June 18, 2013
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The Agenda is a listing of government meetings today. n Barkley Regional Airport Board of Directors — 3:30 p.m., Midwest Aviation, 200 Hardy Roberts Drive. n Fulton City Commission — 5:45 p...
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The Lineup
Today AARP with IRS offers free tax service to low- and moderate-income individuals, with special attention to those age 60 and older, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Paducah-McCracken County Senior Center, 1400...
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Duplicate Bridge
ECHO DUPLICATE BRIDGE CENTER 1723 Kentucky Ave. Sunday Afternoon Club Championship Overall Winners Flight A 1. Larry Thompson and Dennis Affholter. 2. Jim and Louella Lyon. 3. ...
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In our schools
n Heath High School SBDM — 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, conference room. SNbSn n n Items for In Our Schools must be submitted by noon Thursday of each week by e-mailing news@paducahsun.com.
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WILL PINKSTON | The Sun Clark Flatt, president of Jason Foundation, begins a presentation during a Propeller Club of Paducah meeting on Tuesday about youth suicide prevention by showing photos of his son, Jason. The teen committed suicide nearly 16 years ago. Flatt calls youth suicide the silent epidemic as it remains the third-leading cause of death among the 10-24 age group.
Youth suicide remains silent epidemic in US
Pictures of Jason Flatt smiled down upon his father, Clark, as he described the teenage boy that could be from Anywhere, USA. An athletic, B-student who enjoyed hanging with friends, Jason would...
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SUBMITTED PHOTO Electrodes are used to raise the temperature of the subsurface beyond the boiling point of TCE, a degreaser for metal parts. Vapors were extracted to remove TCE at the above-ground water treatment system.
Funding sources for DOE cleanup remain uncertain
The outcome for the United States Enrichment Corporation’s work force past 2013 is not the only uncertainty at the Paducah Gaseous Diffusion Plant as Department of Energy officials look for ways to...
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Photo contest accepting entries
Paducah Photo 2013 is accepting entries. The competition will award $2,500 to artists selected by three international jurors and provide exhibition opportunities to local artists. The deadline f...
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The Generation Joshua (GenJ) Club of Paducah took its annual trip to Frankfort on Feb. 28 and March 1. Attendees paged for the House of Representatives both days, toured the Capitol and met with state Reps. Gerald Watkins and Steve Rudy and Sen. Bob Leeper. The club also met with the executive director of the Family Foundation of Kentucky, Kent Ostrander, and his wife, Joyce. From left are Tyler Cunningham, Weslan Banks, Caroline Webb, Caleb Burch, Alissa Cunningham, Lily Silverstein, Emily Hendrix, Olivia Ellis, Amanda Ellis, Hannah Ellis, Aaron Silverstein, Harvest Prude, Samuel Webb, Victoria Poston, Evan Watkins, Alex Harp, Jaclyn White, Skyler Gleue, Matt Johnston, Titus Prude, Clay Watkins and Hunter Watkins. GenJ is a Christian-based civic group for youth 11-19 years of age. The Paducah club meets on the first Friday of every month at 3 p.m. in Crounse Hall, room 101 at WKCTC unless noted otherwise. Visitors 11-19 are welcome.
GenJ Club visits Frankfort
The Generation Joshua (GenJ) Club of Paducah took its annual trip to Frankfort on Feb. 28 and March 1. Attendees paged for the House of Representatives both days, toured the Capitol and met with st...
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ALLIE DOUGLASS | The SunAudrey Barrett, 5, of Paducah gasps Saturday afternoon as she is the first to reach an Easter egg during the annual Community Easter Egg Hunt at Lone Oak United Methodist Church. The hunt was held indoors due to chilly weather, with eggs hidden throughout the church halls, classrooms and sanctuary. Barrett filled her basket to the brim with eggs.
Finding a good egg
Audrey Barrett, 5, of Paducah gasps Saturday afternoon as she is the first to reach an Easter egg during the annual Community Easter Egg Hunt at Lone Oak United Methodist Church. The hunt was held ...
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LAUREL BLACK | The Sun Matthew Fondaw, 13, finds a cupcake-shaped Easter treat at Heartland Worship Center's Easter celebration on Saturday. Volunteers placed eggs in easy-to-reach places for children with mobility issues, and special audible eggs were available for children with visual impairments.
Ministry reaches special-needs children
For families with special-needs children, attending social events — including regular church services — poses a challenge. “You struggle with places where you have to be quiet and confined with ...
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Reunions
The Heath High School Alumni Association annual dinner and meeting will begin at 6 p.m. Saturday, April 13, at the Heath High School cafeteria. The cost is $12 a person. The classes of 1962 and 196...
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The Lineup
Monday AARP with IRS offers free tax service to low and moderate income individuals, with special attention to those age 60 and older, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Paducah-McCracken County Senior Center, 1...
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Graves County Central Elementary School sixth-graders hold the certificates they earned from completing 10 weeks of Drug Abuse Resistance Education. DARE returned to the Graves County Schools in the past year after an absence of several years. School Resource Officer John Cavin taught their class.
DARE central to students
Graves County Central Elementary School sixth-graders show the certificates they earned from completing 10 weeks of Drug Abuse Resistance Education. DARE returned to the Graves County Schools in th...
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Professor: Sinkholes no cause for alarm locally
While sinkholes have been popping up all over the news lately, a geology professor said there is no reason for local residents to be concerned. George Kipphut, professor and department chairman ...
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School districts brace for cuts
School districts across Kentucky have been warned to expect a reduction in federal funding with the start of the 2013 school year. State education officials have cautioned districts to expect a ...
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