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	Mayor's Book Club Inaugural Event On April 17, 2013, Mayor Gayle Kaler held the inaugural event for the Mayor's Book Club. Mayor Kaler asked elementary schools within the Paducah city limits to select five students, one from each grade first through fifth, to come to City Hall. The participating schools were Clark Elementary, Community Christian Academy, McNabb Elementary, Morgan Elementary, and St. Mary Elementary. At the event, each student was presented with their own copy of P is for Paducah. The students and Mayor Kaler also read the book together.
	2013 Fair Housing Luncheon On April 11, 2013, the Paducah Human Rights Commission held its 16th Annual Fair Housing Luncheon at Walker Hall Events Center. Mayor Gayle Kaler and Judge-Executive Van Newberry read the Fair Housing Proclamation. Guest speakers were Mr. Mark Link, Sr. Vice President and Chief Credit Officer for Paducah Bank, and City of Paducah Planning Director Steve Ervin. The 2013 Fair Housing Award was presented to Ervin and to Community Development Planner Charlie Doherty for the Fountain Avenue Neighborhood Revitalization Project. Doherty also provide vocal entertainment for the attendees. Chamber of Commerce President Elaine Spalding, who is leaving Paducah to take a position in another state, was recognized for her dedication to the community.
	TeleTech Ceremony and Groundbreaking A ceremony and groundbreaking in which Governor Steve Beshear attended was held March 21, 2013 for the new TeleTech customer care (call) center. TeleTech will be bringing 450 jobs to Paducah. The company will utilize the Commerce Center building at 401 Kentucky Avenue and new facilty that will be constructed in Paducah Commerce Park.
	Mayor's Art Club Opening Reception In January 2013, Mayor Gayle Kaler launched the Mayor’s Art Club. Mayor Kaler asked for artists who live in McCracken County to submit photos of their work. A committee reviewed the 27 entries and narrowed the list to eight artists. All forms of art were accepted and the eight selected artists showcase a diversity of disciplines ranging from sculptors and ceramists to photographers and painters. Each quarter of the calendar year, two of the eight artists will have the opportunity to display their artwork at City Hall in either the Mayor's office or reception area. An opening reception was held February 14, 2013. More information can be found at Mayor's Art Club.
	Mayor and Commissioners Ceremonial Swearing-In, January 2013 A reception and ceremonial swearing-in of the City of Paducah Board of Commissioners was held January 8, 2013 at City Hall. Mayor Gayle Kaler and Commissioners Richard Abraham, Carol Gault, Allan Rhodes, and Sandra Wilson were sworn in by Kentucky Supreme Court Justice Bill Cunningham. The ceremony includes prayers for the City of Paducah, McCracken County, State of Kentucky, and the nation. The ceremony ended with a song of praise from Harrison Street Baptist Church. Ceremonial Swearing-In Video >>
	2012 Veterans Day Parade The Paducah Park Services Department and the Veterans Day Planning Committee held the 2012 Veterans Day Parade Opening Ceremony and Parade on Monday, November 12. The opening ceremony included the presentation of the 2012 Distinguished Veteran, Leon Dodge, who served as the parade’s grand marshal. The winners of the Veterans Day Essay contest were introduced, and the first place winners read their essays for the crowd. The parade began at 11 a.m. at 2^nd and Broadway and traveled along Broadway to 17^th Street. 2012 Veterans Day Parade Video >>
	Electrical Code Workshop 2012 The Fire Prevention Division organized the first ever Electrical Code Workshop held November 9, 2012 at the Julian Carroll Convention Center. More than 100 people from across the region attended to receive eight contact hours of continuing education for the State of Kentucky and learn about the structure and organization of the National Electrical Code (NEC) and how to properly apply it in real world settings. The workshop was taught by Bill McGovern, the Electrical Inspection Services Supervisor for the City of Plano, Texas. The Fire Prevention Division hopes to start providing annual workshops for the region.
	Riverfront Redevelopment Project-Infill Ceremony On November 2, 2012, a ceremony was held to kick off the Riverfront Redevelopment Project. Instead of a groundbreaking ceremony, the City held an infill ceremony with the tossing of colored sand to represent the building of a new land mass. The first step of the project is to build in 2013 an approximate 3-acre land mass into the Ohio River just downstream of the existing Schultz Park. The project had to be moved downstream due to a high concentration of mussels. The mussels in the new project area have been relocated. The land mass will need to settle for about a year before walkways and other amenities can be built. The project also includes the construction of a marina services building, 400 feet of transient dock, and a new boat launch facility (6th and Burnett Streets). A marina will be a future project, more than likely a public-private partnership. Speakers at the ceremony include Mayor Bill Paxton, Parks Services Director Mark Thompson, PRDA Board Member Joe Framptom, and Engineering-Public Works Director Rick Murphy. Riverfront Redevelopment Project Infill Ceremony Video >>
	Albert Jones Park Sign Dedication To honor former Mayor Albert Jones who served as mayor from 1996 until 2000, on August 14, 2012 the Paducah Board of Commissioners approved renaming Henry Clay Park as Albert Jones Park. The park is located at the former Henry Clay Elementary School site just northeast of Brooks Stadium. The park, located between Joe Bryan Drive, Guthrie Avenue, B Street, and South 21st Street, is approximately six acres with a walking path. Jones is a Korean War veteran who has served as Commonwealth attorney, U.S. attorney, and a state representative.
	Scholar House Ribbon Cutting Scholar House of Paducah is a project of Paducah Housing Services through the Housing Authority of Paducah. Scholar House is an apartment complex for parents pursuing an education with childcare and skills classes on site. The facility is next to the WKCTC campus. The City purchased the property for the project. A ribbon cutting ceremony was held October 9, 2012. Scholar House Ribbon Cutting Video >>
	2012 Dragon Boat Festival The River Discovery Center held the first ever Dragon Boat Festival on September 22, 2012 on Paducah’s riverfront. The festival involved 26 local teams racing in heats by paddling 40-foot long boats. Proceeds from the team entry fees and sponsorships benefited the educational programs at the River Discovery Center. The event brought an estimated 2500-3000 people to the riverfront. Next year, the museum hopes to have 36 teams. The 2013 Dragon Boat Festival is set for September 21.
	2012 Labor Day Parade The 2012 Labor Day Parade conducted by the Western Kentucky Labor Day Committee was held September 3. The parade followed Broadway starting at 14th Street and ending at 2nd Street after making a turn onto 2^nd Street toward Jefferson. Each year, the Labor Day Parade averages 60-70 entries. Before the parade in the Paducah Power parking lot (1500 Broadway), the Labor Day Committee presented a trophy and commemorative medals to members of the McCracken County Mustang Marching Band. After the parade in the downtown parking lot, attendees enjoyed political speaking, food and merchant vendors, inflatables for the kids, and four bands.
	Dog Park Grand Opening August 2012 In 2010, the public fundraising began for a dog park at Stuart located off Park Avenue just west of Noble Park. The City challenged the public to raise $20,000 toward the Paducah Dog Park and then the City would match that amount. Parks Services Director Mark Thompson says 85 different donors contributed to the park. An official opening ceremony was held August 15, 2012. The dog park is on an approximately 7-acre tract of land at the eastern end of Stuart Nelson Park. The park has two large fenced areas for large dogs and small dogs in addition to parking, water, and shelters.
	Minority Recruitment Forum The Paducah Police Department hosted a minority recruitment community forum on June 14, 2102 at the Robert Cherry Civic Center. The police department in addition to the City's human resources staff sought input from the community in exploring new ways to successfully recruit minority applicants for police officer positions.
	Children's Memorial Groundbreaking at Noble Park A memorial garden that was gravely damaged by the 2009 ice storm is getting a new location and new plantings. The groundbreaking for the Children’s Memorial Garden was Thursday, June 7, 2012 on the east side of Noble Park next to the tennis courts. The garden previously was next to the amphitheater. The Civic Beautification Board created the Children’s Memorial in 1996 by planting 19 white flowering dogwoods in memory of the 19 children killed in the Oklahoma City bombings. Over the years and especially after the ice storm, 18 of the dogwoods died. The new memorial will have 19 different types of dogwoods that will bloom from early spring through May. Each tree variety will be labeled.
	American Queen's First Visit to Paducah The American Queen made the first of its six scheduled 2012 stops in Paducah on Sunday, May 13, 2012 from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. The American Queen was acquired and refurbished by the Memphis-based Great American Steamboat Company. The American Queen was christened in Memphis, Tennessee on April 27. The steamboat is 418 feet long and can accommodate 436 guests.
	2nd Annual Lourdes Paducah Iron Mom Half Marathon The City of Paducah, along with Rehab Associates, Lourdes Hospital, and Family Service Society, organized the second annual running event which involves a half marathon (13.1 miles) for individuals and for two-person and four-person relay teams. The co-ed event was held May 12, 2012 at 6:30 a.m. with the start and finish along the floodwall near Schultz Park. The race route took runners along Jefferson Street, through several neighborhoods in Paducah’s West End, through Stuart Nelson Park, the Greenway Trail, and Bob Noble Park, around Lang Park in the Fountain Avenue Neighborhood, beside galleries in Lower Town, and along Madison Street to the finish. More than 700 runners from 12 states participated. All proceeds were provided to Family Service Society, Inc. which provides immediate emergency relief to residents of Paducah and McCracken County.
	2012 Human Rights Commission Fair Housing Luncheon The Human Rights Commission held its 15th Annual Fair Housing Luncheon on Thursday, April 12, 2012 at 9th Street Church of Christ located at 715 South 9th Street in Paducah. Additional Fair Housing Luncheon Information >>
	H.C. Mathis Apartments Ribbon Cutting On November 30, 2011, the Housing Authority of Paducah hosted a ribbon cutting and open house for the new H.C. Mathis Apartment Community. The new 28 apartments are for seniors and the disabled. The land was provided by the City of Paducah in a "land swap" between the Housing Authority and the City. News Release >>
	Emergency Operations Center Ribbon Cutting On October 14, 2011, McCracken County hosted a ribbon cutting celebration for the County's new Emergency Operations Center located next to the County Road Department on County Park Road. Photos include members of the McCracken County Fiscal Court.
	Touch a Truck 2011 The annual Touch a Truck event organized by the Paducah Parks Services Department was held September 15, 2011 in the Farmer's Market parking lot downtown. Hundreds of children came out to see and touch more than two dozen large vehicles including a fire truck, trolley, police car, garbage truck, ambulance, helicopter, and race car.
	Bikes on Broadway, Red, White, & Blue On September 11, 2011, the City of Paducah held Bikes on Broadway, Red, White, & Blue. It was a special Bikes on Broadway with American flags and banners for people to sign to pay tribute to emergency responders and to remember those lost in the September 11, 2001 terror attacks. The banners were sent to emergency responders in New York. During Bikes on Broadway, a section of Broadway is closed to vehicular traffic for three hours on a Sunday afternoon.
	September 11 Remembrance Ceremony Friday morning September 9, 2011, U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety Unit Paducah organized a remembrance ceremony at the Paducah riverfront to honor individuals who lost their lives in the September 11, 2011 terrorist attacks. The ceremony included local fire and police personnel including the Paducah Police Department Color Guard. It was a chance for the Coast Guard, Paducah Police Department, and Paducah Fire Department to come together to remember those lost in the September 11 attacks and to strengthen the existing bonds between their agencies. Rev. Kempton Baldridge of the Seamen's Church Institute offered a prayer.
	Community Garden Expansion A ribbon cutting ceremony was held June 13, 2011 for the expansion of the Community Garden located at 14th and Madison Streets. Boy Scout Matthew Rea coordinated the expansion project for his Eagle project. The garden now has 40 plots for the public to rent.
	April 2011- Protecting the Convention Center Facilities With the Julian Carroll Convention Center and the Expo Center located on the Ohio River side of the floodwall and with a forecast of the Ohio River cresting above the level of the 1997 flood, the City of Paducah began preparations to protect the facilities. A levee was built using the demolition debris from the former Executive Inn hotel. Sand was unloaded by the truck load next to the levee. Bastiens (four foot tall fabric bag in a wire mesh container) were filled with the sand and placed on top of the levee. On the river side of the Convention Center, a steel plate was installed to block the water. Inside the Convention Center along the back wall, which is a service corridor, crews placed sandbags. The purpose of the sandbags is to create a trough so that if any water seeps into the Convention Center it can be pumped out before it creeps into the carpeted and public areas of the building. This work began Sunday evening, April 24 and was completed Wednesday afternoon, April 27, 2011.
	April 2011--Floodgate Installation Beginning Sunday evening, April 24, 2011, City of Paducah crews started preparing to install the floodgates. At that time, the forecast indicated that the Ohio River would crest at 55 feet on May 3. On Monday, April 25, 2011, 22 of the City's 47 floodgates were installed. By the end of the day on April 26, 37 gates had been installed. With the revision of the forecast for the Ohio River showing a crest at 53 feet on May 3. The installation of the final 10 floodgates are not necessary. Each gate is quite labor intensive. Crews from various departments including the Parks Service Department and Fire Department are trained to install the floodgates. Temporary workers monitor the pumps at the pump stations on a 24 hour basis.
	Executive Inn Demolition Update February 2011 Photos in this gallery were taken on February 6, 2011. The images show the progression of the demolition of the Executive Inn. Photos were taken from Schultz Park, the back of Paducah Care & Rehabilitation Center, and the front of the Julian Carroll Convention Center.
	Executive Inn Demolition Update December 2010 Photos in this gallery were taken on December 28, 2010. The images show the progression of the demolition of the Executive Inn especially to sections C and D.
	2010 Employee Christmas Luncheon On December 16, City of Paducah employees had the opportunity to come together at City Hall for an employee dinner. The menu included ham, turkey, dressing, corn, green beans, rolls, and dessert. It's an annual event to bring the 330 employees together. Students from Community Christian Academy sang Christmas songs and entertained the crowd with their wonderful voices.
	Executive Inn Demolition Update November 2010 Photos in this gallery were taken on November 19, 2010. The images show the ongoing demolition to the Executive Inn sections C and D, especially the galleria area.
	Executive Inn Demolition Ceremony On November 9, 2010, a ceremonial event was held to mark the final chapter for the Executive Inn hotel in downtown Paducah. Exterior demolition began on that day with the ceremonial cutting of a beam and the lowering of the ten foot tall "E" sign from the top of the building. The demolition process will be completed in March 2011. --News Release--
	Jeff Pederson Signs Contract On October 25, 2010, Jeff Pederson signed his contract to be Paducah's next city manager. His officially starting day is December 7. Prior to becoming Paducah's City Manager, Pederson was the City Administrator of Grand Island, Nebraska
	Treasure Finders On September 14, 2010 Kentucky State Treasurer, Todd Hollenbach, visited City Hall in Paducah for the Treasure Finders event. Volunteers, especially the Paducah Ambassadors, scanned lists of thousands of names of McCracken County residents who have unclaimed property. The volunteers made calls to the people they recognized on the list. At the time of the event, McCracken County residents had about $4.3 million in unclaimed property. Visit KY Treasury and look at the McCracken County list to see if your name is on there.
	Community Garden In March 2010, the first-ever City of Paducah Community Garden opened for renters at North 14th Street and Madison. The fenced area has water and 20 plots for rent for $20 per plot. Even though the summer was hot and dry, some beautiful flowers and vegetables were still flourishing when these pictures were taken in late August.
	Executive Inn Liquidation The liquidation of the Executive Inn began at 10:00 a.m. on August 19, 2010. The liquidation will last 45 days. The demolition process will begin immediately after the liquidation. These are photos from the first couple of hours of the liquidation. For details about the liquidation, click News Release.
	Housing Authority of Paducah Groundbreaking for Senior Housing A groundbreaking ceremony was held August 10, 2010 for the Housing Authority's H.C. Mathis Housing Development for Senior Citizens. The 30 units will be built on H.C. Mathis Drive across from the Paducah-McCracken County Senior Citizens Center.
	Noble Park Parking Lot Project A groundbreaking ceremony was held June 10, 2010 for the Noble Park Parking Lot Project. This project involves correcting drainage problems and rebuilding the parking lot next to the Noble Park poolhouse. Also the road in front of the amphitheater will be moved away from the amphitheater to create a wider safety barrier between the vehicles and the people enjoying amphitheater entertainment. This is nearly a half million dollar project funded by the Investment Fund. During the groundbreaking Dortha Page received a Duchess of Paducah award for her years of working to make Noble Park more beautiful.
	Great American Main Street Award Celebration A celebration was held May 7, 2010 at the downtown Paducah gazebo to honor more than a dozen people who have worked over the past 10 or so years to improve the downtown area of Paducah. On May 4, Paducah Renaissance Alliance was awarded the Great American Main Street Award through the National Trust for Historic Preservation. --News Release-- --5 Minute Video of Downtown/LowerTown--
	Paducah Water Treatment Plant Dedication On May 7, 2010 a dedication ceremony was held at the Paducah Water Treatment Plant on North 8th Street. The plant is now named the W.J. Brockenborough Water Plant in honor of Jim Brockenborough who served on the Commissioners of Waterworks board for nearly 30 years. He was chair of the board from 1987 to 2009. Visit Paducah Water for more information about the plant.
	Ohio River Above Flood Stage The Ohio River Valley and points to the south starting receiving heavy rain and thunderstorms on April 30, 2010. The region saw storms and rain off and on for three days. The National Weather Service in Paducah reported a storm total of 3.63 inches; however, many areas to the south including Nashville, Tennessee received a foot or more of rain causing the rivers to rise. These pictures were taken of the Paducah riverfront on May 5, 2010 when the Ohio River was nearing its crest. It crested at 44.2 feet on May 6 (flood stage is 39.0 feet).
	Pavilion Ribbon Cutting On April 14, 2010 the City held a ribbon cutting ceremony for the 38,000 square foot dome pavilion located downtown near the Julian Carroll Convention Center. The first use of the facility is to house vendors for the 2010 AQS Quilt Show, April 21-24. At the ribbon cutting, contractors Arizon Structures and M.P. Lawson were recognized in addition to Architect, Paul King of Peck, Flannery, Gream, Warren, Inc.
	New Ladder Truck On March 23, 2010 the public had a chance to get an up close look at the Paducah Fire Department's new ladder truck. It has a 105 foot ladder and will be stationed at Station 3 on Friedman Lane. --News Release--
	2010 Census Community Rally On March 3, 2010 the 2010 Census Community Rally and Portrait of America Road Tour was held at the McCracken County Library. The event was organized by the McCracken County Complete Count Committee. Events including the reading of a census proclamation, singing, census goodie bag giveaways, cheers, and poster contest winners. Click 2010 Census for more information.
	2009 City Employee Christmas Luncheon On December 16, City of Paducah employees enjoyed some time together eating a catered Christmas dinner in the atrium of City Hall. A big thank you goes out to the Paducah Ambassadors who decorated the tables and served the food. The McNabb Honors Choir shared their beautiful voices with the employees.
	Tilghman Victory Parade Parade held on December 9, 2009 in downtown Paducah. Parade is to celebrate the Paducah Tilghman football team who won the Class 3A State title. --News Release--
	2009 Holiday Parade and LowerTown Lights Parade held on Saturday, December 5 in downtown Paducah. Parade starts at 14th and Broadway and disbands at 2nd. Click Holiday Parade Video to watch the hour-long parade.
	Assistant Fire Chief Wardelle Harvey's Retirement Reception Reception held November 30, 2009 in atrium of City Hall. Assistant Chief Harvey has served the City of Paducah for 32 years starting as a fire fighter and working his way up to the position of Assistant Fire Chief. He has been Assistant Chief for nearly 11 years.
	2009 Veterans Day Parade Parade held November 11, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. Parade starts at 2nd Street and travels down Broadway until 17th Street. Click News Release for details.
	2009 Neighborhood Walks with Commission In 2009 Commissioners started a program to walk through neighborhoods visiting with constituents. Click Neighborhood Walks for more information. Photos are from walks on May 12, July 11, and October 18, 2009.
	2009 Kentucky Senior Games Opening Ceremony The opening ceremony for the 2009 Kentucky Senior Games was held at the Robert Cherry Civic Center on September 30, 2009. Click News Release for details.
	Highway Safety Grant Presentation Pictures are from the check presentation ceremony on September 24, 2009 held in the lobby at Western Baptist Hospital. The Kentucky Office of Highway Safety presented the Paducah Police Department with a $25,000 check. Click News Release for details.
	2009 Bikes on Broadway For the second year in a row a large stretch of Broadway was closed on a Sunday afternoon to allow for bike traffic. Pictures are courtesy of BikeWorld from the September 13, 2009 event.
	2009 Touch a Truck One of the most popular events organized by the Parks Services Department is Touch a Truck. Kids have the opportunity to see, touch, and get into the driver's seat of many types of vehicles. Pictures are from the September 10, 2009 event.
	2009 Summer Festival Kickball On July 25, 2009 for the first time the Summer Festival was held on the lawn of the Carson Center and featured a kickball tournament. Photos are of the Paducah Fire Department team.
	Oak Grove Cemetery Phase I Restoration Photos are from a news conference held July 24, 2009 at Oak Grove Cemetery. The news conference announced the restoration plans. Click News Release for more information.
	Ronald McDonald House Charities Swimming Grant On July 23, 2009, Ronald McDonald House Charities presented the Parks Services Department with a $2586 grant to be used to offer swimming lessons to children 6-12 years old. Click News Release for details.
	Coleman Park Dedication On May 13, 2009, Blackburn Park was renamed Robert Coleman Park in honor of former Commissioner Robert Coleman's more than thirty years of public service.
	2009 Quilt Show and Convention Center Renovations Photos from the April 2009 American Quilter's Society Quilt Show and Contest. There are also pictures of the Julian Carroll Convention Center renovations that were completed in time for the show.
	Debris Collection After Ice Storm Photos of the debris collection around Paducah after the January 2009 ice storm. Photos are from March 2009.
	Ice Storm 2009 Photos from January 27 and January 28 after the region received a 100-year ice storm.
	2008 Ribbon Cuttings, Groundbreakings, and Events Various pictures from ribbon cuttings, groundbreakings, and events in 2008.
	Ice Rink Opening Pictures from November 13, 2008 of the Paducah Ice Rink.
	River Discovery Center Christening The River Heritage Center was christened as the River Discovery Center on November 13, 2008. New exhibits including a simulator were unveiled.
	Accessible Playground Ribbon Cutting Ribbon cutting held November 7, 2008 for the accessible playground at Noble Park. Playground is a Boundless certified facility located on the east side of Noble Park Lake.
	Fountain Avenue Hometour and Festival On October 2, 2008 a ribbon cutting ceremony was held for first new home built in Fountain Avenue Neighborhood in more than 30 years. After the ceremony there was a festival and hometour.
	Groundbreaking for Emerging Technology Center at WKCTC Groundbreaking was held July 31, 2008.
	Greenway Trail Various pictures of the greenway trail including the ribboncutting from July 2008 and the Walk the Greenway Trail with the Mayor and Commissioners events during the summer and fall of 2008.
	Fire Department Tour Photos of students touring the Paducah Fire Department's Station 1 at 301 Washington Street. Tour happened June 30, 2008.
	Noble Park Restrooms Photos showing installation of restroom facility near the ball fields and skatepark at Noble Park in June 2008.
	Paducah's Past Don Howell provided the pictures in this gallery. If you would like to contact Don, his email address is westkygenealogy@yahoo.com

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