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Students receive notebooks, folders

Students receive notebooks, folders

MAYFIELD, KY (KFVS) - Cuba Elementary fourth graders display notebooks and folders they recently received from the MeadWestvaco Corporation.

Approximately 120 notebooks and folders were made available to students in grades 3-6. The students were excited to receive these new supplies.

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Graves JV girls' soccer team wins tournament

Graves JV girls' soccer team wins tournament

MAYFIELD,  KY (KFVS) - The Graves County Lady Eagles Junior Varsity soccer team recently won the Paducah Tilghman JV Round Robin Tournament for the third consecutive year.

Pictured, from left, are (front row) Ally Taylor, Tiffany Duncan, Leah Cope, Katelyn Rogers, Callie Thomas, Samantha Clymer, Abby Taylor, Torie Fitzgerald, Erica Holt; (back row)  Shelby Rodgers, Ashlyn Willett, Danielle Upton, Meredith Fickey, Jamie Gamble, Destiny White, Carley Clymer, Kaley Elliott, Marissa Ortega, and coach Heather Crowder.

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130 students participate in Graves High Jr. Guard initiation

130 students participate in Graves High Jr. Guard initiation

MAYFIELD, KY (KFVS) - Graves County High School, with the start of the 2011-12 school year, initiated a Jr. Guard program in collaboration with the Kentucky Army National Guard.

The student response has been overwhelming, with some 130 students in grades 9-12, approximately 10 percent of the school’s enrollment, participating. As one of only five Jr. Guard programs in Kentucky and, by far, the westernmost in the entire commonwealth, the first quarter of the school year shows great promise for things to come.

 “I actually joined the Army National Guard Nov. 30 of my junior year,” said GCHS senior Colby Sanford. “Then, I went to basic training over the summer at Ft. Benning, Ga. I came back and I thought that by joining Jr.

Cuba Elementary students create tessellations

Cuba Elementary students create tessellations

MAYFIELD, KY (KFVS) - Cuba Elementary fourth grade students Marley Mathis, Kristen Beach, Lexi Adams and Leslie Ramirez created tessellations after learning about M. C. Escher in art class.

According to art teacher, Sherry Darnall,  Mr. Escher was a mathematician and artist who created tessellations. These are repeating patterns that do not overlap and could continue on forever.

The completed designs are displayed in the school hallway.

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U.S. Coast Guard offers boating safety tips for hunters

U.S. Coast Guard offers boating safety tips for hunters

(KFVS) - The United States Coast Guard is offering boating safety tips for hunters.

The Coast Guard says capsizing and falling overboard into cold water are major hazards for hunters. During hunting seasons, most waters are cold enough for a serious hypothermia threat.

They say responsible hunters need to be aware of the dangers and follow a few simple rules to make hunting on the water safer and more enjoyable. The tips include:

  • Leave a float plan with someone at home, describing where you are going, who you are with and when you expect to return.
  • Transport firearms to the boat unloaded, cased, muzzle first, with the action open.
  • Always wear an approved and properly fitted life jacket when in a boat.
  • Carry a throwable flotation device in case someone falls overboard.
  • Stow visual distress signals on board.
  • Know the weather forecast for the area. High winds can be dangerous.

PAC photography show deadline Sept. 29

PAC photography show deadline Sept. 29

MAYFIELD, KY (KFVS) - The Graves County Schools’ Performing Arts Center again will sponsor its annual Silver Sprockets Photography Show. 

Participants may enter as many as three photos for judging and display.  Entry fees are $5 for one photo and $10 for a maximum of three photos. Checks should be made payable to the Graves County Schools’ Performing Arts Center. 

Categories include both professional and amateur and either color or black-and-white photos will be accepted.

First place brings with it a $50 cash prize. Second place includes a $25 cash prize.

Entry forms are available at the PAC, Graves County High School, Graves County Middle School, Mayfield Middle School, Mayfield High School, the Mayfield-Graves Chamber of Commerce, Mayfield City Hall, Wells Studio, Perkins Photography, and the Murray State University Graphic Arts Department. 

The entry deadline is Thursday, Sept.

Symsonia Elementary students get "Hooked on Science"

Symsonia Elementary students get "Hooked on Science"

GRAVES COUNTY, KY (KFVS) - Symsonia Elementary students, Zane Day, Jake Mills and Brandon Richards use toilet paper and a leaf blower to assist Jason Lindsey in an air velocity experiment.

Lindsey led students in a "Hooked on Science" presentation at the northeastern Graves County school recently. He used several hands-on demonstrations and activities to address numerous science topics, with an emphasis on physics.

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