Most people know J.D. Wilkes as a high-energy singer, songwriter, and performer with groups such as The Legendary Shack Shakers and The Dirt Daubers. But the Paducah resident is also a talented illustrator and author. His most recent book is Barn Dances & Jamborees Across Kentucky. This is the subject of his presentation at the quarterly meeting of the Jackson Purchase Historical Society 10:30 AM Saturday, January 24, in the upstairs conference room at the McCracken County Public Library. The meeting is open to the public and free of charge, but seating is limited.   “Kentuckians have been wearing…

The Meeting was called to order at 10:30 am by President Bob Lochte. He noted a “get well” card was being circulated for signatures for JPHS Secretary-Treasurer Marvin Downing, who was recovering at home from recent surgery. He also made note of the recent death of Dr. Walt Hayden, former JPHS President and Journal Editor. SECRETARY’S REPORT He then asked for comments on, and Approval of, the July 19, 2014 Minutes of the Paducah meeting as prepared by Secretary Downing. Hearing no comments, President Lochte then asked for a Motion to approve these Minutes as submitted. This Motion was made…