Kelly Community News

Kelly Community News
Volume 4, Issue 1
JAN FEB MAR 2014
Get involved in your community!
Gosh, there is nothing to do! How many times have
you heard that from the kids? How many times have
you said it yourself? Here in Kelly KY, we may not
have a theme park, or a mall, or any of that stuff….but,
that is what makes us a community and not a city. We
are a family based community of citizens that want a
safe and wholesome place to raise our families.
Involvement in your community is a necessity for
helping it progress in the direction you want it to grow.
The Kelly Community Organization invites all
residents and family to get involved in their
community. If you want to help shape (cont on pg 5)
INSIDE THIS ISSUE
1
Get Involved
1
Marty Brown at LGMD
2
CERT/ Neighborhood Watch
3
6
Neighborhood Watch News
CALENDAR
OF
EVENTS
7
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
8
COMMUNITY NEWS AND FUNNIES
9
Benefits of Volunteer
From THE "GRAND OLE OPRY" STAGE
Marty Brown
In Concert at
Kelly "Little Green Men" Days festival
Saturday, August 16 2014
Another festival season is in the planning and the
Kelly Community Organization is honored to
announce Country Music Star MARTY BROWN
(Cont. on pg 6)
Newsletter 1
Pennyrile Citizen Corps CERT Training Exercise Headlines The Sentinel
Kelly Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) seeking NEW members
For more information on your local CERT team, contact any of the following individuals Joann Smithey 270881-8843, Kelly CERT team leader. or Leeland Seats, Crofton CERT team leader.
Newsletter 2
Kelly Neighborhood Watch
Have you ever watched the neighbors house while they are gone on vacation? Have you ever
reported smashed mailboxes on your street? Have you ever seen or heard something strange
down the street and called the police? Yes? Then without realizing it, or even trying, you have
participated in the local Neighborhood Watch Program.
According to the Pennyrile Regional Council Citizen Corps (PRCCC), “We are beginning to
have a very active Neighborhood Watch Program in the Pennyrile Region. One of the oldest and
best known crime prevention concepts in history, Neighborhood Watch was created to unite law
enforcement agencies, private organizations, and individual citizens in a massive effort to reduce
residential crime.”
May 13, Neighborhood Watch Training, More information will
be available soon at our website www.kellyky.com
"Being good is commendable, but only when it is combined with doing good is it useful."
Jan - Feb - Mar Birthdays!
Jan 12 Patricia Watkins
Mar 9 - Darrin Kistuline
Jan 14 Jessie Slaton
Mar 9 - Perry Haddock
Feb 25 - Samuel Gibson
Mar 18 - James Smith
Feb 27 - Scott Pool
Mar 20 - Wanda Brown
Mar 30 - Jonathon Tidd
Mar 31 - Leon Brown
If you have not added your date to our Community Birthday list, please contact
Joann Smithey. The Kelly Community is a family oriented community and we would
like to make sure each member of our family is wished a Happy Birthday!
Newsletter 3
Weather Preparedness
Rain - Ice - Snow - Floods - Tornados
Christian County is no stranger to the seasons
and the weather conditions that each brings,
sometimes all in the same week. Weather is
inevitable, being prepared is necessary, being
informed is mandatory.
No matter what the weather may bring,
preparedness is one of the best tools you and
your family can obtain. Every household needs to
have an emergency plan based on their family
situation. Each family, over time, should create
an emergency supply kit containing items the
family would need for survival for 3 days should
they be cut off from outside assistance. The kit
should contain, at a minimum, food and water for
each person for 3 days. Flashlights Blankets.
Trash bags. Plastic sheeting and duct tape. Safety
items such as gloves, goggles, air filter mask, and
tools for quick repairs.
Being informed is a big part of being prepared. In
April 2, 2006 - a series of tornadoes that occurred during the late
this day of technology and apps for
afternoon and evening in Hopkinsville, KY where major damage was
everything, staying updated on the weather is
reported. In total, sixty-six tornadoes touched down across seven
easy for anyone who takes the time to look.
states, which is the most in a single day in 2006. WTVF, the CBS
Television, radio, internet and phone apps
affiliate out of Nashville, TN captured one of the tornadoes on their
can be great places to watch the movement of
WeatherVision camera.
storms and track watches and warnings for
the area. Many sites have a feature that will
send you emails or text messages for warnings in your area. However, all the apps on the planet are only good if you
are awake to hear them. It is strongly recommended that each home have at least one emergency weather radio. The
radio should be turned on at all times and programmed for your area.
As we approach our Spring storm season, take a few minutes to remind yourself and your family of your emergency
plan. Inventory the contents of your
emergency box (for expired food or
batteries). Brush up on weather
terminology.
Similar type watches and warnings are
also issued for other weather events
such as Ice, Blizzard, Wind, Excessive
Cold, Excessive Heat, Fire, Dust and
Fog. We encourage all citizens to
familiarize themselves with each type
of events and prepare accordingly.
We encourage citizens to always be
prepared for any type of disaster,
whether natural or man made. It is
also recommended that others, outside
of your home, know your emergency
plans incase your family should be
separated. At a minimum, contact your
Neighborhood Watch Captain or CERT
Team Captain of your address, phone
and how many people live in your
home.
Newsletter 4
Get involved in your community!
If you want to help shape your community, contact Frank Brown or Joann Smithey about joining
the Kelly Community Organization Committee. Volunteering for projects and events is another
way to be involved. The Mission of the Kelly Community Organization is to preserve the
character of our neighborhood by creating a safe and prepared community through participation,
preparation and education; to create a social environment that encourages neighbors to interact,
be friendly, courteous, and helpful citizens. The Goal of the Kelly Community Organization is to
build a park for the residents and children of the community and a permanent home for the Kelly
“Little Green Men” Days Festival. The park will also contain a community center for meetings
and other events. We also hope to have a fire department sub-station where neighboring
volunteer Fire Departments can park a vehicle to provide faster response time to our residents.
We can make these goals happen! It all starts with you! Yes, one person can make a difference,
but as a community, we can make a difference for future generations of Kelly residents.
Kelly Historical Committee Needs Your Help.
Kelly Historical Committee Members:
Aubrianne Scott
Jesse Slaton
270-344-1173
[email protected]
270-886-5899
[email protected]
270-886-9191
Joann Smithy
270-881-8843
[email protected]
feel free to email directly to the Kelly Community Organization at [email protected]
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Kelly Community Fun Day and Pot Luck BBQ
April 26, 3-7PM
This will be a Community “Block Party” style event. The Kelly Community
Organization will provide Hot Dogs and Drinks for the BBQ. Everyone in the
community is invited to attend and bring a pot luck dish to share. There will be
games, music and other events. Come on out and meet your neighbors, enjoy a
community sized, family style meal. The event is open to every person and family
in the Kelly KY area free of charge. Join us in welcoming Spring and supporting the
community.
Newsletter 5
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
KELLY "LITTLE GREEN MAN" DAYS PLANNING COMMITTEE
MEETING
PLACE: KELLY HOLINESS CHURCH AT OLD M ADISONVILLE ROAD
TIME: 6:00PM - 7:00 P.M. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2014
BE A PART OF THE FUN! HELP US PLAN THE 2014 LGMD FESTIVAL.
EVERYONE WELCOME!
KELLY SPRING CLEAN-UP DAY
PLACE: KELLY HOLINESS CHURCH PARKING LOT
TIME: MARCH 29, 9:00AM (RAIN DATE APRIL 5)
BRING GLOVES AND DRESS FOR WEATHER. HELP KEEP YOUR
COMMUNITY
CLEAN!
KELLY COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION, INC. COMMITTEE
MEETING
PLACE: KELLY HOLINESS CHURCH
TIME: APRIL 10, 2014, THURSDAY, 7:00PM
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC; WE INVITE KELLY CITIZENS TO GET INVOLVED
KELLY COMMUNITY FUN DAY & POT LUCK BBQ
PLACE: KELLY HOLINESS CHURCH PARKING LOT
TIME: APRIL 26, 3-7PM
HOTDOGS AND DRINKS PROVIDED, BRING A SIDE DISH OR DESERT TO
SHARE. GAMES, MUSIC, FUN, MEET YOUR NEIGHBORS. OPEN TO
EVERYONE!
YOUR NEXT
KELLY COMMUNITY MEETING
PLACE: KELLY BAPTIST CHURCH
FELLOWSHIP HALL
TIME: MAY 8, 2014, THURSDAY 7:00PM
Upcoming-
May 13, 2015 Neighborhood Watch Training,
More information will be available soon.
Another festival season is in the planning and the
Kelly Community Organization is honored to
announce Country Music Star MARTY BROWN
as the Headliner Act for Saturday August 16.
Marty Brown was born in Maceo,
Kentucky. He started playing guitar and writing
songs at the age of twelve, and he started
entering local talent shows at sixteen. Throughout
his teens he worked in the tobacco fields of
Kentucky often playing his guitar during lunch
hours under the shade of a nearby tree.
Eventually Marty made his way to Nashville,
Tennessee and met with legendary record
producer Tony Brown who signed him to a record
deal at MCA Records. Marty, together, with Tony,
made four (4) albums for MCA and eight (8)
videos for CMT television over the next ten (10)
years including Wild Kentucky Skies, In My
Wildest Dreams, High and Dry, and Every Now
and Then.
He toured with acts such as Garth Brooks, Alan
Jackson, Hank Williams, Jr. and many, many
more. After his recording years, he started writing
hit songs for artists like the heart-felt and groovy
“I’m From the Country and I Like It That Way” for
Tracy Byrd. He still lives in Kentucky with his wife
and kids and is still cranking out his classic
country sound. His music and videos can be
found on youtube.com under TheMartyBrown
channel.
More information about Marty Brown’s
appearance will be posted as the festival nears.
Visit our website (KellyKY.com) and our
Facebook page (Kelly “Little Green Men” Days) to
keep updated.
Other events for the 2014 festival will
include the annual Glennie Lankford Outdoor
Gospel Sing on Friday night, food and craft
vendors, rides and games and other surprises
that will be announced later in the season.
The dates for this year's festival will be
Friday Aug 15, 5PM-9PM. Then all day Saturday
Aug 16 from 9AM-9PM. Join us for a weekend
filled with family friendly fun, food and music.
Anyone wishing to join the “Little Green
Men” Planning committee or volunteer at the
festival should contact Joann Smithey at 270-8818843. Volunteering is a great way to give back to
your community and meet new friends.
www. kellyky.com
Newsletter 6
Be a
Kelly Community Committee
Member
The Kelly Community Organization (KCO)
committee has member openings. If you
have a strong commitment to the Kelly
community, live within a 3 miles radius of
Kelly, and the ability to help make
important decisions regarding the Kelly
community, we need your help.
Kelly Community Organization
Committee Corner
Notes from the Kelly Community Organization
Committee Meeting
The KCO committee met on 23 January 2014
at 7:00 P.M. at Kelly Baptist Church. The
following items were voted on and approved.
Contact KCO President Frank Brown 8851530
Mission: The mission of the Kelly Community
Organization is to preserve the character of our
neighborhood by creating a safe and prepared
community through participation, preparation and
education; to create a social environment that
encourages neighbors to interact, be friendly,
courteous, and helpful citizens.

Security camera installed

Host another Neighborhood Watch
training May 13, 2014

Approved Kelly Family Fun Day

Approved financials

Discussed KCO, Inc 501c status; Will
file as 501c3
Proverbs 11:24 One gives freely, yet grows all the richer; another withholds what he should give, and only
suffers want.
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
neighborhood with flyer announcements. However the best
Q: How often and where will the Kelly Community
way to stay informed is to attend each meeting, and be sure
Organization (KCO) meet?
to list your email address on the sign in sheet and be
included in our email updates. Go to Facebook and "Like"
A: The Kelly Community Organization will meet quarterly
the Kelly Kentucky Community page and/or email
utilizing the local churches to host the community meeting.
[email protected] . Visit our website
www.kellyky.com or call Frank Brown at 885-1530.
Keep this quarterly Newsletter as a reminder.
Q: Do I have to be a member of something to participate?
A: If you live within a three mile radius of the Kelly
Community you are already a "member". The Kelly
Q: Are there any dues to pay?
Community Organization is simply the citizens of the Kelly
A: NO! The Kelly Community Organization is a group of
community coming together to help each other and working
concerned volunteer citizens. As a group we will hold various
together to strive to make Kelly, Kentucky a safe, clean and
fund raisers that will be used to host meetings, pay
fun place to raise a family.
administrative cost and better the Kelly community.
Q: How can I stay informed about meeting times and
Q: What are some of the benefits of participating in the
locations?
Kelly Community Organization and volunteering?
A: Every quarterly community meeting will be announced
utilizing the local media, in addition a bi-fold sign will be
placed outside the church meeting location the day prior to
the scheduled meeting and volunteers will canvas the
A. Volunteering helps you make new friends and contacts,
increases self-confidence, combats depression, helps you
stay physically healthy, can provide career experience, can
advance your career, gives back to the community. It's FUN!
Newsletter 7
The tradition at weddings
A little boy, at a wedding looks at his mom and says,
"Mommy, why does the girl wear white?"
His mom replies, "The bride is in white because she's
happy and this is the happiest day of her life."
The boy thinks about this, and then says, "Well then,
why is the boy wearing black?"
Like Father, Like Husband?
If it's true that girls are inclined to marry men like their
fathers, it is understandable why so many mothers cry
so much at weddings.
Where is your wife?
On a rural road a state trooper pulled this farmer over
and said: "Sir, do you realize your wife fell out of the
car several miles back?"
Kelly Community
Volunteer
opportunities
Neighborhood Watch
POC Jay Smith 270-348-4947
Community Emergency Response
Team (CERT)
POC Joann Smithey 270-881-8843
Kelly Community Organization
Committee Member
POC Frank Brown 270-885-1530
Kelly Hospitality Team
POC Anna Slaton
Kelly Little Green Men Days
POC Joanna Smithey 270-881-8843
To which the farmer replied: "Thank God, I thought I
had gone deaf!"
Policemen in Heaven
St Peter is standing at heaven's gate when a man walks
up.
"Welcome to heaven my son. What did you do with
your life?"
"I was a policeman," he responded.
"What kind of policeman?" St Peter asked.
"I was a vice officer. I kept dangerous narcotics out of
the hands of kids."
"Wonderful my son, welcome to heaven. Pass through
the gates."
A few moments later a second man walks up.
"Welcome to heaven my son. What did you do with
your life?"
"I was a policeman," he responded.
"What kind of policeman?" St Peter asked.
"I was a traffic officer. I kept the roads and highways
safe for travelers."
"Well done. Pass through the gates into paradise."
A few moments later a third man walks up.
"Welcome to heaven my son. What did you do with
your life?"
"I was a policeman," he responded.
"What kind of policeman?" St Peter asked.
"I was a Military Policeman, Sir."
"Excellent my son, I have to leave for a bit, watch the
gate will you?"
Kelly Community News 8
The Personal Benefits of
Volunteer Work
Have you ever felt the desire to help your
community, but wondered how you would find the
time for others? While altruism is arguably the best
motivator for enlisting with a charitable organization,
there are many tangible personal advantages to
giving your time for nonprofit work. Whether you are
a student, a working professional or a stay-at-home
mom, volunteering is an excellent way to gain work
experience and broaden your social network.
Social Networking
Surveys show most people feel they have benefited
from meeting volunteer contacts and developed
better interpersonal and communication skills while
participating in charity work. Keep in mind that social
contacts are also a potential career investment: an
Professional Benefits
acquaintance could very well be the key to a new
For one, volunteer work will flesh out your resume
career opportunity. Networking is a valuable tool to
and set you apart from the crowd. Past charity work
increasing your business prospects. And don't forget,
says a lot about your character, giving you a multi-
a philanthropic group activity is the perfect setting in
dimensional personality and highlighting your good
which to impress others and show off your abilities.
nature. Even more importantly, volunteer positions
show future employers your drive and dedication.
If nothing else, volunteer work offers the opportunity
Such accomplishments demonstrate initiative,
to meet people who share your interests. Many
personal will, leadership skills and the ability to work
adults find it difficult to meet new people outside of
hard.
the work or home environment. Volunteering at a
local organization can be a good way to make new
Another motivation for volunteering is to broaden
friends - or even new romantic interests!
your horizons and develop new skills that could be
beneficial to your career. You may discover interests
you were unaware of, learn more about a subject
that appeals to you, or even choose a new career
path!
A nonprofit job opens the door to meeting many
interesting and diverse people that can have an
impact on your life, in one way or another.
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Rick's Lawn Service
JESUS WAY GIFTS
Mowing & Landscaping
270-498-2528
Bibles
CD's
Adult Christian Books
Soundtracks
Gifts For All Occasions
SCOTT & STOLTZFUS
Automotive & Farm Repair
1009 South Virginia St.
Hopkinsville, KY
OPEN 9-5 (except Wed) SAT 9-3
(270)-886-9191
Hours: Monday -Thursday 7:30-5:00 & Friday
7:30-3:30
7425 Old Madisonville Road
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
Phone: 270-348-1845 OR 270-344-1173 E-mail:
[email protected]
www.scott-stoltzfus.com
JESSIE AND ANNA SLATON - OWNERS
COME ON DOWN!
Joann's Country Farm
Store
7715 Madisonville Rd,
Hopkinsville, KY 42240 ·
(Next to Kelly Baptist Church)
Phone 270-881-8843
Hours Tues -Fri 10am -5pm and Sat noon -6pm
Handmade candles, soaps and blankets. Farm
fresh eggs. Seasonal produce and herbs.
Petsch Farm Service &
Petsch Equipment
(270) 886-5620
7830 Madisonville Rd
www.croftonky.com
www.kellyky.com
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Monthly Newsletter which is
available at participating Crofton
Businesses, and are free.
Kelly Community News 10