doing how things were going And it was a truly genuine interestrdquo

added his daughter Carolyn Perry

One of Mr Katterjohnrsquos most noted civic projects was the University

of Kentucky College of Engineering Paducah campus In 2003 he

established the first endowed professorship and was also a key leader in

getting the college established ldquoHe had a vision for how having engi-

neering education in this area would significantly contribute to the eco-

nomic development of the regionrdquo said David Silverstein director of

the Paducah campus

Mr Katterjohn had been a member of the Paducah Bank Board of

Directors since 1957 and a past chairman ldquoMr Gene Katterjohn was

instrumental in the leadership and growth of the bank and took great

pride in itrdquo said Joe Framptom ldquoHe was committed to the belief that

the bank should serve and give back to the community Those were

tenets of his beliefs not just in his personal business but in his life Our

bank will reap the many benefits of having Mr Katterjohn at the helm

of our board of directors well into the futurerdquo

Frank R Paxton was the son of Edwin J and Florence Paxton He was a 1948 cum laude graduate of the University of Notre Dame From then until 1961 he served as business manager and general manager of The Paducah Sun (then the Paducah Sun-Democrat) He became publisher of the newspaper in 1961

succeeding his father who had held the position since 1900

In 1968 Paxton moved to Chicago to assume the role of president of Burke and James Inc a photographic supply and manufacturing company

owned by Paducah Newspapers Inc He returned to Paducah in 1972 to become president of The Paducah Bank and Trust Company a position held until his retirement in 1984 Mr Paxton led numerous civic organizations and charitable efforts during his life in Paducah

Mr Paxton served two terms as president of the Paducah Area Chamber of Commerce He was president of the Rotary Club of Paducah and chairman of Riverside Hospital which later became Lourdes In the 1950s he chaired a fundraising effort that netted a then-record $87000 for participating agencies Following that campaign he was presented with the Junior Chamber of Commercersquos Distinguished Service Award He was active in Democratic politics including a role as state campaign chairman for President Lyndon Johnson He served on numerous state boards and agencies and in 1974 was appointed by Governor Wendell Ford to the Murray State University Board of Regents Mr Paxton was a guest at the White House on several occasions during the Kennedy and Johnson administrations He told friends and family that one of his fondest memories was an occasion in 1961 when he and other newspaper publishers were invited to a private luncheon with President Kennedy to discuss the economy

ldquoAlthough Frank did not have a banking back-ground he certainly had a business background and an understanding of the communityrdquo said Joe Framptom CEO of Paducah Bank ldquoHis good common business sense served him well and it served our bank and the community very well He was an ethical honorable individual And he was a very good friend and mentor to me He will be greatly missedrdquo

Reverend Joe Beal is the

REAL DEAL At least thatrsquos how Debbie Curtis member of

Broadway United Methodist Church sees the reverend

ldquoHe walks the walkrdquo says Debbie as she exits the

Sunday service

Reverend Joe Beal has been in the ministry for 35

years and was appointed pastor of Broadway Methodist in

June 2010 His message of love is what he is associated

with most but his role as the first black preacher for this

predominantly white church is also notable

Like any new appointment Brother Joe and the

congregation began with a bit of apprehension

ldquoWe had our legitimate fear of the unknown Without

discussing it I think that we decided to trust each other

and each give the other a chance It was new different

and unknown for us both Neither of us decided to base

our judgement of the other solely on the color of our skin

but rather on how we would treat each other Sadly

however racism exists in our country and in our world I

am grateful to be part of a congregation that is trying to

create a climate of love trust and respect among all

peoplerdquo says Brother Joe

When Debbie Curtis calls Brother Joe ldquothe real dealrdquo

she says it is because his love is genuine

ldquoTo love others not professionally not in word only but

to love them lsquofor realrsquordquo says Brother Joe

Brother Joe recently announced he would be leaving

ldquothe most rewarding and fulfilling experience of [his] liferdquo

because of an ongoing battle with diabetes While he will

no longer serve in the pulpit he plans to remain as

active as he is able with the congregation

Pastoral Ministries Assistant John Sparks says that

there simply are some people you canrsquot replace

ldquoThere is a tendency for any church to see itself more

as an organization than an organism Brother Joe helped

Broadway by providing a fresh vision of compassionrdquo

says John

There are new realities in the community like home-

lessness and mental illness that John believes will

require the vision Brother Joe has brought to Broadway

ldquoItrsquos by being able to see through a lens that sees

everyone as being part of something bigger that we can

reach out to them and that we can be reached by them

as well To continue to live into that spirit that he walked

is not only a challenge but an opportunity especially in

this neighborhood He opened a lot more doors for those

opportunitiesrdquo says John

As John takes over the daily administration of the

church Brother Joe has a few words of advice

ldquoTo love unconditionallyhellipand to realize that the

success or failure of the congregation is not on his

back but on Godrsquos to remember that his name is

ldquoJohnrdquo and not ldquoAtlasrdquo to remember that the Church is

of God and will be until the end of time and lastly to

remember how much he is loved by God his family me

and the congregationrdquo says Brother Joe

And the congregation will forever love their Brother Joe

WOW VOLUME 25 2016

38

WOW VOLUME 23 2014 bull 37

$

$ $

$

Dollar$fromheaven A local church received a gift that

honored their members their mission and their beliefs

Many dream of it Some hope for it Others may pray for it ldquoItrdquo is the improbable phone call

delivering news that a stranger has named you the sole beneficiary of a trust

sufficient to retire all your debt

Seven Oaks Church of Christ on Highway 97 in Mayfield was on the

receiving end of just such a phone call in October of 2015

The congregation had made a leap of faith in 2014 adding a 4000-plus

square foot educational annex to the existing church facility to allow for a

growing congregation Included in the project were two new canopies LED

parking lot lights and other minor improvements bringing the total cost of

the project to approximately $600000 Through quarterly ldquoFifth Sundayrdquo

contributions the debt had been reduced to $338000 but was still costing

the church about $1000 per month in interest alone

One phone call from Paducah Bankrsquos Melanie McNeill changed the entire

financial situation of the church Seven Oaks was the sole beneficiary of a trust

valued at $367000 enough to retire the churchrsquos $338000 debt As Seven

Oaks Minister Josh Ketchum communicated ldquoWhen we found out the amount

of money we were fully convinced in the providence of Godrdquo

Asked if he felt the church had received pennies from heaven Elder Don

Sparks responded ldquoNo not pennies dollars from heavenrdquo

The bequest was left to the church by Graves County native Elizabeth Allene

Morris who was not a member of Seven Oaks Church and known by few in

the church Her nephew Mike Mabry describes his aunt as a strong-willed

independent woman with a sense of ad-

venture which led her to California in the

1930rsquos where she spent most of her life

Mabry fondly recalled ldquoMy Aunt

Allene had a good head for figures and

probably saw something she liked about

Seven Oaks Churchrdquo

She created her will in 1994 which

included a trust to go into effect at her

death to benefit her sister Estelle Seay

Paducah Bank became the trustee and was

responsible for managing the funds and

distributing designated principle and

40 bull WOW VOLUME 25 2016

bull

ldquoMelanie worked

really well with us and

was right on top of things She made

us feel comfortable and we believed she

always had the best interest of her client

in mind She always had time to talk to

done through Paducah Bankrdquo

Seven Oaksrsquo Josh Ketchum and

Don Sparks remember Melanie

McNeillrsquos response when they filled her

in on the details of how the amount

of the unexpected bequest related to

Josh KETCHUM

Seven Oaks Minister monthly payments to Seay for as long as

she lived At Seayrsquos death the remaining

value of the trust was to be paid out to

the church Seay was a member of Seven

Oaks but had moved away years ago to

be cared for by family Like Mrs Morris

few people in the church knew her

Mabry who lives in northern

Kentucky cared for his Aunt Estelle

in her declining health and dealt with

Paducah Bank in regard to the trust

He describes dealings with the Bank

and Melanie McNeill in particular

us and I never felt that she was rushing

me or trying to cut a conversation shortrdquo

Seeing no obstacles in his remote

dealings from outside the geographical

region of Paducah Bank he offered the

ultimate compliment ldquoIf I were in the

position to establish a trust it would be

the church debt She said ldquoThis is a

God thingrdquo

Whether you consider it a God

thing providence of God or a happy

coincidence it was made possible by a

wise woman doing prudent estate

planning with a local bank

WOW VOLUME 25 2016 bull 41

Making Memories

PADUCAH BANK SPREADS THE WOW

AROUND TOWN Over the river down main street at the movies and in the parking

lotmdashno matter the location or the encounter when Paducah Bank is there some WOW is going on Herersquos just a REALLY brief look at some of the wonderful experiences weve had this past year

WOW VOLUME 25 2016

42

LEFT Our young friend Jose (Paco)

dos Remedios shared his music and his love of

his hometown with everyone in a recent TV commercial

1 Joe Framptom presents a check for $2500 to Paducah Bank Teen of the Year winner

Meg Hancock 2 Cathy Crecelius and WPSD NewsChannel 6 were our

partners for a Super Shredder event 3 Lisa Long and Maurie McGarvey

ldquoleaned inrdquo and learned about women in the workplace last summer 4 Rae and

Dixie Hall were WOW warriors and rowers at the Dragon Boat races 5 Paducah Bank honors our veterans each day with a special

place to park 6 Macie Hargrove loved the holiday parade in WOW fashion 7 Sarah Hendley

did some networking at our summer college reception 8 Hollie Potter always gives a helping

hand to our Paducah Bank volunteer efforts 9 Some Paducah Bank swingers include Mike Shelbourne

Mark Knecht Mardie Herndon and Rick Loyd

ESERVED FOR OUR

VETERANS bull AND MILITARY

( -~

321

654

987

Karess HOSKINS

It takes a COMMUNITY

and SCHOLARSHIP

to create a productive pathwayfor college-bound

students with f inancial needs

PADUCAH BANK HAS DONATED $150000 TO THE

COMMUNITY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

WOW VOLUME 25 2016

45

SAYS HELLO

McCracken County High School 2015

THE PHONE RINGS AND AUTOMATICALLY KELE

Kele doesnrsquot just pick up the phone She picks up little things about people and remembers them From answering your calls to answering your questions the people at Paducah Bank give you personal attention and treat you like you really matter for one simple reason YOU DO Talk to the people at Paducah Bank

Real people Real service 2705755700

M E M B E R F D I C

graduate Karess Hoskins could hardly hold back her tears as she described how much

the support from the Community Scholarship Program meant to her

A first-generation college student at West Kentucky Community and Technical

College Hoskins was one of more than 150 Community Scholarship Program

students family friends and supporters who attended a luncheon recognizing students

and supporters of the program

ldquoThank you to the donors for giving students like me the opportunity to attend

college tuition-freerdquo said the 18-year-old Hoskins who plans to pursue a career in

radiology ldquoTo not have to worry about having to pay for college allows us to

focus on selecting a major and getting good gradesrdquo

Hoskinsrsquo parents Kenny and Mary Hoskins said receiving a community

scholarship was the reason their daughter is able to go to college ldquoItrsquos so

wonderfulrdquo said Mary Hoskins ldquoWithout it (the CSP scholarship) we

would never have been able to send herrdquo Her father agreed ldquoItrsquos a blessing

It really helped out a whole lot Irsquom really proud of people helping out like

this it will help others toordquo he said

The Community Scholarship Program provides scholarship funding for

up to 60 credit hours toward a technical

certification andor an associate degree

at WKCTC The Rotary Club of

Paducah initiated the idea for the CSP

as a public-private partnership with strong

participation from the Rotary the City

of Paducah McCracken County Fiscal

Court partnering high schools WKCTC

Paducah Bank and several local businesses

and companies Students at a participating

Paducah or McCracken County

high school or homeschool

within McCracken County

are eligible for the program

as long as they meet certain

criteria The inaugural CSP

class began at WKCTC in fall

2014 with 216 students Many of

those students will have graduated

46 bull WOW VOLUME 25 2016

THE PHONE RINGS AND AUTOMATICALLY KELE

from the college beginning in May 2015

Hoskins said she is striving to be a

positive influence on others ldquoIrsquom trying

to be the best role model to the ones who

look up to me For my nieces and nephews

I want them to know that when things get

difficult I will be there for them encour-

aging and supporting themrdquo Hoskins

said ldquoAnd they need to know there are

other people who are ready to assist them

when things get difficult in liferdquo

Ashley Wright WKCTC Vice President

of Institutional Advancement said one

of the most rewarding things about the

Community Scholarship Program is the

continued support of the community

ldquoItrsquos a commitment to these students

that regardless of what their personal and

professional aspirations may be they will

not have to put it on hold

because of financial barriersrdquo

Wright said

ldquoWe cannot make that

commitment without our

donorsrdquo added Wright

ldquoWe are so grateful

Paducah Bank believed in

the vision of the Community

Scholarship Program and what it

could do for Paducah and McCracken

County from the very beginning They

became one of the first businesses to

financially support this initiative and

have been committed to the scholarshiprsquos

purpose of increasing the percentage

of McCracken County students that

transition from high school to post-

secondary education Today we know

that students who participate

in the Community

Scholarship Program

are staying enrolled in

college earning a higher

GPA than their non-

CSP peers and earning

more college credit

each semester This

success is due to the businesses

and organizations that stepped up in

the beginning before we could have

envisioned these results Paducah Bank

is always looking toward the future of

this community and their support of

the Community Scholarship Program is

evidence of their commitment to the next

generation of Paducah and McCracken

Countyrdquo

SAYS HELLO

WOW VOLUME 25 2016 bull 47

THE ARTof EDUCATION AT PADUCAH SCHOOL OF ART AND DESIGN

49

ldquoTHE ENTIRE ART SCHOOL CAMPUS

ANCHORS PADUCAHrsquoS GROWING CREATIVE

ECONOMY AND ADDS WEIGHT TO THE REGIONrsquoS

RECOGNITION AS A CULTURAL DESTINATION I AM PLEASED AND PROUD

TO HAVE WORKED WITH SO MANY EXTRAORDINARY

INDIVIDUALS IN MAKING THE COMMUNITYrsquoS VISION FOR A WORLD-CLASS ART SCHOOL A REALITY AND I

AM DELIGHTED WITH WHAT WE HAVE ACCOMPLISHEDrdquo

mdashPAUL AHO Dean of the Paducah

School of Art and Design

In March 2000 the city of Paducah in partnership with Paducah Bank

launched its award-winning Artist Relocation

Program as a means of revitalizing its historic

LowerTown neighborhood This highly successful

program has infused over $30 million into the

local economy earning Paducah international

recognition as a historic cultural destination

and significantly enriching the cultural life of

the region

In August 2008 a collaborative effort between

the city West Kentucky Community and Technical

College (WKCTC) and regional interests created

Paducah School of Art to serve the region and

anchor the LowerTown Arts District through the

creation of a world-class art school The school

opened in temporary studios in downtown

Paducah and immediately exceeded expectations

for its growth

As part of a larger vision for the schoolrsquos

expansion in April 2013 the school changed its

name to Paducah School of Art and Design (PSAD)

reflecting an expanded vision for its programming

and the art schoolrsquos absorption of the collegersquos long-

standing visual communication and multimedia

programs In January 2014 Paducah School of

Art opened the Ceramics and Small Metals

Building on Madison Street in LowerTown This

historic structure allowed for a greatly expanded

state-of-the-art ceramics studio as well as studios

for the launch of new programs in jewelry and

metals to further serve the community

ldquoI recently had a chance to tour the Paducah School of Art and Design which has to be one of the most inspiring state-of-the-art facilities for artists and art students to be found anywhere Itrsquos a beautiful and thoughtfully re-purposed light-filled crown jewel that will surely be a beacon for creative visual artists in all disciplines And I canrsquot imagine what kind of wonderful impact that creative engine is going to have on the communityrdquo

mdashMICHAEL KILLOREN Local Arts Agencies Director National Endowment for the Arts

50 bull WOW VOLUME 25 2016

PSAD expanded again in August 2014 with the

completion of its 7000-square-foot Sculpture Building

located adjacent to the ceramics and small metals studios

The Sculpture Building houses fully equipped studios for

clay modeling large-scale projects wood and metals

fabrication along with a foundry and studios for mold

making and bronze casting

Also in August 2014 renovations began on the 2D and

Graphic Design Building in a historic building adjacent to

PSADrsquos other LowerTown studios This 30000-square-foot

expansion opened in January and houses the schoolrsquos programs

in drawing painting photography visual communication

and multimedia It also includes a resource library and

dedicated galleries for an enhanced exhibition program

further serving the region and the goals of WKCTC

ldquoCompletion of PSADrsquos new 2D and Graphic Design

building will allow us to properly house all of our 2D and

media programs in one location expand our Master Artists

Workshop program increase our public programming and

community outreach and continue to build on our note-

worthy exhibition programrdquo said Paul Aho Dean of PSAD

In support of Paducahrsquos emergence as a cultural and arts

destination and an eye toward national recognition for its

programs PSAD launched its first Master Artist Workshops

in the summer of 2014 The program featured national

artists and educators and attracted students from across

the country With the advent of new classes and faculty

come new opportunities for students seeking to launch

their college experience as well as significant new resources

for emerging and established artists to enhance their career

opportunities in the region and beyond

Paducah Bank supported the completion of PSAD with a

$150000 gift and the naming rights for the Paducah Bank

Kitchens Cafeacute

Paducah School of Art and Design is a division of West

Kentucky Community and Technical College a regionally

accredited college recognized by The Aspen Institute as

one of the top ten community colleges in the nation three

consecutive times and twice as a Finalist with Distinction

ldquoAt PSAD a diverse mix of traditional and non-traditional

students and studio artists from the community work side

by side in the studiosrdquo said WKCTC president Dr Barbara

Veazey ldquosharing insights experience and ideas to the

mutual benefit of allrdquo

PaulAho is the Dean of Paducah

School of Art and Design where he also teaches digital photography He earned

his Bachelor of Fine Arts degree at Florida State

University and his Master of Fine Arts degree from the

University of South Florida Paul has also taught at Palm

Beach Community College and Florida Atlantic University

He has twice been awarded South Florida Cultural

Consortium Visual and Media Artists Fellowships and

his work is represented in numerous public and private

collections ldquoThe entire art school campus anchors

Paducahrsquos growing creative economy and adds weight to

the regionrsquos recognition as a cultural destinationrdquo says

Aho ldquoI am pleased and proud to have worked with so

many extraordinary individuals in making the communityrsquos

vision for a world-class art school a reality and I am

delighted with what we have accomplishedrdquo

it

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InHonorof

Those Who Serve

Paducah Bank is joining with the Paducah community to foster strong positive relationships between police and those they seek to protect

WOW VOLUME 25 2016

53

News feeds around the nation have been full of shootings protests

and nation-wide outrage of late Some of that has resulted from rifts between police

departments and the communities theyrsquove sworn to protect

Members of the Paducah Police Department have taken steps to make sure such a

disassociation never encroaches on the community they preserve and protect Chief of

Police Brandon Barnhill says he believes establishing The Police Foundation of Paducah-

McCracken County Inc will create a way to further tie his force to the Paducah public

ldquoWe felt like this was an opportunity for us to provide an open door or an avenue for

the community to further support some of our initiativesrdquo he said

The foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization designed to raise funds and to

give local police extra resources for improving public safety strengthening community

partnerships and increasing employee development Barnhill says the City of Paducah

has given his department sufficient funding but this new effort will raise money for

extra programs and training and will hopefully strengthen the forcersquos bond with the

local community

ldquoWe see the value of relationships transparency an open-door policy and of opening

lines of communication with the

communityrdquo Barnhill says

By investing in the Paducah

Police Departmentrsquos foundation

the com-munity will help fund

programs like improved training

courses continuing education and

the purchase of new technology

for police use But Barnhill says

strengthening the relationship between

the force and the community is still

the foundationrsquos ultimate focus Itrsquos a

goal that the chief says matters now

more than ever

ldquoRelationships have to have a

strong foundational level at which you

Building on a

strongfoundation Funding provided through the Paducah Police Foundation will support initiatives in

these areas each year allowing the Paducah Police Department to undertake innovative

projects and improve its ability to serve the citizens of Paducah

bull Keep police officers safe bull Fight violence and drug related crime bull Improve

Paducah police community relations bull Make neighborhoods safer bull Provide healthy

outlets for youth bull Assist police officers in upgrading critical skills and education

The Police Foundation of Paducah McCracken County is the only organization sanc-

tioned by the Paducah Police Department to raise funds for its benefit

The Police Foundation of Paducah McCracken County Inc is a registered corporation

with the state of Kentucky and is recognized by the federal government as a 501(c)(3)

tax exempt non-profit organization

54 bull WOW VOLUME 25 2016

Building on a

strongfoundation

know people in the community they

know you as an individual and they

know your principlesrdquo he says ldquoThey

know how you manage an agency as

large as a police departmentrdquo

ldquoThe success of a community has

much to do with the success of the

institutions that form the basis of its

safety and securityrdquo said Joe Framptom

a member of the Paducah Police

Foundation board ldquoI personally believe

that the creation of this organization will

be a constructive means of supporting the

goals of our local police force and will

be a proactive impetus to maintaining

strong productive alliances between the

members of the Paducah police and the

people in our community Our bank is

pleased that we can be a part of this new

endeavor This is one more way each of

us at Paducah Bank can creatively and

beneficially serve our communityrdquo

Board Chairman Jim Garrett whole-

heartedly agrees ldquoI am honored to serve

on the new Police Foundationrsquos board

and hope that businesses and individuals

in the Paducah community will consider

supporting our effortsrdquo Garrett says

ldquoWe hope to help build a police force

capable of dealing with the complexity

of the 21st century It is imperative that

we assist our officers with additional

education and enhanced opportunities

for positive interaction with the

community it serves Every person can

make a difference no matter how big

or small as long as we have a common

goal in mindrdquo

Anyone who would like to know

more about the organization or who

would like to donate online can visit

wwwpaducahpolicefoundationorg

Donations may be made by mail to

the Police Foundation of Paducah-

McCracken County Inc PO Box 594

Paducah KY 42002-0594 Donations

can also be made in person at any

Paducah Bank location

LEFT TO RIGHT Chief Brandon Barnhill Paducah Bank CEO Joe Framptom

Board Member Leon Owens Assistant Chief Brian Krueger Board Chairman

Jim Garrett Board Member Gary Reese

NOT PICTURED Board Members Whitney Denson and April Wolfrom

WOW VOLUME 25 2016 bull 55

theLast page

ldquoUrban architecture especially architecture from the early twentieth century has been a favorite subject of my art for as long

as I have been painting I knew the first time I drove up Broadway and saw

downtown Paducah that it would soon be the subject of my paintingsrdquo

WILLIAM RENZULLI was one of the first artists to personally and professionally invest in the LowerTown Artist Relocation program and has continued to be a stalwart participant and supporter of the arts culture in Paducah

WOW VOLUME 25 2016

56

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bull

Each year Dr Evelyn Montgomery Jones dermatologist chooses a one-word theme

to serve as her guide throughout the entire year The word resonates with intent as Dr

Jones activates it to guide decisions and reinforce purpose with her staff at Wellsprings

Dermatology and The SkinCare Corner These words keep them ever mindful of their

impact in regard to family and community says Dr Jones This yearrsquos word is ldquolegacyrdquo

ldquoSkin is the largest and fastest growing human organ and skin cancer is now rated the

number one cancer in the United Statesrdquo explains Dr Jones ldquoSo we take a comprehensive approach to overall

healthy beautiful skinrdquo Thatrsquos what founded the winning combination of Wellsprings Dermatology and The SkinCare

Corner allowing for delivery of physician-strength products to combat both damage and aging of the skin These

products and techniques also enhance the skinrsquos ability to heal and decrease the risk of skin cancer

Dr Jones drew on her passion to educate on health and beauty for the mission statement she crafted ldquoOur mission

is to educate and encourage others towards excellence in wellness and beauty

in their lives for the glory of God thereby equipping and empowering them

to impact othersrdquo ldquoJIMMIE AND MEGHAN

In 1993 Dr Jones and her husband Dr Shawn Jones ENT-WERE THERE FOR ME otolaryngologist along with their children Rebecca Shawn Curtis and PROFESSIONALLY AND Caleb moved from Louisville back to her hometown of Paducah Dr Jonesrsquo PERSONALLY THEY

PROVED THE WHOLE roots are deep in Paducah Her father Dr Wally Montgomery practiced

PERSONAL BANKER medicine in western Kentucky for many years and her mother Gerry

CONCEPT IS VERY REAL Montgomery was an educator and served as Paducahrsquos mayor AT PADUCAH BANKrdquo Reflecting on the move she explains ldquoWe loved Louisville but we wanted

a slower pace and more community involvement Here we have found a

better place to be more aware and connected to the rest of the communityrdquo

Helping make her legacy of education and encouragement towards excellence in beauty and health a reality is

Paducah Bank with their own legacy of professionalism and personal service When she had the vision to build the

beautiful state-of-the-art facility housing her practice at 2721 West Park Drive her private bankers Jimmie Sizemore

and Meghan Knox were with her every step of the way

ldquoJimmie and Meghan were there for me professionally and personallyrdquo says Dr Jones ldquoThey were involved in every

step of the construction project from looking at the land and accessing the building site to groundbreaking and

through construction They gave me their personal cell phone numbers and told me to call any time including week-

ends They were always available and asking if there was anything they could take care of or if there was anything they

could do Jimmie and Meghan proved the whole personal banker concept is very real at Paducah Bankrdquo

22 bull WOW VOLUME 25 2016

THE WELLSPRINGS DERMATOLOGY

PHYSICIANS STAFF LACY BOYD PA-C

LISA BOGET PA-C AND DR EVELYN JONES

DR KYLE TURNBOis

GETTING BACK toMAKING

Health

Works MEDICAL LLC

for PATIENTS AND BUSINESSES Navigating the world of healthcare is often fraught with confusion and expense of both money

and time Such challenges create barriers and many do not access needed services until major problems occur Dr J Kyle

Turnbo who opened a private practice in 2000 saw these trends first-hand and was troubled

ldquoTherersquos obviously been a dramatic shift in healthcarerdquo he says ldquoand those changes have not been good for employers

who provide insurance coverage those who utilize healthcare or those who provide it Insurance costs have risen along with

deductibles and the average family has difficulty accessing care due to expense We found that flew in the face of what we

wanted to do which was simply to take care of peoplerdquo

WOW VOLUME 25 2016 bull 25

step back reevaluating his approach as a provider ldquoI knew there was a

was like a hundred years ago what it

Dr Turnbo decided to take a

better way to do thisrdquo he says ldquoI started thinking about what it

means to take care of people first and how those barriers could be liftedrdquo

Dr Turnborsquos then-developing concept which he named HealthWorks Medical came to life at James

Marine where an onsite clinic provided occupational medical services and healthcare for their employees

Through HealthWorks Medical a reasonable flat fee per month per employee or covered life allowed

open access to needed healthcare through Dr Turnbo and his staff of multiple practitioners with a wide

variety of experience and expertise

ldquoIn our research we found out that about 90 of patients did not have a primary care physician

Employers providing the benefit to employees and their families allowed them to have direct access to

practitioners providing cost savings to both the employee and the employer A person needs health

insurance especially to cover potential catastrophic events but itrsquos much easier to have insurance and pair

it with HealthWorks Medical services Wersquore proud that our small business partners have the ability to

ldquoPADUCAH BANK HAS ALWAYS BEEN SO SUPPORTIVE OF USrdquo ADDS DR TURNBO ldquoTHEYrsquoVE INVESTED THEIR FAITH AND RESOURCES INTO SMALL BUSINESSES AND HAVE CERTAINLY HELPED US REACH OUR POTENTIALrdquo

provide a healthcare package that is not cost prohibitive and their employees no longer have barriers to

access It is great for us as wellrdquo adds Dr Turnbo ldquoWe no longer have to worry about insurance company

codes and I can focus on whatrsquos best for each patientrdquo

The success of the program at James Marine expanded to other companies such as Paducah Bank and

Briggs amp Stratton in Murray From one clinic at James Marine HealthWorks Medical expanded to four

clinics in the West Kentucky region They expanded their occupational medicine and wellness divisions

and added a division in safety engineering and training HealthWorks Medical offers their services to

companies and businesses both large and small

ldquoSome of the greatest successes came in catching problems earlyrdquo says Dr Turnbo ldquoOne of the most

costly aspects of healthcare is chronic diseases If a person doesnrsquot access care however they may not know

they are headed toward major issues until it is catastrophicrdquo

HealthWorks Medical can provide education and support on any topic identified as a wellness need that a company presents

Examples include identifying problems such as pre-diabetic indicators early high blood pressure or chronic stress Jennie Morehead

Executive Director of Safety and Wellness at Healthworks Medical has seen the success first hand ldquoWersquove seen patients discover issues

early and then learn to make the necessary changes before the problem grew We just had about 8 men at a company who celebrated

being smoke and tobacco free for several years Wersquove had groups of people lose tons of weight We are so proud of them allrdquo The

staff makes themselves available for ongoing support and education even going grocery shopping with some to provide education

on dietary needs ldquoWe can show them that they donrsquot have to eat tree bark to eat healthyrdquo laughs Jennie

HealthWorks Medical also tracks potential healthcare savings of early detection and lifestyle changes 72 of dollars spent on

healthcare services is for the treatment of disease and illness that could have been prevented according to the Centers for Disease

Control and Prevention

ldquoA lot of wellness programs for companies consist of employees filling out a form and then being handed a sheet of informationrdquo

26 bull WOW VOLUME 25 2016

bull

explains Jennie ldquoWe want to be more involved than that Our wellness staff gets to know the people Wellness is not a touchy-feely

pie-in-the-sky kind of idea Every month we are on-site doing something Itrsquos not uncommon to have our folks in steel-toed boots

and hardhats out on a boat asking everyone how they are doing The next day they may be in a bank doing a ldquoBiggest Loserrdquo

program And all employees have access to our coachesrdquo

Dr Turnbo adds ldquoWhat makes HealthWorks Medical different is the follow up and management of the chronic diseases identified

through the wellness program Our practitioners evaluate and treat the diagnosis with routine follow ups and annual physical with lab

work includedrdquo

ldquoThese are simple getting-back-to-basics conceptsrdquo adds Dr Turnbo ldquoOur whole goal is to be a partner to service every need a

patient might have in healthcare from wellness to prevention to acute care And we do that with reasonable effective solutions It

goes back to our original goal of simply taking care of people and we are seeing success in doing that I think this concept will go

beyond this market and it will have started right here in Paducahrdquo

WOW VOLUME 25 2016 bull 27

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PICTURED LEFT TO RIGHT Caroline Korte Lesa Barks Melanie McNeill Heather Alexander Conner Framptom Lora Riley Gayle Martin Melissa Jones

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Making Lives Better in MindBodyamp

Spirit

The Rayand Kay Eckstein

Hospice Care Center gives families a place of

peace at a time of turmoil

In a day and age when medical professionals routinely perform what were once considered

miracles it is easy to lose sight of death as a natural conclusion of life and not a medical failure

WOW VOLUME 25 2016

30

Steven GRINNELL REGIONAL CEO amp SVP MERCY HEALTH

PRESIDENT amp CEO LOURDES

Ytitcf _~~of

puiJBa~l

As a part of its commitment to making lives

better in mind body and spirit Lourdes has

sought to treat death as a natural conclusion of

life by providing hospice services as a part of

the hospitalrsquos healing mission This program

allows patients and their families to spend their

final moments in a caring peace-filled setting

In April of 2015 Lourdes expanded and

enhanced hospice services by opening The

Ray and Kay Eckstein Hospice Care Center

providing a 10000 square foot state-of-the-art

facility serving a 16-county area including 13

western Kentucky counties and three southern

Illinois counties

ldquoThe Ray and Kay Eckstein Hospice Care

Center is a dream come true that our patients

will experience for generations to comerdquo said

Steven Grinnell Regional CEO amp SVP of

Mercy Health and President amp CEO of Lourdes

ldquoThis sacred space offers a better alternative

for hospice patients when symptoms or life

circumstances necessitate care outside of their

home This was designed by and for patients and

families to meet their needs with compassionate

care and support during these timesrdquo

ldquoLourdes is so grateful for the outpouring of

support from the community for this projectrdquo

Grinnell went on to say ldquoDuring the capital

campaign more than 670 individual donors

contributed gifts both large and small

Paducah Bankrsquos board of directors approved a

significant gift of $100000 toward the project

Support from the bank didnrsquot stop there A

number of their executives and employees also

stepped-up to support the hospice care center

with individual giftsrdquo

Designed in a semi-circle to avoid an

institutional feel features include 10 patient

suites with patios a comfortable family lounge

and kitchen childrenrsquos play area and serenity

garden and chapel for quiet reflection The

center allows unrestricted visiting hours and

pet visitors are also welcome

A team of dedicated specialty-trained

nurses physicians chaplain counselors social

32 bull WOW VOLUME 25 2016

workers personal care aides and volunteers

provide professional services meeting end-of-

life needs of body and spirit

Kay Williams director of Lourdes Hospice

and Home Care remembers special moments

in serving over 275 patients since the center

opened ldquoWe were able to grant a 13-year-old

cancer patientrsquos wish to see the movie Pitch

Perfect 2 Her condition kept her from going

to the theater so the movie studio arranged a

screening here in our family lounge Later we

all honored her request that we wear yellow to

her funeral Yellow is the color representing

childhood cancer awarenessrdquo

Ms Williams also recalls ldquoThe first time I

saw a large family make use of the various areas

of the center I knew we had gotten the design

right They had room to move between groups

as each dealt with the impending loss of their

family member Everyone copes in his or her

own way What a blessing to have space to

allow for itrdquo

Williams and Diane Davis president of the

Lourdes Foundation stress their gratitude for

the generosity of donors providing for needs of

others at their most vulnerable

GRINNELL HIGHLIGHTS PADUCAH BANKrsquoS VARIOUS CONTRIBUTIONS TO LOURDESrsquo MISSION ldquoPaducah Bank has historically been a strong

supporter of Lourdesrsquo mission to improve the

health of our communitiesrdquo he says ldquoThey

have been key supporters of the Lourdes

Golf Outing and Mardi Gras fundraisers for

many years In addition to the financial

resources given by the bank they also provide

intellectual capital through their executive

presence serving on the Lourdes board of

directors helping to provide the strategic

direction of our organization Lourdes is truly

blessed to have support both financial and

intellectual from Paducah Bankrdquo

A NEWLY DESIGNED CENTER FOR THE DELIVERY OF QUALITY CARE

LOURDES

bull

IN CASE OF EMERGENCY THE BEGINNING OF 2016 saw the open house ribbon cutting and

blessing of Lourdesrsquo renovated and expanded Emergency Department

Designed with the patient in mind and with the objective of saving time

and ultimately lives the new Emergency Department is fast flexible

and mobile allowing adaptability to meet any situation It is ideally

positioned for quick access to the cardiac catheterization lab operating

room magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) computerized tomography

(CT) scan and the intensive care unit

ldquoOur Emergency Department team has redesigned care to create

the shortest wait times optimize the patient experience and recruit

the best and brightest professionals in emergency medicinerdquo said

Steven Grinnell Regional CEO amp SVP of Mercy Health and President amp

CEO of Lourdes ldquoWith double the square footage this new Emergency

Department has been designed around the patientsrsquo needs The new

patient flow includes rapid medical exam rooms to reduce time spent

in the waiting room specialized care for behavioral health advanced

intervention for chemical accidents immediate chest pain intervention

and expert care from our teamrdquo

WOW VOLUME 25 2016 bull 33

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All parents want their children to learn

the importance of managing their

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The Smart Card allows you to put

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card so that your child (minimum age

of 13) can budget hisher expenditures

without going over the daily spending limit

you set for them You have control of their daily

spending can see purchases they have made

and they get the valuable experience of

being SMART with their funds

Itrsquos just ONE more way

Paducahrsquos ONE LOCAL BANK

puts a little WOW in your

life and your parenting

2705755700 wwwpaducahbankcom

M E M B E R F D I C

35

In Frank R Paxton

Herman Eugene Katterjohn Jr

MemoryThe Paducah community recently lost two iconic leaders whose

vision and dedication were instrumental

in the continued progress of Paducah

McCracken County Both of these

devoted citizens were witness to

monumental changes in

their work and in their

lives as their careers and

personal passions were

carried out with grand

ambition Here we

honor these two proud

Paducahans and the

MANY contributions

they left to each of us

bull

Herman EugeneKatterjohn Jr was born in Paducah in 1921 He attended Paducah schools graduated

from Columbia Military Academy in Columbia TN and from Purdue

University in 1943 with a degree in pharmacy and with an ROTC

commission He later served as an Army aviator in the Korean War

Mr Katterjohn owned and operated Owen Cleaners for 40 years 20

of those years with his father-in-law Horace Owen He served as director

of the American Division of The Johnson Group Cleaners Liverpool

England for 12 years He was invited 13 consecutive years to the Varsity

International Dry Cleaners and was chairman in 1976 He was a former

member of the Paducah Tourist Commission the Paducah Convention

Center Board Paducah Water Works and Greater Paducah Industrial

Foundation He was a lifetime member of the United Church of

Paducah where he served as an elder He was the longest-serving

member of the Rotary Club of Paducah

ldquoMr Katterjohn was a part of Paducahrsquos greatest generationrdquo said

City Commissioner Allan Rhodes ldquoHe was a fabric of the communityrdquo

added County Commissioner Bill Bartleman Longtime friend Basil

Drossos said he was a part of the ldquobedrock that modern Paducah was

founded and created onrdquo ldquoOne of his favorite pastimes was just driving

around Paducahrdquo said his son-in-law David Perry ldquoThe riverfront

parks different buildings and monuments were continually fascinating

to him He loved taking rides like thatrdquo

ldquoAlmost everyone will tell you that he always knew their name He

knew about their family He was very much a people person He was

really interested not just in your name but he wanted to know how you

were doing how things were going And it was a truly genuine interestrdquo

added his daughter Carolyn Perry

One of Mr Katterjohnrsquos most noted civic projects was the University

of Kentucky College of Engineering Paducah campus In 2003 he

established the first endowed professorship and was also a key leader in

getting the college established ldquoHe had a vision for how having engi-

neering education in this area would significantly contribute to the eco-

nomic development of the regionrdquo said David Silverstein director of

the Paducah campus

Mr Katterjohn had been a member of the Paducah Bank Board of

Directors since 1957 and a past chairman ldquoMr Gene Katterjohn was

instrumental in the leadership and growth of the bank and took great

pride in itrdquo said Joe Framptom ldquoHe was committed to the belief that

the bank should serve and give back to the community Those were

tenets of his beliefs not just in his personal business but in his life Our

bank will reap the many benefits of having Mr Katterjohn at the helm

of our board of directors well into the futurerdquo

Frank R Paxton was the son of Edwin J and Florence Paxton He was a 1948 cum laude graduate of the University of Notre Dame From then until 1961 he served as business manager and general manager of The Paducah Sun (then the Paducah Sun-Democrat) He became publisher of the newspaper in 1961

succeeding his father who had held the position since 1900

In 1968 Paxton moved to Chicago to assume the role of president of Burke and James Inc a photographic supply and manufacturing company

owned by Paducah Newspapers Inc He returned to Paducah in 1972 to become president of The Paducah Bank and Trust Company a position held until his retirement in 1984 Mr Paxton led numerous civic organizations and charitable efforts during his life in Paducah

Mr Paxton served two terms as president of the Paducah Area Chamber of Commerce He was president of the Rotary Club of Paducah and chairman of Riverside Hospital which later became Lourdes In the 1950s he chaired a fundraising effort that netted a then-record $87000 for participating agencies Following that campaign he was presented with the Junior Chamber of Commercersquos Distinguished Service Award He was active in Democratic politics including a role as state campaign chairman for President Lyndon Johnson He served on numerous state boards and agencies and in 1974 was appointed by Governor Wendell Ford to the Murray State University Board of Regents Mr Paxton was a guest at the White House on several occasions during the Kennedy and Johnson administrations He told friends and family that one of his fondest memories was an occasion in 1961 when he and other newspaper publishers were invited to a private luncheon with President Kennedy to discuss the economy

ldquoAlthough Frank did not have a banking back-ground he certainly had a business background and an understanding of the communityrdquo said Joe Framptom CEO of Paducah Bank ldquoHis good common business sense served him well and it served our bank and the community very well He was an ethical honorable individual And he was a very good friend and mentor to me He will be greatly missedrdquo

Reverend Joe Beal is the

REAL DEAL At least thatrsquos how Debbie Curtis member of

Broadway United Methodist Church sees the reverend

ldquoHe walks the walkrdquo says Debbie as she exits the

Sunday service

Reverend Joe Beal has been in the ministry for 35

years and was appointed pastor of Broadway Methodist in

June 2010 His message of love is what he is associated

with most but his role as the first black preacher for this

predominantly white church is also notable

Like any new appointment Brother Joe and the

congregation began with a bit of apprehension

ldquoWe had our legitimate fear of the unknown Without

discussing it I think that we decided to trust each other

and each give the other a chance It was new different

and unknown for us both Neither of us decided to base

our judgement of the other solely on the color of our skin

but rather on how we would treat each other Sadly

however racism exists in our country and in our world I

am grateful to be part of a congregation that is trying to

create a climate of love trust and respect among all

peoplerdquo says Brother Joe

When Debbie Curtis calls Brother Joe ldquothe real dealrdquo

she says it is because his love is genuine

ldquoTo love others not professionally not in word only but

to love them lsquofor realrsquordquo says Brother Joe

Brother Joe recently announced he would be leaving

ldquothe most rewarding and fulfilling experience of [his] liferdquo

because of an ongoing battle with diabetes While he will

no longer serve in the pulpit he plans to remain as

active as he is able with the congregation

Pastoral Ministries Assistant John Sparks says that

there simply are some people you canrsquot replace

ldquoThere is a tendency for any church to see itself more

as an organization than an organism Brother Joe helped

Broadway by providing a fresh vision of compassionrdquo

says John

There are new realities in the community like home-

lessness and mental illness that John believes will

require the vision Brother Joe has brought to Broadway

ldquoItrsquos by being able to see through a lens that sees

everyone as being part of something bigger that we can

reach out to them and that we can be reached by them

as well To continue to live into that spirit that he walked

is not only a challenge but an opportunity especially in

this neighborhood He opened a lot more doors for those

opportunitiesrdquo says John

As John takes over the daily administration of the

church Brother Joe has a few words of advice

ldquoTo love unconditionallyhellipand to realize that the

success or failure of the congregation is not on his

back but on Godrsquos to remember that his name is

ldquoJohnrdquo and not ldquoAtlasrdquo to remember that the Church is

of God and will be until the end of time and lastly to

remember how much he is loved by God his family me

and the congregationrdquo says Brother Joe

And the congregation will forever love their Brother Joe

WOW VOLUME 25 2016

38

WOW VOLUME 23 2014 bull 37

$

$ $

$

Dollar$fromheaven A local church received a gift that

honored their members their mission and their beliefs

Many dream of it Some hope for it Others may pray for it ldquoItrdquo is the improbable phone call

delivering news that a stranger has named you the sole beneficiary of a trust

sufficient to retire all your debt

Seven Oaks Church of Christ on Highway 97 in Mayfield was on the

receiving end of just such a phone call in October of 2015

The congregation had made a leap of faith in 2014 adding a 4000-plus

square foot educational annex to the existing church facility to allow for a

growing congregation Included in the project were two new canopies LED

parking lot lights and other minor improvements bringing the total cost of

the project to approximately $600000 Through quarterly ldquoFifth Sundayrdquo

contributions the debt had been reduced to $338000 but was still costing

the church about $1000 per month in interest alone

One phone call from Paducah Bankrsquos Melanie McNeill changed the entire

financial situation of the church Seven Oaks was the sole beneficiary of a trust

valued at $367000 enough to retire the churchrsquos $338000 debt As Seven

Oaks Minister Josh Ketchum communicated ldquoWhen we found out the amount

of money we were fully convinced in the providence of Godrdquo

Asked if he felt the church had received pennies from heaven Elder Don

Sparks responded ldquoNo not pennies dollars from heavenrdquo

The bequest was left to the church by Graves County native Elizabeth Allene

Morris who was not a member of Seven Oaks Church and known by few in

the church Her nephew Mike Mabry describes his aunt as a strong-willed

independent woman with a sense of ad-

venture which led her to California in the

1930rsquos where she spent most of her life

Mabry fondly recalled ldquoMy Aunt

Allene had a good head for figures and

probably saw something she liked about

Seven Oaks Churchrdquo

She created her will in 1994 which

included a trust to go into effect at her

death to benefit her sister Estelle Seay

Paducah Bank became the trustee and was

responsible for managing the funds and

distributing designated principle and

40 bull WOW VOLUME 25 2016

bull

ldquoMelanie worked

really well with us and

was right on top of things She made

us feel comfortable and we believed she

always had the best interest of her client

in mind She always had time to talk to

done through Paducah Bankrdquo

Seven Oaksrsquo Josh Ketchum and

Don Sparks remember Melanie

McNeillrsquos response when they filled her

in on the details of how the amount

of the unexpected bequest related to

Josh KETCHUM

Seven Oaks Minister monthly payments to Seay for as long as

she lived At Seayrsquos death the remaining

value of the trust was to be paid out to

the church Seay was a member of Seven

Oaks but had moved away years ago to

be cared for by family Like Mrs Morris

few people in the church knew her

Mabry who lives in northern

Kentucky cared for his Aunt Estelle

in her declining health and dealt with

Paducah Bank in regard to the trust

He describes dealings with the Bank

and Melanie McNeill in particular

us and I never felt that she was rushing

me or trying to cut a conversation shortrdquo

Seeing no obstacles in his remote

dealings from outside the geographical

region of Paducah Bank he offered the

ultimate compliment ldquoIf I were in the

position to establish a trust it would be

the church debt She said ldquoThis is a

God thingrdquo

Whether you consider it a God

thing providence of God or a happy

coincidence it was made possible by a

wise woman doing prudent estate

planning with a local bank

WOW VOLUME 25 2016 bull 41

Making Memories

PADUCAH BANK SPREADS THE WOW

AROUND TOWN Over the river down main street at the movies and in the parking

lotmdashno matter the location or the encounter when Paducah Bank is there some WOW is going on Herersquos just a REALLY brief look at some of the wonderful experiences weve had this past year

WOW VOLUME 25 2016

42

LEFT Our young friend Jose (Paco)

dos Remedios shared his music and his love of

his hometown with everyone in a recent TV commercial

1 Joe Framptom presents a check for $2500 to Paducah Bank Teen of the Year winner

Meg Hancock 2 Cathy Crecelius and WPSD NewsChannel 6 were our

partners for a Super Shredder event 3 Lisa Long and Maurie McGarvey

ldquoleaned inrdquo and learned about women in the workplace last summer 4 Rae and

Dixie Hall were WOW warriors and rowers at the Dragon Boat races 5 Paducah Bank honors our veterans each day with a special

place to park 6 Macie Hargrove loved the holiday parade in WOW fashion 7 Sarah Hendley

did some networking at our summer college reception 8 Hollie Potter always gives a helping

hand to our Paducah Bank volunteer efforts 9 Some Paducah Bank swingers include Mike Shelbourne

Mark Knecht Mardie Herndon and Rick Loyd

ESERVED FOR OUR

VETERANS bull AND MILITARY

( -~

321

654

987

Karess HOSKINS

It takes a COMMUNITY

and SCHOLARSHIP

to create a productive pathwayfor college-bound

students with f inancial needs

PADUCAH BANK HAS DONATED $150000 TO THE

COMMUNITY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

WOW VOLUME 25 2016

45

SAYS HELLO

McCracken County High School 2015

THE PHONE RINGS AND AUTOMATICALLY KELE

Kele doesnrsquot just pick up the phone She picks up little things about people and remembers them From answering your calls to answering your questions the people at Paducah Bank give you personal attention and treat you like you really matter for one simple reason YOU DO Talk to the people at Paducah Bank

Real people Real service 2705755700

M E M B E R F D I C

graduate Karess Hoskins could hardly hold back her tears as she described how much

the support from the Community Scholarship Program meant to her

A first-generation college student at West Kentucky Community and Technical

College Hoskins was one of more than 150 Community Scholarship Program

students family friends and supporters who attended a luncheon recognizing students

and supporters of the program

ldquoThank you to the donors for giving students like me the opportunity to attend

college tuition-freerdquo said the 18-year-old Hoskins who plans to pursue a career in

radiology ldquoTo not have to worry about having to pay for college allows us to

focus on selecting a major and getting good gradesrdquo

Hoskinsrsquo parents Kenny and Mary Hoskins said receiving a community

scholarship was the reason their daughter is able to go to college ldquoItrsquos so

wonderfulrdquo said Mary Hoskins ldquoWithout it (the CSP scholarship) we

would never have been able to send herrdquo Her father agreed ldquoItrsquos a blessing

It really helped out a whole lot Irsquom really proud of people helping out like

this it will help others toordquo he said

The Community Scholarship Program provides scholarship funding for

up to 60 credit hours toward a technical

certification andor an associate degree

at WKCTC The Rotary Club of

Paducah initiated the idea for the CSP

as a public-private partnership with strong

participation from the Rotary the City

of Paducah McCracken County Fiscal

Court partnering high schools WKCTC

Paducah Bank and several local businesses

and companies Students at a participating

Paducah or McCracken County

high school or homeschool

within McCracken County

are eligible for the program

as long as they meet certain

criteria The inaugural CSP

class began at WKCTC in fall

2014 with 216 students Many of

those students will have graduated

46 bull WOW VOLUME 25 2016

THE PHONE RINGS AND AUTOMATICALLY KELE

from the college beginning in May 2015

Hoskins said she is striving to be a

positive influence on others ldquoIrsquom trying

to be the best role model to the ones who

look up to me For my nieces and nephews

I want them to know that when things get

difficult I will be there for them encour-

aging and supporting themrdquo Hoskins

said ldquoAnd they need to know there are

other people who are ready to assist them

when things get difficult in liferdquo

Ashley Wright WKCTC Vice President

of Institutional Advancement said one

of the most rewarding things about the

Community Scholarship Program is the

continued support of the community

ldquoItrsquos a commitment to these students

that regardless of what their personal and

professional aspirations may be they will

not have to put it on hold

because of financial barriersrdquo

Wright said

ldquoWe cannot make that

commitment without our

donorsrdquo added Wright

ldquoWe are so grateful

Paducah Bank believed in

the vision of the Community

Scholarship Program and what it

could do for Paducah and McCracken

County from the very beginning They

became one of the first businesses to

financially support this initiative and

have been committed to the scholarshiprsquos

purpose of increasing the percentage

of McCracken County students that

transition from high school to post-

secondary education Today we know

that students who participate

in the Community

Scholarship Program

are staying enrolled in

college earning a higher

GPA than their non-

CSP peers and earning

more college credit

each semester This

success is due to the businesses

and organizations that stepped up in

the beginning before we could have

envisioned these results Paducah Bank

is always looking toward the future of

this community and their support of

the Community Scholarship Program is

evidence of their commitment to the next

generation of Paducah and McCracken

Countyrdquo

SAYS HELLO

WOW VOLUME 25 2016 bull 47

THE ARTof EDUCATION AT PADUCAH SCHOOL OF ART AND DESIGN

49

ldquoTHE ENTIRE ART SCHOOL CAMPUS

ANCHORS PADUCAHrsquoS GROWING CREATIVE

ECONOMY AND ADDS WEIGHT TO THE REGIONrsquoS

RECOGNITION AS A CULTURAL DESTINATION I AM PLEASED AND PROUD

TO HAVE WORKED WITH SO MANY EXTRAORDINARY

INDIVIDUALS IN MAKING THE COMMUNITYrsquoS VISION FOR A WORLD-CLASS ART SCHOOL A REALITY AND I

AM DELIGHTED WITH WHAT WE HAVE ACCOMPLISHEDrdquo

mdashPAUL AHO Dean of the Paducah

School of Art and Design

In March 2000 the city of Paducah in partnership with Paducah Bank

launched its award-winning Artist Relocation

Program as a means of revitalizing its historic

LowerTown neighborhood This highly successful

program has infused over $30 million into the

local economy earning Paducah international

recognition as a historic cultural destination

and significantly enriching the cultural life of

the region

In August 2008 a collaborative effort between

the city West Kentucky Community and Technical

College (WKCTC) and regional interests created

Paducah School of Art to serve the region and

anchor the LowerTown Arts District through the

creation of a world-class art school The school

opened in temporary studios in downtown

Paducah and immediately exceeded expectations

for its growth

As part of a larger vision for the schoolrsquos

expansion in April 2013 the school changed its

name to Paducah School of Art and Design (PSAD)

reflecting an expanded vision for its programming

and the art schoolrsquos absorption of the collegersquos long-

standing visual communication and multimedia

programs In January 2014 Paducah School of

Art opened the Ceramics and Small Metals

Building on Madison Street in LowerTown This

historic structure allowed for a greatly expanded

state-of-the-art ceramics studio as well as studios

for the launch of new programs in jewelry and

metals to further serve the community

ldquoI recently had a chance to tour the Paducah School of Art and Design which has to be one of the most inspiring state-of-the-art facilities for artists and art students to be found anywhere Itrsquos a beautiful and thoughtfully re-purposed light-filled crown jewel that will surely be a beacon for creative visual artists in all disciplines And I canrsquot imagine what kind of wonderful impact that creative engine is going to have on the communityrdquo

mdashMICHAEL KILLOREN Local Arts Agencies Director National Endowment for the Arts

50 bull WOW VOLUME 25 2016

PSAD expanded again in August 2014 with the

completion of its 7000-square-foot Sculpture Building

located adjacent to the ceramics and small metals studios

The Sculpture Building houses fully equipped studios for

clay modeling large-scale projects wood and metals

fabrication along with a foundry and studios for mold

making and bronze casting

Also in August 2014 renovations began on the 2D and

Graphic Design Building in a historic building adjacent to

PSADrsquos other LowerTown studios This 30000-square-foot

expansion opened in January and houses the schoolrsquos programs

in drawing painting photography visual communication

and multimedia It also includes a resource library and

dedicated galleries for an enhanced exhibition program

further serving the region and the goals of WKCTC

ldquoCompletion of PSADrsquos new 2D and Graphic Design

building will allow us to properly house all of our 2D and

media programs in one location expand our Master Artists

Workshop program increase our public programming and

community outreach and continue to build on our note-

worthy exhibition programrdquo said Paul Aho Dean of PSAD

In support of Paducahrsquos emergence as a cultural and arts

destination and an eye toward national recognition for its

programs PSAD launched its first Master Artist Workshops

in the summer of 2014 The program featured national

artists and educators and attracted students from across

the country With the advent of new classes and faculty

come new opportunities for students seeking to launch

their college experience as well as significant new resources

for emerging and established artists to enhance their career

opportunities in the region and beyond

Paducah Bank supported the completion of PSAD with a

$150000 gift and the naming rights for the Paducah Bank

Kitchens Cafeacute

Paducah School of Art and Design is a division of West

Kentucky Community and Technical College a regionally

accredited college recognized by The Aspen Institute as

one of the top ten community colleges in the nation three

consecutive times and twice as a Finalist with Distinction

ldquoAt PSAD a diverse mix of traditional and non-traditional

students and studio artists from the community work side

by side in the studiosrdquo said WKCTC president Dr Barbara

Veazey ldquosharing insights experience and ideas to the

mutual benefit of allrdquo

PaulAho is the Dean of Paducah

School of Art and Design where he also teaches digital photography He earned

his Bachelor of Fine Arts degree at Florida State

University and his Master of Fine Arts degree from the

University of South Florida Paul has also taught at Palm

Beach Community College and Florida Atlantic University

He has twice been awarded South Florida Cultural

Consortium Visual and Media Artists Fellowships and

his work is represented in numerous public and private

collections ldquoThe entire art school campus anchors

Paducahrsquos growing creative economy and adds weight to

the regionrsquos recognition as a cultural destinationrdquo says

Aho ldquoI am pleased and proud to have worked with so

many extraordinary individuals in making the communityrsquos

vision for a world-class art school a reality and I am

delighted with what we have accomplishedrdquo

it

Allpo1nt

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InHonorof

Those Who Serve

Paducah Bank is joining with the Paducah community to foster strong positive relationships between police and those they seek to protect

WOW VOLUME 25 2016

53

News feeds around the nation have been full of shootings protests

and nation-wide outrage of late Some of that has resulted from rifts between police

departments and the communities theyrsquove sworn to protect

Members of the Paducah Police Department have taken steps to make sure such a

disassociation never encroaches on the community they preserve and protect Chief of

Police Brandon Barnhill says he believes establishing The Police Foundation of Paducah-

McCracken County Inc will create a way to further tie his force to the Paducah public

ldquoWe felt like this was an opportunity for us to provide an open door or an avenue for

the community to further support some of our initiativesrdquo he said

The foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization designed to raise funds and to

give local police extra resources for improving public safety strengthening community

partnerships and increasing employee development Barnhill says the City of Paducah

has given his department sufficient funding but this new effort will raise money for

extra programs and training and will hopefully strengthen the forcersquos bond with the

local community

ldquoWe see the value of relationships transparency an open-door policy and of opening

lines of communication with the

communityrdquo Barnhill says

By investing in the Paducah

Police Departmentrsquos foundation

the com-munity will help fund

programs like improved training

courses continuing education and

the purchase of new technology

for police use But Barnhill says

strengthening the relationship between

the force and the community is still

the foundationrsquos ultimate focus Itrsquos a

goal that the chief says matters now

more than ever

ldquoRelationships have to have a

strong foundational level at which you

Building on a

strongfoundation Funding provided through the Paducah Police Foundation will support initiatives in

these areas each year allowing the Paducah Police Department to undertake innovative

projects and improve its ability to serve the citizens of Paducah

bull Keep police officers safe bull Fight violence and drug related crime bull Improve

Paducah police community relations bull Make neighborhoods safer bull Provide healthy

outlets for youth bull Assist police officers in upgrading critical skills and education

The Police Foundation of Paducah McCracken County is the only organization sanc-

tioned by the Paducah Police Department to raise funds for its benefit

The Police Foundation of Paducah McCracken County Inc is a registered corporation

with the state of Kentucky and is recognized by the federal government as a 501(c)(3)

tax exempt non-profit organization

54 bull WOW VOLUME 25 2016

Building on a

strongfoundation

know people in the community they

know you as an individual and they

know your principlesrdquo he says ldquoThey

know how you manage an agency as

large as a police departmentrdquo

ldquoThe success of a community has

much to do with the success of the

institutions that form the basis of its

safety and securityrdquo said Joe Framptom

a member of the Paducah Police

Foundation board ldquoI personally believe

that the creation of this organization will

be a constructive means of supporting the

goals of our local police force and will

be a proactive impetus to maintaining

strong productive alliances between the

members of the Paducah police and the

people in our community Our bank is

pleased that we can be a part of this new

endeavor This is one more way each of

us at Paducah Bank can creatively and

beneficially serve our communityrdquo

Board Chairman Jim Garrett whole-

heartedly agrees ldquoI am honored to serve

on the new Police Foundationrsquos board

and hope that businesses and individuals

in the Paducah community will consider

supporting our effortsrdquo Garrett says

ldquoWe hope to help build a police force

capable of dealing with the complexity

of the 21st century It is imperative that

we assist our officers with additional

education and enhanced opportunities

for positive interaction with the

community it serves Every person can

make a difference no matter how big

or small as long as we have a common

goal in mindrdquo

Anyone who would like to know

more about the organization or who

would like to donate online can visit

wwwpaducahpolicefoundationorg

Donations may be made by mail to

the Police Foundation of Paducah-

McCracken County Inc PO Box 594

Paducah KY 42002-0594 Donations

can also be made in person at any

Paducah Bank location

LEFT TO RIGHT Chief Brandon Barnhill Paducah Bank CEO Joe Framptom

Board Member Leon Owens Assistant Chief Brian Krueger Board Chairman

Jim Garrett Board Member Gary Reese

NOT PICTURED Board Members Whitney Denson and April Wolfrom

WOW VOLUME 25 2016 bull 55

theLast page

ldquoUrban architecture especially architecture from the early twentieth century has been a favorite subject of my art for as long

as I have been painting I knew the first time I drove up Broadway and saw

downtown Paducah that it would soon be the subject of my paintingsrdquo

WILLIAM RENZULLI was one of the first artists to personally and professionally invest in the LowerTown Artist Relocation program and has continued to be a stalwart participant and supporter of the arts culture in Paducah

WOW VOLUME 25 2016

56

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Post Office Box 2600 bull Paducah KY 42002-2600

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Call or stop by a Paducah Bank location today and letrsquos get acquainted You have so much to plan for and we want to help

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THE WELLSPRINGS DERMATOLOGY

PHYSICIANS STAFF LACY BOYD PA-C

LISA BOGET PA-C AND DR EVELYN JONES

DR KYLE TURNBOis

GETTING BACK toMAKING

Health

Works MEDICAL LLC

for PATIENTS AND BUSINESSES Navigating the world of healthcare is often fraught with confusion and expense of both money

and time Such challenges create barriers and many do not access needed services until major problems occur Dr J Kyle

Turnbo who opened a private practice in 2000 saw these trends first-hand and was troubled

ldquoTherersquos obviously been a dramatic shift in healthcarerdquo he says ldquoand those changes have not been good for employers

who provide insurance coverage those who utilize healthcare or those who provide it Insurance costs have risen along with

deductibles and the average family has difficulty accessing care due to expense We found that flew in the face of what we

wanted to do which was simply to take care of peoplerdquo

WOW VOLUME 25 2016 bull 25

step back reevaluating his approach as a provider ldquoI knew there was a

was like a hundred years ago what it

Dr Turnbo decided to take a

better way to do thisrdquo he says ldquoI started thinking about what it

means to take care of people first and how those barriers could be liftedrdquo

Dr Turnborsquos then-developing concept which he named HealthWorks Medical came to life at James

Marine where an onsite clinic provided occupational medical services and healthcare for their employees

Through HealthWorks Medical a reasonable flat fee per month per employee or covered life allowed

open access to needed healthcare through Dr Turnbo and his staff of multiple practitioners with a wide

variety of experience and expertise

ldquoIn our research we found out that about 90 of patients did not have a primary care physician

Employers providing the benefit to employees and their families allowed them to have direct access to

practitioners providing cost savings to both the employee and the employer A person needs health

insurance especially to cover potential catastrophic events but itrsquos much easier to have insurance and pair

it with HealthWorks Medical services Wersquore proud that our small business partners have the ability to

ldquoPADUCAH BANK HAS ALWAYS BEEN SO SUPPORTIVE OF USrdquo ADDS DR TURNBO ldquoTHEYrsquoVE INVESTED THEIR FAITH AND RESOURCES INTO SMALL BUSINESSES AND HAVE CERTAINLY HELPED US REACH OUR POTENTIALrdquo

provide a healthcare package that is not cost prohibitive and their employees no longer have barriers to

access It is great for us as wellrdquo adds Dr Turnbo ldquoWe no longer have to worry about insurance company

codes and I can focus on whatrsquos best for each patientrdquo

The success of the program at James Marine expanded to other companies such as Paducah Bank and

Briggs amp Stratton in Murray From one clinic at James Marine HealthWorks Medical expanded to four

clinics in the West Kentucky region They expanded their occupational medicine and wellness divisions

and added a division in safety engineering and training HealthWorks Medical offers their services to

companies and businesses both large and small

ldquoSome of the greatest successes came in catching problems earlyrdquo says Dr Turnbo ldquoOne of the most

costly aspects of healthcare is chronic diseases If a person doesnrsquot access care however they may not know

they are headed toward major issues until it is catastrophicrdquo

HealthWorks Medical can provide education and support on any topic identified as a wellness need that a company presents

Examples include identifying problems such as pre-diabetic indicators early high blood pressure or chronic stress Jennie Morehead

Executive Director of Safety and Wellness at Healthworks Medical has seen the success first hand ldquoWersquove seen patients discover issues

early and then learn to make the necessary changes before the problem grew We just had about 8 men at a company who celebrated

being smoke and tobacco free for several years Wersquove had groups of people lose tons of weight We are so proud of them allrdquo The

staff makes themselves available for ongoing support and education even going grocery shopping with some to provide education

on dietary needs ldquoWe can show them that they donrsquot have to eat tree bark to eat healthyrdquo laughs Jennie

HealthWorks Medical also tracks potential healthcare savings of early detection and lifestyle changes 72 of dollars spent on

healthcare services is for the treatment of disease and illness that could have been prevented according to the Centers for Disease

Control and Prevention

ldquoA lot of wellness programs for companies consist of employees filling out a form and then being handed a sheet of informationrdquo

26 bull WOW VOLUME 25 2016

bull

explains Jennie ldquoWe want to be more involved than that Our wellness staff gets to know the people Wellness is not a touchy-feely

pie-in-the-sky kind of idea Every month we are on-site doing something Itrsquos not uncommon to have our folks in steel-toed boots

and hardhats out on a boat asking everyone how they are doing The next day they may be in a bank doing a ldquoBiggest Loserrdquo

program And all employees have access to our coachesrdquo

Dr Turnbo adds ldquoWhat makes HealthWorks Medical different is the follow up and management of the chronic diseases identified

through the wellness program Our practitioners evaluate and treat the diagnosis with routine follow ups and annual physical with lab

work includedrdquo

ldquoThese are simple getting-back-to-basics conceptsrdquo adds Dr Turnbo ldquoOur whole goal is to be a partner to service every need a

patient might have in healthcare from wellness to prevention to acute care And we do that with reasonable effective solutions It

goes back to our original goal of simply taking care of people and we are seeing success in doing that I think this concept will go

beyond this market and it will have started right here in Paducahrdquo

WOW VOLUME 25 2016 bull 27

On T am On Choic The strength of the team is each member The strength of each member is the team

PRIVATE BANKING TRUST DIVISION INVESTMENT DIVISION

PADUCAH FINANCIAL CONSULTANTS Securities offered through LPL Financial member FINRASIPC Insurance products offered through LPL Financial or its licensed affiliates Paducah Bank and Paducah Financial Consultants are not registered brokerdealers and are not affiliated with LPL Financial

Not FDIC Insured Not Bank Guaranteed May Lose Value Not a Bank Deposit Not Insured By Any Federal Government Agency

Gain the benefit of THREE financial services at ONE bank There is a WEALTH of experience among these trusted financial professionals at Paducah Bank We invite

you to get to know each member of our Wealth Management Team

PICTURED LEFT TO RIGHT Caroline Korte Lesa Barks Melanie McNeill Heather Alexander Conner Framptom Lora Riley Gayle Martin Melissa Jones

Barry Smith Carla Berry Mindi Whitworth Jimmie Sizemore Johnna Davenport Bev Underwood Zach Hosman and Lisa Murray

TRUST SERVICES Not FDIC Insured ndash No Bank Guarantee ndash May Lose Value PADUCAH BANK M E M B E R F D I C Not A Paducah Bank Deposit ndash Not Insured By Any Federal Government Agency

Making Lives Better in MindBodyamp

Spirit

The Rayand Kay Eckstein

Hospice Care Center gives families a place of

peace at a time of turmoil

In a day and age when medical professionals routinely perform what were once considered

miracles it is easy to lose sight of death as a natural conclusion of life and not a medical failure

WOW VOLUME 25 2016

30

Steven GRINNELL REGIONAL CEO amp SVP MERCY HEALTH

PRESIDENT amp CEO LOURDES

Ytitcf _~~of

puiJBa~l

As a part of its commitment to making lives

better in mind body and spirit Lourdes has

sought to treat death as a natural conclusion of

life by providing hospice services as a part of

the hospitalrsquos healing mission This program

allows patients and their families to spend their

final moments in a caring peace-filled setting

In April of 2015 Lourdes expanded and

enhanced hospice services by opening The

Ray and Kay Eckstein Hospice Care Center

providing a 10000 square foot state-of-the-art

facility serving a 16-county area including 13

western Kentucky counties and three southern

Illinois counties

ldquoThe Ray and Kay Eckstein Hospice Care

Center is a dream come true that our patients

will experience for generations to comerdquo said

Steven Grinnell Regional CEO amp SVP of

Mercy Health and President amp CEO of Lourdes

ldquoThis sacred space offers a better alternative

for hospice patients when symptoms or life

circumstances necessitate care outside of their

home This was designed by and for patients and

families to meet their needs with compassionate

care and support during these timesrdquo

ldquoLourdes is so grateful for the outpouring of

support from the community for this projectrdquo

Grinnell went on to say ldquoDuring the capital

campaign more than 670 individual donors

contributed gifts both large and small

Paducah Bankrsquos board of directors approved a

significant gift of $100000 toward the project

Support from the bank didnrsquot stop there A

number of their executives and employees also

stepped-up to support the hospice care center

with individual giftsrdquo

Designed in a semi-circle to avoid an

institutional feel features include 10 patient

suites with patios a comfortable family lounge

and kitchen childrenrsquos play area and serenity

garden and chapel for quiet reflection The

center allows unrestricted visiting hours and

pet visitors are also welcome

A team of dedicated specialty-trained

nurses physicians chaplain counselors social

32 bull WOW VOLUME 25 2016

workers personal care aides and volunteers

provide professional services meeting end-of-

life needs of body and spirit

Kay Williams director of Lourdes Hospice

and Home Care remembers special moments

in serving over 275 patients since the center

opened ldquoWe were able to grant a 13-year-old

cancer patientrsquos wish to see the movie Pitch

Perfect 2 Her condition kept her from going

to the theater so the movie studio arranged a

screening here in our family lounge Later we

all honored her request that we wear yellow to

her funeral Yellow is the color representing

childhood cancer awarenessrdquo

Ms Williams also recalls ldquoThe first time I

saw a large family make use of the various areas

of the center I knew we had gotten the design

right They had room to move between groups

as each dealt with the impending loss of their

family member Everyone copes in his or her

own way What a blessing to have space to

allow for itrdquo

Williams and Diane Davis president of the

Lourdes Foundation stress their gratitude for

the generosity of donors providing for needs of

others at their most vulnerable

GRINNELL HIGHLIGHTS PADUCAH BANKrsquoS VARIOUS CONTRIBUTIONS TO LOURDESrsquo MISSION ldquoPaducah Bank has historically been a strong

supporter of Lourdesrsquo mission to improve the

health of our communitiesrdquo he says ldquoThey

have been key supporters of the Lourdes

Golf Outing and Mardi Gras fundraisers for

many years In addition to the financial

resources given by the bank they also provide

intellectual capital through their executive

presence serving on the Lourdes board of

directors helping to provide the strategic

direction of our organization Lourdes is truly

blessed to have support both financial and

intellectual from Paducah Bankrdquo

A NEWLY DESIGNED CENTER FOR THE DELIVERY OF QUALITY CARE

LOURDES

bull

IN CASE OF EMERGENCY THE BEGINNING OF 2016 saw the open house ribbon cutting and

blessing of Lourdesrsquo renovated and expanded Emergency Department

Designed with the patient in mind and with the objective of saving time

and ultimately lives the new Emergency Department is fast flexible

and mobile allowing adaptability to meet any situation It is ideally

positioned for quick access to the cardiac catheterization lab operating

room magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) computerized tomography

(CT) scan and the intensive care unit

ldquoOur Emergency Department team has redesigned care to create

the shortest wait times optimize the patient experience and recruit

the best and brightest professionals in emergency medicinerdquo said

Steven Grinnell Regional CEO amp SVP of Mercy Health and President amp

CEO of Lourdes ldquoWith double the square footage this new Emergency

Department has been designed around the patientsrsquo needs The new

patient flow includes rapid medical exam rooms to reduce time spent

in the waiting room specialized care for behavioral health advanced

intervention for chemical accidents immediate chest pain intervention

and expert care from our teamrdquo

WOW VOLUME 25 2016 bull 33

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All parents want their children to learn

the importance of managing their

money Paducah Bank has a great

way to get started

The Smart Card allows you to put

a designated amount of cash on the

card so that your child (minimum age

of 13) can budget hisher expenditures

without going over the daily spending limit

you set for them You have control of their daily

spending can see purchases they have made

and they get the valuable experience of

being SMART with their funds

Itrsquos just ONE more way

Paducahrsquos ONE LOCAL BANK

puts a little WOW in your

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M E M B E R F D I C

35

In Frank R Paxton

Herman Eugene Katterjohn Jr

MemoryThe Paducah community recently lost two iconic leaders whose

vision and dedication were instrumental

in the continued progress of Paducah

McCracken County Both of these

devoted citizens were witness to

monumental changes in

their work and in their

lives as their careers and

personal passions were

carried out with grand

ambition Here we

honor these two proud

Paducahans and the

MANY contributions

they left to each of us

bull

Herman EugeneKatterjohn Jr was born in Paducah in 1921 He attended Paducah schools graduated

from Columbia Military Academy in Columbia TN and from Purdue

University in 1943 with a degree in pharmacy and with an ROTC

commission He later served as an Army aviator in the Korean War

Mr Katterjohn owned and operated Owen Cleaners for 40 years 20

of those years with his father-in-law Horace Owen He served as director

of the American Division of The Johnson Group Cleaners Liverpool

England for 12 years He was invited 13 consecutive years to the Varsity

International Dry Cleaners and was chairman in 1976 He was a former

member of the Paducah Tourist Commission the Paducah Convention

Center Board Paducah Water Works and Greater Paducah Industrial

Foundation He was a lifetime member of the United Church of

Paducah where he served as an elder He was the longest-serving

member of the Rotary Club of Paducah

ldquoMr Katterjohn was a part of Paducahrsquos greatest generationrdquo said

City Commissioner Allan Rhodes ldquoHe was a fabric of the communityrdquo

added County Commissioner Bill Bartleman Longtime friend Basil

Drossos said he was a part of the ldquobedrock that modern Paducah was

founded and created onrdquo ldquoOne of his favorite pastimes was just driving

around Paducahrdquo said his son-in-law David Perry ldquoThe riverfront

parks different buildings and monuments were continually fascinating

to him He loved taking rides like thatrdquo

ldquoAlmost everyone will tell you that he always knew their name He

knew about their family He was very much a people person He was

really interested not just in your name but he wanted to know how you

were doing how things were going And it was a truly genuine interestrdquo

added his daughter Carolyn Perry

One of Mr Katterjohnrsquos most noted civic projects was the University

of Kentucky College of Engineering Paducah campus In 2003 he

established the first endowed professorship and was also a key leader in

getting the college established ldquoHe had a vision for how having engi-

neering education in this area would significantly contribute to the eco-

nomic development of the regionrdquo said David Silverstein director of

the Paducah campus

Mr Katterjohn had been a member of the Paducah Bank Board of

Directors since 1957 and a past chairman ldquoMr Gene Katterjohn was

instrumental in the leadership and growth of the bank and took great

pride in itrdquo said Joe Framptom ldquoHe was committed to the belief that

the bank should serve and give back to the community Those were

tenets of his beliefs not just in his personal business but in his life Our

bank will reap the many benefits of having Mr Katterjohn at the helm

of our board of directors well into the futurerdquo

Frank R Paxton was the son of Edwin J and Florence Paxton He was a 1948 cum laude graduate of the University of Notre Dame From then until 1961 he served as business manager and general manager of The Paducah Sun (then the Paducah Sun-Democrat) He became publisher of the newspaper in 1961

succeeding his father who had held the position since 1900

In 1968 Paxton moved to Chicago to assume the role of president of Burke and James Inc a photographic supply and manufacturing company

owned by Paducah Newspapers Inc He returned to Paducah in 1972 to become president of The Paducah Bank and Trust Company a position held until his retirement in 1984 Mr Paxton led numerous civic organizations and charitable efforts during his life in Paducah

Mr Paxton served two terms as president of the Paducah Area Chamber of Commerce He was president of the Rotary Club of Paducah and chairman of Riverside Hospital which later became Lourdes In the 1950s he chaired a fundraising effort that netted a then-record $87000 for participating agencies Following that campaign he was presented with the Junior Chamber of Commercersquos Distinguished Service Award He was active in Democratic politics including a role as state campaign chairman for President Lyndon Johnson He served on numerous state boards and agencies and in 1974 was appointed by Governor Wendell Ford to the Murray State University Board of Regents Mr Paxton was a guest at the White House on several occasions during the Kennedy and Johnson administrations He told friends and family that one of his fondest memories was an occasion in 1961 when he and other newspaper publishers were invited to a private luncheon with President Kennedy to discuss the economy

ldquoAlthough Frank did not have a banking back-ground he certainly had a business background and an understanding of the communityrdquo said Joe Framptom CEO of Paducah Bank ldquoHis good common business sense served him well and it served our bank and the community very well He was an ethical honorable individual And he was a very good friend and mentor to me He will be greatly missedrdquo

Reverend Joe Beal is the

REAL DEAL At least thatrsquos how Debbie Curtis member of

Broadway United Methodist Church sees the reverend

ldquoHe walks the walkrdquo says Debbie as she exits the

Sunday service

Reverend Joe Beal has been in the ministry for 35

years and was appointed pastor of Broadway Methodist in

June 2010 His message of love is what he is associated

with most but his role as the first black preacher for this

predominantly white church is also notable

Like any new appointment Brother Joe and the

congregation began with a bit of apprehension

ldquoWe had our legitimate fear of the unknown Without

discussing it I think that we decided to trust each other

and each give the other a chance It was new different

and unknown for us both Neither of us decided to base

our judgement of the other solely on the color of our skin

but rather on how we would treat each other Sadly

however racism exists in our country and in our world I

am grateful to be part of a congregation that is trying to

create a climate of love trust and respect among all

peoplerdquo says Brother Joe

When Debbie Curtis calls Brother Joe ldquothe real dealrdquo

she says it is because his love is genuine

ldquoTo love others not professionally not in word only but

to love them lsquofor realrsquordquo says Brother Joe

Brother Joe recently announced he would be leaving

ldquothe most rewarding and fulfilling experience of [his] liferdquo

because of an ongoing battle with diabetes While he will

no longer serve in the pulpit he plans to remain as

active as he is able with the congregation

Pastoral Ministries Assistant John Sparks says that

there simply are some people you canrsquot replace

ldquoThere is a tendency for any church to see itself more

as an organization than an organism Brother Joe helped

Broadway by providing a fresh vision of compassionrdquo

says John

There are new realities in the community like home-

lessness and mental illness that John believes will

require the vision Brother Joe has brought to Broadway

ldquoItrsquos by being able to see through a lens that sees

everyone as being part of something bigger that we can

reach out to them and that we can be reached by them

as well To continue to live into that spirit that he walked

is not only a challenge but an opportunity especially in

this neighborhood He opened a lot more doors for those

opportunitiesrdquo says John

As John takes over the daily administration of the

church Brother Joe has a few words of advice

ldquoTo love unconditionallyhellipand to realize that the

success or failure of the congregation is not on his

back but on Godrsquos to remember that his name is

ldquoJohnrdquo and not ldquoAtlasrdquo to remember that the Church is

of God and will be until the end of time and lastly to

remember how much he is loved by God his family me

and the congregationrdquo says Brother Joe

And the congregation will forever love their Brother Joe

WOW VOLUME 25 2016

38

WOW VOLUME 23 2014 bull 37

$

$ $

$

Dollar$fromheaven A local church received a gift that

honored their members their mission and their beliefs

Many dream of it Some hope for it Others may pray for it ldquoItrdquo is the improbable phone call

delivering news that a stranger has named you the sole beneficiary of a trust

sufficient to retire all your debt

Seven Oaks Church of Christ on Highway 97 in Mayfield was on the

receiving end of just such a phone call in October of 2015

The congregation had made a leap of faith in 2014 adding a 4000-plus

square foot educational annex to the existing church facility to allow for a

growing congregation Included in the project were two new canopies LED

parking lot lights and other minor improvements bringing the total cost of

the project to approximately $600000 Through quarterly ldquoFifth Sundayrdquo

contributions the debt had been reduced to $338000 but was still costing

the church about $1000 per month in interest alone

One phone call from Paducah Bankrsquos Melanie McNeill changed the entire

financial situation of the church Seven Oaks was the sole beneficiary of a trust

valued at $367000 enough to retire the churchrsquos $338000 debt As Seven

Oaks Minister Josh Ketchum communicated ldquoWhen we found out the amount

of money we were fully convinced in the providence of Godrdquo

Asked if he felt the church had received pennies from heaven Elder Don

Sparks responded ldquoNo not pennies dollars from heavenrdquo

The bequest was left to the church by Graves County native Elizabeth Allene

Morris who was not a member of Seven Oaks Church and known by few in

the church Her nephew Mike Mabry describes his aunt as a strong-willed

independent woman with a sense of ad-

venture which led her to California in the

1930rsquos where she spent most of her life

Mabry fondly recalled ldquoMy Aunt

Allene had a good head for figures and

probably saw something she liked about

Seven Oaks Churchrdquo

She created her will in 1994 which

included a trust to go into effect at her

death to benefit her sister Estelle Seay

Paducah Bank became the trustee and was

responsible for managing the funds and

distributing designated principle and

40 bull WOW VOLUME 25 2016

bull

ldquoMelanie worked

really well with us and

was right on top of things She made

us feel comfortable and we believed she

always had the best interest of her client

in mind She always had time to talk to

done through Paducah Bankrdquo

Seven Oaksrsquo Josh Ketchum and

Don Sparks remember Melanie

McNeillrsquos response when they filled her

in on the details of how the amount

of the unexpected bequest related to

Josh KETCHUM

Seven Oaks Minister monthly payments to Seay for as long as

she lived At Seayrsquos death the remaining

value of the trust was to be paid out to

the church Seay was a member of Seven

Oaks but had moved away years ago to

be cared for by family Like Mrs Morris

few people in the church knew her

Mabry who lives in northern

Kentucky cared for his Aunt Estelle

in her declining health and dealt with

Paducah Bank in regard to the trust

He describes dealings with the Bank

and Melanie McNeill in particular

us and I never felt that she was rushing

me or trying to cut a conversation shortrdquo

Seeing no obstacles in his remote

dealings from outside the geographical

region of Paducah Bank he offered the

ultimate compliment ldquoIf I were in the

position to establish a trust it would be

the church debt She said ldquoThis is a

God thingrdquo

Whether you consider it a God

thing providence of God or a happy

coincidence it was made possible by a

wise woman doing prudent estate

planning with a local bank

WOW VOLUME 25 2016 bull 41

Making Memories

PADUCAH BANK SPREADS THE WOW

AROUND TOWN Over the river down main street at the movies and in the parking

lotmdashno matter the location or the encounter when Paducah Bank is there some WOW is going on Herersquos just a REALLY brief look at some of the wonderful experiences weve had this past year

WOW VOLUME 25 2016

42

LEFT Our young friend Jose (Paco)

dos Remedios shared his music and his love of

his hometown with everyone in a recent TV commercial

1 Joe Framptom presents a check for $2500 to Paducah Bank Teen of the Year winner

Meg Hancock 2 Cathy Crecelius and WPSD NewsChannel 6 were our

partners for a Super Shredder event 3 Lisa Long and Maurie McGarvey

ldquoleaned inrdquo and learned about women in the workplace last summer 4 Rae and

Dixie Hall were WOW warriors and rowers at the Dragon Boat races 5 Paducah Bank honors our veterans each day with a special

place to park 6 Macie Hargrove loved the holiday parade in WOW fashion 7 Sarah Hendley

did some networking at our summer college reception 8 Hollie Potter always gives a helping

hand to our Paducah Bank volunteer efforts 9 Some Paducah Bank swingers include Mike Shelbourne

Mark Knecht Mardie Herndon and Rick Loyd

ESERVED FOR OUR

VETERANS bull AND MILITARY

( -~

321

654

987

Karess HOSKINS

It takes a COMMUNITY

and SCHOLARSHIP

to create a productive pathwayfor college-bound

students with f inancial needs

PADUCAH BANK HAS DONATED $150000 TO THE

COMMUNITY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

WOW VOLUME 25 2016

45

SAYS HELLO

McCracken County High School 2015

THE PHONE RINGS AND AUTOMATICALLY KELE

Kele doesnrsquot just pick up the phone She picks up little things about people and remembers them From answering your calls to answering your questions the people at Paducah Bank give you personal attention and treat you like you really matter for one simple reason YOU DO Talk to the people at Paducah Bank

Real people Real service 2705755700

M E M B E R F D I C

graduate Karess Hoskins could hardly hold back her tears as she described how much

the support from the Community Scholarship Program meant to her

A first-generation college student at West Kentucky Community and Technical

College Hoskins was one of more than 150 Community Scholarship Program

students family friends and supporters who attended a luncheon recognizing students

and supporters of the program

ldquoThank you to the donors for giving students like me the opportunity to attend

college tuition-freerdquo said the 18-year-old Hoskins who plans to pursue a career in

radiology ldquoTo not have to worry about having to pay for college allows us to

focus on selecting a major and getting good gradesrdquo

Hoskinsrsquo parents Kenny and Mary Hoskins said receiving a community

scholarship was the reason their daughter is able to go to college ldquoItrsquos so

wonderfulrdquo said Mary Hoskins ldquoWithout it (the CSP scholarship) we

would never have been able to send herrdquo Her father agreed ldquoItrsquos a blessing

It really helped out a whole lot Irsquom really proud of people helping out like

this it will help others toordquo he said

The Community Scholarship Program provides scholarship funding for

up to 60 credit hours toward a technical

certification andor an associate degree

at WKCTC The Rotary Club of

Paducah initiated the idea for the CSP

as a public-private partnership with strong

participation from the Rotary the City

of Paducah McCracken County Fiscal

Court partnering high schools WKCTC

Paducah Bank and several local businesses

and companies Students at a participating

Paducah or McCracken County

high school or homeschool

within McCracken County

are eligible for the program

as long as they meet certain

criteria The inaugural CSP

class began at WKCTC in fall

2014 with 216 students Many of

those students will have graduated

46 bull WOW VOLUME 25 2016

THE PHONE RINGS AND AUTOMATICALLY KELE

from the college beginning in May 2015

Hoskins said she is striving to be a

positive influence on others ldquoIrsquom trying

to be the best role model to the ones who

look up to me For my nieces and nephews

I want them to know that when things get

difficult I will be there for them encour-

aging and supporting themrdquo Hoskins

said ldquoAnd they need to know there are

other people who are ready to assist them

when things get difficult in liferdquo

Ashley Wright WKCTC Vice President

of Institutional Advancement said one

of the most rewarding things about the

Community Scholarship Program is the

continued support of the community

ldquoItrsquos a commitment to these students

that regardless of what their personal and

professional aspirations may be they will

not have to put it on hold

because of financial barriersrdquo

Wright said

ldquoWe cannot make that

commitment without our

donorsrdquo added Wright

ldquoWe are so grateful

Paducah Bank believed in

the vision of the Community

Scholarship Program and what it

could do for Paducah and McCracken

County from the very beginning They

became one of the first businesses to

financially support this initiative and

have been committed to the scholarshiprsquos

purpose of increasing the percentage

of McCracken County students that

transition from high school to post-

secondary education Today we know

that students who participate

in the Community

Scholarship Program

are staying enrolled in

college earning a higher

GPA than their non-

CSP peers and earning

more college credit

each semester This

success is due to the businesses

and organizations that stepped up in

the beginning before we could have

envisioned these results Paducah Bank

is always looking toward the future of

this community and their support of

the Community Scholarship Program is

evidence of their commitment to the next

generation of Paducah and McCracken

Countyrdquo

SAYS HELLO

WOW VOLUME 25 2016 bull 47

THE ARTof EDUCATION AT PADUCAH SCHOOL OF ART AND DESIGN

49

ldquoTHE ENTIRE ART SCHOOL CAMPUS

ANCHORS PADUCAHrsquoS GROWING CREATIVE

ECONOMY AND ADDS WEIGHT TO THE REGIONrsquoS

RECOGNITION AS A CULTURAL DESTINATION I AM PLEASED AND PROUD

TO HAVE WORKED WITH SO MANY EXTRAORDINARY

INDIVIDUALS IN MAKING THE COMMUNITYrsquoS VISION FOR A WORLD-CLASS ART SCHOOL A REALITY AND I

AM DELIGHTED WITH WHAT WE HAVE ACCOMPLISHEDrdquo

mdashPAUL AHO Dean of the Paducah

School of Art and Design

In March 2000 the city of Paducah in partnership with Paducah Bank

launched its award-winning Artist Relocation

Program as a means of revitalizing its historic

LowerTown neighborhood This highly successful

program has infused over $30 million into the

local economy earning Paducah international

recognition as a historic cultural destination

and significantly enriching the cultural life of

the region

In August 2008 a collaborative effort between

the city West Kentucky Community and Technical

College (WKCTC) and regional interests created

Paducah School of Art to serve the region and

anchor the LowerTown Arts District through the

creation of a world-class art school The school

opened in temporary studios in downtown

Paducah and immediately exceeded expectations

for its growth

As part of a larger vision for the schoolrsquos

expansion in April 2013 the school changed its

name to Paducah School of Art and Design (PSAD)

reflecting an expanded vision for its programming

and the art schoolrsquos absorption of the collegersquos long-

standing visual communication and multimedia

programs In January 2014 Paducah School of

Art opened the Ceramics and Small Metals

Building on Madison Street in LowerTown This

historic structure allowed for a greatly expanded

state-of-the-art ceramics studio as well as studios

for the launch of new programs in jewelry and

metals to further serve the community

ldquoI recently had a chance to tour the Paducah School of Art and Design which has to be one of the most inspiring state-of-the-art facilities for artists and art students to be found anywhere Itrsquos a beautiful and thoughtfully re-purposed light-filled crown jewel that will surely be a beacon for creative visual artists in all disciplines And I canrsquot imagine what kind of wonderful impact that creative engine is going to have on the communityrdquo

mdashMICHAEL KILLOREN Local Arts Agencies Director National Endowment for the Arts

50 bull WOW VOLUME 25 2016

PSAD expanded again in August 2014 with the

completion of its 7000-square-foot Sculpture Building

located adjacent to the ceramics and small metals studios

The Sculpture Building houses fully equipped studios for

clay modeling large-scale projects wood and metals

fabrication along with a foundry and studios for mold

making and bronze casting

Also in August 2014 renovations began on the 2D and

Graphic Design Building in a historic building adjacent to

PSADrsquos other LowerTown studios This 30000-square-foot

expansion opened in January and houses the schoolrsquos programs

in drawing painting photography visual communication

and multimedia It also includes a resource library and

dedicated galleries for an enhanced exhibition program

further serving the region and the goals of WKCTC

ldquoCompletion of PSADrsquos new 2D and Graphic Design

building will allow us to properly house all of our 2D and

media programs in one location expand our Master Artists

Workshop program increase our public programming and

community outreach and continue to build on our note-

worthy exhibition programrdquo said Paul Aho Dean of PSAD

In support of Paducahrsquos emergence as a cultural and arts

destination and an eye toward national recognition for its

programs PSAD launched its first Master Artist Workshops

in the summer of 2014 The program featured national

artists and educators and attracted students from across

the country With the advent of new classes and faculty

come new opportunities for students seeking to launch

their college experience as well as significant new resources

for emerging and established artists to enhance their career

opportunities in the region and beyond

Paducah Bank supported the completion of PSAD with a

$150000 gift and the naming rights for the Paducah Bank

Kitchens Cafeacute

Paducah School of Art and Design is a division of West

Kentucky Community and Technical College a regionally

accredited college recognized by The Aspen Institute as

one of the top ten community colleges in the nation three

consecutive times and twice as a Finalist with Distinction

ldquoAt PSAD a diverse mix of traditional and non-traditional

students and studio artists from the community work side

by side in the studiosrdquo said WKCTC president Dr Barbara

Veazey ldquosharing insights experience and ideas to the

mutual benefit of allrdquo

PaulAho is the Dean of Paducah

School of Art and Design where he also teaches digital photography He earned

his Bachelor of Fine Arts degree at Florida State

University and his Master of Fine Arts degree from the

University of South Florida Paul has also taught at Palm

Beach Community College and Florida Atlantic University

He has twice been awarded South Florida Cultural

Consortium Visual and Media Artists Fellowships and

his work is represented in numerous public and private

collections ldquoThe entire art school campus anchors

Paducahrsquos growing creative economy and adds weight to

the regionrsquos recognition as a cultural destinationrdquo says

Aho ldquoI am pleased and proud to have worked with so

many extraordinary individuals in making the communityrsquos

vision for a world-class art school a reality and I am

delighted with what we have accomplishedrdquo

it

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InHonorof

Those Who Serve

Paducah Bank is joining with the Paducah community to foster strong positive relationships between police and those they seek to protect

WOW VOLUME 25 2016

53

News feeds around the nation have been full of shootings protests

and nation-wide outrage of late Some of that has resulted from rifts between police

departments and the communities theyrsquove sworn to protect

Members of the Paducah Police Department have taken steps to make sure such a

disassociation never encroaches on the community they preserve and protect Chief of

Police Brandon Barnhill says he believes establishing The Police Foundation of Paducah-

McCracken County Inc will create a way to further tie his force to the Paducah public

ldquoWe felt like this was an opportunity for us to provide an open door or an avenue for

the community to further support some of our initiativesrdquo he said

The foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization designed to raise funds and to

give local police extra resources for improving public safety strengthening community

partnerships and increasing employee development Barnhill says the City of Paducah

has given his department sufficient funding but this new effort will raise money for

extra programs and training and will hopefully strengthen the forcersquos bond with the

local community

ldquoWe see the value of relationships transparency an open-door policy and of opening

lines of communication with the

communityrdquo Barnhill says

By investing in the Paducah

Police Departmentrsquos foundation

the com-munity will help fund

programs like improved training

courses continuing education and

the purchase of new technology

for police use But Barnhill says

strengthening the relationship between

the force and the community is still

the foundationrsquos ultimate focus Itrsquos a

goal that the chief says matters now

more than ever

ldquoRelationships have to have a

strong foundational level at which you

Building on a

strongfoundation Funding provided through the Paducah Police Foundation will support initiatives in

these areas each year allowing the Paducah Police Department to undertake innovative

projects and improve its ability to serve the citizens of Paducah

bull Keep police officers safe bull Fight violence and drug related crime bull Improve

Paducah police community relations bull Make neighborhoods safer bull Provide healthy

outlets for youth bull Assist police officers in upgrading critical skills and education

The Police Foundation of Paducah McCracken County is the only organization sanc-

tioned by the Paducah Police Department to raise funds for its benefit

The Police Foundation of Paducah McCracken County Inc is a registered corporation

with the state of Kentucky and is recognized by the federal government as a 501(c)(3)

tax exempt non-profit organization

54 bull WOW VOLUME 25 2016

Building on a

strongfoundation

know people in the community they

know you as an individual and they

know your principlesrdquo he says ldquoThey

know how you manage an agency as

large as a police departmentrdquo

ldquoThe success of a community has

much to do with the success of the

institutions that form the basis of its

safety and securityrdquo said Joe Framptom

a member of the Paducah Police

Foundation board ldquoI personally believe

that the creation of this organization will

be a constructive means of supporting the

goals of our local police force and will

be a proactive impetus to maintaining

strong productive alliances between the

members of the Paducah police and the

people in our community Our bank is

pleased that we can be a part of this new

endeavor This is one more way each of

us at Paducah Bank can creatively and

beneficially serve our communityrdquo

Board Chairman Jim Garrett whole-

heartedly agrees ldquoI am honored to serve

on the new Police Foundationrsquos board

and hope that businesses and individuals

in the Paducah community will consider

supporting our effortsrdquo Garrett says

ldquoWe hope to help build a police force

capable of dealing with the complexity

of the 21st century It is imperative that

we assist our officers with additional

education and enhanced opportunities

for positive interaction with the

community it serves Every person can

make a difference no matter how big

or small as long as we have a common

goal in mindrdquo

Anyone who would like to know

more about the organization or who

would like to donate online can visit

wwwpaducahpolicefoundationorg

Donations may be made by mail to

the Police Foundation of Paducah-

McCracken County Inc PO Box 594

Paducah KY 42002-0594 Donations

can also be made in person at any

Paducah Bank location

LEFT TO RIGHT Chief Brandon Barnhill Paducah Bank CEO Joe Framptom

Board Member Leon Owens Assistant Chief Brian Krueger Board Chairman

Jim Garrett Board Member Gary Reese

NOT PICTURED Board Members Whitney Denson and April Wolfrom

WOW VOLUME 25 2016 bull 55

theLast page

ldquoUrban architecture especially architecture from the early twentieth century has been a favorite subject of my art for as long

as I have been painting I knew the first time I drove up Broadway and saw

downtown Paducah that it would soon be the subject of my paintingsrdquo

WILLIAM RENZULLI was one of the first artists to personally and professionally invest in the LowerTown Artist Relocation program and has continued to be a stalwart participant and supporter of the arts culture in Paducah

WOW VOLUME 25 2016

56

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DR KYLE TURNBOis

GETTING BACK toMAKING

Health

Works MEDICAL LLC

for PATIENTS AND BUSINESSES Navigating the world of healthcare is often fraught with confusion and expense of both money

and time Such challenges create barriers and many do not access needed services until major problems occur Dr J Kyle

Turnbo who opened a private practice in 2000 saw these trends first-hand and was troubled

ldquoTherersquos obviously been a dramatic shift in healthcarerdquo he says ldquoand those changes have not been good for employers

who provide insurance coverage those who utilize healthcare or those who provide it Insurance costs have risen along with

deductibles and the average family has difficulty accessing care due to expense We found that flew in the face of what we

wanted to do which was simply to take care of peoplerdquo

WOW VOLUME 25 2016 bull 25

step back reevaluating his approach as a provider ldquoI knew there was a

was like a hundred years ago what it

Dr Turnbo decided to take a

better way to do thisrdquo he says ldquoI started thinking about what it

means to take care of people first and how those barriers could be liftedrdquo

Dr Turnborsquos then-developing concept which he named HealthWorks Medical came to life at James

Marine where an onsite clinic provided occupational medical services and healthcare for their employees

Through HealthWorks Medical a reasonable flat fee per month per employee or covered life allowed

open access to needed healthcare through Dr Turnbo and his staff of multiple practitioners with a wide

variety of experience and expertise

ldquoIn our research we found out that about 90 of patients did not have a primary care physician

Employers providing the benefit to employees and their families allowed them to have direct access to

practitioners providing cost savings to both the employee and the employer A person needs health

insurance especially to cover potential catastrophic events but itrsquos much easier to have insurance and pair

it with HealthWorks Medical services Wersquore proud that our small business partners have the ability to

ldquoPADUCAH BANK HAS ALWAYS BEEN SO SUPPORTIVE OF USrdquo ADDS DR TURNBO ldquoTHEYrsquoVE INVESTED THEIR FAITH AND RESOURCES INTO SMALL BUSINESSES AND HAVE CERTAINLY HELPED US REACH OUR POTENTIALrdquo

provide a healthcare package that is not cost prohibitive and their employees no longer have barriers to

access It is great for us as wellrdquo adds Dr Turnbo ldquoWe no longer have to worry about insurance company

codes and I can focus on whatrsquos best for each patientrdquo

The success of the program at James Marine expanded to other companies such as Paducah Bank and

Briggs amp Stratton in Murray From one clinic at James Marine HealthWorks Medical expanded to four

clinics in the West Kentucky region They expanded their occupational medicine and wellness divisions

and added a division in safety engineering and training HealthWorks Medical offers their services to

companies and businesses both large and small

ldquoSome of the greatest successes came in catching problems earlyrdquo says Dr Turnbo ldquoOne of the most

costly aspects of healthcare is chronic diseases If a person doesnrsquot access care however they may not know

they are headed toward major issues until it is catastrophicrdquo

HealthWorks Medical can provide education and support on any topic identified as a wellness need that a company presents

Examples include identifying problems such as pre-diabetic indicators early high blood pressure or chronic stress Jennie Morehead

Executive Director of Safety and Wellness at Healthworks Medical has seen the success first hand ldquoWersquove seen patients discover issues

early and then learn to make the necessary changes before the problem grew We just had about 8 men at a company who celebrated

being smoke and tobacco free for several years Wersquove had groups of people lose tons of weight We are so proud of them allrdquo The

staff makes themselves available for ongoing support and education even going grocery shopping with some to provide education

on dietary needs ldquoWe can show them that they donrsquot have to eat tree bark to eat healthyrdquo laughs Jennie

HealthWorks Medical also tracks potential healthcare savings of early detection and lifestyle changes 72 of dollars spent on

healthcare services is for the treatment of disease and illness that could have been prevented according to the Centers for Disease

Control and Prevention

ldquoA lot of wellness programs for companies consist of employees filling out a form and then being handed a sheet of informationrdquo

26 bull WOW VOLUME 25 2016

bull

explains Jennie ldquoWe want to be more involved than that Our wellness staff gets to know the people Wellness is not a touchy-feely

pie-in-the-sky kind of idea Every month we are on-site doing something Itrsquos not uncommon to have our folks in steel-toed boots

and hardhats out on a boat asking everyone how they are doing The next day they may be in a bank doing a ldquoBiggest Loserrdquo

program And all employees have access to our coachesrdquo

Dr Turnbo adds ldquoWhat makes HealthWorks Medical different is the follow up and management of the chronic diseases identified

through the wellness program Our practitioners evaluate and treat the diagnosis with routine follow ups and annual physical with lab

work includedrdquo

ldquoThese are simple getting-back-to-basics conceptsrdquo adds Dr Turnbo ldquoOur whole goal is to be a partner to service every need a

patient might have in healthcare from wellness to prevention to acute care And we do that with reasonable effective solutions It

goes back to our original goal of simply taking care of people and we are seeing success in doing that I think this concept will go

beyond this market and it will have started right here in Paducahrdquo

WOW VOLUME 25 2016 bull 27

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Not FDIC Insured Not Bank Guaranteed May Lose Value Not a Bank Deposit Not Insured By Any Federal Government Agency

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PICTURED LEFT TO RIGHT Caroline Korte Lesa Barks Melanie McNeill Heather Alexander Conner Framptom Lora Riley Gayle Martin Melissa Jones

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Making Lives Better in MindBodyamp

Spirit

The Rayand Kay Eckstein

Hospice Care Center gives families a place of

peace at a time of turmoil

In a day and age when medical professionals routinely perform what were once considered

miracles it is easy to lose sight of death as a natural conclusion of life and not a medical failure

WOW VOLUME 25 2016

30

Steven GRINNELL REGIONAL CEO amp SVP MERCY HEALTH

PRESIDENT amp CEO LOURDES

Ytitcf _~~of

puiJBa~l

As a part of its commitment to making lives

better in mind body and spirit Lourdes has

sought to treat death as a natural conclusion of

life by providing hospice services as a part of

the hospitalrsquos healing mission This program

allows patients and their families to spend their

final moments in a caring peace-filled setting

In April of 2015 Lourdes expanded and

enhanced hospice services by opening The

Ray and Kay Eckstein Hospice Care Center

providing a 10000 square foot state-of-the-art

facility serving a 16-county area including 13

western Kentucky counties and three southern

Illinois counties

ldquoThe Ray and Kay Eckstein Hospice Care

Center is a dream come true that our patients

will experience for generations to comerdquo said

Steven Grinnell Regional CEO amp SVP of

Mercy Health and President amp CEO of Lourdes

ldquoThis sacred space offers a better alternative

for hospice patients when symptoms or life

circumstances necessitate care outside of their

home This was designed by and for patients and

families to meet their needs with compassionate

care and support during these timesrdquo

ldquoLourdes is so grateful for the outpouring of

support from the community for this projectrdquo

Grinnell went on to say ldquoDuring the capital

campaign more than 670 individual donors

contributed gifts both large and small

Paducah Bankrsquos board of directors approved a

significant gift of $100000 toward the project

Support from the bank didnrsquot stop there A

number of their executives and employees also

stepped-up to support the hospice care center

with individual giftsrdquo

Designed in a semi-circle to avoid an

institutional feel features include 10 patient

suites with patios a comfortable family lounge

and kitchen childrenrsquos play area and serenity

garden and chapel for quiet reflection The

center allows unrestricted visiting hours and

pet visitors are also welcome

A team of dedicated specialty-trained

nurses physicians chaplain counselors social

32 bull WOW VOLUME 25 2016

workers personal care aides and volunteers

provide professional services meeting end-of-

life needs of body and spirit

Kay Williams director of Lourdes Hospice

and Home Care remembers special moments

in serving over 275 patients since the center

opened ldquoWe were able to grant a 13-year-old

cancer patientrsquos wish to see the movie Pitch

Perfect 2 Her condition kept her from going

to the theater so the movie studio arranged a

screening here in our family lounge Later we

all honored her request that we wear yellow to

her funeral Yellow is the color representing

childhood cancer awarenessrdquo

Ms Williams also recalls ldquoThe first time I

saw a large family make use of the various areas

of the center I knew we had gotten the design

right They had room to move between groups

as each dealt with the impending loss of their

family member Everyone copes in his or her

own way What a blessing to have space to

allow for itrdquo

Williams and Diane Davis president of the

Lourdes Foundation stress their gratitude for

the generosity of donors providing for needs of

others at their most vulnerable

GRINNELL HIGHLIGHTS PADUCAH BANKrsquoS VARIOUS CONTRIBUTIONS TO LOURDESrsquo MISSION ldquoPaducah Bank has historically been a strong

supporter of Lourdesrsquo mission to improve the

health of our communitiesrdquo he says ldquoThey

have been key supporters of the Lourdes

Golf Outing and Mardi Gras fundraisers for

many years In addition to the financial

resources given by the bank they also provide

intellectual capital through their executive

presence serving on the Lourdes board of

directors helping to provide the strategic

direction of our organization Lourdes is truly

blessed to have support both financial and

intellectual from Paducah Bankrdquo

A NEWLY DESIGNED CENTER FOR THE DELIVERY OF QUALITY CARE

LOURDES

bull

IN CASE OF EMERGENCY THE BEGINNING OF 2016 saw the open house ribbon cutting and

blessing of Lourdesrsquo renovated and expanded Emergency Department

Designed with the patient in mind and with the objective of saving time

and ultimately lives the new Emergency Department is fast flexible

and mobile allowing adaptability to meet any situation It is ideally

positioned for quick access to the cardiac catheterization lab operating

room magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) computerized tomography

(CT) scan and the intensive care unit

ldquoOur Emergency Department team has redesigned care to create

the shortest wait times optimize the patient experience and recruit

the best and brightest professionals in emergency medicinerdquo said

Steven Grinnell Regional CEO amp SVP of Mercy Health and President amp

CEO of Lourdes ldquoWith double the square footage this new Emergency

Department has been designed around the patientsrsquo needs The new

patient flow includes rapid medical exam rooms to reduce time spent

in the waiting room specialized care for behavioral health advanced

intervention for chemical accidents immediate chest pain intervention

and expert care from our teamrdquo

WOW VOLUME 25 2016 bull 33

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M E M B E R F D I C

35

In Frank R Paxton

Herman Eugene Katterjohn Jr

MemoryThe Paducah community recently lost two iconic leaders whose

vision and dedication were instrumental

in the continued progress of Paducah

McCracken County Both of these

devoted citizens were witness to

monumental changes in

their work and in their

lives as their careers and

personal passions were

carried out with grand

ambition Here we

honor these two proud

Paducahans and the

MANY contributions

they left to each of us

bull

Herman EugeneKatterjohn Jr was born in Paducah in 1921 He attended Paducah schools graduated

from Columbia Military Academy in Columbia TN and from Purdue

University in 1943 with a degree in pharmacy and with an ROTC

commission He later served as an Army aviator in the Korean War

Mr Katterjohn owned and operated Owen Cleaners for 40 years 20

of those years with his father-in-law Horace Owen He served as director

of the American Division of The Johnson Group Cleaners Liverpool

England for 12 years He was invited 13 consecutive years to the Varsity

International Dry Cleaners and was chairman in 1976 He was a former

member of the Paducah Tourist Commission the Paducah Convention

Center Board Paducah Water Works and Greater Paducah Industrial

Foundation He was a lifetime member of the United Church of

Paducah where he served as an elder He was the longest-serving

member of the Rotary Club of Paducah

ldquoMr Katterjohn was a part of Paducahrsquos greatest generationrdquo said

City Commissioner Allan Rhodes ldquoHe was a fabric of the communityrdquo

added County Commissioner Bill Bartleman Longtime friend Basil

Drossos said he was a part of the ldquobedrock that modern Paducah was

founded and created onrdquo ldquoOne of his favorite pastimes was just driving

around Paducahrdquo said his son-in-law David Perry ldquoThe riverfront

parks different buildings and monuments were continually fascinating

to him He loved taking rides like thatrdquo

ldquoAlmost everyone will tell you that he always knew their name He

knew about their family He was very much a people person He was

really interested not just in your name but he wanted to know how you

were doing how things were going And it was a truly genuine interestrdquo

added his daughter Carolyn Perry

One of Mr Katterjohnrsquos most noted civic projects was the University

of Kentucky College of Engineering Paducah campus In 2003 he

established the first endowed professorship and was also a key leader in

getting the college established ldquoHe had a vision for how having engi-

neering education in this area would significantly contribute to the eco-

nomic development of the regionrdquo said David Silverstein director of

the Paducah campus

Mr Katterjohn had been a member of the Paducah Bank Board of

Directors since 1957 and a past chairman ldquoMr Gene Katterjohn was

instrumental in the leadership and growth of the bank and took great

pride in itrdquo said Joe Framptom ldquoHe was committed to the belief that

the bank should serve and give back to the community Those were

tenets of his beliefs not just in his personal business but in his life Our

bank will reap the many benefits of having Mr Katterjohn at the helm

of our board of directors well into the futurerdquo

Frank R Paxton was the son of Edwin J and Florence Paxton He was a 1948 cum laude graduate of the University of Notre Dame From then until 1961 he served as business manager and general manager of The Paducah Sun (then the Paducah Sun-Democrat) He became publisher of the newspaper in 1961

succeeding his father who had held the position since 1900

In 1968 Paxton moved to Chicago to assume the role of president of Burke and James Inc a photographic supply and manufacturing company

owned by Paducah Newspapers Inc He returned to Paducah in 1972 to become president of The Paducah Bank and Trust Company a position held until his retirement in 1984 Mr Paxton led numerous civic organizations and charitable efforts during his life in Paducah

Mr Paxton served two terms as president of the Paducah Area Chamber of Commerce He was president of the Rotary Club of Paducah and chairman of Riverside Hospital which later became Lourdes In the 1950s he chaired a fundraising effort that netted a then-record $87000 for participating agencies Following that campaign he was presented with the Junior Chamber of Commercersquos Distinguished Service Award He was active in Democratic politics including a role as state campaign chairman for President Lyndon Johnson He served on numerous state boards and agencies and in 1974 was appointed by Governor Wendell Ford to the Murray State University Board of Regents Mr Paxton was a guest at the White House on several occasions during the Kennedy and Johnson administrations He told friends and family that one of his fondest memories was an occasion in 1961 when he and other newspaper publishers were invited to a private luncheon with President Kennedy to discuss the economy

ldquoAlthough Frank did not have a banking back-ground he certainly had a business background and an understanding of the communityrdquo said Joe Framptom CEO of Paducah Bank ldquoHis good common business sense served him well and it served our bank and the community very well He was an ethical honorable individual And he was a very good friend and mentor to me He will be greatly missedrdquo

Reverend Joe Beal is the

REAL DEAL At least thatrsquos how Debbie Curtis member of

Broadway United Methodist Church sees the reverend

ldquoHe walks the walkrdquo says Debbie as she exits the

Sunday service

Reverend Joe Beal has been in the ministry for 35

years and was appointed pastor of Broadway Methodist in

June 2010 His message of love is what he is associated

with most but his role as the first black preacher for this

predominantly white church is also notable

Like any new appointment Brother Joe and the

congregation began with a bit of apprehension

ldquoWe had our legitimate fear of the unknown Without

discussing it I think that we decided to trust each other

and each give the other a chance It was new different

and unknown for us both Neither of us decided to base

our judgement of the other solely on the color of our skin

but rather on how we would treat each other Sadly

however racism exists in our country and in our world I

am grateful to be part of a congregation that is trying to

create a climate of love trust and respect among all

peoplerdquo says Brother Joe

When Debbie Curtis calls Brother Joe ldquothe real dealrdquo

she says it is because his love is genuine

ldquoTo love others not professionally not in word only but

to love them lsquofor realrsquordquo says Brother Joe

Brother Joe recently announced he would be leaving

ldquothe most rewarding and fulfilling experience of [his] liferdquo

because of an ongoing battle with diabetes While he will

no longer serve in the pulpit he plans to remain as

active as he is able with the congregation

Pastoral Ministries Assistant John Sparks says that

there simply are some people you canrsquot replace

ldquoThere is a tendency for any church to see itself more

as an organization than an organism Brother Joe helped

Broadway by providing a fresh vision of compassionrdquo

says John

There are new realities in the community like home-

lessness and mental illness that John believes will

require the vision Brother Joe has brought to Broadway

ldquoItrsquos by being able to see through a lens that sees

everyone as being part of something bigger that we can

reach out to them and that we can be reached by them

as well To continue to live into that spirit that he walked

is not only a challenge but an opportunity especially in

this neighborhood He opened a lot more doors for those

opportunitiesrdquo says John

As John takes over the daily administration of the

church Brother Joe has a few words of advice

ldquoTo love unconditionallyhellipand to realize that the

success or failure of the congregation is not on his

back but on Godrsquos to remember that his name is

ldquoJohnrdquo and not ldquoAtlasrdquo to remember that the Church is

of God and will be until the end of time and lastly to

remember how much he is loved by God his family me

and the congregationrdquo says Brother Joe

And the congregation will forever love their Brother Joe

WOW VOLUME 25 2016

38

WOW VOLUME 23 2014 bull 37

$

$ $

$

Dollar$fromheaven A local church received a gift that

honored their members their mission and their beliefs

Many dream of it Some hope for it Others may pray for it ldquoItrdquo is the improbable phone call

delivering news that a stranger has named you the sole beneficiary of a trust

sufficient to retire all your debt

Seven Oaks Church of Christ on Highway 97 in Mayfield was on the

receiving end of just such a phone call in October of 2015

The congregation had made a leap of faith in 2014 adding a 4000-plus

square foot educational annex to the existing church facility to allow for a

growing congregation Included in the project were two new canopies LED

parking lot lights and other minor improvements bringing the total cost of

the project to approximately $600000 Through quarterly ldquoFifth Sundayrdquo

contributions the debt had been reduced to $338000 but was still costing

the church about $1000 per month in interest alone

One phone call from Paducah Bankrsquos Melanie McNeill changed the entire

financial situation of the church Seven Oaks was the sole beneficiary of a trust

valued at $367000 enough to retire the churchrsquos $338000 debt As Seven

Oaks Minister Josh Ketchum communicated ldquoWhen we found out the amount

of money we were fully convinced in the providence of Godrdquo

Asked if he felt the church had received pennies from heaven Elder Don

Sparks responded ldquoNo not pennies dollars from heavenrdquo

The bequest was left to the church by Graves County native Elizabeth Allene

Morris who was not a member of Seven Oaks Church and known by few in

the church Her nephew Mike Mabry describes his aunt as a strong-willed

independent woman with a sense of ad-

venture which led her to California in the

1930rsquos where she spent most of her life

Mabry fondly recalled ldquoMy Aunt

Allene had a good head for figures and

probably saw something she liked about

Seven Oaks Churchrdquo

She created her will in 1994 which

included a trust to go into effect at her

death to benefit her sister Estelle Seay

Paducah Bank became the trustee and was

responsible for managing the funds and

distributing designated principle and

40 bull WOW VOLUME 25 2016

bull

ldquoMelanie worked

really well with us and

was right on top of things She made

us feel comfortable and we believed she

always had the best interest of her client

in mind She always had time to talk to

done through Paducah Bankrdquo

Seven Oaksrsquo Josh Ketchum and

Don Sparks remember Melanie

McNeillrsquos response when they filled her

in on the details of how the amount

of the unexpected bequest related to

Josh KETCHUM

Seven Oaks Minister monthly payments to Seay for as long as

she lived At Seayrsquos death the remaining

value of the trust was to be paid out to

the church Seay was a member of Seven

Oaks but had moved away years ago to

be cared for by family Like Mrs Morris

few people in the church knew her

Mabry who lives in northern

Kentucky cared for his Aunt Estelle

in her declining health and dealt with

Paducah Bank in regard to the trust

He describes dealings with the Bank

and Melanie McNeill in particular

us and I never felt that she was rushing

me or trying to cut a conversation shortrdquo

Seeing no obstacles in his remote

dealings from outside the geographical

region of Paducah Bank he offered the

ultimate compliment ldquoIf I were in the

position to establish a trust it would be

the church debt She said ldquoThis is a

God thingrdquo

Whether you consider it a God

thing providence of God or a happy

coincidence it was made possible by a

wise woman doing prudent estate

planning with a local bank

WOW VOLUME 25 2016 bull 41

Making Memories

PADUCAH BANK SPREADS THE WOW

AROUND TOWN Over the river down main street at the movies and in the parking

lotmdashno matter the location or the encounter when Paducah Bank is there some WOW is going on Herersquos just a REALLY brief look at some of the wonderful experiences weve had this past year

WOW VOLUME 25 2016

42

LEFT Our young friend Jose (Paco)

dos Remedios shared his music and his love of

his hometown with everyone in a recent TV commercial

1 Joe Framptom presents a check for $2500 to Paducah Bank Teen of the Year winner

Meg Hancock 2 Cathy Crecelius and WPSD NewsChannel 6 were our

partners for a Super Shredder event 3 Lisa Long and Maurie McGarvey

ldquoleaned inrdquo and learned about women in the workplace last summer 4 Rae and

Dixie Hall were WOW warriors and rowers at the Dragon Boat races 5 Paducah Bank honors our veterans each day with a special

place to park 6 Macie Hargrove loved the holiday parade in WOW fashion 7 Sarah Hendley

did some networking at our summer college reception 8 Hollie Potter always gives a helping

hand to our Paducah Bank volunteer efforts 9 Some Paducah Bank swingers include Mike Shelbourne

Mark Knecht Mardie Herndon and Rick Loyd

ESERVED FOR OUR

VETERANS bull AND MILITARY

( -~

321

654

987

Karess HOSKINS

It takes a COMMUNITY

and SCHOLARSHIP

to create a productive pathwayfor college-bound

students with f inancial needs

PADUCAH BANK HAS DONATED $150000 TO THE

COMMUNITY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

WOW VOLUME 25 2016

45

SAYS HELLO

McCracken County High School 2015

THE PHONE RINGS AND AUTOMATICALLY KELE

Kele doesnrsquot just pick up the phone She picks up little things about people and remembers them From answering your calls to answering your questions the people at Paducah Bank give you personal attention and treat you like you really matter for one simple reason YOU DO Talk to the people at Paducah Bank

Real people Real service 2705755700

M E M B E R F D I C

graduate Karess Hoskins could hardly hold back her tears as she described how much

the support from the Community Scholarship Program meant to her

A first-generation college student at West Kentucky Community and Technical

College Hoskins was one of more than 150 Community Scholarship Program

students family friends and supporters who attended a luncheon recognizing students

and supporters of the program

ldquoThank you to the donors for giving students like me the opportunity to attend

college tuition-freerdquo said the 18-year-old Hoskins who plans to pursue a career in

radiology ldquoTo not have to worry about having to pay for college allows us to

focus on selecting a major and getting good gradesrdquo

Hoskinsrsquo parents Kenny and Mary Hoskins said receiving a community

scholarship was the reason their daughter is able to go to college ldquoItrsquos so

wonderfulrdquo said Mary Hoskins ldquoWithout it (the CSP scholarship) we

would never have been able to send herrdquo Her father agreed ldquoItrsquos a blessing

It really helped out a whole lot Irsquom really proud of people helping out like

this it will help others toordquo he said

The Community Scholarship Program provides scholarship funding for

up to 60 credit hours toward a technical

certification andor an associate degree

at WKCTC The Rotary Club of

Paducah initiated the idea for the CSP

as a public-private partnership with strong

participation from the Rotary the City

of Paducah McCracken County Fiscal

Court partnering high schools WKCTC

Paducah Bank and several local businesses

and companies Students at a participating

Paducah or McCracken County

high school or homeschool

within McCracken County

are eligible for the program

as long as they meet certain

criteria The inaugural CSP

class began at WKCTC in fall

2014 with 216 students Many of

those students will have graduated

46 bull WOW VOLUME 25 2016

THE PHONE RINGS AND AUTOMATICALLY KELE

from the college beginning in May 2015

Hoskins said she is striving to be a

positive influence on others ldquoIrsquom trying

to be the best role model to the ones who

look up to me For my nieces and nephews

I want them to know that when things get

difficult I will be there for them encour-

aging and supporting themrdquo Hoskins

said ldquoAnd they need to know there are

other people who are ready to assist them

when things get difficult in liferdquo

Ashley Wright WKCTC Vice President

of Institutional Advancement said one

of the most rewarding things about the

Community Scholarship Program is the

continued support of the community

ldquoItrsquos a commitment to these students

that regardless of what their personal and

professional aspirations may be they will

not have to put it on hold

because of financial barriersrdquo

Wright said

ldquoWe cannot make that

commitment without our

donorsrdquo added Wright

ldquoWe are so grateful

Paducah Bank believed in

the vision of the Community

Scholarship Program and what it

could do for Paducah and McCracken

County from the very beginning They

became one of the first businesses to

financially support this initiative and

have been committed to the scholarshiprsquos

purpose of increasing the percentage

of McCracken County students that

transition from high school to post-

secondary education Today we know

that students who participate

in the Community

Scholarship Program

are staying enrolled in

college earning a higher

GPA than their non-

CSP peers and earning

more college credit

each semester This

success is due to the businesses

and organizations that stepped up in

the beginning before we could have

envisioned these results Paducah Bank

is always looking toward the future of

this community and their support of

the Community Scholarship Program is

evidence of their commitment to the next

generation of Paducah and McCracken

Countyrdquo

SAYS HELLO

WOW VOLUME 25 2016 bull 47

THE ARTof EDUCATION AT PADUCAH SCHOOL OF ART AND DESIGN

49

ldquoTHE ENTIRE ART SCHOOL CAMPUS

ANCHORS PADUCAHrsquoS GROWING CREATIVE

ECONOMY AND ADDS WEIGHT TO THE REGIONrsquoS

RECOGNITION AS A CULTURAL DESTINATION I AM PLEASED AND PROUD

TO HAVE WORKED WITH SO MANY EXTRAORDINARY

INDIVIDUALS IN MAKING THE COMMUNITYrsquoS VISION FOR A WORLD-CLASS ART SCHOOL A REALITY AND I

AM DELIGHTED WITH WHAT WE HAVE ACCOMPLISHEDrdquo

mdashPAUL AHO Dean of the Paducah

School of Art and Design

In March 2000 the city of Paducah in partnership with Paducah Bank

launched its award-winning Artist Relocation

Program as a means of revitalizing its historic

LowerTown neighborhood This highly successful

program has infused over $30 million into the

local economy earning Paducah international

recognition as a historic cultural destination

and significantly enriching the cultural life of

the region

In August 2008 a collaborative effort between

the city West Kentucky Community and Technical

College (WKCTC) and regional interests created

Paducah School of Art to serve the region and

anchor the LowerTown Arts District through the

creation of a world-class art school The school

opened in temporary studios in downtown

Paducah and immediately exceeded expectations

for its growth

As part of a larger vision for the schoolrsquos

expansion in April 2013 the school changed its

name to Paducah School of Art and Design (PSAD)

reflecting an expanded vision for its programming

and the art schoolrsquos absorption of the collegersquos long-

standing visual communication and multimedia

programs In January 2014 Paducah School of

Art opened the Ceramics and Small Metals

Building on Madison Street in LowerTown This

historic structure allowed for a greatly expanded

state-of-the-art ceramics studio as well as studios

for the launch of new programs in jewelry and

metals to further serve the community

ldquoI recently had a chance to tour the Paducah School of Art and Design which has to be one of the most inspiring state-of-the-art facilities for artists and art students to be found anywhere Itrsquos a beautiful and thoughtfully re-purposed light-filled crown jewel that will surely be a beacon for creative visual artists in all disciplines And I canrsquot imagine what kind of wonderful impact that creative engine is going to have on the communityrdquo

mdashMICHAEL KILLOREN Local Arts Agencies Director National Endowment for the Arts

50 bull WOW VOLUME 25 2016

PSAD expanded again in August 2014 with the

completion of its 7000-square-foot Sculpture Building

located adjacent to the ceramics and small metals studios

The Sculpture Building houses fully equipped studios for

clay modeling large-scale projects wood and metals

fabrication along with a foundry and studios for mold

making and bronze casting

Also in August 2014 renovations began on the 2D and

Graphic Design Building in a historic building adjacent to

PSADrsquos other LowerTown studios This 30000-square-foot

expansion opened in January and houses the schoolrsquos programs

in drawing painting photography visual communication

and multimedia It also includes a resource library and

dedicated galleries for an enhanced exhibition program

further serving the region and the goals of WKCTC

ldquoCompletion of PSADrsquos new 2D and Graphic Design

building will allow us to properly house all of our 2D and

media programs in one location expand our Master Artists

Workshop program increase our public programming and

community outreach and continue to build on our note-

worthy exhibition programrdquo said Paul Aho Dean of PSAD

In support of Paducahrsquos emergence as a cultural and arts

destination and an eye toward national recognition for its

programs PSAD launched its first Master Artist Workshops

in the summer of 2014 The program featured national

artists and educators and attracted students from across

the country With the advent of new classes and faculty

come new opportunities for students seeking to launch

their college experience as well as significant new resources

for emerging and established artists to enhance their career

opportunities in the region and beyond

Paducah Bank supported the completion of PSAD with a

$150000 gift and the naming rights for the Paducah Bank

Kitchens Cafeacute

Paducah School of Art and Design is a division of West

Kentucky Community and Technical College a regionally

accredited college recognized by The Aspen Institute as

one of the top ten community colleges in the nation three

consecutive times and twice as a Finalist with Distinction

ldquoAt PSAD a diverse mix of traditional and non-traditional

students and studio artists from the community work side

by side in the studiosrdquo said WKCTC president Dr Barbara

Veazey ldquosharing insights experience and ideas to the

mutual benefit of allrdquo

PaulAho is the Dean of Paducah

School of Art and Design where he also teaches digital photography He earned

his Bachelor of Fine Arts degree at Florida State

University and his Master of Fine Arts degree from the

University of South Florida Paul has also taught at Palm

Beach Community College and Florida Atlantic University

He has twice been awarded South Florida Cultural

Consortium Visual and Media Artists Fellowships and

his work is represented in numerous public and private

collections ldquoThe entire art school campus anchors

Paducahrsquos growing creative economy and adds weight to

the regionrsquos recognition as a cultural destinationrdquo says

Aho ldquoI am pleased and proud to have worked with so

many extraordinary individuals in making the communityrsquos

vision for a world-class art school a reality and I am

delighted with what we have accomplishedrdquo

it

Allpo1nt

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InHonorof

Those Who Serve

Paducah Bank is joining with the Paducah community to foster strong positive relationships between police and those they seek to protect

WOW VOLUME 25 2016

53

News feeds around the nation have been full of shootings protests

and nation-wide outrage of late Some of that has resulted from rifts between police

departments and the communities theyrsquove sworn to protect

Members of the Paducah Police Department have taken steps to make sure such a

disassociation never encroaches on the community they preserve and protect Chief of

Police Brandon Barnhill says he believes establishing The Police Foundation of Paducah-

McCracken County Inc will create a way to further tie his force to the Paducah public

ldquoWe felt like this was an opportunity for us to provide an open door or an avenue for

the community to further support some of our initiativesrdquo he said

The foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization designed to raise funds and to

give local police extra resources for improving public safety strengthening community

partnerships and increasing employee development Barnhill says the City of Paducah

has given his department sufficient funding but this new effort will raise money for

extra programs and training and will hopefully strengthen the forcersquos bond with the

local community

ldquoWe see the value of relationships transparency an open-door policy and of opening

lines of communication with the

communityrdquo Barnhill says

By investing in the Paducah

Police Departmentrsquos foundation

the com-munity will help fund

programs like improved training

courses continuing education and

the purchase of new technology

for police use But Barnhill says

strengthening the relationship between

the force and the community is still

the foundationrsquos ultimate focus Itrsquos a

goal that the chief says matters now

more than ever

ldquoRelationships have to have a

strong foundational level at which you

Building on a

strongfoundation Funding provided through the Paducah Police Foundation will support initiatives in

these areas each year allowing the Paducah Police Department to undertake innovative

projects and improve its ability to serve the citizens of Paducah

bull Keep police officers safe bull Fight violence and drug related crime bull Improve

Paducah police community relations bull Make neighborhoods safer bull Provide healthy

outlets for youth bull Assist police officers in upgrading critical skills and education

The Police Foundation of Paducah McCracken County is the only organization sanc-

tioned by the Paducah Police Department to raise funds for its benefit

The Police Foundation of Paducah McCracken County Inc is a registered corporation

with the state of Kentucky and is recognized by the federal government as a 501(c)(3)

tax exempt non-profit organization

54 bull WOW VOLUME 25 2016

Building on a

strongfoundation

know people in the community they

know you as an individual and they

know your principlesrdquo he says ldquoThey

know how you manage an agency as

large as a police departmentrdquo

ldquoThe success of a community has

much to do with the success of the

institutions that form the basis of its

safety and securityrdquo said Joe Framptom

a member of the Paducah Police

Foundation board ldquoI personally believe

that the creation of this organization will

be a constructive means of supporting the

goals of our local police force and will

be a proactive impetus to maintaining

strong productive alliances between the

members of the Paducah police and the

people in our community Our bank is

pleased that we can be a part of this new

endeavor This is one more way each of

us at Paducah Bank can creatively and

beneficially serve our communityrdquo

Board Chairman Jim Garrett whole-

heartedly agrees ldquoI am honored to serve

on the new Police Foundationrsquos board

and hope that businesses and individuals

in the Paducah community will consider

supporting our effortsrdquo Garrett says

ldquoWe hope to help build a police force

capable of dealing with the complexity

of the 21st century It is imperative that

we assist our officers with additional

education and enhanced opportunities

for positive interaction with the

community it serves Every person can

make a difference no matter how big

or small as long as we have a common

goal in mindrdquo

Anyone who would like to know

more about the organization or who

would like to donate online can visit

wwwpaducahpolicefoundationorg

Donations may be made by mail to

the Police Foundation of Paducah-

McCracken County Inc PO Box 594

Paducah KY 42002-0594 Donations

can also be made in person at any

Paducah Bank location

LEFT TO RIGHT Chief Brandon Barnhill Paducah Bank CEO Joe Framptom

Board Member Leon Owens Assistant Chief Brian Krueger Board Chairman

Jim Garrett Board Member Gary Reese

NOT PICTURED Board Members Whitney Denson and April Wolfrom

WOW VOLUME 25 2016 bull 55

theLast page

ldquoUrban architecture especially architecture from the early twentieth century has been a favorite subject of my art for as long

as I have been painting I knew the first time I drove up Broadway and saw

downtown Paducah that it would soon be the subject of my paintingsrdquo

WILLIAM RENZULLI was one of the first artists to personally and professionally invest in the LowerTown Artist Relocation program and has continued to be a stalwart participant and supporter of the arts culture in Paducah

WOW VOLUME 25 2016

56

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your long-term goals helping you to retire confidently on your

terms Call today for more information or to schedule a visit

PADUCAH F NANC AL C O N S U L T A N T S

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Securities offered through LPL Financial Member FINRASIPC Insurance products offered through LPL Financial or its licensed affiliates Paducah Bank and Paducah Financial Consultants are not registered brokerdealers and are not affiliated with LPL Financial

Not FDIC Insured Not Bank Guaranteed May Lose Value Not a Bank Deposit Not Insured By Any Federal Government Agency

CAHBANK

PADUCAH BANK

Post Office Box 2600 bull Paducah KY 42002-2600

PRSRT STD US POSTAGE

PAID PADUCAH KY PERMIT 44

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Itrsquos a new start Itrsquos a new relationship Itrsquos a new life We want to be a part of it all

Call or stop by a Paducah Bank location today and letrsquos get acquainted You have so much to plan for and we want to help

with financial products and services for every plan and every dream Let us put a little WOW in your new life together

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step back reevaluating his approach as a provider ldquoI knew there was a

was like a hundred years ago what it

Dr Turnbo decided to take a

better way to do thisrdquo he says ldquoI started thinking about what it

means to take care of people first and how those barriers could be liftedrdquo

Dr Turnborsquos then-developing concept which he named HealthWorks Medical came to life at James

Marine where an onsite clinic provided occupational medical services and healthcare for their employees

Through HealthWorks Medical a reasonable flat fee per month per employee or covered life allowed

open access to needed healthcare through Dr Turnbo and his staff of multiple practitioners with a wide

variety of experience and expertise

ldquoIn our research we found out that about 90 of patients did not have a primary care physician

Employers providing the benefit to employees and their families allowed them to have direct access to

practitioners providing cost savings to both the employee and the employer A person needs health

insurance especially to cover potential catastrophic events but itrsquos much easier to have insurance and pair

it with HealthWorks Medical services Wersquore proud that our small business partners have the ability to

ldquoPADUCAH BANK HAS ALWAYS BEEN SO SUPPORTIVE OF USrdquo ADDS DR TURNBO ldquoTHEYrsquoVE INVESTED THEIR FAITH AND RESOURCES INTO SMALL BUSINESSES AND HAVE CERTAINLY HELPED US REACH OUR POTENTIALrdquo

provide a healthcare package that is not cost prohibitive and their employees no longer have barriers to

access It is great for us as wellrdquo adds Dr Turnbo ldquoWe no longer have to worry about insurance company

codes and I can focus on whatrsquos best for each patientrdquo

The success of the program at James Marine expanded to other companies such as Paducah Bank and

Briggs amp Stratton in Murray From one clinic at James Marine HealthWorks Medical expanded to four

clinics in the West Kentucky region They expanded their occupational medicine and wellness divisions

and added a division in safety engineering and training HealthWorks Medical offers their services to

companies and businesses both large and small

ldquoSome of the greatest successes came in catching problems earlyrdquo says Dr Turnbo ldquoOne of the most

costly aspects of healthcare is chronic diseases If a person doesnrsquot access care however they may not know

they are headed toward major issues until it is catastrophicrdquo

HealthWorks Medical can provide education and support on any topic identified as a wellness need that a company presents

Examples include identifying problems such as pre-diabetic indicators early high blood pressure or chronic stress Jennie Morehead

Executive Director of Safety and Wellness at Healthworks Medical has seen the success first hand ldquoWersquove seen patients discover issues

early and then learn to make the necessary changes before the problem grew We just had about 8 men at a company who celebrated

being smoke and tobacco free for several years Wersquove had groups of people lose tons of weight We are so proud of them allrdquo The

staff makes themselves available for ongoing support and education even going grocery shopping with some to provide education

on dietary needs ldquoWe can show them that they donrsquot have to eat tree bark to eat healthyrdquo laughs Jennie

HealthWorks Medical also tracks potential healthcare savings of early detection and lifestyle changes 72 of dollars spent on

healthcare services is for the treatment of disease and illness that could have been prevented according to the Centers for Disease

Control and Prevention

ldquoA lot of wellness programs for companies consist of employees filling out a form and then being handed a sheet of informationrdquo

26 bull WOW VOLUME 25 2016

bull

explains Jennie ldquoWe want to be more involved than that Our wellness staff gets to know the people Wellness is not a touchy-feely

pie-in-the-sky kind of idea Every month we are on-site doing something Itrsquos not uncommon to have our folks in steel-toed boots

and hardhats out on a boat asking everyone how they are doing The next day they may be in a bank doing a ldquoBiggest Loserrdquo

program And all employees have access to our coachesrdquo

Dr Turnbo adds ldquoWhat makes HealthWorks Medical different is the follow up and management of the chronic diseases identified

through the wellness program Our practitioners evaluate and treat the diagnosis with routine follow ups and annual physical with lab

work includedrdquo

ldquoThese are simple getting-back-to-basics conceptsrdquo adds Dr Turnbo ldquoOur whole goal is to be a partner to service every need a

patient might have in healthcare from wellness to prevention to acute care And we do that with reasonable effective solutions It

goes back to our original goal of simply taking care of people and we are seeing success in doing that I think this concept will go

beyond this market and it will have started right here in Paducahrdquo

WOW VOLUME 25 2016 bull 27

On T am On Choic The strength of the team is each member The strength of each member is the team

PRIVATE BANKING TRUST DIVISION INVESTMENT DIVISION

PADUCAH FINANCIAL CONSULTANTS Securities offered through LPL Financial member FINRASIPC Insurance products offered through LPL Financial or its licensed affiliates Paducah Bank and Paducah Financial Consultants are not registered brokerdealers and are not affiliated with LPL Financial

Not FDIC Insured Not Bank Guaranteed May Lose Value Not a Bank Deposit Not Insured By Any Federal Government Agency

Gain the benefit of THREE financial services at ONE bank There is a WEALTH of experience among these trusted financial professionals at Paducah Bank We invite

you to get to know each member of our Wealth Management Team

PICTURED LEFT TO RIGHT Caroline Korte Lesa Barks Melanie McNeill Heather Alexander Conner Framptom Lora Riley Gayle Martin Melissa Jones

Barry Smith Carla Berry Mindi Whitworth Jimmie Sizemore Johnna Davenport Bev Underwood Zach Hosman and Lisa Murray

TRUST SERVICES Not FDIC Insured ndash No Bank Guarantee ndash May Lose Value PADUCAH BANK M E M B E R F D I C Not A Paducah Bank Deposit ndash Not Insured By Any Federal Government Agency

Making Lives Better in MindBodyamp

Spirit

The Rayand Kay Eckstein

Hospice Care Center gives families a place of

peace at a time of turmoil

In a day and age when medical professionals routinely perform what were once considered

miracles it is easy to lose sight of death as a natural conclusion of life and not a medical failure

WOW VOLUME 25 2016

30

Steven GRINNELL REGIONAL CEO amp SVP MERCY HEALTH

PRESIDENT amp CEO LOURDES

Ytitcf _~~of

puiJBa~l

As a part of its commitment to making lives

better in mind body and spirit Lourdes has

sought to treat death as a natural conclusion of

life by providing hospice services as a part of

the hospitalrsquos healing mission This program

allows patients and their families to spend their

final moments in a caring peace-filled setting

In April of 2015 Lourdes expanded and

enhanced hospice services by opening The

Ray and Kay Eckstein Hospice Care Center

providing a 10000 square foot state-of-the-art

facility serving a 16-county area including 13

western Kentucky counties and three southern

Illinois counties

ldquoThe Ray and Kay Eckstein Hospice Care

Center is a dream come true that our patients

will experience for generations to comerdquo said

Steven Grinnell Regional CEO amp SVP of

Mercy Health and President amp CEO of Lourdes

ldquoThis sacred space offers a better alternative

for hospice patients when symptoms or life

circumstances necessitate care outside of their

home This was designed by and for patients and

families to meet their needs with compassionate

care and support during these timesrdquo

ldquoLourdes is so grateful for the outpouring of

support from the community for this projectrdquo

Grinnell went on to say ldquoDuring the capital

campaign more than 670 individual donors

contributed gifts both large and small

Paducah Bankrsquos board of directors approved a

significant gift of $100000 toward the project

Support from the bank didnrsquot stop there A

number of their executives and employees also

stepped-up to support the hospice care center

with individual giftsrdquo

Designed in a semi-circle to avoid an

institutional feel features include 10 patient

suites with patios a comfortable family lounge

and kitchen childrenrsquos play area and serenity

garden and chapel for quiet reflection The

center allows unrestricted visiting hours and

pet visitors are also welcome

A team of dedicated specialty-trained

nurses physicians chaplain counselors social

32 bull WOW VOLUME 25 2016

workers personal care aides and volunteers

provide professional services meeting end-of-

life needs of body and spirit

Kay Williams director of Lourdes Hospice

and Home Care remembers special moments

in serving over 275 patients since the center

opened ldquoWe were able to grant a 13-year-old

cancer patientrsquos wish to see the movie Pitch

Perfect 2 Her condition kept her from going

to the theater so the movie studio arranged a

screening here in our family lounge Later we

all honored her request that we wear yellow to

her funeral Yellow is the color representing

childhood cancer awarenessrdquo

Ms Williams also recalls ldquoThe first time I

saw a large family make use of the various areas

of the center I knew we had gotten the design

right They had room to move between groups

as each dealt with the impending loss of their

family member Everyone copes in his or her

own way What a blessing to have space to

allow for itrdquo

Williams and Diane Davis president of the

Lourdes Foundation stress their gratitude for

the generosity of donors providing for needs of

others at their most vulnerable

GRINNELL HIGHLIGHTS PADUCAH BANKrsquoS VARIOUS CONTRIBUTIONS TO LOURDESrsquo MISSION ldquoPaducah Bank has historically been a strong

supporter of Lourdesrsquo mission to improve the

health of our communitiesrdquo he says ldquoThey

have been key supporters of the Lourdes

Golf Outing and Mardi Gras fundraisers for

many years In addition to the financial

resources given by the bank they also provide

intellectual capital through their executive

presence serving on the Lourdes board of

directors helping to provide the strategic

direction of our organization Lourdes is truly

blessed to have support both financial and

intellectual from Paducah Bankrdquo

A NEWLY DESIGNED CENTER FOR THE DELIVERY OF QUALITY CARE

LOURDES

bull

IN CASE OF EMERGENCY THE BEGINNING OF 2016 saw the open house ribbon cutting and

blessing of Lourdesrsquo renovated and expanded Emergency Department

Designed with the patient in mind and with the objective of saving time

and ultimately lives the new Emergency Department is fast flexible

and mobile allowing adaptability to meet any situation It is ideally

positioned for quick access to the cardiac catheterization lab operating

room magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) computerized tomography

(CT) scan and the intensive care unit

ldquoOur Emergency Department team has redesigned care to create

the shortest wait times optimize the patient experience and recruit

the best and brightest professionals in emergency medicinerdquo said

Steven Grinnell Regional CEO amp SVP of Mercy Health and President amp

CEO of Lourdes ldquoWith double the square footage this new Emergency

Department has been designed around the patientsrsquo needs The new

patient flow includes rapid medical exam rooms to reduce time spent

in the waiting room specialized care for behavioral health advanced

intervention for chemical accidents immediate chest pain intervention

and expert care from our teamrdquo

WOW VOLUME 25 2016 bull 33

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Cash for your teen Control for parents

All parents want their children to learn

the importance of managing their

money Paducah Bank has a great

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a designated amount of cash on the

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M E M B E R F D I C

35

In Frank R Paxton

Herman Eugene Katterjohn Jr

MemoryThe Paducah community recently lost two iconic leaders whose

vision and dedication were instrumental

in the continued progress of Paducah

McCracken County Both of these

devoted citizens were witness to

monumental changes in

their work and in their

lives as their careers and

personal passions were

carried out with grand

ambition Here we

honor these two proud

Paducahans and the

MANY contributions

they left to each of us

bull

Herman EugeneKatterjohn Jr was born in Paducah in 1921 He attended Paducah schools graduated

from Columbia Military Academy in Columbia TN and from Purdue

University in 1943 with a degree in pharmacy and with an ROTC

commission He later served as an Army aviator in the Korean War

Mr Katterjohn owned and operated Owen Cleaners for 40 years 20

of those years with his father-in-law Horace Owen He served as director

of the American Division of The Johnson Group Cleaners Liverpool

England for 12 years He was invited 13 consecutive years to the Varsity

International Dry Cleaners and was chairman in 1976 He was a former

member of the Paducah Tourist Commission the Paducah Convention

Center Board Paducah Water Works and Greater Paducah Industrial

Foundation He was a lifetime member of the United Church of

Paducah where he served as an elder He was the longest-serving

member of the Rotary Club of Paducah

ldquoMr Katterjohn was a part of Paducahrsquos greatest generationrdquo said

City Commissioner Allan Rhodes ldquoHe was a fabric of the communityrdquo

added County Commissioner Bill Bartleman Longtime friend Basil

Drossos said he was a part of the ldquobedrock that modern Paducah was

founded and created onrdquo ldquoOne of his favorite pastimes was just driving

around Paducahrdquo said his son-in-law David Perry ldquoThe riverfront

parks different buildings and monuments were continually fascinating

to him He loved taking rides like thatrdquo

ldquoAlmost everyone will tell you that he always knew their name He

knew about their family He was very much a people person He was

really interested not just in your name but he wanted to know how you

were doing how things were going And it was a truly genuine interestrdquo

added his daughter Carolyn Perry

One of Mr Katterjohnrsquos most noted civic projects was the University

of Kentucky College of Engineering Paducah campus In 2003 he

established the first endowed professorship and was also a key leader in

getting the college established ldquoHe had a vision for how having engi-

neering education in this area would significantly contribute to the eco-

nomic development of the regionrdquo said David Silverstein director of

the Paducah campus

Mr Katterjohn had been a member of the Paducah Bank Board of

Directors since 1957 and a past chairman ldquoMr Gene Katterjohn was

instrumental in the leadership and growth of the bank and took great

pride in itrdquo said Joe Framptom ldquoHe was committed to the belief that

the bank should serve and give back to the community Those were

tenets of his beliefs not just in his personal business but in his life Our

bank will reap the many benefits of having Mr Katterjohn at the helm

of our board of directors well into the futurerdquo

Frank R Paxton was the son of Edwin J and Florence Paxton He was a 1948 cum laude graduate of the University of Notre Dame From then until 1961 he served as business manager and general manager of The Paducah Sun (then the Paducah Sun-Democrat) He became publisher of the newspaper in 1961

succeeding his father who had held the position since 1900

In 1968 Paxton moved to Chicago to assume the role of president of Burke and James Inc a photographic supply and manufacturing company

owned by Paducah Newspapers Inc He returned to Paducah in 1972 to become president of The Paducah Bank and Trust Company a position held until his retirement in 1984 Mr Paxton led numerous civic organizations and charitable efforts during his life in Paducah

Mr Paxton served two terms as president of the Paducah Area Chamber of Commerce He was president of the Rotary Club of Paducah and chairman of Riverside Hospital which later became Lourdes In the 1950s he chaired a fundraising effort that netted a then-record $87000 for participating agencies Following that campaign he was presented with the Junior Chamber of Commercersquos Distinguished Service Award He was active in Democratic politics including a role as state campaign chairman for President Lyndon Johnson He served on numerous state boards and agencies and in 1974 was appointed by Governor Wendell Ford to the Murray State University Board of Regents Mr Paxton was a guest at the White House on several occasions during the Kennedy and Johnson administrations He told friends and family that one of his fondest memories was an occasion in 1961 when he and other newspaper publishers were invited to a private luncheon with President Kennedy to discuss the economy

ldquoAlthough Frank did not have a banking back-ground he certainly had a business background and an understanding of the communityrdquo said Joe Framptom CEO of Paducah Bank ldquoHis good common business sense served him well and it served our bank and the community very well He was an ethical honorable individual And he was a very good friend and mentor to me He will be greatly missedrdquo

Reverend Joe Beal is the

REAL DEAL At least thatrsquos how Debbie Curtis member of

Broadway United Methodist Church sees the reverend

ldquoHe walks the walkrdquo says Debbie as she exits the

Sunday service

Reverend Joe Beal has been in the ministry for 35

years and was appointed pastor of Broadway Methodist in

June 2010 His message of love is what he is associated

with most but his role as the first black preacher for this

predominantly white church is also notable

Like any new appointment Brother Joe and the

congregation began with a bit of apprehension

ldquoWe had our legitimate fear of the unknown Without

discussing it I think that we decided to trust each other

and each give the other a chance It was new different

and unknown for us both Neither of us decided to base

our judgement of the other solely on the color of our skin

but rather on how we would treat each other Sadly

however racism exists in our country and in our world I

am grateful to be part of a congregation that is trying to

create a climate of love trust and respect among all

peoplerdquo says Brother Joe

When Debbie Curtis calls Brother Joe ldquothe real dealrdquo

she says it is because his love is genuine

ldquoTo love others not professionally not in word only but

to love them lsquofor realrsquordquo says Brother Joe

Brother Joe recently announced he would be leaving

ldquothe most rewarding and fulfilling experience of [his] liferdquo

because of an ongoing battle with diabetes While he will

no longer serve in the pulpit he plans to remain as

active as he is able with the congregation

Pastoral Ministries Assistant John Sparks says that

there simply are some people you canrsquot replace

ldquoThere is a tendency for any church to see itself more

as an organization than an organism Brother Joe helped

Broadway by providing a fresh vision of compassionrdquo

says John

There are new realities in the community like home-

lessness and mental illness that John believes will

require the vision Brother Joe has brought to Broadway

ldquoItrsquos by being able to see through a lens that sees

everyone as being part of something bigger that we can

reach out to them and that we can be reached by them

as well To continue to live into that spirit that he walked

is not only a challenge but an opportunity especially in

this neighborhood He opened a lot more doors for those

opportunitiesrdquo says John

As John takes over the daily administration of the

church Brother Joe has a few words of advice

ldquoTo love unconditionallyhellipand to realize that the

success or failure of the congregation is not on his

back but on Godrsquos to remember that his name is

ldquoJohnrdquo and not ldquoAtlasrdquo to remember that the Church is

of God and will be until the end of time and lastly to

remember how much he is loved by God his family me

and the congregationrdquo says Brother Joe

And the congregation will forever love their Brother Joe

WOW VOLUME 25 2016

38

WOW VOLUME 23 2014 bull 37

$

$ $

$

Dollar$fromheaven A local church received a gift that

honored their members their mission and their beliefs

Many dream of it Some hope for it Others may pray for it ldquoItrdquo is the improbable phone call

delivering news that a stranger has named you the sole beneficiary of a trust

sufficient to retire all your debt

Seven Oaks Church of Christ on Highway 97 in Mayfield was on the

receiving end of just such a phone call in October of 2015

The congregation had made a leap of faith in 2014 adding a 4000-plus

square foot educational annex to the existing church facility to allow for a

growing congregation Included in the project were two new canopies LED

parking lot lights and other minor improvements bringing the total cost of

the project to approximately $600000 Through quarterly ldquoFifth Sundayrdquo

contributions the debt had been reduced to $338000 but was still costing

the church about $1000 per month in interest alone

One phone call from Paducah Bankrsquos Melanie McNeill changed the entire

financial situation of the church Seven Oaks was the sole beneficiary of a trust

valued at $367000 enough to retire the churchrsquos $338000 debt As Seven

Oaks Minister Josh Ketchum communicated ldquoWhen we found out the amount

of money we were fully convinced in the providence of Godrdquo

Asked if he felt the church had received pennies from heaven Elder Don

Sparks responded ldquoNo not pennies dollars from heavenrdquo

The bequest was left to the church by Graves County native Elizabeth Allene

Morris who was not a member of Seven Oaks Church and known by few in

the church Her nephew Mike Mabry describes his aunt as a strong-willed

independent woman with a sense of ad-

venture which led her to California in the

1930rsquos where she spent most of her life

Mabry fondly recalled ldquoMy Aunt

Allene had a good head for figures and

probably saw something she liked about

Seven Oaks Churchrdquo

She created her will in 1994 which

included a trust to go into effect at her

death to benefit her sister Estelle Seay

Paducah Bank became the trustee and was

responsible for managing the funds and

distributing designated principle and

40 bull WOW VOLUME 25 2016

bull

ldquoMelanie worked

really well with us and

was right on top of things She made

us feel comfortable and we believed she

always had the best interest of her client

in mind She always had time to talk to

done through Paducah Bankrdquo

Seven Oaksrsquo Josh Ketchum and

Don Sparks remember Melanie

McNeillrsquos response when they filled her

in on the details of how the amount

of the unexpected bequest related to

Josh KETCHUM

Seven Oaks Minister monthly payments to Seay for as long as

she lived At Seayrsquos death the remaining

value of the trust was to be paid out to

the church Seay was a member of Seven

Oaks but had moved away years ago to

be cared for by family Like Mrs Morris

few people in the church knew her

Mabry who lives in northern

Kentucky cared for his Aunt Estelle

in her declining health and dealt with

Paducah Bank in regard to the trust

He describes dealings with the Bank

and Melanie McNeill in particular

us and I never felt that she was rushing

me or trying to cut a conversation shortrdquo

Seeing no obstacles in his remote

dealings from outside the geographical

region of Paducah Bank he offered the

ultimate compliment ldquoIf I were in the

position to establish a trust it would be

the church debt She said ldquoThis is a

God thingrdquo

Whether you consider it a God

thing providence of God or a happy

coincidence it was made possible by a

wise woman doing prudent estate

planning with a local bank

WOW VOLUME 25 2016 bull 41

Making Memories

PADUCAH BANK SPREADS THE WOW

AROUND TOWN Over the river down main street at the movies and in the parking

lotmdashno matter the location or the encounter when Paducah Bank is there some WOW is going on Herersquos just a REALLY brief look at some of the wonderful experiences weve had this past year

WOW VOLUME 25 2016

42

LEFT Our young friend Jose (Paco)

dos Remedios shared his music and his love of

his hometown with everyone in a recent TV commercial

1 Joe Framptom presents a check for $2500 to Paducah Bank Teen of the Year winner

Meg Hancock 2 Cathy Crecelius and WPSD NewsChannel 6 were our

partners for a Super Shredder event 3 Lisa Long and Maurie McGarvey

ldquoleaned inrdquo and learned about women in the workplace last summer 4 Rae and

Dixie Hall were WOW warriors and rowers at the Dragon Boat races 5 Paducah Bank honors our veterans each day with a special

place to park 6 Macie Hargrove loved the holiday parade in WOW fashion 7 Sarah Hendley

did some networking at our summer college reception 8 Hollie Potter always gives a helping

hand to our Paducah Bank volunteer efforts 9 Some Paducah Bank swingers include Mike Shelbourne

Mark Knecht Mardie Herndon and Rick Loyd

ESERVED FOR OUR

VETERANS bull AND MILITARY

( -~

321

654

987

Karess HOSKINS

It takes a COMMUNITY

and SCHOLARSHIP

to create a productive pathwayfor college-bound

students with f inancial needs

PADUCAH BANK HAS DONATED $150000 TO THE

COMMUNITY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

WOW VOLUME 25 2016

45

SAYS HELLO

McCracken County High School 2015

THE PHONE RINGS AND AUTOMATICALLY KELE

Kele doesnrsquot just pick up the phone She picks up little things about people and remembers them From answering your calls to answering your questions the people at Paducah Bank give you personal attention and treat you like you really matter for one simple reason YOU DO Talk to the people at Paducah Bank

Real people Real service 2705755700

M E M B E R F D I C

graduate Karess Hoskins could hardly hold back her tears as she described how much

the support from the Community Scholarship Program meant to her

A first-generation college student at West Kentucky Community and Technical

College Hoskins was one of more than 150 Community Scholarship Program

students family friends and supporters who attended a luncheon recognizing students

and supporters of the program

ldquoThank you to the donors for giving students like me the opportunity to attend

college tuition-freerdquo said the 18-year-old Hoskins who plans to pursue a career in

radiology ldquoTo not have to worry about having to pay for college allows us to

focus on selecting a major and getting good gradesrdquo

Hoskinsrsquo parents Kenny and Mary Hoskins said receiving a community

scholarship was the reason their daughter is able to go to college ldquoItrsquos so

wonderfulrdquo said Mary Hoskins ldquoWithout it (the CSP scholarship) we

would never have been able to send herrdquo Her father agreed ldquoItrsquos a blessing

It really helped out a whole lot Irsquom really proud of people helping out like

this it will help others toordquo he said

The Community Scholarship Program provides scholarship funding for

up to 60 credit hours toward a technical

certification andor an associate degree

at WKCTC The Rotary Club of

Paducah initiated the idea for the CSP

as a public-private partnership with strong

participation from the Rotary the City

of Paducah McCracken County Fiscal

Court partnering high schools WKCTC

Paducah Bank and several local businesses

and companies Students at a participating

Paducah or McCracken County

high school or homeschool

within McCracken County

are eligible for the program

as long as they meet certain

criteria The inaugural CSP

class began at WKCTC in fall

2014 with 216 students Many of

those students will have graduated

46 bull WOW VOLUME 25 2016

THE PHONE RINGS AND AUTOMATICALLY KELE

from the college beginning in May 2015

Hoskins said she is striving to be a

positive influence on others ldquoIrsquom trying

to be the best role model to the ones who

look up to me For my nieces and nephews

I want them to know that when things get

difficult I will be there for them encour-

aging and supporting themrdquo Hoskins

said ldquoAnd they need to know there are

other people who are ready to assist them

when things get difficult in liferdquo

Ashley Wright WKCTC Vice President

of Institutional Advancement said one

of the most rewarding things about the

Community Scholarship Program is the

continued support of the community

ldquoItrsquos a commitment to these students

that regardless of what their personal and

professional aspirations may be they will

not have to put it on hold

because of financial barriersrdquo

Wright said

ldquoWe cannot make that

commitment without our

donorsrdquo added Wright

ldquoWe are so grateful

Paducah Bank believed in

the vision of the Community

Scholarship Program and what it

could do for Paducah and McCracken

County from the very beginning They

became one of the first businesses to

financially support this initiative and

have been committed to the scholarshiprsquos

purpose of increasing the percentage

of McCracken County students that

transition from high school to post-

secondary education Today we know

that students who participate

in the Community

Scholarship Program

are staying enrolled in

college earning a higher

GPA than their non-

CSP peers and earning

more college credit

each semester This

success is due to the businesses

and organizations that stepped up in

the beginning before we could have

envisioned these results Paducah Bank

is always looking toward the future of

this community and their support of

the Community Scholarship Program is

evidence of their commitment to the next

generation of Paducah and McCracken

Countyrdquo

SAYS HELLO

WOW VOLUME 25 2016 bull 47

THE ARTof EDUCATION AT PADUCAH SCHOOL OF ART AND DESIGN

49

ldquoTHE ENTIRE ART SCHOOL CAMPUS

ANCHORS PADUCAHrsquoS GROWING CREATIVE

ECONOMY AND ADDS WEIGHT TO THE REGIONrsquoS

RECOGNITION AS A CULTURAL DESTINATION I AM PLEASED AND PROUD

TO HAVE WORKED WITH SO MANY EXTRAORDINARY

INDIVIDUALS IN MAKING THE COMMUNITYrsquoS VISION FOR A WORLD-CLASS ART SCHOOL A REALITY AND I

AM DELIGHTED WITH WHAT WE HAVE ACCOMPLISHEDrdquo

mdashPAUL AHO Dean of the Paducah

School of Art and Design

In March 2000 the city of Paducah in partnership with Paducah Bank

launched its award-winning Artist Relocation

Program as a means of revitalizing its historic

LowerTown neighborhood This highly successful

program has infused over $30 million into the

local economy earning Paducah international

recognition as a historic cultural destination

and significantly enriching the cultural life of

the region

In August 2008 a collaborative effort between

the city West Kentucky Community and Technical

College (WKCTC) and regional interests created

Paducah School of Art to serve the region and

anchor the LowerTown Arts District through the

creation of a world-class art school The school

opened in temporary studios in downtown

Paducah and immediately exceeded expectations

for its growth

As part of a larger vision for the schoolrsquos

expansion in April 2013 the school changed its

name to Paducah School of Art and Design (PSAD)

reflecting an expanded vision for its programming

and the art schoolrsquos absorption of the collegersquos long-

standing visual communication and multimedia

programs In January 2014 Paducah School of

Art opened the Ceramics and Small Metals

Building on Madison Street in LowerTown This

historic structure allowed for a greatly expanded

state-of-the-art ceramics studio as well as studios

for the launch of new programs in jewelry and

metals to further serve the community

ldquoI recently had a chance to tour the Paducah School of Art and Design which has to be one of the most inspiring state-of-the-art facilities for artists and art students to be found anywhere Itrsquos a beautiful and thoughtfully re-purposed light-filled crown jewel that will surely be a beacon for creative visual artists in all disciplines And I canrsquot imagine what kind of wonderful impact that creative engine is going to have on the communityrdquo

mdashMICHAEL KILLOREN Local Arts Agencies Director National Endowment for the Arts

50 bull WOW VOLUME 25 2016

PSAD expanded again in August 2014 with the

completion of its 7000-square-foot Sculpture Building

located adjacent to the ceramics and small metals studios

The Sculpture Building houses fully equipped studios for

clay modeling large-scale projects wood and metals

fabrication along with a foundry and studios for mold

making and bronze casting

Also in August 2014 renovations began on the 2D and

Graphic Design Building in a historic building adjacent to

PSADrsquos other LowerTown studios This 30000-square-foot

expansion opened in January and houses the schoolrsquos programs

in drawing painting photography visual communication

and multimedia It also includes a resource library and

dedicated galleries for an enhanced exhibition program

further serving the region and the goals of WKCTC

ldquoCompletion of PSADrsquos new 2D and Graphic Design

building will allow us to properly house all of our 2D and

media programs in one location expand our Master Artists

Workshop program increase our public programming and

community outreach and continue to build on our note-

worthy exhibition programrdquo said Paul Aho Dean of PSAD

In support of Paducahrsquos emergence as a cultural and arts

destination and an eye toward national recognition for its

programs PSAD launched its first Master Artist Workshops

in the summer of 2014 The program featured national

artists and educators and attracted students from across

the country With the advent of new classes and faculty

come new opportunities for students seeking to launch

their college experience as well as significant new resources

for emerging and established artists to enhance their career

opportunities in the region and beyond

Paducah Bank supported the completion of PSAD with a

$150000 gift and the naming rights for the Paducah Bank

Kitchens Cafeacute

Paducah School of Art and Design is a division of West

Kentucky Community and Technical College a regionally

accredited college recognized by The Aspen Institute as

one of the top ten community colleges in the nation three

consecutive times and twice as a Finalist with Distinction

ldquoAt PSAD a diverse mix of traditional and non-traditional

students and studio artists from the community work side

by side in the studiosrdquo said WKCTC president Dr Barbara

Veazey ldquosharing insights experience and ideas to the

mutual benefit of allrdquo

PaulAho is the Dean of Paducah

School of Art and Design where he also teaches digital photography He earned

his Bachelor of Fine Arts degree at Florida State

University and his Master of Fine Arts degree from the

University of South Florida Paul has also taught at Palm

Beach Community College and Florida Atlantic University

He has twice been awarded South Florida Cultural

Consortium Visual and Media Artists Fellowships and

his work is represented in numerous public and private

collections ldquoThe entire art school campus anchors

Paducahrsquos growing creative economy and adds weight to

the regionrsquos recognition as a cultural destinationrdquo says

Aho ldquoI am pleased and proud to have worked with so

many extraordinary individuals in making the communityrsquos

vision for a world-class art school a reality and I am

delighted with what we have accomplishedrdquo

it

Allpo1nt

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~ ~ --middot

InHonorof

Those Who Serve

Paducah Bank is joining with the Paducah community to foster strong positive relationships between police and those they seek to protect

WOW VOLUME 25 2016

53

News feeds around the nation have been full of shootings protests

and nation-wide outrage of late Some of that has resulted from rifts between police

departments and the communities theyrsquove sworn to protect

Members of the Paducah Police Department have taken steps to make sure such a

disassociation never encroaches on the community they preserve and protect Chief of

Police Brandon Barnhill says he believes establishing The Police Foundation of Paducah-

McCracken County Inc will create a way to further tie his force to the Paducah public

ldquoWe felt like this was an opportunity for us to provide an open door or an avenue for

the community to further support some of our initiativesrdquo he said

The foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization designed to raise funds and to

give local police extra resources for improving public safety strengthening community

partnerships and increasing employee development Barnhill says the City of Paducah

has given his department sufficient funding but this new effort will raise money for

extra programs and training and will hopefully strengthen the forcersquos bond with the

local community

ldquoWe see the value of relationships transparency an open-door policy and of opening

lines of communication with the

communityrdquo Barnhill says

By investing in the Paducah

Police Departmentrsquos foundation

the com-munity will help fund

programs like improved training

courses continuing education and

the purchase of new technology

for police use But Barnhill says

strengthening the relationship between

the force and the community is still

the foundationrsquos ultimate focus Itrsquos a

goal that the chief says matters now

more than ever

ldquoRelationships have to have a

strong foundational level at which you

Building on a

strongfoundation Funding provided through the Paducah Police Foundation will support initiatives in

these areas each year allowing the Paducah Police Department to undertake innovative

projects and improve its ability to serve the citizens of Paducah

bull Keep police officers safe bull Fight violence and drug related crime bull Improve

Paducah police community relations bull Make neighborhoods safer bull Provide healthy

outlets for youth bull Assist police officers in upgrading critical skills and education

The Police Foundation of Paducah McCracken County is the only organization sanc-

tioned by the Paducah Police Department to raise funds for its benefit

The Police Foundation of Paducah McCracken County Inc is a registered corporation

with the state of Kentucky and is recognized by the federal government as a 501(c)(3)

tax exempt non-profit organization

54 bull WOW VOLUME 25 2016

Building on a

strongfoundation

know people in the community they

know you as an individual and they

know your principlesrdquo he says ldquoThey

know how you manage an agency as

large as a police departmentrdquo

ldquoThe success of a community has

much to do with the success of the

institutions that form the basis of its

safety and securityrdquo said Joe Framptom

a member of the Paducah Police

Foundation board ldquoI personally believe

that the creation of this organization will

be a constructive means of supporting the

goals of our local police force and will

be a proactive impetus to maintaining

strong productive alliances between the

members of the Paducah police and the

people in our community Our bank is

pleased that we can be a part of this new

endeavor This is one more way each of

us at Paducah Bank can creatively and

beneficially serve our communityrdquo

Board Chairman Jim Garrett whole-

heartedly agrees ldquoI am honored to serve

on the new Police Foundationrsquos board

and hope that businesses and individuals

in the Paducah community will consider

supporting our effortsrdquo Garrett says

ldquoWe hope to help build a police force

capable of dealing with the complexity

of the 21st century It is imperative that

we assist our officers with additional

education and enhanced opportunities

for positive interaction with the

community it serves Every person can

make a difference no matter how big

or small as long as we have a common

goal in mindrdquo

Anyone who would like to know

more about the organization or who

would like to donate online can visit

wwwpaducahpolicefoundationorg

Donations may be made by mail to

the Police Foundation of Paducah-

McCracken County Inc PO Box 594

Paducah KY 42002-0594 Donations

can also be made in person at any

Paducah Bank location

LEFT TO RIGHT Chief Brandon Barnhill Paducah Bank CEO Joe Framptom

Board Member Leon Owens Assistant Chief Brian Krueger Board Chairman

Jim Garrett Board Member Gary Reese

NOT PICTURED Board Members Whitney Denson and April Wolfrom

WOW VOLUME 25 2016 bull 55

theLast page

ldquoUrban architecture especially architecture from the early twentieth century has been a favorite subject of my art for as long

as I have been painting I knew the first time I drove up Broadway and saw

downtown Paducah that it would soon be the subject of my paintingsrdquo

WILLIAM RENZULLI was one of the first artists to personally and professionally invest in the LowerTown Artist Relocation program and has continued to be a stalwart participant and supporter of the arts culture in Paducah

WOW VOLUME 25 2016

56

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Post Office Box 2600 bull Paducah KY 42002-2600

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Itrsquos a new start Itrsquos a new relationship Itrsquos a new life We want to be a part of it all

Call or stop by a Paducah Bank location today and letrsquos get acquainted You have so much to plan for and we want to help

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explains Jennie ldquoWe want to be more involved than that Our wellness staff gets to know the people Wellness is not a touchy-feely

pie-in-the-sky kind of idea Every month we are on-site doing something Itrsquos not uncommon to have our folks in steel-toed boots

and hardhats out on a boat asking everyone how they are doing The next day they may be in a bank doing a ldquoBiggest Loserrdquo

program And all employees have access to our coachesrdquo

Dr Turnbo adds ldquoWhat makes HealthWorks Medical different is the follow up and management of the chronic diseases identified

through the wellness program Our practitioners evaluate and treat the diagnosis with routine follow ups and annual physical with lab

work includedrdquo

ldquoThese are simple getting-back-to-basics conceptsrdquo adds Dr Turnbo ldquoOur whole goal is to be a partner to service every need a

patient might have in healthcare from wellness to prevention to acute care And we do that with reasonable effective solutions It

goes back to our original goal of simply taking care of people and we are seeing success in doing that I think this concept will go

beyond this market and it will have started right here in Paducahrdquo

WOW VOLUME 25 2016 bull 27

On T am On Choic The strength of the team is each member The strength of each member is the team

PRIVATE BANKING TRUST DIVISION INVESTMENT DIVISION

PADUCAH FINANCIAL CONSULTANTS Securities offered through LPL Financial member FINRASIPC Insurance products offered through LPL Financial or its licensed affiliates Paducah Bank and Paducah Financial Consultants are not registered brokerdealers and are not affiliated with LPL Financial

Not FDIC Insured Not Bank Guaranteed May Lose Value Not a Bank Deposit Not Insured By Any Federal Government Agency

Gain the benefit of THREE financial services at ONE bank There is a WEALTH of experience among these trusted financial professionals at Paducah Bank We invite

you to get to know each member of our Wealth Management Team

PICTURED LEFT TO RIGHT Caroline Korte Lesa Barks Melanie McNeill Heather Alexander Conner Framptom Lora Riley Gayle Martin Melissa Jones

Barry Smith Carla Berry Mindi Whitworth Jimmie Sizemore Johnna Davenport Bev Underwood Zach Hosman and Lisa Murray

TRUST SERVICES Not FDIC Insured ndash No Bank Guarantee ndash May Lose Value PADUCAH BANK M E M B E R F D I C Not A Paducah Bank Deposit ndash Not Insured By Any Federal Government Agency

Making Lives Better in MindBodyamp

Spirit

The Rayand Kay Eckstein

Hospice Care Center gives families a place of

peace at a time of turmoil

In a day and age when medical professionals routinely perform what were once considered

miracles it is easy to lose sight of death as a natural conclusion of life and not a medical failure

WOW VOLUME 25 2016

30

Steven GRINNELL REGIONAL CEO amp SVP MERCY HEALTH

PRESIDENT amp CEO LOURDES

Ytitcf _~~of

puiJBa~l

As a part of its commitment to making lives

better in mind body and spirit Lourdes has

sought to treat death as a natural conclusion of

life by providing hospice services as a part of

the hospitalrsquos healing mission This program

allows patients and their families to spend their

final moments in a caring peace-filled setting

In April of 2015 Lourdes expanded and

enhanced hospice services by opening The

Ray and Kay Eckstein Hospice Care Center

providing a 10000 square foot state-of-the-art

facility serving a 16-county area including 13

western Kentucky counties and three southern

Illinois counties

ldquoThe Ray and Kay Eckstein Hospice Care

Center is a dream come true that our patients

will experience for generations to comerdquo said

Steven Grinnell Regional CEO amp SVP of

Mercy Health and President amp CEO of Lourdes

ldquoThis sacred space offers a better alternative

for hospice patients when symptoms or life

circumstances necessitate care outside of their

home This was designed by and for patients and

families to meet their needs with compassionate

care and support during these timesrdquo

ldquoLourdes is so grateful for the outpouring of

support from the community for this projectrdquo

Grinnell went on to say ldquoDuring the capital

campaign more than 670 individual donors

contributed gifts both large and small

Paducah Bankrsquos board of directors approved a

significant gift of $100000 toward the project

Support from the bank didnrsquot stop there A

number of their executives and employees also

stepped-up to support the hospice care center

with individual giftsrdquo

Designed in a semi-circle to avoid an

institutional feel features include 10 patient

suites with patios a comfortable family lounge

and kitchen childrenrsquos play area and serenity

garden and chapel for quiet reflection The

center allows unrestricted visiting hours and

pet visitors are also welcome

A team of dedicated specialty-trained

nurses physicians chaplain counselors social

32 bull WOW VOLUME 25 2016

workers personal care aides and volunteers

provide professional services meeting end-of-

life needs of body and spirit

Kay Williams director of Lourdes Hospice

and Home Care remembers special moments

in serving over 275 patients since the center

opened ldquoWe were able to grant a 13-year-old

cancer patientrsquos wish to see the movie Pitch

Perfect 2 Her condition kept her from going

to the theater so the movie studio arranged a

screening here in our family lounge Later we

all honored her request that we wear yellow to

her funeral Yellow is the color representing

childhood cancer awarenessrdquo

Ms Williams also recalls ldquoThe first time I

saw a large family make use of the various areas

of the center I knew we had gotten the design

right They had room to move between groups

as each dealt with the impending loss of their

family member Everyone copes in his or her

own way What a blessing to have space to

allow for itrdquo

Williams and Diane Davis president of the

Lourdes Foundation stress their gratitude for

the generosity of donors providing for needs of

others at their most vulnerable

GRINNELL HIGHLIGHTS PADUCAH BANKrsquoS VARIOUS CONTRIBUTIONS TO LOURDESrsquo MISSION ldquoPaducah Bank has historically been a strong

supporter of Lourdesrsquo mission to improve the

health of our communitiesrdquo he says ldquoThey

have been key supporters of the Lourdes

Golf Outing and Mardi Gras fundraisers for

many years In addition to the financial

resources given by the bank they also provide

intellectual capital through their executive

presence serving on the Lourdes board of

directors helping to provide the strategic

direction of our organization Lourdes is truly

blessed to have support both financial and

intellectual from Paducah Bankrdquo

A NEWLY DESIGNED CENTER FOR THE DELIVERY OF QUALITY CARE

LOURDES

bull

IN CASE OF EMERGENCY THE BEGINNING OF 2016 saw the open house ribbon cutting and

blessing of Lourdesrsquo renovated and expanded Emergency Department

Designed with the patient in mind and with the objective of saving time

and ultimately lives the new Emergency Department is fast flexible

and mobile allowing adaptability to meet any situation It is ideally

positioned for quick access to the cardiac catheterization lab operating

room magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) computerized tomography

(CT) scan and the intensive care unit

ldquoOur Emergency Department team has redesigned care to create

the shortest wait times optimize the patient experience and recruit

the best and brightest professionals in emergency medicinerdquo said

Steven Grinnell Regional CEO amp SVP of Mercy Health and President amp

CEO of Lourdes ldquoWith double the square footage this new Emergency

Department has been designed around the patientsrsquo needs The new

patient flow includes rapid medical exam rooms to reduce time spent

in the waiting room specialized care for behavioral health advanced

intervention for chemical accidents immediate chest pain intervention

and expert care from our teamrdquo

WOW VOLUME 25 2016 bull 33

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All parents want their children to learn

the importance of managing their

money Paducah Bank has a great

way to get started

The Smart Card allows you to put

a designated amount of cash on the

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of 13) can budget hisher expenditures

without going over the daily spending limit

you set for them You have control of their daily

spending can see purchases they have made

and they get the valuable experience of

being SMART with their funds

Itrsquos just ONE more way

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life and your parenting

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M E M B E R F D I C

35

In Frank R Paxton

Herman Eugene Katterjohn Jr

MemoryThe Paducah community recently lost two iconic leaders whose

vision and dedication were instrumental

in the continued progress of Paducah

McCracken County Both of these

devoted citizens were witness to

monumental changes in

their work and in their

lives as their careers and

personal passions were

carried out with grand

ambition Here we

honor these two proud

Paducahans and the

MANY contributions

they left to each of us

bull

Herman EugeneKatterjohn Jr was born in Paducah in 1921 He attended Paducah schools graduated

from Columbia Military Academy in Columbia TN and from Purdue

University in 1943 with a degree in pharmacy and with an ROTC

commission He later served as an Army aviator in the Korean War

Mr Katterjohn owned and operated Owen Cleaners for 40 years 20

of those years with his father-in-law Horace Owen He served as director

of the American Division of The Johnson Group Cleaners Liverpool

England for 12 years He was invited 13 consecutive years to the Varsity

International Dry Cleaners and was chairman in 1976 He was a former

member of the Paducah Tourist Commission the Paducah Convention

Center Board Paducah Water Works and Greater Paducah Industrial

Foundation He was a lifetime member of the United Church of

Paducah where he served as an elder He was the longest-serving

member of the Rotary Club of Paducah

ldquoMr Katterjohn was a part of Paducahrsquos greatest generationrdquo said

City Commissioner Allan Rhodes ldquoHe was a fabric of the communityrdquo

added County Commissioner Bill Bartleman Longtime friend Basil

Drossos said he was a part of the ldquobedrock that modern Paducah was

founded and created onrdquo ldquoOne of his favorite pastimes was just driving

around Paducahrdquo said his son-in-law David Perry ldquoThe riverfront

parks different buildings and monuments were continually fascinating

to him He loved taking rides like thatrdquo

ldquoAlmost everyone will tell you that he always knew their name He

knew about their family He was very much a people person He was

really interested not just in your name but he wanted to know how you

were doing how things were going And it was a truly genuine interestrdquo

added his daughter Carolyn Perry

One of Mr Katterjohnrsquos most noted civic projects was the University

of Kentucky College of Engineering Paducah campus In 2003 he

established the first endowed professorship and was also a key leader in

getting the college established ldquoHe had a vision for how having engi-

neering education in this area would significantly contribute to the eco-

nomic development of the regionrdquo said David Silverstein director of

the Paducah campus

Mr Katterjohn had been a member of the Paducah Bank Board of

Directors since 1957 and a past chairman ldquoMr Gene Katterjohn was

instrumental in the leadership and growth of the bank and took great

pride in itrdquo said Joe Framptom ldquoHe was committed to the belief that

the bank should serve and give back to the community Those were

tenets of his beliefs not just in his personal business but in his life Our

bank will reap the many benefits of having Mr Katterjohn at the helm

of our board of directors well into the futurerdquo

Frank R Paxton was the son of Edwin J and Florence Paxton He was a 1948 cum laude graduate of the University of Notre Dame From then until 1961 he served as business manager and general manager of The Paducah Sun (then the Paducah Sun-Democrat) He became publisher of the newspaper in 1961

succeeding his father who had held the position since 1900

In 1968 Paxton moved to Chicago to assume the role of president of Burke and James Inc a photographic supply and manufacturing company

owned by Paducah Newspapers Inc He returned to Paducah in 1972 to become president of The Paducah Bank and Trust Company a position held until his retirement in 1984 Mr Paxton led numerous civic organizations and charitable efforts during his life in Paducah

Mr Paxton served two terms as president of the Paducah Area Chamber of Commerce He was president of the Rotary Club of Paducah and chairman of Riverside Hospital which later became Lourdes In the 1950s he chaired a fundraising effort that netted a then-record $87000 for participating agencies Following that campaign he was presented with the Junior Chamber of Commercersquos Distinguished Service Award He was active in Democratic politics including a role as state campaign chairman for President Lyndon Johnson He served on numerous state boards and agencies and in 1974 was appointed by Governor Wendell Ford to the Murray State University Board of Regents Mr Paxton was a guest at the White House on several occasions during the Kennedy and Johnson administrations He told friends and family that one of his fondest memories was an occasion in 1961 when he and other newspaper publishers were invited to a private luncheon with President Kennedy to discuss the economy

ldquoAlthough Frank did not have a banking back-ground he certainly had a business background and an understanding of the communityrdquo said Joe Framptom CEO of Paducah Bank ldquoHis good common business sense served him well and it served our bank and the community very well He was an ethical honorable individual And he was a very good friend and mentor to me He will be greatly missedrdquo

Reverend Joe Beal is the

REAL DEAL At least thatrsquos how Debbie Curtis member of

Broadway United Methodist Church sees the reverend

ldquoHe walks the walkrdquo says Debbie as she exits the

Sunday service

Reverend Joe Beal has been in the ministry for 35

years and was appointed pastor of Broadway Methodist in

June 2010 His message of love is what he is associated

with most but his role as the first black preacher for this

predominantly white church is also notable

Like any new appointment Brother Joe and the

congregation began with a bit of apprehension

ldquoWe had our legitimate fear of the unknown Without

discussing it I think that we decided to trust each other

and each give the other a chance It was new different

and unknown for us both Neither of us decided to base

our judgement of the other solely on the color of our skin

but rather on how we would treat each other Sadly

however racism exists in our country and in our world I

am grateful to be part of a congregation that is trying to

create a climate of love trust and respect among all

peoplerdquo says Brother Joe

When Debbie Curtis calls Brother Joe ldquothe real dealrdquo

she says it is because his love is genuine

ldquoTo love others not professionally not in word only but

to love them lsquofor realrsquordquo says Brother Joe

Brother Joe recently announced he would be leaving

ldquothe most rewarding and fulfilling experience of [his] liferdquo

because of an ongoing battle with diabetes While he will

no longer serve in the pulpit he plans to remain as

active as he is able with the congregation

Pastoral Ministries Assistant John Sparks says that

there simply are some people you canrsquot replace

ldquoThere is a tendency for any church to see itself more

as an organization than an organism Brother Joe helped

Broadway by providing a fresh vision of compassionrdquo

says John

There are new realities in the community like home-

lessness and mental illness that John believes will

require the vision Brother Joe has brought to Broadway

ldquoItrsquos by being able to see through a lens that sees

everyone as being part of something bigger that we can

reach out to them and that we can be reached by them

as well To continue to live into that spirit that he walked

is not only a challenge but an opportunity especially in

this neighborhood He opened a lot more doors for those

opportunitiesrdquo says John

As John takes over the daily administration of the

church Brother Joe has a few words of advice

ldquoTo love unconditionallyhellipand to realize that the

success or failure of the congregation is not on his

back but on Godrsquos to remember that his name is

ldquoJohnrdquo and not ldquoAtlasrdquo to remember that the Church is

of God and will be until the end of time and lastly to

remember how much he is loved by God his family me

and the congregationrdquo says Brother Joe

And the congregation will forever love their Brother Joe

WOW VOLUME 25 2016

38

WOW VOLUME 23 2014 bull 37

$

$ $

$

Dollar$fromheaven A local church received a gift that

honored their members their mission and their beliefs

Many dream of it Some hope for it Others may pray for it ldquoItrdquo is the improbable phone call

delivering news that a stranger has named you the sole beneficiary of a trust

sufficient to retire all your debt

Seven Oaks Church of Christ on Highway 97 in Mayfield was on the

receiving end of just such a phone call in October of 2015

The congregation had made a leap of faith in 2014 adding a 4000-plus

square foot educational annex to the existing church facility to allow for a

growing congregation Included in the project were two new canopies LED

parking lot lights and other minor improvements bringing the total cost of

the project to approximately $600000 Through quarterly ldquoFifth Sundayrdquo

contributions the debt had been reduced to $338000 but was still costing

the church about $1000 per month in interest alone

One phone call from Paducah Bankrsquos Melanie McNeill changed the entire

financial situation of the church Seven Oaks was the sole beneficiary of a trust

valued at $367000 enough to retire the churchrsquos $338000 debt As Seven

Oaks Minister Josh Ketchum communicated ldquoWhen we found out the amount

of money we were fully convinced in the providence of Godrdquo

Asked if he felt the church had received pennies from heaven Elder Don

Sparks responded ldquoNo not pennies dollars from heavenrdquo

The bequest was left to the church by Graves County native Elizabeth Allene

Morris who was not a member of Seven Oaks Church and known by few in

the church Her nephew Mike Mabry describes his aunt as a strong-willed

independent woman with a sense of ad-

venture which led her to California in the

1930rsquos where she spent most of her life

Mabry fondly recalled ldquoMy Aunt

Allene had a good head for figures and

probably saw something she liked about

Seven Oaks Churchrdquo

She created her will in 1994 which

included a trust to go into effect at her

death to benefit her sister Estelle Seay

Paducah Bank became the trustee and was

responsible for managing the funds and

distributing designated principle and

40 bull WOW VOLUME 25 2016

bull

ldquoMelanie worked

really well with us and

was right on top of things She made

us feel comfortable and we believed she

always had the best interest of her client

in mind She always had time to talk to

done through Paducah Bankrdquo

Seven Oaksrsquo Josh Ketchum and

Don Sparks remember Melanie

McNeillrsquos response when they filled her

in on the details of how the amount

of the unexpected bequest related to

Josh KETCHUM

Seven Oaks Minister monthly payments to Seay for as long as

she lived At Seayrsquos death the remaining

value of the trust was to be paid out to

the church Seay was a member of Seven

Oaks but had moved away years ago to

be cared for by family Like Mrs Morris

few people in the church knew her

Mabry who lives in northern

Kentucky cared for his Aunt Estelle

in her declining health and dealt with

Paducah Bank in regard to the trust

He describes dealings with the Bank

and Melanie McNeill in particular

us and I never felt that she was rushing

me or trying to cut a conversation shortrdquo

Seeing no obstacles in his remote

dealings from outside the geographical

region of Paducah Bank he offered the

ultimate compliment ldquoIf I were in the

position to establish a trust it would be

the church debt She said ldquoThis is a

God thingrdquo

Whether you consider it a God

thing providence of God or a happy

coincidence it was made possible by a

wise woman doing prudent estate

planning with a local bank

WOW VOLUME 25 2016 bull 41

Making Memories

PADUCAH BANK SPREADS THE WOW

AROUND TOWN Over the river down main street at the movies and in the parking

lotmdashno matter the location or the encounter when Paducah Bank is there some WOW is going on Herersquos just a REALLY brief look at some of the wonderful experiences weve had this past year

WOW VOLUME 25 2016

42

LEFT Our young friend Jose (Paco)

dos Remedios shared his music and his love of

his hometown with everyone in a recent TV commercial

1 Joe Framptom presents a check for $2500 to Paducah Bank Teen of the Year winner

Meg Hancock 2 Cathy Crecelius and WPSD NewsChannel 6 were our

partners for a Super Shredder event 3 Lisa Long and Maurie McGarvey

ldquoleaned inrdquo and learned about women in the workplace last summer 4 Rae and

Dixie Hall were WOW warriors and rowers at the Dragon Boat races 5 Paducah Bank honors our veterans each day with a special

place to park 6 Macie Hargrove loved the holiday parade in WOW fashion 7 Sarah Hendley

did some networking at our summer college reception 8 Hollie Potter always gives a helping

hand to our Paducah Bank volunteer efforts 9 Some Paducah Bank swingers include Mike Shelbourne

Mark Knecht Mardie Herndon and Rick Loyd

ESERVED FOR OUR

VETERANS bull AND MILITARY

( -~

321

654

987

Karess HOSKINS

It takes a COMMUNITY

and SCHOLARSHIP

to create a productive pathwayfor college-bound

students with f inancial needs

PADUCAH BANK HAS DONATED $150000 TO THE

COMMUNITY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

WOW VOLUME 25 2016

45

SAYS HELLO

McCracken County High School 2015

THE PHONE RINGS AND AUTOMATICALLY KELE

Kele doesnrsquot just pick up the phone She picks up little things about people and remembers them From answering your calls to answering your questions the people at Paducah Bank give you personal attention and treat you like you really matter for one simple reason YOU DO Talk to the people at Paducah Bank

Real people Real service 2705755700

M E M B E R F D I C

graduate Karess Hoskins could hardly hold back her tears as she described how much

the support from the Community Scholarship Program meant to her

A first-generation college student at West Kentucky Community and Technical

College Hoskins was one of more than 150 Community Scholarship Program

students family friends and supporters who attended a luncheon recognizing students

and supporters of the program

ldquoThank you to the donors for giving students like me the opportunity to attend

college tuition-freerdquo said the 18-year-old Hoskins who plans to pursue a career in

radiology ldquoTo not have to worry about having to pay for college allows us to

focus on selecting a major and getting good gradesrdquo

Hoskinsrsquo parents Kenny and Mary Hoskins said receiving a community

scholarship was the reason their daughter is able to go to college ldquoItrsquos so

wonderfulrdquo said Mary Hoskins ldquoWithout it (the CSP scholarship) we

would never have been able to send herrdquo Her father agreed ldquoItrsquos a blessing

It really helped out a whole lot Irsquom really proud of people helping out like

this it will help others toordquo he said

The Community Scholarship Program provides scholarship funding for

up to 60 credit hours toward a technical

certification andor an associate degree

at WKCTC The Rotary Club of

Paducah initiated the idea for the CSP

as a public-private partnership with strong

participation from the Rotary the City

of Paducah McCracken County Fiscal

Court partnering high schools WKCTC

Paducah Bank and several local businesses

and companies Students at a participating

Paducah or McCracken County

high school or homeschool

within McCracken County

are eligible for the program

as long as they meet certain

criteria The inaugural CSP

class began at WKCTC in fall

2014 with 216 students Many of

those students will have graduated

46 bull WOW VOLUME 25 2016

THE PHONE RINGS AND AUTOMATICALLY KELE

from the college beginning in May 2015

Hoskins said she is striving to be a

positive influence on others ldquoIrsquom trying

to be the best role model to the ones who

look up to me For my nieces and nephews

I want them to know that when things get

difficult I will be there for them encour-

aging and supporting themrdquo Hoskins

said ldquoAnd they need to know there are

other people who are ready to assist them

when things get difficult in liferdquo

Ashley Wright WKCTC Vice President

of Institutional Advancement said one

of the most rewarding things about the

Community Scholarship Program is the

continued support of the community

ldquoItrsquos a commitment to these students

that regardless of what their personal and

professional aspirations may be they will

not have to put it on hold

because of financial barriersrdquo

Wright said

ldquoWe cannot make that

commitment without our

donorsrdquo added Wright

ldquoWe are so grateful

Paducah Bank believed in

the vision of the Community

Scholarship Program and what it

could do for Paducah and McCracken

County from the very beginning They

became one of the first businesses to

financially support this initiative and

have been committed to the scholarshiprsquos

purpose of increasing the percentage

of McCracken County students that

transition from high school to post-

secondary education Today we know

that students who participate

in the Community

Scholarship Program

are staying enrolled in

college earning a higher

GPA than their non-

CSP peers and earning

more college credit

each semester This

success is due to the businesses

and organizations that stepped up in

the beginning before we could have

envisioned these results Paducah Bank

is always looking toward the future of

this community and their support of

the Community Scholarship Program is

evidence of their commitment to the next

generation of Paducah and McCracken

Countyrdquo

SAYS HELLO

WOW VOLUME 25 2016 bull 47

THE ARTof EDUCATION AT PADUCAH SCHOOL OF ART AND DESIGN

49

ldquoTHE ENTIRE ART SCHOOL CAMPUS

ANCHORS PADUCAHrsquoS GROWING CREATIVE

ECONOMY AND ADDS WEIGHT TO THE REGIONrsquoS

RECOGNITION AS A CULTURAL DESTINATION I AM PLEASED AND PROUD

TO HAVE WORKED WITH SO MANY EXTRAORDINARY

INDIVIDUALS IN MAKING THE COMMUNITYrsquoS VISION FOR A WORLD-CLASS ART SCHOOL A REALITY AND I

AM DELIGHTED WITH WHAT WE HAVE ACCOMPLISHEDrdquo

mdashPAUL AHO Dean of the Paducah

School of Art and Design

In March 2000 the city of Paducah in partnership with Paducah Bank

launched its award-winning Artist Relocation

Program as a means of revitalizing its historic

LowerTown neighborhood This highly successful

program has infused over $30 million into the

local economy earning Paducah international

recognition as a historic cultural destination

and significantly enriching the cultural life of

the region

In August 2008 a collaborative effort between

the city West Kentucky Community and Technical

College (WKCTC) and regional interests created

Paducah School of Art to serve the region and

anchor the LowerTown Arts District through the

creation of a world-class art school The school

opened in temporary studios in downtown

Paducah and immediately exceeded expectations

for its growth

As part of a larger vision for the schoolrsquos

expansion in April 2013 the school changed its

name to Paducah School of Art and Design (PSAD)

reflecting an expanded vision for its programming

and the art schoolrsquos absorption of the collegersquos long-

standing visual communication and multimedia

programs In January 2014 Paducah School of

Art opened the Ceramics and Small Metals

Building on Madison Street in LowerTown This

historic structure allowed for a greatly expanded

state-of-the-art ceramics studio as well as studios

for the launch of new programs in jewelry and

metals to further serve the community

ldquoI recently had a chance to tour the Paducah School of Art and Design which has to be one of the most inspiring state-of-the-art facilities for artists and art students to be found anywhere Itrsquos a beautiful and thoughtfully re-purposed light-filled crown jewel that will surely be a beacon for creative visual artists in all disciplines And I canrsquot imagine what kind of wonderful impact that creative engine is going to have on the communityrdquo

mdashMICHAEL KILLOREN Local Arts Agencies Director National Endowment for the Arts

50 bull WOW VOLUME 25 2016

PSAD expanded again in August 2014 with the

completion of its 7000-square-foot Sculpture Building

located adjacent to the ceramics and small metals studios

The Sculpture Building houses fully equipped studios for

clay modeling large-scale projects wood and metals

fabrication along with a foundry and studios for mold

making and bronze casting

Also in August 2014 renovations began on the 2D and

Graphic Design Building in a historic building adjacent to

PSADrsquos other LowerTown studios This 30000-square-foot

expansion opened in January and houses the schoolrsquos programs

in drawing painting photography visual communication

and multimedia It also includes a resource library and

dedicated galleries for an enhanced exhibition program

further serving the region and the goals of WKCTC

ldquoCompletion of PSADrsquos new 2D and Graphic Design

building will allow us to properly house all of our 2D and

media programs in one location expand our Master Artists

Workshop program increase our public programming and

community outreach and continue to build on our note-

worthy exhibition programrdquo said Paul Aho Dean of PSAD

In support of Paducahrsquos emergence as a cultural and arts

destination and an eye toward national recognition for its

programs PSAD launched its first Master Artist Workshops

in the summer of 2014 The program featured national

artists and educators and attracted students from across

the country With the advent of new classes and faculty

come new opportunities for students seeking to launch

their college experience as well as significant new resources

for emerging and established artists to enhance their career

opportunities in the region and beyond

Paducah Bank supported the completion of PSAD with a

$150000 gift and the naming rights for the Paducah Bank

Kitchens Cafeacute

Paducah School of Art and Design is a division of West

Kentucky Community and Technical College a regionally

accredited college recognized by The Aspen Institute as

one of the top ten community colleges in the nation three

consecutive times and twice as a Finalist with Distinction

ldquoAt PSAD a diverse mix of traditional and non-traditional

students and studio artists from the community work side

by side in the studiosrdquo said WKCTC president Dr Barbara

Veazey ldquosharing insights experience and ideas to the

mutual benefit of allrdquo

PaulAho is the Dean of Paducah

School of Art and Design where he also teaches digital photography He earned

his Bachelor of Fine Arts degree at Florida State

University and his Master of Fine Arts degree from the

University of South Florida Paul has also taught at Palm

Beach Community College and Florida Atlantic University

He has twice been awarded South Florida Cultural

Consortium Visual and Media Artists Fellowships and

his work is represented in numerous public and private

collections ldquoThe entire art school campus anchors

Paducahrsquos growing creative economy and adds weight to

the regionrsquos recognition as a cultural destinationrdquo says

Aho ldquoI am pleased and proud to have worked with so

many extraordinary individuals in making the communityrsquos

vision for a world-class art school a reality and I am

delighted with what we have accomplishedrdquo

it

Allpo1nt

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InHonorof

Those Who Serve

Paducah Bank is joining with the Paducah community to foster strong positive relationships between police and those they seek to protect

WOW VOLUME 25 2016

53

News feeds around the nation have been full of shootings protests

and nation-wide outrage of late Some of that has resulted from rifts between police

departments and the communities theyrsquove sworn to protect

Members of the Paducah Police Department have taken steps to make sure such a

disassociation never encroaches on the community they preserve and protect Chief of

Police Brandon Barnhill says he believes establishing The Police Foundation of Paducah-

McCracken County Inc will create a way to further tie his force to the Paducah public

ldquoWe felt like this was an opportunity for us to provide an open door or an avenue for

the community to further support some of our initiativesrdquo he said

The foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization designed to raise funds and to

give local police extra resources for improving public safety strengthening community

partnerships and increasing employee development Barnhill says the City of Paducah

has given his department sufficient funding but this new effort will raise money for

extra programs and training and will hopefully strengthen the forcersquos bond with the

local community

ldquoWe see the value of relationships transparency an open-door policy and of opening

lines of communication with the

communityrdquo Barnhill says

By investing in the Paducah

Police Departmentrsquos foundation

the com-munity will help fund

programs like improved training

courses continuing education and

the purchase of new technology

for police use But Barnhill says

strengthening the relationship between

the force and the community is still

the foundationrsquos ultimate focus Itrsquos a

goal that the chief says matters now

more than ever

ldquoRelationships have to have a

strong foundational level at which you

Building on a

strongfoundation Funding provided through the Paducah Police Foundation will support initiatives in

these areas each year allowing the Paducah Police Department to undertake innovative

projects and improve its ability to serve the citizens of Paducah

bull Keep police officers safe bull Fight violence and drug related crime bull Improve

Paducah police community relations bull Make neighborhoods safer bull Provide healthy

outlets for youth bull Assist police officers in upgrading critical skills and education

The Police Foundation of Paducah McCracken County is the only organization sanc-

tioned by the Paducah Police Department to raise funds for its benefit

The Police Foundation of Paducah McCracken County Inc is a registered corporation

with the state of Kentucky and is recognized by the federal government as a 501(c)(3)

tax exempt non-profit organization

54 bull WOW VOLUME 25 2016

Building on a

strongfoundation

know people in the community they

know you as an individual and they

know your principlesrdquo he says ldquoThey

know how you manage an agency as

large as a police departmentrdquo

ldquoThe success of a community has

much to do with the success of the

institutions that form the basis of its

safety and securityrdquo said Joe Framptom

a member of the Paducah Police

Foundation board ldquoI personally believe

that the creation of this organization will

be a constructive means of supporting the

goals of our local police force and will

be a proactive impetus to maintaining

strong productive alliances between the

members of the Paducah police and the

people in our community Our bank is

pleased that we can be a part of this new

endeavor This is one more way each of

us at Paducah Bank can creatively and

beneficially serve our communityrdquo

Board Chairman Jim Garrett whole-

heartedly agrees ldquoI am honored to serve

on the new Police Foundationrsquos board

and hope that businesses and individuals

in the Paducah community will consider

supporting our effortsrdquo Garrett says

ldquoWe hope to help build a police force

capable of dealing with the complexity

of the 21st century It is imperative that

we assist our officers with additional

education and enhanced opportunities

for positive interaction with the

community it serves Every person can

make a difference no matter how big

or small as long as we have a common

goal in mindrdquo

Anyone who would like to know

more about the organization or who

would like to donate online can visit

wwwpaducahpolicefoundationorg

Donations may be made by mail to

the Police Foundation of Paducah-

McCracken County Inc PO Box 594

Paducah KY 42002-0594 Donations

can also be made in person at any

Paducah Bank location

LEFT TO RIGHT Chief Brandon Barnhill Paducah Bank CEO Joe Framptom

Board Member Leon Owens Assistant Chief Brian Krueger Board Chairman

Jim Garrett Board Member Gary Reese

NOT PICTURED Board Members Whitney Denson and April Wolfrom

WOW VOLUME 25 2016 bull 55

theLast page

ldquoUrban architecture especially architecture from the early twentieth century has been a favorite subject of my art for as long

as I have been painting I knew the first time I drove up Broadway and saw

downtown Paducah that it would soon be the subject of my paintingsrdquo

WILLIAM RENZULLI was one of the first artists to personally and professionally invest in the LowerTown Artist Relocation program and has continued to be a stalwart participant and supporter of the arts culture in Paducah

WOW VOLUME 25 2016

56

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Securities offered through LPL Financial Member FINRASIPC Insurance products offered through LPL Financial or its licensed affiliates Paducah Bank and Paducah Financial Consultants are not registered brokerdealers and are not affiliated with LPL Financial

Not FDIC Insured Not Bank Guaranteed May Lose Value Not a Bank Deposit Not Insured By Any Federal Government Agency

CAHBANK

PADUCAH BANK

Post Office Box 2600 bull Paducah KY 42002-2600

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PAID PADUCAH KY PERMIT 44

A WOW wedding deserves a WOW bank

Itrsquos a new start Itrsquos a new relationship Itrsquos a new life We want to be a part of it all

Call or stop by a Paducah Bank location today and letrsquos get acquainted You have so much to plan for and we want to help

with financial products and services for every plan and every dream Let us put a little WOW in your new life together

wwwpaducahbankcom M E M B E R F D I C

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PADUCAH FINANCIAL CONSULTANTS Securities offered through LPL Financial member FINRASIPC Insurance products offered through LPL Financial or its licensed affiliates Paducah Bank and Paducah Financial Consultants are not registered brokerdealers and are not affiliated with LPL Financial

Not FDIC Insured Not Bank Guaranteed May Lose Value Not a Bank Deposit Not Insured By Any Federal Government Agency

Gain the benefit of THREE financial services at ONE bank There is a WEALTH of experience among these trusted financial professionals at Paducah Bank We invite

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PICTURED LEFT TO RIGHT Caroline Korte Lesa Barks Melanie McNeill Heather Alexander Conner Framptom Lora Riley Gayle Martin Melissa Jones

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Making Lives Better in MindBodyamp

Spirit

The Rayand Kay Eckstein

Hospice Care Center gives families a place of

peace at a time of turmoil

In a day and age when medical professionals routinely perform what were once considered

miracles it is easy to lose sight of death as a natural conclusion of life and not a medical failure

WOW VOLUME 25 2016

30

Steven GRINNELL REGIONAL CEO amp SVP MERCY HEALTH

PRESIDENT amp CEO LOURDES

Ytitcf _~~of

puiJBa~l

As a part of its commitment to making lives

better in mind body and spirit Lourdes has

sought to treat death as a natural conclusion of

life by providing hospice services as a part of

the hospitalrsquos healing mission This program

allows patients and their families to spend their

final moments in a caring peace-filled setting

In April of 2015 Lourdes expanded and

enhanced hospice services by opening The

Ray and Kay Eckstein Hospice Care Center

providing a 10000 square foot state-of-the-art

facility serving a 16-county area including 13

western Kentucky counties and three southern

Illinois counties

ldquoThe Ray and Kay Eckstein Hospice Care

Center is a dream come true that our patients

will experience for generations to comerdquo said

Steven Grinnell Regional CEO amp SVP of

Mercy Health and President amp CEO of Lourdes

ldquoThis sacred space offers a better alternative

for hospice patients when symptoms or life

circumstances necessitate care outside of their

home This was designed by and for patients and

families to meet their needs with compassionate

care and support during these timesrdquo

ldquoLourdes is so grateful for the outpouring of

support from the community for this projectrdquo

Grinnell went on to say ldquoDuring the capital

campaign more than 670 individual donors

contributed gifts both large and small

Paducah Bankrsquos board of directors approved a

significant gift of $100000 toward the project

Support from the bank didnrsquot stop there A

number of their executives and employees also

stepped-up to support the hospice care center

with individual giftsrdquo

Designed in a semi-circle to avoid an

institutional feel features include 10 patient

suites with patios a comfortable family lounge

and kitchen childrenrsquos play area and serenity

garden and chapel for quiet reflection The

center allows unrestricted visiting hours and

pet visitors are also welcome

A team of dedicated specialty-trained

nurses physicians chaplain counselors social

32 bull WOW VOLUME 25 2016

workers personal care aides and volunteers

provide professional services meeting end-of-

life needs of body and spirit

Kay Williams director of Lourdes Hospice

and Home Care remembers special moments

in serving over 275 patients since the center

opened ldquoWe were able to grant a 13-year-old

cancer patientrsquos wish to see the movie Pitch

Perfect 2 Her condition kept her from going

to the theater so the movie studio arranged a

screening here in our family lounge Later we

all honored her request that we wear yellow to

her funeral Yellow is the color representing

childhood cancer awarenessrdquo

Ms Williams also recalls ldquoThe first time I

saw a large family make use of the various areas

of the center I knew we had gotten the design

right They had room to move between groups

as each dealt with the impending loss of their

family member Everyone copes in his or her

own way What a blessing to have space to

allow for itrdquo

Williams and Diane Davis president of the

Lourdes Foundation stress their gratitude for

the generosity of donors providing for needs of

others at their most vulnerable

GRINNELL HIGHLIGHTS PADUCAH BANKrsquoS VARIOUS CONTRIBUTIONS TO LOURDESrsquo MISSION ldquoPaducah Bank has historically been a strong

supporter of Lourdesrsquo mission to improve the

health of our communitiesrdquo he says ldquoThey

have been key supporters of the Lourdes

Golf Outing and Mardi Gras fundraisers for

many years In addition to the financial

resources given by the bank they also provide

intellectual capital through their executive

presence serving on the Lourdes board of

directors helping to provide the strategic

direction of our organization Lourdes is truly

blessed to have support both financial and

intellectual from Paducah Bankrdquo

A NEWLY DESIGNED CENTER FOR THE DELIVERY OF QUALITY CARE

LOURDES

bull

IN CASE OF EMERGENCY THE BEGINNING OF 2016 saw the open house ribbon cutting and

blessing of Lourdesrsquo renovated and expanded Emergency Department

Designed with the patient in mind and with the objective of saving time

and ultimately lives the new Emergency Department is fast flexible

and mobile allowing adaptability to meet any situation It is ideally

positioned for quick access to the cardiac catheterization lab operating

room magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) computerized tomography

(CT) scan and the intensive care unit

ldquoOur Emergency Department team has redesigned care to create

the shortest wait times optimize the patient experience and recruit

the best and brightest professionals in emergency medicinerdquo said

Steven Grinnell Regional CEO amp SVP of Mercy Health and President amp

CEO of Lourdes ldquoWith double the square footage this new Emergency

Department has been designed around the patientsrsquo needs The new

patient flow includes rapid medical exam rooms to reduce time spent

in the waiting room specialized care for behavioral health advanced

intervention for chemical accidents immediate chest pain intervention

and expert care from our teamrdquo

WOW VOLUME 25 2016 bull 33

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Itrsquos just ONE more way

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M E M B E R F D I C

35

In Frank R Paxton

Herman Eugene Katterjohn Jr

MemoryThe Paducah community recently lost two iconic leaders whose

vision and dedication were instrumental

in the continued progress of Paducah

McCracken County Both of these

devoted citizens were witness to

monumental changes in

their work and in their

lives as their careers and

personal passions were

carried out with grand

ambition Here we

honor these two proud

Paducahans and the

MANY contributions

they left to each of us

bull

Herman EugeneKatterjohn Jr was born in Paducah in 1921 He attended Paducah schools graduated

from Columbia Military Academy in Columbia TN and from Purdue

University in 1943 with a degree in pharmacy and with an ROTC

commission He later served as an Army aviator in the Korean War

Mr Katterjohn owned and operated Owen Cleaners for 40 years 20

of those years with his father-in-law Horace Owen He served as director

of the American Division of The Johnson Group Cleaners Liverpool

England for 12 years He was invited 13 consecutive years to the Varsity

International Dry Cleaners and was chairman in 1976 He was a former

member of the Paducah Tourist Commission the Paducah Convention

Center Board Paducah Water Works and Greater Paducah Industrial

Foundation He was a lifetime member of the United Church of

Paducah where he served as an elder He was the longest-serving

member of the Rotary Club of Paducah

ldquoMr Katterjohn was a part of Paducahrsquos greatest generationrdquo said

City Commissioner Allan Rhodes ldquoHe was a fabric of the communityrdquo

added County Commissioner Bill Bartleman Longtime friend Basil

Drossos said he was a part of the ldquobedrock that modern Paducah was

founded and created onrdquo ldquoOne of his favorite pastimes was just driving

around Paducahrdquo said his son-in-law David Perry ldquoThe riverfront

parks different buildings and monuments were continually fascinating

to him He loved taking rides like thatrdquo

ldquoAlmost everyone will tell you that he always knew their name He

knew about their family He was very much a people person He was

really interested not just in your name but he wanted to know how you

were doing how things were going And it was a truly genuine interestrdquo

added his daughter Carolyn Perry

One of Mr Katterjohnrsquos most noted civic projects was the University

of Kentucky College of Engineering Paducah campus In 2003 he

established the first endowed professorship and was also a key leader in

getting the college established ldquoHe had a vision for how having engi-

neering education in this area would significantly contribute to the eco-

nomic development of the regionrdquo said David Silverstein director of

the Paducah campus

Mr Katterjohn had been a member of the Paducah Bank Board of

Directors since 1957 and a past chairman ldquoMr Gene Katterjohn was

instrumental in the leadership and growth of the bank and took great

pride in itrdquo said Joe Framptom ldquoHe was committed to the belief that

the bank should serve and give back to the community Those were

tenets of his beliefs not just in his personal business but in his life Our

bank will reap the many benefits of having Mr Katterjohn at the helm

of our board of directors well into the futurerdquo

Frank R Paxton was the son of Edwin J and Florence Paxton He was a 1948 cum laude graduate of the University of Notre Dame From then until 1961 he served as business manager and general manager of The Paducah Sun (then the Paducah Sun-Democrat) He became publisher of the newspaper in 1961

succeeding his father who had held the position since 1900

In 1968 Paxton moved to Chicago to assume the role of president of Burke and James Inc a photographic supply and manufacturing company

owned by Paducah Newspapers Inc He returned to Paducah in 1972 to become president of The Paducah Bank and Trust Company a position held until his retirement in 1984 Mr Paxton led numerous civic organizations and charitable efforts during his life in Paducah

Mr Paxton served two terms as president of the Paducah Area Chamber of Commerce He was president of the Rotary Club of Paducah and chairman of Riverside Hospital which later became Lourdes In the 1950s he chaired a fundraising effort that netted a then-record $87000 for participating agencies Following that campaign he was presented with the Junior Chamber of Commercersquos Distinguished Service Award He was active in Democratic politics including a role as state campaign chairman for President Lyndon Johnson He served on numerous state boards and agencies and in 1974 was appointed by Governor Wendell Ford to the Murray State University Board of Regents Mr Paxton was a guest at the White House on several occasions during the Kennedy and Johnson administrations He told friends and family that one of his fondest memories was an occasion in 1961 when he and other newspaper publishers were invited to a private luncheon with President Kennedy to discuss the economy

ldquoAlthough Frank did not have a banking back-ground he certainly had a business background and an understanding of the communityrdquo said Joe Framptom CEO of Paducah Bank ldquoHis good common business sense served him well and it served our bank and the community very well He was an ethical honorable individual And he was a very good friend and mentor to me He will be greatly missedrdquo

Reverend Joe Beal is the

REAL DEAL At least thatrsquos how Debbie Curtis member of

Broadway United Methodist Church sees the reverend

ldquoHe walks the walkrdquo says Debbie as she exits the

Sunday service

Reverend Joe Beal has been in the ministry for 35

years and was appointed pastor of Broadway Methodist in

June 2010 His message of love is what he is associated

with most but his role as the first black preacher for this

predominantly white church is also notable

Like any new appointment Brother Joe and the

congregation began with a bit of apprehension

ldquoWe had our legitimate fear of the unknown Without

discussing it I think that we decided to trust each other

and each give the other a chance It was new different

and unknown for us both Neither of us decided to base

our judgement of the other solely on the color of our skin

but rather on how we would treat each other Sadly

however racism exists in our country and in our world I

am grateful to be part of a congregation that is trying to

create a climate of love trust and respect among all

peoplerdquo says Brother Joe

When Debbie Curtis calls Brother Joe ldquothe real dealrdquo

she says it is because his love is genuine

ldquoTo love others not professionally not in word only but

to love them lsquofor realrsquordquo says Brother Joe

Brother Joe recently announced he would be leaving

ldquothe most rewarding and fulfilling experience of [his] liferdquo

because of an ongoing battle with diabetes While he will

no longer serve in the pulpit he plans to remain as

active as he is able with the congregation

Pastoral Ministries Assistant John Sparks says that

there simply are some people you canrsquot replace

ldquoThere is a tendency for any church to see itself more

as an organization than an organism Brother Joe helped

Broadway by providing a fresh vision of compassionrdquo

says John

There are new realities in the community like home-

lessness and mental illness that John believes will

require the vision Brother Joe has brought to Broadway

ldquoItrsquos by being able to see through a lens that sees

everyone as being part of something bigger that we can

reach out to them and that we can be reached by them

as well To continue to live into that spirit that he walked

is not only a challenge but an opportunity especially in

this neighborhood He opened a lot more doors for those

opportunitiesrdquo says John

As John takes over the daily administration of the

church Brother Joe has a few words of advice

ldquoTo love unconditionallyhellipand to realize that the

success or failure of the congregation is not on his

back but on Godrsquos to remember that his name is

ldquoJohnrdquo and not ldquoAtlasrdquo to remember that the Church is

of God and will be until the end of time and lastly to

remember how much he is loved by God his family me

and the congregationrdquo says Brother Joe

And the congregation will forever love their Brother Joe

WOW VOLUME 25 2016

38

WOW VOLUME 23 2014 bull 37

$

$ $

$

Dollar$fromheaven A local church received a gift that

honored their members their mission and their beliefs

Many dream of it Some hope for it Others may pray for it ldquoItrdquo is the improbable phone call

delivering news that a stranger has named you the sole beneficiary of a trust

sufficient to retire all your debt

Seven Oaks Church of Christ on Highway 97 in Mayfield was on the

receiving end of just such a phone call in October of 2015

The congregation had made a leap of faith in 2014 adding a 4000-plus

square foot educational annex to the existing church facility to allow for a

growing congregation Included in the project were two new canopies LED

parking lot lights and other minor improvements bringing the total cost of

the project to approximately $600000 Through quarterly ldquoFifth Sundayrdquo

contributions the debt had been reduced to $338000 but was still costing

the church about $1000 per month in interest alone

One phone call from Paducah Bankrsquos Melanie McNeill changed the entire

financial situation of the church Seven Oaks was the sole beneficiary of a trust

valued at $367000 enough to retire the churchrsquos $338000 debt As Seven

Oaks Minister Josh Ketchum communicated ldquoWhen we found out the amount

of money we were fully convinced in the providence of Godrdquo

Asked if he felt the church had received pennies from heaven Elder Don

Sparks responded ldquoNo not pennies dollars from heavenrdquo

The bequest was left to the church by Graves County native Elizabeth Allene

Morris who was not a member of Seven Oaks Church and known by few in

the church Her nephew Mike Mabry describes his aunt as a strong-willed

independent woman with a sense of ad-

venture which led her to California in the

1930rsquos where she spent most of her life

Mabry fondly recalled ldquoMy Aunt

Allene had a good head for figures and

probably saw something she liked about

Seven Oaks Churchrdquo

She created her will in 1994 which

included a trust to go into effect at her

death to benefit her sister Estelle Seay

Paducah Bank became the trustee and was

responsible for managing the funds and

distributing designated principle and

40 bull WOW VOLUME 25 2016

bull

ldquoMelanie worked

really well with us and

was right on top of things She made

us feel comfortable and we believed she

always had the best interest of her client

in mind She always had time to talk to

done through Paducah Bankrdquo

Seven Oaksrsquo Josh Ketchum and

Don Sparks remember Melanie

McNeillrsquos response when they filled her

in on the details of how the amount

of the unexpected bequest related to

Josh KETCHUM

Seven Oaks Minister monthly payments to Seay for as long as

she lived At Seayrsquos death the remaining

value of the trust was to be paid out to

the church Seay was a member of Seven

Oaks but had moved away years ago to

be cared for by family Like Mrs Morris

few people in the church knew her

Mabry who lives in northern

Kentucky cared for his Aunt Estelle

in her declining health and dealt with

Paducah Bank in regard to the trust

He describes dealings with the Bank

and Melanie McNeill in particular

us and I never felt that she was rushing

me or trying to cut a conversation shortrdquo

Seeing no obstacles in his remote

dealings from outside the geographical

region of Paducah Bank he offered the

ultimate compliment ldquoIf I were in the

position to establish a trust it would be

the church debt She said ldquoThis is a

God thingrdquo

Whether you consider it a God

thing providence of God or a happy

coincidence it was made possible by a

wise woman doing prudent estate

planning with a local bank

WOW VOLUME 25 2016 bull 41

Making Memories

PADUCAH BANK SPREADS THE WOW

AROUND TOWN Over the river down main street at the movies and in the parking

lotmdashno matter the location or the encounter when Paducah Bank is there some WOW is going on Herersquos just a REALLY brief look at some of the wonderful experiences weve had this past year

WOW VOLUME 25 2016

42

LEFT Our young friend Jose (Paco)

dos Remedios shared his music and his love of

his hometown with everyone in a recent TV commercial

1 Joe Framptom presents a check for $2500 to Paducah Bank Teen of the Year winner

Meg Hancock 2 Cathy Crecelius and WPSD NewsChannel 6 were our

partners for a Super Shredder event 3 Lisa Long and Maurie McGarvey

ldquoleaned inrdquo and learned about women in the workplace last summer 4 Rae and

Dixie Hall were WOW warriors and rowers at the Dragon Boat races 5 Paducah Bank honors our veterans each day with a special

place to park 6 Macie Hargrove loved the holiday parade in WOW fashion 7 Sarah Hendley

did some networking at our summer college reception 8 Hollie Potter always gives a helping

hand to our Paducah Bank volunteer efforts 9 Some Paducah Bank swingers include Mike Shelbourne

Mark Knecht Mardie Herndon and Rick Loyd

ESERVED FOR OUR

VETERANS bull AND MILITARY

( -~

321

654

987

Karess HOSKINS

It takes a COMMUNITY

and SCHOLARSHIP

to create a productive pathwayfor college-bound

students with f inancial needs

PADUCAH BANK HAS DONATED $150000 TO THE

COMMUNITY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

WOW VOLUME 25 2016

45

SAYS HELLO

McCracken County High School 2015

THE PHONE RINGS AND AUTOMATICALLY KELE

Kele doesnrsquot just pick up the phone She picks up little things about people and remembers them From answering your calls to answering your questions the people at Paducah Bank give you personal attention and treat you like you really matter for one simple reason YOU DO Talk to the people at Paducah Bank

Real people Real service 2705755700

M E M B E R F D I C

graduate Karess Hoskins could hardly hold back her tears as she described how much

the support from the Community Scholarship Program meant to her

A first-generation college student at West Kentucky Community and Technical

College Hoskins was one of more than 150 Community Scholarship Program

students family friends and supporters who attended a luncheon recognizing students

and supporters of the program

ldquoThank you to the donors for giving students like me the opportunity to attend

college tuition-freerdquo said the 18-year-old Hoskins who plans to pursue a career in

radiology ldquoTo not have to worry about having to pay for college allows us to

focus on selecting a major and getting good gradesrdquo

Hoskinsrsquo parents Kenny and Mary Hoskins said receiving a community

scholarship was the reason their daughter is able to go to college ldquoItrsquos so

wonderfulrdquo said Mary Hoskins ldquoWithout it (the CSP scholarship) we

would never have been able to send herrdquo Her father agreed ldquoItrsquos a blessing

It really helped out a whole lot Irsquom really proud of people helping out like

this it will help others toordquo he said

The Community Scholarship Program provides scholarship funding for

up to 60 credit hours toward a technical

certification andor an associate degree

at WKCTC The Rotary Club of

Paducah initiated the idea for the CSP

as a public-private partnership with strong

participation from the Rotary the City

of Paducah McCracken County Fiscal

Court partnering high schools WKCTC

Paducah Bank and several local businesses

and companies Students at a participating

Paducah or McCracken County

high school or homeschool

within McCracken County

are eligible for the program

as long as they meet certain

criteria The inaugural CSP

class began at WKCTC in fall

2014 with 216 students Many of

those students will have graduated

46 bull WOW VOLUME 25 2016

THE PHONE RINGS AND AUTOMATICALLY KELE

from the college beginning in May 2015

Hoskins said she is striving to be a

positive influence on others ldquoIrsquom trying

to be the best role model to the ones who

look up to me For my nieces and nephews

I want them to know that when things get

difficult I will be there for them encour-

aging and supporting themrdquo Hoskins

said ldquoAnd they need to know there are

other people who are ready to assist them

when things get difficult in liferdquo

Ashley Wright WKCTC Vice President

of Institutional Advancement said one

of the most rewarding things about the

Community Scholarship Program is the

continued support of the community

ldquoItrsquos a commitment to these students

that regardless of what their personal and

professional aspirations may be they will

not have to put it on hold

because of financial barriersrdquo

Wright said

ldquoWe cannot make that

commitment without our

donorsrdquo added Wright

ldquoWe are so grateful

Paducah Bank believed in

the vision of the Community

Scholarship Program and what it

could do for Paducah and McCracken

County from the very beginning They

became one of the first businesses to

financially support this initiative and

have been committed to the scholarshiprsquos

purpose of increasing the percentage

of McCracken County students that

transition from high school to post-

secondary education Today we know

that students who participate

in the Community

Scholarship Program

are staying enrolled in

college earning a higher

GPA than their non-

CSP peers and earning

more college credit

each semester This

success is due to the businesses

and organizations that stepped up in

the beginning before we could have

envisioned these results Paducah Bank

is always looking toward the future of

this community and their support of

the Community Scholarship Program is

evidence of their commitment to the next

generation of Paducah and McCracken

Countyrdquo

SAYS HELLO

WOW VOLUME 25 2016 bull 47

THE ARTof EDUCATION AT PADUCAH SCHOOL OF ART AND DESIGN

49

ldquoTHE ENTIRE ART SCHOOL CAMPUS

ANCHORS PADUCAHrsquoS GROWING CREATIVE

ECONOMY AND ADDS WEIGHT TO THE REGIONrsquoS

RECOGNITION AS A CULTURAL DESTINATION I AM PLEASED AND PROUD

TO HAVE WORKED WITH SO MANY EXTRAORDINARY

INDIVIDUALS IN MAKING THE COMMUNITYrsquoS VISION FOR A WORLD-CLASS ART SCHOOL A REALITY AND I

AM DELIGHTED WITH WHAT WE HAVE ACCOMPLISHEDrdquo

mdashPAUL AHO Dean of the Paducah

School of Art and Design

In March 2000 the city of Paducah in partnership with Paducah Bank

launched its award-winning Artist Relocation

Program as a means of revitalizing its historic

LowerTown neighborhood This highly successful

program has infused over $30 million into the

local economy earning Paducah international

recognition as a historic cultural destination

and significantly enriching the cultural life of

the region

In August 2008 a collaborative effort between

the city West Kentucky Community and Technical

College (WKCTC) and regional interests created

Paducah School of Art to serve the region and

anchor the LowerTown Arts District through the

creation of a world-class art school The school

opened in temporary studios in downtown

Paducah and immediately exceeded expectations

for its growth

As part of a larger vision for the schoolrsquos

expansion in April 2013 the school changed its

name to Paducah School of Art and Design (PSAD)

reflecting an expanded vision for its programming

and the art schoolrsquos absorption of the collegersquos long-

standing visual communication and multimedia

programs In January 2014 Paducah School of

Art opened the Ceramics and Small Metals

Building on Madison Street in LowerTown This

historic structure allowed for a greatly expanded

state-of-the-art ceramics studio as well as studios

for the launch of new programs in jewelry and

metals to further serve the community

ldquoI recently had a chance to tour the Paducah School of Art and Design which has to be one of the most inspiring state-of-the-art facilities for artists and art students to be found anywhere Itrsquos a beautiful and thoughtfully re-purposed light-filled crown jewel that will surely be a beacon for creative visual artists in all disciplines And I canrsquot imagine what kind of wonderful impact that creative engine is going to have on the communityrdquo

mdashMICHAEL KILLOREN Local Arts Agencies Director National Endowment for the Arts

50 bull WOW VOLUME 25 2016

PSAD expanded again in August 2014 with the

completion of its 7000-square-foot Sculpture Building

located adjacent to the ceramics and small metals studios

The Sculpture Building houses fully equipped studios for

clay modeling large-scale projects wood and metals

fabrication along with a foundry and studios for mold

making and bronze casting

Also in August 2014 renovations began on the 2D and

Graphic Design Building in a historic building adjacent to

PSADrsquos other LowerTown studios This 30000-square-foot

expansion opened in January and houses the schoolrsquos programs

in drawing painting photography visual communication

and multimedia It also includes a resource library and

dedicated galleries for an enhanced exhibition program

further serving the region and the goals of WKCTC

ldquoCompletion of PSADrsquos new 2D and Graphic Design

building will allow us to properly house all of our 2D and

media programs in one location expand our Master Artists

Workshop program increase our public programming and

community outreach and continue to build on our note-

worthy exhibition programrdquo said Paul Aho Dean of PSAD

In support of Paducahrsquos emergence as a cultural and arts

destination and an eye toward national recognition for its

programs PSAD launched its first Master Artist Workshops

in the summer of 2014 The program featured national

artists and educators and attracted students from across

the country With the advent of new classes and faculty

come new opportunities for students seeking to launch

their college experience as well as significant new resources

for emerging and established artists to enhance their career

opportunities in the region and beyond

Paducah Bank supported the completion of PSAD with a

$150000 gift and the naming rights for the Paducah Bank

Kitchens Cafeacute

Paducah School of Art and Design is a division of West

Kentucky Community and Technical College a regionally

accredited college recognized by The Aspen Institute as

one of the top ten community colleges in the nation three

consecutive times and twice as a Finalist with Distinction

ldquoAt PSAD a diverse mix of traditional and non-traditional

students and studio artists from the community work side

by side in the studiosrdquo said WKCTC president Dr Barbara

Veazey ldquosharing insights experience and ideas to the

mutual benefit of allrdquo

PaulAho is the Dean of Paducah

School of Art and Design where he also teaches digital photography He earned

his Bachelor of Fine Arts degree at Florida State

University and his Master of Fine Arts degree from the

University of South Florida Paul has also taught at Palm

Beach Community College and Florida Atlantic University

He has twice been awarded South Florida Cultural

Consortium Visual and Media Artists Fellowships and

his work is represented in numerous public and private

collections ldquoThe entire art school campus anchors

Paducahrsquos growing creative economy and adds weight to

the regionrsquos recognition as a cultural destinationrdquo says

Aho ldquoI am pleased and proud to have worked with so

many extraordinary individuals in making the communityrsquos

vision for a world-class art school a reality and I am

delighted with what we have accomplishedrdquo

it

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InHonorof

Those Who Serve

Paducah Bank is joining with the Paducah community to foster strong positive relationships between police and those they seek to protect

WOW VOLUME 25 2016

53

News feeds around the nation have been full of shootings protests

and nation-wide outrage of late Some of that has resulted from rifts between police

departments and the communities theyrsquove sworn to protect

Members of the Paducah Police Department have taken steps to make sure such a

disassociation never encroaches on the community they preserve and protect Chief of

Police Brandon Barnhill says he believes establishing The Police Foundation of Paducah-

McCracken County Inc will create a way to further tie his force to the Paducah public

ldquoWe felt like this was an opportunity for us to provide an open door or an avenue for

the community to further support some of our initiativesrdquo he said

The foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization designed to raise funds and to

give local police extra resources for improving public safety strengthening community

partnerships and increasing employee development Barnhill says the City of Paducah

has given his department sufficient funding but this new effort will raise money for

extra programs and training and will hopefully strengthen the forcersquos bond with the

local community

ldquoWe see the value of relationships transparency an open-door policy and of opening

lines of communication with the

communityrdquo Barnhill says

By investing in the Paducah

Police Departmentrsquos foundation

the com-munity will help fund

programs like improved training

courses continuing education and

the purchase of new technology

for police use But Barnhill says

strengthening the relationship between

the force and the community is still

the foundationrsquos ultimate focus Itrsquos a

goal that the chief says matters now

more than ever

ldquoRelationships have to have a

strong foundational level at which you

Building on a

strongfoundation Funding provided through the Paducah Police Foundation will support initiatives in

these areas each year allowing the Paducah Police Department to undertake innovative

projects and improve its ability to serve the citizens of Paducah

bull Keep police officers safe bull Fight violence and drug related crime bull Improve

Paducah police community relations bull Make neighborhoods safer bull Provide healthy

outlets for youth bull Assist police officers in upgrading critical skills and education

The Police Foundation of Paducah McCracken County is the only organization sanc-

tioned by the Paducah Police Department to raise funds for its benefit

The Police Foundation of Paducah McCracken County Inc is a registered corporation

with the state of Kentucky and is recognized by the federal government as a 501(c)(3)

tax exempt non-profit organization

54 bull WOW VOLUME 25 2016

Building on a

strongfoundation

know people in the community they

know you as an individual and they

know your principlesrdquo he says ldquoThey

know how you manage an agency as

large as a police departmentrdquo

ldquoThe success of a community has

much to do with the success of the

institutions that form the basis of its

safety and securityrdquo said Joe Framptom

a member of the Paducah Police

Foundation board ldquoI personally believe

that the creation of this organization will

be a constructive means of supporting the

goals of our local police force and will

be a proactive impetus to maintaining

strong productive alliances between the

members of the Paducah police and the

people in our community Our bank is

pleased that we can be a part of this new

endeavor This is one more way each of

us at Paducah Bank can creatively and

beneficially serve our communityrdquo

Board Chairman Jim Garrett whole-

heartedly agrees ldquoI am honored to serve

on the new Police Foundationrsquos board

and hope that businesses and individuals

in the Paducah community will consider

supporting our effortsrdquo Garrett says

ldquoWe hope to help build a police force

capable of dealing with the complexity

of the 21st century It is imperative that

we assist our officers with additional

education and enhanced opportunities

for positive interaction with the

community it serves Every person can

make a difference no matter how big

or small as long as we have a common

goal in mindrdquo

Anyone who would like to know

more about the organization or who

would like to donate online can visit

wwwpaducahpolicefoundationorg

Donations may be made by mail to

the Police Foundation of Paducah-

McCracken County Inc PO Box 594

Paducah KY 42002-0594 Donations

can also be made in person at any

Paducah Bank location

LEFT TO RIGHT Chief Brandon Barnhill Paducah Bank CEO Joe Framptom

Board Member Leon Owens Assistant Chief Brian Krueger Board Chairman

Jim Garrett Board Member Gary Reese

NOT PICTURED Board Members Whitney Denson and April Wolfrom

WOW VOLUME 25 2016 bull 55

theLast page

ldquoUrban architecture especially architecture from the early twentieth century has been a favorite subject of my art for as long

as I have been painting I knew the first time I drove up Broadway and saw

downtown Paducah that it would soon be the subject of my paintingsrdquo

WILLIAM RENZULLI was one of the first artists to personally and professionally invest in the LowerTown Artist Relocation program and has continued to be a stalwart participant and supporter of the arts culture in Paducah

WOW VOLUME 25 2016

56

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Call or stop by a Paducah Bank location today and letrsquos get acquainted You have so much to plan for and we want to help

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Making Lives Better in MindBodyamp

Spirit

The Rayand Kay Eckstein

Hospice Care Center gives families a place of

peace at a time of turmoil

In a day and age when medical professionals routinely perform what were once considered

miracles it is easy to lose sight of death as a natural conclusion of life and not a medical failure

WOW VOLUME 25 2016

30

Steven GRINNELL REGIONAL CEO amp SVP MERCY HEALTH

PRESIDENT amp CEO LOURDES

Ytitcf _~~of

puiJBa~l

As a part of its commitment to making lives

better in mind body and spirit Lourdes has

sought to treat death as a natural conclusion of

life by providing hospice services as a part of

the hospitalrsquos healing mission This program

allows patients and their families to spend their

final moments in a caring peace-filled setting

In April of 2015 Lourdes expanded and

enhanced hospice services by opening The

Ray and Kay Eckstein Hospice Care Center

providing a 10000 square foot state-of-the-art

facility serving a 16-county area including 13

western Kentucky counties and three southern

Illinois counties

ldquoThe Ray and Kay Eckstein Hospice Care

Center is a dream come true that our patients

will experience for generations to comerdquo said

Steven Grinnell Regional CEO amp SVP of

Mercy Health and President amp CEO of Lourdes

ldquoThis sacred space offers a better alternative

for hospice patients when symptoms or life

circumstances necessitate care outside of their

home This was designed by and for patients and

families to meet their needs with compassionate

care and support during these timesrdquo

ldquoLourdes is so grateful for the outpouring of

support from the community for this projectrdquo

Grinnell went on to say ldquoDuring the capital

campaign more than 670 individual donors

contributed gifts both large and small

Paducah Bankrsquos board of directors approved a

significant gift of $100000 toward the project

Support from the bank didnrsquot stop there A

number of their executives and employees also

stepped-up to support the hospice care center

with individual giftsrdquo

Designed in a semi-circle to avoid an

institutional feel features include 10 patient

suites with patios a comfortable family lounge

and kitchen childrenrsquos play area and serenity

garden and chapel for quiet reflection The

center allows unrestricted visiting hours and

pet visitors are also welcome

A team of dedicated specialty-trained

nurses physicians chaplain counselors social

32 bull WOW VOLUME 25 2016

workers personal care aides and volunteers

provide professional services meeting end-of-

life needs of body and spirit

Kay Williams director of Lourdes Hospice

and Home Care remembers special moments

in serving over 275 patients since the center

opened ldquoWe were able to grant a 13-year-old

cancer patientrsquos wish to see the movie Pitch

Perfect 2 Her condition kept her from going

to the theater so the movie studio arranged a

screening here in our family lounge Later we

all honored her request that we wear yellow to

her funeral Yellow is the color representing

childhood cancer awarenessrdquo

Ms Williams also recalls ldquoThe first time I

saw a large family make use of the various areas

of the center I knew we had gotten the design

right They had room to move between groups

as each dealt with the impending loss of their

family member Everyone copes in his or her

own way What a blessing to have space to

allow for itrdquo

Williams and Diane Davis president of the

Lourdes Foundation stress their gratitude for

the generosity of donors providing for needs of

others at their most vulnerable

GRINNELL HIGHLIGHTS PADUCAH BANKrsquoS VARIOUS CONTRIBUTIONS TO LOURDESrsquo MISSION ldquoPaducah Bank has historically been a strong

supporter of Lourdesrsquo mission to improve the

health of our communitiesrdquo he says ldquoThey

have been key supporters of the Lourdes

Golf Outing and Mardi Gras fundraisers for

many years In addition to the financial

resources given by the bank they also provide

intellectual capital through their executive

presence serving on the Lourdes board of

directors helping to provide the strategic

direction of our organization Lourdes is truly

blessed to have support both financial and

intellectual from Paducah Bankrdquo

A NEWLY DESIGNED CENTER FOR THE DELIVERY OF QUALITY CARE

LOURDES

bull

IN CASE OF EMERGENCY THE BEGINNING OF 2016 saw the open house ribbon cutting and

blessing of Lourdesrsquo renovated and expanded Emergency Department

Designed with the patient in mind and with the objective of saving time

and ultimately lives the new Emergency Department is fast flexible

and mobile allowing adaptability to meet any situation It is ideally

positioned for quick access to the cardiac catheterization lab operating

room magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) computerized tomography

(CT) scan and the intensive care unit

ldquoOur Emergency Department team has redesigned care to create

the shortest wait times optimize the patient experience and recruit

the best and brightest professionals in emergency medicinerdquo said

Steven Grinnell Regional CEO amp SVP of Mercy Health and President amp

CEO of Lourdes ldquoWith double the square footage this new Emergency

Department has been designed around the patientsrsquo needs The new

patient flow includes rapid medical exam rooms to reduce time spent

in the waiting room specialized care for behavioral health advanced

intervention for chemical accidents immediate chest pain intervention

and expert care from our teamrdquo

WOW VOLUME 25 2016 bull 33

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M E M B E R F D I C

35

In Frank R Paxton

Herman Eugene Katterjohn Jr

MemoryThe Paducah community recently lost two iconic leaders whose

vision and dedication were instrumental

in the continued progress of Paducah

McCracken County Both of these

devoted citizens were witness to

monumental changes in

their work and in their

lives as their careers and

personal passions were

carried out with grand

ambition Here we

honor these two proud

Paducahans and the

MANY contributions

they left to each of us

bull

Herman EugeneKatterjohn Jr was born in Paducah in 1921 He attended Paducah schools graduated

from Columbia Military Academy in Columbia TN and from Purdue

University in 1943 with a degree in pharmacy and with an ROTC

commission He later served as an Army aviator in the Korean War

Mr Katterjohn owned and operated Owen Cleaners for 40 years 20

of those years with his father-in-law Horace Owen He served as director

of the American Division of The Johnson Group Cleaners Liverpool

England for 12 years He was invited 13 consecutive years to the Varsity

International Dry Cleaners and was chairman in 1976 He was a former

member of the Paducah Tourist Commission the Paducah Convention

Center Board Paducah Water Works and Greater Paducah Industrial

Foundation He was a lifetime member of the United Church of

Paducah where he served as an elder He was the longest-serving

member of the Rotary Club of Paducah

ldquoMr Katterjohn was a part of Paducahrsquos greatest generationrdquo said

City Commissioner Allan Rhodes ldquoHe was a fabric of the communityrdquo

added County Commissioner Bill Bartleman Longtime friend Basil

Drossos said he was a part of the ldquobedrock that modern Paducah was

founded and created onrdquo ldquoOne of his favorite pastimes was just driving

around Paducahrdquo said his son-in-law David Perry ldquoThe riverfront

parks different buildings and monuments were continually fascinating

to him He loved taking rides like thatrdquo

ldquoAlmost everyone will tell you that he always knew their name He

knew about their family He was very much a people person He was

really interested not just in your name but he wanted to know how you

were doing how things were going And it was a truly genuine interestrdquo

added his daughter Carolyn Perry

One of Mr Katterjohnrsquos most noted civic projects was the University

of Kentucky College of Engineering Paducah campus In 2003 he

established the first endowed professorship and was also a key leader in

getting the college established ldquoHe had a vision for how having engi-

neering education in this area would significantly contribute to the eco-

nomic development of the regionrdquo said David Silverstein director of

the Paducah campus

Mr Katterjohn had been a member of the Paducah Bank Board of

Directors since 1957 and a past chairman ldquoMr Gene Katterjohn was

instrumental in the leadership and growth of the bank and took great

pride in itrdquo said Joe Framptom ldquoHe was committed to the belief that

the bank should serve and give back to the community Those were

tenets of his beliefs not just in his personal business but in his life Our

bank will reap the many benefits of having Mr Katterjohn at the helm

of our board of directors well into the futurerdquo

Frank R Paxton was the son of Edwin J and Florence Paxton He was a 1948 cum laude graduate of the University of Notre Dame From then until 1961 he served as business manager and general manager of The Paducah Sun (then the Paducah Sun-Democrat) He became publisher of the newspaper in 1961

succeeding his father who had held the position since 1900

In 1968 Paxton moved to Chicago to assume the role of president of Burke and James Inc a photographic supply and manufacturing company

owned by Paducah Newspapers Inc He returned to Paducah in 1972 to become president of The Paducah Bank and Trust Company a position held until his retirement in 1984 Mr Paxton led numerous civic organizations and charitable efforts during his life in Paducah

Mr Paxton served two terms as president of the Paducah Area Chamber of Commerce He was president of the Rotary Club of Paducah and chairman of Riverside Hospital which later became Lourdes In the 1950s he chaired a fundraising effort that netted a then-record $87000 for participating agencies Following that campaign he was presented with the Junior Chamber of Commercersquos Distinguished Service Award He was active in Democratic politics including a role as state campaign chairman for President Lyndon Johnson He served on numerous state boards and agencies and in 1974 was appointed by Governor Wendell Ford to the Murray State University Board of Regents Mr Paxton was a guest at the White House on several occasions during the Kennedy and Johnson administrations He told friends and family that one of his fondest memories was an occasion in 1961 when he and other newspaper publishers were invited to a private luncheon with President Kennedy to discuss the economy

ldquoAlthough Frank did not have a banking back-ground he certainly had a business background and an understanding of the communityrdquo said Joe Framptom CEO of Paducah Bank ldquoHis good common business sense served him well and it served our bank and the community very well He was an ethical honorable individual And he was a very good friend and mentor to me He will be greatly missedrdquo

Reverend Joe Beal is the

REAL DEAL At least thatrsquos how Debbie Curtis member of

Broadway United Methodist Church sees the reverend

ldquoHe walks the walkrdquo says Debbie as she exits the

Sunday service

Reverend Joe Beal has been in the ministry for 35

years and was appointed pastor of Broadway Methodist in

June 2010 His message of love is what he is associated

with most but his role as the first black preacher for this

predominantly white church is also notable

Like any new appointment Brother Joe and the

congregation began with a bit of apprehension

ldquoWe had our legitimate fear of the unknown Without

discussing it I think that we decided to trust each other

and each give the other a chance It was new different

and unknown for us both Neither of us decided to base

our judgement of the other solely on the color of our skin

but rather on how we would treat each other Sadly

however racism exists in our country and in our world I

am grateful to be part of a congregation that is trying to

create a climate of love trust and respect among all

peoplerdquo says Brother Joe

When Debbie Curtis calls Brother Joe ldquothe real dealrdquo

she says it is because his love is genuine

ldquoTo love others not professionally not in word only but

to love them lsquofor realrsquordquo says Brother Joe

Brother Joe recently announced he would be leaving

ldquothe most rewarding and fulfilling experience of [his] liferdquo

because of an ongoing battle with diabetes While he will

no longer serve in the pulpit he plans to remain as

active as he is able with the congregation

Pastoral Ministries Assistant John Sparks says that

there simply are some people you canrsquot replace

ldquoThere is a tendency for any church to see itself more

as an organization than an organism Brother Joe helped

Broadway by providing a fresh vision of compassionrdquo

says John

There are new realities in the community like home-

lessness and mental illness that John believes will

require the vision Brother Joe has brought to Broadway

ldquoItrsquos by being able to see through a lens that sees

everyone as being part of something bigger that we can

reach out to them and that we can be reached by them

as well To continue to live into that spirit that he walked

is not only a challenge but an opportunity especially in

this neighborhood He opened a lot more doors for those

opportunitiesrdquo says John

As John takes over the daily administration of the

church Brother Joe has a few words of advice

ldquoTo love unconditionallyhellipand to realize that the

success or failure of the congregation is not on his

back but on Godrsquos to remember that his name is

ldquoJohnrdquo and not ldquoAtlasrdquo to remember that the Church is

of God and will be until the end of time and lastly to

remember how much he is loved by God his family me

and the congregationrdquo says Brother Joe

And the congregation will forever love their Brother Joe

WOW VOLUME 25 2016

38

WOW VOLUME 23 2014 bull 37

$

$ $

$

Dollar$fromheaven A local church received a gift that

honored their members their mission and their beliefs

Many dream of it Some hope for it Others may pray for it ldquoItrdquo is the improbable phone call

delivering news that a stranger has named you the sole beneficiary of a trust

sufficient to retire all your debt

Seven Oaks Church of Christ on Highway 97 in Mayfield was on the

receiving end of just such a phone call in October of 2015

The congregation had made a leap of faith in 2014 adding a 4000-plus

square foot educational annex to the existing church facility to allow for a

growing congregation Included in the project were two new canopies LED

parking lot lights and other minor improvements bringing the total cost of

the project to approximately $600000 Through quarterly ldquoFifth Sundayrdquo

contributions the debt had been reduced to $338000 but was still costing

the church about $1000 per month in interest alone

One phone call from Paducah Bankrsquos Melanie McNeill changed the entire

financial situation of the church Seven Oaks was the sole beneficiary of a trust

valued at $367000 enough to retire the churchrsquos $338000 debt As Seven

Oaks Minister Josh Ketchum communicated ldquoWhen we found out the amount

of money we were fully convinced in the providence of Godrdquo

Asked if he felt the church had received pennies from heaven Elder Don

Sparks responded ldquoNo not pennies dollars from heavenrdquo

The bequest was left to the church by Graves County native Elizabeth Allene

Morris who was not a member of Seven Oaks Church and known by few in

the church Her nephew Mike Mabry describes his aunt as a strong-willed

independent woman with a sense of ad-

venture which led her to California in the

1930rsquos where she spent most of her life

Mabry fondly recalled ldquoMy Aunt

Allene had a good head for figures and

probably saw something she liked about

Seven Oaks Churchrdquo

She created her will in 1994 which

included a trust to go into effect at her

death to benefit her sister Estelle Seay

Paducah Bank became the trustee and was

responsible for managing the funds and

distributing designated principle and

40 bull WOW VOLUME 25 2016

bull

ldquoMelanie worked

really well with us and

was right on top of things She made

us feel comfortable and we believed she

always had the best interest of her client

in mind She always had time to talk to

done through Paducah Bankrdquo

Seven Oaksrsquo Josh Ketchum and

Don Sparks remember Melanie

McNeillrsquos response when they filled her

in on the details of how the amount

of the unexpected bequest related to

Josh KETCHUM

Seven Oaks Minister monthly payments to Seay for as long as

she lived At Seayrsquos death the remaining

value of the trust was to be paid out to

the church Seay was a member of Seven

Oaks but had moved away years ago to

be cared for by family Like Mrs Morris

few people in the church knew her

Mabry who lives in northern

Kentucky cared for his Aunt Estelle

in her declining health and dealt with

Paducah Bank in regard to the trust

He describes dealings with the Bank

and Melanie McNeill in particular

us and I never felt that she was rushing

me or trying to cut a conversation shortrdquo

Seeing no obstacles in his remote

dealings from outside the geographical

region of Paducah Bank he offered the

ultimate compliment ldquoIf I were in the

position to establish a trust it would be

the church debt She said ldquoThis is a

God thingrdquo

Whether you consider it a God

thing providence of God or a happy

coincidence it was made possible by a

wise woman doing prudent estate

planning with a local bank

WOW VOLUME 25 2016 bull 41

Making Memories

PADUCAH BANK SPREADS THE WOW

AROUND TOWN Over the river down main street at the movies and in the parking

lotmdashno matter the location or the encounter when Paducah Bank is there some WOW is going on Herersquos just a REALLY brief look at some of the wonderful experiences weve had this past year

WOW VOLUME 25 2016

42

LEFT Our young friend Jose (Paco)

dos Remedios shared his music and his love of

his hometown with everyone in a recent TV commercial

1 Joe Framptom presents a check for $2500 to Paducah Bank Teen of the Year winner

Meg Hancock 2 Cathy Crecelius and WPSD NewsChannel 6 were our

partners for a Super Shredder event 3 Lisa Long and Maurie McGarvey

ldquoleaned inrdquo and learned about women in the workplace last summer 4 Rae and

Dixie Hall were WOW warriors and rowers at the Dragon Boat races 5 Paducah Bank honors our veterans each day with a special

place to park 6 Macie Hargrove loved the holiday parade in WOW fashion 7 Sarah Hendley

did some networking at our summer college reception 8 Hollie Potter always gives a helping

hand to our Paducah Bank volunteer efforts 9 Some Paducah Bank swingers include Mike Shelbourne

Mark Knecht Mardie Herndon and Rick Loyd

ESERVED FOR OUR

VETERANS bull AND MILITARY

( -~

321

654

987

Karess HOSKINS

It takes a COMMUNITY

and SCHOLARSHIP

to create a productive pathwayfor college-bound

students with f inancial needs

PADUCAH BANK HAS DONATED $150000 TO THE

COMMUNITY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

WOW VOLUME 25 2016

45

SAYS HELLO

McCracken County High School 2015

THE PHONE RINGS AND AUTOMATICALLY KELE

Kele doesnrsquot just pick up the phone She picks up little things about people and remembers them From answering your calls to answering your questions the people at Paducah Bank give you personal attention and treat you like you really matter for one simple reason YOU DO Talk to the people at Paducah Bank

Real people Real service 2705755700

M E M B E R F D I C

graduate Karess Hoskins could hardly hold back her tears as she described how much

the support from the Community Scholarship Program meant to her

A first-generation college student at West Kentucky Community and Technical

College Hoskins was one of more than 150 Community Scholarship Program

students family friends and supporters who attended a luncheon recognizing students

and supporters of the program

ldquoThank you to the donors for giving students like me the opportunity to attend

college tuition-freerdquo said the 18-year-old Hoskins who plans to pursue a career in

radiology ldquoTo not have to worry about having to pay for college allows us to

focus on selecting a major and getting good gradesrdquo

Hoskinsrsquo parents Kenny and Mary Hoskins said receiving a community

scholarship was the reason their daughter is able to go to college ldquoItrsquos so

wonderfulrdquo said Mary Hoskins ldquoWithout it (the CSP scholarship) we

would never have been able to send herrdquo Her father agreed ldquoItrsquos a blessing

It really helped out a whole lot Irsquom really proud of people helping out like

this it will help others toordquo he said

The Community Scholarship Program provides scholarship funding for

up to 60 credit hours toward a technical

certification andor an associate degree

at WKCTC The Rotary Club of

Paducah initiated the idea for the CSP

as a public-private partnership with strong

participation from the Rotary the City

of Paducah McCracken County Fiscal

Court partnering high schools WKCTC

Paducah Bank and several local businesses

and companies Students at a participating

Paducah or McCracken County

high school or homeschool

within McCracken County

are eligible for the program

as long as they meet certain

criteria The inaugural CSP

class began at WKCTC in fall

2014 with 216 students Many of

those students will have graduated

46 bull WOW VOLUME 25 2016

THE PHONE RINGS AND AUTOMATICALLY KELE

from the college beginning in May 2015

Hoskins said she is striving to be a

positive influence on others ldquoIrsquom trying

to be the best role model to the ones who

look up to me For my nieces and nephews

I want them to know that when things get

difficult I will be there for them encour-

aging and supporting themrdquo Hoskins

said ldquoAnd they need to know there are

other people who are ready to assist them

when things get difficult in liferdquo

Ashley Wright WKCTC Vice President

of Institutional Advancement said one

of the most rewarding things about the

Community Scholarship Program is the

continued support of the community

ldquoItrsquos a commitment to these students

that regardless of what their personal and

professional aspirations may be they will

not have to put it on hold

because of financial barriersrdquo

Wright said

ldquoWe cannot make that

commitment without our

donorsrdquo added Wright

ldquoWe are so grateful

Paducah Bank believed in

the vision of the Community

Scholarship Program and what it

could do for Paducah and McCracken

County from the very beginning They

became one of the first businesses to

financially support this initiative and

have been committed to the scholarshiprsquos

purpose of increasing the percentage

of McCracken County students that

transition from high school to post-

secondary education Today we know

that students who participate

in the Community

Scholarship Program

are staying enrolled in

college earning a higher

GPA than their non-

CSP peers and earning

more college credit

each semester This

success is due to the businesses

and organizations that stepped up in

the beginning before we could have

envisioned these results Paducah Bank

is always looking toward the future of

this community and their support of

the Community Scholarship Program is

evidence of their commitment to the next

generation of Paducah and McCracken

Countyrdquo

SAYS HELLO

WOW VOLUME 25 2016 bull 47

THE ARTof EDUCATION AT PADUCAH SCHOOL OF ART AND DESIGN

49

ldquoTHE ENTIRE ART SCHOOL CAMPUS

ANCHORS PADUCAHrsquoS GROWING CREATIVE

ECONOMY AND ADDS WEIGHT TO THE REGIONrsquoS

RECOGNITION AS A CULTURAL DESTINATION I AM PLEASED AND PROUD

TO HAVE WORKED WITH SO MANY EXTRAORDINARY

INDIVIDUALS IN MAKING THE COMMUNITYrsquoS VISION FOR A WORLD-CLASS ART SCHOOL A REALITY AND I

AM DELIGHTED WITH WHAT WE HAVE ACCOMPLISHEDrdquo

mdashPAUL AHO Dean of the Paducah

School of Art and Design

In March 2000 the city of Paducah in partnership with Paducah Bank

launched its award-winning Artist Relocation

Program as a means of revitalizing its historic

LowerTown neighborhood This highly successful

program has infused over $30 million into the

local economy earning Paducah international

recognition as a historic cultural destination

and significantly enriching the cultural life of

the region

In August 2008 a collaborative effort between

the city West Kentucky Community and Technical

College (WKCTC) and regional interests created

Paducah School of Art to serve the region and

anchor the LowerTown Arts District through the

creation of a world-class art school The school

opened in temporary studios in downtown

Paducah and immediately exceeded expectations

for its growth

As part of a larger vision for the schoolrsquos

expansion in April 2013 the school changed its

name to Paducah School of Art and Design (PSAD)

reflecting an expanded vision for its programming

and the art schoolrsquos absorption of the collegersquos long-

standing visual communication and multimedia

programs In January 2014 Paducah School of

Art opened the Ceramics and Small Metals

Building on Madison Street in LowerTown This

historic structure allowed for a greatly expanded

state-of-the-art ceramics studio as well as studios

for the launch of new programs in jewelry and

metals to further serve the community

ldquoI recently had a chance to tour the Paducah School of Art and Design which has to be one of the most inspiring state-of-the-art facilities for artists and art students to be found anywhere Itrsquos a beautiful and thoughtfully re-purposed light-filled crown jewel that will surely be a beacon for creative visual artists in all disciplines And I canrsquot imagine what kind of wonderful impact that creative engine is going to have on the communityrdquo

mdashMICHAEL KILLOREN Local Arts Agencies Director National Endowment for the Arts

50 bull WOW VOLUME 25 2016

PSAD expanded again in August 2014 with the

completion of its 7000-square-foot Sculpture Building

located adjacent to the ceramics and small metals studios

The Sculpture Building houses fully equipped studios for

clay modeling large-scale projects wood and metals

fabrication along with a foundry and studios for mold

making and bronze casting

Also in August 2014 renovations began on the 2D and

Graphic Design Building in a historic building adjacent to

PSADrsquos other LowerTown studios This 30000-square-foot

expansion opened in January and houses the schoolrsquos programs

in drawing painting photography visual communication

and multimedia It also includes a resource library and

dedicated galleries for an enhanced exhibition program

further serving the region and the goals of WKCTC

ldquoCompletion of PSADrsquos new 2D and Graphic Design

building will allow us to properly house all of our 2D and

media programs in one location expand our Master Artists

Workshop program increase our public programming and

community outreach and continue to build on our note-

worthy exhibition programrdquo said Paul Aho Dean of PSAD

In support of Paducahrsquos emergence as a cultural and arts

destination and an eye toward national recognition for its

programs PSAD launched its first Master Artist Workshops

in the summer of 2014 The program featured national

artists and educators and attracted students from across

the country With the advent of new classes and faculty

come new opportunities for students seeking to launch

their college experience as well as significant new resources

for emerging and established artists to enhance their career

opportunities in the region and beyond

Paducah Bank supported the completion of PSAD with a

$150000 gift and the naming rights for the Paducah Bank

Kitchens Cafeacute

Paducah School of Art and Design is a division of West

Kentucky Community and Technical College a regionally

accredited college recognized by The Aspen Institute as

one of the top ten community colleges in the nation three

consecutive times and twice as a Finalist with Distinction

ldquoAt PSAD a diverse mix of traditional and non-traditional

students and studio artists from the community work side

by side in the studiosrdquo said WKCTC president Dr Barbara

Veazey ldquosharing insights experience and ideas to the

mutual benefit of allrdquo

PaulAho is the Dean of Paducah

School of Art and Design where he also teaches digital photography He earned

his Bachelor of Fine Arts degree at Florida State

University and his Master of Fine Arts degree from the

University of South Florida Paul has also taught at Palm

Beach Community College and Florida Atlantic University

He has twice been awarded South Florida Cultural

Consortium Visual and Media Artists Fellowships and

his work is represented in numerous public and private

collections ldquoThe entire art school campus anchors

Paducahrsquos growing creative economy and adds weight to

the regionrsquos recognition as a cultural destinationrdquo says

Aho ldquoI am pleased and proud to have worked with so

many extraordinary individuals in making the communityrsquos

vision for a world-class art school a reality and I am

delighted with what we have accomplishedrdquo

it

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InHonorof

Those Who Serve

Paducah Bank is joining with the Paducah community to foster strong positive relationships between police and those they seek to protect

WOW VOLUME 25 2016

53

News feeds around the nation have been full of shootings protests

and nation-wide outrage of late Some of that has resulted from rifts between police

departments and the communities theyrsquove sworn to protect

Members of the Paducah Police Department have taken steps to make sure such a

disassociation never encroaches on the community they preserve and protect Chief of

Police Brandon Barnhill says he believes establishing The Police Foundation of Paducah-

McCracken County Inc will create a way to further tie his force to the Paducah public

ldquoWe felt like this was an opportunity for us to provide an open door or an avenue for

the community to further support some of our initiativesrdquo he said

The foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization designed to raise funds and to

give local police extra resources for improving public safety strengthening community

partnerships and increasing employee development Barnhill says the City of Paducah

has given his department sufficient funding but this new effort will raise money for

extra programs and training and will hopefully strengthen the forcersquos bond with the

local community

ldquoWe see the value of relationships transparency an open-door policy and of opening

lines of communication with the

communityrdquo Barnhill says

By investing in the Paducah

Police Departmentrsquos foundation

the com-munity will help fund

programs like improved training

courses continuing education and

the purchase of new technology

for police use But Barnhill says

strengthening the relationship between

the force and the community is still

the foundationrsquos ultimate focus Itrsquos a

goal that the chief says matters now

more than ever

ldquoRelationships have to have a

strong foundational level at which you

Building on a

strongfoundation Funding provided through the Paducah Police Foundation will support initiatives in

these areas each year allowing the Paducah Police Department to undertake innovative

projects and improve its ability to serve the citizens of Paducah

bull Keep police officers safe bull Fight violence and drug related crime bull Improve

Paducah police community relations bull Make neighborhoods safer bull Provide healthy

outlets for youth bull Assist police officers in upgrading critical skills and education

The Police Foundation of Paducah McCracken County is the only organization sanc-

tioned by the Paducah Police Department to raise funds for its benefit

The Police Foundation of Paducah McCracken County Inc is a registered corporation

with the state of Kentucky and is recognized by the federal government as a 501(c)(3)

tax exempt non-profit organization

54 bull WOW VOLUME 25 2016

Building on a

strongfoundation

know people in the community they

know you as an individual and they

know your principlesrdquo he says ldquoThey

know how you manage an agency as

large as a police departmentrdquo

ldquoThe success of a community has

much to do with the success of the

institutions that form the basis of its

safety and securityrdquo said Joe Framptom

a member of the Paducah Police

Foundation board ldquoI personally believe

that the creation of this organization will

be a constructive means of supporting the

goals of our local police force and will

be a proactive impetus to maintaining

strong productive alliances between the

members of the Paducah police and the

people in our community Our bank is

pleased that we can be a part of this new

endeavor This is one more way each of

us at Paducah Bank can creatively and

beneficially serve our communityrdquo

Board Chairman Jim Garrett whole-

heartedly agrees ldquoI am honored to serve

on the new Police Foundationrsquos board

and hope that businesses and individuals

in the Paducah community will consider

supporting our effortsrdquo Garrett says

ldquoWe hope to help build a police force

capable of dealing with the complexity

of the 21st century It is imperative that

we assist our officers with additional

education and enhanced opportunities

for positive interaction with the

community it serves Every person can

make a difference no matter how big

or small as long as we have a common

goal in mindrdquo

Anyone who would like to know

more about the organization or who

would like to donate online can visit

wwwpaducahpolicefoundationorg

Donations may be made by mail to

the Police Foundation of Paducah-

McCracken County Inc PO Box 594

Paducah KY 42002-0594 Donations

can also be made in person at any

Paducah Bank location

LEFT TO RIGHT Chief Brandon Barnhill Paducah Bank CEO Joe Framptom

Board Member Leon Owens Assistant Chief Brian Krueger Board Chairman

Jim Garrett Board Member Gary Reese

NOT PICTURED Board Members Whitney Denson and April Wolfrom

WOW VOLUME 25 2016 bull 55

theLast page

ldquoUrban architecture especially architecture from the early twentieth century has been a favorite subject of my art for as long

as I have been painting I knew the first time I drove up Broadway and saw

downtown Paducah that it would soon be the subject of my paintingsrdquo

WILLIAM RENZULLI was one of the first artists to personally and professionally invest in the LowerTown Artist Relocation program and has continued to be a stalwart participant and supporter of the arts culture in Paducah

WOW VOLUME 25 2016

56

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Call or stop by a Paducah Bank location today and letrsquos get acquainted You have so much to plan for and we want to help

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Making Lives Better in MindBodyamp

Spirit

The Rayand Kay Eckstein

Hospice Care Center gives families a place of

peace at a time of turmoil

In a day and age when medical professionals routinely perform what were once considered

miracles it is easy to lose sight of death as a natural conclusion of life and not a medical failure

WOW VOLUME 25 2016

30

Steven GRINNELL REGIONAL CEO amp SVP MERCY HEALTH

PRESIDENT amp CEO LOURDES

Ytitcf _~~of

puiJBa~l

As a part of its commitment to making lives

better in mind body and spirit Lourdes has

sought to treat death as a natural conclusion of

life by providing hospice services as a part of

the hospitalrsquos healing mission This program

allows patients and their families to spend their

final moments in a caring peace-filled setting

In April of 2015 Lourdes expanded and

enhanced hospice services by opening The

Ray and Kay Eckstein Hospice Care Center

providing a 10000 square foot state-of-the-art

facility serving a 16-county area including 13

western Kentucky counties and three southern

Illinois counties

ldquoThe Ray and Kay Eckstein Hospice Care

Center is a dream come true that our patients

will experience for generations to comerdquo said

Steven Grinnell Regional CEO amp SVP of

Mercy Health and President amp CEO of Lourdes

ldquoThis sacred space offers a better alternative

for hospice patients when symptoms or life

circumstances necessitate care outside of their

home This was designed by and for patients and

families to meet their needs with compassionate

care and support during these timesrdquo

ldquoLourdes is so grateful for the outpouring of

support from the community for this projectrdquo

Grinnell went on to say ldquoDuring the capital

campaign more than 670 individual donors

contributed gifts both large and small

Paducah Bankrsquos board of directors approved a

significant gift of $100000 toward the project

Support from the bank didnrsquot stop there A

number of their executives and employees also

stepped-up to support the hospice care center

with individual giftsrdquo

Designed in a semi-circle to avoid an

institutional feel features include 10 patient

suites with patios a comfortable family lounge

and kitchen childrenrsquos play area and serenity

garden and chapel for quiet reflection The

center allows unrestricted visiting hours and

pet visitors are also welcome

A team of dedicated specialty-trained

nurses physicians chaplain counselors social

32 bull WOW VOLUME 25 2016

workers personal care aides and volunteers

provide professional services meeting end-of-

life needs of body and spirit

Kay Williams director of Lourdes Hospice

and Home Care remembers special moments

in serving over 275 patients since the center

opened ldquoWe were able to grant a 13-year-old

cancer patientrsquos wish to see the movie Pitch

Perfect 2 Her condition kept her from going

to the theater so the movie studio arranged a

screening here in our family lounge Later we

all honored her request that we wear yellow to

her funeral Yellow is the color representing

childhood cancer awarenessrdquo

Ms Williams also recalls ldquoThe first time I

saw a large family make use of the various areas

of the center I knew we had gotten the design

right They had room to move between groups

as each dealt with the impending loss of their

family member Everyone copes in his or her

own way What a blessing to have space to

allow for itrdquo

Williams and Diane Davis president of the

Lourdes Foundation stress their gratitude for

the generosity of donors providing for needs of

others at their most vulnerable

GRINNELL HIGHLIGHTS PADUCAH BANKrsquoS VARIOUS CONTRIBUTIONS TO LOURDESrsquo MISSION ldquoPaducah Bank has historically been a strong

supporter of Lourdesrsquo mission to improve the

health of our communitiesrdquo he says ldquoThey

have been key supporters of the Lourdes

Golf Outing and Mardi Gras fundraisers for

many years In addition to the financial

resources given by the bank they also provide

intellectual capital through their executive

presence serving on the Lourdes board of

directors helping to provide the strategic

direction of our organization Lourdes is truly

blessed to have support both financial and

intellectual from Paducah Bankrdquo

A NEWLY DESIGNED CENTER FOR THE DELIVERY OF QUALITY CARE

LOURDES

bull

IN CASE OF EMERGENCY THE BEGINNING OF 2016 saw the open house ribbon cutting and

blessing of Lourdesrsquo renovated and expanded Emergency Department

Designed with the patient in mind and with the objective of saving time

and ultimately lives the new Emergency Department is fast flexible

and mobile allowing adaptability to meet any situation It is ideally

positioned for quick access to the cardiac catheterization lab operating

room magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) computerized tomography

(CT) scan and the intensive care unit

ldquoOur Emergency Department team has redesigned care to create

the shortest wait times optimize the patient experience and recruit

the best and brightest professionals in emergency medicinerdquo said

Steven Grinnell Regional CEO amp SVP of Mercy Health and President amp

CEO of Lourdes ldquoWith double the square footage this new Emergency

Department has been designed around the patientsrsquo needs The new

patient flow includes rapid medical exam rooms to reduce time spent

in the waiting room specialized care for behavioral health advanced

intervention for chemical accidents immediate chest pain intervention

and expert care from our teamrdquo

WOW VOLUME 25 2016 bull 33

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M E M B E R F D I C

35

In Frank R Paxton

Herman Eugene Katterjohn Jr

MemoryThe Paducah community recently lost two iconic leaders whose

vision and dedication were instrumental

in the continued progress of Paducah

McCracken County Both of these

devoted citizens were witness to

monumental changes in

their work and in their

lives as their careers and

personal passions were

carried out with grand

ambition Here we

honor these two proud

Paducahans and the

MANY contributions

they left to each of us

bull

Herman EugeneKatterjohn Jr was born in Paducah in 1921 He attended Paducah schools graduated

from Columbia Military Academy in Columbia TN and from Purdue

University in 1943 with a degree in pharmacy and with an ROTC

commission He later served as an Army aviator in the Korean War

Mr Katterjohn owned and operated Owen Cleaners for 40 years 20

of those years with his father-in-law Horace Owen He served as director

of the American Division of The Johnson Group Cleaners Liverpool

England for 12 years He was invited 13 consecutive years to the Varsity

International Dry Cleaners and was chairman in 1976 He was a former

member of the Paducah Tourist Commission the Paducah Convention

Center Board Paducah Water Works and Greater Paducah Industrial

Foundation He was a lifetime member of the United Church of

Paducah where he served as an elder He was the longest-serving

member of the Rotary Club of Paducah

ldquoMr Katterjohn was a part of Paducahrsquos greatest generationrdquo said

City Commissioner Allan Rhodes ldquoHe was a fabric of the communityrdquo

added County Commissioner Bill Bartleman Longtime friend Basil

Drossos said he was a part of the ldquobedrock that modern Paducah was

founded and created onrdquo ldquoOne of his favorite pastimes was just driving

around Paducahrdquo said his son-in-law David Perry ldquoThe riverfront

parks different buildings and monuments were continually fascinating

to him He loved taking rides like thatrdquo

ldquoAlmost everyone will tell you that he always knew their name He

knew about their family He was very much a people person He was

really interested not just in your name but he wanted to know how you

were doing how things were going And it was a truly genuine interestrdquo

added his daughter Carolyn Perry

One of Mr Katterjohnrsquos most noted civic projects was the University

of Kentucky College of Engineering Paducah campus In 2003 he

established the first endowed professorship and was also a key leader in

getting the college established ldquoHe had a vision for how having engi-

neering education in this area would significantly contribute to the eco-

nomic development of the regionrdquo said David Silverstein director of

the Paducah campus

Mr Katterjohn had been a member of the Paducah Bank Board of

Directors since 1957 and a past chairman ldquoMr Gene Katterjohn was

instrumental in the leadership and growth of the bank and took great

pride in itrdquo said Joe Framptom ldquoHe was committed to the belief that

the bank should serve and give back to the community Those were

tenets of his beliefs not just in his personal business but in his life Our

bank will reap the many benefits of having Mr Katterjohn at the helm

of our board of directors well into the futurerdquo

Frank R Paxton was the son of Edwin J and Florence Paxton He was a 1948 cum laude graduate of the University of Notre Dame From then until 1961 he served as business manager and general manager of The Paducah Sun (then the Paducah Sun-Democrat) He became publisher of the newspaper in 1961

succeeding his father who had held the position since 1900

In 1968 Paxton moved to Chicago to assume the role of president of Burke and James Inc a photographic supply and manufacturing company

owned by Paducah Newspapers Inc He returned to Paducah in 1972 to become president of The Paducah Bank and Trust Company a position held until his retirement in 1984 Mr Paxton led numerous civic organizations and charitable efforts during his life in Paducah

Mr Paxton served two terms as president of the Paducah Area Chamber of Commerce He was president of the Rotary Club of Paducah and chairman of Riverside Hospital which later became Lourdes In the 1950s he chaired a fundraising effort that netted a then-record $87000 for participating agencies Following that campaign he was presented with the Junior Chamber of Commercersquos Distinguished Service Award He was active in Democratic politics including a role as state campaign chairman for President Lyndon Johnson He served on numerous state boards and agencies and in 1974 was appointed by Governor Wendell Ford to the Murray State University Board of Regents Mr Paxton was a guest at the White House on several occasions during the Kennedy and Johnson administrations He told friends and family that one of his fondest memories was an occasion in 1961 when he and other newspaper publishers were invited to a private luncheon with President Kennedy to discuss the economy

ldquoAlthough Frank did not have a banking back-ground he certainly had a business background and an understanding of the communityrdquo said Joe Framptom CEO of Paducah Bank ldquoHis good common business sense served him well and it served our bank and the community very well He was an ethical honorable individual And he was a very good friend and mentor to me He will be greatly missedrdquo

Reverend Joe Beal is the

REAL DEAL At least thatrsquos how Debbie Curtis member of

Broadway United Methodist Church sees the reverend

ldquoHe walks the walkrdquo says Debbie as she exits the

Sunday service

Reverend Joe Beal has been in the ministry for 35

years and was appointed pastor of Broadway Methodist in

June 2010 His message of love is what he is associated

with most but his role as the first black preacher for this

predominantly white church is also notable

Like any new appointment Brother Joe and the

congregation began with a bit of apprehension

ldquoWe had our legitimate fear of the unknown Without

discussing it I think that we decided to trust each other

and each give the other a chance It was new different

and unknown for us both Neither of us decided to base

our judgement of the other solely on the color of our skin

but rather on how we would treat each other Sadly

however racism exists in our country and in our world I

am grateful to be part of a congregation that is trying to

create a climate of love trust and respect among all

peoplerdquo says Brother Joe

When Debbie Curtis calls Brother Joe ldquothe real dealrdquo

she says it is because his love is genuine

ldquoTo love others not professionally not in word only but

to love them lsquofor realrsquordquo says Brother Joe

Brother Joe recently announced he would be leaving

ldquothe most rewarding and fulfilling experience of [his] liferdquo

because of an ongoing battle with diabetes While he will

no longer serve in the pulpit he plans to remain as

active as he is able with the congregation

Pastoral Ministries Assistant John Sparks says that

there simply are some people you canrsquot replace

ldquoThere is a tendency for any church to see itself more

as an organization than an organism Brother Joe helped

Broadway by providing a fresh vision of compassionrdquo

says John

There are new realities in the community like home-

lessness and mental illness that John believes will

require the vision Brother Joe has brought to Broadway

ldquoItrsquos by being able to see through a lens that sees

everyone as being part of something bigger that we can

reach out to them and that we can be reached by them

as well To continue to live into that spirit that he walked

is not only a challenge but an opportunity especially in

this neighborhood He opened a lot more doors for those

opportunitiesrdquo says John

As John takes over the daily administration of the

church Brother Joe has a few words of advice

ldquoTo love unconditionallyhellipand to realize that the

success or failure of the congregation is not on his

back but on Godrsquos to remember that his name is

ldquoJohnrdquo and not ldquoAtlasrdquo to remember that the Church is

of God and will be until the end of time and lastly to

remember how much he is loved by God his family me

and the congregationrdquo says Brother Joe

And the congregation will forever love their Brother Joe

WOW VOLUME 25 2016

38

WOW VOLUME 23 2014 bull 37

$

$ $

$

Dollar$fromheaven A local church received a gift that

honored their members their mission and their beliefs

Many dream of it Some hope for it Others may pray for it ldquoItrdquo is the improbable phone call

delivering news that a stranger has named you the sole beneficiary of a trust

sufficient to retire all your debt

Seven Oaks Church of Christ on Highway 97 in Mayfield was on the

receiving end of just such a phone call in October of 2015

The congregation had made a leap of faith in 2014 adding a 4000-plus

square foot educational annex to the existing church facility to allow for a

growing congregation Included in the project were two new canopies LED

parking lot lights and other minor improvements bringing the total cost of

the project to approximately $600000 Through quarterly ldquoFifth Sundayrdquo

contributions the debt had been reduced to $338000 but was still costing

the church about $1000 per month in interest alone

One phone call from Paducah Bankrsquos Melanie McNeill changed the entire

financial situation of the church Seven Oaks was the sole beneficiary of a trust

valued at $367000 enough to retire the churchrsquos $338000 debt As Seven

Oaks Minister Josh Ketchum communicated ldquoWhen we found out the amount

of money we were fully convinced in the providence of Godrdquo

Asked if he felt the church had received pennies from heaven Elder Don

Sparks responded ldquoNo not pennies dollars from heavenrdquo

The bequest was left to the church by Graves County native Elizabeth Allene

Morris who was not a member of Seven Oaks Church and known by few in

the church Her nephew Mike Mabry describes his aunt as a strong-willed

independent woman with a sense of ad-

venture which led her to California in the

1930rsquos where she spent most of her life

Mabry fondly recalled ldquoMy Aunt

Allene had a good head for figures and

probably saw something she liked about

Seven Oaks Churchrdquo

She created her will in 1994 which

included a trust to go into effect at her

death to benefit her sister Estelle Seay

Paducah Bank became the trustee and was

responsible for managing the funds and

distributing designated principle and

40 bull WOW VOLUME 25 2016

bull

ldquoMelanie worked

really well with us and

was right on top of things She made

us feel comfortable and we believed she

always had the best interest of her client

in mind She always had time to talk to

done through Paducah Bankrdquo

Seven Oaksrsquo Josh Ketchum and

Don Sparks remember Melanie

McNeillrsquos response when they filled her

in on the details of how the amount

of the unexpected bequest related to

Josh KETCHUM

Seven Oaks Minister monthly payments to Seay for as long as

she lived At Seayrsquos death the remaining

value of the trust was to be paid out to

the church Seay was a member of Seven

Oaks but had moved away years ago to

be cared for by family Like Mrs Morris

few people in the church knew her

Mabry who lives in northern

Kentucky cared for his Aunt Estelle

in her declining health and dealt with

Paducah Bank in regard to the trust

He describes dealings with the Bank

and Melanie McNeill in particular

us and I never felt that she was rushing

me or trying to cut a conversation shortrdquo

Seeing no obstacles in his remote

dealings from outside the geographical

region of Paducah Bank he offered the

ultimate compliment ldquoIf I were in the

position to establish a trust it would be

the church debt She said ldquoThis is a

God thingrdquo

Whether you consider it a God

thing providence of God or a happy

coincidence it was made possible by a

wise woman doing prudent estate

planning with a local bank

WOW VOLUME 25 2016 bull 41

Making Memories

PADUCAH BANK SPREADS THE WOW

AROUND TOWN Over the river down main street at the movies and in the parking

lotmdashno matter the location or the encounter when Paducah Bank is there some WOW is going on Herersquos just a REALLY brief look at some of the wonderful experiences weve had this past year

WOW VOLUME 25 2016

42

LEFT Our young friend Jose (Paco)

dos Remedios shared his music and his love of

his hometown with everyone in a recent TV commercial

1 Joe Framptom presents a check for $2500 to Paducah Bank Teen of the Year winner

Meg Hancock 2 Cathy Crecelius and WPSD NewsChannel 6 were our

partners for a Super Shredder event 3 Lisa Long and Maurie McGarvey

ldquoleaned inrdquo and learned about women in the workplace last summer 4 Rae and

Dixie Hall were WOW warriors and rowers at the Dragon Boat races 5 Paducah Bank honors our veterans each day with a special

place to park 6 Macie Hargrove loved the holiday parade in WOW fashion 7 Sarah Hendley

did some networking at our summer college reception 8 Hollie Potter always gives a helping

hand to our Paducah Bank volunteer efforts 9 Some Paducah Bank swingers include Mike Shelbourne

Mark Knecht Mardie Herndon and Rick Loyd

ESERVED FOR OUR

VETERANS bull AND MILITARY

( -~

321

654

987

Karess HOSKINS

It takes a COMMUNITY

and SCHOLARSHIP

to create a productive pathwayfor college-bound

students with f inancial needs

PADUCAH BANK HAS DONATED $150000 TO THE

COMMUNITY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

WOW VOLUME 25 2016

45

SAYS HELLO

McCracken County High School 2015

THE PHONE RINGS AND AUTOMATICALLY KELE

Kele doesnrsquot just pick up the phone She picks up little things about people and remembers them From answering your calls to answering your questions the people at Paducah Bank give you personal attention and treat you like you really matter for one simple reason YOU DO Talk to the people at Paducah Bank

Real people Real service 2705755700

M E M B E R F D I C

graduate Karess Hoskins could hardly hold back her tears as she described how much

the support from the Community Scholarship Program meant to her

A first-generation college student at West Kentucky Community and Technical

College Hoskins was one of more than 150 Community Scholarship Program

students family friends and supporters who attended a luncheon recognizing students

and supporters of the program

ldquoThank you to the donors for giving students like me the opportunity to attend

college tuition-freerdquo said the 18-year-old Hoskins who plans to pursue a career in

radiology ldquoTo not have to worry about having to pay for college allows us to

focus on selecting a major and getting good gradesrdquo

Hoskinsrsquo parents Kenny and Mary Hoskins said receiving a community

scholarship was the reason their daughter is able to go to college ldquoItrsquos so

wonderfulrdquo said Mary Hoskins ldquoWithout it (the CSP scholarship) we

would never have been able to send herrdquo Her father agreed ldquoItrsquos a blessing

It really helped out a whole lot Irsquom really proud of people helping out like

this it will help others toordquo he said

The Community Scholarship Program provides scholarship funding for

up to 60 credit hours toward a technical

certification andor an associate degree

at WKCTC The Rotary Club of

Paducah initiated the idea for the CSP

as a public-private partnership with strong

participation from the Rotary the City

of Paducah McCracken County Fiscal

Court partnering high schools WKCTC

Paducah Bank and several local businesses

and companies Students at a participating

Paducah or McCracken County

high school or homeschool

within McCracken County

are eligible for the program

as long as they meet certain

criteria The inaugural CSP

class began at WKCTC in fall

2014 with 216 students Many of

those students will have graduated

46 bull WOW VOLUME 25 2016

THE PHONE RINGS AND AUTOMATICALLY KELE

from the college beginning in May 2015

Hoskins said she is striving to be a

positive influence on others ldquoIrsquom trying

to be the best role model to the ones who

look up to me For my nieces and nephews

I want them to know that when things get

difficult I will be there for them encour-

aging and supporting themrdquo Hoskins

said ldquoAnd they need to know there are

other people who are ready to assist them

when things get difficult in liferdquo

Ashley Wright WKCTC Vice President

of Institutional Advancement said one

of the most rewarding things about the

Community Scholarship Program is the

continued support of the community

ldquoItrsquos a commitment to these students

that regardless of what their personal and

professional aspirations may be they will

not have to put it on hold

because of financial barriersrdquo

Wright said

ldquoWe cannot make that

commitment without our

donorsrdquo added Wright

ldquoWe are so grateful

Paducah Bank believed in

the vision of the Community

Scholarship Program and what it

could do for Paducah and McCracken

County from the very beginning They

became one of the first businesses to

financially support this initiative and

have been committed to the scholarshiprsquos

purpose of increasing the percentage

of McCracken County students that

transition from high school to post-

secondary education Today we know

that students who participate

in the Community

Scholarship Program

are staying enrolled in

college earning a higher

GPA than their non-

CSP peers and earning

more college credit

each semester This

success is due to the businesses

and organizations that stepped up in

the beginning before we could have

envisioned these results Paducah Bank

is always looking toward the future of

this community and their support of

the Community Scholarship Program is

evidence of their commitment to the next

generation of Paducah and McCracken

Countyrdquo

SAYS HELLO

WOW VOLUME 25 2016 bull 47

THE ARTof EDUCATION AT PADUCAH SCHOOL OF ART AND DESIGN

49

ldquoTHE ENTIRE ART SCHOOL CAMPUS

ANCHORS PADUCAHrsquoS GROWING CREATIVE

ECONOMY AND ADDS WEIGHT TO THE REGIONrsquoS

RECOGNITION AS A CULTURAL DESTINATION I AM PLEASED AND PROUD

TO HAVE WORKED WITH SO MANY EXTRAORDINARY

INDIVIDUALS IN MAKING THE COMMUNITYrsquoS VISION FOR A WORLD-CLASS ART SCHOOL A REALITY AND I

AM DELIGHTED WITH WHAT WE HAVE ACCOMPLISHEDrdquo

mdashPAUL AHO Dean of the Paducah

School of Art and Design

In March 2000 the city of Paducah in partnership with Paducah Bank

launched its award-winning Artist Relocation

Program as a means of revitalizing its historic

LowerTown neighborhood This highly successful

program has infused over $30 million into the

local economy earning Paducah international

recognition as a historic cultural destination

and significantly enriching the cultural life of

the region

In August 2008 a collaborative effort between

the city West Kentucky Community and Technical

College (WKCTC) and regional interests created

Paducah School of Art to serve the region and

anchor the LowerTown Arts District through the

creation of a world-class art school The school

opened in temporary studios in downtown

Paducah and immediately exceeded expectations

for its growth

As part of a larger vision for the schoolrsquos

expansion in April 2013 the school changed its

name to Paducah School of Art and Design (PSAD)

reflecting an expanded vision for its programming

and the art schoolrsquos absorption of the collegersquos long-

standing visual communication and multimedia

programs In January 2014 Paducah School of

Art opened the Ceramics and Small Metals

Building on Madison Street in LowerTown This

historic structure allowed for a greatly expanded

state-of-the-art ceramics studio as well as studios

for the launch of new programs in jewelry and

metals to further serve the community

ldquoI recently had a chance to tour the Paducah School of Art and Design which has to be one of the most inspiring state-of-the-art facilities for artists and art students to be found anywhere Itrsquos a beautiful and thoughtfully re-purposed light-filled crown jewel that will surely be a beacon for creative visual artists in all disciplines And I canrsquot imagine what kind of wonderful impact that creative engine is going to have on the communityrdquo

mdashMICHAEL KILLOREN Local Arts Agencies Director National Endowment for the Arts

50 bull WOW VOLUME 25 2016

PSAD expanded again in August 2014 with the

completion of its 7000-square-foot Sculpture Building

located adjacent to the ceramics and small metals studios

The Sculpture Building houses fully equipped studios for

clay modeling large-scale projects wood and metals

fabrication along with a foundry and studios for mold

making and bronze casting

Also in August 2014 renovations began on the 2D and

Graphic Design Building in a historic building adjacent to

PSADrsquos other LowerTown studios This 30000-square-foot

expansion opened in January and houses the schoolrsquos programs

in drawing painting photography visual communication

and multimedia It also includes a resource library and

dedicated galleries for an enhanced exhibition program

further serving the region and the goals of WKCTC

ldquoCompletion of PSADrsquos new 2D and Graphic Design

building will allow us to properly house all of our 2D and

media programs in one location expand our Master Artists

Workshop program increase our public programming and

community outreach and continue to build on our note-

worthy exhibition programrdquo said Paul Aho Dean of PSAD

In support of Paducahrsquos emergence as a cultural and arts

destination and an eye toward national recognition for its

programs PSAD launched its first Master Artist Workshops

in the summer of 2014 The program featured national

artists and educators and attracted students from across

the country With the advent of new classes and faculty

come new opportunities for students seeking to launch

their college experience as well as significant new resources

for emerging and established artists to enhance their career

opportunities in the region and beyond

Paducah Bank supported the completion of PSAD with a

$150000 gift and the naming rights for the Paducah Bank

Kitchens Cafeacute

Paducah School of Art and Design is a division of West

Kentucky Community and Technical College a regionally

accredited college recognized by The Aspen Institute as

one of the top ten community colleges in the nation three

consecutive times and twice as a Finalist with Distinction

ldquoAt PSAD a diverse mix of traditional and non-traditional

students and studio artists from the community work side

by side in the studiosrdquo said WKCTC president Dr Barbara

Veazey ldquosharing insights experience and ideas to the

mutual benefit of allrdquo

PaulAho is the Dean of Paducah

School of Art and Design where he also teaches digital photography He earned

his Bachelor of Fine Arts degree at Florida State

University and his Master of Fine Arts degree from the

University of South Florida Paul has also taught at Palm

Beach Community College and Florida Atlantic University

He has twice been awarded South Florida Cultural

Consortium Visual and Media Artists Fellowships and

his work is represented in numerous public and private

collections ldquoThe entire art school campus anchors

Paducahrsquos growing creative economy and adds weight to

the regionrsquos recognition as a cultural destinationrdquo says

Aho ldquoI am pleased and proud to have worked with so

many extraordinary individuals in making the communityrsquos

vision for a world-class art school a reality and I am

delighted with what we have accomplishedrdquo

it

Allpo1nt

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~ ~ --middot

InHonorof

Those Who Serve

Paducah Bank is joining with the Paducah community to foster strong positive relationships between police and those they seek to protect

WOW VOLUME 25 2016

53

News feeds around the nation have been full of shootings protests

and nation-wide outrage of late Some of that has resulted from rifts between police

departments and the communities theyrsquove sworn to protect

Members of the Paducah Police Department have taken steps to make sure such a

disassociation never encroaches on the community they preserve and protect Chief of

Police Brandon Barnhill says he believes establishing The Police Foundation of Paducah-

McCracken County Inc will create a way to further tie his force to the Paducah public

ldquoWe felt like this was an opportunity for us to provide an open door or an avenue for

the community to further support some of our initiativesrdquo he said

The foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization designed to raise funds and to

give local police extra resources for improving public safety strengthening community

partnerships and increasing employee development Barnhill says the City of Paducah

has given his department sufficient funding but this new effort will raise money for

extra programs and training and will hopefully strengthen the forcersquos bond with the

local community

ldquoWe see the value of relationships transparency an open-door policy and of opening

lines of communication with the

communityrdquo Barnhill says

By investing in the Paducah

Police Departmentrsquos foundation

the com-munity will help fund

programs like improved training

courses continuing education and

the purchase of new technology

for police use But Barnhill says

strengthening the relationship between

the force and the community is still

the foundationrsquos ultimate focus Itrsquos a

goal that the chief says matters now

more than ever

ldquoRelationships have to have a

strong foundational level at which you

Building on a

strongfoundation Funding provided through the Paducah Police Foundation will support initiatives in

these areas each year allowing the Paducah Police Department to undertake innovative

projects and improve its ability to serve the citizens of Paducah

bull Keep police officers safe bull Fight violence and drug related crime bull Improve

Paducah police community relations bull Make neighborhoods safer bull Provide healthy

outlets for youth bull Assist police officers in upgrading critical skills and education

The Police Foundation of Paducah McCracken County is the only organization sanc-

tioned by the Paducah Police Department to raise funds for its benefit

The Police Foundation of Paducah McCracken County Inc is a registered corporation

with the state of Kentucky and is recognized by the federal government as a 501(c)(3)

tax exempt non-profit organization

54 bull WOW VOLUME 25 2016

Building on a

strongfoundation

know people in the community they

know you as an individual and they

know your principlesrdquo he says ldquoThey

know how you manage an agency as

large as a police departmentrdquo

ldquoThe success of a community has

much to do with the success of the

institutions that form the basis of its

safety and securityrdquo said Joe Framptom

a member of the Paducah Police

Foundation board ldquoI personally believe

that the creation of this organization will

be a constructive means of supporting the

goals of our local police force and will

be a proactive impetus to maintaining

strong productive alliances between the

members of the Paducah police and the

people in our community Our bank is

pleased that we can be a part of this new

endeavor This is one more way each of

us at Paducah Bank can creatively and

beneficially serve our communityrdquo

Board Chairman Jim Garrett whole-

heartedly agrees ldquoI am honored to serve

on the new Police Foundationrsquos board

and hope that businesses and individuals

in the Paducah community will consider

supporting our effortsrdquo Garrett says

ldquoWe hope to help build a police force

capable of dealing with the complexity

of the 21st century It is imperative that

we assist our officers with additional

education and enhanced opportunities

for positive interaction with the

community it serves Every person can

make a difference no matter how big

or small as long as we have a common

goal in mindrdquo

Anyone who would like to know

more about the organization or who

would like to donate online can visit

wwwpaducahpolicefoundationorg

Donations may be made by mail to

the Police Foundation of Paducah-

McCracken County Inc PO Box 594

Paducah KY 42002-0594 Donations

can also be made in person at any

Paducah Bank location

LEFT TO RIGHT Chief Brandon Barnhill Paducah Bank CEO Joe Framptom

Board Member Leon Owens Assistant Chief Brian Krueger Board Chairman

Jim Garrett Board Member Gary Reese

NOT PICTURED Board Members Whitney Denson and April Wolfrom

WOW VOLUME 25 2016 bull 55

theLast page

ldquoUrban architecture especially architecture from the early twentieth century has been a favorite subject of my art for as long

as I have been painting I knew the first time I drove up Broadway and saw

downtown Paducah that it would soon be the subject of my paintingsrdquo

WILLIAM RENZULLI was one of the first artists to personally and professionally invest in the LowerTown Artist Relocation program and has continued to be a stalwart participant and supporter of the arts culture in Paducah

WOW VOLUME 25 2016

56

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Post Office Box 2600 bull Paducah KY 42002-2600

PRSRT STD US POSTAGE

PAID PADUCAH KY PERMIT 44

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Call or stop by a Paducah Bank location today and letrsquos get acquainted You have so much to plan for and we want to help

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Page 28: PB WOW VOLUME25 plus COV - Paducah KY Bank

Steven GRINNELL REGIONAL CEO amp SVP MERCY HEALTH

PRESIDENT amp CEO LOURDES

Ytitcf _~~of

puiJBa~l

As a part of its commitment to making lives

better in mind body and spirit Lourdes has

sought to treat death as a natural conclusion of

life by providing hospice services as a part of

the hospitalrsquos healing mission This program

allows patients and their families to spend their

final moments in a caring peace-filled setting

In April of 2015 Lourdes expanded and

enhanced hospice services by opening The

Ray and Kay Eckstein Hospice Care Center

providing a 10000 square foot state-of-the-art

facility serving a 16-county area including 13

western Kentucky counties and three southern

Illinois counties

ldquoThe Ray and Kay Eckstein Hospice Care

Center is a dream come true that our patients

will experience for generations to comerdquo said

Steven Grinnell Regional CEO amp SVP of

Mercy Health and President amp CEO of Lourdes

ldquoThis sacred space offers a better alternative

for hospice patients when symptoms or life

circumstances necessitate care outside of their

home This was designed by and for patients and

families to meet their needs with compassionate

care and support during these timesrdquo

ldquoLourdes is so grateful for the outpouring of

support from the community for this projectrdquo

Grinnell went on to say ldquoDuring the capital

campaign more than 670 individual donors

contributed gifts both large and small

Paducah Bankrsquos board of directors approved a

significant gift of $100000 toward the project

Support from the bank didnrsquot stop there A

number of their executives and employees also

stepped-up to support the hospice care center

with individual giftsrdquo

Designed in a semi-circle to avoid an

institutional feel features include 10 patient

suites with patios a comfortable family lounge

and kitchen childrenrsquos play area and serenity

garden and chapel for quiet reflection The

center allows unrestricted visiting hours and

pet visitors are also welcome

A team of dedicated specialty-trained

nurses physicians chaplain counselors social

32 bull WOW VOLUME 25 2016

workers personal care aides and volunteers

provide professional services meeting end-of-

life needs of body and spirit

Kay Williams director of Lourdes Hospice

and Home Care remembers special moments

in serving over 275 patients since the center

opened ldquoWe were able to grant a 13-year-old

cancer patientrsquos wish to see the movie Pitch

Perfect 2 Her condition kept her from going

to the theater so the movie studio arranged a

screening here in our family lounge Later we

all honored her request that we wear yellow to

her funeral Yellow is the color representing

childhood cancer awarenessrdquo

Ms Williams also recalls ldquoThe first time I

saw a large family make use of the various areas

of the center I knew we had gotten the design

right They had room to move between groups

as each dealt with the impending loss of their

family member Everyone copes in his or her

own way What a blessing to have space to

allow for itrdquo

Williams and Diane Davis president of the

Lourdes Foundation stress their gratitude for

the generosity of donors providing for needs of

others at their most vulnerable

GRINNELL HIGHLIGHTS PADUCAH BANKrsquoS VARIOUS CONTRIBUTIONS TO LOURDESrsquo MISSION ldquoPaducah Bank has historically been a strong

supporter of Lourdesrsquo mission to improve the

health of our communitiesrdquo he says ldquoThey

have been key supporters of the Lourdes

Golf Outing and Mardi Gras fundraisers for

many years In addition to the financial

resources given by the bank they also provide

intellectual capital through their executive

presence serving on the Lourdes board of

directors helping to provide the strategic

direction of our organization Lourdes is truly

blessed to have support both financial and

intellectual from Paducah Bankrdquo

A NEWLY DESIGNED CENTER FOR THE DELIVERY OF QUALITY CARE

LOURDES

bull

IN CASE OF EMERGENCY THE BEGINNING OF 2016 saw the open house ribbon cutting and

blessing of Lourdesrsquo renovated and expanded Emergency Department

Designed with the patient in mind and with the objective of saving time

and ultimately lives the new Emergency Department is fast flexible

and mobile allowing adaptability to meet any situation It is ideally

positioned for quick access to the cardiac catheterization lab operating

room magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) computerized tomography

(CT) scan and the intensive care unit

ldquoOur Emergency Department team has redesigned care to create

the shortest wait times optimize the patient experience and recruit

the best and brightest professionals in emergency medicinerdquo said

Steven Grinnell Regional CEO amp SVP of Mercy Health and President amp

CEO of Lourdes ldquoWith double the square footage this new Emergency

Department has been designed around the patientsrsquo needs The new

patient flow includes rapid medical exam rooms to reduce time spent

in the waiting room specialized care for behavioral health advanced

intervention for chemical accidents immediate chest pain intervention

and expert care from our teamrdquo

WOW VOLUME 25 2016 bull 33

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M E M B E R F D I C

35

In Frank R Paxton

Herman Eugene Katterjohn Jr

MemoryThe Paducah community recently lost two iconic leaders whose

vision and dedication were instrumental

in the continued progress of Paducah

McCracken County Both of these

devoted citizens were witness to

monumental changes in

their work and in their

lives as their careers and

personal passions were

carried out with grand

ambition Here we

honor these two proud

Paducahans and the

MANY contributions

they left to each of us

bull

Herman EugeneKatterjohn Jr was born in Paducah in 1921 He attended Paducah schools graduated

from Columbia Military Academy in Columbia TN and from Purdue

University in 1943 with a degree in pharmacy and with an ROTC

commission He later served as an Army aviator in the Korean War

Mr Katterjohn owned and operated Owen Cleaners for 40 years 20

of those years with his father-in-law Horace Owen He served as director

of the American Division of The Johnson Group Cleaners Liverpool

England for 12 years He was invited 13 consecutive years to the Varsity

International Dry Cleaners and was chairman in 1976 He was a former

member of the Paducah Tourist Commission the Paducah Convention

Center Board Paducah Water Works and Greater Paducah Industrial

Foundation He was a lifetime member of the United Church of

Paducah where he served as an elder He was the longest-serving

member of the Rotary Club of Paducah

ldquoMr Katterjohn was a part of Paducahrsquos greatest generationrdquo said

City Commissioner Allan Rhodes ldquoHe was a fabric of the communityrdquo

added County Commissioner Bill Bartleman Longtime friend Basil

Drossos said he was a part of the ldquobedrock that modern Paducah was

founded and created onrdquo ldquoOne of his favorite pastimes was just driving

around Paducahrdquo said his son-in-law David Perry ldquoThe riverfront

parks different buildings and monuments were continually fascinating

to him He loved taking rides like thatrdquo

ldquoAlmost everyone will tell you that he always knew their name He

knew about their family He was very much a people person He was

really interested not just in your name but he wanted to know how you

were doing how things were going And it was a truly genuine interestrdquo

added his daughter Carolyn Perry

One of Mr Katterjohnrsquos most noted civic projects was the University

of Kentucky College of Engineering Paducah campus In 2003 he

established the first endowed professorship and was also a key leader in

getting the college established ldquoHe had a vision for how having engi-

neering education in this area would significantly contribute to the eco-

nomic development of the regionrdquo said David Silverstein director of

the Paducah campus

Mr Katterjohn had been a member of the Paducah Bank Board of

Directors since 1957 and a past chairman ldquoMr Gene Katterjohn was

instrumental in the leadership and growth of the bank and took great

pride in itrdquo said Joe Framptom ldquoHe was committed to the belief that

the bank should serve and give back to the community Those were

tenets of his beliefs not just in his personal business but in his life Our

bank will reap the many benefits of having Mr Katterjohn at the helm

of our board of directors well into the futurerdquo

Frank R Paxton was the son of Edwin J and Florence Paxton He was a 1948 cum laude graduate of the University of Notre Dame From then until 1961 he served as business manager and general manager of The Paducah Sun (then the Paducah Sun-Democrat) He became publisher of the newspaper in 1961

succeeding his father who had held the position since 1900

In 1968 Paxton moved to Chicago to assume the role of president of Burke and James Inc a photographic supply and manufacturing company

owned by Paducah Newspapers Inc He returned to Paducah in 1972 to become president of The Paducah Bank and Trust Company a position held until his retirement in 1984 Mr Paxton led numerous civic organizations and charitable efforts during his life in Paducah

Mr Paxton served two terms as president of the Paducah Area Chamber of Commerce He was president of the Rotary Club of Paducah and chairman of Riverside Hospital which later became Lourdes In the 1950s he chaired a fundraising effort that netted a then-record $87000 for participating agencies Following that campaign he was presented with the Junior Chamber of Commercersquos Distinguished Service Award He was active in Democratic politics including a role as state campaign chairman for President Lyndon Johnson He served on numerous state boards and agencies and in 1974 was appointed by Governor Wendell Ford to the Murray State University Board of Regents Mr Paxton was a guest at the White House on several occasions during the Kennedy and Johnson administrations He told friends and family that one of his fondest memories was an occasion in 1961 when he and other newspaper publishers were invited to a private luncheon with President Kennedy to discuss the economy

ldquoAlthough Frank did not have a banking back-ground he certainly had a business background and an understanding of the communityrdquo said Joe Framptom CEO of Paducah Bank ldquoHis good common business sense served him well and it served our bank and the community very well He was an ethical honorable individual And he was a very good friend and mentor to me He will be greatly missedrdquo

Reverend Joe Beal is the

REAL DEAL At least thatrsquos how Debbie Curtis member of

Broadway United Methodist Church sees the reverend

ldquoHe walks the walkrdquo says Debbie as she exits the

Sunday service

Reverend Joe Beal has been in the ministry for 35

years and was appointed pastor of Broadway Methodist in

June 2010 His message of love is what he is associated

with most but his role as the first black preacher for this

predominantly white church is also notable

Like any new appointment Brother Joe and the

congregation began with a bit of apprehension

ldquoWe had our legitimate fear of the unknown Without

discussing it I think that we decided to trust each other

and each give the other a chance It was new different

and unknown for us both Neither of us decided to base

our judgement of the other solely on the color of our skin

but rather on how we would treat each other Sadly

however racism exists in our country and in our world I

am grateful to be part of a congregation that is trying to

create a climate of love trust and respect among all

peoplerdquo says Brother Joe

When Debbie Curtis calls Brother Joe ldquothe real dealrdquo

she says it is because his love is genuine

ldquoTo love others not professionally not in word only but

to love them lsquofor realrsquordquo says Brother Joe

Brother Joe recently announced he would be leaving

ldquothe most rewarding and fulfilling experience of [his] liferdquo

because of an ongoing battle with diabetes While he will

no longer serve in the pulpit he plans to remain as

active as he is able with the congregation

Pastoral Ministries Assistant John Sparks says that

there simply are some people you canrsquot replace

ldquoThere is a tendency for any church to see itself more

as an organization than an organism Brother Joe helped

Broadway by providing a fresh vision of compassionrdquo

says John

There are new realities in the community like home-

lessness and mental illness that John believes will

require the vision Brother Joe has brought to Broadway

ldquoItrsquos by being able to see through a lens that sees

everyone as being part of something bigger that we can

reach out to them and that we can be reached by them

as well To continue to live into that spirit that he walked

is not only a challenge but an opportunity especially in

this neighborhood He opened a lot more doors for those

opportunitiesrdquo says John

As John takes over the daily administration of the

church Brother Joe has a few words of advice

ldquoTo love unconditionallyhellipand to realize that the

success or failure of the congregation is not on his

back but on Godrsquos to remember that his name is

ldquoJohnrdquo and not ldquoAtlasrdquo to remember that the Church is

of God and will be until the end of time and lastly to

remember how much he is loved by God his family me

and the congregationrdquo says Brother Joe

And the congregation will forever love their Brother Joe

WOW VOLUME 25 2016

38

WOW VOLUME 23 2014 bull 37

$

$ $

$

Dollar$fromheaven A local church received a gift that

honored their members their mission and their beliefs

Many dream of it Some hope for it Others may pray for it ldquoItrdquo is the improbable phone call

delivering news that a stranger has named you the sole beneficiary of a trust

sufficient to retire all your debt

Seven Oaks Church of Christ on Highway 97 in Mayfield was on the

receiving end of just such a phone call in October of 2015

The congregation had made a leap of faith in 2014 adding a 4000-plus

square foot educational annex to the existing church facility to allow for a

growing congregation Included in the project were two new canopies LED

parking lot lights and other minor improvements bringing the total cost of

the project to approximately $600000 Through quarterly ldquoFifth Sundayrdquo

contributions the debt had been reduced to $338000 but was still costing

the church about $1000 per month in interest alone

One phone call from Paducah Bankrsquos Melanie McNeill changed the entire

financial situation of the church Seven Oaks was the sole beneficiary of a trust

valued at $367000 enough to retire the churchrsquos $338000 debt As Seven

Oaks Minister Josh Ketchum communicated ldquoWhen we found out the amount

of money we were fully convinced in the providence of Godrdquo

Asked if he felt the church had received pennies from heaven Elder Don

Sparks responded ldquoNo not pennies dollars from heavenrdquo

The bequest was left to the church by Graves County native Elizabeth Allene

Morris who was not a member of Seven Oaks Church and known by few in

the church Her nephew Mike Mabry describes his aunt as a strong-willed

independent woman with a sense of ad-

venture which led her to California in the

1930rsquos where she spent most of her life

Mabry fondly recalled ldquoMy Aunt

Allene had a good head for figures and

probably saw something she liked about

Seven Oaks Churchrdquo

She created her will in 1994 which

included a trust to go into effect at her

death to benefit her sister Estelle Seay

Paducah Bank became the trustee and was

responsible for managing the funds and

distributing designated principle and

40 bull WOW VOLUME 25 2016

bull

ldquoMelanie worked

really well with us and

was right on top of things She made

us feel comfortable and we believed she

always had the best interest of her client

in mind She always had time to talk to

done through Paducah Bankrdquo

Seven Oaksrsquo Josh Ketchum and

Don Sparks remember Melanie

McNeillrsquos response when they filled her

in on the details of how the amount

of the unexpected bequest related to

Josh KETCHUM

Seven Oaks Minister monthly payments to Seay for as long as

she lived At Seayrsquos death the remaining

value of the trust was to be paid out to

the church Seay was a member of Seven

Oaks but had moved away years ago to

be cared for by family Like Mrs Morris

few people in the church knew her

Mabry who lives in northern

Kentucky cared for his Aunt Estelle

in her declining health and dealt with

Paducah Bank in regard to the trust

He describes dealings with the Bank

and Melanie McNeill in particular

us and I never felt that she was rushing

me or trying to cut a conversation shortrdquo

Seeing no obstacles in his remote

dealings from outside the geographical

region of Paducah Bank he offered the

ultimate compliment ldquoIf I were in the

position to establish a trust it would be

the church debt She said ldquoThis is a

God thingrdquo

Whether you consider it a God

thing providence of God or a happy

coincidence it was made possible by a

wise woman doing prudent estate

planning with a local bank

WOW VOLUME 25 2016 bull 41

Making Memories

PADUCAH BANK SPREADS THE WOW

AROUND TOWN Over the river down main street at the movies and in the parking

lotmdashno matter the location or the encounter when Paducah Bank is there some WOW is going on Herersquos just a REALLY brief look at some of the wonderful experiences weve had this past year

WOW VOLUME 25 2016

42

LEFT Our young friend Jose (Paco)

dos Remedios shared his music and his love of

his hometown with everyone in a recent TV commercial

1 Joe Framptom presents a check for $2500 to Paducah Bank Teen of the Year winner

Meg Hancock 2 Cathy Crecelius and WPSD NewsChannel 6 were our

partners for a Super Shredder event 3 Lisa Long and Maurie McGarvey

ldquoleaned inrdquo and learned about women in the workplace last summer 4 Rae and

Dixie Hall were WOW warriors and rowers at the Dragon Boat races 5 Paducah Bank honors our veterans each day with a special

place to park 6 Macie Hargrove loved the holiday parade in WOW fashion 7 Sarah Hendley

did some networking at our summer college reception 8 Hollie Potter always gives a helping

hand to our Paducah Bank volunteer efforts 9 Some Paducah Bank swingers include Mike Shelbourne

Mark Knecht Mardie Herndon and Rick Loyd

ESERVED FOR OUR

VETERANS bull AND MILITARY

( -~

321

654

987

Karess HOSKINS

It takes a COMMUNITY

and SCHOLARSHIP

to create a productive pathwayfor college-bound

students with f inancial needs

PADUCAH BANK HAS DONATED $150000 TO THE

COMMUNITY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

WOW VOLUME 25 2016

45

SAYS HELLO

McCracken County High School 2015

THE PHONE RINGS AND AUTOMATICALLY KELE

Kele doesnrsquot just pick up the phone She picks up little things about people and remembers them From answering your calls to answering your questions the people at Paducah Bank give you personal attention and treat you like you really matter for one simple reason YOU DO Talk to the people at Paducah Bank

Real people Real service 2705755700

M E M B E R F D I C

graduate Karess Hoskins could hardly hold back her tears as she described how much

the support from the Community Scholarship Program meant to her

A first-generation college student at West Kentucky Community and Technical

College Hoskins was one of more than 150 Community Scholarship Program

students family friends and supporters who attended a luncheon recognizing students

and supporters of the program

ldquoThank you to the donors for giving students like me the opportunity to attend

college tuition-freerdquo said the 18-year-old Hoskins who plans to pursue a career in

radiology ldquoTo not have to worry about having to pay for college allows us to

focus on selecting a major and getting good gradesrdquo

Hoskinsrsquo parents Kenny and Mary Hoskins said receiving a community

scholarship was the reason their daughter is able to go to college ldquoItrsquos so

wonderfulrdquo said Mary Hoskins ldquoWithout it (the CSP scholarship) we

would never have been able to send herrdquo Her father agreed ldquoItrsquos a blessing

It really helped out a whole lot Irsquom really proud of people helping out like

this it will help others toordquo he said

The Community Scholarship Program provides scholarship funding for

up to 60 credit hours toward a technical

certification andor an associate degree

at WKCTC The Rotary Club of

Paducah initiated the idea for the CSP

as a public-private partnership with strong

participation from the Rotary the City

of Paducah McCracken County Fiscal

Court partnering high schools WKCTC

Paducah Bank and several local businesses

and companies Students at a participating

Paducah or McCracken County

high school or homeschool

within McCracken County

are eligible for the program

as long as they meet certain

criteria The inaugural CSP

class began at WKCTC in fall

2014 with 216 students Many of

those students will have graduated

46 bull WOW VOLUME 25 2016

THE PHONE RINGS AND AUTOMATICALLY KELE

from the college beginning in May 2015

Hoskins said she is striving to be a

positive influence on others ldquoIrsquom trying

to be the best role model to the ones who

look up to me For my nieces and nephews

I want them to know that when things get

difficult I will be there for them encour-

aging and supporting themrdquo Hoskins

said ldquoAnd they need to know there are

other people who are ready to assist them

when things get difficult in liferdquo

Ashley Wright WKCTC Vice President

of Institutional Advancement said one

of the most rewarding things about the

Community Scholarship Program is the

continued support of the community

ldquoItrsquos a commitment to these students

that regardless of what their personal and

professional aspirations may be they will

not have to put it on hold

because of financial barriersrdquo

Wright said

ldquoWe cannot make that

commitment without our

donorsrdquo added Wright

ldquoWe are so grateful

Paducah Bank believed in

the vision of the Community

Scholarship Program and what it

could do for Paducah and McCracken

County from the very beginning They

became one of the first businesses to

financially support this initiative and

have been committed to the scholarshiprsquos

purpose of increasing the percentage

of McCracken County students that

transition from high school to post-

secondary education Today we know

that students who participate

in the Community

Scholarship Program

are staying enrolled in

college earning a higher

GPA than their non-

CSP peers and earning

more college credit

each semester This

success is due to the businesses

and organizations that stepped up in

the beginning before we could have

envisioned these results Paducah Bank

is always looking toward the future of

this community and their support of

the Community Scholarship Program is

evidence of their commitment to the next

generation of Paducah and McCracken

Countyrdquo

SAYS HELLO

WOW VOLUME 25 2016 bull 47

THE ARTof EDUCATION AT PADUCAH SCHOOL OF ART AND DESIGN

49

ldquoTHE ENTIRE ART SCHOOL CAMPUS

ANCHORS PADUCAHrsquoS GROWING CREATIVE

ECONOMY AND ADDS WEIGHT TO THE REGIONrsquoS

RECOGNITION AS A CULTURAL DESTINATION I AM PLEASED AND PROUD

TO HAVE WORKED WITH SO MANY EXTRAORDINARY

INDIVIDUALS IN MAKING THE COMMUNITYrsquoS VISION FOR A WORLD-CLASS ART SCHOOL A REALITY AND I

AM DELIGHTED WITH WHAT WE HAVE ACCOMPLISHEDrdquo

mdashPAUL AHO Dean of the Paducah

School of Art and Design

In March 2000 the city of Paducah in partnership with Paducah Bank

launched its award-winning Artist Relocation

Program as a means of revitalizing its historic

LowerTown neighborhood This highly successful

program has infused over $30 million into the

local economy earning Paducah international

recognition as a historic cultural destination

and significantly enriching the cultural life of

the region

In August 2008 a collaborative effort between

the city West Kentucky Community and Technical

College (WKCTC) and regional interests created

Paducah School of Art to serve the region and

anchor the LowerTown Arts District through the

creation of a world-class art school The school

opened in temporary studios in downtown

Paducah and immediately exceeded expectations

for its growth

As part of a larger vision for the schoolrsquos

expansion in April 2013 the school changed its

name to Paducah School of Art and Design (PSAD)

reflecting an expanded vision for its programming

and the art schoolrsquos absorption of the collegersquos long-

standing visual communication and multimedia

programs In January 2014 Paducah School of

Art opened the Ceramics and Small Metals

Building on Madison Street in LowerTown This

historic structure allowed for a greatly expanded

state-of-the-art ceramics studio as well as studios

for the launch of new programs in jewelry and

metals to further serve the community

ldquoI recently had a chance to tour the Paducah School of Art and Design which has to be one of the most inspiring state-of-the-art facilities for artists and art students to be found anywhere Itrsquos a beautiful and thoughtfully re-purposed light-filled crown jewel that will surely be a beacon for creative visual artists in all disciplines And I canrsquot imagine what kind of wonderful impact that creative engine is going to have on the communityrdquo

mdashMICHAEL KILLOREN Local Arts Agencies Director National Endowment for the Arts

50 bull WOW VOLUME 25 2016

PSAD expanded again in August 2014 with the

completion of its 7000-square-foot Sculpture Building

located adjacent to the ceramics and small metals studios

The Sculpture Building houses fully equipped studios for

clay modeling large-scale projects wood and metals

fabrication along with a foundry and studios for mold

making and bronze casting

Also in August 2014 renovations began on the 2D and

Graphic Design Building in a historic building adjacent to

PSADrsquos other LowerTown studios This 30000-square-foot

expansion opened in January and houses the schoolrsquos programs

in drawing painting photography visual communication

and multimedia It also includes a resource library and

dedicated galleries for an enhanced exhibition program

further serving the region and the goals of WKCTC

ldquoCompletion of PSADrsquos new 2D and Graphic Design

building will allow us to properly house all of our 2D and

media programs in one location expand our Master Artists

Workshop program increase our public programming and

community outreach and continue to build on our note-

worthy exhibition programrdquo said Paul Aho Dean of PSAD

In support of Paducahrsquos emergence as a cultural and arts

destination and an eye toward national recognition for its

programs PSAD launched its first Master Artist Workshops

in the summer of 2014 The program featured national

artists and educators and attracted students from across

the country With the advent of new classes and faculty

come new opportunities for students seeking to launch

their college experience as well as significant new resources

for emerging and established artists to enhance their career

opportunities in the region and beyond

Paducah Bank supported the completion of PSAD with a

$150000 gift and the naming rights for the Paducah Bank

Kitchens Cafeacute

Paducah School of Art and Design is a division of West

Kentucky Community and Technical College a regionally

accredited college recognized by The Aspen Institute as

one of the top ten community colleges in the nation three

consecutive times and twice as a Finalist with Distinction

ldquoAt PSAD a diverse mix of traditional and non-traditional

students and studio artists from the community work side

by side in the studiosrdquo said WKCTC president Dr Barbara

Veazey ldquosharing insights experience and ideas to the

mutual benefit of allrdquo

PaulAho is the Dean of Paducah

School of Art and Design where he also teaches digital photography He earned

his Bachelor of Fine Arts degree at Florida State

University and his Master of Fine Arts degree from the

University of South Florida Paul has also taught at Palm

Beach Community College and Florida Atlantic University

He has twice been awarded South Florida Cultural

Consortium Visual and Media Artists Fellowships and

his work is represented in numerous public and private

collections ldquoThe entire art school campus anchors

Paducahrsquos growing creative economy and adds weight to

the regionrsquos recognition as a cultural destinationrdquo says

Aho ldquoI am pleased and proud to have worked with so

many extraordinary individuals in making the communityrsquos

vision for a world-class art school a reality and I am

delighted with what we have accomplishedrdquo

it

Allpo1nt

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InHonorof

Those Who Serve

Paducah Bank is joining with the Paducah community to foster strong positive relationships between police and those they seek to protect

WOW VOLUME 25 2016

53

News feeds around the nation have been full of shootings protests

and nation-wide outrage of late Some of that has resulted from rifts between police

departments and the communities theyrsquove sworn to protect

Members of the Paducah Police Department have taken steps to make sure such a

disassociation never encroaches on the community they preserve and protect Chief of

Police Brandon Barnhill says he believes establishing The Police Foundation of Paducah-

McCracken County Inc will create a way to further tie his force to the Paducah public

ldquoWe felt like this was an opportunity for us to provide an open door or an avenue for

the community to further support some of our initiativesrdquo he said

The foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization designed to raise funds and to

give local police extra resources for improving public safety strengthening community

partnerships and increasing employee development Barnhill says the City of Paducah

has given his department sufficient funding but this new effort will raise money for

extra programs and training and will hopefully strengthen the forcersquos bond with the

local community

ldquoWe see the value of relationships transparency an open-door policy and of opening

lines of communication with the

communityrdquo Barnhill says

By investing in the Paducah

Police Departmentrsquos foundation

the com-munity will help fund

programs like improved training

courses continuing education and

the purchase of new technology

for police use But Barnhill says

strengthening the relationship between

the force and the community is still

the foundationrsquos ultimate focus Itrsquos a

goal that the chief says matters now

more than ever

ldquoRelationships have to have a

strong foundational level at which you

Building on a

strongfoundation Funding provided through the Paducah Police Foundation will support initiatives in

these areas each year allowing the Paducah Police Department to undertake innovative

projects and improve its ability to serve the citizens of Paducah

bull Keep police officers safe bull Fight violence and drug related crime bull Improve

Paducah police community relations bull Make neighborhoods safer bull Provide healthy

outlets for youth bull Assist police officers in upgrading critical skills and education

The Police Foundation of Paducah McCracken County is the only organization sanc-

tioned by the Paducah Police Department to raise funds for its benefit

The Police Foundation of Paducah McCracken County Inc is a registered corporation

with the state of Kentucky and is recognized by the federal government as a 501(c)(3)

tax exempt non-profit organization

54 bull WOW VOLUME 25 2016

Building on a

strongfoundation

know people in the community they

know you as an individual and they

know your principlesrdquo he says ldquoThey

know how you manage an agency as

large as a police departmentrdquo

ldquoThe success of a community has

much to do with the success of the

institutions that form the basis of its

safety and securityrdquo said Joe Framptom

a member of the Paducah Police

Foundation board ldquoI personally believe

that the creation of this organization will

be a constructive means of supporting the

goals of our local police force and will

be a proactive impetus to maintaining

strong productive alliances between the

members of the Paducah police and the

people in our community Our bank is

pleased that we can be a part of this new

endeavor This is one more way each of

us at Paducah Bank can creatively and

beneficially serve our communityrdquo

Board Chairman Jim Garrett whole-

heartedly agrees ldquoI am honored to serve

on the new Police Foundationrsquos board

and hope that businesses and individuals

in the Paducah community will consider

supporting our effortsrdquo Garrett says

ldquoWe hope to help build a police force

capable of dealing with the complexity

of the 21st century It is imperative that

we assist our officers with additional

education and enhanced opportunities

for positive interaction with the

community it serves Every person can

make a difference no matter how big

or small as long as we have a common

goal in mindrdquo

Anyone who would like to know

more about the organization or who

would like to donate online can visit

wwwpaducahpolicefoundationorg

Donations may be made by mail to

the Police Foundation of Paducah-

McCracken County Inc PO Box 594

Paducah KY 42002-0594 Donations

can also be made in person at any

Paducah Bank location

LEFT TO RIGHT Chief Brandon Barnhill Paducah Bank CEO Joe Framptom

Board Member Leon Owens Assistant Chief Brian Krueger Board Chairman

Jim Garrett Board Member Gary Reese

NOT PICTURED Board Members Whitney Denson and April Wolfrom

WOW VOLUME 25 2016 bull 55

theLast page

ldquoUrban architecture especially architecture from the early twentieth century has been a favorite subject of my art for as long

as I have been painting I knew the first time I drove up Broadway and saw

downtown Paducah that it would soon be the subject of my paintingsrdquo

WILLIAM RENZULLI was one of the first artists to personally and professionally invest in the LowerTown Artist Relocation program and has continued to be a stalwart participant and supporter of the arts culture in Paducah

WOW VOLUME 25 2016

56

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puiJBa~l

As a part of its commitment to making lives

better in mind body and spirit Lourdes has

sought to treat death as a natural conclusion of

life by providing hospice services as a part of

the hospitalrsquos healing mission This program

allows patients and their families to spend their

final moments in a caring peace-filled setting

In April of 2015 Lourdes expanded and

enhanced hospice services by opening The

Ray and Kay Eckstein Hospice Care Center

providing a 10000 square foot state-of-the-art

facility serving a 16-county area including 13

western Kentucky counties and three southern

Illinois counties

ldquoThe Ray and Kay Eckstein Hospice Care

Center is a dream come true that our patients

will experience for generations to comerdquo said

Steven Grinnell Regional CEO amp SVP of

Mercy Health and President amp CEO of Lourdes

ldquoThis sacred space offers a better alternative

for hospice patients when symptoms or life

circumstances necessitate care outside of their

home This was designed by and for patients and

families to meet their needs with compassionate

care and support during these timesrdquo

ldquoLourdes is so grateful for the outpouring of

support from the community for this projectrdquo

Grinnell went on to say ldquoDuring the capital

campaign more than 670 individual donors

contributed gifts both large and small

Paducah Bankrsquos board of directors approved a

significant gift of $100000 toward the project

Support from the bank didnrsquot stop there A

number of their executives and employees also

stepped-up to support the hospice care center

with individual giftsrdquo

Designed in a semi-circle to avoid an

institutional feel features include 10 patient

suites with patios a comfortable family lounge

and kitchen childrenrsquos play area and serenity

garden and chapel for quiet reflection The

center allows unrestricted visiting hours and

pet visitors are also welcome

A team of dedicated specialty-trained

nurses physicians chaplain counselors social

32 bull WOW VOLUME 25 2016

workers personal care aides and volunteers

provide professional services meeting end-of-

life needs of body and spirit

Kay Williams director of Lourdes Hospice

and Home Care remembers special moments

in serving over 275 patients since the center

opened ldquoWe were able to grant a 13-year-old

cancer patientrsquos wish to see the movie Pitch

Perfect 2 Her condition kept her from going

to the theater so the movie studio arranged a

screening here in our family lounge Later we

all honored her request that we wear yellow to

her funeral Yellow is the color representing

childhood cancer awarenessrdquo

Ms Williams also recalls ldquoThe first time I

saw a large family make use of the various areas

of the center I knew we had gotten the design

right They had room to move between groups

as each dealt with the impending loss of their

family member Everyone copes in his or her

own way What a blessing to have space to

allow for itrdquo

Williams and Diane Davis president of the

Lourdes Foundation stress their gratitude for

the generosity of donors providing for needs of

others at their most vulnerable

GRINNELL HIGHLIGHTS PADUCAH BANKrsquoS VARIOUS CONTRIBUTIONS TO LOURDESrsquo MISSION ldquoPaducah Bank has historically been a strong

supporter of Lourdesrsquo mission to improve the

health of our communitiesrdquo he says ldquoThey

have been key supporters of the Lourdes

Golf Outing and Mardi Gras fundraisers for

many years In addition to the financial

resources given by the bank they also provide

intellectual capital through their executive

presence serving on the Lourdes board of

directors helping to provide the strategic

direction of our organization Lourdes is truly

blessed to have support both financial and

intellectual from Paducah Bankrdquo

A NEWLY DESIGNED CENTER FOR THE DELIVERY OF QUALITY CARE

LOURDES

bull

IN CASE OF EMERGENCY THE BEGINNING OF 2016 saw the open house ribbon cutting and

blessing of Lourdesrsquo renovated and expanded Emergency Department

Designed with the patient in mind and with the objective of saving time

and ultimately lives the new Emergency Department is fast flexible

and mobile allowing adaptability to meet any situation It is ideally

positioned for quick access to the cardiac catheterization lab operating

room magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) computerized tomography

(CT) scan and the intensive care unit

ldquoOur Emergency Department team has redesigned care to create

the shortest wait times optimize the patient experience and recruit

the best and brightest professionals in emergency medicinerdquo said

Steven Grinnell Regional CEO amp SVP of Mercy Health and President amp

CEO of Lourdes ldquoWith double the square footage this new Emergency

Department has been designed around the patientsrsquo needs The new

patient flow includes rapid medical exam rooms to reduce time spent

in the waiting room specialized care for behavioral health advanced

intervention for chemical accidents immediate chest pain intervention

and expert care from our teamrdquo

WOW VOLUME 25 2016 bull 33

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way to get started

The Smart Card allows you to put

a designated amount of cash on the

card so that your child (minimum age

of 13) can budget hisher expenditures

without going over the daily spending limit

you set for them You have control of their daily

spending can see purchases they have made

and they get the valuable experience of

being SMART with their funds

Itrsquos just ONE more way

Paducahrsquos ONE LOCAL BANK

puts a little WOW in your

life and your parenting

2705755700 wwwpaducahbankcom

M E M B E R F D I C

35

In Frank R Paxton

Herman Eugene Katterjohn Jr

MemoryThe Paducah community recently lost two iconic leaders whose

vision and dedication were instrumental

in the continued progress of Paducah

McCracken County Both of these

devoted citizens were witness to

monumental changes in

their work and in their

lives as their careers and

personal passions were

carried out with grand

ambition Here we

honor these two proud

Paducahans and the

MANY contributions

they left to each of us

bull

Herman EugeneKatterjohn Jr was born in Paducah in 1921 He attended Paducah schools graduated

from Columbia Military Academy in Columbia TN and from Purdue

University in 1943 with a degree in pharmacy and with an ROTC

commission He later served as an Army aviator in the Korean War

Mr Katterjohn owned and operated Owen Cleaners for 40 years 20

of those years with his father-in-law Horace Owen He served as director

of the American Division of The Johnson Group Cleaners Liverpool

England for 12 years He was invited 13 consecutive years to the Varsity

International Dry Cleaners and was chairman in 1976 He was a former

member of the Paducah Tourist Commission the Paducah Convention

Center Board Paducah Water Works and Greater Paducah Industrial

Foundation He was a lifetime member of the United Church of

Paducah where he served as an elder He was the longest-serving

member of the Rotary Club of Paducah

ldquoMr Katterjohn was a part of Paducahrsquos greatest generationrdquo said

City Commissioner Allan Rhodes ldquoHe was a fabric of the communityrdquo

added County Commissioner Bill Bartleman Longtime friend Basil

Drossos said he was a part of the ldquobedrock that modern Paducah was

founded and created onrdquo ldquoOne of his favorite pastimes was just driving

around Paducahrdquo said his son-in-law David Perry ldquoThe riverfront

parks different buildings and monuments were continually fascinating

to him He loved taking rides like thatrdquo

ldquoAlmost everyone will tell you that he always knew their name He

knew about their family He was very much a people person He was

really interested not just in your name but he wanted to know how you

were doing how things were going And it was a truly genuine interestrdquo

added his daughter Carolyn Perry

One of Mr Katterjohnrsquos most noted civic projects was the University

of Kentucky College of Engineering Paducah campus In 2003 he

established the first endowed professorship and was also a key leader in

getting the college established ldquoHe had a vision for how having engi-

neering education in this area would significantly contribute to the eco-

nomic development of the regionrdquo said David Silverstein director of

the Paducah campus

Mr Katterjohn had been a member of the Paducah Bank Board of

Directors since 1957 and a past chairman ldquoMr Gene Katterjohn was

instrumental in the leadership and growth of the bank and took great

pride in itrdquo said Joe Framptom ldquoHe was committed to the belief that

the bank should serve and give back to the community Those were

tenets of his beliefs not just in his personal business but in his life Our

bank will reap the many benefits of having Mr Katterjohn at the helm

of our board of directors well into the futurerdquo

Frank R Paxton was the son of Edwin J and Florence Paxton He was a 1948 cum laude graduate of the University of Notre Dame From then until 1961 he served as business manager and general manager of The Paducah Sun (then the Paducah Sun-Democrat) He became publisher of the newspaper in 1961

succeeding his father who had held the position since 1900

In 1968 Paxton moved to Chicago to assume the role of president of Burke and James Inc a photographic supply and manufacturing company

owned by Paducah Newspapers Inc He returned to Paducah in 1972 to become president of The Paducah Bank and Trust Company a position held until his retirement in 1984 Mr Paxton led numerous civic organizations and charitable efforts during his life in Paducah

Mr Paxton served two terms as president of the Paducah Area Chamber of Commerce He was president of the Rotary Club of Paducah and chairman of Riverside Hospital which later became Lourdes In the 1950s he chaired a fundraising effort that netted a then-record $87000 for participating agencies Following that campaign he was presented with the Junior Chamber of Commercersquos Distinguished Service Award He was active in Democratic politics including a role as state campaign chairman for President Lyndon Johnson He served on numerous state boards and agencies and in 1974 was appointed by Governor Wendell Ford to the Murray State University Board of Regents Mr Paxton was a guest at the White House on several occasions during the Kennedy and Johnson administrations He told friends and family that one of his fondest memories was an occasion in 1961 when he and other newspaper publishers were invited to a private luncheon with President Kennedy to discuss the economy

ldquoAlthough Frank did not have a banking back-ground he certainly had a business background and an understanding of the communityrdquo said Joe Framptom CEO of Paducah Bank ldquoHis good common business sense served him well and it served our bank and the community very well He was an ethical honorable individual And he was a very good friend and mentor to me He will be greatly missedrdquo

Reverend Joe Beal is the

REAL DEAL At least thatrsquos how Debbie Curtis member of

Broadway United Methodist Church sees the reverend

ldquoHe walks the walkrdquo says Debbie as she exits the

Sunday service

Reverend Joe Beal has been in the ministry for 35

years and was appointed pastor of Broadway Methodist in

June 2010 His message of love is what he is associated

with most but his role as the first black preacher for this

predominantly white church is also notable

Like any new appointment Brother Joe and the

congregation began with a bit of apprehension

ldquoWe had our legitimate fear of the unknown Without

discussing it I think that we decided to trust each other

and each give the other a chance It was new different

and unknown for us both Neither of us decided to base

our judgement of the other solely on the color of our skin

but rather on how we would treat each other Sadly

however racism exists in our country and in our world I

am grateful to be part of a congregation that is trying to

create a climate of love trust and respect among all

peoplerdquo says Brother Joe

When Debbie Curtis calls Brother Joe ldquothe real dealrdquo

she says it is because his love is genuine

ldquoTo love others not professionally not in word only but

to love them lsquofor realrsquordquo says Brother Joe

Brother Joe recently announced he would be leaving

ldquothe most rewarding and fulfilling experience of [his] liferdquo

because of an ongoing battle with diabetes While he will

no longer serve in the pulpit he plans to remain as

active as he is able with the congregation

Pastoral Ministries Assistant John Sparks says that

there simply are some people you canrsquot replace

ldquoThere is a tendency for any church to see itself more

as an organization than an organism Brother Joe helped

Broadway by providing a fresh vision of compassionrdquo

says John

There are new realities in the community like home-

lessness and mental illness that John believes will

require the vision Brother Joe has brought to Broadway

ldquoItrsquos by being able to see through a lens that sees

everyone as being part of something bigger that we can

reach out to them and that we can be reached by them

as well To continue to live into that spirit that he walked

is not only a challenge but an opportunity especially in

this neighborhood He opened a lot more doors for those

opportunitiesrdquo says John

As John takes over the daily administration of the

church Brother Joe has a few words of advice

ldquoTo love unconditionallyhellipand to realize that the

success or failure of the congregation is not on his

back but on Godrsquos to remember that his name is

ldquoJohnrdquo and not ldquoAtlasrdquo to remember that the Church is

of God and will be until the end of time and lastly to

remember how much he is loved by God his family me

and the congregationrdquo says Brother Joe

And the congregation will forever love their Brother Joe

WOW VOLUME 25 2016

38

WOW VOLUME 23 2014 bull 37

$

$ $

$

Dollar$fromheaven A local church received a gift that

honored their members their mission and their beliefs

Many dream of it Some hope for it Others may pray for it ldquoItrdquo is the improbable phone call

delivering news that a stranger has named you the sole beneficiary of a trust

sufficient to retire all your debt

Seven Oaks Church of Christ on Highway 97 in Mayfield was on the

receiving end of just such a phone call in October of 2015

The congregation had made a leap of faith in 2014 adding a 4000-plus

square foot educational annex to the existing church facility to allow for a

growing congregation Included in the project were two new canopies LED

parking lot lights and other minor improvements bringing the total cost of

the project to approximately $600000 Through quarterly ldquoFifth Sundayrdquo

contributions the debt had been reduced to $338000 but was still costing

the church about $1000 per month in interest alone

One phone call from Paducah Bankrsquos Melanie McNeill changed the entire

financial situation of the church Seven Oaks was the sole beneficiary of a trust

valued at $367000 enough to retire the churchrsquos $338000 debt As Seven

Oaks Minister Josh Ketchum communicated ldquoWhen we found out the amount

of money we were fully convinced in the providence of Godrdquo

Asked if he felt the church had received pennies from heaven Elder Don

Sparks responded ldquoNo not pennies dollars from heavenrdquo

The bequest was left to the church by Graves County native Elizabeth Allene

Morris who was not a member of Seven Oaks Church and known by few in

the church Her nephew Mike Mabry describes his aunt as a strong-willed

independent woman with a sense of ad-

venture which led her to California in the

1930rsquos where she spent most of her life

Mabry fondly recalled ldquoMy Aunt

Allene had a good head for figures and

probably saw something she liked about

Seven Oaks Churchrdquo

She created her will in 1994 which

included a trust to go into effect at her

death to benefit her sister Estelle Seay

Paducah Bank became the trustee and was

responsible for managing the funds and

distributing designated principle and

40 bull WOW VOLUME 25 2016

bull

ldquoMelanie worked

really well with us and

was right on top of things She made

us feel comfortable and we believed she

always had the best interest of her client

in mind She always had time to talk to

done through Paducah Bankrdquo

Seven Oaksrsquo Josh Ketchum and

Don Sparks remember Melanie

McNeillrsquos response when they filled her

in on the details of how the amount

of the unexpected bequest related to

Josh KETCHUM

Seven Oaks Minister monthly payments to Seay for as long as

she lived At Seayrsquos death the remaining

value of the trust was to be paid out to

the church Seay was a member of Seven

Oaks but had moved away years ago to

be cared for by family Like Mrs Morris

few people in the church knew her

Mabry who lives in northern

Kentucky cared for his Aunt Estelle

in her declining health and dealt with

Paducah Bank in regard to the trust

He describes dealings with the Bank

and Melanie McNeill in particular

us and I never felt that she was rushing

me or trying to cut a conversation shortrdquo

Seeing no obstacles in his remote

dealings from outside the geographical

region of Paducah Bank he offered the

ultimate compliment ldquoIf I were in the

position to establish a trust it would be

the church debt She said ldquoThis is a

God thingrdquo

Whether you consider it a God

thing providence of God or a happy

coincidence it was made possible by a

wise woman doing prudent estate

planning with a local bank

WOW VOLUME 25 2016 bull 41

Making Memories

PADUCAH BANK SPREADS THE WOW

AROUND TOWN Over the river down main street at the movies and in the parking

lotmdashno matter the location or the encounter when Paducah Bank is there some WOW is going on Herersquos just a REALLY brief look at some of the wonderful experiences weve had this past year

WOW VOLUME 25 2016

42

LEFT Our young friend Jose (Paco)

dos Remedios shared his music and his love of

his hometown with everyone in a recent TV commercial

1 Joe Framptom presents a check for $2500 to Paducah Bank Teen of the Year winner

Meg Hancock 2 Cathy Crecelius and WPSD NewsChannel 6 were our

partners for a Super Shredder event 3 Lisa Long and Maurie McGarvey

ldquoleaned inrdquo and learned about women in the workplace last summer 4 Rae and

Dixie Hall were WOW warriors and rowers at the Dragon Boat races 5 Paducah Bank honors our veterans each day with a special

place to park 6 Macie Hargrove loved the holiday parade in WOW fashion 7 Sarah Hendley

did some networking at our summer college reception 8 Hollie Potter always gives a helping

hand to our Paducah Bank volunteer efforts 9 Some Paducah Bank swingers include Mike Shelbourne

Mark Knecht Mardie Herndon and Rick Loyd

ESERVED FOR OUR

VETERANS bull AND MILITARY

( -~

321

654

987

Karess HOSKINS

It takes a COMMUNITY

and SCHOLARSHIP

to create a productive pathwayfor college-bound

students with f inancial needs

PADUCAH BANK HAS DONATED $150000 TO THE

COMMUNITY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

WOW VOLUME 25 2016

45

SAYS HELLO

McCracken County High School 2015

THE PHONE RINGS AND AUTOMATICALLY KELE

Kele doesnrsquot just pick up the phone She picks up little things about people and remembers them From answering your calls to answering your questions the people at Paducah Bank give you personal attention and treat you like you really matter for one simple reason YOU DO Talk to the people at Paducah Bank

Real people Real service 2705755700

M E M B E R F D I C

graduate Karess Hoskins could hardly hold back her tears as she described how much

the support from the Community Scholarship Program meant to her

A first-generation college student at West Kentucky Community and Technical

College Hoskins was one of more than 150 Community Scholarship Program

students family friends and supporters who attended a luncheon recognizing students

and supporters of the program

ldquoThank you to the donors for giving students like me the opportunity to attend

college tuition-freerdquo said the 18-year-old Hoskins who plans to pursue a career in

radiology ldquoTo not have to worry about having to pay for college allows us to

focus on selecting a major and getting good gradesrdquo

Hoskinsrsquo parents Kenny and Mary Hoskins said receiving a community

scholarship was the reason their daughter is able to go to college ldquoItrsquos so

wonderfulrdquo said Mary Hoskins ldquoWithout it (the CSP scholarship) we

would never have been able to send herrdquo Her father agreed ldquoItrsquos a blessing

It really helped out a whole lot Irsquom really proud of people helping out like

this it will help others toordquo he said

The Community Scholarship Program provides scholarship funding for

up to 60 credit hours toward a technical

certification andor an associate degree

at WKCTC The Rotary Club of

Paducah initiated the idea for the CSP

as a public-private partnership with strong

participation from the Rotary the City

of Paducah McCracken County Fiscal

Court partnering high schools WKCTC

Paducah Bank and several local businesses

and companies Students at a participating

Paducah or McCracken County

high school or homeschool

within McCracken County

are eligible for the program

as long as they meet certain

criteria The inaugural CSP

class began at WKCTC in fall

2014 with 216 students Many of

those students will have graduated

46 bull WOW VOLUME 25 2016

THE PHONE RINGS AND AUTOMATICALLY KELE

from the college beginning in May 2015

Hoskins said she is striving to be a

positive influence on others ldquoIrsquom trying

to be the best role model to the ones who

look up to me For my nieces and nephews

I want them to know that when things get

difficult I will be there for them encour-

aging and supporting themrdquo Hoskins

said ldquoAnd they need to know there are

other people who are ready to assist them

when things get difficult in liferdquo

Ashley Wright WKCTC Vice President

of Institutional Advancement said one

of the most rewarding things about the

Community Scholarship Program is the

continued support of the community

ldquoItrsquos a commitment to these students

that regardless of what their personal and

professional aspirations may be they will

not have to put it on hold

because of financial barriersrdquo

Wright said

ldquoWe cannot make that

commitment without our

donorsrdquo added Wright

ldquoWe are so grateful

Paducah Bank believed in

the vision of the Community

Scholarship Program and what it

could do for Paducah and McCracken

County from the very beginning They

became one of the first businesses to

financially support this initiative and

have been committed to the scholarshiprsquos

purpose of increasing the percentage

of McCracken County students that

transition from high school to post-

secondary education Today we know

that students who participate

in the Community

Scholarship Program

are staying enrolled in

college earning a higher

GPA than their non-

CSP peers and earning

more college credit

each semester This

success is due to the businesses

and organizations that stepped up in

the beginning before we could have

envisioned these results Paducah Bank

is always looking toward the future of

this community and their support of

the Community Scholarship Program is

evidence of their commitment to the next

generation of Paducah and McCracken

Countyrdquo

SAYS HELLO

WOW VOLUME 25 2016 bull 47

THE ARTof EDUCATION AT PADUCAH SCHOOL OF ART AND DESIGN

49

ldquoTHE ENTIRE ART SCHOOL CAMPUS

ANCHORS PADUCAHrsquoS GROWING CREATIVE

ECONOMY AND ADDS WEIGHT TO THE REGIONrsquoS

RECOGNITION AS A CULTURAL DESTINATION I AM PLEASED AND PROUD

TO HAVE WORKED WITH SO MANY EXTRAORDINARY

INDIVIDUALS IN MAKING THE COMMUNITYrsquoS VISION FOR A WORLD-CLASS ART SCHOOL A REALITY AND I

AM DELIGHTED WITH WHAT WE HAVE ACCOMPLISHEDrdquo

mdashPAUL AHO Dean of the Paducah

School of Art and Design

In March 2000 the city of Paducah in partnership with Paducah Bank

launched its award-winning Artist Relocation

Program as a means of revitalizing its historic

LowerTown neighborhood This highly successful

program has infused over $30 million into the

local economy earning Paducah international

recognition as a historic cultural destination

and significantly enriching the cultural life of

the region

In August 2008 a collaborative effort between

the city West Kentucky Community and Technical

College (WKCTC) and regional interests created

Paducah School of Art to serve the region and

anchor the LowerTown Arts District through the

creation of a world-class art school The school

opened in temporary studios in downtown

Paducah and immediately exceeded expectations

for its growth

As part of a larger vision for the schoolrsquos

expansion in April 2013 the school changed its

name to Paducah School of Art and Design (PSAD)

reflecting an expanded vision for its programming

and the art schoolrsquos absorption of the collegersquos long-

standing visual communication and multimedia

programs In January 2014 Paducah School of

Art opened the Ceramics and Small Metals

Building on Madison Street in LowerTown This

historic structure allowed for a greatly expanded

state-of-the-art ceramics studio as well as studios

for the launch of new programs in jewelry and

metals to further serve the community

ldquoI recently had a chance to tour the Paducah School of Art and Design which has to be one of the most inspiring state-of-the-art facilities for artists and art students to be found anywhere Itrsquos a beautiful and thoughtfully re-purposed light-filled crown jewel that will surely be a beacon for creative visual artists in all disciplines And I canrsquot imagine what kind of wonderful impact that creative engine is going to have on the communityrdquo

mdashMICHAEL KILLOREN Local Arts Agencies Director National Endowment for the Arts

50 bull WOW VOLUME 25 2016

PSAD expanded again in August 2014 with the

completion of its 7000-square-foot Sculpture Building

located adjacent to the ceramics and small metals studios

The Sculpture Building houses fully equipped studios for

clay modeling large-scale projects wood and metals

fabrication along with a foundry and studios for mold

making and bronze casting

Also in August 2014 renovations began on the 2D and

Graphic Design Building in a historic building adjacent to

PSADrsquos other LowerTown studios This 30000-square-foot

expansion opened in January and houses the schoolrsquos programs

in drawing painting photography visual communication

and multimedia It also includes a resource library and

dedicated galleries for an enhanced exhibition program

further serving the region and the goals of WKCTC

ldquoCompletion of PSADrsquos new 2D and Graphic Design

building will allow us to properly house all of our 2D and

media programs in one location expand our Master Artists

Workshop program increase our public programming and

community outreach and continue to build on our note-

worthy exhibition programrdquo said Paul Aho Dean of PSAD

In support of Paducahrsquos emergence as a cultural and arts

destination and an eye toward national recognition for its

programs PSAD launched its first Master Artist Workshops

in the summer of 2014 The program featured national

artists and educators and attracted students from across

the country With the advent of new classes and faculty

come new opportunities for students seeking to launch

their college experience as well as significant new resources

for emerging and established artists to enhance their career

opportunities in the region and beyond

Paducah Bank supported the completion of PSAD with a

$150000 gift and the naming rights for the Paducah Bank

Kitchens Cafeacute

Paducah School of Art and Design is a division of West

Kentucky Community and Technical College a regionally

accredited college recognized by The Aspen Institute as

one of the top ten community colleges in the nation three

consecutive times and twice as a Finalist with Distinction

ldquoAt PSAD a diverse mix of traditional and non-traditional

students and studio artists from the community work side

by side in the studiosrdquo said WKCTC president Dr Barbara

Veazey ldquosharing insights experience and ideas to the

mutual benefit of allrdquo

PaulAho is the Dean of Paducah

School of Art and Design where he also teaches digital photography He earned

his Bachelor of Fine Arts degree at Florida State

University and his Master of Fine Arts degree from the

University of South Florida Paul has also taught at Palm

Beach Community College and Florida Atlantic University

He has twice been awarded South Florida Cultural

Consortium Visual and Media Artists Fellowships and

his work is represented in numerous public and private

collections ldquoThe entire art school campus anchors

Paducahrsquos growing creative economy and adds weight to

the regionrsquos recognition as a cultural destinationrdquo says

Aho ldquoI am pleased and proud to have worked with so

many extraordinary individuals in making the communityrsquos

vision for a world-class art school a reality and I am

delighted with what we have accomplishedrdquo

it

Allpo1nt

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InHonorof

Those Who Serve

Paducah Bank is joining with the Paducah community to foster strong positive relationships between police and those they seek to protect

WOW VOLUME 25 2016

53

News feeds around the nation have been full of shootings protests

and nation-wide outrage of late Some of that has resulted from rifts between police

departments and the communities theyrsquove sworn to protect

Members of the Paducah Police Department have taken steps to make sure such a

disassociation never encroaches on the community they preserve and protect Chief of

Police Brandon Barnhill says he believes establishing The Police Foundation of Paducah-

McCracken County Inc will create a way to further tie his force to the Paducah public

ldquoWe felt like this was an opportunity for us to provide an open door or an avenue for

the community to further support some of our initiativesrdquo he said

The foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization designed to raise funds and to

give local police extra resources for improving public safety strengthening community

partnerships and increasing employee development Barnhill says the City of Paducah

has given his department sufficient funding but this new effort will raise money for

extra programs and training and will hopefully strengthen the forcersquos bond with the

local community

ldquoWe see the value of relationships transparency an open-door policy and of opening

lines of communication with the

communityrdquo Barnhill says

By investing in the Paducah

Police Departmentrsquos foundation

the com-munity will help fund

programs like improved training

courses continuing education and

the purchase of new technology

for police use But Barnhill says

strengthening the relationship between

the force and the community is still

the foundationrsquos ultimate focus Itrsquos a

goal that the chief says matters now

more than ever

ldquoRelationships have to have a

strong foundational level at which you

Building on a

strongfoundation Funding provided through the Paducah Police Foundation will support initiatives in

these areas each year allowing the Paducah Police Department to undertake innovative

projects and improve its ability to serve the citizens of Paducah

bull Keep police officers safe bull Fight violence and drug related crime bull Improve

Paducah police community relations bull Make neighborhoods safer bull Provide healthy

outlets for youth bull Assist police officers in upgrading critical skills and education

The Police Foundation of Paducah McCracken County is the only organization sanc-

tioned by the Paducah Police Department to raise funds for its benefit

The Police Foundation of Paducah McCracken County Inc is a registered corporation

with the state of Kentucky and is recognized by the federal government as a 501(c)(3)

tax exempt non-profit organization

54 bull WOW VOLUME 25 2016

Building on a

strongfoundation

know people in the community they

know you as an individual and they

know your principlesrdquo he says ldquoThey

know how you manage an agency as

large as a police departmentrdquo

ldquoThe success of a community has

much to do with the success of the

institutions that form the basis of its

safety and securityrdquo said Joe Framptom

a member of the Paducah Police

Foundation board ldquoI personally believe

that the creation of this organization will

be a constructive means of supporting the

goals of our local police force and will

be a proactive impetus to maintaining

strong productive alliances between the

members of the Paducah police and the

people in our community Our bank is

pleased that we can be a part of this new

endeavor This is one more way each of

us at Paducah Bank can creatively and

beneficially serve our communityrdquo

Board Chairman Jim Garrett whole-

heartedly agrees ldquoI am honored to serve

on the new Police Foundationrsquos board

and hope that businesses and individuals

in the Paducah community will consider

supporting our effortsrdquo Garrett says

ldquoWe hope to help build a police force

capable of dealing with the complexity

of the 21st century It is imperative that

we assist our officers with additional

education and enhanced opportunities

for positive interaction with the

community it serves Every person can

make a difference no matter how big

or small as long as we have a common

goal in mindrdquo

Anyone who would like to know

more about the organization or who

would like to donate online can visit

wwwpaducahpolicefoundationorg

Donations may be made by mail to

the Police Foundation of Paducah-

McCracken County Inc PO Box 594

Paducah KY 42002-0594 Donations

can also be made in person at any

Paducah Bank location

LEFT TO RIGHT Chief Brandon Barnhill Paducah Bank CEO Joe Framptom

Board Member Leon Owens Assistant Chief Brian Krueger Board Chairman

Jim Garrett Board Member Gary Reese

NOT PICTURED Board Members Whitney Denson and April Wolfrom

WOW VOLUME 25 2016 bull 55

theLast page

ldquoUrban architecture especially architecture from the early twentieth century has been a favorite subject of my art for as long

as I have been painting I knew the first time I drove up Broadway and saw

downtown Paducah that it would soon be the subject of my paintingsrdquo

WILLIAM RENZULLI was one of the first artists to personally and professionally invest in the LowerTown Artist Relocation program and has continued to be a stalwart participant and supporter of the arts culture in Paducah

WOW VOLUME 25 2016

56

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workers personal care aides and volunteers

provide professional services meeting end-of-

life needs of body and spirit

Kay Williams director of Lourdes Hospice

and Home Care remembers special moments

in serving over 275 patients since the center

opened ldquoWe were able to grant a 13-year-old

cancer patientrsquos wish to see the movie Pitch

Perfect 2 Her condition kept her from going

to the theater so the movie studio arranged a

screening here in our family lounge Later we

all honored her request that we wear yellow to

her funeral Yellow is the color representing

childhood cancer awarenessrdquo

Ms Williams also recalls ldquoThe first time I

saw a large family make use of the various areas

of the center I knew we had gotten the design

right They had room to move between groups

as each dealt with the impending loss of their

family member Everyone copes in his or her

own way What a blessing to have space to

allow for itrdquo

Williams and Diane Davis president of the

Lourdes Foundation stress their gratitude for

the generosity of donors providing for needs of

others at their most vulnerable

GRINNELL HIGHLIGHTS PADUCAH BANKrsquoS VARIOUS CONTRIBUTIONS TO LOURDESrsquo MISSION ldquoPaducah Bank has historically been a strong

supporter of Lourdesrsquo mission to improve the

health of our communitiesrdquo he says ldquoThey

have been key supporters of the Lourdes

Golf Outing and Mardi Gras fundraisers for

many years In addition to the financial

resources given by the bank they also provide

intellectual capital through their executive

presence serving on the Lourdes board of

directors helping to provide the strategic

direction of our organization Lourdes is truly

blessed to have support both financial and

intellectual from Paducah Bankrdquo

A NEWLY DESIGNED CENTER FOR THE DELIVERY OF QUALITY CARE

LOURDES

bull

IN CASE OF EMERGENCY THE BEGINNING OF 2016 saw the open house ribbon cutting and

blessing of Lourdesrsquo renovated and expanded Emergency Department

Designed with the patient in mind and with the objective of saving time

and ultimately lives the new Emergency Department is fast flexible

and mobile allowing adaptability to meet any situation It is ideally

positioned for quick access to the cardiac catheterization lab operating

room magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) computerized tomography

(CT) scan and the intensive care unit

ldquoOur Emergency Department team has redesigned care to create

the shortest wait times optimize the patient experience and recruit

the best and brightest professionals in emergency medicinerdquo said

Steven Grinnell Regional CEO amp SVP of Mercy Health and President amp

CEO of Lourdes ldquoWith double the square footage this new Emergency

Department has been designed around the patientsrsquo needs The new

patient flow includes rapid medical exam rooms to reduce time spent

in the waiting room specialized care for behavioral health advanced

intervention for chemical accidents immediate chest pain intervention

and expert care from our teamrdquo

WOW VOLUME 25 2016 bull 33

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M E M B E R F D I C

35

In Frank R Paxton

Herman Eugene Katterjohn Jr

MemoryThe Paducah community recently lost two iconic leaders whose

vision and dedication were instrumental

in the continued progress of Paducah

McCracken County Both of these

devoted citizens were witness to

monumental changes in

their work and in their

lives as their careers and

personal passions were

carried out with grand

ambition Here we

honor these two proud

Paducahans and the

MANY contributions

they left to each of us

bull

Herman EugeneKatterjohn Jr was born in Paducah in 1921 He attended Paducah schools graduated

from Columbia Military Academy in Columbia TN and from Purdue

University in 1943 with a degree in pharmacy and with an ROTC

commission He later served as an Army aviator in the Korean War

Mr Katterjohn owned and operated Owen Cleaners for 40 years 20

of those years with his father-in-law Horace Owen He served as director

of the American Division of The Johnson Group Cleaners Liverpool

England for 12 years He was invited 13 consecutive years to the Varsity

International Dry Cleaners and was chairman in 1976 He was a former

member of the Paducah Tourist Commission the Paducah Convention

Center Board Paducah Water Works and Greater Paducah Industrial

Foundation He was a lifetime member of the United Church of

Paducah where he served as an elder He was the longest-serving

member of the Rotary Club of Paducah

ldquoMr Katterjohn was a part of Paducahrsquos greatest generationrdquo said

City Commissioner Allan Rhodes ldquoHe was a fabric of the communityrdquo

added County Commissioner Bill Bartleman Longtime friend Basil

Drossos said he was a part of the ldquobedrock that modern Paducah was

founded and created onrdquo ldquoOne of his favorite pastimes was just driving

around Paducahrdquo said his son-in-law David Perry ldquoThe riverfront

parks different buildings and monuments were continually fascinating

to him He loved taking rides like thatrdquo

ldquoAlmost everyone will tell you that he always knew their name He

knew about their family He was very much a people person He was

really interested not just in your name but he wanted to know how you

were doing how things were going And it was a truly genuine interestrdquo

added his daughter Carolyn Perry

One of Mr Katterjohnrsquos most noted civic projects was the University

of Kentucky College of Engineering Paducah campus In 2003 he

established the first endowed professorship and was also a key leader in

getting the college established ldquoHe had a vision for how having engi-

neering education in this area would significantly contribute to the eco-

nomic development of the regionrdquo said David Silverstein director of

the Paducah campus

Mr Katterjohn had been a member of the Paducah Bank Board of

Directors since 1957 and a past chairman ldquoMr Gene Katterjohn was

instrumental in the leadership and growth of the bank and took great

pride in itrdquo said Joe Framptom ldquoHe was committed to the belief that

the bank should serve and give back to the community Those were

tenets of his beliefs not just in his personal business but in his life Our

bank will reap the many benefits of having Mr Katterjohn at the helm

of our board of directors well into the futurerdquo

Frank R Paxton was the son of Edwin J and Florence Paxton He was a 1948 cum laude graduate of the University of Notre Dame From then until 1961 he served as business manager and general manager of The Paducah Sun (then the Paducah Sun-Democrat) He became publisher of the newspaper in 1961

succeeding his father who had held the position since 1900

In 1968 Paxton moved to Chicago to assume the role of president of Burke and James Inc a photographic supply and manufacturing company

owned by Paducah Newspapers Inc He returned to Paducah in 1972 to become president of The Paducah Bank and Trust Company a position held until his retirement in 1984 Mr Paxton led numerous civic organizations and charitable efforts during his life in Paducah

Mr Paxton served two terms as president of the Paducah Area Chamber of Commerce He was president of the Rotary Club of Paducah and chairman of Riverside Hospital which later became Lourdes In the 1950s he chaired a fundraising effort that netted a then-record $87000 for participating agencies Following that campaign he was presented with the Junior Chamber of Commercersquos Distinguished Service Award He was active in Democratic politics including a role as state campaign chairman for President Lyndon Johnson He served on numerous state boards and agencies and in 1974 was appointed by Governor Wendell Ford to the Murray State University Board of Regents Mr Paxton was a guest at the White House on several occasions during the Kennedy and Johnson administrations He told friends and family that one of his fondest memories was an occasion in 1961 when he and other newspaper publishers were invited to a private luncheon with President Kennedy to discuss the economy

ldquoAlthough Frank did not have a banking back-ground he certainly had a business background and an understanding of the communityrdquo said Joe Framptom CEO of Paducah Bank ldquoHis good common business sense served him well and it served our bank and the community very well He was an ethical honorable individual And he was a very good friend and mentor to me He will be greatly missedrdquo

Reverend Joe Beal is the

REAL DEAL At least thatrsquos how Debbie Curtis member of

Broadway United Methodist Church sees the reverend

ldquoHe walks the walkrdquo says Debbie as she exits the

Sunday service

Reverend Joe Beal has been in the ministry for 35

years and was appointed pastor of Broadway Methodist in

June 2010 His message of love is what he is associated

with most but his role as the first black preacher for this

predominantly white church is also notable

Like any new appointment Brother Joe and the

congregation began with a bit of apprehension

ldquoWe had our legitimate fear of the unknown Without

discussing it I think that we decided to trust each other

and each give the other a chance It was new different

and unknown for us both Neither of us decided to base

our judgement of the other solely on the color of our skin

but rather on how we would treat each other Sadly

however racism exists in our country and in our world I

am grateful to be part of a congregation that is trying to

create a climate of love trust and respect among all

peoplerdquo says Brother Joe

When Debbie Curtis calls Brother Joe ldquothe real dealrdquo

she says it is because his love is genuine

ldquoTo love others not professionally not in word only but

to love them lsquofor realrsquordquo says Brother Joe

Brother Joe recently announced he would be leaving

ldquothe most rewarding and fulfilling experience of [his] liferdquo

because of an ongoing battle with diabetes While he will

no longer serve in the pulpit he plans to remain as

active as he is able with the congregation

Pastoral Ministries Assistant John Sparks says that

there simply are some people you canrsquot replace

ldquoThere is a tendency for any church to see itself more

as an organization than an organism Brother Joe helped

Broadway by providing a fresh vision of compassionrdquo

says John

There are new realities in the community like home-

lessness and mental illness that John believes will

require the vision Brother Joe has brought to Broadway

ldquoItrsquos by being able to see through a lens that sees

everyone as being part of something bigger that we can

reach out to them and that we can be reached by them

as well To continue to live into that spirit that he walked

is not only a challenge but an opportunity especially in

this neighborhood He opened a lot more doors for those

opportunitiesrdquo says John

As John takes over the daily administration of the

church Brother Joe has a few words of advice

ldquoTo love unconditionallyhellipand to realize that the

success or failure of the congregation is not on his

back but on Godrsquos to remember that his name is

ldquoJohnrdquo and not ldquoAtlasrdquo to remember that the Church is

of God and will be until the end of time and lastly to

remember how much he is loved by God his family me

and the congregationrdquo says Brother Joe

And the congregation will forever love their Brother Joe

WOW VOLUME 25 2016

38

WOW VOLUME 23 2014 bull 37

$

$ $

$

Dollar$fromheaven A local church received a gift that

honored their members their mission and their beliefs

Many dream of it Some hope for it Others may pray for it ldquoItrdquo is the improbable phone call

delivering news that a stranger has named you the sole beneficiary of a trust

sufficient to retire all your debt

Seven Oaks Church of Christ on Highway 97 in Mayfield was on the

receiving end of just such a phone call in October of 2015

The congregation had made a leap of faith in 2014 adding a 4000-plus

square foot educational annex to the existing church facility to allow for a

growing congregation Included in the project were two new canopies LED

parking lot lights and other minor improvements bringing the total cost of

the project to approximately $600000 Through quarterly ldquoFifth Sundayrdquo

contributions the debt had been reduced to $338000 but was still costing

the church about $1000 per month in interest alone

One phone call from Paducah Bankrsquos Melanie McNeill changed the entire

financial situation of the church Seven Oaks was the sole beneficiary of a trust

valued at $367000 enough to retire the churchrsquos $338000 debt As Seven

Oaks Minister Josh Ketchum communicated ldquoWhen we found out the amount

of money we were fully convinced in the providence of Godrdquo

Asked if he felt the church had received pennies from heaven Elder Don

Sparks responded ldquoNo not pennies dollars from heavenrdquo

The bequest was left to the church by Graves County native Elizabeth Allene

Morris who was not a member of Seven Oaks Church and known by few in

the church Her nephew Mike Mabry describes his aunt as a strong-willed

independent woman with a sense of ad-

venture which led her to California in the

1930rsquos where she spent most of her life

Mabry fondly recalled ldquoMy Aunt

Allene had a good head for figures and

probably saw something she liked about

Seven Oaks Churchrdquo

She created her will in 1994 which

included a trust to go into effect at her

death to benefit her sister Estelle Seay

Paducah Bank became the trustee and was

responsible for managing the funds and

distributing designated principle and

40 bull WOW VOLUME 25 2016

bull

ldquoMelanie worked

really well with us and

was right on top of things She made

us feel comfortable and we believed she

always had the best interest of her client

in mind She always had time to talk to

done through Paducah Bankrdquo

Seven Oaksrsquo Josh Ketchum and

Don Sparks remember Melanie

McNeillrsquos response when they filled her

in on the details of how the amount

of the unexpected bequest related to

Josh KETCHUM

Seven Oaks Minister monthly payments to Seay for as long as

she lived At Seayrsquos death the remaining

value of the trust was to be paid out to

the church Seay was a member of Seven

Oaks but had moved away years ago to

be cared for by family Like Mrs Morris

few people in the church knew her

Mabry who lives in northern

Kentucky cared for his Aunt Estelle

in her declining health and dealt with

Paducah Bank in regard to the trust

He describes dealings with the Bank

and Melanie McNeill in particular

us and I never felt that she was rushing

me or trying to cut a conversation shortrdquo

Seeing no obstacles in his remote

dealings from outside the geographical

region of Paducah Bank he offered the

ultimate compliment ldquoIf I were in the

position to establish a trust it would be

the church debt She said ldquoThis is a

God thingrdquo

Whether you consider it a God

thing providence of God or a happy

coincidence it was made possible by a

wise woman doing prudent estate

planning with a local bank

WOW VOLUME 25 2016 bull 41

Making Memories

PADUCAH BANK SPREADS THE WOW

AROUND TOWN Over the river down main street at the movies and in the parking

lotmdashno matter the location or the encounter when Paducah Bank is there some WOW is going on Herersquos just a REALLY brief look at some of the wonderful experiences weve had this past year

WOW VOLUME 25 2016

42

LEFT Our young friend Jose (Paco)

dos Remedios shared his music and his love of

his hometown with everyone in a recent TV commercial

1 Joe Framptom presents a check for $2500 to Paducah Bank Teen of the Year winner

Meg Hancock 2 Cathy Crecelius and WPSD NewsChannel 6 were our

partners for a Super Shredder event 3 Lisa Long and Maurie McGarvey

ldquoleaned inrdquo and learned about women in the workplace last summer 4 Rae and

Dixie Hall were WOW warriors and rowers at the Dragon Boat races 5 Paducah Bank honors our veterans each day with a special

place to park 6 Macie Hargrove loved the holiday parade in WOW fashion 7 Sarah Hendley

did some networking at our summer college reception 8 Hollie Potter always gives a helping

hand to our Paducah Bank volunteer efforts 9 Some Paducah Bank swingers include Mike Shelbourne

Mark Knecht Mardie Herndon and Rick Loyd

ESERVED FOR OUR

VETERANS bull AND MILITARY

( -~

321

654

987

Karess HOSKINS

It takes a COMMUNITY

and SCHOLARSHIP

to create a productive pathwayfor college-bound

students with f inancial needs

PADUCAH BANK HAS DONATED $150000 TO THE

COMMUNITY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

WOW VOLUME 25 2016

45

SAYS HELLO

McCracken County High School 2015

THE PHONE RINGS AND AUTOMATICALLY KELE

Kele doesnrsquot just pick up the phone She picks up little things about people and remembers them From answering your calls to answering your questions the people at Paducah Bank give you personal attention and treat you like you really matter for one simple reason YOU DO Talk to the people at Paducah Bank

Real people Real service 2705755700

M E M B E R F D I C

graduate Karess Hoskins could hardly hold back her tears as she described how much

the support from the Community Scholarship Program meant to her

A first-generation college student at West Kentucky Community and Technical

College Hoskins was one of more than 150 Community Scholarship Program

students family friends and supporters who attended a luncheon recognizing students

and supporters of the program

ldquoThank you to the donors for giving students like me the opportunity to attend

college tuition-freerdquo said the 18-year-old Hoskins who plans to pursue a career in

radiology ldquoTo not have to worry about having to pay for college allows us to

focus on selecting a major and getting good gradesrdquo

Hoskinsrsquo parents Kenny and Mary Hoskins said receiving a community

scholarship was the reason their daughter is able to go to college ldquoItrsquos so

wonderfulrdquo said Mary Hoskins ldquoWithout it (the CSP scholarship) we

would never have been able to send herrdquo Her father agreed ldquoItrsquos a blessing

It really helped out a whole lot Irsquom really proud of people helping out like

this it will help others toordquo he said

The Community Scholarship Program provides scholarship funding for

up to 60 credit hours toward a technical

certification andor an associate degree

at WKCTC The Rotary Club of

Paducah initiated the idea for the CSP

as a public-private partnership with strong

participation from the Rotary the City

of Paducah McCracken County Fiscal

Court partnering high schools WKCTC

Paducah Bank and several local businesses

and companies Students at a participating

Paducah or McCracken County

high school or homeschool

within McCracken County

are eligible for the program

as long as they meet certain

criteria The inaugural CSP

class began at WKCTC in fall

2014 with 216 students Many of

those students will have graduated

46 bull WOW VOLUME 25 2016

THE PHONE RINGS AND AUTOMATICALLY KELE

from the college beginning in May 2015

Hoskins said she is striving to be a

positive influence on others ldquoIrsquom trying

to be the best role model to the ones who

look up to me For my nieces and nephews

I want them to know that when things get

difficult I will be there for them encour-

aging and supporting themrdquo Hoskins

said ldquoAnd they need to know there are

other people who are ready to assist them

when things get difficult in liferdquo

Ashley Wright WKCTC Vice President

of Institutional Advancement said one

of the most rewarding things about the

Community Scholarship Program is the

continued support of the community

ldquoItrsquos a commitment to these students

that regardless of what their personal and

professional aspirations may be they will

not have to put it on hold

because of financial barriersrdquo

Wright said

ldquoWe cannot make that

commitment without our

donorsrdquo added Wright

ldquoWe are so grateful

Paducah Bank believed in

the vision of the Community

Scholarship Program and what it

could do for Paducah and McCracken

County from the very beginning They

became one of the first businesses to

financially support this initiative and

have been committed to the scholarshiprsquos

purpose of increasing the percentage

of McCracken County students that

transition from high school to post-

secondary education Today we know

that students who participate

in the Community

Scholarship Program

are staying enrolled in

college earning a higher

GPA than their non-

CSP peers and earning

more college credit

each semester This

success is due to the businesses

and organizations that stepped up in

the beginning before we could have

envisioned these results Paducah Bank

is always looking toward the future of

this community and their support of

the Community Scholarship Program is

evidence of their commitment to the next

generation of Paducah and McCracken

Countyrdquo

SAYS HELLO

WOW VOLUME 25 2016 bull 47

THE ARTof EDUCATION AT PADUCAH SCHOOL OF ART AND DESIGN

49

ldquoTHE ENTIRE ART SCHOOL CAMPUS

ANCHORS PADUCAHrsquoS GROWING CREATIVE

ECONOMY AND ADDS WEIGHT TO THE REGIONrsquoS

RECOGNITION AS A CULTURAL DESTINATION I AM PLEASED AND PROUD

TO HAVE WORKED WITH SO MANY EXTRAORDINARY

INDIVIDUALS IN MAKING THE COMMUNITYrsquoS VISION FOR A WORLD-CLASS ART SCHOOL A REALITY AND I

AM DELIGHTED WITH WHAT WE HAVE ACCOMPLISHEDrdquo

mdashPAUL AHO Dean of the Paducah

School of Art and Design

In March 2000 the city of Paducah in partnership with Paducah Bank

launched its award-winning Artist Relocation

Program as a means of revitalizing its historic

LowerTown neighborhood This highly successful

program has infused over $30 million into the

local economy earning Paducah international

recognition as a historic cultural destination

and significantly enriching the cultural life of

the region

In August 2008 a collaborative effort between

the city West Kentucky Community and Technical

College (WKCTC) and regional interests created

Paducah School of Art to serve the region and

anchor the LowerTown Arts District through the

creation of a world-class art school The school

opened in temporary studios in downtown

Paducah and immediately exceeded expectations

for its growth

As part of a larger vision for the schoolrsquos

expansion in April 2013 the school changed its

name to Paducah School of Art and Design (PSAD)

reflecting an expanded vision for its programming

and the art schoolrsquos absorption of the collegersquos long-

standing visual communication and multimedia

programs In January 2014 Paducah School of

Art opened the Ceramics and Small Metals

Building on Madison Street in LowerTown This

historic structure allowed for a greatly expanded

state-of-the-art ceramics studio as well as studios

for the launch of new programs in jewelry and

metals to further serve the community

ldquoI recently had a chance to tour the Paducah School of Art and Design which has to be one of the most inspiring state-of-the-art facilities for artists and art students to be found anywhere Itrsquos a beautiful and thoughtfully re-purposed light-filled crown jewel that will surely be a beacon for creative visual artists in all disciplines And I canrsquot imagine what kind of wonderful impact that creative engine is going to have on the communityrdquo

mdashMICHAEL KILLOREN Local Arts Agencies Director National Endowment for the Arts

50 bull WOW VOLUME 25 2016

PSAD expanded again in August 2014 with the

completion of its 7000-square-foot Sculpture Building

located adjacent to the ceramics and small metals studios

The Sculpture Building houses fully equipped studios for

clay modeling large-scale projects wood and metals

fabrication along with a foundry and studios for mold

making and bronze casting

Also in August 2014 renovations began on the 2D and

Graphic Design Building in a historic building adjacent to

PSADrsquos other LowerTown studios This 30000-square-foot

expansion opened in January and houses the schoolrsquos programs

in drawing painting photography visual communication

and multimedia It also includes a resource library and

dedicated galleries for an enhanced exhibition program

further serving the region and the goals of WKCTC

ldquoCompletion of PSADrsquos new 2D and Graphic Design

building will allow us to properly house all of our 2D and

media programs in one location expand our Master Artists

Workshop program increase our public programming and

community outreach and continue to build on our note-

worthy exhibition programrdquo said Paul Aho Dean of PSAD

In support of Paducahrsquos emergence as a cultural and arts

destination and an eye toward national recognition for its

programs PSAD launched its first Master Artist Workshops

in the summer of 2014 The program featured national

artists and educators and attracted students from across

the country With the advent of new classes and faculty

come new opportunities for students seeking to launch

their college experience as well as significant new resources

for emerging and established artists to enhance their career

opportunities in the region and beyond

Paducah Bank supported the completion of PSAD with a

$150000 gift and the naming rights for the Paducah Bank

Kitchens Cafeacute

Paducah School of Art and Design is a division of West

Kentucky Community and Technical College a regionally

accredited college recognized by The Aspen Institute as

one of the top ten community colleges in the nation three

consecutive times and twice as a Finalist with Distinction

ldquoAt PSAD a diverse mix of traditional and non-traditional

students and studio artists from the community work side

by side in the studiosrdquo said WKCTC president Dr Barbara

Veazey ldquosharing insights experience and ideas to the

mutual benefit of allrdquo

PaulAho is the Dean of Paducah

School of Art and Design where he also teaches digital photography He earned

his Bachelor of Fine Arts degree at Florida State

University and his Master of Fine Arts degree from the

University of South Florida Paul has also taught at Palm

Beach Community College and Florida Atlantic University

He has twice been awarded South Florida Cultural

Consortium Visual and Media Artists Fellowships and

his work is represented in numerous public and private

collections ldquoThe entire art school campus anchors

Paducahrsquos growing creative economy and adds weight to

the regionrsquos recognition as a cultural destinationrdquo says

Aho ldquoI am pleased and proud to have worked with so

many extraordinary individuals in making the communityrsquos

vision for a world-class art school a reality and I am

delighted with what we have accomplishedrdquo

it

Allpo1nt

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InHonorof

Those Who Serve

Paducah Bank is joining with the Paducah community to foster strong positive relationships between police and those they seek to protect

WOW VOLUME 25 2016

53

News feeds around the nation have been full of shootings protests

and nation-wide outrage of late Some of that has resulted from rifts between police

departments and the communities theyrsquove sworn to protect

Members of the Paducah Police Department have taken steps to make sure such a

disassociation never encroaches on the community they preserve and protect Chief of

Police Brandon Barnhill says he believes establishing The Police Foundation of Paducah-

McCracken County Inc will create a way to further tie his force to the Paducah public

ldquoWe felt like this was an opportunity for us to provide an open door or an avenue for

the community to further support some of our initiativesrdquo he said

The foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization designed to raise funds and to

give local police extra resources for improving public safety strengthening community

partnerships and increasing employee development Barnhill says the City of Paducah

has given his department sufficient funding but this new effort will raise money for

extra programs and training and will hopefully strengthen the forcersquos bond with the

local community

ldquoWe see the value of relationships transparency an open-door policy and of opening

lines of communication with the

communityrdquo Barnhill says

By investing in the Paducah

Police Departmentrsquos foundation

the com-munity will help fund

programs like improved training

courses continuing education and

the purchase of new technology

for police use But Barnhill says

strengthening the relationship between

the force and the community is still

the foundationrsquos ultimate focus Itrsquos a

goal that the chief says matters now

more than ever

ldquoRelationships have to have a

strong foundational level at which you

Building on a

strongfoundation Funding provided through the Paducah Police Foundation will support initiatives in

these areas each year allowing the Paducah Police Department to undertake innovative

projects and improve its ability to serve the citizens of Paducah

bull Keep police officers safe bull Fight violence and drug related crime bull Improve

Paducah police community relations bull Make neighborhoods safer bull Provide healthy

outlets for youth bull Assist police officers in upgrading critical skills and education

The Police Foundation of Paducah McCracken County is the only organization sanc-

tioned by the Paducah Police Department to raise funds for its benefit

The Police Foundation of Paducah McCracken County Inc is a registered corporation

with the state of Kentucky and is recognized by the federal government as a 501(c)(3)

tax exempt non-profit organization

54 bull WOW VOLUME 25 2016

Building on a

strongfoundation

know people in the community they

know you as an individual and they

know your principlesrdquo he says ldquoThey

know how you manage an agency as

large as a police departmentrdquo

ldquoThe success of a community has

much to do with the success of the

institutions that form the basis of its

safety and securityrdquo said Joe Framptom

a member of the Paducah Police

Foundation board ldquoI personally believe

that the creation of this organization will

be a constructive means of supporting the

goals of our local police force and will

be a proactive impetus to maintaining

strong productive alliances between the

members of the Paducah police and the

people in our community Our bank is

pleased that we can be a part of this new

endeavor This is one more way each of

us at Paducah Bank can creatively and

beneficially serve our communityrdquo

Board Chairman Jim Garrett whole-

heartedly agrees ldquoI am honored to serve

on the new Police Foundationrsquos board

and hope that businesses and individuals

in the Paducah community will consider

supporting our effortsrdquo Garrett says

ldquoWe hope to help build a police force

capable of dealing with the complexity

of the 21st century It is imperative that

we assist our officers with additional

education and enhanced opportunities

for positive interaction with the

community it serves Every person can

make a difference no matter how big

or small as long as we have a common

goal in mindrdquo

Anyone who would like to know

more about the organization or who

would like to donate online can visit

wwwpaducahpolicefoundationorg

Donations may be made by mail to

the Police Foundation of Paducah-

McCracken County Inc PO Box 594

Paducah KY 42002-0594 Donations

can also be made in person at any

Paducah Bank location

LEFT TO RIGHT Chief Brandon Barnhill Paducah Bank CEO Joe Framptom

Board Member Leon Owens Assistant Chief Brian Krueger Board Chairman

Jim Garrett Board Member Gary Reese

NOT PICTURED Board Members Whitney Denson and April Wolfrom

WOW VOLUME 25 2016 bull 55

theLast page

ldquoUrban architecture especially architecture from the early twentieth century has been a favorite subject of my art for as long

as I have been painting I knew the first time I drove up Broadway and saw

downtown Paducah that it would soon be the subject of my paintingsrdquo

WILLIAM RENZULLI was one of the first artists to personally and professionally invest in the LowerTown Artist Relocation program and has continued to be a stalwart participant and supporter of the arts culture in Paducah

WOW VOLUME 25 2016

56

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Investment Center located at The Paducah Bank amp Trust Company | 555 Jefferson Street | Paducah Kentucky 42001 Phone 2705755728 | Toll Free 8885756223 | Fax 2705756224 | wwwpaducahfinancialconsultantscom

Securities offered through LPL Financial Member FINRASIPC Insurance products offered through LPL Financial or its licensed affiliates Paducah Bank and Paducah Financial Consultants are not registered brokerdealers and are not affiliated with LPL Financial

Not FDIC Insured Not Bank Guaranteed May Lose Value Not a Bank Deposit Not Insured By Any Federal Government Agency

CAHBANK

PADUCAH BANK

Post Office Box 2600 bull Paducah KY 42002-2600

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PAID PADUCAH KY PERMIT 44

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Itrsquos a new start Itrsquos a new relationship Itrsquos a new life We want to be a part of it all

Call or stop by a Paducah Bank location today and letrsquos get acquainted You have so much to plan for and we want to help

with financial products and services for every plan and every dream Let us put a little WOW in your new life together

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M E M B E R F D I C

35

In Frank R Paxton

Herman Eugene Katterjohn Jr

MemoryThe Paducah community recently lost two iconic leaders whose

vision and dedication were instrumental

in the continued progress of Paducah

McCracken County Both of these

devoted citizens were witness to

monumental changes in

their work and in their

lives as their careers and

personal passions were

carried out with grand

ambition Here we

honor these two proud

Paducahans and the

MANY contributions

they left to each of us

bull

Herman EugeneKatterjohn Jr was born in Paducah in 1921 He attended Paducah schools graduated

from Columbia Military Academy in Columbia TN and from Purdue

University in 1943 with a degree in pharmacy and with an ROTC

commission He later served as an Army aviator in the Korean War

Mr Katterjohn owned and operated Owen Cleaners for 40 years 20

of those years with his father-in-law Horace Owen He served as director

of the American Division of The Johnson Group Cleaners Liverpool

England for 12 years He was invited 13 consecutive years to the Varsity

International Dry Cleaners and was chairman in 1976 He was a former

member of the Paducah Tourist Commission the Paducah Convention

Center Board Paducah Water Works and Greater Paducah Industrial

Foundation He was a lifetime member of the United Church of

Paducah where he served as an elder He was the longest-serving

member of the Rotary Club of Paducah

ldquoMr Katterjohn was a part of Paducahrsquos greatest generationrdquo said

City Commissioner Allan Rhodes ldquoHe was a fabric of the communityrdquo

added County Commissioner Bill Bartleman Longtime friend Basil

Drossos said he was a part of the ldquobedrock that modern Paducah was

founded and created onrdquo ldquoOne of his favorite pastimes was just driving

around Paducahrdquo said his son-in-law David Perry ldquoThe riverfront

parks different buildings and monuments were continually fascinating

to him He loved taking rides like thatrdquo

ldquoAlmost everyone will tell you that he always knew their name He

knew about their family He was very much a people person He was

really interested not just in your name but he wanted to know how you

were doing how things were going And it was a truly genuine interestrdquo

added his daughter Carolyn Perry

One of Mr Katterjohnrsquos most noted civic projects was the University

of Kentucky College of Engineering Paducah campus In 2003 he

established the first endowed professorship and was also a key leader in

getting the college established ldquoHe had a vision for how having engi-

neering education in this area would significantly contribute to the eco-

nomic development of the regionrdquo said David Silverstein director of

the Paducah campus

Mr Katterjohn had been a member of the Paducah Bank Board of

Directors since 1957 and a past chairman ldquoMr Gene Katterjohn was

instrumental in the leadership and growth of the bank and took great

pride in itrdquo said Joe Framptom ldquoHe was committed to the belief that

the bank should serve and give back to the community Those were

tenets of his beliefs not just in his personal business but in his life Our

bank will reap the many benefits of having Mr Katterjohn at the helm

of our board of directors well into the futurerdquo

Frank R Paxton was the son of Edwin J and Florence Paxton He was a 1948 cum laude graduate of the University of Notre Dame From then until 1961 he served as business manager and general manager of The Paducah Sun (then the Paducah Sun-Democrat) He became publisher of the newspaper in 1961

succeeding his father who had held the position since 1900

In 1968 Paxton moved to Chicago to assume the role of president of Burke and James Inc a photographic supply and manufacturing company

owned by Paducah Newspapers Inc He returned to Paducah in 1972 to become president of The Paducah Bank and Trust Company a position held until his retirement in 1984 Mr Paxton led numerous civic organizations and charitable efforts during his life in Paducah

Mr Paxton served two terms as president of the Paducah Area Chamber of Commerce He was president of the Rotary Club of Paducah and chairman of Riverside Hospital which later became Lourdes In the 1950s he chaired a fundraising effort that netted a then-record $87000 for participating agencies Following that campaign he was presented with the Junior Chamber of Commercersquos Distinguished Service Award He was active in Democratic politics including a role as state campaign chairman for President Lyndon Johnson He served on numerous state boards and agencies and in 1974 was appointed by Governor Wendell Ford to the Murray State University Board of Regents Mr Paxton was a guest at the White House on several occasions during the Kennedy and Johnson administrations He told friends and family that one of his fondest memories was an occasion in 1961 when he and other newspaper publishers were invited to a private luncheon with President Kennedy to discuss the economy

ldquoAlthough Frank did not have a banking back-ground he certainly had a business background and an understanding of the communityrdquo said Joe Framptom CEO of Paducah Bank ldquoHis good common business sense served him well and it served our bank and the community very well He was an ethical honorable individual And he was a very good friend and mentor to me He will be greatly missedrdquo

Reverend Joe Beal is the

REAL DEAL At least thatrsquos how Debbie Curtis member of

Broadway United Methodist Church sees the reverend

ldquoHe walks the walkrdquo says Debbie as she exits the

Sunday service

Reverend Joe Beal has been in the ministry for 35

years and was appointed pastor of Broadway Methodist in

June 2010 His message of love is what he is associated

with most but his role as the first black preacher for this

predominantly white church is also notable

Like any new appointment Brother Joe and the

congregation began with a bit of apprehension

ldquoWe had our legitimate fear of the unknown Without

discussing it I think that we decided to trust each other

and each give the other a chance It was new different

and unknown for us both Neither of us decided to base

our judgement of the other solely on the color of our skin

but rather on how we would treat each other Sadly

however racism exists in our country and in our world I

am grateful to be part of a congregation that is trying to

create a climate of love trust and respect among all

peoplerdquo says Brother Joe

When Debbie Curtis calls Brother Joe ldquothe real dealrdquo

she says it is because his love is genuine

ldquoTo love others not professionally not in word only but

to love them lsquofor realrsquordquo says Brother Joe

Brother Joe recently announced he would be leaving

ldquothe most rewarding and fulfilling experience of [his] liferdquo

because of an ongoing battle with diabetes While he will

no longer serve in the pulpit he plans to remain as

active as he is able with the congregation

Pastoral Ministries Assistant John Sparks says that

there simply are some people you canrsquot replace

ldquoThere is a tendency for any church to see itself more

as an organization than an organism Brother Joe helped

Broadway by providing a fresh vision of compassionrdquo

says John

There are new realities in the community like home-

lessness and mental illness that John believes will

require the vision Brother Joe has brought to Broadway

ldquoItrsquos by being able to see through a lens that sees

everyone as being part of something bigger that we can

reach out to them and that we can be reached by them

as well To continue to live into that spirit that he walked

is not only a challenge but an opportunity especially in

this neighborhood He opened a lot more doors for those

opportunitiesrdquo says John

As John takes over the daily administration of the

church Brother Joe has a few words of advice

ldquoTo love unconditionallyhellipand to realize that the

success or failure of the congregation is not on his

back but on Godrsquos to remember that his name is

ldquoJohnrdquo and not ldquoAtlasrdquo to remember that the Church is

of God and will be until the end of time and lastly to

remember how much he is loved by God his family me

and the congregationrdquo says Brother Joe

And the congregation will forever love their Brother Joe

WOW VOLUME 25 2016

38

WOW VOLUME 23 2014 bull 37

$

$ $

$

Dollar$fromheaven A local church received a gift that

honored their members their mission and their beliefs

Many dream of it Some hope for it Others may pray for it ldquoItrdquo is the improbable phone call

delivering news that a stranger has named you the sole beneficiary of a trust

sufficient to retire all your debt

Seven Oaks Church of Christ on Highway 97 in Mayfield was on the

receiving end of just such a phone call in October of 2015

The congregation had made a leap of faith in 2014 adding a 4000-plus

square foot educational annex to the existing church facility to allow for a

growing congregation Included in the project were two new canopies LED

parking lot lights and other minor improvements bringing the total cost of

the project to approximately $600000 Through quarterly ldquoFifth Sundayrdquo

contributions the debt had been reduced to $338000 but was still costing

the church about $1000 per month in interest alone

One phone call from Paducah Bankrsquos Melanie McNeill changed the entire

financial situation of the church Seven Oaks was the sole beneficiary of a trust

valued at $367000 enough to retire the churchrsquos $338000 debt As Seven

Oaks Minister Josh Ketchum communicated ldquoWhen we found out the amount

of money we were fully convinced in the providence of Godrdquo

Asked if he felt the church had received pennies from heaven Elder Don

Sparks responded ldquoNo not pennies dollars from heavenrdquo

The bequest was left to the church by Graves County native Elizabeth Allene

Morris who was not a member of Seven Oaks Church and known by few in

the church Her nephew Mike Mabry describes his aunt as a strong-willed

independent woman with a sense of ad-

venture which led her to California in the

1930rsquos where she spent most of her life

Mabry fondly recalled ldquoMy Aunt

Allene had a good head for figures and

probably saw something she liked about

Seven Oaks Churchrdquo

She created her will in 1994 which

included a trust to go into effect at her

death to benefit her sister Estelle Seay

Paducah Bank became the trustee and was

responsible for managing the funds and

distributing designated principle and

40 bull WOW VOLUME 25 2016

bull

ldquoMelanie worked

really well with us and

was right on top of things She made

us feel comfortable and we believed she

always had the best interest of her client

in mind She always had time to talk to

done through Paducah Bankrdquo

Seven Oaksrsquo Josh Ketchum and

Don Sparks remember Melanie

McNeillrsquos response when they filled her

in on the details of how the amount

of the unexpected bequest related to

Josh KETCHUM

Seven Oaks Minister monthly payments to Seay for as long as

she lived At Seayrsquos death the remaining

value of the trust was to be paid out to

the church Seay was a member of Seven

Oaks but had moved away years ago to

be cared for by family Like Mrs Morris

few people in the church knew her

Mabry who lives in northern

Kentucky cared for his Aunt Estelle

in her declining health and dealt with

Paducah Bank in regard to the trust

He describes dealings with the Bank

and Melanie McNeill in particular

us and I never felt that she was rushing

me or trying to cut a conversation shortrdquo

Seeing no obstacles in his remote

dealings from outside the geographical

region of Paducah Bank he offered the

ultimate compliment ldquoIf I were in the

position to establish a trust it would be

the church debt She said ldquoThis is a

God thingrdquo

Whether you consider it a God

thing providence of God or a happy

coincidence it was made possible by a

wise woman doing prudent estate

planning with a local bank

WOW VOLUME 25 2016 bull 41

Making Memories

PADUCAH BANK SPREADS THE WOW

AROUND TOWN Over the river down main street at the movies and in the parking

lotmdashno matter the location or the encounter when Paducah Bank is there some WOW is going on Herersquos just a REALLY brief look at some of the wonderful experiences weve had this past year

WOW VOLUME 25 2016

42

LEFT Our young friend Jose (Paco)

dos Remedios shared his music and his love of

his hometown with everyone in a recent TV commercial

1 Joe Framptom presents a check for $2500 to Paducah Bank Teen of the Year winner

Meg Hancock 2 Cathy Crecelius and WPSD NewsChannel 6 were our

partners for a Super Shredder event 3 Lisa Long and Maurie McGarvey

ldquoleaned inrdquo and learned about women in the workplace last summer 4 Rae and

Dixie Hall were WOW warriors and rowers at the Dragon Boat races 5 Paducah Bank honors our veterans each day with a special

place to park 6 Macie Hargrove loved the holiday parade in WOW fashion 7 Sarah Hendley

did some networking at our summer college reception 8 Hollie Potter always gives a helping

hand to our Paducah Bank volunteer efforts 9 Some Paducah Bank swingers include Mike Shelbourne

Mark Knecht Mardie Herndon and Rick Loyd

ESERVED FOR OUR

VETERANS bull AND MILITARY

( -~

321

654

987

Karess HOSKINS

It takes a COMMUNITY

and SCHOLARSHIP

to create a productive pathwayfor college-bound

students with f inancial needs

PADUCAH BANK HAS DONATED $150000 TO THE

COMMUNITY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

WOW VOLUME 25 2016

45

SAYS HELLO

McCracken County High School 2015

THE PHONE RINGS AND AUTOMATICALLY KELE

Kele doesnrsquot just pick up the phone She picks up little things about people and remembers them From answering your calls to answering your questions the people at Paducah Bank give you personal attention and treat you like you really matter for one simple reason YOU DO Talk to the people at Paducah Bank

Real people Real service 2705755700

M E M B E R F D I C

graduate Karess Hoskins could hardly hold back her tears as she described how much

the support from the Community Scholarship Program meant to her

A first-generation college student at West Kentucky Community and Technical

College Hoskins was one of more than 150 Community Scholarship Program

students family friends and supporters who attended a luncheon recognizing students

and supporters of the program

ldquoThank you to the donors for giving students like me the opportunity to attend

college tuition-freerdquo said the 18-year-old Hoskins who plans to pursue a career in

radiology ldquoTo not have to worry about having to pay for college allows us to

focus on selecting a major and getting good gradesrdquo

Hoskinsrsquo parents Kenny and Mary Hoskins said receiving a community

scholarship was the reason their daughter is able to go to college ldquoItrsquos so

wonderfulrdquo said Mary Hoskins ldquoWithout it (the CSP scholarship) we

would never have been able to send herrdquo Her father agreed ldquoItrsquos a blessing

It really helped out a whole lot Irsquom really proud of people helping out like

this it will help others toordquo he said

The Community Scholarship Program provides scholarship funding for

up to 60 credit hours toward a technical

certification andor an associate degree

at WKCTC The Rotary Club of

Paducah initiated the idea for the CSP

as a public-private partnership with strong

participation from the Rotary the City

of Paducah McCracken County Fiscal

Court partnering high schools WKCTC

Paducah Bank and several local businesses

and companies Students at a participating

Paducah or McCracken County

high school or homeschool

within McCracken County

are eligible for the program

as long as they meet certain

criteria The inaugural CSP

class began at WKCTC in fall

2014 with 216 students Many of

those students will have graduated

46 bull WOW VOLUME 25 2016

THE PHONE RINGS AND AUTOMATICALLY KELE

from the college beginning in May 2015

Hoskins said she is striving to be a

positive influence on others ldquoIrsquom trying

to be the best role model to the ones who

look up to me For my nieces and nephews

I want them to know that when things get

difficult I will be there for them encour-

aging and supporting themrdquo Hoskins

said ldquoAnd they need to know there are

other people who are ready to assist them

when things get difficult in liferdquo

Ashley Wright WKCTC Vice President

of Institutional Advancement said one

of the most rewarding things about the

Community Scholarship Program is the

continued support of the community

ldquoItrsquos a commitment to these students

that regardless of what their personal and

professional aspirations may be they will

not have to put it on hold

because of financial barriersrdquo

Wright said

ldquoWe cannot make that

commitment without our

donorsrdquo added Wright

ldquoWe are so grateful

Paducah Bank believed in

the vision of the Community

Scholarship Program and what it

could do for Paducah and McCracken

County from the very beginning They

became one of the first businesses to

financially support this initiative and

have been committed to the scholarshiprsquos

purpose of increasing the percentage

of McCracken County students that

transition from high school to post-

secondary education Today we know

that students who participate

in the Community

Scholarship Program

are staying enrolled in

college earning a higher

GPA than their non-

CSP peers and earning

more college credit

each semester This

success is due to the businesses

and organizations that stepped up in

the beginning before we could have

envisioned these results Paducah Bank

is always looking toward the future of

this community and their support of

the Community Scholarship Program is

evidence of their commitment to the next

generation of Paducah and McCracken

Countyrdquo

SAYS HELLO

WOW VOLUME 25 2016 bull 47

THE ARTof EDUCATION AT PADUCAH SCHOOL OF ART AND DESIGN

49

ldquoTHE ENTIRE ART SCHOOL CAMPUS

ANCHORS PADUCAHrsquoS GROWING CREATIVE

ECONOMY AND ADDS WEIGHT TO THE REGIONrsquoS

RECOGNITION AS A CULTURAL DESTINATION I AM PLEASED AND PROUD

TO HAVE WORKED WITH SO MANY EXTRAORDINARY

INDIVIDUALS IN MAKING THE COMMUNITYrsquoS VISION FOR A WORLD-CLASS ART SCHOOL A REALITY AND I

AM DELIGHTED WITH WHAT WE HAVE ACCOMPLISHEDrdquo

mdashPAUL AHO Dean of the Paducah

School of Art and Design

In March 2000 the city of Paducah in partnership with Paducah Bank

launched its award-winning Artist Relocation

Program as a means of revitalizing its historic

LowerTown neighborhood This highly successful

program has infused over $30 million into the

local economy earning Paducah international

recognition as a historic cultural destination

and significantly enriching the cultural life of

the region

In August 2008 a collaborative effort between

the city West Kentucky Community and Technical

College (WKCTC) and regional interests created

Paducah School of Art to serve the region and

anchor the LowerTown Arts District through the

creation of a world-class art school The school

opened in temporary studios in downtown

Paducah and immediately exceeded expectations

for its growth

As part of a larger vision for the schoolrsquos

expansion in April 2013 the school changed its

name to Paducah School of Art and Design (PSAD)

reflecting an expanded vision for its programming

and the art schoolrsquos absorption of the collegersquos long-

standing visual communication and multimedia

programs In January 2014 Paducah School of

Art opened the Ceramics and Small Metals

Building on Madison Street in LowerTown This

historic structure allowed for a greatly expanded

state-of-the-art ceramics studio as well as studios

for the launch of new programs in jewelry and

metals to further serve the community

ldquoI recently had a chance to tour the Paducah School of Art and Design which has to be one of the most inspiring state-of-the-art facilities for artists and art students to be found anywhere Itrsquos a beautiful and thoughtfully re-purposed light-filled crown jewel that will surely be a beacon for creative visual artists in all disciplines And I canrsquot imagine what kind of wonderful impact that creative engine is going to have on the communityrdquo

mdashMICHAEL KILLOREN Local Arts Agencies Director National Endowment for the Arts

50 bull WOW VOLUME 25 2016

PSAD expanded again in August 2014 with the

completion of its 7000-square-foot Sculpture Building

located adjacent to the ceramics and small metals studios

The Sculpture Building houses fully equipped studios for

clay modeling large-scale projects wood and metals

fabrication along with a foundry and studios for mold

making and bronze casting

Also in August 2014 renovations began on the 2D and

Graphic Design Building in a historic building adjacent to

PSADrsquos other LowerTown studios This 30000-square-foot

expansion opened in January and houses the schoolrsquos programs

in drawing painting photography visual communication

and multimedia It also includes a resource library and

dedicated galleries for an enhanced exhibition program

further serving the region and the goals of WKCTC

ldquoCompletion of PSADrsquos new 2D and Graphic Design

building will allow us to properly house all of our 2D and

media programs in one location expand our Master Artists

Workshop program increase our public programming and

community outreach and continue to build on our note-

worthy exhibition programrdquo said Paul Aho Dean of PSAD

In support of Paducahrsquos emergence as a cultural and arts

destination and an eye toward national recognition for its

programs PSAD launched its first Master Artist Workshops

in the summer of 2014 The program featured national

artists and educators and attracted students from across

the country With the advent of new classes and faculty

come new opportunities for students seeking to launch

their college experience as well as significant new resources

for emerging and established artists to enhance their career

opportunities in the region and beyond

Paducah Bank supported the completion of PSAD with a

$150000 gift and the naming rights for the Paducah Bank

Kitchens Cafeacute

Paducah School of Art and Design is a division of West

Kentucky Community and Technical College a regionally

accredited college recognized by The Aspen Institute as

one of the top ten community colleges in the nation three

consecutive times and twice as a Finalist with Distinction

ldquoAt PSAD a diverse mix of traditional and non-traditional

students and studio artists from the community work side

by side in the studiosrdquo said WKCTC president Dr Barbara

Veazey ldquosharing insights experience and ideas to the

mutual benefit of allrdquo

PaulAho is the Dean of Paducah

School of Art and Design where he also teaches digital photography He earned

his Bachelor of Fine Arts degree at Florida State

University and his Master of Fine Arts degree from the

University of South Florida Paul has also taught at Palm

Beach Community College and Florida Atlantic University

He has twice been awarded South Florida Cultural

Consortium Visual and Media Artists Fellowships and

his work is represented in numerous public and private

collections ldquoThe entire art school campus anchors

Paducahrsquos growing creative economy and adds weight to

the regionrsquos recognition as a cultural destinationrdquo says

Aho ldquoI am pleased and proud to have worked with so

many extraordinary individuals in making the communityrsquos

vision for a world-class art school a reality and I am

delighted with what we have accomplishedrdquo

it

Allpo1nt

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InHonorof

Those Who Serve

Paducah Bank is joining with the Paducah community to foster strong positive relationships between police and those they seek to protect

WOW VOLUME 25 2016

53

News feeds around the nation have been full of shootings protests

and nation-wide outrage of late Some of that has resulted from rifts between police

departments and the communities theyrsquove sworn to protect

Members of the Paducah Police Department have taken steps to make sure such a

disassociation never encroaches on the community they preserve and protect Chief of

Police Brandon Barnhill says he believes establishing The Police Foundation of Paducah-

McCracken County Inc will create a way to further tie his force to the Paducah public

ldquoWe felt like this was an opportunity for us to provide an open door or an avenue for

the community to further support some of our initiativesrdquo he said

The foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization designed to raise funds and to

give local police extra resources for improving public safety strengthening community

partnerships and increasing employee development Barnhill says the City of Paducah

has given his department sufficient funding but this new effort will raise money for

extra programs and training and will hopefully strengthen the forcersquos bond with the

local community

ldquoWe see the value of relationships transparency an open-door policy and of opening

lines of communication with the

communityrdquo Barnhill says

By investing in the Paducah

Police Departmentrsquos foundation

the com-munity will help fund

programs like improved training

courses continuing education and

the purchase of new technology

for police use But Barnhill says

strengthening the relationship between

the force and the community is still

the foundationrsquos ultimate focus Itrsquos a

goal that the chief says matters now

more than ever

ldquoRelationships have to have a

strong foundational level at which you

Building on a

strongfoundation Funding provided through the Paducah Police Foundation will support initiatives in

these areas each year allowing the Paducah Police Department to undertake innovative

projects and improve its ability to serve the citizens of Paducah

bull Keep police officers safe bull Fight violence and drug related crime bull Improve

Paducah police community relations bull Make neighborhoods safer bull Provide healthy

outlets for youth bull Assist police officers in upgrading critical skills and education

The Police Foundation of Paducah McCracken County is the only organization sanc-

tioned by the Paducah Police Department to raise funds for its benefit

The Police Foundation of Paducah McCracken County Inc is a registered corporation

with the state of Kentucky and is recognized by the federal government as a 501(c)(3)

tax exempt non-profit organization

54 bull WOW VOLUME 25 2016

Building on a

strongfoundation

know people in the community they

know you as an individual and they

know your principlesrdquo he says ldquoThey

know how you manage an agency as

large as a police departmentrdquo

ldquoThe success of a community has

much to do with the success of the

institutions that form the basis of its

safety and securityrdquo said Joe Framptom

a member of the Paducah Police

Foundation board ldquoI personally believe

that the creation of this organization will

be a constructive means of supporting the

goals of our local police force and will

be a proactive impetus to maintaining

strong productive alliances between the

members of the Paducah police and the

people in our community Our bank is

pleased that we can be a part of this new

endeavor This is one more way each of

us at Paducah Bank can creatively and

beneficially serve our communityrdquo

Board Chairman Jim Garrett whole-

heartedly agrees ldquoI am honored to serve

on the new Police Foundationrsquos board

and hope that businesses and individuals

in the Paducah community will consider

supporting our effortsrdquo Garrett says

ldquoWe hope to help build a police force

capable of dealing with the complexity

of the 21st century It is imperative that

we assist our officers with additional

education and enhanced opportunities

for positive interaction with the

community it serves Every person can

make a difference no matter how big

or small as long as we have a common

goal in mindrdquo

Anyone who would like to know

more about the organization or who

would like to donate online can visit

wwwpaducahpolicefoundationorg

Donations may be made by mail to

the Police Foundation of Paducah-

McCracken County Inc PO Box 594

Paducah KY 42002-0594 Donations

can also be made in person at any

Paducah Bank location

LEFT TO RIGHT Chief Brandon Barnhill Paducah Bank CEO Joe Framptom

Board Member Leon Owens Assistant Chief Brian Krueger Board Chairman

Jim Garrett Board Member Gary Reese

NOT PICTURED Board Members Whitney Denson and April Wolfrom

WOW VOLUME 25 2016 bull 55

theLast page

ldquoUrban architecture especially architecture from the early twentieth century has been a favorite subject of my art for as long

as I have been painting I knew the first time I drove up Broadway and saw

downtown Paducah that it would soon be the subject of my paintingsrdquo

WILLIAM RENZULLI was one of the first artists to personally and professionally invest in the LowerTown Artist Relocation program and has continued to be a stalwart participant and supporter of the arts culture in Paducah

WOW VOLUME 25 2016

56

YOUR LIFE YOUR WAY RETIRE CONFIDENTLY

Life may be short but itrsquos never too late to live it your way

We can help you build an investment strategy that works toward

your long-term goals helping you to retire confidently on your

terms Call today for more information or to schedule a visit

PADUCAH F NANC AL C O N S U L T A N T S

Investment Center located at The Paducah Bank amp Trust Company | 555 Jefferson Street | Paducah Kentucky 42001 Phone 2705755728 | Toll Free 8885756223 | Fax 2705756224 | wwwpaducahfinancialconsultantscom

Securities offered through LPL Financial Member FINRASIPC Insurance products offered through LPL Financial or its licensed affiliates Paducah Bank and Paducah Financial Consultants are not registered brokerdealers and are not affiliated with LPL Financial

Not FDIC Insured Not Bank Guaranteed May Lose Value Not a Bank Deposit Not Insured By Any Federal Government Agency

CAHBANK

PADUCAH BANK

Post Office Box 2600 bull Paducah KY 42002-2600

PRSRT STD US POSTAGE

PAID PADUCAH KY PERMIT 44

A WOW wedding deserves a WOW bank

Itrsquos a new start Itrsquos a new relationship Itrsquos a new life We want to be a part of it all

Call or stop by a Paducah Bank location today and letrsquos get acquainted You have so much to plan for and we want to help

with financial products and services for every plan and every dream Let us put a little WOW in your new life together

wwwpaducahbankcom M E M B E R F D I C

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35

In Frank R Paxton

Herman Eugene Katterjohn Jr

MemoryThe Paducah community recently lost two iconic leaders whose

vision and dedication were instrumental

in the continued progress of Paducah

McCracken County Both of these

devoted citizens were witness to

monumental changes in

their work and in their

lives as their careers and

personal passions were

carried out with grand

ambition Here we

honor these two proud

Paducahans and the

MANY contributions

they left to each of us

bull

Herman EugeneKatterjohn Jr was born in Paducah in 1921 He attended Paducah schools graduated

from Columbia Military Academy in Columbia TN and from Purdue

University in 1943 with a degree in pharmacy and with an ROTC

commission He later served as an Army aviator in the Korean War

Mr Katterjohn owned and operated Owen Cleaners for 40 years 20

of those years with his father-in-law Horace Owen He served as director

of the American Division of The Johnson Group Cleaners Liverpool

England for 12 years He was invited 13 consecutive years to the Varsity

International Dry Cleaners and was chairman in 1976 He was a former

member of the Paducah Tourist Commission the Paducah Convention

Center Board Paducah Water Works and Greater Paducah Industrial

Foundation He was a lifetime member of the United Church of

Paducah where he served as an elder He was the longest-serving

member of the Rotary Club of Paducah

ldquoMr Katterjohn was a part of Paducahrsquos greatest generationrdquo said

City Commissioner Allan Rhodes ldquoHe was a fabric of the communityrdquo

added County Commissioner Bill Bartleman Longtime friend Basil

Drossos said he was a part of the ldquobedrock that modern Paducah was

founded and created onrdquo ldquoOne of his favorite pastimes was just driving

around Paducahrdquo said his son-in-law David Perry ldquoThe riverfront

parks different buildings and monuments were continually fascinating

to him He loved taking rides like thatrdquo

ldquoAlmost everyone will tell you that he always knew their name He

knew about their family He was very much a people person He was

really interested not just in your name but he wanted to know how you

were doing how things were going And it was a truly genuine interestrdquo

added his daughter Carolyn Perry

One of Mr Katterjohnrsquos most noted civic projects was the University

of Kentucky College of Engineering Paducah campus In 2003 he

established the first endowed professorship and was also a key leader in

getting the college established ldquoHe had a vision for how having engi-

neering education in this area would significantly contribute to the eco-

nomic development of the regionrdquo said David Silverstein director of

the Paducah campus

Mr Katterjohn had been a member of the Paducah Bank Board of

Directors since 1957 and a past chairman ldquoMr Gene Katterjohn was

instrumental in the leadership and growth of the bank and took great

pride in itrdquo said Joe Framptom ldquoHe was committed to the belief that

the bank should serve and give back to the community Those were

tenets of his beliefs not just in his personal business but in his life Our

bank will reap the many benefits of having Mr Katterjohn at the helm

of our board of directors well into the futurerdquo

Frank R Paxton was the son of Edwin J and Florence Paxton He was a 1948 cum laude graduate of the University of Notre Dame From then until 1961 he served as business manager and general manager of The Paducah Sun (then the Paducah Sun-Democrat) He became publisher of the newspaper in 1961

succeeding his father who had held the position since 1900

In 1968 Paxton moved to Chicago to assume the role of president of Burke and James Inc a photographic supply and manufacturing company

owned by Paducah Newspapers Inc He returned to Paducah in 1972 to become president of The Paducah Bank and Trust Company a position held until his retirement in 1984 Mr Paxton led numerous civic organizations and charitable efforts during his life in Paducah

Mr Paxton served two terms as president of the Paducah Area Chamber of Commerce He was president of the Rotary Club of Paducah and chairman of Riverside Hospital which later became Lourdes In the 1950s he chaired a fundraising effort that netted a then-record $87000 for participating agencies Following that campaign he was presented with the Junior Chamber of Commercersquos Distinguished Service Award He was active in Democratic politics including a role as state campaign chairman for President Lyndon Johnson He served on numerous state boards and agencies and in 1974 was appointed by Governor Wendell Ford to the Murray State University Board of Regents Mr Paxton was a guest at the White House on several occasions during the Kennedy and Johnson administrations He told friends and family that one of his fondest memories was an occasion in 1961 when he and other newspaper publishers were invited to a private luncheon with President Kennedy to discuss the economy

ldquoAlthough Frank did not have a banking back-ground he certainly had a business background and an understanding of the communityrdquo said Joe Framptom CEO of Paducah Bank ldquoHis good common business sense served him well and it served our bank and the community very well He was an ethical honorable individual And he was a very good friend and mentor to me He will be greatly missedrdquo

Reverend Joe Beal is the

REAL DEAL At least thatrsquos how Debbie Curtis member of

Broadway United Methodist Church sees the reverend

ldquoHe walks the walkrdquo says Debbie as she exits the

Sunday service

Reverend Joe Beal has been in the ministry for 35

years and was appointed pastor of Broadway Methodist in

June 2010 His message of love is what he is associated

with most but his role as the first black preacher for this

predominantly white church is also notable

Like any new appointment Brother Joe and the

congregation began with a bit of apprehension

ldquoWe had our legitimate fear of the unknown Without

discussing it I think that we decided to trust each other

and each give the other a chance It was new different

and unknown for us both Neither of us decided to base

our judgement of the other solely on the color of our skin

but rather on how we would treat each other Sadly

however racism exists in our country and in our world I

am grateful to be part of a congregation that is trying to

create a climate of love trust and respect among all

peoplerdquo says Brother Joe

When Debbie Curtis calls Brother Joe ldquothe real dealrdquo

she says it is because his love is genuine

ldquoTo love others not professionally not in word only but

to love them lsquofor realrsquordquo says Brother Joe

Brother Joe recently announced he would be leaving

ldquothe most rewarding and fulfilling experience of [his] liferdquo

because of an ongoing battle with diabetes While he will

no longer serve in the pulpit he plans to remain as

active as he is able with the congregation

Pastoral Ministries Assistant John Sparks says that

there simply are some people you canrsquot replace

ldquoThere is a tendency for any church to see itself more

as an organization than an organism Brother Joe helped

Broadway by providing a fresh vision of compassionrdquo

says John

There are new realities in the community like home-

lessness and mental illness that John believes will

require the vision Brother Joe has brought to Broadway

ldquoItrsquos by being able to see through a lens that sees

everyone as being part of something bigger that we can

reach out to them and that we can be reached by them

as well To continue to live into that spirit that he walked

is not only a challenge but an opportunity especially in

this neighborhood He opened a lot more doors for those

opportunitiesrdquo says John

As John takes over the daily administration of the

church Brother Joe has a few words of advice

ldquoTo love unconditionallyhellipand to realize that the

success or failure of the congregation is not on his

back but on Godrsquos to remember that his name is

ldquoJohnrdquo and not ldquoAtlasrdquo to remember that the Church is

of God and will be until the end of time and lastly to

remember how much he is loved by God his family me

and the congregationrdquo says Brother Joe

And the congregation will forever love their Brother Joe

WOW VOLUME 25 2016

38

WOW VOLUME 23 2014 bull 37

$

$ $

$

Dollar$fromheaven A local church received a gift that

honored their members their mission and their beliefs

Many dream of it Some hope for it Others may pray for it ldquoItrdquo is the improbable phone call

delivering news that a stranger has named you the sole beneficiary of a trust

sufficient to retire all your debt

Seven Oaks Church of Christ on Highway 97 in Mayfield was on the

receiving end of just such a phone call in October of 2015

The congregation had made a leap of faith in 2014 adding a 4000-plus

square foot educational annex to the existing church facility to allow for a

growing congregation Included in the project were two new canopies LED

parking lot lights and other minor improvements bringing the total cost of

the project to approximately $600000 Through quarterly ldquoFifth Sundayrdquo

contributions the debt had been reduced to $338000 but was still costing

the church about $1000 per month in interest alone

One phone call from Paducah Bankrsquos Melanie McNeill changed the entire

financial situation of the church Seven Oaks was the sole beneficiary of a trust

valued at $367000 enough to retire the churchrsquos $338000 debt As Seven

Oaks Minister Josh Ketchum communicated ldquoWhen we found out the amount

of money we were fully convinced in the providence of Godrdquo

Asked if he felt the church had received pennies from heaven Elder Don

Sparks responded ldquoNo not pennies dollars from heavenrdquo

The bequest was left to the church by Graves County native Elizabeth Allene

Morris who was not a member of Seven Oaks Church and known by few in

the church Her nephew Mike Mabry describes his aunt as a strong-willed

independent woman with a sense of ad-

venture which led her to California in the

1930rsquos where she spent most of her life

Mabry fondly recalled ldquoMy Aunt

Allene had a good head for figures and

probably saw something she liked about

Seven Oaks Churchrdquo

She created her will in 1994 which

included a trust to go into effect at her

death to benefit her sister Estelle Seay

Paducah Bank became the trustee and was

responsible for managing the funds and

distributing designated principle and

40 bull WOW VOLUME 25 2016

bull

ldquoMelanie worked

really well with us and

was right on top of things She made

us feel comfortable and we believed she

always had the best interest of her client

in mind She always had time to talk to

done through Paducah Bankrdquo

Seven Oaksrsquo Josh Ketchum and

Don Sparks remember Melanie

McNeillrsquos response when they filled her

in on the details of how the amount

of the unexpected bequest related to

Josh KETCHUM

Seven Oaks Minister monthly payments to Seay for as long as

she lived At Seayrsquos death the remaining

value of the trust was to be paid out to

the church Seay was a member of Seven

Oaks but had moved away years ago to

be cared for by family Like Mrs Morris

few people in the church knew her

Mabry who lives in northern

Kentucky cared for his Aunt Estelle

in her declining health and dealt with

Paducah Bank in regard to the trust

He describes dealings with the Bank

and Melanie McNeill in particular

us and I never felt that she was rushing

me or trying to cut a conversation shortrdquo

Seeing no obstacles in his remote

dealings from outside the geographical

region of Paducah Bank he offered the

ultimate compliment ldquoIf I were in the

position to establish a trust it would be

the church debt She said ldquoThis is a

God thingrdquo

Whether you consider it a God

thing providence of God or a happy

coincidence it was made possible by a

wise woman doing prudent estate

planning with a local bank

WOW VOLUME 25 2016 bull 41

Making Memories

PADUCAH BANK SPREADS THE WOW

AROUND TOWN Over the river down main street at the movies and in the parking

lotmdashno matter the location or the encounter when Paducah Bank is there some WOW is going on Herersquos just a REALLY brief look at some of the wonderful experiences weve had this past year

WOW VOLUME 25 2016

42

LEFT Our young friend Jose (Paco)

dos Remedios shared his music and his love of

his hometown with everyone in a recent TV commercial

1 Joe Framptom presents a check for $2500 to Paducah Bank Teen of the Year winner

Meg Hancock 2 Cathy Crecelius and WPSD NewsChannel 6 were our

partners for a Super Shredder event 3 Lisa Long and Maurie McGarvey

ldquoleaned inrdquo and learned about women in the workplace last summer 4 Rae and

Dixie Hall were WOW warriors and rowers at the Dragon Boat races 5 Paducah Bank honors our veterans each day with a special

place to park 6 Macie Hargrove loved the holiday parade in WOW fashion 7 Sarah Hendley

did some networking at our summer college reception 8 Hollie Potter always gives a helping

hand to our Paducah Bank volunteer efforts 9 Some Paducah Bank swingers include Mike Shelbourne

Mark Knecht Mardie Herndon and Rick Loyd

ESERVED FOR OUR

VETERANS bull AND MILITARY

( -~

321

654

987

Karess HOSKINS

It takes a COMMUNITY

and SCHOLARSHIP

to create a productive pathwayfor college-bound

students with f inancial needs

PADUCAH BANK HAS DONATED $150000 TO THE

COMMUNITY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

WOW VOLUME 25 2016

45

SAYS HELLO

McCracken County High School 2015

THE PHONE RINGS AND AUTOMATICALLY KELE

Kele doesnrsquot just pick up the phone She picks up little things about people and remembers them From answering your calls to answering your questions the people at Paducah Bank give you personal attention and treat you like you really matter for one simple reason YOU DO Talk to the people at Paducah Bank

Real people Real service 2705755700

M E M B E R F D I C

graduate Karess Hoskins could hardly hold back her tears as she described how much

the support from the Community Scholarship Program meant to her

A first-generation college student at West Kentucky Community and Technical

College Hoskins was one of more than 150 Community Scholarship Program

students family friends and supporters who attended a luncheon recognizing students

and supporters of the program

ldquoThank you to the donors for giving students like me the opportunity to attend

college tuition-freerdquo said the 18-year-old Hoskins who plans to pursue a career in

radiology ldquoTo not have to worry about having to pay for college allows us to

focus on selecting a major and getting good gradesrdquo

Hoskinsrsquo parents Kenny and Mary Hoskins said receiving a community

scholarship was the reason their daughter is able to go to college ldquoItrsquos so

wonderfulrdquo said Mary Hoskins ldquoWithout it (the CSP scholarship) we

would never have been able to send herrdquo Her father agreed ldquoItrsquos a blessing

It really helped out a whole lot Irsquom really proud of people helping out like

this it will help others toordquo he said

The Community Scholarship Program provides scholarship funding for

up to 60 credit hours toward a technical

certification andor an associate degree

at WKCTC The Rotary Club of

Paducah initiated the idea for the CSP

as a public-private partnership with strong

participation from the Rotary the City

of Paducah McCracken County Fiscal

Court partnering high schools WKCTC

Paducah Bank and several local businesses

and companies Students at a participating

Paducah or McCracken County

high school or homeschool

within McCracken County

are eligible for the program

as long as they meet certain

criteria The inaugural CSP

class began at WKCTC in fall

2014 with 216 students Many of

those students will have graduated

46 bull WOW VOLUME 25 2016

THE PHONE RINGS AND AUTOMATICALLY KELE

from the college beginning in May 2015

Hoskins said she is striving to be a

positive influence on others ldquoIrsquom trying

to be the best role model to the ones who

look up to me For my nieces and nephews

I want them to know that when things get

difficult I will be there for them encour-

aging and supporting themrdquo Hoskins

said ldquoAnd they need to know there are

other people who are ready to assist them

when things get difficult in liferdquo

Ashley Wright WKCTC Vice President

of Institutional Advancement said one

of the most rewarding things about the

Community Scholarship Program is the

continued support of the community

ldquoItrsquos a commitment to these students

that regardless of what their personal and

professional aspirations may be they will

not have to put it on hold

because of financial barriersrdquo

Wright said

ldquoWe cannot make that

commitment without our

donorsrdquo added Wright

ldquoWe are so grateful

Paducah Bank believed in

the vision of the Community

Scholarship Program and what it

could do for Paducah and McCracken

County from the very beginning They

became one of the first businesses to

financially support this initiative and

have been committed to the scholarshiprsquos

purpose of increasing the percentage

of McCracken County students that

transition from high school to post-

secondary education Today we know

that students who participate

in the Community

Scholarship Program

are staying enrolled in

college earning a higher

GPA than their non-

CSP peers and earning

more college credit

each semester This

success is due to the businesses

and organizations that stepped up in

the beginning before we could have

envisioned these results Paducah Bank

is always looking toward the future of

this community and their support of

the Community Scholarship Program is

evidence of their commitment to the next

generation of Paducah and McCracken

Countyrdquo

SAYS HELLO

WOW VOLUME 25 2016 bull 47

THE ARTof EDUCATION AT PADUCAH SCHOOL OF ART AND DESIGN

49

ldquoTHE ENTIRE ART SCHOOL CAMPUS

ANCHORS PADUCAHrsquoS GROWING CREATIVE

ECONOMY AND ADDS WEIGHT TO THE REGIONrsquoS

RECOGNITION AS A CULTURAL DESTINATION I AM PLEASED AND PROUD

TO HAVE WORKED WITH SO MANY EXTRAORDINARY

INDIVIDUALS IN MAKING THE COMMUNITYrsquoS VISION FOR A WORLD-CLASS ART SCHOOL A REALITY AND I

AM DELIGHTED WITH WHAT WE HAVE ACCOMPLISHEDrdquo

mdashPAUL AHO Dean of the Paducah

School of Art and Design

In March 2000 the city of Paducah in partnership with Paducah Bank

launched its award-winning Artist Relocation

Program as a means of revitalizing its historic

LowerTown neighborhood This highly successful

program has infused over $30 million into the

local economy earning Paducah international

recognition as a historic cultural destination

and significantly enriching the cultural life of

the region

In August 2008 a collaborative effort between

the city West Kentucky Community and Technical

College (WKCTC) and regional interests created

Paducah School of Art to serve the region and

anchor the LowerTown Arts District through the

creation of a world-class art school The school

opened in temporary studios in downtown

Paducah and immediately exceeded expectations

for its growth

As part of a larger vision for the schoolrsquos

expansion in April 2013 the school changed its

name to Paducah School of Art and Design (PSAD)

reflecting an expanded vision for its programming

and the art schoolrsquos absorption of the collegersquos long-

standing visual communication and multimedia

programs In January 2014 Paducah School of

Art opened the Ceramics and Small Metals

Building on Madison Street in LowerTown This

historic structure allowed for a greatly expanded

state-of-the-art ceramics studio as well as studios

for the launch of new programs in jewelry and

metals to further serve the community

ldquoI recently had a chance to tour the Paducah School of Art and Design which has to be one of the most inspiring state-of-the-art facilities for artists and art students to be found anywhere Itrsquos a beautiful and thoughtfully re-purposed light-filled crown jewel that will surely be a beacon for creative visual artists in all disciplines And I canrsquot imagine what kind of wonderful impact that creative engine is going to have on the communityrdquo

mdashMICHAEL KILLOREN Local Arts Agencies Director National Endowment for the Arts

50 bull WOW VOLUME 25 2016

PSAD expanded again in August 2014 with the

completion of its 7000-square-foot Sculpture Building

located adjacent to the ceramics and small metals studios

The Sculpture Building houses fully equipped studios for

clay modeling large-scale projects wood and metals

fabrication along with a foundry and studios for mold

making and bronze casting

Also in August 2014 renovations began on the 2D and

Graphic Design Building in a historic building adjacent to

PSADrsquos other LowerTown studios This 30000-square-foot

expansion opened in January and houses the schoolrsquos programs

in drawing painting photography visual communication

and multimedia It also includes a resource library and

dedicated galleries for an enhanced exhibition program

further serving the region and the goals of WKCTC

ldquoCompletion of PSADrsquos new 2D and Graphic Design

building will allow us to properly house all of our 2D and

media programs in one location expand our Master Artists

Workshop program increase our public programming and

community outreach and continue to build on our note-

worthy exhibition programrdquo said Paul Aho Dean of PSAD

In support of Paducahrsquos emergence as a cultural and arts

destination and an eye toward national recognition for its

programs PSAD launched its first Master Artist Workshops

in the summer of 2014 The program featured national

artists and educators and attracted students from across

the country With the advent of new classes and faculty

come new opportunities for students seeking to launch

their college experience as well as significant new resources

for emerging and established artists to enhance their career

opportunities in the region and beyond

Paducah Bank supported the completion of PSAD with a

$150000 gift and the naming rights for the Paducah Bank

Kitchens Cafeacute

Paducah School of Art and Design is a division of West

Kentucky Community and Technical College a regionally

accredited college recognized by The Aspen Institute as

one of the top ten community colleges in the nation three

consecutive times and twice as a Finalist with Distinction

ldquoAt PSAD a diverse mix of traditional and non-traditional

students and studio artists from the community work side

by side in the studiosrdquo said WKCTC president Dr Barbara

Veazey ldquosharing insights experience and ideas to the

mutual benefit of allrdquo

PaulAho is the Dean of Paducah

School of Art and Design where he also teaches digital photography He earned

his Bachelor of Fine Arts degree at Florida State

University and his Master of Fine Arts degree from the

University of South Florida Paul has also taught at Palm

Beach Community College and Florida Atlantic University

He has twice been awarded South Florida Cultural

Consortium Visual and Media Artists Fellowships and

his work is represented in numerous public and private

collections ldquoThe entire art school campus anchors

Paducahrsquos growing creative economy and adds weight to

the regionrsquos recognition as a cultural destinationrdquo says

Aho ldquoI am pleased and proud to have worked with so

many extraordinary individuals in making the communityrsquos

vision for a world-class art school a reality and I am

delighted with what we have accomplishedrdquo

it

Allpo1nt

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InHonorof

Those Who Serve

Paducah Bank is joining with the Paducah community to foster strong positive relationships between police and those they seek to protect

WOW VOLUME 25 2016

53

News feeds around the nation have been full of shootings protests

and nation-wide outrage of late Some of that has resulted from rifts between police

departments and the communities theyrsquove sworn to protect

Members of the Paducah Police Department have taken steps to make sure such a

disassociation never encroaches on the community they preserve and protect Chief of

Police Brandon Barnhill says he believes establishing The Police Foundation of Paducah-

McCracken County Inc will create a way to further tie his force to the Paducah public

ldquoWe felt like this was an opportunity for us to provide an open door or an avenue for

the community to further support some of our initiativesrdquo he said

The foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization designed to raise funds and to

give local police extra resources for improving public safety strengthening community

partnerships and increasing employee development Barnhill says the City of Paducah

has given his department sufficient funding but this new effort will raise money for

extra programs and training and will hopefully strengthen the forcersquos bond with the

local community

ldquoWe see the value of relationships transparency an open-door policy and of opening

lines of communication with the

communityrdquo Barnhill says

By investing in the Paducah

Police Departmentrsquos foundation

the com-munity will help fund

programs like improved training

courses continuing education and

the purchase of new technology

for police use But Barnhill says

strengthening the relationship between

the force and the community is still

the foundationrsquos ultimate focus Itrsquos a

goal that the chief says matters now

more than ever

ldquoRelationships have to have a

strong foundational level at which you

Building on a

strongfoundation Funding provided through the Paducah Police Foundation will support initiatives in

these areas each year allowing the Paducah Police Department to undertake innovative

projects and improve its ability to serve the citizens of Paducah

bull Keep police officers safe bull Fight violence and drug related crime bull Improve

Paducah police community relations bull Make neighborhoods safer bull Provide healthy

outlets for youth bull Assist police officers in upgrading critical skills and education

The Police Foundation of Paducah McCracken County is the only organization sanc-

tioned by the Paducah Police Department to raise funds for its benefit

The Police Foundation of Paducah McCracken County Inc is a registered corporation

with the state of Kentucky and is recognized by the federal government as a 501(c)(3)

tax exempt non-profit organization

54 bull WOW VOLUME 25 2016

Building on a

strongfoundation

know people in the community they

know you as an individual and they

know your principlesrdquo he says ldquoThey

know how you manage an agency as

large as a police departmentrdquo

ldquoThe success of a community has

much to do with the success of the

institutions that form the basis of its

safety and securityrdquo said Joe Framptom

a member of the Paducah Police

Foundation board ldquoI personally believe

that the creation of this organization will

be a constructive means of supporting the

goals of our local police force and will

be a proactive impetus to maintaining

strong productive alliances between the

members of the Paducah police and the

people in our community Our bank is

pleased that we can be a part of this new

endeavor This is one more way each of

us at Paducah Bank can creatively and

beneficially serve our communityrdquo

Board Chairman Jim Garrett whole-

heartedly agrees ldquoI am honored to serve

on the new Police Foundationrsquos board

and hope that businesses and individuals

in the Paducah community will consider

supporting our effortsrdquo Garrett says

ldquoWe hope to help build a police force

capable of dealing with the complexity

of the 21st century It is imperative that

we assist our officers with additional

education and enhanced opportunities

for positive interaction with the

community it serves Every person can

make a difference no matter how big

or small as long as we have a common

goal in mindrdquo

Anyone who would like to know

more about the organization or who

would like to donate online can visit

wwwpaducahpolicefoundationorg

Donations may be made by mail to

the Police Foundation of Paducah-

McCracken County Inc PO Box 594

Paducah KY 42002-0594 Donations

can also be made in person at any

Paducah Bank location

LEFT TO RIGHT Chief Brandon Barnhill Paducah Bank CEO Joe Framptom

Board Member Leon Owens Assistant Chief Brian Krueger Board Chairman

Jim Garrett Board Member Gary Reese

NOT PICTURED Board Members Whitney Denson and April Wolfrom

WOW VOLUME 25 2016 bull 55

theLast page

ldquoUrban architecture especially architecture from the early twentieth century has been a favorite subject of my art for as long

as I have been painting I knew the first time I drove up Broadway and saw

downtown Paducah that it would soon be the subject of my paintingsrdquo

WILLIAM RENZULLI was one of the first artists to personally and professionally invest in the LowerTown Artist Relocation program and has continued to be a stalwart participant and supporter of the arts culture in Paducah

WOW VOLUME 25 2016

56

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CAHBANK

PADUCAH BANK

Post Office Box 2600 bull Paducah KY 42002-2600

PRSRT STD US POSTAGE

PAID PADUCAH KY PERMIT 44

A WOW wedding deserves a WOW bank

Itrsquos a new start Itrsquos a new relationship Itrsquos a new life We want to be a part of it all

Call or stop by a Paducah Bank location today and letrsquos get acquainted You have so much to plan for and we want to help

with financial products and services for every plan and every dream Let us put a little WOW in your new life together

wwwpaducahbankcom M E M B E R F D I C

Page 33: PB WOW VOLUME25 plus COV - Paducah KY Bank

bull

Herman EugeneKatterjohn Jr was born in Paducah in 1921 He attended Paducah schools graduated

from Columbia Military Academy in Columbia TN and from Purdue

University in 1943 with a degree in pharmacy and with an ROTC

commission He later served as an Army aviator in the Korean War

Mr Katterjohn owned and operated Owen Cleaners for 40 years 20

of those years with his father-in-law Horace Owen He served as director

of the American Division of The Johnson Group Cleaners Liverpool

England for 12 years He was invited 13 consecutive years to the Varsity

International Dry Cleaners and was chairman in 1976 He was a former

member of the Paducah Tourist Commission the Paducah Convention

Center Board Paducah Water Works and Greater Paducah Industrial

Foundation He was a lifetime member of the United Church of

Paducah where he served as an elder He was the longest-serving

member of the Rotary Club of Paducah

ldquoMr Katterjohn was a part of Paducahrsquos greatest generationrdquo said

City Commissioner Allan Rhodes ldquoHe was a fabric of the communityrdquo

added County Commissioner Bill Bartleman Longtime friend Basil

Drossos said he was a part of the ldquobedrock that modern Paducah was

founded and created onrdquo ldquoOne of his favorite pastimes was just driving

around Paducahrdquo said his son-in-law David Perry ldquoThe riverfront

parks different buildings and monuments were continually fascinating

to him He loved taking rides like thatrdquo

ldquoAlmost everyone will tell you that he always knew their name He

knew about their family He was very much a people person He was

really interested not just in your name but he wanted to know how you

were doing how things were going And it was a truly genuine interestrdquo

added his daughter Carolyn Perry

One of Mr Katterjohnrsquos most noted civic projects was the University

of Kentucky College of Engineering Paducah campus In 2003 he

established the first endowed professorship and was also a key leader in

getting the college established ldquoHe had a vision for how having engi-

neering education in this area would significantly contribute to the eco-

nomic development of the regionrdquo said David Silverstein director of

the Paducah campus

Mr Katterjohn had been a member of the Paducah Bank Board of

Directors since 1957 and a past chairman ldquoMr Gene Katterjohn was

instrumental in the leadership and growth of the bank and took great

pride in itrdquo said Joe Framptom ldquoHe was committed to the belief that

the bank should serve and give back to the community Those were

tenets of his beliefs not just in his personal business but in his life Our

bank will reap the many benefits of having Mr Katterjohn at the helm

of our board of directors well into the futurerdquo

Frank R Paxton was the son of Edwin J and Florence Paxton He was a 1948 cum laude graduate of the University of Notre Dame From then until 1961 he served as business manager and general manager of The Paducah Sun (then the Paducah Sun-Democrat) He became publisher of the newspaper in 1961

succeeding his father who had held the position since 1900

In 1968 Paxton moved to Chicago to assume the role of president of Burke and James Inc a photographic supply and manufacturing company

owned by Paducah Newspapers Inc He returned to Paducah in 1972 to become president of The Paducah Bank and Trust Company a position held until his retirement in 1984 Mr Paxton led numerous civic organizations and charitable efforts during his life in Paducah

Mr Paxton served two terms as president of the Paducah Area Chamber of Commerce He was president of the Rotary Club of Paducah and chairman of Riverside Hospital which later became Lourdes In the 1950s he chaired a fundraising effort that netted a then-record $87000 for participating agencies Following that campaign he was presented with the Junior Chamber of Commercersquos Distinguished Service Award He was active in Democratic politics including a role as state campaign chairman for President Lyndon Johnson He served on numerous state boards and agencies and in 1974 was appointed by Governor Wendell Ford to the Murray State University Board of Regents Mr Paxton was a guest at the White House on several occasions during the Kennedy and Johnson administrations He told friends and family that one of his fondest memories was an occasion in 1961 when he and other newspaper publishers were invited to a private luncheon with President Kennedy to discuss the economy

ldquoAlthough Frank did not have a banking back-ground he certainly had a business background and an understanding of the communityrdquo said Joe Framptom CEO of Paducah Bank ldquoHis good common business sense served him well and it served our bank and the community very well He was an ethical honorable individual And he was a very good friend and mentor to me He will be greatly missedrdquo

Reverend Joe Beal is the

REAL DEAL At least thatrsquos how Debbie Curtis member of

Broadway United Methodist Church sees the reverend

ldquoHe walks the walkrdquo says Debbie as she exits the

Sunday service

Reverend Joe Beal has been in the ministry for 35

years and was appointed pastor of Broadway Methodist in

June 2010 His message of love is what he is associated

with most but his role as the first black preacher for this

predominantly white church is also notable

Like any new appointment Brother Joe and the

congregation began with a bit of apprehension

ldquoWe had our legitimate fear of the unknown Without

discussing it I think that we decided to trust each other

and each give the other a chance It was new different

and unknown for us both Neither of us decided to base

our judgement of the other solely on the color of our skin

but rather on how we would treat each other Sadly

however racism exists in our country and in our world I

am grateful to be part of a congregation that is trying to

create a climate of love trust and respect among all

peoplerdquo says Brother Joe

When Debbie Curtis calls Brother Joe ldquothe real dealrdquo

she says it is because his love is genuine

ldquoTo love others not professionally not in word only but

to love them lsquofor realrsquordquo says Brother Joe

Brother Joe recently announced he would be leaving

ldquothe most rewarding and fulfilling experience of [his] liferdquo

because of an ongoing battle with diabetes While he will

no longer serve in the pulpit he plans to remain as

active as he is able with the congregation

Pastoral Ministries Assistant John Sparks says that

there simply are some people you canrsquot replace

ldquoThere is a tendency for any church to see itself more

as an organization than an organism Brother Joe helped

Broadway by providing a fresh vision of compassionrdquo

says John

There are new realities in the community like home-

lessness and mental illness that John believes will

require the vision Brother Joe has brought to Broadway

ldquoItrsquos by being able to see through a lens that sees

everyone as being part of something bigger that we can

reach out to them and that we can be reached by them

as well To continue to live into that spirit that he walked

is not only a challenge but an opportunity especially in

this neighborhood He opened a lot more doors for those

opportunitiesrdquo says John

As John takes over the daily administration of the

church Brother Joe has a few words of advice

ldquoTo love unconditionallyhellipand to realize that the

success or failure of the congregation is not on his

back but on Godrsquos to remember that his name is

ldquoJohnrdquo and not ldquoAtlasrdquo to remember that the Church is

of God and will be until the end of time and lastly to

remember how much he is loved by God his family me

and the congregationrdquo says Brother Joe

And the congregation will forever love their Brother Joe

WOW VOLUME 25 2016

38

WOW VOLUME 23 2014 bull 37

$

$ $

$

Dollar$fromheaven A local church received a gift that

honored their members their mission and their beliefs

Many dream of it Some hope for it Others may pray for it ldquoItrdquo is the improbable phone call

delivering news that a stranger has named you the sole beneficiary of a trust

sufficient to retire all your debt

Seven Oaks Church of Christ on Highway 97 in Mayfield was on the

receiving end of just such a phone call in October of 2015

The congregation had made a leap of faith in 2014 adding a 4000-plus

square foot educational annex to the existing church facility to allow for a

growing congregation Included in the project were two new canopies LED

parking lot lights and other minor improvements bringing the total cost of

the project to approximately $600000 Through quarterly ldquoFifth Sundayrdquo

contributions the debt had been reduced to $338000 but was still costing

the church about $1000 per month in interest alone

One phone call from Paducah Bankrsquos Melanie McNeill changed the entire

financial situation of the church Seven Oaks was the sole beneficiary of a trust

valued at $367000 enough to retire the churchrsquos $338000 debt As Seven

Oaks Minister Josh Ketchum communicated ldquoWhen we found out the amount

of money we were fully convinced in the providence of Godrdquo

Asked if he felt the church had received pennies from heaven Elder Don

Sparks responded ldquoNo not pennies dollars from heavenrdquo

The bequest was left to the church by Graves County native Elizabeth Allene

Morris who was not a member of Seven Oaks Church and known by few in

the church Her nephew Mike Mabry describes his aunt as a strong-willed

independent woman with a sense of ad-

venture which led her to California in the

1930rsquos where she spent most of her life

Mabry fondly recalled ldquoMy Aunt

Allene had a good head for figures and

probably saw something she liked about

Seven Oaks Churchrdquo

She created her will in 1994 which

included a trust to go into effect at her

death to benefit her sister Estelle Seay

Paducah Bank became the trustee and was

responsible for managing the funds and

distributing designated principle and

40 bull WOW VOLUME 25 2016

bull

ldquoMelanie worked

really well with us and

was right on top of things She made

us feel comfortable and we believed she

always had the best interest of her client

in mind She always had time to talk to

done through Paducah Bankrdquo

Seven Oaksrsquo Josh Ketchum and

Don Sparks remember Melanie

McNeillrsquos response when they filled her

in on the details of how the amount

of the unexpected bequest related to

Josh KETCHUM

Seven Oaks Minister monthly payments to Seay for as long as

she lived At Seayrsquos death the remaining

value of the trust was to be paid out to

the church Seay was a member of Seven

Oaks but had moved away years ago to

be cared for by family Like Mrs Morris

few people in the church knew her

Mabry who lives in northern

Kentucky cared for his Aunt Estelle

in her declining health and dealt with

Paducah Bank in regard to the trust

He describes dealings with the Bank

and Melanie McNeill in particular

us and I never felt that she was rushing

me or trying to cut a conversation shortrdquo

Seeing no obstacles in his remote

dealings from outside the geographical

region of Paducah Bank he offered the

ultimate compliment ldquoIf I were in the

position to establish a trust it would be

the church debt She said ldquoThis is a

God thingrdquo

Whether you consider it a God

thing providence of God or a happy

coincidence it was made possible by a

wise woman doing prudent estate

planning with a local bank

WOW VOLUME 25 2016 bull 41

Making Memories

PADUCAH BANK SPREADS THE WOW

AROUND TOWN Over the river down main street at the movies and in the parking

lotmdashno matter the location or the encounter when Paducah Bank is there some WOW is going on Herersquos just a REALLY brief look at some of the wonderful experiences weve had this past year

WOW VOLUME 25 2016

42

LEFT Our young friend Jose (Paco)

dos Remedios shared his music and his love of

his hometown with everyone in a recent TV commercial

1 Joe Framptom presents a check for $2500 to Paducah Bank Teen of the Year winner

Meg Hancock 2 Cathy Crecelius and WPSD NewsChannel 6 were our

partners for a Super Shredder event 3 Lisa Long and Maurie McGarvey

ldquoleaned inrdquo and learned about women in the workplace last summer 4 Rae and

Dixie Hall were WOW warriors and rowers at the Dragon Boat races 5 Paducah Bank honors our veterans each day with a special

place to park 6 Macie Hargrove loved the holiday parade in WOW fashion 7 Sarah Hendley

did some networking at our summer college reception 8 Hollie Potter always gives a helping

hand to our Paducah Bank volunteer efforts 9 Some Paducah Bank swingers include Mike Shelbourne

Mark Knecht Mardie Herndon and Rick Loyd

ESERVED FOR OUR

VETERANS bull AND MILITARY

( -~

321

654

987

Karess HOSKINS

It takes a COMMUNITY

and SCHOLARSHIP

to create a productive pathwayfor college-bound

students with f inancial needs

PADUCAH BANK HAS DONATED $150000 TO THE

COMMUNITY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

WOW VOLUME 25 2016

45

SAYS HELLO

McCracken County High School 2015

THE PHONE RINGS AND AUTOMATICALLY KELE

Kele doesnrsquot just pick up the phone She picks up little things about people and remembers them From answering your calls to answering your questions the people at Paducah Bank give you personal attention and treat you like you really matter for one simple reason YOU DO Talk to the people at Paducah Bank

Real people Real service 2705755700

M E M B E R F D I C

graduate Karess Hoskins could hardly hold back her tears as she described how much

the support from the Community Scholarship Program meant to her

A first-generation college student at West Kentucky Community and Technical

College Hoskins was one of more than 150 Community Scholarship Program

students family friends and supporters who attended a luncheon recognizing students

and supporters of the program

ldquoThank you to the donors for giving students like me the opportunity to attend

college tuition-freerdquo said the 18-year-old Hoskins who plans to pursue a career in

radiology ldquoTo not have to worry about having to pay for college allows us to

focus on selecting a major and getting good gradesrdquo

Hoskinsrsquo parents Kenny and Mary Hoskins said receiving a community

scholarship was the reason their daughter is able to go to college ldquoItrsquos so

wonderfulrdquo said Mary Hoskins ldquoWithout it (the CSP scholarship) we

would never have been able to send herrdquo Her father agreed ldquoItrsquos a blessing

It really helped out a whole lot Irsquom really proud of people helping out like

this it will help others toordquo he said

The Community Scholarship Program provides scholarship funding for

up to 60 credit hours toward a technical

certification andor an associate degree

at WKCTC The Rotary Club of

Paducah initiated the idea for the CSP

as a public-private partnership with strong

participation from the Rotary the City

of Paducah McCracken County Fiscal

Court partnering high schools WKCTC

Paducah Bank and several local businesses

and companies Students at a participating

Paducah or McCracken County

high school or homeschool

within McCracken County

are eligible for the program

as long as they meet certain

criteria The inaugural CSP

class began at WKCTC in fall

2014 with 216 students Many of

those students will have graduated

46 bull WOW VOLUME 25 2016

THE PHONE RINGS AND AUTOMATICALLY KELE

from the college beginning in May 2015

Hoskins said she is striving to be a

positive influence on others ldquoIrsquom trying

to be the best role model to the ones who

look up to me For my nieces and nephews

I want them to know that when things get

difficult I will be there for them encour-

aging and supporting themrdquo Hoskins

said ldquoAnd they need to know there are

other people who are ready to assist them

when things get difficult in liferdquo

Ashley Wright WKCTC Vice President

of Institutional Advancement said one

of the most rewarding things about the

Community Scholarship Program is the

continued support of the community

ldquoItrsquos a commitment to these students

that regardless of what their personal and

professional aspirations may be they will

not have to put it on hold

because of financial barriersrdquo

Wright said

ldquoWe cannot make that

commitment without our

donorsrdquo added Wright

ldquoWe are so grateful

Paducah Bank believed in

the vision of the Community

Scholarship Program and what it

could do for Paducah and McCracken

County from the very beginning They

became one of the first businesses to

financially support this initiative and

have been committed to the scholarshiprsquos

purpose of increasing the percentage

of McCracken County students that

transition from high school to post-

secondary education Today we know

that students who participate

in the Community

Scholarship Program

are staying enrolled in

college earning a higher

GPA than their non-

CSP peers and earning

more college credit

each semester This

success is due to the businesses

and organizations that stepped up in

the beginning before we could have

envisioned these results Paducah Bank

is always looking toward the future of

this community and their support of

the Community Scholarship Program is

evidence of their commitment to the next

generation of Paducah and McCracken

Countyrdquo

SAYS HELLO

WOW VOLUME 25 2016 bull 47

THE ARTof EDUCATION AT PADUCAH SCHOOL OF ART AND DESIGN

49

ldquoTHE ENTIRE ART SCHOOL CAMPUS

ANCHORS PADUCAHrsquoS GROWING CREATIVE

ECONOMY AND ADDS WEIGHT TO THE REGIONrsquoS

RECOGNITION AS A CULTURAL DESTINATION I AM PLEASED AND PROUD

TO HAVE WORKED WITH SO MANY EXTRAORDINARY

INDIVIDUALS IN MAKING THE COMMUNITYrsquoS VISION FOR A WORLD-CLASS ART SCHOOL A REALITY AND I

AM DELIGHTED WITH WHAT WE HAVE ACCOMPLISHEDrdquo

mdashPAUL AHO Dean of the Paducah

School of Art and Design

In March 2000 the city of Paducah in partnership with Paducah Bank

launched its award-winning Artist Relocation

Program as a means of revitalizing its historic

LowerTown neighborhood This highly successful

program has infused over $30 million into the

local economy earning Paducah international

recognition as a historic cultural destination

and significantly enriching the cultural life of

the region

In August 2008 a collaborative effort between

the city West Kentucky Community and Technical

College (WKCTC) and regional interests created

Paducah School of Art to serve the region and

anchor the LowerTown Arts District through the

creation of a world-class art school The school

opened in temporary studios in downtown

Paducah and immediately exceeded expectations

for its growth

As part of a larger vision for the schoolrsquos

expansion in April 2013 the school changed its

name to Paducah School of Art and Design (PSAD)

reflecting an expanded vision for its programming

and the art schoolrsquos absorption of the collegersquos long-

standing visual communication and multimedia

programs In January 2014 Paducah School of

Art opened the Ceramics and Small Metals

Building on Madison Street in LowerTown This

historic structure allowed for a greatly expanded

state-of-the-art ceramics studio as well as studios

for the launch of new programs in jewelry and

metals to further serve the community

ldquoI recently had a chance to tour the Paducah School of Art and Design which has to be one of the most inspiring state-of-the-art facilities for artists and art students to be found anywhere Itrsquos a beautiful and thoughtfully re-purposed light-filled crown jewel that will surely be a beacon for creative visual artists in all disciplines And I canrsquot imagine what kind of wonderful impact that creative engine is going to have on the communityrdquo

mdashMICHAEL KILLOREN Local Arts Agencies Director National Endowment for the Arts

50 bull WOW VOLUME 25 2016

PSAD expanded again in August 2014 with the

completion of its 7000-square-foot Sculpture Building

located adjacent to the ceramics and small metals studios

The Sculpture Building houses fully equipped studios for

clay modeling large-scale projects wood and metals

fabrication along with a foundry and studios for mold

making and bronze casting

Also in August 2014 renovations began on the 2D and

Graphic Design Building in a historic building adjacent to

PSADrsquos other LowerTown studios This 30000-square-foot

expansion opened in January and houses the schoolrsquos programs

in drawing painting photography visual communication

and multimedia It also includes a resource library and

dedicated galleries for an enhanced exhibition program

further serving the region and the goals of WKCTC

ldquoCompletion of PSADrsquos new 2D and Graphic Design

building will allow us to properly house all of our 2D and

media programs in one location expand our Master Artists

Workshop program increase our public programming and

community outreach and continue to build on our note-

worthy exhibition programrdquo said Paul Aho Dean of PSAD

In support of Paducahrsquos emergence as a cultural and arts

destination and an eye toward national recognition for its

programs PSAD launched its first Master Artist Workshops

in the summer of 2014 The program featured national

artists and educators and attracted students from across

the country With the advent of new classes and faculty

come new opportunities for students seeking to launch

their college experience as well as significant new resources

for emerging and established artists to enhance their career

opportunities in the region and beyond

Paducah Bank supported the completion of PSAD with a

$150000 gift and the naming rights for the Paducah Bank

Kitchens Cafeacute

Paducah School of Art and Design is a division of West

Kentucky Community and Technical College a regionally

accredited college recognized by The Aspen Institute as

one of the top ten community colleges in the nation three

consecutive times and twice as a Finalist with Distinction

ldquoAt PSAD a diverse mix of traditional and non-traditional

students and studio artists from the community work side

by side in the studiosrdquo said WKCTC president Dr Barbara

Veazey ldquosharing insights experience and ideas to the

mutual benefit of allrdquo

PaulAho is the Dean of Paducah

School of Art and Design where he also teaches digital photography He earned

his Bachelor of Fine Arts degree at Florida State

University and his Master of Fine Arts degree from the

University of South Florida Paul has also taught at Palm

Beach Community College and Florida Atlantic University

He has twice been awarded South Florida Cultural

Consortium Visual and Media Artists Fellowships and

his work is represented in numerous public and private

collections ldquoThe entire art school campus anchors

Paducahrsquos growing creative economy and adds weight to

the regionrsquos recognition as a cultural destinationrdquo says

Aho ldquoI am pleased and proud to have worked with so

many extraordinary individuals in making the communityrsquos

vision for a world-class art school a reality and I am

delighted with what we have accomplishedrdquo

it

Allpo1nt

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InHonorof

Those Who Serve

Paducah Bank is joining with the Paducah community to foster strong positive relationships between police and those they seek to protect

WOW VOLUME 25 2016

53

News feeds around the nation have been full of shootings protests

and nation-wide outrage of late Some of that has resulted from rifts between police

departments and the communities theyrsquove sworn to protect

Members of the Paducah Police Department have taken steps to make sure such a

disassociation never encroaches on the community they preserve and protect Chief of

Police Brandon Barnhill says he believes establishing The Police Foundation of Paducah-

McCracken County Inc will create a way to further tie his force to the Paducah public

ldquoWe felt like this was an opportunity for us to provide an open door or an avenue for

the community to further support some of our initiativesrdquo he said

The foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization designed to raise funds and to

give local police extra resources for improving public safety strengthening community

partnerships and increasing employee development Barnhill says the City of Paducah

has given his department sufficient funding but this new effort will raise money for

extra programs and training and will hopefully strengthen the forcersquos bond with the

local community

ldquoWe see the value of relationships transparency an open-door policy and of opening

lines of communication with the

communityrdquo Barnhill says

By investing in the Paducah

Police Departmentrsquos foundation

the com-munity will help fund

programs like improved training

courses continuing education and

the purchase of new technology

for police use But Barnhill says

strengthening the relationship between

the force and the community is still

the foundationrsquos ultimate focus Itrsquos a

goal that the chief says matters now

more than ever

ldquoRelationships have to have a

strong foundational level at which you

Building on a

strongfoundation Funding provided through the Paducah Police Foundation will support initiatives in

these areas each year allowing the Paducah Police Department to undertake innovative

projects and improve its ability to serve the citizens of Paducah

bull Keep police officers safe bull Fight violence and drug related crime bull Improve

Paducah police community relations bull Make neighborhoods safer bull Provide healthy

outlets for youth bull Assist police officers in upgrading critical skills and education

The Police Foundation of Paducah McCracken County is the only organization sanc-

tioned by the Paducah Police Department to raise funds for its benefit

The Police Foundation of Paducah McCracken County Inc is a registered corporation

with the state of Kentucky and is recognized by the federal government as a 501(c)(3)

tax exempt non-profit organization

54 bull WOW VOLUME 25 2016

Building on a

strongfoundation

know people in the community they

know you as an individual and they

know your principlesrdquo he says ldquoThey

know how you manage an agency as

large as a police departmentrdquo

ldquoThe success of a community has

much to do with the success of the

institutions that form the basis of its

safety and securityrdquo said Joe Framptom

a member of the Paducah Police

Foundation board ldquoI personally believe

that the creation of this organization will

be a constructive means of supporting the

goals of our local police force and will

be a proactive impetus to maintaining

strong productive alliances between the

members of the Paducah police and the

people in our community Our bank is

pleased that we can be a part of this new

endeavor This is one more way each of

us at Paducah Bank can creatively and

beneficially serve our communityrdquo

Board Chairman Jim Garrett whole-

heartedly agrees ldquoI am honored to serve

on the new Police Foundationrsquos board

and hope that businesses and individuals

in the Paducah community will consider

supporting our effortsrdquo Garrett says

ldquoWe hope to help build a police force

capable of dealing with the complexity

of the 21st century It is imperative that

we assist our officers with additional

education and enhanced opportunities

for positive interaction with the

community it serves Every person can

make a difference no matter how big

or small as long as we have a common

goal in mindrdquo

Anyone who would like to know

more about the organization or who

would like to donate online can visit

wwwpaducahpolicefoundationorg

Donations may be made by mail to

the Police Foundation of Paducah-

McCracken County Inc PO Box 594

Paducah KY 42002-0594 Donations

can also be made in person at any

Paducah Bank location

LEFT TO RIGHT Chief Brandon Barnhill Paducah Bank CEO Joe Framptom

Board Member Leon Owens Assistant Chief Brian Krueger Board Chairman

Jim Garrett Board Member Gary Reese

NOT PICTURED Board Members Whitney Denson and April Wolfrom

WOW VOLUME 25 2016 bull 55

theLast page

ldquoUrban architecture especially architecture from the early twentieth century has been a favorite subject of my art for as long

as I have been painting I knew the first time I drove up Broadway and saw

downtown Paducah that it would soon be the subject of my paintingsrdquo

WILLIAM RENZULLI was one of the first artists to personally and professionally invest in the LowerTown Artist Relocation program and has continued to be a stalwart participant and supporter of the arts culture in Paducah

WOW VOLUME 25 2016

56

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Reverend Joe Beal is the

REAL DEAL At least thatrsquos how Debbie Curtis member of

Broadway United Methodist Church sees the reverend

ldquoHe walks the walkrdquo says Debbie as she exits the

Sunday service

Reverend Joe Beal has been in the ministry for 35

years and was appointed pastor of Broadway Methodist in

June 2010 His message of love is what he is associated

with most but his role as the first black preacher for this

predominantly white church is also notable

Like any new appointment Brother Joe and the

congregation began with a bit of apprehension

ldquoWe had our legitimate fear of the unknown Without

discussing it I think that we decided to trust each other

and each give the other a chance It was new different

and unknown for us both Neither of us decided to base

our judgement of the other solely on the color of our skin

but rather on how we would treat each other Sadly

however racism exists in our country and in our world I

am grateful to be part of a congregation that is trying to

create a climate of love trust and respect among all

peoplerdquo says Brother Joe

When Debbie Curtis calls Brother Joe ldquothe real dealrdquo

she says it is because his love is genuine

ldquoTo love others not professionally not in word only but

to love them lsquofor realrsquordquo says Brother Joe

Brother Joe recently announced he would be leaving

ldquothe most rewarding and fulfilling experience of [his] liferdquo

because of an ongoing battle with diabetes While he will

no longer serve in the pulpit he plans to remain as

active as he is able with the congregation

Pastoral Ministries Assistant John Sparks says that

there simply are some people you canrsquot replace

ldquoThere is a tendency for any church to see itself more

as an organization than an organism Brother Joe helped

Broadway by providing a fresh vision of compassionrdquo

says John

There are new realities in the community like home-

lessness and mental illness that John believes will

require the vision Brother Joe has brought to Broadway

ldquoItrsquos by being able to see through a lens that sees

everyone as being part of something bigger that we can

reach out to them and that we can be reached by them

as well To continue to live into that spirit that he walked

is not only a challenge but an opportunity especially in

this neighborhood He opened a lot more doors for those

opportunitiesrdquo says John

As John takes over the daily administration of the

church Brother Joe has a few words of advice

ldquoTo love unconditionallyhellipand to realize that the

success or failure of the congregation is not on his

back but on Godrsquos to remember that his name is

ldquoJohnrdquo and not ldquoAtlasrdquo to remember that the Church is

of God and will be until the end of time and lastly to

remember how much he is loved by God his family me

and the congregationrdquo says Brother Joe

And the congregation will forever love their Brother Joe

WOW VOLUME 25 2016

38

WOW VOLUME 23 2014 bull 37

$

$ $

$

Dollar$fromheaven A local church received a gift that

honored their members their mission and their beliefs

Many dream of it Some hope for it Others may pray for it ldquoItrdquo is the improbable phone call

delivering news that a stranger has named you the sole beneficiary of a trust

sufficient to retire all your debt

Seven Oaks Church of Christ on Highway 97 in Mayfield was on the

receiving end of just such a phone call in October of 2015

The congregation had made a leap of faith in 2014 adding a 4000-plus

square foot educational annex to the existing church facility to allow for a

growing congregation Included in the project were two new canopies LED

parking lot lights and other minor improvements bringing the total cost of

the project to approximately $600000 Through quarterly ldquoFifth Sundayrdquo

contributions the debt had been reduced to $338000 but was still costing

the church about $1000 per month in interest alone

One phone call from Paducah Bankrsquos Melanie McNeill changed the entire

financial situation of the church Seven Oaks was the sole beneficiary of a trust

valued at $367000 enough to retire the churchrsquos $338000 debt As Seven

Oaks Minister Josh Ketchum communicated ldquoWhen we found out the amount

of money we were fully convinced in the providence of Godrdquo

Asked if he felt the church had received pennies from heaven Elder Don

Sparks responded ldquoNo not pennies dollars from heavenrdquo

The bequest was left to the church by Graves County native Elizabeth Allene

Morris who was not a member of Seven Oaks Church and known by few in

the church Her nephew Mike Mabry describes his aunt as a strong-willed

independent woman with a sense of ad-

venture which led her to California in the

1930rsquos where she spent most of her life

Mabry fondly recalled ldquoMy Aunt

Allene had a good head for figures and

probably saw something she liked about

Seven Oaks Churchrdquo

She created her will in 1994 which

included a trust to go into effect at her

death to benefit her sister Estelle Seay

Paducah Bank became the trustee and was

responsible for managing the funds and

distributing designated principle and

40 bull WOW VOLUME 25 2016

bull

ldquoMelanie worked

really well with us and

was right on top of things She made

us feel comfortable and we believed she

always had the best interest of her client

in mind She always had time to talk to

done through Paducah Bankrdquo

Seven Oaksrsquo Josh Ketchum and

Don Sparks remember Melanie

McNeillrsquos response when they filled her

in on the details of how the amount

of the unexpected bequest related to

Josh KETCHUM

Seven Oaks Minister monthly payments to Seay for as long as

she lived At Seayrsquos death the remaining

value of the trust was to be paid out to

the church Seay was a member of Seven

Oaks but had moved away years ago to

be cared for by family Like Mrs Morris

few people in the church knew her

Mabry who lives in northern

Kentucky cared for his Aunt Estelle

in her declining health and dealt with

Paducah Bank in regard to the trust

He describes dealings with the Bank

and Melanie McNeill in particular

us and I never felt that she was rushing

me or trying to cut a conversation shortrdquo

Seeing no obstacles in his remote

dealings from outside the geographical

region of Paducah Bank he offered the

ultimate compliment ldquoIf I were in the

position to establish a trust it would be

the church debt She said ldquoThis is a

God thingrdquo

Whether you consider it a God

thing providence of God or a happy

coincidence it was made possible by a

wise woman doing prudent estate

planning with a local bank

WOW VOLUME 25 2016 bull 41

Making Memories

PADUCAH BANK SPREADS THE WOW

AROUND TOWN Over the river down main street at the movies and in the parking

lotmdashno matter the location or the encounter when Paducah Bank is there some WOW is going on Herersquos just a REALLY brief look at some of the wonderful experiences weve had this past year

WOW VOLUME 25 2016

42

LEFT Our young friend Jose (Paco)

dos Remedios shared his music and his love of

his hometown with everyone in a recent TV commercial

1 Joe Framptom presents a check for $2500 to Paducah Bank Teen of the Year winner

Meg Hancock 2 Cathy Crecelius and WPSD NewsChannel 6 were our

partners for a Super Shredder event 3 Lisa Long and Maurie McGarvey

ldquoleaned inrdquo and learned about women in the workplace last summer 4 Rae and

Dixie Hall were WOW warriors and rowers at the Dragon Boat races 5 Paducah Bank honors our veterans each day with a special

place to park 6 Macie Hargrove loved the holiday parade in WOW fashion 7 Sarah Hendley

did some networking at our summer college reception 8 Hollie Potter always gives a helping

hand to our Paducah Bank volunteer efforts 9 Some Paducah Bank swingers include Mike Shelbourne

Mark Knecht Mardie Herndon and Rick Loyd

ESERVED FOR OUR

VETERANS bull AND MILITARY

( -~

321

654

987

Karess HOSKINS

It takes a COMMUNITY

and SCHOLARSHIP

to create a productive pathwayfor college-bound

students with f inancial needs

PADUCAH BANK HAS DONATED $150000 TO THE

COMMUNITY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

WOW VOLUME 25 2016

45

SAYS HELLO

McCracken County High School 2015

THE PHONE RINGS AND AUTOMATICALLY KELE

Kele doesnrsquot just pick up the phone She picks up little things about people and remembers them From answering your calls to answering your questions the people at Paducah Bank give you personal attention and treat you like you really matter for one simple reason YOU DO Talk to the people at Paducah Bank

Real people Real service 2705755700

M E M B E R F D I C

graduate Karess Hoskins could hardly hold back her tears as she described how much

the support from the Community Scholarship Program meant to her

A first-generation college student at West Kentucky Community and Technical

College Hoskins was one of more than 150 Community Scholarship Program

students family friends and supporters who attended a luncheon recognizing students

and supporters of the program

ldquoThank you to the donors for giving students like me the opportunity to attend

college tuition-freerdquo said the 18-year-old Hoskins who plans to pursue a career in

radiology ldquoTo not have to worry about having to pay for college allows us to

focus on selecting a major and getting good gradesrdquo

Hoskinsrsquo parents Kenny and Mary Hoskins said receiving a community

scholarship was the reason their daughter is able to go to college ldquoItrsquos so

wonderfulrdquo said Mary Hoskins ldquoWithout it (the CSP scholarship) we

would never have been able to send herrdquo Her father agreed ldquoItrsquos a blessing

It really helped out a whole lot Irsquom really proud of people helping out like

this it will help others toordquo he said

The Community Scholarship Program provides scholarship funding for

up to 60 credit hours toward a technical

certification andor an associate degree

at WKCTC The Rotary Club of

Paducah initiated the idea for the CSP

as a public-private partnership with strong

participation from the Rotary the City

of Paducah McCracken County Fiscal

Court partnering high schools WKCTC

Paducah Bank and several local businesses

and companies Students at a participating

Paducah or McCracken County

high school or homeschool

within McCracken County

are eligible for the program

as long as they meet certain

criteria The inaugural CSP

class began at WKCTC in fall

2014 with 216 students Many of

those students will have graduated

46 bull WOW VOLUME 25 2016

THE PHONE RINGS AND AUTOMATICALLY KELE

from the college beginning in May 2015

Hoskins said she is striving to be a

positive influence on others ldquoIrsquom trying

to be the best role model to the ones who

look up to me For my nieces and nephews

I want them to know that when things get

difficult I will be there for them encour-

aging and supporting themrdquo Hoskins

said ldquoAnd they need to know there are

other people who are ready to assist them

when things get difficult in liferdquo

Ashley Wright WKCTC Vice President

of Institutional Advancement said one

of the most rewarding things about the

Community Scholarship Program is the

continued support of the community

ldquoItrsquos a commitment to these students

that regardless of what their personal and

professional aspirations may be they will

not have to put it on hold

because of financial barriersrdquo

Wright said

ldquoWe cannot make that

commitment without our

donorsrdquo added Wright

ldquoWe are so grateful

Paducah Bank believed in

the vision of the Community

Scholarship Program and what it

could do for Paducah and McCracken

County from the very beginning They

became one of the first businesses to

financially support this initiative and

have been committed to the scholarshiprsquos

purpose of increasing the percentage

of McCracken County students that

transition from high school to post-

secondary education Today we know

that students who participate

in the Community

Scholarship Program

are staying enrolled in

college earning a higher

GPA than their non-

CSP peers and earning

more college credit

each semester This

success is due to the businesses

and organizations that stepped up in

the beginning before we could have

envisioned these results Paducah Bank

is always looking toward the future of

this community and their support of

the Community Scholarship Program is

evidence of their commitment to the next

generation of Paducah and McCracken

Countyrdquo

SAYS HELLO

WOW VOLUME 25 2016 bull 47

THE ARTof EDUCATION AT PADUCAH SCHOOL OF ART AND DESIGN

49

ldquoTHE ENTIRE ART SCHOOL CAMPUS

ANCHORS PADUCAHrsquoS GROWING CREATIVE

ECONOMY AND ADDS WEIGHT TO THE REGIONrsquoS

RECOGNITION AS A CULTURAL DESTINATION I AM PLEASED AND PROUD

TO HAVE WORKED WITH SO MANY EXTRAORDINARY

INDIVIDUALS IN MAKING THE COMMUNITYrsquoS VISION FOR A WORLD-CLASS ART SCHOOL A REALITY AND I

AM DELIGHTED WITH WHAT WE HAVE ACCOMPLISHEDrdquo

mdashPAUL AHO Dean of the Paducah

School of Art and Design

In March 2000 the city of Paducah in partnership with Paducah Bank

launched its award-winning Artist Relocation

Program as a means of revitalizing its historic

LowerTown neighborhood This highly successful

program has infused over $30 million into the

local economy earning Paducah international

recognition as a historic cultural destination

and significantly enriching the cultural life of

the region

In August 2008 a collaborative effort between

the city West Kentucky Community and Technical

College (WKCTC) and regional interests created

Paducah School of Art to serve the region and

anchor the LowerTown Arts District through the

creation of a world-class art school The school

opened in temporary studios in downtown

Paducah and immediately exceeded expectations

for its growth

As part of a larger vision for the schoolrsquos

expansion in April 2013 the school changed its

name to Paducah School of Art and Design (PSAD)

reflecting an expanded vision for its programming

and the art schoolrsquos absorption of the collegersquos long-

standing visual communication and multimedia

programs In January 2014 Paducah School of

Art opened the Ceramics and Small Metals

Building on Madison Street in LowerTown This

historic structure allowed for a greatly expanded

state-of-the-art ceramics studio as well as studios

for the launch of new programs in jewelry and

metals to further serve the community

ldquoI recently had a chance to tour the Paducah School of Art and Design which has to be one of the most inspiring state-of-the-art facilities for artists and art students to be found anywhere Itrsquos a beautiful and thoughtfully re-purposed light-filled crown jewel that will surely be a beacon for creative visual artists in all disciplines And I canrsquot imagine what kind of wonderful impact that creative engine is going to have on the communityrdquo

mdashMICHAEL KILLOREN Local Arts Agencies Director National Endowment for the Arts

50 bull WOW VOLUME 25 2016

PSAD expanded again in August 2014 with the

completion of its 7000-square-foot Sculpture Building

located adjacent to the ceramics and small metals studios

The Sculpture Building houses fully equipped studios for

clay modeling large-scale projects wood and metals

fabrication along with a foundry and studios for mold

making and bronze casting

Also in August 2014 renovations began on the 2D and

Graphic Design Building in a historic building adjacent to

PSADrsquos other LowerTown studios This 30000-square-foot

expansion opened in January and houses the schoolrsquos programs

in drawing painting photography visual communication

and multimedia It also includes a resource library and

dedicated galleries for an enhanced exhibition program

further serving the region and the goals of WKCTC

ldquoCompletion of PSADrsquos new 2D and Graphic Design

building will allow us to properly house all of our 2D and

media programs in one location expand our Master Artists

Workshop program increase our public programming and

community outreach and continue to build on our note-

worthy exhibition programrdquo said Paul Aho Dean of PSAD

In support of Paducahrsquos emergence as a cultural and arts

destination and an eye toward national recognition for its

programs PSAD launched its first Master Artist Workshops

in the summer of 2014 The program featured national

artists and educators and attracted students from across

the country With the advent of new classes and faculty

come new opportunities for students seeking to launch

their college experience as well as significant new resources

for emerging and established artists to enhance their career

opportunities in the region and beyond

Paducah Bank supported the completion of PSAD with a

$150000 gift and the naming rights for the Paducah Bank

Kitchens Cafeacute

Paducah School of Art and Design is a division of West

Kentucky Community and Technical College a regionally

accredited college recognized by The Aspen Institute as

one of the top ten community colleges in the nation three

consecutive times and twice as a Finalist with Distinction

ldquoAt PSAD a diverse mix of traditional and non-traditional

students and studio artists from the community work side

by side in the studiosrdquo said WKCTC president Dr Barbara

Veazey ldquosharing insights experience and ideas to the

mutual benefit of allrdquo

PaulAho is the Dean of Paducah

School of Art and Design where he also teaches digital photography He earned

his Bachelor of Fine Arts degree at Florida State

University and his Master of Fine Arts degree from the

University of South Florida Paul has also taught at Palm

Beach Community College and Florida Atlantic University

He has twice been awarded South Florida Cultural

Consortium Visual and Media Artists Fellowships and

his work is represented in numerous public and private

collections ldquoThe entire art school campus anchors

Paducahrsquos growing creative economy and adds weight to

the regionrsquos recognition as a cultural destinationrdquo says

Aho ldquoI am pleased and proud to have worked with so

many extraordinary individuals in making the communityrsquos

vision for a world-class art school a reality and I am

delighted with what we have accomplishedrdquo

it

Allpo1nt

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~ ~ --middot

InHonorof

Those Who Serve

Paducah Bank is joining with the Paducah community to foster strong positive relationships between police and those they seek to protect

WOW VOLUME 25 2016

53

News feeds around the nation have been full of shootings protests

and nation-wide outrage of late Some of that has resulted from rifts between police

departments and the communities theyrsquove sworn to protect

Members of the Paducah Police Department have taken steps to make sure such a

disassociation never encroaches on the community they preserve and protect Chief of

Police Brandon Barnhill says he believes establishing The Police Foundation of Paducah-

McCracken County Inc will create a way to further tie his force to the Paducah public

ldquoWe felt like this was an opportunity for us to provide an open door or an avenue for

the community to further support some of our initiativesrdquo he said

The foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization designed to raise funds and to

give local police extra resources for improving public safety strengthening community

partnerships and increasing employee development Barnhill says the City of Paducah

has given his department sufficient funding but this new effort will raise money for

extra programs and training and will hopefully strengthen the forcersquos bond with the

local community

ldquoWe see the value of relationships transparency an open-door policy and of opening

lines of communication with the

communityrdquo Barnhill says

By investing in the Paducah

Police Departmentrsquos foundation

the com-munity will help fund

programs like improved training

courses continuing education and

the purchase of new technology

for police use But Barnhill says

strengthening the relationship between

the force and the community is still

the foundationrsquos ultimate focus Itrsquos a

goal that the chief says matters now

more than ever

ldquoRelationships have to have a

strong foundational level at which you

Building on a

strongfoundation Funding provided through the Paducah Police Foundation will support initiatives in

these areas each year allowing the Paducah Police Department to undertake innovative

projects and improve its ability to serve the citizens of Paducah

bull Keep police officers safe bull Fight violence and drug related crime bull Improve

Paducah police community relations bull Make neighborhoods safer bull Provide healthy

outlets for youth bull Assist police officers in upgrading critical skills and education

The Police Foundation of Paducah McCracken County is the only organization sanc-

tioned by the Paducah Police Department to raise funds for its benefit

The Police Foundation of Paducah McCracken County Inc is a registered corporation

with the state of Kentucky and is recognized by the federal government as a 501(c)(3)

tax exempt non-profit organization

54 bull WOW VOLUME 25 2016

Building on a

strongfoundation

know people in the community they

know you as an individual and they

know your principlesrdquo he says ldquoThey

know how you manage an agency as

large as a police departmentrdquo

ldquoThe success of a community has

much to do with the success of the

institutions that form the basis of its

safety and securityrdquo said Joe Framptom

a member of the Paducah Police

Foundation board ldquoI personally believe

that the creation of this organization will

be a constructive means of supporting the

goals of our local police force and will

be a proactive impetus to maintaining

strong productive alliances between the

members of the Paducah police and the

people in our community Our bank is

pleased that we can be a part of this new

endeavor This is one more way each of

us at Paducah Bank can creatively and

beneficially serve our communityrdquo

Board Chairman Jim Garrett whole-

heartedly agrees ldquoI am honored to serve

on the new Police Foundationrsquos board

and hope that businesses and individuals

in the Paducah community will consider

supporting our effortsrdquo Garrett says

ldquoWe hope to help build a police force

capable of dealing with the complexity

of the 21st century It is imperative that

we assist our officers with additional

education and enhanced opportunities

for positive interaction with the

community it serves Every person can

make a difference no matter how big

or small as long as we have a common

goal in mindrdquo

Anyone who would like to know

more about the organization or who

would like to donate online can visit

wwwpaducahpolicefoundationorg

Donations may be made by mail to

the Police Foundation of Paducah-

McCracken County Inc PO Box 594

Paducah KY 42002-0594 Donations

can also be made in person at any

Paducah Bank location

LEFT TO RIGHT Chief Brandon Barnhill Paducah Bank CEO Joe Framptom

Board Member Leon Owens Assistant Chief Brian Krueger Board Chairman

Jim Garrett Board Member Gary Reese

NOT PICTURED Board Members Whitney Denson and April Wolfrom

WOW VOLUME 25 2016 bull 55

theLast page

ldquoUrban architecture especially architecture from the early twentieth century has been a favorite subject of my art for as long

as I have been painting I knew the first time I drove up Broadway and saw

downtown Paducah that it would soon be the subject of my paintingsrdquo

WILLIAM RENZULLI was one of the first artists to personally and professionally invest in the LowerTown Artist Relocation program and has continued to be a stalwart participant and supporter of the arts culture in Paducah

WOW VOLUME 25 2016

56

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your long-term goals helping you to retire confidently on your

terms Call today for more information or to schedule a visit

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Post Office Box 2600 bull Paducah KY 42002-2600

PRSRT STD US POSTAGE

PAID PADUCAH KY PERMIT 44

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Itrsquos a new start Itrsquos a new relationship Itrsquos a new life We want to be a part of it all

Call or stop by a Paducah Bank location today and letrsquos get acquainted You have so much to plan for and we want to help

with financial products and services for every plan and every dream Let us put a little WOW in your new life together

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Page 35: PB WOW VOLUME25 plus COV - Paducah KY Bank

WOW VOLUME 23 2014 bull 37

$

$ $

$

Dollar$fromheaven A local church received a gift that

honored their members their mission and their beliefs

Many dream of it Some hope for it Others may pray for it ldquoItrdquo is the improbable phone call

delivering news that a stranger has named you the sole beneficiary of a trust

sufficient to retire all your debt

Seven Oaks Church of Christ on Highway 97 in Mayfield was on the

receiving end of just such a phone call in October of 2015

The congregation had made a leap of faith in 2014 adding a 4000-plus

square foot educational annex to the existing church facility to allow for a

growing congregation Included in the project were two new canopies LED

parking lot lights and other minor improvements bringing the total cost of

the project to approximately $600000 Through quarterly ldquoFifth Sundayrdquo

contributions the debt had been reduced to $338000 but was still costing

the church about $1000 per month in interest alone

One phone call from Paducah Bankrsquos Melanie McNeill changed the entire

financial situation of the church Seven Oaks was the sole beneficiary of a trust

valued at $367000 enough to retire the churchrsquos $338000 debt As Seven

Oaks Minister Josh Ketchum communicated ldquoWhen we found out the amount

of money we were fully convinced in the providence of Godrdquo

Asked if he felt the church had received pennies from heaven Elder Don

Sparks responded ldquoNo not pennies dollars from heavenrdquo

The bequest was left to the church by Graves County native Elizabeth Allene

Morris who was not a member of Seven Oaks Church and known by few in

the church Her nephew Mike Mabry describes his aunt as a strong-willed

independent woman with a sense of ad-

venture which led her to California in the

1930rsquos where she spent most of her life

Mabry fondly recalled ldquoMy Aunt

Allene had a good head for figures and

probably saw something she liked about

Seven Oaks Churchrdquo

She created her will in 1994 which

included a trust to go into effect at her

death to benefit her sister Estelle Seay

Paducah Bank became the trustee and was

responsible for managing the funds and

distributing designated principle and

40 bull WOW VOLUME 25 2016

bull

ldquoMelanie worked

really well with us and

was right on top of things She made

us feel comfortable and we believed she

always had the best interest of her client

in mind She always had time to talk to

done through Paducah Bankrdquo

Seven Oaksrsquo Josh Ketchum and

Don Sparks remember Melanie

McNeillrsquos response when they filled her

in on the details of how the amount

of the unexpected bequest related to

Josh KETCHUM

Seven Oaks Minister monthly payments to Seay for as long as

she lived At Seayrsquos death the remaining

value of the trust was to be paid out to

the church Seay was a member of Seven

Oaks but had moved away years ago to

be cared for by family Like Mrs Morris

few people in the church knew her

Mabry who lives in northern

Kentucky cared for his Aunt Estelle

in her declining health and dealt with

Paducah Bank in regard to the trust

He describes dealings with the Bank

and Melanie McNeill in particular

us and I never felt that she was rushing

me or trying to cut a conversation shortrdquo

Seeing no obstacles in his remote

dealings from outside the geographical

region of Paducah Bank he offered the

ultimate compliment ldquoIf I were in the

position to establish a trust it would be

the church debt She said ldquoThis is a

God thingrdquo

Whether you consider it a God

thing providence of God or a happy

coincidence it was made possible by a

wise woman doing prudent estate

planning with a local bank

WOW VOLUME 25 2016 bull 41

Making Memories

PADUCAH BANK SPREADS THE WOW

AROUND TOWN Over the river down main street at the movies and in the parking

lotmdashno matter the location or the encounter when Paducah Bank is there some WOW is going on Herersquos just a REALLY brief look at some of the wonderful experiences weve had this past year

WOW VOLUME 25 2016

42

LEFT Our young friend Jose (Paco)

dos Remedios shared his music and his love of

his hometown with everyone in a recent TV commercial

1 Joe Framptom presents a check for $2500 to Paducah Bank Teen of the Year winner

Meg Hancock 2 Cathy Crecelius and WPSD NewsChannel 6 were our

partners for a Super Shredder event 3 Lisa Long and Maurie McGarvey

ldquoleaned inrdquo and learned about women in the workplace last summer 4 Rae and

Dixie Hall were WOW warriors and rowers at the Dragon Boat races 5 Paducah Bank honors our veterans each day with a special

place to park 6 Macie Hargrove loved the holiday parade in WOW fashion 7 Sarah Hendley

did some networking at our summer college reception 8 Hollie Potter always gives a helping

hand to our Paducah Bank volunteer efforts 9 Some Paducah Bank swingers include Mike Shelbourne

Mark Knecht Mardie Herndon and Rick Loyd

ESERVED FOR OUR

VETERANS bull AND MILITARY

( -~

321

654

987

Karess HOSKINS

It takes a COMMUNITY

and SCHOLARSHIP

to create a productive pathwayfor college-bound

students with f inancial needs

PADUCAH BANK HAS DONATED $150000 TO THE

COMMUNITY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

WOW VOLUME 25 2016

45

SAYS HELLO

McCracken County High School 2015

THE PHONE RINGS AND AUTOMATICALLY KELE

Kele doesnrsquot just pick up the phone She picks up little things about people and remembers them From answering your calls to answering your questions the people at Paducah Bank give you personal attention and treat you like you really matter for one simple reason YOU DO Talk to the people at Paducah Bank

Real people Real service 2705755700

M E M B E R F D I C

graduate Karess Hoskins could hardly hold back her tears as she described how much

the support from the Community Scholarship Program meant to her

A first-generation college student at West Kentucky Community and Technical

College Hoskins was one of more than 150 Community Scholarship Program

students family friends and supporters who attended a luncheon recognizing students

and supporters of the program

ldquoThank you to the donors for giving students like me the opportunity to attend

college tuition-freerdquo said the 18-year-old Hoskins who plans to pursue a career in

radiology ldquoTo not have to worry about having to pay for college allows us to

focus on selecting a major and getting good gradesrdquo

Hoskinsrsquo parents Kenny and Mary Hoskins said receiving a community

scholarship was the reason their daughter is able to go to college ldquoItrsquos so

wonderfulrdquo said Mary Hoskins ldquoWithout it (the CSP scholarship) we

would never have been able to send herrdquo Her father agreed ldquoItrsquos a blessing

It really helped out a whole lot Irsquom really proud of people helping out like

this it will help others toordquo he said

The Community Scholarship Program provides scholarship funding for

up to 60 credit hours toward a technical

certification andor an associate degree

at WKCTC The Rotary Club of

Paducah initiated the idea for the CSP

as a public-private partnership with strong

participation from the Rotary the City

of Paducah McCracken County Fiscal

Court partnering high schools WKCTC

Paducah Bank and several local businesses

and companies Students at a participating

Paducah or McCracken County

high school or homeschool

within McCracken County

are eligible for the program

as long as they meet certain

criteria The inaugural CSP

class began at WKCTC in fall

2014 with 216 students Many of

those students will have graduated

46 bull WOW VOLUME 25 2016

THE PHONE RINGS AND AUTOMATICALLY KELE

from the college beginning in May 2015

Hoskins said she is striving to be a

positive influence on others ldquoIrsquom trying

to be the best role model to the ones who

look up to me For my nieces and nephews

I want them to know that when things get

difficult I will be there for them encour-

aging and supporting themrdquo Hoskins

said ldquoAnd they need to know there are

other people who are ready to assist them

when things get difficult in liferdquo

Ashley Wright WKCTC Vice President

of Institutional Advancement said one

of the most rewarding things about the

Community Scholarship Program is the

continued support of the community

ldquoItrsquos a commitment to these students

that regardless of what their personal and

professional aspirations may be they will

not have to put it on hold

because of financial barriersrdquo

Wright said

ldquoWe cannot make that

commitment without our

donorsrdquo added Wright

ldquoWe are so grateful

Paducah Bank believed in

the vision of the Community

Scholarship Program and what it

could do for Paducah and McCracken

County from the very beginning They

became one of the first businesses to

financially support this initiative and

have been committed to the scholarshiprsquos

purpose of increasing the percentage

of McCracken County students that

transition from high school to post-

secondary education Today we know

that students who participate

in the Community

Scholarship Program

are staying enrolled in

college earning a higher

GPA than their non-

CSP peers and earning

more college credit

each semester This

success is due to the businesses

and organizations that stepped up in

the beginning before we could have

envisioned these results Paducah Bank

is always looking toward the future of

this community and their support of

the Community Scholarship Program is

evidence of their commitment to the next

generation of Paducah and McCracken

Countyrdquo

SAYS HELLO

WOW VOLUME 25 2016 bull 47

THE ARTof EDUCATION AT PADUCAH SCHOOL OF ART AND DESIGN

49

ldquoTHE ENTIRE ART SCHOOL CAMPUS

ANCHORS PADUCAHrsquoS GROWING CREATIVE

ECONOMY AND ADDS WEIGHT TO THE REGIONrsquoS

RECOGNITION AS A CULTURAL DESTINATION I AM PLEASED AND PROUD

TO HAVE WORKED WITH SO MANY EXTRAORDINARY

INDIVIDUALS IN MAKING THE COMMUNITYrsquoS VISION FOR A WORLD-CLASS ART SCHOOL A REALITY AND I

AM DELIGHTED WITH WHAT WE HAVE ACCOMPLISHEDrdquo

mdashPAUL AHO Dean of the Paducah

School of Art and Design

In March 2000 the city of Paducah in partnership with Paducah Bank

launched its award-winning Artist Relocation

Program as a means of revitalizing its historic

LowerTown neighborhood This highly successful

program has infused over $30 million into the

local economy earning Paducah international

recognition as a historic cultural destination

and significantly enriching the cultural life of

the region

In August 2008 a collaborative effort between

the city West Kentucky Community and Technical

College (WKCTC) and regional interests created

Paducah School of Art to serve the region and

anchor the LowerTown Arts District through the

creation of a world-class art school The school

opened in temporary studios in downtown

Paducah and immediately exceeded expectations

for its growth

As part of a larger vision for the schoolrsquos

expansion in April 2013 the school changed its

name to Paducah School of Art and Design (PSAD)

reflecting an expanded vision for its programming

and the art schoolrsquos absorption of the collegersquos long-

standing visual communication and multimedia

programs In January 2014 Paducah School of

Art opened the Ceramics and Small Metals

Building on Madison Street in LowerTown This

historic structure allowed for a greatly expanded

state-of-the-art ceramics studio as well as studios

for the launch of new programs in jewelry and

metals to further serve the community

ldquoI recently had a chance to tour the Paducah School of Art and Design which has to be one of the most inspiring state-of-the-art facilities for artists and art students to be found anywhere Itrsquos a beautiful and thoughtfully re-purposed light-filled crown jewel that will surely be a beacon for creative visual artists in all disciplines And I canrsquot imagine what kind of wonderful impact that creative engine is going to have on the communityrdquo

mdashMICHAEL KILLOREN Local Arts Agencies Director National Endowment for the Arts

50 bull WOW VOLUME 25 2016

PSAD expanded again in August 2014 with the

completion of its 7000-square-foot Sculpture Building

located adjacent to the ceramics and small metals studios

The Sculpture Building houses fully equipped studios for

clay modeling large-scale projects wood and metals

fabrication along with a foundry and studios for mold

making and bronze casting

Also in August 2014 renovations began on the 2D and

Graphic Design Building in a historic building adjacent to

PSADrsquos other LowerTown studios This 30000-square-foot

expansion opened in January and houses the schoolrsquos programs

in drawing painting photography visual communication

and multimedia It also includes a resource library and

dedicated galleries for an enhanced exhibition program

further serving the region and the goals of WKCTC

ldquoCompletion of PSADrsquos new 2D and Graphic Design

building will allow us to properly house all of our 2D and

media programs in one location expand our Master Artists

Workshop program increase our public programming and

community outreach and continue to build on our note-

worthy exhibition programrdquo said Paul Aho Dean of PSAD

In support of Paducahrsquos emergence as a cultural and arts

destination and an eye toward national recognition for its

programs PSAD launched its first Master Artist Workshops

in the summer of 2014 The program featured national

artists and educators and attracted students from across

the country With the advent of new classes and faculty

come new opportunities for students seeking to launch

their college experience as well as significant new resources

for emerging and established artists to enhance their career

opportunities in the region and beyond

Paducah Bank supported the completion of PSAD with a

$150000 gift and the naming rights for the Paducah Bank

Kitchens Cafeacute

Paducah School of Art and Design is a division of West

Kentucky Community and Technical College a regionally

accredited college recognized by The Aspen Institute as

one of the top ten community colleges in the nation three

consecutive times and twice as a Finalist with Distinction

ldquoAt PSAD a diverse mix of traditional and non-traditional

students and studio artists from the community work side

by side in the studiosrdquo said WKCTC president Dr Barbara

Veazey ldquosharing insights experience and ideas to the

mutual benefit of allrdquo

PaulAho is the Dean of Paducah

School of Art and Design where he also teaches digital photography He earned

his Bachelor of Fine Arts degree at Florida State

University and his Master of Fine Arts degree from the

University of South Florida Paul has also taught at Palm

Beach Community College and Florida Atlantic University

He has twice been awarded South Florida Cultural

Consortium Visual and Media Artists Fellowships and

his work is represented in numerous public and private

collections ldquoThe entire art school campus anchors

Paducahrsquos growing creative economy and adds weight to

the regionrsquos recognition as a cultural destinationrdquo says

Aho ldquoI am pleased and proud to have worked with so

many extraordinary individuals in making the communityrsquos

vision for a world-class art school a reality and I am

delighted with what we have accomplishedrdquo

it

Allpo1nt

PADUCAH BANK

WE NOW HAVE 55000 FREE ATMs

P O W E R E D B Y reg

Go online today to find an ATM near you or download the app

wwwpaducahbankcom M E M B E R F D I C

~ ~ --middot

InHonorof

Those Who Serve

Paducah Bank is joining with the Paducah community to foster strong positive relationships between police and those they seek to protect

WOW VOLUME 25 2016

53

News feeds around the nation have been full of shootings protests

and nation-wide outrage of late Some of that has resulted from rifts between police

departments and the communities theyrsquove sworn to protect

Members of the Paducah Police Department have taken steps to make sure such a

disassociation never encroaches on the community they preserve and protect Chief of

Police Brandon Barnhill says he believes establishing The Police Foundation of Paducah-

McCracken County Inc will create a way to further tie his force to the Paducah public

ldquoWe felt like this was an opportunity for us to provide an open door or an avenue for

the community to further support some of our initiativesrdquo he said

The foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization designed to raise funds and to

give local police extra resources for improving public safety strengthening community

partnerships and increasing employee development Barnhill says the City of Paducah

has given his department sufficient funding but this new effort will raise money for

extra programs and training and will hopefully strengthen the forcersquos bond with the

local community

ldquoWe see the value of relationships transparency an open-door policy and of opening

lines of communication with the

communityrdquo Barnhill says

By investing in the Paducah

Police Departmentrsquos foundation

the com-munity will help fund

programs like improved training

courses continuing education and

the purchase of new technology

for police use But Barnhill says

strengthening the relationship between

the force and the community is still

the foundationrsquos ultimate focus Itrsquos a

goal that the chief says matters now

more than ever

ldquoRelationships have to have a

strong foundational level at which you

Building on a

strongfoundation Funding provided through the Paducah Police Foundation will support initiatives in

these areas each year allowing the Paducah Police Department to undertake innovative

projects and improve its ability to serve the citizens of Paducah

bull Keep police officers safe bull Fight violence and drug related crime bull Improve

Paducah police community relations bull Make neighborhoods safer bull Provide healthy

outlets for youth bull Assist police officers in upgrading critical skills and education

The Police Foundation of Paducah McCracken County is the only organization sanc-

tioned by the Paducah Police Department to raise funds for its benefit

The Police Foundation of Paducah McCracken County Inc is a registered corporation

with the state of Kentucky and is recognized by the federal government as a 501(c)(3)

tax exempt non-profit organization

54 bull WOW VOLUME 25 2016

Building on a

strongfoundation

know people in the community they

know you as an individual and they

know your principlesrdquo he says ldquoThey

know how you manage an agency as

large as a police departmentrdquo

ldquoThe success of a community has

much to do with the success of the

institutions that form the basis of its

safety and securityrdquo said Joe Framptom

a member of the Paducah Police

Foundation board ldquoI personally believe

that the creation of this organization will

be a constructive means of supporting the

goals of our local police force and will

be a proactive impetus to maintaining

strong productive alliances between the

members of the Paducah police and the

people in our community Our bank is

pleased that we can be a part of this new

endeavor This is one more way each of

us at Paducah Bank can creatively and

beneficially serve our communityrdquo

Board Chairman Jim Garrett whole-

heartedly agrees ldquoI am honored to serve

on the new Police Foundationrsquos board

and hope that businesses and individuals

in the Paducah community will consider

supporting our effortsrdquo Garrett says

ldquoWe hope to help build a police force

capable of dealing with the complexity

of the 21st century It is imperative that

we assist our officers with additional

education and enhanced opportunities

for positive interaction with the

community it serves Every person can

make a difference no matter how big

or small as long as we have a common

goal in mindrdquo

Anyone who would like to know

more about the organization or who

would like to donate online can visit

wwwpaducahpolicefoundationorg

Donations may be made by mail to

the Police Foundation of Paducah-

McCracken County Inc PO Box 594

Paducah KY 42002-0594 Donations

can also be made in person at any

Paducah Bank location

LEFT TO RIGHT Chief Brandon Barnhill Paducah Bank CEO Joe Framptom

Board Member Leon Owens Assistant Chief Brian Krueger Board Chairman

Jim Garrett Board Member Gary Reese

NOT PICTURED Board Members Whitney Denson and April Wolfrom

WOW VOLUME 25 2016 bull 55

theLast page

ldquoUrban architecture especially architecture from the early twentieth century has been a favorite subject of my art for as long

as I have been painting I knew the first time I drove up Broadway and saw

downtown Paducah that it would soon be the subject of my paintingsrdquo

WILLIAM RENZULLI was one of the first artists to personally and professionally invest in the LowerTown Artist Relocation program and has continued to be a stalwart participant and supporter of the arts culture in Paducah

WOW VOLUME 25 2016

56

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your long-term goals helping you to retire confidently on your

terms Call today for more information or to schedule a visit

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Securities offered through LPL Financial Member FINRASIPC Insurance products offered through LPL Financial or its licensed affiliates Paducah Bank and Paducah Financial Consultants are not registered brokerdealers and are not affiliated with LPL Financial

Not FDIC Insured Not Bank Guaranteed May Lose Value Not a Bank Deposit Not Insured By Any Federal Government Agency

CAHBANK

PADUCAH BANK

Post Office Box 2600 bull Paducah KY 42002-2600

PRSRT STD US POSTAGE

PAID PADUCAH KY PERMIT 44

A WOW wedding deserves a WOW bank

Itrsquos a new start Itrsquos a new relationship Itrsquos a new life We want to be a part of it all

Call or stop by a Paducah Bank location today and letrsquos get acquainted You have so much to plan for and we want to help

with financial products and services for every plan and every dream Let us put a little WOW in your new life together

wwwpaducahbankcom M E M B E R F D I C

Page 36: PB WOW VOLUME25 plus COV - Paducah KY Bank

$

$ $

$

Dollar$fromheaven A local church received a gift that

honored their members their mission and their beliefs

Many dream of it Some hope for it Others may pray for it ldquoItrdquo is the improbable phone call

delivering news that a stranger has named you the sole beneficiary of a trust

sufficient to retire all your debt

Seven Oaks Church of Christ on Highway 97 in Mayfield was on the

receiving end of just such a phone call in October of 2015

The congregation had made a leap of faith in 2014 adding a 4000-plus

square foot educational annex to the existing church facility to allow for a

growing congregation Included in the project were two new canopies LED

parking lot lights and other minor improvements bringing the total cost of

the project to approximately $600000 Through quarterly ldquoFifth Sundayrdquo

contributions the debt had been reduced to $338000 but was still costing

the church about $1000 per month in interest alone

One phone call from Paducah Bankrsquos Melanie McNeill changed the entire

financial situation of the church Seven Oaks was the sole beneficiary of a trust

valued at $367000 enough to retire the churchrsquos $338000 debt As Seven

Oaks Minister Josh Ketchum communicated ldquoWhen we found out the amount

of money we were fully convinced in the providence of Godrdquo

Asked if he felt the church had received pennies from heaven Elder Don

Sparks responded ldquoNo not pennies dollars from heavenrdquo

The bequest was left to the church by Graves County native Elizabeth Allene

Morris who was not a member of Seven Oaks Church and known by few in

the church Her nephew Mike Mabry describes his aunt as a strong-willed

independent woman with a sense of ad-

venture which led her to California in the

1930rsquos where she spent most of her life

Mabry fondly recalled ldquoMy Aunt

Allene had a good head for figures and

probably saw something she liked about

Seven Oaks Churchrdquo

She created her will in 1994 which

included a trust to go into effect at her

death to benefit her sister Estelle Seay

Paducah Bank became the trustee and was

responsible for managing the funds and

distributing designated principle and

40 bull WOW VOLUME 25 2016

bull

ldquoMelanie worked

really well with us and

was right on top of things She made

us feel comfortable and we believed she

always had the best interest of her client

in mind She always had time to talk to

done through Paducah Bankrdquo

Seven Oaksrsquo Josh Ketchum and

Don Sparks remember Melanie

McNeillrsquos response when they filled her

in on the details of how the amount

of the unexpected bequest related to

Josh KETCHUM

Seven Oaks Minister monthly payments to Seay for as long as

she lived At Seayrsquos death the remaining

value of the trust was to be paid out to

the church Seay was a member of Seven

Oaks but had moved away years ago to

be cared for by family Like Mrs Morris

few people in the church knew her

Mabry who lives in northern

Kentucky cared for his Aunt Estelle

in her declining health and dealt with

Paducah Bank in regard to the trust

He describes dealings with the Bank

and Melanie McNeill in particular

us and I never felt that she was rushing

me or trying to cut a conversation shortrdquo

Seeing no obstacles in his remote

dealings from outside the geographical

region of Paducah Bank he offered the

ultimate compliment ldquoIf I were in the

position to establish a trust it would be

the church debt She said ldquoThis is a

God thingrdquo

Whether you consider it a God

thing providence of God or a happy

coincidence it was made possible by a

wise woman doing prudent estate

planning with a local bank

WOW VOLUME 25 2016 bull 41

Making Memories

PADUCAH BANK SPREADS THE WOW

AROUND TOWN Over the river down main street at the movies and in the parking

lotmdashno matter the location or the encounter when Paducah Bank is there some WOW is going on Herersquos just a REALLY brief look at some of the wonderful experiences weve had this past year

WOW VOLUME 25 2016

42

LEFT Our young friend Jose (Paco)

dos Remedios shared his music and his love of

his hometown with everyone in a recent TV commercial

1 Joe Framptom presents a check for $2500 to Paducah Bank Teen of the Year winner

Meg Hancock 2 Cathy Crecelius and WPSD NewsChannel 6 were our

partners for a Super Shredder event 3 Lisa Long and Maurie McGarvey

ldquoleaned inrdquo and learned about women in the workplace last summer 4 Rae and

Dixie Hall were WOW warriors and rowers at the Dragon Boat races 5 Paducah Bank honors our veterans each day with a special

place to park 6 Macie Hargrove loved the holiday parade in WOW fashion 7 Sarah Hendley

did some networking at our summer college reception 8 Hollie Potter always gives a helping

hand to our Paducah Bank volunteer efforts 9 Some Paducah Bank swingers include Mike Shelbourne

Mark Knecht Mardie Herndon and Rick Loyd

ESERVED FOR OUR

VETERANS bull AND MILITARY

( -~

321

654

987

Karess HOSKINS

It takes a COMMUNITY

and SCHOLARSHIP

to create a productive pathwayfor college-bound

students with f inancial needs

PADUCAH BANK HAS DONATED $150000 TO THE

COMMUNITY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

WOW VOLUME 25 2016

45

SAYS HELLO

McCracken County High School 2015

THE PHONE RINGS AND AUTOMATICALLY KELE

Kele doesnrsquot just pick up the phone She picks up little things about people and remembers them From answering your calls to answering your questions the people at Paducah Bank give you personal attention and treat you like you really matter for one simple reason YOU DO Talk to the people at Paducah Bank

Real people Real service 2705755700

M E M B E R F D I C

graduate Karess Hoskins could hardly hold back her tears as she described how much

the support from the Community Scholarship Program meant to her

A first-generation college student at West Kentucky Community and Technical

College Hoskins was one of more than 150 Community Scholarship Program

students family friends and supporters who attended a luncheon recognizing students

and supporters of the program

ldquoThank you to the donors for giving students like me the opportunity to attend

college tuition-freerdquo said the 18-year-old Hoskins who plans to pursue a career in

radiology ldquoTo not have to worry about having to pay for college allows us to

focus on selecting a major and getting good gradesrdquo

Hoskinsrsquo parents Kenny and Mary Hoskins said receiving a community

scholarship was the reason their daughter is able to go to college ldquoItrsquos so

wonderfulrdquo said Mary Hoskins ldquoWithout it (the CSP scholarship) we

would never have been able to send herrdquo Her father agreed ldquoItrsquos a blessing

It really helped out a whole lot Irsquom really proud of people helping out like

this it will help others toordquo he said

The Community Scholarship Program provides scholarship funding for

up to 60 credit hours toward a technical

certification andor an associate degree

at WKCTC The Rotary Club of

Paducah initiated the idea for the CSP

as a public-private partnership with strong

participation from the Rotary the City

of Paducah McCracken County Fiscal

Court partnering high schools WKCTC

Paducah Bank and several local businesses

and companies Students at a participating

Paducah or McCracken County

high school or homeschool

within McCracken County

are eligible for the program

as long as they meet certain

criteria The inaugural CSP

class began at WKCTC in fall

2014 with 216 students Many of

those students will have graduated

46 bull WOW VOLUME 25 2016

THE PHONE RINGS AND AUTOMATICALLY KELE

from the college beginning in May 2015

Hoskins said she is striving to be a

positive influence on others ldquoIrsquom trying

to be the best role model to the ones who

look up to me For my nieces and nephews

I want them to know that when things get

difficult I will be there for them encour-

aging and supporting themrdquo Hoskins

said ldquoAnd they need to know there are

other people who are ready to assist them

when things get difficult in liferdquo

Ashley Wright WKCTC Vice President

of Institutional Advancement said one

of the most rewarding things about the

Community Scholarship Program is the

continued support of the community

ldquoItrsquos a commitment to these students

that regardless of what their personal and

professional aspirations may be they will

not have to put it on hold

because of financial barriersrdquo

Wright said

ldquoWe cannot make that

commitment without our

donorsrdquo added Wright

ldquoWe are so grateful

Paducah Bank believed in

the vision of the Community

Scholarship Program and what it

could do for Paducah and McCracken

County from the very beginning They

became one of the first businesses to

financially support this initiative and

have been committed to the scholarshiprsquos

purpose of increasing the percentage

of McCracken County students that

transition from high school to post-

secondary education Today we know

that students who participate

in the Community

Scholarship Program

are staying enrolled in

college earning a higher

GPA than their non-

CSP peers and earning

more college credit

each semester This

success is due to the businesses

and organizations that stepped up in

the beginning before we could have

envisioned these results Paducah Bank

is always looking toward the future of

this community and their support of

the Community Scholarship Program is

evidence of their commitment to the next

generation of Paducah and McCracken

Countyrdquo

SAYS HELLO

WOW VOLUME 25 2016 bull 47

THE ARTof EDUCATION AT PADUCAH SCHOOL OF ART AND DESIGN

49

ldquoTHE ENTIRE ART SCHOOL CAMPUS

ANCHORS PADUCAHrsquoS GROWING CREATIVE

ECONOMY AND ADDS WEIGHT TO THE REGIONrsquoS

RECOGNITION AS A CULTURAL DESTINATION I AM PLEASED AND PROUD

TO HAVE WORKED WITH SO MANY EXTRAORDINARY

INDIVIDUALS IN MAKING THE COMMUNITYrsquoS VISION FOR A WORLD-CLASS ART SCHOOL A REALITY AND I

AM DELIGHTED WITH WHAT WE HAVE ACCOMPLISHEDrdquo

mdashPAUL AHO Dean of the Paducah

School of Art and Design

In March 2000 the city of Paducah in partnership with Paducah Bank

launched its award-winning Artist Relocation

Program as a means of revitalizing its historic

LowerTown neighborhood This highly successful

program has infused over $30 million into the

local economy earning Paducah international

recognition as a historic cultural destination

and significantly enriching the cultural life of

the region

In August 2008 a collaborative effort between

the city West Kentucky Community and Technical

College (WKCTC) and regional interests created

Paducah School of Art to serve the region and

anchor the LowerTown Arts District through the

creation of a world-class art school The school

opened in temporary studios in downtown

Paducah and immediately exceeded expectations

for its growth

As part of a larger vision for the schoolrsquos

expansion in April 2013 the school changed its

name to Paducah School of Art and Design (PSAD)

reflecting an expanded vision for its programming

and the art schoolrsquos absorption of the collegersquos long-

standing visual communication and multimedia

programs In January 2014 Paducah School of

Art opened the Ceramics and Small Metals

Building on Madison Street in LowerTown This

historic structure allowed for a greatly expanded

state-of-the-art ceramics studio as well as studios

for the launch of new programs in jewelry and

metals to further serve the community

ldquoI recently had a chance to tour the Paducah School of Art and Design which has to be one of the most inspiring state-of-the-art facilities for artists and art students to be found anywhere Itrsquos a beautiful and thoughtfully re-purposed light-filled crown jewel that will surely be a beacon for creative visual artists in all disciplines And I canrsquot imagine what kind of wonderful impact that creative engine is going to have on the communityrdquo

mdashMICHAEL KILLOREN Local Arts Agencies Director National Endowment for the Arts

50 bull WOW VOLUME 25 2016

PSAD expanded again in August 2014 with the

completion of its 7000-square-foot Sculpture Building

located adjacent to the ceramics and small metals studios

The Sculpture Building houses fully equipped studios for

clay modeling large-scale projects wood and metals

fabrication along with a foundry and studios for mold

making and bronze casting

Also in August 2014 renovations began on the 2D and

Graphic Design Building in a historic building adjacent to

PSADrsquos other LowerTown studios This 30000-square-foot

expansion opened in January and houses the schoolrsquos programs

in drawing painting photography visual communication

and multimedia It also includes a resource library and

dedicated galleries for an enhanced exhibition program

further serving the region and the goals of WKCTC

ldquoCompletion of PSADrsquos new 2D and Graphic Design

building will allow us to properly house all of our 2D and

media programs in one location expand our Master Artists

Workshop program increase our public programming and

community outreach and continue to build on our note-

worthy exhibition programrdquo said Paul Aho Dean of PSAD

In support of Paducahrsquos emergence as a cultural and arts

destination and an eye toward national recognition for its

programs PSAD launched its first Master Artist Workshops

in the summer of 2014 The program featured national

artists and educators and attracted students from across

the country With the advent of new classes and faculty

come new opportunities for students seeking to launch

their college experience as well as significant new resources

for emerging and established artists to enhance their career

opportunities in the region and beyond

Paducah Bank supported the completion of PSAD with a

$150000 gift and the naming rights for the Paducah Bank

Kitchens Cafeacute

Paducah School of Art and Design is a division of West

Kentucky Community and Technical College a regionally

accredited college recognized by The Aspen Institute as

one of the top ten community colleges in the nation three

consecutive times and twice as a Finalist with Distinction

ldquoAt PSAD a diverse mix of traditional and non-traditional

students and studio artists from the community work side

by side in the studiosrdquo said WKCTC president Dr Barbara

Veazey ldquosharing insights experience and ideas to the

mutual benefit of allrdquo

PaulAho is the Dean of Paducah

School of Art and Design where he also teaches digital photography He earned

his Bachelor of Fine Arts degree at Florida State

University and his Master of Fine Arts degree from the

University of South Florida Paul has also taught at Palm

Beach Community College and Florida Atlantic University

He has twice been awarded South Florida Cultural

Consortium Visual and Media Artists Fellowships and

his work is represented in numerous public and private

collections ldquoThe entire art school campus anchors

Paducahrsquos growing creative economy and adds weight to

the regionrsquos recognition as a cultural destinationrdquo says

Aho ldquoI am pleased and proud to have worked with so

many extraordinary individuals in making the communityrsquos

vision for a world-class art school a reality and I am

delighted with what we have accomplishedrdquo

it

Allpo1nt

PADUCAH BANK

WE NOW HAVE 55000 FREE ATMs

P O W E R E D B Y reg

Go online today to find an ATM near you or download the app

wwwpaducahbankcom M E M B E R F D I C

~ ~ --middot

InHonorof

Those Who Serve

Paducah Bank is joining with the Paducah community to foster strong positive relationships between police and those they seek to protect

WOW VOLUME 25 2016

53

News feeds around the nation have been full of shootings protests

and nation-wide outrage of late Some of that has resulted from rifts between police

departments and the communities theyrsquove sworn to protect

Members of the Paducah Police Department have taken steps to make sure such a

disassociation never encroaches on the community they preserve and protect Chief of

Police Brandon Barnhill says he believes establishing The Police Foundation of Paducah-

McCracken County Inc will create a way to further tie his force to the Paducah public

ldquoWe felt like this was an opportunity for us to provide an open door or an avenue for

the community to further support some of our initiativesrdquo he said

The foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization designed to raise funds and to

give local police extra resources for improving public safety strengthening community

partnerships and increasing employee development Barnhill says the City of Paducah

has given his department sufficient funding but this new effort will raise money for

extra programs and training and will hopefully strengthen the forcersquos bond with the

local community

ldquoWe see the value of relationships transparency an open-door policy and of opening

lines of communication with the

communityrdquo Barnhill says

By investing in the Paducah

Police Departmentrsquos foundation

the com-munity will help fund

programs like improved training

courses continuing education and

the purchase of new technology

for police use But Barnhill says

strengthening the relationship between

the force and the community is still

the foundationrsquos ultimate focus Itrsquos a

goal that the chief says matters now

more than ever

ldquoRelationships have to have a

strong foundational level at which you

Building on a

strongfoundation Funding provided through the Paducah Police Foundation will support initiatives in

these areas each year allowing the Paducah Police Department to undertake innovative

projects and improve its ability to serve the citizens of Paducah

bull Keep police officers safe bull Fight violence and drug related crime bull Improve

Paducah police community relations bull Make neighborhoods safer bull Provide healthy

outlets for youth bull Assist police officers in upgrading critical skills and education

The Police Foundation of Paducah McCracken County is the only organization sanc-

tioned by the Paducah Police Department to raise funds for its benefit

The Police Foundation of Paducah McCracken County Inc is a registered corporation

with the state of Kentucky and is recognized by the federal government as a 501(c)(3)

tax exempt non-profit organization

54 bull WOW VOLUME 25 2016

Building on a

strongfoundation

know people in the community they

know you as an individual and they

know your principlesrdquo he says ldquoThey

know how you manage an agency as

large as a police departmentrdquo

ldquoThe success of a community has

much to do with the success of the

institutions that form the basis of its

safety and securityrdquo said Joe Framptom

a member of the Paducah Police

Foundation board ldquoI personally believe

that the creation of this organization will

be a constructive means of supporting the

goals of our local police force and will

be a proactive impetus to maintaining

strong productive alliances between the

members of the Paducah police and the

people in our community Our bank is

pleased that we can be a part of this new

endeavor This is one more way each of

us at Paducah Bank can creatively and

beneficially serve our communityrdquo

Board Chairman Jim Garrett whole-

heartedly agrees ldquoI am honored to serve

on the new Police Foundationrsquos board

and hope that businesses and individuals

in the Paducah community will consider

supporting our effortsrdquo Garrett says

ldquoWe hope to help build a police force

capable of dealing with the complexity

of the 21st century It is imperative that

we assist our officers with additional

education and enhanced opportunities

for positive interaction with the

community it serves Every person can

make a difference no matter how big

or small as long as we have a common

goal in mindrdquo

Anyone who would like to know

more about the organization or who

would like to donate online can visit

wwwpaducahpolicefoundationorg

Donations may be made by mail to

the Police Foundation of Paducah-

McCracken County Inc PO Box 594

Paducah KY 42002-0594 Donations

can also be made in person at any

Paducah Bank location

LEFT TO RIGHT Chief Brandon Barnhill Paducah Bank CEO Joe Framptom

Board Member Leon Owens Assistant Chief Brian Krueger Board Chairman

Jim Garrett Board Member Gary Reese

NOT PICTURED Board Members Whitney Denson and April Wolfrom

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ldquoUrban architecture especially architecture from the early twentieth century has been a favorite subject of my art for as long

as I have been painting I knew the first time I drove up Broadway and saw

downtown Paducah that it would soon be the subject of my paintingsrdquo

WILLIAM RENZULLI was one of the first artists to personally and professionally invest in the LowerTown Artist Relocation program and has continued to be a stalwart participant and supporter of the arts culture in Paducah

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